Coplay High School - Coplayite Yearbook (Coplay, PA)

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settled down, but after this week was over the work proceeded smoothly, helped along by gentle reminders usually given on Tuesday morning (the morning after Monday night). This term, on Fair Day, we were honored in having with us Governor Harmon, of Ohio, who gave us a short address in Chapel. At Thanksgiving time we spent a short vacation at home. The next week, the crowning event of this term Philo anniversary was held. The performers, in their discussion of “Life,” showed their great ability and thus gained honor for the society and the class of 1912. But fall term could not last forever, and therefore on December 2 2d a merry bunch of students wended their way homeward. After a pleasant vacation of ten days, judging by the number of colds, we returned to our books, assuming more of the dignity of Seniors, since 1912 was here. If we considered our programs heavy in the fall term we faced twelve weeks more of hard work. But the weeks passed and with them came Keystone anniversary, the most important event of this term. The discussion of the life of that celebrated novelist, Charles Dickens, was a rare treat. As a remembrance of this great night, a beautiful bust of the author was given to the school. Our lecture course this year had been exceptionally good and the entertainment on February 24th (five days before the rarest date on the calendar) was being looked forward to with great interest, especially by the girls who, when Opportunity knocked, were eager to open the door. But alas! fondest hopes were blasted and engagements were suddenly broken. It was during this term that death removed one of our brightest and most esteemed members, thus reducing our class to an even 200. On the basketball floor the boys of 1912 often distinguished themselves by gaining victories for Normal. But the weeks sped on, bringing us to the close of winter term on March 22d. There is always more interest in the homestretch of a race than at any other time. With such a feeling of interest we returned on April 1st to start on the homestretch of our Normal career. The road, however, was not smooth, but had its “ups” and “downs.” But do not think that all our time was spent at lessons. The campus and the tennis courts were favorite places of recreation, while on the baseball diamond many a hard-fought game was ours. On Field Day the Seniors did their part toward making this day a success. 18

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On May 13th the first annual Field Day and I’lay Picnic was held. High school students from all parts of Berks County were present and participated in the various contests, while the pupils of the model school gave exhibition games to teachers and directors. Early in the term baseball practice began, and one of the strongest teams the Normal has ever had was produced. This report, together with tennis, afforded the principal means of diversion and amusement. Several class meetings were held during the year at which officers were elected, colors selected, and other business of minor importance accomplished. The time for preliminary and State Board examinations was at hand almost before we realized it, and it was only after the final announcements were made, and it was seen that the great majority of the class had passed, that we again breathed freely. Class day and commencement having been observed, all departed for their homes with many brilliant memories. In conclusion, the class of 1912 may well be proud of its achievements during its first two years at Kutztown, and its prospects are very bright for success during the remainder of its pleasant sojourn at its Alma Mater. That the class of 1912 may ever be known as a body of worthy and loyal sons and daughters of Keystone Normal is its highest aim. OW slowly the days passed while waiting to be Seniors. But » the time came at length when the Middle class of 1911 became the Senior class of 1912. A few days afterward we left for our respective homes to spend our summer vacation. On September 6th the sounds of many voices once more filled the halls of Keystone, and this illustrious class had returned for another year, each and every one determined to do their best in order to add to the glory of 1912. The first night was given to registration, and thus we had ample time to greet old friends and find out “what section they were in.” The next day classes began and we soon realized that it needed determination to succeed in the work which was before us. It took the first week to get William Kenneth Knecht. SENIOR YEAR.

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Not wishing to be outclassed by the classes which preceded us, on June 4th we decided that we would buy a fountain for the school. This will be placed in front of the main building, there to stand as a memorial to the class of 1912. The time now draws to a close when we exist as a class and friendships made during our school days must be severed. e are joining the ranks of the multitude of graduates who are about to ascend the ladder of life. And yet, anxious as we are, to begin the ascent, it is not without regret that we leave these halls where our instruction for life was given and where so many happy days were spent in the acquisition of this instruction. The ladder stands before us and we are at the bottom of it. Just how far up we, the members of this class of 1912, will reach depends upon our own efforts, as is so beautifully expressed by the poet: The heights by great tnen reached and kept Were not attained by sudden (light; But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in the night. —Longfellow. Kenneth Jennings Scott. '9