Abilene High School - Orange and Brown Yearbook (Abilene, KS)

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IWIIICSIIMAN VI..-XSS FOURTH ROW: Brown, Gans, Connor, Clark, Eisenhower, Glick, Gia-se, Ayers, Coulson, Duckwall, Haslouer, Eiselee. THIRD ROW: Bowersox, Duffy. Engle, Bcrzer, Ifroeliell, Ilarris, Ilartenstein, Brooks, Foster, El- bert, Goodwin, Flannagan. SECOND ROW: Davidson, Hamilton, Amsbaugh, Forsland, Coleman, Dieter, An- derson, Ayers, Dahnke, BC'I'QE'l', Faris. FIRST ROW: Gordon, Gish, Aushvrman, Cole, Buhrer, Donelly, Baugess, Ijetlie, Gambei, FOURTH ROW: Holmes, Mculi, Nelson, Kohart, Moore, Korn, Knox, Miller, Moyer, Anderson, Lewis. THIRD ROW: Issitt, Leffingwell, Lauer, Huston, Jury, Hite, Houser, Hoover, Hockensmith, McMillan, Leonard. SEC- OND ROW: Kauffman, Landis, I-Iuzu, Ike, Hurd, Milligan, Knoll, Landis, Hicks, Kauffman, Hoffman, FIRST ROW: Wilson, Marston, Makins, Nelson, Hautman, Lesher, King, Jury, Nemcchek, Martsalf. FOURTH ROW: Vance, Stantz, Tobias, Yorgenson, Sparks, Robertson, Newell, Schiller, Schwendener, Van Duyne, Shearer, Scott. THIRD ROW: Thorpe, Rider, Reiss, Sloop, Teas, Simmons, Sampson, Yancey, Scheufele, Whitehair, White, Tylcr. SECOND ROW: Steele, Thurber, Weber, Recd, Sapp, Pientka, Whitehair, Romine, Rogers, Stevens, Si-aton, Whitehair. FIRST ROW: Strawsburg, Parker, Weaver, Peters, Stoffer, Nichols, Webb, Owens, Rissman. NOT IN PICTURE: Warhurst, W. White, D, Engle, Crum, Hollar, Hottman, McDonald, Phelps.

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l Alil4'Rl4ID MAKINS 1'1'6SlflCl1t HARRY LEUNARD Vice-Presidenlz I1 ICR BERT MEULI Treasurer GWIGNDOLYN ROMINE Secretary Freshman Class History By lNTARG1'XRlfT VVI l lTEl'l AIR EAR YE, Upperclassmen, while we relate the achievements of our little band, whom you have looked upon with superiority and sometimes con- tempt. Wl'1ile we have borne all this patiently we are proud to bear the name the Freshmen of 1930-31. Since Freshman week. March 17-20, we feel that We have been thoroughly initiated into high school life. The officers of the Freshman class were chosen at the first class meeting. They were: Alfred Makins, President, Harry Leonard, Vice-Presidentg Gwendolyn Romine, Secretary, Herbert Meuli, Treasurer, and Ruth Hurd and Donald Deiter, Student Council Representatives. The sponsors were Miss Reynolds, Miss Morley, Mrs. jones and Mr. Collins. The first social activity was a hike held at Baer's grove. Games were la ed and a bountiful Jicnic sub :er consistin of wieniers pickles, buns a - l I g , : ples, cookies, and pop was enjoyed by all. The Freshmen have taken part in almost every activity in high school the girls in basketball, hockey, and volleyball, and the boys in basketball, foot- ball, and track. The Freshmen sold Eskimo pies and candy bars at the Her- ington-Abilene basketball game. On class night the Freshmen gave a clever stunt which ended the activi- ties for the year. Although every one of us has enjoyed our Freshman year, we feel We are of more importance as we near our Sophomore year.

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Departments of A. H. S. UST AS MODERN science and inventions have developed so have the ecl- ucational systems all over the country and foremost among them is Abi- lene High School. Starting out in 1880 with one course and five stu- dents, the school has enlarged until there are now over 500 pupils and six courses, Professional, Commercial, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Agri- culture and General. Four years of Latin and one of German comprise the language depart- ment. lt is the purpose of this department not only to give the students a knowledge of the ancient civilization upon which his own is founded but also to give him a greater appreciation of his own language which has been de- rived both from the Latin and the more modern language, German. The Physical Science department including Chemistry, Physics, Physical Geography and General Science is an aid to all students in that it not only gives them the fundamental laws of nature but also aids the students to do better in life those things he chooses to do. The fundamental idea behind the History department is not only for per- sonal development but also to make history appear as a wondrous chain, the links of which were forged one by one from the past of our national life. The girls of today have wondrous opportunities in the Home Economics department. Clothing, foods, and home decoration develop in the girl an un- derstanding of the principles of those things essential to the home, giving her practical experience so she can become a better member of her family group. Expression, appreciation and grammar are the three distinct divisions of the English department. All phases of English, English and American liter- ature, oral and written composition, drill on grammar fundamentals, and cre- ative work are stressed at some time during the four years of English. Journalism develops in the student an eye for news, better composition work and greater appreciation of the literary works. Public speaking moreover contributes more to the development of personality than any other course. Amateur skills are given to the boy as one of the chief aims of the man- ual training department. These skills consist mainly in the use of tools that will enable them to do ordinary repair work about the home, to read blue prints and plans and to estimate the value of work done by a worker of wood. i Valuable information and actual experience in the everyday problems of farmers is given the boys of the agriculture department. A four year course is offered, during which time, many projects are considered and worked out. The library, although not a department of study, gives the most valuable service to all. It contributes to all phases of school life and aids many in a self-education. Pupils desiring to lead a business life find the Commercial department a great aid. Through bookkeeping, typing, and shorthand, a business life is developed. Following the four years' course the student would be able to graduate with all the essentials necessary for a life in the business world. The main objective of the commercial course is to train and qualify stu- dents for business or stenographic positions. As much practical work as is possible, is done for outside and school organizations. Special form work and informational background are stressed. Both boys and girls are required to take a two years' course in physical training. Through this training better sportsmanship, higher ideals, and stronger characters are developed. Appreciation of the beautiful and an artistic taste is developed in the Art department. This work will serve to aid the student to always keep his sur- roundings pleasant. The instrumental and voice sections of the music department work to- gether in order to aid the talented student to further his musical abilities and to give all an appreciation of good music.