Sycamore High School - Leaves Yearbook (Sycamore, IL)

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0000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Cl S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 Senior Class History By Dorothy Diclz, '23 Scene-Forest of Arden CHa1ls of S. H. SJ CWith apologies to Shakespearej Rosalind ....................................................... Class of 1923 Celia ................................................ 'Spirit of Adventure, Good Will and llelpfulness that helps us over the bumps of learning. Touchstone .......................................................... Faculty Ros.-Ah! Now we l1ave reached our heart's desire! We are about to enter the Forest of Arden, the place of great learning. Celia, my dear, I shall need thy kind help and thy sweet affection on this most perilous journey. Cel.-Do not doubt, Rosalind, that I will stay by thee until thy goal is reached. Fear not, for I shall aid thee in any way whatsoever. But remember, cheerfuless must be upon thy countenance, and love and happiness in thy heart if thy road be made smooth for thee. Ros.-I shall try to do thy bidding in every way possible. Cel.-As for our guide, Touchstone, although 'not wise in some things, there is much wisdom in his heart, and I believe that he desireth to do thee favors if thou wilt only let him. Il e is surpassingly kind to some creatures, and with thy extraordinary faculties, certes, he must be kind to thee. CAs they are strolling along, they suddenly meet Touchstone, who greets them with great ado.J Tou.-Enter, my friends, into the Forest of Arden, the place of great learning-that is the profound reason why I am here to guide thee along thy road. It will not be easy for such as thou, but experience will aid thee as the ,journey progresses. Mayst thou find 111uch that will benefit thyself and all thy kindred. Ros.-I thank thee sir, for such kindness as we did not expect to find, for we have heard dire sayings of the cruelty done to people here. Tou.-Thou hast heard, perchance, that many dangers lurk within these famous woods. There are many wild beasts to encounter, for instance, the Wildcat is apt to prey on unsuspecting victims. Other people who are not versed in the language of the place, call the Wildcat a low mark and some- times a f1unk. Does that not sound silly? Cel.-fUttering a cryj. Oh, Rosalind, my friend, I pray thee, take the utmost care of thyself, that thou dost not become a victim to that terrible thing which our good guide has just described to us. I can scarce believe my ears: to think there should be such enemies in such a beautiful forest. -Tou.-Oh, do not be alarmed, I pray thee. There are other dangers much worse than tl1e Wildcat. Soon we shall come to the Stream of lndiference, where many fall by the way, and either lose their path, or remain by the stream until I have to remove them to make room for others. Ros.-It would seem that such a splendid guide would be an inspiration to succeed. Tou.-Alas! The more 's the pity. They feel, many of them, that I am merely here to hinder them, when I would rejoice greatly if they would but allow me to help them. Pkg: Tfwenty-,ive I l l K I I 1 - I l I - I - - 00000 00000000000O00O000O00O00O0OO I 9 2 3 0O0000O0O0000O000O0O00O0000O000 0 - - I - I 1

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I . ALBERT E. CUDDEN Secretary-Treasurer of Class '23g Treasurer null- of Class '22g Vice-President Student Council '23: Boys' Glee Club: Operettag Athletic Editor of Oraclcg Basketball '22, '2ISg Football '22. Ike is another Senior athlm-te who has represented the Class not only in athletics, but has also gained high standing on the honor roll. His pep and ability have given him a place as ons- of the mort- prominent l'l0YS'll1 the class. ,. 2 NARTIIA E. LINDGREN Adclphiun, President '23g Class Playg Dis- tint Shorthand Uontcst '2Iig Tennis As- sociation. Martha is an aceomplished pianist, and a poetess of remarkable talent. Martha has been a steady booster of all class vn- torprises, and has always been more than willing to do her bit. She has been espe- cially active in the Adelphian soviety. VERA lil. VINER Editor High School Notes '22: Evangeline, Treasurer '21, Vice-President '22: Girls' Basketballg Class Playg Tennis Associa- tion. Vf-ra has been a good student. a loyal classmate, a true friend-what more can one ask? Her pleasant manner and cheer- ful disposition have- won for her many W friends. Vera intends to become a nurse i and in this line of work we wish her every 1 possible good fortune. we RAYMOND MOYERS I Agricultural Vinh: Board of Serge-ants T231 Football '20, '21, '22, Raymond is one of thc fcllows whose steady boosting has put the Class of '23 on tht- map. As fullback on our '23 eleven Raymond surely did plow through Little Seven lines, and was one of the players that made tht- season tho success that it was. GLENN H. JOI NBR Boys' Glen Clnhg Radio Club. A modest, unassuming lad of sterling worth, Glenn's scholastic Work is always of a superior order. as is evidenced by his nosition on the honor roll. Glenn has a partir-ular liking for radio and the soient-es, and in this linc of work ho has made a very fine record. XVQ- extend the best of good wishes for t,llenn's future. i in Page Twenty-four l l QQ Q 1mY9f9! 3 0 ' 0 00 ' 00 ' ' 00000 I 9 2 3 0 0 0 0000000 ' 8 ' 0000000000000000 ' 0 ' 00

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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ' S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0000000000O Ros.-I hear the sound of running waters. Ah, it sounds sweet! Tou.-I pray you, do not drink, for the waters are polluted with a pecul- iar mineral, known to some as loaf spirits and to others as I don't care. It makes not much difference, for one swallow of the liquid is fatal, and destroys all desire to succeed. Cel.-Ah, there it is! What a beautiful stream! It must certainly be a pleasure to follow it to the end of its journey. Tou.-Doubtless, but I have been told that the difficulties increase as the stream nears the Sea of Dullness. Ros.-What peculiar foliage! These mighty oaks seem in a way familiar. Tou.-Ay, they are the Trees of Mathematics-they are the hardest to comprehend, for one needs many hours of quiet study to understand all their branches, and to know how to do this with the least possible effort. Cel.-Oh! Oh! Oh! See that horrible serpent, Rosland. Step to one side lest thy foot disturb it. Tou.-That is the Serpent of Mischief. He is very fond of getting people lured away from their purpose, and he is very sly also. Ros.-I think I never saw any creeping thing so resplendent. No won- der that some like to play with him. Tou.--And now we are come to the bend in the road. As you see, there are many interesting paths leading in different directions, but all who would reach the goal press on in the center path. You will notice a slight rise in the ground. That is so you may have a better outlook on life, and may see dangers more readily. Also, you will notice a difference in the vegetation. The trees grow more profusely, and are more difficult to study. For example, the trees of Second Year's growth of Latin are most annoying. There are so many peculiarities about them, that one wonders if there could be anything much worse. Ros.-I notice the singing of birds. Tou.-That is the most promising thing I have heard thee utter on this journey. There were birds before, but thy interest was taken up with other things besides music which some call glee club and some orchestra There may be some chance for thee to learn to sing also, if thou keepest thy wits about thee. Ros.-VVhat! llave we come to another turn in the path of learning? Tou.-Ay, for that second part.always seemeth shorter than the Hrst, and thou hadst not so many dangers to overcome. I did not mention them, for I saw from thy attention upon the first part of this journey that thou wouldst learn easily and with great diligence. r Ros.-I thank thee, and now that we have entered the third part of our road, I feel that I need a rest. This wind that bloweth tireth lne beyond all endurance. Cel.-Let me walk by the other 'side of you, that I may protect thee from the Wind of Doubt. Tou.-Rosalind, thou art fortunate beyond words to have such a friend as Celia. Celia, that wind blows upon all in this particular part of the forest. All who have not a definite aim to strive toward are tired by it, and linger by the wayside to rest. They never regain the lost time, and frequently leave the path entirely. Ros.-I do appreciate your love, Celia, and for thy care I shall never be able to thank thee, Touchstone. , Tou.-It matters not, but I see that thou art appreciative of the helpful things around thee. Page Twenty-six I l l I oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo