Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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DELPHIAN ' 01 9 History By Louise Patterson As each Class completes its Junior work, and stands be- fore the public ready to take upon itself the responsibilities of the Senior year, some may desire to know its previous history. Upon entering the High School, there were fifty-seven members, but, for various reasons, only nineteen compose the Class of 1902. Nothing like a class organization was effected until we united in a picnic at Grand Ledge in the Summer of 1900. On the 14th of February, 1901, the Class was permanently organized. The following officers were elected : President — Fred Morey. Vice President — Louise Patterson. Secretary — Bessie Wood. Treasurer — Max Allen. At the next meeting Hazel Robinson was elected Chairman of the Executive Committee. Other meetings were held, at which we decided in what manner to raise the necessary class funds. We also chose our colors, which are royal blue and old gold. Probably the most important, as well as the most pleasant event of our Junior year, will be the banquet given to the Sen- iors in June. We hope that this brief sketch will so impress the public that they will watch with some interest our future career.

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8 DELPHIAN ' 01 It is also a great satisfaction to the pupils to get them, as is shown by the talk before receiving them. A scholar may think he is doing good work, while his report card will show that he is not and thus warn him to do better work. It is the wish of the entire school that they be continued. On the twenty-sixth day of April, a musical and farce entertainment was held at the Opera House under the aus- pices of the Art Committee of the City Schools. The money obtained went toward the erection of a fountain between the High School and Fourth Ward buildings. This move was originated by Supt. Parmelee and will greatly beautify the school grounds. It will also be a great credit to the city. As this book was issued before this entertainment was held we cannot tell the success of the enterprise. Judging from the patronage the Art Committee has received before, we think it safe to predict a fountain upon the school grounds in the near future. For several years Art and Statuary have been steadily increasing in our schools. At the present time several of the halls are provided with busts, statues and pictures, which represent the history and development of America; also the art that is American. In the lower grades, the. pictures easi- est understood are placed, while in the higher grades, the ancient art is placed, as it can be better appreciated. At the present time about $600.00 worth of art, portraits and statuary have been purchased for the school. The following pieces of art, portraits and statuary are in the High School: ART Courtship of Miles Standish.— Turner. Parthenon (two views). Tne Ascension. — Raphael. Milan Cathedral. Breaking Home Ties. — Hovendon. Reading of Homer.— Taafaw a. Aurora. — Guido Rent. Stratford-on-Avon. Morning in the Highlands.— .ffwa Bonheur. Sir Galahad and Yioxs .— Watts, In Danger.— ir zrejer. Sphinx and Pyramids, Foemen PORTRAITS Bryant (2). Tennyson. Garfield. Longfellow. Lowell. Raphael. Webster. STATUARY Agassiz (bust) Lincoln (bust) Burns (bust) Irving; (bust) Mercury (cast) Homer (bust) Shakespeare (bust) Webster (bust) Washington (bust)

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DELPHIAN ' o I Class of 1902 By Roy McAlpine Long years have passed And generations come and gone, In perfect time To the marching of the mighty throng Has civilization e ' er pressed onward. At times it stopped; But, like the gath ' ring tidal wave, The pathway clear, It rushed again, with front so brave, And added impetus far upward. And as the spray Dashed high above the seething deep. It lifted some. Till they could catch the straw of fame. And climb to immortality. But stronger waves Placed others on an equal plane. Or lifted them. Till they surpassed the former aim. Exalting all humanity. But even with The highest mark of former time. And rolling up, Another comes to pass the line, Our class, the Class of 1902. .