Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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22 ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL ' DES MOINES, IOWA 24-5-4- THE CAP AND GOWN PARADE MONG the season of events encountered by the graduat- ing seniors was the Get-together which was the grand beginning of it all, Cadle Pettet's tiny but prolific tin Iazz tunesl horn proved an instrument of worth, because he kept everyone tripping the light fantastic with gay and carefree heart. Of course, the election of class officers was exciting for the group of jubilant seniors who selected the people they felt were most capable. And soon came the grand day when the Ftailsplitter carried the streamer announcing Gerald Mil- ler as the class president. The story in the same issue told of the election of the other class officers: Robert Camp, vice president, Helen Hull, secretary, and Roy Sandin, treasurer. Weren't we proud of our unanimous choicel Another party was chalked up on the seniors' calendar of events when the informal came along and found many senior boys learning to dance, or better, improving their frivolous steps. While the boys were thus engaged, the girls planned attire that was nothing short of stunning. International Day followed closely this informal affair. The day where the lively imaginations of this winter assemblage of graduates ran riot with unusual and bewildering results. Countries and people of renown were well represented. Between these outstanding events such as, the Senior elec- tion and International Day there were innumerable little things that happened that made the Senior semester a great deal more interesting and impressive than the other se- mesters in high school. There were pictures to be taken, cards to be printed, jewelry to be selected and announce- ments to be mailed, No slight occasion was the Formal, which was att-ended by a large group of senior, alumni, and other high school students who were invited guests. Dancing under colored lights in a beautifully decorated room and to the music of the A, L. H. S. orchestra everyone gave the appearance of nota- bles fclass notablesl, And then the banquet where music, food, and gaiety made even the dullest gasp with delight. The girls in their glitter- ing formals appeared chic with their well groomed escorts, fthe senior boysl. With Billy Gale as toastmaster, a group of classmates were called upon to propose toasts and the Ianuary Class Banquet proved a tremendous success, But the grandest, biggest thrill of all our lives came when, in answer to our name, we walked across the platform to receive our diplomas. As we gazed into tthe sea of faces swimming before us, we realized while a sob caught in our throats that we were one of them-no longer an active Lin- colnite-the Cap and Gown Parade had come to a final, dignified, eventful conclusion. 49331 SEQ O -'Q rr 75 l' 'f' o v ftf 6 MOINES hc A Vcrtiscrs Press GEORGE S. MURPHY ojrectzoe 7Jrif2tz'ng 916 Locust Street - Des Moines, Iowa TFfl?p1I07lf 3-5312 l

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-+-2-vi SENIOR RAILSPLITTER ' IANUARY, 1938 23 STRANGE THE Ianuary, l938, class may be a pretty small class, but it sure doesn't take very many people to make a good can happen in this class. To prove it, that William E. Gale, better known as time, and anything would you believe Billy or The Editor, and one of the most intelligent boys in happy year and a half in kindergarten, the school, spent a and then flunked the first grade. A bad beginning means a good ending. Anything can happen. Students at Lincoln High may have frequently seen a very tall girl and a very short boy walking serenely down the corridor. The girl is Iessie McAfee, the tallest l2A girly the boy reigns the Kingdom of the Small under the name Bruno Caligiuri. Katherine Manatt and Ruby Sharpless have the honor of graduating at sixteen. Cadle Pettet and Frances O'Brien are the wise old ones. Ladoit Stevens is the slowest, and Mando Tonini is the quickest. Gentlemen may prefer blondes. lf they do, here is a list of eligible ones: lean Knouf, Margaret Coila LaBrash, Asta Berg, and Bernice Burgess. The ladies have not such a wide choice. The only gentlemen blondes are: Cadle Pettet, and Hilmer Westergaard. Alack, and alas, however, there is not a single redheaded lady in the class, and Victor Clarke has the honor of being the only fiery-haired boyl There are num- erous brunettes, but let suffice to say that Bruno Caligiuri, Alma Fontanini, lames Dishon, lames Milligan, Theresa DeFino, Robert Altomari, Bob Richards, Mary Mazza, Mary Marturello, and Elizabeth Renzo, are the darkest ones. As to talent-just take your choice. Singersl dancersl pianistsl typistsl All are abundant: Bernice Burgess tickles the ivories in a hot manner, Alma Fontanini elicits beautiful classical music from the piano, Frances O'Brien is also a pianist of note. lf it's rhythm you Want, just borrow the Swing lt High Boys -Cadle Pettet and Harold Hayes. Billy AS IT SEEMS Gale is very capable of making hill billy music from his pal, the harmonica. The twinkle toes of the class is lean Knouf. Charles Mortale is the class loaier, and that profession certainly takes talent, Bob Dizzy Dean Camp is runnerup for the honor. You have probably seen these two stealing the mystical forty winks at any time of day. Marguerite Mazzei dramatizes short skits. The class is also well represented by string instrument players. George Neff plays a guitar, Frances O'Brien plays a cello, and Mary Louise Parish plays the violin. lf you prefer a merry tune, take our advice and listen to the future radio station W-E M-A-K-E G-O-O-D M-U-S-I-C. You will hear Mary Woodman, Bernice Burgess, Ann Guidicessi, Cadle Pettet, and Ruby Sharpless. Turning to the business side of the class, you will want a good typist. How about Mary Louise Parish, Alma Fontanini, Helen Hull, lean Knouf, Pollyanna Rogerson, and Theresa DeFino. Fun and laughter mingle with hard work and studyt?D in this first-rate graduating class. The silly-billies are those well-known fun provokers Lester Folwell, Harold Hayes, Bill Lee, Charles Mortale, Cadle Pettet, and Howard Spanky MacFarland Warrell. However, there are some conscientious class members. The Professor is probably the hardest worker. Oh, you don't know him? Yes, you do. The Professor is Roy Sandin. Another earnest fellow is Gerald Miller, class president. Edith Ahern outraces the girls in perseverance. Sportsl Ah, yes. Iohnny Anderson, Wilbur Warburton, Bob Camp, and Bob Richards top the bill-board. Take your choice. They're all good. There you are, folksl lt's up to you. Take what you want, lt's yours. lust don't ever say the lanuary, l938, Class hasn't everything a class needs. CENTRAL ENGRAVING comp NY 1017 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa New Location : u C Photo-Engravers Artists - Designers zation that Works hand- in-hand to supply good printing plates for your particular needs. Telephone 3-1117 Hi., An experienced organi-