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

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Freshmen Voyage At last the day had dawned-the day on which we were to set sail on our eventful voyage. After many goodbys to our friends and parents we crossed the gangplank of the good ship F. U. H. S. Forty-one of us had purchased tickets. Frightened and trembling we came on deck and each one chose his corner. The Captain, a jolly fellow, soon appeared and did his best-to make us feel at ease. He had piloted many such as we across the same route, so there was little danger of being wrecked. The ship glided from the harbor and before us we could see four vast seas. Our Pilot told us that we had just entered the smallest of these and that we must cross three more before land- ing at Commencement Wharf. After many interesting stories told by the sailors we were taken to the dining room. Eating was a thing which had never given us any trouble, but we were quite at sea when told to choose for ourselves. We read the menu again and again. English Bouillon, German Noodles, Fricassee a la Rieben, H. H. Relish, Browned Hard Tack, Cubed Roots with A. G. G. Sauce, Lemon Ice and Moserine Tarts. What funny names! We had never heard of such names before, but we took whatever the Steward said was good, not knowing or caring much what it was, for the boat was now in rough water and had begun to rock. I don't think there was a one of us who did not have a touch, of sea- sickness and wished to give up Cubed Roots, H. H. Relish and other such foods, but we were told to keep on eating them and we would soon be able to digest them. There was nothing to do but obey orders, and only six became so ill that they left the party. Our Captain and his crew soon learned that we were a live bunch and were always planning things to keep us amused and entertained. But im- agine our surprise when, for the very first time, we were invited as guests of honor at a real reception and dance. One afternoon in late October we landed on Sophomore Isle to see the sights. While there we were attacked by a band of fierce natives. Our men were forced into a game of their own device, and only by keen headwork were our boys able to beat them in their game. The defeat was 'a great surprise to them and they have always treated us with the greatest respect. Two of our members, Darrel Nielson and Harold Clausen, became inter- ested in dramatics and were invited to take part in a play staged on Ferndale Island. . The boys often played basketball with the women of the islands and seemed to enjoy it very much. Floyd Worthington was taken to Fortuna Isle, that he might compete with the natives in football. Sometimes when we were all a little homesick, Victoria, Alice and Thel- ma would do their best to cheer us with their music. After much discussion and planning we decided to entertain the Captain and crew by a return dance and program, in appreciation of past favors. This we did, and it proved to be one of the merriest events of the voyage. Having been piloted through the first sea without any mishaps, we are now ready to start on our journey across the second, and are eagerly awaiting the day when our ship shall again put safely into the harbor. HARRIET FERGUSON, '20, 27

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Business Manager Cyrll Colllns, Harriet Ferguson, Harold Fl'eShl'Y'l3l1 SODYIUYHOFQ Staff Ferndale Union High School 1916-1917 Harold Editor-in-chlef Mary Renner, Senlor x 2 Linus Hicks. Art Elbert Associate 1 Cyril Ries. Asst Business Manager 28