Dallas City High School - Reflector Yearbook (Dallas City, IL)

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f k'fw E 1911 i bmw 'N Then from the High School of LaHarpe, one member joined with the Sophomores, Now worked, the Class of Eleven for their pedagogue, F. W. Henselmeier. Little but mighty was he, this teacher of Latin and German, Fair haired and blue eyed was he, but with a temper suiting his calling, Got much more work from the Sophies than they ever thought there was in them. And, with the help of Miss Cowdin, these Sophies studied their English Studied with fun and reproving, the mysteries of Shakespeare and Lowellg Everyone in the classroom, Miss Cowdin firmly expected To learn the lines on A June Day or recite some of Antony's speeches. Thus, together in peace, lived these quiet and studious Sophies, Lived through their second year and received the nickname of Sissies, Several members for reasons too numerous to mention Deserted the Sophomores, until at the end of the schoolyear Only nine of the eighteen now remained on the class roll But at the end of vacation, the Juniors of ninteen ten Started once more at their work: Gus Williams governing Geometry. Manyamaid as she came into classroom opened her text book And, with eyes glued to the lesson, trembled to think of his quizes. Happy was he who could answer this teacher's innumerable questions. Many a Junior, coming to class, not well knowing his lesson Wondered whether to say I don't know, or to take a sly peep at his lesson But through this terrible bugbear, all but three then emerged safely, Thus passed three years, and these students no longer were Juniors. They were a studious bunchg but their class on account of their lessons Decreased until at the end of the school year, but six of the class were remaining, They were all Seniors, now, with the heart and hopes of a Senior Seniors of Eleven, were they called, for that was the year they expected That they would graduate and join in the ranks of alumni. But of all teachers this year, Miss Wright was the most un- relenting Little Lela M. Wright the teacher of German and Latin S 26 ?04- .f ff J il . .. ,I 3, -i . , . . M .f .sg gifs eazasmrsmeg,

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9 A IEJYA'-' Lfo .- A, - f. fl . i Q? 19 1 1 QM Um Q r Q I SENIGR CLASS HISTORY In the Illinoisan land, on the shores of the Father of Waters Happy, respected. still, the little city of Dallas Lay in its fertile valley, great hills rising behind it There in the midst of it's homes, stood the beautiful Building of Learning. Beautifully built was this structure, with framework of stone, strong and rigid. High was the roof, with Gothic windows, and balconies ex- tending Cut over the doorway below, o'erlooking the playground of children. , f Here, one day in September, when the school year just was beginning, The Freshmen of nineteen hundred and seven entered the High School. Knaben und Madchenf' were there, in all eighteen in number, Knaben und Madchenf' were they, green as the proverbial Freshmen. But mingling with actions of verdure, the whirr of their in- cessant whisper. Solemnly down the isle, came the Professor Dunham, The Freshmen paused in their play to study some unprepared lesson. Or, at the opening of recess, rushed schoolgirls from Seniors to Freshies, Into Miss McAnulty's room, and proceeded to get acquainted With the jolliest of teachers, who was our friend for the rest of the schoolyear. As quickly the days went by, and we gradually learned the customs Of classes wiser than ours, the clever Juniors and Seniors. Soon, came the end of our first year, and we Freshmen all became Sophomores. Softly the old school bell sounded, and over the hearts of the Sophies Feelings of vanity fell, like the first showers of April. Thus at the first of the next year, started these pupils to High school, Started, with the exception of three, on their way to the ranks of Juniorg Much to the joy of the Sophomores, two pupils joined them from Hedding Bringing their 1nembership up to the number of seventeen 0 Xx+ gg 'T-2 gi 'ul Q A Q 2' J .4 L L3 .zaffl is 1. 5

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gesvy . -'U 35. 'jf 1911 ,,' 1' - as ,A .f , yr , i 'v X ' fy 4 S . Who, to the Seniors in German, gave lessons too long for their comfort. Next in their progress, the Seniors must go through the History of England. This was a study consisting of almost all books in the High school But manya lecture by Miss Hale kept anxious pupils from failing. Then when the lessons were over, and the work of the day was completed. Swiftly they hurrid away, to the scene of the Basket Ball practice There on the floor midst the players stood Cockrell teaching them team work For, in his estimation this practice was needed in brainwork. But mingled with all of this pleasure. the Seniors worked on their Physics. And at the end of the quizes, earned all the grades that he gave them. One day rang the bell in the beltry, and from all parts of the High School Pupils marched to the class room, but the air was full of mischief For all the Seniors agreed, that they too long had been quiet, And on the walls of the schoolroom, much to the woe of the Juniors Hung their beautiful pennant, the work of six fun loving Seniors Loud from the pavement below, arose the shouts of the painters Who tastefully had adorned the walk with the emblem of the Senior's, Showing the signs of a contest between the Seniors and Juniors Thus with work and play we happily passed through the High School. Then thanks to teachers and schoolmates, we won by varied experiences A record of four useful school years, years of many achieve- ments. Achievements of every sort, the Hnest, our Year Book, the Alma. ELVA GRIFFITHS, '11. Senior Subscription Squad it 9 A W, L Qi T jute, , 27 QA . 'f.4.1.-,Y--- ..., ,H ,,.,. .