Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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—♦ THE RETROSPECT—BLUME HIGH SCHOOL—CLASS OF 1917 I • ••• • ••• • ••• • ••• • ••• • • ••• • •••♦ •••♦ •••♦• • Class Poem Four years ago, if I remember, ! think 'twill be in next September, We started in as Freshmen gay, And idled lots of time away. We prattled and we played, And sometimes after school we stayed, To recite some lesson which we slighted, ()r some poem we should have recited, And at the end of nine long months, We had done a million stunts. Three years ago, if I remember, I think 'twill be in next September, A hardy crowd of Sophomores we, Returned to Bluinc High School you see. In those days we writhed and wriggled, Sometimes we worked and sometimes we giggled; Through nine months more of labor, We proved to be each others neighbor. Thus we passed from Sophomore-hood, Then to stand as Juniors stood. Two years ago, if I remember. 1 think 'twill be in next September, We Juniors worked with might and main To hold whatever be obtained; Fought with all our might to be llappy, jolly, and care-free, 'Till at last we’d won the day lly honesty and true fair play. That we might be able then to stand And rush on into Senior land. One year ago, if I remember, I think 'twill be in next September, Seniors we at last became, Our hearts with joy and mirth aflame. We've paddled through schools rapid stream. So busy, oh how could we dream? We fought, we conquered, yea, we won, 'Till at last, school's years are done. And this is why we've kept the rule: Because we came to Blunte High School. O. B. ♦ f ♦ f t t ; ♦ ♦ ! I I ♦ I } : ♦ i ? ♦ ♦ ♦ ? ♦ ♦ f ♦ ♦ ♦ ; 15

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+ • • •• • ••• ♦ ' ••• ♦ •••«••• ♦ •• • • . • THE RETROSPECT—BLUME HIGH SCHOOL—CLASS OF 1917 Staff Poem i 1 1 • We were not made for pomp and fame; ! • W'e were not meant to carve our name • In letters that would always live. | W’e have no magic power to give j To ease the world of strife and pain, | To turn its mind from sordid gain. I But in compiling this, otir hook, I We've tried to please where’er you look; j Hut if we’ve failed in this, one aim, f Be not harsh, but try to gain J From W hat we've written, howe’er small • And insignificant has been our toil. i So now we give this book to you, • W ith every hope for praise, so true; j And when you’ve read it through someday, • I! by any chance, we’d hear you sav, , This book has made my life more blest, j W’e shall be satisfied to rest. t BEULAH 0. EM RICK. 1 J; 14

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THE RETROSPECT—BLUME HIGH SCHOOI -CLASS OF 1917 CLASS ROBERT ANDERSON President of the Senior Class. Business Manager of the Retrospect. Debating Society. Class Play. And he shall be a leader among men.” Behold our President! Bob is popular with all, and has made an excellent leader for the Class of 17. OF 1917 EVON MILLER. Vice-president of the Senior Class. Assistant Editor of the Retrospect. Class Play. High School Pianist. No magic shall sever thy music from thee. Evon’s friends are so numerous we wonder if she has any foes. Although very busy she always has a kind word for everyone she meets—and we manage to meet her often ENOLA PFAFF. Treasurer of the Senior Class. The glance that took Their thought from others at a single look.” Here is another girl with a host of friends, and she deserves them. Although not adverse to a good time, she never neglects her studies, and has won the respect and admiration of all who know her. FRED SHEARER. Secretary of the Senior Class. Literary Editor of the Retrospect. Debating Society. Class Play. Everyone speaks in bis behalf.” Here's the jolly fellow who keeps us all laughing is English Class. He's very popular with teachers and pupils—especially the girls. He has a keen sense of humor and is the most generous and good-hearted fellow you ever saw. 16