Clarkston High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Clarkston, MI)

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GEORGE ALWARD WALTER ANDREWS EVELYN AUSTIN MILDRED BEALS HELEN CHEESEMAN BERNICE CLINE MARY HALFPENNY LESSITER HAMMOND FRESHMEN CLASS OF ’27 CLAYTON HOYT ISABEL KING MARY LOWRIE RALPH LAWSON ALICE LAWSON donald mcgregor RAYMOND MILLER RONALD PORRITT RAYMOND REED DONALD RIDDLE KENNETH ROCKWELL ETHYLENE STEPHENS GEORGE SWAIN MILLARD VAN CAMPEN BERTHA ZYCH On October 7, 1923, at our first class meeting we elected Ethylene Stephens, president; Ralph Lawson, vice-president; Ronald Porritt, secretary; Lessiter Hammond, treasurer. Miss Peters was unanimously elected class advisor. The first really exciting thing that happened to us was the Freshman Initiation Party given by the Sophomores. This party was held at the home of Leola Francis. It was a great success and everybody enjoyed themselves (we hope)! Then we had our first High School Party, September 28, 1923—one that will be long remembered by every freshman, especially by Alice Lawson who lost her footing when the Chinese Music was played too loud. Our first Class Party was at Mary Halfpenny’s. The most serious accidents of the evening were a few “supposedly” flat tires. Possibly these added to the evening's fun. Our big event happened at Christmas, when we gave the “Romance of a Busy Broker,” put in play-form by the Freshman Literature Class. On February 16, we went on a sleigh-ride party. Our destination was at the home of Ronald and Edward Lee Porritt, who entertained us. 'Twas a cold night, but none too cold for the Freshies and Sophs to have a good time. The Class of 1927 does not claim to be the best class of Clarkston High, although we have the honor of being the largest.

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SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS President .... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Class Advisor CLASS ROLE LEOLA FRANCIS MANLEY WALTER GLADYS FINZEL EDWARD PORRITT MISS HERRIFF ELIZABETH ANDREWS BLANCHE CROSBY MILTON CLARK EVELYN DUNSTON GLADYS FINZEL LECLA FRANCIS ALLEN FISKE LEE JONES LAUREN MILLER STANLEY ORR GRACE PETTY EDWARD PORRITT EDWARD SEETERLIN GEORGE SIBLEY MANLEY WALTER On September 14, a Freshman reception was held at the home of Leola Francis. A rough and tumble ride to her home was very much appreciated. After reaching there, games were played, and at ten-thirty o’clock a luncheon was served Japanese fashion, because of being unable to accommodate the crowd with chairs. A pleasant evening was spent, and all returned home with smiling faces. The “Next” party was a surprise party in honor of Blanche Crosby’s birthday, on September 24. The “Real-funny” part of it was that Blanche knew all about the party a week-before-hand, due to crossed-wires, we guess. A class party was held at the home of Evelyn Dunston. Games were played; nothing serious happened, only one of the Sophomores scratched a knee, and had afe stocking to darn; this was the result of playing ghost, and who could wonder? At ten-thirty, wieners, with the usual accompaniment, were enjoyed by all. After everyone had said he or she had a good time the students “started” for home. Our last party was a surprise party for Leola Francis. Leola was presented with an invaluable famine accessory—a vanity case, and it has proved its importance very fully. Light refreshments were served at eleven-thirty o’clock, and a good time was reported by all.

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On September 7th, 1923 the seventh and eighth grades began school in the Grammar Room. It was a bright autumn day and we were all happy and anxious to begin work. Our teacher was Miss Chamberlain. She helped us through many a hard struggle which we had in our studies. At Christmas time our room had a Christmas tree and all received some very nice gifts. In January, Edith Coryell was promoted to the eighth grade. We were all very glad. Then the news came that Miss Chamberlain was to leave us. We questioned her about it and found that she would leave at the end of the first semester on account of poor health. We were sorry to hear this. On the 28th of January, Mrs. Butler came to. our rescue. She also has helped us a great deal. Then came February, our month of pure joy. St. Valentines Day we had a Valentine Box and everyone received some very pretty Valentines. On Lincoln’s birthday we were invited into the High School Room where we heard a very interesting program. On February 22nd, we had a “Candy and Bake Sale” to pay for our pages in the Oracle. We cleared $10.55. On February 25th the eighth grade organized their class and held their first regular class meeting. On February 27th another class meeting was held and they decided upon their class colors, song, flower, and motto. We wished to make our room more cheerful so everyone who could, brought plants and flowers. A blackboard border of tulips helps to brighten it, too. We are all anxious to make the rest of this year happy and successful.