Benton Township High School - Scarab Yearbook (Benton, IL)

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Senior Class History On Sept. 1. 1915, a passenger ship left the Freshman harbor for four long voyages; the last expected to be completed by June, 1919. The Captain of this ship was Paul Stowers and Miss Dussell was chosen as Chaperon. Including the officers, there were about sixty passengers on board, all seeking the same things—experience and all the knowledge that was to be gained. In order to make the somewhat irksome journey appear shorter, a few entertainments were planned. When the ship stopped at a small port called Hickman's branch, to take on supplies, the passengers enjoyed a “Wiener Roast.” The other entertainments were a Hallowe’en party and another party where they were entertained by the Sophs. When the end of the first journey was reached, Mr. Houk thought best to give the passengers a mental examination, in order to find those who were capable of taking the second journey. When the exam, was completed, we were surprised to find that only forty out of sixty were eligible to take the second journey. By 1917, we had changed the old Captain for a very energetic one, Thomas Dillon. Miss Dussell had resigned; so we chose Miss Peek, who was the very person we were looking for. During this trip, we were entertained at Hamilton's Lake and everyone enjoyed himself. This journey was not so hard to succeed in, although we had success in a very hard undertaking—that of entertaining the Seniors. The third voyage was thought to be among the most difficult and only twenty-five decided to take this trip. On account of the war women were supposed to do their bit, so Lucile Burkitt was elected as Captain of the vessel. Two of our passengers wanted to help win the war and gave up their trip to go to France. It was with great sorrow that we received the news that Wesley Swofford had died in France. In March we had a terrific storm to encounter and by experienced seamen this was called the annual storm or “Junior-Senior Reception.” With good management, we came out on the safe side. Now for the last journey! The Captain was again changed and this time to John Hemphill. The ship started out with twenty-six passengers, but before long two more were taken on board. During the second month of this journey a deadly epidemic spread over the country and it was thought best to discontinue the journey for seven weeks, and at the end of that time we started out again. The passengers decided to have a Guest Party” and this met with much success. The Sophs, showed their ambition to please when we were entertained by them. On March 15, the Junior-Senior” reception was held at the High School. On April 4, the Senior play. All of a Sudden. Peggy”, was presented at the Auditorium. On May 28. the four-year journey was completed when we arrived at the most important town, “Commencement.”