Excerpt from Fond Memories of the Class of 1911: Fitchburg High School History is a drama enacted on the theatre of time, with sons for stars and eternity for a background - Carlyle. HE duty of the class historian is both a difficult and a pleasant one. It is difficult because she realizes her inability to write a history in language eloquent enough to do justice to the noble record and wonderful achievements of the class of 1911. It is pleasant because in reviewing all of these illustrious deeds, opportunity is given for writing about what is worthy of the rivalry of other classes. Ever since we entered the doors of the Fitchburg High School as a class, we have stood prominently in intellectual, athletic and social spheres. Unlike other freshmen we entered the much-dreaded school with stout, unwavering hearts. We surprised the faculty by our almost superhuman knowledge and immediately excited the envy of every other class. We were determined to derive the greatest possible benefit from our four years' course, and one glance at our noble foreheads will prove that our minds have been broadened to the fullest extent. During our Sophomore year brilliant success followed us, and not only were we praised by our beloved teachers, but also we were held up as examples for the entering class. In September, 1909, we held our first class elections at which we chose our motto, Carpe Diem. That we have lived up to our inspiring motto is readily perceived when we think of the many incredible feats which have been accomplished by us. During our Junior year we were such great rivals of the Seniors that in their vain efforts to eclipse us, nearly all the members of that class were suffering from nervous prostration before they received their diplomas. We have become distinguished by being the first in the school to have graduated a class from the Industrial Course which has become famous throughout the country. When time in its ceaseless flight, aided by a just, though stern faculty, made us Seniors, we knew that we had reached that much longed-for goal. Now we look back upon our four years' course with a feeling that we have done our best. Our past is resplendent; our present, glorious, and our future promising, for our ambition is lofty and, exalted desire is the best guard and guarantee against defeat. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Yearbook for Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio.