Northampton Area High School - Amptennian Yearbook (Northampton, PA)

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to win when Juniors and the first class to win .by a unanimous vote. The people who made these debates a success for us were Leonard, David, Jesse, Bert and Mazie. Soon we will see some of them in Congress and we know they will be right. on the spot, when there is any arguing to be done. David, what will you give us, an oration? When Uncle Sam joined forces with the allies in April, 1917, the whole spirit and attention of the class was drawn into the great struggle for democracy. Although the majority were not of military age, two answered the call, Bert Luckenbach, and Jesse Kline, the former with the aviation branch and the latter with the S. A. T. C. Those who were able bought Liberty bonds to crush the Hun and back the 'boys at the front. When the Red Cross made its plea for humanity's sake, the class entered cheerfully, and secured a member ship for three years. When the ':Big 7 asked aid to help cheer and provide for the boys over there, the class again stood by them and contributed willingly. A considerable amount of 'tWar Saving Stamps were purchased by the class. In this manner the Class of '19 helped to make the world a better place to live in. Although we -could secure no medals at Chateau '1'hierry, most of us secured some medals showing our interest in the war work. . The basket 'ball stunt was to follow. Leonard and Mazie placed themselves opposite each other and initiated the various movements ol' the game. After a. moment Leonard said to Mazie: I don 't believe you girls did very much in basketball this year. H017 course we did. We formed one-sixth of the team. ls that the editorial 'we' H? Well, even if we did just have one girl in basket ball, the girls' team won all but two games this season and thatis more than the boys can sayf' . A 4'Yes, but if the boy's didn 't win many games they had more Senior players, and then too, we won the Field Day Cup in 191S. 'tAnd you didn 't even win that alone, we gave you nine points. Anyway, what 's the 'dif' we got as many 'eats' as the girls did at the basket ball celebration banquet. Katie was introduced a.s the HSocial Butterflyll who would tell of the various ways in which the class spirit and social life helped to 118-.

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1 say, 'Thank you.' The hostess then introduced the '4Jazz', quartet, suggesting that the class would probably like to hear again some of the songs with which the quartet had so often caused the class a hearty laugh. There- upon Robert, Bruce and David arose, but Hilliard had to be coaxed as usual. Finally they got him on his feet and the singing began. In a few minutes they had everyone in a state of laughter which gradually grew louder until it drowned even the singing. The next on the program was a tableau representing the N. H. S. band. The cast of characters were announced as follows: Piano-Beatrice. Violin-Norwood, Allan, Carl, Lloyd and Rcnia. Cornet-Hilliard and Mark. Clarionet-William. Flute-Samuel. Although they made not a. single sound, the enthusiaszn of their ei forts and the loudness of the applause proved them in every respect the equal of Sousa 's band. Not until Harry had been introduced did the applauding stop. He was somewhat embarrassed at first but soon gained confidence. 'iThe Oratorical ability of the class was 'proved without doubt on the 28th of February. Excellent readings were given by Renia, Irene, Katie and Mazieg orations were given by David, Ralph, Carl and Leonard. Professor W1'ight, of Muhlenberg, presented the prizes. Mazie and Leonard received the S810 prizes, and Katie and Carl were the victors. Hurrah, for the victors! Upon this suggestion there arose a medley of shouting and cheers, in which Ralpl1's yell could be easily heard above the others. Sup- posing you use some of that surplus energy in speaking, Ralph, instead of pestering everybody, advised the hostess. 'tWhew, I'm going to talk about something hot-the lnterelass De- bate. ln our Freshman year debate we lost 2-1 but that was just be- cause we were no doubt a little green yet. But the next year we worked hard to change that color to the color of victory. We fought hard with the result that we won all the other debates unanimously. VVQ should be especially proud of the fact that we were the second class -17-

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keep the class entliug-xiastic and active. 'Clin our first two years we must have either been too green or too bashful, for hikes, rides and parties were few. During these last two years, however, they occured more frequently. Some we know preferred the moonlight hikes but they attended a. party and had a good time whenever there was an opportunity. The class was inter- ested also in working up plays and were successful in giving' t'S.lats and lNhen the Boys Came Home at Literary Society meetings, New Ha1npsl'1i1'e Gold was given on February the 6th, which proved to be the most successful affair the class ever held. The hostess then reminded the class that it was half past ten and, therefore, time for rel'reslnnents. Irene, Flora and Beatrice offered to help serve. As soon as Lloyd got a glimpse of the appetizing delicacies, he uttered his usual excla- mation, This is going to be real. As always, the refreshznents proved to be the niost enjoyahle part oif the occasion. All seemed to want to speak at once, and usually started With, lilo you rezneinber how--.H israel, John, 'Wilhur and Elwood suddenly began, laughing heart- ily and looking in the direction of their eyes we saw our Freialnnau picture which the hostess had put up especially for this occasion. Israel said, 'tl wonder if everyone had doubled his knowledge as he has his height in these years. How ahout it, Rode? After the eats,', the class enjoyed once more the readings that Katie and Mazie had given at the Contest. Then Beatrice played our various Class Songs and all sang so inueh the more heartily be- cause it was probably the last time. VVith so fitting a close to their High School days the class separated after many exprevsions of appreciation for the pleasure of the evening' and then passed ont into the world. I. S. S. '19 Ile kissed her on the rosy lips How could he then but linger? But OH! when he caressed her hair, A cootie bit his finger. -Birch-Bark. Aw..