Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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1920 “MOWING NOT DRIFTING 1920 CLASS SONG Blume High. Oil Blume High, Our days with thee are past, We have toiled and studied to the last, Our goals are set high, our ambitions arc many, As we plan on with hearts not gay, Our days that are past we will ever hold dear And that thought is more clear as the end draws nqar. Chorus— But to thee, Oh Blume High, Farewell we must sing Hoping that loud and long your bells may ring Sending forth your tidings of knowledge and cheer, Ever calling to those who in thought are so near. Second— Blume High. Oh Blume High, Our Commencement draws nigh, To think of this brings forth a sigh Our troubles will come, hard problems at hand But brave must we ever stand. Our ideals are high, we hope to attain. By seeking and working with might and main.

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KATHARINE VOSSLER The good stars me in her horoscope. Made her of spirit, fire, and clew.” Here Is another girl with a host of friends, and she deserves them. ••Kate” is the best forward on the Senior Kiris’ basket ball team. However, the top Is her aim in ali lines of work and enjoyment. LEHR SWINEHART Stronghca rt” basket Ball Team Nature makes some men tall. Here is a chap with a big broad grin guaranteed to put all your cares and sorrows to flight. HELEN WALTER Thy modesty Is a cand'e to thy merit.” He’en has always l»een busily occupied with her studies and has found little time to waste. She also expects to further her education in order that she may instruct others along the path of knowledge. GERTRUDE VEIT For you bring the sunshine everywhere you go.” She is quiet, slow, but sure. She has expressed her likes and dislikes to a great extent on the rights and disadvantages of the tailoring man. Gertrude has a most pleasing dis-position. 21

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 ? a « «. «. » 661[ ‘ROWING NOT DRIFTING 99 CLASS HISTORY Many years ago, twelve I should say, we, little tots, started on our first journey in a very large steamer, Education, on the sea of life. In our leisure we would go on deck and amuse ourselves by gazing at the reflection of the sun or moon on the tranquil waters. One day there could he seen in the far distance a beautiful island. It was the Land of Dreams, “Our Goal.” We sailed and sailed, sometimes thinking that to reach this land of dreams was an impossibility, but our pilot guided us successfully past the land known as “The Eight Grades” and also took us to the island known as “High School.” We anchored our ship here and set foot on this beautiful island whose inhabitants were very friendly so that together we enjoyed many jollifications. We stayed in this beautiful place four years. The first year (1917) there were eighty-eight members in our crew. The land was strange and new to us. When we would lose our way in the very thick ambush our instructors, the guides of this island, always put us on the right path. After we learned the methods of this new place we bravely worked on, enjoying the sunshine and fearing the storm. We embarked for another portion of the island and to our amazement we found there were only sixty-seven members in our crew. In our second year (1918) we found still more interesting things to learn and every endeavor had the word mastery attached to it. The great “World War” was in full sway and many of our dear boys were “Over There.” We sold many War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps to the inhabitants of the land, for the interests of all were the same, “Their victory, Our victory”. Toward the spring of the year we entertained the people of the whole land and surely portrayed the talent and skill of our beloved members. One beautiful September morn only fifty-six members of our dear crew set sail to a very distant portion of the island. The scenery was perfectly beautiful. Our third year (1919) was darkened by a very black cloud. The wind blew and the rain fell heavily, forcing us to stay inside the ship. Those long days passed drearily by and we entered upon a great School Drive. We were all comfortably fixed in our big steamer and entered a very exciting race with “Time”. We did not beat Old Time, but to our credit we came out tie. Then came the biggest event of the season : we were to entertain the most choice and select members of the isle. The news was spread broadcast, and when the evening came, to be sure, we successfully gave to them the Junior-Senior Reception, the most enjoyable time they had ever had. With the memories of this last good time we once more set sail to the land of dreams. To our great joy we found that altho many members of our old crew were not with us there had been quite a few new members added, whom in a very short time we loved and made one of us. Our fourth year (1920) has been to us the most beautiful of all our adventures. We were delightfully entertained by various members of our crew and gave a Valentine party for our own members and instructors. The delightful feature of this party was the merry making and dancing, indeed, a real novelty to all future inhabitants of the beautiful isle. Oh! the joy of living! Those dear old times shall never be forgotten. While we have had many good times we have earnestly worked to obtain all the treasures of this island. The Guides have taken us over the island and while it is beautiful it is not our goal. For we have discovered that in the distance there are still more beautiful lands to be obtained. We eagerly look forward to the next ship that sets sail. After graduation we shall again embark taking with us all the treasures we are able to carry. Our hearts are set on a more beautiful land than we have ever seen before. We are very happy, indeed, to begin this journey of adventure. Some of our crew are missing and there are new ones in their places. Our old crew is scattered, they have taken different routes. But our most fervent hope is that at the end of our journey we shall all meet again and once more see the faces of those we love. 23 GERTRUDE VEIT.