Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

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decrease in membership but an increase in “pep ”. Football took a prominent place in the beginning of our Junior year. Our Junior boys challenged the rest of the I ligh School to a game of football and won bv a large score. 1 hey were given a banquet by the Junior girls in honor of their victory. Later in the year basketball claimed the attention of both girls and boys. Both were victorious at the class tournaments, which entitled us to have our name and year engraved on the silver loving cup. The Seniors were downcast and dismayed because of their defeat by the Juniors. Our interest was immediately taken up in our Junior Prom. We were determined to make this prom the most successful of all our events. I he music was furnished by the Cloverland Five of Marquette and over four hundred people attended. We were praised by everyone because of having the best prom ever held in Wakefield. Our Junior year was concluded by an annual picnic with the Seniors at Copper Falls. This picnic was enjoyed by everyone who attended. We entered the High School for our last year as a class of proud and dignified Seniors. Although we nave not demonstrated our studious ability we are known for our athletic ability and pep. We immediately proceeded with plans for our Class Day, which we had on October 6. The program consisted of music and speaking. Those who had the privilege of hearing our program were Wakefield High School, Ewen High School, Bergland High School. Everyone appreciated the concert and was especially pleased because the classes were dismissed for the program. The rest of the day was spent on the northern shores of Lake Gogebic. After a wonderful lunch everyone suffered with terrible stomach aches, even the sponsors. We spent the evening dancing and roasting marshmallows at Hillcrest Inn. Then we turned our headlights toward home. It was a delightful, well-spent day and the most novel class day our school has ever seen. This,our Senior year, has seen some noteworthy developments for our school. Our excellent school paper has large v a Senior staff. Our star boys’ basket-ball team had three seniors on it. We held a novel Hop on April 17. Our Senior Play “Dulcy” was presented as the biggest comedy ever attempted by any class. With our Senior Picnic and closing exercises, we are ready to turn over the proverbial tombstone to the Class of 26. We trust, that in looking back, our short and pleasant trail has been well-travelled. E. J.—L. II. Page Twenty-seven

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY a Freshman Class, we entered the High School with a great deal f ambition, vigor, and vitality. We were, of course, what everyone considered green and rather backward. When we ntered the High School we were determined to be a success and nake no blunders as the former Freshman classes had succeeded n doing. We hail to depend on the upper classmen to show u vhat things to do and how to do them as we shall always reS memlvr. It took the greater part of the first semester for us to become accustomed to our new surroundings and work. Another problem we had to meet was that of becoming acquainted with new classmates. The latter part of the first semester we attended our first social gathering. That was the long-waited-for initiation party given to us by the Sophomores. This proved to be a very exciting and thrilling event for us. The early part of the evening was spent in initiation and games, but was interrupted by the Seniors and Juniors who escaped with a vast amount of lunch donated by the Sophs and caused an uproar from everyone. At eleven l ells everyone dispersed for his beloved home. The next social gathering was the return party which we gave in honor of the Sophomores. It proved to Ik a successful event. Our chief entertainer was our class adviser, Mr. Carlin. The year was ended by an annual picnic at Crown Point Park. The next year we were free of the emerald and took upon our shoulders the blarney stone. Our first social event of the Sophomore year was our initiation party which we gave in honor of the Freshmen. This party was a surprise to everyone. Our determination at this party was to make it impossible for the Juniors and Seniors to interrupt us. Guards were stationed at various posts and all doors were locked. But much to our surprise, they broke through in spite of our efforts. We forced them into a corner and put the fire hose on them. They were forced out of the building after the harsh treatment given to them bv everyone in general We all left the building in a dilapidated condition. This party meant the breaking up of the custom of initiation which was manv vears old in W. H. S., as the student council established a substitute and forbade any more such parties. Much to our sorrow we did not get the return party from the Freshmen. We were next noted for our witty stunt pulled off in the assembly hall. It was in the form of a guessing game. The artist of our class made a picture of a Buddha which was placed on the stage. Prizes were awarded to the persons who guessed the most names correctly. We ended our Sophomore year with an annual picnic which we hail at Lake Gogebic with the Juniors. Our next year proved a successful one. We left the blarney stone and received the grindstone from the preceding class. We came back to school with a Page Twenty-six

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CLASS PROPHECY m So this is New York ' said Herman Hook as he descended from the train, staggering under the weight of his baggage. “Taxi, sir?” And Herman. looking up, recognized his old school-mate, Earl Walton. Earl: “What brings you to this wicked city, Herman?” Herman: This is one of the stops on my tour giving lectures on “The Replacement of Atomic Hypothesis by My Own Theory . Earl: “WV11 discuss that over the dinner-table. I know a dandy place on Broadway run by Velma Jakewav, a member of the class of 25. Business was rather slack so Velma had time for a chat with the boys. Velma: “Did you know that Grace Seals left for England today, to become Dean of a Girls' College? I think she’ll be successful since she was always rather scholarly. Herman: “Is that so? W ell she will probably meet Andrew Broccone over there who is the Italian ambassador to England. He inherited his title of ‘Count’ from a deceased uncle. Earl: “When I picked up ‘The New York Times’ this morning, I noticed that Margaret Simms was chosen Champion Basket Ball Player of the LT. S. As you know, she received her early training at the old Wakefield High Velma: “and Ethel Nikula and Mamie Holma are missionaries to China and doing all sorts of good work. Herman: “W’illiam Weston, with the aid of Sylvia Tusa, who is now his wife, is teaching the Weston Method of WYiting and is slowly reforming the evils of the modern way. Earl: “Let's celebrate our meeting by going to the theater. I know that Evelyn Derosier with John Saari as her leading man is playing in ‘The Nautical Knot’ which is a startling success. On their way down town, when passing a book store, a book, “How the Vocal Organs may be Replaced W hen Once Worn Out , by the famous authoress, Emma Heitikko, attracted H erman's attention. Thinking that it might help him in his lectures, they entered the shop to purchase it, and were greeted, “If this doesn't look like Wakefield , by the charming book-seller, Martha Niemi. Martha: “W’hy, this would make me think of Fat's Place at four o’clock if Steve Maloney, the noted prohibitionist, were present. He won his fame through his eloquent speeches on the 'Evils of Liquor'. And you remember Anastasia, his sister? Well, she’s a scientist and on an extended trip to The Thousand Islands looking for a species of a fur-bearing polliwog. Velma: “Come on, Martha, join us and go to the theater. Upon arriving at the theater Eino Latvala, in a brilliant uniform, escorted them to the best seats in the house. Herman: “Who is that pianist? Martha: “W’hy it’s Chrissie James. And didn't you know that Clarice Kellow led this orchestra? Earl: “By the way, where is Lawrence now? Page Twenty-eight