Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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. i' 1' ' share it has been, too. The Echo has grown steadily, both in size and support. The school has grown to be a city of eighteen hundred inhabitants, .our own class ontstripping all preceding ones in numbers. Six rooms have been decorated during our time, one by the direct efforts of '12, and all by the assistance of seniors. Before we entered Shortridge the old system of inter-scholastic games pre- vailed, but it was abused to such a degree that the school board rightly withdrew the privilege. In our freshmen year, we witnessed the first trial oi intrafscholastic athletics. In the few years following, the seniors have been not a little instru- mental in helping to make this plan a wonderful success. There have never been so many students participating in the games nor so much enthusiasm as at present. We have brought Soccer football into prominence in Indiana, with the result that many schools over the state have followed our example. The abolishment of the old sys- tem was one of the best things that could have been done for Shortridge. The old antagonism, hero-worship and false patriotism have given way to a higher order. In addition there has been a large number of girls in athletics. Basketball leagues have been formed, tennis tournaments held, hockey brought into favor--all in the last two or three years, and in a great measure done through the efforts of senior girls. Here in these few words we have related the history of our school and have described the chief activities in which the class of 1912 has taken part. And we may rest assured that with Mr. Buck still at the head, Shortridge is destined to con- tinue on its prosperous course, for he has won the respect of all by his judicious- ness and kindliness. But the true spirit of Shortridge is indeed difficult to convey in words. Those of us who witnessed the impressive exercises at Mr. Benton's departure do not need to be told. Every real Shortridger understands. Deep in our hearts there is a feel- ing of love and pride at the mention of Shortridge, which fills us with joy at her great progress and with a longing todo something for her welfare. This is the spirit which makes us seniors, at our graduation, feel so strongly our regret at leaving this -school, whose memories will linger with us forever. More than ever before we realize the lasting impress made upon our lives by the high teachings and ideals of Shortridge High School. History. of Shortridge

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