Santa Rosa High School - Echo Yearbook (Santa Rosa, CA)

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6 THE PORCUPINE During the fourth year 2 portion of the stu- dents took up the Latin couse, while others took French. By hard work and taking extra hours, two of the number graduated with the June class, thereby leaving only twelve to complete the course at Christmas. + ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATES (By Principal E. M. Cox) Graduation from school, whether it be from High School or from a higher institution, brings to the graduate a very much deeper con- sideration of the seious things of life than is customery with him at other times. At such times there is the breaking of the routine which has governed his actions and thoughts for many years, and the necessity for choosing an occupation or a new line of action is forced up- on him. You members of this class, no doubt, are pondering over and weighing the signifi- cance of many things thet have heretofore caused you no thought or anxiety. Even thoughts as to what you are “to do” or “to be”’ in this life have possibly been very vague and uncertain. Now questions of this nature hold pre-eminence in you: minds and not only you, but your friends, acquaintances and the nation ege concerned in these things. It has been apparent to many of us that such considerations have not been wholly lacking to you while students. Most of you have been more serious about your school wo-:k than is usually the case. Long before this we have observed that the problems of life have come to you, and that what you are “being” and “doing” have entered into your conscious- ness. Your friends and the community are con- cerned in this, else they would not have offered you these opportunities. They believe that by giving you education you will ‘be’ and “do” what is best for the community and the nation. They believe that by leerning f-om the exper- iences of humanity you will be better trained to act rightly in the future. This school and all other public schools are evidence that the people believe that education is essential to the life of the nation. These opportunities are given generously that they may beget helpful- ness and generosity in you. The world is not concerned as to what you are, or the prominence of your friends, or the “set” to which you belong. It is especially true that young people attach too great prominence to these things. Every generation shows, however, that, while in youth one person will not condescend to notice another, in but a de- cade or two he is begging for favors from the one he once so delighted to snub. It is not necessary to go to othe: generations or other communities and schools for our illustrations. There are boys and girls in our midst with a loftiness of cheracter, purity of intention, love of right, and ambition in life, who, because of their homliness of manners, humble birth, or simplicity of clothing are being lorded ove by the so-called “sets,” who, because of what they are and will be, will in a few years be dispens- ing favors to those who feel that it is a conde- scension to even be in their presence. It is a matter to be gratified over to be a member of a “set” or “club” when the requirements for membership are based upon cha-acter and abil- ity. This is the wholesome world standard. It has no provision regarding the quality of clothing, polish of manners, or accident of birth. The conditions which many boys and girls establish for edmission to their ‘“‘sets” would exclude the youthful Franklin, Lincoln, Clay, Webster, Jackson, Whittier, Longfel- low, and many move of the promient men and women of our country. Their plain clothing, bashfulness and awkwardness of manner would have barred them notwithstending the staunch integrity, honesty and loftiness that characterized them in youth as well as in man- hood and womanhood. An honest mind and a sympathetic heart will do the world more good, win you more comfort and happiness, and bind to you a greater host of friends than can any amount of polished manners, accumulation of riches,or prominence of friends. They will supply you with the gen- uine politeness which will surpass all the polish that can be given to the manners of one who is selfish and deceitful, and who attempts to es- sert his own superiority. They will give you a wealth of character greater than riches and they will bind to you friends of like characte- who will be a continual source of comfort and happiness. If the work you have done here hes given you truer standards of life, greater ability to accomplish, and a desire to advance, we shall feel that your time has been well spent and that you will be an honor to this institution whose name you are now to beer. The work of you- class has been characterized by earnestness and traightfordwardness. Those of you who have influenced and directed the affairs of the class in this line will manage future events with which you are connected in the seme manner. Thus you will have evidence of your appre- ciation of the favors you have received and confi-m us in the beliefs we have as to your future character and influence. : As you are presented with your diploma to- day, your class will go forth with the stamp of our approvel. We would have you depart with a determination to judge every theory and doc trine honestly ; to base your opinion of all per- sons upon characte: rather than outward ap- pearances and conditions; and to be fair and courteous to ell. - ° e° Ma:riage Announcements—Benj. Corbin married Wednesday evening, December i7, 1902. (More to follow). Deaths—Many suicides on account of above. — —sF

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THE HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1902 In January of the year 1898 the chimes of the High School bell resounded upon the quiet air. Toward the building flocked the pupils; their books under their arms, and their faces bright and happy. Some walked boldy along and entered the building with a confident air. Other timid ones stood looking about them, and one might have known by their actions that they were just entering upon the duties of a High School course. The next bell rang call- ing them to their seats and the great closed. A class of thirty bright, happy thoughtless boys end girls, who liked fun and were deter- mined to have all they could. crossed the thres- hold of the g-eat study hall. Before six months had passed—nay three— a great many found it was not all fun and had dropped out. The conduct of the higher student towards doors the Freshmen was amusing; the seniors looked upon them with an air of superiority, little real- izing that in order be a senior, one must first be a freshman; the sophomores we-e a lit- tle more considerate; while the juniors took them by the hand and helped them over the rough places they themselves had just passed. When the class in biology was called, they (ll swarmed to the laboratory, and, before the year was up, found themselves deep in the anatomy of all kinds of animals, such as the Aemoeba, Hydras, fishworms and sharks. Some prefe-ring the study of plant life, took up bot- any instead of biology. During study hours the class flocked to the reading tables, where they leerned the history of the ancient, medieaval and modern people. The intervals of fifteen and twenty minutes in which all studies were laid aside, were occu- pied in different amusements. Some of the girls walked, their heads bent close in school- girl chatter, while othe-s took their first danc ing lessons in the basement. The bx »yvs amused themselves by playing baseball or football. in a game of | one of the class had his arm broken. Phe bakery wagon always happened to pass just Immediately it was surrounded by boys and girls, nickels in hand w aiting to be served. Upo mM receiving his doughnuts each lucky boy, followed by 2, crowd, left the wagon contented. Presently several boys could be seen holding a doughnut in one hand and play ing ball with the other. The girl. with a of cookies, walked away down the street companied by her friend, each refres self with a cake. Entering upon the at recess. hae ac- 1ing her- English course under the instruction of Miss O'Meara, the class took up the study of Scott’s novels, Homer’s Iliad, and the classic Myths. Thus ‘passed the first year of the course. The second yea- passed in about the same manner as the first had passed. Having com- pleted He work in ine , they were promoted PORCUPINE 5 to the class in physiology, where they came in contact with the frog and the cat. While at work, suddenly a great commotion could be heard at the farther end of the laboratory. A little mouse, seeing the array of cats lying dead and believing the way was secure, had ventured to cross the room. The boys gave chase to the little animal, but the shrieks of the girls, who, upon seeing it climbed up to the top of their stools, were more terrified than either cats or and the little creature quickly scampered back to its hiding place. Anothe branch of study was taken up this year—the study of languages. Some entered upon the German course, others upon the French, but none attempted the Latin. The E nglish this year was composed of a study r of boys, Irving’s “Alhambra,” and the poems “From Milton to Tennyson.” : The greatest event of the year was the distri- bution of the term cards. The students waited with anxious looks and beating hearts to re- ceive them and to know what their fate would be. Then what a confusion there was among the students! Some were running here and there with angry looks on their faces, hunting different teachers; others with happy faces talking with groups of schoolmates; while a few contented ones, with their books under their a-ms, started homeward. During the next year, athletics claimed a large share of attention, for the field day th year, made much greate-. Then physics was taken up, the laboratories swarmed with students who struggled with heat until the shivers ran down their backs, and with sound until they were almost deaf. One hour in the week was looked forward to with great interest by most of the students. Chi hou- when Congress was held, and the preparations at had been made the pre- hopes of victory this year vious 1iS was the and in which many of the higher students took part. It was instituted on a plan similar to that of the United States Congress, being com- eae of a House of Representatives, made ip of the general body of the students appor- ata to the states, and 2. senate composed of several members from the different classes Any member was allowed to introduced a bill. The clerk and assistant clerk having been elect- ed, took their places at the desk and made a record of the days’ p-oceedings. Each bill wes read and discussed in its order. Each speaker was allowed to have ten minutes in which to eak, using the time in divisions or speaking the full ten minutes at once. Then, by a ma- jority of the House, he would be given an ex- tra two minutes in jap to conclude his speech. The bill for the exclusion of the Chi- from Washington, Oregon end Califor- nia, introduced by a younger member of Con- gress, was discussed with great inte-est and finally passed by an overwhelming majority. On the tariff question, the class president, Louis Frei, made i se a strong speech in its favor.

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THE PORCUPINE JACK GRAHAM AND FOOTBALL It was Monday, 4:30 in the afternoon. Jack and his classmate, Dick, had just gave a hard round with the gloves in the gym. Then after a rest Jack said, “If the boys keep on training this week, es they have in the past, the cup is ours.” So saying, le gave Dick a punch that almost sent him off the box. This started the boxing again, and after a five minute zound the boys put on their caps and started home. There was to be a holiday Tuesday and they said they would finish the paper on Virgil in the morning. In the afternoon they were to play a practice game with the second team. The next day the two boys met in the library and began work. They worked little and talk- ed much of the geme. About 1:45 they left the library and went to the postoffice where Jack mailed the tickets to the Keswicke-s. “Jack,” said Dick, “Old man, my family are not at home and you just come around to my house to finish that paper. We can get some canned goods and ‘batch’ it.” “Well,” essented Dick. After their purchases were made they went into the neat, up-to-date cottage of the Grahams. Mr. Graham was the head of one of the prominent banks, and needed a rest, so he, with his family, had gone to the coast. Jack would not let them go until they agreed to be home by Saturday. The two schools of Stockbridge and Kes- wick were to battle over the pigskin on Satur- day. Jack Graham was elected Captain of the Stockbridge team and did justice to the posi- tion. He was a heavy man and played right half. The team liked Jack, and Jack the team. [It was Saturday, the day the team longed for. The excursion was to arrive at 11 :30, but it came at 11:45. The noise from the train could be heard a mile off, but it was answered by the home school boys. Captain Graham met the team and led them to quarters. After a rest and a lunch, the two teams began to prepare for the game. At 2:30 the teams prac- ticed and at 3:00 lined up. There was a call, “Captain’s, ready?” “Yes,” was answered back. Then went Jack’s foot against the helf and it sailed towards the 20 yard line. Long, who ran with the ball, was downed on the 35 yard line by the litlle quarter, Dick, Skipping on their noseguards, Jack and the others en- couraged the men. “20, 16, 104, 96,” rang out cleerly. There was a skirmish and Keswick was downed on the 60 yard line—a big gain. Each Stockbridge player determined not to let this thing occur again. But, with a well sup- ported buck, Woods made a touchdown. Again it was Stockbridge’s kick off, but at the first skirmish there was a fumble. The umpire called the bell in possession of the local team. First Dick called Jack’s number (he could always depend on Jack) to go around end; but the opposing team tackeled him with only 3 yards to his credit. After a few more plays, Stockbridge made a touchdown off a l Grahem end run, and the score was even. When the half was up, Jack and Dick (whose was as great as Jack’s) encouraged the men and gave them lemons to suck, along with encouraging words. The whistle rang out and then the two teams lined up. With the first down Jack lay groaning, his wind gone. But it returned and he was happy that it was not yards that were gone. As the second half grew short, the tackle gained some yards and placed the ball in front of the goal. Jack fell back for a place kick, and if ever a better one was made the team would like to have known of it. When the Keswickers saw this their faces grew long. They grew longer still when they saw the Stockbridge team walk, arm in arm, off the gridiron. very true Stockbridger remembers that famous geme. AFTER COMMENCEMENT Miss Grace Butler intends to enter the San Francisco Normal School after graduating. Robert Valdes will enter the College of Min- ing Engineering at Berkeley. Louis Frei will enter the University of Cali- fornia. Miss Helen Overton will take an extended trip East after commencement. Miss Grace LeBaron will enjoy a year’s va- cation, aftes which she will enter the U. C. Miss Alice Wright will take a post graduate course in Latin. Miss Lulu Finley is undecided what she will do in the near future, as is Miss Farmer. Jesse Wright, Will Neureuter, and Fred Wooley will take a post graduate course. = ee REGULATIONS [. There shall be an annual debating contest at such a time as the debating committee shall determine, Il. The debating committee shell consist of the Principal of the High School, the teache: or teachers of English, and the President of the class of 1902. III. The contestants in the annual debating contest shall number four (4), unless the de- bating committee shall vote otherwise. [V. The name of the winner of the annual contest is to be inscribed on the cup, together with the year in which he won. V. The debating committee shell have sole power in all matters concerning the contest: and they shall determine in such manner as they deem best who shall be entitled to enter the annual contest. VI. All engraving on the cup shall be done unde the supervision of the officers of the Class of June, rgo2. Signed, GEO. ANDERSON, Pres., LILLIE LINDLEY, Vice-Pres., MARY LEMMON, Sec.-Treas. Officers of Class.