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

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M522 THE YP SI DIXIT Pagell the I-Hop on April 29, which was a big affair, being held in the Nor- mal gym. The last all-school party was held in the Temple April 8th and the Seniors entertained with a big farewell at the Normal gym May 29th. Chapels VERY interesting program of chapels for the school year made diversions from the monotony of school life. Several finne speakers were secured and in- spiring talks were well received by the students. ' The first chapel was the occa- sion of a talk by Professor Immel of the Uiiiversity of Michigan, founder of the Michigan High School Debate League. He urged debating and public speaking con- tests as essential parts of an edu- cation. Edmund Vance Cook, the well- known Cleveland poet, recited some oflhis poems for the benefit of the high school students and gave an interesting talk. During january, Mr. National Bank, of the Savings for thrift among Eckley of the Thrift NVeek, in Goodwin, of the and Mr. Gallup, Bank, made a plea the students. Mr. Board of Commerce also spoke a few words at this time. In February Dr. Harvey Pearce of Albion College talked of the advantages of a college education, Professor Pittman of the Normal College spoke next. His subject was Dreams He gave an inter- esting discussion on the various kinds of dreams, including night- mares and dreams of mlm Vyhg make them come true. President McKenney spoke on PSYCh0lOgy at another chapel, anud gave an excellent address on this subject. Perhaps the best enjoyed assembly of the year was the one in which Vtfilliam Heyliger, well- known author, spoke to the students on modern literature. An amusing example of the modern boys' book :emphasized the point he wanted to bring out, at the same time affording a little fun for the students. Mr. Libbey, secretary of the VVashington Conference, provided a real treat for the student body in his talk of April 12. His main point of view was that the follow- ing three things are necessary for world peace: VVorld organization, reduction of armaments, and edu- cation for peace. The Bonfire S an incentive to dying school spirit the students staged 21 huge bonfire and show rush on the evening of Friday, Novem- ber -L, in anticipation of the Ann Arbor game. Gathering just be- fore dark, two hundred fifty students began their meet with yells for the team, led by Bob Leland and Orr Owen. The great pile of boxes and barrels collected for the fire was set ablaze and a war dance was performed around the fire. The fierce young braves and sober old chiefs were spurring their courage and getting ready to go on the War path. XYhen the fire had burned low the procession started toward town, with the old banner at the head. NVinding back and forth across the street, singing and yell- ing, the happy crowd made all aware of its approach. Arriving at the corner of Washington and Michigan, the line halted and poured out the praises of old Ypsi High with lusty cheers. Then a concerted rush was made to the doors of the NVuerth Theatre, and the crowd enjoyed the funny man with the long violin-

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1922 THE YP DIXIT Page13 clarinet-flute, which gave out such queer but pleasing music. From here the crowd rushed pell-mell into the rival show house, where they watched the comedy, and then solemnly arose and still quite solemnly filed out of the building, completing the evening of pepping up and spiriting. . The Athletic Banquet OR several years the athletic banquet has been rather poorly supported by the students, but this year the lunch room was filled to its capacity, and many alumni were present. John Elliott acted as toastmaster, and the talks were given 'by Secretary Eckley of the Board of Com- merce, Coach William.s, Captain Bob Brown, Mr. Leland, Mr. Ross, Captain-elect Susie Scovill, and a number of the players. The Golden Y's were presented to the men by Mr. Ross, and the singing of the school song closed the meeting. Those receiving the coveted Y were: Beattie, Brown, Cole, Dolby, Fidler, Hurdley, Hewens, Kalder, Leland, Pray, Sanford, Schafarik, Scovill and Conklin. The R men were Anderson, Bird, Elliott, Potter, Avery, Collyer, Marks, McLouth and Thorne. I Purple and Gold HE High School colors have always been a mystery. Our football team wore maroon and white jerseys, our basket ball team had red and blue suits, our baseball uniforms were brown and white. In the lunch room was a Y. H. S. banner of red and green felt. On another school banner the colors were maroon and white. Such confusion as this did not per- mit us to be very loyal to the school, because we couldn't wear our school colors, or wax enthused over them when they were dis- played, for we knew not what they were. This problem was called to the attention of the students by the Sem, and was discussed in Student Council. It was put up to a vote of the students, and at first it looked as though maroon and white would be sanctioned, but as so many schools have these colors, and as the letter issued to athletes was gold, the Athletic Council recommended that purple and gold be chosen. The Seniors had already voted for maroon and white, but im- mediately changed their vote to purple and gold, and the other classes did the same. Purple and gold was officially established as the school colors for Ypsi High. On Tuesday, March 7, a pep meeting was held for the Normal High basket ball game. A coffin was prepared, and Art Forche de- livered a touching benediction to the doomed maroon and white. After the mourners had shed copious tears. Orlow Owen, resplendent in purple and gold, jumped from the bier and led the students in the old yells. Great enthusiasm was aroused, and in the program that followed great hopes were held out for victory by Coach Moyer, Mr. Ross and Mr. Leland. The meeting was put on by the Student Council and was led by the president of the student body, John Elliott. The stage was deco- rated with purple and gold cloth and a huge purple Y on a yellow background composed a banner. These were taken to Normal High and displayed during the game, at whichthe Ypsi High or- chestra played between halves and for the dance afterwards. At' chapel April 5 the school banner, with the words Ypsi High in gold on a purple background was presented to the schoolby the Council. It was the work' of the Mechanical Drawing and Sewing classes.