Woodward High School - Treasures Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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w HISTORY 0 History of the Class of 526 LASl Alack! How time does pass. Yes, ,twas so. Four years ago, when Woodward High opened wide her stately portals to the world, a throng of bright-faced lads and lasses, the Class of '26, entered upon its high school career. Four years have passed and the same students, now sadly decreased in number, are about to But ah! I fear that I go too rapidly. 'Twas on the eleventh day of September. in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Twentyetwo, a red letter day in the lives of many a boy and girl, that the Class of '26 first entered Woodward High. This class predestined to make a name for itself and stamp its history indelibly upon the annals of Woodward, entered upon this new held of learning with the deter- mination to make good at all cost. It was difhcult to disregard the looks of disdain and contempt of the cold and haughty upperegraders, but with its goal in view the Class of ,26 kept its course, undeterted. They gradually adapted themselves to the modes and manners of Woodward, and everything was progres- sing smoothly When a terrible disaster bc- fell them. Woe is 11121 For. just as if a plague had passed among them, the num- bers of the class decreased, and the Princi- pal's only verdict was. Destroyed by the midvyear examinations. But of those that successfully escaped this terrible calamity let it be said that they finished the first year of their high school career with due credit. Incidentally this was the first year that our present Principal, Mr. Jones, hlled this office. The summer of l23 passed. Oh, how short it seemed, and the class reassembled in Woodward. Again was their number decreased, for, unable to keep the pace. many students dropped out along the roadside, leaving only the fittest surviving to push on to the goal. This sad mishap was almost unnoticed by the survivors. however. due to the knowledge that they were upper-classmen and no longer were to be disdained, but instead, the disdain- ersW Moreover, by this time, they were thoroughly acquainted with the school and began to play active parts in all the school activities. Already many of them had se- cured positions on various athletic teams. thus adding their efforts to win additional honor and glory for the school. Time passed rapidly and for a second time they were confronted by the exams, Most of them again managed to evade the clutch of that besom of de- struction and continued their drive on- ward. The Spanish Play, an enjoyable success, was given and then came the most memorable event of the Sophomore year, the C Grade Dance The only things that can be said about the dance are. ltMany new acquaintances were made and a good time was had by all. That year also saw the introduction of student gov- ernment within the halls of Woodward. The success of that plan is readily shown by the fact that the same system exists at the present time. The Sophomore year swiftly ended and a much-needed vacation was gained. The summer passed rapidly, the Class of '26 returned to Woodward and school work was resumed, Many events took place in the Junior year that are worthy of note. The Dra- matic Club, with the aid of a few members of the Class of 26, gave a play which was an acknowledged success. Then came the athletic events in which Woodward, with the aid of many B Graders, although not so fortunate in Football, succeeded in win- Page 23

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6:294 $ CLASS OFFICERS WILLIAM BERWANGER VIRGINIA LIST P resf a' an! Vice - Presiden t CECILIA SIZE DAVID LINAHAN Secretary Treasurer Page 22

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ning the Basketball and Baseball Cham- pionships and in tying Withrow High for first place in Swimming. Moreover, quite a few of Woodwardls worthy athletes, some, members of the Class of l26. secured positions on the All Cincinnati Athletic Teams. Naturally all these achievements and the honors therefrom were given to the Class of '25, but let it never be for- gotten that the Class of '26 aided in everything and should be considered in- strumental in bringing about such success- ful results. Meanwhile the llMid-years had approached and passed and then B Grade class officers and Oracle executives were elected. This, in turn, was followed by the AeB and BrA Dances, both unani- mous successes. Thus passed the Junior year of the Class of '26. Then came the moment when their am- bitions. built when Freshmen, were ful- filled. They were Mighty Seniors. Ah: what a different aspect life had taken. However, this momentary wave of equ- tation soon passed over and left the stu- dents with the realization that if they wanted to graduate they must work. With their goal almost in sight, they set mighty shoulders to the wheel, leaving nothing undone in their eEorts to make good. That the Class of i26 was successful and is a credit to Woodward can readily be seen by scanning some of its accom- plishments. The football team fought valiantly though without success, and due credit should be given for their staunch effort. The football defeat was followed by the sweeping victory of the basketball team which did not lose a game in the race for the city championship. This, in turn, was followed by the suc- cessful swimming team which secured an- other cup for Woodward The baseball team has not yet had op- portunity to show its worth; but unless a serious mishap occurs, it is likely that the championship of the Cincinnati High Schools will be captured by the Big Blue Team. The Oracle, edited by the A Grade under the staff advisor, Miss Dudley, suc- ceeded in taking second place in Journale ism in the State of Ohio. It is a maga- zine well worth reading and shows the literary ability of the students at Wood- ward. The Dramatic Club gave a play entitled HThe Trysting Place, which was very enjoyable and so pronounced by all who saw it A Pageant, depicting all the school ac- tivities and departments, was promoted during the year and was recognized as the most successful event of its kind ever given at Woodward. Then came one of the most enjoyable events of the Senior year, the Spring Ba- zaar, or Kayama. The whole affair, in4 cluding all the side shows and special features, was both a hnancial and social success and a source of amusement to all. Quite a few dances. among which were the A-B, B-A, and Athletic Dances, were held, affording much enjoyment and satis- faction. This, in brief, is a chronicle of the Class of '26. We can readily see that such a class would naturally set a high standard which would be a source of inspiration to those that follow them. And it is clearly evident that such a class, remaining true to Woodward's ideals, will make the world stronger and richer by its presence, MILTON CRIGGER, '26 Page 2 4