Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

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SUPERINTENDENTS E.W. MONTGOMERY 1917-25 MERLEJ.ABBETT 1926-32 WARREN J. YOUNT 1 933-38 H.H. MOURER 1939-56 DR. DAN A. SCHAFER 1957- and publications. It is an unusual honor that comes to a school when one of its members in competition is selected as the finest example of sportsmanship. The first Gim- bel Prize (now Trester Award) to be won by B.H.S. came to Harold Laughlin, forward of the 1920 team. The new addition of the north end of the school building was begun in 1921. It showed how the school was growing steadily. In athletics, the school was also successful. The basl etball team captured the sectional and regional but was defeated in the state tournament, which was held in Bloomington. Public speaking shared the honors likewise by winning the District and Public Speaking Discussion Contest and placing in the state contest. The new addition at the north end of the building was opened for use in January of 1922. The Commerce Club was formed this year for those interested in the techniques of selling. The course of study that year was made more interesting by the addition of the Stone Vocational Courses and Bible Study. Bedford again advanced to the front in sports by dedicating the new gymnasium in October of 1925. It ranked as one of the biggest and best in Indiana at that time. Before a capacity crowd, the leaders of the school administration dedicated the gym and thus be- gan a new era in the lives of the students at B.H.S. Only through unanimous support of the Bedford citi- zens, was the building of the gym made possible. The addition on the south end of the building was opened for use in the school year 1926-27. At this time, our school was one of the finest built in all of Indiana. Scholastically, the year 1928 held many honors for B.H.S. The PIONEER for the first time won both state and Ail-American honors. In the field of music, the aim of the school was realized in the formation of the largest high school band we had ever had. The band made its appearances at school activities as well as city functions. The first state championship to ever come to B.H. S. was that brought home by the wrestling team in 1929. After untiring effort, Mr. Emil Held made wres- tling one of the top activities in the school for the next few years. The close of the 1930 school year marked the resignation of the capable principal, R.B. Julian. He was succeeded by Mr. H.H. Mourer. Miss Clara Fried- ley, head of the history department and loved and re- spected by each person in the school, also retired at the close of the year. In 1931, The Old English B was awarded for the first time to the students who did exceptionally well in designated courses. This award is still given to highly scholastic students. Scarlet and Purple, the dramatics of B.H.S., was formally organized for the first time in 1937. It was 111 JM III III III III R iJUnii II ly The North Lawrence Community Schools Administration and Service Center. 23

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PROF. D.D. BLAKEMAN 1882 MISS JULIA HUGHES 1883 PROF. FRANK SMITH 1884-88 PROF CHARLES THOMAS 1893 PROF. E.K. DYE 1894-95 PROF. CHARLES CUNNINGHAM 1896 PROF. W.E. ALEXANDER 1897-1905 PROF. ELLIS H. DRAKE 1906 SCHOOL JAMES H MADDEN 1874-1881 PROF FRANK M. STALKER 1889-92 PROFJ.B. PAGAN 1907-16 22 completed in 1912. At that time, it was much smaller since the north and south wings were to be finished yet. Since that time, it has grown even larger. This building possessed many new features for that time, such as domestic science and manual train- ing departments. The gymnasium taking the space below the large assembly room was probably the largest and best floor outside of the college towns in 1912. Many a thrilling encounter was staged on this court. During 1913-14, many new activities were intro- duced. The orchestra and both boys and girls clubs represented the musical talent of the school. State Discussion contests and debates were also popular. In 1914, the biggest debate yet was held with New Al- bany. In both classes of 1913 and 1914, there were boys basketball, baseball, and track teams. Later, in 1914, a girls basketball team was organized. This was unprecedented and proved to be quite popular to the whole school. Probably the most outstanding event of the year, however, was on March 14, 1914, when the principals of Washington, Linton, Sullivan, and Bedford High Schools organized the South Central Athletic and Or- atorical Association. This organization was a popular one and brought many honors to B.H.S. In 1915, Mr. E.W. Montgomery organized the high school band. The first band consisted of eleven pieces. This same year the B.H.S. Drum Corps was organized and became very popular. In 1917, there were many people who wanted an education but could not acquire it because it was nec- essary for them to work, so a night school was formed. It became quite popular and helpful. The commercial department became popular in the year 1917 and has continued to grow. Drama was given its share of honors when the Hoosier Pageant was presented in March, 1917. The class of 1918 will long be remembered as the War Class of B.H.S. since many of its members joined the ranks that crossed the seas to fight for their native country and could not graduate with their class. There were many sacrifices in this class that will always be remembered by their descendants and in- stead of having the usual Junior-Senior Banquet, a simple reception was held until the classmates could rejoin them. In place of a yearbook, a small booklet was published. The class of 1919 made up for these disappoint- ments, though, by achieving many wonders in this time of hardship. A number of the older boys had gone to the service in their junior year. Then the epidemic of influenza struck and the school was abandoned for several weeks. But in spite of all these difficulties, the class of 1919 won many victories in athletics, drama, The old administration building on Fifteenth Street.

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SCHOOL LIZZIE G. HUGHES 1884-95 NANNIE WOODWARD 1886 C.A. KEIGWIN 1887-1891 ANNA MILLER 1892 E.K. DYE 1893 CHARLES CUNNINGHAM 1894-95 ARDA KNOX 1 902-04 W.L.JONES 1 905-06 A B. GUTHRIE 1896-1901 ROBERT NEWLAND 1 907-1 2 directed by Mr. Darrell Gooch, and its purpose was to further the student's interest in dramatics. Student Council was organized in 1941 by Mr. Totten, principal of B.H.S. This club has helped bring understanding from this year until the present day between the student body and the faculty. In 1942, the Girls Athletic Association (G.A.A.) was formed for girls interested in girls sports. It became a big attraction to the public as well as the other students of the school. B.H.S. girls are still kept busy in the club. The PIONEER of 1944 was dedicated to the Spirit of Service' because many soldiers were coming home from the war. This happy event called for many cele- brations which are portrayed in the annual. The Thes- pians Club began in '44 for the students interested in higher dramatics. Our returned soldiers were given much of the attention of the people in 1947. Their presence back in the halls of B.H.S. contributed to the secured hap- piness of the whole student body. No one ever weighed, measured, touched, or tasted appreciation until Mrs. C.L. McNutt established the practice of baking a cake which was served to the basketball team. This became a customary cele- bration after the Cutter's last game of the season. The Stonecutter's varsity football dressing room was moved to the Parkview-Central Grade School in 1952. It was equipped with large showers, roomy office space, and plenty of storage area. The press tower was also completed at the football field. In the next year, the football scoreboard was added as a gift from the Kiwanis Club of Bedford. One of the nicest things that had happened to Bedford High in 1954 was the addition of the indust- rial arts building. It contained many new and wonderful gifts that were contributed by local educational minded companies and individuals. When it opened, it was considered one of the finest in Southern Indiana. The students of B.H.S. were quite grateful to the people who helped make this possible. The first Homecoming for B.H.S. was also held in 1954. It was celebrated with a parade and a dance as it is today. Miss Becky May was honored by being the first Homecoming queen. The projectionist's group had provided the stu- dents with experience in the mechanism of the school's movie projectors since 1943. This club was formally organized by Miss Ruby Byerly (Mrs. Hauser) in 1957 and grown since. The old administration building was completely refurnished in 1958. It was equipped with modern util- ities and was later recognized as the most modern business office in Bedford. This building now houses special education classes and other offices since the administration offices have been moved to the Eighth Street location. The Stone City Student had always been pub- lished by a journalism class before, but in 1956, the director, Mrs. Pat Endris, developed a club. It then be- H.H MOURER 1931-38 W. FRED TOTTEN 1939-43 H.A. LLOYD 1944-54 I.M. McFADDEN 1955-56 24