Saginaw High School - Aurora Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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STUDENT LANTERN-AURORA History Of Class of l928 Class History A Comedy of Errors The war-cry for a new school was at its height back in '25. The Sophomores were so destructive in their rapid and clumsy ascents and descents of the steps that even the New Building began to vacillate menacingly. It seemed necessary to station extra Faculty members at conspicuous places along the staircase, that they might at least endeavor to suppress flaming youth's crafty attempts at drawing forth every particle of noise possible from those tempting metal steps. The highly polished con- dition of the balusftrade has also been attributed to the fervent zest with which those children slid down it. . The annual party known as the Sophomore Spread was greatly enjoyed by the little folks. Each one was embellished with a tag on which his name was written, This identification was very helpful if one lost his bearings. True to old traditions, class elections were held and the following officers were elected: President-Henry Pendell ' Vice-President-Gerald Taylor Secretary-Chester Petre Treasurer-Hazen Armstrong Student Clouncil Representatives-Ethel Schwartz, Harry Kinney Upon discovering that carving their names into the desks was a futile attempt at establishing a memorial, since the desks are planed oif almost every summer, it was decided to hang a picture in Room 311 for this purpose. Much Ado About Nothing As Juniors, these children felt the weight -of their years very keenly, thus quelling their exuberance somewhat. The worthy officials this year were: President-Dorothy Ditz Vice-President-Robert Ruh Secretary-Dorothy Beuthin Treasurer-Norman Argle Student Union Representatives--Marion Rabe, Carl Hahn, George Shimmin, Hazen Armstrong Seven Keys to Baldpateu was chosen as the Junior play and was presented two nights at the Central Junior High School Auditorium, where it was very enthusiastic- ally received. A party for the Class, as a reward for attendance of Junior parents at P. T. A. meetings, was sponsored by the Parent-Teachers' Association, and in respect to their advancing years, this party took place in the evening. PAG E FOURT EN

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STUDENT LANTERN--AURORA Presidents Address . With your shield or upon it! With these words ringing in his ears the Spartan soldier marched away to war. To the Spartan warrior his shield was the symbol of his honor. While he kept it he retained the honor and respect of his fellow men. With its loss came disgrace and dishonor. Consequently no sacrifice, not even of life itself was too great a price to pay for its retention. With your shield or upon it meant Return in honor or return in death. The Japanese counsel their children that When you can no longer live with honor, then die with honor. The English have similar sayings. So hav-e the French, and all the other great civilized nations have taught their youth that honor comes first. And so, Members of the Class of '28, as you are about to leave her halls, Saginaw High bids you With your shield or upon it. During the three years spent within her walls, certain standards of conduct, certain ideals of honor, certain attitud-es toward yourself and your associates, cer- tain duties to the community and the state have been inculcated in your mind and heart. It is to these ideals, these standards, these duties, that Saginaw High bids you be true. She does not expect each one of you to bring back the laurel wreath of achieve- ment to lay at her feet. She does not expect each of you to write his name in glitter- ing letters in the annals of his age. The private soldier plays his part in the war just as truly as does the be-medaled general. Not everyone can march in the parade. There must be some left to stand on the curb. But each of you can live a life which will be true to the ideals which have been taught you in your High School days. lf you should forget every word of Latin, every axiom of geometry, every happening of history, every formula of chemistry, but still retain these standards of honor, these ideals of life, your High School years will not have been spent in vain, And so, as you buckle on your armor to step out into life, Saginaw High bids you, With your shield or upon it. Hazen R. Armstrong PAGE THIRTEEN

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STUDENT LANTERN-AURORA History of Class of 1928---Continued All's Well That Ends Well The thrill of sauntering nonchalantly into Room 1, depositing one's books in his desk there, and wearing the reserved expression so necessary to Seniors is finally ex- perienced! The Senior Class officers are: President-Hazen Armstrong Vice-President-Marion Rabe Secretary-Helen Seitner Treasurer-Elizabeth Forbes Student Union Representatives-William Koepke, Helen Yeager, Arthur Millet, Carl Hahn, Howard Gudritz A fantasy, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , the annual Senior Play was pre- sented at the Auditorium. Because of their acquired poise and mental elevation, this play was deeply appreciated by the Class as it remind-ed them of their childhood days. A Saturday morning performance was given for children especially, with the crippled children of Saginaw as guests of the Class. A Graduation with its hectic preparations came, and it was decided by the School Board that this Class graduate with Arthur Hill and Arthur Hill Trade School at Hoyt Park if the Weather were fair and at the Auditorium if it rained, marking the conclu- sion of their High School career and leaving them wondering if after all it was not the beginning instead of the end. Marguerite Reitz PAGE F1F'1'EE'N