Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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THE LOWELLIAN SENIORS ELMO SPRAGUE “Mo” Athletic Assn. ’23-’24-’25; Boys’ Glee Club ’24; Skyrocket Staff ’24-’25; Lt. W. Basket¬ ball ’23; Basketball ’24-’25-’26; Football ’25- ’26; Itaretil Play ’26; Itaretil ’24-’25-’26; Baseball ’24. MARGUERITE THOMPSON “Mardie” Athletic Assn. ’23-’24-’25; Skyrocket ’25. BERT STOLBERG “Birdie” Athletic Assn. ’23-’24-’25; Boys’ Glee Club ’25; Polly Lou ’26; Itaretil ’26; Operetta ’25; Football ’26; Lt. W. Basketball ’23; Senior Play, Track ’26. MARION WHITED “Duke” Wheat field Hi ’23-’24-’25. “To err is hitman, to forgive divine.” 2 6 Page nineteen

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THE LOWELLIAN S isrtorp of tlje Class of 1926 In the fall of 1922 when the class of ’26 first hoisted its spotless banner in the old battlefield of L. H. S., little did the soldiers realize that the road to victory was so long and rugged. A large company of jolly soldiers volunteered in this struggle for achievement, ready to sacrifice all for the sake of knowledge. The army was soon organized, and Keith was chosen captain to lead us through the first year. With Miss Ryan as commander-in-chief the plan of campaign was well worked out and everyone was eager to begin. Ac¬ customed as they were to a sedate civilian life, our soldiers found it hard to adjust themselves to the hustle and bustle of life on the battle ground. Many left our ranks, but as our numbers decreased our spirit grew. The 4th division was fighting in the background, but fighting valiantly. The next great battle was led by Ruth Iddings. The first year was spent mostly in adjusting ourselves to our military surroundings, but this year some actual fighting took place. Miss Booty was chosen as commander- in-chief, due to her famous ability as an advisor. Our soldiers had some des¬ perate enemies to conquer, Caesar and Geometry being two of the most exasperating. This year proved to us that all military undertakings require much hard fighting and skillful strategy. It was during the third great attack that we realized that we were nearing the front. With Sheri 11 Hayden as our commandant, and Mr. Buis as our strategist, we forged ahead, eager to see the day when we should go over the top. With our colors still bravely flying we fought poverty and suppression, and in spite of many casualties we advanced toward our goal. We sacrificed pleasures for our cause as only true soldiers do. Our banquet proved to all that the little class of ’26 was right there. At last, as seniors we have reached the firing line, where nature herself proved the theory of the survival of the fittest. The red and black sombreros, popping over the trenches spelled destruction for enemies, far and near. The great war is over! The victory is won. At last we have come to the end of the struggle with our supremacy firmly established. Are we worthy soldiers? Was it an individual victory? If not, we have fought in vain. We are proud of the conquest, but it is with a sad heart that we leave the old battle-ground, where we have spent the happiest days of our life. Sylvia Schutz, T.. H. S. ’26 “Success is man ' s God. 19 2 6 Page twenty-one