Ishpeming High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ishpeming, MI)

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FRESHMAN HISTORY. MVC, the Freshman Class, entered about one hundred and forty strong in the fall of 1908. As a class we consider ourselves fortunate in having such a fine new building in which to study and we also congratulate ourselves on the fine corps of teachers. ' The motto of the class is Nike,', meaning victory. Wfhat could be bet- ter and what does it mean? It means that the Freshman Class will be suc- cessful in baseball, and everything that it undertakes, and our yellow and white will indeed be a badge of honor. NVC had no more than settled down to work when the Sophomores and the other classes decided that we needed hazing. And they tried it with very indifferent success, for when they saw our giants, they did not dare to at- tack us in a bunch, but like bullies attacked us one by one and made feeble effort to be funny at our expense. But some of us were obliged to give elo- quent orations, while others climbed a small pole, high enough to converse with the moon, and others sang beautiful ballads. But all these things are trifies, because the Freshmen are equal to any thing. After awhile, things quieted down so that we could get started at our work in earnest. Everything went smoothly for the Freshmen until the first monthly exams took place. Then we were terrior stricken, not knowing what to expect from our teachers. But after this ordeal was over we felt more at home. exams took place. Then we were terior stricken, not knowing what to ex- pect from our teachers. But after this ordeal was over we felt more at home. The next important event in our class history was ouritirst class-meet- ing, which was called for the purpose of electing officers. This was a very remarkable meeting. There was much business to transact, but no one could be found to make a motion, so the Chairman told them that they could go home. Soon the Christmas vacation came. and it was the most welcomed event ol the year. The half yearly exams came all too soon. Not a Freshman will soon forget those four terrible days. Our honor and dignity counted for nothing. VVe were scattered all over the room. Some of us are still wondering how they knew just the questions that we were not prepared on. But there is an end to all things. After the exams were over, we were very anxious to find out our marks. The teachers got very tired of our persistance in asking for them. The ones that passed were glad, but the ones who failed were blaming every one but themselves. T Our second meeting to elect officers was a success. Gur principal be- ing present had something to do with this. His stern eye 'held them in Check, but some of the bold ones were able to carry on the business, The

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peculiar thing about the meeting was that three boys and one girl were elected to fill the ofiices. The Freshman baseball team has been organized, and we have also played a part of a game with the Sophomores. We have the best team in the High School and we are hot after the pennant. Our pitcher is a regu- lar league pitcher, and is a dandy player. The other members of our team zne also good players. The Upper classes also have fairly good teams, but ours is the best of all. Our motto will mean a good deal to us, because it means victory. A Our next meeting came on May 3rd. The meeting was for the purpose of selecting a motto, class colors and flower. It took quite a time to get the motto, but as you know, we at last selected Nike, meaning victory. The colors chosen were yellow and white. The rose was chosen for the flower of the class. I will now close for here history changes to prophecy. I HERBERT POTTER. Freshmen President. . . . . .HP1liBEli'l' P0'.l l'ER Treasurer. . . .... CHARLES Cu1.1..aN Vice-President., . . .MAIQIE I'IoRGAN Secretary. . . . . .HENRY JOHNSON Morro: A'1'kc- Vyffdljf CLASS Co1.oks-Yellow and White. CLASS FLOWER--Rose. William H. Abbott. Ethel Adams. Anna Adamson. Adolph Anderson. Axel Anderson. Ethel Anderson. Gyda Anderson. Gerda Anderson. Otilia Anderson. Rose A. Anderson. Rose S. Anderson. Walfrid Anderson. Flossie Argall. Jeannette A. Argal. Clarence Ayott. Power Bargh. Esther Bargman. Melville Bettlson. Pearl Blight. Delia Bohemier. Mary Brazil. Lottie Brewer. William Byrnsi. Erwin fCain. Carl Carlson. Olive Carlyon. Arsted Charbonneau. ' Agnes F. Charles. Leslie Chellew. Leo Christian. he-e Clifton. Joseph Collick. Thomas J. Collins. Margaret Conway. Effie Cooke. Gertrude Crabb. Oscar Creer. Charles Cullen. Bertha Dawson. Eva Degegeau, Alice Deshaise. Belle Deval. Laura Devold. Agnes Doherty. Mary Dundon. Edith Erickson. Anna Everson. Emil Forsti. Helga Fosberg. Olive Fowler. . Arthur Francis. David Franson. Gust Fredstrom. John Gill. Mary Greene. Clarence Gnscott Henry Hallgren. Clara Hansen. Torval Hansen. Winlfred Harris,