Prairie Du Chien High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

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CLASS I Listen, my classmates and you shall hear, The voice of the prophet sounding near. As in accents clear it is borne to me From the far-off years that are yet to be, This prophet travels on wings so fleet, That he sees all things which we are to meet. And methinks he oft laughs as he hears us plan Things for the future, which come, never can. And he ofttimes is sad, when instead of the joy ‘Tis sorrow he sees for some girl or boy; But to me no inkling of sorrow or woe Comes to dim the happiness of those whom I know. So here, each in turn, I will tell the fate Which will come as you journey either early or late. So, with Alfred will I first begin,— List to the prophet concerning him, He to the sick will give much pain But only to make them well again. Ah! a surgeon 'tis plain you see This clever one is destined to be. Tis next of Lorraine that we hear; Before a crowd she doth appear; High on a platform this figure tall Speaks, and a hush reigns over all: For you my sisters, I’m here tonight To trample the wrong and uphold the right. A Speaker she, of great renown Whom we are proud to call our own. PROPHECY Two shall gladden the hearts of men, One by her voice, the other with pen. Marian a great singer will be While Leona will write poetry. Into the depths of the ocean deep To waken the creatures from their sleep And find out things the world does not know, Adelbert so daring and brave will go. Now look pleasant and do not frown, Sit up straight and look not down. Silence—it's over and the one whom we heard Speaking so gently, is Gertrude Steinberg. 'Tis next Irene whom we see In the pulpit, a minister she; But instead of the sermon what does she say? “A missionary will talk to-day, A missionary from Africa,” She introduces Miss Mina Fach, Who talks to them of that heathen land And urges many to join her band. Of the next one these words tell the story, “As the father so shall the son be” This is Lyman whom we all know, In business matters is not slow.

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Another who from Eastman came. To help this class In winning fame. StuJious and somewhat grave. Though she will laugh wlien Jokes are played. She will work with all her might, On all things considered right. Next a hoy so very tall. Ever ready when you call. He who is responsible For publishing this annual. He can work and also play. He’s waiting for the last of May. Of another girl I tell. Whom you all must know right well. She i Irish thru and thru. And her thoughts site will tell you. She will laugh with everyone. Never misses any fun. From Decorah came a maid. Who, to work, is not afraid. Always smiling, never frowns, Deserving of a golden crown. She has many goodly traits. This girl whom we call “Potratz.” Always working is the lass Who gets first rank in this big class. Never wastes her time away Thinking of some trick to play. She I'm sure will always win. In the work which she lx gins. Louisa, is another girl. Who to us is as a pearl. She it is who comes to school. Never breaking any rule. Always quiet and sedate. Is this staunch and true classmate. Still another light haired maid. Whose hi shes never seem to fade. Always looking for some fun. But she sees her work is done. To Bridgeport she used to roam. But this will he her future home. Oh so very small in body. Is the girl who's known as “Toddy! A smile she has for everyone. As everything to tier is fun. Yes, she works part of the day. But she really likes to play. Another girl who sings so sweet. When at Lyceums we meet. She can speak and also play. This girl who is always gay. Ever ready to take part. Working with her very heart. He r frienJ Is also in this class. Trying others to surpass. Although of her I tell you last. She is one of the best in class. She likes to laugh in school anJ out. But of her work there’s ne’er a doubt. Cheerily, then, my classmates all. Live and laugh until the call! Tho Geometery be hard. From it we cannot be barred. Every day shall lead us thru. School life to which we are true. All UK) soon these days will end. Then it is too late to mend. So if we will do our best. We can pass in every test. Days whose Joys none can surpass. Are those spent by this Junior Class. —Leona M. Garrow

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For foreign lands one will depart To live a while close to nature's heart And bring back statistics which will show How plants and herbs of those regions grow; This brave one you all have met For 'tis none other than Violet. Roy tho’ silent, reserved and still Has a place which none else can fill. He like a bird shall fly in the air And win many a prize at carnival and fair. For Elizabeth so gay and free A pleasant lot in life we see A friend of many, disliked by none A loving wife in a happy home. She so gentle and demure Tis Louisa you may be sure. A neat stenographer will be, Oh! none can work as swift as she. To strive for honors which ne’er will come Is perforce the lot of some. But not for William who 'tis clear Will be a civil engineer. A lawyer quick and clever too To win many cases and lose but few, One whom many will patronize Tis none, but Audrey could be so wise. Lovers of music will come far to hear The playing of one who ever sincere In her work, great success will attain And win glory and a world-wide fame For Margaret, when with home teachers through In other lands shall her studies pursue. In a bright and sunny room Where many plants and flowers bloom Among the children at study and play Florence and Eugenie will work each day. It will sometime be our pleasure to hear Catheryn with voice sweet and clear As large audiences she sways Both with her words and her winning ways; But this only will she not do, She will endeavor to teach others too. Now, classmates, this tale is ended, I pray you none will be offended; If you like not some things I’ve said Pray think of others in their stead; The race of life has just begun, So let us count with each setting sun An onward step toward the goal which we seek, When with our long sought success we shall meet. F. R.