Keokuk High School - Comment Yearbook (Keokuk, IA)

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14 THECOMMENT , Glass Iiaisturp We do not wish the class of '23 to appear to be possessed of an undue amount of ego, but the history of an active class cannot be recorded without a great many wels. High School seemed a vast, spacious place to us when we entered as Freshmen, in September, in the year 1919. We found the reigning Senior class to be very fond of making fun of Freshmen, and we were not a little indignant when we found posted in the halls, large baby pictures with our rank designated below them. However, we braved this period of our lives and did not spend all our time longing to be Seniors. Our first social event was a party given at the home of Wilma Loewen- stein, on March 12, 1920. We reflect back over this affair with an amused smile. We remember how the boys, many of them Haunting their first long trousers, sat in stiff rows in one room, while the girls, uncomfortable in their first party dresses, sat in another. Do not think our party failed in socia- bility. The liveliness increased very rapidly with the coming of refresh- ments-eating always encourages such a sociable, mutual feeling. We indulged in the game of winkum and the evening passed pleasurably. A picnic, at a pretty spot overlooking the river, was featured near the close of our initiative year. We swelled with importance as we embarked upon our second year in K. H. S. We opened the social calendar early with a very successful weiner-roast near the Connable farm. Through the winter, we ably par- ticipated in all of the school activities. On April 1 we held another festive affair, a party in the ballroom of the Masonic Temple. This occasion was a lively one, and dancing and games were enjoyed. Faculty members chap- eroned here, as at all of our functions. Here we pause in our record of festivities and glad times, to set down a few words concerning a sad event during the summer vacation of 1921. Superintendent Aldrich, whom we, as students of the Keokuk Public Schools, had learned to lov'e and respect, passed away. The memory of his gentle, fatherly, understanding personality and his invaluable services to the children of Keokuk will always be treasured in the hearts of the gradu- ates of the class of 123. As Juniors, we immediately took steps to organize. Earlvin Dunson, natural leader of our class, was chosen to pilot our third year. Helen Stad- ler was elected Vice-President, Mary Maxine Jones Secretary and Louis Sansone, Treasurer. Class colors were decided to be purple and gold. The year of 122 was full of events. The school endeavored to revive the school paper in K. H. S., and a portion of the Ciate City was given to us for a weekly Comment.'l Juniors were well represented on that staff, as well as on the staff for the Annual. Emily Patterson upheld Junior honors in the field of Dramatics by winning in the Annual Declamatory Contest held here, and also at the pre-district contest. We also starred in the Dramatic Club play, Little Women.

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THE COMMENT Glass 1Bnem Beneath a calm and sheltered nook, Shadowed with boughs and Waving ferns, Bubbles forth a joyous, sparkling brook, Gurgling in its basin as it turns. The grassy banks embrace it close As it seems to pause-'ere entering the race, lt seems to shrink from that which is morose, Reflecting only happiness upon its face. But not content, it Howest on, Eager to see the great Wide Worldg Cities, mountains, seas, and towns, That before its eyes are to be unfurled. On and on, the goal is nigh! lt stops not for sandbars, for their might ls a futile cry against this patient stream, Which expands and deepens in its flight. lts peaceful murmurings of delight, Its curves, its ripplings, its cascades, Its turbulent Waters in their might, Have each their type in us portrayed. And now, as We Life's river broad, Enter With mingled joy and awe, May We find favor With our God, And obey His every lavv. V C. FRANK LAKE

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THE COMMENT 15 Class rivalry between the Senior and Junior classes became evident. You will find a very sparre account of this rivalry in the history of the class of '22. A push-ball contest was staged to declare the better class of the two, and since the historian neglected to state the results that year, I feel l should say that it was a victory for us. A picnic was planned, but the rain kept us indoors and the feast was held in the dining room of the Domestic Science Department. CAn excellent time was reported by allj. The Juniors joined with the Seniors and held a party in the ballroom of the Masonic Temple on january 9, 1922. This affair was in the hands of able commit- tees and a delightful entertainment was furnished, followed by a dance pro- gram by Agne's orchestra. On June 5, we acted as host to the Seniors at the Country Club. All enmity between our classes was forgotten as we strove to afford enjoy- able occasion that would serve as a fitting reminder of their years in K. H. S. And now, with a sigh, we come to our last year-a year which has passed all too quickly-a year filled with activities and events. We organ- ized our class and chose the following officers: President-Robert Parcells. Vice-President-Evelyn Eckland. Treasurer-Frederic Hilpert. Secretary-Edith Raber. Our class colors we chose to be silver and blue. The Comment staff was chosen and organized, Roy Krueger being chosen Editor-in-Chief. In December, several of our members proved themselves possessed of musical talents through the production of an operetta, Miss ,Cherry Blos- somf' We featured well in athletics, both by putting a number of plucky Seniors in action on the teams and by giving financial aid. Our predom- inating social function was the delightful party given us by the Juniors at the Country Club in June. We say farewell to the school and the faculty, whose memory we shall ever cherish. Thus time closes the History of the Class of '23. HELEN J. KOLLMYER.