Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

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THE SWASTIKI AN Page 15 Harry Banks Dale Bayman Alma Begien Edwin Begin Hazel Blakely Herbert Boomershine Geraldine Brown Mary Byrd Wayne Berry Bridget Boomershine Philip Brandon Robert Brandon Orville Brewer Milton DeBrosse Brida Dunwoody Jennie Fackler Madge Falknor Wealtha Foster Gertrude Fritz Emmett Grillot Humor (Hass Soil Martha Grillot Joseph Guillozet Delbert Hannan Carl Harman Margaret Magoteaux Herman Marohal Bessie Martin Clark Medford Ruth Nischwitz Edwin Rismiller Harold Rismiller Lucille Sherry Wilhelmina Snyder Elson Spraley Dorthy Streib John Paul Swinehart Norman Trion Edson Varner Norman Ward

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Page 14 THE SWASTIKIAN Humor Class Sftstnrij In the autumn of the year 1924, sixty-three Freshmen entered V. H. S. At first everything was strange, but soon they became acquainted with their instructors and classmates. During the first part of February, a meeting was held to organize the class. The following officers were elected: President, Philip Brandon; Vice-President, Margaret Magoteaux; Secretary and Treasurer, Alma Begien. Not being eligible for Glee Club, many of the Freshmen joined the Choral Club, and showed their love for music. The year closed with a picnic at Evergreen Lake, and all present greatly enjoyed themselves. When they again entered school in 1925, they were sorry to find that some of their classmates were no longer with them. However, they pushed ahead with the same pep and again organized. The officers chosen were: President, Philip Brandon; Treasurer, Alma Begien: Secretary, Madge Falknor. Many of the class members joined the Glee Club. A number of Sophomores took part in the operetta. At the end of the school year, the class picnic was held at Edgewater Park. Now we’re 38 Juniors, jollier than ever, with the following leaders: President, Orville Brewer; Vice-President, Martha Grillol; Sec- retary, Joseph Guillozet; Treasurer, Margaret Magoteaux. At first it was decided to publish a newspaper instead of an Annual, then, on reconsideration, we shall follow a custom, and give you, dear reader, this Annual. Staff members were chosen early. Already the Juniors have planned for a reception, to be given early in May. Since 1924 our athletes have improved; now we have wonderful players, of whom any class could be proud. The Juniors wish to express their gratitude to the Faculty members, who have helped them so much all of these years.

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Page 16 THE SWASTIKIAN 0pl|ont0rr Class Sftstsry The Sophomore Class, deciding to form itself into a searching party to ferret out the multiple mysteries of Old Learning’s tomb, gathered into a little body of 36 and invaded this mighty ruler’s resting place as a unit. A great many individuals, to tell the truth, concealed quaking knees and fluttering hearts; but persevered, and after wandering ’round for a whole year, have at last discovered several secrets of V. H. S. We have succeeded in breaking into some of the inner chambers of this so-called tomb. We may indeed be called Explorers with a capital “E”, for our findings may, and probably will, lead to great things. Out of the blackness of oblivion we have brought forth many vitally interesting facts. First to our attention and early in our career as “Sophs”, came the glorious feeling of freedom and equality:—the knowledge that we need no longer be despised and ridiculed as “Freshies”. We soon became great pests to our younger colleagues, as others have been before us; but this bravado, this sense of superiority, did not last long. Probably it would have lasted longer, had we not become engrossed in our explorations. This tomb was not only the resting place of King Learning, but also of the Goddess of Good Times. Our searching party was progressing nicely, when serious difficulty arose. A great many of us forgot Learm ing while investigating the haunts of that fickle and flighty Goddess of Good Times. We can now alternate between them; but then we nearly allowed Julius Caesar, Diviacus, and their fellow tyrants to strangle us. We only succeeded in gaining the upper hand after a long and bitter struggle. Even under-classmen have to contend with these demons; and some may be overpowered, unless they put up a stiff fight. Our reputation being achieved now, as in previous times, will give us strength in future battles with the horrible guardians of King Learning. Some of us succeeded in calming our fiery spirits sufficiently to al-. low us to break down the barriers of another great chamber of the tomb, for quite a few of this band have won recognition on the Athletic field, while the rest have joined clubs and organizations sponsored jointly by the Spirit of Learning and the influence of Good Times During our exploring, we decided that a well organized class might bring about more discoveries, so we steadily and speedily set out to bring this about. At class meeting the following were victors •' Gertrude Boomershine, president; Joe Williams, vice-president- Virginia Houser, secretary; Harold Pearson, treasurer. We again set ou upon our journey. ,. Great have been the rewards of our Exploration, both for ourselves and others. Our minds ha e been broadened, petty differences have been forgotten; and we flatter ourselves that we have helped to diaw the light of publicity, and the Spirit of Good feeling to our school. Later we shall attain these priceless gifts as we progress toward the last room; so finally we shall emerge triumphantly in 1929 with the coveted little roHs of papyrus, given only to those who have labor-ed hard and faithfully, and who are able to scatter-the influence of our tomb.