Warrensburg Latham High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Warrensburg, IL)

Page 28 text:

FRESHMEN CLASS FLOWER - - SWEET PEA CLASS COLORS - AMERICAN BEAUTY AND SILVER CLASS MOTTO: UP THE STEP BY STEP PRESIDENT - PAUL WAGGONER VICE-PRESIDENT JEREMIAH SLONAKER SEC’Y-TREAS. - KATHARINE ALBERT CLASS ROLL Jeremiah Slonaker Orval Robinson Mildred Hackney Katharine Albert 24 Paul Waggoner Myra Kretzer

Page 27 text:

Sophomore Class Notes On September 5, 1920, the Class of 1924, which was composed of seven freshmen, entered the Warrensburg High School. With much fear and trembling they received the customary instructions on proper conduct for freshmen, which was delivered by the principal, Mr. Bickel. This first year passed uneventfully, due the fact that this was merely a freshman class. At the beginning of its sophomore year, four new members were added to this class, making a total of eleven. During the ensuing year, this class attained distinction in all lines of endeavor. In the athletic line, it furnished the captain and two players of the first basketball team, and three players of the second team, thus insuring a successful season, and laying the foundation for many more to come. During the fall baseball season, four members of the team were recruited from this class, and this spring every boy in the class turned out for practice. After carefully searching the records, we believe we can safely say that this action is unprecedented in the annals of school life. Every girl in the class played on one of the basketball teams. Without their participation, it is doubtful whether the team would have gained the distinction it did. Many people have expressed regret that it was impossible to see the members of the class in action on the track, believing, no doubt, that they would have added even more honors to the long list of those already acquired. Ten sophomores took part in the operetta, “Cherry Blossom,” given by the school. Four of these appeared in leading roles. This seems to show that their accomplishments are not confined to any one course of activity. Also, the fact that two members of the Annual Staff, chosen by the school, are sophomores. In choosing officers for the year, this class displayed the usual versatility of action by electing a president from the northwestern part of the district, a vice-president from the southeastern, and a secretary from the central portion, thus refuting any charges that it was the least bit sectional in character. The greatest success of the year was the party given for the juniors and seniors by the sophomores, with the help of the freshmen. The formulating of the plans of this party showed how well the members of the classes could keep a secret. They were congratulated not only for their taking the rest of the school by surprise, but also, for ability to provide original and interesting entertainment.

Page 29 text:

Freshmen Class Notes On September 5, 1921, four pupils entered the Warrensburg High School as freshmen. Shortly afterward they were joined by two others. On the whole, this class had a successful year, living up to their name in both studies and athletics. The following poem, by a freshman, is an example of what they are capable of doing: BASKETBALL Basketball is a very nice game Because you know I play. I am a side center and with Florence Scott We jump and are merry and gay. And then we wear black gym bloomers And each has pretty red socks. They say we look like a bunch of show girls That just came out of a band-box. We run and jump and scramble When we think we can get the ball; And you ought to see us when excited, And throwing clear across the hall. The boys always make fun of us girls. They say we think our clothes are cute; But you should see them in basketball, They all look as if they had on a bathing suit. Cardinal and tan are our colors. Some thought of white and blue. But in our bloomers and middies I like white and black best. Don’t you? Now that the games are nearly over, And it’s time for the tolling bell We wish success for the years to come So I bid you all farewell. 25