Liberty High School - Oracle Yearbook (Youngstown, OH)

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THE LIBERTY ORACLE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY September of '24, saw eighteen Freshmen launch their frail, bark on the wild and tossing sea of school life. There were many storms that threatened, but this class in its first year made a successful and hopeful start on their journey. We, as Freshmen, took a prominent part in athletics and literary work, One member was on the boy's basketball team, and two were in the football eleven. Our classmate, George Hill, won first in Oratory, and Florence Williams, first in declaming. Several Sophomore boys were on the football squad and Gertrude Bickell made the first team in basketball. Cinny 0'Neil was that year on the basketball team and also made the County team. His classmates join in their wish for his future success in athletic work. The Sopho- more class won the award given to the class selling the most tickets for the Lyceum. Parties were held during the school term and served as a pleasing diversion from the strenuous school work. With our number lessened by several, we came back in September as Juniors, eager to continue our journey. The superiorty of our class was again shown when our classmates George Hill and Mildred Richards won first in Oratory and Short Story, respectively. Gertrude Bickell won second in Short Story. In athletics we were proud of Cinny and Jeff , two players on the varsity basketball team, and of several members on the football squad. Two Junior girls, Eva and Florence, made the girl's team. In track, too Eva, Walter, Cinny and Earnest, demand notice here. The Junior Play, directed by Mr. Bascom, and presented in February, was an outstanding success of the school term, Two Juniors, helped to comprise the school orchestra. Our last year at Liberty-Our Senior Year-and what a successful one. Cinny, Farmer, Jeff, Cheese and Sister were on the boy's basket- ball teamg Florence, Eve and Gertrude were on the varsity team. The Senior boys won the Inter-Class Basketball Tournament. In football, as in former years, several boys comprised the squad. Several members are preparing for track and the class is busy with the Senior Class Play. As we look back over our four years of high school, we think how short they have been, and, though we are looking forward with anticipation to bright futures, we cannot help but feel saddened when we think that our school days at Liberty are over, when we know we must sever old friendships and associations which have become dear to us. Appreciation of the advantages which have been ours, remindful of the sacrifices made for us, and with hearts full of gratitude and love, the class of '27 bids farewell to Liberty. -FLORENCE WILLIAMS

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THE LIBERTY ORACLE ERMA WILLIAMS Ikey South High School-1, 2. Glee Club-4. Dramatic Club-4. ' Basketball-3, 4. Debate Team-4. ' Class Play--4. Cheer Leader-4 Commercial Club-3. WALTER JEFFRIES Jeff Football-1,.2, 3, 4. Varsity-2, 3, 4. Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4. Varsity-1, 2, 3, 4. Track-3, 4. q Varsity-3, 4. Baseball-1. Basketball Capt.-4. Athletic Council-4, Class Play-3, 4. Class Secretary--3. Class President-4. Dramatic Club--4. Business Manager of Annual-4. Crescent Literary Society-1, 2.

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THE LIBERTY ORACLE SENIOR CLASS POEM. Just a class of serious seniors, Starting on the road of life: With our knowledge as our armour For use in din and strife. Our class is the bestest ever Has always scorned defeat, We're proud of every member So each one you shall meet A worthy one to begin our list Whose work demands our praise Whose pluck and good will won our love Whose smile made bright our days. Gertrude Bickell is her name To her friends she's known as Gert g She always heads the Honor Roll In athletics she's quick and alert. Raymond Oneil is a class mate Of sportsmen- the very best An all around athlete is Cinny Ever ready for fun and jest. Cinny's a true son of Ould Ireland , Chivralous- -gentlemanly-kind, Nice looking-studious-friendly, No better you'l1 anywhere find. Next of our girls we mention Amy, Who loves her work and her school, She is quiet, serious, industrious, And lives out the Golden Rule. She is liked by all who knows her, Admired by those who hear Of her talent in music and studiesg Of l1er success there's no fear. Another senior who is liked by all Is Edward Bortmas, or Ed , Who takes up golf as a past time And is champion typer, 'tis said. Many obstacles by Ed have been met He'1l stick to the very last He's good in his studies, has humor and wit In athletics he's strong and fast.