Newcomerstown High School - Newcosean Yearbook (Newcomerstown, OH)

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a •a m—................. History of the Senior Class I he great curtains of night were drawn aside and a new day dawned in inexpressible ecstacy. It was September. The large steel doors of dear old N. H. S. were flung open and bade welcome to eighty-five verdant Fresh men. What a class! The largest she had ever held. What joy must have come to her as she beheld their promising countenances. Time and space will not permit the revealing of the many sidesplitting blunders which the Freshman became heir to. Each one, as well as the writer himself, experienced a thrill of his life upon entering the duties of old N. H. S. Early in the year a class meeting was held and the class officers were selected for the Freshman year. We chose as the leader of our class one with undisputed and untiring ability. Willis Roe exhibited such remarkable talent in the capacity of president, that we again in this our last year consider ourselves very fortunate in having bestowed upon him this honor and choosing him to pilot our ship again, knowing that we need not fear or question the outcome of the voyage. Among the social activities of the Freshman year was a party which proved a great success. September came again and found us Sophomores. We proceeded with the routine of electing officers and chose Virginia Berry as president. This year was marked in the social items with a Freshman-Sophomore party. Our Junior year was crowned with many delightful events. Virginia Mae Conrad headed the class as president. Virginia exhibited a great talent in oratory when she defeated three of her fellow-classmates, the writer included, in the Prince of Peace Contest. On May 11, 1928, the Junior class presented “Cyclone Sally” as their class play. The cast consisted of nine prominent Juniors, and under the direction of Miss Macmillan, made the play a huge success. The Junior-Senior banquet was held on Tuesday Evening, May 29. and was highly approved by the entire Senior Class and guests of the evening. Each year a few of our number with-drew until now we have but fifty-two. We are certainly proud despite this loss to carry the honor of being the largest graduating class in the History of N. H. S. These four years though filled with many difficulties were brightened by the sunshine of humor and jollity. Many pleasant memories come to us as we look back over the pages of history of the Senior Class of 1929, and there comes a little tint of sadness when we realize how soon our associations and fellowships shall be severed and we launch out deeper into the sea of life We trust that from this class will come such characters as shall cause the world to stand amazed at the wonder of it all and bring to dear old N. H. S. an honor worthy to be written in gold on the pages of her history. —Eugene Thompson 23

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-== ECtGEJffE TMOMiPSOX ''•Reverend” ®lee Club. .3., 4, 4; Clan Hi«tun®ii. 4; Cydoitu Ss,tkv, .8.; FowiF 4 7A fight Ivm hts face shmes from the wind-axes of another world MAKjfOKIE WISE Mores’ Che CM;, 3, 4; Cyclone Sally. 3; Fool's Cold, 4; JUm Out;; Alpha Beta Oii. « her eyes the miehief twinkles, always in far hts of fun AKTHL’R TUFFORD Andy Sport Editor, 4; Bachelor Club; Xewcosean There are those who play athletics, but tt takes Andy to tell about them KCMER YANAI ,F.lmo Basketball, 4; Football, 3, 4; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Bachelor Club, A brave soul and a i ood athlete is revered by all ( I.ASS MOTTO Our greatest glory consists not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. COLORS ellow and White FLOWER Yellow Hose 22

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 Senior Class Poem “IT’S WORK TO REACH THE TOP” We’ve got to make our life worth while At work, at school or play, By the working, not the shirking We can make good today. We all must set our aims in life Beyond our reach or grasp. By the striving and the thriving We reach the top at last. We may in time conceive our aims May that not hold us fast, By pursuing, not receding, Keep aims beyond our grasp. The rain may pour for just a while The sun is hound to shine, But by study to be ready, Success may come in time. We’ve got to work to reach the top They’re few that ever do; We’ve got work, no time to shirk, Be noble, good and true. So to our class of twenty-nine May all success be due; We’ll have to climb to reach the top, Our aims to carry through. -—Viola Mercer Barthalow 24