Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

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JUNIOR CLASS Left to right, top row—W. Snyder, ( . Gould, L. Copeland, M. W iley. Middle row—Z. Smith, G. Keller, B. Spake, W. Hendricks, A. Iliatt, G. Ocker, J. Raney. Front row—L. Stroll, M. Steckly, W. Diehl, 1). Campbell, T. Sechler, D. Daniels, H. Searfoss, A. Wyncoop, C. Kaiser.

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The battle began in September, 1919. We had been in training in various places, some in little country school houses, and some in the eighth grade room across the hall. We had declared war by passing our examinations in the spring and receiving our diplomas, certificates of enlistment. We learned that our enemies were to be English, Algebra, Latin or French and Domestic Science or General Science. Every one was victorious in the fight against English and Algebra, and all passed through the tortures of the lower regions, other- wise the Domestic Science and General Science Laboratories, successfully. A few were wounded by Latin and French but they recovered rapidly. We went into summer quarters in May. We renewed the battle in September, as Sophomores. There had been a few desertions so our number was not quite so large as it had formerly been. We found Algebra, English and Latin, our old enemies, whom we had thought vanquished, awaiting us. Another member, History had been added to the opposing party, but we. under the guidance of Mr. Green, were able to subdue this new foe. With a few exceptions we passed Caesar, and left him behind us, forever, we hope. We had only one party during the year. This was held in the Domestic Science room, the scene of former troubles. This gave us a great deal of enjoyment, and enabled us to renew the battle with greater vigor, and a new determination to win. About Xmas time, we thorough- ly vanquished our old foe. Algebra. A new opponent, his first cousin, took his place however. This new enemy, Plane Geometry, was rather a fighter but with Mr. Forney’s excellent help we weakened him and made great plans for seizing his territory next year. In May we again pitched camp for the summer. We renewed the battle the following autumn, refreshed by a summer of fun. We were determined to conquer our old enemy Plane Geometry, and give the others, English, History and Bookkeeping such a thrashing that they would treat us with a little more respect hereafter. Our hopes were gratified in regard to the former and we are now struggling with his brother, Solid Geometry. A few have given up the fight against Bookkeeping and are com- batting a new foe, Geography. We all expect to be victorious in our battles and then we shall say “Next year to battles new and a glorious Senior year.” Zona Smith.