Belvidere High School - Belvi Yearbook (Belvidere, IL)

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BELVI-1938 IN 'rl-In LIBRARYYHARD AT W0RK?? TVYLLADINE, ONE OF OUR EFFICIEN1' IABRARIANS NOVEMBER The G. A. A. doughnut sale is on. Everyone is doughnut conscious. -The social dancing class in in progress. This class is very pop- ular with the freshmen. The Hi-Y boys went to a meeting in Rockford tonight. There was a dance in the gym tonight for the benefit of the band. New suits are being planned for this group, and they hope to have them early in the spring. Another day off-the teachers are having a visiting day, and some have gone to the high school conference in Urbana. The Hi-Y boys had another bean feed tonight at the Y. NI. C. A. -Nlovies of all the schools and classes in progress were taken last week and were shown at the high school to-night to the public. This program was in observance of National Education VVeek. -Armistice Dayl We observed the occasion by having a holiday. Vivian Blackledge was chosen as the Belvidere High School rep- resentative in the D. A. R. good citizenship contest. I7- The junior and senior G. A. A. girls met tonight to plan a party for the freshmen and sophomore members. The underclassmen won out in the doughnut sale contest. We had a picture shown today in the assembly on the salmon in- dustry in Alaska. -The senior rings are on display. Are we thrilled? -The first snow of the season has arrived. VVe have to be re- minded that those who must throw snow balls must do so in places other than school property. -We are looking forward to our turkey dinner Thursday- -Today we fast-for tomorrow is Thanksgiving. -Thanksgiving! A holiday and turkey! -No school today. We need this day off to take care of the rest of the turkey. -The G. A. A. doughnut party was held in the gym tonight. 30-Only twenty-five days until Christ- mas! We are all writing letters to Santa Claus.

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BELVI-1938 THE GANG- WE SHALL HAVE MUSlC'liEVEN ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD- LET Us IN ON IT! LIFE ISN'T JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES, EH HERB? THE MOMENT BEFORE THE MARCH OCTOBER -The Bel-Hi Newx staff had their regular meeting after school. Our football squads journeyed to Dixon. The Bal-Hi Newf staff had a picnic after school. The sophomores are learning to write short stories in English class. The freshmen are having an opportunity to learn how to dance. A number are signing up for the newly organized dancing class. -At a class meeting, the juniors elected the following officers: pres- ident, Donald Woods, vice- president, Frank Garrigang sec- retary,MelvynPetersongtreasurer, Robert Greenhow. At our pep assembly today, we gave signs of developing some real school spirit. -The members of the Hi-Y had a potluck supper tonight at the Y. -It was announced that report cards would not be given out until further notice. lX4any gave sighs of relief. -A Booster Club meeting was held this morning, and the freshmen had a class meeting after school. we are busy these days! 26- 27- 28- 29- -The Booster Club sponsored an assembly program for us today. -We planted a memorial tree today in observance of the Sesquicen- tennial of the Constitution of the United States. -A barbecue sale was announced for after school, but the barbecues did not show up. -Ah! The barbecues appeared to- day, and they went like hot cakes. No gym classes for either the boys or the girls because decorations are under way for the senior reception. The junior and senior Girl Scouts met tonight after school. The seniors are beginning their annual trade of pictures. Wie had a motion picture in the assembly today to honor Theodore Roosevelt's birthday and to cele- brate Navy Day. The G. A. A. doughnut sale is launched. The teachers are attending a state teachers meeting in Freeport to- day, so we have no school. Tonite we had a big snake dance and parade and a football game with with DeKalb.

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BELV!-1938 A DEMONSTRATION IN GENERAL SCIENCE LUELLA AND FERN HARD AT WTORK' -just plain school today. -Night school classes started to- night. Commercial subjects are being offered besides courses in wood-Work, art, photography, and dancing. Mr. E. C. Foley, Boone County Farm Adviser, talked to the student body today. The G. A. A. volleyball tourna- ment started today. The junior and senior girl scouts met tonight. A beauty operator talked about that vocation. Plenty of pep was displayed at a pep assembly today. A typical Monday-nothing happened outside of the regular school routine. lVlore volleyball games! How the girls do enjoy getting to school by 7:30 in the morning! -There is much activity around school today. The football ban- quet is planned for tonight by the Booster Club. -Every one appearing at school with a cold is sent home. DECEMBER I7- VVe were all primed for our basketball game with Dixon to- night, but the game had to be postponed because of the roads. So after school We Watched a game between the Hlightsi' and the heavies. The heavies Won. The girls' glee club sang Christ- mas songs for the student body today. This was their first ap- pearance in the high school audi- torium, and their concert was very much appreciated. Wie all sang Christmas carols today under the direction of lX'Iiss Champlin. VVe enjoyed another program planned by Nliss Champlin. The first grade pupils of Perry school formed a human Christmas tree, and could they sing! Another Christmas program. This one was given by pupils from the Washington school under the direction of Miss Champlin. These programs have added a lot to our enjoyment this Week. Christmas vacation started today. Christmas!