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

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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

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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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-mIlT1E-A?xGQNAUTMC1YD9YL- discovered her business ability in the commercial Held and it has been a means of showing her the splendid possibilities in civil service which she anticipates pursuing next year. It is also Htting to mention the splendid scholarship of Mamie Nliench, our valedictorian and a close second, Dora Gibson, our salutatorian. We envy their ability and brains and wonder how they did it. E Carl Erickson, who received third place, is perhaps our most lovelorn figure. The ardor of his scholastic enthusiasm has some what fallen off under the charms of a certain freshman girl. This is only one of the many romances in our class. The re- hearsals for the senior play developed some that seem destined to last. William Cudlip has long watched with adoring eyes hiS pretty heroineg and Emil Erickson though repute to be very bash- ful centered his affection on the dignified matron of the play cast. No little community is without its hopeless lovers, and our little world was not left without such. Philip'Prenevost from his seat in the rear of the study hall missed' none of Mae Honey- church's pretty gestures nor failed to note any of her movements around the room. The same can be said of Arno Rudolph who likes to be reminded of the fact. V On the twenty-fifth of May of this year, Mrs. Page gave an operetta entitled The Pirates of Penzance in which many of the seniors took part. Three seniors were given important roles, the role of the Pirate King was given to Victor Holland Kate to Lucy Cole and the part of Ruth to Mildred James. Thus have we told you of our successes and failures. Let me close the leaves of our history with a hope that our future lives will be as happy and as successful as the days spent in this high school, andvthat this class will make its influence felt in the world. Anna Cohodes '17, When Algebra and Elmer clash, Then poor Elmer goes to smash.