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

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SENIOR CLASS Orville Maki Donald McMillan Leon Ladin Arthur Slomberg President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Senior History Seniorsl How much that word implies! Does it seem possible that we were once mere undorlings looked down upon by our superior classmates ? We, however, showed our abounding vitality in a seemingly short time by building our dignity to a standard equaled by few (classes) and excelled by none. Ever since we seniors entered I, H. S. in 1934, a very promising group, we assure you, we have displayod our originality and talent. Each year wo have retumod with more confidence and ability. No matter what wo chanced to undertake met with success. During our freshman year we were greeted mostly with brassy stares from seniors and juniors, but that was the leaBt of our troubles. The majority of us were more than astounded by the hugeness of the building that has since become so full of treasured memories for us. We were Justified in being proud of ourselves in our sophomore year. We had the honor of placing first in the declamatory contest. Competive assemblies were held to stimulate interest in sports. All the classes competed, and a prize was offered to the class that presented the best program. Although we were unfortunate not to win, we conforted ourselves with the thought that the judges took pity on the freshies and awarded them the prize. Athletics, a very important part of all school activities, received our contributions in the forms of Simonich, McLeod and Maki. numerous school victories have been ours through the ability of these As Juniors we returned with more determination than ever to succeed. Again we won honors through oratorical ability. Our Junior Prom, which was carried out in keeping with the times— namely the Coronation, was a huge success. Last, but certainly not the least, is our senior year. What treasured memories our class party recalls! All who attended agreed that it was the most successful event of the year. For weeks after it was joyfully reminisced. The selection of our class ring displays originality surpassed by all former classes. The ring consists of a Hematite stone in which is engraved a bust of the Roman soldier. On the sides of the stone we find a miniature of our school, the year, and the letters I. H. S. Now that we are coming to the close of our high school days, we are left with a new field of endeavor, with the hope that its materialization will lead us from the harbor into the depths of life's problems. heroes.