Milton Township High School - Miltonian Yearbook (Milton Center, OH)

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1927 MILTONIAN 1927 ClaSS Ol 1925 CLASS MOTTO-We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us CLASS CoLoRs-Blue and Gold CLASS FLOWER-Sweet Peas CLASS HISTORY In September a class of about fifteen entered the Walls of Milton Township High School as Freshmen. Of course we all thought that it would not be long until we would rule the school if not the world. However after some Freshmen initiations we decided that it would be better to look up to our elders, although we did not submit to the complete domina- tion of the upper classmen, as was evidenced by several instances in our work. We met our failures and successes as best we could under the guiding hands of Mr. G. G. Crites as Superintendent and Miss Jessie Hall as Principal. They gave us an insight into the life of a high school student. In the fall of 1920 we entered with a considerably smaller number than we had started with. A few new ones had entered and several old students had decided that the walls of knowledge held no more for them. As Superintendent we had Mr. L. W. Reese who is now state High School Inspec- tor and for principal Mr. C. C. Romaker. During this year Denzel Mann, one of our boys, achieved fame as a track star, while several others were working to the goal of success. We now neared the end of the Sophomore year wondering whether the teachers would be kind enough to give us promotion marks on our report cards. Nevertheless in 1921 we entered as jolly Juniors. We still had Mr. Reese as our guide and leader. In the Spring of 1922 came the Annual Junior and Senior Banquet. This meant plans ahead. We held a Pie Social to secure part of the money needed for the affair. It was a success in so far as we judged ourselves. Thus we ended our year as Juniors at Milton Township High School to bloom again next fall as dignified Seniors. In 1922 we were Seniors. ' The' halls were oursg ours to have and to hold. We had reached the goal of our ambitions. Now would we go on to the top or would we be Fallen Flowers by the wayside as many others had been? The sturdy eleven had entered to finish, out of a total enrollment of twenty-five or more for the four years work. This year the same achievement of the Junior year were carried on only to a greater extent. During the latter part of the year we were given a magnificent banquet by the class of eleven Juniors. Also our class gave a play which was well attended and the proceeds were used to pay our graduation expenses. In May came the glorious time when we were getting ready to leave the halls of the old school, perhaps some of us never to enter them again. Were we glad to go, or, were we sorry? I think those were the four most wonderful years of our lives, years that can never be brought back again, years in which we gained friendships which no space of years or miles can break. Some were leaving school forever, others would enter someplace else but the old ties would be broken to a certain extent. Thus ended our school life in the old High School. We were ready to shoulder life's burdens now. We extend to the class of 1927 and all the future classes heartiest good luck in gaining their ambitions. May the bonds of fricnclship never sever, Nor the years and the miles us divide, May we all be true to each other, And stand by the old high school.

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1927 MILTONIAN 1927 Class of ,24 CLASS COLORS-Blue and Silver CLAss FLowER-Sweet Pea CLASS MOTTO-Not evening, but dawn It was in September 1920 that fourteen young men and women met together at Milton High School to start their High School career together. The first year passed with plenty of hard work mixed with the fun which only a group of young people can have together. In our Sophomore year we initiated the Freshmen. The entire High School work- ed together in this event and derived a great amount of fun from it. It was during our second year that several members from our class showed promise of becoming great athletes. Some of the students went out for track, bringing in the ribbons and trophy cups. Others were on the baseball diamond and in the basket ball hall. helping to heap up the scores for Milton High School. This year our class learned the spirit of fair play-to be modest victors and gallant losers. In September 1922 we numbered only eleven. Before the year was over we lost another member, thus leaving only ten to finish the four years. In December we pur- chased our Class rings which were displayed with pride. It was during this third year of school life that we found we had orators and debaters in the class. Several of our number were seen before the foot lights. Therefore, we helped Milton High School, not only in Athletics, Oratorical Contests and Debates, but also on the stage. Our class helped to put Milton High School on the map In return, Milton High gave to us the physical ability, knowledge and freedom of expression which has helped each of us onto the Ladder of Success. As the year drew to a close the Juniors banqueted the Seniors. This banquet was given with pomp and ceremony. We started our Senior year with joy and sorrow, alike in our hearts. We were glad to see each other again, and yet a few short months then we would be separated. Time passed as though it were on wings. The class met privately many times to plan for Commencement. Commencement night came too soon for us. A few short hours and then we separated. Each went his or her own way, taking with them the mem- ories of the days spent in Milton High School.

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1927 MILTONIAN 1927 Social Events Am I Intrudingj' coached by Miss Laura McMasters, was our first home talent play given. On account of its well selected caste and their faithful work, it was very successful with Howard Campbell, or Jerry the leading character. Under the supervision of Miss Coots, accompanist, Miss Olds and Miss Filiere, an excellent Christmas Cantata was given by the grades. The Senior Class fostered a four number Lyceum Course this year which proved a valuable financial asset. The numbers consisted of the Dixie Jubilee Colored Quartet, furnishing us with music and amusement galore, the Frye and Company, the Magicians with heart thrilling tricks, Selah G. Wright and Co., Entertainers, Musicians, and Readers, the fourth number being a home talent play, When A Feller Needs A Friend coached by M. L. Goetting. Every Monday morning the entire school was called together in our auditorium for Chapel services. Many were the pleasant entertainments which were furnished us especially the many original stories from Mr. Caldwell, who could always bring out a moral in them. Each teacher as well as each pupil contributed very helpfully to the programs and in turn. The Farmers Institute held in 'our building lasting for two days and two nights was of interest to the school as well as to the community. Dr. C. C. Kohl from Bow- ling Green, Mrs. Cartwright from Delaware, and Mr. Tell Thompson from Findlay were our speakers. The play, Winning of Joy, was their closing event. The Seniors greatly enjoyed the expensive banquet which the Juniors served for us at the Woman's Club at Bowling Green. When we are gray and old at heart, memories of our Junior-Senior Banquet will never depart. Our speakers for our Baccalaureate and Commencement were learned men who were well capable of reaching and maintaining the attention of the audience as well as the class. The county held a musical, oratorieal and a reading contest, consisting of winners from a local, district and semi-county contests in order.