Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

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Class Tfistory— Continued SENIOR YEAR. 1911—1912. Sept. 4th. Four long and tedious years ago this class came into the Ottum- wa High School, a bunch of Freshmen, conceived in greeness. Now we are a class of dignified Seniors, worthy of being the ex- amples of the younger generation. I rather hated to return to school today and the only thing that comforts my throbbing breast is the tho’t of getting a seat in Room 10, the session room I had been trying to gain ever since my entrance to the H. S. Our class is somewhat smaller than it was at first, but those who remain are certainly a worthy crowd. Sept. 12th. The Senior class had their first meeting of the year to-day. They elected the following officers: Bob. Connell, Pres; Clarence Glenn, Vice Pres; Ed. Cushing, Sec’y; and Ed. Cook, Treasurer. They started out just fine by assessing the class a quarter to pay back debts. I’m glad I worked this summer, or I don’t know where the money would come from. Oct. 26th. Another assessment to-dav for Hallowe’en masquerade to- morrow night. Ouch! Oct. 27th. We certainly had a grand party at Marie Porter’s to-night. Most everybody masked. The faculty represented about every occupation imaginable, from a Catholic Nun to a fortune teller, and Society lady. Those teachers certainly had fine make ups. Dec. 14th. Another meeting to-day. Class elected Paul Van Gent Captain of the Boy’s B. B. Team and Mabel Burgess Captain of the Girl’s team. Decided to have a party for a change, on New Year’s night. I thought I heard a queer little noise, and come to find out, it a- mounted to 35c. Novel way of celebrating that Happy New Year’s Day. Jan. 1st. Had a party at Lynch’s to-night. Not many people there but they had a good time. Jan. 17th. We slipped two points over on the Preps, to-day in Basket Ball. I tell you they didn’t have much of a chance with men of our caliber. Feb. 15th. They decided to have another party. Bang! I heard a 25c assessment. Feb. 16th. Had our Class Party at Mr. Hammitt’s. He certainly knows how to entertain royally. We heard the news from our Basket Ball team at Muscatine. You bet we beat Elliott and his bunch. We heard from the debate at Moulton over our private wire. I’m not going to tell about the returns from this burg.

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(Class 3fistor?--(Tontinu i there now. Our class elected Sidney Gove, Pres., Maurine Nye, Vice-Pres; Harry Walker, Treas; and Pauline Smith, Sec. Decided to have a Hay-rack party on Sept. 29. Sept. 30th. 3:15 A. M. Just got in, went to Agency on our Hay-rack ride. Had a feed of pumpkin pie and cider. May 23rd. Had several meetings since Sept. 30, but none of them amounted to much, only duns lor money. I tell you this high school business is tough on a poor man. May 24th. C. O. Taylor one of our honorary members invited us to have a party at his house. The class decided to accept the invitation. Another dun for cash. June 3rd. 2:27 A. M. Had a swell party at Taylor's. I stagged it this time because I didn't have car fare for two. Lots of the boys brought their ladies though. JUNIOR YEAR. 1910—1911. Sept. 15th. First meeting of the year, today. Woman's Suffrage reigned supreme. Girls won all the election. The officers are as follows: Bertha Wormhoudt, Pres; Mabel Burgess, Vice-President; Helen Fleming, Treas. and Clara Johnson, Sec'y. We'll see how woman's rule goes for a year. Sept. 22nd. Decided to have another hay-rack party. Garsh sakes, there goes some more money! Appointed a committee to select class pins. That means more money again. Sept. 30th. Went to Chillicothe on our Hay-rack ride last night. Had a peach of a time. Oct. 29th. We sported out in our new class pins today. They certainly are beauties. Can't be beat any place. May 20th. I'd just as soon have been hit over the head as to have been at that meeting today. Seems as if at every meeting they assess the class something but today they capped the climax. Soaked everyone of us one dollar. Guess I'll have them change my dollar. I don't see why the Seniors can't pay for their own party. June 2nd. We certainly had one grand time at the Junior-Senior party at Hutchinson's to-night. Lots of folks there and everybody had a good time. For a change I accompanied my lady to the party (Pa loaned me the money).

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(Tlass Trtistor?-- Tontinue5 March 4th. A year from to-day the new President will be inaugurated and the '12 class celebrated the day by having one grand row at the class meeting over the question of caps and gowns. We got the gowns all right. March 6th. Connell appointed a committee to wait upon “His majesty” to see what could be done as to Senior Privileges. March 14th. Awarded Mr. Reid contract for class Photos. Since school- board wouldn't furnish the caps and gowns, we decided we would wear civilians clothes in order to cut down expenses. March 20th. Annual message from Argus Manager, “Seniors pay $1.00 for Argus.” 1 see where dad will have to dig up again. April 22nd. Our worthy president presided at to-day's meeting. Com- mittees were appointed to write class will, prophecy and history and also a committee to find a motto. May 6th. Meeting of class to-day. Decided to have a class party on May 24th. Oh! Heck!!! another assessment of 25c. I'm glad the school year is about closed because I am bankrupt. I intend to file my papers to-morrow. May 31st. The Junior-Senior party was held to-night at Mr. Sargent's residence. It was nearly as good a party as the one we gave the '1 l's last year (you know it must have been good, then). The '13 class is certainly to be congratulated on their ability to entertain. Say! It certainly seemed queer, this was the first class party I've attended, that I didn't have to dig up some coin. June 6th. I am no longer classed as a High School student, but an alum- nus. The critical operation of graduation, was performed to-night. I have a funny feeling now, can't quite realize that my school days are ended, and that I am entering upon new duties which must be performed, and new problems which must be solved. —BILL. Note: In looking over material, for our class history. Bill's diary came to light. Nothing better could be obtained so we used it word for word. (Signed), The Committee Mabel Burgess Clara Johnson Gladys Doherty Louis Spiwak Guy Rodgers Edward Cushing