Woodward High School - Treasures Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Glass ?l'fistory N September of 1910, Mr. Lyon, who was principal I of Woodward at that time, welcomed the first Freshman class that was to occupy the time new building. This structure is indeed imposing, and to think that it had been built all for 113 made us extremely conceited. In spite of our vanity, 110w- ever, the vast size. of the edifice gave us a Etlost feel- ing? and we thought at first that we should need guides to show us to our various rooms. We felt very proud the first day to think that we had at last entered upon our high school career. However, some of our pride was taken out of us in a very short time when we discovered that we were not regarded very favorably by the upper elassmen, and seemed to he made the target of all their jokes. We were duly impressed by the Seniors who, we thought. must know everything; we had a great deal of re- spect for the Juniors; and as for the Sophomores, we felt quite envious of them. We Were extremely foolish that first year and giggled a great deal, a propensity which some of us even now have not lost. Notwithstanding our hard work CU, our Fresh- man year passed quickly and pleasantly. and after the summer vacation we found ourselves back at school under the proud name of Sophomore. This year we felt quite important and assumed quite a patronizing air toward those less fortunate ones who were only Freshmen. This year, also, some of our number passed bravely through the terrors of Cae- sarts Gallic Wars. This was a trying ordeal as those who experienced it can testify. After this terrible siege we were indeed ready to enjoy our three months, vacation. The next fall we returned to school, fuli-tledged Juniors. Mr. Johnston was now our principal. As Juniors, we were privileged to elect class officers and we made the following selection: Power Clancy. President: Clara Heius, Vice-President; Charlene Culbertson, Secretary; Tevis Crutchfield, Treasurer. Shortly after our class organization we Juniors gave the Seniors a dance which was pronounced a success. In the spring that long-to-be-remembered event took place the Woodward boat-ride. This was well at- tended by teachers and pupils and was greatly en- joyed by all. Another interesting incident was the presenting at the cane to our class. After this we realized how close to the Seniordom we really were, and with the realization we began to swell visibly with pride. We could scarcely await the time when we should be ttit.

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MEMORIES

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The time passed, huwuvcr, though slowly it seemed to us, and we finally occupied that much longed for and exceedingly exalted position of Seniors. We now fondly believed that we wvrv the pivot on which the whole school turned. This year the following were our class otticers: Stanley McKee. President; Norma Askren, Vice-President; Emma Schwindt, Secretary; Edward Taylor. Treasurer. These four proved that they were capable in every way of holding the otttces to which they were, elected. Shortly before Thanksgiving :1 dance was given by the Seniors. Another dance followed the week be, fore Christmas. At the latter small gifts were given to all present. Those who attended these two func- tions enjoyed themselves immensely. In February the Juniors honored our class with a reception. Our Senior year was saddened by the deaths of Professor Gores and Miss Wilson. Their absence NOW is greatly felt by the school. There is no doubt that the Class of 1914, which is the, largest Senior class that Woodward has ever had, has also been the most brilliant, since it has such distinguished members asawcll, there is not space to mention them all. Sometimes it has been hard to convince the faculty of this fact, but we ourselves know it to be true. As we are now about to part, and each is to go his or her separate way. may we never forget the pleasant times we have had together, and may we always remain loyal and faithful to Old Wood- wardit and strive over to live up to her motto, ttEsse Quam Viderift