Easton Area High School - Rechauffe Yearbook (Easton, PA)

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 JURING the four years' sojourn’'of the class of 1905 in Easton High School we have studied many branches of learning. But of all—of English—of Mathematics—of Latin—of Greek—of German—the driest branch was History. Now, do not all think that the study- ing of History, the learning of events in their order, the committing to memory of unin- teresting dates, ought to have been sufficient? But, alas, a new torture was invented, a new source of worry, for in short we were compelled even to make History; not only to study the branch of learning that we so cordially hate but to become participants in it. And to relate this history is my purpose here this afternoon. Naturally, during the four years many exciting and interesting events have taken place. To name them according to their importance is an impossible task, therefore let us begin with that dim and hazy time—our Freshman stage. The class of 1905, numbering about 140, made its first entrance into High School on September 1, 1901. Hardly had we discovered our respective seats when a Sophomore, exalted by the newness of his position, audibly whispered that they were going to give us a reception up the Delaware after school. What was to be done? We knew nowhere to fly; no one to whom to appeal. As each one with trembling knees descended the historic steps he was seized by the relentless Sophomores and placed in a group by the gate. But down the walk came one—Dutch Hammer. Was he to be passively bound and, unstruggling, to be carried away to awful torture? No! Two Sophomores endeavored to grasp his arms and lo! the gutter received them in its ample bosom. Then charg- ing upon the stupefied Sophomores he drove them in confusion and made his escape. When the Sophomores had finally collected their bewildered faculties there were no Freshmen to be seen and from then on 1905 was unmolested. Thus did we begin our days in Easton High School and thus was it shown that the class of 1905 was to be recognized as a leader. During the remainder of the year the class, although young in experience, presented to the teams, one football player, Hammer, and two baseball players. Bauer and Snovcl. 9

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William A. Jonks, A.B., B.M.. Principal and Professor of Physics and Chemistry. William S. Ckuvkk, A.M., Professor of Latin and Physical Geography. E. C. Lavkks, A.M., Pii.D., Po.D., Professor of Mathematics. J. H. Lindbmanx, M.E., Professor of Algebra and German. Jacob Manx, Professor of History and Mathematics. A. D. McIlhaNBY, Professor of Commercial Studies. Benjamin P. Sandt, A.B., Professor of Latin and Greek. Frank G. OMAN, A.M., Professor of History, AdiertisingandCommercial Arithmetic. Stephen G. Simpson, A.M., Professor of English. Mary E. Mansfield, Instructor in Botany, Zoology, Civics and History. Susan R. Miller, Instructor in English History aud Drawing. Pauline Cope, A.B., Instructor in English.

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Towards the end of the year we heard, with regret, the news that our principal, Mr. Sandt, was to resign on account of ill health, but we were glad to know that our new principal was one of the Faculty, Mr. Jones having been elected. We began the second year of our course with 170 members and again the originality and progrcssivcncss of the class was shown by the election of officers. This was the first time in the history of the High School that the Sophomore class became an organization. As President we elected Donald Armstrong; as Vice-Presi- dent. Agnes Stoncciphcr; as Secretary, Carolyn Amclung; and as Treasurer, John M. Bauer. Although somewhat decreased in membership our school spirit was developed greatly. We organized a class football team and soon became the champions of the school. During the year the President of the Athletic Association discontinuing his studies, the Vice-President, a member of our class, became President. On Lincoln’s birthday, 1903, the class of 1905 presented to the school two beautiful steel engravings of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln which still adorn the walls of the Assembly Room. In April of this year a rash member of our class placed upon the flag-pole of the High School a ‘‘Naughty Five” pennant. Although done without disrespect to the Juniors, it was taken as an insult by them. But Naughty Five” skilfully turned the tables by taking the flag down, cutting it in pieces, selling the pieces to members of the class and donating the amount realized to the Athletic Association. The year drew successfully to a close and all, eagerly awaiting the Junior term, left for their vacation. Our third year opened with greatly decreased membership, but 75 scholars remaining. Our small number caused our one-time foes, who had now become Seniors, to think we would be ‘‘easy fruit.” But we, fearing nothing, openly acknowledged that our first class-meeting would be at the home of Miss Blanche Heck, September 11, 1903. Our confidence daunting the Seniors they collected a select crowd of loafers, bums, boot-blacks, rag-pickers, ragamuffins and Sophomores, armed with brick bats, cobble-stones and the like, to stand in a dark alley and assault each Junior as he came along alone. As usual, their plan was doomed to failure, for the entire class charged upon them and drove them ignominiously from the scene. At this meeting Stewart P. Lewis was elected President, Ruth Walter Vicc-Prcsdcnt, Hildcgarde Brunner Secretary and Frederick E. Wheeler Treasurer. Our class colors of blue and buff were chosen and the design for the pin was selected. During the year our number kept growing smaller and smaller. While some found the duties of school life too arduous, some were compelled to leave by necessity. But it proved a blessing in disguise—a sort of survival of the fittest. The cream of the class remained and although small in numbers wc showed our real character in our deeds. ro