Leipsic High School - Le Hi Yearbook (Leipsic, OH)

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Oh, the girls may have their powder, And the boys may have their guns, But the Seniors crouch and tremble When the mighty Juniors come.

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CLASS HISTORY (By 0. A.) In the fall of 1915, there entered into Leipsic High School, our class, eager and strong. Prom the amused expessions on the upper classmens’ faces, it was evident that they were wondering what the fate of the High School would be for the next four years. They did not then realize the great glory that would come to it, because of the merry, impetuous troupe. During their fir't year in High School, these “Freshies” suffered the humiliation universally accorded their lot, and entered their Sophomore year with the firm resolve to avenge themselves by dire conduct towards the classes that followed them. They found their ranks depleted however, and decided later, that it might be better to live in harmony with their fellow-men and prove their superiority to all classes in all ages by their great accomplishments and deeds of valor. Have they succerded in this aim? Let us tell their story. Today, we find representatives of their class occupying prominent places on the line-ups of the ball teams and thanks to the tremendous lung ower of the remaining members of the Junior Class, victory is assured whenever they are present. There are also many members of this class actively engaged in the glee clubs and other musical organizations of the school. Indeed, so talented are they along this line that we find them playing on instruments so diverse as the cornet and the skill—et (the latter is a particular favorite with the girls when parties are in view). Among this class there are many actors and each one in his time plays many parts. Sometimes the ending is a tragedy but we will let the Sophomores tell you of that. But the renown of this class does not depend on external activities alone. Realizing that all work and no play would not be a credit to them, they have worked out a compromise, which judged from the concentration standpoint, seems truly effective. We trust that everyone of the eleven lassies and seven laddies at present in the class, will remain faithful and loyal, and constitute another Senior class of which Leipsic may be proud. Sometime you will hear of a great lecture or a wonderful musical composition and you will say, “Oh yes, that’s just one of the many big things the class of 1919 are doing.’’

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CLASS POEM The Junior class, whom you all know Is never accused of being slow; We’re always ready and wide awake And accomplish all we undertake. When as Freshmen we entered Leipsic High, We felt so weak, we thought we’d die; They called us Freshies and said we were green, T'was their own reflection—which they had seen. “Shorty”, our president, is lively and quick, And his black eyes are filled with “Old Nick”. He’s on to his job and ready to work, Especially when courting, he never will shirk. Our Contest is near, and we all say to Mack, “Good luck to you ‘Mousie’, hope you bring the cup There are so many more in our jolly croud, I’d name them all but I’m not allowed. We often feel tired, when we’ve lessons to learn, And wish many times that it was our last term, But after we’ve rested and are at school once more We wonder at our crossness of the day before. The ambition of each ranks very high, I’m sure we’ll succeed, at least we shall try; We aim to accomplish something great And all past records, we hope to break. Our bumps of knowledge, if we work with a vim Another year’s effort will fill to the brim; So cut out the whispering, and cut out the fun, Don’t pester the teachers, and quit chewing gum. Our Junior year s almost o’er, ” We’re standing now at the Senior door; The entering in we do not fear, May we leave together with records clear. —Thelma Schweitzer.