Martinsville High School - Blue Streak Yearbook (Martinsville, IL)

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1 9 2 4 Uhr 09121 Z'Llrail 4 l:l:l:lzl:I I l Zniliutl'11212121:sinh211132:2132121211:212121112132 21:12:31: Junior Class History Mr. English Sparrow was sitting among the blossoms' of an old apple tree one day, when he spied a book lying open on the window sill nearby. Being of a curious nature he flew over to examine it. This sounds interesting , twittered Mr. Sparrow after reading a few lines. May I read, too ? whistled the Wind. Yes, you may, if you will turn the pages, answered Mr. Sparrow. This is what they read: 1921 The infants came to high school one morning in September. They were very timid and seemed highly embarassed. Having found out, however, that even though the Sophomores threatened persecutions, they were harmless, the freshmen took their place in the great school of learning. Mr. McCash, who was superintendent, gave them many privileges, so they had class parties, 'took field trips, and were allowed to do almost anything they asked him., provided it was in keeping with the school laws, his judgment, and, of course-, provided it was not beneath the dignity of freshmen. The beloved Miss Tearney was their sponsor and Dwight Millis their president. The freshmen were noted for their fine class spirit. Everyone took a lively interest in class activities, and they won first prize of six dollars for decorating the light posts in their class colors, green and gcld, for the dedication of The Great White Way. The money they invested in a good time in the form: of a picnic at The Rocks at Charleston, Ill. School was out on the twentieth day of May, and everyone was sorry, but each looked forward to a good time next year. 1922 Heigh-Ho! This years Sophomores walked through the halls' of the new high school which was not yet completed, and consequently, for the first few months, just like all the rest of the students, they sat on folding chairs and had school according to the weather. Again Miss Tearney was class' advisor and Dwight Millis, who had proved himself a successful leader, was re-elected president. The class had a new duty this yearg that of setting a good exaniplle for the younger generation. They felt very elated at the fact that they celebrated Hallowe'en with a masquerade party and were invited to Leslie McClellan's for a class party. A new feature was added to the school activities: each class in its turn was called upon to entertain in the assembly. Therefore, every four weeks the Sophomores entertained with plays, such as: Lochinvar and Lord Ullin's- Daughter. At the end of this school term, half of their journey was completed. 1923 The Juniors entered the assembly the first day of school feeling nearly as dig- nified as the Seniors. The class is not so large as it was last year, though sevleral strangers have registered with them, William Macey among them, who has made quite a hit with the girls. The only blot on their sky is the absence of Miss Tearney, but Miss MacDonald has taken her place with Miss Hamilton as assistant. Dwight Millis is still presi- dent. and Leslie McClellan, secretary and treasurer. Leslie is following in his father's footsteps and may some day be a banker. They have many distinguished students in the class. Ralph Switzer and Leonard McGinness' are basket ball stars with William Macey following in their tracks. Har- lene Ellington made the highest average of any one in high school. She has resigned to enlist in the school of matrimony, where they hope she will be as successful as she has been in school. Ru-by Ramsey has taken her place at the head of the classes. Now the Juniors are practicing for their play, A Tailor-Made Man , to be given the twenty fifth of March. Three fourths of the journey is nearly completed. The goal is in sight, and just imagine they soon will be Seniors. I like the history, twittered Mr. Sparrow. I think I will come back next year and see this class reach the go-o-al, whistled the Wind. LONA JOHNsoN TWE N TY-TWO