Lewistown High School - Lore Yearbook (Lewistown, PA)

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W Senior Class History H l, yi, yil lnjunsl cried the upper-classmen of L. H. S. on a certain morn- ing in 1029. A'The garrison has been captured by Indians and Captain Heck has been taken prisoner! exclaimed an indignant junior. Here they come up Dorcas Street. Remember, don't resist them, or they might scalp us, counseled a Senior. Up the street came a wild-looking tribe of indians in bright war-paint. the attire of victory. ln front was poor Captain Heck, guarded by two vicious war- riors. These savages took the building by storm, terrifying the occupants. How- ever, through the persuasion of the officers of the fort, the indians decided to be-- come civilized, or at least receive some of the education which the guards had to offer. They were so far persuaded to adopt the customs of the fort as to elect ofa- licers, and they chose Clifford Riley, Great Chief: Helen Rarie, Little Chief: Sue Smoker, Scout: and Marguerite Zong, Keeper of the Booty. Gradually came an association with the other members of the garrison. But consideration did not come until these children of the forest had humiliated the other classes by calmly carrying off honors in oratory and debating. even capturing the coveted Russell Debating Trophy. They entered with enthusiasm into all kinds of athletic and dramatic work and in a short time became prolieient in the white man's games. Toward the last of May they yielded to the call of the wilds and journeyed back to their favorite hunting grounds. The following September the savages returned to the garrison much to the horror of its other occupants, They were persuaded to make a peace treaty by which they were given Mr. Hays as faculty advisor. They returned this generous gift by electing Clifford Riley, Great Chief: Helen Rarie, Little Chief: Sue Smoker, Scout: and XVilliam Metzger, Keeper of the Booty. This year they again captured honor for themselves by winning the Russell Debating Trophy and by gaining permanent possession of the McMeen Oratorical Trophy. Their caps, pennants and sweaters were the most brilliant war attire they had been permitted since their enrollment as members of the fort. and their rejoicing in these green and white beauties knew no bounds. Realizing that their pile of booty was growing large. they planned a ceremonial pow-wow in honor of the distinguished upper classmeu. So attached were the warriors becoming to the customs of the wbite men that it was with reluctance that they disappeared over the last ridge for the summer wanderings. XVhen the lndians returned to the garrison for their third visit, it was Mr. Maclay who told them of their special duties and privileges because of their honored station as Seniors. XYith the customary loyalty of lndians, they kept the same people to guide their class as officers. Always original, they furnished not one captain, but two for basketball. They worked many moons for the success of the Lore. for the lirst time an entirely Senior project. To say that they were proud to wear the emblem of the garrison is to state mildly their joy in their rings and pins-the first of the standard seal. Departing from the usual Rogers play, they produced 'Alu Arcadyu which was undoubtedly a success. lndians still, in spite of their whole-hearted adaption of the pale-face's cus- toms. May they always be as now--courageous, undaunted, firmlv believing in their motto- The past forever gone, the future still our own l Fifteen