University of Wisconsin Superior - Gitche Gumee Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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History of the Class of 1912 It has been said that all great historical happenings have been centered around great personalities and so it is with the class of nineteen hundred and twelve. But the lack of time and space are prohibitive of even mention being made in this article of the great historical happenings associated with the existence of this class. We must leave to future records the rendering of due credit to the epoch-making events that might here he chronicled. Like Columbus, Lincoln, Cleveland and other great men who were not appreciated at the time of their service, we too expect to receive our glories as time shall enable people to view our great deeds in their right prospective. Hack in ti e year of nineteen hundred eight, ninety-three struggling and timid freshmen started the struggle that would some day bring to them the ideal most cherished in the hearts—to teach. This Freshman class later came into prominence by presenting the first vaudeville show in the history of the school. All members played their parts nobly, but Myrtle Bowser, in the role of Mile. Humanflopski, the tight rope walker, was easily the star. The Freshman band,' under the leadership of Charles Rangier, aided greatly to the success of the shows as well as other unique and praiseworthy features. To Knock Fuller great credit, must be given because as president of this class he many times served as an inspiration to spur these some day pedagogues on to greater things. In nineteen hundred nine and ten, Giles Brown was elected to the president’s chair and he attained the standard set by his predecessor. Nothing of very great importance happened to the class in their second year, they devoting the time almost entirely to scholastic industry, and only the Titian locks of Mary Rooney rendered the class at all conspicuous in ihe galaxy of constellations in the Normal horizon. In 1911, the class returned and we were lacking nearly two-thirds of our original number, who had become appalled at the strenuous pace of Normal life, or had only wished to complete the elementary course, or had obtained as much education in two years as ordinary people do in four. We did not feel small, however, because we were joined by nearly fifty high school graduates from Superior, Ashland, Washburn, Kan Claire, and other numerous towns of the state. For the first half of the year “Dutch” Zieman was chosen to guide the class in their social, ethical and intellectual functions. “Dutch,” through his love for good times, had the class give a Junior hop in the middle of November. It was a success and brought the members of the class into greater fellowship than had existed heretofore. On January twenty-eighth, Miriam Yccdcr succeeded Mr. Zieman to the generalship of this remarkable army of young men and women. Little need be said of Miriam’s administration, as every member of the school knew by her sincere and untiring spirit that she would be an honorable leader for our class. And now we come to the utopian year of all, nineteen hundred twelve. The class numbered nearly ninety and when on September twenty-first they met to choose their president it was found that Nellie Melby was the unanimous choice. It was not hard for a casual observer to foretell the (27)

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JENNIE CLARK. August. Advanced English Course. “Discretion and wisdom arc her portion.” FRANCES DONAHUE. “Fran.” August. English Scientific. “How she. can tctl a funny story.” OPAL M. FROST. “Frostic.” January. German Course. Alpha Delta Sigma, ’ll. “Small, but oh my.” IDA A. HARDY. June. English Scientific. Current Event Club, ’12. Superior Outing Club, ’12. “A most sensible lady.” MARJORIE MORGAN. November. English Scientific. Superior Outing Club, ’12. Glee Club. 12. “I am a woman, when think, I must speak.” HELEN JOHNSON. June. English Scientific. Superior Outing Club. ’12. “Her sketches arc amusing.” LILLIAN O. PAIGE. August. Advanced Latin. “lie famous then by wisdom.” ALICE SCII El DECKER. “Alyse.” January. English Scientific. Alpha Delta Sigma, ’ll. Current Event Club, ’12. “Her hobbies—crushes and athletics.” CLAIRE SIRES. August. Latin Course. Phoeban Society, ’ll. “She knows the art of silence.” SADIE TERESA SPIEL-MACIIER. June. English Scientific. Current Event Club, ’12. “She liadiates Health.” GENEVIEVE WILLEY. “Willie.” January. English Scientific. Alpha Delta Sigma, ’ll. “Always ready.” FERN WRIGHT. June. Kindergarten Course. Athena Society, ’ll. Athletic Association, ’12. Superior Outing Club, ’12. Drama Study Club, ’12. Glee Club, ’ll and ’12. “She does not believe in hurry-ing.” GRACE BALL. January. “For she was just a quiet kind.” MARJORIE BENJAMIN. January. “In all things true and loyal.” IIULDA CRONQUIST. January. “A maiden of domestic taste.” LUCY HENDRICKSON. January. “Quiet in appearance with motives unknown.” GERTRUDE KEEIIAN. January. “A merry heart goes all the day.” LENORA KEUIILTAN. January. “Good nature ami good sense ever joined.” PEARL LAURIE. June. English Scientific. “Excuse me for butting in—but.” MARSII ALL UNDERHILL. , January. “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the. best of men.” (20)

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inevitable success of the class in all undertakings. Nell was from start to finish a “pusher” for the Seniors. She at once appointed her various committees and called a meeting of the class to decide upon the class colors, which are brown and gold. Prom the beginning of our career in this institution this class has been remarkable for the brilliancy of its members. Never has a class been so conspicuous for the number of its excellent thinkers as has this one. All along many of our company have attracted attention by their unusually fine scholarship, and now when our association is almost ended, we arc proud to call attention to the fact that ten of our number have made an average of ninety or above in all their work for the time they have been here. One may think that these are our only brilliant ones, but let me say that this is entirely the wrong impression for many times the school has listened to the songs of Ktliel (Jordon, the speechifying power of our wonder Yvonne, and the jokes of Frances Donahue. We arc glad to welcome in our midst girls who once left us, went out to teach and returned. Daisy McLaughlin, Marie McCarty, Jennie Clark and Ida Ilardy taught for a short period of time and then returned to the fold, for profit to themselves and our enjoyment. Members of this Senior Class of nineteen hundred twelve have been good boosters to athletics, dancing and study, and while we have only five young men we are glad to say that they possess such unusual ability, sterling worth and handsome appearance, that it is for the good of the class that we do not have a larger number of young men because of the stir and flutter it would make in feminine hearts. These men have been Russian dancers, have sung in male quartets, played in star athletic teams, worked on news papers, have been interested in oratory and even went so far as to investigate the theory and practice of cooking. We are all quite sure that when the boys depart from this alma mater they will leave a yawning chasm in the school life that will take many a year to fill. As T look back and sec the hardships and discouraging moments every one of this class has undergone and then sec them emerge from this seething struggle victorious, I know that every member of this class is a fighter of the right kind. We have been put to the test and passed with high marks literally and figuratively. I also know that the thorny path that we have traveled over will serve as an impetus to other classes, who may feel that at times the stress and strain are not. worth while, but when they see the splendor that surrounds the victors they will surely know that although it meant mighty effort yet the satisfaction of having worked and accomplished, striven and succeeded, exceeds all other rewards.