McKinley Technical High School - Techite Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Senior Class History While thus through all the stages thou hast push'd Of treeship-first a seedling, hid in grass, Then twigg then sapling and then the giant tree. . -Cowper f ' ic HUS THE CLASS OF JUNE, '24, has attained the height of QQ its final position and may you, oh, underclassmen, profit from f the example of' our evolution and development. To look back upon our rookie days recalls, for the great NW' part, many humorous incidents. How well we remember our foolish blunders and ridiculous appearance, little girls with long hair falas, where can it be found nowj, and big boys with short trousers. In those days we were only seedlings in the school, but it was, however, not so much of a joke. It was a hard struggle to overcome the prejudice established against us, but we won the admiration of the rest of the school, by showing our loyalty to Tech, and by our activities in field, drill, and class. Our brave beginning as Freshmen made the journey through our Sophomore year considerably smoother, and by our enthusiastic participa- tion in all of the activities, we became more than twigs to Tech, and were actually forming an excellent reputation for ourselves. Our Junior year marked another era of growth for us. The organi- zation of the class and election of officers during that year made us swell with importance, and we blossomed out into society by a very successful dance. It was then that individual talent and ability won its just recog- nition and certain names in dramatics, cadets, and athletics became renowned. Then came the climax and last stage of our growth-Seniors. We were by this time possessing excellent opinions of ourselves, and thought with pride of certain members of the class. Two elections of class oflicers were held during our Senior year. In the seventh semester the following ofhcers were chosen: John Schellhaas, President, Charles Pugh, Vice-President, Alice Chatelain, Secretary, Stafford Jones, Treasurer, Ross Guthrie, Sergeant-at-Arms. For the eighth semester the officers were: John Schellhaas, President, Ross Guthrie, Vice-President, Alice Chatelain, Secretary, Stafford Jones, Treasurer, Charles Pugh, Sergeant- at-Arms. Class Night officers also were elected at this time. These were Grace Laleger and John Daly, Prophets, Charles Irelan, Lawyer, and Lawrence Manning, Historian. Seldom has so much enthusiasm ever been displayed in athletics as.this year. This is largely due to the winning of the football champion- ship with the help of our classmates, Captain Charles Pugh, Gooch, Cline, Adams, Olds, Brown, and April. Members of our class whd worked on the basketball team were Captain Donald Adams, Gooch, and Raffael DeMarco. Wilson, April, and Dove represent the class on the baseball team, and if they're not actual Babe Ruths, they're a splendid imitation. The names of Pugh, Fravel, Jones, and Bolton in track need no introduction. Meanwhile the field of athletics has been occupied not only by boys, for certain of our 'girls also figured in the limelight. Who other than Dorothy Baumgarten, Kay Baxter, Anne Byler, and Christine Block 13

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CLASS OF JUNE, '24

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THE TECHITE 1924 helped to make the Senior Girls' team such a success? Several of the girls are out for the swimming team, and Anne Byler is the Captain of the girls' rifle team. Spring plays, dramatic club plays, and the Christmas play all have had members of our class starring in them. John Daly, James Whisman, John Schellhaas, Alice Chatelain, Grace Laleger and Elizabeth Robbins have attracted much attention for their dramatic ability. Was there ever a year when Tech Life was a better paper? We answer in the negative, and affirm our answer by giving as members of the staff the names of Gerard Snell, Editorg Kathryn Baxter, Associate- Editor, Dorothy Baumgarten, General News, John Murphy, Business Managerg Dorothy Webb, William Press, John Savage, Harry Fravel, Grace Laleger, and James Whisman, all efficient helpers. Those representing the class at various times in the G. O. were: James Whisman, President, Charles Pugh and Ward Greenwood, Vice- Presidents, Dorothy Webb, Secretary, Lester Baird, James Whisman, and Lawrence Manning, Representatives. Note the numbers of the class who have made cadets so prominent this year: Lester Baird, the Colonel, is ours, Charles Irelan is Lieutenant Colonel, Hampton, Garner, Dulin and Deckelman are Majorsg Guthrie, Clements, Hugin, Denison, Evans and Manning are Captains of our companies. The remarks about our cheer leaders for the past year have been more than complimentary. Here, once more does our class have shining stars in Greenwood, Baird and Staley. Thus we could go on almost indefinitely with the activities our class members are engaged in-Agora, Arts Club, French Club, and Radio Club. Participation in activities has not kept members of the class from main- taining high averages in scholarship, for the honor roll has had near the top the names of John Daly, Elick Norris, Hughes Evans, Lester Baird, Dorothy Baumgarten, and Gerard Snell, Our glance over the past gives us the satisfaction of realizing that we have served Tech faithfully and efliciently. We have become a part of her, laughed with her joys, and wept with her sorrows, gone through moments of depression, and come out again victoriously with her periods of success. But does Tech owe us anything for our service? Far from it-we are more than indebted to her for what she has done for us. Never again will we profit more from our experience and learning. It thus becomes a moment of deep regret when we must take our farewell of her whom we have loved and tried to serve. LAWRENCE MANNING, Class Historian assisted by ALICE CHATELAIN, Class Secretary. 14