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

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Hf.nry Bassett (“Hank”) Miss Dowkli. Girls, don't look at mo; I'm Senior Class Adviser so bashful” Department of History First Football Team. 15, '16. '17 First It. It. Team. '17 Vice-President, 15 Treasurer, 'lfi. 17 Athletic Association, '17. 'IS Upsllon Eta Society Track, 16, '17 Pugv Eiyhirm

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Bkssik Waknkk (“Bess ) “Who chooseth mo shall gain what many men desire Upsilon Eta Society Athletic Association. ’17 Mary Krtkokb My tho'ts are my best companions I'psilon Eta Society Athletic- Association. '17 Til ELM A WlXDLK ( Fahnie”) Come, my man; let us he frivolous Glee Club. ’15. 16 Gubernare Society Athletic Association. ’17. ’is Senior Play Myrtle Will “There ain’t no rush; why hurry? Athletic Association. 17 Literary Society Page Seventeen

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SENIOR CLA The custom. I believe, of anyone writing a class history, is to begin by telling what a wonderful class they are and how much more wonderful than any other class; but why need we take up space by repeating this fact when everyone knows how far our illustrious class surpasses all others? If the coming classes might improve as much over our class as we have over former classes, they would certainly be extraordinary: but such a thing is impossible, so why think of it? Our history begins, of course, when we were Freshmen. Now we realize the name does sound green, but our verdancy was not perceptible to ourselves, nor in fact to anyone else, for we entered the new High School building with our superiors. Being in a new building, they were as new to classrooms as wfe. and made as many blunders. It did not take us long, however, to become accustomed to our new environment and no one knew us from members of the upper classes. During this first year a number of social functions were held, which were enjoyed immensely. Miss Heacock, our adviser, should be given credit for her enthusiasm and help which she gave us, not only in our social affairs but in our regular school work. One of the never-to-be-forgotten good times was a party given to the class by Fern Falloon and Helen Tanner at the home of the former. Our class had the honor of being represented on the football team by several boys. This was indeed a distinction, as Freshmen usually do not make the first team. We started our Sophomore year with a good record and with an ambition for a better one. Again our class was represented on the football team. Ernest Frehse, John Frehse, Leo Benschoter, John Miller and Earl Mahoney were all on the first team. In the first basketball team also our class made a splendid showing with Ernest Frehse, John Frehse. John Miller and Leo Benschoter. In track work the I'ayc Nineteen SS HISTORY class received honors through the good work of several members. Many social functions were held. Among the first was the reception which our class gave to the Freshmen as a welcome to high school. This was held in the gymnasium and was a big success. “Stunts” were provided for each and every Freshman and a great deal of merriment was caused from seeing these performances. The Freshmen were highly entertained, and even if they were made to feel a little conspicuous, it wasn’t so bad to be initiated, and they all voted the Sophomores splendid entertainers. Several sleigh rides were enjoyed during the winter. One especially to be remembered terminated at the home of Dearie Baker, where a hot lunch was prepared for us. Another party was the St. Patrick’s Day party held at the home of John Holt. Everyone came dressed appropriately for the day and had a grand time. It is often said that the eats” make a party, but we are willing to vouch for the fact that they do not. On that evening some of the school members seemed to be particularly hungry, so helped themselves to everything they could find, leaving only a few lag souvenirs and a bottle of olives. It did not dampen our enthusiasm the least, but simply increased it and we had a great deal of fun in trying to trace the food and the thieves. A box of wafers was found and that was the extent of our refreshments for the evening. Mr. Beaver was our adviser during that year and we are sure there was never a better one. Next came our Junior year, which was filled with work. During the first semester not many social affairs were held, as we were too busy providing the finances for our banquet. A number of candy sales were held and the class had charge of the picture show several times. Our class rings were ordered early in our Junior year and to our notion they are the best looking rings that have ever been purchased in high school. Not long after the beginning of the second