Wyanet High School - Wyhian Yearbook (Wyanet, IL)

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-lb-with-loilw-ll:I1unuln:ul-:llc-uv-luilleillvvnnnllillrnimzlliliv Hg-ii-An . 19211 ' Hnlmnz in 5-.gl 51:1-1 - JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY. Iiucia Hamilton Place-High School, Rome. Italy Time-Third Period. Characters Beulah Hudson - Vaughn Sawlaw Idella Woods Dorothy Fletcher Catherine Barr Margeret Cleary Orla Mercer Esther Scott Lucia Hamilton Margaret Cleary CURTAIN Teacher-Today, the subject before us is The Three Great Historical Periods of the Wyanet High Schoolf' Miss Mercer, youimay name the three periods for us. . I Q E 1 Orla Mercer- Freshmen, Sophomores, and JuniQrs. A Teacher- Miss Mercer, 'summarize the Freshrliendberiodl for us. Orla Mercer- In 1917, a very' shy class entered: Wyanet High School. They were so green and so excited over being in 'High School that they forgot to organize. During theflrst few weeks they were as quiet as mice, always going on tiptoe to their classes. They didn't accomplish much during this period because they were so overcome with' awe at the skill of the upper classmenf' Teacher- Miss Fletcher have you anything to add? Dorothy Fletcher-t'The Freshmen period was one long, dreary night after another, sitting at home studying. Teacher- I see Miss Wods is ready to recite. Idella Woods- The Freshmen learned that there was going to be a contest and decided to have Beulah Hudson enter as contestant. Eagerly they waited for the contest to take place and on May 13, 1918, to the

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-uosxcu1un1ln1ss1lo1sl1uo1nse1ns-u-un1lo1uilu:ll1v ln-unix Ng-it-An 19211 Hnlumr in surprise of the other classes, the Freshmen were privileged to know that their representative had won the gold medal. Teacher- At the close of their first year they had become imbued with the High School spirit and acquired a determination to establish a precedent for other classes to follow. Miss Barr, give the main facts of the Sophomore period. Catherine Barr- Twelve started that next September in the Sophomore class with more vigor than ever before. Soon they learned that Cecelia Hamilton would soon be a business college student. Telephone Rings. Teacher- Hello! Yes! Mr. Butler? Just a minute. ileaving the phone! Mr, Sawlaw, will you call Mr. Butler, please? Exit Vaughn. Teacher-- Continue Catherine Barr- On Cct. 4, 1918, they held their first class meeting. They discussed from fifty to seventy-five things. -iEnter Mr. Butler and Vaughn Sawlaw.l Mr. Butler- Hello! Hello! Yes, yes, we will be there at three. Alright, goodbye. CExit Mr. But1er.J Teacher- Mr. Sawlaw, did the Influenza epidemic have influence on this period? Vaughn Sawlaw- All activities ceased for over two months and the class was saddened by the death of one of its members, Ann Sapp. At the end of the year we were forced to engage in the great battle, 'Finals,' but victory was again ours. Teacher- That takes us up to the Junior Period. Beulah Hudson- Ol O! Can't I tell lt? Let me recite. Please may I tell it? Teacher- Y-e-s. I Beulah- Well, I guess that there class- Teacher- Watch our English. Beulah- Parties and good times were a special feature of this period. In fact they kept the other classes envious of their brilliant social functions The eyes of the school were upon them. They were very hard workers now. At one time they won in a spelling contest between the four classes and at another time, having accepted a challenge from the Freshmen for a spell- ing match they were also victorious. A splendid entertainment under the leadership of the Juniors was given at the Metro. . Teacher- What was done in the way of organization? Margaret Callaway- The class organized early in the year and adopted the motto Pas-a-Pas and colors of purple and gold. Teacher- What is it Miss Scott? Esther Scott- Let me sing the class song and give the class yell. Teacher- No, No, its time for the bell now! 1Bell rlngs.l Teacher- For tomorrow, I'l1 assign some special reports on the pros- pects for the Senior period. A tBell rlngs.J CURTAIN fi N: