Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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PJTits tc-ttltc 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 7 1 J) 5 75 75 Va e Now the paths w ' ve trodden together separate; Too soon the time has flown that we have spent within thy walls; And we must part at last — too ' .ate To evermore rove joyous t l ru thy halls. Old comrades part, but memory remains — and thou, A link to bind us with the past as years roll on. Shall be there always tho thy time-worn walls stand not as now — For memory lies within the heart of everyone. Is youth so short or manhood ' s trail so steep, That we should not pass onward merrily, Nor drink of life to dream in useless sleep, While others use their pittance helpfully? Not so — but may the lessons you have taught Give us the strength to do — nor idly prate — And humble tho the deeds may be, it reckons not: True greatness lies not always with the great. We do but go, and others take the place Which we have tilled — it matters naught; These others do but follow in that mighty race — And they in turn must use the lessons you have taught.

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SEELY WILSON Is most noted for her blush. Seely is one of our out of town students, but her living in the country really adds rather than detracts from her ability as a student. Miss Mulvey ' s scolding always seemed to cast a spell over Seely, taking away her powers of speech. RALPH CLARK Ralph ' s spare moments all seemed to be spent in looking across the room at a certain member of the Class of ' 20. He has so much energy that he shakes the building when he walks across the room. His greatest re- source in time of need is his vocabu- lary. Favorite song — K-K-K-Katy. RUTH SLAGLE Such childish pranksamuse me not. To look at Ruth you would not think her to be the senior member of the class. She has been with us for two years and has won the regards of all by her unassuming manner and really human traits.

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! g M S MMMMMMM M MMM 19 MPHWWMEHMHHMMjaMiyl C7ass History A Short Message From Our Secretary of War Concerning the War Between the Class of ' 19 and the Forces of Ignorance [1915-19 A. D.] FIRST SKIRMISH — (Sept., 1915-June, 1916.) The war broke out early in September with fifty-six raw recruits answering the first roll-call. At once the regiment which had entered the service the preceding year, hastened to annoy us by calling us such names as freshmen, etc. After a good initiation we began to organize our army. By popular vote Robert Altenburg was chosen commander and Hazel Groscup was placed second in command with the rank of lieutenant. Walter Willson was chosen to keep a record of the proceedings, while Robert Dennison took charge of the financial affairs. Mr. Parish was chief advisor at our councils oT war. Then took place the preliminary events which preceded the battle proper. A great deal of time had to be spent in training the soldiers and getting them to under- stand that discipline and obedience were essential in such warfare. At last we began to have some semblance to an army and the siege began in earnest. Some of the soldiers found time to indulge in athletics and some time was spent upon social events, but the most of our attention was focused on the enemy. THE BATTLE OF ALGEBRA AND ANCIENT HISTORY (Sept., 1916-June, 1917). When the roll was called be f ore the attack began, we found that there were but thirty-four fighters in the ranks. Some had fallen in battle but most of those missing were deserters. However, our lack of numbers did not affect our morale. At this time Walter Willson was chosen commander and Bernice Menges became lieutenant; Stanley Baxter kept the record and John Myers controlled the treasury. Miss Seiler advised us at our councils of war. A hard fought battle ensued; but between the many assaults on the enemy we succeeded in having some good times. During the first lull in the fighting we gath- ered at Ruth Campbell ' s home and had such a good time that for the time being we forgot the foe. At another time we enjoyed ourselves at the home of Jit Baxter. Of course not all the soldiers attended these parties, as some had to remain on guard duty. Near the close of the battle, when the enemy seemed to be nearly worn out, we succeeded in staging a weiner roast, and a little later a bob-ride. THE BATTLE OF THE NEAR-GREAT. (Sept., 1917-June, 1918). Again we fell in line and marched to meet the enemy, with but twenty-six sol- diers in the ranks, but all of them veterans. We were all in the pink of condition