Zanesville High School - Comus Yearbok (Zanesville, OH)

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SOPHOMORE CLASS 1919 e, the Sophomores, have just finished one-half of our High School career. We have all received much pleasure as well as bene¬ fit from these few years and we feel sure that the remaining two years will fly by us as swiftly as those past have flown. In our flight we have had many exciting experiences which we wish to re¬ late. On September 5, 1916, we started into High School just as green as any Freshman, but gradually became accustomed to this new life. We were, as Freshmen, first represented by being per¬ mitted to have reporters from each room, namely 22, 23, 24, 25, 38 and 39, for the Comus. Next came the carnival in December which was presented for the benefit of the Athletic Association. The Freshmen were honored by being called upon to give a parody on “Romeo and Juliet” which was well received. We did our share in athletics, being represented on all the various teams. In the carnival held for the benefit of Comus we took a prom¬ inent part and the affair was enjoyed by all. Senior Class play, Class day and commencement followed, in which we bid the Seniors goodbye. These were the last great events of the season. Final exams came in no unusual way, and after overcoming these difficul¬ ties, we looked forward with pleasurable anticipations to our Sopho¬ more year. Almost before we realized it, our Sophomore year had begun. The first thing we did was to meet with the Board of Control con¬ cerning athletics. Now the time had approached for the Triangular Debate and everyone was thoroughly aroused. The Sophomores were very proud to have two of their classmen chosen to fill such a great capacity. 1 hus our Sophomore days ended and we are now thinking of the time when we will all be considered upper classmen. Fal Price, Class ’19.

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CLASS HISTORY 1918 As rapid as is the motion of the sands of the hour glass, so the days of our High School life have seemed to me. Three-fourths of the way has been covered. One-fourth yet remains for us to speed over and then—well, we then will set forth to the Higher School— the world. But before we leave the old school let us go back across the way we have traveled. The road has not been smooth all the way. Rocks and boulders have been strewn in our path. There was many a dangerous turn in the road around which, with the aid of our teachers, we skillfully steered our way. It was a beautiful September morning when we Juniors gath¬ ered as the Freshman class in the vast auditorium. Austere and stern-eyed men appointed us to our respective rooms. There were two Commercial rooms and three Latin session rooms. Misses At¬ kinson, Marsh, Watson, Whitlock and Hollister presided as heads of our session rooms. How strange and new our surroundings were to us at first 1 We were overwhelmed with the majesty and superiority of High School life when we looked back at our recent Grammar School life. The first important act we partook of as Freshmen was to select a committee of two from our numbers to represent us at a discussion as to whether all members of Z. H. S. should have class pins. Then came our welcome by our upper classmen and teachers to High School. That winter saw earnest work on our part to acquit our¬ selves in a noble way. We cheered our debating teams on to vic¬ tory, and supported athletics. Spring came and with it the track meet at which the Freshmen did their part. Shortly before the close of school that year we gave a reception to the Seniors. Our class was well represented in a stunt that afforded our upper classmen much amusement. We had made our debut into active High School life and had passed the test and stood approved by our fellow-class¬ mates. Another September dawned in splendor and beauty. Now we were Sophomores. Our studies were becoming very difficult and we had to apply ourselves diligently to the task. In December a carnival was held for the benefit of the Athletic Association. It was a huge success and the Sophomores saw active service. Debate was the next affair of interest. We regret very much that not a Sophomore represented the School in this contest. But, oh horrors, fate turned the tables and from being victorious in annual debates we were so humiliated as to be conquered. After we managed to arise from the staggering blow and Comus Benefit in Carnival style held our attention. The year sped on to its close and Sophomorehood was a thing of the past. Again we were in a higher stage of development—Juniorhood. Now in truth we were important. We first felt our importance in selecting Comus officers. Then Mr. Brown and Carl Cashbaugh gaA r e a fine minstrel show for the Athletic Association. It came off without a hitch. As Juniors we were delighted with the affair. Debate came quickly on and several of our band were cbosen to lead the school on to victory. And that they assuredly did. In early May we were allowed to elect officers for our Senior year which be¬ fore long we will commence. But first the Seniors must be seen off in a manner that is appropriate to the dignity of the old School. A fine affair was given as farewell to the outgoing class. And now the pages of memory have been rapidly scanned. Let us hope that another year may add an interesting, lively ending to this the history of the Junior Class. Marie Mirvis, Class 1918.

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FRESHMAN CLASS 1920 In a building newly decorated and prepared for their reception, the present Freshman Class began its career last fall. Although not as large as we expected it to be, the goodly number of 242 were en¬ rolled in the six rooms set apart for their residence. Naturally they were of all sizes and kinds, but after one year of acquaintance with this incoming class of 1920, we are happy to report that they are good “sports” and good students. They began the year right by supporting the Comus, and at the end of the first semester they reg¬ istered 100 E’s, 95 G’s, 82 F’s and only 10 P’s. Room 22 had the banner number of all E reports. You are starting right. Here ' s to the class of 1920! In athletics the Freshmen are not usually able to show up very well, but there is promise of good material among the boys for fu¬ ture teams to represent old Z. H. S. Socially, the class has not been permitted to enjoy much oppor¬ tunity for getting together. A good spirit exists, however, and we hope for more social life later. Student government has been tried in some of the Freshman rooms and the results are being watched with interest. The great test will be, how many Sophomores will we have next fall. Let’s all come back. 1920 stands for Z. H. S.