Huntington North High School - Modulus Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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FACULTY STORY It is not the purpose; of this article to apologize for what appears on the opposite page. But there are those who feel that a few words of ex- planation will not be amiss, and may even be necessary to the fullest appre- ciation of that page. The avera.ge faculty member does not object to having hi? picture taken alone. He seems to submit to it much as he would to a minor op- eration, feeling that while it may be uncomfortable for the time being, it will not last long and the results are almost certain to be satisfactory. Even if they are not, he may retui ' n and have it done over. But a group picture is an ordeal. It has in it the element of finality. No one knows better than the faculty member that only a few gain by con- trast and what those few gain, others are sure to lose. Each one is anxious to appear at his best and yet, look natural. This is often a struggle and re- sults in some of the now or never expressions, which can be seen in al- most any picture of this kind. Strange as it may seem, the majority of this group preferred to stand on chairs in the rear, instead of sitting down, in the front row, (which, of course, is the more natural thing to do.) But stranger and more unbe- lievable still were the final preparations made by each and every one. Some straightened their ties and brushed imaginary specks from their coat sleeves. Some could be seen furtively tucking in stray wisps of hair or pull- ing frantically at obstinate white lace collars. Others only swallowed and moistened their lips. During the interval between exposure one or two decided to con- tribute the effect of eye-strain and so, removed their shell-rims. After this the photographer seemed skeptical and advised taking a fourth negative- But, as some of those who were standing on chairs began to complain of the heat, he was forced to suspend operations. In fact, so great have been the difficulties of this undertaking, that we question whether it will ever be repeated. !f therefore, our patrons de- sire a group picture of the faculty, we take this opportunity of urging them to carefully preserve the 1922 Modulus. With Humblest Apologies to the Faculty.