West Night High School - Echo Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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o m; : um u mm'c mm nIn-mu i-mvmummmmmmmmm . I :II Iuw mm mumltllmm wllmlle'l lmullmulmlm mu .. . .2. E Did I E . ,. E, the class of 18, desire to recall the incidents Which in our four years at West Night High have been firmly impressed in our memories. We have sought knowledge and by perseverance we have gained it. Our social activities are events which we shall always cherish. And friends, who shall not appreciate the value of a friend, and we have indeed made many friends here at school. Teachers and pupils establish that bond of friendship which we prize for all time. itBlessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of Godts best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of ones self and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another? Thoman Hughes. On a September evening, 1914, we began our career at West Night. We were a group of eager Freshmen assembled in the halls. searching for our respective classrooms. This was the hrst year night school was held at Hughes, and by the size of the freshman class, a great many took advantage of the opportunity of obtaining a high school education. We were soon initiated into the various classes, our subjects comprising English, phySical geography, algebra, and either Latin, Spanish or Ger- man. This yeartwas especially remembered by its minstrel show, the freshman entertainment, and our introduction to the Evening School Voice. I291 CLASS HISTORY 1917? 191 8 By FLORIAN SCHMIDT . .m muunmmmmmmm dammummmmuu-uu-mw mu .. .' my mum H mm: o.- The following year a class club was organized. Our studies this year consisted of geometry, ancient history, English and a foreign language. Our interest in the school activities increased and we presided at the dances, football games and entertain- ments. The following September we entered West Night realizing we were reaching our goal, KiGreduation. Did we work during that year? Indeed we did. It was surprising to see how many students have discontinued their studies, but we were con- tinually welcoming new ones, Who entered into the spirit of the class. Our studies were not easy; geometry, American history and civics, the most dimcult. One thing seemed to de- light everyone, a fwe-year course was introduced, and by this physics and chemistry were not compulsory in the junior year. As usual, we organized a class club, and elected our editor, business manager and associate editor for the coming year. They were respectively, Victor Pandorf, George Muth and Estelle Ebel. Everyone remembers the overwhelming number of officers and committees appointed to take charge of the Evening School Voice. We were beginning to realize it meant work, and effort. The Seniors tendered us a reception in the gymnasium and everyone had a jolly time. In April we gave the graduating

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LUELLA ZINK Happy am I, from care Fm free Why aren't they all cemented like me?n Miss Zink is a girl who believes in looking upon the bright side of life. Also Graduated: GEORGE E. EMRICH MATTIS KUHLMAN 28

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CLASS HISTORY-Continued class a farewell reception, and looked forward to the following September when we should be Seniors. During the summer months we had quite a number of staff meetings at the homes of various members, for the purpose of planning the work of the following year, and to enable the stu- dents to become better acquainted. September came at last, and owing to the large decrease of members, it was necessary to combine the two Junior classes of the previous year. The Senior Class Club was organized with Albert Bowling as president; Hugo Haller, Vice-president; Florian Schmidt, secretary; and Henry Strobel, treasurer. Our meetings were mostly taken up with business matters. We realized that the amount of time lost during the severe winter and prevailing conditions, made our outlook very serious. In December we entertained the junior class with a reception. Finally the seriousness of the position in which we found our- selves dawned upon the class. Victor Pandorf, the editor of the Voice left school to serve Uncle Sam. The class and staff were indeed proud of him, and knew he would succeed as a soldier, as he had succeeded at school. We lost quite a few men during the past year and on April 3d a Service Flag was presented to the school bearing thirty-seven stars. This year witnessed the organization of a school orchestra, and a school song was written by Mr. Smith, and we being under his instruc- tion feel justly proud of our teacher and adviser. Needless to say, Mr. Siehl realized how we should have to work, and both he and our teachers have co-operated with us in everything we undertook. We have almost completed our work here. The great future lies before us; the world needs our assistance, and those of' us who can not fight for Liberty and Freedom must contribute our knowledge, strength and youth. It is our day, and our work is just beginning; we look to you, Flag of Old Glory, with shining eyes and hearts flaming with pride, as we say, ttWe sacrifice with willing spirit all that is in our power to contribute. I301