Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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f:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: l:ififL--------------JY!?:599.N ..2......... iaiatnrg nf the Gllaaa nf 15113- OT many years ago a crowd of hungry boys and girls, craving for knowledge, knocked at the door of dear Elgin High and were admitted. Altho we dreaded the thought of that first week, soon did we learn to love our second home. In fact, many of us came long before the morning session and remained after school was over, to the annoyance of our beloved teachers. During those first two years that followed, years that were preparing us for what was to come, we learned the meaning of school spirit, and took our part in all activitiesf In the Freshman-Sophomore Declamation Contest of 1912, one of our number won the medal, and in 1913 both were sophomores who took first place. When juniors we at last were allowed to organize ,and chose Leon Lindahl for our president. A little later we selected our colors, flower, and motto. Our first step in doing something big was the reception given to the football men, which proved a great success. For many years to come, we expect that the class of 1916 will be noted for its originality. Instead of the regular junior Exhibition that had been held annually for a number of years, a play was suggested. The students received this plan very enthusiastically. So in April 1915 we presented The Piper. Annually the junior class entertains the seniors during commence- ment week, and our turn came. At Trout Park we gave them a good time in way of a pow-wow. Now we have come to the most important year of our school life. The first thing we did as seniors was to elect Harlan Sprowls our president. Last fall it was suggested that we distinguish ourselves from the underclassmen in some way. The suggestion was carried ont, and a few days later the boys appeared in purple and silver jerseys while the girls were decorated with purple silk ties in the ends of which were embroidered in silver E. H. S. and 'l6. One fine day, the first part of November. the seniors received an invitation to a costume party given in their honor by the faculty. The days, yes, and even hours were counted until the eventful evening arrived. Never shall we forget that good time at the Carnival. In order to show the faculty how much we enjoyed the evening of fun given to us, we planned a real, truly dressup party for them. The gymnasium was com- pletely transformed into a lovely tea room. A splendid. program was given and re- freshments were served by several juniors. Again our originality was shown by the class play being given in December in- stead of June. By doing this we had our money so that 'we could present our memorial to the school before graduating. The play given was 'Prunella. It was very successful, indeed. Girls' captain ball was introduced in High for the first time, this year. A beau- tiful loving cup was the reward to be given the champions. It was a wonderful opportunity for' us to have our name on the cup first. VVith this in mind. the team worked hard and were successful. The indoor base ball games were not finished. but our team was one of those that tied for championship. So we have good reason to be proud of our girls in athletics. Many of our boys made the football and basketball teams this year. They plaved well, and next year it will be hard to get along without them. Altho our inter class basketball team were not champions they were good losers. In March one of the senior English classes presented the Greek play, Antig- one, which was given for the benefit of the Annual. This was something new, and it was greatly enjoyed. Two of our boys, Clyde Lacey and Lyle Abbott, represented Elgin High in a declamation contest at Northwestern. Tho they came back without first or second place, we are proud to think they did so well. In a reading contest at the University of Chicago, Dorothy Howell received third place. Trixie Davis represented us at Lake Forest and won first place. Both girls deserve much praise for the work they have done in reading during their high school career. Our extemporaneous team is strong, and they did some splendid work at Illinois and Lake Forest. So. we keep on doing things in every. way, and may we always have that reputation. Wie are going out into the world-some to continue their education and some to take up their life work. All will have trials and tribulations, but let us re- member tbru it all that. Our Greatest Glory Consists Not in Never Falling but E. GRACE DE REMER. in Rising Every Time we Fall. 30