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THE POLY SENIOR HISTORY The class of 1920 has the distinction of being the first class in the history of the school to emerge as Juniors from the mass of underclassmen. From the tiny acorn groweth the mighty oak-following our precedent the four classes have now formed their own organizations. In the years to come more brilliant statesrnen, more brainy suffragettes, may reflect glory upon their Alma Mater, but never a more loyal, persistent little band, nor one more willing to face the difficulties that ever beset those who blaze the trail, will ever go out from the school with the Open Door. For we have always been first-we were the first organization to appear in public upon the beautiful stage of the Losekamp Conservatory. We were the first class to re- ceive the Polytechnic seal, and it is with a feeling of pride that we have so carefully guarded it during the past year. The Poly of 1920 is published this year for the first time by a student organization -the Seniors. VVe are first in all activities and modestly boast with pride that must be pardonable, of the four presidents and three vice presidents of the literary societies. Our leadership extends even unto the leading of chapel exercises, whereby the all-wise freshmen, the tolerant sophomores and the awe-stricken juniors are inspired with a wholesome respect for such an unusual show of intelligence. In athletics we find four members of the girls' basketball team to be seniors. Of the boys' basketball team, three members, as well as four of the football team are of the class of 1920. Of the five lieutenant governors four are Seniors. And so it has always been with us-Leaders! When days have been dark and gloomy, who but the Seniors with their fulsome vitality and pep have brightened the school life with many dances and other entertainments. Our class numbers 21, but only four are veterans of four years' standing, Broad- brooks, Kiehlbauch and Lano. with their solid qualities and athletic ability, and Leitner, with his musical talent and leadership. In 1917 two more elements of leadership in Edith Smirl and Dunkin-a nascent literary light in Carol Vickery and a social asset in Opal Shy-were added to our ranks. f Then the opening of 'eighteen reaped rich returns for the class, bringing future basket-ball fame in the Martin girls, Lola Weast, Daphne Foubert and Burks. Gaiety and mirth came tripping buoyantly along hand in hand with Dolly Terrell, Chilcott, Shorey, and McCarroll. It was not until the February of 'nineteen that the class was really organized, choos- ing our motto, colors, flower, and our advisor, Mrs. Ada H. Davies, whose steady direc- tion and helpfulness have successfully guided us through our struggles and tight places. As the juniors we ushered in the festive week of commencement by giving our class play, Punch, which won highly merited praise and well deserved glory for our class. This year school opened, bringing in nearly all the original members in a fresh surge of enthusiasm and bearing on its crest four new members-Catherine Fisher and Sacry, with their musical talents, Sullivan ,with his clear wit and scholarship, and Rhoads, with his dramatic trend. Immediately it became the vogue to be a senior. Credits long forgotten were un- earthed and eagerly presented in the hope that the bearer might bridge the gap and join the enviable band. Units were stretched to the limit-yea, some even beyond, hurling the owner far from his coveted goal. First Semester's Officers: Second Semester's Officers: Vale Leitner .............................. ............... P resident ..... . ......................................... Jake Dunkin Marshall McCarroll ...... ............ V ice President .......... ............. I vyl Burks Carol Vickery ............. ......... S ecretary-Treasurer ..,..... ........ C arol Vickery Edith Smirl .............. .............. H istorian ..,.,.,,,,,,... ......... E dith Smirl Mrs. Davies .................................................. Advisor .,..,., ........ M rs. Davies Motto: 'fTo the heights through difficul'Ci6S. Colors: Purple and Gold. Flower: Violet. g
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THE POLY uuuuuununu uluunnuuuuuu FARE WELL, CLASSMA TES CSONCJ Dear classmates and comrades, Our pleasures and trials Have bound in close ties each heart, And, now in sweet sorrow We'll waken tomorrow When we from each other must part, The glow of the sun is dead on the rims, And starlight comes swiftly When daylight dims. Refrain- Refrain Oh, farewell, dear classmates, Farewell, farewell, Mountains may sever, or plains and sea. Bright be our future as time must tell, Farewell, dear friends, farewell. Our hearts, eager waiting, shall know its full When joy thrills our weary souls With memories dearer, of fellowship nearer, As onward the time waves roll, Our school days are closing their gates today, Never again shall we pass by this way. guerdon SENIORS IN THE RIMS .lf . 5. : xg .
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