Keokuk High School - Comment Yearbook (Keokuk, IA)

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Jie- COMMENT '1924' Qlllass Zlaistutp lt has been said again and again that history repeats itself. But even the striking similarities of one class history to another should not blind our eyes to the fact that no two class histories are exactly the same. So, while we delve into the past records of the Class of 1924, we need to keep clearly in mind the fact that our history is indeed a new history. Tn September, 1920, our class of over one hundred members entered the high school. The air of self-importance which we possessed as we passed through those spacious halls mingled with the seniors, juniors, and sophomores, is still to be remembered as we look back to our Hrst year. The reigning Senior Class realized our pride and us by giving directions to a wrong became acquainted with hlr. crowded condition of K. H. S., we to the Masonic Building to indulge History and English. However, duty to initiate to see that we Because of the our' daily walk jects-Ancient all of these obstacles, and in April, 1921, we held seemed to think it their class room, or perhaps, Butcher's headquarters. were compelled to take in those delightful sup- we heroically mastered our first social function in the form of a party. This party will always be remembered by those who attended, for it was certainly a joyful event. Dancing was enjoyed to the music of the ever-faithful Victrola, and games were played by those who did not dance. Members of the faculty acted as chaperons. When we arrived at our Sophomore year, we felt the responsibility and importance that comes to all Sophomores at some time during the year. In the fall a weiner roast was planned, but due to the rain Cwhich always comes at the undesired timej, it turned out to be a weiner boil. However, we enjoyed it. Owing to the half-day sessions, we did not have as many social activities as we might have had, we were an industrious class and used all our spare time studying. When we started back to school in the fall of 1922, we were juniors, and felt more important, more conspicuous, and had a greater responsi- bility thrust upon us. Soon after we had become settled in our school work the class was organized. The officers elected were: President-Louis Odell. Vice-President-Harriet Dunlap. Secretary-Bertha Atterberg. Treasurer-Guerdon Meister. The class chose its colors to be rose and silver. In the latter part of the year, our president decided to leave our ranks, and in June, 1923, he was found graduating with the honorable class of 1923. The Vice-President succeeded him in oflice, and although we missed the President, we were guided safely through the year. The closing event of our Junior year was the Junior-Senior party given at the Country Club. The Juniors spent many hours of labor in making this event one long to be remembered by both classes. .-25-

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e- COMMENT f - 1924 QED: Qlilass nf Zllitnentpflfnur This class of twenty-four, you see, ls full of vim and full of glee, Stands staunch and strong like great oak treesg And this class includes both you and me. The fruitful future of this class, American born-pure from the past This union strong of solid mass, Of purple and White will ever last. A student body soon shall launch Like ships on angry Waters, Aboard, and olfl True, firm, and staunch, Like unto our great forefathers. Now, since we're on this life's high sea The ship fulfills the prophecy. VVe loose the anchor, now set free, And Wave the Hag of Opportunity. -TI11aoDoRE ,24- SMITH BRYANT

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COMMENT 4924.1 And now we start to school in September, l923, perhaps a little more thoughtful than ever before. It is our last year in K. H. S., for we are Seniors. Realizing that we are now the ones to be looked up to by the lower classmen, we immediately elected oflicers and selected our class colors and rings. The ollieers elected were: President-Guerdon Meister. Vice-President-MarScine Schouten. Treasurer-George Koch. Secretary-Ruth Rupley. The class colors were purple and gold. The members of our class have always been prominent in all school activities. Some chose athletics, others dramatic work. We were well represented in the play Clarence,l' and in the operetta, The Gypsy Rover. Virginia Ayres has shown her talent in winning first place in the Declamatory Contests for four successive years. Now we are at the close of our four years of high school life. Four years-such a short period of time, and yet how much we have leearned- learned from the teachers who have taught us so patiently the many lessons which will fit us for college or for business, and from our contact with one another. Although we are not graduating from the new high school, the memories of our school life in old K. H. S. will be cherished by the entire class-the class of 1924. MILDRRD Louisa PFLUG. ..26..