South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 OUR MEMORIAL WALL Xot in some abbey old and (fraud Cane tee a name in memory, Hut here upon the play-ground sand. Our gate to victory shall stand. x , ,, J J —Miss hRim LANm:R. HPHK idea of erecting a wall in memory of South boys who “come no more was originated by Miss Friedlander, and a Service Memorial Committee was formed in 1920. A fund was started toward which almost every student of South pledged something. The proceeds of class plays ami various other entertainments were contributed. Amounts were also generously given by South alumni and South Minneapolis residents. Finally the dream of a Memorial Wall became a reality. Mr. F. H. Enger had designed the present wall-entrance and ticket-booths. The wall was built during the summer months and was completed August fifteenth of 1926. Thus, “in honor of South students who offered their lives in defense of their ideals anil in memory of those who gave the last full measure of devotion, is dedicated another emblem of honor. On October 1, 1926, through the memorial entrance to the field passed a great throng of students, faculty, alumni, and friends who gathered to enjoy the South-Central football game, the first of the season. Members c.f the families of South’s service men were present. Between halves of the game the Hag was unfurled under escort of four University Cadets, South I ligh graduates, who stood at attention, two on each side of the platform during the impressive program. Dedicatory services were Brooks' Chicago Marine Band March - South Hich Band Directed by If’. Alim Abbott Dedication Speech.........................Mr. Joseph Jorgens America.............................................Audience Directed by II. E. (Irirbrnotv Va9t Six

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TRADITIONS OF SOUTH Miss Sadie L. Keatley, Assistant Principal INTO the guardianship of South, there has come rich legacy, “a goodly heritage, the “Old South spirit. It brings to us the song of victory, the fragrance of friendship, the inspiration of nobility. These are the traditions which we cherish. Youth loves the “winning spirit. This, the spirit which, in times past, flared forth in brilliant orange and black silk streamers when South was in athletic or oratorical contests; in the lustrous high hats and orange pompons of 1921, when South High School on parade captivated Nicollet Avenue with its thousand of spectators; in the glorious sunflowers of 1924 which blazed the way for a South championship. This, the spirit of determination back of every South enterprise. This, the spirit of 1927 which won the Minnesota State basketball trophy. In the spacious rooms and halls of the old building, South I ligh students like to mingle, Seniors to parley at their meetings, teachers to greet friend or stranger. Surely here tradition lingers, the spirit of friendship. The Freshman finds a niche awaiting him. Sophomore and Junior excel in their work and in their play as school organizations, school activities, the school problems deepen their appreciation of the counsel and encouragement accorded them by the faculty and the students. The Senior takes his place at graduation in the line which is a symbol of the spirit of friendship extending from the classes of the past to the classes of the future. The alumnus visits within South’s walls and pledges anew his allegiance to that same spirit of which he is a part, the spirit of friendship. Rising like the old tower far above adjoining roofs and turrets, stands pre-eminent at South, nobility of character. Nobility of character—what fineness, what spirit! Hundreds of South's students have given life to this tradition; few have made it as dust. This is the spirit which won the Sportsmanship Trophy in 1920. 'This is the spirit which gains the commendation of the stranger in our midst. This is the spirit of its athletes and scholars who strive through wholesome play and profitable work to develop nobility of character. This is the spirit of “all good sons of Old South High.’’ True to the inheritance in trust, let us keep victory in the eye, friendship in the heart, nobility of character in the soul; and the traditions of South will live forever. Page Five

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Kxcerpts from Mr. Jorgcns’ speech arc as follows: “Every step of progress, every great triumph relating to society and government has been achieved through sacrifice; conquering the world with a spiritual conception, brought to the Prince of Men, a crown of thorns, a death on the cross. ’ “The greatest prince, the greatest peacemaker of our time, was the youth who during the great world conflict, went forth to kill war, to establish and maintain the triumphant determination that we have now and forever an honest world.” “ These young men were dedicated to a world justice, to honor, not advantage; the boys of South, like Ballentinc and Captain Curtin, were once eminent in the tournament; the honor of the field was dear to their hearts. It seems fitting then, that we should rear this wall to their memory.” “ I he lofty loyalty and patriotism of those soldier boys beat tenderly in our hearts, and though this wall will perish they shall still live in memory so long as men reverence a clear court, a fair field, even World-wide, above which shall rule a mercy-seasoned Justice.” In front of the Memorial Wall is a Memorial Park which the students will beautify with shrubbery and trees. Each organization next fall will plant a fir tree to one of the soldiers who gave his life for the World War. The names of the soldiers and organizations follow: John Curtin - - - - Blue Triangle Lt. William Ferguson - Torch Club George Gustafson .... Art Club Arthur Handstad ------- - - - - Girls Athletic Association Rodney Meighstedt - - - Debate Club Lt. Oscar Klingen - - - Edda Club Ensign Thomas McKinnon - - - - Linnaeus Club - Torchbearers Club Maurice Runberg Lt. Ciordon Russell Oscar Sattre Fred Nelson Sergeant Herbert Shaw G. Adolph Sund - - James Mathews - - Lawrence McHardy - - Svithiod Club - Silver Triangle French Department Hi-Y Club Meridian Club - Inkpah Club Pegasus Club I Fiction Club John Paul Parker Page Seven