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

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rae —— Parties, Etc. The social side of one’s nature needs cultivating as well as his mental. Con- sequently parties and entertainments have not been neglected. The year opened by the usual “frosh” reception given by the seniors. True to form all turned out to greet the newcomers, and the gym was crowded almost beyond its capacity. The next event was the senior party. This was supposed to be a starter for the other classes, but not another party came until the Council again stirred the social seekers by its all-school dance. Soon the Hi-Y followed with a cracking good bid party. In March the sophs surprised all by blowing themselves on their annual “Prom.” Then along came the J-Hop on May 29. This surpassed even the wildest dreams. The final swing-out of the year was the senior farewell, and with this as a fitting climax to their school years, the seniors departed. The assemblies have been educational as well as very entertaining. A few have been devoted to interclass contests, in others some speaker has talked, and two have been musical—one concert being given by a whistler, and the other by a banjoist. Pep meetings have also come in for their share of attention. Before important games and debates, all have voiced their enthusiasm, led by Wayne Smith and Everett Skinner. ¥ | Organizations Clubs, both those meeting on school time, and outsiders, have always been con- sidered one of the elemental features of Ypsi High. However, last year the former successes were somewhat dimmed as the majority of students did not put their whole-hearted support into the organizations. Hence this year, only such clubs were in existence as cared to meet independent of school. As a result only two curvived — —the Hi-Y and Agricultural Club—and very much alive have these two proved. Student Goancn This organization has proved to be the guiding influence in our institution. And under its supervision the activities of this and former years have been staged. This body directs the school finances, partially selects the staff which edits the publications, and on the whole practically manages the 430 odd, students who claim Ypsi as “their” school. This year 1924-25 has been the best ever recorded in more than one way. Our debating team received the honor of runners-up in the State League, we have secured a new gym, the athletic teams have been moderately successful, and the interclass contests a decided success, stimulating the somewhat drooping class spirit. The seniors to whom goes a great measure of this success will not be active members of this institution in the fall, but with three under classes all schooled in the art of co-operation 1926 will undoubtedly prove even better than the season closing. 8

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