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In writing the history of the illustrious class of 1922, I realize my in¬ ability to cope with such a weighty subject and at the same time do jus¬ tice to those concerned. I trust you will not judge my weak efforts with the eyes of a critic, but, on the other hand, look upon them in a friendly manner. Some historians say that “History is a record of past events,” while more definitely speaking it is a connected story of the progress of civiliza¬ tion. While some emphasis is laid upon wars, more prominence is given to social and political conditions. We, too, as a class and as individuals, have fought many battles during our four years at W. H. S.; not battles fought with the sword, gun or any other weapon, but a warfare against sel¬ fishness, vanity, envy, hatred, and all forms of evil prone to the human heart. As a class we have striven day by day in the class room to accom¬ plish the work assigned by our teachers and we believe our efforts have not been in vain, as we hope at least to mount one round of the ladder, which is an indication of progress. Our relations socially have teen most pleasant. How ofteh have we realized during the years that the mingling of the members at the various little social festivities, where we show ourselves without a mask, has meant much to us in the development of character. We have ever been mindful of the protecting care and untiring efforts of those in author ity to discipline us in order to prod uce harmony and direct our steps aright. And now let me take you back to the year 1917 when we, a class of fifty st ong, were sent to W. H. S. from the Grammar School owing to the over-ciowded conditions there. We entered with fear and trembling this higher institution of learning as members of the seventh grade, but at the same time we were proud of the fact that our names had been entered on the roll of W. H. S.—our one great goal. The faculty and Prof. Clark were very kind to us and assisted us in every possible way. Under the guidance of the faculty, Prof. Clark, and our staunch friend and class advisor, Miss Ruth Powell, we soon overcame our timidity and found our place in the school routine. IS
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Our Freshman year was one of rivalry. We were determined to keep pace with the Sophomores in every line of school activity. In the Victory Girls and Victory Boys Campaign, which was organized at this time, we made for ourselves a record. We also carried off the honors in athletics. Under the leadership of our class advisor, Miss Madge Hayman, we pre¬ sented a play entitled “Whiskers.” Here many of our present Senior “stars” were initiated to the stage. The following year the majority of our members returned as full- fledged Sophs., realizing our importance as all Sophs, do. With our prev¬ ious training for theatricals we were able to stage two very fine plays dur¬ ing this year: “Dinner at Six” and “Miss Typewriter Lady.” It was Miss Wilson who had brought us safely through another year. The fall of 1920 found us at W. H. S. enrolled as members of the Jun¬ ior class. A large percentage of our class answered the urgent call of the business world and entered the Commercial department. Under the direc¬ tion of Miss Ruth Powell a Junior Cafeteria was organized. This was well patronized. The financial success of this organization made it possible for the Juniors to entertain the members of the faculty and Senior class at a sumptuous banquet near the close of the school year. With the kind assistance of our class advisor, Miss Lankford, we gave to the students two plays—“Gassaway’s Freaks” and “The Teeth of the Gift Horse.” We entered our Senior year with glad hearts yet with a feeling of deep regret when we realized that soon we would be leaving W. H. S. and those with whom we had been so happily associated. Early in the fall of 1921 we held our class meeting and elected our officers. Mr. Garner was chosen class advisor. With his assistance we presented a comedy “A Watch, a Wallet, and a Jack of Spades” to the students. At the beginning of the second semester new class officers were elected. At this time Miss Bloxom was elected class advisor. It has been through her untiring efforts and kind assistance that we have been able to “cany on” so many successful undertakings in this, the last half of our Senior year. To Miss Ruth Powell we wish to express our hearty appreciation for all she has done for us during the years we have been at W. H. S. To all our teachers we owe a debt of gratitude, for much of our success is due to them. They believed loafing to be a menace to the nation and consequently gave us plenty of work to accomplish. Thus with ever varying fortunes we have come through the years to¬ gether and now we are approaching the climax. Soon we will separate to the four winds of the heavens. As we go forth into the world to make a name for ourselves let us ever keep in mind our class motto: “By our labors we hope to succeed.” VIRGINIA HOLLIDAY, Historian. 19
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