Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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1921 MIRA G E--------23 ni in Class FMstory « « m nr m m Days may come and days may go. But we shall stop the 9th of June. Four years ago 135 green children en- tered Lancaster’s secondary halls of knowl- edge; then, began the history of the class of '21. The second day of school found a large numner of us having our “ups and downs that was when the KIND (?) up- perclassmen paid their compliments by boosting us with number nine shoes. The reason these compliments were so belated was because Father Hickson had kept tea close an eye on the boosting commit- tee” on the opening day. We had been in school but a short time when wo saw all the Seniors stepping to one side of tho hull, and allowing our beloved classmate Kathryn Brenner to pass; this was our first victory over our superiors and for this brave deed, we gave Katherine the name of POWERFUL KATRINKA. However we were not a bit surprised when Charles Baumgardner was given the name of Daddy Long Legs and to help Char- Lc” out we named Phillie Bauman as his running mate. After running about the halls like loose sheep for two months. Miss Perfect came to the rescue and infused some REAL spirit into us. Then came our first meeting, at which time we decided to raise some money and buy a Liberty Bond. To do so we en- gaged Mr. Ball, the opera singer, and In the fulfillment of his engagement we were remunerated by the sum of one hundred dollars. This was converted Into a Liberty Bend and given the Board of Education as a Memorial from our Class. By this deed we won the whole hearted confidence and respect of both the faculty and upperclass- men. and when the year came to a close, we were allowed the privilege of celebrat- ing with a picnic nt Crystal Springs. Next we were Sophomores and just like hard-boiled eggs; couldn’t be beaten. We adopted as our motto: Do unto others as o, hers have done unto you so we took the leading part in the initiation of the larger number of the incoming, who were to fill our places as Freshmen. We also noticed that some of our classmates had forgotten their way back to school, while ethers felt the need of certain subjects for another year: consequently our number was decreased to one hundred and ten. Not long after our Sophomore year open- ed the call of football was given and our class responded in such numbers as to have half the number of the squad. The varsity boys’ basketball team was made entirely of Sophomores while we placed three mem- bers on the girls’ squad the same season. Aside from these facts we had the majority of the musicians in the Orchestra nnd were well represented in the Literary Society. Carl Ochs piloted the class this year and nothing was left undone. We again cele- brated at Crystal Springs and when vaca- tion days had come we felt that we had surely set a good example for the rest of the school. Then we were Juniors. To pry the lid off. Verne Silbaugh was elected president and Miss Drinkle class advisor. We chose olive green and white as our claa» colors; we never did know just why we chose them, but Vincent Black stated that the Green was to serve as a reminder of our Freshie days, while the White stood for the clean spirit of our class. School had been in session but a few days when we saw a six foot Mt. Vernon product walking through our halls, and everyone gazing as if they saw Jack Demp- sey or some other great prize fighter, but we soon learned that his name was Harry Herdman. and we promptly called him Tiny. Then again, all the boys wanted to know who the good looking Miss was who joined our class, and after consider- able questioning learned to their satisfac-

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22 — M I R A G E 1921 KATHERINE BRENNER This is the lass whose name is Brenner Her one desire is to be thinner. She's cheerful, happy and always gay. And certainly has a winning way. RODRIC H ALDERMAN Rodric is a bashful lad. But what of that I say; For when In football togs he's clad You ought to see him play. RUTH E. WALKER Of manners gentle, of affection mild On the roll of our class we find her filed. CHARLES BONNER This noble youth is Bonner One whom the ladies adore. When he isn't out with one girl He’s out with three or four.

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24 M I R A C. E tion that her name was Geraldine Wilder. We called her Jerry” for short. Our Junior motto was “pep and our usual percentage of athletes predominated in the varsity sports. Aside from SCHOOL spirit, class competitions ran high, and in fighting for class basketball championship our Junior boys were made class cham- pions. Then came Field Day. the biggest of all events ever held by the school. Our class athletes took the lead from the first event and were never conquered throughout the entire contest and as a reward received a twelve inch trophy cup given by the Hoy Scouts. One of the many class functions of the year was held at Pleasanlville; a trip long to be remembered. The class almost mo- nopolized the small picture theatre, which was featuring Charlie Chaplin, and before the show was over there were so many Charlie Chaplins that the entire popula- tion of the village was set in commotion. It was in this season, that our play. The Toastmaster was presented, and for its striking success, we won many merits in the dramatic circles. We cannot close our Junior year without saying a few words about our chemistry teacher. Coach Jones. He was the pride of all chemistry students and when it came to helping Dot Mattox and Lucile Marks make perfume, he was right there —? This memorable year was stamped out by a picnic at Buckeye Lake. As Seniors we took our stand. 88 of us having withstood all the fire that was thrust upon us for three years. To start the ball rolling. Verne Silbaugh was re- elected president, and Miss Aten was 1021 swarded the honror of class advisor. As In our former years, almost our usual number of athletes appeared on the varsity athletic programs. We were not given a chance to uphold our name when the class baskeball tournament was held as all the students holding a letter for athletics were barred; this hampered both our girls' and boys teams, however, we made a creditable showing. Our class play It Pays to Advertise” proved our dramatic ability and for its rousing success, we received much praise. Then came one of the greatest varsity basketball seasons the school has ever known, the girls' team which traveled through their program, with but one de- feat. had three of our members on it; while the boys’ team with three Seniors on it carried off all the honors, at the Ohio University tournament, thereby receiving a fourteen Inch trophy cup—the only one ever won by any L. H. S. basketball team. The L. H. S. debating teams which were coached by Miss Aten, also won in our own triangle, from Galllpolis High and John Hancock. Marietta challenged both our teams and there we lost. We are proud to mention that seven of our classmates were on these teams. We as a class hope that we shall receive a bid to the triple wedding of six of our classmates, four of whom worked so dili- gently together in the physics laboratory; and the other inseparables, who were usually found together in the Public Speaking classes. It would not be alto- gether fitting and proper to mention any names, as it might spoil their plans. CHARLES BONNER.