Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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19 deflector ♦ 31 ?S2S?5ZWSffi?52WSSS2S2S2S2W.W52WWre5H2WSHffi?5?S?S25S2SHJWS2£WSJSJW52SJW52SHSH2WS CLASS POEM Now we leave dear Sandwich High. We exit from her roll And step out beneath the sky To reach our long sought goal. We may scatter far from here In this world so wide; Still some may stay quite near Where duty best does guide. May our class reach far above In their worldly life, And our work we learn to love Avoiding worried strife. Some may reach unknown height Far above the ground Though not by a sudden flight Or a springy bound. A toilsome journey may be ahead Where each must travel alone; Or a field to plant instead To reap what ye have sown. We’ll continue learning ever still At every open door. The space for knowledge we’ll never fill. There’s always room for more. We’re aiming at the highest star, Our mark we hope to gain. Even though it may seem far It will be worth the fame. But in this world there is a place Where each can do his best; So now our tasks let’s justly face For God will do the rest. Arthur Killey Page Twenty-four

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19 ♦ deflector ♦ 31 ’S25?WS2S2S2S2S?W5HS?S2SJ52W5JS25S9S2SESffi25JSJS2S2S2S25SZ525Z52WW5HSZSZWJ2S2S2S2?JW5252S2S2S?5JSZS SENIOR CLASS HISTORY It was four years ago that we, the class of ’31, enrolled at S. T. H. S. and set sail for a four years’ voyage into the lakes of Study and the realms of Knowledge. The fact that there were about fifty-two members of our class to register merely meant that we were a little greener than the average class since there were more of us to display our verdancy. However, we determined to convince the upperclassmen that the old adage relevant to quantity versus quality was not applicable in our case. After a period of bewilderment and indecision, this irresponsible group followed the example set by other classes and organized. Alfred Woodward was elected to guide us for the Freshman year. Several of our members tried their fortunes in declamation and oratory, while still others tried in athletic lines of endeavor. The Freshmen were well represented in the music departments and on scholastic records. The social events of the year were increased by the successful Freshman-Eighth Grade Reception and the weiner roasts. The next year the same students started on their second year of the voyage. Alfred Woodward was again chosen to superintend the Sophomore trip. Under his guidance, the class began to take their proper place in the sun. The first important event was the weiner roast at Griswold Springs. Then came winter and the jolly coasting parties at Stewart’s Hill. The athletic triumphs of the Freshman year were surpassed, and our superiority was beginning to be recognized in every phase of high school activity. There were eight of our members that belonged to the choruses which won the State Championship that year. We were still distinguished in the art of public speaking as Lavone Higgins won the right to represent S. T. H. S. in the humorous declamation contest at De Kalb. Alfred Puhan also made the first Debate Team. The following summer was an important vacation, for being away from Sandwich High made us realize better than ever before how much it meant to us. This year the class was minus a few of its former students, but it still had the class spirit and loyalty. Helen Johnson, our worthy cheer leader, was selected as pilot for the class affairs of the Juniors. This year was more record-breaking than ever before. Some members of our Class made both the football and basketball teams. Three of the students were selected for the double quartette to represent S. T. H. S. in the All-State Chorus, at Champaign, Illinois. The successful Junior play, Hands Up, was given under the direction of Miss Coleman. Four Juniors joined the ranks of the debaters and helped win the Debating Championship of the State. Numerous others were in the glee clubs and choruses. This year found more Juniors on the honor roll than any of the other classes. To end this eventful year was the usual Junior-Senior Reception. At the beginning of school last fall, we tried to realize that the title of Seniors” had been bestowed upon us, and that we were soon to be graduated from dear old S. T. H. S. The class commenced its final year with Alfred Woodward to watch over its destiny. This year has produced leaders of all responsibilities and school activities. Athletics were again prominent. Musical leaders were still produced; four members were selected to go to Champaign this year. Many of our members entered the public speaking field and there again were successful by having two dcclaimers to represent the high school at the Sub-District Contest, as well as four debaters, and a baritone soloist. There were mental leaders as well, our class holding the highest class honors. Our dramatic talent received new praise through our class play, Cappy Ricks,” directed by Miss McDonald. This class, being good entertainers, sponsored some fine dances and parties. This year began to turn into memories with the beautiful Junior-Senior Reception. The class has been successful in its duty of supplying leadership, guidance, and inspiration for the student body; and as they walk solemnly down the gangplank loaded with bags of experience and knowledge to take their places again in the world of busy people, they hope that their course will serve as a model for the classes of the new and greater S. T. H. S. of the future. Lofir Schumaker ig5aaBgii Page T wenty-six