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

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William A. Jose, A.B, B.M, Principal and Protestor of Physics and Chemistry. Faculty s= r » Benjamin F. Sandt, A.B.. Professor of Latin and Greek. William S. Cruver, A.M.. Professor of Latin and Physical Geography. Frank G. Sigmas, A.M.. Professor of History, Advertising and Commercial Arithmetic. E. G'Lavers, A.M.. Pm.D.. Po-D.. Professor of Mathematics. Stxpiien G. Simpsox, A.M., Professor of English. J. II. LlSDEMAKS, M.E, Professor of Algebra and German. Mary E. Maxmili.d. Instructor in Botany. Zoology. Civics and History. Jaccr Mass, Pro essor of History and Mathematics. Susan R. Miller, Instructor in English. History and Draxtring. A. D. McIlhasky, Professor of Commercial Studies. Paulixf. Cope, A.B., Instructor in English. 8

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Class History URINC the four years in which the Class of 1906 has lived and flourished, there naturally have happened many interesting events which characterize this class; but to note all the events, in the order of their happening, would be a task for some great genius like Macaulay. I have therefore resisted the desire of attempting this impossible task, and have noted only those which seemed worthy of record. History is a subject which it is not easy 10 treat briefly. The object of this history is to give to the.public a review of the excellences and the defects of the Class of 1906. Shall I call it History ? To me it seems like a pleasant dream. As we look back over the years through which the Class of 1906 has steadily fought its way, struggling ever onward from infancy and obscurity to the throne of power, we cannot but have a feeling of gratitude, a certain pride that we were members of that class, that we supported it in its strife and trouble, and that we helped to crown it with the wreath of success and greatness. In the most important feature of school life, namely, that of learning, we have accomplished much. Our class was not an extraordinarily bright one. but. however, our aim was to fit ourselves iu the best possible manner for a future life. Now, as we approach graduation, there remain but fifty-six of us. We sec this class starting out September third, one hundred and forty strong. Since that time, we have wandered through the wilderness of learning, a wilderness so dark that stars shone even by day. and many pitfalls, in the shape of Mathematics, Latin, Greek and Civics, beset our path. But now. conquered by none, we feel that we arc ready to enter life’s battle, despite all its obstacles. Again, as we look back, we sec its marvelous advancement, especially in the literary work in school, before the footlights, and in athletics. Where our class has especially distinguished itself, however, has been in athletics. No class has ever 10