Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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26 THE 19:1 another phase of the history of Class 715. Of course the social side of life was not neglected; and, since we pride ourselves in the enthusiasm with which we make everything a go, one can well imagine the delightful class parties that we have enjoyed these last two years of ours. They have united the class until we feel that we are simply one big family, and the acquaintances of our Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes have been our brothers and sisters through the help of Mr. Good Times. And now we have come to the only said thing in our history, and that is the parting of classmates. If it were not for the fact that we cannot be separated in our common task in life—‘‘to make our better best’—it would be indeed a part of the history one should like to overlook. However we shall always be united by this and let us hope together that our history will be made brighter and better each year. “Achievement isn’t always writ large—lettered on one’s brow, While simple peace a nd sweet content oft lowly lives endow, An’ so, I’d say, though on his brow no laurel wreath’s been pressed, The feller’s doin’ mighty well who always does his best.’’ —H. S S. PMH How They Shared Their Merry Xmas URING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY the Senior class of the A. H. §. decided to improve their time by helping some of the unfortunate people of their city towards having a Merry Xmas. The first thing was the benefit show given at the Empire Theater; this was very well attended and its success was due in a great measure to the enthusiastic co-operation of the management of the theater. With the proceeds of the show as a beginning the Seniors got busy and after soliciting assistance from the teachers and under classmen who responded in the proper spirit, they called in the assistance of the Juniors and the various donations and purchases were sorted and distributed. About twenty-five baskets stuffed with good things to eat were given away, besidesa large amount of clothing. As a whole the affair was a success and the Seniors, and in fact, all the students and teachers of the A. H. S. felt that by these acts of kindness they made their own Xmas all the more happy.

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ie eee onaO.a es 29 Senior History Good! Better! Best! Never fet it rest, Till your good is better, And your better, best! This is the motto that has proven an incentive to the class of 715 all through our High School days. Its influence is shown in the excellent per- centage of the class for each of the four years, the last two being above the average percentage of other schools. The individual scholarship of the class has been unusually high too. The course of studies for all the High School period has been similar to those of other High Schools. When Freshmen, we all of us perused with diligence Algebra, Latin, Botany and English. In the Sophomore year we condescended to form opinions of Caesar, Plane Geometry, Ancient History, and some of the Shakespearean plays. But when the name “Juniors,” together with the accustomed attribute, “upper classmen’’ overtook us, the course changed for many of us. The elective studies caused the change. Some took Cicero, while others preferred German; some were even carrying five subjects, along with required Medieval and Modern History, Geometry and Algebra, English Literature and the selected foreign language, were explor- ing the mysteries of Physics. However, in the last year of ours, the division has been even more pronounced in the individual courses——some taking a classical course; others a scientific; while others are listed in the ranks of the vocational. Besides this wonderful studiousness of the class is another fine characteristic—its progressiveness. We have pushed the High School forward in spirit, in standards and in athletics. The spirit gained can be shown splendidly at the athletic contests, especially of the last winter. Here the valiant che er leader, Fat Beidler, with the mighty Simmy Schlink and the rest of the High School, battled for our rights and raised the roof for A. H. S. Mass meetings were of common occurrence this last year and were well] attended. This fact alone assures that school spirit has not been lost but strengthened. The work of ’15 at Christmas time, and the spirit of unselfish giving revealed by the whole High School, under our leadership, truly shows that the spirit is of the right kind, too. It is fitting here, in just a word to show the appreciation we feel of the spirit of the Juniors and lower classmen. We are glad that such a Junior class will take our place next year and can prophecy success to the High School made up of the kind of students we know they and the “soon-to-be Juniors and Sophomores” are. The Standards of High are found in the work of the Literary Society just organized this last fall. Its charter members are all Seniors and its first two presidents wore ’15 class pins. In athletics the Senior class did its share. It gave some of its members, athletically inclined, to the different teams and then patronized the games and helped Auburn win with inspiring yells. The class yell; ““Kiro! Kiro Kiro Sing Hear us, hear us, we’re the thing, 1915 mighty fine. Something doing all the time!” prepares one for

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THE 1915 27 Glass Will NOW ALL MEN that we the Senior Class of 1915 of the Auburn High School, being of sound mind and memory, in spite of over- study, do hereby make, execute and declare this to be our last will and testament. ITEM I. First and foremost we do give, will and bequeath fondest memories of our wondrous wisdom to the dotting instructors of the most estimable in- stitution with which we have been co-operating during the past four years. ITEM IL. Upon this the 13th day of May, the year of our Lord, 1915, we give up all claim upon our Indian Reservation in New Mexico and present the same to the School Board, with but one consideration that our beloved classmate, Howard Dirrim, be allowed to remain thereon for the rest of his days (we fear they are numbered). May it be also suggested that the School Board send in case of consternation, for preservation, to the Reservation one Eoward Wimer (the terrible Turk) and Arthur Steele (the African ant hunter. ) ITEM III. To any member of the Auburn High School, who wishes to seek for hidden treasure, we give this opportunity. If said seeker can swear, that he has never received below ninety-eight (98) in all branches of his education, is a favorite of Miss Mulvey, never stayed out after 7:30 P. M., is a great admirer of Caesar and Roosevelt, and never expects to marry, he will be pre- sented with a booklet containing further specifications. ITEM IV. We leave the Junior class at large (or caged) two pencil stubs, three hairpins, one mirror (property previously owned by our classmate, Simon) and one pair of overshoes, guaranteed not to wear, tear or run down at the heel. ITEM V. As for note books (it is customaiy for the departing Seniors to make the Junior class their heirs to said property) we reier you to your physician. Of course if he deems it impossible for you to complete that phase of your education unassisted, we shall come to the rescue. ITEM VI. At the southeast corner of Jackson and Ninth streets will be found a livery stable wherein reside the ponies of Mary Clark, Lucile Hebel and Viola Frederick, also one goat previously owned by Mr. McKenney. The first three beasts are cheerfully bequeathed to the oncoming Virgil class. The last ‘“‘animul’ mentioned we give to Miss Armstrong, in whose ability we have the utmost confidence since she already possesses several of the same.