Iron Mountain High School - Argonaut Yearbook (Iron Mountain, MI)

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--.THEARG0NAUT -MCMXVU i at the costumes would make one really think we were reduced to direst poverty. At this affair two dignified members of our faculty became veritable farmers obtaining a glimpse of city life. A The banquet we tendered the senior class was considered the best and most original of any ever given in the high school. One could scarcely believe his eyes when he saw the transfor- mation ofa bare gymnasium to a palatial reception hall. .The rivalry between the junior and senior classes was buried that eve- ning in the interweaving of the colors - - green and white with the blue and maize. Lucy Cole demonstrated at this aEair her ability to plan a banquet fare and arrangements pertaining to the table. Paul Rahm also showed his ability in the art of repartee by quelling an egoistical senior. Having drudged through examinations for a week we awoke one day to discover, ourselves dignified seniors. How well we became our dignity we shall see. We appropriately chose the motto, Perseverance Wins for our high school life, since we were guided by this principle during the three years spent in high school. ' The beginning of our senior year was marked by the success of our foot-ball boys, who vanquished our old rivals, Stambaugh and Norway who I dare say were rather surprised to find them selves at our feet. As a reward for the good work done by the coach and the teamlthe senior girls tendered them a banquet on the fifth of November. This banquet surpassed the previous one given by this class in success and originality. The toasts i-ef sponded to were cleverly and appropriately designated by such technical terms as, kick-off , touch-down , score , and ' 'gridiron' ' . Welwere greeted in English class last fall with the prospect of writing an oration. Although we are not easily frightened, the idea fairly staggered us. Many were loath to beging others anxious to rid themselves of the burden applied their motto Perserver- ance Wins with dogged determination. The remainder con- cluded it couldn't be done. After struggling in a sea of un- certainty for a month, Miss Ronan advised us in gentle tones that it was time to begin work upon them and that she wanted

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THE ARGONAUT MCMXVII ball. But a greater feat was the mastery of geometry, the Waterloo of many sophmores. It was in this year that Emil Erick son our member who made the highest record in grades, showed his mathematical and scientific ability and his talent for carpentry. His accuracy in geometric constructions assured him of his possi- bilities in manual arts, and paved way for the possibility of his scientific talent. Being naturally somewhat of an artistic and nature loving class, botagny appealed to many of usg while to others it was a use- les, grind. Thus were developed the talents of some of our art- ists. Hulda Nowatzlzi received inspiration from the drawing of the different vegetables and Clarence McGrath from the study of the flowers, trees, and other beautiful forms of nature. In athletics that year Willian Cudlip first showed his basket- ball ability, and Edward Jones his prowress in track activities. He won second place in the mile dash andhcontinued his good work during his junior year by winning a Hrst honor in the mile and half - mile dash. Mr. Jones has also the distinction of hav- ing three monograms. He seems beseiged with honors, having been president of the class during the sophomore year and is also president this year. ' ' In the third year we discontinued teasing our underclass- mates and settled down to seriousness. The class now re- sponded magnificently in debating as well as athletics. We con- tributed the greater share of members in the debating teamg name- ly, our gifted orator Paul Rahm, his contemporary and political rival who speaks for himself, R. Henry Larson: and your histor- ian. We were met wiih indifference at first from the seniors and some members of the faculty but we persevered in spite of such coldness. Q This year saw one of the best girls' teams of which our high school has ever boasted., We not only won the inter - class championship but defeated our rivals from Norway by a heavy score. ln social activites we excelled also. The originality of many of the members of our elass was shown in the Hard Times party given in the fall. This event was a great success and a glance

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F i THE ARGUNAUTMCMXXQLL, no laggards. 1 lmagine the numerous and weary evenings spent at the li- brary, which lacked seats for all the workersg and many were the smiles exchanged between the outsiders to see such energy displayed. The results proved worth our efforts. Out of six- teenseniors' who entered the preliminary contest, judged on both thought and deliveryf Johanna Clifford won first place, Paul Rahm second, land Marie White third, Our Destiny was the title of the winning oration. The subject which related to compulsory military training in the public schools perhaps aided in its selection, but Miss CliEord's winning personality was a de- cided factor. She again won first place in the district contest held here and second honors in the Upper Peninsula contest held at Marquette. Thus, our class has the unique distinction of sending the first representive from the-Timm Mountain High School to the Upper State Contest. ' The class has aimed at perfection, not only in social, athletic and oratorical lines, but in dramatics also, in the choice of the senior play, She Stoops to Conquer. It marks an epoch in the history of the high school dramatic work, for the senior class was the first .to present a classical play. The success of our play not only depended on the quality of the play but also upon the ability of the players. Each actor seemed particularly adapted to his role, Forthose who have seen the play no praise would be adequate for such a production, but l must say the part of Tony Lumpkin, taken by Albin. Peterson, Kate Hardcastle, por4 trayed by Leah Baribeau and Diggory taken by Carl Erickson are hard to forget. Kate l'lardcastle's sweet innocence when speak- ing the lines - - - L' Nectar, nectar? That's a ,liquor there's no call for in these parts. French Isuppose. We brew no French wines here sir and Tony Lumpkinls mischievousness when he brought his moth- er inta the horse pond are, I think, two scenes in the play which will long be rememberedg as for Diggory, the mere mention of the name is suflicient to provoke laughter. A S The interests of the individual members of the class have as widely diversified as there are departments. Clarice Lord has