Lincoln High School - Flambeau Yearbook (Manitowoc, WI)

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In Praise of “1912.” (Hiawatha). They, the Seniors, the great learners, They, the marv'lous story tellers, They, the friends of all the Freshies, They, the many knowledge seekers, Bid adieu to High School pleasures. Down the path of life and duty, Thru the world with wondrous wisdom, Walk they forth with ling’ring footsteps. From the country, from the city, Came these Seniors of all nations; Came the Germans and the Irish, Came the English and the Frenchmen; All of them were drawn together By their love for broader knowledge, To this city, calm and peaceful, To this place of rest and comfort. Out of childhood into manhood, Now have grown these many Seniors, Skilled in all the arts of singing, Skilled in all the lore of study, In all parts of ‘‘Buehler’s” Grammar, In all parts of ‘‘Millikan’s” Physics, In all names and works of writers— Filled with knowledge are these Seniors. Reaped from every branch some knowledge, Taught by all the teachers goodness, Learned their ways and all their habits, Talked with them whenever bidden, Called not seldom studious (?) Seniors. ““Bluffed” in class when nothing knew they, ‘‘Skipped”’ when weather was inviting, — ““Taughed” ’cause no one was the wiser. Forward now go all the Seniors, Pleasant are their words of parting, Sorrowful the faces ’round them, For the bitterness of parting Lingers in their downcast faces, Lingers in their looks and actions, In their minds are noble prospects, ’ In their hearts are high ambitions. -— 28—

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In athletics, we have starred. Long or short, thin or stout, our members did their level best to make our career, whether in base- ball, basketball, football, on track or field, a successful one. We have also distinguished ourselves, by having the winners of the oratory and declamatory contest of 1911 members of our class. In the Manitou, we have shown our interest to such an extent that a large share of the responsibility has been placed in our hands. Asa class, we can safely say, ‘“‘We came, we saw, we conquer- ed.” What we shall accomplish as individuals remains for the future to disclose. Vith all sincerity we say, ‘‘There are no times like the old times They shall never be forgot; There is no place like the old place, Keep green the dear old spot; There are no friends like the old friends, May heaven guide their lot.” R. M. H. Some Commandments. I. Thou shalt have no thots besides bettering thine education. II. Thou shalt not neglect thy special pleasure trips to me, in my office for advice and (perhaps) censure, III. Remember the final exam. week. IV. Honor thy worthy teachers who have served thee well and who for thee will mourn (?) V. Thou shalt not kill time. VI. Thou shalt not disagree with the small doses labeled ‘‘work” which thou mayst encounter. VII. Thou shalt have the sole power to ‘‘search” the want-ads. VIII. Thou shalt cheerfully take all criticisms, and if they please thee not, thou shalt grin and bear it. IX. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors ‘‘fudge” nor his “‘air- ship” nor his ‘‘excellent mark in physics.”’ —27—

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But once more their footsteps falter, Only once they pause in silence, Stop to speak a word of comfort To the Juniors and the Freshmen In their rooms with gloomy faces, Where the teacher in her glory, Talks and laughs among their numbers, Scolds and chides whene’er they need it. To the Juniors leave they wisdom, To the Sophomores leave they knowledge, To the Freshmen leave they pity, To the school they leave their folly, Leave it all with keenest sorrow, From the glory of their studies, From the joy of skipping classes, Forth they go with downcast faces, Now to teachers, school, and students, To their favorite haunts of childhood, To their pleasures and their follies, To the friends they leave behind them, To the room so dear to many, They will say ‘‘Farewell” forever. Forth into the world—not halting All alone must walk the Seniors, Proudly, with their store of wisdom, Strong, enduring, conquering ever. Vx. RG, =99.—