Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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MICHIGAN CITY IN 1840 The mural painting by Robert Grafton, which adorns the front of our assembly, was donated to the Michigan City Senior High School by the Rotary Club of Michigan City. We can well afford to be proud of that picture, not only because of its beauty but also because it was painted by a Michigan City artist. The painting depicts life on Michigan City’s water front in the middle of the nineteenth century. On the extreme right is the old Hoosier Slide, which has now completely disappeared. More than one old settler can tell you of the fun he had in winter, coasting down its steep incline. As one looks at the picture with its wonderful coloring, he can hear the men shouting to each other, the gentle murmur of the women’s gossipping, the sound of the oars as they dip into the quiet harbor water; one can smell the fresh clean odor that blows in from the lake; can feel the cool morning breeze; and above all, can understand why everyone who has seen Michigan City’s sand dunes and shore line is very anxious to return. For all this, and more, we owe Mr. Grafton and the Rotary Club a greater debt than we can hope ever to be able to repay.

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Mr. Murray— Mr. Murray, formerly principal of Michigan City High School, and now following Mr. Keeler as superintendent of all the public schools in the city, is one of the ablest directors that could be found for the work in which he is engaged. As principal, he made his “M. C. M.” familiar to all the students of the high school. As superintendent, he has caused the Michigan City schools to progress rapidly. The class of 1927 wishes him further success in his work.

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THE FACULTY Mr. Murray—This fellow’s of exceeding honesty, and knows all qualities with a learned spirit of human dealings. Mr. Knapp—So much one man can do, that does both act and knew. Mr. Parsons—Long travelled in the ways of men. Miss M. Schmith—Spice in her speech, as it were. Miss Engstrom—Ambition has no rest. Mr. Tingley—Whoever is brave, should be a man of great soul. Mr. Troyer—The silence that accepts merit as the most natural thing in the world, is the highest applause. MR. Applebee—A cheerful temper makes his knowledge delightful and wit good natured. Miss Luck—And good luck go with thee. Miss Shepherd—All people say she hath authority. Miss McConkey—A true friend is forever a friend. Miss Stipp—I wish you all the joy that you can wish. Mr. Luther—Does well, acts nobly; angels could do no more. Mr. Griffin—Outwardly, a cut-up, but his mind holds thoughts both great and wise. Miss Crist—A combination of beauty and brains. Miss Southgate—Thou hast the patience and the faith of saints. Mrs. Russell—She prizes books, and they prize them most who are themselves wise. Mrs. Anderson—Thou hast no faults, or I can find no faults. Miss Munson—Courtesy and dignity are here exemplified. Mrs. Bell—Straight in her heart did mercy come. Miss Lusk—A merry heart hath she, and variety in her actions. Mr. Gill—One in whom there are deeds, not words. Miss Sebesta—Folks with brown eyes are always staunch and true. Mrs. Hart—Mindful not of herself. Miss Palm—Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit. Miss Risacher—Art is power. Mr. Aton—Silent is he when silence be more eloquent than words. Mr. Schaeffer—So dashing through thick and thin. Mr. Rogers—An affable and courteous gentleman. Mr. Long—Good sense and good nature are never separated. Mr. Lee—Heaven’s thunders melt in music. Miss Lee—Noble by birth, yet noble by great deeds. Miss Nafe—Music is an art of the gods and the only art we take with us to heaven. Miss Smith—Domestic art is the mainstay of human life, and she who furthers it performs a service.