Yukon High School - Miller Yearbook (Yukon, OK)

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1990 THE JAVELIN 1920 Junior Class History Back in the year nineteen hundred and seventeen we, the Junior class of nineteen hundred and twenty, made our initial appearance in Y. H. S. Most of us looked greener than grass, but that wasn't our motto. We soon ripened and now our cra- niums are valuable treasure boxes. ' Our first term was started with an enrollment of thirty- seven pupilsg of the thirty-seven who began only thirteen remain. Our first day as Freshmen was scarcely begun before the Seniors ibegan rummaging around in their think-boxes trying to make Freshie life as miserable as possible. Their seemingly well planned schemes didn't last long, however, as was proven 'by the fact that we became the noisiest bunch in the whole Works. Our first teachers were: Prof. Corbin, William Howell, Miss Wisenbach and Miss McClelland. The latter resigned her po- sition and Miss Iva Emenhiser took her place. She is with us at the present time. Many times when Prof. and the teachers were gone to dinner the floor was being strewn with small pieces of chalk. The Seniors were the chief targets. They were finally defeated and left the Y. 'H. S. with diplomas in their hands. As Sophomores we were more quiet than we were formerly. Our troubles seemed to be lessened somewhat, although quad- ratic equations caused us some trouble. They were our chief enemies. Our heavy artillery, i. e., brains, hurled one round after another upon its strongholds. Finally its 'black and white flag was brought down after nearly nine months of steady fighting. We owe our victories to the leadership of Prof. Cor- lbin, who encouraged us by saying that the worst was over. Now for the wind up. At the present time we are known for our intelligence in Medieval and Modern History. For instance, we can tell you when Columbus discovered America, when tl1e World War began, what the Crusades were, etc., etc. Arthur Tappe, Class Historian. -26-

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1920 THE JAVELIN ---A ni92Q Junior Class Poem When we got our eighth grade diplomas We were very proud of them. We didn't consider anyone above us Only every now and then. But when we entered High School Our minds were changed quite quickly When we saw others who knew much more Than all of us poof Freshies. We realized that we were very green, For the wheels in our heads were as stiff as boards, But we 'began our work with enthusiasm Just like the soldiers do with their swords. We lingered slowly in our Freshman year, But always made our grades when exams came, So thus through that year we slowly went And were noted for our fame. Now we faced the Sophie's hardships With our faces sparkling with cheer, For we were ready to stick to one word And that was Forward in our Sopho more Year. Now we are Juniors of the Y. 'H. S. In our first two years we were faithful and trueg We are going forward through our life To make use of all that we learned at school. School is the place to begin a perfect life As onward through our life we go, We must not take too many leaps at once, But take things sure and slow. Begin with small things at a time And go forward, forward, on and on. Till larger deeds you can accomplish And thereby reach the summit of the mound. We travel over hills and valleysg We travel over land and sea: Just marching forward, forward, And taking life quite merrily. Hurrah for the Juniors of the Y. H. S.- They are climbing higher day by day, And leading their way to greater success, And we hope they'll get safely through the fray. We Juniors know that we'l1 be Seniors next yearg There is no need to fear, For 'we've been going forward and never failing Till we reach the Senior year. Anna Yeck, Class Pool -25-

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926 THE-JAVELIN ll 12320 In Memoriam M ARCELLA HOLLIS A member of the Junior Class. A student whose upright princi- ples of life have helped those who knew her. -271