Mishawaka High School - Miskodeed Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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night? it was the worst of times — for did the officers and comrades of the other Battalions not impose upon us the most atrocious tasks — such as trying to write a Misicodeed ; it was a Battalion of wisdom — for the Senior Battalion had for three years absorbed the best from the masters of the past and naturally we appreciated the vastness of that knowledge; it was a ' Battalion ' of foolishness — yea, verily! Some of us buck pri- vates tried to impart some of the aforesaid knowledge to superior officers — (results are not here related) ; it was a season of Light — for we were the most light hearted and joyous Battalion that ever took up arms in this everlasting Battle of Books ; it was a season of Despair — for truly sometimes the fighting was so severe, the outcome so doubtful for some of us, that Despair gripped our hearts; we had everything before us — yea — the big Battle of Life with its mystery and its challenge lay beyond the Fort; we had nothing before us — but the Zero hour. The Fort was still in command of Major C. C. Cauble. The Battalion was placed under the control of Captain Frank McKinley and Lieutenant Winfield Seaman. Mention has been made of the task imposed upon the Senior Battalion; namely, to leave a monument to its struggles and accomplishments in the form of the Miskodeed. Carl Stillwell was chosen Captain of that enter- prise. The weight of the burden grew in proportion to the size of the leather case which was his constant companion ( ?) . The calendar, the social columns, the dramatic notes, the debating club, the athletic records — in fact — every worthy activity of the Fort bespeaks the energy, versatility, and courage of the Battalion of 1923 in our at- tempt to carry on for dear old Fort Mishawaka High. Dear old Fort Mishawaka High, We have answered your challenge, We have fought a hard fight, We have kept the faith with tliose Who built you and loved you before. With anxious hearts and eager minds We now await The Zero hour. 24

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of all our youthful fancies, we rallied our forces, went over the top and took the Frst Line of Defense. (Note — The unsolved mystery is: How did we take that First Line of Defense without Carl Stillwell and Cecil Alexander to show us how?) Second Line of Defense After the First Line of Defense had been taken, we again mobilized our forces and looked over the new battle front. Before us lay three lines of defense. Only two plans were open; namely, to be slackers and to re- treat or to fight on and capture the other three Lines. Most of the Battalion chose the latter. Captain Harold Wrasse succeeded Captain (ess?) Elizabeth Anderson in active command of the forces. He had Lieutenant Winfield Seaman as his able assistant. So we charged forward into the Battle of Books. Although the fighting was hard and the drilling tiresome, we had hours of real recreation. The football squad of Fort Mishawaka crystallized the fighting spirit of the Fort and forced the teams of all the surrounding forts to acknowledge defeat. Hail! to the famous team! We can never forget the thrills which their gallant fighting gave us. Third Line of Defense Mourning the loss of those who had failed to carry on, and still imbued with the insatiable desire to take every line before us, the Bat- talion of 1923 began its third campaign in the Battle of Books. Fort Mishawaka High came under the control of Major C. C. Cauble. The Battalion had to show its metal. In October, the Battalion gave a Matinee Dance. November 18, we entertained ourselves and the officers of the Fort with a masquerade party. It was a brilliant social affair. In January and March the Battalion gave Jitney Dances which were very enjoyable and profitable. In April, we displayed to the world that we had some dramatic, as well as fighting, ability. We produced Mice and Men, under the direction of Captain Edwina Day. We enjoyed it and sincerely hoped our buddies in camp did also. The social event of this year was the Junior Prom for the Senior Battalion which was to be mustered out soon to other centers of fighting. It was the first affair of its kind in the Fort and we shall ever remember it. Finally, the Battalion made one desperate onslaught, attacked that third Line of Defense and took it. Our officers were well pleased with the conquest and signed an armistice for ten weeks. Then we were to mobilize our troops for the attack on the last Line of Defense. Last Line of Defense September, 1922, came at last. With great anticipation of the thrill of ' ictory, we began our charge up Mount Knowledge with a firm deter- mination to take that last Line of Defense and gain our Commissions. With due respect to Charles Dickens we can say: It was the best of times — for were we not busy with work and play from morning until 23

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Class Poem HCSgni- We ha e traveled the higlnva}- of learning. And fought in a long, •aIiant fight, Rut now we have come to the turning, And the towers of the world are in sight. ' e have learned how to figure with letter s. And quote the dear words, amo te. We gave all due respect to our betters, Though oft ha e we known more than they ! ' e have willingly given each member In service for old M. H. S. We are thrilled when we gladly remember The noble rewards of success. And many a lesson received here ' as not from the leaves of a book. And varied have been the events, queer, That we from experience took. Behind us lie four }ears of pleasure, Before us — a tale yet untold. But we know that we always shall treasure The scenes that our memories hold. The gatewa} ' to Life lies open ahead, And through it we all have to go. Content shall we be, if ' tis truthfully said That we ' ve gained a good record to show. Dorothy Locke, ig j. 25