Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

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4)n iHnnoriam B £ MARGARET THOMPSON BIRTH AUG. 21. 1895 DEATH MAY 20. 1912

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Ruth Stryckek “Who makes quick use of the moment Is a genius of prudence.” Ruth has been a steadfast and reliable member of her class throughout the four years she has been with us. She sets the pace for the rest of the class in mathematics. Ora Stryckek “A man of unlimited strength.” Ora, our athletic editor, is the patriarch of the class. Although lie devotes a great deal of his time to a certain interest outside of school lie can always be depended upon to fill his ‘nook and corner” in tlie class. Madge Roosk “O girls, I just know my hair's a fright.” “Midget” is always in for some fun, especially when it comes to “weany roasts,” etc.: is full of energy and fire but doesn’t like too much study. Mathematics is her forte. Her ability for speed can readily be guessed from the long trips she sometimes makes.

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(Class ijaslnry LUCILB YAKIAN This is a history of a very exceptional class; it must begin as all other histories should, viz., In the beginning. So in September of the year 1910 we came thirty-seven strong. Those Freshmen best known have come up with us from the grades; the other type, proverbially connected with the grass or new-mown hay, have come in from the country. What to do with us, no one knew! Everyone called us green. But don’t laugh at Freshmen! We knew our place as Freshmen and when in the presence of our Elders we were usually meek, quiet and humble. One day we decided to organize, but our watchful Shepherd, ill-. Duker, heard the decision and at once checked it. Then came the end of the first year: with our cards in our pockets we strode off home like conquerors from a field of battle. Sophs? Yes, nor did we fail to tell anybody. Come back, did we? Well, yes, that is. part of us did. Others, however, thought it their duty to remain at home and help their dads weed the gardens. The parents of others became alarmed at the rapid learning of their childrn and feared that another year would burst their heads; yet others though another year would burst their bank account, so they provided against disaster. One boy a preachers son, ran away and joined the navy. What did we amount to as Sophs? We beat all otherSophomore records, •lust step into our first class meeting. Quiet did we say? Nay! We have always been much blessed with the gift of class spirit, and this was greatly developed by our First President, who only served one year and is long since “gone but not forgotten”. Ask about our pranks all you will, but don’t ask us to tell too much till we get our diplomas neatly tucked up under our arms. When we returned the next autumn they wrote across our cards the word “Junior,” which is a word meaning ‘peace.’ To say more on this subject would be giving away secrets and ’tis not best. It was during this year that we gave the Senior Reception. The Committee on Eats and Stunts covered themselves with glory. Experience alone, better even than the Historian, can tell you the joys of the Junior year. Let vis now turn to our most important of all years, the Senior year. Although twenty-two have left us since we started, the remainder are doing double duty. We are giving two plays, “Farm Folks” and “The Deacon,” and publishing an annual. We bear the distinction of being the first class of the Nappanee High Schools to graduate in caps and gowns. In closing our eventful History, we must say farewell to X. II. S. forever,—a word that makes us linger; yet, Farewell. f