Steamboat Springs High School - Galleon / Sailors Log Yearbook (Steamboat Springs, CO)

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL '23 JUNIOR CLASS Front Row (left to right)—Lela Follett, Dorothy Bergen, Lillian Rector, Juanita Fletcher, Alyene Burgman, Mary Hite. Second Row (left to right)—Miss Miles (sponsor), Alpha Wandell, Ethel Reid, Julia Poydack, Mildred Houston, Bernice Barber, Doris Evans. Third Row (left to right)—Cecil Acton, George Fletcher, William Wright, Borden Neiman. Lyman Reardon, Irvin Soash. Back Row (left to right)—Hollis Merrill, Carl Combs, Herman Zimmerman, Harold Brobeck, Jule Lajala, Louis Dalpez, Hugh Roberts. THE JUNIOR PROM Here’s to the class of ’24. Knowing their repu- tation in the past we were expecting the Prom on May 4 to be something worthy of a place in history and we were not disappointed. The Masonic build- ing which had been borrowed for the occasion was most artistically decorated. Orange moons with black streamers, in favor of the Seniors, gave the main hall a very festive look. While the Junior color scheme, rose and gold, was carried out most effectively in the dining room. The long tables were laid in the form of an E, and crescent-shaped centerpieces of lovely fresh roses added much to their attractive appearance. All the members of both Senior and Junior classes, Faculty and Board of Education, together with the County Superin- tendent, the Mayor and several friends, making sixty-seven persons in all, attended the banquet. Nothing could possibly have surpassed either the splendid eats” or excellent service provided by the Eastern Star. The menu was as follows: Fruit cocktail, chicken patties, potatoes in half shell, scal- loped corn, hot rolls, butter, jelly, daisy salad, pine- apple roll and ice cream, cake and coffee. At intervals during this pleasant repast we were favored by speeches from various members of the company. Hugh Roberts, the Junior class presi- dent, as master of ceremonies delivered the Wel- come address, and the response was given by the Senior class President, Grace Furlong. Other toasts were “Senior Girls,” William Wright; “Sen- ior Boys,” Lela Follett; “Girls' A. A.,” Mr. Epler,

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL ’23 we have put forth to accomplish this end, and share with us the triumph of success. We know that you are expecting great things of us in the years to come. God grant that you be not disappointed, that your pride and faith in us be not diminished! Life can hold no greater comfort than to know that wherever we may go, whatever may befall us, your love will still be true. Tonight is Commencement. Let none mark Finis across his paths of advancement. Whether or not we enter college our education has just be- gun. Every day, every hour holds some great les- son for the one who will but learn. Life’s school day is a long and busy one. There are all manner of exercises to be done, and tasks not only for the head, but hand and heart as well. Oftimes we do not arrive at the desired result and must begin all over again, multiplying our efforts and adding our most earnest endeavors until it is at last attained. Seldom are we granted a recess, but often we are allowed hours of pleasant recreation. -Innumerable are the subjects from which we may select our course, and great is the reward for him who never fails in the test. It is not until the silent master Death bids us lay our books aside that we can say our studies are ended. This is but the Commencement. What a won- derful word, filled with all the hope, freshness, and promise of a new unsullied day. May this be the commencement of the life work of sixteen noble and upright men and women. To such young citi- zens as the class of ’23 from S. S. H. S. is America looking for her strength and support. Upon each and every one of us rests the responsibility of mak- ing this world a brighter and a better place. The possessor of wisdom who does not put his know- ledge into practice is like the miser who hides his gold. Every soul has its own individual talent. O, that not one of these be buried or tied in a nankin, but used to the benefit of man and the glory of God. Now we bid farewell to the golden days which shall never be forgotten. The parting brings a sigh but we remember, “It is not for school, but for life we learn.” ---------S-------- SMART SENIOR SET GIVE PARTY If you don’t think the Seniors aie a jolly bunch you should just have been a little bird and peeped into the gymnasium on Friday night, April 28. The occasion of all the merriment was a small impromp- tu party at which the girls of the class entertained the Senior boys, post graduates and several faculty members. Everyone joined heartily in a score of wholesome old games. “A little nonsense now and then. Is relished by the best of men.” At ten thirty the most scrumptious ice cream, cake and coffee was served to all present, after which the musicians of the class produced their in- struments and another pleasant hour was spent in dancing. THE SENIORS OF ’23 Unfortunately the rope of social freedom was somewhat tightened when the Seniors entered that highly respected class in ’22. Mr. Thompson evidently came to the conclusion that a Senior could be as unruly as any of them if they were permitted. From the time that we were green Freshies, we looked at the Seniors with a jealous envy. And only with the thought that we would be Seniors some day could we moderate our indignation. And so, kind Reader, we solicit your sympathy for our sorrow and may you never have to withstand such a heartbreaking experience. As a whole we have had a very successful school year with just a few trivial eruptions which may be the natural outcome of Mr. Thompson’s strict discipline. If so we indorse his new system. Another misfortune which befell the class of ’23 was the loss of three of our most prominent mem- ners. John Vvither went to Boulder and won high honors for that school as a debater. Frederick Met- calf left us early in the year to seek further edifica- tion in Denver. He also won distinction as a de- bater and was later elected captain of his team. Let us hope they may never clash, because it would il- lustrate an irresistable force meeting an immovable object. The third, Willa Danks, who was so artis- tically feminine, is apparently setting a new social standard in the Capital City. The Seniors were fortunate in having such a good faculty, who so willingly cooperated with us in any undertaking, and will here endeavor to ex- press our gratefulness to the individual members: To Mr. Thompson we extend our appreciation for his fertile counsel. We thank Mr. Epler for his cooperation in de- veloping athletics. We are grateful to Miss Miles for her super- vision and aid in our entertainment, for which rea- son we were so highly successful. We appreciate Mrs. Thorne’s sympathetic in- terest in the Seniors who were in hopes of graduat- ing without taking the finals. And to Miss Nslson whose characteristic is “looking on” makes us hesitate to assert. -E. J. ---------S------- DIDJA EVER SEE A ORTERMOBILE? One dark and Willys-Knight a Pathfinder set out to locate where the Chevrolet, and on this trip he was forced to Ford the Hudson and Dodge Overland in his rush to make a Paige in history; with a load of Saxon. He was struck by a Pierce- Arrow and knocked Cole. ---------S------- Epler (at Progressive)—Are you the young lady who took my order? Waitress—Yes, sir. Epler—You’re still looking well. How are your grandchildren?

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL ’23 FRESHMEN NOTES The class of ’26 entered Steamboat High with fast beating hearts and soaring hopes. Just what awaited us we were yet to know. Were we to pass through all the trials and knocks that Fresh- men hope to escape, or were we to die in the at- tempt to withstand the harsh rules and endless les- sons that the teachers delight to inflict? We were to find out. Our increase in number makes the ninth graoe first in quantity if not in quality. There were thir- ty-six at the beginning of the term, and the mem- bership is still about the same. We, as a class, are universally considered as the greenest of the green. We admit the implication, and are not sorry. As Seniors, our superior know- ledge and experience will be more appreciated if we were once known to be simple greenhorns. Two or three weeks after our first day in a new world, the Freshies were initiated by the worldly- wise Sophs. Having had the experience of the same process themselves, we think they will remem- ber the sensations caused by hat-dye, iodine, fruit coloring and shoe polish spread over our faces like Chinese writing and Egyptian heiroglyphics. Our decorations remained only long enough for everyone to get a good look at us and a laugh at our expense, however, for we took up almost a whole period to eliminate this newly acquired beauty from our countenances. However, this slight antidote did not eifect our sunny dispositions, as the upper classmen more than made it up to us at three much enjoyed par- ties, and in turn we entertained them at a “Good- bye Exams” party after the “mid years.” We cer- tainly realize what an amount of work and respon- sibility it is in giving such a large party and we are assured that everyone enjoyed the conse- quences of our first efforts. Having adventured thus far into the delightful realm of entertaining we aided the Juniors in giving a much remembered “Hard Times” party. Parties and entertainments did not take all of our time, however. Athletics has a place quite its own in our thoughts. Although the Frosh took no great part in this branch, we did our utmost to pro- mote this beneficial sport. It will be admitted that the class still in its infancy have pep and vim enough for several classes. We are right there every time with enough pep and lusty shouting to encourage our team to add another victory to the long list of victories of old Steamboat High. Having commented on sports and parties, we must not fail to mention the real cause our parents sent us here—to acquire knowledge that will enable us to become good citizens. With all our jollity and love of mischief we have (most of us) been earnestly striving for greater learning and better understanding; and we cannot fail to give our honest thanks to our faithful pilots, the teachers, who have taken such a great respon- sibility in undertaking to teach us the lessons which will enable us to earn our living in the far future. Although at times we have thought of the faculty as our bitterest enemy, and have gone reluctantly at the lessons which the teachers have assigned, we will some day look back upon the dim past and our first year in High School, and find that above our good times, the hard lessons and the efforts of our teachers will be cherished in the chamber of our memories. —N. F. ’26. --------S------- “K. K. K.,” SCHOOL ORGANIZATION One evening last October five girls met at the home of Grace Furlong and organized the “K. K. K.” Not long after the first initiation was held at the home of Mabel Welch. Since then the club has been very active. Besides their regular business meetings the girls have given several enjoyable so- cial evenings. The first of these was a farewell party for one of their members. Miss Lela Follett, who was leaving that week to spend a few months in Denver. The evening was spent in dancing and card playing. Miss Davis, Miss Welch and Miss Miles acted as chaperons. The “K. K. K.” held a “stag party” at the home of Dorothy Bergen March thirteen. After playing cards for awhile the remainder of the evening was spent singing songs. The evening of April twenty-eighth the “K. K. K gave another little dance at the home of Mabel Welch. After dancing, refreshments were served. The aim of the club is to discuss the lives and works of great writers, poets and other literary peo- ple. Each meeting some new topic is discussed and a paper read on it. Besides this there is a short program given at each meeting. The girls are plan- ning to study the mountain flowers and ferns dur- ing the summer. The members are the Misses Lela Follett, Grace Furlong. Mabel Welch, Mary Long, Aylene Burg- man and Dorothy Bergen. A Pratt, Kans., girl was visiting in the country. Wearing a red sweater she got into a pasture where there was a bull. The bull made a dash after her and she narrowly escaped injury, climbing a fence just in time. “Didn’t you know you ought not to have flaunt- ed the red sweater in his face?” asked the farmer. “I knew that old sweater was clear out of date,” said the girl. “But I didn’t suppose the bull knew it.” —:—s — A boy tells us he is afraid his school has enough coal. Hugh M.—Your lips are just like rose petals. Evelyn I.—But, really I must say good night. Hugh—Let’s say it with flowers, then. ----:—.s-------- Soph—Say, Freshie, if you had your arms cut off, and your legs cut off, and your head cut off, how would you pick it up? Frosh—Well, I’d pick it up with my teeth.