Three Rivers High School - Reflector Yearbook (Three Rivers, MI)

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Class History LL great events and achievements are usually recorded in history fthat is if they are truly greatl , therefore, we, the Class of '14 having achieved the title of Seniors feel constrained to relate our trials and tribulations so that those coming after may realize our struggles-'? and be ruled accordingly. The Class of 1914 first gained prominence and fame the day they entered the H. S. as Rhinies with thirty-five mem- bers enrolled in' their class. They elected class oHCicers and Bill Ellet was chosen unanimously as president. This year, being our first, passed very smoothly and peacefully. We closed the 'year by having a straw ride out to Fisher's Lake. This was our first class picnic and we have since looked forward to it as an annual event. In September we were re-established in the Halls of Knowledge as Freshmen and were initiated into the mysteries of Latin and Algebra. During this year our class was in- creased by the appearance of Doris Arney, Fern Bingman, Lorena Dimmick, Dorothy Dunn, George Fisher, Mildred and Grace Garl, Earl and Hazel Gregg, Thelma King, Myrtle Louks, Russell Mann, Leah Roys, Coleta Sassaman, John Shafer, Clarence and Nettie Smith, Jennie Shern, Lulu Sch- weitzer, Esther Swanson, Alto and Elta Schug, Alva and Maude Willoughby, Earl Zander, Ivy Zerby and Katherine Zierle. Our class, by this time, could boast of fifty-eight members. We closed this year as before with a straw ride to Fisher's Lake. When we started for the lake, we had the promise of a nice day, but immediately after dinner the rains descended and the Hoods come and beat upon the cottage where we fled for shelter, but we heeded it not, for while waiting for the cessation of the wind and rain, we played games, roasted frankforts and had a general good time. After completing our Freshman course, we were ready for the second stage of development, namely that of Soph- mores. We felt rather forsaken on finding that sixteen .of our classmates had departed and only three new pupils were enrolled, namely, Marie Rohrbaugh, Harley Skeer and Harold Sevison. This year we were introduced into the arts of Botany by Miss Shimek. Was ever a subject so enjoyable and entertaining? The long Botany trips that were taken were a source of pleasure as well as instruction. At this time we had our famous clash with the Juniors, because of our colors. They insisted on having green and white for their colors even though they knew we had chosen them in our Freshman year for the remainder of our H. S. career. It was finally settled satisfactorily-for us at least. At the picnic this year some of our boys showed decided pre- ference for some of the Centreville bunch who were pic- nicing also. In September, 1912, we gathered our remaining forces and started our career as Juniors. This year we felt as though we could conquer the world if necessary. We were joined at this time by four new students, Jennie Balch, Jean Cummings, Clarence Carrow and Alice Brewer. We did E271

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EDNA EVERHART A countenance in which did meet- Sweet records, promises as sweet. RUSSELL MANN Behold we live through all things. E251 U MARIAN PRATT The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill

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something in oratory this year. Thelma King, our repre- sentative, won the medal from her opponent, Hilda Coates, of the Senior class. During this period of our history the famous football match was won, the Juniors standing the rest of the school. Arthur Knapp and Earl Gregg were our athletes and firmly believed in doin' others before others did them . Melba Wood and Ella Stoldt contributed their share in athletics also, and we firmly believe that the H. S. owes a goodly share of her basket ball victories to these two exponents of our class. One of the important events of this year was the banquet held in honor of the Senior class. It was the first big affair our class had ever had so of course we wished to do it 'up right'. Two of the place cards were accidentally? laid side by side, fRussell's and Myrtle'sJ. Miss Mulheron gave as a response, a piece of poetry, original, which was received with enthusiasm by all. Paul Brosy, when asked, thought it neces- sary to play selections from Lohengrin's Wedding March in honor of Miss Krogen, who was thinking seriously of leav- ing our T. R. H. S. Everyone reported a good feed and a good time. Finally by passing through many difficulties, we have at last earned the title of Seniors, Seniors to contrive and exe- cute, to attain and accomplish the unfinished work lying be- fore us. I 28 This year we were joined by Grace James and Dorothy Hazen. Several important events have happened thus far during the year. First of all, we decided to publish a Re- flector, as necessary to the dignity of our class, if we did not wish to be outdone by our predecessors. Among our numer- ous class meetings we elected a new class president, Earl Zander, who took the place of Bill Ellet, who had had this oflice for four years. Earl immediately took the reins of government, smoothed out the difficulties and now the class is as peaceful as heretofore. During the month of March our class presented to the public Tommy's Wife , a fascinating little play which was received with approval by the public. The Zander-Huss 'stunt' was particularly appreciated by the audience. In June we gave another play so that other members of the class were allowed to show their talent along this line. Now as our four years of H. S. work have drawn to a close, we look back and think of the many good ,times we have had here, also that after this year all will be scattered, each to his own work, yet the reminiscenses of T. R. H. S. will always be, strong and sweet and human and eternally optimistic. As we leave our beloved H. S. which has meant so much to us, and as we part each to his chosen work, may we still lwelup to our motto, Be not simply good but good for something. -Ina Helpin. l