Central High School - Almanac Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Tl-lE1911AI.MANAC In t.he midst of the cheering and confusion. a. solitary Figure arose and held out his hand for silence. It was the Mayor, and almost instantly the great mob quieted. Fellow-and perhaps I should say-sister citizens, he began. in a strong, far-carrying voice. Ive have just witnessed a. great contest between picked teams of young women and men. lYe have seen a close and well-fought battle. We have watched our young men play an up-hill game and win out. He paused, and waited for the cheers to subside. Now, men of Toledo. you have demonstrated your strength and skill. It remains to show your chivalry and judgment. These nine young women have proven to you the right. of their sex to par- ticipate in citizenship. Therefore, fellow citizens, I suggest that despite the outcome of the game we all favor suffrage for woman in the fall voting. Now, all of you men who will favor this amendment say 'ayef A great and loud roar of Aye-sl followed his speech in unani- mous approbation of his idea. And this is how, classmates of 'Eleven. the women of Toledo received equal suftrage. 1 4

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TI-tE1911AI.MANAC has attained the highest honors of success. AYe speak the foreign languages with fluency, we scan the pages of mathematics with in- terest rather than compulsion, and as for science, we would rather enter into its depths than enjoy a modern romantic novel. But we are compelled to leave our many triumphs in the world of education. undeveloped. and proceed with the events which have added glory to our name. Study and Grind were our chief friends in the career of our first two years at T. H. S. But with our entrance into the Junior Class. entertainment and pleasure joined the ranks of our studious com- panions. Fnder the auspices of the social committee the class pro- duced the animal Junior social. The affair was a huge success and was well received by the highly appreciative audience. The feature of the evening consisted of a Minstrel Act. This comical entertain- ment met with so decided approval that soon after it was repeated on the Valentine stage. Our Junior year brought many other equally successful undertakings. to every one of which we point with un- adulterated pride. But before we penetrate into the chambers of grief and sorrow. we must not forget to mention that our Junior Baseball Team nearly won the Flass League pennant. Klany of our present number were members of this great nine. and from the first baseman to the mascot ta decided difference in heightj every position was well filled by a star of known ability. By the death of our esteemed Superintendent. Professor Yan Cleve. we lost one of the greatest directors of which the Board of Education has ever boasted. A man of high morals. loved by all and very well suited for the honored position placed in his trust. Fon- sidering that this death occurred during our high school career. would it not be appropriate to dedicate this portion of our class Chronicle to the late superintendent. Mr. Yan Cleve? AYith all the dignity and pride for which upper classmen are noted we entered the final lap in the course of graduation. At last to have gained that honored name of Seniority. the long-sought prize. the goal of our dreams and the desire of our youthful lives! We know what it means to be members of the Senior class: we realize the study and work connected therewith. and we are well acquainted with the cares and sorrows which a graduating class must endure. But we have not labored in vain-success is ours and the race for graduation is now but a glorious event in history. But before we conclude this humble document. we must give time and space to a few events in our Senior year. Never before has a class been honored by such grand social and literary undertakings. The University Dance. given by the Alunmi in honor of our class. was the first social event of importance. A splendid time was enjoyed by all who attended and many thanks were bestowed on the hosts of the evening. The Wlestern Reserve Musical Clubs presented a most enjoyable enter- tainment to the members of our class and friends on the eve of Easter. Both financially and socially the affair was a grand success. X1