Auburn High School - Trojan / Oracle Yearbook (Auburn, IL)

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The ( CLASS OF ’28 Motto: Ambition . Truth Colors: Green and White Flower. Sweet Pea H-onor S-ervice This Class of ’28 has accomplished all things well; We leave behind us records which of our achievements tell. We've pushed forever upward with vim and vigor there. And thus we shall continue out in this world of care. Our records with the best will stand in the annals of our school. We always pulled together and Forward was the rule. “March Onward! Ever Onward!” was our battle cry; We will push on for the laurels that beyond us ever lie. We've done our best, to bring renown to Auburn Township High. We have tried to give her honors that would boost her to the sky. She has watched and cheered our prowess on the football field and track. But we realize with sadness that we never will come back. And now we’ve finished these four years of study and of care. We’ll ne'er forget the happy times that we passed in there. We’ll work for records that will make our alma mater proud. And develop great accomplishments to speak her praise aloud. —Victor Leon Psaute. Twenty-Three

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HELEN SHIELDS “Sally” Age cannot wither, nor custom destroy Her infinite variety. Chatham High School, 1-2-3; Oracle Staff, 4. JERUSHA SUMPTER “Sump” A golden mind stoops not to shows of dress. Chatham High School, 2-3. MARY ETTA WADDLE “Henry Etta” Tis beauty truly lent, whose red and white Nature's own sweet and cunning hand laid on. Elkhart High School, 1; Chatham High School, 2-3; Class Play, 4. LARUE SMITH “Smittie” He was a man, take him for all in all I shall not look upon his like again. Basketball, 2-3-4; Class Play. 3; Baseball, 3; Oracle Staff, 4. TAKE VOLC “Spiz” Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus. Football, 1-2-3-4; Basketball, 3-4; Baseball. 3; Track, 4. Twenty-Two

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The Oracle SALUTATORY Dear Friends: Ever since I have been old enough to attend public functions, I have been asking myself, “Why should there be an address of welcome.' A general invitation to the public to attend a certain affair should make those who accept take a welcome for granted. But as I am learning more about human nature, I am discovering this fact: Even when peo- ple know something to be true beyond a doubt, they like to hear it again and again. Therefore, in the name of the class of 1928. 1 bid you a sincere and hearty welcome to the last gathering that we as a class may ever have. As we look back through the four short years that have just passed, we realize that our work has been made easier by the interest shown by you, our parents and friends; and the fact that you have come here to- night is a symbol that you are continuing to watch our efforts and ap- plaud our success. For this we are very grateful. Everything we do in life is easier when we have someone to en- courage us, someone to warn us when we are in danger, someone to smile and say. “Well done!” when we have climbed to the top. How much happier we are when parents willingly appreciate our humble efforts to succeed. We. to whom your presence has meant so much, must go on through all time, a little gladder, a little wiser, and a little better, because you have pleased us with your presence this evening. We hope that you may all feel that it has been good to be with us, and may see in all that we do and say some assurance of your welcome, even while realizing that, as a class, we cannot well ask you to “come again!” Frances Leach. Twenly-I:our