Belvidere High School - Belvi Yearbook (Belvidere, IL)

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Ci BELVI-1938 NEED SOME STILTS, SNOOKY? LITTLE Bmnms PEEKING OUT OF THEIR CAGES- VAN DOESN'T NEED A PHGTOGRAPHER. AFTER THE PICTURES-THE MAD SCRAMBLE. SEPTEMBER First day of school! The fresh- men spent all day looking for classrooms and reporting to the same class more than once. We have a new schedule this year. Wie start school at 8:20, have five classes in the morning, and close at 3:20 in the afternoon. The freshmen are sure of the location of their classrooms by now, and everyone has begun studying in earnest. -Almost all the lockers have been given out, and piles of books are less conspicuous. A skit was given for the Bel- Hi Nawf by Bob Kiester, Luella Oakley, Betty Jane Meyers, and Melvyn Peterson. Posture pic- tures were also taken in the girls' gym classes. -Another skit was given this noon by some of the Bal-Hi News, staff. James VVylde, Bob Kiester and Winton lVlcKibben made excellent girls. Andyv and Fay Totz were in such a hurry to go down stairs that they thought falling down would save time. 17- 16-The new chorus class is now in progress. It meets every day during the sixth period. The freshman, sophomore, and junior pictures were taken today for the Bflvi. Bruce Churchill gave a talk in the assembly today in honor of Constitution Day. 20-A safe-driving class has been started. Only three girls have enrolled. What's the matter, girls? 21-The members of the G. A. A. had a hike last night, and a grand time was had by all. First fire drill. 22-The seniors elected their officers today. The following were elect- ed: president, Winton McKibbeng Vice-President, Richard Blunt, secretary, Vivian Blackledgeg treasurer, Richard Law. 23-ThC Booster Club sponsored a music program today. 241A silent film on the life of George VVashington was shown in the assembly today. 27-The first Sunset dance of the year was held tonight after school. -The freshmen were initiated into high school. The program was in charge of the Booster Club.

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SCHOOL LIFE

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BELVI-1938 THE GANG- WE SHALL HAVE MUSlC'liEVEN ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD- LET Us IN ON IT! LIFE ISN'T JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES, EH HERB? THE MOMENT BEFORE THE MARCH OCTOBER -The Bel-Hi Newx staff had their regular meeting after school. Our football squads journeyed to Dixon. The Bal-Hi Newf staff had a picnic after school. The sophomores are learning to write short stories in English class. The freshmen are having an opportunity to learn how to dance. A number are signing up for the newly organized dancing class. -At a class meeting, the juniors elected the following officers: pres- ident, Donald Woods, vice- president, Frank Garrigang sec- retary,MelvynPetersongtreasurer, Robert Greenhow. At our pep assembly today, we gave signs of developing some real school spirit. -The members of the Hi-Y had a potluck supper tonight at the Y. -It was announced that report cards would not be given out until further notice. lX4any gave sighs of relief. -A Booster Club meeting was held this morning, and the freshmen had a class meeting after school. we are busy these days! 26- 27- 28- 29- -The Booster Club sponsored an assembly program for us today. -We planted a memorial tree today in observance of the Sesquicen- tennial of the Constitution of the United States. -A barbecue sale was announced for after school, but the barbecues did not show up. -Ah! The barbecues appeared to- day, and they went like hot cakes. No gym classes for either the boys or the girls because decorations are under way for the senior reception. The junior and senior Girl Scouts met tonight after school. The seniors are beginning their annual trade of pictures. Wie had a motion picture in the assembly today to honor Theodore Roosevelt's birthday and to cele- brate Navy Day. The G. A. A. doughnut sale is launched. The teachers are attending a state teachers meeting in Freeport to- day, so we have no school. Tonite we had a big snake dance and parade and a football game with with DeKalb.