Waukegan High School - Annual W Yearbook (Waukegan, IL)

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Now it came to pass that the rulers of the land bethought themselves of more labors for the host. So these children put aside their armour and remained in the castle and worked over books. And the ruler said unto the warriors that they shall write orations. Then did the children of the host plead for mercy, but there was no mercy forthcoming. And the prophet of the city came unto them, and said, Be- cause ye have been so brave in warfare, ye are to be tested so that thy power in other matters may be proved. And be it known, that ye cannot receive praise and glory due unto ye ,less ye perform this labor. Then the children of the host, set about their task. And they Completed it, for failure was not known unto them. Thus did this host perform all tasks set unto them. And there was none other army in the land so valiant and so worthy as they. Amelia Reil. .AP

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And the battle waxed great, and continued for months, for tl1e enemy was persistent. Now it came to pass, that the love of pleasure came nigh unto ruining the army. Feasts were given and there was much dancing. And the power of the army wa11ed. Then rose up the chief of these children. and proclaimed against these ways. And the chief said, HBe it known unto ye, that our enemy, Foolishness, is without the gates of our castle. And be it known unto ye, that our strength waning because of this excessive festivity and dancing, thus displeasing the rul- ers of our land, that this enemy will overpower us. Now that it is not meet for us to see dishonor, hearken ye unto these my words. Leave off making merry and return to thy former valor. And the army hearkened unto these words of wisdom and went out upon the enemy and dispersed them. Then did they rejoice, for this was the mightiest foe in the land. Now ceased their labor of their second year, and they re- tired to rest. Now it came to pass that another enemy rose in tlre land, the one enemy left whom they had not subdued. Now the army had grown less, but the mighty strength of those left unto the band showed their rulers that they could not be surpassed. So down upon this enemy fell the army of valor, and tlre enemy were sore fr ightened, for after a fateful time, neither am- munition, nor fresh troops nor refuge had they. Soon were they delivered into the hands of the courageous host. Now therefore the band returned, rejoicing that they l1ad so soon overcome their enemies. . And they lived in their castle, and they waxed wiser day by day, for they were likewise strong in mind. Now it hath been the custom in the city on the shores, for the Juniors, as the victorious host were now called, to give unto the highest class a festival. This did the Class of '06, a.nd great was the glory be- stowed upon them by all the pupils in th'e land. Now did the army begin their fourth year of labor, and they rejoiced for they had slain all their enemies. 14

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A Peep Behind the Scenes N a warm, clear and typical day in early June, when one's mind turns from examinations, cramming and even ainusements and diversions and longs 'to stroll through some shaded wood, drop all care for the time and simply enjoy nature, as I was wandering in a neighboring wood in hopes of getting an inspira- tion, I came upon a lovely spot which I never remembered to have seen before. Sit-ting at the base of a large maple, I gave myself up to contemplating the scene before me. IVhether it was the absolute quiet, the warm day or that some one came to the relief of a perplexed propl1'et, I can not say, but gradually the forest faded, my eyes closed, and I fell asleep. My eyes had scarcely closed when I awoke with a start, but amid very different surroundings. I was in the lobby of one of the largest and grandest theatres in the United States. Large electric signs announced Shakespearels great tragedy, Macbeth. The greatest actress of Shakespearian roles was playing the part of Lady Macbeth and drawing immense crowds and as I entered was just making her appearance on the stage. Somelrow I re- membered to have seen her before but could not recall the cir- cumstances. Not until she came to f'But screw your courage to the sticking place, And welll not fail. Did I remember that the time I had heard that voice and those words before was in English III. and the name was Helen Garnett. 1 I had no time to think before the surroundings changed as suddenly as before. In striking contrast to the above, I found myself on a level stretch of country land on a warm summer's day. I beheld, reclining in the shade of a stubby bush, a typical looking farmer. He was clad in the regulation suit, even to the large straw hat through which a small tuft of jet black hair ap- peared at the crown. As I entered into conversation with' him, I found him to be no ordinary farmer . His speech and manner would have done credit to ai Wfaukegan society leader. He was, 16