Hamburg High School - Echoes Yearbook (Hamburg, NY)

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JUNIOR GROUP 8. What class furnished the best material for all teams, as Well as all musical and dramatic production in 1921? The Juniors furnished the best material for athletics of every description. ln fact, nearly every team was composed entirely of Juniors. The Juniors were the ones who took part also in the plays during the year, a farce, Wanted, A Wife. and the operetta, 'iThe Eleventh Hour , both of which were very clever and well given. 9. What class won the debate given in Assembly, between the Juniors and Seniors, and what was the proposition? The Juniors won unanimously in this memorable debate. The propo- sition at issue was: Shall the United States Have Closed Shop? lO. Did the Junior Class organize? If so, give names of officers, date of organization and results. The Junior Class did organize and elected as its officers the following: President, Harry Crookerg vice-president, Evelyn Tooleyg secretary, Theo- dore Viehe, and treasurer, Edward Spiesz. The date of organization was April 28, l92l, and the order of business was the planning of the Junior Prom. ll. Did the Class of 'Zi furnish any incentive for the Junior Class? Yes. On the morning of June I0 in assembly, the President of the Class of '2l, presented the President of the Juniors with a spade, giving us this advice: Dig. This we did and have continued to do. l2. When was the Prom? Was it successful? The Junior Prom of l92l was held Tuesday evening, June 20, in the Odd Fellows' Temple. The hall was very beautifully decorated in Purple and White, and everyone said it looked the prettiest he had ever seen it. A merry little fountain, banked with daisies, occupied the center of the floor and added much beauty to the place. Truly, it looked like a model college prom! Altho we made no money, we all considered that the affair was well worth while and hoped the Seniors felt the same. SENIOR GROUP J3. Clive the date of organization and oflicers of the Class of '22, and tell the goal for which the class aimed. The Class of '22 organized on September 26, l92l, and elected the following as officers: President, Theodore Vieheg vice-president, Evelyn Tooleyg secretary, Marjory Gunsollyg treasurer, Harold Weiss. The incentive for which We started to work was our Easter trip to Washington, D. C. l4. By what means was money raised for this trip? Candy sales were held daily to raise money. On December 2, 1921, the Seniors held two short plays, entitled: The Obstinate Family, and 'ilVlr. Bob. A movie, The lVlollycocldle, was given and proved very profitable. The Women's Club aided our class by holding a Marionette Show. The Senior play: The Girl From Upper 7 I3

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Qlleuw Tliiatnrg 1922 I HAVE HAD INSTRUCTION IN Current History Course UNDER Misses Hall, Klein, Morgan, Filer, Stone, Gale, Slawson, Trimm, Comiskey, F. Wilcox', M. Wilcox, lilouclf, Iiliggs, Kain, Calkins, R. ffall, llliller, Lewis, Bull, Churchill, Ebert, Roachg Mesdames Uchlacher and Simmons, and Messieurs Park, Wasson, Andrus, Swift, Blanchard, Lowe, Haas, Pusey, llozue, Bishop, Kendall and Grilnley DURING one hun- dred sixty WEEKS, FOR thirty-five PERIODS PER WEEK OF ffty IXIINUTES EACH lN Ham- burg lfigh School, TOWN OF llamhurg, New York. Answer all questions in each group. F RESI-IIVIAN GROUP 1. What was the first event of importance in 1918 school year? The initiation of the innocent Freshmen was the first event of the season. The Sophomores remembered what had happened to them the year before, so vented their spite on our boys. 2. What plan was begun early in this year soon to be forgotten as a thing of the past? The custom of studying was begun, but as it was not found convenient, it was soon abandoned as unpractical. 3. What social events took place, if any? Of course, Freshmen never can do much as a class, for they are seldom organized. We, therefore, had only one social gathering, that being a picnic at the lake. This was in June, and after that we welcomed with joy our long- looked-for summer vacation. SOPHOMORE GROUP 4. During the Sophomore year what unparalleled event occurred in the history of l-l. l-l. S.? Give exact date. On February 23, 1920, lVlr. R. Wasson made his first appearance in l-I. l-l. S. 5. What means of merited castigation was inaugurated in 1920? The Detention Room, the bane of our lives, was established in 1920. Altho we detested it heartily, we must admit that it was fair and thorough. 6. A precedent in literary publications was established by the Class of '20. Give name of publication, results and historic importance. The annual Year Book was first published in 1920. It was a big under- taking and a worthwhile one, everyone admitted. lts importance in history is lasting, for each year thereafter the class graduating, publishes its own book, which remains a monument to its memory. 7. What social event took place in june, 1920? By whom and for whom was it given? State place and results Cif anyl. The first Junior Prom was given by the Juniors for the Seniors. The dance was held at the lake. Since this prom each junior Class gives the graduating class a happy start, in the form of a dance, on its road to life's work. IZ

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was presented April I0 and was a great play-the best ever given in Ham- burg by amateurs, everybody said. The play was so different from any other given before that it took well. l5. What took place on the dates of April I6-Zl, inclusive? A never-to-be-forgotten trip to Washington was taken during Easter week. We all admitted that we had the time of our lives, and we wish We were still there, sometimes. I6. What institution has been revived by some Seniors since lVlay I? The long-forgotten custom fforgotten since our Freshman year? of studying was revived a few weeks before graduation. I6. What was the topic of discussion from the time of our return from Washington until graduation? The Senior Essays occupied our thought and time for these last few, precious weeks. l, now at the close of this examination in Current l-listory, Course E, D., declare that l have enjoyed more than words can express, my time spent in high school, regret the time l have Wasted during my four years, and sin- cerely wish that l were just beginning as an innocent Fresman, instead of leaving Hschool life to begin life's school. IVIARJORY GUNSOLLY I4