Dearborn High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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W. STEIN He’s artist for our Annual, He’s nimble on his feet; He’s an excellent violinist, And at talking can’t be beat. A. BURGESON We found in “Under Cover” Arline was sure alert, And practice was all she needed To be classed as a regular flirt. I. HABICHT Always appearing busy, Working without a doubt; Then a sudden storm of g.ggles. What can it be about? f. McIntyre Frank McIntyre seems to stand for “Force,” Determination galore; When you want something really accom- plished It’s “Mac” we’re shouting for. Harry Seijle Edna Eichstedt E. EICHSTEDT Who’s our champion typist? Edna is her name. Tho’ she is the youngest, To her class sfie’ll bring fame. H. SEIGLE Tricks we are expecting, Jokes, by laughs indorse. Wherever smiles are reigning Harry’s there, of course. Iva Prehn John Lawther I. PREHN With always a smile to greet you, Blue eyes, a blond with bobbed hair, Iva’s an ornamentation, Never oppressed by a care. J. LAWTHER John Lawther seems to be serious And never cared for a girl, But wlicn he’s out with the fellows He keeps them all in a whirl.

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Robert Middlewood Henry Weiner Mildred Scott Ellen Ketchum H. WIENER Tall and handsome, An athletic crank; Who? Why of course Adorable Hank. M. SCOTT Quiet, serene and thoughtful, Always surrounded by books; That’s the way you’ll find Mildred, Is she really as mild as she looks? R. MIDDLEWOOD Courteous, galant and studious, To girls—gentle and kind; He’s the theme of many discussions, Our “Bob” is a “spiffy” find. E. KETCHUM Ellen’s our practical Senior, Her time is all well spent; And after her work i§ finished We’ll find her feet pleasure bent. Leigh Jackson Hermina Blankertz I L. JACKSON Out in the world Lee is very bold, But he’s not much of a lover. But both of these qualities he contradicts, As “Monte” in “Under Cover.” H. BLANKERTZ Tall, Thin, and dark. Happy, gay and free, You know without a doubt Hermina it must be. Wm. Switzer Nora Lucas W. SWITZER He runs the race, He wields the bat; He shoots the baskets, Always knowing what he’s at. N. LUCAS A comrade, good and happy, A friend who’s always gay; Laughing, carefree, cheerful, That’s Nora any day.

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§rntnr (Elaas Utatnrif (Introduction) Should you ask us Whence these stories, Whence these legends of past years. With the atmosphere of the school room. With the memories of the ball-field; And of parties, plays and carnivals. We should answer, we should tell you From the lips of the Muse of History; Clio, as the ancients called her. Ye who love memories of your schoolmates, Love their foibles, tricks and make-up. Love to think back of the good times When you went to school together. Head this History lovingly set down here Of the Class of '24. Let us, before we begin this priceless memoir, for the sake of unity and co- herence, divide this History of the never-to-be-forgotten Senior Class into four dis- tinctive periods, namely; .Prehistoric, Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Of the first, commonly called the Freshman cycle, not much is known. Diligent historic research, however, has revealed a few important relics and hieroglyphics. These come in the form of desks with artistically cai-ved figures and names, memory books and note books, which indicate that the tribe had not, as yet, reached the “brain stage.” It was, in fact, a “brainless age.” The people of this race were wild and unrestrained and worked off their excess of “animal spirits” by holding a great many parties and playing on their fellows a superabundance of practical jokes. During the time of the second period we find that the tribe was progressing slowly but surely towards civilization, but they were still exceedingly superstitious. These superstitious manifestations were revealed by the conduct of this simple- minded people, for fearing a visitation of the wrath of those great deities (teach- ers), they behaved with an almost painful decorum and sacrificed their good times by fulniling the commands of the Higher Ups in improving their minds. However, this period was not wholly an age of darkness, for the great athletic contests, colorful and exotic carnivals and a few occasional parties which were held proved to be the silver lining in an otherwise dark cloud. Thus these individuals nved and learned, and we find in the pictures taken of them for the first High School Annual during the close of the Sophmorum period faint but unmistakable traces of intelligence. Their gigantic achievement in perfecting the Art of Excuse Making gives ample proof that these evolutions of their grey matter were genuine. The Juniorus Age, or the Medieval period, was one of great achievements and triumphs. We find the people at this t.me making rapid strides in mastering the mysteries and intricacies of book-lore, bortune smiled benignantly on the favored race and graciously granted them the honor of leading all the contending tribes in scholarship. At the beginning of this period we find traces of dissension between the powdered individuals, Genus Femina, and those belonging to the Genus Homo. However, fortunately coming to the wise conclusion that in union there is strength, they formed one great cL.n and elected Frank Mcintvre as Grand Chieftan, William Stein as his assistant, Mildred Scott as keeper of the Sacred Scroll, and Leonard Brownless as guardian of the precious metais. Later woman suffrage appeared on the horizon and Margaret Little became the Grand Chieftan. Thus they lived and waxed strong and self-reliant, sending some of their best boys and girls to repre- sent them in the field of SDort, and others into the realms of debating, singing, etc. Parties, banquets, carnivals, operettas and many other pleasant diversions claimed their attention, but sooth to say these brave people advanced ever upwards towards the goal for which they were contending. At last came the greatest of all ages, the Modern or Senior Age. We find the descend- ents of that famous Juniorus Era conducting themselves in the approved manner befitting the people who lived in this period. So one sees them holding conventions and nominating and electing, according to strict parliamentary rules. Leonard Hrownless as President. Margaret Little for Vice-President. William Stein as Official Secretary (which place was later taken bv barred Jenkins). and Lydia Rudolph as keeper of the Iron Men. Here again during this pe. iod various festivities and sports claimed their busy attentions and the Senior Prom and annual class play. I nder (over. which were included at this time, were pronounced to be “the .f?nas0.° However, the path of these people was not wholly a path of roses, for they ere threatened for quite a time by a hostile nation, the aggressive Faculty. The enemv Lula'1 v!e'et- aatfir an,d ho?kJ,lf,,er book at the ' cave but bewildered Seniors, but the as- sailed. barricading themselves behind trenches of excuses and home work, came out victorious. 'Y 'asJ we find our heroes and heroines joyously receiving their much-merited sheepskins, jl? ,ak? ol'r fo,,d farewell of them as they stand on the threshold of a new world in selves U,rn ° TTia e a name f°r their Dearl orn High School by making names for them-