Mansfield High School - Manhigan Yearbook (Mansfield, OH)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY. ES! It was four short years ago that a great multitude of boys and girls sought for the first time a higher and more advanced knowledge of the diversities of hfe ' s prepara- tories. They came from the east and from the north, from the west and from the south, and all united in one body, one mind, and one spirit. True to our first informal gathering in September 1912, we have tried to do all things under all circumstances as one united body, with one clear and unstained mind and with one true spirit. We were predestined to be called Freshmen and destined to be Seniors; but this was a trifling matter after we learned by some research that one great and noble mind had said that, All men are created equal. That being our first and important lesson, we felt safe to go ahead as a body of Freshmen and participate in all and every function allowed that vague organization. This was our first and final connection with Mr. Hall as principal, and we as a body of Freshmen appreciated his kind- ness as tendered in every way because it was given as true and beneficial advice and as Lincoln said, With malice toward none. After a short intermission of vacation we returned only to find that several of our class associates had disappeared, into life ' s arena to combat with sorrow and joy, work and play, but with a firm determination we tied the knot of friendship tighter- During the period known as the Sophomore year, w e began to contribute to the schools honor, athlete ' s who were firm in their convictions and felt proud by being a member of that class. Not only was our presence seen and heard of within the realm of athletism, but also in music, drama, loyalty and sincerity- The year 1913 brought with it a man whom we as a class might truthfully say is indeed well-worthy of his position, and with whom we do not wish to sever familiar acquaintances- The folloviring fall presented to us the degree Junior and hand in hand with this degree we tried to make that class well worthy of its name. To this end, an able cast of the class presented a play which enthused all who witnessed it, to say, that it was the best ever given at such occasion. PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN

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PHYLLIS MARKS, Puss F. O. Smiling. Asp. Accompanist. There ' s not a wind but whispers of thy name. HARRY EYERLY. F. O. Chewing gum. Asp. To have a girl. If there be any truer measure of a man than by what he does it must be what he gives. ELLA FERN YAK, F. O. Studying. Asp. To be alw ays ready w ith an answer. O what learning is. GEO. FINNEY, F. O. Talking. Asp. 1 o have a steady. Every one of his opinions appear to himself to be written with sunbeams. ETHEL ANDRE, F. Music. Mandolin. Asp. To teach in a Physics Lab. Persuasion tips her tongue whene ' er she speak . EMILY BROWN, Red F. O. Automobiling. Asp. To have beans every meal. Up rose the sun and up rose Emily. FREDA FRISCH. F. O. Clerking. Asp. To keep house. Tho ' unassuming, she was intelli- gent. PACE TWENTY-SIX

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The evening of the Junior-Senior reception, with its beauti- ful decorations of the ehte of the season is one of memorable dates and which shall not soon be forgotten. With hospitality we strove to entertain a higher class. At last vfe reached the goal of destiny by being called Seniors. The commotion cr eated both in class and staff elections was one, that our idea of world philosophy, influence, and events was as important as the election of our President, IVlr. Wilson. The elections over and the right person in the right place, we determined to make the class of 1916 a class of inevitable renown. To start such a motion, everybody took an interest in or- ganizing a Senior Literary Society, which developed as efficient as its name signifies. Next in order was a play given previous to the Christmas holidays, which again aroused the enthusiasm of drama loving artists. We can also be justly proud of the fact that three members of the basket ball team reverence the implied figures 1916, and that seven members of the foot-ball team recognize the same class. Numerous other organizations and clubs are v rorthy of mention as is the Girls Glee Club, Shadow Club, High School quartet, and Junior-Senior Debating Club. The procedure of graduation and its accompaniments still lie before us. The past years spent in M. H. S. are now history and the future shall be determined by the genius of each of us, but we hope in one mind and spiiit that it shall be as useful to the phil- osopher of public affairs as are the recorded tests of a labratory to the man of physical science and that the common results may be: Success, Truth, and a devotion to Mansfield High School, incomparable. The result of our quadrennial years motto, is: Smile awhile and while You smile, another smile. And soon, there ' s smiles And miles of smiles. And life ' s worth while Because you smile. Earl Kochheiser. 16. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT