Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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CLASS HISTORY REELLSIOR N the fall of 1927 the mothers of the future class of ,40 tearfully watched their babies begin their school careers, some at the South Side and some at the North Side schools. The two classes went on their separate ways until fourth grade when they met on the South Side. The A. E. Woodward School was their Alma Mater for two years until, promoted to sixth grade, they entered junior high at the W. W. Wood- bury School. The next three years were spent in preparation for and entrance into high school. Their class had the last public and night graduation for the custom was dis- continued in favor of afternoon exercises. In order that the class might not enter high school as total strangers the freshman class gave a reception for the future freshmen. During their lust week as full-fledged freshmen the class encountered the us- ual mixup of class rooms and schedules, but due to the junior mixer and the help and friendliness of everyone, it was not long before the class of '40 felt entirely at home in S. T. H. S. Several members of the class distinguished themselves in foot- ball and basketball as freshmen. Others played in the band or joined the freshman glee clubs. The reception given by them for next year's crop of freshmen was the last one ever given by a freshman class. As sophomores this class became increasingly active in extra curricular activi- ties. More boys went out for football and basketballg some girls were elected to the pep club: six members participated in debateg and the sophomore girls served for the junior-senior prom banquet. Their junior year found the class of '40 feeling that, together with the seniors, they had a joint ownership of the whole school. As juniors they sponsored the mixer and accepted the seniors, challenge to find them in the annual hunt. True to tradition they were unsuccessful in the hunt and according to the terms gave them a chicken dinner. An increasing number of boys participated in athletics and three of the first team debaters were juniors. Little Womenn was the play pre- sented by the juniors in the fall. The high point of the year was the junior-senior prom and banquet. The theme was Hawaiian, Virginia Parks was chosen May queen. By the time the class reached their senior year there was no doubt Cin their minds, at leastj about who was the most intelligent class and who had a corner on the prestige. It was only fair that they should not be found in the hunt and receive their just reward of a party. The debate team had a successful year and several boys received major letters for sports. For many it was their third or fourth honor. The seniors sponsored a play and a dance and were guests at the annual prom. They also tackled the job of editing an annual. The graduation of 44 students in june brings the history of the class of 1940 up to date. Page fight

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FACULTY Standing: MR. l.. G. HASKIN, Superintcnclcnt A. B., Ripon College M. A., University of Wisconsiii Economicf, .rtuclcnt council. MISS VICLDA BROWN A. B., Doane College. lioyy' and girly' glee clull, mi.x'c'd rlzoruf. MR. j. W. CHADWICK Mus. Bach., Sherwood College of Music. Mus. M., Sherwood College of Music. Mus. Dr., Sherwood College of Music. Mus. Bach., Royal Academy. B ami. MR. BEN ICADE B. S., University of Illinois. Agrifzzlturc' I, II,' Biology. Sitting: MRS. MYRTLE SHULTS School marie. MISS ELIZABETH MESENKOP A. B., University of California. Hifrory, .focial problemr, civicr, citifzenlflzip, pep club. MISS ELLEN SORENSIQN B. lid., Illinois State Normal University. Typing, ,rl1ortlzanfl, lxooleleccping, annual Jtaf. MRS. ANNE BUDD School secretary. Page .raven

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GRACE PETERSON, Jecretzzry-treafzzrer HENRY WALKER, preridzfni LORRAINE MEADE, -Uirr przxrirlfnl URING the past year the seniors have been a very busy group. The first ac- tivity of the year was the junior-senior hunt with the seniors out-witting the juniors. In the early spring the seniors sponsored a dance which was enjoyed by the students. The Saturday Evening Ghost was presented by the seniors on May 16. The ghost greatly mystified the audience. A day in the great outdoors was enjoyed as one of the last events of the year- the senior picnic. Sunday night found the seniors dignified in cap and gown. Class night showed the talents of this illustrious group. Finally june 7 found the seniors in a more serious mood, forty-four seniors re- ceived diplomas for their four years work and thus ended their high school days. ENICRS Page Him: