Randall Kansas High School Graduation Journal and Scrapbook - 1922-26

9 1/8" x 8 1/4"
48 leaves/96 pages

Studious and engaged young pupil, Vivian C. Friend maintained a "Graduation Journal" throughout her time high school in Randall, Kansas. In this journal, Friend and her classmates record significant events, inside jokes, and farewell messages. During her sophomore year Vivian transferred from Randall High School to Randall Rural High School.


Friend was a member of the student government in which she held various positions, including president in her freshman year and assistant editor during her senior year. She also held minor roles in school plays and musicals.

Farewell messages from classmates shower Friend with praise and many demand attention in her later years. One reads: "When you are old and gray sit down by the fireside and read this little letter. While reading it let your mind relate these facts these facts and live again as you once did...". Another recounts of the senior party in 1926: "One little senior girls was too timid to invite her "Boy Friend" so she asked a little "Freshie Girl" to masquerade as a boy and escort her. After all arrived sides were chosen and many games were played. The most enjoyable event was watching miss johnson step on an egg". Other messages address Vivian: "babe" and "hippie".

There 85 photographs interspersed throughout. Photographs are of classmates, sports teams, and scenic views, as well as a couple of photographs from Vivian's childhood.

A few sparse items tucked between pages, including a small banner, show that Friend was accepted into Marymount College (an all-women campus) in nearby Salina, Kansas. Other ephemera include a program for the jr/sr. banquet of 1925, programs from school musicals and plays, report cards, illustrations, and a few newspaper clippings regarding wedding announcements.

The cover reads: "My Graduation Journal". The album is bound with string in brass eyelets. At least one photo appears to be missing. In good overall condition.