Bourbon High School - Python Yearbook (Bourbon, IN)

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THE PYTHON '21 oooovoooooooooeaoooooovo osooooooooooooooooooooooof Society By MARY SNYDER The social life of '21 has always been jolly and chuck full o' fun. , And oh! those iirst parties were jolly, you bet! There's something we'll find mighty hard to forget. As Freshies of course we were very green. By the number of parties that's plain to be seen. Most everyone had one. Now that's the truth, Baud, Esther and Kat, Zelma, Ula and Ruth. As Sophomores of course, it's sad to relate, We had less parties and more of just dates. And there that bob-sled affair in December, But the sled was broken-that's all I remember. We planned a surprise on Mary Slough, It rained, rained and rained, but we went anyhow. We went in the rain and took a gallon of oysters, And when we arrived, we were never more moister We went out to Vergils' and surprised him too. Had a good time and went home about two. When Juniors of course, we were very sedate. With less and less parties and more and more dates. This year Ruth's bob-sled was in fine condition. So We girls went to Etna to be saved from perdition. And then the Reception! that was the affair We'd looked forward to it throughout the whole year. Decorations were in purple and gold, all thro, For to our class colors we'll ever be true, ................ Page Thirty-eight Then the dance and the eats and the toasts, O well, There's really too much to try to tell. Our good times are not over, by no means, not yet, As Seniors we're just starting in, you bet, Now at Stoler's all kinds of queer beings were seen, For masked we all were on old Hallowe'en. We went to the circus and saw animals galore, O! goodness! gracious! how those Lions did roar! We danced and played games till we heard the cocks crow And then Prof. decided it was time to go. On New Year's Eve, Kat gave a dance. On caging the cooties you had to take a chance. Campbell's and Djer Kiss and Mavis were there. Pinned tight to the walls, and not to the chairs, The balancing act caused quite some strife. We went round the table with a bean on a knife. Early next morning we all went home, And it was so dark--no one went alone. Now we're Seniors, we've nearly finished the course. We leave our old High School with much remorse. With many regrets we now leave and turn, And guide our own ships, with ourselves at the stern. But to our old high school our mem'ry will ceing, In spite of the trials the future years bring. Mary Snyder-Society Editor

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THE PYTHON '21 0600000009000OOOQOQOOOOOOOOO600699OCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Why Not? By CARL W. PRICE Only seventy-two hours between you and the ocean. Think of it! Only three days to the land of sunshine and eternal bathing, yet just as soon as anyone mentions such a thing, you would let forth such a string of buts that it would be very discouraging indeed to the one who men- tioned it. Perhaps you are figuring up your coal bill right now or many people are not put to this trouble as it is impossible to get it. The winds blow, sleet stings, snow cuts and yet only three days away is a land where oranges are growing, people bathing, everyone enjoying him or her self. You may say, I haven't time. Take time. I have a family. Take them along, they'll enjoy it all the more. I haven't the money. Well, get the money, you'll feel refreshed enough after you get back to pay for it. Transportation should not bother you as there are three or four transcontinental railroads and all of these would be willing to take you and look at the scenery you'll enjoy on the way, the Rockies, the Great Basin, all are willing to show you their best. Then you get the real enjoyment after you arrive on the Pacific coast. Things you never dreamed of. With its mo- tering, golf, fishing, bathing, motor-boating and social en- joyments, will make the days f'ly entirely too fast. You can't be a pessimist all your life! Why not start the other way now, with a trip to California? If it doesn't make you smile and draw forth some ahs of amazement, you'll probably be the first that didn't. Probably you are in poor health anyway and a trip to California is just what you need and all you need is a little urging and you will go, stay a year and come back a changed person. Perfect health is the key to success, and it comes out of a trip to California. Don't argue, but pack those trunks, call up your better- half, tell her to arrange with Betty and Simon to leave on the three-fifty for San Diego, California, and I am wishing you good luck. Page Thirty seven

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THE PYTHON '21 04000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 0000OOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOOOOOO Class History Ah! April 1921, brings us as Seniors. We well remem- ber the four long years in which we worked hard to gain our diploma. In Sept., the year 1917-1918, we made our first appear- ance in High School. In those bygone days, we were called Freshmen or Freshies for short. We numbered thirty- two, then, the largest class in B. H. S. We had the honor of spending our first year in the midst of town attractions, above a noisy livery stable. We prospered successfully under the faculty, Mr. Mc- Bride, superintendentg Mrs. McBride, Domestic Science: Miss Coble, English: Miss Renwick, Math.: Mr. Parker, Latin and Alda Firestone, music. Donald Foe was elected as our first class president and served the term faithfully. Well do we remember the par- ties that were held monthly at the homes of different mem- bers. This year the schools, for the first time used the de- merit system and have continued so for four years. The following Sept., the new school house being com- pleted sufficiently to enter, twenty-two pupils occupied the seats sectioned for Sophomores. The faculty was changed almost entirely, except for Mr. Parker, who this year taught Math.g Mr. Waldrip, the superintendents Miss Beck, Latin: Miss M'orris, Musicg Miss Fribley, History, Mr. Shu- maker, later followed by Mr. Klug, taught Manuel Training. Mary Snyder dutifully fulfilled the presidency this year. The parties and entertainments were mostly neg- lected this term. In our Junior year 11919-19205 the class diminished to eighteen, the first half and still lower, to sixteen the lat- ter half. Two new teachers were added this year, Miss Lois Morris, English and History, Miss Weems, Domestic Science and Mr. Parker taught Math. and Latin. This year the greatest event of the whole high school happened, the preparing and giving of the Junior-Senior Reception. Our small class under the guidance of Wayne Stoler, as president, entertained the twenty-four Seniors. We worked hard, and the whole class was loyal, thus we were success- ful to the end. This year, our last, is the most interesting so far. Don- ald Foe was unanimiously elected president and is highly capable of carrying out our plans. The faculty this year was changed, Miss Stahl, Englishg Mr. Sellers, Physics: Miss Thrush, Lating Mr. Ferguson, Math. and History and Miss Porter, Music. We thank all the faculty of this year and previous years, for the share they have been willing to take in assisting us to gain our diplomas. Besides this annual we are putting on a four-series Lec- ture Course,hoping' to be very successful all through. This class, altho small in number, but mighty in spirit, is and has been the most loyal and inspiring class for years. Thus we hope our future may be equally joyous to each member as it has been for the class as a whole. Page Thirty nme