Algona High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Algona, IA)

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- The Senior Magazine - The Class of '29 EVENTY-FIVE years ago, the pioneers who made our present A. H. S. possible crossed the unknown prairies and rivers into a land peopled with Indians more or less hostile. The task of building and maintaining homes in the wilderness required bravery, strength and many sacriiices. Many believe that the pioneering spirit is lost in this sophisticated age, but this belief is disproved by the Class of '29. In '25 the class started on their journey through the limitless spaces of general knowledge. They were pioneering, and their covered wagon means of traveling was slow and tedious, and each day so little progress was made that no headway seemed to be gained. The experienced guides Cfacultyj observed and understood this discouraged state of mind and helped the group to keep on the trail. Though they were forced to face tests Csemester examsj their fortitude carried the majority through successfully. The attacks of the unfriendly Indians Qfootball gamesj were less dreaded because of four grim, hard fighting men CGeorge Lichter, Wilfred Johnson, Wayne Keith, Arthur Nordstrumj. On one interesting occasion during the first of the journey a band of friendly Indians rode into camp. Through the three interpreters QRachael Clayton, George Free, Alice Rist in declamj much beneficial knowledge was obtained, because the Indians held many secrets that would aid the pioneers on their long journey. By the close of the first year some had dropped along by the wayside, but the remaining ones were determined to go. Experience had been a good teacher for them all, and with their pioneering spirit they had advanced far into unknown fields. There were great hopes for the coming years and they awaited expectantly the time to resume their journey. Success had made them eager to carry on the good work of those who had gone on before. September found the assembled group remarkable for an unmistakably dignified and awe-inspiring mien fSophomore egotismj that demanded respect and admiration from the less experienced QFreshmenj because of the great responsibilities that were to be borne. The journey this year in a stage coach was much speedier than with the heavy, lumbering covered wagon. There was more organization, there were definite trails to follow, each traveler had a certain de tination in view, and there was, above all, greater efficiency. There were those who carried extra responsibilities, such as the outriders and guards. The travelers vested a great deal of trust in the outriders ftrack and basketball men: G. Lichter, M. Lichter, Nordstrum, Keith, Whitey and the bravery and daring of the guards Qfootball men: Miller, Keith, Geilenfeldt, M. Lichter, Nordstrum, Whitey carried the travelers safely through the terrifying attacks of the Indians. During the long journey the hours were whiled away by the gifted story tellers fdeclam: George Free, Marian McMahon, Everett Anderson, Doris Long, Alice Rist, Rachael Claytonj. Much talent was found in the group. There were the old time fiddlers Csix orchestra membersj and the singers Coperetta and quartettes: Everett Anderson, George Free, Margaret Blossom, Doris Long, Catherine McCallj who kept everybody happy, and before the group could realize it the year was over, but much had been accomplished. They had covered much ground, and the defeats were few compared to the victories they had won. Each year this group had, with the aid of their guides, discovered many treasures which had been dug out with much labor, and had been stored away to take with them for future use. The following year was destined to be a record-breaking year. This year all the trip was made by railroad, and the rapidity with which the group forged ahead was astonishing. With Magnus Lichter fclass presidentj as conductor, the group was organized, and the motto, t'We can because we think we can, ' ' was adopted. During the first of the trip nine stops were made for football games. Nine men from the group were on the squad fLichter, Nordstrum, Keith, Sheppard, Geilenfeldt, Miller, M. Lichter, White, Randyj and from every game they came back undefeated amidst the triumphant shouts of the rest of the group. Much time was spent in preparation for programs that were broadcast by the train 's portable broadcasting station, A. H. S. A special group was chosen to take turns at the microphone as announcers fdeclam: Richard Banwart, Bernard Frankl, Marie Paine, Florence Seeman, Doris Long, Julia Dearchs, Alice Rist, Marian McMahon, George Free, Everett Andersonj. Their renowned reader QJu1ia Dearchs, State Declamatory Contest, charmed her audiences, and she was known as a second Fanny Brice. Doris Long Qdebatej gave many talks on educational and political problems. - 1929 - me Page Twenty-live

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.Ql - l I .uf . . Pays Twenty-four The Senior Magazine - 4' Seniors ELSIE EGEL Content thyself to be obscurely good Glee Club 3 Normal Training Club 3-4 LAWRENCE IVIISBACH ' ' Bub ' ' What's the use of running when there is plenty of time to walk Glee Club 3 Operetta 3 LnoN DEHNERT Slim The man that blushes is not quite a brute Bulldog Stai 3 Senior Magazine Staff LORRAINE ARNDORFER- Let no man accost me lest he hath a mighty reason G. A. A. 3-4 Normal Training Club 3-4 Honor A 1-2-3 Basket Ball 1-2-3 RUTH HULIPHREY Hump She has no moment without some duty Gilmore High School 1-2 Algona H. S. 3-4 Operetta 1-2 Normal Training Orchestra 1-2 Club 3-4 Glee Club 1-2 Glee Club 3-4 Declam 1-2 Orchestra 3-4 Extemporanoous 4 G. A. A. 3 Class Play 4 IOLA L1-:HMAN ' ' Lehman ' ' I think I am the most popular girl in the high school 1 Operetta 1-2-3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Class Play 4 --ll i929 ll-

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- The Senior Magazine - Along toward the last of the year a comic opera was broadcast. Most of the cast was chosen from members of the group QMargaret Blossom, Gerald Hartshorn, George Free, Catherine McCall, Iola Lehman, Doris Long, Everett Anderson, Joe Sheppard, Dolph Miller, Lawrence Misbach, Arthur Nordstrum, Bernard Frankl, Alice Kain, Alice Ristj. The stenographers on the journey organized a club, and then chose four competent girls of their group to represent them in a district contest QZelba Winkie, Gladys Paetz, Marie Knude son and Rachael Claytonj. The basket ball games, in which White, G. Liehter, Nordstrum, Keith, M. Liehter and Sheppard were outstanding players, were broadcast twice a week. At the close of the year tl1e greatest social event of the season was given by the group. The banquet CJunior-Senior banquetj was given in the diner of the train in honor of those people who were completing their four-year courses. It was one of those never-to-be-forgotten events. The work and planning put forth for its success were well repaid by the enjoyment everyone received. ' One day, late in May, the train roared into a station after a hard pull up a last steep hill fsemester examsj. Everyone hastened oi? the train for there were to be three months of rest before the last lap of the journey. After the all too short vacation the class of '29 assembled for the last time together and made ready to finish their journey by the Super-Zeppelin. They needed the speediest and most eiiicient means of transportation, and this, without a doubt, was the best means. The group chose Eugene Stephenson Cclass presidentj as pilot, and the excellent motto they had taken the year before was retained because none more fitting for the group as a whole could be found. The Zeppelin was sailing west over a great expanse of water, and just when they were well on their way they ran into severe headwinds and stormy clouds. The skill of the navigators and mechanics Cfootball men: M. Liehter, Geilcnfeldt, Keith, Knowles, Sheppard, White, Miller, Nordstrum, basket ball: White, Nordstrum, Knowles, Sheppard, Liehter, Stephensonj carried them through without loss. Each traveler had his special duty to perform every day, but there was plenty of time left which could be put to good advantage. The suggestion for forming clubs was enthusiastically agreed upon, and those who were interested and were willing to give their time entered into the scheme. The first two clubs were the singing clubs CGlee Clubsj and the expression club Cdeclamatory work: Richard Banwart, Bernard Frankl, Julia Dearehs, Doris Long, Alice Rist, Rachael Clayton, Alice Kain, Marie Paine, Shirley Hill, Milford Green, Dona Coon, Florence Seemanj. The debating club consisted of four eloquent, convincing speakers: Gerald Hartshorn, Alice Kain, Doris Long, Marian McMahon. On two evenings a program Coperettaj was give11 in which George Free, Everett Anderson, Joe Sheppard, Catherine McCall and Alice Rist took part, assisted by the Glee Clubs and the orchestra. The stenographers, not to be outdone, had contests to determine who were the speediest and most accurate in their work. Zelba Winkie, Rachael Clayton, Marian Rising, Doris Long and Gladys Paetz won out. All these activities inspired the group to write a journal that would be a lasting memorial of their work and pleasure QSenior Magazinej and just as it was finished, their long journey was brought to an end, for land was in sight. The members of the group were now to go their separate ways, and it was with great regret and sadness that they parted. Four years of pioneering have been finished by the class, and the trail stretches far, far into the west. It required great bravery and physical strength to bring a wilderness occupied by hostile people to civilization but the pioneering spirit accomplished it. The pioneering of the future will not depend upon physical strength, but upon mental strength, and in this work the Class of '29 will do its share. ' 41 - 1929 lp- ' Page Twenty-sim