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

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Dear Editor: The University High School is unique in more than one respect. lt is unique in that the average age of its students is greater than that of any other high school in the state. lt is unique in that its students have more freedom than do those of other schools. And what concerns us most in this connection, it is unique in that it draws its students from a larger territory than does any other high school in the state. The Class of '17 had representatives from several states, one as far away as Illinois, and from twenty-one different towns. Upon graduating from the University High School they scattered to the four winds until they are now more widely separated than they were upon entering. Almost every man enlisted in the Great War. Kaffon Hanson, Leory Cabbage, William Putcamp, Marshall Josund, Douglas McDonald, and Frank Buck- ingham saw active service at the front. William Putcamp was wounded three times, Magill Ellison made the supreme sacrifice. Among our army men we had one First Lieutenent, Gordon Terreyg we had several non- commissioned officers. One of our number, Franzo Crawford, is a Rhodes Scholar and is at present studying at Oxford, England. Sigurros Reykjalin, a graduate nurse, is practising in Chicagog two others are located in Chicagog three are in Californiag one is in Texas. Several of our class are now enterpris- ing business men and women of this and other states, some are farming, we also have our quota of school teachers. Three of our group are gradu- ating from the University of North Dakota this spring. The Great War had a very demoralizing effect upon all educational in- stitutions in this country. This seems to be especially true of the University High School for very soon after America's advent into the conflict, it began to assume the appearance of a girls' seminary. Those who were left were not lacking in spirit, however, for school activities seemed to be pushed all the harder. The school put forth commendable athletic teams in the fieldg Per Gradus, Glee Clubs, and other societies were active thru- out the yearg a new organization, the Athenian Debating Club was form- ed and the senior class staged two plays very successfully. In fact, the school carried on its activities in a very gratifying manner. All this the students did largely upon their own initiative. That, coupled with the freedom which they enjoyed, developed in them a high degree of self-reliance, which is so essential in after-life. In the absence of an alumni association it is quite diflicutl for us to keep track of one another--much harder than is the case with the alumni of the average city high school, for we haven't the common home-ties to couple with our love for our school to keep us in touch with one another. Never- theless, we are all mighty proud of our University High School and it gives us genuine pleasure to heargof each other's successg to know that the Class of '17 is living up to the traditions of the school. Yours sincerely, -CONRAD LEIFUR.

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Dear Alumni Editor: Yesterday I received a card from you asking me to send you a short write-up of the various activities of the Class of 1912. Accordingly, last night after I had gone home, helped the Mrs. wash the dishes and had put the baby to sleep, I proceeded to dig out my copy of the Class History from the bottom of an old trunk, put on the old carpet slippers, stuffed the Missouri Meerschaum to the brim and then on the clouds of sweet essence which were seen emanating therefrom, I allowed my memory to drift back once again to the scenes of Yester-year. As memory's panorama of forgotten days fled by, the worries and troubles, which are necessarily a part of a young lawyer's existence, passed away and I was once again a carefree member of the mighty class of U. H. S. '12. And believe me brethen-that was SOME CLASS! In the fall of 1908 the old Prep department at the University was abolished and the University High School was established in its place. So in reality the Class of '12 can claim the distinction of being the first four year class to graduate from the University High School. However this is the first-NOT THE ONLY-claim which this class has to dis- tinction. In 1911, the Class of '12 then in their Junior Year broke all previous records of being the class to put on a Junior Prom and a Junior Banquet to the Seniors. My copy of the class history informs me that Alice, beloved of the Profs 1Alice B. Eckmann, now of Yakima, Wash- ingtonj and Estella of the fuzzy locks and smiling eyes CEstella Archer, Finley, N. Dak.J were the life of the party. In the Senior year the Class finished with a blaze of glory. To quote again from the Class History, They first decided that Irish fSpudsJ Murphy should have the class presidency, but this by no means meant that he should control the classg next they decided that they should be the FIRST CLASS TO PUBLISH AN ANNUAL and also that they should be the FIRST CLASS to attempt to give a class play. Little did the class think when they published that first little pamphlet annual, that they were laying the foundation for such a modern worth while, substantial annual as the Flickertail has grown to be. Already I have used more than my allotted space-not because the Class of '12 needs a lot of space--but because we feel that we are entitled to it. Let me conclude this short review with the concluding words of the aforementioned Class History. We of the First class still believe them to be true. When some future historian shall write the history of the University High School, he shall dip his pen in the glory of the western sunset and write in letters of gold the deeds of the graduates of this school of ours, then, high above all others, emblazoned with glory will be found the emblem of this Class-U. H. S. 1912. .Sch'dol, AT EASE!!-The Class of '12 has once again passed in review... Yours sincerely, G. MCLAIN JOHNSON.

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Dear Editor: As we, the Alumni of the class of '22, look back over our school days, we immediately think of our U. H. S., where we spent many happy and thoughtful days. Because of the high character and excellent training of the Faculty, we received a firm foundation for our future work in the world. As we look back on our U. H. S. days we are able to understand why Per Gradus, Civic League, Athletics, Flickertail, Midget and other organi- zations developed initiative and responsibility among us Alumni of '22, Thru these organizations we were to take our first steps in literary work, oratory, debate, and participate in the business of these organizations. The Alumni of '22 congratulate the U. H. S. Basketball Team of '23 upon their splendid record. We will loyally support Athletics in the University High School at all times. The Almuni of '23 will always try to secure recurits for our Alma Mater. We will ever be ready to uphold the honor of our high school. In closing we hope that the Flickertail of '23 will enjoy the success and pop- larity as have the Flickertails of years gone by. Sincerely yours, -H. R. ALLEN. VIOLETTE YVONNE L'ESPERANCE '21 Born May 31, 1903--Died Deember 18, 1922 Business Manager of the Flickertail '21 Secretary of the Civic League Board '20 President of the Civic League Board '21 Vice President of Clas of '20 ' Athletic Board '21g Orchestra '20-'21, Class Play '21, LOUIS SCHWAN '18 Born January 4, 1899-Died October 8, 1922 Advertising Manager of the Flickertail '18 Athletic Board '18g Baseball Team '18. When hears. whose truth was proven, Like thine, are laid in earth, There should a wreath be woven To tell the world their worth. -Fritz-Greene Halleck. L..- .. -