Cuyahoga Falls High School - Cuyahogan Yearbook (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)

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The History of the Class of 1920 I was seated in my armchair by the window, looking through the annual which had just been published bj’ the Senior Class of 1928 of Cuyahoga Falls High School. My thoughts went back to my old school lays. Memory carried me back to 1920 when our class graduated and to the annual that we left. In a reminiscent mood, I relived those four years of High School. Let me relate those memories as they came to me. 1 remembered how awkward and out of place, we, the Freshman class of 191(5, felt as we entered the school building. We wandered around the halls, not knowing where to go. Finally some kind person directed us to the room that belonged to the Freshman class. We thought we were settled, but alas! our trouble had only began. When- ever we met any members of the upper classes, we imagined they were thinking sarcastically, “Oh, Freside!” Really, we felt rather small, al- though our Freshman class was exceedingly large. We were full of mischief, and it seemed, as time went on, that all the trouble that oc- curred in high school was blamed on the Freshmen. We held several parties at the high school building this year, and had a jolly time at everyone of them. One of our teachers attended a party dressed as a young girl. Of course, this added to the hilarity. Everyone said this was our most successful party. One memorable day, the General Science class took almost half the forenoon session for a tramp into some woods, to look for speci- mens of flowers, herbs, shrubs, etc. The teacher returned in time for her other classes, but some way the class in the woods were delayed. They came straggling in when the morning classes were nearly over. Although we did not have a regular Freshman basketball team this year, the first year pupils showed great ability in the game and promised many star players. One week before the end of the school year, on the morning that we expected final tests, we were dismissed for the year. One of our class, Lucille Nichols, had developed a case of smallpox, and had exposed all the high school. We were told to come hack the following Friday to receive our cards. We were very glad to escape the exams but we all sympathized with Lucille. Thus, our freshman year ended. The next fall found us invested with the dignity of Sophomores. Several did not return to carry on their studies: some moved away, some just quit and a few married. Our second year was similar to the previous one, in this respect, we were always credited with most of the misdemeanors. We organized our class, selected our colors and flower. The Juniors had already selected their colors, and one night, they raised a red and white tlag on the flagpole. When morning came, everyone beheld the Junior flag, floating in the breeze. Next night the Sophs were on the job. They brought down the Junior (lag and hoisted the Sophomore tlag. Early next morning Mr. Richardson took down the flag and issued a decree that there should be no more class (lags displayed. The rest of the year passed away uneventfully, all being pleased when at last the end came. In the fall of 1918, we returned as Juniors, proud and haughty. We felt that we had a place in the world. Many of our class did not return, this made the class much smaller than it had been the previous vears. 17

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Seniors: Motto: President - - Hilda Trarcs Vice-President - Hawley DeLong Treasurer - - John Sabin Secretary - - Kenneth Hughes “Out of School Life into Life’s School ' Class Colors—Maroon and WhitJ Class Flower — Red Rose 1G

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The History of the Class of 1920—Continued This year the flu epidemic closed the schools for a number of weeks in the middle of the term. So when we returned, we had to study extra hard and make up for lost time. The Junior girls carried away the championship in basketball in the tournament between the high school classes. 1 he girls were quite surprised at this because they did not expect to win. It must have been a streak of luck. Nevertheless, we were glad that the luck was in our favor. One day in early spring, we heard that the Canadian Band was going to give a concert in town. Thinking we would not be dismissed, many Juniors and Seniors met in the park instead of going to school. We met the Band and gave them a royal welcome. The (lay was a typical spring day, everyone declared they had spring fever. The penalty we paid for this escapade was to make up all time missed. This was done by staying half an hour after school had been dismissed. The next day we were dismissed in the afternoon to see an exhibition of a Tank. It was a cold dreary day, and those who had been in the mis- chief of the day before, were rather glad they had taken advantage of the only spring day. The High Cost of Living prevented us from giving the Seniors a reception this year. So we contented ourselves with a Junior-Senior party at the high school building. The event of the evening was a “Mock Commencement” by the Juniors. The Seniors declared it was the “best ever.” The rest of the evening was spent in dancing and play- ing games. The Seniors served the refreshments, after which the party broke up. Everyone saying they had a glorious time. Near the end of the year, examinations took up so much time that we did not have time to think of other things. As the Juniors walked out of the school build- ing on the last day, they greeted each other with “One more year.” Then in the fall of 1919, we returned as Seniors. Our class showed promise of being the largest class that ever graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. There were thirty-seven in the class, ten boys and twenty-seven girls. 1 am sure we also showed that we had an unusual amount of knowledge before the year ended. Our Senior party, held in the fall, was a success. The evening was spent in dancing and a program. This was a busy year. The Seniors attempted to put out an annual larger and better than the one published the year before. 1 am sure they were successful in this attempt. They were also busy with orations and did not have time to think of mis- chief. On March 17, a Sophomore-Junior-Senior Dance was held at the high school building, and St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated in a glorious way. As these thoughts wandered through my mind. I could not help but think that those days were the best days of my life. There was a spirit of seriousness when it was time for lessons. And all sport was eagerly entered into by all. I am sure everyone of our class treasures the memories of their dear old school days. My dreams of days gone by were over, I closed the annual and came back to realities. 18