Central High School - Prospectus Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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“ CLlie prickly JJatl) to llromise” As Xnactel» lut tljc Class of 1912 “AH tl)l‘ World's a Sftaiu. anit AH tljc Jttcit anh Women Wereln Ac 'ra ’ 'nnopsis of flic |)Iay ACT I. SCENE I. Campus of the Flint High School. A fine September morning in the year 1908. Enter the largest company of Soon-to-Be-Freshmen that ever graced the green. The usual description of the species applies. But note the high brows! The time hon- ored role is at once thrust upon them. They are the installed entertainers. Sym- pathy for the upper classmen in the strenuous life of the higher planes, fills the hearts of the newcomers. They seek to bring smiles to the careworn faces by dancing jigs, speaking pieces, doing acrobatic stunts in the trees, and being gen- erally agreeable. SCENE II. Interior ofthe F. H. S. Freshmen are seen scurrying hither and thither, according to the latest directions issued by the obliging (?) students. At last they find themselves gath- ered under the protecting care of Miss Fuller and Miss McMullen and there they demonstrate their great love for leaning, to the delight of their teachers. SCENE III. Freshmen session room 3:10 P. M. The usual calm prevails which always marks the class of 1912, (except when outside elements creep in.) Mr. Farley addresses the meeting. He urges the need of organizing, and maintains that law and order are the first requi- sites of civilization. Accordingly a Constitutional convention is held and later the following officers are elected: Herbert C. Murphy, President Sarah Gillespie, Vice President Faye Bovee, Secretary Charles H. Mann, Treasurer. SCENE IV. Same as Scene III. Time—June. The Freshmen are holding an indignation meeting. Resolved, that by this time the other classes ought to be able to amuse themselves without the aid of the class of 1912. Plans are then made for the picnic at Owana Park. Here their longings are realized and they, at last, have time to enjoy themselves.

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miles. It is not known whether human sacrifice was practiced among the ancient Oopaneros as it was among the Aztecs. We might picture a victorious army marching along these avenues halting to salute the statues of the Great Men and kneeling before the Temples of their Gods to give thanks and offer sacrifice. Or we might imagine the populace gath- ered in the great Amphitheater to listen to the proclamation of King or General or the decree of the Council of Wise Men. There are the remains of an aqueduct, tunnels through the hills still open and flagstones indicating that streets and squares may have been paved. There are strange and frightful animals carved in stone, intended evidently to inspire awe, possibly Gods. It was a vast City, mayhap, a City of Temples and Tombs. As the sun was sinking we left this Ancient Capital of a forgotten Kingdom and turned our horses into the cornfield and wended our way back to the Town. The Alcalde told me that among his people there are no traditidns of the ruins or of the race that built the ancient City; that there were many who knew the loca- tion of each ruin, but not one who could tell anything of the builders. One of the Stone Pillars of Copan

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ACT II. SCENE I. Room O, Miss Smith, Stage Manager. Class election is soon in order, Harold MacFarlan, whose diplomatic powers have been early recognized, is chosen president; Fayette Abbey, Vice President; Faye Bovee, who has already proved her worth, is elected secretary; and Charles Carrol is made treasurer. SCENE II. ROOM O. Mr. Wade’s fatherly care tor all little Freshmen makes him imagine them abused. He pleads with the Sophomores and asks them to have a contest with the Freshies. He suggests a tug-of-war across the creek, as a farce to lead them to think all class feeling settled and quiet their pugilistic tendencies toward 1912. He concludes by warning the Sophomores to be very careful of the little fellows. SCENE III. Thread Creek. Time, September 10th. Freshmen, all with anxious mien, are arrayed in line of battle on one bank. On the opposite bank are half as many Sophs., looking like martyrs; for their captain is reminding them not to forget, in the desire to “kill ’em,” Mr. Wade’s earnest supplications. So the Sophomores allow the Freshmen to pull them through, much to the children’s delight. For 1912 fully realizes that, should the Freshies tumble in, it would be impossible to distinguish them from the sea weed. SCENE IV. Athletic Park, October 1st. Football game, Freshmen vs. Sophomores. Sophomores defeat their oppon- ents with a score of 10-0. Freshies slink home realizing their inability to play a man’s game. SCENE V. October Evening, Harvest Moon shining. Sophomores enjoy a hay-ride to Frances Cook’s home. Here the boys try to see who can devour the greatest number of doughnuts. SCENE VI. Room O, New Scenery. The Sophomores, entering on a Monday morning are astonished to find that Miss Smith, convinced of the superior playing ability of the Sophomore company has had a platform installed, from which she may issue stage directions and watch more critically the progress of the Star players in the South West corner of the room. SCENE VII. M. S. D. Ball Park. Sophomores mar the Senior’s baseball record, much to the chagrin of the class of 1910. But what could they expect, since the class of 1912 has furnished and still boasts the champion baseball players of the school! SCENE VIII. Owana Park. Time June 23d. The class again celebrates at a picnic up the river. Here endeth the the- atrical career, of the Sophomores of 1912. ACT III. SCENE I. Again Room O, 8:30 A. M., Sept. 1910. Enter newly organized Junior company, who find that their new manager. Miss Veit, has ordered the removal of the 10 x 6 ft. platform. The first meeting held is a Thanksgiving and Memorial service for the Seventh Hour, now made unnecessary by the high intellectual powers of the class of 1912.