Lincoln High School - Flambeau Yearbook (Manitowoc, WI)

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SEMUIe'S p én 4 £ inf eee A wil AN ACCOUNT OF OURSELVES By VIVIAN JOYCE As I heard it from a Columbia record Number 4-11-44 now on sale at all the principal music stores of the city: ‘Tt was at the Washington High School, far back in September, 1917, as I stood close by the east side door. I watched with wonder and amuse- ment the sturdy Freshmen arrivi ng in groups of twos and threes until they had finally reached the sum total of two hundred fifteen. No two looked alike, but I must confess they all seemed in earnest and while it was plainly to be seen that they were a trifle shy and strange, each in turn wore a determined and confident smile and I said to myself, just await developments. I did, and oh, dear, what changes time has wrought. ‘‘Such a patriotic class of Freshmen; they possessed the true class spirit. They made one bound for the honor roll and adopted the slogan, ‘Be to school in time and avoid the tardy book.’ This fine class had many fine athletes but the lack of a gymnasium proved a great drawback even at that time although they accomplished much despite difficulties. ‘‘This class began to write history for M. H. 8. in the very first year of its existence. Their Red Cross Subscription record was 100%. Many of them gave four-minute talks and some received certificates of honor from the government. You would hardly believe without seeing the actual figures how much they subscribed for Liberty bonds and War- Savings stamps. It kept me busy watching them working on the neat garments they were making for the soldiers. They started knitting clubs and every Monday and Wednesday evening the click of the knitting needles might be heard. Then IJ heard distinctly the strains of the Star- Spangled Banner. Even the record had caught the spirit of patriotism. ‘¢ Ah,’’ continued the wheezy voice of the record, ‘‘the sophomore year opened with war drums beating on-every hand. Kvery poem published in the Manitow was entitled ‘‘Our Service Flag,’’ ‘‘War Heroes’’ or some patriotic air. While the boys didn’t neglect their studies, still many of them might be seen drilling each morning. It was during that time the high school cadets were organized. They have already assumed the bearing of well trained militia men. The girls, in their turn are making every minute count and all the students are subscribing to their

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Our Honor Students 760s oe ee Vernon Houghton Valedictorian Vernon Houghton . Evelyn Hougen . Vivian Joyce . Mildred Schuette Irene Maresch Evangeline Lueth . Evelyn Hougen Salvtatorian 95.98 95.12 94.64 94.58 93.58 93.538 Go the Cea Rose By ETHEL O’NEIL Beautiful Tea Rose we love you, So innocent and serene; Colors so pure and delicate, Soft pink with a yellow sheen. The chosen flower of many To us so much you mean, Our school-days we shall remem- ber, Whenever your blossom is seen.

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utmost for the fourth liberty loan drive.’’ ‘‘Now,’’ said the record in a clear, ringing voice, ‘‘the Flu is gone, all war work for students is over, and with a fresh, clean start the Junior year should be better than either of the previous ones.’’ This happy suggestion seemed to meet with the hearty approval of all the members of our class for they began their work with new effort. ‘‘As there is less attention being devoted to football, and it is robbing us of much amusement there is more time being devoted to Hallowe’en parties and other less strenuous enjoyments. The building is so crowded that an assembly room and class room to hold eighty-five students is being erected on the grounds, and two classes are now reciting at the Court House. ‘‘Mr. Richardson gave very fine reports of the garden work done by the tireless Juniors during the preceding summer. ‘‘The High School Band is a decided success and debating has re- reived more than usual attention. The work done by the debaters deserves great praise. “The first anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, November eleventh, was celebrated with a very appropriate program and a patri- otic parade. Next came an inter-class basketball tournament which fur- nished lively and much needed indoor sport. Here again the lack of a gymnasium was shown. However, regardless of this drawback our boys eame back victors, after many a hard fought battle. Perhaps in the history of M. H. 8. no such progress has been made in any one year; the work of our debating teams helping a great deal to advertise our school. ‘And the Junior Prom; it was held in May and was looked forward to by many, and when the time came everyone enjoyed himself. It proved also to be a financial success and this is important, too. ‘‘Now,’’ said this most entertaining record, ‘‘as the crowning climax of a brilliant igh school course, let me say that this is to be the most important and the busiest year of all, the Senior year. As to work, it must be a summary of the first three with more than a thousand new things added. And the manner in which the 1921 class began its last quarter in the mad race for success made ‘The Song of the Shirt’ seem a joke. Aside from the work there was something new and interesting every minute of the time. ‘ Although the season was short still a very formidable football team was organized. The boys seemed determined to keep up their rapid strides in the basketball line and by hard work won game after game until they acquired an enviable record which closed with a prayer that future classes would soon have the advantage of a school gymnasium. Let me add here that this is the first time in many years that our basket- ball team has secured a place in the state tournament which was held this year at Milwaukee. ‘“‘Don’t overlook the advancement made by the classes in manual training. ‘“‘While the girls didn’t devote their time to athletics, nevertheless they were very busy. The roll of honor will bear me out on that,’’ said