Norman High School - Trail Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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Chronicles of the Class of ’19 The Book of Freshmia 1. Now, Lo. when Mr. Myers was principal in 1915 it came to pass that a number of youths and maidens fair entered Norman High School. Now the youths and maidens fair did form a class and its name of ’19. 2. A prophet spake unto Mr. Myers and saith: “Thou shalt love this class, yea. with all thy heart, even fifteen times more than any other. And behold, Mr. Myers answereth and said: Even so. shall it be. 3. And when this class entered Norman High School there was rejoicing and gladness throughout the land as was never before witnessed. 4. Now there was a council of wise men called together to sec how this class should be arrayed. 5. And seeing this class was good they spake and said: We shall array them with a mantel of purple and gold. 6. And now the favored class of Mr. Myers, after many notable deeds as in debating, became wearied and fell into a deep sleep. The Book of Sophomorkiza 1. And when '19 had awakened from its long sleep and it beheld a new class, and lo. the eyes of '19 were opened and saw the brightness of ’20. 2. Now the hearts of’19 were large and it straightway had compassion on the brother class ’20 and was kind to its members and instructed them in the way they should go. 3. There was peace and joy throughout the school, and it came to pass at this time that '20 seeing the wisdom of ’19 was jealous and disobedient. 4. And when ’20 came and stood where he could see ’19 in his pride and splendor, it said: We raise up a throne and '19 will fall down and worship us. 5. So when ’20 came unto ’19, saying: “Thou hast cared for us but now the time has come when thou shalt fall down and worship us. 6. But alas! They knew nothing of the power of ’19. For it was at this time that the Sophomores arose and defeated the lordly Seniors in the inter-class debate. Sclah. The Book of Junioriah 1. Now when '19 awakened from its long sleep it beheld '20 preparing to overwhelm it. 2. But remembering the words of the prophet, 19 gave a call which brought all the ouths of the class together, and they counseled together, saying: We will take this silver cup and prepare for battle.” 3. So saying three of the most brilliant youths prepared themselves for battle. 4. At last the struggle came and the two did clash and strive. 5. And it came to pass that when all was peace and quiet the Prophet appeared and said: As thou hast been so humble I will give you a place of honor in the debating history of N. H. S.' For again the cup was captured. 6. It was in the spring of ’18 the Junior-Senior reception was given by the Juniors, an event to be forever remembered by the members of those classes.

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Senior Class Officers Subert Turbyfill Agatha Burke Joy Hunt President Vice-President Treasurer Motto—“Impossible is Un-American.” Colors—Purple and Gold Flower—Violet Stone—Bloodstone YELL Mamma! Mamma! Hel-lup Hel-lup! They’re trying to take away Our Debating cup. But they came too late.

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JratZ Chronicles of the Class of ’19 Continued The Book of Seni. 1. Inasmuch as the members had again slept, they were awakened to find themselves the most aged of all classes. 2. So they immediately arose and said: “We will make unto ourselves a name that will be a sign of knowledge for the ages to come.” 3. And it came to pass that Mr. Shultz came into our midst as Principal of our school and sat with us in council. 4. Now at this time we rearrayed ourselves in purple and gold and worked with great diligence. 5. It was during ’19 that the victory was won over the Sophomores and Juniors in the debating contest and thus the silver cup became permanent property of the class of '19. 6. And it came to pass that when Mr. Vetter, a chief of the tribe of Moleskins, issued a command for men to join the Great Team which Norman High has always boasted, the Seniors responded by placing several men on the team. 7. And now it came to pass that the Seniors spent much time on a certain book called The Trail” which was to pay tribute to Norman High. 8. And again the prophet appeared unto them saying: Fear not; as long as the stars shine, thou shalt prosper and do good unto mankind, verily 1 say unto you of all the classes of N. H. S. thou art most wise. 9. Blessed are they that seek wisdom for they are the gainers there-by. 10. And this class shall forever be remembered in the Norman High School.