Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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Class History-Seniors For three years or more, the greatest and most important deeds that have been performed by the Class of 1914 have been kept a pro- found secret. It now becomes our duty and privilege to give an account of our most wonderful achievements, so that our under class- mates may thereby protit by our example. FRESHMEN. So long as you are innocent fear nothing, but press on Until overcoming all difficulties, one by one, the goal you have won. In the Fall of 1910, we entered High School with an enroll- ment of seventy-two. The corps of teachers then consisted of Mr. McClelland, Mr. Griffith, Rose Witcher, and Pauline Abright. Those green freshies remind me of a fellow who has lost his best friend, thus spoke a smart Senior boy to one of his classmates. Here comes one of them now, let's have some fun, what do you say? Just as this remark was concluded, an ignorant looking boy stalked into the laboratory. Hello, there, kid, have you got lost from your mother ? I am sorry to say that we have not seen her. By this time Mr. Freshman was gaining in temper and he dealt Mr. Senior such a blow that he was sent sprawling to the Hoor. The outcome of the battle was that Mr. Senior had to beg the lad's pardon and thence- forth the Freshman Class of 1910 was treated with due respect. It also might be of interest to mention that we took our share of the burdens with a good grace and never shrank from any duty that was ours. By the close of the term we were initiated into full fellowship and good standing with the teachers and the remaining students of our dear old Altus High. SOPHOMORES. Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall We returned in 1911, more determined than ever to secure the best knowledge with which opportunity alone could make us acquainted. It goes without saying that our class had greatly de- creased in number. Some took up their abode in other cities, and some left the state entirely, while others-alas! how unfortunate !-- that they should fall a victim to Winged Cupid's darts. Among those who received the fatal blow were our most dear and beloved teachers CMiss Hoffmeister and Mr. Griffithj. We, as students, with a desire to finish the high school course marked out for us, had long since learned from experience that there could be no foul playing. When the race was almost ended, we re- doubled our strength and made the grand rush of our lives. We can boast with pride that not a single one was defeated. Thus closed a most successful and prosperous school year. '

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Charles Malcolm Starkey Q Rube J. Noted for-Singing and basket ball work. Ambition-To be a minister. Slang Expression- Oh, hee! Manhood's brow serenely high, With the liery heart of youthf' Seniors ' 14 Hansel Barcus Johnson Y........... tttoto,,,,,Yt.t....tt,,,Yt.oo...... P resident Elizabeth Lee McKinley ..i.,,.... .,,,,.,,,,., S ecretary-Treasurer Colors. Navy Blue and Old Gold. Motto. Success Awaits Us At Labor's Gate. Flower. Pink Carnation. Gem. Pink Pearl.

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J UNIORS. Every person has two educations-one which he receives from others, and one, more important, which he gives himself. Another vacation had passed and we were again on duty. It was nothing more nor less than a continuation of the old routine work. This year we took more interest in Society than ever before. A Literary Society was organized in which our class was well repre- sented, and we were actually astonished to learn that several mem- bers of our class possessed such talents as had heretofore been hidden from our knowledge. We also had a full representation in the athletic field. Tom Aycock, the famous athlete, was highly honored by receiving a free ticket to Norman, where he participated in the athletic sports of the Interscholastic Meet. The Junior Class had the distinction of being the first class in High School to give a Junior-Senior reception. The affair was an elaborate one and was enjoyed by every one present. Among those whose names we deem worthy in praise is that of Lalla Bristol. She is the inspiration not only of the class, but of the school in general. She was chosen sponsor to the Old Confederate Veterans at their Annual Reunion at Chattanooga. This important event marked the close of another term. SENIORS. O far glimmering worlds and wings, Mystic smiles and beckonings, Lead us through the shadowy isles Out into the afterwhilesf' We, the Class of 1914, have assembled together for the last time. Inspired with new zeal, we are endeavoring to make this the best year of all. Our first event of the year was organization. Hansel Johnson was elected President of the Class and Lizzie McKinley, Sec- retary. The next undertaking was getting out of the Annual, which meant an extra amount of labor. We are the first class that has undertaken to get out an annual of any kind. We rejoice in the fact that the Fates have permitted us to take advantage of our opportunities, yet we are saddened by the thought that these happy days are slipping by and that we shall soon make our exit to cope with the ways and wiles of the New World. We believe in bestowing bouquets upon our friends while they are living, and thus, we wish to express our gratitude to our beloved teachers, who have so kindly rendered us their assistance during these four years. We hope that we, too, may have a lasting influence, and that our footsteps may remain to guide others. M. M. R., Class Historian. TOAST T0 SENIORS. Here's that you may live a hundred happy years, And that I may live a hundred less one day, For I don't care to live any longer, When you good fellows have all passed away.