CLASS HISTORY 

Early in the fall of 1921, about two hundred Freshmen, perfectly green in all their ignorance, embarked for a four year’s journey on the good ship “Knowledge” under the sponsorship of Miss Rebecca Washabaugh, Miss [Elena] Johnston, Miss [Mabel] Buchanan, Miss Jessie Christy and Miss [Margaret] Houston. 

The weather and all other conditions bid fair sailing until we lauded on the shoals of “Mid-term Exams,” where some of the crew were washed overboard and overwhelmed in those menacing waters. 

Notwithstanding this unavoidable episode, the remainder of the crew again turned their faces seaward and arrived at the end of the first year of our journey with only one big event to crown it withal. This was the Freshman Party which proved quite as enjoyable as any school social function. 

Our second year was about as eventful as the first. The Bird and Arbor Day Program conducted by us in Chapel deserves honorable mention. In this we showed our sea legs, especially the renowned bugologist, Otto Sieplein, whose lecture on birds was highly elevating. 

The Sophomore Party held on Friday evening, the 13th of April, was also a brilliant affair. The “eats” were stolen which made them much more appreciated when they were recovered. 

We set sail the third year with Albert George as first mate, Otto Sieplein, second mate, Anne Louise Montgomery, steward, and Eleanor Green, guard of the treasure hole. These geniuses managed our trip with great ease and dexterity, proving themselves worthy of their trust. 

At last came the famous night. The night of celebration and “debuts” into higher society!  The Junior-Senior Banquet! 

The deck was properly decorated and after a sumptuous dinner, toasts by various members of the crew, and a playlet, we all adjourned to complete the evening according to our several fancies.

The fourth year found us many times ploughing through troubled waters. Our one object is to leave a reminder that the class of '25 once existed. Our attempts finally succeeded. One gas buoy to mark the route of our vessel is “The Pine Knot” for the year of 1925, a second, the de­pleted Lyceum Course treasury, a third is still under discussion but may be an adding machine for Prof. C. to use in chapel to count judges’ votes. 

The old worn and weather beaten ship has turned homeward and is now seen entering the harbor with a crew much better trained for that larger voyage called “Life.” 

The anchors are cast. The gangplank is lowered. 

Our journey is ended.

1925 Pine Knot, Grove City High School yearbook