Woodward High School - Treasures Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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IN AND OUT WITH A PRESIDENT T was during the memorable year 090$ when William Howard Taft. a Woodward boy of 74, became pilot of the nation, that we, this unsur- passed class of ,13, entered the portals Of Woodward High School. Being at the colony we escaped the taunts and jokes of those tthigher upf' who claimed Ninth Street as their home. The hrst year passed quietlyea visit to Mr. Johnstonk Office and the ttexamsit wakeuing things up a little now and then. Alas, algebra and Latin did their work, for many a familiar face seen during our Freshman year was missed on our entrance as Sophomores into the new Woodward. During the progress of the year it was unanimously agreed that geometry was not a subject for a mortal, and many were the groans and laments sent heavenward at the marks received October 24th, the dedication exer- cises over which President Taft presided as speaker, were held, and the entire school was open to visitors. The orchestra and Art League were soon reorganized and the beautiful window at the Sycamore Street entrance was given to the school. Later on, a tablet was given us commemorating the dedication of W oodward. and soon after, the Levi Coffin Memorial was placed in our north corridor. Before we realized it our second year was completed and recorded in the annals of Woodward. Again we assembled in the halls of Woodward, this time as mighty Juniors, and many of us were soon lost 19 in that most exact and beautiqu science, physics. The class organization took place shortly after the February examinations, and the following thcers were elected: William Croake, president; Elsie Weber, vice- president; Frances Ross, secretary, and Ralph Shafer, treasurer. The ttB-At, dance was the immediate out- come of this organization. In the early part Of May the ORACLE election took place, and Julius Helzberg was Chosen editor, and Allen Lindsley, business manager, for Our Senior year. The initial issue of this paper, under the new regime, proved a decided success, the book gradually increased in size, and now is one of the best papers published by any high school the country over. At last we reached the top rung Of the ladder of fame and found ourselves dignified Seniors. However, the original Class of 13 was no more; many with- drawals had taken place and the faculty had also undergone some changes. Professor P. A. Johnston became our principal, as Doctor Lyon was transferred to Hughes, and several new teachers also made their debut in our midst. The organizing of our class re- sulted in the selection of James Morris, for president; Bessie Humphries, vice-president: Erwin Rauseher, treasurer, and Alice McCarthy, secretary. The social season was opened by a country dance in the gymnasium. On January 4th, the class of 1912 returned our wB-A dance of the preceding year with

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a delightful reception at the Hotel Alms. During the latter part of january the Class Of 1914 gave a dance in our honor, which was most enjoyable. Next came the Annual staff election, at which time Harry Schafer was elected editor, and James Moch, business manager. Even the school is not immune from the wiles of hDam Cupid? Alice Smith, one of our quiet, brilliant Seniors, was married to Tilden Gaddis during the mid- year examination week. However, Alice proved a sensible girl and did not let her marriage interfere with her school work. On the 18th of the second month of the year the Oratorical Contest took place, and of eleven contestants, Amelia Nagel, Edward Israel, Emilie Hauck, Celia Silverman and Paul A. Toepfert were chosen to write oratio-ns for the final decision, which was awarded Amelia Nagel. During the year many lectures were given, par- ticularly t0 the ttA class, which somewhat varied the routine of school life, Many new pictures were also bought by the Art League, which enjoyed quite a pros- perous year, and in the athletic line our school was ably represented, as it has always been. Busy, indeed, were our 'last few weeks at school, not omitting preparations for Commencement, the great- est event in our high school career. With sad hearts, and hand in hand with President Taft, whose place was now taken by a new pilot, we said iigoodrbye to the school where for four years we spent our time, most of us working hard, and upon leaving owing her a big debt of gratitude which we hope some day to repay. Our paths will naturally diverge, but whatever courses we may pursue we shall always be proud to say that we graduated from Wood- ward, than which we can no prouder birthright hold? 20