Three Rivers High School - Reflector Yearbook (Three Rivers, MI)

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and arrangements made. But fate was against us. How it rained! It just poured! There we were at the St. Joe bridge, ready to take our de- parture for Fisher's Lake. Instead of going to the lake, however, we went to school. Some said we looked rather sneaking when We entered assembly room, but I know we didn't. 13. Return to Barbarous Stage-At first it seemed as though our tribe were destined to return to its once barbarous stage by the way our class meetings were conducted. Not wishing to be surpassed by our predecessors, we decided to publish a Reflector which would excel all preceding ones. So we started to work on it. Tribe Met BllrkerAbout the middle of the year We encounter- ed that dreaded Burke's Conciliation Speech. Never had anything ever met with so great approval as this wonderful masterpiece. It was just full of undying interest and fascinationC?J. After studying that the en- tire class seemed to be much wiser and much enlightened. 14. Famous Athletes-During this year members of the tribe had become quite famous for their athletic feats. We boasted of having a second Hercules and also a noted pugilist. Many of their best athletic stunts were pulled off in the English room, much to the dismay of Miss Mulheron. Our feats won many laurels on Field Day. 15. The beautiful spring days brought the spring fever to many of the members, but most of them recovered. The rest of this history is still to be Written. We are looking forward, of course, to the Junior ban- quet and our class picnic. 16. Breaking Up of the Tribe-After these festivities the tribe will break up and scatter, all going to greater fields of activity. NELLIE BARRY. 26

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Brilliant Mathematicians-This year we encountered two dif- ficult subjects, but we battled with them like soldiers. These were none less than geometry and Caesar, which many of us still remember. At the end of the school year, June, 1910, under the careful supervision of Miss Winslow, this tribe had developed into brilliant mathematicians and all were quite familiar with that interesting bit of information that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points. 7. Departure of Two Great Counsellors-This year ended the reign of our great counsellor, Mr. Haisley, and also of Miss Griffin. They went to better lands. We believe, however, that they will always re- member our famous tribe. 8. The Third Era-September, 1910, found us situated in the same old headquarters. The class started as Juniors with the goodly number of thirty-four members. We were all anxious to get a glimpse of the new teachers. Our two new classmates were Ethel Baker and Lucille Knapp, but neither of them stayed very long. About a month after school had begun, Miss Workman accepted a position in Grand Rapids, and the key to the English door was handed to Miss Wilson. TWO Important Events-There were but a few very notable events during that year. The only ones that are worthy of mention were a High School Vaudeville, in which some of our members were partic- ipants, and a banquet in May, for that worthy Class of 1911. This last event will be remembered for a long time. When the seniors and faculty arrived it was discovered that we had no reception committee, and also that the lights had gone out. However, we had a fine banquet supper and everyone seemed to enjoy himself. 9. Cupid Appears-A little while before school closed, we discov- ered that Cupid had been busy among our faculty and that Miss Walworth was wearing something that sparkled on her finger. We all hailed the coming Vacation with the usual hilarity. 10. The Fourth Era-Finally, having passed through great trials and tribulations, we reached the goal of our ambition. We felt ready to attack all enemies-we were Seniors! New Instructors-We had a new superintendent and several new instructors to become acquainted with. All of us, having got over that stage of bashfulness, soon knew them well. I might say that they also knew us by that time. 11. Election Day-Election day had come again, so all citizens were summoned to the polls. The honor of the presidential chair was bestowed upon Chief Glenn Ruggles. His greatest service to his nation proved to be superintending the ordering of our class pins, which, indeed, was a difficult task, inasmuch as no two could agree. 12. Sneak Day in the Tribe-Some of the members of the tribe said they had heard about a sneak day , which students have at college. Naturally, we wished to try this, so after much planning, the day was set zs

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Class Will E, the Class of 1912, firmly believing ourselves to be in the best of health and strong of mind and memory, do now revoke all former willsmade by us, and solemnly declare this our last will and testament, to be executed immediately upon our ceasing to reign as Seniors of the Three Rivers High School. SECTION I. We will and bequeath to the Junior class, our good for- tune in attempting and completing all Work connected with the Senior year. SECTION II. We also give to the male members of the Junior class, this advicezaf' Do not allow the girls to assume entire control of your class meetings, or they will resemble suffragette meetings. SECTION III. To the Sophomore class, we will and bequeath our ex- perience in regard to all matters concerning school life, and earnestly ad- vise each and every pupil, now in the Sophomore class, not to leave school until graduated in the class of 1914. SECTION IV. To the Freshman class, we will and bequeath every- thing in the line of books, paper and pencils, to be used after making their debut as Seniors. SECTION V. We bequeath to the faculty our good opinion of their united efforts in affecting the wonderful change which has taken place since we first entered the high school. Individual Wishes and Bequests SECTION I. Glenn Ruggles, wishing to be remembered as an orator, bequeaths his manly vocal apparatus to Louis Hice. SECTION II. Frank Brown, being the owner of a very restless atti- tude, which he usually gives vent to at other peoples' expense, wishes to confer same upon Gail Arner. ' SECTION III. To Kathryn Crawford and Esther Fulcher, is bequeathed by Francella Brown and Muriel Godfrey, the right to take charge of all class affairs. SECTION IV. Marjorie Shafer, having tired of being the laughing stock of the German II class, on account of her rapid ludicrous transla- tions, bequeaths her ability to Mildred Snyder. SECTION V. Leon Saunter, being about to be graduated, requests that his title as most bashful boy, be transferred to Raymond Elliot. SECTION VI. Lee Barnes requests that his seat in English be given to a boy who can stand on two feet. SECTION VII. Hazel Becker and Martha Decker will and bequeath 27