Throp High School - Hialitza Yearbook (Throp, WA)

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Self Qovc-ernment if Student Government was instituted at the beginning of the term of 1921 and 1922, for the first time in the history of this school. It is practically an experiment this first year, but, taken as a whole. it has been reasonably successful. It has played quite a part in the Student Body, The Students have better control of themselves and their actions than ever before. They realize that Self-Government depends upo11 each individual rather than on the other fellow. Altho Self-Government has failed in some schools. the students of T. H. S. feel that it has been successful and the majority hope that it will continue in the Juture years as drawn up by the committee. All the necessary officers, committees and faculty advisors were elected. The officers of the Student Body were: l.oyal...., .....,.....,...... ........... 1 vresirlent Dorothy Smith .....,. ....... N 'ice-President Esther Newman ...... ..... ............... S e cretary Asal Hatfield ........ ........................ ' Treasurer Cecil Hunter ........... .... r Xss. Athletic Manager Mr. Gaiser ................., ........... A thletic Manager Rowland Newman ....... ..........,.. X 'ell King The Self-Government Committee was composed of officers of the Student Body and faculty advisors who were Mrs. Newman and Miss Zabel . The board of control was the same as the Self-Government committee. Later on as the student government policy increased in force and popularity it was decided that a. new constitution was necessary as the old was not elastic enough for Student Self-Government. This constitution was drawn by a committee purposely selected for the work and the government of the High School was left almost entirely in the hands of the students. About the middle of the term it was decided that it would be well to draw up a set of rules for the government of the High School. Accordingly the Self- Government committee drew up these rules and presented them to the Student Body for approval or rejection. Most of the rules were wise measures and were adopted. They were very definite in nature and have helped the students very :nuch in maintaining their Self-Government. The Student Body adopted the following motto: BOOST OUR SCHOOL, DON'T KNOCK IT Ch N vt 1 'J ', -Q 3--.

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Senior Class lllill CContinued ,I'rom page 21.5 lVe leave a lemon to Marshall, as it is the only thing that will permit being squeezed by him. Loyal leaves to Jack a small booklet on How to be Popular Among the women . To Truman We give and bequeath all the smiles ol' one mid-year Freshman ill ms- - To Nellie and Douglas we leave a perfectly good marriage license so they avill be saved that expense when they take the fatal step. Name and Appearance lluy--OvvrI'ed l,oynlAl 'nniols-sled lllst ln-1'----Cl:1s:s:y Nc-ll ia--fXVistful Ci-vii-llnportanl lllilllrvrl ---- Sorent- IlnrutIiy-SOI1Sil.vlv Senior Scope Occupation Ambition l'1Illllli.1' To find :L ln-r lll'i1w1i1:2.' To be nn el4'c:t1'i1'i:1il Vflllllllll?-I' A mystery Flllllllf lN'l' H0130 To seein important Chest 'I'ryni,u,' to run To ln- an zttlilolic' vliumpi things Plziying' lin- piano 'Vo travel In-cturinpr School ll'2ll'llL'l' The Seniors lVe are the Seniors brave and bold Wiser than all the men of oldg Como all you Freshmen green as mold IE of the work you would be told, And how to avoid the teachers' scold. XVe'll fill you l'ull of science hunk Until you rattle like jingling junky For all We can do a skunk's a skunk. Now to each little Freshie we wish to say That to sass your elders doesn't pay. A word to the wise is sutficientg But in brains We know you're deficient: So to you all We do advise That we are here to supervise. T, L. P. '21. --22.-. E. N. '22. Nickname Stvvy llurnsiv Skvezix lim-tty llunter Svrilililes 1'0lly

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Literature lllhu I Love America When anyone speaks of America, especially in foreign lands, the first thoughts that come to mind are: freedom, equality and justice. America is considered an ideal country, a land of liberty. In America all men are free and equal. There are no lords, no counts, no earls in America. Each man is what he makes himself. This is what appeals to the foreigner when he comes to America. These are the ideals that our forefathers fought for and established, that the constitu- tion was written upon, and to which the success of this country is due and these are the first reasons why I love America. Altho the kingdoms and governments of most foreign countries are no longer tyrannical and oppressive, America is truly a country of freedom, a government of, for, and by the people. The American form and plan of govern- ment is far superior and more perfect than those of other countries. It gives greater freedom and greater advantages to the people. It treats all, rich and poor, young and old, men and women, as equally alike, as justly and honorably as possible. Of course no government, no country is perfect, no country ever will be. However, the American government is as just and perfect as any, far exceeding the majority and certainly below none. America has one of the finest educational systems known. The public school is an American institution and alone is one of the blessings of this country. This and the universities and colleges and the public libraries with other educational departments, together form a most complete and satisfactory system with many advantages over other countries. The reason that brought the Pilgrims to America was religion, the right to worship as they pleased, to live as they thought right. Now all countries give this right to their people: but this is more true of America than of any other. In America no distinction is made between the various denominations, all are equally alike, free to worship their God as they choose. Surely, America is a land of freedom. The labor conditions are better in America than in most countries for America is not as thickly populated considering its size as the European countries, and its tremendous factories and industries that lead the world give employment to millions of men. Usually better wages are paid also. A laboring man has better chances in America. Another thing that fills the Americans heart with pride and love is A1nerica's great natural beauty. Our great country stretches from sea to sea, from the frozen north to the sunny south, it is cut by two great mountain ranges of scenic beauty, and is dotted with beautiful lakes, ranging in size from tiny gems of sparkling blue to great inland seas. It has countless rivers, large and small, with many waterfalls and cataracts that are marvels of scenic beauty. Its splendid forests, the most mangificent left in the world, cover large areas. Surely, America. is a beautiful country, But these plain statements of Americas superior qualities are not the only reasons why I love her. Most of all, America is my home, my native land, the home of my forefathers. If I had been born and lived in England, France, or Germany, I would be loyal to that country and love it, and possibly I might write an essay on XVhy I Love England, or France, or even Germany. I love America for the reasons I have given. It is a beautiful country, the land of the free, my native land. STUART IRELAND, '24. T24..