yesterday's tennessee

Black and Gold, 1925

SENIOR CLASS HISTORY

When we consider that we shall soon look back on our high school days as memories, we feel that it would he well to leave some record of these pleasant days of our lives. If this history shall assist someone to recall the events, deeds, and works with which these four years have been filled, then my purpose shall have been accomplished.

In the autumn of 1921 there assembled at Lexington High School a class of fifty-three, of which thirty-three remain as the graduating Class of '25. We were no exception to the rule of being green, for we were very, very verdant. But we were cheered by the knowledge that all green things must grow. And we have grown. A few have fallen by the wayside and have been left behind. They have failed to grasp their opportunity. But most have turned their faces resolutely toward the much-desired goal of their ambitions, have grasped the opportunities that have presented themselves, and under the wise guidance of Professor Brown have striven manfully to acquire knowledge and to develop character, which has ever been our aim.

In athletics as well as in studies has the class distinguished itself. Early did the class show its fighting spirit and take its place as one of the leading classes of L. H. S., for it was represented the first year on all the teams.

Then entered the class upon its Sophomore year. Once more did we apply ourselves to the texts and take part in all the activities of school life.

In 1923 began our Junior year. We had lost a number of members, but were strengthened by the addition of a number from other schools who showed their wisdom by joining us. Then indeed did we realize that we were nearing our goal and show that we had risen to the position of leadership in L. H. S. Three Juniors represented the class on the basketball team and six on the baseball team. This year the first football team was organized, the class being represented by seven men. The first play of the class, "Red Acre Farm," was presented and was a success in every way.

And at last we are Seniors. How time does fly! Realizing the great responsibility that rests upon us, we have striven to do our utmost for ourselves and for our school. Our accomplishments have been numerous and we feel that we have not striven in vain.

This year we have put out the first annual of the L. H. S. We hope that this will be a reminder of the pleasant days spent in our high school and an inspiration to future classes. The first well-organized and financially sound athletic association has been organized and a big athletic program carried out.

The class holds the undisputed leadership in all forms of athletics, all the teams being largely dependent on the stars of '25 for success. This year four men of the basketball team and seven of the baseball team were Seniors. We also furnished nine men for the football squad.

The largest class of L. H. S., we feel that we may well be proud of our achievements and that we have not been lacking in intelligence. We hope that our achievements and labors in high school may, in part, have prepared us for the greater achievements that must be attempted and for the greater labors that we must meet as we go forth, some to college and some to take their place ill the business of the world.

OBIE MOORE, Historian

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