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

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And Oo (croes ine 1 rib by DORIS BRABENDER Four years ago with facial expressions not unlike wild fawns gazing for the first time upon the mystic wonders of the world, we timidly en- tered the portals of the big wigwam of E. M. T. ±1. S. Here under the expert and wise guidance of Chief McComb and his staff of wise medicine men we were to develop into full grown Red skins. Like all good papooses, we endured the taunts and tricks of the older bucks and squaws in silence, without a murmur of protest, looking forward to the time when we woidd have the same privilege. Although outwardly we appeared nonchalant and indifferent, inwardly we were tense, and our hearts beat at an alarming tempo. In short we were scared stiff. Aiter the passing of many nioous, we finally entered our second year under the big tent. The timidness that we brought with us from the out- side world gradually disappeared as the shed- ding of leaves from the trees in the fall. We be- came more self-confident, one might say, bold, and witli a reckless air we set out to develop a war whoop that would reach far and wide. Again seasons passed and we were ushered into our semi-final year. By this time the medi- cine men had impressed upon us the purpose of that four-year cycle through which we were passing, and we commenced a year of intensive study. Gradually each of us with his various de- grees of talent began to become particularly ac- tive in the fields of his choice. Qualifying as full-blooded Redskins with a full headdress of feathers, we swooped into our last year with whoops that made the big wigwam quake from end to end. We held our powwows during the third period in 135 and 217, under the capable leadership of the Misses Knox, Brady, and Beck and Mr. Clayton. To lead us successfully through our first se- mester we chose the following officers: Edgar Siegel, president} Jack Shaaber and Norman Burger, vice-presidents; Jean Scott and Menka Guleff, secretaries; Boy Hibner and William O ' Neill, treasurers. As all well-founded tribes must have a motto, we chose Constantly Striving, Eventually Suc- ceeding, as an inspiration to lead us ever for- ward. At the first meeting of our class, held in the auditorium in November, the gavel and trowel were presented to our president by Mr. McComb, and the other officers were then installed. Dur- ing this meeting, beautiful Cobalt blue was se- lected as our class color. We attended our first part of our Ivy Day with a dance in the boys ' gym. The second part of Ivy Day was celebrated on December 2-i in the auditorium. On this occasion we wore for the first tune our arm bands, which were designed by Robert Kluger. Our class banner, designed by Raymond O ' Neal, was also exhibited. The members of our class were given a chance to show their dramatic ability in the class play The Youngest , which was staged on Novem- ber 19-20, under the direction of Mr. E. Edward Green and Mrs. Vivian L. Siener. After a successful first semester, we entered our final term under the big wigwam. In order to make the coming term as successful as the first, Edgar Siegel was reelected president; Jack Shaaber and Erank King, vice-presidents; Men- ka Guleff and Ruth Morgan, secretaries; Roy Hibner and Jean Scott, treasurers. Other offices were filled by James Moschmeyer, prophet ; Robert Hooker, will maker; Doris Brabender, historian. On March 24-25, several actors and actresses were discovered among our members during the presentation of the second class play, ' ' The Royal Family , under the direction of Mr. E. Edward Green and Mrs. Vivian L. Siener. Class Day, which closed our social activities, was held on May 27. Exercises were held in the auditorium, and the customary dance followed. Thus came to an end the eventful four years spent in the big wigwam of higher education at Manual Training High School. In the fields of both athletics and scholarship, Manual Red- skins were both feared and respected. We now resign the duty of keeping aflame the Manual Redskins ' traditions to the younger bucks and squaws. Meanwhile, equipped with the wisdom and knowledge taught us under the firm but kind eyes of Chief McComb and his staff, we shall go forth into the outside world, taking our place beside those who have gone before us. There we shall also make the world respectful and conscious of the spirit and courage that is symbolized by the word Redskins. -Twenty-seven