Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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A BIT OF OLD NEW YORK

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The first thing that a new student learns Is that he must work — and work hard. No trivial excuses, such as headaches, are allowed, and the regular work is expected of him unless he is so ill as to be kept in bed. The classes are small so as to give each pupil individual attention. Recitations go on from 9:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m., with a fifteen min- utes break after the third hour. As has already been mentioned the principal subjects are French and German, with of course Latin, mathematics and sciences. Dinner usually lasts a full hour, and here every opportunity is had to attain fluency in the languages. The pupils are grouped about the different masters and nothing but French or German is tolerated. After dinner the boys are free to do as they please until five o ' clock. And now comes the advantages of the location. The scenery about here is noted all over Europe, and what is more to be enjoyed than a cool walk through the sweet-smelling June forests, away up among the hills. Far below, the River Neckar goes winding by the ruins of the Schloss, made famous by its history and by Scheffel ' s Trompeter von Sakkingen. Or he may go into town, which is always made interesting by the university students with their colored caps and faces all scarred from duelling. And still it would be more inter- esting to some to go to the Museum itself and see them hacking away at each other But 1 am wandering from my subject. From 5:00 to 6:30 p. m. the student is again at it, but the real work comes after supper. The senior has from 7:30 to 10:00 p. m. to prepare his lessons for the morrow. The work is done in his own rooms and but little advantage is taken of this privilege, for the lessons are both long and difficult. Besides, the masters have a troublesome habit of entering a room just when least expected, so it does not pay to idle. Sports receive quite a bit of attention here, especially rowing and foot-ball, and track athletics is not neglected. Every year a meet takes place between Heidelberg and Nuenheim, another English college. The boat house is under the gymnasium and con- tains three outrigged fours, three outrigged pairs and a few tub pairs. In all, the students are sure of a very enjoyable time and will, no doubt, always remember with pleasure the days spent at Heidelberg. March 24, 1900. Arthur Vonnegut. NfeC

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THE RACE OF LIFE There comes a time to everyone, Who in the race of life doth run — And run to win — When he must make an extra stride To leap some yawning chasm wide, Where failure lurks within. And if he falter on the edge. Temptations closer ' round him hedge, To hold him back. They cry the dangers of the leap ; Point out the chasm, dark and deep- The rough, untrodden track. They point the extra labor hard And his ambition soon retard By their abuse ; They show him paths of so-called ease Wherein he may each fancy please As idle whim shall choose. Tis thus they trap him in their snares. And sow, within his soul, the tares Of their impurity. Tis thus they lead him, chained and bound, Until the circle swings full ' round ; And then — obscurity. Now friend, when in this race of life The moment comes for sudden strife To reach the goal, With firm determination true. Your courage and your strength renew. Your chosen path to hold. Harry Hunt, 1901.