Newcomerstown High School - Newcosean Yearbook (Newcomerstown, OH)

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The Senior Class History On September 5, 1924, a group of sixty-eight pupils assembled at the new High School, eager to begin their duties as the Freshmen class. The first day was one of agony for the newcomers. Freshmen wandering into French classes was only one of the many mistakes made that day. The evening of the first day, the Sophomores and a few Juniors diligently applied the paddle to all Freshmen found lurking on the streets. 1'hus the class of ’28 entered the portals of N. H. S. After the first flurry of excitement subsided, we applied ourselves to our studies and soon became a part of N. H. S. life. We held a class meeting, elected officers, chose the class colors, Green and White, the class flower, the Lily of the Valley, and our motto, “We shall study and be prepared, for some day our chance will come.’’ The class entered into the activities of the High School and contributed to the glee clubs, the orchestra and to athletics. We have kept this spirit through the years, doing the best we could to boost N. H. S. By Mr. Wagoner disclosing to us the mysteries of Science, Mr. Conover expounding the principles of Algebra, and Miss Thomas patiently drilling us in English, we gained the necessary knowledge to admit us to the Sophomore class. During the second year we studied diligently and in the fall of ’26 entered the High School again, this time as Juniors. The class play was one of the main events of this year. Miss Macmillan directed the play, and it was largely due to her efforts that the cast were able to portray the parts so well. The Junior-Senior Banquet this year was a great success. Every one did his utmost to make it the best banquet ever held in the High School, and we felt that the appreciation expressed by the Graduating Class of ’27 was well deserved. On entering the Senior class, we were of the opinion that the most solemn duty of a Senior was that of carrying himself proudly and looking with disdain on the lower classmen. But this error was soon corrected, and we learned that to be a real Senior one must study even more than before. This year we have played an active part in the school life and in all our work have tried to assume the dignified and reserved manner becoming to the Senior class. During these four years our class has dropped from sixty-eight to thirty-five members at the present time. We that remain are striving to gain all knowledge possible before the time for our departure arrives. W regret the parting from friends we have made during the years we’ve spent in N. H. S., and we hope that in the future years, the Faculty will remember us with kindly thoughts, and that they will have no occasion to regret the many weary hours spent endeavoring to impress upon our memory, the principles of some subject. Thus the class of '28 takes its leave of N. H. S., and in so doing realize the truthfulness of the old lines, “They were glad, yet they shed tears.” —Florence Addy. 19

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MARY HUDSON She spreads sunshine by her genial nature. VERNON PARKS ‘Still water runs deep,” so the saying goes, and Vernon is the proof for this rule. FLORENCE HACKENBRACHT Florence speaks, acts, and behaves exactly as she should. FLORENCE McDONNELL Although she has been with us only during her Senior year, Florence has proved her worth. MOTTO: “We shall study and be prepared and some day our chance will come.” FLOWER Lily of the valley. COLORS Green and White 18

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The Senior Class Poem On the fifth day of September, In nineteen-twenty-four, There came a rapping and a tapping At the High School door. Mr. Hayes came out to see The cause of the dreadful noise, And lo! before the door there stood Sixty-eight girls and boys. For you on this September fifth,” Mr. Hayes said, What can 1 do?” Then, Please Sir, little Chet Leonhard said, “We want to grow wise like you. “We’re seeking knowledge, one and all. Within the walls of this High School. We promise most faithfully To strictly mind your every rule.” “Then come right in,” said Mr. Hayes, “And hurry, or you will be late.” So in they throbbed, one and all, 'Twas the brilliant class pf ’28. “Oh, the brilliance of this Freshmen class!” The Faculty said in great surprise. And in the Spring of ’25. To the Sophomore class they did arise. Miss Arth would say, “The work done now The great boon of your life will be. So keep awake in class and Study your lessons earnestly.” And to the Junior door they came. Knocked, and said, “Please open wide. Much knowledge we have gained and now With you we would reside.” In this class they studied, and Of knowledge gained so vast a store, That lo, in the Spring of '27, There they were at the Senior door. As Seniors they became So studious and so dignified. Things had to almost perfect be Before this class was satisfied. 20