South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Slip Siutior (Haas In the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seven there entered into the South High School a most remarkable collection of young descendants of Adam. Quaking with fear, vet filled with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. they came in groups of two and three and after aimless wandering through the unknown labyrinths of our institution were at last taken into custody and tied to a desk. The first year saw a great miracle performed. Where they had been timid, they were now bold; where they had been frightened, they now turned about and frightened others in turn: where they had been small and insignificant. they were now magnified and important. Ah. what a change was there, my countrymen! They had gorged themselves with knowledge; they had seen life; and were now a part of the army on the world’s highway. They were now full of faith, hope, and charity. They knew the joy of power, the intoxicating pleasure of predominance over a lower order of human beings. Their means of communication had discovered the secret of perpetual motion. Their bump of knowledge had developed faster than their physique could withstand. They were the salt of the earth, their cup was overflowing. Selah . Finally, however, another year went by, and another change came, this time a more logical, sensible change. Conceit gave place to self-reliance. The rough edge became smoother, and the result was pleasant. As a Junior class this group of young people banded themselves together into one solid organization. Good fellowship was the predominating influence that resulted in perfect harmony in all the actions of the class. To be one of the many members of such a society is for the good of any person in all the phases of his character. The Junior class is now striving to attain the next milestone on life’s journey, to possess the proper dignity and sober-mindedness of the sturdy Senior. JAS. SANAKER.

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explained when we think of all the fresh cakes, doughnuts, and pies awaiting our coining at the store across the street. I wonder why it is that all wake up and start from their seals with such alacrity when they hear the gong for recess? The remembrance of what is waiting for them at the store, probably. Right here, we will give the secret of the sophomores’ great contentment. The freshmen look up to us as their superiors; the juniors are so happy in their new honors that they do not think of us at all, and the seniors spend all their spare time in ridiculing the poor little freshmen. All leave us to ourselves, and no one bothers us, so what reason have we for discontent? Then with our advantages and disadvantages, we, the sophomores, of South High, are contented to remain as such until sixteen credits land us safely in the junior room, there to remain until twenty-four credits pass us into A” room, as much envied seniors. INGA BORE BJORAKF.R. 7

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January QJlaea of 1911 As Juniors, the January class of 1911 was very slow in organizing; but before many days of the new semester had passed, the secretary of the class as Juniors resigned her position and called for a meeting of the 'T.” Seniors on February 14, 1910. The first problem of organization was the matter of electing the officers. The outcome of the election was that Raymond Sanborn, a worthy representative of the class, was chosen president by a large majority; Winifred Larson was unanimously elected vice-president; and Ruth Wester for secretary, was a happy choice. Looking forward to the vast amounts of money to be handled, a trusted and honest treasurer was found in the person of Archie Paul. As have all the “IP’ Senior classes, the January class of 1911 has been most anxious to secure the class pins. Ruth Wester, Minnie Young, Engvall Knudson and Raymond Sanborn were appointed as committee to secure designs. Eleven different designs were submitted to the class at the next meeting, on March eighth, but no decision was made. On March twenty-ninth, they were put to vote and a unanimous choice resulted. Altho the meetings have been conducted with all seriousness, there has been a little disturbance, due to the fact that many of the “I» Seniors still sit in “11 room, while a large proportion sit in “A” room, making a weak union, which cannot be strengthened until as “A” Seniors we shall all be together. We consider ourselves most fortunate that we are not to be graduated in June, for it is hoped that by next January the new auditorium will be completed and the January class of 1911 will, we hope, have the honor of being the first class to hold its commencement exercises in the South High Auditorium. 19 LULU V. WILL.