Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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 Arnell Wolfe—“Arnel!” Strength and wisdom sits upon his broiv, Ail secrets are as liquid water to his mind” B l a n c h e Broc k —“ B rockic” “Her countenance was a thing to dream of, hair, expressive, filled with understand- ing 9 Hubert Bronson— Hube” “7 he love he bore to learning was in fault, The tillage all declared hoiv much he knew” Sadie Silbee—“Sadie Mae” “What infinite power, charm, wit, vivac- ity. M i ldred Ketc h a m —“M ild red” “Cloning eloquence, buoyant spirit, Dignity, sweetness, and tenderness ’ Keith Chidester “Whether, indeed, we take him as a poet, an artist, or as a historian, he stands in the first rank ’ 16

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I !iis year we were eligible to enter the oratorical contest and again three of our members, carried oft the honors, Keith Chidester winning first, Aimee Menkes second and Arnell W olfe third. The second High School banquet was another successful social affair, Gard- ner Chidester and Lola Lower representing our class on the program. Later in the year what scrambles there were for encyclopedias and reference hooks! This commotion was caused by the debate, “Shall Our National Defences he Increased, in which the junior and senior Lnglish classes took part. And what a power of strength Coach Rogers proved to those on the affirmative side with his ready information about Roosevelt’s ideas on the subject! As Juniors ac- cording to the usual custom it fell to our lot to give a partv to the departing Seniors. ith aid of green branches, ferns and cozy corners, Reed’s Opera House was transformed. Our president, Curtis Bottum, welcomed the Seniors and Harold Houvenor responded in behalf of that class. A musical and literary program followed. 1 he latter part of the evening was spent in dancing and pretty favors and fine music made it most enjoyable. However our Senior year has proven the most enjoyable and profitable of all. We naturally gave our support to the Junior Journal, the fine play given by the Juniors, for it was hinted that the proceeds were to go towards giving the farewell party at the end of the year. In order to defray the expenses of the Maroon and White, Miss Agnes Mitchell gave an evening of very fine readings and the Alabama Jubilee Singers an evening of music. Roth of these were put on under the auspices of the Senior class and proved to be very enjoyable. The third High School banquet held in February was perhaps the finest one yet held, Arnell Wolfe, the president of our class, was the toastmaster and Gerald Bush represented the senior class in the toasts. Never before has so much interest been displayed in the declamatory and oratorical contests as this year. In the latter Aimee Henkes carried off first honor and Margery Reynolds the second. Arnell Wolfe third, all members of the class of 1916. Graduation has come and the class of 1916 undoubedly graduates with the highest per cent of standing in the history of Hastings High. During our four years we have had three superintendents, Mr. Conkling, Mr. Ellsworth and Mr. Lederle, and five of the High School faculty have been with us the entire term, Mrs. Renkes, Miss DeYoe, Miss Meier, Principal Wallace, and Mr. Hinckley. As we have reached the end of our school life in Hastings we realize that the dearest associations of life are those formed during our high school days and that these associations must soon be broken. As we go out into life the lessons we have learned and the pleasant memories of the class of 1916 will always remain with us, and the J ' r say of our school, “Pride of ou 15

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Irene Osborn—“Dutch” She restrains not her imagination and joyfulness.’’ Arthur Richardson—“Art” He lozeth chivalry, truth, honor and carefulness. Nellie I’ratt—“Peg” She only wishes for words beyond the grave. Glenn McLravy— Mac A verray perfight, gentle knight. Arthur Yost—“Art” His high mental powers, his decision of purpose. His attainments were most extraordi- «I irti Ada Perigo—“Ada” “That of her smiling zvas full simple and coy. 17