Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1926 volume:

Senior Issue of The Spud 1926 - Class Malta “We will find a path or make one.' Colors Lavender and While Flower Lilac I‘i bushed by Students oe the Alliance High School Alliance, NebraskaStaff of Senior Issue Editor-in-Chief ........................... Anna Wing First Associate Editor ................ Dwight Weaver Second Associate Editor...................Donald Dotson Humorist .................................. Ruth Schill The Staff oj the Weekly 1925-1926 Spud Was: Editor-in-Chief ....... Press Editor ......... First Associate Editor Second Associate Editor Business Manager ...... Advertising Manager ... Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Humorist .............. Cartoonist ............ Sponsor ............... Donald Dotson Harold Newell Anna W ing ... Zeta Redfern Claude Patterson Eileen Dietlein Paul Lotspeich ... Veva Wilson Ruth Schill . Glenn Hughes Miss Brenizer In Retrospect History has shown that a backward look is sometimes fatal. There is grave danger of history’s repeating itself if in retrospect we pride ourselves on our achievements and settle back in sung complacency thinking that we have reached the highest point attainable. Rather, the honors gained should inspire us to strive for new and greater honors; mistakes of the past should enable us to avoid many errors in the future. If our retrospect is governed by these principles, it is worth while. From this standpoint, we look hack over the year 1925-26 with pride in the records made in scholarship, debate, declamation, dramatics and athletics. We view our mistakes and failures with regret. But our achievements and our failures will both serve to stimulate us to greater effort and higher attainments. The past vear has already brought worth while results. Its full worth will be completely realized only in the years to come. H. R. PARTRIDGE. ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL To Miss Bessie Brenizer. who has never failed to do her best for the Class of ’26, and the Spud Staff, we dedicate this Senior Issue of the Spud. 1925 CALENDAR —- 1926 Sept. 7. Labor Day. Our labors begin. Sept. 21. Every student receives the first Spud. Sept. 25. Football. Chadron at Alliance. Oct. 2. Gum chewing prohibited by law. Punishable by eighth period. Oct. 9. Football. Gering at Alliance. Oct. 12. Columbus Day. “Sail on, sail on.” Oct. 15. First six-weeks exam. Oct. 16. Football. Crawford at Crawford. Oct. 50. Spud Mixer. Nov. 3-4-5. Vacation. Teachers’ convention. Nov. 10. Football. Scottsbluff. Nov. 14. Broken Bow at Broken Bow. Nov. 26-27. Thanksgiving vacation. Dec. 4. Advisory Board organized. Dec. 10. “Mr. Bob.” Dec. 18. School closes for Christmas. Dec. 14. No school on account of blizzard. Jan. 4. School opens again. Jan. 15. Basket ball. Alliance at Hyannis. Jan. 19. Bayard at Alliance. Jan. 21. Semester exams. Jan. 22. Alliance at Mitchell. Jan. 23. Alliance at Gering. Jan. 26. Bridgeport at Alliance. Jan. 29. Alliance at Bayard. Feb. 2. Scottsbluff at Alliance. Feb. 12. Alliance at Scottsbluff. Feb. 16. Minatare at Alliance. Feb. 19. Alliance at Bridgeport. F'eb. 22. “Constitutional Convention.” Feb. 25. Tournament at Chadron. Mar. 9. “Stray Cats.” Mar. 26. Sub-district Declaim Mar. 26. Commercial contest. Apr. 6. Hall of Fame elected. Apr. 13. “When a Feller Needs a Friend.” May 6. “Some Baby.” May 15. Junior-Senior banquet. May 20. “The Thirteenth Chair.” May 21. Sneak Day. May 22. Alumni banquet. May 23. Baccalaureate sermon. May 24. Senior Recognition—Class Night. May 26. Commencement. May 26-27. F inal examinations. May 28. School closes.FACULTY Mr. H. R. Partridge... Mr. M. R. Colson M iss Bessie Brenizer Mr. J. R. Browne Mr. L. E. Flynn....... Miss Florence Johnson Miss Mae Mahaffa Mr. C. E. McCafferty Miss Margaret Ormsby Miss Mildred Ormsby Miss Pearl Padley..... Miss Grace Spacht Mr. J. O. Stockton ... .Superintendent Principal .............Latin History and Music Manual Training .......Mathematics Normal Training ...........Science ...........English ...........English Latin and English Commercial .............CoachCOMMERCIAL CONTEST A Commercial Contest was held on March 26 at Chadron. The entrants from Alliance and the subjects they were entered for were: Novice Shorthand: Marjorie Whitnack, Lucille Dickinson, Falba Cole. Advanced Typewriting: Vera Lowry, Zeta Redfern, Lucille Dickinson. Penmanship: Marjorie Whitnack, Florence Whitlock, Lucille Dickinson. Novice Typewriting: Eula Adamson, Falba Cole, Eileen Dietlein. Spelling: Marjorie Whitnack. Florence Whitlock and Lucille Dickinson. Alliance carried off first honors with a total of fifty-four points. In Advanced Typewriting Lucille Dickinson earned first place and Vera Lowry second. Marjorie Whitnack won first. Falba Cole second, and Lucille Dickinson third in Novice Shorthand. In Spelling. Marjorie Whitnack and Florence Whitlock tied for first place and Lucille Dickinson took fifth place. Marjorie Whitnack took first place in penmanship. while Lucille Dickinson and Florence Whitlock took second and third places, respectively. SCHOLASTIC CONTEST I he students chosen to take the scholastic tests at Chadron April 26 were: Frig- onometrv. Everts Lyle, Vi alter Johnson; Physics, Herbert Stern; Geometry. Martha Miller. Leola Schill; Latin, Veva Wilson. Leola Schill; English Composition, Martha Miller; English Literature. Leola Schill; European History, Gladys Parsons. Many tow ns were represented and the winners were chosen from the Chadron and Bridgeport contestants. Those from Alliance who placed were: Herbert Stern, first. Physics; Everts Lyle, first Trigonometry; Veva Wilson, fourth. Latin; Gladys Parsons, second. History. DECLAMATORY CONTEST The local Declamatory Contest was held in the High School Auditorium on the evening of March 21. The following contestants took part: Raymond Weyrens. Robert Gillette and Glen Gerdes in oratorical: Alice Wright. Ida Davis, June Marshall, Irma Weyrens and Janice Shelton in dramatic; Marie Clark. Helen Salisbury, Margaret Marshall and Mona Cornu in humorous. Raymond Weyrens ' on first place in oratorical. Alice Wright and Mona Cornu captured first prizes in their respective sections. On March 26. the District Declam was held here. Raymond. Alice and Mona each earned the privilege of going to the District contest. At this Raymond won first. He then went to the state contest where he tied for third place.BASKETBALL GAMES AND SCORES Sept. 25—Chadron (0) at Alliance (53). Oct. 9- Gering (0) at Alliance (20). Oct. 16—-Alliance (0) at Crawford (27). Oct. 23 Sidney (6l at Alliance (13). Nov. 4—Morrill (6) at Alliance (7). Nov. 10 -Alliance (6) at Scottsbluff (12). Nov. 14—Alliance (14) at Broken Bow (10). Nov. 26—Bayard (7) at Alliance (21). FOOTBALL GAMES AND SCORES •Jan. 8—Hyannis (Ol at Alliance (19). Jan. 15—Alliance (81 at Hyannis (25). Jan. 19—Bayard (5) at Alliance (30). Ian. 22—Alliance (14) at Mitchell (7). Jan. 23—Alliance (18) at Gering (8). Jan. 26—Bridgeport (17) at Alliance (25). Jan. 26—Alliance (13) at Bayard (12). Fel . 2—Scottsbluff (13) at Alliance (31). Feb. 5—Mitchell (7 I at Alliance (10). Feb. 12—Alliance (21) at Scottsbluff (12). Feb. 19 Alliance (12) at Bridgeport (16). The football men earning letters in 1925 were: FOOTBALL LETTER MEN Leo Anderson Leo Bayer Kenneth McCall Arthur Miller Donald Dotson Robert Garrett Howard Cogswell Claude Patterson Clifford Roland Clayton Romig Frank Hodgkinson Albert Schadwinkel Richard Hearel 1 Paul Lotspeich Dwight Weaver Jim Wilson Jack YoungSENIOR PLAY The last class play of the year, “Some Baby,” was presented on May 6 by a talented cast of Seniors. Rainy weather prevented many people from coming o tha only a fair crowd saw the play. Those who came felt well repaid for comiim and were much pleased with both the play and the cast. r The cast was: Professor Frederick Realya . Mrs. Wellsiniller (Auntie), his sister Sylvia Realva, his daughter Philip Stanton, his assistant General Henry Burbeck Marcella Burbeck, his daughter-in-law Mrs. Vivert, a neighbor............ Mrs. Henderson, her mother Lucille Norton, a neighbor Judge Sanderson.................... Sheriff Johnson Deputy Sheriff Stoker Albert Schadwinkel Lsther Frederick Ruth Schill Clarence Gibson Raymond Wvrens Anna Wing Florence Whitlock Lucille Dickinson Nellie Trenkle Donald Kennedy Jimmie Cribble Chris Panwitz JUNIOR PLAY On March () the Junior Class presented its annual play large, audience in the High School Auditorium. The play chosen and well acted that it met with great approval. “Stray Cats,” before a a comedy, was so well The cast was: Clifford McCaddon Paul Lotspeich Clifford Roland Harold Newell Ldgar McDonald Dick Skinner ................... Tom Skinner........................ Harry Skinner...................... Billy Jones..... Rev. Patterson..................... Leona Brooks.... ... . vy j rv i Alice Foley Wanda Taylor......................................................... n . , . , Doris Mallerv Jennie Long............................................................... .. ■ t ... ,, , ralba Cole Kitty Baker , , . o . Josephine Acheson Business Manager „ . , wr Robert Gillette Advertising Manager , . D ... M .............................Acta Kedfern ace i anagers................................. Harry Beagle and Mary Beth LucasSOPHOMORE PLAY The Sophomore play, the first of the year, was given December 10, before a well-filled auditorium. It was a snappy comedy entitled, “Mr. Bob.” The cast was: Philip Royson.....................................................................Ed Barton Robert Brown, clerk Dixon Gassman Jenkins, Miss Rebecca’s butler .................................................Glen Gerdes Rebecca Luke, a maiden lady......................................... Irene Lanning Katherine Rogers, her niece........................................ Louise Cogswell Marion Bryan, Katherine’s friend.....................................Kathleen Blak Patty, Miss Rebecca’s maid ........................................... Leola Schill ATHLETIC BENEFIT PLAY "When a Feller Needs a Friend" was given April 13 for the benefit of the Athletic Association. It was well attended, and was presented by the following cast: Tom Denker...........................................................Donald Dotson Bob Mills .................................................Claude Patterson Mrs. Reese.................................................. Zeta Redfern Jerry Smith ...............................................Edgar MacDonald “Liz”......................................................Mary Beth Lucas “Bing” Dickson......................................................Richard Smith William Denker ........................ George Wiley Alice King ................................................. Martha Miller Elaine Lynne. .... ............................................... a Davis Angela Scott He!en Hive,ySPUD MIXER “The Mixer,” which was given to the winners of the Spud subscription contest, was held in the high school Friday night, October 30. This party was given by the Freshman class, the faculty and the Spud staff to the Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores, all of whom had 100 per cent in the contest. Hal-lawe’en decorations and games were used. The ones that attended the mixer were divided into four groups, the reds, the purple were led by Miss Mildred Ormsby, the blues were led by Howard Cogswell and the orange group by Mr. Stockton. The different groups were led from one room to another, in each of which the different games were played. From these rooms they were all led to the auditorium where a short play was given in two acts. Bill Zieg gave a short entertainment, singing some selections. The first was, “When the One You Love Loves You,” “That’s My Baby,” and the last one was, “All Alone.” After this Chester Yount played on the, xylophone. Tl e numbers he played were “Moon Light and Roses,” “1 Wonder What’s Become of Sally,” “O Sol Mio,” and “All Alone,” after which he bid them all a good night. The party was a huge success and enjoyed by all who attended. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET On May 15 the high school gymnasium was the scene of a most delightful affair. the Junior-Senior Banquet. Shortly after six-thirty the members of the two classes proceeded to the gym amid strains of music. One by one they crossed a dike, into a Dutch garden, by means of flights of steps. The entire room was beautifully decorated in lavender and white, there were lilacs on every table and in baskets about the walls. The fan on an old-fashioned Dutch windmill turned steadily at the farther end of the gym. Small tables, set for four, were arranged in the shape of S and ’26. The nut cups were made in imitation of wooden shoes, the menus were windmills and the place cards Dutch boys and girls. The Sophomore girls who waited on the tables were dressed in dainty Dutch costumes of lavender and white. The menu “windmill” disclosed: Salted Almonds Fruit Cocktail Head Lettuce Salad Roast Young Turkey Hen Cranberry Jelly Giblet Gravy Celery Dressing Snowflake Potatoes Buttered Wax Beans Cloverleaf Rolls Radishes Ripe Olives Senior Special Ice Cream 1926 Cake Coffee Processional Music............ Musical Reading,. Dutch Dance.... Toastmaster ..... Foundation ...... Framework ....... Finishing Lumber Fan X ........... PROGRAM .............................. Martha Miller .............................. Rosalie Denton .............................. William Zeig .........................Ruth Morris’ Pupils .......................... Frank Hodgkinson .............................. Doris Mallery ............................ Supt. Partridge .............................. Miss Brenizer ........................... Howard CogswellALUMNI BANQUET The Alumni Banquet was held in the gymnasium on Saturday, May 22. The decorations were lavender and white with colored candles on the tables. The roll was called of all classes from 1896 to 1926. The members of the honor class, those of 1926, were then introduced. PROGRAM Piano Solo.......................... Address of Welcome to Seniors of 1926 Response........ ................... Vocal Solo.......................... Vocal Duet.......................... Musical Reading .....................Alice Prettyinan .............Mrs. Donald Spencer ....................Howard Cogswell ..........................J. Cantlin Eileen Dietlein, Dorothy Richardson ....................... William Zeig THE ALUMNI PLAY On May 20, "The Thirteenth Chair,” was given by the Alumni Association of Alliance High School. It was a thrilling mystery play. Mr. William Crosby.......................................... William Zeig, ’25 Mrs. William Crosby...................................... Madeline Slattery, ’20 Helen O’Neill ..............................................Margaret Schill, ’23 Will Crosby ....................................................Glen Joder, ’20 Inspector Donahue........ Glen Worley, ’25 Madame LaGrange. .......................................... .Mary Woolis, ’21 Elizabeth Erskine..... Edna Benedict. ’07 Grace Standish Mardell Drake, ’24 Edward Wales ................................................. Lee Trabert, '25 Philip Mason............................................... Wade Grassman. 19 Howard Standish Oliver McPherson, ’25 Mr. Trent Jay Vance, ’12 Mrs. Trent................................................... Ethel Graham, ’13 Mary Eastwood ..................................— Opal Russell, 02 Pollock ........................................................Clifford Gregory, ’25 Sergeant Dunn ............................................... Frank Mounts, ’25SENIOR OFFICERS The officers of the Class of ’26 were: Howard Cogswell, president Jack Young, vice president Lydia Foley, secretary-treasurer Vera Lowry, Spud reporter Leo Bayer, athletic reporter Miss Brenizer, sponsor JUNIOR In tire fall of 1925 the Junior Class Frank Hodgkinson, president Josephine Acheson, vice president Alice Foley, secretary-treasurer OFFICERS lected the following officers: Eula Adamson, Spud reporter ern Cribble, athletic representative Miss Mildred Orinsby, sponsor SOPHOMORE OFFICERS The Sophomore officers were: Louise Cogswell, president Kathleen Blak. vice president Martha Miller, secretary-treasurer Helen Hively, Spud reporter Ed Barton, athletic representative Miss Johnson, sponsor FRESHMAN OFFICERS The officers of the Class of ’29 were as follows: John Miller, president Simeon Thomas, secretary-treasurer Pauline Pickerell, vice president Roland Williams, athletic representative Mr. Stockton, Miss Spacht, sponsors ADVISORY BOARD On December 4, 1926, the Advisory Board was organized. The following were appointed as members: Ruth Schill Zeta Redfern Donald Dotson Jack Young John Miller Martha Miller Louise Cogswell Clifford Roland Lester Trabert Frank Hirst Howard Cogswell Frank Hodgkinson Virginia McBrideCLASS NIGHT PROGRAM Music.................... Salutatory............... Class Reunion in 1951— Prophecy............ History............. Song................ Will................ Poem ............... Vocal Solo............... Presentation of Class Gift Valedictory............. .....................Inez Jones .....................Ruth Schill ......................Leo Bayer Helen Salisbury and Vera Lowry ..............Dorothy Richardson Raymond Wyrens ..............Marjorie Whitnack ...................Eileen Dietlien ....................Lydia Folev .....................Anna Wing SENIOR RECOGNITION DAY Processional .............................. Recognition of Seniors..................... Response................................... Music Recognition Day Address.................... Recessional................................ Martha Miller Frank Hodgkinson Howard Cogswell Supt. H. R. Partridge ......Eula Adamson CLASS HISTORY Now listen, one and all, and you shall hear the story of the Class of ’26. In the fall of 1922 one hundred and two eager and enthusiastic, and we may add slightly perturbed. Freshmen filed into the halls of A. H. S. We were determined to do our best and make the upper classmen know we were there. We held our first class meeting a few weeks after school had started and chose Miss Howe and Mr. Phelps sponsors, Nell Gavin, president; Jack Young, vice president; Howard Cogswell, secretary and treasurer; Joe Brennan, athletic reporter, and Ruth Schill, Spud reporter. Two of our members. Jack Young and Vern Gribble, made the first team in football, and we were exceedingly proud of them. At the beginning of the year it was the desire of the Freshmen to have their number on the Class Championship Basket Ball Banner. Although we did not attain our desire, we showed other teams some hard fighting and made them work for what they got. Jack Young made the hoys’ team and Vivian Dow and Maurine Bauld the girls’ team in basket hall. We were well represented in declam bv Vivian Dow, who placed second, and by Nellie Sturgeon in debate, who made alternate on the High School team. After the result of the Spud contest the Seniors and Freshmen entertained the Sophomores and Juniors. With the aid of the Seniors, the Freshmen proved excellent hostesses and everyone looked forward to mixers surpassing the success of this one. When the end of the term drew near the freshmen felt satisfied in that they haddone their part in every sort of activity the High School engaged in. Theirs was the largest class in High School and also (as they thought) the best. Next we became Sophomores and then, indeed, did we look down with disdain upon anyone so unfortunate as to belong to any other class. Though we lost a few members from our ranks, leaving us an enrollment of 88. we had by no means lost our “pep.” For with a smaller membership we made more rapid progress than in the previous year. Our first class meeting was held early in September and the officers and sponsors were elected. Jack Young, president: Clayton Romig, vice president; Vera Lowry, secretary-treasurer: Janice Wills, athletic representative; Esther Dedmore, Spud reporter. Jack Young and Leo Bayer made the football and basketball teams and we won the interclass track meet given in May, 1921. We won the interclass championship in debate, putting two of our debaters, Alice Prettyman and Nellie Sturgeon, on the second High School team. In the declamatory contest held March 4, Ruth Schill placed first in humorous which permitted her to represent the Alliance High School in sub-district and district. The upper classmen were astonished when they heard that “those Sophs” were giving three one-act plays, namely, “Maker of Dreams,” “Neighbors” and “Suppressed Desires.” The plays went over big and everyone agreed that the Sophomore clas had talent in such things. I here is no doubt about it—this class has the pep. We organized our class first and had the first party given, October 19. At the end of the year it was discovered that we had the least number of failures. We hope this good record will continue. We entered upon our Junior year with zeal and eagerness. The following officers were chosen to guide us thru this year, one of the most important in high school: Dwight Weaver, president; Nell Gavin, vice president; Janice Wills, secretary-treasurer: Howard Cogswell, athletic representative; Vera Lowry, Spud reporter; Miss Brenizer, sponsor. Many of our members were on the football and basket ball teams, and we were very well represented in track, where several took honors. In declam three members, Ruth Schill. Helen Salisbury and Raymond Wyrens, parti ipated. the two latter taking first in local. W e had one of the best debate teams in the school, two of the members being chosen for the high school team. In May we used Japanese decorations for the Junior-Senior banquet. As a class of 52 Seniors we took up the fourth and last year of our high school course. W ith Miss Brenzier, sponsor; Howard Cogswell, president; Jack Young, vice president, and Lydia Foley, secretary-treasurer, we resolved to make this one the best year of them all. In football Leo Bayer. Howard Cogswell. Jack Young and many others went to make up the high school team. In basket ball there were also many of our members on the teams. Raymond Wyrens, Ruth Schill and Leo Bayer were on the Senior debate team and won interclass debate. I hey were also on the high school team, bringing home honors from Harrison. In declam Raymond Wyrens and Helen Salisbury went out. Raymond placing first in local, sub-district and district, and tying for third in state. I he Seniors assembled at the high school at four o’clock Friday, May 21. They journeyed to the State Park, where each and every one participated in having a good time. Commencement festivities began Saturday, May 15, with the Junior-Senior banquet and ending with Commencement Exercises May 26.CLASS WILL We, the Seniors, of 1926, being sound of body, although perhaps a bit weak of mind wish to present this as a last will and testament. I. Our limited store of knowledge, which we have accumulated during our four years of high school, we bequeath to the school in general, including the faculty, to ! ■ used as they see fit. Along with this, we leave our up-to-date method of bluffing to the underclassmen, so that they may more easily attain the rank of Seniors. II. We leave Blance Hookham’s good nature to the faculty, which we found sadly lacking in our past experiences with them. III. To Mr. Stockton and Helen Hawes we give our latest novel—“Tips on Housekeeping.” I . We bequeath Ralph Cox’s “Rolled Rice Sedan” to Mr. McCaffertv for experimental purposes in physics. V. To the Freshmen we leave some whitewash to counteract the green. To the Sophomores we give our home-rendered linament, as a sure cure for the big-head. To the luniors we leave preferred stock in the chewing gum market. VI. We leave Wayne Thompson’s bashfulness to Gwendolyn Maloney. Clarence Gibson’s fleetness of foot to Speed Colson. Eileen Dietlein’s poor, weak, little voice to Richard Smith. Anna Wing’s Latin ability to Jim Wilson. Lucille Dickinson's dignity to Simeon Thomas. Eula Nelson’s baby eyes to Leola Schill. VII. As improvements to the school we leave the following: Albert Schadw inkel’s number 13 shoes as the beginning of a high school museum. Herbert Stern’s numerous girl friends to be sold at public auction, the proceeds thereof to be used to purchase pillows for those students who are inclined to become a bit sleepy the last period. John Barker’s grades to be divided among the flunking Freshmen. Donald Dotson’s advice on how to make high school in three years to all ambitious Freshies. VII. The following bequests are made because we have no further use for them: Donald Kennedy’s ability in writing notes to Dixon Grassman. Dwight Weaver’s light green hair dye to Robert Brown. Ruth Schill’s Spud Chip column to next able Spud peeler or cook. Dorothy Richardson’s Lincolnette (formerly known as Ford I to an antique collector. Theodore Benson’s suspenders to Arthur Rust. And last but not least, we bestow upon the new Freshies our shining example and hope they profit by it. Signed: CLASS OF 1926. Signed, sealed, published and acknowledged by the said Senior Class as and for their last will and testament in the presence of those who have subscribed their names hereunto as witnesses thereof on this 24th day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. , Signed: I. M. DIMM. HENRIETTA ONION. CLASS PROPHECY It was evening. I sank down wearily into a chair for I was very tired. I had spent the dav working hard at my two latest inventions, a patent crack finish and Beaver-board fenders for Miller’s horseless can. Suddenly the doorbell rang. I rose and went to the door to admit an old friend. Dwight Weaver. But perhaps I should not say old, for as he told me later, he had spent most of his time developing his youthful beauty. He was accompanied by Delbert Cole, the most skilled demonstrator of cosmetics west of Snake Greek. No sooner had I bade them sit down than I was again called to the door. There I rejoiced to find Eileen Dietlein. who marched immediately into the room, and drawing a crowbar and magnifying glass out of her pocket proceeded to minutelyinspect the room. She. as soon as the search was over, informed me that she, as a second Sherlock Holmes was on the trail of Jack Young, a criminal who cracked not safes, but hearts, and that Nell Gavin, who had long since fallen heir to some ten million dollars, offered a large reward for said criminal. She had scarcely finished when 1 heard the familiar rattle of Arthur Miller s horseless car. Throwing open the door, 1 saw Arthur and a group of former friends on my doorstep. They flocked in and I soon recognized them all. Lula Nelson gave me one glance and immediately began to try to sell me one of the skull caps for bald people, of which she was inventor and distributor. Wayne Thompson, however, pushed her away and rolling up his sleeves invited me to engage in a fistic encounter. Hut 1 knew his reputation and offered a polite excuse—anyway I was interested in hearing Ruth Schill's account of her matrimonial agency. I noticed that Vera was paying little attention to her, the reason being that she was already married to a member of the present company who kept her laisy marcelling his glossy black hair. She seemed to be considering ordering a pair of Hazard’s long runner Jiose from Miss Alice herself. Glancing around the room I noticed that one member ipf the party had drawn his chair up beside my reading table and was studying one of the armful of books which he had brought. This was Donald Dotson, who was taking a four-year course at Irina Allison's College of Advanced Law in a year and a half. One of his text-books I noticed was by Helen Salisbury, well known authority on Rugology, and another by Clarence Gibson, ‘‘the speed bug,” on Traffic Laws in China. We all sat down around the fire and began discussing the lives of the members of the ('lass of ’26. Ruth Soth. carefully polishing a pair of the spectacles which she sold for potatoes, related to us how Dorothy Richardson had become a missionary known as the Light of Darkest Africa. Mae Sowers had become a beauty shop operator and Viola Harms and her loving husband had moved to Reno. The little group spoke of Marjorie Whitnack, who had become fabulously wealthy by inventing a Charleston-proof floor wax and of Nellie Trenkle, who was busy raising squealless hogs. I then told them of Joe Heitz and Chris Panwitz, who had moved to town because the sandhills were becoming too civ ilized. Ruth Schill told in shocked tones how Howard Cogswell was doubling for Rudolph Valentino, said position earned because he used Raymond Wvrens’ famous Greasola hair tonic and Robert Acheson’s hair grower, which “will grow hair on a pool ball.” She also told us that George McFarland was editor of the comic section of the Denver Post. Alice Hazard informed us that Kdna Heath was married and living happily at the city of Hoffland. Donald Dotson then, raising his head and closing his book, remarked that John Barker had a life-time job at Ingleside as warden. A moment later he suggested that we have some selections on the radio, so I adjusted the Kennedy Staticola loud speaker and turned it on. Our first station was WOW. From this we heard Adrienne Hann. Grace Albertson and Fred Nelson sing. "Blue Kves. Why Are You Black?” and an announcement by Lydia Foley, manager of Zieg! field I Follies, concerning a dance by Bernice Sheimadine. Frank Shepherd, local auto agent, then announced a raise in the price of Ralph Cox's Sickly Six cars, owing to the price of chew ing-gum-dipped tires. Herbert Stern made a like announcement concerning the Packard. I then turned to station DI M and got two lectures, one by Blanche Hookham on “How to Win a Husband." the other by Anna W ing on "W'hy Mosquitoes Bite.” Lucille Dickinson, famous student of human nature, gave a short talk on Esther Frederick's expedition to locate the missing link. This broadcasting station was owmed bv Albert Schadwinkel, wealthy baker, who made his money bv increasing the size of the hole in a doughnut. Just as I tuned in on Rev. George W iley’s latest sermon someone suggested that we eat. Some wanted to go to Jimmie Cribble’s Catchem and Cleanem restaurant, but we finally decided to go to Inez Jones’ hash house, the “Greasy Spoon." because another good friend. Vivian Dow (little because she wyas raised on canned milk and is condensed I waited on tables there. And then, too, they served Florence Whitlock’s famous musical soup and Theodora Benson’s “Eat-No-More” biscuits.CLASS POEM When winter is past and springtime has come, When songbirds are happy, and bees start to hum. When the bloom on the fruit tree hears its sweetest bouquet, And the grasses get green in the middle of May, Oh! It's then I’ll go back to the turn in the lane And live over the joys of my school days again! I can see my classmates as they went up the walk That September day—Oh, we sure didn’t balk— To enter the high school—to conquer the world. We started the journey with banners unfurled. Oh, for the joy of that first day again. When we could just sight the turn in the lane. The next year we entered the ranks of the wise, We thought our new building best under the skies. We showed all the rest what our class could do, And won many a place in the high school’s "Who’s Who. ’ We kept up our studies, but we had lots of fun. Time passed quickly-—soon our soph'more year was done. As superior juniors we met in our classes, And felt far ahead of the ordinary masses. We entertained the seniors, we gave a class play. Oh. we grew more important day by day. But to our good sponsor our success was due When we met with hard problems she pulled us through. Dignified seniors fill the front assembly seats. Dignified seniors perform many wondrous feats. From our teachers we’ve obtained a good education And now we have come to our own graduation. Oh! It’s now we have come to the turn in the lane. But we’ll often live over these school days again! —Marjorie Whitnack.COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM — MAY 26, 1926 Processional................. ...........................Martha Miller Invocation.........................................Rev. Neal Johnson “America, the Beautiful”.................................Male Quartet .Messrs. LaMon. Dailey, Shrimpton, Shellenberger Graduate s Fledge of Loyalty to State and Country, based on ancient Athenian Ephebic Oath. Recitation of Same— X e will never bring disgrace to this, our country, by any act of dishonesty or cowardice. We will fight for the ideals and sacred things of our country, both alone and with many. We will revere and obey our country’s laws and do our best to incite a like respect and reverence in those above us who are prone to annul or set them at naught. We will strive unceasingly to quicken the public sense of civic duty. In all these ways, we will transmit our land not only not less, but greater, better, and more l eautiful than it was transmitted to us.” "America Sung by Entire Audience My country! T is of thee, Sweet land of liberty. Of thee 1 sing; Land where my fathers died! Land of the Pilgrim’s pride! From ev'ry mountain side Let freedom ring. Our fathers’ God! to Thee, Author of liberty. To Thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom’s holy light; Protect us by Thy might. Great God. our King! Address, “A Partnership with Destiny”. Dr. E. E. Violette. Kansas City, Missouri us c ......................................................................... Selected Presentation of Diplomas..............................................Mrs. J. A. Mallery President Board of Education Awarding of Excellent Scholarship Honors................................M. R. Colson Principal, High School Benediction............................................................Rev. 0 D. ] ee BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM — MAY 23, 1926 Processional ............ Invocation.................... Vocal Solo.................... Scripture Reading and Prayer Vocal Solo.................... Sermon, “The Business of Life' Music ........................ Benediction .................. Eula Adamson Rev. 0. D. Lee Miss Janet Grassiean Rev. Neal Johnson Mrs. J. S. Rhein Dean Gramly Selected Rev. W. W. CrabtreeNELL GAVIN RUTH SCHILL RAYMOND WYRENS JACK YOUNG DONALD DOTSON HOWARD COGSWELL HALL OF FAME The above six Seniors were elected from the class by the student body, as those who had done the most for the school during their high school careers. These students are truly outstanding and deserve the honor which they received.AutographsEXCLUSIVE WOMEN S WEAR ALLIANCE NORTH PLATTE i --| Life’s Best Lesson Be Neal in Appearance Learn this, along with the other things that high school has given you, and you are in a fair way to success. The best way to be neat in appearance is to have your clothing cleaned once a month and pressed every week. SEND YOUR GARMENTS TO Keep Heat +Typewriting wards Won By Senlros During the school year 1925-26, the following typewriting awards have been won by Seniors: Awards from the Smith Typewriting Company: Certificates for writing thirty net words a minute were won by the following people Ruth Schill, Lucille Dickinson. James Cribble, Florence Whitlock, Esther Feag-ins and Viola Harms. Bronze pins for writing forty net words a minute were awarded to Ruth Schill and Vera Lowrv. Silver pins for writing at the rate of fifty net words per minute for fifteen minutes with not more than fifteen errors were won by the following Seniors: Vera Lowry, Lucille Dickinson and James Cribble. Three members of the Senior class received Excellent Scholarship h o n o r s this year. They were Ruth Schill. Vera Lowry and John Barker. Lydia Foley and Anna Wing had grades which would entitle them to this honor had they attended Alliance High School for a long enough time. Superintendent of Schools —Ah. such eager, earnest little faces, this morning You. my little man. is it today's lessons that make you thoughtful? Johnnie — No. sir: I’m wondering what I'll get when teacher discovers that frog in the box she took from me. Edward: I hear that Ed- gar has made a million dollars in the past six months Edwin: That so? How did he do it? Edward: He established a chain of barber shops for men only. Awards from tlie Remington Typewriting Company'. Awards from the Remington Typewriting Company: The Remington Typewriting Company issues certificates to those students who write at the rate of twenty-five net words per minute with no more than ten errors. Certificates were sent to the following members of the Senior class: Raymond Wy- rens, Leo Anderson, Eileen Dietlein, Wayne Thompson. Vera Lowry, James Cribble, Fred Nelson, Florence W hitlock and Eula Nelson. Silver pins, given for writing at least forty net words per minute with no more than seven errors, were won by Lucille Dickinson and Wayne Thompson. Sing a song of calories. Pockets full of pie— Every body’s sneaking things Eating on the sly! Mother is reducing, So is sister Mat: Everyone is keeping tab I nderneath her hat. When you see a “confab. ' You know what it’s about. It will be somebody thin Telling someone stout: “You can lose a dozen pounds In a week or so And. really, I am not at all Hungry, dear, you know.” Sing a song of calories. Pockets full of pie Even Pa is sneaking things. Eating on the sly: For he says while they get thin. He doesn’t want to die! —Hygeia Georgette: So you are in love with the girl? Have you taken any steps to win her hand? Ceorge: Steps! W hy. I’ve taken ’em from every darning teacher in town. MAKE THE— First national Bank —YOUR BANK Quality and Seruice Quality assures you the best of everything for your table. Service assures you prompt delivery and courtesy. Use the I hone Mallery Grocery Co. PREST-O-LITE Batteries DODGE BROS. Motor Cars —Sales and Service Experts in testing and repairing all electrical equipment on your car. Phone No. 6.1 Schafer Auto Supply I I I I I I I I + HARDWARE HARNESS TANKS WINDMILLS IMPLEMENTS TRACTORS ENAMELWARE ALLMINUMWARF. SILVERWARE STOVES RANGES ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT RADIOS Wholesale and Retail ,1 Ileipbernj’s Alliance, Nebraska The small daughter of a certain well-known actor had seen, and heard, her father rehearsing a new' part, and after it was over she retired, greatly impressed, to the nursery. A little later her mother overheard her apparently rehearsing a play she was inventing as she went along. “Mv loved one is ill! I must go to him!” There was a momentary pause. Then suddenly: “Blow' it, lie’s dead!”—Tatler (London). In my life I have had three loves, in all. My first did nothing hut talk, and I soon wearied of her. My second merely listened, and I wearied of her even sooner. But my third and I adored each other so much that neither of us spoke a word. Reply made by a Cicilian hoy to a question in geography : “The five quarters of the globe are four in number, and they are the three following—Europe and Asia. —Kansas City Star. Immodesty strutted brazenly upon the stage, cheered by the howling mob. Hypocrisy, in a lower box, hid her face behind her hand—and eagerly peeped through her fingers. Indignant Prof, (to student): Well, if you’re not sure of some points ask me questions on the subject. Student: But I dont know enough about it to ask questions. When the talk about world peace and disarmament and brotherly love is loudest, some one always starts shooting in Herrin, Illinois. f Alliance Motor Co. FORDS FORDSONS LINCOLNS Ford Parts and Service I I School Supplies i MAGAZINES, PAPERS and WOODWARD’S CANDY Always almost as Fresh, as the Freshest Freshman. 1 i Phelan’s 103 West Third iAlliance bakery SPECIAL SPUD FLAKES for SPUD READERS THE— IJear Round GET THE REST BOX idi Alliance Candu Company J Candies —AT THE— Always THE VERY BEST MEALS and LUNCHES go to The IRaruland Cafe J Rodgers (grocery Co. FRESH and STAPLE GROCERIES Where Satisfaction Sells No wonder we Americans are the lords of creation, for we can: “Learn to play any instru inent in ninety days. Make money at home. Live like kings in our old age. Shave ourselves and hone our razors. Cut our own hair. Combat that film. Become artists, Play as we pay. Be railway traffic inspec tors. Use this chest free. Have baby comfy, Choose our tobacco as we do our books, to fit our mood. Practice the simple art of getting well and keeping well. Cut expenses and increase profits, Fight acid decay at the danger line, Sit in the world’s easiest easy chair, Beat the high cost of building; and Build up a nation of healthy children”— Simply by reading the advertisements. “How’s the act going?” “They’re applauding something fierce.” “You said something.” Brennan’s Drug Store i i Prescription I Druqqisl If Alliance Hotel and Cafe ! J. M. MILLER, Proprietor j Wells Undertaking Company I Lady , Assistant The Only Exclusive Parlous in the City I•I .—..— ' ink of the future Printers and Publishers X estern Nebraska’s Complete Printing Plant Save While You Can .Alliance National Bank j Floujers for all occasions Jtlliance Floral Co. 100% protection on all deposits ! First Stale Bank Alliance. Nebraska The Normal Training Club Something new in this High School is the Normal Training club. It was organized by Miss Mahaffa at the beginning of the year 1925-26. The membership consists of the Senior girls who are training to be teachers. Its purpose is social and educational and it seems to be doing well in both lines. Officers were elected, committees appointed. dues collected and a party given before we were all sure that there was such a club. But there was, indeed. Not long after, they gave an enjoyable party for the Junior Normal Trainers. This organization repays the students which take up this more difficult course by giving them pleasure which the rest of the student body cannot enjoy. We are in favor of the Normal Training club and hope it continues as a permanent society in our high school. Police Sergeant: I think we’ve found your missing W ifc. Joseph Peck: So? What does she say? Sergeant: Nothing. Peck: She says nothing? That’s not my wife. Lei’s Eat- ...at... I lmperia Theatre I THE LATEST AND BEST of PHOTOPLAYS Matinee Daily at 2:30 Nights, 7:30 and 9:15 f nnap L i hots It takes time to do good work . . . We give 24-hour service. Films in before 5 p. m. out before 5 next day Every print inspected before it goes into hypo. DRS. VINTON VINTON Chiropractors Rooms 12-14, Rumor Bldg. Phones: Office 148, Res. 221 THE SIGN OF QUALITY— Leavitt TTlcal Co. Laders in Quality Meals ! I 1 Phone 111 Alliance i Steam | Laundry Neil’s Neckties. I wonder if Adam wore a necktie. Perhaps his first garment was a grapevine twisted into a four-in-hand. Afterwards he taught Lain and Abel how to tie them and they taught their sons. The ability to tie a four-in-hand came down from generation unto generation, the father teaching his sons, until the habit was so deeply inculcated that it is now an instinct. A man is born with a knowledge of four-in-hands and bow ties which a woman in all her life can never acquire. When girls are wearing mannish shirts and neck ties, don't you rememlier how shapeless some of the ties looked? Not at all clean-cut and confident like a man’s. You can say all you want to about woman’s inborn intuition, but the fact still remains that she is constitutionally unable to tie a necktie.—Virginia Voorheis. Artist Sehram: McNutty. the art critic, slated my pictures unmercifully. Friend: Oh, don’t take any notice of that fellow. He has no mind of his own; he only repeats like a parrot what everybody else is saying. Visitor: I suppose they ring a curfew in this town? Native: Well—no. They used to, but folks got to complainin’ that it disturbed their sleep. -------------------------- DR. F. J. PETERSEN Osteopath Phones: Res. 158, Office 65 chiropractic—■ the natural wau to health ‘ DR. I). N. AIKEN Chiropractor Palmer Graduate Alliance. Nebraska headquarters FOR GOOD VALVES Fishing Tackle Baseball Goods Special Price on Coif (.tubs Winchester Flashlights I 1 I I I I + A1 Falfa says he’s found out what “etiquette” calls for in every case. If it’s uncomfortable you can be sure it's “etiquette.” First fly on arm of girl, to companion: Have you noticed, my dear, how dusty the roads are today? Rnein Hardware Co.McClelland Pharmacy Drugs and Sundries Farmers Union Creamerij Pays the highest market price for —CREAM —POULTRY —and EGGS C. L, Powell MANAGER Quardian State bank The Strongest State Bank in Box Butte County The Smartest Ulillinerq ! The ITlallette Rat Shop The world is (nil of hem. They are continCt44y popping up on all sides. We see them everywhere. There’s the boob who doesn’t know what it’s all about and there’s the one who not only knows, but who insists upon telling you the entire hoop-dedoodle from beginning to end. There’s the boob who believes everything he hears and there’s the boob who doesn’t believe anything. There’s the boob who coughs up twenty eight bones for a pair of tickets to a musical revue and there’s the boob who wouldn’t pay seventy-five cents to see all of Shakespeare. There are fat boobs and thre are thin boobs: there are boobs whose entire families are composed of boobs. There are boobs wrho are born boobs and there are boobs W’ho grow up to be boobs. There are boobs who think that every one else is a boob, and, occasionally, there are boobs who know that they are boobs. “Dad, what’s a polyglot?” “My boy, your father had to leave school and go to work long before he ever got as far as geometry.” Piggly IRiggly Star Grocers Quality Qoods At Right Prices Orders of $5.00 or over delivered free ---------------------+ I E. ESSAY FANCY and STAPLE GROCERIES i For Furniture i ALWAYS GO —TO— I I Glen Miller i The liesI in the Furniture Line The 1 Qolaen Rule Store Everything for MEN WOMEN CHILDREN to wear +Atwater Kent RADIO THE RADIO FOR YOUR HOME Alliance Drug Co. B. M. SCOTTEN Seniors At the close of your High School career we wish you the greatest success in the future. Allow us to thank v»u for your patronage. Ihiele’s Phone 682 EXPERT CLEANING, PRESSING and SHOE REPAIRING Fielding Prompt Service We Call for and Deliver Cleaners C. L. IDilson FURNITURE STORE New and Second Hand FURNITURE Phone 2 6 0