Mechanic Arts High School - M Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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24 T H E M JUNE, 1925 Chronicles of The Seniors By MARTHA KLOTZ CHAPTER l Now it came to pass in the fifth year of the reign of Dietrich, whose surname is Lange, that a multitude of the youth of the land, both male and female, both tall and short, both fat and thin, entered the portals of that temple of learning, Mechanic Arts. And these were called freshmen. For they were new in the ways of knowledge. CHAPTER 2 And it came to pass that Dietrich, whose surname is Lange, sent messages to them that had been freshmen but were now become sophomores. Even so time passed. And he saith unto them that gathered in the hall of diversion and study, Nlf it seem good unto ye, ye shall be joined together, one to another. And Helen, the fair daughter of the House of Scully, was appointed to give counsel among them. And they cast lots for a leader and the lot fell upon Mark of the House of Devine. And he went before and led them. And his chief aide was Harry, whose surname is Blackmun. And Helen, of the House of Faller, was appointed keeper of the mint. And Marion, of the House of Roe, was made recorder. And Marshall, whose surname is Hamann, was made centurion. And all this came to pass on the fifth day of the twelfth month of the year of our Lord, 1922. Now, it came to pass that laws were de- sired by the sophomores. For peace must be kept. So the aforementioned Harry, whose surname is Blackmun, was appointed to reason together with Marion, daughter of the House of Roe: and William, whose surname is Spiess: and, also, Julia, daughter of the House of Blaha. And these made for them- selves those rules that were pleasing unto them. And, behold! They discovered that the coffers of the treasury were empty. And despair filled their souls. But they bethought them. And they labored industriously, even as the bees. And it came to pass that sweetmeats were sold in the market booths. And there was much dancing and merrymaking to the clash of cymbals. And, lo, the shekels poured in. And the coffers were filled to overflowing. CHAPTER 3 And the days and the evenings passed. And the class waxed stronger in knowledge. And it came to pass that Dietrich, whose surname is Lange, gave them the name junior. For their knowledge was increased with time. And, lo, all these things came to pass in the year of our Lord, 1923. Now, it came to pass that they cast lots a second time for a leader among them. And the lot fell to Myron, whose surname is Katz. And for his chief aide they chose John, whose surname is Poor. Hazel, daughter of the House of Mattson, was made recorder, and Wallace, whose surname is McCallum, became centurion. And he is of giant stature. And Grace, daughter of the House of Bene- dict, was chosen keeper of the mint. And, lo, these juniors made merry among their fellow students on that day which is the seventeenth in the days of March. And this day is dedicated to a holy man whose name is St. Patrick. And it came to pass in due time that these juniors brought abundant joy to their elders, who are called seniors. And, lo, a wondrous merrymaking was held on the fifteenth day of the month of May. And there was much playing of cymbals and harps. CHAPTER 4 And, behold, the class prospered even as the days and the evenings passed. And their time in this temple of learning grew short. And, lo, they were called senior. And the year was the eighth in the reign of Dietrich, whose surname is Lange. Now, it came to pass that lots were cast for a leader among them. And, lo, this was for the third time. And Harry, whose surname is Blackmun, went before and led them, For he had been

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JUNE, 1925 T H E M 257 a leader in an earlier time. And John, twin in the House of Roe, was chosen to aid him. And they named for recorder, Clara, daugh- ter of the House of Tyler. Even as they had chosen females before. And Robert, whose surname is Mueller, became keeper of the mint. Moreover, it came to pass, that a great feast was held. And, behold, the guests were those who had won glory in the field of battle. And these were football victors. Now, it came to pass, that Dulcy, a comic drama, was given for those who gath- ered together in the great hall of diversion. And this was on the fourth and fifth days of the twelfth month of that year of our Lord. And, lo, victory was theirs. For they were guided on the way by a wise teacher. And, behold, she was Eleanora, daughter of the House of Deem. And it came to pass that, out of the spoils won by their labor, a marvelous soft curtain was bought. And it was hung in the great hall. And it was very needful. Now, in the fourth month of the year of our Lord, 1925, on the twenty-eighth day thereof, the names of them who had merit in their studies were announced. And this was done by Dietrich, whose surname is Lange. And a gift of the day was given unto the seniors. In due time it came to pass that there was much dancing and merrymaking to the joy- ful playing of harps and cymbals, of timbrels and trumpets. And, lo, the seniors were in- deed the delighted guests of their younger brethren, the juniors. And it has come to pass that these Chronicles must end. For a great and over- whelming grief fills the hearts of the seniors. For, lo, their days in this temple of learning are ended. After High School The big question which, as graduation draws near, confronts each senior is, after high school, what? Shall I go to work or, shall I go to college? Some people will decide in favor of going to work after high school. This group is small. Those who make this decision begin with a handicap. They start out with half- formed ideas, with a training which, although it is very valuable, is little more than ele- mentary. Competition in all professions and vocations is growing more and more keen. Only the well equipped can succeed. The other group, the majority it is hoped, will go to college. These people will begin their work four years later, more experienced, fitted for some definite work. They will have had time to find themselves, and to clarify their purposes and ideas. More people go to college each year for a college education is available to everyone. No person is too poor-only a will to succeed is necessary. SENIORS-NVe wish you success. , e 'ez . , H' W t, . J -,x!nf,. 7 1 -' 'I r I-w.