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GLASS HISTORY By DON WAGENER As the locomotive, E. M. T. H. S., rolled into the station of Freshville four years ago, we, a group of freshmen, crowded eagerly onto the platform. We boarded the train, overcome with bewilderment and awe, and strange as it may seem — a large number of books. Unsuspecting- ly, we tripped down the aisle, little knowing that the next moment we would be sprawled on the floor due to the playful foot of some junior or sophomore. After a few minutes, during which time, we attempted to reassemble our thoughts, we were taken to our assigned coach in the rear. Here we developed and finally blossomed into be- loved sophomores. At Sophomount, the second stop on our trip, we were officially christened sophomores and advanced to the next car, where we took keen delight in securing revenge on the newcomers, the freshmen. It was during this year that we had the privilege of viewing our city championship football team. As members of this great squad, many of our boys were able to gain athletic success. After this we suffered a relapse and books were discarded, for we were unquestionably growing smarter by leaps and bounds. Like other sophomores, we could feel the genius in us budding out. However, these buds were promptly squelched by the teachers. There was not much activity during our junioi term but we looked forward to our last and sen- ior year. It was our big year and it held pros- pects of great joy and pleasure. During this time we learned the art of cutting classes with- out getting caught, but for some unknown rea- son we always landed in the office. Our inten- tions for the last lap of our trip tended toward fun, but we also were conscious of the work con- fronting us. It was a cheerful and confident crowd which boarded the train pulling out oi Juniortown. There was a decided difference in the present group of boys and girls compared to the ones who had boarded the E. M. T. II. S. three years ago. Instead of bewildered and awe- stricken freshmen, we were a wise (too wise) class of seniors. As we started from Juniortown, we found that the positions at the controls of the train had been vacated. As a result of the election, John Woerner was made engineer (president) ; Martin O ' Neill, fireman (vice-president) ; Jessie Levin, hostess (secretary) ; and Eugene Wahl, brakeman (treasurer). Miss Knox and Mr. Clayton, proud owners of the iron gavel, were again put at the post of conductors (sponsors). Frequent stops were made along the road to wit- ness our football and basketball games. Although, they failed to prove champions, the spirit and fight characteristic of all Manual teams dominat- ed ours and the boys proved worthy foes for the best. During the first half of our journey, we were most cordially entertained by the January sen- iors at their Ivy and Class Days. At the Ivy Day ceremony Silvio Costantino, January class president, passed the trowel, symbolic of deter- mination to uphold the senior traditions, to John Woerner, our president. For these oc- casions we selected the arm band submitted by Lucile Davis as the one we would wear. Red was chosen as the color to represent our class. After these events, we settled down and studied as the end of the term approached. At the end of the semester and also the end of the first half of our journey to Seniorville, a few of our fellow students for some mysterious rea- son were detained and missed the departure of the train. It was later rumored that they were staying at a roadside inn known as ' ' The Green- house. We were sorry that we hadn ' t been told of the side trip, until we learned that the place had a poor reputation and then we were glad that we had stayed away. It was necessary again to elect a crew to control the train. We did something unique in re-electing the previous officers whose work had been most capable and efficient. At the same time, we filled other positions necessary for the completion of our journey. Virginia Russett was made willmaker ; John Hayes, giftorian , Don Wagener, historian, and Helen Fechtman was made prophet. After the brief respite we continued our journey, meanwhile preparing for two of the big days of our high school career, Ivy Day and Class Day. Both days proved a complete success, due to the hard work and splendid cooperation of the teachers and pupils. They were fitting climaxes to the social functions of our senior year. Meanwhile, we had chosen the banner submitted by Norma Hall and the motto, Fight, Forge, Fail Not. This motto before us has given us constant in- spiration which has helped us to continue in our school work and activities inspite of our numer- ous adversities. The E. M. T. IT. S. has completed another trip. It is with mixed feelings of regretfullness and pleasant anticipation that we have neareel the end of our journey. Diploma in hand, we shall step proudly from the train next Monday sincerely hoping that we have upheld the tra- ditions of a long line of splendid Manual grad- uating classes.
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I V Y D A Y By GERALDINE BRISBIN A small sprig planted — Young ' , struggling, beginning its laborious climb, Going upward, diverging. Yet always with faith, unfaltering and sublime. Until, clinging to every hold afforded it. The ivy vine covers the top of the wall. These things which keep the memories of school days ever alive in the hearts of its stud- uts are the traditions of the school, the special ceremonies that, although somewhat romantic- ized as the students grow older, are never forgot - ten. We, the June class of 193-1, gathered togeth- er Friday, May 11, to participate in that time- honored ceremony of leaving a living memorial behind us, the ivy vine. The banner of our class, red and white, was held in the center of the stage as the seniors marched up to take their places in the auditor- ium. The motto, Fight, Forge, Fail Not, stood out clearly and bravely against the back- ground of white for purity. Opening the program was a scene showing the first Ivy Day; the girls wore ankle length dresses, and the boys wore high stiff collars. A realization of the many, many young people who have participated in the Ivy Day program since that first day came to me. Then the choosing of the Manual colors was shown, Red for courage. White for purity. This was follow- ed by the first Manual yell which has since be- come known as the old standby, the old Ri-cke-ty Ex. A drill was next given to show how Ivy Day was celebrated during the war, and the flag with black stars, numbering the men from Manual who were killed in service, was lowered at the back of the stage as taps were played. This program was followed by the presen- tation of the trowel to the members of the next class. The president of our class, John Woerner presented it to Raymond Rugenstcin. the president of the January class. And then the ivy vine was received by Mr. Sanders. There was something thrilling and challenging in the thought that we and our ivy vine are at the same point in our careers; we must either live up to our motto, or never accomplish any- thing in life. The Ivy Day songs were sung by the whole class. They were written by Esther Koch, who used original music and words; Paul Barman and Harvev Wvant, who wrote a song to the music of The Old Covered Bridge, and Mary Ellen Roark, who composed a song to the tune of Auld Lang Syne. As I have said there have been many seniors at Manual since that first Ivy Day, and there will be many more in the vears to come. A feel- ing of reverence comes over me when I think (hat many have carried through this same cere- mony and many more will do the same. They will never forget, as we shall never forget, that no matter when they return to old Manual, they can find their living emblem clinging to the wall, reaching for the top, always going up- ward. Success of Ivy Day was due to a group of committees who worked under the leadership of Miss Kellenbaeh, sponsor. Ruth Russell was chairman of the group which planned the pro- grain, assisted by Maynita Baumgart, Martha Johnson, Elvera Kirschner, Charles Thoren, Charles Jenkins and Harold Zukerman. The business committee, headed by Conva Willough- by, consisted of Lucille Welch, Chestine Miller. Mary White, Harvey Wyant, Harry Kirschner and Abe Stein. Following the formal program in the audi- torium everyone enjoyed the dance in the boys ' gym, music for which was furnished by the Pep Band. Mary Louise Leachman was in charge of the party assisted by Mildred Alderton, Anna Louise Lorenz, Eugene Wahl and Donald Wag- oner. CLASS PLAY (Continued from Page lfi) Sewing Miss Edith Compton, Miss Ivy Fuller and Miss Anna Schaefer. Assistants — Sewing Classes. Special Properties Miss Bernice Baldwin Assistants — Oeta Mae Brattain, Ida Mae Cai- to, Katie Price and Vera Wheally. Make-up .... Mr. Oran Davis, Miss Denny and Miss Webster. Prompters. . . .Mary Louise Leachman and Esther Koch. Pianist Esther Koch Dances Miss Webster Business Manager Miss Arda Knox Assistants — Ruth Karr, Vivian Cox, Rebecca Plott, Frances Galvin, Phyllis Fetta, Alma Croak, Mildred Parsley, Helen Huber, Lucille Conover, Marie Chapman, Vir- ginia Ayres, Hazel Landrigan, Lucille Pasch, Nellie Wilder, Alma Wheefer, Lucille Miller, Eileen Robinson, Mary- Mike, Estelle Gerbofsky, Mildred Hibner, Gladys Reimer, Elizabeth Bartacovitch, Alice Harms, Helen Cope, Gert T- udc- Winkelhaus, Martin O ' Neill, Ralph Strig- go, Jean Simmonds, Douglas Lowe, Leo Colin, Cash Helms. Edward Moore, Jobr, Mullin, Ralph Chupp, John Yovan, diaries Thoren, Robert Hughes, Felix Chiplis, Edwin Adams.
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