South Whitley High School - Reflector Yearbook (South Whitley, IN)

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '21 From the date of September 16, 1917, when the Freshmen, Class of '21, e111'olled in the S. W, H. S, with a membership of twenty-11ine. its history has been o11e of a continuous struggle. It was necessary to put forth our highest. efforts against. our studies, and the many diliiculities that the new student must overcome. At first we were ridiculed and looked down upon by all as a bunch of poor Freshiesf' We perhaps did make blunders at first but by our good be- havior and willingness we soon gained the respect and aid of the other classes. In record ti1ne we had lea1'ned the rules of the High School and were established on an equal basis with the other classes in the struggle for knowledge. In our unpresuming class the teachers thought they would have an easy triumph, but they were doomed to disappoint- ment. Against all their weapons, namely: Algebra, Latin, English, Botany and Science we held our ground with a per- sistency never before equaled by a Freshman class. ' During the year two of our members deserted, but two others, fresh and eager for the fray, took their places: thus making our class the largest with a membership of thirty. Latin and Algebra, ably controlled by Miss Bonewitz and Mr, Striekler made dreadful inroads into our territory. Ill these raids a few were so badly injured that it was necessary to remove them from this sector. Four Freshmen deserve spe- cial mention for the brave manner in which they warded off the attacks of the Hun, likewise two in Agriculture and two in Bookkeeping. We were not satisfied with holding our own, but at. times would go over the top with our united efforts. We had no gra:nlstand figures in the class of '21, Not for self but for all was our motto. Each of us tried our best for the other a11d for the betterment of the class. During the school year our class held four class parties. Here all strife was forgotten and teachers and students joined in having a good time. Also in all other activities the Fresh- men took a part. VVe furnished our quota for the orchestra, and were represented in all phases of Athletics. Now the term is ended, we are poor Freshmen no long- er: we have tried hard and have come out of the struggle tri- umphant. Before us lie other struggles: the greater struggles of the Sophomore, the Junior and the Seniorg and last, that. to which we look forward with so much hope and confidence. our graduation and the struggle with the world as an adversary. Abe Beek,'21.