Ypsilanti High School - Ypsi Dixit Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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ihiainrj nf the Qllttaa nf 'HH MABEL E. WALTERS doors of Ypsi High have opened for the passing of the class of naughty-eight. Before 'A' we depart, let us pause on the threshold and recall those days of infancy, when as Freshmen we entered the gates of knowledge. How little did we realize what the four years had in store for us, what prodigious transformations would be wroughtg but as our minds became aroused with logic and science and by the studv of many a quaintand curious volume of forgotten lore, we too attained the ways that distinguish those who tread the higher Walks. It was in bleak September, that with fainting hearts we started down the avenue, shaded with pines of in- formation, intermingled with vines of pleasure. Those were gloomy days, but many times since has tl1e sun shone and little sunbeams flittered across the avenue paved with stones of science, history, literature. and innumerahletotlrer precious gems. We met the stern and grave decorurn of the faculty at the Freshman reception and though awed, we stood the test, breathing a long sigh when the ordeal was over' The public spirit of the class was shown by the pre- sentation to the school of the original photograph of Durham Cathedral. After the clouds, the light broke and We entered our Sophomore year, which was uneventful. We dili- gently pursued our studies and obeyed our motto,-- Ever Onward. Miss Bower was with us then, now departed, but greatly missed by us who admired and respected her, and many times have we longed to see her in the place she vacatedg. One social function is worthy of note: the boys entertained on their shoes by inviting their trowsers down. The Junior year! Ah! How our hearts thrill as we recall that year, the year of years, when we entered our own with that outburst of spirit which alarmed our quiet and calm faculty. We had untiring energy 'of which there was need, for it was a tyrannical Senior class we had to face. Our books were found in a massive heap. early one morning,

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and in a most becoming manner we retaliated, not in- deed. with merely a dash of paint on the fence and tele- phone poles-we had a meet, a rush, a Hag that did not trail in the dust. for the red and white floated above the purple and white. Then came the memorable day on which the Junior Exhibition showed our marvelous skill. The pro- gramme was carried out, notwithstanding the fact that the envious Seniors, wishing to cripple us. kidnapped one of the participants, but animated with loyalty and pride for his class, he thru mud and clay. walked back to those who in their line array welcomed him in his bespattered garments. and with words of learned length he delivered his oration which amazed the listening peo- pleg and the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew. The brilliant oratory and lively imaginations of the class, also the great musical ability iso well shown in the way we rendered the class songi were well brought out by the Junior Exhibition. Our Senior year-firm friendships have been formed and we have enjoyed our many privileges. r The sunny sitting-room was presided over by Miss Hardy. The laboratory, our work-room, was under the direction of Mr. Ross, whose patient and kind consider- ation won for him the highest regard and esteem of every member of the class. The place of consultation was in charge ot our much enduring principal who, notwith- standing the demands made upon him by both teachers and pupils, ever turned a sympathetic ear and proved a wise counselor. Our information bureau of each and every clime was presided over by Miss Roberts, whose early educa- tion was sadly neglected in one respect, for she knew not how to make an Eg but unfortunately for us, she had exceptional proiciency for making the letter Ill When tired with the pursuit of knowledge. we entered the amusement parlors presided over by the Misses Thomas and Brigham. For those who had to stay after school. Miss McFadden's room was always open. where a merry crew and gay abided. Miss Bowie with a pleasing smile always greeted us at the head of the stairs with Keep to the right, advice which We hope to fol- low. In our library Miss Newberry enjoyed the latest periodicals with a select few. Youh will notice our environments have been satis- factory and have enabled us to perform our duties dili- gently. By the untiring energy of the class a debating society was organized. An oratorical contest followed in which the Seniors were ably represented by one who believes that, rightly to be great, is not to stir without great argument. By the efficient training of Miss Hughes the class, with the aid of a few of the under classmen, was able to render the Chimes of Normandy. The football team ably led by the doughty cham- pions Dean, Kilian, and Sherzer, won many a hard- fought battle on the gridiron The boys, like the knights of old, offered the favors won, sweaters, to the girls, but the faculty plainly showed us that the days of chivalry were over. e Our dignified Mr. Flowers has acted as the eficient editor of the Chat. ably assisted by Evangeline and Jessie. 1 We have come to the end of the avenue-and are now called to say, Farewell, dear High School daysg sounds which make us linger. Yet- Farevvell.