West Des Moines High School
1905 Annual
The First Year Class—Continued
Assembled in the large auditorium with our superintendent, Mr. S...ley, and our future principal, Mr. Riddle, we were soon made to feel at home after their cordial greeting. Before dispersing we were given certificates, signifying that we had rightfully gained the title of "high school students," which we were to assume on September 6, 1904.
On that day we returned, eager to begin the new year's work. One could easily distinguish the first year students from those of the higher classes, because the former looked so fresh and green among those almost withered flowers. Of the 800 enrolled in the high school, 300 are first year pupils. Obviously, we far exceed all other classes in numbers; in the course of our career we shall doubtless also excel all in knowledge and ability. In all the high school organizations we hold an important place. Besides forming over half of the first and second year music class, we are well represented in the orchestra and the girl' glee club.
The rooting at the football games would be quite tame if it were not for the many vigorous voices of the first year pupils, who come en masse and shout themselves hoarse in support of old West High and the team. An what of the gymnasium classes? They would be considerably smaller without us. True, the fourth year students would probably be very willing to spare our young athletes, for if our girls of the basketball team were out of the way there might be some chance for the upper classes to win a game.
Then here's to the class of '08!
May we succeed in all our undertakings so that at the end of the four years we may graduate still claiming the title of the "banner class!"
Freshmen we are, and we're proud of it, too,
Ready to abide by what we should do,
Ever obedient to teachers and rules,
Safely we say we're the pride of the schools.
"Harmony" our motto, "Discord" not known;
Merits we claim which we rightfully own.
Every good trait I can't here relate;
Now then, Three cheers for the class of '08!
IRMA B. SHLOSS, '08