Parsons High School - Norseman Yearbook (Parsons, KS)

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Soon the juniors staid and steady, Organized and chose their leaders, Chose with wisdom and with foresight: Chose Altimari for their leader, For so wisely would he lead them. In the fall of this same school year, 'I' hey together planned a picnic: Planned to break their long time fasting For the members of the class. In this class were lads and lassies, VVho were bent on fun and frolie, Always ready for amusement. So they met in the gymnasium, Dressed in aprons and in rompers, Where they played their childhood games. Members of this class so loyal Gave their time and gave' their skill, A bazaar, did money bring them. Once again they did assemble, Assemble as the guests of Seniors, For a jolly All Fools' Party. The junior Class, as is the custom, Gave a play, Cupid at Vassar . Here they showed exceeding talent, Talent none believed was present. As the year was slowly closing, And the Seniors were to leave us,' Altogether they did feast In the Woodland of the Juniors. ln the Woodland they did gather Gathered there for song and feasting. Then at last they bore the title, Highest title in the school, Seniors were they wise and steady, Seniors, friends of underelassmeng Seniors, whom the Freshmen came top 19

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MSDN lv-N lass ilaisturp In the west part of the city Stands the High School, kind and friendly Stands the friend of many laddies. To this High School in September In the fall of nineteen seventeen, Went a group of lads and lassies There to gain an educationg There to win for each one fame. They were met by teachers many VVho to teach them nobly tried- Yea, they labored without flinching Never tiring of their task. Thinking they should have a leader, Have some one to guide their footsteps, They consulted with each other, And Sourbeer they chose to guide them, Guide them thru their battles many. Nobly did he fill his office As the Chieftain of his class.. Then the next year rolling to them Found them faithful, brave Soph'mores, Found them in the halls and class rooms, Found them planning for the school year. Once again they sought a leader, And this time they chose Beb Emery, Chose Beb Emery for their captain. Like their noble Freshman leader, Bravely did he lead his band. Nineteen twenty found them juniors, All quite proud to bear the title. Many changes met them then, Change in sponsors and in teachers. New but kindly faces met them, As they went into the class rooms. x

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Q Came with questions of importance. This time, then, they chose brave Chester, He to lead them thru their trials. And with wisdom and with patience Did he rule this mighty band. On an evening in September, On a hayrack they did ride, To a grove far in the northland, Where on juicy steak they feasted. Then they planned a Junior party, Sang they songs of love and friendship, And the halls with mirth resounded From this loyal, joyous band. Next the Kill Kare Karnival, With its trip into the cloudlancl, And its booths of many kinds, 5 With its minstrel in the chapel, l s Won more honors for the class. E In the springtime came the class night: Worked and planned for was this class night, l, And the program quite successful Was a program long remembered. Came the baccalaureate sermong Came the graduation, too. juniors planned the decorations, Decorations for the class. Then diplomas they were given, l I To the class of '21, T Diplomas worked and longed for. l Now they've left their dear old high school l Left it for renown and fame. May they always be victorious As they were in P. HL S. -Cecile Hyler -Maude lVleAdam 'l I