Borden High School - Echoes Yearbook (Borden, IN)

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1.50 J359 f3 , 'sx - Wm p mew W I We began our Fifth Adventure m the waters in 19141. After we had raised the anchor, we found that we had several new shipmates, Billy Danner, Betty Gray, Lillian Jackson, Roberta Jackson, Mary Jo Ooley, Georgia Roll, Billie Roerk, and Marie Goss, who had been transported from other small ships. we also discovered that two sailors, Vincent Smith and Darylene Waggoner, had fallen overboard. With no hope of saving them, we were separatedu into two grog: with John Gibgomfainmof the first group; and Mrs; Edna Trainer; egptaihmof the second group. ' At last we were seaward bound and sailing in the calm waters of the 'year's activities. After sailing around the Halloween Port and the Pilgrim Isles, we approached the Sea of Exams. The waters became very rough and the waves dashed high, but we ploughed through the stormy sea. Tired and exhausted we pulled into Santa Claus Harbor for a week of holiday fun and festivities. New Year's Day found us again gathered at the dock ready to continue our exciting adventure upon the Sea of Education. We learned more about the great men, who had discovered many new parts of the world. we learned about different places in the 01d and New Countries. Having spent the remaining four months braving the rough sea, we entered the Calm Winds of Spring which brought us to the New Providence Bay. Here a crowd of parents awaited to welcome their adventurous children home for a few month's vacation. With hearty cheers and farewells we disembarked in the fall of 19b2, for our hixthwExperience on the Great Oceans of Knowledge. A new captain, Hr. Aubrey McGill, Stood at the stern ready to command his audhrihgmsaiIors on their last journey aboard the Wh. W; Borden Elementary Steamship. At roll call the first morning, three of our shipmates, Freedia and Noah Standiford, Roberta Garrett, did not answer-they had failed to return to the harbor. 0n the third day we rescued three sailors, Marcella Davis, Paul Ehrton, and Walter Scott from the lifeboat of their ship-wreoked vessel. With ambitious spirits we sailed smoothly along into the history and legends of many famous people. we also enjoyed masquerading at Halloween and the Thanksgiving program, portraying The Courtship of Captain Miles Standish. A month later we gave the annual Christmas program, which included the play entitled Night Before Christmas. That evening the captain gave us aweek's ship leave from the boat. A happy and eager group of sailors returned to the ship for the last of their adventure that would end their duty on this ship. After gliding along for a few stormy months, we pulled into Silver Creek Bay to explore the Fox Hunter's Cabin atop the Silver Hills. At the end of the trail we bid farewell to our shipmates and went home for our summers vacation. QCQI-RTWD M xi

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150 J359 we entered rougher waters. After spending several days battling the rough waters, we sighted land and docked at Christmas Harbor for the holidays. Returning to the ship, we sailed further into the Sea of Knowledge and took up our usual tasks. At Easter we enjoyed hunting for the eggs that had been hidden on all decks of the ship, especially that special egg--the one who found it received a prize. Under the careful guidance bf our captain, we entered the Final Exams. After braving them for two days, everyone had survived except four of our shipmates, Thressie Garrett, Bobby Hardy, Donald Morris, and Faye Hockey. With no hope of rescuing them at the end of our Journey, we pulled into Borden Harbor and anchored our ship for the annual picnic where we parted for our vacation. many parents watched as we slowly climbed aboard our ship in 1939,m start our Third Voyage. Our new captain for this journey was Mrs. Loretta QFordyeel Roberson. She was to guide the same group of sailors through their tasks which were similar to the ones in the preceeding voyage. we sailed on through calm waters making our stops at Halloween, Thanksgiving, and at Christmas. At the beginning of the New Year, we rescued from the rough waters one lone survivor, Betty Vest. we heartily welcomed her because she was the only new mate during this voyage. we sighted land after several months at sea, and with our captain at the helm we shifted our course and docked at the Henryville Forestry Harbor for a day of picnicking and roaming through the forest before we fastened our anchor soundly at the Borden Bay to enjoy another summer of fun. The summer months passed only too quickly, and in l9h0, we embarked on our Fourth Journey. iWith the same captain, Mrs. Roberson, we felt more at eaSEiend went about our wbrk which included two new studies, history and geography. In the study of history we learned about our ancestors and the hardships they suffered to help make this country what it is today. we also learned about the landing of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving when they gave thanks for their bountiful harvest. we docked at Plymouth Rock to remember that day which had been set aside to give our thanks to God for His great blessings. we journeyed on through another month preparing for the annual Christmas program which climaxed the first half of our voyage. The last four months at sea found little change in our course. The sea was neither rocky nor smooth, and we were keptrzlguard during the last part of the journey. Coming in sight of land in April, we assembled on deck and prepared to leave immediately to enjoy a picnic around the school grounds. Finishing our feast of weiners and marshmellowe, we bid farewell to another educational voyage. C

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J359 150 During our vacation our ship was remodeled; and the new name, wm. W. Borden Junior High Steamship was inscribed on the side. When we gathered at the dock, we saw Captain Frank McGuirk standing atop the gangplank with officers, Mr..EEHMMEE; John Hendrix, Mr. Merle Trainer, and Miss Margaret Johantgen. Twenty-nine of the thirty sailors quickly boarded the ship-to continue their Seventh Journey. One sailor, Eugene Davidson, had not come back to the dock. As our ship: left the harbor, we realized that this Journey would be quite different from our other experiences because we were to have a new teacher for each study. The group assembled on top deck for their opening exercises, then reported for duty in rooms on the lower deck for classes throughout theday. The months passed very quickly and the storm sea became so rough that when we sighted the land of Christmas Island, we docked for a week's rest. Before leaving the ship, everyone gathered on top deck for the gift exchange. After our Christmas vacation this same group set out again on their course toward the Sea of Higher Learning. The stormy seas grew calmer as we entered the Spring Months. After everyone had passed the Final Exams in April, we pulled into the harbor at Spring M111 for a day of picnicking and exploring new trails and caves before returning home for the summer months. The autumn leaves were falling as we gathered at the Borden Harbor in 19hh, for our Eighth Journey on the Seas of Higher Learning. A new captain, Mr. Harry A. Jones, called us tggether to introduce the ship's officers who en....,. t were Mrs. Bettig3one5;- rs. theryn Hughes, and Mr. Merle Trainor. Nine of the sailors, Anna Louise Dunn, Ramona Nicholson, Edward Estes, William Goff, Roberta. Hurst, Lillian Jackson, Roberta Jackson, Walter Scott, and Jo Ann Taylor did not respond to the roll call; but nine new shipmates, Ruth Cook, Paul Eurton, Roberta Garrett, Bennie Goodson, Whyne Gray, Zelma Jackson, Eddie Knuckles, Junior Mills, and Eugene Skaggs, had come aboard with us for our last journey on this ship. Even though the waters became rougher as we entered the Winter Months, we yet enjoyed the annual Halloween Party and the Thanksgiving Holidays. After passing through the Final Exams, we docked at St. Nicholas Port and enjoyed the Christmas vacation. Returning to our ship in January, we continued to sail very smoothly for four months toward Commencement Island where we anchored our ship for a special occasion. Twenty-nine of us sailors marched down the long gangplank toward the Borden Gym where Mr. W. E. Wilson presented us our diplomas and ratings as fourth-class seamen, for having completed the eight successful Journeys to the Land of Great Knowledge.