La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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 '.! • twenty-right T H n M A P L B (the HJmttnr (Class Ijistnru I is a vital fact, one well worth knowing and remembering. that in September, nineteen hundred and nine, a class of some seventy strong, alen ami interested if somewhat fright- ened was initiated into the rounds of high school activities with an appropriate talk by Mr. Kittingcr, the principal. The cla. s. individually, were so very much elated over the fact that tb - were now in a position from which they could gaze on those much talked of seniors that even the thought of the dear ones left be- hind could not dampen their spirits; for they felt that even with these missing there were still enough remaining to make a worth while history in the high school. All through our three years of school- ing we have been active in social, ath- letic and educational pursuits. Our class parties have been well arranged and have l een rare treats to the other clas boys. We have given entertainments in the high school auditorium and elsewhere, and without fail have taken our part in all programs either musical or literary. The annual junior reception is being planned and we are confident of its suc- cess. Representatives for almost every kind of athletics played in our school have been taken from our class. Earl Wise as forward on the basket ball team proved himself a most efficient player, this year, and Leroy Holm has made an excellent record in track work. We have a great many ambitious pu- pils. Some of these are quick and bright; others are capable and studious. A great deal of ability is shown in mathematics and English and judging from the past work there ought to be a few good crit- ics, one or two poets, some excellent ptose writers and some who should take up the teaching of language. Much cred- it is due Miss Matheny for the aptitude of the junior class in English. That the artists of the class have no mean ability is proved by their contribu- tions to this book. The many, too, who arc interested in the art of manual train- ing have preserved a remembrance of our class and of their work by the presenta- tion of a large grandfather clock to the eighth grade history room, and a library bench to the high school auditorium. There are some of the class who have the qualities of good leaders and who have infused the spirit of true democracy into tiie hearts of their fellow students, thereby enabling the faculty to obtain the best results. The presidents have shown their char- acters ljoth by great deeds and little un- conscious actions. Henry Brockman, the German student, was given the honor of being our first president and accomplish- ed his work successfully. Walter Miller, with former experience as financial rep- resentative. took the chair the second year and during our junior and busiest year. Earl Wise has been our admirable leader. Ilis efforts are duly appreciated. It is the ambition of the juniors of 1012 to close their work in a manner satisfactory to the faculty and praise- worthy to themselves. —Margaret Terry. 13.

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Page thiily T H H M A r L Ji (Tin' JJmttm Class iUcctinq On a certain Tuesday morning, “Father John” did loud proclaim That the junior meeting, Monday, was postponed 'cause so few came, And because of its importance, he did heartily implore That there be a full attendance that aft- ernoon at four. In his announcements, Wednesday, we were all surprised to hear That another junior meeting would be called, and it was clear Twas a question of importance; yet when Friday had arrived We- learned that their assembly on Thurs- day was short-lived. Before the day was over, the president again Tried to call a junior meeting, but his efforts were in vain. And so, among these lively, jolly, happy high-school folk, The meeting of the juniors has become a standing joke! -R. tl .S'.. ’14.