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

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Book of Chronicles History of the Tribe of ’21 in High-School Land. Chapter I. 1. Now it came to pass in that part of the land of learning which is called High- School land, that on the fifth day of the tenth month of the year, nineteen hundred and seventeen, there was a new tribe as- sembled with the other tribes of High- School land; even that which is called the tribe of '21. 2. And the high priest spake unto them all; and the members of the new tribe quivered and shook at his words, even though they were of great number; more than five score and ten were they; there being among them men of great valor, strong in body, keen of mind and of great cunning. 3. And the high priest who was called C. E. Harris, took pity on them because they were “greenish” which being inter- preted means “Freshies”, and he called the tribe of '21 unto him, and pointed out to them the Highways and Byways of life in High-School land. 4. And having pointed out to them the divers ways, he said to them, in a loud voice: 5. “Choose ye therefore, which way ye will take.” 6. Now the names of the roads were Al- gebra, History, Latin, German and Science. 7. And after each had chosen, each one according to his own mind, the high priest again spake unto them, saying, 8. “At the end of every six weeks, trial shall be made and if ye prove not your- selves to be valiant and faithful, ye, even ye, shall most certainly Hunk.” 9. And the high priest continued, say- ing, '•Rebel not against this law; even this or any other law, which I, or those who instruct you along the paths you have chosen, shall give unto you.” 10. And the high priest ceased and the tribe of ’21 went out and were humbled in heart and held the high priest in much awe. 11. And they were ridiculed and made much fun of by the other tribes, even those which were called ’18, ’19, and ’20. 12. And it came to pass in a few weeks, that the tribe of ’21 was again assembled together to choose from among them, a leader. 13. And after discussions of great length, they chose Earl Smith to lead them through the storm, yea, even through all the strife and troubles they were to find in Freshmanland. 14. And to help their leader, the tribe chose Clarence Van Vactor, whom they called Van. To keep the records, so that we might know in the days to come, what had transpassed, they did choose Ruth Henry. 15. Yea, even though all these had been chosen there was yet more work to be done. 16. And so they picked Florence Parker to select the talented from the tribe of ’21, and entertain their brethren in High- School, so that they might forget their cares and be happy. 17. Now it was the custom among the tribes of High-School land, to hold each year a feast known as a class party. 18. Then arose a mighty man of the tribe of pilgrims and he spake unto his people saying, 19. “Verily, if we do not this thing we are sissies.” 20. And the people answered in one voice, crying, “Tobuye”, which being in- terpreted is, “You bet.” 21. And so it came to pass that the tribe of ’21 assembled, yea, even for a Pttge Twoniy-NIno

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Jane Hayter Patriotic League Play May Festival Red Cross 1 1 2 2 (Jane) “Silence is the true test of virtue William Lester Travis Stillwell High School 1,2,3 “Girl to Order” 4 “Stop Thief” 4 (Travis) “Confidence is the compan- ion of success.” Page Twenty-Eight

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good time came they, in that festival hall which is called, “Central.” 22. And the tribe of '21 followed the paths of all pilgrims in Freshmanland, even as you and I have done, and they were exceedingly happy in their work. 23. And after months had passed, lo, the high priest again called the tribe of '21 unto him and said unto them, 24. “Verily, ye have now been with us in High-School land for six months and we have entertained you, and ye have been happy, and now I say unto you, it is time that ye please thy brethren.” 25. And so it came to pass, that on a certain day, the pilgrims of '21 did talk and sing, and their brethren rejoiced and did clap their hands. 26. And they traveled on until they reached the borders of Freshmandom even unto the utmost borders of Sophomore- land. 27. And the high priest did decree a rest in the land of learning and great was the joy of all. Chapter II. 1. And when the season of rest had fully passed the pilgrims entered into the land of Sophomores and took it unto them- selves. 2. And they did welcome the tribe of '22 into Freshmanland and were exceed- ingly sorry that the tribe of '18 was with them no more. 3. And when the weeks had passed the high priest did call them together and they chose Van, a man of mighty valor and great understanding, for their leader. 4. Now there are prbolems great and small for the leaders of a tribe even such as the tribe of '21, so the people cried with a loud voice, “Yea, we do want Ruth of the tribe of Henry, to assist our leader in the smaller things, and Mibs to entertain our brethren, and Florence to keep our records. 5. And all of the tribe did work ex- ceedingly hard, and it came to pass that some were stricken with the “flu” and a rest was declared in the land of learning. 6. And when they were again assem- bled together in High-School land, the tribes of '21 did entertain their brethren of all the tribes. 7. And they did take them all into the Sophomore Ice Cream Parlor and did feed them, and they gave unto them Lover's Delight and Chocolate Nut Dips and what- soever they did desire. 8. And their brethren were cheered in spirit and were exceedingly happy. 9. Now it came to pass that the tribe of '21 was assembled together and did choose colors for their banner, yea they did choose “green and gold.” 10. Now when they were here assem- bled together, they did decide to go unto the home of Larry of the tribe of Travis, and to hold their yearly festival on the shores of that lake which is called Pine. 11. And so they did go into the home of Larry with many baskets and with colors flying. 12. And their unfriendly brethren, even those of the tribes of '20 and '22 did come also unto the festival, and great was the hunger of these people. 13. And they burst into piteous lamen- tation and asked to be given meat. 14. And they snatched up the banner and carried it away when they were turned away hungry. 15. And then the men did fight with big sticks to regain the banner and came back triumphant and great was the joy of all. 16. And so ended the second yearly fes- tival of the tribe of '21 in High-School land. 17. And as the year came to a close, great was the excitement of all when the high priest, yea even he whom they called Harris, did decide to leave the land of Learning. 18. Now in their great need their arose from among them, one who had been an Page Thirty