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WINNERS

BERNICE FICTOR

    Bernice Fictor, the county’s best speller, is a member of the Eighth Grade, and has taken great interest in spelling, especially since she became a contestant in the county spelling contest last year, and won second place.

     This year, to prove that she was the best speller, she competed in four different contests, three of which were held in the high school assembly and the other at Tipton.

     We selected six pupils from each of the following grades: Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth. Then came the final contest by which we found the school’s champion speller. This contest consisted of twenty-four contestants over which Bernice won first place.

     On Saturday, March 18, she went to Tipton, accompanied by a few of the faulty and school members. Here, after forty-nine rounds, Bernice won first place. The winning word was “ignoramus.”

     On Friday evening, April 20, she competed in the state contest held in Des Moines. She was the sixty-first, out of one hundred and four contestants, to go down. Governor Hammill presented all of the contestants with medals as a reward for receiving first in the county contests. You may be sure that we are just as proud of the medal as Bernice is.

HOME DECLAMATORY CONTEST
FEBRUARY 2, 1928

    The following people presented their selections on the evening of February 2d, in the High School Auditorium in order to determine who would represent Clarence in the Sub District Contest to be held at Clarence February 15th.

ORATORICAL
“A Perfect Tribute-----Neoma Moore
“What Think Ye of Christ”-----Beulah Bower
“What War Is”-----Douglas McCarthy
“How God Made Iowa”-----Wilbert McAfee

DRAMATIC
“White Hands of Telfham”-----Norma Koch
“Laddie”-----Dorothy Meier
“The Swan Song”-----Norma Stange
“The Boy of Flanders”-----Norma Dresselhaus
“Elizabeth”-----Alberta Kemmann

HUMOROUS
“The Bath Hour”-----Ina Kammeyer
“The Golden day of Orpheus”-----Mary Carolyn McCarthy
“Naughty Zell”-----Louella Cashman
“How Zoe Entertained Her Sister’s Man-----Iva McAfee

    In the Oratorical division Beulah Bower won first and Wilbert McAfee second; in the Dramatic division Alberta Kemmann won first and Norma Koch second; in the Humorous, Ina Kammeyer won first and Mary Carolyn McCarthy second.

     Cash prizes of three and two dollars were presented by Supt. R. J. Kidder. A grand prize for “winner over all” was awarded to Alberta Kemmann.

     At this time we wish to express our appreciation to the business men and friends of the school who donated the above prizes.

     Supts. Mr. Davies of Lowden and Mr. Scarcliff of Calamus and the Dramatic Coach Mrs. Van Horne, also of Calamus, were the judges.

     More interest was shown in declamatory work this year than in previous years, judging from the large crowd that attended.

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SUB COUNTY CONTEST
FEBRUARY 15, 1928

    The Sub County Contest was held at Clarence in the Legion Hall to determine who would represent this district in the County Contest to be held at Tipton, February 22.

     Three schools were represented, Stanwood, Mechanicsville and Clarence. There were three contestants in the Oratorical, three in the Dramatic and two in the Humorous. Clarence won first in the Oratorical, Stanwood in the Humorous and Mechanicsville in the Dramatic.

     Alberta Kemmann won second in the Dramatic and Ina Kammeyer second in the Humorous.

     Miss Ruth Whitsell of West Liberty judged the contest.

COUNTY CONTEST

    The final County Contest was held at Tipton, February 22, to determine the winners of the county. There were eight schools represented: Durant, Lowden, Tipton, Springdale, West Branch, Stanwood, Mechanicsville, and Clarence.

     Beulah Bower who represented Clarence won first in the Oratorical division, Tipton first in the Dramatic, and Springdale first in the Humorous.

     The winners were awarded silver loving cups, which were presented by Supt. R. J. Kidder, President of the County School Master’s Club.

     Beulah deserves a great deal of credit for her ability in declamatory work. Her selection was on the state debarred list, therefore she could not enter the State Preliminary, which was held at Mount Vernon. Alberta Kemmann entered this contest and won first place. She was then permitted to enter the Sub District Contest which was held at Grand Mound. Here she won third place.

DRAMATIC CLUB

    The Dramatic Club was organized at the beginning of the year. Those who wished to become members were given a tryout, which required them to learn and recite two stanzas of “Old Ironsides.” Of the thirty who entered the tryout seventeen were chosen. They were: Velma Bachman, Leona Bixler, Ruth Barnhart, Beulah Bower, Warren Claney, Louella Cashman, Deloris Dean, Norma Dresselhaus, Esther Hartwig, Eleanor Hansen, Norma Koch, Alberta Kemmann, Norma Stange, Douglas McCarthy, Mary Carolyn McCarthy, and Leona Shaefer.

     Miss Ramsey is sponsor of the Dramatic Club. At the first meeting officers were elected as follows: Beulah Bower, President; Douglas McCarthy, Sec’y-Treas. The majority of the members entered the home declamatory contest.

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“THE THREE GRACES”
PRESENTED BY
JUNIOR CLASS, JANUARY 27, 1928, LEGION HALL

CAST

Mr. Sims-----Leonard Schaefer
Harriet Holmes-----Dorothy Koch
Nancy Marshall-----Mary Carolyn McCarthy
Sarah Chadsey-----Neoma Moore
Bob Nordyke-----Harold Dewell
Eloise Smythe-----Kathleen Crittenden
Pinkie Davis-----Warren Claney
Miss Price-----Deloris Dean
Horace Babson-----Raymond Hansen
Edna Carr-----Leona Bixler
Coach Tanner-----William Harness
Dean Coulter-----Donald Hart
Captain Brown-----Norman Meier
Cheer Leader-----Gene Claney
College Girls-----Eleanor Hansen, Marjorie Curran, Irma Kroemer, Zella Harness Time—Present

SYNOPIS OF ACTS

ACT I—The Ogelby drawing room.
ACT III—The Same, the following morning.

SPECIALTIES BETWEEN ACTS

“Welcome Song”-----Eleanor Hansen, Kathleen Crittenden
Minuet-----Junior Girls
Doll Dance-----Alyce Kelly
High School Orchestra

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‘THE MUMMY AND THE MUMPS”
PRESENTED BY
SENIOR CLASS, MAY 8, 1928, LEGION HALL

CAST

Sir Hector Fish-----Mearl Keseberg
Francis Briscoe-----John McClellan
William Laidlaw-----Norman Hartwig
James Slammon-----Douglas McCarthy
Perkins, the Sheriff-----Kenneth Frink
Anna Hampton-----Ruth Barnhart
Maude Mullen-----Louella Cashman
Dulcie Dumble-----Norma Koch
Agatha Laidlaw-----Adelia Meier
Phoebe Beebe-----Beulah Bower

    Time: Present
Place—Fenella, a girls’ school, in a small town near Boston

SYNOPSIS OF ACTS

ACT I—Combination office and reception room at Fenella. Morning
ACT II—Same. Next morning.
ACT III—Same. That evening.

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ORCHESTRA

Back Row—Esther Hartwig, Accompanist, Raymond Krienbring, Alfred Hoffner, Raymond Stange, Robert Spille, Ervin Toerber, Albert Fisher, Miss Irene Landt, Music Instructor. Front Row—Norman Meyer, Harlan Goldsmith, Marvin Goldsmith, Warren Claney, Harold Dewell, Velma Bachman, Raymond Conrad, Jimmie Crittenden.

     The Orchestra made its first appearance at a Christmas Program. Its second appearance was at the Junior Play. The members also played for the Sub County Declamatory Contest at Clarence. They will play at the Minstrel (April 12th and 13th) and also at the Grade Operetta (May 4th).

GIRLS’ QUARTET

    The Girls’ Quartet, composed of: Esther Hartwig, first soprano; Eleanor Hansen, second soprano; Beulah Bower, first alto; and Kathleen Crittenden, second alto, made its first appearance at the Sub County Declamatory Contest and its second appearance at the final County Contest held at Tipton. The selections they sang are: “Gypsy Love Song,” Victor Herbert, and “The Girl with the Curl,” Fearis.

     They again appeared at the “Tom Thumb Wedding” when they sang “I’ve Got a Pain in My Sawdust,” Wade.

     They also plan to sing:
         “Old Fashioned Garden,” at the Junior-Senior Banquet.
         “Little Boy Blue” and “Lindy” at the Operetta.
         “My Creed,” Baccalaureate.
         “Welcome Song,” Senior Play.

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GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB

Top Row—Deloris Dean, Louella Cashman, Velma Hein, Neoma Moore, Pauline Kahler, Myra Moore, Adelia Meier, Berniece Goldsmith, Zella Harness. Middle Row—Esther Hartwig, Pianist, Velma Bachman, Hilda Kammeyer, Mary Carolyn McCarthy, Dorothy Koch, Leona Shaeffer, Myrle Miller, Norma Koch, Ruth Barnhart, Beulah Bower, Miss Irene Landt, Instructor. Bottom Row—Norma Stange, Leona Bixler, Marjorie Curran, Eleanor Hansen, Alberta Kemmann, Ethel Clemmens, Ina Kammeyer, Evelyn Keseberg, Dorothy Meier, Kathleen Crittenden, Irene Stock.

    The Girls’ Glee Club was reorganized last year by Miss Landt. They sang with the Boys’ Glee Club at a Christmas Program presented by the school, and also at a Farm Bureau meeting.

     The officers for the first semester were: President, Beulah Bower; Vice President, Ruth Barnhart; Secretary and Treasurer, Eleanor Hansen.

     The officers for the second semester were: President, Ruth Barnhart; Vice President Alberta Kemmann, Secretary and Treasurer, Eleanor Hansen.

     The Girls’ Glee Club will also sing for the Minstrel Show and the Baccalaureate service. The numbers they will sing at the Minstrel are: “Mighty Lak’ a Rose,” and “Syncopated Lullaby.”

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB PARTY

    The Girls’ Glee Club entertained the Boys’ Glee Club by giving them a party on December 22nd, 1927. Games were played during the fore part of the evening; and later refreshments were served which were enjoyed by all. After that we went caroling. We all went around in two trucks. It was very cold that night, but nevertheless everybody enjoyed the part, and our lusty singing kept us warm.

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BOYS’ GLEE CLUB

Back Row—Raymond Hansen, John McClellan, Leonard Shaefer, Lawrence Kleppe, Mearl Keseberg, Kenneth Frink, Norman Hartwig. Middle Row—Esther Hartwig, Pianist, Lloyd Meyer, William Harness, Norma Meyer, Warren Claney, Harlo Seaton, Donald Hart, Marvin Goldsmith, Miss Irene Landt, Instructor. Front Row—Raymond Kreinbring, Raymond Conrad, Marvin Goldsmith, Raymond Stange, Douglas McCarthy, Gene Claney.

    There are nineteen members in the Boys’ Glee Club. The officers for the first semester were: President, Mearl Keseberg; Vice President, John McClellan; Secretary and Treasurer, Raymond Stange. Monday and Wednesday of each week were chose for days of practice. Dues of twenty-five cents were paid by members for Glee Club expenses.

     During the first semester the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs sang at a Christmas program. The numbers sang were: “The Night Was Still,” “Away in a Manager,” and “Holy Night.”

     At the beginning of the second semester we again elected officers. They were as follows: President, Norman Hartwig; Vice President, Lawrence Kleppe; Secretary and Treasurer, Warren Claney.

     During the second semester the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs sang “The Bells of St. Mary’s” and “The Old Oaken Bucket,” at a Farm Bureau Meeting. Later the Boys’ Club sang at the Sub County Declamatory Contest. The numbers were, “Sleepy Hollow Tune,” and “Help It On.” They will also sing at the Minstrel, and for the Baccalaureate services.

     A Boys’ Quartet has been chosen by Miss Landt. They are as follows: First Tenor, William Harness; Second Tenor, Mearl Keseberg; First Bass, Norman Hartwig; Second Bass, Norman Meyer.

     Their first public performance will be during commencement week.

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CAN YOU IMAGINE?

Norman Hartwig being a woman hater?

Warren Claney not whispering to Deloris?

Howard Britcher singing in the “Boys’ Quartet”?

Harold Dewell having his hair combed?

“Toots” with her hair curled?

“Kissy” leading prayer for opening exercise?

“Casey” Frink having a date?

Norma Koch being tongue-tied?

Pauline Kahler being fat?

Daniel Mowry not day dreaming?

Ruth Barnhart minus her freckles?

Kenneth Frink in a hurry?

Norma Koch not being contrary?

Norma Stange being six feet tall?

Myra Moore without her rouge?

Warren Claney having a pet peeve on?

Norman Hartwig wearing overalls to school?

Lawrence Kleppe looking pale?

Douglas McCarthy without his hair greased?

Adelia Meier without her powder puff?

Norma Dresselhaus not whispering across the assembly?

Louella Cashman without her pet wolf?

Esther Hartwig flunking Geometry?

Elmer Bixler treating the class to ice cream?

Harold Dewell going to class with his lesson?

Lloyd Bixler coming home at two A. M.?

Iva McAfee, a movie actress?

John McClellan not cutting up in class?

Beulah Bower agreeing with anyone?

Howard Claney not over to the Koch’s?

Leona Bixler with a fellow she knows?

Leona Shaefer without her hair curled?

Dorothy Koch not primping?

Raymond Hansen flirting?

Zella Harness with her mouth closed?

Hilda Kammeyer being bashful?

Lloyd Meier without a joke in mind?

Velma Bachman not smiling?

Marjorie Curran not minding her business?

Deloris Dean not combing her hair?

Viola Clemmens weighing 160 lbs.?

Eleanor Hansen with rouge?

Leonard Shaefer not in mischief?

Irma Kroemer with lipstick?

Velma Hein cutting up?

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You can always tell a Senior

He’s so sweetly dressed.

You can always tell a Sophomore

By the way he swells his chest.

You can always tell a Freshman

By his timid look and such.

And you can always tell a Junior,

But you cannot tell him much.

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