Salem High School - Wolverine Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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T H E O R A C L E The Short and Simple Annals of the Sophs of l923 0 0 O AKINC1 up the cue where the Sophomore Historian of '22 left off, we are happy to say we surpass them in numbers by eleven, and though we say it as shouldn't, our record bids fair to surpass QM is-'evil them in brilliancy also. History repeats itself, they say, and some of the chapters in annuals certainly do prove this fact. One thing will forever give the Class of '25 distinction and also give them confidence in their superior- ity, and that is that they were never forced to undergo the awful experience of being Rats This unprecedented favor being allowed in consequence of our Class being made Seniors of the junior High in l922. How lucky the school individuals who have never agonized through the unhappy days and nights of Ratdoml Chapter I. The Freshman Chapter of our History wasone of unusual interest, because it was full of franchises and changes. First, Freshman being Junior-Seniors we had all Senior rights in Junior assem- Period bly. Second, being Junior--Seniors we were allowed all priv- ileges of real Seniors, such as use of front doors and halls, along with the High School Seniors. Third, a representative on the Editorial Staff of the Annual, which one simple act did create a mighty stir in the Senior world. Fourth and last, as before said, Ive were not Rats History furnishes no accurate account of -our great achievement in selecting Miss Duncan to be our sponsor. But since we are makers of His- Miss tory, our wisdom is shown in electing an experienced Historian, Duncan to be our guardian angel. It is hinted that lVliss Duncan felt it a special inducement to accept the place because we were such a fine set, and there was not a Rat among us. We find in her a most loyal champion and friend. l922 claimed several honors for us. Besides athletic activities, we had a special representative in the spring Cilee Club Concert. Our Baby Ele- phant Kelly won a prize at a Taclcy party given by the Woman's Club. C501

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T H E O R A C L E Sophomore Class Poem o o o The days of our school life are full of good cheer, But of this, we were doubtful in our Freshman year, For all was so changed from the Grammar schools 'Twas almost impossible to not break the rules. We were Rats, and it looked like to us That all Upper Classmen made a mighty big fuss About what we should do, or where we should gog And the teachers, 'we felt, would pick on us so. But now it's all changed, for we're Sophomores, And thus we are treated, as never before. For every one is happy and life is serene, As we go on Seeking the Golden Means. Our studies are harder-yes, indeed, this is true, But ere we gain knowledge, we just must pursue Our lessons and teachings. both by night and by day, And we're bound to succeed by following this way. We all do our share in the affairs of the schoolg The boys in athletics, and girls, as a rule, Belong to the clubs and then aid in all ways The boys who take part in the athletic frays. Our Class is the largest, as every one knows We keep up the standard of our emblem-White Rose. Oh, the days of our school life are gay and they're bright, For the Sophomore Class-the Green and the White. i C491 Pom

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T H E ci R A C L E Chapter ll. The short little past in the period of Sophomores has hardly become history yet. The Class roll numbers one hundred and Class three, and may be classified forty-eight males and fifty-three Activities females. More specifically speaking: An artist, a troop of aspiring musicians and a goodly number of others with varying degrees of merit. The spirit of the Class is fine, as is shown, not only in their work as Sophomores, but in all school activities in which we are represented. Our Class President was made President of the Lyceum for the spring term. Two of our boys are letter men in Football. Our Class representative on the Oracle Staff, Miss Louise Darden, was chosen for her good looks to go in the Staff picture for the Annual. We think, perhaps, our representative on the Staff was not fully appreciated last year, but it was proved she won her place when it came out that the Freshman Class amount for the Annual aggregated more than the amount of the Seniors. One representative in the Readers' Con- test goes to our credit for the year. Some changes at mid-term only proved that we follow in the steps of our predecessors. It should be recorded that the Home Economics majority of the Class carry themselves with distinction, since they feel that they figure in some of the biggest innovations of the year's activities. Our sponsor seems to beam on us with pride Ctill one Evolution Hunks on historyl. We hope to take off some of the various honors coming at the end-are we not Sophs evolving into Juniors? Jack Chelf is our practical demonstration of the link in the process of evolution by which a junior proceeds from Sophomore right on to a Senior next year. His classes with us no doubt are like oases in the burning desert. History just goes on. Our span of time must close here. We have been Seeking the Golden Means through the happy days of Soph life. Cwsar We have met Caesar and crossed over with him. There are other obstacles yet in the way which only perseverance, with the help of our efficient teachers, can surmount. But two afternoons in the week Clee Club bids dull care Hee. The delight of these can only be known by those who tra la la there. --HISTORIAN. f5lJ