Banning High School - San Gorgonian Yearbook (Banning, CA)

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BURCH RGIS) a ei heza oe ear ee ee SD ene, 8 eT hy od el eee Virgil Lehman Mey | Secretary Treasurer Class Teacher .... George Guild .. Mildred Wenger Clarence Hendricks Miss Conrey CLASS ROLL Clare Gilman Nettie Pearce George Guild Elsie Rock Clarence Hendricks Elaine Shideler Virgil Lehman Mildred Wenger WwW Mary Maher “Blast loud the bugle; on with the chase,” First are the Seniors, leading the race; Up come the Freshies, gaining full speed; On rush the Sophies, nearing the lead. But look! Ah! the Juniors are passing each friend With swiftness and power, that honors lend. The time grows short, the spirit is tense; The race is close in every sense. Freshies, Sophies and Seniors fine Are gaining ground; not far from the line. Gone are the hopes of the fearless and bold, For the Juniors have won, as records of old.—C. G. ’24. [Page Highteen]

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leaders of today and I am sure that you will find that a very high percentage of them have a college education... Colleges all over the country are recognizing this fact, and are admitting students more on their records and an estimate of the character of the applicant, supplied by the school principal, than by their scholarship record. During our many pursuits we have noticed about us from time to time, men and women who were failures; failures not because they have not put forth their best efforts, but they have striven to- ward that one great goal—Success—and yet failed. These are the pitiful cases we see about us everywhere. These conditions exist and will continue to exist for some time to come. When such a state of affairs becomes nonexistent we will have approached the Utopia of our dreams. Let us consider why there are failures. Francis Bacon said: “They are happy whose natures sort with their vocations.” How true this is. It is only natural we should strive harder and accomplish more in a work for which we are really fitted. So, if you would be a success in this world of affairs, take stock of yourself and see in what way you are naturally talented. Then follow the course for which you are suited. After you do this the way will be difficult and full of obstacles, but with determination you will reach that goal. “SHE-BANG” Last year there was issued in our school a semi-weekly bulletin called the ‘“She-Bang.” This year we have continued it regularly, doing our best to make it as interesting, and with as much news as possible, and trying to profit by the experiences of the founders of the ‘“She- Bang.” This bulletin has been of unlimited assistance in keeping the records of all our events and activities, saving much work for all the members of the staff in their work on the annual. We earnestly hope it will be continued by future Student Bodies. The “She-Bang” has been in charge of the assistant department® of the staff for most of the year. [Page Seventeen]

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Junior Class History A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS IN THREE VOLUMES M. W. ’24 Vol. 1. Ancient History: After our eight’ years’ struggle the population of the kingdom was reduced to seventeen. Nevertheless the remnant was cour- ageous and determined to fight the walls of the high school. The siege was successful and the conquerors entered the city in Sep- tember, 1920. During the period following they were united in gov- ernment, their officers being Mildred Wenger, Nettie Pearce, Claire Gilman and Virgil Fox. The country was new and it required a great deal of hard labor. The courts acted as advisors and judge, led by Miss McGregor. Thus the people grew in mind, also in num- ber. They finally gained a foothold in the land and they did make merry in the great halls. But they grew discontented. The walls were small and the boundaries were harassing. The nation grew in strength and decided to move from the old land of Freshman to a better land of Sophomores. Vol. 2. Mediaeval History: The new kingdom was organized. Again everyone banded to- gether, this time with Virgil Fox as chief and George Guild and Elaine Shideler as assistants and Miss Fossett as advisory counselor. Soon we did again make merry with song, dance and feast. But the country was not as fruitful as some had expected, and the “wanderlust” took hold of people’s spirits and the counselor sent out spies to look for more promising lands. On returning, they told marvelous tales of a Junior realm. The wise men decided to con- quer this new place. Vol. 3. Modern History: They were again successful and took up their new abode. Al- though lessened in number, they were stronger in spirit. A com- plete change of rulers was made and a strong central government was established with Virgil Lehman as president; George Guild, vice-president; Mildred Wenger, secretary, and Clarence Hendricks, treasurer; with Miss Conrey as advising ruler. The yellow rose was adopted as the national flower and the green and gold dis- tinguished them from other tribes. Again they made merry at a festival, to which they invited the other tribes, and delighted in a moonlight wiener bake, to which the head ruler of the Sophomore tribe was their honored guest. During these years the tribe did furnish a goodly number for the teams, and members of the tribe did also participate in debates and plays. Near the close of the year the nation declared a day of feasting and banqueting, to which festival they invited the Senior tribe. As the time drew near for departure to the Senior land they again banded together for the last hard battle. [Page Nineteen]