Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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o-vv----o--vv ..... vv-- ..... v- ....... v-- ..... o---oo--v-o----o E. H. S. THE MAROON 1921 Q:::::::o:::::::: ::oo:::::::::c:::::: :q::::::oo::o::o:::::oo the limelight, was elected vice-president. Edith Player, our example of a perfect student, was elected secretary. All of them were able, satisfactory officers. Our troubles soon began in our Junior Year, because we found that we were beginning to grow up and had minds of our own. Of course, every mind did not think the same way. Our class meetings might have been likened to a Jewish School, especially when the matter of colors, class sweaters, etc., presented itself. After a half dozen or more ballotings took place, scarlet and black finally won a favorable place. VVe entertained the Seniors of the year '20 at a dance which proved very successful. The class picnic which was held at Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles, Illinois, was well attended. The Junior Play must be mentioned. It was well presented under the careful direction and coaching of Mrs. Cowlin. The play, as we all remember, was The Fifteenth of January. Then came the great Senior Year, which made our heads fairly swell with all-mightiness and pride. NVe probably thought we had troubles in the Junior Year, but my! how the troubles and trials did appear this year! The first important step we took was to elect officers, that we might hold class meetings and get down to business. After a close balloting, Harold Newman proved to be the strongest contestant for the presidency. Margaret Fairchild followed as vice-president, and Bessie Larson as secretary. Under this competent body our class moved along rapidly, but not al- together smoothly. Our one cry was money! money! money! It was voiced in the halls, class rooms, streets, and any available corner, but we felt that in order to carry forth our ideals we had to use every means of raising the ready cash. XVith this money we planned to leave behind us a fitting memorial and a pleasant thought of a good time for each Senior, that we and our Alma Mater may long be remembered. Vkle feel that our motto, 'T Deeds Determine Destiny, has been lived throughout our career. GERTRUDE NICOL '2l. S W 1 6 25

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::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::--oQQoooooo noooqgooeeo ,F-.Iii ...,,....A, UUE .MAROON '9?'- Eiztnrg nf Thr Srninr Qllewz HE Class of '21 began climbing the stairs of fame to its wonderful ca- reer, in the Freshman Year. Of course, there were obstacles to over- come and disappointments were numerous, but nevertheless the present Senior Class slowly ascended the stairs. To test our loyalty to Uncle Sam, we, as Freshmen, were asked to buy a Liberty Bond. As a result, the money fairly rolled onto Miss Ellis' desk and a fifty-dollar bond was purchased. Students not only contributed freely for the bond, but also were very generous to the Red Cross and other chari- table funds. Probably the event most memorable to the minds of the Seniors is that dear little Freshman party we had. VVe were a bashful bunch, which was particularly noticeable when the boys took their places of refuge on the west bleachers of the gym and the timid young girls sat opposite, gazing at them with hungry, why-don't-you-start-something eyes. The boys did brighten up a bit, but oh, dear! it was only to climb the ladders and poles to see who could be the biggest monkey. Miss Haskins rescued the girls from their corner, and they took turns seeing which one could be lifted the highest, and testing their ability as First Aid workers. It is too bad we did not call it our Freshman Circus, but the refreshments were a little out of the ordinary to call it such. We had the dearest little animal crackers and ice cream. More fun was had in looking at the animals than eating. The lights went out at 10:00 P. M. and the tired children went home to their mammas and papas. The Sophomore Year was probably the most exciting. VVe did not have the customary Sophomore party ftoo much Freshman partyj, but we did do something, and that was to adopt two French orphans. This meant money, but the class was so enthused that the orphans were adopted immediately. The members will probably never forget the pictures of the two children which they received. They were brother and sister, typical French children, of the school age. A quiet, simple life was enjoyed in our Sophomore Year. Standing at the top of the stairs of fame was Harold Newman, looking like a beacon-light in all his radiance. It has always been a mystery as to how he got there, but it has been rumored that he was too bright for his class and they thought they would try him in our class. Wie turned to look down the stairway for prospective strayers, and we saw Eldon Pflaum trying to take two stairs instead of one in order to walk as fast as the rest of us. Georgia Graves and Margaret Fairchild being athletes outran the rest of us for a seat in 311. That was only the beginning of our Junior career, for we found that we had a very able and popular young man in our midst. In organizing our class and choosing officers, Gordon Abbott was elected president. Following in rapid succession, Phil Howard, who seemed to have bounded suddenly into 24

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:oooccoccoc : E. H. S. THE MAROON 1921 ------0-----vvv---O-vv-----vvv----vvo---v-o--ooooovvoooe Gilman Svnng Tune-Alice Blue Gown Let us sing a song for old Elgin High, May her honor and praises never die. 'Tis a song of our work and a song of our And it rings in our hearts on this parting So Goodbye, Alma Mater, to thee, lVe part 'cause it just has to be. play, day. Choru s- Dear old High School we now say Goodbye, And we leave you with many a sigh. XVe have loved every year That we've spent with you here, And the teachers and class mates so true and so dear. VVe have come to the parting of ways- May thy spirit live on thru all days, And the ties that bind us, lYill always find us, In memory of old Elgin High. May the years that are coming bring joy and peace To you, Elgin High School, and never cease. May vic'try and glory gladden your way, And crown you with blessings forever and aye. lYe leave you with hearts that are strong, And memlries will bring back this song. Chorus. ELIZABE TH HAYES '21 . Q. tx .X M -y.. ,,.s-rf -tiff Y Y ia? 513 5 url fs-.3553-AAA S5-is ,fa .ff ff . . 'lf ' . K. aa-S-xw...v. . -N R Q vs vu, N. y,1,,,a xr ,sts b A tv A my W gggk -41 ff --1-, gi - X 5 sh 'Q-2 55 Qldsivi sewxfsxkeskst 'ifbxgi ' 9 Y T . ', , . . . Amar.. 'U ,lily 5,,i,.,5f1: -vs is- 1110 .. f :flu -- f -f ' is N 26 WRX qii Wvv 'N