Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

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Declamatory and Oratorical Contests Nino girls entered the declamatory contest this year, and at the preliminary contest the following girls were selected to contest lat«r for first place: Helen Kircher, Norma Everson. Anna Arnquist Dorothy Scott, Dorothy Everson. Helen Kircher's Mrs. Mayor's Story is an especially beautiful selection and Helen’s dramatic ability was remarkably displayed In presenting it. How- the Church Was Built at Ke.vhoe's Bar , given by Norma Everson, was a most appealing story and was given in a very suitable manner. The selection is a difficult one and the fact that Norm i Everson tied for second place proves her ability in this line. Dorothy Everson gave a very charming selection. The One Hundred and Oneth . This was her first year in contest work and she shows great j ossihilities. Dorothy Scott rendered two short selections, (Join’ in Swim- m n’ and Who's Afraid? Her delivery and manner captivated her entire audience and her impersonation was truly wonderful. She tied for second placo with Norma Everson. Anna Arnquist gave the renowned Chariot Race” and she won first place no comment is necessary. In the boys oratorical contest Paul Tourtellot spoke The Wan dering Jew ’. His delivery was remarkably good and tin selection, one not often heard, gave an opportunity for him to display his oratorical abil ty. Ho won first place In the boys’ contest. Lawre-ce Singer gave 'The War and Public Opinion” and Har- vey Howalt “T1 o New Sou’h”. both excellently rendered. The League Contest Hudscn failed to g-rin any horors in the lergue contest held at New Richmond. New Richmond taking first place in both the declam- atory and oratorical contests and River Falls winning second in both. Our o .tostan s. Paul Tourtel'.ot and Anna Arnquist did remarkabp. well and we'ere proud of them even if we did not carry home an honots tVs year. “Give the other fe’low a chance is our motto. ::i ORCHESTRA Harold Olson, Leo Garrity, Gertrude Fisher, Herbert Walb.v, Clarence Lee, Earl Palmer, Mina Zarske, Miss Miller, Paul Tourtellot. Paul Anderson. Robert Jones, Steven Sodal ORCHESTRA AND GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club Is one of the most active of the High School's organizations and has proved itself valuable to the life of the school, by providing music for the various programs given during the year. The girls In this organization take great Interest in the work and with the untiring effort of Miss Miller have made great strides. The following is the roll of the Girls’ Glee Club: Sopranos: Eileen Rurke, Helen Kireher (president). Dorothy Ev- en son. Norma Kvenson. Esther Haven. Dorothy Scott. Gertrude Fisher.

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AFFIRMATIVE DEBATING TEAM i HARVEY HO WALT, EILEEN HI'UK K. RAY IIARNHEN. worked diligently under Miss Holden’s direction and presented their arguments in a very convincing manner. The delivery was almost equal to that of the renowned Patrick Henry. A career is open to any one of these worthy debaters if they choose to become speakers for a cause. One of the pleasantest mornings in our high school’s history followed the night of the debate when members of the teams. Miss Holden, Earl Holden and the Hivcr Falls debate team gave short, unique and enter- taining addresses before the main room. The spirit shown made the victory doubly worth while. . E. D. 16. :io Winner Local Declamatory Contest ANNA ARNQMST

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Harriet Slater. Hilda Carlquist. Hilda Hanson. Nellie Walstrom. I-ola Tumqulst, Godrgia Fisher. Irene North. Josephine Loughnev, Grace Jackman. Viola Solheim. Altos. Mary Tourtellot, Freda Blomholm. Anna Arnqulst, Mina Zar- Sky. Stella Wolf. Cecelia Becker and Jean Kinney. Piano: Doris Johnson. Ever since Mias Miller took up the Music work In the Hudson schools she has been at work with the High School Orchestra. Skill- ed training, talent and faithful practice have producod successful re- sults. They have been of great service at school contests. The or- chestra is comprised as follows: Violins: Clarence l»e. Herbert W al- by. Earl Palmer. Mina Zarsky: Mandolins: Paul Tourtellot. Paul An- derson. Roi ert Jones and Stephen Sodal: Drum: Leo (farrity; Comet: Harold Olson: Piano: Gertrude Fisher. GLEE CLUB Life is short, only four letters: hut three fourths of it is He’ and one half of it is if”. Coincidence Teacher: Johnnie, give me and example of coincidence. Johnnie: Why—er—my father and mother wore both married on the same day. How Could She Tell? The telephone rang and the new Polish maid answered It. Hello. came from the receiver. •Hello. answered the girl. Hushed with pride of a new language. Who Is this? came the voice. i don't know who it is. replied the girl. 1 can’t see you.” Miss W. to Germ. Ill Class: We are going to have a reckoning day in this class soon. Krna Klein translating English to German rapidly. Freda B., in loud whisper: Please wait a minute. Miss W.. to Germ. HI: “This class takes a vacation on Mondays and Fridays. I suppose the week ends and your hard work preparing vour lessons for Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday account for it.”