Luther L Wright High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ironwood, MI)

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19 18 THE HEMATITE 19 18 The Y. M. C. A. Work With their characteristic spirit for doing things and with a determination to see it through, the students of the I. H. S. have accomplished one of the greatest tasks they have ever set out to perforin. The crying necessity of the boys in khaki for the comforts and pleasures of the h ■ M. C. A. made its appeal to 110,000 Americans throughout the country and they resolved to earn $1,100,000 for the “Y.’’ for its lied Triangle work in the Army and Yavy. This appeal lias been met by unselfish spirit of sacrifice by boys throughout the country, but here in Iron wood the girls also wished to he recognized as being anxious to contribute for the boys’ comfort and to “keep the home fires burning.” In November 132 students of the High School pledged themselves to earn and give ten dollars each to the Red Triangle. Immediately an army of workers was let loose and with a Red Triangle and “calling card” as credentials, they scoured the city for jobs. As the “1918 Hematite” goes to press the results of their labor show $1,250 as the amount earned by the patriotic sacrifice of the students. When the opportunity for worth while service presents itself I. H. S. is “over the top.” Up to the present time we are far in the lead of any other high school in the Upper Penninsula and second in the State, regardless of the size of the high schools. The only high school in the State which has contributed more than Iron-wood is the Grand Rapids Central, having an enrollment of 1,700 and a total amount for the Y. M. C. A. of $3,955.00. In the Y. M. C. A. and Boys’ Working Reserve campaigns conducted by the high school, the prime mover and guiding spirit has been Fred W. Trezise, I. FI. S., 1911. He has made every sacrifice for the cause. Ever since the declaration of war he has been going at top speed. The signal success of those two activities are strong testimonials of his patriotic leadership. Page Fifteen

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19 18 THE HEMATITE 19 18 ten dollar pledges were received, this money to be earned, of course, by those who pledged. At this date before the close of the campaign, a large per cent of pledges have been paid. At present reports Ironwood stands third in the State of Michigan. On February loth we gave the Thrift Stamp. War Savings Stamp sale a footing and boost when “Uncle Sam Harold Xyberg” appeared in the auditorium and supervised the sale of stamps and personally congratulated practically every student as a purchaser of these stamps. Directly to Uncle Sam's assistance have gone a number of our High School boys. Erwin Gustafson. Merritt Tomlinson, Lewis Tew, Leslie Davey and Gustaf Somppi have enlisted and are today serving in Army or Navy under tiie glorious Stars and Stripes. We have assisted in every possible way, lied Cross, Liberty Loan, Y. M. C. A. and K. C. drives in this city. At patriotic gatherings the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs of the 1. If. S. have put “pep into the meetings with their splendid musical renditions. We have a Service Flag hanging in the auditorium and another flying from the tlag-stalf and these show 71 stars, representing that number of alumni, faculty members and students who are serving today. Our latest endeavor is the Boys’ Working Reserve, and though it is too early to give figures, it is safe to say that the boys of the Ironwood High School will “do their best.” We have done all of these things and many more minor deeds for our country, “that that government of the people, by the people and for the people, and all other democracies, shall not perish from the earth.” Page Fourteen

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Class of 1918 Honor Roll Page Sixteen On the Class of 1918 Honor Roll there appear thkek names and we are as proud of the three represented by those names as it is possible for Americans to be proud. Erwin Gustafson was the first to leave school and enlist, his date of enlistment being May 5, 1917. Erwin is serving in the Cnited States Navy and at the time we go to press is on the V. S. S. Nebraska. Leslie Davev had. the “fever” for a long time, but held on to his school work until February 15th of the present year and on the 21st of that month offered himself to his country and is now in the Field Artillery and stationed at Waco, Texas. Gustaff Somppi felt the call and responded late in February of this year and is serving with the Army Signal Corps.