Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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THE MEMORIAL A great manifestation of loyalty to and interest in the Garrett High School was shown by the Class of 1920, when they determined that “Books” should be their memorial. This monument is one of real material worth and it will be a great benefit and joy to the students and faculty of the Garrett Schools. A well equipped library is one of the first requisites toward efficiency and pro¬ gress. We can do little in the study and appreciation of literature without a store of appropriate books to read and to refer to. As this is true in the study of litera¬ ture, so is it true in all academic work. It has been said by one of our great educa¬ tors that if to brain and tongue the wonderful treasure of possibilities called “A Book” be added, the result will be ideal condition for training boys and girls in efficiency. Books are powerfully alive, for, from them our most worthy citizens and great men have gotten their inspirations to do and be. The Seniors are now making it possible for us to do more interesting and in¬ spiring work, by giving us this library consisting of standard fiction, classics and reference books. We. as Garrett High School enthusiasts, are duly grateful for this gift and are happy for those whose fortune it is to share it. Signed: A pirate ship set sail one day Upon the sea from Garrett High. At last when the ship is anchored fast, And the captain withgloryiscrowned. The ship of oak will be at last The ship was sailed by Seniors gay, The sea was rough the waves ran high. In the harbor of “Success” all bound. They were to sail the Sea of Life, With Forest Jones as Captain grand. But when the years have passed and gone, Thorugh storms of pain and waves of And this pirate band asunder lie, strife Thur memories vales once more they’ll see He bravely led his tyrant band. The happy days of dear Garrett High. The winds of life did blow and shriek. But the sails of the ship held fast, —Harold Hughes. The hearts of all on this great ship Were all in friendship clasped. Page Twenty-Seven

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CLASS OUTING AT LAKE WAWASEE During the latter part of May, 1919, we, the class of ’20 after successfully pass¬ ing the Junior year, were each and everyone diligently making preparations for that big event—our class outing at Lake Wawasee. On Monday, June 2nd, a number of young people—Seniors let’s call them— could be seen coming from every direction toward the B. 0. station. From all afpearances these individuals were unaccustomed to arising so early, as it was then only about 5 a. m. We left Garrett on the renowned B. . O. special, the “Milk- Shake.” Although a number of our classmates did not respond to the roll call that morning, nevertheless those who wete not present then arrived on the noon train. We were very pleasantly surprised when we reached Jones’ landing to find that three of the boys had gone ahead to arrange things and to meet us. Our first day was spent in exploring our cottages and surroundings. Everything was progressing splendidly until that evening when about half of the bunch discovered themselves “stormed in” at Sargent’s, where they were compelled to stay and resistlessly watch Benny’s motor-boat, which was anchored at the landing, sink to the very bottom of the lake. It was then and there that we established our reputation for supporting Mr. Sargent by playing his slot-machine, eating ice cream cones and all-day suckers, and drinking red pop. (Of course, you understand that it was only because of lack of other entertainment that we indulged in the above activities.) The following day we received an invitation from the Class of T9, who were also staying at Lake Wawasee, to visit them that evening. It was on Tuesday that Alice, Frank and Harry decided to try their luck at fishing. After assuring us of a meal of fish, they left the cottage, only to return a few minutes later to relate their narrow escape from arrest for fishing without licenses.. In the evening we were very cordially entertained by the alumni at Oakwood Park. Wednesday morning there was a discussion about the proposed motor trip to ’Cuse for provisions. Decision was finally made and about eight of us went in Frank’s car. Did we have tire trouble? Oh, no! On the return trip Ham and Gob thought it was too crowded in the machine, so they decided to walk. All agreed gladly, and judging from the expressions on their faces when they returned to the cottages at about dinner time, they surely must have had a very delightful walk. In the afternoon after enjoying ourselves watching the boys do K. M. Work, every¬ one went in swimming. That night everything went well until some “ambitious early birds” proceeded to annoy everyone else by forming a barn-yard parade and filling beds with salt. At the boys’ cottage the main feature was a nightmare staged by Gob and Cupid. The next day we were really going to have a feed—chicken, was it? Uh, huh!! Thursday night the girls gathered all dish-pans, pie-pans, spoons, etc., and very delightfully serenaded the neighbors, who appreciated it to the extent that they asked us to keep off of their landing—the following day. Besides this entertain¬ ment we were favored with a special dance by Pat who was thoroughly frightened by a crab which Ivan had found. On Friday, our last day at the lake, naturally everyone was rather down¬ hearted; nevertheless, the day was spent in cleaning the cottage and enumerating the good times which we had had during our outing. At four o’clock we went down to Sargent’s where we enjoyed a lovely dinner. Then we boarded the “good old milk¬ shake” and returned home. —MAURINE LITTLE. Page Twenty-Six

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