Bristol High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Bristol, IN)

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w..T' ' JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY At the beginning of the school year of 1912-I3 the present junior Class began the delightful High School life which they have enjoyed ever since. As we tiled into the large assembly room on the first day of the term, we were hailed as green freshies by the upper classes, who now claimed they had lost this glaring color so belit- ing to beginners, and indeed we were some fresh. XiVhen the roll was called we found that we numbered twenty-three as class, Mr. Snapp our the term was the contest held in Algebra and the dinner that followed. Ask Mr. Snapp and Mr. Shamory what we had to eat. Our class had now dwindled down to fifteen but those who remained stuck to our motto. Never, O Never Say Fail, and by hard labor succeeded in commencing the second term as Hfteen jubilant Sophomores. Wie believe in school spirit, and in our Sophomore year to show our class spirit we decided to give a class .play but our schoolmates, especially the THE JUNIOR CLASS superintendent at that time, gave us some good advice to follow in our high school career. The second week of school we were given a reception by the other members of the high school and although some of us were very timid in seeking our partners to eat refreshments with, yet we came out unharmed and had gained a great in- liuence in the society of the dignified Senior Class, especially some of our memberfsj. XVe organized as a class several months later with Bessie Congdon, presidentg Vera King. vice- president. and Everett Swayne secretary and treasurer. One of the interesting feats during juniors, so envied us that we were compelled to drop it. VVe have always been well represented in boys athletics as well as the girls. As a Junior Class we have been reduced to the evenly balanced number of twelve, six boys and six girls. XVe are now absorbing all the dignity and iinery of the Senior Class and are anxiously looking forward to the time when we may Call ourselves Seniors. Maroon and Wfhite Maroon and Xvhite Stands for right And the Class of '16,

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CLASS PROPI-IECY By Chas. O. McMullen DREAM. A hard physic's lesson to get and it's late too. And I am so sleepy. Believe I will turn the light lower, it hurts my eyes. Vifhere in the world am I? I gazed in be- wilderment at my surroundings-broad, well paved streets. bordered along and enclosed by large stately buildings. VVhere ani I? This I addressed to a newsboy who happened in my direction. I-Ie evidently didn't hear me for he continued to shout some- thing about his paper. I purchased a copy and glancing at the headline I was surprised to see f'IIristol Daily Banner, March 4, IQ25.U Wlhy at Dear Old Bristol! I must certainly take a look at the old place of my high school days. I walked down one street, then up another, The farther I went the greater was my surprise. Instead of wooden buildings, once found on Main street. magnificent ones of iron, brick and cement claimed a site there. On stopping to admire a huge structure made from cement blocks, I was accosted by a young gentleman dressed in the latest style and fashion. On taking a close look I recognized Vvalter Rowe. W'altcr said he was just back from the south where he was working as a civil engineer. I-Ie also mentioned the fact that the structure I had been gazing at was his father's office building. In finishing my tour of inspection I passed a' huge brick building evidently from its shape a school house. IValter's glowing account of his achievements lfindled in me a desire to hear what some of my friends were doing. I instantly decided to hunt up Leslie VVagner. Acting on the impulse of the moment I took the first car for Zion. On alight- ing at that place I inquired concerning my friend but was informed he had not been seen in that locality for many a day. I was just ready to give up my quest when upon turning around I beheld Elizabeth Rertch, Libby was home on a visit and desired nothing better than a talk. She told of Mabel Rine's active work as a foreign missionary, and about the wonderful products Lena Hoffman had been able to bring forth at the helm of a dairy farm. I inquired if she ever heard anything about Estella King. 'KVVhy sure. she said, haven't you been watch- ing the papers? Wfhv Estella., married a titled foreignor. a great musician and a prince. , Libby seemed verv glad to aid me bv giving information concerning the others of the class. Elizabeth stated in a few brief words that she was a sufiragette, working to uplift her down trorlrlen sisters. But von haven't heard the latest. Something that really happened a couple of years ago. Les- ,,......u.L.... .....g..-. . ..., .. ,,. A.- lie VVagner and Esther Hoffman eloped. They settled in a western town. Leslie taught school and Esther worked as a stenographer, an occupa- tion she had taken up shortly after graduation from high school. Now they are well on the road to wealth and prosperity. Libby by this time had exhausted her news and it was about car time. So thanking her for her valuable information I departed for the station. Xvhen in town I took the first car for the school house. On entering the car I beheld the athelic form of no other but Ronald Fischer. He told me that he was at the head of the Foresty Depart- ment of Indiana. On alighting, I hustled to enter the building. I was desirous of seeing the interior of the place that was so much finer on the out side than the one in which we were compelled to freeze in our education. I made straight for the office. The Voice sounded familiar that issued from that sacred altar of justice. On beholding the one who dealt the decisions I saw no other than my old class mate Veda Garman. After greetings had been exchanged I asked her to inform me of the whereabouts of Russell Brooks. She seemed at first unable to perceive who I meant. Then suddenly her face brightened. Oh! you- mean Mr. Iirooks, who graduated with our class. IVe seldom hear his name spoken like that: had almost forgotten it. He is universally known as Professor Brooks. the horticulturist and nursery- in'-n. I inquired concerning his home and was informed it was known as the Judson Sz Brooks fruit farm. XN'here is Max Merritt and George Atkins I finallv asked? Max, she said. shortlv returned from an eytensive tour of the world on the bumpers of freights and blind baggage. Max is for thc present running an auto route between town and Ilonnvville. I do not know how that will ter- minate. . George Atkins is not in Bristol very much: his business requires his presence away, although he has a summer home on the north east shore of Baldwin Lakef, I thanked Veda for her information and pro- ceeded in mv quest. Hardly had I touched the side-walk when I met Samuel Zeigler. I-Ie in- formed me that Ray was playing the part of lead- ing mrnet in a traveling hand. As I felt the time was limited, I was compelled to leave Sam telling of the achievements of his son. Charles! Charles! It's bedtime. suddenly broke in upon my ears. My visions cleared and I realized I must bluff in Physics for tomorrow.

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JUNIOR BANQUET The annual banquet which is given to the seniors at the close of their High School career seemed to be the biggest event which had occur- red in our High School life up to that time. Nlfe. the class of IQI5, can look back upon that night as one of the most enjoyable evenings that we have ever spent. It was the last time that the class met with the faculty which has never re- turned to B. H. S. They were Professor and Mrs. Snapp. Miss Jessica Reid, Mr. Shamory and Mr. Sunthimer. A four course dinner was served and seemed to be enjoyed by all. Professor K. M. Snapp was toast master, which means that we all had a good time, for he always had a joke ready for each and every one ofhus. THE ATHLETIC Toasts were given by the faculty and also by several members of each class. It was some- thing different than we as Juniors had ever be- fore experienced, and to say that we enjoyed the fruits of our labor hardly expresses our ecstasy over the outcome of the aifair. The'Junior Banquet this year to be given by the class of 1916, will be held on Friday evening April 16, 1915 in the High School Building. Miss Lehman who has had charge of the Domestic Science this year will assist the Junior class in making arrangements. Mr. Oesch will act as toast master and the following will respond: Bessie Condgon, Harry Kulp, Vtlinslow Clark. Chas. McMullen, George Atkins, Estella King. ASSOCIATIGN The Athletic Association was organized in 1913 with a membership of about twenty, but it has grown until now every high school student is a member. As iis the case of all associations some members are more enthusiastic than others, but taken as a whole, good spirit is shown. This latter fact is in part due to this year's capable officers who are as follows: Ronald Fischer, president: Everett Swayne, secretary and treas- urer, Bessie Congdon. girl's yell leader, and Max Merritt, boys' yell leader. Our expenses have been unusually heavy this year but by skillful management and economy we have closed the year with about twenty-five dol- t - -- --Y W .,,...4:.za....., lars in the treasury. This will be suiiicient to give the Association a good start next term. So let's all give Three Cheers for the Associa- tion and its good work. OUR REPLY TO PENNANT Although we realize that Elkhart High School has had one of the strongest basket ball teams in the Northern Indiana Association this season, they cannot lay claims to the championship until they have played the best team. The B. H. S. live has tried for two years to secure games with E. H. S. but has been unable to do so-I wonder v r w ln . A, ,BQ-L. -nga, . .-