Casey High School - Flame Yearbook (Casey, IL)

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THE FLAME SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Anchors weighed! The ninety-three members of the good ship “Class of ’35” started a voyage grim and daring in September, 1931. We were on our way over the sea of C. T. H. S. In this sea we found many difficulties which we were forced to weather. Our ship was shaken and we were endangered by the reef of failure many times. Our good captain, Wayne Foster, left us floundering on the furious waves when he moved to Indiana. We were then saddened greatly. But as we were on the verge of failure, our faithful first mate, Edna Mills, came forward to take our lost captain’s place. She guided our ship into a clear course and held it steady. Under her supervision we selected Darrell Carper as second mate and Jane Alkire, steward. Many of our good friends were lost in some of the terrible storms on Neptune’s face. We regretted to see these poor ones lose their balance and topple overboard. Our good advisors were Miss Jeffrey and Mr. Daugherty, who helped us wind our way around the treacherous spots. Our ship, containing the cargo of green freshmen, was brought into a small harbor at the end of September for a celebration. We were to be the guests of the two upper classes, juniors and seniors. We were well entertained with games and refreshments, and we furnished all forms of amusements for the upper classes. As a whole we can say we enjoyed ourselves as much as did the rest of our good companions. Many of our pleasure-seeking members developed a musical spirit. Some entered the band and some, the orchestra. Our musical ability, as a whole, was well represented. In the “Bell of Bagdad” our vocal prodigies made their first public appearance. In our glee club some of our outstanding shipmates took an active part, some in solo and others in chorus work. We also participated in the contests that were held in Marshall and Charleston and were fortunate in having many successful entries. During the nine months’ voyage we were entertained by a lyceum course. The most outstanding feature of this course was Mr. Marcola, a member of Byrd’s expedition to Little America, who entertained us with a glowing account of his adventures. Eleven of our gallant number got a hearty workout in football. They aided the other huskies of the team to carry on to victory and were partly responsible for Casey’s bringing the Wabash Valley Championship to our school. Wayne Ault was the outstanding member of our crew who was on the team, as he was the only freshman to receive a letter. Our ship having taken a safe course through the nine months of learning, now landed on the Island of Vacation. Here we spent a brief three months’ rest and enjoyment. At the end of this time we were again assembled to retake our course across the open sea. With a new captain, Chester Garrett, we started on another nine months’ voyage. We chose as his helpers Harlan Snodgrass, first mate, and Rodney Greevcr, second mate. The crew advisors were Miss Bane and Mr. Bergstrom. We entered whole-heartedly into the spirit again. Our band won a contest in Newton for presenting the best appearance. Our outstanding soloists of the year were Margaret Brewer and Darrell Carper. They both were entitled to go to the state contest held in connection with the band contest, Margaret entering the piano contest and Darrell, the cornet contest. On the honor roll Dorothy Bell, Edna Mills, Coral Orndoff, and Chester Garrett found their names appearing regularly. Several others made the honor roll for six weeks' periods. Again we sighted the Isle of Vacation, but this time we met grief and sorrow there in the death of William Brandenburg, a good and faithful member of our crew. However, we must continue our course as before, so on the 28th of August we again resumed our voyage. Page 19 19 3 5