Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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424140, fjzose we ave nsloire This bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who penned The Song of Hiawatha one hundred years ago, has an interesting history. Sculptured from life by the great American sculptor, Samuel -I. Kitson, it is said to be the best likeness of the great poet in existence. Shortly after the dedication of the Goble library, it was given to Elgin High School by the sculptor's family and is now one of our most prized possessions. A TRIBUTE Daughter of the moon, Nokomis . . .U These words cannot fail to conjure up Hoods of warm memories in the hearts of countless people whose lives were made more worthwhile by their aequaintanceship with Mrs. E. Maude Parlasca, beloved Elgin lligh School teacher, friend of white man and Indian alike, and superlative performer in the Song of Hiawatha,-a friend who was called away by the Great Spirit on August 31, 1954. This book does not pretend to be a memorial to this great woman. Her memorial is in the lives of the many young men and women to whom she helped give direction. Her life was truly, like a lovely tree that fell and left an empty place against the skyf, Page 7

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Above: Hear our legends and traditions G GMP SCAQQI adm! jfs mem TABLE OF CONTENTS Presentation of Theme ....... ,,,,,,,, The School .............,.... The Class of '55 ...... Underclassmen Activities ........ Athletics ......................... ,,,,,,,, The Calendar of Events Patrons ....,, Pages Pages Pages Pages Pages Pages Pages Pages 4-7 8-27 28-49 50-73 74-97 98-113 1 14- 1 17 118-120 ACYS

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N 1 Admin isfraiion 547161 ij-aculfcy We have listened to your message, We have heard your words of wisdom, We will think on what you tell us. It is well for us, O brothers, That you come so far to see us. Longfellow