Original Alva High School Song

In the 1920s there was a song composed by Earl Shelley during the ’20s and was used to open all their school assemblies. Complete lyrics to the song are:

Once again we as schoolmates assemble,
we far would lift our hearts in song,
to our high shcool our dear Alma mater,
let gladness the moments prolong.

We are proud of our lads and our lasses,
of honors won in days gone by,
so here’s a cheer for Alva High School,
for Alva High School, for Alva High.

Here’s to our classes,
here’s to our lasses,
here’s to the lads they adore.
Here’s to the seniors so mighty,
juniors so flighty,
freshies and sophomores.

Let mirth and gladness banish all sadness,
and as the days go by,
you’ll find us ready and steady,
boosting for Alva, High.

Soon for us will our school days be ended,
and joys of youth that fade so fast.
But we know that our hearts often ponder,
on mem’ries that are past.
There are joys that will long be remembered,
and friendships too that ne’er shall die.
So here’s a cheer for Alva High School,
for Alva High School, for Alva High.

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