Upper Sandusky High School - Indian Village Yearbook (Upper Sandusky, OH)

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CLASS HISTORY For twelve long eventful years we have been ascending the ladder of education, advancing round by round each year, and now upon reaching the twelfth round-our Senior year-we pause, withdraw ourselves from the busy humdrum of everyday life to glance backward over the way which we have traveled. We look back not with sighs of regret for some little difficulties which we might have avoided, but rather with a feeling of pride because of the achievements of our class. The first eight rounds of the ladder were attained almost as every other class attains them, yet ol' course there was a slight difference-just a little more enthusiasm and ambition than any preceding class had shown. But the most noted difference came when on a bright morning in Septem- ber, 1912, the great oaken doors of the higher temple of learning swung open and admitted us as Freshmen. We entered the awe-inspiring room with a firm tread and with happy hearts. A smile was on the face of every one in the room as we entered and we were loudly applauded. Why did they smile and applaud? We, too, wondered then, but now we realize that they welcomed us because they recognized the intellect and genius prom- inent in our class and knew that we should bring honor not only to the High School but to ourselves as well. We passed through the many trials of the Freshman year, having endured much, but still not discouraged. At last we advanced to the tenth round and entered upon the duties of the Sophomore year. During this year an orchestra was organized, and in that as in everything else, we aided. Another eventful occurrence was the High School Track Meet in which the Seniors challenged the re- mainder of the High School. In this, too, we were right there to aid the other classes in winning the victory. Then came examinations and we were advanced another round to the Junior year. Ah, this was an eventful year! We were now allowed to organize and elect officers, and then life began in earnest. During this year several of our boys were presented with U's for their splendid work in athletics, and a number were members of the Webster Debating Society. One of the most important occurrences was the class feed, in which the girls of the class royally entertained the boys. Then came our Valentine social, and 29

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VENUS DALE STAGGS ccMarSyr Born Dec. 8, 1897, Pitt Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio. Entered Delta Gama School, 1903. Entered U. S. Public Schools, 1904. Entered U. S. H. S., 1912. English Course. High School Chorus 145. High School Glee Club 113. I. A. Girls. And as the bright sun glorifies the sky, So is her face illumined with her eye. --Venus and Adonis. A '-A--' f- IRENE ELIZABETH STERNER Pete Born Sept. 13, 1898, Upper Sandusky, Ohio Entered U. S. Public Schools, 1904. Entered U. S. H. S., 1912. Scientific Course. High School Glee Club 115. High School Chorus 145. President I. A. Girls. AHection is a coal that must be cooled, Else suffered, it will set the heart on fire. WIPO ' 'ffifs -Venus and Adonis. GRACE NAOMI WOLF Gracia Born March 4, 1898, Bloomville, Ohio. Entered Bardon School, 1903. Entered U. S. H. S., 1912. Classical Course. High School Chorus 13-43. Secretary I. A. Girls. What find I here? Fair Portiafs counterfeit? What demi-god Hath come so near creation? -Merchant of Venice. 28 l

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last, but far from least, was the banquet which we gave to the Seniors and the Faculty. Everyone admitted that it was the finest banquet ever given in our history. But now we have reached the twelfth round and stand as a model for lower classmen. We have lived up to our motto- We can because we think we can, for we have never attempted anything but what we have successfully accomplished it. Some teachers say we are the best class they have ever had. We have now come to the parting of the ways and soon the last fare- well which draws the curtain between our High School days and the stern realities of life will be given. Let us press onward with the same deter- mination- Character above all else -and at last place the Maroon and Gray banner on the highest pinnacle of fame, where it may wave forever. And then may the members of dear old Sixteen so live that when called to the Higher School of God, just as we now in going from our High School leave behind us a worthy record, shall Then departing leave behind us, Footprints in the sands of time. Written by MARY BARTH. 30 l