Lancaster High School - Vidette Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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YIDETTE AN N UAL lesson-the lesson of obedience that all of us must learn, both as a class and individually. And now as we are about to graduate and to leave this school forever, we earnestly hope that Stevens High School will in some way have been benefitted by our presence, and that the lower classes that we leave behind will find a small amount of inspira- tion in having known the Mid-Year Class of 1923. Class Song tTune : Sunset Valleyj As the sands of time shift onward through the ages, As mighty eagles soar into the sky, As streams flow ever out to meet the ocean So shall we all press upward. ever high. CHORUS lYe have come now to the time of saddest parting, For we never shall be here to part again. Life bids us follow hither, And each on his way Shall go through its pleasant roadways with joy. For is not the glory of the year the harvest? And can we the harvest reap if hearts rebel? Let us go now with glad hearts that sing in saying: Dearest Alma Mater Mine, farewell! Now our hearts are calm with joy that lives in knowing That we shall strive for higher, nobler things, And as we say farewell, hearts are olertlowing Ulith richened joy that full contentment brings. CATHERINE KING Class Tloem Through the high, arched halls of learning, VVe have wandered till at last, Near the door, we turn, and pausing, Gaze back to review the Past. Looking back now through the hallway, lVe can scarce discern the door Where, with joyful hearts fast beating, lVe had entered years before. ...18.-

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'YIDETTE AN N UAL In March, 1921, the following girls were elected for oliicers during our Junior year: Alma Dorsey, Presidentg Hazel Gochen- aur, Vice Presidentg Elizabeth Ream, Secretaryg Freeda Marks, Treasurer. During the year judging from the activities or rather the lack of them the class seemed to be doing a social penance. However. this was made up in other forms of activity, especially in basket ball where the class team was turning out very well. Dur Senior year is a distant change from the preceding term since it is one of intense activity scholastically. socially and ath- letically. Qur class officers who were elected for this year were: Alma Dorsey, unanimously re-elected Presidentg Laura Geltz, Vice Presidentg Hazel Gochenaur, Secretaryg Gertrude Eby, Treasurer. lVhile we were still low Seniors we defeated the graduating class in basket ball, thereby winning the school championship which has not as yet been taken from us. lncidentally, our class has furnished most of the material for the last two varsity teams. In tennis, although the title was taken by an under classman, the runner-up, Helen Grohf, was a member of our class. At the beginning of this year we designed and selected our class rings. But unfortunately, the two sections of the class could not agree and the result was two altogether different rings. This. without doubt, was the best solution of the problem for now each class, perfectly satisfied with itself, enjoys the opinion that it was the other fellow who acted stubbornly and wouldn't give in and who in the end got the worst of the deal. Socially this year was the climax to the career we had so hope- fully begun in our Sophomore year. Besides the Prom and the Reception, which were held during December, we renewed an old school custom and during the month of April held a reception for -the graduating class. This custom was very favorably received and was immediately taken up by the lower classesg and our class in turn was entertained by the Senior A's. There are two more receptions that can be added to our list, that one given us by the Faculty and the one given in their honor. Besides these rather' formal affairs there were several moon- light walks and Doggie Roasts. Then, too, on Christmas Eve. accompanied by Miss Humphreville and Miss Bitner, the class passed through the city in cars, stopping here and there to sing Christmas carols. It is the latter affair that can truly be called a howling success. Qur class has at all times upheld all school activities and organ- izations, has given aid when it thought it needed, and withheld criticism when it knew it not to be, and in turn has learned its -17.-

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VIDETTE AN N UAL With high hopes we crossed the threshold, Perseverance led our way ' Till we neared the arched portal Where We pause and turn today. But why do we stand and ponder? Our design have we not earned? With the Future all before us, Do we wish the Past returned? Tears flow swiftly forth in longing, As we look back through the yearsg But why should there be such sorrow? Why not oy instead of tears? Why should we be sad and sighing When the Night has said Amen ? Every day the sun has risen And tomorrow ,twill rise again. Let us on our way with gladness March where rise the sun's new beams, And in brisk anticipation Put away our leaden dreams. May we lift our faces upward, To the stars and from them gain Visions which will guide us higher, Proving efforts not in vain. r Let the Past be gone, forgotteng Should our farewell be remorse? Let us seek our present duties, Let the Future take its course. So, let not our hearts be wounded By this mind-created knife. Courage find in oft repeating: -From today our school is Life- CATHE-RINE KING lllllfilflq ff ll fmt N ' l n :I W l Il I ill A w