McDonogh School - Dragon Yearbook (Owings Mills, MD)

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THE DRAGON 1919 long looked for. There were five in this group of strong, healthy, vigorous young men who had been strengthened by the spirit of the weather which had put vim,' and pepH into them. They came and shook hands all around with our two beginners, and then after having given this sign of their intention to push the team ahead they got down to work swiftly and sturdily. The comrades who joined the beginners were Archie7, Eden, Hlohnniev Eggen, 4'Schoene Harvey, Georgie,' Gantt and Nlarts Bayly. They all turned to with a will and to accomplish the task as set before them by the two beginners and as improved by their suggestions. Of this number Archie Eden soon showed that he would give us all a little light in the school end of our work. He did, and it was a hard matter to decide which was the better, he or Tkey. WVhile Archie was forging to the top in school there was another one of our comrades who was gaining the good will and esteem of all the members. This was hffarts, and he kept on getting his prestige until he was chosen to be the leader and head of the team. He was unanimously elected president in school and leader of the team. The others, Johnnie, Schoene and Georgie, settled down to be sturdy and reliable athletes as had Billy. By this time the team was recruited to a little over half its full strength. There were still some others who should belong to the team and who would soon become members. They came in with a cheer in 1915, and as most of them were pretty well experienced the team went along smoothly and without any mishaps until the day when it was to start on the great game of LIFE. The new members were Drafty Asehemeier, Opie Brandau, 'fSammy hloore, Sue', Randolph and ChauneeyH Tuttle. They sprang to their places with such zeal and with such a determination of purpose that the whole team benefited by having their help, and surged forward smoothly and victoriously both on the athletic field and in the sehoolroom. Opie soon proved his worth on the held and was the best athlete in the combination. He worked his way to the top in all school athletics and at the same time worked with the team to prepare it lor thc game which was to start Very soon. The other members all Worked together, and although individually they did I1Ot turn out to be quite the equals of lkey, Archie, Gpie and Klarts in the school or on the field, they all were a credit to the team and to the school and they came pretty near the limit set by the other four. 2l

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THE DRAGON, 1919 History of the Class of 1919 N the year 1912 a solitary athlete decided to start to prepare and to perfect a team which would make a name for itself wherever it went and one which would be helpful and hard working as well as hard-playing. He thought for a long time about the number of members he should take to make up the team At last he decided to let circumstances establish the number, as he could not tel at that early date just how many athletes would make the best and strongest combination. This sturdy beginner was Hlkeyll h-lichael. He was a strong, clean-limbed bright boy, and he was starting early in order to have more time to work and plan for the success of the team and himself. He soon proved by his example and ability that he was well able to cope with the different problems and difficulties which would arise during the term of practice or during the next seven years. He forged his way to the head of the school and was on the way to making a name for himself on the athletic field of the school as he will make a name for the team and school on the field in the game of LIFE, which is the game for which he was practicing and working so hard. In 1913, when Ikey was in smooth-running order, he took a new member into the work, and together they practiced and labored to prepare for the other members whom they knew would soon join them. The new athlete was fresh and eager, and he brought new hope and energy into the work and turned to with a will to help perfect the team. Although he did not forge ahead in his school work as rapidly as Ikey had, he proved to be a steady and reliable aid to lkey. This new boy was Billy', Buck. The pair, Ikey and Billy, carried on the work as swiftly and smoothly as possible. They had many faults and failures in this year, but they learned and profited by their mistakes, and they also learned what things were good for them and which ones were bad. They were hope- fully Waiting, working and looking forward to the day when they would be able to take in more members who were made ofthe right stuff and who would stay with them and help work for the beneht of the team. The fall of 1914 came in with a rush and a vigor that made one feel like accomplishing great things, and it brought with it a few of the members so 20

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THE DRAGON,-1919 The team was now recruited to its full strength of twelve, so there would be no more stopping and inspecting of new material for membership. It proved trustworthy and efficient, so that when the time came for it to take the responsibility of being the leader of the school the teachers, who were its coaches, had faith in its ability to lead and to help by its example this grand old place. In the last year of its preparation it proved as never before its worth, and every man on the team worked to perfect himself and so to help the team that it would be such a one that h'lcDonogh could be proud of. It struggled to perfect itself, knowing that as it left the home grounds it would have to play on a much harder field, where the stands are packed with spectators and much is expected of the players. Wie, the members of the team, are now prepared to go out into the game of LIFE, and wherever we are, wherever we go and what- ever we do the old team spirit and the hfcDonogh remembrances, lessons and advices will always be our standby in the game. lfVe all have this one highest aim and purpose to make of ourselves such men as the school shall be proud to have under its care to make the greatest name possible for this grand old team. As they fought their way to the top at school through many hardships, so will they Hght in whatever they may undertake after they have launched forth into the world where the best men come out on the top. The team had its faults and trials, but altogether it was a strong one and will always hold up the name of the school which has meant so much to it and which has given it the chance and training that is coveted by so many and that can only be given to a few. it V .ferr .6 .gg - 'asa t Qfrifwxwll-fvllff foo ' rf- ' r N: 22