Quincy High School - Oriole Yearbook (Quincy, MI)

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' THE ORIOLE Class History ln the year l924, early in September, there set sail over the Sea of Knowledge a magnificent fleet proudly bearing aloft floating banners of green and white. This fleet was headed for a far distant land called the Land of Graduation, which could be reached only after a long voyage of four years over this much-traveled, but to them unknown sea. There were four isles-Freshmen, Sophomore, junior and Senior-to be thoroughly explored before reaching this promised land. This fleet was composed of fifty voyagers. The first port reached was Freshmen lsle, there we organized as a class. Our officers were: President, Harold Parkinson, Vice President, Lemoyne Blackmang Treasurer, Ruth Miserg Secretary, Marjorie Tay- lorg Editor, Oliver Gordon: Class Advisor, Miss Ball. Upon this lsle we met with strange kinds of people called Sophomores, juniors, and Seniors with whom we had to become acquainted. We enjoyed several parties and school functions here. After an en- joyable year we Freshmen took our departure for the Sophomore lsle, although some were left behind to be picked up by some other passing fleet. Upon landing, we found that we were no longer Freshmen but Sophomores. Everything was quite different from the Freshmen lsle. After a few days we reorganized and the following officers were chosen: President, Oliver Gordon: Vice President, Violet Kniselyg Treasurer, Eva Gallop, Secretary, Robert Taylorg Editor, Ray Kriserg Class Advisor, Mrs. l-leydon. Here we enjoyed our receptions and several parties. Soon we left for the junior lsle again leaving some unfortunates behind. At last the Junior lsle was reached, and all of the voyagers now landed and spent a very pleasant year. This time our officers were: President, Gladys Globenskyg Vice President, Ernest Knirkg Treas- urer, Lemoyne Blackmang Secretary, Bernice Sattlerg Editor, Oliver Gordong Class Advisor, Mr. Balfour. ln spite of all the hard work and temptations many pleasures and enjoyments were to be found there. The juniors gave a junior-Senior banquet for the Seniors which was enjoyed by both classes. The last and most important isle of all was the Senior lsle which was safely reached by twenty-three of us. This year we chose our officers with unusual care. They were: President, Bernice Sattlerg Vice President, Ernest Knirkg Treasurer, Evelyn Kesson: Secretary, Donald Gouldg Editor, Gladys Globensky: Class Advisor, Nlr. Balfour. Several parties were held, all of them successful. ln December the great event cameg we gave a very successful play, called The Charm School, under the direction of Mr. Bal- four and Mr. Dage. At the end of the fourth year, a long roll, very creditable to the Seniors, was made out, telling who had absorbed the most knowledge during the voyage, and at the end of this same year we found that Senior lsle was also the stepping-off place into the vast territory of Promised Land. The stepping-off place was named Graduation, and a great concourse of people met to watch us take this short journey. And now the four long years have passedg the Freshmen of I924 are the Seniors of l92S. We have had many experiences during our voyage, of which the enjoyable ones far outweigh the unpleasant ones. As we Seniors scan the horizon from the stepping-stone of Graduation, we see many conquests to be made, and we believe that in the future, as in the past, we will show ourselves ready for any test that may be put to us. Gladys Marquart Ruth Wilsoii Eloise Demarest Lena Chase 1 f' .-3 5 Ill' 1 Q 2 8 lily

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t 'Ti THE ORIOLE f Salutatory The Class of i928 extends a most cordial greeting to the parents, friends and visitors here to-night who have aided us in successfully completing with honor and triumph, four short years at Quincy High School. We realize that without your help it would have been impossible for us to have reached the crossing of the roads where we now stand. When we meditate upon various events of our lives, there is not one among us to whom the mere mention of the words, New Year's Eve, does not recall some vision of a most treasured or loathed mem- ory. Nloreover, perhaps no two of us would picture the same things. It is then that meetings and part- ings, sorrow and gladness, past and future, loom before us. Then some of us think of the Past Years, others thinlcof the opening of the New Year, and still others of the New Years to come. But friends and classmates, did you ever stop to compare the Evening of the Old Year with the Even- ing of High School life? Those of you have, have some idea of the Dawn of New Era in the lives of those who on this Commencement night cheerfully turn toward whatever future Fate has in store for them. Allow me to picture for you the contrast between the Evening of the Old Year and the Dawn of the New Year. We are standing on the crossroads of life. Numerous roads extend in every direction to attract the youth of to-day. Some lead over hills and rocks of hard work, trials and discouragement to the place called Success. Other roads-Laziness, selfishness, etc., lead us to the place called Failure. The roacl which has led us through H. S. has not always been smooth. There have been times when it has been almost impossible to make the gradeg times when it seemed as though we were going back- wards instead of forward. Sometimes we have been tempted to take a detour to the road-Careless ness, only to find that it led us into the valley of discouragement. We now stand at the forlcs in the road. Few of us will take the same roads. They extend on and on to the place called Success or Failure. The lessons and experiences which we have learned and experi- enced during our four years at H. S. will serve as a map to guide us straight e'en though the road be sometimes steep. They say life is a highway And it's milestones are the years: With here and there a toll gate, Where we pay our way with tears. lt's a rough road and a steep road And it stretches broad and far, But it leads at last to a Colden Town Where Houses BIC... Evelyn Kesson 7 -K, Ill' 19 2 3 My

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J i THE 012101.52 f v Class Oration Casting no reflections on the statistics brought to light by the Class Prophecy, Class History, and Class Will l feel there are several other items of interest that should be exposed to the general public. Therefore, by a system of my own l have succeeded in collecting these items together to put on record for future reference. For Class so illustrious as this Class of I928 cannot fail to be an example of intelli- gence, industry and general good behavior to those following. Through our Secret Service in general this report was prepared. Therefore l am not responsible for any thrilling facts disclosed. The Class enrollment 23. It is not necessary to read the names of the members as none of them have forgotten that, not even their middle name. Average age is 1815 years. Average height is 5 feet 6 inches. Average weight 135 pounds. Now in order to understand the unusual brilliancy of this Class mention must be made of our ancestors. As a Class we recognize Adam and Eve as our very very great-grand parents. Among the most noted ancestors are Lincoln, Cicero, Napoleon, john Paul jones, Washington, Robinson Crusoe, Noah, Alexan- der the Great, St. Patrick, Virginia Dare and the Emperor of Germany. Sir Robert Hendrick commonly called Bob, claims Virgil as one of his remote grandfathers, which no doubt accounts for his skill in translating that relatives masterpiece The Aeneid, and for his endeavor to be as much like the pious Aenas as possible. Some trace their ancestry to lreland, some to the Teutonic, others to lonia. Eva hav- ing lost track of her family tree can trace her ancestry only to Hodunk and Ona to Southeast Butler. All realize however if the missing links were supplied our ancestry would date back to the lonian race of the jungles. No marriages are reported, and, so far only one engagement. This does not include broken en- gagements. However we all are living in hope, except Harry VanNasdale who regards a mother-in-law a dangerous personage. Every girl of the Class is honorary member of The Royal Order of Do Nothing and the boys are charter members of the United Brotherhood of Loafers. Gwendolyn Salford belongs to the Knock- ers Clubn and Harry VanNasdale is president of the Hayseed Union. Taking the Class as a whole we are well represented in the field of Athletics. The girls in particular delight in preparing lunch for the boys on Field Day as its a good chance to show their ability or dis- ability to cook. Most of the boys favor cards but Clarenceis Dad won't let him play anything except Flinch and l agree there are other things more profitable. Ernest's favorite pastime is Holding Hands that is not his own hands. Eloise's is talking while l enjoy thinking just thinking. LelVloyne's might be dish washing, Donaldis studying, and Gladys Globensky likes best of all EATING. The theater would be the most popular form of amusement if it were not for one serious objection,-the price. The members of the class had several reasons for attending H. S. Some of the more important were, to get out of work at home, to have a good time, to study geometry and Latin, through parental per- suasion and for the benefit of the school, sad to say, there are a few in the Class who don't know yet why they attended High School. Most of our loved ones expect to go on to school. Ruth expects to continue her education at the Kindergarten next winter. Gladys Marquart will take a post-graduate course in domestic science in her lVlother's kitchen. Alice was too modest to give a good opinion of her- self which is but one of her personal weaknesses. Lena's weakness is study although few people know it and Mary Esther does like to sleep, it just can't be helped. Bernice wants to marry a Millionaire or be a Prima Donna, it makes no difference which. We expect to find Clara teaching in the Red-Mud District or some other favorite. Genevieve and Maybelle want to be Latin teachers, we extend sympathy to their pupils. Evelyn is expected to do housework in a family of two. While Emalene's highest aim is to starve and as she is going to be a kitchen mechanic of course she will succeed. Limited time pre- vents me from giving you any more facts regarding this Class. Considering our many sterling qualities our success is quite assured, and each one bids fair to carve for himself a splendid future. And when our history hqbecome a milestone in the history of Quincy High School may the future classes follow our example and leave behind as good a record. Oliver Gordon f f--- ..3 , Ill' 1 Q 2 B lyly