University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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thilrhictury ()ur high school days are near an end. We have had our troubles in the form of too long assignments in lessons, too little appreciation in marks of our hard work: often the daily routine has seemed too monotonous to endure at the time, but today as we look back on them we realize that pleasures loom up in place of troubles: that the teachers are really our friends, not our natural enemies; that next to home the school room has been the “dearest spot. And during these high school years our interests, our ambitions, our “hopes and fears and joys and sorrows have been similar. We have tried to remember that not enjoyment and not sorrow is our destined end, or way, but to act that each tomorrow finds us nearer to our goal —this graduation. Under the influence of these high school years doubtless there is not one who leaves this school today who has not in mind his ambition for a future career. For this reason I shall speak of my plan to be a settlement worker. I have chosen this vocation because, in my estimation, it is the solution of the present humanitarian needs and conditions. 1 shall derive great pleasure from having the privilege of helping poverty-stricken foreigners; of teaching and instructing the neglected children of the settlement district and of encouraging afflicted individuals who reside in that particular community. 1 also consider that this line of vocation offers unlimited opportunities for the personality of the resident worker to develop. Perhaps you can see better what I hope for when 1 say that I take Jane Addams for my ideal. She has practically personified every phase of social service in her character. She is the friend of the poor families in the congested tenement districts, the adviser of boys and girls who are brought up for trial in the Juvenile Court and a factor in purifying corrupted politics in Hull I louse district in Chicago. Although I should never be able to reach her level I should be pleased in knowing that I could at least imitate her work. —Blanche Flynn. i Ihtclielnr’s Romance “A Bachelors Romance, the class play of the Senior Class, was given in the Agricultural Auditorium in St. Anthony Park. The cast was composed of ten Seniors, six boys and four girls. The part of David, who is a literary critic on the Review at the opening of the story, and who finally succumbs to the charms of Silvia, was taken by Paul Dudley. Silvia, about whom all the interest was centered, was played by Grace Hineline. The part of Gerald Holmes was carried by F.ugene Burke, and Lamoine Rucker and Ora Allswager took the parts of Martin and Mulberry. The part of Miss C lementina was ably carried by F.lla Ness. Helen LeGrand. who fell in love with Savage, played by Carl Lindsmayer, was played by Blanche Flynn. The part of Harriet was played by Frances Storch and that of Harold was presented by Robert Steele. The cast was very well balanced and the play was an ideal exhibition of histrionic art of which all our students are proud. The play was given before a well filled house and an appreciative audience. Commencement Sleek Class Day Picnic— May 24th on River Flats. Class Play—University Farm Auditorium, May 28th. Baccalaureate Sermon—University Chapel. 4 P. M.. May 20th. Commencement Exercises—University Chapel, 8 P. M.. June 8th. Chorus (a) “Men of Harlach .......................................Glee Club (b) “Summer Lullaby Invocation Solo—“Who Knows ............................................Warner Hagberg Address....................................................President I'ineenf Solo - -- -- -- -- -- -- Lamoine Rucker Presentation of Diplomas...........................................Mr. Kent Class Song...........................................Glee Club. Class of or 5

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Class |3nrm We watch the clock in the morning We dare not he late to school, We hurry and hustle and bustle And we pine for a different rule. 'flic tasks are so long and so dreary That our lives seem onl a grind And we wish for the time to be ended To give peace and rest to the mind. And now, at last. they are ended These wearisome days, every one, Forever, and ever, have left us. And our guerdon lias now been won. Let us look from the arduous future. Look back to these days of our prime. And see down life’s running river The diversified changes of time. Free from life's burdens they kept us. And happy those days seem.—and few. Mow little of work and of patience. Mow little of life we then knew. Our pathway was carefully guarded Every hour by our teachers most dear. Their patient endeavors to guide us ()nly now do we see through the years. And so, our school days are over, We rejoice, yet we feel deep regret For the days we spent here are ended. And these will we ever forget! We whine, we fret, and we worry And wonder why this must be These lessons so long and so dreary And teachers without sympathy. We long for some day in the future When no tasks so hard need he ours. For a time when the days will be joyous And we only need gather the flowers. We are free! 'The words sound appalling. We are free to do and to dare! We have conquered the foe so moil strous. There is naught now for us to care. We gaze once more at our school days At the time of our south's ardent clime. We remember the hours with glad ness. Tor they seem to us but a chime. Xo thought of the morrow disturbed us, Each dav brought the sunshine and light. Night’s sleep gave its sweet, restful slumber. And time drifted on in delight. They knew that we. too. must press onwa rd. That we must learn life’s lessons right. That school days were only the archway. And they guided as time took its flight. While on the way. as we wander. We shall give the world all our best. We shall ever he up and doing, For it’s then, only then, we’ll he blest. —Maky Berg. T5.

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(The Hieing eventration The Junior Class at the close of 1916 will, without any doubt, he the best class that ever left the Cniversity High School. It is a large class and possesses much genius. For instance, the close descendant of Paderewski—Bonnie Hanson. I ler skill in tickling the ivories is well worth our notice. Again, there are Mildred W illiams and Xorman Bronson. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle cannot hold a candle to them. There are many more geniuses in this class, hut you know them perfectly well and so we will economize on space. 1 lowever, we must admit that we don't expect much of Bill Cary because he is too much of a dreamer, especially in English class. The Juniors are “Johnny on the spot when a good time is suggested and they are generally the ones to suggest it. The good time that the girls enjoyed at the “Kids’ Party at Kistler Hall was due to the planning of the Junior girls. This may also he said of the wiener roast, which was held on the River Flats. This year the Juniors have organized the class. The following are the officers: President, Wilfred Carry; vice president, Xorman Bronson: secretary, Ruth Thompson. The members of the social committee arc: Chairman. Erma Kistler; special arrangement, Ruth Thompson, Mildred Williams; refreshments, Vella Schweister, Vervinia Fredine, Agnes Hill; amusement. Wilfred Garry. Harry Wool man, Buell Knisely: invitations, Xorman Bronson, Esther Hill. At their first meeting, the Juniors decided to have a Junior-Senior party in the assembly room on May 14. 1915. They expect to have games, music, toasts and probably dancing. The room will he decorated suitably to the occasion, and a fine time is assured. The Juniors will expect a good showing in athletics next year, especially from Harry Woolman. our star catcher. They also intend to make a hit in dramatics and in numerous other things. In fact, their main aim is to make footprints in the sands of time. Ki th Kkf.it..