Longfellow High School - Log Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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..,-.af Paze C16 ff if ,r of -s ' jr' ...aff , ,.,, g 5 s fh i,gfil.lf1ijfW' - -J ,,,.,., , ..,.,,.. -T, ' Coach Eberhart received a great sur- prise, for Captain Godfrey presented him a sweater with five stripes and a on the arm, as a gift from the Club, for his five years of faithful service. The boys who received K's were: Batie, Harry: DeBrunner, Edwin: God- frey, Gift, Captain: Hammer, lack: Hayes, Walter: Killian, john: Merri- man, Byron: Miller, Ernest: Moore, Glenn: Norris, George: Panek, John: Raue, Raymond: Ridgeway, Elmer: Sherer, Kenneth: Shields, Clarence: Shoop, Xvilburg -l-ollefsen, Randall: Wlolcott, Xvillis. Those receiving reserve letters were: Carson, Donald: Inks, Thomas: George, Gabriel: Hendryx, John: Vvimberly, Clem: York, Ray. The following received freshmen num- erals: Allen, Harlen: Dagget, Kenneth: Myers, Arthur: Norris, Charles: George, Nicholas: Lamphere, Kenneth: Reddy, Bernard: Ridgeway, Dean: Sadler, Charles: Sander, lra: Stephens, Ells- worth: Tollefsen, Emil: Tombaugh Delphus: Tombaugh, Milo. Xvhen the curtain rose in assembly February IO, this year's members of the National Honor Society were seen on the stage, These were: Juanita Bohn, Helen Kent Brown, Paul Burgert, Helen Cruit, Phyllis Johnson, Iva Messner, Emily Miller, Gertrude Nau, Pauline Nichols, Morine Nyquist, Guy Pierce, Gerald Quiggle, Raymond Raue, John Reddy, Annie Sorenson, Genevieve Tur- ner, and Ruby Webb. An alumni trio made up of Luna Homan, Hazel Panel: and Beulah Van- Skike sang a very pleasing number. Then Miss Augusta Kibler gave an explanation of the National Honor Society and the qualifications for mem- bership. Following this Catherine Boyle played a piano solo which received much ap- plause. The welcome was given by Hazel Panelt, for it has become customary for the president of the preceding year to give the welcome to the new members. This was followed by a solo by Luna Homan. Mr. N. P. McDonald gave an ad- dress to the people on l'leredity. The history department furnished the program for assembly February l7. Juanita Bolin gave a speech on George Xvashington. Edwin Dollar talked about Abraham Lincoln and Genevieve Turner gave a speech on the song, America the Beautiful. Following this Miss Vera Cummings led the school in singing several patriotic songs. A very pleasing musical program was presented on February 24, by Mr. Rose, the evangelist and his wife, Mrs. Rose, and Mr. Shirlc. Following the introduction by Reverend D, l. Coon, Mrs. Rose told the story of the opera, Madame Butterfly, and then sang a solo which was from the opera. She also sang several other pleas- ing numbers. Then Mr. Shirk sang several clever numbers which received great applause. Mr. Rose also sang some excellent num- bers. Then Mr. Rose sang several excellent numbers including, Friend of Mine, by Stephen Adams and Three For Jack, by Andy Bar. March 2, The Ghost Story, by Booth Tarkington and The Monkey's Paw, by W. W. Jacobs, were present- ed by the dramatic classes, under the direction of Miss Alta Kibler.

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I'a:e fl' H N' - vlljff-. IE? : ' 4 t hat s 'fi W' 'r its , Lgx -gfs s L - . ' WM-'97 g 'ls 'v 'ur-1 Eff' 'Ser . 1, '----,Mi N-f '1 4, .gqf-Skis-oil s- 4: c' ., U ,,,, , ,, ln the Ghost Story, which was a very clever play, Gerald Quiggle, by telling a ghost story frightened away every one who came to see Anna. Helen Cruit. When all had left, then he himself returned and attempted to propose. The cast was: Anna ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, H elen Cruit George ,,,,r . .,,,.,,r George Quiggle Lennie ,rA.. .,,,, H elen Kent Brown Grace .... ..,,..,.,.. N lable Nieman Mary ..ee ,,.,,,.. V 'ivian Bennett Floyd ,.,,, Russell Hale Tommy .... . ,,,, Hardy Xvells Lynn e,,,,,,e,eee,,e,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Gould Norton Xvhile the scenery was being changed Mr. C. S. Hobson presented K's to four girls, who were: Viola Marquis, Elise Peaker, Ethel Bea Bowker and Kath- erine Welch Skinner. The Monkey's Paw, was made very effective by the storm scenes. This story centered about a monkeys paw which was supposed to make three wishes come true. Mr. White first wished for two hundred pounds. As a result his son Herbert was killed and he received two hundred pounds from the company. Mrs. Vvhite then wished to speak to her son and she too died. Last of all Mr. White wished to join his family. This play had the following cast: Mrs. White.. ..,...,.,.,......,. Helen Ewald Mr. Xvhite ...........,.,.,..,, Morine Nyqust Herbert, the Son .....,,......... Harold Reid Major Morris .,......,..,.,.. Donald Peaker Steele ,,..........................., Fred Boucher On January l0, Mr. George Rose, the evangelist, presented to the school, a trophy for track, which was received with much appreciation by all. Mr. Rose had as his topic, Ideals, which he first illustrated by an example of the Siamese Twins, saying that our desired Siamese Twin should be an ideal person. Mr. Rose chose a word for each ideal, and gave a very interesting talk. The letter ln stood for industry, D for determination, E for education, A for appreciation and L for loyalty. ln closing Mr. Rose urged every one to make more of the little word ideal. Because scme of the people did not get to see the operetta, some of the numbers were repeated in assembly March lf. The first number was a pleasing solo by Byrus Troxell, Come Back Be- loved. Then Arne Mattson made his appearance and sang, Molly Mine, which received a hearty applause. Zelda Bahr and Virginia O'Connor sang a duet, Uxvealth and Poverty, which was also much enjoyed. Other numbers were: Hi Diddlef' sung by Zelda Bahr, Vir- ginia O'Connor, Helen Ewald, Byrus Troxell, Morine Nyquist and Arthur Vlfleld, Maggie Maguire. which was of a humorous nature was sung by Mor- ine Nyquist. Coach Eberhart gave a speech about the cups won, and he encouraged the boys to get out for track. The Ideal Girl was the subject of the Girls' Club program in assembly on March 24. The program was led by Miss Augusta Kibler, who gave a very pleasing talk in which she praised the high school girl of today. Short talks were given by the girls. cn the following subjects: Purpose of Selecting a May Queen, June Sear, presi- dent of the Girls' Club. The Physical Development of the girl, Ena Bowen. The Girls' Social Relationships, Helen Brown. The Girls' Dress, Juanita Bolin. The Scholarship of the Girl, Pauline Nichols.