Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ROBERT FRISINGER, President KATHRYN SCHUG, Secretary MILDRED WORTHMAN, Vice-President GORDON TEETER, Treasurer SENIOR CLASS HISTORY One morning early In September, in tlie year of 1923, sixty-five enthusiastic fresh- men entered D. H. S. with determination to show what they could do in spite of the jeers and sneers of the seniors and other upper-classmen. A few weeks after the seniors had chosen their officers and guardians, the fresh- men held their meeting and chose their guides for the ensuing year. Robert Frisinger was chosen president; M. Ka ' hryn Schug, vice-president; Graydon Dixson, secretary; Gordon Tee ' .er, treasurer; Frank Devor, yell leader, and Mr. Howard, guardian. The first party of the year was held in the gymnasium; and of course, everyone had a good time. The second semester, fifteen new freshmen joined the ranks. During the second semester a joint party of the freshmen and sophomores was enjoyed by these two classes. All who were there said it was a great success. The third party of the year was a hike and wiener roast. We walked to Engle ' s woods where a great feast of wieners and trimmings were served. On class day at the close of school the freshmen were very proud to sing their class song. This was to the tune of Notre Dame ' s best known melody. The same day they received credit cards and advanced to the rank of sophomore. II. Only about three-fourths of the freshmen continued as sophomores. Gretchen Schafer was elected president, and to assist her, Mary K ' . Schug, vice- Tweniy-five

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Motto: Ascende etsi saxa aspera sint. Climb though the rocks be rugged. Colors : Green and White. Flower: Sweet Pea. Twenty-four

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president; Harold Zwick, secretary; Joe Bebout, treasurer, and Miss Ossenburg, guardian. During the year, the sophomores were well represented in football and basketball, and scholastic standing. In fact it was the best class in D. H. S. Several parties were held during the year and were all successful. On class day the sophomores gave a short play portraying a meeting of the Ravellng ' s Staff. It was voted the best stunt presented that day. III. As juniors they felt that they were as Important as the seniors. Why shouldn ' t they? During the first semester, the Juniors and Seniors united in having a dance in the gym. Music was furnished by the G. E. orchestra and everyone enjoyed the dance. The Junior Class Play, The Whole Town ' s Talking, was given April 26-27. The play was directed by Mrs. J. R. Blair and was a great success. Their next event was the Junior-Senior reception given at the Masonic hall. The dining room was decorated in an effect of green and white, class colors, and the ball- room in purple and gold. Dinner was prepared by Eastern Stars and was served in the dining room by eight sophomores. After the dinner a program was given by the juniors. The stunt portrayed the school activities all through the year starting with the first day up until credits were given the last day. After the program, dancing was enjoyed, the music being furnished by Don Farr ' s orchestra. There were two favor dances during the evening. Home Sweet Home closed the main event of the juniors for the year. IV . On September 6, 1926, the class of ' 27, the dignified rank of seniors entered for the last year. A few weeks after school opened, they had a class meeting and elected the following officers to guide them through their last year: Robert Frisinger, presi- dent; Mildred Worthman, vice-president; Mary Katharine Schug, secretary; Gordon Teeter, treasurer; Arthur Suttles, custodian, and Mr. Tyndall, guardian. A few days later a meeting was held to discuss plans for Ravelings and to select the staff for the ensuing year. On Friday morning, December 24, the seniors had charge of the Christmas program. Presents were given to all the teachers and to some of the pupils whom Santa might have forgotten otherwise. Soon after Christmas a committee was chosen for selecting the Senior Class Play to be given in March. The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary was the play chosen, and Mrs. Blair was secured to direct Its production. The play was given two nights and was a great success. To Mrs. Blair, to Mr. Tyndall, and to the cast, the seniors wish to express their appreciation for making the play a success. The seniors were very proud of their part In the sports in the past year. In foot- ball they were represented on the first squad by Robert Frisinger, Joe Bebout, Charles Brown and Basil Covault. Two seniors were on the first squad in basketball. They were Joe Bebout and Gerald Somers. In the spring, the seniors had a party in the gymnasium and had one glorious time. Although the seniors are usually very dignified, on this night they lost all their dignity and had a wonderful party. It is with regret that the last chapter of this history is written. The seniors wish to thank the members of the faculty for their patience during these four years and hope that sometime they may be awarded for the trouble the class has caused them. As the seniors say goodbye to D. H. S., they hope that they have left a good record and that they will always be remembered as one of the best classes that was ever graduated from D. H. S. Twenty-six