University High School - Flickertail Yearbook (Grand Forks, ND)

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Examination in the Class History of '23 1. Where did the class of 1923 originate? Four years ago in 1919 there entered the U. H. S. ten green Freshies. Very little is known of this brilliant class before it came here. A few remaining records show that some came from the wild and wooly West of North Dakota, and some from the civilized East. 2. Explain the state of mind and condition of the students when they first entered the high school. When we entered the High School we were green but fresh. Our freshness soon received a jolt from the Haughty Sophies of that year's class. Our brillance was very limited at first, which was soon discovered by our teachers, who tried hard to eliminate this difficulty. 3. What means were available to distinguish the Freshmen from the upper classmen, and what were some of their peculiar traits? During our Freshman year we were recognized by our familiarity with the buildings and teachers. We were annoyed many times by the jibes and jests of the upper classmen, and the paddle was used freely among the boys. So we finished our Freshman year and were ready next year as Sophomores. 4. How did the class master their subjects during their Sophomore year and what activities did they enter? Our advisor, Mr. Kazda, and several other teachers began to have faint hopes of rescuing us from the sea of ignorance. We worked hard and faithfully during our Sophomore year hoping to raise our teachers' estima- tion of us. We were active members of Per Gradus and of the Glee Clubs. 5. Did they show any interest in their school and by what means was their interest shown? Some of the Juniors were on the Midget Staff, and many were also members of the Glee Club and Per Gradus. We helped put on the Operatta of 1921. Many of the best basketball players on both the boys' and girls' teams were Junior boys and girls. 6. Did the Juniors help to make the social life of the school a success? We were represented on the Civic League Board of that year and helped to put on several Civic League Dances. Their chief social activity during the year was the Junior Prom which was put on by the Juniors. It was very well attended and very successful. 7. Name the Junior Class ofiieers and other interesting facts about that year's class. Those of our present class who were Junior officers are, Vice President, Ethel Haugang Treasurer, Dorothy MacMillan, Sergeant, Roy Greenberg. We won second prize in the Better English Contest. Our class colors for that year were purple and gold.

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Senior Farewell Once to each and every Senior, Comes the time to say goodbye, To the school that's steered him safely, Through his four long years in High. Now for us has come this parting, From our dear old U. H. S., So you find us sad and sighing, Shedding tears of true distress. We have come from every quarter, From the North, South, East and West To this school and now we leave her, Leave our dear old U. H. S. We regret we grieved our teachers, May God bless them every one, For their patience with our errors, Our ill-fated love for fun. Thruout all our griefs and blunders, One stood by us staunch and true, So to the faith of our advisor, Is our graduation due. Yes we've tried to keep your honor, Shining bright, dear U. H. S.g And in all our daily labor, We have tried to do our best. Oh we hate to leave each other, And our jolly schoolmates true, But the saddest grief we suffer, Is the thought of leaving you. Worldly joys and worldly sorrows, To our ears have whispered Come , So we leave for glad tomorrows, Where with Right the fight is won. Now we're going to meet our future, Some will triumph, some will stray, But the lessons that we learned here, Will help straighten out our way. May God bless and protect you, As the golden years pass by, U. H. S. we grieve to leave you, U. H. S. we say-Good-bye.

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8. Explain the rule of Charles Ryan on the Senior throne. His majesty was crowned on the 17th day of October, 1922, by his humble subjects, the Senior Class members. He led a gay and frivolous court life and was caught many times in the act of dancing with the fair ladies of his court. His lenient rule won him the support of his subjects, but peace and order also prevailed throughout his kingdom. 9. Give interesting facts concerning the Seniors of 1923. At the beginning of the first semester there were forty-three enrolled in the class. We chose as our class otiicers, President ......... ..... C harles Ryan Vice President .... ....... R ay Olson Secretary ....... ..... M arion Bonlie Treasurer ..... ..... R oy Greenberg Sergeant .........2............... Earl Rogers 10. When did the class of '23 graduate from U. H. S.? A Our class has worked so hard and distinguished itself so well that we have been called upon to march in the Grand Review on June 8. 1923 at which time Superintendent C. C. Schmidt will present diplomas or service badges for distinguished service to the surviving veterans of our famous class.