Elmwood Community High School - Ulmus Yearbook (Elmwood, IL)

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IS THE ULMUS an active part in athletic work and ever since then have carried Elmwood High's banner to victory. Let it he known that we were not always engaged in battles, far be it from us, gfor in the third year we grew into society. Having some mem- bers who were especially gifted in this line, we were looked on admiring- ly. VVe gave the seniors one of the most extraordinary receptions that was ever held in the auditorium, so they confess. The second member of our class had already accepitdd the duty of matrimony, and what Class can boast of more. Our parties were always scenes of splendor and fine entertainment but never lacked a touch of the scandal which goes with society. The fourth year of our conquest found us in a more serious state This was our last year and we had grown attached to tlhis life of learn- ing. As soldiers we knew no other occupation. This fact seemed to grip all the clms alike and the first step was to elect as new officers, Cornelius Kemp, President: XVilliam Jaques, Vice President: and Margaret Ekstrand, Treasurer. VVe were not permitted to have any more parties because the Sophomores grew jealous and persuaded the faculty not to let us have any more. NVe began a great war on the morals and as soon as we graduate we expect to publish a great book on that subject to which each member of the class has contributed a part. The effect of this book will, we think, mean a great uplift to future civilization. Not only are we noted for this, but one of our class members ha.s composed a play. As soon as it is given by our class it will be put on by a company in New York. As we were finishing the iirst half of the year a shadow stole ac- cross our plath and in its place left a gap which will forever remain un- closed. Such is the passing of one of our fellow classmen, Robert Myers, who died December 19, 11722. The cla.ss attended the funeral which was held at his houne four miles southwest of Douglas, Friday afternoon, lie- cember 22. NVe felt the loss of his fellowship deeply. As we were upon the last few days of conquest our former chief, who had led us on to c011- quer this kingdom of Knowledge gave us the following message: As each closing day brings the lengthening shadows, as that sun which has lighted the course of qur minds for these years slowly sinks be- low the horizon, we hesitateg for the next step is higher than we have ever taken before. VVe have been about this conquest for twelve years and have conquered knowledge thus far. If we have learned to apply our minds without the lashg if we have become a little more curious about this world and have power tor reason when the world is pvllllding down upon us and the air if full of activity, then indeed, we have become con- querors. NVe have coime to the place where our efforts will be futile un- less we conquer life. l trust that through our union, we have felt U10 fellowship of one a.nother. The time has come when we must separate, for you must gain the next victory with your own swordl. May these years have taught you to use it diligently. M. E. D. ,23

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4 I THE ULMUS I7 Senior Class History From a land where day was one of endless play, where games and toys were our instruments of living, we came to open the door of the kingdom of knowledge. Wfe were a carefree band, mirthful and gay, for to us life was oinly play and we were the conquerors of play. Our chief, a short stocky fellow full of everlasting fun, the mightiest warrior of olur realm of pla.yland, called our small band together and said, VVe have come to the place where we must conquer this kingdom of knowledge or cease to advance. It is hindering our progress. XVe have done every- thing within our realm that can be donie. VVe must add this new field of knowledge to our field, or cease to walk the path of life. VVith that he ordered us to arms and gave the command to charge. Among those war- riors that entered were Della Brown, Mary Demick, VVillard DeFord, XVH- liam Schenck and Millard Day. XVe were somewhat awed at first by the magnitude of this kingdom. XVe not merely met one army, but many, each after the other, and the one last conquered seemed to invite another and stronger one to cope with our gained experience. Nile slowly gained victory after victory and time seemed our only check. The liquid voice of our mother tongue was a for- midable foe in itself, but we learned her ways. The great mathematical figure with his army was so thorough in his systematic ways that it seemed complicating to us. But we gradually learned many of his meth- ods. The general with his army who knew every river and cliff on the globe led us into many new lands until we too became acquainted with the globe and became his equal. So each army made its defense. liach year of victory paved the way to another until we had been in the conquest eight years and were ready to enter High School. During this time we had gradually changed from a band into a class and had increased greatly in numbers. Those that had been added were Earline Wleeks, Margaret Seltzer, Irma Cald- well, Lucile Flint, Freda liohrer, Elsie Manuel, XValter Dalton, Yvilliam Jaques, VVesley Dawson, Harold Wlhitten, Cornelius Kemp and Harry Stotler. On entering High School we were further strengthened in our forces by Margaret likstrand, lilva VVolford, Pearl Clinch, Leah Maher, Kathryn Cusack, Everett lipley, Paul Miles, john X'YOlll8lHl, john Cullings, Donald Schultes, Cecil Coon, Lester Turl, Floyd Brown and Robert Myers. During our stay in High School we gathered Doris Colvin, Dorotha Young, Edith Stevens, Donna Kirkbride and Ralph Melville. Thus strengthened, we felt fully equipped to enter our last four years of con- quest. The tirst year we tinished with a triumphant victory. Every mem- ber of the class received unusually high grades and the fllculty WHS amazed at our progress. The upper classes looked upon us with admira- tion for our courage in the conflict. The second year, we began to take

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T H E U L M U S IQ Senior Class Prophecy XVe are plrinting a letter received from Della Brown, a reporter for the New York Gossip. New York City, March 23, 1933. Citizens of Elmwood: As you will remember the class of '23 of the Elmwood High School was the life, noat only of the school, but of the whole town, I know you will be interested in the work they are doing to help the world keep mov- ing in this year of 1933. Lucile Flint, while visiting in California the year after graduation, caught the attention ogf Cecil de Mille with her wonderful facial expres- sions. She is now well on the way to stardom, a progress which has been attained only by her holnest efforts. Elva NVolford and liarline XVeeks, who were interested even in their high school days in marcelling and complexiorn beautifiers, are running a beauty shop on Broadway and I hear they are performing miracles on the unfortunates. Floyd Brown is the young minister who has attracted so much at- tention by his powerful sermolns on Prohibition in the Presbyterian Church in Butte, Montana. I Cornelius Kemp has attained his life long ambition, a.nd is carrying on his missioinary work in Africa. The natives think there is no one like Mister Cornif' I . . . f Doris Colvin a.nd Leah Maher are still the same old pals they were in '13, as both are old maids. They have just cdmipleted a two year course in toe dancing in Paris and will give their first performance in United States at the dedication of the new Gem Theatrel' of Oak Hill. VVe are surprised at the wonderful athletic abilities which Lester Turl and Cecil Coon have exhibited since leaving E. H. S. Lester will re- present the U. S. in the shot put and Cecil in the milie run at the next ill- ternational track meet in Yates City. 5 Margaret Seltzer, who always was inclined to be acrobatic, is doing breath-taking stunts in a small vaudeville company touring the U. S. Everett lipley and lNalter Dalton are playing in Sousafg Band. Most of their experience was gained in the E. H. S. Orchestra.