Freeport High School - Polaris Yearbook (Freeport, IL)

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O 116 JUNE JUNE JUNE JUNE APR. 17 APR. go MAY 1 MAY 7. MAY 4 MAY S MAY IO MAY II MAY I5 MAY 16 MAY 30 JUNE 1 JUNE 6 IO JUNE II Il 14 I5 1 Carveth Wells spoke in assembly today. Took us around the world in fifteen minutes. Everyone liked it so they had him come back and talk longer. He gave a lecture on Russia in the evening at the Odd Fellovv's Temple. The State Band Contest was held in Champaign today. Just the soloists that won in the district contest vvent. Ten out of the thirteen vvon ISI place. Not bad, eh? The Senior Class sponsored a magician who was going to give a perform- ance 7th hour. It seems that he did a disappearing 21Ct before he arrived, and all the money had to be refunded. Cast of Highness, State one act play, left for Macomb, Where they will participate in the State Contest. Good luck! Annual Book Drive given by Honor Society started today. Latin Club met after school today. The One Act Play received first place for their excellent production. All the Philomathians attended their annual banquet tonight. The Music Banquet proved to be a gala affair. It had a clever theme which was Worked out beautifully. More banquets-more fun. The G. A. A. held their banquet today. The annual band concert was iven toni ht at the Masonic Tein le. Its S , 8 leasant tunes soothed our wear minds. Y Report Cards again today. They held the Honor Society banquet tonight to which all the alumni were invited. It certainly gripes us mighty seniors when they come back and look upon us as if we were mere freshmen. 17, 18 Grade and High School May Festival held in the Bowl. It did our old hearts good to see those gay things tripping about in their nice organdies. Memorial Day Vacation. Junior Play was a huge success. Nice acting on the parts of the cast. Girl's Club Banquet held in the cafeteria this noon. All the Senior girls brought their mothers. Baccalaureate Services held at Embury Church. It won't be long until ye seniors will be out in that cold, cruel world. Final exams began today. To ease it a little bit they gave out the cups and to all those deserving seniors. . Junior-Senior Banquet held tonight in the gym. lt's our last party in good, old F. H. S. High School Commencement held in the gym tonight. All the seniors bid dear alma mater a fond goodbye. School closed at noon. No more teachers, no more books, and no more tests, hurrah!

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Q 114 MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR. APR. APR. APR. APR. APR. APR. APR. APR. APR. APR. 6- 5. Opera Tryouts started today. The opera, Robin Hood, has been selected. 8, 9, IO. District Basketball tournament held here. Freeport won District 17. 13 14 I5 7.1 7-4 2.97 IO. IT. II. II. 13. 18 7.o. 7.4. 7.6. 7. Championship. Is it any wonder considering the good team we've got? Had a Polaris Staff meeting today. Opera leads decided upon. Bud Glos got the part of Robin Hood while Helen Howe got the female lead. Rockford debaters came to Freeport and tried to beat ye olde debaters of F. H. S. but of no avail. A musical recital given by Mrs. Kenneth Burrell and assisted by Miss Clara Dorman was appreciated by the music students 7th hour in the Music Room. 16, 17. Sectional Tournament held here. Freeport won the tournament. All enjoyed the music which was furnished at the games by the band. , 7.3, 7.4. Basketball team went to State Tournament at Champaign. From what I've heard, they had a pretty gala time, didn't you, gang? Big Six Debate Tournament held today. Tryouts for State One-Act Play held after school tonight. Ruth Cruikshank, Bill Healy, Oscar Ennenga, and Betty Laughlin got parts in it. APR. 7.. Easter Vacation. Now for that hard earned vacation. Before that last final lap until June. From all reports, the Easter bunny was good to everyone. District Band Contest held here. Freeport won first place and Rock Island second. Freeport Junior High also won first place. New mem- bers in N. Honor Society notified today. If you notice anyone walking around with a dazed expression on their face, you'l1 know what is wrong with them. Report cards out again today. Alas, alack, woe is me Cand a lot of other people, tool. Latin Club Banquet. The theme was The Three Little Pigs and from what I hear, all the Latinites had to talk pig-Latin. K Choristers went to National Chorus in Chicago. I don't think that they spent all their time singing! District One-Act play contest held in DeKalb. Freeport won and place. Friday, the 13th. Altho I saw no black cats walking around, I could smell bad luck in the air, and the funny part of it is-nothing happened! Dress rehearsal given at Masonic Temple for the school kids. We ought to have an excellent opera, for you know the saying, Bad dress rehearsal, good show! Robin Hood a success tonight. Stanley Schumacher almost stole the show. Not that the rest of the cast d1dn't do their part-they were excellent. First Honor Society meeting for new members. Dave Dupee was elected as president, What-a-man! Jr. Play is Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm. Try-outs held after school.