Horace Mann High School - Horace Manual Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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J HORACE MANUAL 1L Nineteen Twenty-nine History of the Class of “ 29 ” rji UR years ago .the boys and girls of the senior class of “29” stepped into the saddle for a J difficult, but adventurous ride to the “Land of Wisdom.” There were two groups of them; one began the study of civics; the other the mysteries of Latin. Both groups were serious look¬ ing riders as they started off, but before long they had assumed a different aspect. Early in their journey some of the riders were clothed in gay costumes in order to participate in the operetta, and the first “Ginger Snap Review”. The singing cavalry of both divisions took part in the Lake County Contest. The boys who made up the foot-ball and basketball troop won the Junior High honors, and were “champs” of Northern Indiana in their division. The barracks were a two- story, brick construction with four portables. During this year prospects of new quarters were evident. The contract, for a large, new building west of the old one was let. The second year found the large and beautiful new building under construction. Toward the end of the first semester every Horseman wrote his or her name on a sheet of paper to be placed in the corner stone, at its laying, which followed a week later. During the second semester of this year the groups entered the new school. Ethel Gee and Edward Tockstein brought honors to the cavalry by winning first and second place in the declamatory contest. “In India”, an operetta, was also given this year. Two successful years had passed; the third year opened with an election of three Horsemen to head a body known as the Student Council. Walter Northey, Walter Berg, and Mary Louise Ringer were the successful candidates in this election. Class officers were next elected. Layton Fisher, Martin Bier, and Louise Tittle were chosen. The next big event was the “Junior Prom” which was fully enjoyed by all the cavalry. As they entered the next year of their journey, and looked back over the rough, adventurous ride, they felt a certain regret that they had reached the last stage of their ride together. The rush of events, however, soon made them forget this sadness. The year began with an election of an annual staff which supervised the production of the school’s first annual. The time soon came for choosing the official insignia which would be worn by all senior Horsemen hereafter. Be¬ fore long, rings and pins appeared on their fingers and lapels. An election of class officers took place with Garda Strange, Louise Nager, Marjorie Greatrex, Anna Unetich as our leaders. The bands stopped on their journey to perform “Pomander Walk”, the senior class play for the entertainment of all Horsemen. At last they had taken part in the final parade; namely, “Senior Farewell,” The ride was coming to an end; one day they dismounted with diplomas in hand as passwords to the “Land of Wisdom.” —Layton Fisher Page Sixteen

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- - IT HORACE MANUAL Tl. -li Nineteen Twenty-nine il Dorothea Murry “Dot” Volley Ball 4; G. A. A. 4; Radio Dance Committee. A genuine pal, and intelligent too. Edward Tockstein “Ed” Senior Play. Speak to me only of practical things. Earl Lincoln “Link” From Commelton Hi; President of Sophomore Class; Basketball 1; Junior Play. The manly part is to do, With might and main ivhal you can do. Davida Means “Dave” Gypsy Rover; Glee Club 1-2-3; Track 3; Captain Ball 2; Senior Play. By her virtues magnified, Always quiet and dignified. Audrey Stephan “Aud” Senior Play; Farewell Committee. This pal is meek and soft spoken, A character of gentleness unbroken. Agnes Stevenson “Aggie” Ginger Snap Review; Glee Club 1. She ' s quite a self-determined person. Aldrich Sebestik “Short” It befits a little man to be modest. Catherine Armstrong “Kat” Tri-Arts Club 4; Solemn Pride; Ginger Snap Review 2-4; Glee Club 2-3; Track 3. She is meek and soft spoken, But gentleness unbroken. Minnie Anderson “Min” D. D. D.’s 3-4; In India; Gypsy Rover. Miles and miles of smiles. Layton Fisher “Fish” Junior Class President; Sophomore Play; Basketball 2-3. The world knows nothing of its greatest men.

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JT HORACE MANUAL 11. 11 Nineteen Twenty-nine JJ