Jackson High School - Reflector Yearbook (Jackson, MI)

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f'Sf 5?iv HISTORY OF THE FEBRUARY CLASS CHAPTER 1 Our first introduction to Jackson High School came in February, 1928, when at the invitation of the principal, Mr. Bliss, we assembled in that well-known room, 225. Mr. Bliss delivered the traditional lecture, and at this time we first heard of the boy who knew his beans, none other than Robert Richardson. The enrollment was 210 students, who were now to be known as Freshmen By the way, Freshmen generally have the swell-head and that is the trait which distinguishes them from the upperclass men. The freshman activities began with the basketball regional tournament which we won. This enabled us to participate in the State meet, which gave us the title of 'fRunner-Up. Shortly after this, the first operetta was given in the new high school. This was Once in a Blue Moon and Roma Davis displayed unusual talent in the leading part. Resuming school in the fall, our interest turned to football, that necessary evil which causes the boys to grapple and wrestle with each other. A very successful year ended the season. Our Freshie'l year closed, and we looked forward to the Junior year. In the junior year we hoped to lose many of our babyish tricks and become sedate upperclass men. CHAPTER 2 Soon came February, 1929, which we recorded as a most eventful year for basketball. Beginning the season, we captured the following titles: Regional tournament and State Cham- pions, and on to Chicago to play in the National tournament. In the semi-finals, we were beaten by Joes, Colorado. We received the fourth place in the National tournament. Warren Chanter, Charles Brown, and Richard Castle were on the squad. To mar these victories, a tragic incident occurred. During the squad's trip to Chicago, that faithful mascot was lost. Of course it was none other than His Master's Voice. Robin Hood, the second operetta was given and again Roma Davis had the lead. Vacation was soon over and in the fall the students hurried to the football games. Even though that game is considered mere child's play, that hero of the day, Claude Loomis, broke loose for an eighty-yard run for a touchdown against Ann Arbor in the Turkey Day game. Thus ended another football season. During the Christmas holidays one of the best loved teachers, Mr. F. S. Rockwell, passed away. Again another year of joy and sorrows closes. , CHAPTER 3 PART l This, our final year, was our first to elect class otiicers. Those to received the honors were: President, Richard Castle: Vice-President, Helen Davis, Secretary, Marjorie Holtong Treasurer, Philip Berger, who proved to be very efficient ofhcers. During the tirst part ot' the semester we were much engrossed in preparing for the entertainment we were to ive to the seniors. This was given the latter part of May with many of our group taking part in the gzzling Sister's Circus, and Leaping Lena. The Mvonday following the affair our rings and pins were received and we were the first class to have a differently constructed ring for girls. A different sort of operetta was presented in the form of The Magic Maker. At this time one of the most energetic and efficient principals submitted his resignation to be succeeded by Mr. Spencer as principal, and Mr. Emens as assistant principal. PART 2 At the beginning of the second half of our last year we again' elected class efiicers, electing for President, Clayton Murray: Vice-President, Marguerite Birmleyg Secretary, Marjorie Holton: Treasurer, Lorain WoernergStudent Council, Robert Burck. Marjorie Holton received the honor for the second time. We also began this semester with a n'ew system of a six-period day in place of the former eight- period day. The classes being an hour each and the record period being changed to 11:15 o'clock instead of 8:15 oclock. There was a change made in the method of taking mid-semester examinations by taking them in class instead of the formal test given in 225 and the halls. This new system being a change from the old established way, did not have many supporters. Football was in full swing in a short time and since it was the last year for so many of the members to play on this team, they made an excellent showing by winning the 5-A League Championship, as well as the State Championship, which was the first time Jackson has ever had that honor.in football. The Dramatic club came into prominence with several of our members taklng part in the two plays given for assemblies. In the first play Sauce for the Goslingsf' Keith Adams, Myrtle Young, and Laura VVilson were members of the cast. The second play Our Neighbors, was given for assembly. .Xndy Hall had the leading part in that play. Our final preparations came when we chose class colors, which were rose and gold. Our Motto is, He conquers, who conquers himself. On December 19th, the semi-annual party was given for the Seniors by 'the 12B class. The play, Village Postofficef was presented. Those who received the office of Valedictnrian and Salutatorian were Angela Burrell and Harry Zachor-OW. . We, as graduating class, had a great disappointment a week before our graduation by the loss of thc greatest friend Jackson High School ever had, our former principal, Mr. Bliss. Mr. Bliss's ideals were the highest and his friendship the most loyal, He gave his entire devotion to doing his duty in the best manner possible. IIis loss will be felt keenly and long by those who knew him and loved'him. Many of our class are returning for postegraduate courses while others are coming into immediate contact with the world by obtaining positions and thus our history as a class closes. ..,s.-f '4 sS .f- 'ww' Page 7'u'e11t3-'eiglit

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CLASS FEBRUARY

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FEBRUARY CLASS OFFICERS L'LAv'roN BIYRRAY MARm'iaR1'ri5 BIRMLEY BL-KRJORII-2 lIoLToN Lorurx XYomcNi:R ljrvszdcut Y I rcveprvszdmzt Sccr'ctur'y IVcas1rrc1' . - Y i' ' K I :A 5 . i' J4l'?vlz.x 1 4 V14 I-' SENIOR4COMMITTEES CLASS DAY IJECORATIONZ Mildred llowe, chairmang Genevieve Pond, l'hylliS Howe, Gene Hansen, Deana Honsberger. CLASS SUNDAY SERv1cES: Thelma llurgess. chairman: Ethel lfausell. Ruth Tucker. Lawrence XYid1nayer, Laverne Traver, Yiolet Tessin, Ruth Jacokes, Ruth llaker, Rohert Meyers, Helen llross. ANNoL'NC15M1iNTS: Monroe Peek, chairmang Lawrence Bowler, Ralph Iloos, Lawrence AYid1nayer. l,liRSON.Xl.l'I'Y CoMx11TTli15: Jack Bean, chairman: Phyllis Howe. Alfred Horsefall, Helen Burgess, Alden Glasheen. CAP AND Gown: CoMM1'rTliE: Erwin Root, chairman: XYilhur Sadler. Jerome lfayram. Chalmers Johnson, Jack Bean. l'RoGRAM Cox1M1T1'E12: Laura XYilson, chairmang Myrtle Young, Kathryn Kelly, Genevieve Maitland, Marguerite llirmley. l'1cTI'RE CoMM1TT1z12: Robert liurck, chairmang Marianne Steitt, Donald Houk. CLASS Hlsroav: Yera Kothman, chairman: Yiola Pulver, Frances Dreyer, Charles Brown. Wendell AYood, Jerome lfayram. CLASS PRo1'1113CY: Lawrence AYidmayer, chairmang Erwin XVilcoX. Harry Zacharow, Ruth Jacokes, Mildred Howe, Ruth Hacker. Yiolet Tessin. CLASS XYILL: Josephine Densmore, chairman: Jack Laughlin, Ethelene Jones. Gorham Mannin. Gene Hansen. CLASS JDAY LUCATION: Leon Thamer, chairmang Esther Lincoln. LHOTTO, FLowER AND COLOR CoMM1TTEii: Edna Tiffany, chairniang Violet Tessin, Ruth Baker, Ethel FauSell. CQLASS Soma COMMITTIQIQ: Gene llansen, chairman: Helen llammond. Har- riett XViltSe, Dorothy XYatkins, Robert llurck, Clayton Murray, S 5. r. C. ,, I -q?ii5u ' Incl' ':c'culA'-milf