Plymouth High School - Mayflower Yearbook (Plymouth, IN)

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THE SENIOR ANNUAL through the four long years the class emerges triumphant. Al- though we have held our breath at times frightened to ask the out- come of those tests, yet we have always safely crossed the Rubicon. As a slight token of our appreciation for the school we leave to our under-classmen and their successors, a set of books by the most prominent authors of Indiana. We have long been together and learned to know each other well so we can give you some of their most notable characteristics. l First upon the scene appears Erwin Machelg a world of knowledge he has in his brain, Not a true poet, never seen with the girls, he's not like any other swain. Mabel has a very wise headg should any detective force need a spy, We recommend her quite unreservedly diflicult places to supply. Edna Johnson told of the pony-colts and of the cribs and crams as well: That was in history: misfortune followed. Oh! 'tis a story sad to tell! Then comes Bertus elected orator by his classmates friendly all, Wonderous wise he stands among us tho he's not so very tall. Paul, the chief editor, had to quit napping when on the annual he must work. Slugging, however, his famous accomplishment nothing on earth could induce him to shirk. g Frances Marks renowned for talking, noted linquist, too, as well, Often inquisitive,- pardon Frances, this is all we're going to tell. Ferrel's the lady who's slightly serious: to tease her a little is really a shame, Yet we're afraid she'd be much offended if we should carelessly leave out her name. Edwin's the one who we're sure will be heard from: his fame will reach from sea to sea, None can deny that very plainly the signature and stamp of power had he. Perfect men are often talked of, seldom seen as you'll agree, But in Marc perfect perfection is the marvel we all see. Rural Hazel's not a weakling, you remember how she balked, How she from the girl's mass meeting, firmly, bravely, boldly stalked? Quiet Erma, seldom heard from, always studies by the hour, What her future's going to be quite transcends my telling power. Irene the beauty p-e-r-f-e-c-t-l-y adorable, you all know her I'll wager a crown, Delta Tau bracelet, that tells the story for Don too, is of high renown. Sweet Marie the pretty bluffer, forged excuses, and one time Traveled south to see a person whose name you know and I can't make it rhyme. Now the girl who reads the minutes: she's not one who needs a lift, Her asprations quite amaze us Independence Esther's gift. Ask McKesson of ponderous phrases about his suit case on the stair, When he called one girl's story too poetical he hurt her feelings beyond repair. Flossie In chemistry gained notoriety, by the other girls were blamed For guessing a compound they knew not the name of she has ever since been famed. Mac, that most ambitious Senior, famous star in Physics class, Has invented tricks now enough to enable him to pass. Walter takes up his work so lightly, seems as if he thinks it's fun. You'd never know he has a trouble. now those extra tests are done. From the north came sober Lois, she will work and win her way,

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THE SENIOR ANNUAL stood out as a Willing body of workers to help in all activities of lhe school. Altogether we feel that our second year was fairly successful and do not conceive how the school could have gotten along without us. For the third time this body of students entered the house ol' knowledge. Though peacefully disposed, we soon showed the Sopho- mores their place- After a few days of un-oliicial hair-cutting at which the boys displayed much talent as barbers, the class arranged itself in battle array, chose the colors you now see before you and stoutly defended our banner. As to how long the defense lasted, we do not furnish information but there was no lack of bravery on the part of the Junior boys-hence enough said. It is said that there is not a year in the whole school course quite so satisfying as the Junior year. We are not so sure of this. But it is doubtful if ever another Junior class has had the absolute success enjoyed by this one, for did we not tightly put down the lid on the whole detective force. Class spirit we had in plenty but the characteristic Senior dig- nity did not enter our ranks for we were determined to be joyful up to the last. And now the Senior! VVe returned after a short vacation know- ing that one more year would end our residence here. With a mix- ture of awe and joy we found ourselves in the chief places looking forward to the pleasures of Seniorhood. Our dignity was real. After some delay the class was organized. Then the campaign began. The next thing that brought the class together was the mo- mentous question of class-pin. After arduous work in which Tom displayed much knowledge of parliamentary law, after selections, re-selections, quarrels and bickenings, a pin was finally chosen. But all is now calm as a summer day, the fair ones have forgiven and forgotten. It is as Seniors that the class has done its best in the matter of class spirit. We can point with pride to the records made in the field, and time does not permit us to tell of the good times had at the parties and social gatherings. Our class is the first to have class- day. Its success is due to the fact that it was instituted by the present Seniors. So the time has come when we must cease to be and, while we cannot pose as an example for future classes, we advise all pros- pective chemistry students to become well informed in the mys- teries of Domestic Science and lvlercie suggests that you never at- tempt to demonstrate the chemical properties of rubber in class. David Lineberry took the leadership in all experiment work and after studying deep into the hidden mysteries of carbon, made the brilliant discovery that a diamond could be purchased for a dollar. However, the girls saved the day proving that better car- bons that diamonds could be manufactured when the art of candy- making is understood, and Davie could do nothing more than bother. While we are not an extraordinary class, our standard of schol- arship has been as high generally as prescribed mathematics and science would permit. We had our successes and our reverses. but we have too much modesty to permit the former and too much pride to speak of the latter. Let it suffice to say that after passing

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THE SENIOR ANNUAL Because she always minds her business she is busy all the day. Beulah Whom we all adore comes the next in this long list, She'll be great and famous some day or my guess I've surely missed. Nada, too, we're very fond of, and believe the hushed suggestion That ere many moons have vanished, she'll say Yes to the important question. ' Cyril Foreman, prophet, artist, dramatist of local fame, Has designs in the American which will surely make his name. Lineberry, king of the chemical lab. is truly not so very bad, Tho' he did cry Turn it off when electrical shocks were the fad. Next Miss Fern Gibson, tall and stately, we have seen and you will see That it is a task most easy to guess whose wife she's going to be. Walker with his sprightly grace, and radiant jovial face, In bestowing class gifts here will take a most important place. It seems the jest of heartless fate, that here I needs must mention Kate, Her daily messages to Bob-and early strolls.-a Purdue date! Mercie, the renowned reporter, hastened to the Indian show, Showing her great admiration for the big brave, Oh you Joe! Thompson keeps the finest order with his Parliamentary Law, Under this executive we moved along without a flaw. Bob Long the name Sport does merit, for he always cuts a swell. If he can't ride with the others, the bumpers do him very well. Leia by the class was chosen with our funds to be intrusted, Champion feather-weight she's guarded and has kept a treasury busted, Hannah beams about among us with a smile that's quite informal, As she's going to be a teacher she will hasten straight to normal. At the end of our long list now we mention Hazel Love, She's the girl who makes progression without needing a large shove, To those whose names I here have read, Pray pardon any unkindness said, For the class of 1910, is a jolly good class, And soon to tne great, wide world must pass. So forgive and forget as we take a last view, Allt. bid the old hall a fond adieu.