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    Instead of the usual declamatory work, this year we presented three one act plays. The casts were selected from the whole high school. Each of these was a different type: a fantasy, “Crystal Clear”, a farce, “The Tangled Web”, and a dramatic comedy, “King Row”. Every one had a chance to try out for any part in any play, from these tryouts the players were selected. The plays were well presented, and there was a large attendance.

President of Scovill Schools Speaks

    Mr. Scovill, of the Scovill business training college at Clinton and Sterling Illinois, spoke before the assembly one day. His topic was, “Bumps”, for which he had a clear and interesting formula. He told us of the conveniences and value of our school and of education. His lecture was illustrated by some of his personal experiences.

Teachers Attend Northeastern Iowa Institute at C.R.

    The Northeastern Iowa Institute took place the 10th, 11th, and 12th of October. Pupils had one day vacation on Friday so that the teachers could attend. There was a nationally known speaker on the program at every session. Teachers came back inspired to greater efforts and new interests.

    Superintendent Benner also represented the county schoolmasters at a state meeting. He has attended this meeting for 11 consecutive years. It was held November 1st, 2nd, and 4th. Mr. Benner brought back valuable information.

Initiation Party

    Last fall the Sophmore class initiated the Freshman at a party given for the whole high school. The usual stunts were used, such as crawling on hands and knees from gym to assembly, and perhaps an occasion touch of the paddle. Several boys were even so generous as to bring their own material to shine any one’s shoes who wished. The Sophmores also furnished tasty refreshments.

Junior Class Play

    The play given by the Junior class this year was entitled “Where There’s a Will”. This was given December 8, 1933, under the direction of Miss Richardson. It was a three act comedy. The play was well presented and there was a large attendance.

Traveling Library

    For the past 2 years our school has been given the opportunity of using the traveling library. We have received several different sets of books which have been widely used by the high school. The students use the books for reports, reference work, and pleasure.

Girl’s Glee Club

    Instead of the usual boys and girls Glee Clubs, just the girl’s Glee Club was organized this year. It is composed of 24 members. They furnished music for the Three one act plays, the Junior play, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. It was directed by Miss Kopplin.

Sophmore Party

    The Sophmores had a theater party on April 5th, at the Hardacher Theater in Tipton. Various members furnished cars and the whole . . . This article wasn’t finished

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Physical Training Classes

    Due partly to the fact that the state law requires at least 80 minutes a week of P. T. the high school has a boy’s and girl’s class. The girl’s class meets every Tuesday and Friday. The boy’s class meets every Monday and Thursday. Both classes are under the supervision of Mr. Hyde. In the winter they played basketball, volley ball and did different gymnastic exercise. In the spring and fall, they played kitten ball and other out-of-door sports. This gives the students a change from studying and also gives them a chance to get the proper amount of exercise.

Stunt Nights

    Our athletic funds being rather low, a new plan was tried to raise money. Stunt Night was held September 28th and 29th, at the Legion Hall. It was sponsored by the Annual Staff and the Boy’s and girl’s Basketball teams. The plan was to have each organization in town put on a stunt. Two first and two second prizes being awarded to the best two each night, the best being chosen by the crowd present. There were 200 persons taking part and 28 different stunts. The first night “The ladies Embroidery Club” won first prize with “Ringer Singer”. The second night the Farmers Union won with a “Pick Up Band”. The added attraction the first night being Walts Melody Boys and the second evening the Stanwood High School Band. The receipts were $144.80. There were 900 present.

Christmas Program

    This years usual Christmas program was planned by Miss Richardson’s senior public speaking class. The main item was a one act play entitled, “The Life of the Party”. It was coached by Dorothy Kelly and Phyllis Bixler. Other interesting features also took place, until Santa Claus came in and brought candy, apples, and delivered gifts. The outstanding gift was an end-table and ash tray given by the junior class to their sponsor, Mr. Hyde.

Hot Lunches

    During the months from November to March inclusive, it became necessary to provide the students with hot lunches. It was done this year under the supervision of Mrs. Davis. She was assisted by Leone Hein, Irene Debner, Velma Geadleman, and Luella Smith. These lunches were furnished to the students at a minimum cost, and enjoyed greatly by all.

Our New Board Members

    This year Mr. McLeod and Mr. Crist were the new men elected to the school board. Mr. Russel went out also Mr. Dewell, a long time member resigned. Mr. Minx took his place. Mr. Leinbaugh was president of the board at the first of the year, succeeded by Mr. McLeod.

Junior-Senior Banquet

    The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Methodist church on April 6th, the juniors entertained the seniors to a 6:30 dinner. The toastmaster was Elmer Stock. The speaker of the evening was Mr. Weatherwax. This was the first time a out side speaker talked spoke at a banquet here and his entertainment was greatly enjoyed by all the guests.

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Pep Club

    The Pep Club this year consisted of Luella Smith, Leonard Conrad, Cornelia Frubois, Charles Harness, Francis Kembel, Alberta Young and Arthur McRae. Luella Smith and Leonard Conrad were the cheer leaders. This association was sponsored by Mr. Hyde. The organization provided some lively stunts through out the year that inspired the teams to victory.

Vacations

    We have had as few vacations as possible during this year in order to close school sooner in the spring. It was especially desirable this year so that they could start the new school building sooner. This is sometimes disagreeable to some pupils, but they are all usually glad to be released early in the spring. This year we had two days for the teachers to go to institute, two days for thanksgiving, a week at Christmas, and one day for New Years. Summer vacation will begin May 11th, and continue until September the 3rd.

Senior Pictures

    The annual trip of the Seniors to Cedar Rapids to get their pictures taken was carried out a few weeks ago. The class unanimously agreed upon Monteur Studio. After the pictures were taken the studio entertained the entire class with a movie at the Iowa Theater.

    Rules For Faculty Behavior:

1. Instructor must come into room unostentatiously, tiptoeing to avoid disturbing any students engrossed in their immediate occupations, and he must nod a cherry “Good Morning!” whether it is or not.

2. He shall never rap for attention nor raise his voice to more than a modulated tone.

3. He shall be granted unlimited absences from class and shall make extensive use of them.

4. Should he have occasion to ask a question of a drowsy pupil, he shall whisper in the sleeper’s ear, being careful not to cause an irritating disturbance.

5. He shall take no notice of absence from class.

6. He shall require not even a mild titter at a choice selection from his enexhaustible supply of “chestnuts”.

7. He shall lay especial emphasis on hints to answers to exams.

8. No class period shall require more than fifteen minutes of studious labor.

9. He shall flunk no athlete, nay, not even a student.

10. He shall take no heed of whispered conversation between members of the classes.

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NEW SCHOOL

    Long there has existed a real need for an addition to our present school building. It is with the greatest pride and pleasure that this annual staff has the privilege to announce that the dream of those close to the school is about to become a reality.

     The new building will accomplish much toward keeping old friends of the school and creating hundreds of new ones. As the years have gone by and the past friends of the school have become stronger and more numerous thus it makes possible a contribution toward the advancement of the cultural and educational life of this, and future generations.

     This building, which will grace our campus and be ready for occupancy next September, symbolizes the heritage of an intelligent populace, who realize that in order to maintain this, the greatest democracy in the world, it is essential to have an education constituency, all of which is based on the realization that the youth of today will govern the world of tomorrow. Also it symbolizes the integrity of a people characteristically American whose energies ever have been in the direction of progress.

     Faith in Man, faith in God, and faith in the future will be cemented into the foundation and walls of our new building and to those who have made it possible we are grateful, for we know they have earnestly striven toward an ideal and in all the world all good has come from Man’s effort to obtain perfection through an Ideal.

Miss Richardson Leaving Us

    After seven years of work among the Clarence people, Miss Richardson is leaving us. She has accepted another position as instructor of dramatics and English at Clarion, Iowa. Clarion is the county seat of Wright County and about 60 miles away from Mason City, her home town. Everyone that knows her hates to have her leave us, but at any rate, we are all behind her and wishing her the best of luck. It is a great advancement, and we all feel that she deserves it.

WHICH ARE YOU?

    If a student studies, he’s a book worm; if he doesn’t, he’s a fake. If he flunks, he’s unlucky; if he passes, he’s a cribber. If he knows his lessens, he’s a smart aleck; if he doesn’t, he’s a dumbbell. If he has ideas, he’s a crank; if he doesn’t he’s a numbskull. If he spends his money, he’s a spendthrift; if he doesn’t, he’s a tightwad. If he’s quiet, he’s a high-hatter; if he’s sociable, he’s a pain. If he talks, he’s a chatter-box; if he doesn’t he’s an oyster. If he’s religious, he’s a fanatic; if he’s not, he’s a heathen. If he dies rich, he’s a skinflint; if he doesn’t he’s a pauper. Now, I ask you, very confidentially- Which are you?

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SENIOR PLAY
“The Boomer”

The cast in order of their appearance:

Ephraim	Otto Hansen
Pansy Prasser	Leone Hein
Mae Morris	Phyllis Bixler
Cyrus Green	Ronald Harness
John Roberts	Donald Scott
Pauline Hicks	Cornelia Frubois
Elmer Carter	Lloyd Phillips
Hezekiah Bawman	Everett Rix
Mrs. Bawman	Leona Meier
Nellie Bawman	Irene Debner
Miss Bartlett	Velma Geadleman
M. H. Johnson	Richard Meyer

The story of the play follows:

    Elmer Carter is a lawyer who has ambitions for Hoopstown. He wants the people to pave the streets, and install street lights, but old Miss Bartlett who owns half the town, won’t hear of any change. Carter gets his way, though, when a mysterious stranger spreads the word that an important factory will move to Hoopstown if the place will be brought up to date. So the streets are paved and lighted and the whole town modernized. Everybody begins to speculate in real-estate options. When the excitement is at fever pitch, it develops that the factory never planned to move, and an angry mob chases Carter around and around town. He is saved by the factory president, who is in town incognito and decides to move his factory after-all.

    This play was held at the Legion Hall on Friday May the fourth. It was presented under the direction of Miss Richardson.

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COMMENCEMENT

Processional	Eleanor Conrad
Invocation	Rev. E. Faulth
Music-“I Love A Little Cottage”	Girl’s Glee Club
Address	Dr. Harry M. Gage
Music-“Whispering Hope”	Girl’s Glee Club
Presentation of Class and Diplomas	Supt. K. L. Benner
Benediction	Rev. R. C. Scott

BACCALAUREATE

Invocation	Rev. R. C. Scott
Hymn	Congregation
Evening Prayer	Rev. R. C. Scott
Scripture Lesson	Rev. John Anderson
Announcements	Rev. R. C. Scott
Music-“The Heavens Resound”	Girl’s Glee Club
Sermon	Rev. K. Faulth
Music-“Send Out Thy Light”	Girl’s Glee Club
Benediction	Rev. P. W. Jacobsen

    Baccalaureate was held at the Methodist church on Sunday May 6th, at 8:00 P.M.

    Commencement was held at the Evangelical Church on Wednesday May 9th, at 8:00 P.M.

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Class Will Of The Seniors

1. Phyllis Bixler wills her ability as a star B.B. player to Vivian Kirkpatrick who is rapidly advancing in this sport.

2. Irene Debner wills her quiet and friendly disposition and love for cutting up in assembly to Verna Mae Brink.

3. Velma Geadleman wills the watch we have seen on her arm for the past couple of weeks to Esther Ibsen who is gaining popularity among the young shieks of high school.

4. Otto Hansen wills his ability to study so industriously all the time to Burrel Oberholser.

5. Ronald Harness wills his position as short stop to Herman Helmold.

6. Leone Hein wills her wavy hair to Liberta Long

7. Arnold Kahl wills his Italian Brier pipe to K. L. Benner to keep as a remembrance.

8. John Kembel wills his excess height and speed to Lawrence Ruther one of our forthcoming athletes.

9. Frederick Koch wills his love for whispering to all his neighbors to Leo Fisher.

10. Harold Kroemer wills his noisy attitude and charming personality to Edwin Decker who speaks only when spoken to.

11. Leona Meier wills her love for cosmetics to Alberta Young.

12. Richard Meyer wills his position as captain of the championship C.H.S. baseball team to Norbert Goldsmith.

13. Lloyd Phillips wills his water gun to George Lang, placing all his faith in George to carry on the good work of giving shower baths to the entire assembly.

14. Elna Rix wills her love for talking and flirting to Ruth Leinbaugh.

15. Everett Rix wills his height and poised gait to Lester Rix, who seems to be slow in growing up.

16. Eloise Sonnemaker wills her golden hair to Selma Kline.

17. Helen Sonnemaker wills her small curiosity to Dorothy Fedderson.

18. Donald Scott wills his love for a junior girl to Elwood Bunge.

19. Cornelia Frubois wills her bottle of finger nail polish to Esther Ibsen.

    Manhood, not scholarship, is the first aim of education.

     The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.

     Life is one large picture so paint it well.

     Work is a great factor in our lives, any person who has learned to live it is indeed fortunate, for no other investment pays a greater dividend.

     Some people are afraid that they will have to do more than they will get paid for and there are others who would like to do there job much better than expected to. The latter have steady jobs.