Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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rooms at last became so crowded that it was found necessary to move one class into the hall. Now our good behavior bore fruit, tor our class was the one chosen to go and here we re- mained until the new High School building was completed. Then on a well remembered day the change was made. The whole High School with all their belongings in the literary world, headed by Miss Conrath carefully carrying an enormous Katin dictionary, wended their way down Black- hoof street. It is needless to say that we were proud of this new building which seemed like a palace as compared with our former close quarters. One of the last events of the year was a delightful hayride to the beautiful DeLong home at Cridersville. Surely no one. after partaking of the excellent lunch and enjoying the ride home in the moonlight, could re- gret that he had neglected his studies for one night. Soon we were Juniors. W e were now one year nearer to our goal. Already in the beginning of the year the first of the many meetings concerning the Junior-Senior reception was held. In the midst of these preparations our High School was saddened by the death of our beloved superintendent Mr. Ilaupert. We can truly say that Mr. Haupert gave up his life for his hoys and girls, for up to his last illness, although at times he was hardly able, he labored for us. Mr. Reynolds, our present superintendent, was appointed to the vacant posi- tion. The great respect, which the Seniors and other classes have for him, shows what place he has won in the hearts of his scholars. Now preparations for the reception continued. Every succeeding meeting became more important than the preceding one. Finally the long looked for day arrived. The hall was beautifully decorated with the colors of the Seniors, which, together with the cozy corners, palms and other plants, made it a sight well worth beholding, («antes, dancing, re- freshments made the evening one of the most successful events in the history of the school. Seniors! .What a vast meaning that one word convey- ed us. After the roll-call of the first morning we were found to be about twenty-eight in number. For unknown reasons four of these became estranged from us. Emil Klsass. was soon summoned to his heavenly home. His death cast a gloom not only over the class, but over the whole high school, for he had always been one of the most active among us. Our Senior class not being an exception to other preceding Senior classes had its trouble and difficulties, which, however, we must acknowledge, were very few as compared with the pleasant memories which will always linger with us. ()ne in- teresting event of the year was the mock trial which decided the very important question whether or not ('.tty I’epple was guilty of killing W alter Brockert’s «log. which had been found dead before the Brockcrt home. The witnesses, as a whole, testified very accurately, although Marie McFarland, who was Walter’s witness did not know where he lived, and Mr. Meckstroth very plainly saw Guy IVpple in the pool-room on the south side of the street when the pool-room in question was on the north side. The impartial jury finally handed in the verdict in which Guy I’epple was found guilty. Judge Metz tnen read the sentence in a gruff and matter of fact voice; Then there was the literature class composed mainly of would be teachers.” Such times as we had in teaching the «►ther members of our class selections of good authors. The Roman Forum which Miss Conrath estimates so highly was also partly made by seniors. What if the clay «lid crack a number of times before it was completed ami therefore had to be made over. All this is forgotten in the beauty of the now perfectly finished Forum. Our class has also long been made famous for its elocutionary [lowers in the persons of Marie McFarland ami Susie Henry. George Caldwell. New- man Metz and Bessie Boyer have become famous for their brilliant debates. Olive Cook is our representative in the musical world. Harry Kahn and Emmett Lusk have brought great honor to us bv their victories in Basket Ball. Surely such a class has a great future before it. But let us not try to pry into the years to come, but rather let us put our trust in Him who will surely lead us aright. Let us hope that after our high school «lavs are ended and others have taken our places, our hearts will be gladdened with the beautiful lines of Fritz-Greene I lalleck, None knew you but to love you, None named you but to praise.” ■28—

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CLASS HISTORY CLARA HEAD A POM L. • o • One bright September morning, in the year lOOb. a frightened and bashful class of about fifty-seven in number, assembled in the old High School building in one of the two rooms occupied by the High School. Although we had look- ed forward to this day for a long time, we could not help feel- ing timid at first. Gradually, however, we passed this stage successfully and there it was that we showed the true worth of our class. How often we worked a whole hour on a single algebra problem in order to see that smile of approval appear on Miss Howell’s face. Rut oh! how difficult it was to keep back the tears, which would come in spite of all our efforts to keep them back, whenever we were reprimanded by Miss Conrath or Mr. Helter. Never can we forget the first time we were tardy nor how determined we were, after Miss Con- rath’s lecture, that it should never happen again. We had just become used to our high school work, when almost be- fore we knew it. we were Freshmen no longer. On arriving at school the following September, we found that many changes had taken place. Mr. Helter had re- signed his position during the summer months, and Mr. Haupert had been appointed to take his place. Mr. Heller’s departure was sincerely regretted, for we had all learned to respect and honor him during our Freshman year. Mr. Haupert. however, began his duties in a way which proved that he was very capable of carrying out the part intrusted to him. It has also become evident that the high school had be- come guilty of using shall for will, many for can. and of mak- ing other grammatical errors. Therefore, it was found neces- sary to send for Miss Rcinhard. who has done all in her power to correct our English. And now to go back to the class. I’pon investigation it was found that many who had begun with us as Freshmen had not appeared for various .reasons. In this year we first realized what real study was. How we wished that we could write up original rules to demonstrate the propositions in Geometry. And how we did work at Ceasar each day. only to find the next lesson more difficult. Rut Ceasar’s bridge, which our class took such pains to build and which, in Miss Conrath's estimation, was something re- markable. finally helped us over these difficulties. Meanwhile the high school had gradually grown larger and larger. The

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CLASS WILL 1 JESSIE BOYER. • o • In the name of the faculty of the Blume High School. We, the Senior Class of the city of VVapakoncta, in the county of Auglaize and the state of ()hio. and being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this our Last Will and Testament, in manner following: FIRST.—It is our will that all the former misdeeds that have been committed by us in thought, word or deed against the powerful rulers of this great High School be forgotten and forgiven by the foresaid persons. SECOND.—To Superintendent Reynolds we bequeath all articles found belonging to the Seniors after their de- parture. THIRD.—We bequeath to Miss Mary Conrath the recipe used by the Senior boys in making mud pies. Since she was so pleased with their humble efforts we would advise her to take a special course in pie making at Columbia University next summer. FOURTH.—To Miss Sarah Howell we bequeath the love and respect of the entire Senior Class. Her kind words of encouragement, which have aided us so much in school life, will certainly aid is in the great work of life’s school. FIFTH.—To Miss Frances Reinhard who has labored so diligently to instill into the Senior minds a thorough know- ledge of English, we bequeath twenty three Herrick and Damon Rhetorics. We also bequeath to the foresaid person permission to use any books in our modern up-to-date library. SIXTH.—We bequeath to Mr. Crim an automatic typewriter that will take down the names of all persons who whisper in the study hall. We also bequeath to the aforesaid person a phonograph that will inform Miss Conrath of the mis-deeds of the transgressors. SEVENTH.—To Mr. Morris we bequeath two large “GY in deportment received by Clara Hcadapoh! and Eva Gossard for the month of March, to have and to hold in trust until he finds someone he considers worthy of them. EIGHTH.—To Miss Blanche Craig we give and bc- —29—