Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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H. B. KURTZ The HALLMARK Store Quality Jewelry effect that the names of those represented by the stars had been placed within the folds. At the close, “America” was sung, as a final tribute 1o the heroes of C. II. S. The following is the talk given by George Smith: In April of 1917 diplomatic relations between this country and Germany were severed. At the same time that Congress declared that a state of war existed between these countries, it also authorized an appeal to the manhood of this nation to volunteer their services and enlist in the National Army for immediate duty over seas. Following this the draft machinery was put in operation and soon we find the army of the United States reaching proportions that w’ere never dreamed of before. Amongst this great host of men a number at one time attending Conneaut Iligh School were found. They had heard the cry for help from the Allies and had ordained that if it was their part to save the world from a triumph of the despotic rule of the Kaiser and his Potsdam crew over the principles of Democracy that we cherish, they would accomplish their objective as soon as possible and return to their homes and families. With this object foremost in their minds, over a hundred graduates and former students of C. II. S. left their homes, many engaging in actual combat with the Teutonic forces. The Alumni to show its appreciation for the courageous actions of the members then in the service presented the High School with a service Hag. In return, tlie High School desiring in some way to show its appreciation, resolved to present to the Alumni a dag upon which would be represented all those at one time attending this school. With this thought in mind two literary societies of the High School with impressive services presented this flag to the Alumni. It was received in their behalf by a member of the Alumni at the time teaching in this building. On this dag were a hundred and fifty-eight stars representing any graduate or former student of C. II. S. then in the service. Little doubt remains in the mind of any true American that the victory of the Allies was due to the entrance of and assistance given by the United States, and with this victory we find that our boys have gained their objective and completed their part in the greatest war in all history. Since they have completed their part, it is especially fitting therefore that we should sacredly preserve this emblem in a place protected from exposure to the light and weather. And TIIP TATTLER Page Twenty-three

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VICTROLAS VICTOR RECORDS H. B. KURTZ BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS Professor C. M. Dickey then gave an interesting talk on “The Team,” after which Louis Spieldenner, manager of the team, concluded the rally with his short talk on “Money.” In assembly January 16th the girls held a basketball rally on their own behalf, in anticipation of the game with Geneva. Miss Helen Verity, girls’ basketball coach, addressed the assembly, speaking of the game a few nights previous, when the faculty members were beaten by the team. She then asked the following team members to take seats upon the stage: Elizabeth Riley, captain, Alice Breen, manager, Alberta Ilammond, Hazel Goughian, Aleatha Newman, Leota Babbitt, Elizabeth Tinney, Bernice Humble, and Lucille Morton. Lucille Morton, Clarence Risley, Alice Breen, and Mr. Keidel gave short speeches. SERVICE FLAGS TAKEN DOWN. In assembly December 19th, 1919, a program was given by the members of the senior English classes which brought to those whc were here in C. II. S., a memory of a similar occasion, when on January 11th, 1919, Mrs. Simonds, a graduate of the class of 1890, presented the High School with a beautiful service dag. It contained fifty-eight stars, representing members of the Alumni in the service. Later on, the Smith and Irving societies, feeling that all those in the service who had attended C. II. S. should be represented, purchased another Hag containing over a hundred stars. On this last occasion, these two flags were lowered and laid away where they will be safe for years to come. The first speaker was George Smith, who in his talk took his listeners back to the time when our boys heard the cry for help from the Allies and responded so willingly to that call. Then he told how the two flags were procured. Miss Bertha Van Skoik then recited “In Flanders Fields,” by Lieutenant Colonel John I). McCrae. Alice Breen followed, speaking briefly of the courage, fighting qualities and patriotism of the boys of whom C. II. S. is so proud, and the regret with which we look upon the eight gold stars. As this speech was being given, the large service flag, which hung at the back of the platform, was lowered and folded by Carroll Cowden and Rockford Dewey, and with the Alumni flag was placed in the box, accompanied by a few words from George Smith to tin Page Twenty-two THE TATTLER

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VICTROLAS VICTOR RECORDS H. B. KURTZ BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS thus we are assembled here today to lay away this emblem whose memory will always be cherished by all those ever observing it. Alice Breen, the second speaker, gave the following talk: This service Hag with its border of red, its field of white and its stars indicates the number of that brave and splendid crew who as former students of Conneaut High School went forth as challengers of those who dared to defy the principles and liberties for which America stands. They proved their unselfishness of purpose when they followed the American Hag to the battle front, their true fidelity when they kept it from being trampled in the mire, and lastly, their true fighting qualities and patriotism when they helped to crush the Prussian autocracy and thus put an end to the greatest sum of misery ever brought upon this world. In tin very flower of their youth, when life seemed full of hope, with their other comrades, they took their Hing with fate upon the battlefield. Conneaut High School is proud of the part which her former students took in this great world struggle, and as a constant reminder of her debt to them, this service Hag with the names of those whom the stars on the Hag represent will ever be preserved in the records of this High School. And it is with deep regret that she looks upon the eight gold stars and records the names of those young men who paid the supreme sacrifice. She can only stand by in silent gratitude and speechless reverence for that splendid army of one hundred and fifty-six which so ably represented her on the battle line and pay this parting tribute to the eight of the number who sacrificed their lives for the American cause: “The tumult and the shouting dies, The captains and the kings depart— Still stands thine ancient Sacrifice, A humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget,—lest we forget.’’ Surprised Collector: “I came to collect a bill; but why is it that you have me sent right in when you refuse to see your friends?” Departing Victim: “It’s this way. I’m quite sure T will see my friends in the next world, but this is my last chance to see you.” TILL DEATH DO US PART. Page Twenty-four THE TATTLER