Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

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THE RESUME 1916 JUNIOR NOTES. And here is to the F. C. H. S. Class of ’17 and the faculty—health, wealth and happiness! Juniors, here is one last plea: Though we are departing for a third summer's vacation, remember that after that glorious three months’ rest it will take only nine more months to finish our High School course. So think this over and rome back next fall stronger than ever not only in body and mind but in numbers. Try to encourage others to come and finish their last year with 11s. Since we have entered High School our ranks have decreased a little more each year. Now let us try to avoid this. May the Senior Class of 1917 be the largest that has ever graduated from the Falls City High School. We are sorry to have lost Ruth Lichty from our Class, and realize what we have added to the Senior Class, who we think have their share of dignified students without taking any of the Juniors. We will miss Ruth next year, but are glad to see her make the four-year course in three, and wish her success in whatever work she may take up. This second semester we have added to our list a number of new Juniors. These folks have enough credits to make High School in three years, and we are •dad to add to our list the names of Tophy Weinert. Edna Karst. Nellie Moss and Nellie Lee Holt. SUZAINE BRECH f, 17. JUNIOR-SENK )R BANQUET. One of the prettiest banquets ever given by a Junior Class was extended to the Senior Class of 1916 Saturday night. May 6. in the High School gymnasium. On arriving at the building the Seniors were met by several of the Junior girls, who ushered them into one of the rooms on the first floor. They then took tnem out into the hall, which was very prettily decorated. Rocking chairs and small rugs were placed about the hall, which made it look cozy and home-like. Pennants and plants were used in abundance, which also added to its beauty. The gymnasium itself was transformed into a very beautiful room. 1 he Juniors surely showed their artistic skill in all their arrangements. The color scheme was blue and white, and green and white, which are the Class colors of the Junior and Senior Classes, respectively. The ceiling was divided into two parts and both of these made into a canopy, one of green and white crepe paper, and one of blue and white crepe paper. The gymnasium steps on the west side were separated from the main floor bv a screen of crepe paper streamers, which were hung from the ceiling to the floor. Pennants of all kinds bedecked the walls. Small rugs and plants were also used in great numbers. The tables were arranged in U shape. White roses and carnations were the main table decorations. The menu cards were made out of blue and white paper and were fastened together by little white cords. The dinner was served in five courses and consisted of fruit cocktail, fric-casied chicken, mashed potatoes. |x a patties, radishes, buns, olives and picklo. pineapple ice, salad, vegetables and wafes, ice cream, cake, mints and coffee. The following girls waited on table: Helen Tanner. Maude Reese. Helen Wheeler. Helen Bassett. Ruth Crampton, Glenna Griffin. Geneva Rough. Bernice Mason and Dorothy Miner. Prof. C. A. Beaver acted as toastmaster and in his jolly way called on the following people for toasts: Lester Kister. “The Class of 1916 : Arthur Yort, The Class of 1917 : Vera Brown, Class Frolics : Supt. V. L. Crow. '‘Commencement ; Esther Abbey, ‘‘School Friendship,” and Mr. Lichty, “The Goal. Mr. Groves, the superintendent-elect of the Falls City school for next year, was present and was also called on for a speech.

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THE RESUME 1916 Like all other stories, this one begins with “once upon a time. but that is the only similarity we can give between this story and others of its nature. “We claim to be one of the best classes that ever entered the F. C. H. S.. and hope that others have an equally as good opinion of us. In September. 1913. we entered the Freshman Class with fifty-nine strong members. Now, probably some of our schoolmates claim to have lx1 longed to a larger fold, but remember “quality, not quantity,” is what counts. This first year we found out many new things aside from getting the greenness worn off. But with all our woes and troubles, we progressed rapidly. Miss Ileacock was our Class advisor and Ruth Lichty our president, and naturally with two such capable people at the head of things the Freshman Class was never behind the times. One of the most memorable events of this year was a masquerade given on Valentine's Day at the home of Thelma Roberts. It was surprising how suddenly some of u had gone back to childhood days; others had turned gray in a few hours. But it was none of these our upper classmates wished to capture—their attentions were centered on a handsome young bridegroom who would undoubtedly have made some of our dignified Senior girls’ hearts go pit-a-pat. And as memory recalls this young gentleman was Jack Reavis. Our Sophomore year, if possible, was even more eventful. Though we had lost many of our members, we were pleased to see new faces among our lot. This year was in a way another “new beginning,” as we were located in the new building. where everything was new and different. Our surroundings greatly encouraged us to work harder and show what we really were. This second year we had Miss Markland for Class advisor and Lucia Griffin president. There were mam-new activities which hitherto had not been developed. The Sophs were well represented in all of these. Then there were several picnics, which when mentioned bring many pleasant memories. We have just finished a year over which the retraining few of 11s have struggled hard, but have come out with a victory which was worth while. We have had a number of social functions this year, the first of which was a farewell surprise party for Jack Reavis, who went with his parents to Washington. I). C. We have missed Jack from our classroom as well as social gatherings, and hope he may return to graduate with us next spring. Probably tire most important event was the coming out of the Junior Class pins. Xo one can deny that they show good taste, at least some of the Seniors and Sophs seem to think so, the way thev wear them where every one will take notice. But, of course, our Junior-Senior banquet outshines all these minor events. We have Miss Hanes, our Class advisor, and Lester Kister, our president, to thank, for so faithfully working and planning, thus making it a success.

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THE RESUME 1916 JUNIOR NOTES. After that the following program was enjoyed: Vocal Solo ........................................Irene Meade Class Prophecy .....................................Ruth Lichty Violin Solo ..............................Edward Zivny Piano Solo ...............................Miss Mattison Reading ..................................Mrs. DeWald Vocal Solo ...............................Thelma Roberts Class Will ...............................An Irey Marion The banquet was an entire success, and every one enjoyed the occasion to the greatest extent, and it will lie long remembered by all who attended. Washington, 1). C., Tuesday, May 2. tyt6. Dear Suzaine: 1 thought at first that 1 couldn't get around to write a letter for the Annual, but 1 remembered how hard it was to get material for the Orange and l’.lack” when I was Class editor, and so I will write sometl ing concerning the school I am attending. I am going to the Central High School, which is one of the five High Schools of Washington. It is quite a jump to go from a High School of two hundred and fifty into one of two thousand. It was very strange and new at.first, but I like it very much now. 1 remember that 1 wandered all over the building looking for my classrooms the first two or three days, and succeeded in getting lost a number of times. Instead of going by years 1 ere. as we do at home, everything is done by semesters. Each semester is divided into a number of sections and each section is given a section room. For instance, my section is Kb and my section room is room 47. When you sign a paper you are supposed to give your name, initials, and your section. You are supposed to rejxirt at your section room in the morning and at noon, and to rqxirt to all your classes. These are the only instructions placed on you. During your vacant periods you can either go to a study hall or to the iibrary and read. About three times a w-eek we have chapel, which comes the first thing in the morning. One doesn't realize the size of the school until you see all the pupils collected in one room. The principal always starts chapel by reading a verse from the Bible: the school then repeats the Lord's Prayer: the chapel is then turned over to the persons who are to perform. These people are almost always old Central graduates. After chapeil you go to your four morning classes, getting out for a twenty-minute lunch period about half-past twelve. The only way that you can go home at noon is by getting an excuse from the principal, and he gives these excuses only when absolutely necessary. After this lunch period you return to your two afternoon classes, school being dismissed about 3:15- Miis constitutes the ordinary day. The scholastic standards are very high here. You must be carrying four major and two minor studies alxive seventy-five to be eligible for athletics, and you must have 160 points to graduate, instead of 150. You also have much less hook work here and more outside work, such as preparing debates, papers, briefs, etc. In athletics the standard is equally as high. You have to be a star to get on any of the teams. We have a coach for each team and they are all very good, being among the highest paid instructors in the High School. I hey give letters 1 ere instead of sweaters. Letters are given for football, basket ball, baseball, track, tennis, swimming and to the rifle team. Next year we get into a new building, which is supposed to be the finest in the world. The grounds cover four square blocks, the school covering three and the athletic field and cement stadium another. It is equipped for three thousand students and will probably have this many next year. It contains $150,000 worth of movable equipment; this includes a pipe organ for the chapel hall and equipment for the two gymnasiums, swimming pools, laboratories and all other rooms. Next vear Central will be the High School of Washington. Sincerely yours, JACK REAVIS.