Mansfield High School - Manhigan Yearbook (Mansfield, OH)

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O wks 5 A W amy ating, t w' ' flnfllgf as--'N' Class History N the year of our Lord, nineteen hundre-d and twenty, there entered the portals of' M. H. S. a class small of stature but with great intellect, in- vincible courage, and brimming over with wisdom. Full of awe, we the freshmen, watched the upper classmen throughout our entire first year, to the great amusement of our elders. However, we pluckily went ahead and held our first party. As it was in the form ol' a grown-up party, everyone came dressed in sister's clothes, or brothers suit. And all made merry. Returning the next year as sophomores we began to gradually acquire some of that much-to-be-envied dignity of the upper classmen. Realizing the latter's interest in us, we turned out in large numbers to the Halloween party at the Coliseum, thus showing our school spirit to the fullest -extent. In February we attracted the attention of the entire faculty, and the envy ol' all the other classes, by giving an exceptionally clever Valentine Party, which was a credit to our officers who so wisely planned it. The next autumn, we again returned to school, but this time as Juniors. It was then that we began our memorable career. Nothing was undertaken by the school in which we did not figure to a large extent! Our officers were of the very best, and the class as a whole was gaining in intellect. The first part of the year we devoted whole-heartedly and unselfishly to supporting all of the High School athletics and the functions of the school. We had mem- bers of our c-lass on all the athletic teamsg the debating teamsg in the band and the orchestra, and some of them figured prominently in the Student Council! Our class was at last being recognized as a class of much importance! In March the brilliant talent of the class was successfully shown by presenting our three Junior plays. Then later in the mont-h we gave our never-to-be-forgotten Junior party, appropriately called the Junior .lum- blef' Following the April vacation we entertained the Seniors royally at the annual Junior-Senior reception. It was a big success from every stand- point and it deserves worthy commendation. Returning again to school we came to the realization that at last we Returning again to school we came to the realization that at last we .S'r'fve11l1'f'11.

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iwaiv ayaiia Sixteen. Gut Class Shades of chieftains long departed, Stalwart bravcs and dark-eyed maidens, Story-tellers, men of wisdom, Come, lend color to my song. In a straggling Indian village, By a restless river sleeping, Hy the side of wooded mountains, lllidst the flowers of the forest: Young warriors danced and feasted. Danced they not he1'e for the warpath, Nor departed kindred souls. Now they danced the joy of living, And gaily bantered laughing words. But with grave and serious faces, Near, in council, sat the elders. There arose one in the council, He, the chief of all the others, Crying, Hear me, O my Children. At once the people faced him, Near him drew with eager faces, VVarriors, maidens, squaws and children, O my People, here among you Dance as men and maidens grown, Whom our laws and ancient customs Now declare no longer children, Since they've passed their numbered winters, With trusting love and kindness, Receive them here among you. And to them I leave this warning, 'Keep alive within your hearts, With deeds of kindness, thoughts, and words, That little flame called fellow love, Without which life is evcr barren. Let one evil word escape you, Or one sellish act betray you, And the flame is lost foreverf But your life begins with sadness, As you part upon the morrow, Friendships and affections broken Then will seem derwhelming losses. Some of you will Walk together On the rugged path of life, But most with truant steps will stray, Midst other tribes and friends. Yet be not SOI'l'y or dismayed When the path of duty beckons. You are not the Martyr'd paths, All is planned but for the best, And you will surely meet again, In our happy hunting grounds, In the land of the I-lereafteif' -Howard Davies 24'i

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UWXK QP W mls, Class History Continued did was to entertain the entire school and faculty at an unsurpassable' Hal- loweien Party at the Coliseum. This was a wondrous event and one that can never be forgotten! Returning to school after the Christmas vacation we were whirle-d into a maze of events! The first big event undertaken by us was the Annual Senior Banquet. We established a precedent by holding it at the Elk's Grill and also by including dancing as one of the diversions. Following this., the Juniors realizing that we were soon to leave them! entertained for us in the form of a reception. This was appreciated by the entire class. We decided to drop our dignity for the evening-and in consequence we held the Senior Kid Party to the great amusement of all those present. It was an exceptionally clever party and the whole evening was carefully planned and executed. Following some minor events we finally reached our last week of school. This was the gayest week of the year with parties, outing and good times galore. On Wednesday the play Tweedles, by Booth Tarkington, held the attention of every one. It was the really big event of the year and in it the talent of the class was unmistakably proven. And then came Commence- ment Day-the saddest of them all. It marks indeed the ending of the class of '24 as a wholefe-but it also marks the beginning of the history of each individual of the class. And may the history of each individual of the class be as worthy oi' commendation as the class as a whole has been! MARJORIE L. RUDOLPH, '24, WL lf fifi TTR' on es ? Q' . fi 213 .351 ' KWGSA5 'T-bl Eighleen.