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SENIOR CLASS
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JOHN McCLELLAN—“Mac”; Boys’ Glee Club, ’26, ’27,’28; “The Path Across the Hill”; “Wives to Burn”; “The Mummy and the Mumps”; Class President, ’26, ’27, ’28; Annual staff; Favorite saying—“Why bring that up?”
BEULAH BOWER—“Bow-Wow”; Girls’ Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Girls’ Quartette, ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Declamatory, ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Dramatic Club President; “Neighbors”; “Wives to Burn”; “The Mummy and the Mumps”; Class Secretary and Treasurer, ’26, ’28; Secretary and Treasurer H. S. A. A., ’28; She says—“Don’t I look unnatural with my mouth shut?”
LOUELLA CASHMAN—“Happy”; Girls’ Glee Club, ’27, ’28; “Rescued by Radio”; “Neighbors”; “Love a la Carte”; “Wives to Burn”; “The Mummy and the Mumps”; Declamatory, ’27, ’28; Dramatic Club; Annual Staff; Pet saying—“Aw! Go sit on a tack”
DANIEL MOWRY—“Danny”; Boys’ Glee Club, ’26, ’27; Varsity Basket Ball, ’27, ’28; Varsity Base Ball, ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Pet saying—“Gimme my pipe” |
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ESTHER HARTWIG—“Ess”; Girls’ Glee Club, ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Orchestra ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Acc. Boys’ Glee Club, ’26, ’27, ’28; Dramatic Club; “Rescued by Radio”; “Neighbors”; “Love a la Carte”; Declamatory, ’25, ’26; Class President, ’25; Class Vice President, ’27, ’28; Girls’ Quartette, ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Hi-Line Staff; Annual Staff; Pet saying—O! F’evven’s sake!”
MEARL KESEBERG—“Kissy”; Boys’ Glee Club, ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; “Rescued by Radio”; “City Rubes”; “Love a la Carte”; “Wives to Burn”; “The Mummy and the Mumps”; Varsity Basket Ball, ’27, ’28; Varsity Base Ball, ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; President H. S. A. A.; Hi-Line Staff; Pet saying—“Ain’t she sweet?”
KENNETH FRINK—“Casey”; Boys’ Glee Club, ’26, ’27, ’28; “The Mummy and the Mumps; Says—“Aw! Cut it out! Tain’t fair”
NORMA DRESSELHAUS—“Dressy”; “Neighbors”; Dramatic Club; Declamatory, ’27, ’28; Says—“O! Girl—really?”
RUTH BARNHART—“Barney”; Girls’ Glee Club, ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; “Neighbors”; “Love a la Carte”; “Wives to Burn”; “The Mummy and the Mumps”; Dramatic Club; Says—“I’ve got a telephone call at 7:00”
LAWRENCE KLEPPE—“Klep”; Boys’ Glee Club, ’26, ’27, ’28; “Neighbors”; “Wives to Burn”; Declamatory, ’25; Varsity Basket Ball, ’26, ‘27, ’28; Varsity Base Ball, ’26, ’27, ’28; Says—“How come?”
ELMER BIXLER—“Bix”; Boys’ Glee Club, ’26; Declamatory, ’25, ’27; Varsity Basket Ball, ’27, ’28; Varsity Base Ball, ’27, ’28; Says—“I dunno!”
ADELIA MEIER—“Dale”; Girls’ Glee Club, ’27, ’28; “Rescued by Radio”; “Wives to Burn”; “The Mummy and the Mumps”; Says—“Gee! He’s cute!”
IVA McAFEE—“Mc”; Declamatory, ’28; Said—“I never got in until 3:00 this morning!”
LLOYD BIXLER—“Johnny”; Declamatory, ’27; Says—“I can’t recall!” |
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SENIOR CLASS
| President | John McClellan |
| Vice President | Esther Hartwig |
| Secretary and Treasurer | Beulah Bower |
| Class Sponsor | Mr. R. J. Kidder |
Class Motto—Not the end, just Commencement
Class Colors—Purple and Gold
Class Flower—Yellow Rose
THE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1928
The group of youngsters entering the Clarence Public Schools in 1916 consisted of the same number as composed the graduating class of nineteen twenty-eight, although only three of the members succeeded in completing the entire twelve years at this school. Those so honored are Louella Cashman, Douglas McCarty and Esther Hartwig. The remainder of the pupils who enrolled at that time are: Otto Behrends, Norma Tague, Katharine Oeirich, Myrle Miller, Howard Britcher, Emil Hansen, Merle Brinkman, Beulah Bower, Edward Woicik, Nellie Griffis, Lucy Davis, Raymond Lehman, and Iola Penningroth. Before the end of the year Iola had departed.
At the beginning of the second grade, the class was joined by Charles Britcher, Edwin Griem, Lewis Davis, Ruby Shaffer, and Edward Hageman, but instead of having the membership increased it was found to be diminished for seven of the first year students were absent, namely: Emil Hansen, Norma Tague, Katharine Oelrich, Nellie Griffis, Howard Britcher, Myrle Miller and Lucy Davis. Sometime during the school term Ruby Shaffer canceled her membership by moving away.
The first two years the class was under the instruction of Mrs. Ramsey.
The only changes found at the first of the third year were made by the absence of Opal Fowlie, Merle Brinkman, and Otto Behrends and the presence of red-headed Lawrence Kleppe. Before the third grade was completed, Bernice Parr had made her departure.
At the entrance into the fourth grade, Opal Fowlie rejoined the class, accompanied by Jenny Woicik, Tom Kane, Herbert Behrends, and Irene Techau while four of the old members: Edward Hageman, Charles Britcher, Raymond Lehman, and Lewis Davis, were missing. Evelyn Hammond and Elwood Stanlake enrolled the first of September but they did not complete the term.
Edwin Liescke and Lloyd Bixler entered the class a few weeks before the end of the year.
Miss Glendenning taught the class their three R’s while in the third and fourth grade.
Due to the consolidation of the township in 1920, when we entered the fifth grade, we were pleased to number five new pupils in the class: Merle Stanlake, Johnny Luettjohann, Walter Kreinbring, Myrl Sylvester, and Mearl Keseberg, the big varsity pitcher. Viola Goldsmith, Emil Meier and Norma Koch also joined us that bright September morning, but Edwin Liercke and Edwin Griem failed to appear when school was called.
Dorothy Robinson, Adelia Meier, and Alma Kellerhols added their names to the class roll later in the year.
We were joined at the beginning of the sixth grade by Elmer Bixler and John McClellan and later by Norma Dresselhaus. Four of our former fellow-students were absent that year, namely: Herbert Behrends, Walter Kreinbring, Edward and Jenny Woicik. Beulah Bower was with us only a short time, moving away several weeks after school had begun. Myrl Sylvester and Alma Kellerhols departed from the class before the end of the year.
When school began the next September, we were joined by Paul Rupp and Norman Hartwig. Tom Kane was no longer with us. Within a few months Jenny Woicik and Bernard Perkins joined us, the former remaining only a short time.
At the first of the eighth grade there were two alterations in the class roll, made by the absence of Viola Goldsmith and the presence of Ernest Dewell. At different times during the year William Macaulay, Ruth Mitchell and Norma Stange made their appearances, while Johnny Luetjohann, Paul Rupp, and Dorothy Robinson made their departure.
Kenneth Frink, Mable Buckley, Ruth Bernhart, Daniel Mowry, and Clarence Smith joined as freshmen in high school but one of our eighth graders, Irene Techau, was missing. A few weeks after school had commenced Beulah Bower returned and became a member of our class once more. Ethel Stanlake joined us during the year but before the end of the term, she, and also Ruth Mitchell and Clarence Smith had departed from our circle of intelligent freshmen.
No change as made when we initiated ourselves as sophomores, but two of our fellow-students, Emil Meier and Ernest Dewell, did not stay with us the entire year.
When the class assembled as juniors, Mable Buckley was absent and a few weeks afterwards Robert Long departed, moving to Cedar Rapids. Myra Moore and Iva McAfee joined us the second semester.
The Juniors chose “Wives to Burn” for their play. As usual it rained the night the play was presented, but in spite of that it was witnessed by a good sized and well pleased audience.
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The Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Methodist Church and was a success, notwithstanding the fact that it occurred on Friday, the thirteenth.
When we entered school last fall as dignified Seniors, Opal Fowlie was found missing from our number. Aside from that there were no alterations in the class until later when Bernard Perkins and William Macaulay dropped out.
We were entertained on the eve of May the first by the class of nineteen twenty-nine at the annual Junior-Senior banquet, which was held at the Methodist Church.
The Juniors have our most hearty recommendations as excellent hosts and hostesses, mostly hostesses, however, for there are twelve girls and only three gentlemen in the class.
Our class play, “Mummy and the Mumps,” was presented at the Legion Hall the eighth of May. Those who were not in the play gave the speeches at the graduating exercises. In this way everyone had a part in the programs.
Upon the suggestion of our class sponsor, we decided to adopt some variations for commencement, by wearing caps and gowns, having the graduating in the day and the commencement address and presentation of diplomas in the evening.
When the diplomas have been placed in our shaking hands, the time will have come when we must depart with only the memories of C.H. S., our dear old Alma Mater. ~ John L. Bixler
ALL HIGH SCHOOL PARTY
Everyone who attended the “kid” party on Friday night, September 20th, 1927, assembled at seven thirty, costumed in dress of their childhood days. The dignified faculty was best represented by the bashful Mr. Kidder who would not play with the rest of the kids for fear they might hurt him. However, when his bashfulness wore off he was at ease again and played in all the games. Miss Beadle, costumed as Mother Goose, insisted that everybody recite a Mother Goose rhyme. At the close of the evening refreshments consisting of sandwiches, pickles, cookies, suckers and ice cream were served. This party was a farewell for William Macaulay as well as a “kid” party.
After singing some high school songs the children heard the curfew, so rushed home to tell what a delightful time they had had.
WEINER ROAST
In accordance with the established custom of our class, the Seniors held their annual weiner roast on Wednesday, September 14th. This year however, for the sake of variety, the local resorts were abandoned and we journeyed to the Oxford Junction park. Here we had a most enjoyable time.
As usual the party of picnickers left C. H. S. after the school duties of the day were over.
Upon arriving at Oxford Junction, some went in bathing immediately; others found more enjoyment in simply rambling around and gazing upon the scenery, and still other found entertainment in whittling branches from the willow trees and talking.
However, the most sensational effect was produced by the lighting of the camp fire and the spreading out of the eats, of which everyone freely partook.
It is generally agreed among the members of the class that this picnic was one of the most enjoyable times which we have had during our high school career.
SENIOR PARTY
The class of ’28 held perhaps the last party of its nature under the streaming colors of C. H. S. on Thursday night, March 22nd, 1928.
At this time the class was royally entertained at the home of Miss Adelia Meier.
The evening was spent in playing games, listening to the radio programs, and other fascinating forms of entertainment, one of which is especially worthy of note. In view of the fact that it is leap year, several young ladies were asked to “propose” to one of the prominent males present. Miss Beulah Bower was adjudged the champion proposer and so received the grand prize—a lemon.
After all were entertained to their heart’s content, a very tasty two course luncheon was served, consisting of potato salad, pea salad, sandwiches, black walnut ice cream, cake and lemonade.
Soon the couples and singles began to wend their ways homeward, and the party was declared a “howling success”, even to the dogs that followed some of the girls home after the party.
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SENIOR POEM
As dignified Seniors we have long ago outgrown the childish rhymes of Mother Goose. However, remembering the youth, inexperience and unsophistication of you underclassmen, we have renounced the classic meter natural to us and Shakespeare in order to make it possible for the rest of you to understand this group of rhymes.
| There was a young lady who lived in a shoe |
| She had so many beaux she didn’t know what to do, |
| Ruth looked them all over and choosing with care |
| Decided that Norman her favor should wear. |
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| Hey, diddle, diddle, Elmer can’t fiddle, |
| Nor Lloyd jump over the moon, |
| But those things aren’t important in winning success |
| And the world will hear of them soon. |
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| Sing a son of sixpence—pocketfull full of rye, |
| Beulah and Luella Declamatory try, |
| Beulah won a loving cup, |
| Louella gained renown, |
| Clarence High is proud of them, |
| So is all the town. |
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| “Casey” Frink is fat and fair |
| Combing down his dark brown hair, |
| He’s my love forever more, |
| Jolly “Casey” Frink, O! |
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| Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross, |
| If you don’t see our Esther ‘twill be your own loss, |
| She can play, she can write—her talents are many, |
| And speaking of low grades—she hasn’t any. |
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| Norman Hartwig’s gone to sea |
| Singing chanteys merrily, |
| He’ll come back to dance with me, |
| Gay young Norman Hartwig. |
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| Three wise men from Gotham |
| Went to sea in a boat, |
| And so did our three Normas |
| In the staunchest craft afloat, |
| Norma S. was at the helm—little, but, oh! how mighty, |
| Norma D. was the captain’s mate, dependable, not flighty, |
| While Norma K. in her siren way lured from the deep sea waters |
| All manner of fish, to make a fine dish |
| For these three Clarence daughters. |
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| Goosey, goosey, gander, whither shall I wander? |
| Up street, down street, to the schoolhouse, |
| There I’ll see “Klepp’s famous gang practice basket shooting, |
| Let by Captain Lawrence—hero of the “rooting.” |
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| Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, |
| But you’ll have to travel fast |
| To get ahead of Kissy, an athlete of our class, |
| He’s Hector Fish in the Senior play, |
| The man who has the mumps, |
| So Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, |
| Over your candlestick jump! |
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| Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard |
| To get poor Daniel some gum, |
| When she got there, the cupboard was bare, |
| So “Shufflin’ Dan” had none. |
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| Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep, |
| It really is too bad, |
| But should Adelia lose her voice, |
| Why then we would be sad. |
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| Myra had a basket ball, |
| Its hide was brown, you know, |
| And everywhere that Myra went, |
| That ball was sure to go. |
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| Little Miss Muffet |
| Sat on a tuffet |
| Talking to Iva one day, |
| Along came a spider |
| And sat down beside her, |
| Do bugs make her holler? We’ll say! |
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| Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall |
| With Douglas McCarthy—neither were tall, |
| When Humpty fell off, Douglas gave a loud shout, |
| The noise that he made turned my ears wrong side out. |
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| Deedle, deedle, dumpling, President John, |
| Went to bed with his kid curlers on, |
| One curler came off, the other stayed on, |
| Some marcel—oh, President John! |
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THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF ‘28
Be it known that we, the Class of 1928 of the Clarence High School, of the State of Iowa, being of sound mind and memory, do pronounce this to be our Last Will and Testament.
We, as individual members of the class of 1928, do bequeath our most personal treasures and distinguished possessions as follows:
Beulah Bower wills her oratorical ability to Harlo Seaton, who, she thinks, is in need of it.
Ruth Barnhart leaves her freckles for Lloyd Meyer, to add to his present collection.
Elmer Bixler bestows his quietness upon Warren Claney as a parting gift, not because “Pender” really needs it.
Lloyd Bixler wills his spectacles to Viola Clemmens, in order that her vision may be improved.
Louella Cashman kindly gives her teaching ability to Raymond Conrad, who, Luella thinks, would also make a splendid teacher.
Norma Dresselhaus wills her curly hair to Herbert Kruckenberg, so he will no longer have to use a curling iron.
Kenneth Frink passes on his “slow and easy shuffle” to Mildred Patton.
Norman Hartwig wills his love for the fair sex to Lloyd Robinson.
Esther Hartwig bestows all of her musical talent upon Howard Britcher.
Mearl Keseberg wills his height to Ina Kammeyer, for fear she won’t grow any taller.
Lawrence Kleppe bestows his red hair upon the head of Evelyn Keseberg.
Norma Koch wills her desire to wear unknown rings to Esther Sonnemaker.
Douglas McCarthy bestows his laugh and voice upon one of the “green” Freshmen, Marvin Goldsmith.
John McClellan bequeaths his presidential qualities unto Donald Hart.
Adelia Meier wills her graduation shoes to Roscoe Schilling, with the hope that they will not be too small.
Myra Moore wills her interest in athletics to Clara Hunwardsen.
Daniel Mowry leaves his ambition to Bernice Fictor; he fears that he has more than he can use.
Norma Stange wills her modesty to Harold Dewell, who is just naturally shy.
Ina McAfee wills her desk and books to Velma Hein, that Velma may use them as much as she has.
We, the Class of 1928, wish to bequeath all of our knowledge to the future Senior class, all of our original ability to the prospective Junior class, our goods looks to next year’s Sophomore class, and all of the greenness we have had and lost since 1924, we do will to next year’s Freshman class. ~ Att’y I. McA.
PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF ‘28
It was early evening, and the twilight’s setting sun blazed through my western window pane, reflecting a hue of deep crimson on the fireplace before me. All was still; my mind was reverting to Memory’s Lane, when suddenly I found myself being borne through the fleecy white clouds on the back of a white swan. My memory recalled those good old days spent in C. H. S., and I began wondering what had happened to my various classmates.
Suddenly I found myself in a vast auditorium. In a moment the curtains parted and out stepped Madame Booloosky. I found it to be none other than Louella Cashman who was singing in an opera. She informed me that she was at least able to keep the wolf from the door. In speaking of old school days, Louella mentioned Iva McAfee’s name, and said that only yesterday she had learned of her position as a popular interior decorator in one of the large eastern cities.
As I was leaving I picked up a newspaper which read, “Wichita Kansas Girls, United States Champions.” It was then that I thought of Norma Koch and learned that she had been their coach for seven years.
On the train I noticed the girlish form of one who seemed familiar, seated beside a small child. A second glance convinced me that it was Norma Stange. She told me she was a private tutor for a very wealthy family who had one little boy. I spent the remainder of the day with Norma. In the afternoon we attended an Iowa-Kansas football game. The line-up included Lawrence Kleppe, Iowa’s star halfback. Their team was coached by Douglas McCarty.
From there I went to visit the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Ia. I was told that a wedding was taking place that afternoon. When the bridal party came down the aisle, I could scarcely believe my own eyes, for John McClellan was the well known Nashua minister. John, who had been president of the Class of ’28. A beautiful bride was met at the altar by the groom, who was none other than Kenneth Frink. I learned they were to make their home on a farm vacated by the Bixler brothers, who were leaving for California to establish a big orange growing business there. Their life partners had of course agreed to be a great help to them in their new ambition.
Traveling on I went to Iowa City. On a busy street corner I met Daniel Mowry, who told me that he and Norman Hartwig were bankers in that city. He also informed me that Adelia Meier was an assistant dentist, and that Ruth Barnhart was teaching Home Economics in a high school there. ~ M. M.
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JUNIOR CLASS
Upper row—Leona Shaefer, Mary McCarthy, Raymond Hansen, Marjorie Curran, Leona Bixler.
Middle row—Viola Clemmens, Irma Kroemer, Harold Dewell, Kathleen Crittenden, Deloris Dean, Neoma Moore.
Bottom row—Dorothy Koch, Velma Hein, Warren Claney, Eleanor Hansen, Zella Harness.
| President | Mary Carolyn McCarthy |
| Vice President | Harold Dewell |
| Secretary and Treasurer | Leona Bixler |
| Class Sponsor | Miss Louise Koch |
Motto—“Honors Wait at Labor’s Gate”
Colors—Rose and Ivory
Flower—Rose and Ivory Sweet Peas
SOCIETY NOTES
The Juniors are a jolly bunch even if they can only boast of three boys.
On November seventh, they all assembled at the home of Eleanor Hansen. A few decorations in the class colors, rose and ivory, were evident about the house. Dorothy Koch and Leona Bixler had charge of the entertainment and after several “strenuous” contest, stunts and games, a delicious supper was served. The menu included creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, sandwiches, pickles, ice cream and cake.
Then, as it was growing late and high school boys and girls are supposed to be in bed before the wee small hours, everyone left for home.
Do you like waffles? Nice, golden waffles swimming in maple syrup? So do the Juniors. While practicing our class play our sponsor, Miss Koch, promised us a waffle supper as soon as the lines were memorized.
On the evening of January thirty-first we met in the domestic science room for a waffle . . .
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. . . supper. Six waffle irons were kept busy. I’m sorry to say, but I don’t know who ate the most. Before leaving, however, this remark was heard, “I ate, lacking two, a dozen.”
But there’s nothing wrong about eating as many nice, wholesome waffles as you like, is there? “Oh, no,” say the Juniors.
When the hot lunch season began, two of the Juniors, Warren and Harold, volunteered to wash dishes. The girls laughed at them and wagered that if they kept on washing dishes the whole season they would give them a party. If they stopped before the specified time, the boys were to give the girls a party.
The boys stuck to their job and the girls had to give the party. It was planned without their knowledge and Raymond Hansen was appointed to see that the boys were present.
The remainder of the class gathered at the home of Marjorie Curran and waited until the trio arrived. A pleasant evening was spent in playing Somerset, after which light refreshments were served. Then everyone bid the “dishwashers” good night and returned home.
The Juniors were also entertained by the Sophomores at a Valentine party. The Juniors enjoyed the party very much and agreed that the Sophomores were royal entertainers.
CLASS HISTORY
On a bright September morning in 1925, a class of over twenty members entered the Assembly of Clarence High. A class of rosy-cheeked, merry-looking Freshmen, waiting to be initiated into the hard ways of high school life and shrinking under the scornful gazes of the Seniors.
We were not so popular with the rest of the classes then, but they soon found out that they could not do without us.
When the school bell rang in 1926, we returned as Sophomores with only nineteen members, ready to initiate the Freshmen. We accomplished this at an initiation party later in the year. Neoma Moore entered later, giving us twenty members.
This year we have only sixteen members.
Our class sponsors have been as follows: Ninth grade, Mr. R. J. Green; Tenth grade, Miss Irene Landt; Eleventh grade, Miss Louise Koch.
Three of our girls played on the basket ball team and two as subs this year. Two of our boys played on the basket ball and also baseball teams. All but two of our members belong to glee clubs or orchestras and two to the girls’ quartet.
Who would have thought three years ago that such rosy-cheeked, merry-looking Freshmen would become serious Juniors, looking forward to their Senior year with high expectations?
Who would have thought that, “Toots,” our class president, would become famous in basket ball as “Battling” McCarthy? And that Harold Dewell and Warren Claney would turn out to be dishwashers?
The way Irma and Deloris are digging into bookkeeping makes me suspicious. Probably they intend to get some position with an important firm.
Zella Harness, Viola Clemmens and Velma Hein are our champion dancers. They showed their ability in the minuet at the Junior class play.
Leona Schaefer is our most willing helper. Leona enjoys helping everyone and is usually seen bustling around in a very business-like manner.
Now, don’t you think the Juniors are a pretty good bunch? ~ E. C. H.
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SOPHMORE CLASS
Back row (left to right)—Raymond Kreinbring, Raymond Conrad, Middle Row—Herbert Kruckenberg, Lloyd Meyer, Harlo Seaton, William Harness, Norman Meier, Marvin Goldsmith, Mr. J. M. Macaulay, Class Sponsor. Front Row—Irene Stock, Maycel Harman, Alberta Kemmann, Myrle Miller, Velma Bachman, Dorothy Meier, Hilda Kammeyer, Pauline Kahler. Unphotographed member, Howard Claney.
| President | Alberta Kemmann |
| Vice President | Howard Claney |
| Secretary and Treasurer | Marvin Goldsmith |
Class Motto—“Climb Though the Rocks Be Rugged”
Class Colors—Black and Gold
Class Flower—Yellow Tulip
SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY
“Listen, my children, and you shall hear,
Of the Sophomore History that we hold so dear”
Here ‘tis!
In the fall of 1917 nine little boys and girls started to school, for all children must go to school eventually, so why not then? These nine little children were: Pauline Kahler, Harlo Seaton, Alberta Kemmann, Richard Long, Kenneth Dean, Owen Merrit, Leona Bossow, Edna Engelking, and Mildred Craig. However, not all of these members are with us now in our Sophomore year.
The years passed, as years do, and these children found themselves ready to enter high school.
The first day in high school was an ordeal never to be forgotten, especially as you’re green and fresh from the grades.
In high school each person is about his own business, never stopping for anything. But embarrassing as it was for us Freshmen, the Seniors seemed to get real pleasure out of it. They dropped their dignity and shouted with laughter if any one of us made a mistake. However, the “gang” finally became accustomed to it by the end of the year.
Great was the rejoicing in the class when it was found that each of us had managed to make his grades and the “gang” could go on together. Now, in our Sophomore year, we boast of seventeen members.
Last year when the Juniors initiated the Sophomores we vowed we would not repay them in any way, but after due reconsideration we changed our minds and decided to spring a surprise on the long-suffering Juniors and give them a Valentine party.
February sixteenth was the date chosen and the party was held at the home of Alberta Kemmann. The entertainment was carried out in train form. Each person on entering was given a heart, these also serving as tickets.
The high spots of the evening were an “alarm clock hunt” and “hardships”. In this contest Warren Claney “bit off a little more than he could chew” and lost the contest for his side.
Leona Bixler and Howard Claney tied for the final prize of the evening, but it was finally awarded to Leona.
Although the punch made some of us sick we did not let that spoil our fun.
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FRESHMAN CLASS
| President | Raymond Stange |
| Vice President | Wilbur Barnhart |
| Sec’y-Treas. | Ethel Clemmens |
| Class Sponsor | Miss Hilma Richardson |
Class Motto—“Lift As You Climb”
Class Colors—Old Gold and Rose
Class Flower—Pink Tea Rose
Upper Row—Harold Hodgden, Wilbur Barnhart, Otto Behrend, Lloyd Robinson, Donald Hart, Erwin Toerber, Gene Claney. Middle Row—Wilbur Debner, Lavern Meyer, Leonard Shaefer, Raymond Stange, Wilfred Kroemer, Miss Richardson, Class Sponsor. Lower Row—Ina Kammeyer, Ethel Clemmens, Lucille Reaugh, Clara Hunwardsen, Eleanor Hein, Lavera Kintzel, Bernice Goldsmith.
CLASS PARTIES AND PICNICS
The Valentine party of the Freshman class took place February 16th, 1928. We had waited patiently all winter for enough snow to enable us to have a bobsled party, but because of its scarcity we decided to have a Valentine party instead.
We drew names a few days before in order to get Valentines for each other. A Valentine box was decorated in red and white and the rest of the room was decorated to match.
Various games were played during the course of the evening. About ten o’clock the Valentines were distributed and the refreshments, consisting of creamed potatoes, punch, cookies, buns, and candy Valentines, were served. Everyone went home declaring he had had a very enjoyable time and wishing for another such party.
FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY
When school called in August, 1926, we found that all the members of our class had returned. We then met our new teachers: Mr. Irons, Miss Beadle, Miss Landt, Mr. Macaulay, and Miss Weik. Mr. Macaulay was our class advisor. We had several parties and picnics during the year, one of which was a Hallowe’en Party at Erwin Toerber’s home.
The members of our class at this time were: Gene Claney, Ethel Clemmens, Kenneth Dean, Bernice Goldsmith, Charles Hansen, Clara Hunwardsen, Donald Hart, Ina Kammeyer, Evelyn Keseberg, Lavera Kintzel, Richard Long, Georgia McMahon, Raymond Stange, Erwin Toerber, . . .
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. . . Lucile Reaugh, and Leonard Shaefer. Clara McAfee and Harold Hogden were added to the class roll the first of March, while Lavern Meyer entered during the last six weeks.
The last half of the year went very rapidly; we had several more picnics.
When school began on August 29, 1927, three of our old members were not present. They were: Georgia McMahon, Elmer Techau, and Richard Long. Although we lost three, we gained several new members: Wilbur Barnhart, Wilbur Debner, Marvin Goldsmith, Eleanor Hein, Wilfred Kroemer, Wilbert McAfee and Lloyd Robinson. We also had several new instructors: Supt. R. J. Kidder, Miss Hilma Richardson, and Miss Louise Koch. Miss Richardson is our class sponsor this year.
We were initiated by the Sophomore class on Friday, October 7th, 1927. October 13th was the day of a weiner roast held at the Seven Mile Place. September 30th is remembered for our all high school “Kid Party” or a farewell for Bill Macaulay.
The domestic science girls served a dinner in the domestic science kitchen April 5, 1928; half of the girls served and the other half acted as guests. Mr. Kidder, Miss Beadle, Miss Koch and Josephine Beadle were our special guests.
WEINER ROAST
On October 13, 1927, nearly all of the Freshman class members went on a picnic to the Seven Mile Place. Although the day was very cool, we decided to go anyway. Several of the class members and Mr. Kidder furnished cars. After some confusion in getting ready we started about 3:40. We arrived at Seven Mile Place and immediately hurried to find protection from the wind. After numerous games were played we decided to eat our picnic supper which consisted of wieners, buns, pickles and marshmallows. After every single scrap had been eaten we started for home.
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