Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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tested, but the representatives of the Good Hope succeeded in carrying away their share of the prizes. This meet proved such a success that arrangements were made to hold another about the same time the next year. The winners of the meet represented the squadron at Washington and they succeeded in capturing the banner to the great honor of all. So far it would seem that all on board the 1911 boat were having a good time but this was far from true. Some became seasick and when the first landing was made they left the ship and returned home. Others were attracted by sirens on the shore and deserted. One day when we had been at sea for about one-half year, a dark object showed itself in front of the ship. All on board became excited and wondered what it could be. Captain Rees took his spyglass and ascended to the upper deck from which he made a survey. Then he consulted his map and found that the object causing so much confusion was a rock called “Semester Examination” which was one of a group of eight. He said that these rocks were dangerous but by careful steering they could be passed in safety. Some members of the crew had trouble of their own. When approaching the Latin Headlands the sea was so rough that some became sick. They were placed under the care of the ship’s physician and by careful treatment soon recovered. One day the Good Hope steamed into the Algebra Shoals. The sun was shining and the water was calm. Some of the crew became adventurous and tried to walk on the railing around the lower deck. They lost their balance and fell overboard, but life lines were quickly thrown to them and all were saved. When the ship landed at History Island some of the crew left to adventure into the hitherto unknown land and many were lost in its quicksand. At the present time about one-half of the journey has been completed. The members of the crew have become experienced and storms at sea don’t bother them any more. All are unhappily looking forward to the time when Commencement, which is our destination, is reached and the members of the crew must leave the ship to seek their fortunes on land. —Roy King, ’ll “Would there were more like this one !”—Louise Nierstheimer.

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The Voyage of 1911 (yh|N the fal1 1907 the class of 1911 ernbarked on their shiP Good Hope, for a perilous journey of four years on the Sea of Knowl-cLy edge. The crew was composed of young, inexperienced adventurers who were eager seekers of learning. They had never made a voyage across the deep, dark ocean. Before this time, their adventures had been confined to lakes and small streams. The officers of the crew were Bert Rees, Captain; Ruth Houston, First Mate; Lillian Waechter, Second Mate; Elbert Nolte, Purser; Miss Gorsuch, Pilot. Since the beginning of the Good Hope’s voyage, she has been within hailing distance of three other ships. The four ships have been in charge of eight officers with Commodore Conner and Admiral Crosby at the helm. At the end of the second year the ship of 1908 disappeared. But it had hardly been lost from view when the ship of 1912 was seen steaming toward the Good Hope and her two remaining companions. On several occasions the officers of the different ships have held councils of peace and war. So far the voyage has been a success. At different times the crew has been enchanted by the vocal strains of Captain Rees, First Mate Houston and Mr. Bush and Mr. Brookings, and by the instrumental music of Misses Heilman, Saal, Fehrman and Heisel. Miss Goldsmith also contributed to the social side of the voyage by occasionally delivering a declamation. Several times the Good Hope has landed at a port where a member of the crew resided. Then the evening would be spent there in a social gathering. Among these gatherings were a Halloween party at First Mate Houston’s, a box social at Miss Charlton’s, and parties at Miss Goldsmith's and Miss Campbell’s. There was also a ride on a hay-rack to Miss Dillen’s country home About the middle of the second year a farewell party was given to Pilot Gorsuch, at which time the worthy officer, owing to a pressing engagement on land, was forced to resign. Once, near the close of the first year, the officers of the squadron held a conference. They decided to hold a literary and athletic contest on an island named Pekin. The day of the meet dawned bright and clear and by noon the four had arrived at the island. All the events were closely con- “A thing devised by the enemy.”—Exams.

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 President Colors Yellow and White Flower Chrysanthemum Motto More Light (Mehr Licht Plus Lucis) Officers OTHO McCOY Vice-President . ELMORE CONZELMAN Secretary..................................LORRAINE SMITH Treasurer . WALTER CUNNINGHAM Class Teacher Emma Strathman Yell 1912 though far away We’ll get there day by day. Want to down us? Just you try! Watch and see the colors fly. Still is their strength concealed.”—Normal.