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

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The Ki.-Pe Annual 1922 hen the Freshmen gave their program. Pleased were all the upper daymen By the talent of the children. At last a day of great rejoicing Wa the party in their honor. All the children came and feasted At the home of Helen Ebbert. Now the summer days approaching Brought the thoughts of happy freedom. So the children left their studies To enjoy vacation pleasures. II. When once more they did assemble ('ailed they were, the Sophomores; And as before, elections held they, Choosing Willard Wise for leader And to help him, chose Ruth Briggs. Who would keep their lx »ks and treasures; Marjorie While, the band did say. And to plan their mirth and pleasures. Asked they once more, Fxlna A. Green prevailed o’er all the High School. Green, the color of the shamrocks. This the token of the program Of the progrant of the Sophomores. And much enjoyed by all the students Was this program, full of talent. Then a party with the Freshman In the Palace at Silver Lake. Spent the evening was in dancing. And to satisfy their hunger. They around the table gathered Of dainty dishes to partake. Once again vacation called them Called them from their studious labors. III. After days of summer pastimes. Days of joyful, carefree living, Back again they came to study Back to studies of a Junior. At an election long and fervent They chose Don Peglow to lead the band And Marjorie White was to assist him. To keep their records, chose they Zita, And Kent O. to guard their money. This time, to arrange their programs Ruth Briggs was chosen from the ranks. Then, for their play, a cast was chosen. Chosen was it by their sponsors ••.Nothing But the Truth” they called it I’aje Thiiijr-one

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The Ei.-Pe Annual 1922 “Ethyle Moore and Kitty Proud arc operating a variety store at Westvillc and having a flourishing business. There is the president’s office of Harvard and Newell Long, the president, dic- tating letters to Ethel Hutton, his private secretary. I wonder what Harold Kale is doing.' I s pose he has settled down in some small town after a heart-smashing career. Why! Hon’ he’s manufacturing a stunning new make of automobile. You know we always did associate H.C.K. with automobiles, but whod ever thought he d be in the manufacturing business! “Don, of course you have learned that Orville Iffland is to be one of the repre- sentatives of the U. S. at the Olympic games this next year. Look, there he is now in training. An invention is not required to tell us what Irving Blackwcldcr and Isamu Gilmore arc doing; we know that they are supervising the construction of a bridge across the Atlantic. Don, your invention is just splendid. I’d like to stay and discuss the things we have learned but I must gc—I wish vou all the success in the world, Goodbye.” HIE • • 9 Senior Class History A SONG OF TIFENTY-TIFO PRELUDE Should you ask rue whence those stories. Whence these legends and traditions, of the Class of 'Twenty-two, I should answer, I should tell you, From the class rooms of our High School. I repeat them as I heard them From the lips of mighty leaders. Stay and read this rude inscription, Read this song of Twenty-two. I. To the halls of knowledge came the Freshman, Caine the Class of Twenty-two. Scared, affrighted, trembling, eager, For the truths they were to learn. Met in the hall they were by Harris, He, the ruler of this realm. And he wisely warned them often. Saying oft and oft repeating, Now 'tis time to choose your leaders. So they chose them at a meeting. Chose Norm Johnson for their captain. And his helper, Lctty Grandstaff. To keep their treasure. Howard Travis, And Edna A., their fun to make. Many things were taught these children. Of the wonders of great learning. All the secrets of this castle. Came .1 day of great excitement I’.ht riling

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The El-Pe Annual 1922 Called this play enjoyed by many. Soon the other bands of High School Heard a program was to be given Given by the Class of Twenty-two. So with hoopskirts, teas, and bonnet They were royally entertained. Now a great reception gave they. Gave the Juniors, for the Seniors. And they feasted, dined and danced they At this party called the Prom. So the days rolled on and onward, Days of sorrow, days of gladness. Till at last they all were summoned. Summoned by the great outdoors All these gay vacation lovers. IV. When for the last time they did enter Those vast and large mysterious doors. Greatly honored were the mighty Seniors By the Frcshics, Juniors and Sophomores. And then election day approaching Warned them to select their leaders. After the voting, the records ran: Warner Reeder. President. And Williard Wise, Vice-President. Louis Dingier. Treasurer, And Dorothy Taylor, Secretary, Marjorie White. Literary Chairman. And Walter Ilahn, Social Chairman. As was the custom in those days. A tall reception did they hold. A reception, grand and glorious For the children of the land. Then, at a carnival, gay and festive. The High School bands did dance and revel. Danced to music of famous musicians. Reveled in the delights of bon-bons Near the time of St. Nicholas The Seniors gave a play and program. Many gifts they gave the children. Gifts that called forth fun and laughter. Also managed by the Seniors. Was the Spring Carnival, riotous and l ewildering. Then, staged wa “Clarence. coached by Miss Kelly A splendid success, through her untiring efforts At last the day of days came to them, Came the day of graduation. And with Isold heart beating high The band went forth into the world. POSTLUDE Thu departed all the Seniors All the Seniors of Twenty-two. To face the glory of the sunrise Of the sunrise of the world. DoRorun- Taylor—Laura Wirtner. I »gr Tfcinv-two