Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

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E. C H. S- Annual '24 Senior Class Officers FRESHMAN 20-21 President .............................. Fkkx Merritt Pice President ......................... Vernon Dudley Secretary............................... Ruth Clark Treasurer............................... Manuel Brown Class Advisor........................ Sarah Hidden SOPHOMORES 21-22 President .............................. Sylvia Pokorny Vice President ......................... Harland Hoadley Secretary............................... Emily Shemiot Treasurer............................... Forest Merritt Class Advisor........................... Sarah Hi dden JUNIORS 22-23 President................................ Harland Hoadley Vice President.......................... Sylvia Pokorny Secretary .............................. Helen Hand Treasurer............................... Fern Merritt Class Advisor........................... Isabel Chapman SENIORS 23-24 President .............................. Harland Hoadley Vice President ......................... Leo Kirk Secretary............................... Ruth Clark Treasurer............................... Sylvia Pokorny Class Advisor........................... Isabel Squire CLASS COLORS—Purple and Gold. CLASS FLOWER—Lily of the Valley CLASS MOTTO—Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor. 21

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— Maroon and White— Senior Class History X TilE fall of the year ninteen twenty,among others there were twenty- tour loardetl the schooner Kau Claire of The High Seas. Never having sailed on the high seas before they were called Freshmen, and many a joke was had at their exjjense by the more experienced passengers who classed themselves in order as follows: Sophomores second year of sailing. Juniors third year, and Seniors fourth year. Being a jolly lot we took their jokes good naturally and in the mean time, gaining information from the crew, we soon won their respect.The Sophomores prepared a roast in our honor and we returned the favor with a party. There was a large room in the hold of the Fan Claire that we called the gym. here we formed teams and played basket l all. a game which we soon mastered, and thereby lteat nearly every other team on the high seas. The Captain and the crew were very kind and helped us very much, to become good sailors. We had some more parties where all the passengers and also the crew were invited, so between studies and parties, and good times we ended our first year on the Eau Claire. We came lack to Eau Claire for another cruise of nine months, that is eighteen of us came back, the other six had to abandon the trip on account of the strenuous life and sea sickness. During this trip we had a good time with parties and basket hall. So with more knowledge in sailing we ended our second vear on the high seas. 1 hen came our third year, and as Juniors we lost five more of our orginal list, having only thirteen passengers this trip. The sailing was fine, and we learned more every day. ()ur third year passed without any adventures except the usual fun and studies. We are now nearing the end of our last voyage, which is going to be an eventful one. as we are going to a strange land to seek our fortunes. There is quite a change in the crew, but they are very efficient, and have helped us make good progress in our studies. We have lost another passenger, and have only twelve now. but we have the courage and are determined to reach the other shore. THE VOYAGE W'e are bound far off to an unknown shore, a land of mystery W here all our failures are scorned and trod upon, and bound in slavery. But those that have treasures of knowledge great, that the wise men can see. Are showered with jiearls of happiness and gems of prosperity. W'e rode safely through the Botany straits, loaded with treasures rare Such as courage, hope, and ability, with which no gold can compare. Our pilot Miss Ludden helj ed guide us through, as nice as nice could be. Past rocks of despair on Algebra reef, out to the Ixmnding sea. W’e fought bravely against the Latin gales, that came from over the lee. W ith Miss Chapmans aid and our sails set right, we gained a victory. Xow the wind drops down and our ships adrift not many miles from shore. As the night comes on and the clouds roll up. we pray for dav once more. (Continued on Page 40) 20

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Maroon and White Class Poem (Apologies to Longfellow) Listen, dear jteople. and I will tell Of the Senior Class that’s doing so well; On the fourth of September, in Twenty-three. Eleven Seniors approached the entry Of this high school building, wherein to dwell. They said to themselves; “ If Miss Squire will lie Our class chaperon and advisor, too We’ll elect our officers accordingly, llarland, president and Leo, our vice president true, Sylvia, as treasurer, will keep the money you see. Ruth Clark, the secretary, you must not forget For records of meetings she diligently keeps. Next comes Cleola, the very best yet. knowledge of books she silently reaps. Soon I'll mention the others whom you may have met. On the basket-ball floor represented are we By Sylvia and Theodora on the girl's swift team. nd the center on the Varsity is llarland Hoadley, As guards, Forrest and Leo. our honor redeem. While Drennan and Vernon cage the liaskets with glee. As editor of the annual. Fern Merritt works. And valiantly strives the last to surjiass. Another, Jacob Lutz, from duty never shirks When working for the Senior class. I -ate in the year. Keith joined our ranks. The laughter tells when he’s up to his pranks. Now if we fail to reach our aim. Which is to graduate in May Do not think that you must do the same. Nor that there is no work, but only play. But if you wish to gain great fame In the Book of Progress write your name. R. C. ’24.