Marine City High School - Mariner Yearbook (Marine City, MI)

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19 2 2 MllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltHIIIIIII M A R lltlllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllH I N E R - 19 2 2 wonder, observed his attitude of superiority, but there was a reason for his pride; it was to be his first year in Senior High. Still greater was the amazement of his teachers, for his mind had broadened to such an extent that he now realized the importance of his studies and turned to them diligently. Many long evenings did he spend in company with his Modern History and Geometry texts — his greatest trials; indeed, if it had not been for the patient help of Alma Mater, he would have given up in despair. On, on he plodded through the ever-shortening days, each bringing nearer mid-winter and its continuous round of pleasure, d his year “1922 ' ’ took a prominent place in social activities, do- ing his part in entertaining and accepting with pleasure the invitations extended to him. To be sure they were numerous, for hardly a month went by without leaving pleasant memories of its many parties. Not only parties but also athletics held his interest. Eagerly, with eyes full of hope and admiration, he watched the games progress, hoping that some day he might himself be a participant. With this aim in view he faithfully attended both practices and games until, near the end of the first semester, he was awarded a place on the second team. As a result of “1922’s” diligence, when the mid-winter examinations drew near, he saw only the shadow of th formerly dreaded phantom, which glided by, leaving the highest of traces, and even these were forgotten in the increasing tumult of the second semester. Social activities, studies, and sports kept him busy, but soon interest in these gave way to baseball and track. Closely following these fascinations came Sopho- more finals and the rush of Commencement. At this stage of his high school life “1922” was informed of an old tradition which made it his duty to decorate for his older brother’s Baccalaureate Service. This done, and having won in a slight stru £gl e over finals, he was again free for two happy months. August the 30th — . ith a gasp “1922” looked around him. Autumn days were ushering in his third year of high school. But he was all too anxious to re- turn. for he realized that this year was to have a great influence on his future life. He also anticipated many social activities in which he had a very great interest. Thus it was with renewed vigor that he again entered the high school and started to work with a will knowing that he would be well compensated for his efforts. The first social event that claimed his attention was a Hallowe’en party given at the McLouth Hall for the entertainment of his brothers and himself. This was in the form of a Masquerade, and many different characters were cleverly repre- sented. Next came basket-ball, which he carefully interspersed with hi’s school work, so as not to devote too much time to either. 1 his year he was again to take a prominent place in basket-ball, baseball and track. In fact, the whole year was so crowded with events that it closely resembled a pre-arranged progitim instead of a regular school year. Shortly before the close of the first semester “1922” was requested by his older brother, 1921, to have his picture taken for the Senior Annual, which was being rushed to completion. When this was accomplished he had time to listen to the warnings of Alma Mater, who, anxious for his welfare and success deemed it wise to remind him of the nearness of semi-annuals. Heeding her warnings, he made hurried preparation, and passed with fair success. 1 he first few weeks of the second semester passed quickly and with no event of importance, but one morning “1922,” starting to school, heard the sound ot the hre whistle and, thinking this sound more attractive than that of the school iiiniiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! 20

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19 2 2 iiiiiniiiiiiniiifiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiititiiiMiiiiiiiuiiiii 19 2 2 MARINER lllllllllllllllllilllllllllilllllllll OUR CLASS HISTORY Marian Burrows and Eleanor Smith Jt was in the early fall of 1918, that Alma Mater gazed wearily upon the four small boys that stood before her. Her gaze softened and her heart swelled with pride as it rested on the smallest child, “1922.” He was a lad of perhaps fourteen years, with soft blue eyes that twinkled with laughter, and a broad, high forehead, above which an abundance of dark brown hair curled gently backward. His mouth was rather large, but well proportioned, and his chin denoted a decidedly strong character. He was somewhat tall for his years, and gave one the impres- sion of future size and strength, but especially of intelligence. When his older brothers strutted boldly into the Senior High, leaving him alone and uncertain which way to go, Alma Mater, with an affectionate smile, came forward, and taking him bv the hand, led him upstairs to the Junior Assem- bly Room, where she found him a seat into which he settled contentedly. As he gazed around at the other assembled grades, his eyes wide with intelligence. Alma Mater predicted great things of him. Mow swiftly the days, weeks and months flew by for little “1922.” The weeks brought endless classes, one after another, the months, tests, of which he had a very great dread; but he still faced a more profound dread in the semester exams, which like a phantom looming up in the distance, was paralyzing him with fear. A mighty struggle ensued, but when the horizon cleared it was plain to be seen that his artful dodging had won him the battle. Encouraged by the continual praise of Alma Mater and her assistants, he faced a new problem with undaunted courage. It was indeed a huge problem for so small a boy to tackle. It was none other than the settlement of petty grievances which had arisen between his older brother “1921” and himself. I be duel was a difficult one. He struggled with his brother in a Flag-rush and a Tug of War, but the victory having been announced in his favor, he eagerly turned his attention to sports and social activities. These pleasures were greatly encouraged by Alma Mater as a diversion from the daily grind of study. Little “1922” entered into the course of events so whole- heartedly that he scarcely thought of the rapid advance of finals that would soon overtake him. But the awakening came quickly, and the sight of the phantom with whom he had struggled before stirred in him a desire for success. He delved into his studies with renewed vigor, and when the exams finally appeared, the phantom passed him by unnoticed. Soon Miss June arrived with her mysterious lures for small boys. The swim- ming pool with all its fascinations seemed to call little “1922,” but he was still held by unbreakable bonds -the receiving of the verdict on his first year of high school. At last the day came when he was free to follow his own desires and the call of vacation, and lie eagerly passed from his first year of high school into that enchanted land where he was to spend two long months. The fall advanced, and school days returned all too quickly for “1922.” What a remarkable change the summer had wrought upon him. He had grown like a weed and also had attained much of the Red Man’s hue. His other brothers, with 19

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19 2 2 lllllllllilllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll MARINER iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 19 2 2 bell, joined the crowd going to the fire. Behold! It was the High School Gymna- sium ! Excitement reigned in the high school proper, many students visiting the scene of action. By noon Alma Mater had regained her control and classes pro- ceeded on schedule. The demolished “Gym” was the chief topic ot discussion and interest for many days, and “1922” received much credit for rescuing the moving picture machine that had been purchased by the teachers for the benefit of the school. A new building had to be provided for the four grades that had lost their school home. The Board of Education ordered portable schools to be built back of the main building, which “1922” and his companions ridiculed, calling them “chicken coops,” “ warts,” and other disrespectful terms, much to the disgust of Alma Mater. Spring came, bringing new difficulties, and “1922’s” thoughts were turned to finances, deciding him to stage an entertainment. After great deliberation he chose to give a motion picture, “Judith of Bethulia,” and as an extra feature, Harold Lloyd in “An Ocean Voyage” This entertainment was a great success. Soon, another money-making scheme was planned in the form of a May Queen contest. Each class was instructed to choose a candidate for Queen Ballots were bought from “1922,” and cast in favor of the buyer’s choice, Alma Buckler Freshmen candidate, being elected. Combining the proceeds of the two, “1922,” was enabled to entertain “1921” by taking him on an excursion to Tashmoo Park, where they spent a happy day, which will always be pleasantly remembered. This year, as in his Freshman year, the phantom of examinations was looming up in the distance, even larger and more terrible than before. But “1922” was so preoccupied and interested in preparations for his older brother’s commencement that he neither heeded nor feared it. With a frightful velocity the phantom swooped down on him and passed by, leaving him much weakened, but, because of this experience, he was better fitted for his last year in high school. The phantom gone and the pomp of graduation over, “1922” passed into his last vacation before his own commencement. It was a very different “1922” that returned to school for his last year. He was a true Senior in every sense of the word, and well fitted for all the duties that the year was to bring him. To be sure these were numerous, but he had antici- pated difficulty and was looking forward to a year filled with hard work. After the first few weeks had passed, and he had become accustomed to the daily pro- grams, he started what was to be his main project during the first semester, the publishing of a Senior Annual, named “The Mariner.” Being a difficult task, it required much time and thought, leaving little time for pleasure, yet he found time for the important social event of the year — a Hallowe’en Masquerade, which was given at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, “1922’s” younger brother “1923” carrying off the honors on this occasion. Another of “1922’s” big problems being “Finance,” he decided to conduct a most successful candy sale, in which he was aided by the co-operation of Alma Mater and her assistants. But, having profited by his experiences, “1922” gave this and other fascinations only second place in his thoughts and was not to be lured from his studies, even when the twenty-fifth of December drew near, with the accustomed week of vacation ; he was looking still farther ahead to the time of semester exams, seeing the phantom which always accompanied them. Christ-