Kirkwood High School - K Log Yearbook (Kirkwood, IL)

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In quick succession, following him, Came Cass and Conn and Paul, And a growing school bore witness Of good service from them all. with memory, wandering back again, Among the days of yore, We pause a moment, sighing For the years that are no more. Then C. E. Lauder held the reins' Filled with ambition strong, And with energy and courage, Boosted the school along, His mantle of authority On Principal Gathcart fell A quiet studious leader, he, Who bore the honors well. Philip Wetengel endeavored then A To teach us grace and truth, And drastic measures sometimes used To subdue the fractious youth, With thoughtless, young assurance, we Perchance were sometimes rude, And could we live those days again, W-e-l-l, I wonder--would we be good? Principal T. E. Savage came A Savage wise and kind-- Who proved his fine ability To train the youthful mind, Then followed A. E. Robinson Well liked by all was he, Who safely steered our high school ship, O'er an oftimes choppy sea.

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. Principal C. H. Britton reigned With easy rule and quiet-- The Toga then with honor worn, was donned by H. C. Hiett. WBetter facilities and more room, For these we students plead.N Our modern High School building rose To meet this crying need. Here's D. J. Kelly's honest face, His Irish wit and smile And friendly earnest efforts Made high school life worth while. J. L. McGonnel came when war Clouds darkened our fair land, And when Columbia called her sons, He joined her patroit band. Ah! Here is one we all admired, Principal P. F. Grove. who ruled with kindly equity Won our respect and love. Then F. J. Wallace served us well, Of his record we are proud. He with genial personality And keen mind was endowed. We slowly turn another leaf-- Ross Connelly's face appears. Principal Pugh succeeded him. How fast have flown the years, The golden mile stone is in sight, And time moves on apace, With records graven on the years Which nothing will efface.