La Grande High School - Mimir Yearbook (La Grande, OR)

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(Elje (iHimtr Page 27 (ClaaH iiiatunj A class history is like an autobiography, made up of self-analysis and perhaps egotism. But if there is in the following any seeming exaggera- tion of our attributes, think of it only as our true faith in our fellow class- men, which we possess in abundance. As Freshmen we fulfilled our duty by taking full possession of roomi two and ten; and by occupying more seats in the auditorium than had formerly been the rookery, rising from them, full conscious of our dignity, when the new faculty was asked to rise. Though green it was a lively greenness, for we took the opportunity the first new moon offered us and hiked up Deal canyon for a weinie and marshmallow roast. It was thor- oughly - njoyable in spite of our dividedness, as was the walk home to the lighted town. When Sophomores we gained our well deserved title of a lively class, for there was no sort of activity that did not appeal to us. Surely, no record was kept of the number of picnic ; we indulged in that year. But the ashes of our campfires remain in the various camping places of the valley. We also had the first party of the season, and later a skating party. We went enthusiastically into athletics, both boys and girls. The ooys, wildly cheered by the girls, defeated the haughty mid-year Senior basketball team, which was quite a triumph for our class, next to getting the championship. As Juniors our athletic ability continued. Our girls figured largely on the school basketball team, and the boys on both basketball and football school teams. In inter-class basketball we got the championship, both boys and girls. It certainly was great to have that cup handed to our captain in assembly. Socially we were more given over to dances and parties. We considered our leap year dance quite the most successful of the season. It was a lovely thing and well given. And then—just being Seniors. Really we should eulogize to great '.tngth on the pleasure, the joy of it, to occupy those long coveted seats in the auditorium. That portion of the room seems to be higher by several inches than that side occupied by the Juniors. You will all have your day, Under Classmen, but there is nothing quite like being there oneself. There are so many important things a Senior must do to be worthy of the name. First and foremost, he must desport himself with true dignity and con- descendingly gentle mien in the presence of all other classmen. There rests on his youthful shoulders the successful publicatoin of the Mimir. Then he attends the Junior-Senior banquet, not as host this time but as honored guest (whose name in this case is legion). He has an opportunity to ex- hibit his long suppressed acting ability on the furtherance of the Senior play. And alas! at last he has to graduate, which is no small task in more ways than one. Now. everyone knows that no class justifies its existence unless it

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Page 26 £he WILLIAMSON, ROBERT General Cadet Corps Glee Club 2-3-4 Private 1 Sergeant 2 Lieutenant 3 Sergeant 4 “Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep.” TOMPSON, BERNICE College Preparatory Latin Club 2-3 Sec. Latin Club 3 Operetta 3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Sharps and Flats Club 4 “All things are less dreadful than they seem.” WORKMAN, JEAN General Class Debate 4 Class Basketball 1 Home Economics Club 4 Glee Club 4 Tennis Club ? April Antiks 4 “God bless the man who invented sleep.” YECK, GRACE General Debate 4 French Club 3 Home Economics Club 4 April Antiks 4 “She does ’'■•any things, but in a quiet way.”

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Page 28 (the i'Htuur leaves behind something which points to endeavor and accomplishment. We, the class of ’21, hope that we have not failed in this respect. It is due in large part of our girls that girls’ athletics have been raised from its former insignificance to a recognized necessary school activity. Then again, this is the first year that debate has been of noticeable importance, and if enthusiasm is any sign, it bids fair to become an established school activity. And so, as we go out from old L. H. S. this spring, leaving our place for those who will come after, may it be a little uplifted and school spirit and custom better for our having passed through. As for us, long after the conceits of extreme youth have left us may we retain the good that we aave gained from fellowship with our teachers and classmen. Julia Hulse, ’21. Ruth Brown, ’21. CLASS OF ’21 THE BROOK -----O--- The brook ccmcs bubbling from the ground. Greeting the world with happy sound And traveling over field and hill, Glides in and out each tiny rill. It slips to left and then to right, Carrying tiny ships, petals bright, Ever they dance thro the light and shade. Passing from larger to larger glades. The stream I love unbounded goes, Thro life, thro light, it forward flows, It greets the ocean, great and wide, Breaks and becomes in part the tide. —Tom Russel, ’24.