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1921 Torch Yearbook
Class History
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On a bright
September morn twelve long years ago, some thirty children, in
search of knowledge, knocked at the door of the Friend school.
After being admitted, these tottering youngsters were
conducted to the primary department where the teacher in
charge received them with outstretched arms and apparent joy.
Only seven of
these people, Opal Crone, Harry Dorwart, George Alldritt,
Archie McAlpin, Marie Joyce, Vera Kahm and Henry Haberman,
have remained together throughout the twelve years of school
and are graduating in the class of 1921.
We must pass
quickly over the earlier years of our tribulations and hasten
on to our high school days, which will always be a source of
the pleasantest memories. In 1917, we entered high school as
Freshmen, and received the welcome which upper class men
usually feel called upon to greet those of inferior knowledge
and experience. However, we managed to rise above these blows,
and because we had few outside interests, devoted our entire
time and energy to the pursuit of knowledge.
The next year,
as Sophomores, we resumed our studies and few but ourselves
realized our importance. We held a class meeting as early in
the term as convenient and elected Harry Dorwart, president,
and Miss Weeks, sponsor. Under the supervision of these
officers a number of social functions were held. For example,
we might mention the Hard Times Party, with its impending
difficulties, held in the gymnasium, and the Sophomore-Grafton
basketball reception. In speaking of our achievements as
Sophomores we must not forget that it was our class that took
upon itself the all important task of publishing the first
AMICI.
As Juniors we
were more eager our studies to pursue. To insure sufficient
time and thought for this most important phase of school life,
we refrained from social activities until the latter part of
the term. With Murray Dilley, as president, we assumed the
grave responsibility of entertaining the dignified Seniors and
the Faculty. We were duly represented in athletics and musical
organizations throughout the entire year.
And now with
Will Gallup, as president, we have entered upon our fourth and
last year's work. We were well represented on the school's
undefeated football squad by the following men: Will Gallup
(captain), Henry Haberman, George Alldritt, Harold Herman, and
Harry Dorwart. In basketball we boast Harry Dorwart (captain)
and Will Gallup (forward). The editor and associate editor of
the AMICI, Will Gallup and Marie Joyce, are from our class as
is Marie Davis, who represents us on the debating team. Marie
was also a member of the girls' basketball team. We have
enjoyed our four years in Friend High School and it is with a
feeling of sorrow that we say goodbye to the friends and
comrades with whom we have spent these best years of our
lives.
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