Independence High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Independence, KS)

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hcoit Siaimo PALMER WILLETT MYERS JACKMAN The Class of 1923. None but exceptional students form the class of '23, This does not mean that every member of the class has a superior intellect, but it does mean that every member excells in some certain line. When anyone sees or converses with any member of this scintillating group, questions such as, i'Where did he obtain his knowledge? , and, What makes him so intelligent? , automatically arise from his lips. The attributes which have done so much toward making the class a famous one are initiative, high aims, and a capacity for overcoming obstacles. When we seniors began our hign school careers four years ago, We Were so green that a casual observer might have imagined that St. Patrick's day was being celebrated. But initiative saved the day, for we plunged with determination into both studies and activities, and conquered them with gentle firmness. Many classes adopt as their motto, Excelsior,,' but we have taken as ours, Excelsissimus,,' meaning i'Highest. With the same fixity of purpose for which great men have been praised, those of our class have overcome every obstacle in their paths. They are certain to succeed in particular vocations, whether .they be college presidents or vagabonds. We do not consider ourselves entirely responsible for our wonderful attainments. The teachers who guided and expanded our channels of thought deserve more credit than can be given to them. Without their aid no such class could have developed and no such achievements attained. We have always produced leaders in athletics, forensic work, and in various musical organizations, as well in the classroom, Many of the class are good looking, many are more or less brilliant, but all are proud of being members of the class of '23. Seven.