Norwood High School - Silhouette Yearbook (Norwood, OH)

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JUNE CLASS HISTORY FOUR years ago we, as pupils of the eighth grade classes, were gathered together to receive the diplomas Which would permit us to enter the mysteri- ous halls of Norwood High School. In the following September, with doubtful expectations, we again united under the common name of Freshmen. The upper classmen in pompous fashion soon revealed their thoughts by informing-us that we were meagerly fitted for the hardships of high school life. In the customary manner they immediately divulged the secrets of their cause. The well-known fountain of youth was visited and in all hilarity we were immersed in the cool waters of our famous town. Then in our watery togs we were transported to unknown regions about Cincinnati, where we were left to our destiny. All this was done with due ceremony, and we essayed to make our way homeward Via the ulift route, assisted by beneficent passersby. Our determination to reach the goal brought us back in time to attend the Freshman Reception, where we humbly allowed the Seniors to teach us the art of dancing. Of course, during the first year we studied diligently to gain a good reputation. Although in a new field 0f knowledge, the boys bravely' received their training in football. We Were delighted with the novel idea of auditorium sessions and, strange to say, we felt little regret at the loss of a reci- tation. ' Although we were somewhat disappointed at not being permitted to seek revenge on the Freshmen for the horrors of initiation which we had endured in the previous year, these deeds were relegated to the past upon our promotion to the distinction of being Sophomores. This year our studies grew more difficult and we became more serious. The monotony of the studies, however, was broken by the Sophomore Dance and the various athletic activities. On October 4, 1923, the June Class 24 inaugurated its political career under the guidance of Miss Nellie Fairweather. John DeBold was elected President, with Marion Schmidt, Robert Barrows and Mary Elizabeth Lans- downe as his fellow officers. At a later meeting it was decided to have scarlet and gray for our class colors. The Junior Mask Dance was given 011 October 25. At this party, the costumes in their variegated colors added greatly to the merriment. The class was an enthusiastic supporter of athletics. Raymond Pens and Dick Zimmerman were among those who achieved distinction in football. Numerous poems were contributed to the Mirror, by J ack Kerley, our class poet. The officers for the second semester were: Harry Fry, President; Cintrilla Carver, Vice-President; Mary Elizabeth Lansdowne, Treasurer; Audrey Wat- son, Secretary. The Senior-Junior Dance was a great success and our appre- ciation of it was amply shown when we, in return, entertained the Seniors. As a fitting conclusion to our year as Juniors, we acted in the capacity of ushers at the 1923 Commencement exercises having decorated the stage and the reception halls for that memorable occasion. After the summer vacation we came back to old Norwood Hi for our last year. Yes, we were Seniors, but our position did not seem very great after all. 26