Granville High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Granville, OH)

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.'Ifai.'H'.'k1 -G. H. S. ihfill SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one, an army of forty-one souls united in order to attempt to gain the summit of the Mountain of Educa- tion, that they might enjoy the wonderful opportunities in the mysterious land that lay be- yond the high and almost unattainable summit of the Mountain. However, these brave soldiers were undaunted by difficulties, and arming themselves with maps and guide books they started on their journey. Even though the hardships were numerous, there were also many pleasures along the way and when they stopped to rest after a year of fighting, they were not so exhausted as had been some of the warriors who were attempting the battle and were fighting ahead of them. When they resumed their march their number was depleted, only thirty-eight having survived the battles of the past year. Again many pleasures and glories came to them, and they became famous for their bravery in the battles of football and basketball. Many reproofs came to them for misconduct in the camp, but they tried hard to obey their com- manders and so were rarely punished. They were not yet in sight of the summit of the Mountain and many were weary so again they ptched their tents and stopped for a rest. When they took up the march again other warriors had joined them, eager to share in the renown of their army and thirty-nine marched forward. Still more fame came to them-all up and down the mountain where the armies were lighting: their prowess be- came a thing to be recounted with awe around the campfires at night. One of their num- ber came out victorious in the oratorical battle at Newark and several of their warriors were again in the football and basketball regiments. And so they struggled on, gaining hope from the fact that the summit was near. When the march began the fourth year forty-two unconquered heroes remained to tight the brave fight--some had fallen in battle, but many more 'had again joined them, leaving other armies for these more famed veteran ranks. The summit was just above them and spurred on by the sight of it, they won all the football battles fthe regiment be- ing led by one of their warriors, and won the county and district basketball battles, also ed by one of their own dauntless heroes. Their members were all brave and after endur- ing terrible difliculties they at last reached the summit of the Mountain of Education and looked out over the country beyond. Some saw peace and rest: while other seroes saw other battles before them ere they were content to stop. All were well pleased with the fight they had won, and after giving one longing, backward look of regret, they gave a great shout of determination and disappeared from sight down the other side of the moun- tain, Ieaving behind them many members and tales of their heroism. Q3 19

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1-Zravnr G.:-u.,5. 21:-3 1 JERE ACKLEY, JR. f jinx 1 AlJsorln-el so mucli knowledge, Hc's ready for college Class Historian 121, Annual Staff O, 41, News Stall Cl,2, 3, 41, Glee Club CI1, Hi-Y f2.3,41 Sec'y 131, Romancers 01, Cantata K41, Oper- etta U, 41, Cheer Leader fl. 2, 31. Class Bas- ketball Q3, 41, Asst. Mgr. Football RUTH ABLES nQulle full of life In trouble or slrlfen Union High School fl, 21. Operetta K41, Home Economics Club, Cfcc Club 141, G.R. C3, 41, Senior Chorus. JAMES BARBER f SIick 1 Nal a boy with the lrlues. He's llie one we would choose Hi-Y CZ, 31 Sec'y l41, Operetta O, 41, Can- tata O, 41, Football O, 41, Basketball 01, Baseball 12, 3, 41, Track Trainer C31, Senior Chorus. MARIE BIGELOW Al the lieazl of lzer class Quile a likeable lass Morgan Park High School fl, 2, 31. Annual Stall, C-lee Club f41, CLR. f41, Can- tata Q41, Operetta 141, Basketball l41, Class Volley Ball f41, Senior Play. LOIS BARBER All lznowledge sl1e'll final Through llre long sleatly grind Home Economics Club ORVAL CASE f cmy 1 Al music lI6'5 greal And we'rc sure he will role Glee Club fl, 2, 3. 41, Orchestra QZ, 3, 41, Operetta CZ, 41 Accompanist. 18

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.-Ir-mira-1 e.. H. s. resw'-911' Senior Play Adam and Eva, the play chosen by the senior class to be presented June l and 2 in the high school building, has been staged various times with great success both on the acting stage and the screen. The cast of the local presentation, picked by the faculty, is made up of seniors the majority of whom have unusual talent and have had experience in dramatic work. Supt. A. D. St. Clair with his usual thoroughness is making a finished product of the performance which will be a fitting close to the work of the Class of l926. The list of characters and a short resume of the play follows: Iames King .......................... ..-Frank Steadman Corinthia ................ ---Annabelle Hammond Clinton Dc Witt --- ------ Hamilton Fisher julie De Witt ----- ---Margaret Thomas Eva King ---------- ----- J ean Ebaugh Aunt Abby Rocker-U ---- Marie Bigelow Dr. fuck Dclamatcr--- ------ Eugene Jones Horace Pilgrim ----- ---Fletcher Nicholas Adam Smith --------------------- .- -------- Abram Flory Lord Andrew Cordon ----.----------------- James Young James King is a man who has made a large fortune but has allowed it to spoil his two daughters. Julie, the elder one, is married to a rather worthless young man, Clinton De Witt. Both she and her husband are living off her father. Eva, the younger daugh- ter, is a frivolous young girl who is trying to decide which of her two suitors, Lord Andrew Gordon and Dr. Jack Delamater, she will marry. They are both fortune hunt- ers. Aunt Abby, a prominent club worker and King's late wife's sister, is also living with him. Horace Pilgrim, King's uncle, came for a week-end visit and stayed. Corinthia, the maid, is an admirable maid. Adam Smith, King's business manager, is romantic al- though he is practical: he thinks a home is a wonderful thing. I The first act is in Mr. King's home on l-.ong Island. King is cross because it is bill day. The family persuade Dr. Delamater to get him to believe he is sick and needs a vacation but Uncle Horace gives away the scheme. Adam Smith comes on business and the act ends with King installing lVlr. Smith as father and he himself leaving. The second act is ten days later. Adam has been disillusioned in his ideas of family life. He reads of a Hurry in the market and tells the family that Mr. King is ruined. He steals their jewels so they cannot pawn them. They all believe him and begin to plan what they will do. The third act is on the King farm three months later. King comes home and finds his family changed. They are no longer frivolous people. Adam marries Eva whom he had loved when he first met her on Long Island. The play is a modern popular play with clever, interesting conversation, and plenty of opportunity for talented acting. An Appreciation We, the Seniors of the graduating class of nineteen hundred and twenty-six of the Granville High School, wish to express our most gracious thanks to one whom we love with all our hearts. She has been a loyal friend, a true companion: one who has sym- pathized with us in all our troubles and sorrowsg one who has helped share our joys and good times: one who has held her place as a teacher with graceful dignity, and yet been full of fun: one who has always been ready to help us in anything we do. To her we owe much of the spirit that has been shown through all our various class activities. We do, therefore, use this space in our Annual to pay tribute to Mrs. Shepard. 20