Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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%U xloymt® ileum liobc ' o yavty TP !! L ° f 14 tK ‘ cl lt (1 t0 hold a 8lel B h rid during their third terra in Ilgli School. U Mr. Rode came forward and offered his home for the evening. This invitation was readily accepted by the class. Snow came in the month of February. The sleighs were obtained and everything put in readiness. The day of the party the sun came out strong and melted the snow. We had to go to Mr. Rode’s home, in Nameoki, on the car. We left on the seven o ' clock car and arrived at our destination in a few minutes. The early part of the evening was spent in playing games. Miss Martin and Mr. Atwood, our chaperones, had many games to play and jokes to tell. Late in the evening we were called into the dining room, here we enjoyed a sumptuous repast served by Mr. Rode’s parents. Mr. liar- ns, ‘Curly, was so well pleased with his dinner that he put a piece of pie in his pocket. This he ate on the way home. As the hour was getting late we started home. When we arrived at the substation (Granite City) Mr. Atwood was missing. Looking up the street we could see Mr. Atwood, running, about a block away. We excused .Mr. Atwood that time because you know, he is so bashful. y ami net t n £ln 6 of 18 (TN 1IE class of 14 gave a banquet in honor of class of 13. The Gym. was decorated Jl very effectively with the Senior class colors and shrubbery. Making it look very much like a summer garden. At one end of the hall were the Hags of the classes of U and 14 hanging side by side. The tables were arranged somewhat different from what they had ever been before. They were arrangd so that each table accomodated six and each had a large beautiful bouquet of flowers. As the members of the two classes arrived they assembled in the lower hall and were entertained by the orchestra which kept up a continual strain of lively music. Mr. Giles told some very effective ghost stories and by the time supper was announced a good many of the more timid ones were much wrought up on account of them. As they reached the supper room and beheld the beautiful decorations with the red light shades casting a dark red glow all about the room there was a chorus of “Ohs’ ' as thev took their places at the tables. A good program was rendered between courses and several very fine toasts were given. One being given by Mr. Atwood on “Ties. The Seniors were very much astonished and delighted at all the beauty before them and acknowledged that this was by far the most beautiful they had ever attended and all joined heartily in thanking the class of 14 for the splendid evening which had been given them. UulUmteen JJavtii Menu E were invited by the Juniors to attend a Halloween party given by them in the High School Gym. The Gym. was beautifully decorated in our colors Purple and Gold. The Juniors had fixed and planned many games which were carried out and enjoyed by all. We were called up to the first floor and here a lunch was spread for us. The was : 17

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iH ' ihttrttuvjj (Lhavnimi Once coo =111= OD educates men by casting them upon their own resources. Man learns to swim by being tossed into life’s maelstrom and left to make his way ashore. No one can learn to sail his life-craft in a lake sequestered and sheltered from all storms, where other vessels never come. Skill comes through sailing one’s craft amidst rocks and bars and opposing fleets, amidst storms and whirls andcounter-currents. Decision of character outstrips even talent and genius in the race for success in life. Take for example the life of one of our greatest American historians, Francis Parkman. llis life from childhood was a preparation for his future work. As a child lie was very delicate in health and roamed through the forests at will. Then he began to amass that wood-lore of which his writings hold such rich stores. Later in life he made a famous trip over the Oregon trail and learned by bitter experi- ments the privations of primitive life, llis health was permanently impaired by the trip and he was threatened with blindness, lie was thus compelled to have all his notes read to him and to dictate his histories. For years he was forbidden literary work. However he arose above every obstacle and with silent fortitude bore his sufferings, working whenever lie could, if only a bare half hour at a time. He was a half a century untiringly, at his work; as has been well said, “Nowhere can we find a better illustration of the French critic’s definition of a great life — a thought conceived in youth and realized in later years.’’ Let us then not wait for extraordinary opportunities but have strength and courage to make the most of what we have. Let us fight on with a brave heart although fortune may look dark. There is no defeat except from within. There is really no insurmountable barrier save our own inherent weakness of purpose. We need not go back into history to find examples of strong characters for we have them right in our midst. It is only through the influence of education that we attain this strength of character. In behalf of the class of 1914 I wish to express my thanks to the members of the School Board for the opportunities we have had of obtaining a High School education, and to as- sure them that we appreciate it far more than any other gift which they could have bestowed upon us, for we realize that, “Education is a companion, which no misfortune can depress — no crime destroy — no enemy alienate — no despotism enslave.’ We have many things to be thankful for;our new High School building, the privilege our parents have given us of taking up and completing the High School course and the splendid corps of teachers which the School Board obtained as our instructors. Although we had the trials and difficulties which all Seniors must endure we have, on the whole, enjoyed our work and we feel our-selves indebted to each individual member of the faculty for the careful instructions which we have received in their respective depart- ments. We feel that it is largely to them that our success thus far is due. Tin lessons which they have taught us have made impressions on our hearts that will last forever. Fellow Classmates, it is with pleasure that we look back to the years we have spent in the High School. We are exultant because we have overcome all the difficulties that beset our way. Yet this feeling of exultation is now mingled with one as to the certainty of future suc- cess. May we strive for success in life with the same determination with which we have fought our way through the High School. - 16

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l)c Unions ilcmu Cider Sandwiches Fruit Salad Pumpkin Pie Toasts were given by members of the faculty, President Fechte of the Seniors, and Presi- dent Watson of the class of T5. After the lunch we returned to the Gym. Miss Martin told several good ghost stories. At the usual time for the ‘ breaking up” of such affairs, the assemblage adjourned (general- ly in twos). A nun - ten yuvtii O X the evening of February 23rd the Seniors gave a George Washington Party in honor of the Juniors. The Gym. was very elaborately decorated in flags and bunting. After the two classes had assembled an enjoyable program was rendered. The first number on the program was a piano solo by Miss Mildred Beale which was pleas- ing to every one. Mrs. Coolege also gave a Reading which was greatly enjoyed. Girard Varn- um rendered a solo which was greatly appreciated by every one. Elmer Gaylord gave a talk on the weather. You have only to read Mark Twain’s talk on weather and you will have heard Mr. Gaylord ' s talk also. There were also a few improptus given by Miss Estlur Scott, Trevor Lewis, and Oswald Williams. After the rendering of the program the guests proceeded to the supper room on the third floor which was also very beautifully decorated. Mr. Claude McKean acted as toast master and during the courses many good toasts were given. The Address of Welcome was given by President Henry Fechte and the Response by C ' has. Watson, President of the Juniors. Mr. Coolidge gave a toast on the Value of a High School Education. Other toasts following were : Womans Suffrage by Hetty Pick. Potatoe Bugs by Wilfred Riggs. Potatoe Bugs by Earl Miller A Definition of Love by Mary Cowan. A Lovely luncheon was served after which the guests again proceeded to the Gym. where the remainder of the evening was spent in other amusements. 5 Donations from Commercial Club. The Granite City Commercial Club certainly appre- ciates good advertising. It showed its very generous appreciation by a donation to the High School Athletic Association to help defray the expenses of the Basket Ball Team to the State Tournament at Decatur, Illinois. The matter was placed before the Club by the Publicity Committee in their Report of March 3rd. The Committee recommended a donation of Ten Dollars. President Coudy, of the Club, then arose, and in a few remarks said that lie thought the Club could do nothing better than give Twenty-five Dollars toward helping the Basket Ball Team “Boost Granite City.’’ A motion was made, seconded, and carried that the money be given. A voucher was made out to Mgr. Gaylord, who as the representa- tive of the Athletic Association, thanked the Club for their liberal Donation. 18