Tomah High School - Hamot Yearbook (Tomah, WI)

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Ocle of Liddane, Reynolds and Grassman Ich wciss nicht was soll es bcclcuten, Dass ich always in classes llunkg Ich study doeh iinnicr so llcissig, Doch sind mcine lessons so punk. llerr Bray sagt ich sci lazy, Ich sehe es aber nicht ein Dcnn ich study Ll nd schreib wie crazy Und soll doch im lessons gut sein, Eh' ich gross bin, soll ich was lernen W'omit ich mein cash crnen kann, Und dann werd ich Herr Bray doch proven Dass he was mistaken some. --fllx. Cut Teachers Mr. Bray, as liather of thc school, Always finds some golden rule To tell us morning, night, or noon. Miss Keifer has been here Teaching German many a year, And to the students she is clear. Mr. Beach iust came to us ol' late, But we all think he's up-to-date. Mr. Maxwell's been here quite awhile, VVe all watch him to know the style. Mr. Davis is bashful, quiet and meek, But in teaching he is not so sleek. Miss Rose Drowatzky is well liked by all, We hope she comes back to us every fall. Mr. Watson left this lovely spot, But his last words were, Forget-me-not. Miss Christolliers with love and cheer Teaches us English every year. Mr. Chinnock is 21 man selli-made, ln school he is called the .lack ol' all trade. Miss Howes, a girl well known in town, Can cook and bake things to a brown. Miss D. Drowatzky's great in the Pedagogical line, And like her sister we think she's line. In singing, Miss Williams excels, that is sure, But in spelling we think she's decidedly poor. Miss Rice is interested in the law, But teaches History without a llaw. -ALICE INIONAHAN ' 23

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Freshman Class History EING old enough to have a voice, we are very thankful for this opportunity of using it, although, we must confess, that we hardly anticipated the pleasure, owing to the high cost of paper at the present time. On Tuesday, September 6, 1916, we entered the Tomah High School, seventy-six in number. We represented quality and quantity, a combination seldom seen, and while our exterior may have blossomed forth in that peculiar shade of green, character- istic ofthe Freshman, it was like beauty, only skin deep. lnwardly, we were Hlled with a firm determination that the menagerie would be minus its goats this year. The excessive heat of those September days soon removed a small portion of the firm- ness, but we adjusted ourselves to the daily routine of high school life with exceptionally few blunders. We believed that the application of our natural talent to avoid mistakes was the reason why we made so few, but the following is another reason, which found its origin in one of the upper classes: The watchful eye of somebody's brother, Advice from somebody's sister fair, Were stars, which lighted the Freshy,s wayg Telling him how, and when, and where. If neither our reason nor their reason sounds plausible to you, blame it onto the warg it's the reason for everything these days. ln course of time, we held a class meeting, and elected the following ofhcers: PRESIDENT .........,...... . . . i . . .KENNETH JOHNSON VICE-PRESIDENT .i.,......,.. .,.,... K ARYL ALLER SECRETARY AND TREASURER .......................... PHILLIP KRESS The majority of us spent our first semester in the sub-assembly, and those days will always be a pleasant memory. Several of the Freshmen bid fair to become prominent in athletics, next year. A grand effort was put forth to teach us the art of Ticket Selling, but as our talent does not lie in that direction, it proved to be a miserable failure. Some of the Seniors think our middle name is Party, but what is there in a name? The Future's like an ocean, on which our bark must sail, But we're the combination to battle with the gale, With Quality as captain, and Quantity as crew, We'll sail along the Sophomore sea, and greet you when we're through. 22

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To the Students of Tomah High School LANCING backward over our four years' life in Tomah High School-four years of hard work along the narrow path that leads to the wide field of knowl- edge-we feel that we cannot part from you, our underclassmen, without' a few words of parting advice. The class of 1917 does not feel that it has been perfection, but the old saying goes, Experience is a good teacher, yet she is sometimes rough in dealing with her pupils so perhaps by following our advice you may escape a few of her hardest knocks. CLASS OF 1918-Three months hence you will tread the same paths we have trod, think the same thoughts we have thought and undergo the same difficulties we have undergone, and, no doubt, try to excel us in brilliancy. For three years, Juniors, we have watched you who are to Hll the places left vacant by us. We are proud of your debaters, your orators and athletes and feel that you can ably fill our places. Take up your burdens and responsibilities and never forget that you are Seniors and act accord- ingly. Under no conditions ever whisper in the class rooms, for remember you are unceasingly watched. Continue the publication of the Annual. By no means let the good work fall through, but raise the price, for there's no money in it as it is. Do not form the evil habit, as a few of your predecessors did, of translating German in groups ofthree or four, for it may lead to other things, as talking fashion, discussing last night's dates, etc. As Seniors, show your importance by having many class meetings-any time, morning, noon or night. After having a night out the previous evening be sure and have your Physics, German and History or you may be requested to recite after school. Lastly, stick together, keep in constant touch with each other, don't let your members drop out. You areentering your last year in school life-make the most of it. CLASS OF 1919-An essential part of a good school is punctuality. Along this line some of your members are sadly lacking-improve. Don't be too far advanced for your years. Keep to the manners and customs of the Sophomore Class. Don't try to rival the Seniors. Don't spurn the Freshmen. Remember you have but just passed that stage and still have a few oftheir traits. Apply yourselves industriously to your studies. Do not concentrate all your attention on one subject-experience has shown that it is a poor plan. CLASS OF IQ20-YOU are a praiseworthy class although a few of you seem to have escaped the kindergarten very early. You have succeeded in learning to walk up the two flights of stairs without a mishap. The hours kept by you we do not approve. Any Freshman sleighride party should return before six A. M. regardless of the con- dition of the roads. Also, dances and theater parties to allure the bashful young swains on the Faculty are tabooed. So look out! By referring to your course of study you will End that history extends throughout your Sophomore year. We suggest that you gain the friendship of some promising member of this year's Sophomore class, and borrow his or her notebook-'twill be of great value. Treat the coming Freshmen with all due regard. Be good to them, tell them of the time-honored customs of the school. Don't laugh at the many falls they take as a result of learning to walk up stairs. Do not smile when they assemble for music and do not annoy them. Keep up your studies so that when you are Seniors you will not be obliged to make up Freshman subjects. 2-1-