Springfield Senior High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Springfield, OH)

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5:11-I-'N ,... ,F . THE SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 23 that early point of the trip, for it sounded and resounded through the entire ship in the course of the two years that followed. Although this second year seemed to go well with the greatest part, there were many who were not without the company of Dame Misfortune. Tardiness to lunch, neglect of duties, and undue familiarity with the crew were all rewarded with time in the irons in hold 31, the number of hours being regulated by one on the Cap- tain's helpers. All the unfortunates man- aged to suffer through these severe pun- ishments, however, and as they neared Port Junior, all were ready for their pass- ports to be signed and anxious to again set foot on land for a short vacation, free from the ship's strict government. Time passed all too quickly and good old S.H.S. again steamed away. By this time these once insignificant landlub- bers were becoming very sure of them- selves and even condescended to give advice and direction to the new passengers who were unlearned in the ways of life aboard ship. Even the Captain became a little more lenient with them and some were asked to join his counsel that they might advise him on important matters. Others were asked to join the exclusive literary societies while those who had good voices gained admittance to the Glee Clubs which had been formed under the direction of First Mate Humberger. Now, many exciting events took place, when once the ship was well at sea. The first of moment was the Bookkeeping hur- ricane, unexpectedly run into just off the coast of Shorthand Island. The effects were terrible, some being washed com- pletely off the deck, but luckily for them some of the crew were on hand to come to the rescue at the critical moment. This, an almost disastrous event, was followed by a triumphant struggle with Basketball Pirates, who, coming from all directions, tried to outwit the brave and clever heroes of the grand old S.H.S. At last in a final battle royal, all foes were conquered and on their return from the pirate ship, Columbus, they were heralded as the bravest of men, especially as they dared bring the treasured silver cup with them. For this brave and fearless deed they were honored with the title of Ohio Cham- pions. Such excitement the good ship had never known before and it was a long time before anyone could again settle down to hard work. A little later in the year, after the holiday season, a party was given for only the passengers who had been aboard three years. Great fun was had by all who could trip the light fantastic to the beau- tiful melodies furnished by the ship's orchestra. Time passed swiftly at sea, and when the Spring season came the passengers and crew planned to have visitors on the ship, someday when they should enter a large port. This day they had programs of various kinds and a large crowd gathered on board to witness the exhibition. The Captain was extremely pleased with the success of this venture and decided that there should be an Exhibition Day held every year. Thus passed the third year of the famous voyage. Now, entering Port Senior, they were warned that on this last lap of the voyage they, as the oldest on board, would be asked to take over a great deal of respon- sibility. They assumed the most import- ant and envied places and were looked up to by those less experienced. In order to be one separate unit they organized them- selves into one body, elected officers and proceeded to prepare for their final dis- embarkment in the month of January. They chose James Meranda as President, Mary Ayer as Vice-President, and Dor- othy Egger as Secretary. With these three