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

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1924 volume:

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Previous to that year several unsuccessful attempts to found a private school had been made, but now, by an act of the state legislature, School District No. 4 was created and united with another Ypsilanti district to form the institution called “The Ypsilanti Union Seminary.” The three-story brick building in which this institution was housed had formerly been a hotel, but now the lower floor was devoted to classrooms, and the second and third stories became dormitories for the “foreign” students, or those who came from out of town. As the town itself was small, the greater percentage of the students were of that catagory. The Seminary was one of the first preparatory schools in Michigan. Young men and women came from all over the state to train for college entrance and to become teachers. The old hotel building was burned to the ground in 1857, but was immediately replaced by a larger structure. After 1870 the Seminary became more distinctly a local high school than a teachers’ preparatory institution. The building was again de- stroyed by fire in 1877, and was partially burned in 1894. This was rebuilt, and now stands as the Central grade and junior high school building. The new Central High School building, which appears above, was first entered by classes in 1918. ¥ FOREWORD ‘‘Lulled in the countless chambers of the brain, Our thoughts are linked by many a hidden chain; Awake but one, and lo,«what myriads rise! Each stamps its image as the other flies,”’ --- Pope To awake and recall memories of Y psi High and its happenings during the year of 1923-4 is the sincere purpose of this publication. 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Committee—Helen .Squiers; Helen Beal; Clarence Stein, Reynolds Congdon. Play Committee—Ruth Leland, Harvey Sanderson, Harry Sulli- van, Helen Matthews, Warren Bailey. Class Flower Committee—Helen Matthews, Ruth Leland, Warren Bailey. Class Motto Committee—Alice Breining, Roy Graichen, Harold Lonskey. Halloween Party Committee—Helen Matthews, Ruth Leland, Helen. Beal. Interclass Contests—Alice Breining, Helen Beal, Louis Marks, Reynolds Congdon, Warren Bailey. 12 LOUIS MARKS, Treasurer 4) HARVEY E. SANDERSON—Interclass Baseball 3, 4; Essay 3; House of Representatives 1, 2, 3. DELPHINE VARNEY—Senior Class Giftorian; Senior Play; Freshman Play; Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 2; Volley Ball -1, 2, 3; Baseball 4; Track 2; Lincoln 1; Triplex, 2; Dramatics 3; Secretary 4. RUTH LELAND—Senior Play; Student Council 3, 4; Interclass Basket Ball ‘1,8. .3545 Volley Ball 4,2, '3;: Baseball 1.2.3.4, Swimming 2, 4; Track 1, 2: Adelphian 1; Triplex 2; Dramatics 3; History 4; G. A. C. 19, 3+ -Canunre. a 2, 3y4. HELEN BEAL—Senior Play; Sem-Dixit Art Editor 4; Class Vice-presi- dent 1; Opera: 2,32 intecclass:Speling and Pronunciation 3; Basket Ball 1; Volley Ball 2, 3; Baseball 2; Track 1, 2; Tennis 2; Adelphian Cig t . Triplex 2s Dramatics “342° GERALD WILSON —lInterclass Spelling ana Pronunetation 1, 4; Base- ‘ball 3,4: Nature Study Club 2;°Honse of Representatives 3. 4. HAROLD TLONSKEY—Intérscholastic Rasketball- Reserve. ‘1,2; class Basket Ball 2; Science Club 2, 3; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Cass Tech: High School, Detroit, 4: ZELMA TRUESDELL-—Interclass “Track 1, 2; “Lincoln. Club: 1; colae Club 2, 3, 4; Tatapochan Campfire 1, 2. KATHALEEN KELLEY—Interscholastic Track 1, 2; Class Treasurer 1: Home Economics Club’ | reasurer 2; P. Ty..S. Sectetary 3,:4. DAVID BLUM—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 9. 4+ Neaseiz Club 2; .Scrence “Cla. 3,04. MARION RAYMOND-—Interclass Baseball 3, 4; Agricolae Club 2, 3; Treasurer 4. ELSIE PAULL-—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket Ball.2: Volley Ball-1: Freshnian “Piay-: Home: Bconomics: Club 3: P. L..8. “Treasurer 3; Secretary and Vice-president 4. BESSIE WHEATLEY-—Senior Class Historian; Interclass Spelling 1, 2, 8, 4; Pzonumeiation 4; Short, Story 2: °3;.-Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4% Volley. Ball 4, 26 8-4; Basehall 3:4; Track: 2; Essay 3% Lincoln 1; Agricelae 2; Secretary 3; President 4; G. A. C. 3; Vice-president 4: Tatapochon Campfire 1, 2. MILDRED ALEXANDER —Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 2, 4; Basket Ball 1; Volley Ball 3; Baseball 3; Track 3; Citizenship Essay Medal Winner 3; Lincoln Club 1; Triplex. 2;..Dramatics 3: Vice- president 4. HARTWELL E. RUSS—Interscholastic Baseball. 3: Interclass Basket ball 4; Baseball 3, 4. HENRY C. SULLIVAN—Senior Play. Sem-Dixit Exchange Editor Interscholastic Football 3; Interclass Swimming 4; Freshman Play; Lincoln Club 1; House of Representatives 2, 3; Science 4: Hi-Y 2; 3. HELEN WHITE—Opera 3; Agricolae Club 1, 2, 3, 4. IRIS EVANS—Senior Play; Interscholastic Debate 4; Opera 1, Orchestra 1, 2, 4; Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 1, 2, 4; Ex- temporaneous Speaking 1, 2, 4; Volley Ball 1; Debate 1, 2; ‘Webster Club Secretary 1; Dramatics 2; History 4; Music, 4; Kodakiciappt Campfire 1, 2; Manuka 4. BON PALMER—Sem-Dixit Assistant Business Manager 4; scholastic Athletic Manager Basket Ball 4; Football 4; Track 4; Senior Play Advertising Committee; Interclass Basket Ball 3; Base- ball 3; Track 4; Debate 4; Hi-Y Secretary Sea: 2 14 BYRON WILSON—Interscholastic Baseball 4; Interclass Baseball 3; Lincoln 1; Industrial Arts 2; House of Representatives 3, 4. ADAH C. ROOT—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 1, 2; Volley Pall-3.- 4: Prack: 1: Essey°3: Oration: 3; Operact, .2,: 3; Lineoin 1; Pi 2, 3: Acricoine =. GLADYS BAYLER—Senior Play; Interscholastic Debate 4; Interclass ‘Spelling and Pronunciation, 3; Short Story 3; Essay 4; Opera 3, 4; - Dramatics Club 3, 4; Roberts Township High School, [llinois, 1, 2. LOUISE E. RORABACHER—Senior Class. Valedictorian; Editor-in- Chief Sem-Dixit 4; Associate Editor 3; Reporter 2; Student Council 2; Class Secretary 2, 3; Interscholastic Oration 3; Oral Composition = 4: Debate 2: “4°: Interclass: Spéllme and Prontmctation-L. 2;°.3; 45 Extempofaneous Speaking 2, 3, 4; Oration 3; Short Story 3; Essay eae easel att.” 4 “Volley ali 4 = track 42 Baseball 15° 2. 35 Agricolae Club 1, 2; President 3; Vice-president 4; Ahneah Campfire 1, 2; Manuka 4. REYNOLDS CONGDON—Senior Play Property Manager; Interscholas- tic Basket Ball. 3, 4: Track 2,.3, 4; Roosevelt Club 1; History Club 3, 4 die Y¥-Ciek 5] JOHN CHALLIS—Opera: 4;° Industrial Arts Club: 1;--Triplex. 2; Science a PHYLLIS JONES—Intereclass Spelling and Pronunciation 2, 3; Short Story: 2; Opera Principal:4: Tripiex Club 4: Pb. SS. Presetent.4; ‘Music Club: Lake View High School; Chicago, 1, -2. LUCILE HANKINSON-—Interclass Basket Ball 2, 3; Volley Ball 2, 3; Swimming 2; Baseball 2; Senior Play; Opera. 3; Triplex Club 2; His- tory 3; Normal High School 4. CARL: SIGNOR—tntetscholastic Football 3, 4:-° “Track 4: Interclass Swimming 3, 4; Track 4; Nature Study Club 1; House of Representa- Hyves 344i 4, tain 4; Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation Clab2; 4: PRANK ANDERSOWN=—Interscholastic. Football 2. 3.4 Track 3: Cap: o. Vrack -32ocrenes ct MARIE JONES—Interclass Sypelling and Pronunciation 3, 4; Volley Ball 3. epee ss PL 823; story “Chabr4: OLITH F. WOOD—Interclass Basket Ball-4; Volley Ball 4: Oration 32; essay. so Opera a4; PL. 8.3: Home Leonomies te. fo C3 4s Newberry High School 1, 2. DOROTHY MILLER—Interclass Basketball. 1; Baseball 2; Opera 1, 3; Adelgnian Clabci Ttigex 2; (be So cane eso: HART—Interclass Basket Ball 2; Swimming 4; Science Club:2;°3: ROBERT LELAND—Senior Class Farewell; Interscholastic Football 1, 2,.3, 4; basket Ball 2. 3,:4:. Interclass Basket Ball dt: Swimming 1. 2, 33. Track 1, 2; Declamation “25. Senior. Play; Seh@ol-Play 2: Class President 2; Sem-Dixit Circulation Manager 2; History. Club Presi- dent 4. ETHEL HAWKINS—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 2; Essay 3: Wy Opera. 2, 3; Triplex Club: 2; Dramatics 3, 4; Normal High School 1: MARJORIE HUBBLE—Senior Play; Words Senior Class Song; Opera Principal 4; Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 3; Baseball 3, 4; Basket Ball 3, 4; Volley Ball 3, 4; Swimming 4; Track 3: Dramatics Club .3; History 4; Normal High School 1,. 2. DEMAS MANSEAU—Interclass Debate 4; Baseball 4; Tennis 1; Lin- coln Club 1; House of Representatives 2, 3: Dramatics Treasurer 4. 16 wy ROY GRAICHEN—Interscholastic Football Manager 4; Track 4; Inter- class. Basket Ball:3..4: Baseball 3, 4; Track 3,:45--Senior Play Stage iManager; Agricolae Club 1, 2; .3, +4. SUSAN RATHFON—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 1; Opera 1, 3. eericotae: Club 1 2, 3. 4. DOROTHY HEWITT--Interclass Basket Ball 1; Volley Bali 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1,2, 3; Tennis 1; Lincoln Club Sectetary-Treasiurer 3: Triplex 23 tamatics 3. Pausory 45 Gu Add 2.3. Caniphre t-2,°3- 4, HELEN SOQUIERS—Senior Class Salutatorian;: Class Vice- wreaticat 4 Senior Play; Student Council Secretary 4; Sem-Dixit Art Editor 3; Athletic Board Girls 4; School Play 2; Opera 1 2: Prineppal. 3, 4: Interscholastic Debate 3, 4: Interclass Spelling and Prounnciation 1, 2, 3, 4; Extemporaneous Speaking 3; Short Story 3; Ofation 3; Basket Baw 1.28 9 As: Vovey:. Ball 1.2.9 a Swimming 28. 4° Debate: 1; Baseball 1,3 2: 3, 4; Athletic Manager 3: drack.i- 2 3 Lincoln Chat Triplex 2; Dramatics 3) History Secretary- Treasurer eek, oe A ke 2: Secretary 3;.Campfire 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club President rg ROBERT “1, BALCH Senior -Cless = Orator: « Senior... Play:. Studeat Council 4; Interscholastic Football 3, 4; Baseball 4: Basket Ball 3; Tratk:3,- 45. Dehate. 3: Interclass -Basket. Ball. 3, 4+. Swimming 3.4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Debate 4; House of Representatives 3; Speaker 4: ° Hi-Y° 3; Vice-president 4: Normal High School 1, :2; Pasadena and Visalia High Schools, California, -part of 2-and 3. ROBERT LORD+—Interclass Track 4; Agricolae Club 1, 2,3, 4. RUTH H, SEVEY—Interclass Volley Ball 1; Lincoln Club-1; Triplex 2: | Gs Sec Paar oar 2 HELEN MAT FHEWS—Closs . Secretary 42 Senior Play;: Interclass Basket. Ball-1, 2 3, 4 -Volley. Ball 1, 2. 3. 4 .Baseball 1, 2,,3,°4; Track 1. 2: “Adcetpinae -Cluh 1:: Triplex 2: Dramatics .3° 4G; A. 1. .2: Campfire 1, 2.-3,..4. EDWARD M. PALMER —Interscholastic Football 4; Track Manager 4; Track @-« Interclass.. Baseball... 3 Track-2,. 3. ot; Itead “Asher--Senior ‘Play; Manual Arts Club Secretary 2; House of Representatives 3; Treasurer 4. ALFRED F. FORCHE—Interscholastic Baseball 3; Athletic Manager 4; ees Basket Ball 4; Baseball 4; Opera 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3: clence 4. MILDRED ARNET-—Interclass Volley Ball 1; Baseball 1; Triplex Club 1; Fine: conooncs. 2: PE SS 4, ALICE M. WHITMER—Philcmaihean: Literary Society 3; Waite High Schools Totedo;- 1s 2. HAZEL E. GREEN—lInterclass Basket Ball 3, 4; Volley Ball 3, 4; Base- ball 3; Track 3; Home Economics Club 2; P.. L..S. 3; Dramatics 4; Dundee High School 1, : CLARENCE C..gTEIN—Class Poet; Senior Play; Sem-Dixit Circula- tion Manager; Debate Alternate 4; Student Council Vice-president 4; Opera Principal .3,..4; 1 nterclass Spelling and - Proaugciation 1; Track 1; Tennis 2; Lincoln Club 1; Agricolae 1, 2; Triplex 2; Dra.- matics Club President 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. ROBERT GALLEY—Senior Class President; Sem-Dixit Business Man- ager 4; Assistant Business Manager 3; Interclass Spelling and Pro- nunciation 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 4; Adelphian Club Treasurer 1; House of Representatives 2; Clerk 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; Treasurer 4. EVELYN R. EDWARDS—Senior Play; Interclass Spelling and Pro- nunciation 2; Extemporaneous Speaking 2; Debate 1, 2; Volley Ball 4: “Eepnrs 3:-Adelphiin. Goib. tic Relete triplex 2:2 1.7S..3, 4; Campfire 1. HENRIETTA McGOUGH+—Sem-Dixit Reporter 4; Interclass Basket Ball 1; Volley Ball 1; Spelling and Pronunciation 1, 2, 4; Debate 4; Lancein “Clin 4:aten 6s: Poe WALTER WOLFGANG—House of Representatives 2, 3, 4. 18 te) FRANCIS WHIPPLE—Sem-Dixit Associate -Editor 4; Department 3; School Play 2; Opera 1, 2; Principal 3, 4; Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 3;° Triplex Club 2; History: Club .4. | THELMA MARTIN—Interscholastic Debate Alternate 3: Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 3? Short Story. 33° Valley Bail 3: Opera 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Northwestern High School, Detroit, 1. 2. ELIZABETH BAKER—Opera 3, 4; Athenian Club 1; Triplex 2; P. L. 8. 3; Campfire: President..1,2. MARIAN PERKINS—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 4; P. L,. S. 4; Lowell High School 1, 2, 3. WYLAND 2. PEPRPER—Interscholastic : Track “1, 233,44. Interclass Track 42°32: House of Kepresentatives 1, 2,°3,. 4. LYNDEN AVERY-—Interscholastic Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket Ball 2, 3; Senior Play Ticket Manager; Athletic Board Football 4; Interclass Basket Ball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; House of Representatives Pp. LL. 8. 4: Belleville High, School: I. MESA Tt Prn—lrterciass -(-Prack 2: Ratin- Club: O--: Pon Ty Treasurer 4. JEAN PATON—Interclass Basket Ball 3, 4; Volley Ball 1, 3, 4; Swim- ROBERT L. YOUNG—Student Council Treasurer 4; Interscholastic Track 4; Interclass Short Story 4;-Opera 2, 4; Science Club President 4° Sprineport High School “4: fs REMINGTON VOORHEES—Sem-Dixit Circulation Manager 3; Agri- colee-C ee. tO. 3, Niet LOISE: WATLING—fnterclass . -Spetlime:--and.:-Pronanctation. 1; Latin Club’ 1;:Triplex 2; Home Economics Club Treasurer 4. ELEANOR MAEGLE—Interclass Basket Ball 1; Volley Ball 1, 2; Swim- ming 2: Paeepatl: t, “8e-Track 4.2. Adeipinan Glebe) rises 2: history: -G, Ac G12 2 Ganmpare--1,-2. ALICE BREINING'Senior Play; Senior Class Song Music; Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 1, 2, 3; Oration 3; Basketball 1; Sem-Dixit Society Editor 2; Student Council Secretary 2; Class Secretary 1; School Play Advertising Manager 2; Adelphian Club 1; Triplex 2; Dramatics. 8). Camphre 1, 2. CARL MAGLE—Agassiz 2; House of Representatives. HARRY COLLINS—Opera 4; Agricolae Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. ESTHER EWELL—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 2,3; Oration 3; Ussay 3; Lincoln (lib 15 Tripiex 2)-Pote ©, 3, 4. ELIZABETH WILBER—Interclass Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 18+ 3, 45°. Swine 34 “Bosrball 4-2 S2sOem . Sep Treasurer 3; History Club 4; Lansing High School 2. LOUIS MARKS—Interscholastic Football 2, 3, 4; Basket Ball 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Interclass Basket Ball: 1- 2 Baseball.+,. 2: Frack 4: Class Treasurer 3, 4; Athletic Council Basket Ball 4; Senior Play; House of Representatives 2; Vice-speaker-3; 4; Hi-Y. | 4h) CART, PRAY,‘ JR.—Senior, Class: Will; Student . Council President 4; Class President 2, 3; Athletic Council 3, 4; Assistant Property Man- ager Senior Play; Interscholastic Football 2, 3, 4; Basket Ball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 1; Debate 2. 4-: Basket Ball o . Swinitine 4.3, S. 4s- Track 1, 3, 4, Opera 4; Lincoln Club President 1; House of Representatives 2, 4; ‘President 3: Hi-Y 2, 3;.-President 4. GERTRUDE. PINNEO—Opera: 3; 4:.. Intefcelass “Track: T; Baseball “4; Agtigowme — lh 45-2 3,4, ANNA SCHILLER—Interclass Volley Ball 1, 2; Basket Ball 1, 2; Base- ball: 1. 2:-Swemrmine 1; Track 2; Lineolw Clab ft; hriptex’ 2. -P- Leb: coe THELMA MAE SAULTZ—Philomathean Literary .Society Plymouth. High School 1,. 2. EDWARD BAUER—Lincoln 1; Agassiz 2; Science 3. Boa sae GLEN WIESE—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation 1; Agassiz 1; ‘Science Club 2, 3. DOROTHY WILLOUGHBY—Interclass Spelling and Pronunciation on Basepall.o;: teak 8 - Opera 5.43. Adetahims Club: 1 -Home. Eco monies. 0201 2. Se. S: HAZEL M. BOWERMAN—Interclass Basket Ball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Volley Bal -1,°2; Track 4, 3y -Opera-“1,°4; Adelphian Clup i; Home Eeonomics 2; Dramatics::3, 4. MAXWELL: WIARD—Inaterscholastic Football 3, 4; Basket . Ball. 3, 4; Interclass Basket-Ball 2,3: Baseball 1, 2,3, 4; P. LS. President 4. t uv ARTHUR DAVIS—Interclass Baseball 2, 3, 4; Agricolae Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ELSIE ‘“KEEIN—Interclass. Spelling and Pronunciation 2, 3; Home Economies’ Club 2 PP. lk .3.73: IRENE D, KINSEY—Interclass Spelling 3; Basket Ball 4; Opera 2, 4; (Amici Latini 2; History Club 3, 4; Albion High School 1. LISSA DRISCOLL—Senior Play; Opera 1, 2; Interclass Spelling ana (Pronunciation 1, 2, 4: Short Story 2;. Basket Ball 4; Volley Ball 4; Declamation 2: Debate 4; Tennis 1; Webster Club. 1;. Triplex 2; Dramatics 4. GEORGE McDONALD—House of Representatives 2, 3, 4. WALLACE WHITING—Interscholastic Biaseball 3, 4; Debate Alternate 4: Interclass: Spellme and. Pronunciation. 1: 2° 3,4: Basket Ball 4; Swimming 3, 4; Opera 2, 3; Principal 4; House of Representatives 9. Be -Glerk “4; FAY CAMERON—Grand Marais High School, Michigan, 1, 2, 3; Austin High School, Chicago, First Semester 4; Y. H. S. Second Semester. Will receive diploma from Grand Marais. HAZEL ALBAN—Philomathean Literary Society tne FRANCES LEIGHTON—Capac High School 1; Galien 2; Chelsea 3; Y. H. S. Second Semester 4. Will receive diploma from Chelsea. 4} 22 WARREN BAILEY—Senior Play; Opera 4; Interscholastic Basket Ball 4: Track 3, 4; Interclass Track 3, 4; Baseball 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Normal High School 1, 2. DARREL “GUNN Interscholastic: Football.3,.4;-- Basket .Ball 2, 4; Baseball 3; Interclass Baseball 2, 3; Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 42. Sister ele or. Sea Ss MARTHA RICHTER—Interclass Track 1, 2; Home Economics Club 2; Pe ee. -CHARLES GAULT—Senior Play Electrician; Science Club Vice-presi- dent 4. DONALD GRIDLEY —Agassiz Club 2; Science 3, 4. VERA CARTER Died October 1, 1922 “The Charm School’ By Alice Duer Miller and Robert Milton Directed by Lois Donaldson and Carlisle Bigger The Cast St DEVENS i ek eae. 2. ee Lene Dewid MleKenzie vio oe 3 ee ees pene? Ow a ee ea eae PIT eS os ccs Gh koe pho se ete Tie am ein Ss OS a ee arenes Steris POMC OWNS! oo ccs 4-05! ool alee Re EE emery MSS Fla V6 es foie os 3a ae eee ee Oe eee DES CMS oo Se ss Sen es a ee Hise: Benedotth 22.5.5. .of..3 4. Depnine. Varney pally, Boyd... hens ees oot een abies Muriel Doughty... 0. cise 2s Alice Brewer Biel pein oa ee oe tao oie oe ee ee Vise Wieteier oo. es pa ca een oP ECLER, Dees Fallen tater os 5S a te eevee Madge Kent si. o. Sate avy eran Marjorie Meadows .....:......Lucile Hankinson CMOUR 6 eoge dhot a oy eee ee eben. Bee LOIS ie a pa tie une oes ae. eee The Business Staff Stage | Manager... 5. 4 fea oy -Craenen Property Manager ............ Reynolds Congdon Electricians ......Charles Gault, Demas Manseau dicket (Manager oo. 32 sno sb os ee eee Plead Usher: 2... So. oe aces he oe bs ee PF altes Publicity: oo... ..2:....Donald Palmer’ Helen Beal D4 if Senior Class Play 667 PSHE Charm School” was the play chosen by the class of ’24 for the annual senior dramatic production. Many were already familiar with the pleasing plot of this story, which has been published in book form, as well as having been successful on both. the stage and the screen. Several weeks before the play was to be presented tryouts were held to choose students of real dramatic ability to play the various roles. Miss Donaldson, Miss Hardy and Mr. Grimes acted as judges, and the wisdom of their decisions was manifest to all who attended the final p erformance. Miss Lois Donaldson was chosen by a vote of the entire senior class to act as coach for the play. Her efforts were clearly shown in the smoothness of detail with which the play was finally presented. The plot of “The Charm School,” a three-act comedy written by Alice Duer Miller and Robert Milton, is based on the in- heritance of a girls’ school by a young automobile salesman and his subsequent attempt to run it his own way, teaching the girls charm with the aid of four other attractive young men. Although having promised to the contrary, Austin Bevans, the heir, was unable to keep the most charming of the young ladies, Elise Benedotti, from falling in love with him, and as a consequence, was obliged to withdraw from his educational venture. The parts of Austin and Elise were very capably played by Robert Leland and ‘Delphine Varney,. the latter� splendidly - interpreting the character of a young and very’ susceptible boarding-school pupil. Helen Squiers, as Sally Boyd, .Elise’s friend and schoolmate, was particularly successful in her role of an impulsive, matter-of- fact girl, the real leader of the others in all undertakings. No one could have resisted the twins, Jim and Tim, played by Harry. Sullivan: and. Clarence Stem. Eheir roles. as: danemey masters to the girls was the first real job they had ever been desirous of obtaining. Robert Hatch, as George Boyd, the young accountant who had spent his recent years being in love with Elise, succeeded in intro- ducing lots of spirit into his part. He starred in his sarcastic denunciation of Austin when he felt that Elise was becoming too attentive. The play was given in Pease Auditorium on the fifteenth of May. An advance ticket sales campaign put on by the entire class had secured a splendid audience of students and townspeople. No one present regretted having come, for the production held the interest and attention of everyone until its close. The expenses of the production were small, for no charge was made for the auditorium, and there was practically no expense entailed for costumes. A net profit of some two hundred and twenty-five dollars was turned into the class treasury. OD ar 26 Senior Class Prophecy Q F course, you remember the J-Hop we all went to not many weeks ago. The decorations were gorgeous and the music heavenly ; and the punch—well, I didn’t help carry in that twenty- five-gallon can for nothing. But even punch has its limit, and | found it. No, don’t get the wrong idea; I wasnt’ intoxicated; | just got a little light-headed. With super-human will-power generated in the late Mr. Sias’ history class I was able to find my way home and_ stumble through the door. It must have been the music or the punch that made my mind begin to wander. Not from the straight and narrow path, you understand, but to things of the future. I threw off my hat and sank into a nearby chair. I found myself floating down a _ wide river in a small steamer. From all appearances I judged it was a training-ship. All over were groups of young people gathered about some officer or instructor, learning the precious art of navigating one’s course in life. To my astonishment I beheld our old friends, Mr. Grimes and Mr. Erickson, standing on the bridge. I noticed Mr. Grimes in particular. He did not have the usual commander’s whistle, but carried a pad of excuses in each hand. You wonder what color they were? Well, you must remember that there is much sickness in the spring, and pink is such a pretty color. In the chart-room I found Miss Hardy. Surely you will re- member the geometry charts we didn’t work so hard on. 1 passed on to the next room and saw Miss Donaldson giving a test on the latest classic, the log-bcok. Hearing a noise, I went to the back of the ship and found Mr. Bigger explaining how to calm a storm by perfect public speaking. Mr. Sias was telling a group how John Paul Jones had commanded his ship. I went below and was surprised to see Mr. Ross explaining what made the wheels go ‘round. There were many other groups I wished to visit, but a mammoth liner appeared passing the mouth of the river from which we were emerging. As we drew near the side of the great ship I could read the name painted on the hull. It was called the “Ship of Life.” Soon a gang-plank was put between the boats and we started for the larger one. Young men in blue sweaters with grey “1924” numerals and young ladies with swagger-sticks passed over the gang-plank carrying with them small rolls of sheep-skin. Our old friend Charles Gault slipped and almost fell from the plank, but a helpful teacher placed him on his feet again. We found our new home quite different from what the old one had been. Most of us went opposite ways and soon got lost in the cities and countries of the great ship. Friends were separated, but our old friendships were never forgotten. ral A few months later I met my old school friend, Clarence Stein, and we went to South America to seek our fortunes. There we bought a large hacienda back up in the mountains. Our adventures in that wonderful country were too numerous to mention, so I will just speak of the diamond mine we found, after which we made a trip back to the homes of our friends in great splendor. | It was almost impossible to get Stein to go with me, for he had married a most beautiful senorita. I begged for days before he consented to leave for a week or two. It took us two days to get our aeroplane limosine tuned up ready for the flight, but finally we hopped off and pointed across Brazil toward the coast. I pulled out the radio and soon was tuning in on the biggest stations of North America. The beautiful tones of Pat Whipple’s voice came to me through the air and I grew almost mad with homesickness. | We had shut off the motor and were gliding when the familiar strains of “Onward, Christian Soldiers,’ reached my ears. I look below and saw that popular senior, Harold Lonskey, at his work of spreading the gospel among the savages. A few hundred miles farther we saw Demas Manseau, the general of a band of revolutionists, dressed in a somewhat thread- bare but gaudy uniform. His heavy black beard and powerful look made him appear the terrible man that he was. Yes, he had changed a lot in that fifteen years. After many days of travel we arrived at Washington, D. C. In search of our old friends, we went to the Capitol. As we came into the halls of Congress we heard a great debate taking place. Wyland Pepper and Harvey Sanderson were trying to put through the famous Harvey-Horseradish protective tariff. In the Senate we found Gladys Bayler president. She told us that under her rule there was absolutely no scandal. We walked down-town and into an art shop. To our sur- prise we found Carl Pray painting a beautiful life-size portrait of Thelma Martin. Just then a parade came up the street, so we went out to see it. The famous football player, C arl Signor, held a banner aloft which read “Votes for Women.” It must be that they had lost the right to vote during our absence. Anna Schiller, Elsie Paull, Dorothy Miller, Elsie Klein and Kathaleen Kelley were directly behind Carl, and were backing him and his banner to the limit. A few hours later we landed in a field near Ypsilanti. We walked over to where some men were gathered around a horse. Robert Lord, now a great veterinary, and his helper, Donald 28 q ai Gridley, were trying to force down a horse belonging to Arthur Davis a spoonful of Byron Wilson’s Cure-All. We started to walk to town, but soon Dr. Hartwell Russ picked us up. He told us that Edward Palmer had tried to stop a train with his flivver, and couldn’t quite hold his own against it. Ed. had heard Mr. Ross say that all things seem impossible until someone does them. Dr. Russ let us out on the corner near the old high schooi building. Thinking that we needed a little fixing up, we went down town to a barber shop. Gold letters announced it to be one of the chain of White-Hart shops. We later saw Helen and she said the barber business was an ideal one. We saw Mr. Hart himself shaving off someone’s immense beard. After he had worked some ten or fifteen minutes we recognized Darrel Gunn. He must have renounced the Houseof David and returned to his former. life. The city had surely changed. What used to be the Kecrea- tion was now a gentlemen’s reading room. Robert Leland had done this great work in his national campaign against smoking and pool halls. Gerald Wilson, Mr. Leland’s chief helper, said he had=qust. sent..im.-an . order: tor -fitty. “Complete ‘sete of Shakespeare for use in his work in Hungry Hill. Eleanor Maegie’s khaki shirts for girls were also putting Ypsi on the map. We went over to the Huron Hotel to get a room, but Phyllis Jones, the matron of the place, told us we were in the home of retired or disabled lumberjacks. Marie Jones had founded it out of her generosity. Our old classmates, George McDonald, Carl Magle and Frank Anderson, were sitting around in easy chairs. | asked them how they got there, and they told me that lumbering was such hard work that one must quit early in life. Back in the good old high school building we found Louts Marks holding down the job of principal . He informed us that only. ene color. of: excuses. were needed... }.dont’.. think there-4s anyone who doubts the color. Don Palmer was filling Mr. Drake's position, and although he wasn’t quite the man Dobby was, still he was growing. After graduating with highest honor, Martha Richter was teaching United States history. We picked up a paper and began to read. The head-lines of a trial drew our attention. Reynolds Congdon had been accused of violating the Sanderson anti-trust law. He had trusted Harry Collins with five hundred dollars. Charles Gault had issued fake oil stock, but his lawyer, Louise Rorabacher, was sure of clearing him. Roy Graichen had just established a home for reformed criminals. Marion Raymond declared that John Challis, his trainer, said he could fight Battling Siki if Siki ever grew up to his size. The Capitol theater in. Detroit was featuring Lissa Driscoll and Frances. Leighton in Adah Root’s latest novel, “The Accomplishment of Big Things.” ‘Francis Whipple and _ his accompanist, Iris Evans, were to appear in Orchestra Hall that evening. “The Follies” were advertising an all-star chorus composed of Alice Breining, Mildred Arnet, Delphine Varney, Mildred Alexander, Elsa Utter and Lucile Hankaasor. borrowed from the Mack Sennett Film Company for the occasion. I turned to the advertisements in search of more old friends. Bessie Wheatley and Alice Whitmer advertised fancy flowers grown in their mamimioth greenhouse. A full page ad. of the Harry Sullivan Clothing Company appeared. Later when we met Henrietta McGough on the street she said the clothing business was not so bad. some pictures on the back page drew my attention. One was of Warren Bailey. He was running for president on a very wet ticket. The other was of Helen Squiers with a group of children. She had found her life-work in helping the poor ‘cChicren of theme erties, Again we started out to look for a room. Soon we met Irene Kinsey, Ethel Hawkins, Hazel Green, Marian Perkins, Olith Wood and Dorothy Wijloughby. They were in Ypsilanti at a teachers’ convention. A. few feet farther we passed the Gertrude Pinneo and Susan Rathfon Art Shop. Two nurses went by on the other side of the street, and at a second glance we recognized them to be Jean Paton and Helen Matthews. As we turned a corner we met Wallace W hiting. He told us he had been studying business correspondence Sere George Miller for twevle years.and that he soon hoped to get his degree. We asked him to tell us of some. of our old Sends. The Michigan Centrail railroad at Detroit found it hard to get much work ce after Ruth Sevey got out of school. Dorothy Hewitt was still Dick Hurdley’s inspiration in his advanced study of astronomy. Robert Galley and Elizabeth Wilber had gone some- where, he didn’t know where. Lynden Avery was running a bakery with the help of his wife, Evelyn Edwards, and his stenographer, Elizabeth Baker. At Wally’s suggestion we went down to the Commerce Truck Company. There we found Edward Bauer and Alfred Forche under the care of Remington Voorhees, the chief designer. On the way back to the down-town section we passed the Hazel Alban Hair Shop. A’ card in the window showed she specialized in Helen Beal’s hair bleacher, Hazel Bowerman’s hair dye, and Esther Ewell’s latest method of splicing hair. 30 The next morning. we were awakened by church bells. Iv seemed hard, but at last we got ready and went to church. The gifted fingers of Marjorie Hubble played over the keys on ‘the organ, while Ruth Leland gave a most beautiful solo. A door opened in the back and in came the minister. It took us some time to recognize him as our Robert Hatch.. He, too, had changed. He had found his life’s work in spreading the gospel. Those of us who knew him before thought there was quite a change in material since his high school days. Somewere far off in the distance I could hear someone say: ing “Oh, but you must take something, Robert!’ Slowly I began to come back to consciousness. I soon assured my mother that I was all right, and hurried away to bed. Robert L. Young. Senior Class Song Words by Marjorie Hubble. Music by Alice Breining. The memories of our freshman year Now mean more than before. The second, though, was better yet, For we were sophomores. Then flighty juniors we became As we stood next the head; But mighty seniors now we are And leave you in our stead. The memories of our high school days j To us are very dear, E’en though it was not always play, The end we did not fear. Fach one had many trails to blaze On ideals high and true To strive to win though view be hazed, Success our only clue. Go forth! oh loyal students, Another task to do; We've done our best in all events, And hope we’ve proved true blue. Friends we have made along the way, In these four high school years, And sorrowful our hearts today As we go forth ’mid cheers. dl Senior Class Will B EING of sound mind and memory, and meditating on the brevity and frailties of human hfe and the speed and cer- tainty of death, and having withstood the engulfing maelstrom of our riotous life in the Ypsilanti High School, and being desirous of disposing of our temporal affairs, that no question may arise after our demise as to their proper disposition: Therefore, we, the class of 1924 of the Ypsilanti High School, in the City of Ypsilanti and Township of Ypsilanti, in the County of Wash- tenaw and State of Michigan, do make, ordain, publish and declare this our last will and testament, revoking all other wills by us heretofore made. First: We consign our body to the dust from whence it sprang, and our spirit to the dear old school which made it live. Secondly: From the interest on the net receipts of our various and multitudinous class parties we direct that all just and unjust debts be paid. Thirdly: We do give, devise and bequeath our dearly beloved session room, 209, with all its accoutrements, including rulers, geometrically designed bookcase doors, models, etc., to the Junior Class, trusting they will use them reverently, directly, advisedly and in the fear of Miss Hardy. Fourthly: We do give, devise and bequeath all our walking canes and other relics to the Junior Class with the express direc- tion that one cane be laid aside for the use of Mrs. Montgomery whenever she so desires. Fifthly: We do give, devise and bequeath to Fannie Wheatley and Clair Dickerson and any other pairs favorably inclined, the fidelity, love and devotion of the entire Senior Class as illus- trated by Elizabeth Wilber and Robert Galley. Sixthly: We do give, devise and bequeath to Allen Stitt the poise, presence and oratorical charm of Louise Rorabacher, trusting that in the not too distant future we may hear his resonant voice resounding in the halls of Congress. Seventhly: We do give, devise and bequeath to Helen Sher- wood the spirit, ginger and athletic ability of Helen Squiers, hoping she may use them to the great detriment of her opponents and‘ to the advancement of her. class. Eighthly: We bequeath to the Junior Class the name of “Robert,” made illustrious by our Robert Hatch, Robert Leland, Robert Young, Robert Lord and Robert Galley. Shakespeare has said, “What’s in a name?’ We say “Everything.” The name of “Rober stands: + ‘for: “pope? “Good: Spenmsmanship and “Loyalty.” The name of “Bob” suggests companionship and a friendship which says, “Where thou goest, I will go,” even through fire and water, and in the more fitting words of our president, Robert Galley, a love which says, “Until Death do us part,” Ninthly: There has been some question in our minds as to who would be the best man to inherit Clarence Stein’s ability to play the mouth organ. However, we do bequeath this small but important musical instrument to Lee Augustus as the most likely man to follow in the dramatic footsteps of our famous class-mate. Tenthly: To the Hi-Y club of next year we do give, devise and bequeath the never-failing good will and co-operation of Mr. Don FE. Sias. May-the Ypsilanti High School long know his cheerful presence and profit by his enthusiasm and deep interest in the present as well as the past. His friendship we retain for our services as a permanent possession, granting to our successors, however, the full privilege of winning as much for themselves as in them lies. Eleventh: The committee detailed to collect all the assets of the class to be disposed of, while searching among the dim and musty records of the past, came upon some strange and fantastic drawing which seemed to the committee might be of a stately building until Charles Gault suddenly recognized it to be the design for his aeroplane. This ancient flying machine being resurrected, was found to be in good condition, and is hereby be- queathed to any daring and hare-brained Junior who desires to become a second Darius Green. Twelfth: One precious possession is yet to be disposed of. After long and painful consideration we have decided to bequeath to William Gerrick, better known as “Bill,” for his own personal use and comfort, the famous sport model touring car of our “(crimson iamobier,’..Robert Hatch: lt’s a rattine cood car; and long may it ramble. Thirteenth: We leave to the faculty a deep appreciation ot their efforts, trusting that as time has increased the space be- tween us and our high school hfe, they may still retain pleasant memories of our life in Ypsi High. Lastly: We do appoint Mr. Don Drake, of the City of Ypsi- lanti,-in: the: County -of . Washtenaw.) (State: “ot Michipan, 4s executor of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal on this the 18th day of June, in the year one thousand, nine hun- dred and twenty-four, of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and forty-eighth and of the existence of Y'psi High, the seventy-fifth. Srencd - Tie SENIORS. Witnesses: Harlan Stone. Billy Sunday. Railroad Jack. 3d History of the ’24’s (As set down in the diary of a ’24 flapper) 1920— September 6—First day at high school. Think I will like it. Wore green and white dress—the one with the black tie on it; someone in hall remarked, “appropriate color.”’ How do they eet that way? September 15—Freshmen reception; mighty good time. Oodles of green lollypops. Perhaps that’s where Louise got the habit ! September 22—Fresh class meeting. Election of officers. Wallace Hayden, president; Helen Beal, vice-president; Alice Breining, secretary; Kathaleen Kelley, treasurer. Class colors, purple and gold. The colors were later changed to blue and gray after the adoption of the former as the colors for Y. H.'S. October 16—Miss Gieske kept half the class after school. She don’t think. it’s proper to say “He don’t know his lesson.” One of the boys got a “bawling out” for chewing gum. I think you'll remember who he was, for Don Palmer Co. (his jaws) have had a monopoly on the gum-chewing industry for the past four years. He knows every kind on the market. December 20—We showed the much more learned ones that in spite of the fact that we are young and inexperienced we have ability for acting; gave a play called “Dolls” in Freshmen Chapel. 1921— September 6—Back again! Everybody full of pep! This was the year of the famous campaigns of Caesar and our brain-racking struggles with Geometry. We felt sure that we, too, had earned hiiteen days of thanksgiving as well as the notorious Caesar be- fore the year was over. Student government was introduced into our high school this year. November 9—AI. Breining pulled down first place in oral spelling contest tonight; and best of all, were the laurels our boys received in basket ball and track. We made our presence known! 1922— September 6—Tempus fugits all right. Half way through all ready; it seems good to be back though. This began our exasperating experiences in the chemistry laboratory, where the wrong thing is always put into the right place, with the result of a miniature eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. September 8—Everybody had a good laugh in Latin class this morning. Clarence Stein learned, much to his surprise, that Cicero’s last name wasn’t Sapp. Really, Clarence, you must realize now that a little investigation would have been advisable before starting such an extensive study of the “comics.” September 14—It is our ardent desire and just determination to win the class cup. Such an honor it would be! Of course, we 34 shall bring down the wrath of the whole Senior class upon our heads, but they’ll live through it, and who cares if they don’t? You know it’s quite annoying the way those Seniors carry on—or perhaps we don’t realize what malcontents we are. October 31—Eight more points towards the cup! Loutse Rorabacher and Helen Squiers won first and second places, re- spectively, in the Extemporaneous Speaking contest this afte noon. Perhaps we shall—but it’s too far ahead to tell yet. 1923 February 24—Louise Rorabacher, Alice Breining and Helen Squiers won the oratorical contest all for the Juniors. We were just too happy for words. We received eight points more from the Short Story contest, six from the Essay contest, and several more from the various contests in athletics. April 6—Junior Hop tonight. An event much anticipated, longed and hoped for, and finally appreciated and long to remain a happy memory for the ’24’s as well as several other Centralites. June 9—Hurrah! At last we’ve won the cup! Just-walked right away from those Seniors! 1923— September 7—Now we are the lords of the manor and have a whole high school to run, with a little advice now and then from the faculty. 209 is a nice place in which to drop anchor after three years of wandering, more or less. September 20—One of the greatest essentials in running an institution is getting organized, so today we_ elected Robert Galley as president, with Helen Squiers, Helen Matthews and Louis Marks to help. We really mean business! About the first thing we did was to welcome the infants of the class of ’27 and kept ourselves busy telling them where to park their kiddy-kars and directing their nurse maids as to their supposed whereabouts. October 8—Started the ball rolling again. First place in Spelling and Pronunciation contest. This was followed by vic- tories in Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, Short Story, Boys’ Basket Ball and Track. 1924— January 15—I am sitting in session room this morning, watching my classmates as they enter. After seeing them do the same things again and again every day for three or four years one becomes familiar with certain outstanding traits of character. Harry Sullivan comes quite early, mercilessly pounding his heels into the floor and doesn’t even take the hint when Miss Hardy looks up with a frown on her face. Don Palmer soon follows, earnestly chewing his usual wad of gum. David Blum battles triumphantly until school begins with some very stiff problem that would send anyone else to an insane asylum. Next comes a toothpick and we know Roy is somewhere behind it; then Delphine, with her smiling “Hello.” Robert Hatch either hums a tune or whistles, besides bruising the floor with his heels. Demas Manseau comes in about five minutes early and wants to know where the History lesson begins. Alice and Eleanor always come together and Robert Leland usually manages to get in soon enough so as not to be missing. February 24—Our Senior fad is quite the cleverest thing ever. Another requisite of Juniors—they should be able to carry a swagger stick up and down the aisles between classes skillfully, displaying all its charms, and then to: park it safely in a place where it can get the most benefit of class discussion—and all with- out a single bang! May 15—Senior play; a dream come true. Clarence and Harry should have been twins. It took a lot of hard work, too, but we Seniors “ain’t got weary yet’—except a few who fall asleep in class occasionally. We earned a great deal of much needed cash, which wasn’t a bad stunt either. June 13—Bade the under-classmen farewell tonight. “Of all sad words of tongue or pen.” You don’t realize how much you think of your Alma Mater until you have to leave. When you think of going away to stay your eyes just will get sort of misty and a big lump comes up into your throat, and-—Oh, well—it takes more than mere words to express it. June 18—Tonight. That’s—well, I'll write it up when I get home. — Bessie G. Wheatley. THE DOOR OF FATE. Before us stands the trial-bound gate Of happiness and toil: The four broad steps we’ve bravely topped, And at that door of fate we’ve stopped, To wonder at our spoil. s we look back down that short flight Amd view the happy past, With all our frolics, all our fun, With all the friendships we have spun, We grieve it cannot last. With all our teachers, loved and feared, Who helped us up those stairs, We tried our best to do our part, They did the rest to make our start, And shared our joys and cares. Now we must stand and climb alone On up this steep, hard flight, With happy thoughts of Y. H. S. May we, like soldiers, onward press To dare and do the right. But now we pass, each lad and lass, To open fate’s wide door; I wish success and happiness To you of twenty-four. Clarence. C. Stein SSV'IOD YOINNL «7 38 JACK BRINGLOE, President Junior Class Officers MARIE BUYTENDORP, Secretary LEE AUGUSTUS, Treasurer Junior Class History HY are we happy? Because we see at last some prospect of becoming seniors. For us our first two years at this in- stitution of learning are merely a pleasant memory. We did nothing spectacular, but succeeded in making ourselves very gen- erally known in more than one way. | When we first assembled this year it was discovered that ereat number of our friends had withdrawn from our midst, leaving the class of ’25 the smallest in the school. Even with this handicap we have charged against the invincible seniors, with th result that in many instances they have been made to look less invincible. Our selection for class executives was Jack Bringlos, president; Donald Wallace, vice-president; Marie Buytendorp, secretary; Lee Augustus, treasurer. Needless to say the latter has spent many weary hours dunning for dues. The first interclass contest was that of spelling and pronuncia- tion, which took place early in October. Here we were somewhat delinquent, being able to take only third place. But as the saying goes, we were only “warming up.” In extemporaneous speaking, which followed shortly, Lorinda McAndrew captured first place with her speech on “Limitation of Immigration.” The question selected for interclass debate this year was “Resolved, That the Imprisonment of Napoleon on the Island of St. Helena was Justifiable.”’. In this contest we _ tied with the seniors, each class winning one debate and therefore three points toward the cup. As to our. social events, we have confined our whole atten- tion to the annual J-Hop, given May 6 in the Normal Gymnasium. This was by far the most successful party of the season and we felt highly repaid for our efforts. nm Ll DON WALLACE, Vice-President - ] es a 40) at SSVTO HXONOHdOS % 42 Sophomore Class Officers FLORENCE HARWICK., Treasurer EDITH RHODES. Vice-President AUDREY PRAY. Secretary Sophomore Class History B EHOLD the Sophcmore! “Ignorance is bliss, therefore ’tis folly to: be qwise.” —Peaple.. are. ‘continually’ poling tua at sophomores, but you may also have noted that it-is usually the losers or malcontents who so much enjoy bringing down the merits of others. At our first class meeting we elected Charles Hill: president, Edith Rhodes vice-president, Audrey Pray secretary, and Florence Harwick treasurer. We are represented in the student council by Hubert Youngs and Marguerite Dolby. We began our sweeping career by carrying off second place in the spelling and pronunciation contest (the seniors only being above us) and by winning first and tieing for second places in the extemporaneous speaking contest which was won by Charles Hill and Elizabeth Castle, respectively. The declamation contest added nine more points to our already dangerously high score, as all three places were won by Audrey Pray, Marie Samson. and Marion Opp. Our boys won second place in basket ball in one of the most exciting contests of the year. The result of the swimming meet will ever have a warm spot in our hearts, for a first place is always welcome, and a victory over the seniors even mofe so. The contests aren’t finished yet, but we are still going strongly in the lead. Leading the other classes in the race for the cup, however, has been but one of many achievements. The sophomore party in February was one of the social successes of the year. We have been excellently represented in all school activities. In the annual high school opera seven of the cast out of the total number of fifteen were chosen from our class. All in all, we have had a most successful and fruitful year. CHARLES HILL, President wera sore oe 44. Vy Fi: oe EAN SSVTIO NVWHSAHYA Freshman Class Officers LUCILE ATKINSON, President MARY RILEY, Treasurer SELMA ROTH, Secretary THERESA SINKULE, Vice-President Freshman Class History N the first day of school, September fourth, nineteen hundred and twenty three, we freshmen marched into high school. After wandering about rather bewilderedly for several hours searching for the right classrooms, we finally had our schedules arranged temporarily, at least. One evening, about our third week in school, we all turned out to the Freshie Reception, which was a welcome given us by our elders. We danced and were presented with delicious suckers of a beautiful green hue, which greatly pleased our childish fancies and amused us for the remainder of the evening. At our first class meeting we elected Lucile Atkinson presi- dent, Theresa Sinkule vice-president, Selma Roth secretary, and Mary Riley treasurer. At the next meeting we decided to pay twenty-five cents a semester for dues. Green and lavender were chosen for our class colors. Frances Young and Norman Koch were elected to represent us in the Student Council. One of the firs t inter-class events was the spelling contest, but try as we would, we had to leave the honors to the upper class men. We were, however, greatly comforted when Lucile Atkinson tied for second place with a sophomore in extemporane- ous speaking. Felix Biernaski, Harold Crane and James Eckles represented our boys in the inter-class swimming meet, while Theresa Sinkute;-Viola Conat. and Olga.-Everard swam, “far: the-.girts. Theresa won first place in the breast stroke; Viola tied with a sophomore for second place in the plunge, and Olga received third place in the side-stroke. Altogether we succeeded in getting third place in the ‘meet. Only a short time remains in our freshman year, but all of us are looking forward bravely to taking on the responsibilities ot being “upper-classmen.” At 48 The Student Council es HE third year of successful student government has passed. Each of the last two years has added a few more accom- plishments to the long list obtained in 1922. Much credit is due every member of the council for the help in governing school life. The officers for this year were: Carl Pray, president; Clarence Stein, vice-president; Helen Squiers, secretary; Robert Young treasurer. Council members from the senior class were Ruth Leland and Robert Hatch; juniors, Ruth Latham and Robert Beal; sophomores, Marguerite Dolby and Hubert Young ireshmien, Frances. Young and Norman Koch. Miss Murray and Mr. Bigger were faculty representatives, and Mr. Grimes was member ex-officio. From the very beginning of the school year until the present the council has maintained its high position as head of the student body. -1t has: helped: m— social, athletic, literary and scholastic undertakings. Without its aid the school finances would have been in a deplorable condition. Early in the year the council devised a method of raising enough money to assure Ypsi High’s participation in athletic events, and the continued publication of the Sem. This plan was the sale of Student Association tickets. Each student purchasing a ticket was entitled to the Sem and to admittance to all school athletic, literary and social events which might take place during the semester. As a result of the strenuous campaign supervised by the council and the splendid response of the student body, a large sum was raised. However, it was not quite enough to finance all the undertakings of the school. As the All-School Carnival had been so successful in the past two years, the council voted to have it again. As in the past, 1t met with great success. Each club was responsible for some sort of entertainment, and each one seemed better than ever before. The success of the carnival settled all financial worry on the part of the council and the faculty. The council decided at the beginning of the year that club membership should not be made compulsory as had been done the previous year. Instead, the students who were interested and willing to work toward the success of the club were allowed to join any one they wished. As before, club meetings were held on school time, an hour a month being allowed. At the beginning of the second semester association tickets were again put on sale. The results this time were not as satis: factory as before, but were sufficient for the needs of the school. The council revived the old sport of tug-o’-war between the junior and the senior boys. This met with the unanimous ap- proval of the entire student body. In conclusion it might be said that in all its undertakings the Student Council for the year has been highly successful. 49 4 50 yf ee 7 veo (A is ss ie SS Tye ree) LN C1. Real ill if N Class of 1922 Athletic Trophy Won by Carl Pray and Louis Marks WO oP ¥per- Migh’s: stir athletes: Carl: Pray and -.Donts Marks, tied as the 1924 winners of the Athletic Trophy. This cup was given to the school two years ago by the graduating class of 1922, with instructions that it be awarded annually to the senior athlete showing the greatest interest and ability in inter- scholastic sports during the years succeeding its presentation of the trophy. As this is the second year since it was presented, the boys were judged by their work during their junior and senior years. The scale of points obtainable, as set forth by the donors, is as follows: One point for attendance at all practices, two for making the second team in any major sport, three for making the first team, and three for being student manager of any major sport. The two winners received the same number of points, having both participated in the same sports during the past two years. Fach received ei ghteen points for having played on the first teams in interscholastic football, basket ball and baseball for two years, and three points for membership on the track team during the past year. Seven points were awarded to each player for perfect attendance at all practices of the various teams, making a total of twenty-eight points won by each. Football HE, Ypsilanti High School football squad made a good show- ing in the season of 1923. In spite of the fact that several of last year’s reguiars graduated or left school, the team, under the coaching of Arthur Walker, won five games, lost two, and played three nothing-to-nothing games. The football squad gained its first victory from Wayne in September, the score being 15 to 0. The Ypsi players scored their first touchdown in the first quarter of the game, when Stitt fell on the ball when Wayne fumbled near our goal. Gunn carried the ball the remaining distance for a touchdown. In the second quarter Wiard blocked a punt, picked up the ball and ran fifteen yards for a touchdown. Neither team scored until the fourth quarter, when Cadarette drop-kicked a goal for the Purple and Gold. Ypsi High did not allow its record to be marred by the Plymouth squad, but defeated their opponents to the tune of 21 to 0. The Centralites scored two touchdowns and a safety in the second quarter, giving them a total of fifteen points, while Plymouth remained scoreless, as they were in the previous quarter. - The last score of the game was made in the third quarter, when Thorne ran twenty-five yards for a touchdown. The first and worst defeat of the season was given to Ypsi by Mt. Clemens. The Bathers outplayed the Centralites in every way, but it was no disgrace to the Purple and Gold, since Mt. Clemens later proved to be one of the strongest teams in the state. Mt. Clemens did ail of their scoring in the first three quarters, D0 making a total of twenty-seven points. The Centralites obtained their only touchdown in the last quarter, but failed to kick the goal, thus making the final score 27 to 6. The next team which the Purple and Gold encountered was Birmingham. In this game the Centralites outplayed the Bir- mingham: squad in every way, but when it came to putting the ball across the goal line the Walkermen lacked the “punch.” The final score was 0 to 0. The second scoreless ‘game ofi the year was played with Windsor in Canadian territory. During the whole game the rain fell in bucketfuls, thus making good _ line-plunging impossible. The ball was in the Centralites’ territory most of the first half, but in the second half it was just the opposite. Because of the ex- ceedingly muddy field neither team: was able to score. Royal Oak was the third of Ypsi’s five victims, even though the home team had lost Bob Hatch, quarterback, who had been injured in practice. In the second quarter Gunn scored the only touchdown of the game after running forty-eight yards. In the third quarter Clapp, of Royal Oak, made a nice drop-kick, and in this way made Royal Oak’s only score. When the final whistle blew the score stood 7 to 3 in favor of Ypsi Central. The third and last scoreless game of the season was played with Wyandotte on the “Dottes’” field. The field was a new one and was ankle-deep with mud, so again Ypsi’s progress was hindered by the lack of good footing. Both teams had several chances to score, but each time fate “gummed up the works.” With a new combination in the backfield and with Wiard and Avery removed from the line, the Centralites defeated Walker- ville by a score of 24 to 0. The Purple and Gold scored a touch- down in each of the first two quarters, and in the third period they managed to score two touchdowns. The first were made by pushing the Walkerville team slowly behind their goal, while the last two were made by Gunn’s long runs. During a rain and snow storm Yipsi Central was driven to defeat by Howell. In the first three minutes of play the Howell squad rushed the ball over the Purple and Gold goal line for the only score of the game. There were many fumbles made through- out the game, since the pigskin was exceedingly wet and slippery. Y'psi High defeated the Alumni in their annual Thanksgiving day game by a score of 13 to 0. Although the Grads had only six letter men on their team, they outweighed the Walkermen. ‘The Alumni gained most of their ground by the aerial method, while the Centralites led their attack in many different ways. This game will be well remembered by those who were in high school in the fall of 1923, because it was the first time in five years that the students have been victorious over the Grads. This year the school loses ten letter men, namely: Avery, Pray, Marks, Anderson, Collyer, Gunn, Leland, Hatch, Wiard and Signor. However there are other letter men and reserves, headed by Captain-elect Stitt; who promise to fight in defense of the Purple and Gold next year. D4 dd Basket Ball PSI High had a successful season on the basket ball court in 1923-4, although they won only six out of thirteen games. In the middle of the season Leland, Gunn, and Holley, all members of the first squad, became ineligible, but through Walker’s efficient ccaching a good team was turned out, nevertheless. At the end of the season the first squad consisted of ten men and Carl Pray, who was unable to play on account of eye trouble. Of these eleven men only four graduate. They are: Captain Marks, Pray, Wiard, and Congdon. The first victorious game of the season was played with Northville on December 19, the final score being 23 to 21. At the end of the fourth quarter the score stood 19 to. 19, so. an: extra period consisting of five minutes was added. The ball had only been in play a few seconds when Leland made a field goal, giving Ypsi the lead. Northville registered a field goal and. Marks did likewise, leaving the final score 32 to 21. The Purple and Gold began their Southeastern League schedule by defeating Birmingham 19 to 14. Even so, the Bir- mingham basketeers gave Ypsi more trouble than was expected. The game was a very close one, and with the exception of a few minutes’ play in the second quarter, and the last minute of play, Ypsi had no more than a four-point lead. Ypsi was given its first defeat by Walkerville, 20 to 18. The game was very close and exciting, as may be seen by the score. The Centralites played a very good game, but it was not equal to the brand which the Canucks displayed. The Purple and Gold outscored their opponents in the first and third periods, but their excess was not enough to cover that which Walkerville got in the second and fourth periods. Another defeat was suffered from Mt. Clemens, 19 to 11. Mt. Clemens had a snappy bunch which the locals were unable to handle. The Centralites outscored the Bathers in the third period only. Once again the Central High quintet was driven to defeat, this time by Howell. The locals held the big end of the score at the end of the third period, but in the final quarter the Green and White scored eight points, while the locals were unable to drop the ball through the loop. When Referee Rynearson blew his whistle for the last time during the fray the score stood 20 to 18. With Captain Marks on the bench, Ypsi Central took the “Lattle Brown Jug” from Normal High by defeatine them 20 to 5. The Hilltoppers took the Purple and Gold off their feet in the first quarter, but they came back in the following periods, holding their opponents scoreless. We suffered another of the season’s defeats from, Wyandotte, the final score being 23 to 9. Although a car- ioad of rooters went to Wyandotte to see the game, it resulted in a slow slaughter for the locals. A trip to Windsor brought us another defeat in a very lop- sided game, the score being 31 to 6. The locals did not play as good a game as they were capable of playing, while on the other hand, Windsor played an excellent type of basket ball. Ypsi defeated Monroe in some verv fast plavine which took place in the Normal Gym on February 22. The locals had a lead of three points and had only three-quarters of a minute to go, but Monroe got a basket just as the final whistle blew, leaving the score 14 to 13 in our favor. The last game of the Southeastern League was lost to Royal Oak. who defeated us 20 to 14. The Centralites outscored the Oaks in the last half, but there was not enough difference in the totals to make up for the lead the Oaks took in the first half. Ypsi’s basket ball season was finished when the locals de- feated Grosse Ile 41 to %. From the first it was evident that the locals would win; this helped to make the game uninteresting to watch. In the first game of the Class B tournament Ypsi Central defeated Monroe to the tune of 26 to 11. With the exception of the first few minutes of play the Centralites undoubtedly played their best game of the season. The Purple and Gold was defeated in the last game of the season and also in the semi-finals of the tournament by Eaton Rapids. The score was 25 to 16. The game was not as good or as fast as the one played with Monroe, and it was Ypsi’s failure to check her players that cost her the game .- Cr ae 58 o Baseball Y PSI High had a successful baseball season in 1924, although some of the games were lost. Most of the encounters had close scores, which helped make the season interesting. Coach Drake uncovered a new moundsman, Gerrick ,who, although lacking experience, pitched a fine game of ball for the Centralites. There were four new players who appeared in Ypsi High’s lineup regularly: Dickerson, Gerrick, Beck and Cadarette. Two new substitutes, Le Clair and Crane, were given a chance in the out- field. The first game of the season was lost to Port Huron, while the Purple and Gold was breaking in a new moundsman. ‘This is the first time that Ypsi Central has had an athletic encounter with Port, Huron in the last three years. The Cenralites’ many errors and Port Huron’s many hits made it possible for the up-river mer to score a number of runs. The Ypsi nine were also. given a defeat in their first home encounter by Royal Oak, the score being 15 to 14. The game was a very loosely played one, Royal Oak having six errors and Ypsi five. The batteries for the game were Gerrick, Dickerson and Cadarette for:the Centralités, with Gass and Glaspie for the Oaks. During the game there were 26 accredited hits, 16 belonging to the Purple and Gold. This game showed a decided improvement in Gerrick’s pitching, although he did have one bad inning. After journeying to Wyandotte May 5 to play the came which was postponed from the 3rd, the Drakemen defeated the “Dottes” 6 to 2. Cervick sent eight of the Wyandotte hitters to the bench by the strikeout method, and the “Dotte” hurler did almost as well by taking care of six of the Centralites in the same way. The Purple and Gold had nine hits and two errors, while Wyandotte got only eight hits, with the same number of errors. Wyandotte scored its two runs in the first inning on an error and two hits. The second victory of the season was taken from Plymouth when Gerrick pitched a shut-out game and the local hitters got eight safeties for five runs. This was the first shut-out game that Gerrick had pitched for the locals this season, and he not only kept the Plymouth nine from scoring, but in addition allowed them only three hits. The Purple and Gold also made a record by having one error only. In the first two and a half innings no runs were made, but this spell was broken when Marks crossed the plate in the last half of the third. Ypsi High was again defeated, 13 to 4, when Coach Olsen brought his Mt. Clemens nine down from the bath city on Friday, May 16. ‘The Purple and Gold held the. lead until the sixth inning, when Mt. Clemens got a margin of one run and the locals failed to get a man across the plate. Mt. Clemens obtained its first score in the fifth inning, and in each of the following, eXCept the ninth, they put at least two men across. On a baseball diamond that much resembled a lake, Central High defeated Birmingham 6 to 2. Since Coach Drake was out of town the team was put in charge of Carl Pray, who was assisted by Mr. Sias. The game was scheduled for two o’clock, but since some of the local players made a visit to Detroit it was delayed an hour. Gerrick allowed Birmingham only five hits, while his team. mates obtained twelve safeties from the opposing pitchers. Central defeated Monroe 17 to 4 in a game that much resembled a track meet. The Purple and Gold made its hits count by getting seventeen runs. In the first inning the Cen. __ tralites drove Dansby from the mound, and before Kuber could retire the side the locals had made five runs. In the fourth inning the locals batted around, getting seven runs before the side was put in the field. This season Ypsi High will lose only Captain Pray and Marks from her lineup. According to this the Purple and Gold should have an exceptionally good team next year. The weather this season was good, causing the postponement of one came only. 60 SS, “. 61 Top row: Hawker, R. Young, Signor, D. Palmer. Second row: Stitt, Graichen, Bushong, Weir, Esslinger, Pray, Scheffler. Third row: Drake, Whiting, Crane, Hatch, Manager E. -Palmer, Smith, H. Young, Coach Walker. Seated: Pepper, Captain Anderson, Bailey, Marks, Skinner, Thorne, Beck. ‘Track HE Athletic Council of the year 1923-24 voted for the first time to have track made a major sport, so this was the only year thus far that Ypsi High has had a track schedule of any size. Under the coaching of Walker, Captain Anderson and Bailey each received medals for placing in the mile run at the State Interscholastic Track Meet held at East Lansing this spring. S Bailey took second and Andergon fourth among the state entries. The Ypsi High track squad finished third in a triangular track meet which was held May 10 with Monroe and Plymouth. The summary of the events placed Plymouth first with forty-two points, Monroe second with forty-one points, and Ypsilanti third with twenty-five points. Marks and Bailey were the only con- testants representing Ypsi who were able to take firsts in any of the events. They won in the half-mile and the mile runs respect- fully. Beck finished second in the 440-yard dash, and Anderson 62 followed Bailey in the mile. Representatives of the Purple and Gold finished third in six of the twelve events. Dressed in track uniforms furnished by the school for the first time, the Ypsi squad defeated River Rouge by taking first place in ten of the twelve events of this interclass meet. The pole vault and the high jump were the only events which River Rouge was capable of capturing. The Central High track squad defeated Birmingham by the large margin of 64 1-2 to 39 1-2 in a meet held on Normal Feld June 5. ‘The Centralites finished the meet with a lead of twenty- five points, which they obtained by taking eight of the twelve first places, six of the seconds, and seven thirds. In the mile run Captain Anderson finished first and ahead of Bailey for the first time this season. As the Dixit goes to press the results of the Southeastern League ‘rack Meet, in which Ypsi is to participate, are not yet known. ‘I‘he season in general, however, may be considered successful, particularly as this is Ypsi’s first year in major track. The interclass track meet was held at Normal Field on Friday, May 2, and the seniors came away decidedly victorious. It was the first track event of the season. The final total of points stood as follows: Seniors, 53; Juniors, 27; Sophomores, 23; Freshmen ,14. As is obvious by the scores, the seniors were superior to the underclassmen in every Way. Next year’s track team will be badly handicapped by the loss of ‘ten regulars from this year's: lineup. Both: of. Ypsi- High's milers, Captain Anderson and Bailey, are graduating, thus leaving only Stitt to run the mile for this institution next year. Marks and Don Palmer, who were always entered in the half-mile for Central, will also graduate. Pepper, who ran the 440-yard dash and entered in the broad jump for the locals, is another member of the graduating class. Hatch, the 220-yard and 440-yard dash man, is also leaving the school this year. Ypsi Central’s two high jumpers, Signor and Bob Young, together with Pray and Graichen, both prominent in field events, will all be out of Ypsi’s track lineup next. year, leaving the squad -m search of more material for all events. 63 Girls’ Athletic Club HE Girls’ Athletic Club, which was organized in 1921 for the purpose of furthering athletics among the girls of the high school, has just comple ted a very successful year. Very soon after at started the eirls elected officers for the year as follows: Margaret Harker, president; Bessie W nae vice-president ; Florence Harwick, secretary; Eleanor Bowe treasurer. : Among the activities which we have been engaged in during the past year were several hikes. One was taken in the early fall, when a few of the girls went ahead and blazed the trail for the rest of us. After walkies about three miles we decided to stop and have our weente roast in a hollow near the road. We re- turned about one o’clock in the afternoon, During the spring we hiked out to the “Shack.” Food and : Victrola were sent out ahead. After we arrived we played eat ate our steak and buns and returned home. That we have done other things besides hike is evident by the number cf Y and GAC emblems ick have been earned by the successiul completion of various physical tests: and feats of skill. The following girls have earned “Y’s’’: Florence Harwick, Eunice Hatch, Mary toc. Marion Opp, and Tulia Quirk. Those receiving “CIAC’s” are: Phyllis Brooks, Olga Everard, Aleen Gates, Rhea doles Floribel Scuires. Cake W hiting, and QOlith W ood. As these tests are not all completed, there are many more girls who will probably receive emblems. 64 The Athletic Season Ypsi High started the school year of 1923-24 in the right way in athletics as well as in everything else. In the entire football season our players were defeated but twice. The season was started with two big victories over Wayne and Plymouth. Three eames resulted in scoreless ties. The end of the season was the best of all. For five years Ypsi High’s football squads have been unable to defeat the alumni in the annual Thanksgiving Day game. This year that record was broken when our team defeated the Alumni by a score of 13 to 0. This victory was a fitting close for a successful season. The final results of the games held in the Southeastern League, of which Ypsi is a member, showed our school fourth in the list. The basket ball season, like that of football, started with victory over Northville. Although most of the games resulted in the downfall of Ypsi High, yet we were able to regain the “Little Brown Jug” from Normal High. In the tournament we were not quite as successful as we were last year, but still our record was not one of entire defeat. The baseball season has just begun at the time of this writing, and as things stand now it seems that eo High is bound to be successful in the end. This year track was made a major sport by the Athletic Council. Each fellow placing in a oe meet is to recetve a letter at the end of the season. In conclusion, let us say that our athletic year has been a great success and we sincerely hope that each coming year may be the same, 66 Class of 1922 Literary Trophy Won by Louise Rorabacher HE class of 1922 Literary Trophy was awarded to Louise Rorabacher for her participation in interscholastic literary events and her work on the Ypsi Sem-Dixit. The trophy was presented to the school two years ago to be awarded annually to the senior showing the greatest activity and interest in literary events. As this is the second year of its presentation, Miss Rorabacher was awarded the trophy for work done during her junior and senior years. The lst of points obtainable is as follows: One point for a minor position on the staff of a school publication, two for a major position, three for editor-in-chief, three for membership on the school debate team, two for representing the school in_ inter- scholastic oration or extemporaneous speaking contest. Miss Rorabacher received six points for her two years’ Service on the interscholastic debate team, two for the position of associate editor and three for the editorship of the Sem and Dixit, three as Y'psi’s representative in the 1923 oration contest, and three for participation in an interscholaste extemporaneous speaking contest, making a total of seventeen points. 68 Debate HROUGH persevering work on the part of the debate teams and coach, Ypsi High for the first time scored high in the Michigan High School Debating League. Twelve students answered Mr. Bigger’s summons for de- baters last fall, and after some preliminary study, a tryout was held to choose teams and alternates. The six chosen there to represent the school were finally arrayed in the following order: Affirmative team—-Louise Rorabacher, Iris Evans, Charles Hull; negative team—Gladys Bayler, Ruth Latham, Helen Squiers,; alternates—Wallace Whiting, Clarence Stein, Florence Walker. Of these, all were new in the field, save the Misses Rorabacher and Squiers, who were veterans of the 1923-24 seasons. Rigorous training was immediately begun. The league headquarters sent out material on the question chosen, which was stated thus: “Resolved, that the adoption of a ship subsidy would be a wise national policy.” Efforts were made particularly to prepare the negative, inasmuch as Ypsi was scheduled to take that side of the question against Ann Arbor on November 23. On that date the negative team, accompanied by several ot the student body, went to Ann Arbor. Due to a misunderstand- ing, the Yipsi speakers had prepared twelve-minute constructive speeches when only ten were allowed, but with remarkable cool- ness and quick thinking, the girls were able not only to condense their arguments to the given time limit, but to conduct them- selves so creditably as to win a two to one decision 69 Two weeks later, having carefully strengthened all weak points in the defence, the team went to Howell. An early start was made to enable the girls to attend the Pontiac-Flint debat e on the way to their contest. The Howell team was found to be composed entirely of boys. They had already won two debates, but proved to be no match for Ypsi’s feminine wiles, and our team) again received the votes of two of the three judges. The affirmative team now settled down to prepare for its share of the preliminary series. After some training at the hands of the successful negative team, they met our friends from the hill and settled them’ with a third two to one decision. Three more weeks of training, and the same team was pitted against Adrian. The debate was held here in the afternoon, and classes were excused in order that the team might receive plenty of student support. Apparently it helped, for Adrian was beaten unanimously. It was the first and only unanimous decision that either team received during the season. This was the fourth debate and consequently was the last of the preliminary series. Then ensued an anxious period of waiting to discover whether or not Ypsi had won. sufficient points to entitle her to a chance in the state semi-finals. At last news was received that Central was one of some thirty-four schools who were to participate in the next contest. Headquarters had de- termined on twelve points as sufficient to keep a school in, white Ypsi had won thirteen, three each from Howell, Ann A'rbor and Normal High, and four from Adrian. Plymouth was singled out as the next opponent, with Ypsi once more supporting the affirmative. This proved to be as stiff a fight as one might expect from a school with Plymouth’s former debating record, but once more Central was victorious by a margin of one vote. Thus the school remained in the running, for the law of the semi-final debates provided that a school re- main in the league as long as victorious. Within a few days after Plymouth’s downfall news came that River Rouge was to come to Ypsilanti for the next match. This appeared to be the most formidable opponent of all, for the team from this school had debated both sides of the question and had already won eleven unanimous victories from various schools. The Rouge debaters came, bringing a crowd of home rooters with them, but after a lively hour and a half the decision was given to Ypsi. This was the greatest victory of the season, for it meant that this school was now one of the eight who remained in the league of originally some two hundred members. Romeo was scheduled next, and proved to be the last. The affirmative team, accompanied by several auto loads of students, went to Romeo on April 25, but returned with a unanimous defeat. This closed Ypsi’s career after the most successful year of debate that the school has ever had. Much credit should be given to Mr. Bigger, whose faithful coaching, combined with the efforts of the teams, made this success possible. TO y High School Orchestra Standing, left to. right: Dale Parker, saxophone; Lucille K. Heorth, director; Iris Ewans, piano; Solémon Blum, violin; Susan Rathfon, cornet; David Blum, violin; Ephriam Truesdell, piano; LaMar Sinkule, violin. Seated, left to right: Wayne Smith, traps; Joseph Pray, flute; Herbert VanAken, trombone; Ralph Banta, saxophone; Robert Smith, violin; Richard Warner, “cornet: Carl “Sener ier. cornet High School Chorus fel The High School Chorus and Opera The high school chorus and orchestra have had an exceed- ingly prosperous year under the capable direction of Miss Lucille K. Horth, director of Public Schcol Music, who came to Ypsilanti last fall. | When the chorus met for the first time about eighty students were present. After the usual preliminaries of voice testing and placing the year’s work was begun. The work of the first semester included singing old familiar songs and preparing a program of Christmas music. Practices for the fourth annual opera were begun the third week of the second semester. “Once in a Blue Moon,” a clever three-act opera by Gordon Ibbotson, was chosen. The cast was as follows: Moon Lady, Edith Rhodes Mrs. Montgomery, Viola Amrhine; Sylvia Montgomery, Marjorie Hubble; Leatrice Mont gomery, Florence McKenzie; Babbitt Morton, Gaylord Kurr; Betty Morton, Liorinda McAndrew; Mrs. Lila Lavender, Phyllis Jones; Billy Maxwell, Clarence Stein; George Taylor, Harold Campbell; Sir Percival Chetwood, Wallace Whiting; M. Rene LeMon, Chester Gooding; Suzanne, Helen Squiers; Hop Sing, Audrey Pray; Shylock Roams, Robert Young; Mooney, Francis Whipple. This able cast was supported by choruses of dancers and travelers in costume. It was presented in Pease Auditorium April 24th, and was a decided success. The cast was fortunate, indeed, in having the author, who is a student in the university, to direct the speaking parts. The Interclass Cup Summary of Points Won in 1923-4 Contest Freshman Sophomores Juniors Seniors Speilme aad: 4 ronmnciatioie... vos ee 0 3 1 5 Gi eR ce tat re ira Se. 8 emia nS 5 3 1 0) Ee ii Sate aye eee cee se pee Ngee auee tae aes () 6 3 3 DP xtemmorauseis—Spcalking ) 670 yea ny 2 i 5 4 Hirst Semester Scholarship 208 esac as () 1 3 5 Bipetmemaester. Attendance ogee fos i: 3 0) 1 5 ere Se Sag clam 170 8 tae 0 5 1 3 SMG RE eo Oregon ps oe a Be 3 it 5 0 POS ae ee er Pant ade, oe eo wade eee ee 0 3 it 5 le beet eg Gas tar es ees 0 5 5: 1 ie a ae alg ho a es ce ee ee () 1 3 5 eC GV hn ae 1 rs a eed 0) 9 0 0 TE eee es ks sn CA OS 0 6 0 3 Crit + eee Ot eG 8 re pa ek 1 3 0 Ng ene Giese, ap oa ap ae 14 55 30 39 13 Interclass Contests WING to the nearness in the total: number of points re- ceived by each class last year toward the Board of Education cup, the contests this year have been of particular interest. Each class has labored diligently in the hope of seeing its particular colors adorning that trophy, and the donors of the cup may well feel-that it has served the desired purpose, namely, that of stimulating class spirit and friendly rivalry. It is interesting to note that since the presentation of it in 1913, it has been won only once by a sophomore class, four times Hy seniors, and six times by juniors. Spelling and Pronunciation As usual, this contest. cccurring early in the school year, was the- starter: . The teams for each:-class avere. chosen. from those who ranked highest in a written spelling try-out .In most classes the one team served in both contests. First written conflicts were staged, these Feing followed by the oral spell-downs. The results of the two series were averaged together with the results that the seniors maintained their record of previous years—that of first place. Following closely in their wake were the sophomores and juniors respectively. A's is customary, the winner received five points toward the much-coveted cup, the second place three points, and third one point. Debate About a month later the usual interclass debates were held. There were two contests—one between the upperclassmen, and one for the younger students. Each class had two teams, one to uphold the affirmative and one the negative side of the proposed question. There. were: three ee and one alternate chosen by tryouts for each of the eight teams. The question selected for the lower classmen was “Resolved, that motion pictures are a detriment to the community.” Here the sophomores showed their superior debating ability by win. ning unanimous decisions on both sides of the question from the yearlings, thereby capturing all six points. The upper classmen finally decided on the question “Re- solved, that the imprisonment of .Napoleon on the Island of St. Helena was justifiable.” Each class succeeded in winning one debate by a two-to-one decision, and consequently each received three points toward the cup. Extemporaneous Speaking By December it was thought best to hold the extemporane- ous speaking contest. As in debate, there ‘were two distinct contests. Each class was represented by two contestants, chosen previously by tryouts. The speakers were given a list of three subjects from which to choose, and then were turned loose to assemble necessary material in two hours. The results gave two points to the freshmen (Lucile Atkinson tied for second place) ; T4 seven to the sophomores through the efforts of Charles Hill and Elizabeth Castle; five for the juniors, for whom Lorinda Mc- Andrew won first; and four for the seniors by virtue of Louise Rorabacher and Iris Evans. Declamation March ‘7th the already prominent sophomores proceeded to add more laurels to their brows by calmly winning all three places and the resultant nine points’ from the freshmen. The declamation contest was perhaps the most popular of the year. The freshmen were very good, but were overcome by the more experienced speakers, Audrey Pray, Marie Samson and Marion Opp. Short Story Following last year’s record, the juniors here seized fir-t place by means of Robert Young’s humorous story, “Riding Any thing.” However, contrary to expectations, the lower classmen placed also. Dorothea Killingworth was awarded second place for the freshmen. Marie Samson’s story, winning third place, also counted: for. the “jumiors: Athletics In boys’ basket ball the seniors won first place, with the sophomores and juniors ranking next in order. In the girls’ tournament, however, the sophomores rallied to first, with the juniors and seniors takine second and _ third. In volley ball the freshman girls showed their superiority, with the sophomores and juniors following closely. Swimming Many of our number felt the call of aquatic sports, so the third annual swimming meet was held in the Normal tank. Never before had this been so popular with all classes. The sophomore girls completely defeated their rival swimmers, with the seniors and freshmen respectively placing second and third. | In the boys’ contest the seniors scored high, the juniors second, and the sophomores third. This was a much more evenly matched contest than the girls’ division. Essay Many essays were- submitted from the lower classes, a few from the seniors, but none from, the juniors. After being judged by outside judges, the winning essays were read in assembly. Marian Vandersall and Charles Hill, sophomores, won first and third with their essays on “The Relation of Improved Highways to Home Life.” The seniors were awarded second for Louise Rorabacher’s essay on “Why a Young Man I Know Should Attend a Citizens’ Training Camp.” The contests have not been completed as the Dixit goes to press, but since the sophomores have such a large lead, it is safe to prophesy that the blue and silver will adorn the cup for the coming year. This is a special honor, inasmuch as it will be but the second time in the cup’s history that it has been won by so youthful a class. They are to be congratulated on their splendid enthusiasm and success during all the contests of 1923-4. 76 J Publications T HE first Ypsilanti High School student publication was known as the “High School Chat,” a small news and literary magazine which was published bi-weekly under the auspices ot the Sigma Delta, one of the school’s fraternities. This first appeared in 1895, and for twelve years it was the only news journal of the school. In 1903 the literary element was empha- sized, and the resultant magazine was issued but once a month. Fraternities were abolished by the School Board in 1909, and for the ensuing year the school was entirely without a student publication of any sort. The “Chat,” however, had estabished the need for a strictly school paper, and the following fall, 1910, the faculty appointed certain students to act as_ editors and managers of a new publication, to be printed under faculty sur- veillance, and with the aid of contributions from the whole student body. The name finally chosen for this new monthly magazine was the “Ypsi-Sem,” in memory of the first school, the Ypsilanti Union Seminary. The growth of the school led to another change in 1917. The policy of the paper was changed from that of a literary monthly to a news weekly. It was still, however, supported by student sub- scriptions and local advertising. In 1921 the merchants of the city found that this advertising was not profitable, and the support of the Sem was thrown entirely upon the student body. ‘The students showed their desire for its continuation, and so for the past three years, 1921-4, the Ypsi-Sem has been a strictly student- supported publication. At present the cost of the Sem is paid from a general Student Association fund, created by a_ sale of student tickets each semester. This fund also controls the finances of athletics, debates, and all other strictly high school enterprises. The Ypsi-Dixit, the high school year-book, has been pub- lished annually since 1898. Unlike similar publications in most schools, this book is edited not by the graduatng class, but by the staff of the Ypsi-Sem, which is chosen from all the classes. In this way it is an all-school publication, rather than a strictly senior book. : | The Dixit is also published without the aid of advertisers. It is supported chiefly by subscriptions from the student, alumn1, and business men of the city. 3 v7 Ss — YPSI SEM-DIXIT STAFF 78 The Ypsi Sem-Dixit Staff MICHIGAN EGNLINTERSCHOZZ Publishers of INTERSCHOLASTIC S routce 1 Auagison 2 THE YPSI-DIXIT---Annual eM (a das soe and ANN APBOR MICHIGAN ess assoc THE YPSI-SEM---Bi-Weekly ASSOCIATION] Editorial Staff Carlisle G. Bigger, Faculty Advisor Pees “Or aeaehet. So ii see eae eee kd ey E ditor-in-Chiet Prancis. ae ee Cee ea ee ey ce sy Associate Fditor Pepe faa + es es oe ane ss EG os ChOS aeeer Proder ce: Vemma oe Se er os Athletic Editoz erioday NCATE ae ae. One pen ts Joke Editor Pieris eae ince oo a ne Stee ne eee wo Exchange Editor Pep bee Sele Cy ee ice ee ay tie eee oe Art Editor Pehle ras Ue ete oe ert Ss nies ses Sa ee Reporter PERdA TSO ere See ee es Ea ee ee alee ee Reporter Cas ee eg a ca Spee een eee ee ae Ce eu Reporter a in Oe ha a eas ba ee sane «gee ee Reporter Business Staff Robert CARTON ea eS ek MOON Seine Pew mens rine Business Manager EMT eee ss eh SS aah ee on ae nee eel Assistant Manager Clarence Bren ko Bes es ae ee ee Circulation Manager Oe hrs Ga Ses or ON eee 6 ee Si IS Coe Assistant Manager re a 80 OALAIRCAT IO Agricolae Club TT HE Agricolae Club of Ypsi High, the oldest club with a continuous existence, has completed its eighth successful year. It was the first one of its kind in Michigan and has proved to be a popular movement all over the state, for many schools have since organized similar clubs. This one is organized for the purpose of bringing the country boys and girls into closer fellowship with one another. The common principles of parliamentary law have been studied in the past two years so that the members may be better fitted to develop community spirit when they go out into the world. At the beginning of the year a number of new members were admitted to the club to fill the vacancies left by the graduaes of the “year betore, Officers “were. elécted-an: the: fall=as follows: President, Bessie Wheatley; vice-prestdent, Luise Rorabacher; secretary, Fannie Wheatley; treasurer, Marion Raymond; sergeant-at-arms, Robert Beal. Mr. Laidlaw continued in his position of faculty advisor, which he has held since he came to Ypsilanti. _ Throughout the year the club has been active with hikes, teeds, dances and the carnival. A’ lively spirit has been mani- tested at all of these activities and many enjoyable times have been had. 82 Athenian Club HE Athenian Club was organized in 1921 as a boys’ literary = society. In-1922 and-againe an 1923 uv was. reorganized. as one of the all-freshman literary clubs. Its object is to furnish not only entertainment by worth-while programs, but also to give some experience to the students in carrying on, the affairs of a club. Farly in the fall officers were elected fcr the year as follows: President, Howard Weston; secretary, Ruth Waiard; treasurer, Grace Freel. The faculty advisor appointed was Mrs. Mont- gomery. The meetings of the club were held once a month at the regular school club periods, and many interesting programs were given. Reports, talks and recitations helped to make. them successful. In the school carnival the Athenians co-operated with the Webster Club and held a gypsy camp and side-show. Both were pronounced decided successes as_ entertainments, and financial returns surely supported this opinion. Through the opportunities for speaking, presiding and co- operating which the various members have received the club has been .able to do a real service for its members. 83 Dramatics Club HE Dramatics Club of 1923-4 has devoted almost every meet- ing to the giving of plays, thus living up to its name. The participants have shown marked ability and the club has been proud of its talented membership. Those meetings not given over to plays, although perhaps not as entertaining, have proved to be well worth while and very interesting. Biographies of authors, and many short stories and plays have been read during these hours. The first meeting of the club last fall was devoted to the election of officers. Those chosen are as follows: President, Clarence Stein; vice-president, Mildred Alexander; secretary, Helen Beal; treasurer, Demas Manseau. These have held office during the entire year. The drama, “A Rainy Day,” with Ethel Hawkins and Demas Manseau as the characters, and two readings by Delphine Varney and Audrey Pray, comprised the program put on at the carnival this year. judging by the attendance and by the applause received at each performance, the players were well repaid for their efforts. Special appreciation is due Miss Donaldson and Miss Murray for their assistance in the success of this entertainment, and also in the success of the club as a whole. Without their excellent coaching, the members could not possibly have witnessed the results that they were able to see because of this co-operation. 84 Home Economics Club HE Home Economics Club, after being discontinued for a time, was reorganized last fall under the direction of Miss Swaine and Miss Lewis. The aim of the club is to teach its members and others that the home, which has an untold influence over the moral and in- tellectual life of the family, should be the place for every girl to work out the ideals and standards of living which will create the real home atmosphere and bring about the development of all members of the family. The club started out with a membership of seventeen, but later, acting as the “loadstone rock,’drew others to ite “The officers for the first semester were: President, Rosina Colby ; vice-president, Stephena Jaroh; secretary, [ivelyn Smith ; treasurer, Eloise Watling. The programs have dealt largely with the study of the lives of the founders of the Home Economic movement, and the dis- cussion of different vocations for girls. At the carnival the club members served a cafeteria supper, which, in spite of outside competition, netted twenty dollars to be turned over to the carnival committee. The second semester was begun with two of the old officers re-elected, and with Carol Zinc and Ella Mae Gardner chosen as vice-president and treasurer, respectively. The greatest achieve- ment of the semester was the athletic banquet, which was entirely taken care of by the girls of the club. House of Representatives HE members of the House of Representatives have enjoyed one of the most successful years in its history during the past few months. The club programs were given over for the most part to a series of debates and reports on different important con- gressional topics. A number of very interesting debates and talks were given by different members. At the beginning of the year the election of officers took place, resulting as follows: Speaker, Robert Hatch; assistant speaker, Louis Marks; clerk, Wallace Whiting; assistant clerk, Charles Hill: treasurer, Edward Palmer; sergeant-at-arms, Carl Signor. With these officers the club has been conducted with a high degree of efficiency. When the time came for the carnival to be given, the House of Representatives responded with a minstrel show, which proved to be one of the main attractions of the evening. It was through the co-operation of the club members with Mr. Bigger, the faculty advisor, that it was staged with such success. Altogether, we think the House of Representatives of 1923-4 has enjoyed one of the most successful years in its history, and this success is due to the splendid co-operative spirit that has prevailed. Next year should bring one of the finest representative assemblies there has ever been, as a number of good speakers will be back and more will be coming in. ‘Those leaving wish the best of success to those to come. 86 Philomathean Literary Society NOTHER successful year has passed for the Philomathean Literary Society, which began as a girls’ organization in 1909. This year former custom has been broken, and boys were allowed to enter the membership roll. The object of the P. L, S. is to broaden the ideas and interests of the members and to study the literary and musical side of life. The girls have organized a Ukelele Club, which has been proved a success on several occasions. Many interesting meetings and instructive entertainments have been given. Meetings are held twice a month—one a social meeting and the other a school meeting. With the aid of Miss Hardy, the club faculty advisor, a japanese tea room and a candy booth were put on at the annual school carnival. The. officers for the first semester were: President, Phyllis Jones; vice-president, Elsie Paull; secretary, Kathleen Kelley, treasurer, Elsa Utter; sergeant-at-arms, Edward Christopher. For the last semester: President, Maxwell Ward; sergeant-at-arms, Harry Wright. The rest of the officers were re-elected. ihree-imembers were lost to the club before the year was out, Edward Christopher going to Huston Heights; Darrell Gunn finishing his work the first semester, and Kempster Coolyer leav- ing school. S7 Webster Club [N the fall of 1923 the Webster Club was organized as an all- freshman club, under the supervision of Mrs. .Magoon and with a membership of forty-two. The-ofiteers: elected for the. yearc were: President, Gilford Yedley; vice-president, Eleanor Bowen; secretary, Rhea Holley; treasurer, Harold Crane. It has been pleasing to note the en- thusiasm which has been kept up all through the year, due to the hard work of these officers, the program committee and our faith- ful supervisor. Monthly meetings have been held regularly with an interest- ing lterary program after each business meeting. The club had just become well organized when the school carnival gave it an opportunity to show its team-work. It co-operated splendidly with the Athenian Club in adding two floats heavily laden with tanned, gaily-dressed gypsies to the parade, in conducting a very realistic gypsy camp and in selling jewelry. The club work has been carried on throughout the entire year with enthusiasm and harmon y, and the present members sincerely wish that their successors of next fall will gain just as much enjoyment and profit as did the class of ’27. O8 History Club N the fall of 1922 the History Club came into existence. Under the able guidance of Mr. Sias, it proved a success, and so in 1923 it was decided to try the experiment again. With a membership of twenty-five the club was re-organized in the latter part of October. Robert Leland was elected presi- dent; Reynolds Congdon, vice-president; Helen Squiers, secre- tary and treasurer. At the first regular meeting the membership was somewhat diminished, but an average attendance of twenty was maintained throughout the year. A dance was thought to be the best investment to put on at the carnival, so the patrons were given a chance to exhibit their terpsichorean talents in 303, inspiration being furnished by Pierce’s jazz-hounds. A hurdy-gurdy was played in the halls to attract customers. Reports, recitations and other entertainments of historical value were furnished by the members at the monthly meetings. A special Christmas program was put on in December. At one meeting a series of historical pantomimes was presented for the education and amusement of the audience. Those of the club dues which were collectable went to pay for a sleigh ride party which was held in the winter. This was one of the most enjoyable of meetings. Lincoln Club a HIS is a literary club for the freshmen which was organized at the beginning of the school year. It has as its sole pur- pose the presentation of interesting programs in which each member is expected to take an active part. By these, the students vain. a“ better mastery. ot Hnelish expression .and . oral -sélt- expression. Since our club was named after that greatest of men, Abraham Lincoln, who learned of literature by self-activity, we should follow his example in this respect as well as all others. In doing this, we hope to help to improve the literary and moral standards of our high school. For the first semester we elected the following officers: President, Wayne Smith; vice-president, Felix Biernaski; secre- tary, Helen Roberts; treasurer, Carl Scheffler. For the second semester the president and vice-president were re-elected, with Marion Gooding chosen as secretary, and Charlotte Sundberg as treasurer. Miss Ljidke served the entire year as club faculty advisor . During the year we lost Helen Roberts, who left to attend a girls’ boarding school in Ohio; Marjorie LaBarr, who moved tu New York, and Audrey Short, whose family left for West Vir- ginia. 90 Triplex Club HE Triplex Club was re-organized at the beginning of this year under the supervision of Miss McCrickett as faculty advisor. The monthly programs have been largely literary ane musical, and it has been the object of the various committees tu create enthusiasm and interest as well as pleasure. At Christmas time a box and tree were given to a needy family as part-of the Christmas program. At the All-School Carnival the club présented “The Follies,” one of the most successful of the many attractions. Receipts reached nearly thirty dollars. The Triplex this year is proud of possessing a girls’ basket ball team, consisting of Julia Quirk, captain; Florence Harwick, Marion Opp, Mary Kroc, Evelyn Howe, Jane Forbes and Eunice Hatch. The officers elected for the year were: Eunice Hatch, presi- dent; Garfield Hubble, vice-president ;. Lucille Pinck, secretary, Lynn Holly, treasurer. OL Roosevelt Club HE, Roosevelt Club was or ganized as a freshman club at the beginning of the school year under the supervision of Miss Blekking. The club officers for the first semester were as follows: President, Ralph Taylor; vice-president, Chester Good- ing; secretary, Theresa Sinkule; treasurer, Ethelyn Hammond. bf During the first semester our programs were mostly about Roosevelt. The programs were of great value to the persons taking part, for they developed confidence in the speaker, as well as giving pleasure to the listener. The club conducted a refreshment booth at the High School Carnival, where it sold candy and ice cream. The booth was prettily decorated wi th purple and gold streamers, and beside it was erected a radio to attract attention. In this way the club did its part in making the carnival a success. In the first meeting of the second semester new officers were elected in order to give more people the experience of serving as club officials. They were: President, LaMar Sinkule ; vice-presi- dent, Theresa Sinkule; secretary, Evelyn Hurst; treasurer, Loring Boardman. H1-Y Sas HE need for organizing a Hi-Y club in Ypsi High was sug- gested by our delegates to a state Older Boys’ conference held at Saginaw in 1920. The Hi-Y club is not entirely a local club, but part of a nation-wide organization, the Y. M. C. A. The Ypsilanti chapter is now ending its fourth successful year as an outside club. The officers for last year are: President, Carl Pray; vice-president, Robert Hatch; secretary, Don Palmer; treasurer, Robert Galley. Besides the routine of revular business meetings, the members have enjoyed a number of over-night hikes, the last one being a week-end camping trip to Base Lake. Plans for an anti-cigarette campaign were introduced, but due to the fact that it-was too near the end, of the- school year, they were not completed. It is hoped that the club will carry it OULCHERL Year: Besides being a club whose purpose is the betterment of the school, many good times were had through the friendship main- teined among the members. The seniors of the club feel that the Hi-Y' really stands out as one bright spot in their school life. Some of the members expect to attend the state Hi-Y camp, ' Fhayvo-W ent-Ha,” this “summer. dere. the “high standards ot character, typical of Hi-Y members, are developed to a greater ex- tent. The camp is also noted as a developer of athletic ability. The local club hopes to gain a great deal by the attendance of its members at this camp. 93 Science Club a HE, Science Club is made up of students who are specializing in one of the various science courses, or are particularly interested in scientific subjects. Its main object is to bring the members into closer contact with the one happenings of the world at large, of inventions, old and new. The committee who arranges the programs tries to select subjects for reports which up-to-date high schol students should know. A special effort was made to explain subjects which the com- mittee thought the members would be interested in. Robert Fisslinger gave a very e explanatory talk on mining, when it was first eee, and how it is done today. Robert Young ex- plained to the club the processes which coal goes through when it 1s reduced to coke. Many other reports of much educational! value were given at Various meetings. The Science Club had charge of the electrical exhibit at the school carnival. Under the direction of Mr. Ross, faculty advisor, many novel and surprising effects were displayed there. The officers of the Science Club are: President, Robert Young; vice-president, Charles Gault; secretary and treasurer, Harold Lonskey. 94 are, Once Upon a Time ONG, long ago, in the year 1923, some four hundred and thirty-five of us felt an inner yearning for higher educa- tion, so on the 4th of September we convened in the Ypsilanti Central High School building for the purpose of satisfying that desire. Those of us who had been there before found many changes in the way of faculty, fresh paint, and such, but in a short time these became familiar, so classes began in earnest on the 5th. | The athletically inclined met to discuss plans for the football season on the 1ith, and soon everything got under way, including the chorus and classes, which held meetings to elect officers and decide on dues. Student Council Representatives were elected on the 19th, assuring us a wise and steady government. The first all- school assembly was held on the 21st after a real pep meeting, and we learned from Robert Fenton how to keep out of jail. That night the social season was begun, for the seniors superintended the initiation of the freshmen by holding a reception in their honor. Our first gridiron victory occurred on the 28th, when Wayne met her Waterloo at our hands. ‘The next week the campaign for Student Association tickets was begun, and when it was completed we found suddenly that it was October and school was in full swing. We started the month off right by trouncing Plymouth 21 to 0 on the 3rd, and Wally and Helen started saving points toward the cup for the seniors by winning the spelling and pronunciation contests on the Leth. The next day was a red-letter event for some sixty of us who took the special car to watch ourselves get licked at Mt. Clemens. And we didn’t get home till—s-s-sh! Dr. Barker returned to us on the 1%th, and told us how to behave. And Birmingham played us a scoreless one two days later. November was welcomed in to watch the school clubs organize, and Royal Oak was our victim on the ? 2nd, despite Bob’s fractured collar-bone. That night we cele: brated by limbering up at the Senior dance. “Scotty the Sailor” put himself out of joint for us on the 6th, and the Canadians were the next to get what was coming to them from our football heroes. The class of 1920 gave us a belated tablet on the 14th in memory of our soldiers. Our girl debaters downed Ann Arbor on the 3rd, and four days later the sophomores defeated the freshmen in the same field by proving that the movies are detrimental. Then came the 29th, so we just ate, and ate, and ate, and when we recovered the Alumni had been defeated, and it was December, so we started to prepare for the Carnival, which took place the 7th with its usual success. Lorinda won the xtemporaneous Speaking contest for the juniors on the 13th, and the next day our girl debaters out-argued Howell’s husky masculine array. ‘Then the 19th came, and Christmas plays were presented by the teachers (really presented this time—no admission fee.) A Christmas assembly and an all-school party on the 21st concluded our year, after which we took a_ well-earned vacation. Santa Claus did his duty, and on the ¢th of January, 1924, ve came back loaded with brand new resolutions. Our affirmative debate team took a try at it on the 17th, and Normal High was laid low as a result. Mt. Clemens put our basketeers nearly off the map the next day, and Howell finished the job on the 20th. We began February feeling a little blue, but were cheered up on the 8th, when our debaters completely demolished Adrian and gained a place in the state semi-finals. That night our boys were deteated by Wyandotte’s players, despite a special car full of rooters. The next week the sale of gum was noticeably decreased, for we all started banking our pennies to win ‘The Night Watch” for our own class. Club sleigh-rides suddenly be- came popular, and nothing else worth mentioning happened until the 22nd, when our basket-tossers sent Monroe home defeated. Thei came the short story contest on the 29th, and Bob Young “Rode Anything” to a _ victory for the juniors. Lots of things happened in | March, for the Sophs won the Declamation Contest on the ith, and the Plymouth debaters were defeated that same night. Dickerson helped in downing the Islanders in the last came of the season on the 14th, and the Freshmen put up a party for a celebration. The 96 I a wa ”e ommettaatel KAD Teachers’ Plays happened the 19th and we all went to watch our favorites perform. Everybody looked sillier than usual on ‘All Fools’ Day the 28th, and a joke issue of the Sem was published to commemorate it. Then we started another week’s vacation in preparation for the spring drive. But we forgot to mention the appear- ance of a strange and uncontrollable malady called the “Senior Fad.” An annual and many-sided epidemic, it this year took the form of funny little pointers called “Swagger Sticks” among the girls, and noble “1924” jerseys for the boys. When we came back from our week’s rest it was April and on the | 11th River Rouge came to debate and left regretting. The base- ball season opened at Port Haren onthe= - 19th, with less happy results for us. The musical event of the season occurred the 24th, when Miss Horth directed “Once in a Blue Moon,” with our own orchestra furnishing the music, and Marj and Harold showed us how to do it. The next night Romeo ruined our debating career by winning a startling but decisive victory. The seniors picked their honor students and class night speakers, which made us begin thinking about June, but May came first, and the Juniors startled social circles with their J-Hop on the 2nd. The base ball players took a fresh hold and beat Wyandotte and Plymouth all ina row. Then-on the 15th everybody went to see the seniors’ idea of a “Charm School,” and no one regretted the trip. The new Sem staff was elected and put to work just as June, which we had looked for nine months, came into view. Ther came last club meetings, last assemblies, not to mention last exams, and the Seniors suddenly assumed a place of reai dignity and importance among us. The 15th was Sunday, not just an ordinary Sunday, but Senior Baccalaureate Day, which started a week of feverish and 1m- portant events among our elders, most important of which was the 18th, or class night, when the hopefuls of ’24 got presents like Christmas, had their futures foretold, and willed their effects to the worshipful .under-graduates. But everything else was forgotten on the 20th, when the little white cylinders were passed out to the ninety- three favored ones among us, and we bade them a final fare- well. ne KF OR those of you not familiar with modern fiction we take ereat pleasure in publishing this list of books which were available in the senior room during the past year: reer amines Oreste Joc... ge Oe ae es Mildred Alexander St SEM ee eS OE Sieh aay tt ote at ais oss 8 ke ae ..Dorothy Hewitt Sr eCOR ter rc a Sc ee ee ate Se, og eee ee Wyland “Sroty OF an. Untold: Love !.255 flee icecieces. oe Maxwell Wiard SP emiues ot Women © 0,60 555-..08 D. Manseau and EF. Ambrose AP AMEEPLGY tor UD. DODANE i gt ee a ga Iris Evans Oe meats: age ee nee Carl Pray and Marion Opp Se AVOPNEN: AEE Be oo5. Ol ee ws oe eee John Challis “Pee N vetee rie Wy ou EOS, ee See aay Sa Harry Sullivan TN ad erent es te a thy os 5 AG er wy At ae ees Helen Squiers i Se Os eM he er hs i Ws each Bok es Reynolds Congdon PT ENG og ory uo weet a hs ee Oe Robert Leland ON Oe reer eee Ps sg aes hE es Lucile Hankinson rN Ap ONO ORE i Sees tectd, Ca ie BS ep EE RES Donald Gridley od eee VV OMe 8 eee Louise Rorabacher PAE Reve SES yucatan eS yee so Rate, aes Ces Louis Marks WR ne he ere Ls. wa ea ae See Robert Hatch ie eB aa ee ai oe re septa Ro oh 1 Marjorie Hubble SP Ee ee OE RE FAG wae Biss Soca pe ia ee oe Clarence Stein “Little Runaways at Home” ..Elizabeth Wilber-Robert Galley ihe aeteria PMepaAne = Cl sys ep as anwar et eas Francis Whipple C. Gooding (at a piano recital)—What is that charming thing he is playing? Judy—A piano, silly! oo _ A sign displayed in front of. 2 church reads: The. Rev; Rastus Jones will preach here Sunday, morning and evening, after which the church will be closed for necessary repairs.” The prostrate subject: “All hail the King.” His Majesty—‘How dare you hail when i am reigning?” Reade Pierce—“A zero is nothing in my young life.” Mr. Laidlaw (excitedly) —“Hello! Hello! I want to speak to my wife!’ Ceéntral—“Number,” pleaser” Mr. L,. (indignantly) —“Number? I haven’t got but one: Miss Hardy—What is a tetrahedron? M. Ament—You mean an icosabedron? Miss Hardy—No, a tetrahedron, M. Ament—Yes, of course, but wouldn’t you like to know what an icosabedron is? Evelyn—Better bail out the boat; she’s half full. Everett—’S all right; it’ll run right over, soon’s she’s full. R. Leland—Why do you read with your book way down on the floor? Eyes defective? D. Palmer—Nope, I’m just. getting ready fcr exams. “Why did Ikey invite only married people to his wedding?” “Well, in that way he figured that all the presents would be clear profit.” Definition of a lady: A girl who doesn’t stand in front of a man who is sitting down in a crowded street car. “Tf I only had a golf club,” sighed the convict as he looked at the ball on the links. “When is a joke not a joke?” “Lisually. | Chester—Did you take your father apart and speak to him? Judy—No, but he went all to pieces when I told him. Harold Lonskey says that the hardest thing that he can think of to do is to try to throw a spit-ball after eating green persimmons. 101 j } ae OE, “-— —— 102 7 (A, UTOG HY ff ‘et 7 Fn a J ae i . Set t ’ hi f . 6 5 ie s e om ih Tt 7 Tha 1? - | a. 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