Keokuk High School - Comment Yearbook (Keokuk, IA)

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24 THE COMMENT work, especially Mr. Pechstein. Our treasurer has been accused of pocketing the coin because of the numerous assessments, but, if you think itls fun to try to get money out of a High School class, just ask Mr. Pechstein. His motto appears to be, Say, ain't you got any money for me P We had quite a discussion as to the class colors. Green and lavender were chosen firstg but some were dissatisfied, and at the next meeting they were changed to yale blue and White. Since the girls are more numerous, the election naturally Went their Way, and someone accused us of studying Woman's suffragist rules, which We have a perfect right to do. On September 29th the Juniors had the honor of having the first party of the year at the home of Carita Vollers. The suffragette rule seemed to have prevailed here also, as there Was quite a scarcity of boys. This night is noted for the organization of the Press Club in the back seat of Birge Elder's car by six of the members. Games were played, marshmallows toasted, and all had a delightful time except Mr. Corey, who had the misfortune of having his girl stolen. He accused Birge, but no one found out. The next social function was a Hallowe'en party at Hugh Corey's. This was the third party We had there, and each year it seemed that We had a better time. Regular Hallowe'en games and music were enjoyed and an elaborate supper served. At a late hour we departed, the only regret being that We must go. On the Way home the Sophomore hayrack was overtaken and immediately attacked. The boys must have been scared, but the girls put up a good fight for them, and proved themselves to be quite equal to the task. On the 25th of November, Miss Hazel Ackley entertained the class. Although only eight couples turned out, We had a fine time and departed with the impression that the fewer the better, instead of the more the merrierf' On Monday afternoon, December llth, ended once and for all the class enmity which often prevails throughout the junior and Senior classes. The start of one of the greatest class rushes ever seen at K. H. S. was the placing of a Senior pennant upon the school Hag pole. A Junior with Dr. Reid's permission hauled it down and tore it to pieces, and then portions of it were worn by the members of the class. Of course the Seniors could not stand for this, and that afternoon the general scrimmage took place. Both classes were satisfied that they had enough, and from then till the end of the year were the best of

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True COMMENT 23 evening was the dressing of corn cobs. Some of the costumes I am sure had never been seen or thought of before. In January we had a sleighing party, meeting afterwards at the home of lVIiss lVIyna Bonham. That we had a good time goes without question. These with the biology trips formed the social functions of the season. And I must mention that Miss Becker informed us that we were the first class that she had attempted to take on a trip so early in the season. So, well, we must have been different,-above the average. The football team will certainly lose some fine men when we graduate. We are all proud of our team and have always tried to show our appreciation in our mass meetings. The first year Jess Devero won a K in football, and one in basketball, and was elected captain of the team. In basket ball the team tied for Hrst place and the girl's team was fourth. The rest of the year passed by uneventfully, and in September we came back quite refreshed and ready to take the next step in the ladder of education. Our Sophomore year, beginning September 1910, tended to add just a little bit more to our fame, and since we had been in school a whole year we naturally thought ourselves privileged to begin to do as we pleased. But our superiors soon taught us that we still had a year to grow before we would be considered worth noticing. There were two parties, one a hayrack at Coreyls, where our usual good time was enjoyed, and the sleighing party at August Pechstein's, which was a big success, altho the freshmen tried hard to capture some of our boys. They soon found out that they wereup against a tough proposition. Our poor Freshie had to seek refuge under the sink in a strange house, from which he was afterwards rescued and made to face the music like the rest of his companions. In the fall of l9ll we returned to school as Juniors. Our actions from the very first served to show that the class understood and practiced the right class spirit. Notwithstanding the fact that it was the largest class in the school, the meetings were conducted in a very orderly manner. On September 8th the class was organized, the following officers being elected: President, Wilhelm Heineman, Vice President, Gladys Engelhartg Secretary, Charles Honceg Treasurer, August Pechstein. Mr. Heineman has proved himself to be a very dignified and efficient president, and all the other officers should be given credit for their

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THE COMMENT 25 friends. The Juniors showed good judgment in putting an end to petty class warfare and giving up their time to better and nobler deeds. On December 23rd was held the first annual Junior-Senior debate. We were represented by Miss Engelhart, Mr. Corey,iand Mr. Davis. The class had a right to be proud of them, for they won the debate. All were satisfied that they earned their reward and that it was a very just decision. Our next social event was a sleigh ride about the middle of January. After the ride we stopped at the home of Miss Burger, Where we were royally entertained. The first sight that met our eyes was what appeared to be a monstrous spider's web woven all over the house. Each boy was supposed to follow a string till he came to his partner. I think Birge will remember after this that Honesty is the best policyf' He got tangled, and broke the string, and took the one belonging to his neighbor, thinking that it led to a certain maiden coming his way, but instead he found at the end Mr. Burger, who had taken the place of one of the girls. Numerous tricks were played, and all departed with joyous spirits. On February 13th, Valentine's Day, the class had a leap year party at the home of Miss Georgia Schell. 1 am surre some in the class wish that leap year came oftener, because it proved to be the only way to get some of our bashful boys to come to a party. The Valentine and leap year scheme were carried out to perfection and our hostess had planned so many games that the evening was fairly crowded with merriment. The Junior's favorite game Library was installed here. Later a dainty luncheon was served and the climax reached in the opening of the Valentine Box. The athletic boys in our class had great success this year. Captain Devero and Mr. Heineman were among the individual stars in one of the most successful football seasons in the history of K. H. S. Mr. Heineman won in the 220-yard dash at the Tri-State meet, thus helping to win fifth place in the meet for our school. Of course the Junior-Senior banquet ended our Junior year, and the class certainly showed that they understood the art of decorating and entertaining perfectly. An expression used by one of last year's alumni serves to show what the general opinion was: Well, he exclaimed as he entered the lower hall, you certainly have put us in the shade! The fall of 1912 ushered in the grandest year of all. On September 10th the class held their first meeting and the oflicers of