Tell City High School - Sagittarius Yearbook (Tell City, IN)

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THE RAMBLER 11 B Mary Margaret Zoercher, Julia Frey, Arthur Wagner, Lucille Eastin, Gertrude Schergens, Othella Blake, Alberta Loftis, Marie Hugger, Helen Scheible, Catherine Zoercher, Wilbur Gittings and William Ress. Page Twenty-eight

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THE RAMBLER Junior A History “Silently one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels.” So was it in T. C. H. S. after the memorable date, Sept. 11, 1921. Four and twenty timorous and precautions Freshmen enrolled on that day. They soon evinced that true worth is in being not seeming. Algebra and Latin held no terrors for the most of them and due to the generosity of these, they held few for the rest. Midterm exams left the class little al- tered in number and less timid in spirit. High School was no longer an institution of Mystery. Two events that call to mind pleasant memories were the class party and the hike to Blue Wells. The one thing of regret in this term was the departure of our revered principal, Professor Locker. We were sorry to give Mr. Locker to Terre Haute for he was an able teach- er and a good disciplinarian. What he did for old T. C. H. S. will long be remembered. Sept. 12, 1922 found the Freshmen of ’21 no longer “downtrodden Freshies” but respected Sophomores. Three of their former members had left for other schools and another felt that she had learned so much in the first year that she need not continue longer. The boys were delighted to find that they were to be recompensed by the addition of two new girls to the class. The class now numbering seventeen vigorously attacked the giants, Geometry, Caesar and Ancient History. English proved to be as interesting and enjoyable as it had the previous year. From midterm exams this little group came off smiling, ready for the fight again. To their sorrow, since the opening of school in September, they had lost three more members but this is always to be expected and they took it as cheer- fully as possible. A far greater loss was at hand. This was occasioned by the death of our most beloved superintendent, Professor Christian New- man. It came as a blow to the school which had been so carefully fostei'ed by his ministering hand. Mr. Newman will ever stand in the minds of his pupils as a figure of benevolence and courtesy. To commemorate his mem- ory the new Tell City school building was given the name, Newman Build- ing. This edifice will stand as an honor to his name. Sept. 17, 1923 again found the class united but this time as Juniors. Only one old member was missing and two new ones had come in. making fifteen in all. They threw themselves into their work with the pep and vim characteristic of them. Their reward has been pleasure from their studies and appreciation from their teachers. To add to the interest of this year has been the numerous basketball games and the record attained by the T. C. H. S. boys. The basketball season was brought to a triumphant close with the Sectional Tourney which fortunately, was played here. This closes the history of the class of ’25 so far as it has gone. It is looking forward to a bright and happy future. —BLANCHE HARGIS Page Twenty-seven

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THE RAMBLER History of 11B At the beginning of the second semester of 1922, our class entered into that long dreamed-of place—The High School. Our dreams soon vanished however when we discovered that the iron rod of discipline in this school was far more effective than that to which our inexperienced minds had been accustomed. The novelty of having so many teachers and of getting to go to the different class rooms in a meas- ure made up for a disappointment. We found that however strict the teachers appeared in the assembly they always seemed agreeable and jolly in the class rooms. Of course, we immediately organized our class and we chose our be- loved English teacher, Mrs. Cummings, as our sponsor. Our first party was a lawn fete; and oh!—we shall never forget how, at the height of our good times, an egg (happily a fresh one) was thrown into our midst. Of course, we could forgive these mischievous onlookers, for we were having such a good time! The same year we took many delightful hikes. Ah—at last—we were no longer Freshies—but Sophomores if you please. This year we condescended to entertain the Freshies at a Hallo- we’en party, which was a very exciting and spooky affair. This party and more hikes made up the social activities of the year. We were now very busy with our school work and it seemed as if we went through such a mental strain in all our classes that when we reached the English class we relaxed or would you say exploded? But everything seemed so funny that we just had to laugh. Now we are Juniors. In the beginning of our Junior year we had a banquet. Oh no—we didn’t give it for the Seniors, we had it for ourselves. Such grand eats had never been served before. And now after another semester of Junior life we will be Seniors! Just think! MARY MARGARET ZOERCHER HISTORY OF CLASS OF MAY’—(Continued from page 22) there, we went through the old Court-house and we also favored the na- tives of Rome with several vocal selections. When we found a suitable place to serve our supper we stopped and played horseshoe. After a de- lightful chat around our fire we decided to motor to Tobinsport. We enjoyed our four years in High School and while most of us are glad to be so far through school, we are all sorry that in a short time our class will be scattered to the four comers of the earth. On parting each of us wishes each of the others the best of joy in life. ELBERT JOHNSON MAURICE VOGEL Page Twenty-nine