Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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C LAS S PROPHECY Time—1940 Place—Enchanted Woods. Characters—Godmother Gail Kerns. Modern Diana—Dorothy Graf. Enter Modern Diana, after a weary chase (for husband?) “Oh! this weary, weary chase! will it never end! Why did I ever obey the dictates of my godmother? For twenty long and weary years I have searched diligently for these ever elusive Seniors of 1918. I have trusted her implicitly only at last to be deceived in my old age. My godmother even told me this was an enchanted wood and here I would find my friends. (Reclines on a rustic bench). Oh! I am so tired of this improfitable journey and how I wish, how I wish Enter Godmother, “What do you wish, my child?” Oh, my godmother, is it really you and have you truly come at last?” “Yes, I have come and mean to give you any wish for which you ask. Remember! I can only give you ONE.” Well, I wish I could look far into the future and see my classmates of that wonderful class of 1918, and the individual work of each.” That is all I will ask.” “You shall have your wish my child. I will touch you with my Magic wand then your wish will be fulfilled. Do not try to touch these persons as they pass. Do not try to speak to them for it will be in vain. They are only visions of the future.” “Alright, my godmother; I will earnestly obey your commands.” “Look eagerly, my child, for the Magic is at work. Keep your eyes stead-fastly on them as they pass or you will not be able to tell who they are.” “Oh, I see a man talking and all the people are cheering him but, (who is it?) His face looks familiar but surely he isn’t one of my class- mates.” “Yes he is one of your most honorable classmates. It is Irvin Dun- gan who is now President of the United States and all the people hail him as the grandest President who has ever been at the head of their Nation.” “Glorious, glorius if only the rest have such a brilliant future”. “Yes and there are two girls standing near him eagerly watching every motion of his face, why it looks as if it were Eva Lehman and Ruth Markwood; is it really them and what are they doing? “Yes it is, you know Eva and Ruth always did like Irvin and he was very fond of them, but he never could decide which one he wanted for his wife.” “Well the only thing I can see is for Irvin to become a polygamist.” “I guess you are correct my child that is the safest plan for him to take.” “Who is the girl coming down the road leading those two beautiful Shetland ponies?” “Why, Diana don’t you recognize your old classmate Clara Sin- grey ? ” “Oh, yes, Clara always was fond of ponies during her High School days. But what is she doing with them now?” 26

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CLASS HISTORY Colors—Maroon and Gray Motto—B-2 and XL. Officers: Mary Elizabeth Thomas------------------------------ President William Wiseman.................................. Vice-President Ruth Markwood----------------------------------------..... Secretary Donald Clump —.............................. -.-. Treasurer Earl Shenker---------- ---------------------------Sergeant at Arms The history of the Class of ’18 briefly told, is as follows. We were received with welcoming embraces as Freshmen (boys especially.) In the second part of our course we realized how really insignificant we were. As Juniors, with the tried and true who had weathered the storm for 2 years, we formed an organization. As a class we took part in all school activities and made a name for ourselves as embodying true school spirit. As mighty and dignified Seniors we are second to no one. Realizing the serious business for which we were preparing; as a unit we have worked with unquenchable zeal to attain our goal. As our patient and learned instructors will testify, when we have a will, we have a way. Coming to the close of our school life, we regret probably that we have not the privilege of again enjoying and living thru the prepara- tory days of life, but as a class, we are proud of our achievements in these halls of learning. In the last year of our school life we had forcibly brought to us the fact that, “Life, is but a fleeting cloud.” In the death of our class pres- ident, we were left dumbfounded and in the heartfelt sorrow at his loss, we were bound into closer fellowship by grief as for a lost brother. We managed to struggle through those dark times however, and now we are awakening to our duty to the country. Several members of our class have seen it to be their duty, to offer themselves in upholding the laws of God and the honor of our Country. “Good luck, fellows, and may you return.” Coming back to our school careers, it may be said that you get out of life what you put into it, and we are glad to say, that as a class, we have always given our best to the task at hand. In telling about our school life, I shall not tire you by recounting our activities, for each his- tory is nearly the same, but if you read the history of our class you must needs look into the future, for there shall we make ourselves felt in the history of the nation. When we approach this parting of the roads it is with a feeling partly of joy, at having reached a long wished for goal, and partly of sadness at the thought, that when we are dismissed for the last time, never again, probably, shall some of us see the faces of our friends, who thru four years of toil and fellowship have been our joy and inspira- tion. At this opportunity, we the Class of ’18 wish to bid you, our teach- ers and all friends of Lancaster High School, “Adieu.” —By Irvine M. Dungan, ’18. 25

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“Oh, my child, she is now owner and superintendent of a large pony ranch from which she is shipping ponies to all the important High Schools in the U. S.” “Oh, my godmother, I see in the distance a beautiful church. Now I can see the inside of the church, which is crowded with people. Now I hear the strains of the wedding march: Now the minister comes for- ward and that gown covers a figure strangely familiar, I recognize the intelligent face of Walter Sittler. But where is the bridal party?” “Look Diana for they are coming slowly down the aisle. And the strange part about it is that it is a double wedding.” “Of all Miracles! Of course I know them! It is none other than Ralph Sexauer and Harold Hoyman leading the blushing, bashful Hoff- man twins to the altar. “Yes, my child and here has ended a long tiresome, silly and happy romance. “Whose that man coming near dressed in such a peculiar fashion and who is the young lady by his side? “Why, Diana dear, that is Willie Wiseman the Billionaire onion king, and his new wife from Jamacia.” “Well, how like Bill, he always did say that none of the girls of our class were good enough for him.” “Oh yes and how sad to think that even none of the girls in our own United States were good enough for him. What a particular old man he will be.” “And, Oh godmother, here comes a woman and man dressed in the height of fashion. My what a handsome pair! The woman is hold- ing the man’s arm with all her might as though she feared he might escape. Who in the world is it? “Why I thought sure you would recognize them. It is Paul Cooney now a famous chemist and his dear little wife Sarah Lavina Short. “You remember in their High School Days they never could agree but now they have agreed that they can never disagree and are as charming a pair as ever could be.” “Who is that sweet faced girl telling stories to that group of chil- dren?” “Why surely you ought to recognize her.” “Yes for sure, it is Miriam Snider, but why is she here?” “O Diana she is telling stories to the little French orphans in order to keep her mind from the Battle front of Europe where Lois is fighting”. “How like Miriam always loyal and true but why should she worry for she knows his thoughts are always of her.” “Oh Diana do you see the tiny shop in the distance?” “Oh, godmother, is my magic spell leaving for I cannot see the ciny shop?” “Now look my child surely you will be able to see.” “This shop is ably conducted by your most distinguished classmate Madam Jennie Shumaker. Yes and the sign above reads: ‘Dresses Shortened While You Wait.’ ” “You know, Diana, Mr. and Mrs. Castle have departed from this world and new dancers are needed to take their place. This place has been filled by two of your most dignified classmates. Look do you not recognize them?” “Oh, godmother, can this be Alice Hunter and Albert Ruff?” “Alas! So it is for they are conducting a dancing school on Fifth avenue N. Y., and Albert is known everywhere as the man with the slippery feet.”