Central Wisconsin College - Valkyrie Yearbook (Scandanavia, WI)

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gif' in UU HEL F .fahjgj 'D' ,V IL E! Q Another milestone was reached in the history of the class, when we entered upon our third year, and became juniors. This was one of the brightest and most active years of them all. The membership of the class had been increased to twenty four, but there was enough work to keep every mem- ber busily engaged all the time. Wie realized that our obliga- tions were increasing, but this did not lessen our spirit in the least. Favorable advancement could be made only by con- stant hard work, which we did, and by applying ourselves diligently to our tasks, we were finally rewarded with success. Our most important social function of our junior year was the Junior-Senior banquet. This was in every way a success. The decorations of the dining and reception rooms were unique. The sides and the ceiling of the dining room were trimmed with yellow and green streamers, corresponding to the class colors. The one end of the room was partioned off with these streamers, forming a place where the orchestra was seated. Paper flowers of different colors were also used in the decoration. The reception room was decorated with greens along the sides of the room, and paper Howers were placed among the branches of these. There were various other beautiful decorations used besides these. The orchestra furnished the music for the evening. Several games were played, and a pleasant evening was reported by all. ln either of the rooms one felt as if he were in a haven of flowers and music. :Xfter the memories of the banquet had quite faded, we had to part with our fellow students, and class mates, for the year was soon at a close. lt would not be long, however, before we would meet again. Un September fifth, nineteen hundred twenty-two, the juniors of the previous year, returned as seniors, to finish the last year in their course of study at Central Vlfisconsin College. The class membership increased to one above that of the previous year. Not all of the old members returned, but there were new ones to take their places. XYe realized that we had a great deal of work to accomplish in our junior year, but the coming year had much more in store for us. ln the early part of the year we selected our class rings, and devoted much of our time to class activities, and the literary work. Then there was the class play which required a great amount of time and effort. But these activities have not been the only object in view during our stay here. Wie have studied to prepare ourselves. VVe have striven to make the most of the time spent here at school, and also of the oppor-

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Tenn IIIIIYE ll' T,Ug 'q23 Q , 5 . - ut .: .. ', .L egg h ' Q all 241-P 2 7 CLASS HISTORY On one bright morning in September of that memorable year of nineteen hundred nineteen, a group of anxious fresh- men, six in number, marched boldly up the steps of Scan- dinavia Academy to be registered. They tried to be brave and to look dignined, but back of this was an inward fear of the new life upon which they were about to tread. They were met with unfamiliar faces wherever they went, and for a while, a sense of desolation and loneliness seemed to be spread over the atmosphere. This lasted only for a short time, and they soon settled down for the hard work that was ahead of them in the daily routine of the school work. Wfe took part in the various class activities, besides the literary work in our given society, and also other activities about the school, lllith much perseverance, and effort in our daily classes, our freshman year soon ended happily, with many hoping to return in the fall. An incident during the year that interrupted the work of the students was the burning of the building on December thirty first, nineteen hundred nineteen. It was then that they had school here and there, and everywhere, all over town, and continued so until the end of the year. But in the spring. work was begun on another, namely, the present institution of Central 'Wisconsin College. Inspired with the success of the first year's work, we reentered upon our work as sophomoresg Not all of the mem- bers returned, but new members from' other places joined our ranks as sophomores. This brought the membership of the class up to eighteen. The work was taken up with new life, and continued in the buildings down town. School work was begun in the new building after Christmas vacation. Wfe felt as if we had more of a home now, and therefore applied our- selves diligently to our task. Our work became more diffi- cult, and we shouldered the responsibility with determina- tion. Besides our regular class work, the other activities were similar to those of the first year, namely, our class activi- ty, the literary work, and programs, and some members participated in the diHerent athletic sports for exercise and recreation. Though we felt far above the freshmen, we still did not forget our days spent in that class. Before long we found that there were not many days left of school. As we departed for our respective homes, we looked back with a smile on the pleasant memories of the second year of our work.

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tle iw fr , 24 29 tunities which were offered us. After the beginning of the second semester, the class mourned the loss of one of its fellow class mates, in the person of hluel Peterson. The Lord did not permit him to graduate with us, but he has gone on with a far greater work in the Land beyond. This left us a company of twenty-four well-drilled soldiers, ready to par- ticipate in the battle of life. After 'our stay at Central XVis- consin College, we must face the diniculties of the world, and time will show how successful each one will be, when the real tests COINS. Upportunity knocks at our door sooner or later. As with Lincoln, it has been 'our aim, that we may be able to say with him, I will study and get ready, and some day my chance will come. Let us put our shoulder to the wheel after marching through commencement, and Continuing on in the journey of life where we shall meet with its problems and difficulties, as well as its pleasures. Therefore let this be the object of everyone graduating from this school. as it is so valuable to young manhood and womanhood, and also in attaining the goal to which they had set out. Senior Honor Roll Kathryn Jole-94.80 Arthur Gullickson-92.08 John Chellevold-94.02 Sigurd Rue-91.15 Ella Petersen-92.28 Alma Peterson-90.3