Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY li was four years ago in Septem tier, 11)111, that tliis rear's Senior Class entered V. H. S. for the purpose of furthering their ambitions and of acquiring for themselves rlmt most needed asset—education. During the first part of the year, we were very shy, but before much time had elapsed, tin so-called bash fulness had subsided and in its place came actions which were rather bold and daring. Ye soon learned that un'ess we applied ourselves diligently to our studies and obeyed more closely the instructors, we would never have the honor of graduating as Seniors of the class of '24 and passing through the wide open doors of life. During the first year a Hallowe'en party was held at the Lemoine Hall, and everyone seemed to enjoy himself to the fullest extent. Later the Freshmen and Sophomore picnic was held at liner's Mill near (ireenville. So ended our first year's activities. • The following year we returned as Sophomores and to our deepest regret. found that a number of our last year’s members had dropped out of our midst, including our great tenor an I vocalist, Bernard Magato. We soon found that the school year was at an end and the Freshmen and Sophomore picnic was this time held at Evergreen Lake, thus ending our se -o nd ar. On came our .Itinior year, meaning that we had ascended the ladder an ether rung. And we found our foot b II team composed mostly of Juniors : o l that we also held a leading pan iu practically all athletics. Too soon w■• found, both to our pleasure and to o tr regret that the year which hau passed so smoothly was (fearing a dose. During the last few weeks o' school social activities were held. Th • Junior and Senior reception was put over in the l . of '. Hall, the Seniors welcoming us to their place as they bid V. FT. S. farewell. Next, and Inst ly. was h dd the Junior-Senior pioni • at Overlook park at West Milton. The whole day was thoroughly enjoy ed because the students knew it would be their last meeting, until the follow ing September. So ended the school year of 1!I2:’». Vacation ended and again our fort) smiling faces were found in their us ual places, ready to front and brave the last year, which, if successful!) fought through and honors won, means forward to success in later years. The Senior t’lass early elect el for its president. Lowell Outer inuth. This year found the Senior Class sending the largest number of representatives to the field and to the front in athletics. We also took a great part in Litemries. and especial h has the class made a record in the Dramatics Class or Sigma Lambda. I'n.lcr the splendid leadership of Mis-Helen Ballinger, sixteen seniors, as members, have received valuable training. In Athletics, as our football team was such a great success, the Senior Class deserves some mention, because of its six members on that team. An athletic association was also organized with its President i member of the Dramatic Class. Ken neth Brandon. At the end of tlr football season a banquet was held at the Lutheran church, in honor of the football men. Speeches were mad-by the business and professional men of the town. Willard Moore acting as Toast Master. Another event was held Wednesday night. February ti, for the presentation of letters to the football men. The entertainment of the evening was furnished by the High School Orchestra under the instruction of Mrs. Mover, and short plays and read ings were given by the Dramatics Class. Being its fiirst public appear ance this year, the class made for it self a splendid beginning, which be fore the end of the year should accomplish much in dramatic art. Finally as a grand finale. select ed talent from the class will give a class play and class program designed to s.-t a starter for succeeding classes. Judson Fiehiger, '24. PAGE. 21

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY ('LASS OFFICERS President, Ruth Frankman; Treasurer, Mary McLain; Vice-President, Raymond Begien; Secretary, Tom Brown. Class Motto—‘‘We pass for what we are.” Class Colors—Crimson and Gray. Class Flower—American Beauty Rose. The Juniors of the Versailles High School made their first appearance in the year 11)21. Fifty-four Freshman came tottering up the rickety old stairs of the V. H. S. But never the less we were cordially welcomed by our upper classmen and facutly • of - that time. We were an enthusiastic group but, alas! when the examination came along our enthusiasm diminished;.yet we came .through successfully. Some t of us responded magnificently and were placed on the honor roll. Our talent in literary and music was not excelled by any other class. Our athletic ability was show o',by tin production of several stars. Boys in football and both boys and jjirls in basketball. came into prominence. During this year one of our classmates. Ran old Loxley invited us to'.his home to enjoy the evening. We had a delightful time and becanu ..better-acquainted with our classmates and faculty. Near the close of the year a picnic was held at Evergreen. The weather was disagreeable but we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Then came the final examinations. As summer drew to its close, most ot our shyness had disappeared and we came back with an awful crash as Sophomores. As we looked over our group we noticed that a few of our members had not returned and we were sadly disappointed. We now possessed more ability, talent and honors than ever before. We were somewhat in advance of other Sophomore classmen by electing our class officers this year, the first time in history. Again the Freshmen and Sophomore picnic was held at our favorite place, Evergreen. Finally here we are as Juniors! ‘That old gang of ours. and the same old building with the promise of a new one not yet fulfilled. Several of our members were quite fortunate in having their names placed on the honor roll, again. Our part in athletics hits increased remarkably. We are welbrepresented on both the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs. When the Athletic Association was organized last autumn, we were the first class to have a hundred per cent membership. Later this same association gave a so rial entertainment in which most of our members participated. We Juniors are looking forward to many more social gatherings, not only by the Athletic Association but by other organizations that exist in the school. We know we are going to have a happy and prosperous year as Seniors of 1025. We have contemplated finishing our senior year in a new school building, which will more ably prepare us for our life's work. —Clara Kehieltz, '25. -I PAGE 23