Niles High School - Tattler Yearbook (Niles, MI)

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The Book of Seniors Chapter I. 1. Now it came to pass that in the year 1919 a group of youths and maidens entered into Niles High School. 2. And they were called Freshmen. 3. And there were many among them who were famed for Athletic prowess. 4. And these were called Johnnie, Vogie, Hank, and Clete. 5. Now those of the upper classes so respected them and held them in such esteem that they did not submit them to that ceremon- ial which is called hazing. 6. Then those who were their advisers spoke unto them say- in , g 7. Hold you a class meeting and choose unto you class oflicers and colors, ' 8. And thus they wrought. 9. And their class colors were violet and gold. 10. And their president was Henry Schrumpf. 11. And their vice-president was Gladys McCoy. 12. And their secretary and treasurer was Nellie Smith. 13. Now it came to pass that in that year they had unto them- selves a party. i 14. And it was in the manner of a track meet. ' 15, Thus this class of '23, as it was called, waxed and gained much fame. Chapter II. 1. And so it came to pass that the class of '23 again entered into the Niles High School. 2. And such change had time wrought that they were called Sophomores. 4 , 3. For they had gained much in wisdom and dignity. 4. And when they did hold a class meeting they chose unto themselves a president and he was called Frank Forrest. 5. And also a vice-president and she was called Gladys McCoy. 6. And also a secretary and he was called Henry Schrumpf. 7. And also a treasurer and she was called Carrie Maude Forrest. 8. Now again it happened that there were many among them who were skilled in Athletic power. 9. And these were called Frank Forrest and Henry Schrumpf and John Vogelsang and John Clevenger and Lloyd Kreuger and Gerald Wedel and Edward Chambers. 10. And Russel Finley was yell leader. 11. Now it came to pass that there was one among them who had great power of speech. 12. And he was called Frederic Richter. -29-

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MARK ULLERY JOSEPHINE VVILKINSON Lambda Sigma '19 '20 Tattler Staff '23 .- GERALD WEDEL Football '21 '22 Basketball '20 '21,'22 Gym Show '21 Lambda Sigma '19 '20 Advisory President '23 RUSSELL RENBARGER Died March 13, 1922

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13. And it so happened that he won the sub-district declama- tory contest. 14. And he won the district declamatory contest. 15. And he went unto the state contest. 16. And he did receive a medal for appearing thereat for he did acquit himself most honorably. 17. Then it came to pass at Christmas tide that they gave a party unto the other classes of the High School. 18. And it was a great success. 19. And there were many among them of great wisdom so that the class of '23 never lacked for fame. Chapter III. 1. Now on the third year it came to pass that the class of '23 again entered into Niles High School. 2. And on this year they were called Juniors. 3. And in importance they ranked close unto the Seniors. 4. And they had unto them Alexander Hunziker as president. 5. And Casper Grathwohl as vice-president. 6. And Genevieve Gerold as secretary. 7. And Dora Peters as treasurer. 8. And again Frank Forrest and Henry Schrumpf and Ed- ward Chambers and John Clevenger and Gerald Wedel and Lloyd Kreuger were renowned for Athletics and with them Thomas Far- rell. 9. And Henry Schrumpf was captain of the basketball team. 10. And Russell Finley was yell leader unto the High School. 11. And it came to pass that the Juniors won the inter-class basketball championship. 12. Now they purchased unto themselves class rings of great beauty. 13. And these were much admired by all. 14. Then it came to pass that they gave a masqued ball unto the High School. 15. And it gave great enjoyment. 16. Now one day the youths of this class appeared and they had unto themselves stocking caps of blue adorned with the numer- als '23 wrought in yellow. 17. Now in the fullness of time it came to pass that the Knights of Pythias had an essay contest. 18. And the name of the essay was American Citizenship . 19. And Ben Brown won first prize. 20. And Dorothy Huntly won second prize. 21. And both the twain were Juniors. 22. Then they presented a play and it was called The Lion and The Mouse . 23. And it was a great success. 24. Then in the fullness of time they.gave unto the Seniors a -30-