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gil, dZet1w.4p.ecL A little more than 20 years ago the members of the Senior Class of 1924 of the Roodhoiuse Community High School met together to make plans for the publishing of a year book. It was a project which immediately won the support of faculty, students, and parents. True, such a year book had never been published before, and there were those who feared the cost would be prohibitive. Our faculty advisers, Mrs. Virgil Rawlins and Miss Esther Duncan, steered us through the pre- liminary discussions so that we had a sound busi- ness plan which assured its success. The biggest obstacles we had to face were the handicaps We WH-'-'AN C- HAWV' had to overcome in pioneering. We had no prece- dents. The mysteries of engraving and printing were forced upon a staff which had to learn and learn fast. The mistakes made were due to our inexperience. Talent scouts found writers, artists, photographers, and poets in the school. The Legende was the medium of their expression. A contest was held in which scores of names were suggested for the year book. The class finally chose Legende, because it carried with its meaning the picturesque background out of which our school grew. The early legends of Illinois were those of the pioneers and the Indians. This gave us a name and a theme. Hence the Indian theme was carried in the art work throughout the book. The part the advertisers played in assuring the financial stability of the book was a real one. In every case the merchants were pleased to participate in this new venture. It brought them good will, for the school appreciated their help and gave them increased patronage. There was a ready sale of books to faculty and students. It took much hard work on the part of the staff and the advisers, Mrs. Rawlins and Miss Duncan. But teamwork prevailed, and the book was finally published. On behalf of the Legende Staff of 1924 I send greetings to the Railr0ader's Staff of 1945. We rejoice that others have carried on this splendid custom started when the first Legende of 1924 was published for the Roodhouse Community High School. WILLIAM C. HAMM. Detroit, Michigan, 1945. Two
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