Senn High School - Forum Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Four THE FORUM and-gold. Not only were the halls thus decorated with the suggested colors, but their advocates as well. Next in order, was the naming of the school paper, and shortly after the opening of a few third- tloor rooms, the semester was brought to a successful close. The next September, all the doors were thrown wide open, and Seun called her children from far and near. lt was then that those little freshmen who had enrolled on the Sftllle day, but unknown to each other, came together as sopho- moves, and from among those sophomores has been sifted our present class. The following semester saw many ae- complislnnents. The first was the length- ening of the school day, and a change from six to eight periods. The Glee Clubs and Orchestra presented their first great cantata then, The Rose-Maiden. Last semester was distinguished by our very successful Field Day, but two of Senn's greatest achievements have taken place this semester. The first was in the field of athletics. All during the foot- ball season, the boys of our team labored hard and faithfully, and their time and etfort were rewarded when the close of the season came and they had won for Senn the championship of Cook County. The other triumph was effected by the combined efforts of several departments. On December seventeenth, the t'Mikado was presented in Senn Hall. The room was not large enough to accommodate all in the evening, so it was necessary to give an afternoon performance in addition. This production was a splendid example of what Senn is able to accomplish wholly by itself. The 4A class met in the middle of No- vember and proceeded to the work of organization. By Christmas time all the elections and necessary business con- nected with Commencement had been attended to. Now we have reached the eve of an- other eareer. Our high school days have ended. As we look back over the past four years, we all agree that it has been time and effort well invested. Not very much wisdom, perhaps, hut a broader view and a clearer vision are ours. Not a great amount of learning has been added to our store, but some experience. We are only pausing on the threshold of a. wider field. Many more sources of development and greater opportunities will be ours. And in accordance with the strength we have gathered these last four years, will be our ability to meet fixture demands, for with the ropes of the past future bells shall be rung. Zoe Seator. SOME BELATED WORDS TO OUR NEW SONG. Dear old Sena, we're for you! To the green and white we're true! If you lose we will cheer you the same: We're for you all the way, So you can't lose today: Fight for all you're worth for Senn and wln the game. May your flag gally fly, May your records e'er stand highp We will kneel at your shrine once again, And your lovers will pray For your welfare today, And forever and for aye, dear Nicholas Sean. Liss Behmer.

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lI ' 191515. ANUARY of nineteen X hundred twelve brought to Chicago X x one of the heaviest X I X snowstorms she .had drifts were piled high, and Jack Frost was enthroned in all his . glory. But despite his direful threats and disheartening efforts to keep people -in- . doors, fifty-three very happy boys and girls raced over the frozen crust to school. But their eager, carefree attitude changed to one of dignity and self-confidence as the doors of the school house swung open to admit them. A consciousness of their position overwhelmed them. For with the beginning of the New Year, a new S QQ Q I X. 1 x S I N X X seen in years, The ,X ' Q ' W br K3 ', T career had unfolded in tho life of each one, and this Friday was to mark the close of grammar school days and to in- troduce them to the great, unknown, high school world. The great ceremony soon was over, leaving behind it a rib- bon-tied diploma in each hand and a feeling of deep satisfaction in each heart. The situation was somewhat changed, however, when the following 3IOIlilRX morning arrived. Many don ts am misgivings slackcncd thc previously eager step. The enchanted lmll of knowl- edge of their dreams, was converted more and more into a mattcr-of-fact and stern red brick school the nearer they ap- --,S i 1 T 4? LSL -.fl .5 Lass HISTORY proaehed. All the joyful anticipation was turned into dread, and it was with no small degree of suspicion and fear that they entered the great and terrible high school. Once inside, fifty-three strong wills, supported by as many prides, came to the rescue, and fifty-three courageous young people presented them- selves for registration. Once having mastered the initial step, further defeat was impossible and firm resolve took the helm to guide the frail craft through the Hoods and storms of doubt and discour- agement that were sure to come. Ot' these there have been many, but of joy and success, there have been iuorc. When the tirst year of school life came to a close, there was a great star on the horizon of these budding sophomoresg a new haven was to be opened to them. For many molnths eager eyes had been watch- ing thc slow growth of a mammoth struc- ture and at last it was ready. How tlmnkfully the counuand to march was received in the little branch on Clark Street. And the echo, march reached the ears of a number in Lake View and they too, responded. Thus a company of about seven hundred was formed and with earnest and united effort they pro- ceeded innnediately toward the work of organization. That first semester, while disagreeable in some respects, was en- joyed hy all. The very important busi- ness of choosing the sehool colors was so heartily entered into, that it reminded one of campaigns and politicians. On the morning of the final decision, the lmll was draped on the 0110 side with green- and-white and on the other with blue-

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AQWQSN' ,t Q ALM V 4 ' 56367 is POEM so nigh is grauoeur to our bust, Sao near in ttbno to man. when Buty lnhiopers lam Chou must, Uihe pouth replies, 31 mn. Gut age hemauhs true hearts, traineh miuoo, mth skillful hmloo Qlnh each of us may summer, ibere mu Il. .1forue'er were neehs :mo opportunities more great Than tue shall fino them as me leuhe these halls Co take our various places in the tuorlh. Uihen, strong in the belle! that right makes might. we luant to Keele true luorth ahohe all else. Qlnu halue honor ahohe loorlblp gain, siwatisfieh mith naught laclotn our best. Eetermiueh to keep stribiug till lne lnin, Qno einer as me journey lenh ll haul: ' In any fellow mmm who neehs our aill. Slnh nom me my furetnell. 6 jtiltholns beam. Sthool of our prihe mth guarbimt of our hopes: Huh fono farewell to those tnithin thp malls who taught ui mio lnho helpch reheal 'lLiie's truths. Qlno so me fare the future lnith u Smile Sub plehge our poloers onli talents lent to:us 'Co serhice mth those things lnhieh shall enoure 1111 characters that time emi not effnte, ilu heros that lihe hepouo the pears, Quo fino eomplrtiou in eternity! mary Jfloreure Svimons