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

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In the fall of 1924 we assembled at the old high school, one hundred and eight, green and very fresh youngsters, who soon organized as the freshman class. We elected the following officers: Kent Morgan, President; Alice Gwinn, Vice-President; Martha Whitford, Secretary-Treasurer, and Miss Ballah as Sponsor. Social life for us during that first adventurous year consisted of the initiation party given us by the Sophomores, wherein we were made to suffer great trials, and our own party in return to them. W e were greatly honored by having Miss June Maust, a member of our class, elected Queen of the 1925 Orange and Black. In athletics we were represented by Jean Johnson and Martha Whitford, who were members of the girls basketball team. The following year, having somewhat dimmed our verdant hue and attained more dignified ways, we entered school with an enrollment of ninety-eight. We chose Robert Harris for our President; Dorothy Weaver, Vice-President; Ruth Simanton, Secretary-Treasurer; Kathryn Davis, Reporter; and Mr. Sympson, Sponsor. With zeal due to previous knowledge of initiation parties, we racked our brains to find due nourishment for the poor freshies. This done our party was given and soon afterwards, in their turn, the Freshmen entertained us. In activities we were very busy. In basketball, Mary Greenwald, Ruth Simanton, Dorothy Weaver, Clara Ford, Martha Whitford and Lloyd Walbridge. Jane Schaible and Alice Gwinn took leading parts in the operetta. And then we became Juniors! Much was accomplished. Very early in the year we elected John Falter, President; Martha Whitford, Vice-President, and Jane Schaible, Treasurer. We chose Miss Wheeler and Mr. Sympson for our sponsors. Class rings and pins were selected. A lecture course of the best quality was sponsored. We also sponsored a movie, “The Bat” at the Filectric Theater and Miss Wakelin and members of the class established our theatrical ranking in High School with “The Boomerang”. The Junior-Senior banquet was the first formal affair held in the new gym. We feel that it was initiated well. In football we were represented by Carl Hilgenfeld, Ernest Sauer, Harry Seegar, W illard Peck, Chester Mosman, Lloyd Walbridge and Raymond Rawley. In both girls and boys basketball we excelled. On the boys squad were Raymond Rawley and Lloyd Walbridge and on the girls team were Ruth Simanton, Martha Whitford, Mary Greenwald and Dorothy Weaver. On the track squad were W illiam Sauer, Robert Harris and Carl Hilgenfeld. And now—at last we have reached the top of the ladder. We are Seniors! Our number has dwindled some but our spirits have soared higher. This year we chose as officers, John Falter, President; Mary Greenwald, Vice-President; Lucille Carothers, Treasurer; Miss Wheeler and Mr. Sympon as Sponsors. Of our sponsors enough cannot be said. They have advised, helped and guided us with unerring judgment. Again we were especially well represented in activities. On the football team were Carl Hilgenfeld, Willard Peck, Ernest Sauer, William Sauer, Robert Harris, Chester Mosiman and Lloyd Lilly. In basketball were Lloyd Lilly and Raymond Rawley. In track were Robert Harris, Carl Hilgenfeld, William Sauer and John F'altcr. The Senior class was well represented in the Operetta. The Senior play was given the last of April. The play chosen was “Daddies”. School ended May 18 and the well known “Class of ’28” parted, never to meet again as classmates. Martha Whitford

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 Martha Whitford “Martv” “Man has his will but woman her way. ” Basketball I, Captain 2, 3. Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Pep Club 4. Treasurer 1. Vice President 3. Hearts and Blossoms 4. Inv. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Lois Wileman “Seemingly quiet with a supply of energy and a frankness of speech.” ♦ Frank Witt “A true product of his native land” Helen Yoesel “She will make as much out of life as some who kick up more dust.” Raymond Yoesel “Women? I never heard of them before. What are women like?” Fred Zorn “Freddie” “ The truly civilized man has no enemies.” R. W. Sympson, Sponsor Helen Wheeler, Sponsor “ You made us what we are today, we hope you’re satisfied.”

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Four years of hard knocks, experience, education and what not, come to an end. The finish of that tremendous struggle of supremacy, a coming up from the undeniably lowly Amoeba commonly called a freshman, with a grand crescendo, to that highest supremacy the Senior. And what have we to show for it—well never mind about that—now getting down to the point. “We”—if Lindy will be so kind as to led us this expression “We” the class of 1928 realizing “We” must soon step from our realms of senority, hereby do will and bequeath the following: First To the faculty our excess knowledge which is so ever present. Second—To the Juniors, our knowledge of being supreme. Third- To the underclassmen all unkempt lockers, broken pencils, marked up desks and other odds and ends of the same order. Fourth—To the lucky individuals (who by hours of concentration have been decided on) we bequeath the following. To start with We knew it! Inez Andrews wills her modest unassuming ways to Helen Koehler. Lester Apel wills his “Chevie” to Don Lang. Lloyd Bachman wills his friendly way to any who need it. Muriel Bacon wills her short hand ability to Mildred Merritt. Virginia Baker wills her new car to “Try and get it”. Mildred Beasley wills her compact to the Bell sisters. Vesta Brecht wills her stray knowledge to Harold Gurske. Della Mae Brenner wills her Virgil Book to any aspiring Junior. Lucille Carothers leaves her many friends to Genevieve Deitrick. Clyde Carson leaves the piano in the music room broken. Elsie Class leaves for Reserve nearly every night. John Cully leaves any left overs which we may have left out to Adelbert Frederick. Kathryn Davis leaves the “unvarnished truth” to Miss Wakelin. Reuben Ernest wills his averdupois to Henry Sauer. John Falter wills his “Overland” to anyone with 1.98. Nellie Farrington wills her natural locks to Lula Nemieir for Sunday wear. Ida Fetzner wills her kind manner to Helen Jones. Mary Greenwald wills her “Bobby” to anyone who can get him just try. Alice Guinn leaves her ability as a gold digger to treasurer of next years Senior Class. Bob Harris leaves his collegiate gait to Esther Kircher -don’t waste it, Esther. Arleen Heck wills her last name to Fred Heilman, sounds better. Jean Hiatt leaves school for Al. Carl Hilgenfield leaves school to join a circus. Irene Hughes leaves the gum under her desk to Ina Beutler. Donald Hysell wills a drum stick, a pair of glasses and a civics book just like new to the highest bidder. Helen Jackson wills her smile to Elizabeth Pyle. Jean Johnson wills her friends to Ruth Davisson. Donald Kloepful wills his Loyalty to Donald Ruegge. Helen Kreiger wills her walk to school to any one with a car. Lloyd Lilly wils his hobby of carrying milk to Art eaver. Eddrea Lowell leaves Harry Hillyard to Sue Falter, take care of him! Clara Lucas wills her many thoughts to Harry Hillyard. Esther Ludwig wills her hard studying to Margaret McCarty. Mary Majerus wills her school girl complexion to Jo Majerus. Keep it in the family for 10 cents Jo.