Ferndale Union High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Ferndale, CA)

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1 opened and in came the principal accompanied by a gentleman. Although we had never seen him before, we instinctively knew that We were in Dr. Thomas' presence. Our knowledge had never seemed so insignificant as then. Tremblingly we answered the kindly put questions until our nerve return- ed. It is with pleasure that we recall that not a single member of Naughty Eight failed on that day. After the last recitation we thankfully assembled in the study hall to listen to Dr. Thomas' address and it was most welcome news to hear that, altho he would have to visit us again the coming year, yet our graduates might enter California without examinations. - As our own graduation was but a year off we organized the class, electing Miss Mildred Ring, president, Miss Myrtle Simpson, vice-president, Miss Emily E. Koehan, secretary and Mr. Kenenth Bugbee, treasurer. We then established a precedent that each Junior class should give the Senior class a reception and ball at their graduation, we setting the example. A most enjoyable evening was spent iirst at the reception in the Knights' parlors, and afterwards at the dance in Roberts' Hall. Feeling the dignity of their position the nine sober Seniors of Naughty Eight made out their schedules, realizing that this was the last time they should do so in High School. The last vacation had gone and now they were reunited for their iinal High School term.. This time it was under Mr. Moore as principal and the Misses Smith and Falk. Work was taken up in earnest. Physics, Trig. and U. S. History and Government were found to be heavy subjects and demanded much time and atten- tion. ' The school decided to publish its Hrst annual and entrusted the same to the Senior class agreeing that to each succeeding Senior class should be given that honor. The class of Naughty Eight held numerous class meetings throughout the year and selected its colors green and gold, the class Hower, the single daffodil and the class motto, Make Good. The selection of the class pin was carefully made and the pins procured in time for graduation. V Naughty Eight elected Mr. K. W. Robarts, editor-in-chief of the annual. He appointed his staff as follows: Literary Editor, Miss Emily E. Keohan, Art Editor, Miss Mildred Ring, Athletic Editor, Mr. H. Bonnicksen, Joshes, Mr. Horace Winslow, Business Manager, Mr. J. N. Fulmor. Q In looking over the records of Naughty Eight the historian iinds that the class has furnished two members for the basket ball team, four for the track, baseball and football teams, four for the tennis, the one debater which the school was permitted in the League and two for the Operetta-all this in one term. From a small class such a record is praiseworthy. May the members of Naughty Eight always show themselves as ready to enter as heartily in all their undertakings in life as they have done in the Ferndale Union High School!-Emily E. Keohan, '08. 'lv 'fs

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1' ' 1 1 , r CLASS HISTORY O11 a sunny, August morning, four years ago, sixteen eager seekers after knowledge gathered from all parts of the valley at the humble building in North Ferndale, which had been chosen as the new High School. Here they made the acquaintance of Mr. Dufour and Mrs. Adams, the newly arrived teachers. As the pioneer class of the Ferndale Union High School, Naughty Eight realized its responsibil- ities and early chose the school colors-crimson and white. ization however, as so many changes occurred in the ranks Fieshman year was a most pleasant visit from Professor Holway from who gave us a most interesting address on the geographical various causes five of our little band left us' during the hrst semester. health compelled him to leave us during the Christmas holidays, and so They did not attempt any formal organ! during the year. An incident of our the University of California, of the Wild Cat. From Unfortunately our principal's we began our second senieste: formation under the new head, Mr. Coddington. During the term three more classmates bade us farewell, and reduced to one-half our number, we yet struggled bravely against class t'rushes at recess on cold, wintry days. The spring days hurried us poor little Freshies toward the final the mental efforts of the valiant eight to be in readiness for were issued it was seen that all of us had proven complete mastery 1? gebra, Ancient History and English I. So we drew a long breath Sophomores, we felt. the Sophomores in the lively Sexes, and tremendous were When the reports of the term l of Latin I, Elementary Al- of relief. Now we were the test, A short vacation was enjoyed to its uttermost and we were back again with eager zest, ready for new worlds to conquer. This time we had the keen pl with our greatness and of teaching them a proper' respect The new factulty, Mr. R. H. Van Horn and Miss Grace and merriment and especially tond of marshmallow feasts fireplace. The winter went by all too slowly, for we realized easure of impressing the little Freshmen for the Pioneer Class. Smith, found us to be very full of life while trying to keep warm around the the storms very plainly through the thin walls of our building. March, 1906, found Naughty Eight together with the Juniors and Freshmen moving heaven and earth to inliuence public opinion favorably toward bonding the nine districts for a new High School building. United and earnest efforts in personal appeals and through the press, finally accomplished the long-desired end. W'e had hardly settled down to work again when the memorable earthquake came, playing havoc with the chemical laboratory and making the building further untenantableg but these discouragements seemed small in face of the fine new building that was to be ours. During vacation every incident that related to the plans and specifications, the ad- vertising for bids, the letting of the contract interested us keenly. When the school re-opened it was to the pleasant sound of the saw and hammer. This term we had a new instructor, Mr. Passmore teaching the History and Mathematical branches. As .luniors, we were very proud that now We had three teachers, a new building that was daily growing under our very eyes, a graduating class and the prospects of being accredited to the State University. It was quite a sudden shock to learn one morning in January, 1907, that Mr. Passmore had left us for another position at Antioch, where he had gone to accept the principalship of the High School. Although very sorry to part with him we were very pleased to hear of his good fortune. His successor, Mr. VV. S. Moore, helped our boys with their athletics and under his leadership great interest was aroused in tennis. A new board court was built and training began in earnest and such good use of the time was made that our school wrested the laurels from Fortuna. Naughty Eight had two' representatives on the team in the persons of Miss Myrtle Simpson and Mr. K. W. Robarts. lt was in April that the most excitement of oiir lives took place. On the morning of that nerve- racking day, we had passed to our recitation rooms when the door of the Mathematics room

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CLASS PROPI-IECY , Z. '-4 l laid me down to rest at parting day, And as I slept, a sceptre grim and gaunt Came thrice, and told strange things as specters may, And now my mem'ry those strange things do haunt. One morn a whispered word went 'round the school That Future, to men's eyes her ample page Rich with the spoils of time did now unroll, A man there was who destiny could gauge. The class of naghty eight their lot obscure, Did wish this naughty re'rend Old to now relate The manly boys, also the maids demure, Did curiously of him inquire their fate. A man of years he was, but soul sincere, He laid his hands on each and then he spoke, Now smiled, now frowned, and then l1e'd drop a teal 'Twas gladness or 'twas sorrow he awoke. . it W ' w' ,.1?7.'l 1 A 3 1 lf Y E.7faf'?6'1 And thee, who mindful of neglected sick 'L 1 Will ope the gates of mercy to mankind, , 5 W ,N E. Keohan's patients ne'er can have a kick f l if get u Vdgiufliiii In knowledge other's iar'll be kept behind ff V 1' , ,, ,. L I J 1 ' x qijf Y 'iw rg 4-f-26 xrw ,, s ' s !,,, X - X 3, f 'k b ,, 'f ' l if-Figs 547,42 QQQ' f , Eiix My f' No farther Seek your merits to disclose, 9 wx , , . KA villian James Andreason, you must bel at , ww . You'll know no human love or mind's re- 'X pose, A As bandid you'll be strung up in a tree. 5 gag- - 'I' ,V , - --fr:. ..-f-i