Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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%ReflecioR SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On the morning of Sept. 13, 1926, the old school bell rang out its challenge to a new group of “frightened freshmen.” There were forty in this new class, and every one of them answered the challenge. During the first year the class was represented in nearly every activitiv. Two of the boys won distinction as football players, and as a result were awarded the varsity “S”. The class was interested in their studies as well as activities, and quite a few of our members were placed on the honor roll. The next year the class came back with a determination to go places and to do things. All the bovs turned out for athletics, and most of them won a place on either some lightweight or heavyweight team. Many of the girls and boys joined the glee clubs, dramatic clubs, etc. During our Sophomore year the X-Ray gave a benefit play, and a large part of the cast was made up of Sophomores. The Sophomore year gave the C lass of ’30 a taste of school life and its activities, and the best part of it was they liked it. The result was that the next year, as Juniors, we set a pace for all the classes. Two of the boys were members of a livestock judging team which won the State Championship. In athletics Juniors were seen everywhere. All of the boys that went out for football carried away their share of the honors, and in basketball four of the six letter men were Juniors. The class basketball tournament was easily won by our boys (guess we’d better not recall the faculty 9-X victory over us), and the indoor baseball tournament was added to our list of achievements this same year. The glee clubs and mixed chorus had a very successful year in 29 and it is interesting to note that there were a number of Juniors in these activities. The high spot of the year is designated by the Junior play—“The Touchdown.” Next to this came the Junior-Senior reception. Under the skillful management of our class advisor, Mrs. Wright, a very enjoyable evening was spent by everyone who attended. On Sept. 9, 1929, 37 students, 33 of whom had been classmates for 3 years, returned to the dear old school as dignified Seniors. The same school interest was shown in their studies and extra curricular activities as before. Nine seniors played in the last game of football, four played on the first team in basketball, and seven were out for track. The glee clubs included a large number from the Senior class. The greatest event of the year was the very successful play, “Peg O’ My Heart.” Now our high school days are over. The old class will split up, and may be separated from one another by many miles. However, I am sure no distance can erase the feeling which was contracted between us as classmates, and we will always remember our high school days as the happiest days of our lives. —Darrell Wesson.

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