Minnesota State University - Katonian Yearbook (Mankato, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 130 of the 1925 volume:

i 1 mmmm 0mm ' : -r ' f 1 ) L- ' t b i. J ' ' .fi I I I I I I ! w — ' ' ' ■m. 4 L ■:? 9 tfv u KATONIAN PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS O F T H E STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE MANKATO • MINNESOTA 4 4 J i. i I Omdem of BOOKI CAMPUS SENIORS ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS FEATURES il I I ' 1  V VV« V V? V V .i  ift -« « ««Vi i Vg-X - fr iri I I I !-fi rit ' i{ ' i VM - - ' - ' - ' ' - ' ' ' ' - ' ' -ie DEDICATION Ya 0 THOSE early toilers whose unconquerable kJ determination and broad vision gave to us the rudiments of our nation, to those sturdy workers whose untiring efforts sowed the seed of human prosperity and culture in our State, to those first few whose perseverance in the face of all oppo- sition made possible the advance of education even to its present extensiveness and efficiency — to these, our pioneers, we dedicate the Katonian of ' 25. A . V. G. i ' ! y :ie w. yL : be j i.b j i I 1 I J J i9y LUCILLE LUSK CALf MDAR MARGERY MAXON JOKES LARA MITCHELL LiLL!.Ua.5(,H0UJ£(m()(S GRACE SROuFE ALP HEU THIEDL ATHLE TIC s HARY THOMAS MINNIE A TIMM ATHLC rKS SALES ♦ ' ' ' ! ' VS V? - f FOEEWOKD I i iK COMPILING this 1925 Katonian, we have ! tried our very best to make a book that will be worth-while to you — now as well as in years from now. 5 It has not been all sunshine and joy to prepare this book, but may only sunshine and joy be reflected from every page. 5 You, each of you, have helped in some way to make this book what it is. If it is not up to your ideas, some one has not done his bit. The staff have been splendid — behind everything (sometimes in studies), — and dependable at all times. We have watched this annual grow and go — may it keep on going through the years to come — and growing in value to you. 5 Take it, keep it, care for it — it is yours — our best. C. CLIFTON AIRD, Editor-in-Chief. - -► - ♦ V ' -V-«-V « « 3t4 ! .J W V V V.W tf V 1 i I I I i ! In Memory of Henry S. Holman Dear, Dear Old Friend with his sympathy, devotion and constant effort for our welfare. How the years bound him to us. How we miss him wherever we turn. Little we guessed the last good night was the last. Over his resting place we pause reverently, gratefully. Warm summer sun shine kindly here; Warm southern wind blow softly here; Green sod above lie light, lie light — Good night, dear heart, good night, good night. J. A. H. g vv s x vr♦v ! v vvbdv ♦ vg♦ CAMPU Q This is the Welcome I ' m to tell: e are well-come, ye are come-well: So share what bountie Fortune sends. All here that ' s mine, is yours, my Friends. A blithe Farewell, ' tis mine to bear Of, Fare ye well, well may ye fare. God speed ye, lords and gentlemen. And hither brinw vou soon again. Good Hosts arc we. — so sa ' our tuneful Guests, The Birds that in our Branches weave their Nests. Our rustling Boughs by gentlest Winds are swayed; Be thou our Guest and love our checkered Shade. THE IVY I clothe the Wall. I creep the Tiles between. 1 make thv Casement cool in living Green. But the river, O the river! Tis a lovely thing to me! I know a quiet vale where faint winds blow The siKer poplar branches all awry And ne ' er another sound comes drifting by Save where the stream ' s cool waters softly flow, = :=:=:=r 25 FACULTY Charles H. Cooper President 19 =:=: = := MARTHA E. Sewing HAKKIKT HKALE Literature C. P. BLAKESLEE Coach Training Teacher Junior Higii School JOSEPHINE BOWDEN English . MARGARET CHAPMAN Training Teacher Junior Higli School HELEN T. BROl ' SE Training Teacher Primary Department MARTHA COLLINS Head Training Teacher Kindergarten M A HO. RET CONSTANCE Reading. I ' ubhc Si)eaking . L ' lR(;ARET COOPER Head Trahiing ' I ' eacher Primary Department MARY EHRIE English LOIS FAWCETT Librarian MRS. BIRD HITCHCOCK ERASER Dean of Women Types of Literature HENRY H. FULLER Rural Education MILDRED GARDNER Music, Elementary School NATALIE HABEIN Literature JOHN A. HANCOCK Psychology AMANDA JOHNSON Training Teacher Primary Grades AGNES LARSON History 19 =:=: = := AGNES MELBOSTAD School Xurse ADELAIDE MILLER Physical Education EULA J. MILLER Head Training Teacher Junior High School GEORGE J. MILLER Geography LIXA E. MILLER Training Teacher Intermediate Grades ALBERT B. MORRIS History MARVIX XICHOLP Hygiene and Sanitation MAIRICE J. XELSOX Manual Arts NETTIE r. MOILTOX Training Teacher Intermediate Grades 25 MINNIE S. PARRY Head Training Teacher Interniediate Department GUSTAV PETTERSON Sociology ALICE V. ROBBINS Matliematics CORA P. SLETTEN Geography OTTO W. SNARR Director of the Training Scliool Educational Tests and Meas- urements MARY SOLTOW Handwriting KATE H. SPARROW Public School Art GILBERT TRAFTON Nature Study — Science FLOSS ANN TURNER Training Teacher Intermediate Grades 19 T=I=T= NELLIE L. WALKER Training Teacher Primary Department EMMA WIECKIXG Ciiief Librarian ANNA M. WIECKING Training Teacher Kindergarten Elementary Handwork ALICE WILLIAMS Training Teaclier Kindergarten NANCY WILLIAMS Public School Music EMMA YEO Training Teacher Junior Higli School f 19 :=:=:= -— ■ A ■= -■ s. ■ •• X - EXECUTIVE AND OFFICE GEORGIA BEKKE Book-room MRS. BELLE CARRIXGTOX MAGDELIXE HEXKE Secretary and Accountant Stenographer MRS. MARGUERITE MURRAY ALICE LAHAXX SCHMIDT Manager Cafeteria and Stenographer Dormitories AMAXDA TRAGETHOX Book-keeper f nor S i i?j?- -, - ■■ ' ' ■■■■■ J.--- .:•■ ENIORS 19 T=:=:=i :- i =:=:=:= 25 Senior Class a T the beginning of the Fall Term of ' 24, about three hundred Seniors returned eager to enroll and get back to their work. After nine months training and three months acaticn everyone seemed to ha e a new and broader iew of college life. Perhaps this outlook was stimulated by a vision of thcmsehes. at some future date, enrol l- ing students in their ow n schools. E en the most prosaic must feel their blood course a little faster at this thought. On the first Friday night after their return, the Seniors found themselves re iewing seme of last year ' s experiences w ith old cronies, both in and out of school. This grand review took place in the college library at the reception gi en by the College Faculty to the student body. The first part of the evening w as spent in meeting new students and teachers and in renew ing some of the acquaintances made last year. Later dancing began and flavor was added by sundry isits to the punch bow 1. At ele en o ' clock all departed for their respecti e homes with a renewed zest for their school work and an irrepressible school spirit that is always re i ed by a return to the Old Gang. The ne.xt big e ent of the Fall Term was the Senior Formal Dance which was held in the Masonic Temple. Each Senior was given the pri ilege of inviting a guest. XIany of the last year ' s Juniors remembered their Senior friends, as well as their new Junior friends, so that both groups were w ell represented. The Washington Party which was held at the Armory was another big e -ent of the year. The College Faculty is to be congratulated upon their ery successful management of that picturesque e ent. Aside from these prominent social e ents there were many other interesting acti ities among which were the Junior-Senior formal dance, Class Play, the Annual, and Commence- ment. All of these contributed materially in making a beneficial and enjoyable year for the Seniors. f 111 AppreciaHicini The board of editors of the annual takes pride in the stunning frontispiece, w hich is a gift of a former graduate, Mr. Feli.x Payant. Xo other class has had such distinction. Mr. Payant came to the Mankato Teachers ' College from Faribault, graduating in the class ot 1908. He is also a graduate of Pratt Institute of Art in New ork City and ot Columbia College. For several years he w as connected w ith the art department of the city schools of Cincinnati. During the war the go ernment used him to instruct officers and men in the French language. He is now an established artist in New ' ork City. We ha e indeed a very great debt of gratitude to Mr. Payant for his generous gift to the class of 1925. ■ . -« - A •— X J The annual of 1Q25 is a hook of memories. We remember with rexerence the success- ful efforts of the founders of our school and w ith sincere appreciation, the work of the later builders. We have earnestly endea ' ored in the making of this book to sustain the high standard set in every line by our predecessors. Sincerely we hope that you find it well expresses the school acti -ities of this year and that it will be to you a cherished possession that will often bring to your thoughts the former days of success in the history of the school and the present days in which you are sharing the endeaxors and building the future of the Mankato State Teachers ' College. — Alice Virginia Robbins ■ ' ■ — Class Officers PRESIDENT REGINALD LAHANN VICE PRESIDENT MAR ' THOMAS SECRETARY-TREASURER ALFRED THIEDE ADVISOR ALICE . ROBBINS ■ A . um 3 C. CLIFTON AIRD, Ipswich, S. Dak. Who can understand the worldngs of this man ' s mind? Editor-in-chief 1025 Katonian; Coterie Clnli; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; A. I. A. G. MARGARET E. ALBRECHT. Mapleton Her lamp goeth not out by night. Makata; Lutheran Club. ANN M. ANDERSON, Wilmont Slie needs no eulogy, she speaks for lierself. Makata; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Ba.sket Ball; Y. W. C. A.; Tlie Neighljors. EMMA I. ANDERSON, Ortonvllle Let gentleness my strong enforce- ment 1)6. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A.; Lutheran Club; Hockey ETHEL MAY ANDERSON, Minneapolis She neglects her heart for her studies. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A. HELEN E. ANDERSON, Hector Be cheerftil and pass it along. K. K. X.; G. A. A.; Y. W. C. MINNIE ANDERSON, Le Roy A modest blush site wears not made by art. M. G. O.; Y. W. C. A.; Lutheran Club HELEN ANDREN, Brookings, S. Dak. There ' s an end to all foolishness. Let ' s he practical now. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A.; Glee Clul); Clioir; Soccer; Hockey. VIOLET C. AMUNDSON, Mankato Under the greenwood tree he came to me. Soccer ' 23; A. I. A. G.; Annua! Board; G. A. A.; Glee Club; Dramatic CIuli; Hockey; Baslcet Ball ' 23, ' 24 ELIZABETH ARENS, Dundee I ' m glad I ' m not like other women. M. G. O.; Newman Clul). 19 =:=: T = :=:=:= 25 MAKIP: AKNKMANN, Mank;ilii Joj-s liUo beauty arc skiu-iicrp. MABLE ASLESON, XicDllot Shf counts luT sure aiiis and lnirrii ; back for more. C. I.. C. VAI. AURIT. Mankato SI lulioiis — well — ye Senior Play; Football ' 25; Coterie: A. I. A. G.; Newman CUib MAE HACLKY. Mankato Yes, I can do it. Makata M. CAROLINE BAKER. Mankato The eyes have one language everywhere. K. K. X.; Y. W. C. A. WINIFRED B. BARNES, Ellsworth A cheerful look makes a dish a feast. A. I. A. Ci.; Soccer ' 23 CiERTRUDE BARNUM. Mankato Art is power. M. G. O.; G. A. A.; Baseball; Glee Club; Art Editor 1!)2. ) Katonian: Basket Ball -2r, AUDREY K. BARTI.ETT. Lake Crystal None are all evil. A. I. A. G. MARfiARET BARTO. Fairnu nl Caesar is dead and I am sick today. A. T. A. G. DOROTHY BEACOM, Madelia Love is better than fame. Makata: Y. V. C. A.: Newman C hih. ELLA BERGLAND, Le Roy She puts the best of everything into everything slie does. M. G. O. EMMA BJORKLUND, New Ricliland Gaze on my august personage witli awe. M. G. C; Y. W. C. A.; Lutheran Club LAURA BLOCH. Westbrook Slie was not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block herself. A. I. A. G.; Lutheran Club; G Hockey ' 24. A. A. MAURINE BOIE, Mankato Then an A Shalt thou have said the pedagogue. A. I. A. G.; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Y. W. C. A.; Overtones. MILDRED BOIE, Mankato She thought as a sage though she felt as a man. A. I. A. G.; Orchestra: Dramatic Club; Dramatic Club Plays. Annual Board. VIVIAN BOWEN, Lake Crystal I have other fish to fry. M. G. O. FRANCES BOWDEN, Spring Valley All things are less dreadful than they seem. Makata; Newman Club BLANCHE BELLE BOYCE, Farmington He is well paid that is well satisfied. Y. W. C. A.; M. G. O. LUCILLE BOYD, I,e Roy A dancing mind and a ready tongue. M. G. O. ELSIE BRUHN, Sherburn Two may keep coujisel while the third ' s away. A. I. A. G.; Lutheran Club 19 =:=: = := r2 ■ .AdtAAA- GRACE Bl ' LLER. Hendricks Not only good but good for sometbins. A. I. A. G. XEOMA BUTCHER. Fairmont There is a time for all things. Y. W. C. A.: A. I. A. G. MABEL CAHOON. Mankato . It ' s hard to be true to eyes of blue when you gaze into eyes of brown. M. G. O. MORNA CAMERON. Mankato I do not judge: we are all sinners. A. 1. A. G. MARY C. CAMPION . I,akeville Isn ' t it the truth? Makata MARION CARR. Blue Earth Let ' s do or die. M. G. O. EVA JEANETTE CARSTENS. Canby O! this learning! what a thing it is. Makata VERA MARIE CHADER. Alden Eat. drink and be merry, for tomor- row we die. A. I. A. G.: Y. W. C. A.: Orchestra: Glee Club VIOLA CHEEZIG. Montgomery Do we all know her hidden meritsT K. K. X. EVANGELINE CHESSLEY. Luverne To study or not to study, that is the question. M. G. O. OEPHA CHRISTIE. Windom Honest labor bears a lovely face. A. T. A. G.: Lutheran Club. MABEL CHRISTENSON, Freeborn Keep good acts a memory by refresh- ing them with new. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A. CECILE CLAUSEN. Pcmberton To bear is to conquer our fate. Lutheran Club; Makata MAGDALENA CLAUSEN. Lambertou Our thoughts and our conduct are our own. M. G. O.: Y. W. C. A.: Lutheran Club. VIVIAN CLARK, Mankato My favorite temple is a humble heart. Makata. NELLIE E. COFFITT, Fulda Not what we gain, but what we do. Makata: Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club ESTHER COLEMAN. Fairfax 1 hold every man a debtor to liis profession. Makata: Y. W. C. A.; Glee Ciub RUTH KATHLEEN COOK. Minneapolis All Wisdom does not come from books A. I. A. G. RUTH CRAFT, Mankato Humor is the perfection of poetic genius. The House Ne. t Door ; M wearer: M. G. O.: G. A. A.: Dramatic Club; Glee Club: Y. W. C. A.; Volley Ball: Baseball: Hockey; Basket Ball MARY CURRY. Farmington A voice we loved to hear, she l-.as. Makata. Newman Club 19 =:=: = := MAK(iARET DAHL. Oawson or manners gentle, of alTection mild. Makata: Y. Vk. C. X. ALMA DAHLIX. Blue Earth She doesn ' t speak all she knows. M. c;. o. MAKID.N DAILEV. Mankato One of the few that was not born to die. A. I. . . G.: Dramatic Club: Annual Board MARIE DALY. Renville Beauty with charm, is like bait on a hook. A. I. A. G.; Newman Club MAIDE DcBOER. Edpcrton Imagination rules the world. Makata DOROTHY L. DcBOW, Blair. Wis. At Hockey she excels. Makata MARGARET DEZELL. Hartland She is so wise and yet so young. K. K. X. .NORINE DIKKS. Springfield You are a devil at everything. Makata; Y. W. C. A. ELIZABETH A UOIGHERTY. Dundas Dependable as the coming of spring. M. G. O. M.XBKl. in KHAIIN. Sleepy Eye Taste the joy that springs from labor. M. G. O.; Y. W. C. A. J 197 ROSE DURKEN, Glencoe It is better to wear out than to rust out. M. G. O.; Newman Club; G. A. A.; Soccer; Basket Ball: Baseball; Volley Ball; Hockey MAUDE EIDE, Rushmore Nothing endures personal qualities. Makata; Glee Club; Lutheran Club MARIE C. EITZEN, Mountain Lake Honor lies in honest toil. Y. W. C. A.; A. I. A. G.; C. L. C; Glee Club BESSIE ECKSTROM, Cottonwood A kind and gentle heart she had. A. I. A. G. NEVA EXGEL, Stewartville Not very tall and not very small. But fair and sweet and liked by all. K. K. X.; G. A. A.; Y. W. C. A. EVELYN ENGESETH, Nerstrand Nursing her wrath to keep herself warm. A. I. A. G.; Lutheran Club MILDRED M. EPPLE. New Ulm Idleness is an appendix to nobility. Makata, Newman Club, ROSE EPPLE, New Ulm A rose would smell as sweet by any other name. Makata; Y. W. C. A.; Newman Club MABLE ERLANDSON, Franklin Much wisdom often goes with fewest words. A, I. A. G. ANNA ERPESTAD. Windom True sincerity sends for no witness. Makata: Y, W. C. A.: Lutheran Club 19 =:=:: T • ■ • r O ELLA O. ESKELSOX. Glenwood Better to die a thousand deaths than lose my honor. K. K. X.: Y. W. C. A.: Lutheran Club GAY FABIAXKE. Minneap.ilis A lass with quaint and quiet ways. A. I. A. G.: Basket Ball; Orchestra VERONICA C. FARRELL. Franklin So petite, so sweet, with manners so neat. Makata: Orchestra: Glee Club: Dramatic Club: Newman Club; ■ ' Silver Lining. RUTH FINLEY. Winnebago She always greets you with a smile. K. K. X. CLARA FISCHER. Jordan There is room in her heart, and a smile on her lips for every one. A. I. A. G.: Newman Club: Snap Editor 1925 Katonian THERESE C. FORBES. Twin Lakes Her sweet disposition makes many friends. Newman Club: M. G. O. ALICE FOSS. Mankato Start the day with a smile. M. G. O. JENNIE FOSTER. Sleepy Eye Reserved and has many friends. A. I. A. G.: Glee Club. FLORENCE FREDERICKSON. Hanska She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she acts. Makata ESTHER E. FROBERG. Minneapolis She ' s friendly when you know her. :Makata ALICE GALLAGHER. Minneapolis. Tliinlving: is but an idle waste of thought. Makata; Newman Club MYRTLE GAMMELGAARD, Mankato Quiet and shy. but easy to like. M. G. O. ALICE M. GENTRY, Lakefleld No rule is so general which admits not of exception. Makata; C. L. C. GENEVIEVE C.IL:MAN. Garden City Was she ever known to be sad? Makata; Y. W. C. A. JANET GISH. Waterville The blushing cheek bespeaks a modest mind. Newman Club; Makata CHARLOTTE GORMAN, Elk River Studying does not always interfere with her pleasure. M. G. O.; Hockey M. VEETRICE GRAYBILL, Heron Lake Ambition has no rest! Y. W. C. A.; M. G. O.; Organizations. 1925 Katonian MARY GRl ' PPE. Sherburn I stand for judgment, shall I have it? Newman Club, A. I. A. G. LAVINA R. GUDDAL. Pemberton Has the sweep of something infinite. Lutheran Club, Makata MYRTLE HALVORSON, Mankato Man delights me not. M. G. O. 19 =:=: = := = :=:=T T25 lyv HAMANN. liuiralo Lakf He tliat lives to plrase. must please to li e. K. K. X.; V. W. C. A.; Lutheran Club KHKDA HANNAH. SpriuKtlelil To climb steep hills retiilires slow pace at first. A. I. A. G. RUTH HANNAH. SpriiiKfleld She smiles not on one. but on all. M. O. O. ELLA D. HANSON. Madison The secret of happiness is never to let your energies stagnate. A. 1. A. C; Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club GLADYS HANSON. Currie The word impossible is not in my dictionary. K. K. X.; Y. W. C. A.: Lutheran Club M.VYSIE HANSEN, Minneapolis If there is music in my ticart. how can I help but smile? Y. W. C. A.: M. G. O.; 0. A. A. Soccer ' 2.i: Hockey; M Wearer; Lutheran Club MARIE HARDER. Butterfleld We know little of thee, but that is good. A. I. A. V-.: M. G. O.; G. A. A. MATILDA HARSCH. Fulda Take I lungs ea.sy while you can be- cause some day you may not be al)le to. M. Ci. O.; Newman Club VIVIAN M. HART. Fulda Give me the n ' ady hand rathir than the ready tongue. Newman Club; Orchestra; M. G. O. LE.NNA HAKVEY. Saint I ' aul One who to herself is trui- and there- fore must be true to you. Makata Z 25 LAURA H. HAUGH, Faribault She cannot live long — single. Y. W. C. A.; M. G. O.; G. A. A.; Hockey MILDRED HEHIR, Fairmont A girl of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. M. G. O. HORACE HEIDEN. Mankato I ' m a little world all my own. Dramatic Club; Coterie Club; Lutheran Club; Glee Club; A. I. A. G. CELILIA HEINZ. Henderson She must make friends who makes no foes. Newman Club; M. G. O.; G. A. A.; Volley Ball JEANETTE HEINZ, Henderson I ' ll steal quietly through life in my own way. M. G. O.; Newman Club FLORENCE HELLMAN. New Ulm We will remember her as a good athlete. Lutheran Club; G. A. A.; Baseball; Basket Ball; Hockey; Soccer ' 23 PHEBE HENDLEY, Mankato A civil habit oft covers a good woman. Makata MARJORIE HICKS, Fairmont Could swell the soul with rage or kindle soft desire. M. G. O. LAURA C. HILMER, Fairmont The unspoken words never cause trouble. M. G. O .; Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club; Lutheran Club CECIL D. HOVENDEN. Lakefleld Ready to play with everyone. Ready to work when work ' s to be done. A. I. A. G.; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Coterie Club; Business Manager 1925 Katonian Business Manager College Athletics 197 . JdfaMfeA- ROY HINT. Kilkenny He dtx-s well and right, and lets the world sink •M Club. A. I. A. G. Coterie Club: Footl all ' 24: .lEANETTE HUSMOE. Starbuck Character i. higher than intellect. K. K. X. ANNE IVERSON, Ormsby Be ignorance thy choice where knowledge leads to woe. M. G. O. MABLE JAMES. Lake Crystal She is like soft melody. M. G. O. OLWEN .JAMES. Mankato None but herself could be her parallel. Glee Club: M. G. O. MABLE JAMESON. LeSueur Center or all the things I like the best. 1 just prefer to sit and rest. Y. W. C. A.; Makata. MINNIE J. JACOBSON. Belview Honor comes by diligence. Y. W. C. A.: A. I. A. G.: Lutheran Club ERNA W. JAXZEN. Mountain Lake From little sparks may burst big flames. Glee Club; A. I. A. G.:Y ' . W. C. A ■ ESTHER O. JASPERSON. Tracy Riches come from economy. Glee Club: Newman Club: A. I. A. G.: Y. W. C. A. ROBERTA JENKINS, Round Lake Depend on her. A. I. A. G. 19 =:=: = : ■MT 7 ir ■ A = ▼ A = . . r „ , MAE JEXSEX. Round Lake So runs the round of life from hour to hovir. M. G. O.: Y. W. C. A.: Hockey HANNAH JERSTED. Minneapolis You ' ll find her wholesome. Makata. Lutheran Club; Y ' . W. C. A. FREDA JOHXSOX, Redwood Falls Avoid excess. Y. V. C. A.: Makata GRACE JOHNSOX, Albert Lea Strong reasons make strong actions. Glee Club; Choir: G. A. A. M. G. O.; Y. W. C. A. HOWARD .lOHXSON. Lake Crystal Season your admiration. Coterie Club; Glee Club; Katonian Board MARL JOHNSON. Minneota AVhen night liath set her silver lamp on liigh, that is the time to study. A. I. A. G.; Lutheran Club JENNIE JONES, Fairmont I am not the rose, but I have lived near the rose. M. G. O. VALBERG JUSTESON, Ringstad. la. ' Tis persistence that wins the race. FRIEDA KELLER. Mankato Come, give us a taste of yoiu- talent. THELMA KEOGH. Saint Paul She is at peace W ' ith the world. A. I. A. G.; Newman Club 19 =:=: = := ELSA KETTLER. Mankato Angels arc bright still, though the brightest fell. A. A. O. LILY L. KEWITSCH. LeSueur Cenlor Even ihe tjuietcst breeze fi| |:|ps the pond. Makata MILDRED KIMBLE. Mankato She ' s not too busy to be friendly. Dramatic Club: Makata: Annual Board KATHERINE KIN.NEY. Mankato When Irish eyes are smiling. MAID KINNEY. Winnebago As merry as the day is long. K. K. X. GERTRUDE KLARA.s. Currie Come not viihin the measure of my wrath. A 1 A. C: Hockey; G. A. A. JOHANN. KL.xrS. Farmington Her locks are no more shining than her mind. A. I. A. G. MILDRED KLl NZ. Cleveland Your word is as good as a liank, Madame. A. L A. G.: Newman Club; Y. W. C. A. ELSIE Kul-HENDERFER. Hendricks In solitude she is least alone. M. G. O.: Y. W. C. A. MARTHA K )t)PMAN. Ivanhoe The world knows little of its greatest men. M. G. O.; Y. W. C. A. ADELE KOTHLOW, Morton Her course. like the Minnesota, is lined witli bluffs. M. G. O.: G. A. A.; Orchestra: Basket Ball: Volley Ball: Soccer ' 23; Baseball: Glee Club ADELAIDE KRUM. Blue Earth Born but to banquet and to drain the bowl. A. I. A. G. GRACE W. KROSH, Elmore A real nice girl. A. I. A. G. ADELLE M. KRUSE, St. Clair Care is an enemy of life. Makata: Newman Club ELIZABETH KRUSEJMARK, Truman Conspicuous by her absence. A. I. A. G. BARBARA A. LANE, Ivanhoe I have a heart with room for every joy. M. G. O.: Basket Ball BLANCHE La FRAMBOISE. Fairfax What does she live for if not to make the world more pleasant for us all? A. I. A. G. REGINALD LAHANN, Mankato While words of learned length and thimderous soimd, Amazed the gazing rustics ranged aroimd. Senior Class President: A. I. A. G. Coterie Club: Lutheran Club: Dramatic Club: Glee Club: The Neighbors. BLANCHE La MONTE, Janesville The pink of courtesy. Makata ANETA LARSON, Ivanhoe I love long life better than figs. M. G. O. 19 y MINNIE LARSON. Truman A burner of midnight oil. M. G. O. STELLA M. LEISURE. Canhy The dwarf sees farther than the giant. A. I. A. G.: Glee Club; Lutheran Club MYRNA LEHNEN. St. James You will like her. She is ever quiet and pleasant. M. G. O.: Newman Club EDNA LIGHTLY. Austin There is a great deal of good in the bit there is of her. Makata; Y. W. C. A. ELLA LITCHFIELD. Mankato You ' ll be a big girl by and by. ] r. G. O. : Annual Board: The House Next Door. HILDA LINQUIST. Fergus Falls Very learned women are to be found. Makata RUTH LINDSAY. Slayton Ants never sleep. Makata; Y. W. C. A.: Hockev OSCAR J. LUBKE. St. Clair There are souls like stars that dwell apart. Coterie Club; A. I. A. G.; Basket Ball; Track; M Club MAE LUNBERG. Kennedy .Vetion is eloquenee! Makata; Lutheran Club LUCILLE LUSK. Mankato Oh. keep me innocent! Make others great 1 Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Makata; Annual Board 19 ▼ ▼ = :=:=:= 25 KATHLEEN C. McAEDLE. Xew Richland Why worry Vhen you can be happy? M. G. O.; Newman Club EVELYN McGOVERN. Mankato I care for none if none cares for mc. Makata: Newman Club KATHLEEN McGOVERN, Mankato My delight is in the sons of men. Newman Club, Makata FLORENCE MAERTZ. New Prague Personality is an immortal treasure. It is hers. Glee Club: M. G. O.; Newman Club KATHLEEN MAGNER, Waseca Eureka. Eureka! Newman Club; K. K. X. MILDRED MANN. Owatonna Cold wisdom waits on superfluous folly. A. I. A. G. MARTHA MATTSON, Minneapolis I am a citizen of the world. Lutheran Club; Makata HAZEL MARVIN, Redwood Falls The multitude is always wrong. M. G. O.; Glee Club; Y. W. C. A.; Choir ANNA MAURIS, Sherburn Knowledge bloweth up. Charity buildeth ui . A. I. A. G.; Newman Club MARGERY MAXSON, IMankato A very pleasant combination of good student, good sport, and good friend. Makata; G. A. A.; Soccer ' 2:3; Volley Ball; Baseball; 1925 Katonian Board RUTH MACBETH, Mankato Many receive advice, only a few profit by it. Dramatic Club; K. K. X. M. RYJANE MEINHARD, Heron Lake There has been no mistake, and there will be no mistake. A. I. A. G. PEARLE MEYER. Chaska You may trust iier in the dark? Makata: Y. W. C. A. CLARA MIDTAl NE. Hendricks Be good, sw eet maid, and let who will be clever. M. G. O.: Lutheran Club; Y. W. C. A. CLARA C. MITCHELL. Westbrook And her yes once said was yes for ever more. A. I. A. G.: Lutheran Club: G. A. A.: Baseball; Basket Ball; Assistant Editor ' 25 Katoiiian MARGARET MILLER. Mapleton A good example for the juniors. A. I. A. G. EXGA MONSOX. Canby What ' s this dull town to me? He is not here. Glee Club; Makata; Lutheran Club LOUISE MORSE. Mankato With a smile for any fate. K- K. X.; Newman Club MAXINE MOTT. Mankato He that would restrain her re- straineth the wind. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A.; G. A. A. MILDRED MOTT. Mankato If she will, she will, you may depend on it. and if she won ' t she won ' t, so there ' s an end on it. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A. MARCELLA MULLEN. Madelia Freedom is only in the land of dreams. Makata: Glee Club BONNAFACIAE MUKPHY. Pemberton She majors in studying. A. I. A, G.; Newman Club MARIE MURPHY, New Germany All that ' s done, is done by trying. M. G. O.: Newman Club GRACE NAYLON, Mankato Thought alone is eternal. M. G. O.; Newman Club BERTHA S. NELSON, Canby A popular girl in rlassroom and hall M. G. O.; Y. W. C. A.; Lutheran Club DOROTHY NELSON, Tracy My own thoughts are my com- panions. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A.; Dramatic Club EDNA M. NELSON, Fulda My thoughts and I are of another world. Makata; Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club ELEANORA NELS ON, Lafayette A willing heart adds feather to the heel. A. T. A. G.; Y. W. C. A.: Dramatic Club; The Neighbors MYRTHEL NELSON, MinneapoUs One ' s outlook is a part of his virtue. K. K. X.; Y. W. C. A PEARL NELSON, Rapidan When I was home, I was in a better place. A. L A. G. HILDA N ' lEMAN, Slayton Worry and Hilda have never met. Hockey; Xr. G. O.; Y. W. C. A.; G. A. A. URSULA NIENOW. Mapleton All is not well. I doubt some foul Iilay. A. I. A. fl.; V. V. C. A.; Lutheran Club LUELLA XIES.SEN. Mountain Lake Virtue is bold. Goodness never fearful. M. G. O. GLEVA NOLTERIEKE, Luverne I was born to other things. Makata MABYL NYHUS. Ivanhoe I renounce all confidence. Lutheran Club; Hockey MARY NYSTROM. Worlhington Deeds, not words! A. I. A. G. EVELYN OGLE, Waverly I am armed for the truth. Glee Club; M. G. O.; Newman Club FERN OLIN, Lynd Her worth is warrant for her wel- come. M. G. O.; T. W. C. A. JEANETTE ODDEN, Mankato Come play with me and happ ' be. M. G. O. BEULAH OLSON. Storden All ' s well that ends well. S A - A ■ A -5 ROSE S. O ' NEILL, Woodstock I hear much but say little. Newman Club; A. I. A. G. CARMEN OREN, Bricelyn The king himself has followed her when she has walked before. M. G. O. BERNICE ORTH, Morton Life also has its serious side. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A. GENEVIEVE OVERLIE, Albert Lsa I hurry not, neither do I worry! Lutheran Club; M. G. O. LOIS PAGE, Mankato Always ready to turn a leaf. M. G. O.; Basket Ball LUCILE PAGENKOPF, St. Clair I think, and think, and think — sometimes! M. G. O.; Basket Ball RUTH PALMER, Madelia I ' ve grown weary of my single state. jVIakata NINA PANKONIN, Sanborn Yes, I can do it. A.- 1. A. G.; Y. W. C. A. MURIEL PARKER, Redwood Falls The secrets of life are not shown ex- cept to sympathy and likeness. Y. W. C. A.; M. G. O. FLORENCE PARRISH, Waseca For there is a gude time coming. Makata; Glee Club LYUIA E. PENKE, Danube Brevity is tlie soul of wit. lalvata: Lutheran Clul ) E. LENORE PETERS. I ' ii ' diorn Tall and stalwart slir stands. Glee Club; Makata J. FRANKLIN PETERS. Freeborn A man I am crossed with adversity. Coterie Club: Dramatic Club: A. 1. A. G.; Glee Club: C. L. C. PEARLE A. PETERSON, Saint Paul AVe pine for kindred natures to mingle witli our own. Lutheran Club: Dramatic Club; Makata ALICE PETERSON. Adrian Good things .sometimes do eonie small. Makata IRMA D. PETERSON. New Ulm A snapper-up of unconsidered trifles. M. G. O. LEONA A. PETTERSON. Birmingham. Ala. The heart is its own fate. K. K. X. HELEN M. PETTERSON. AVatcrtown. Soutli Dakota Ambition is not a cure for love. A. I. A. G. MARIE PETRICKA, Montgomery Life for mc is one gran l sweet song. Start the music. M. G. O.; Newman Club; Hockey ' 24 AGNES PHILLIPS. Minnesota Lake A fair exterior is a smuid recom- mendation. M. G. O.; Newman Club Xis HATTIE PHILLIPS, Garvin You can never plan the future by the past. Makata; Basket Ball; Y. W. C. A. LENORE yi. PORTMANX. Currie She can do it! A. I. A. G.; G. A. A. EARLINE PRENTICE, Fairmont The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Makata; Y. W. C. A. OLIVE PRESCOTT, Blue Earth In beauty, as the first of May. Lutheran Club; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; M. G, O. MAR YE ALICE PULKRABEK, .Appleton For he that once is good is ever great. Makata EVA RANK, Mabel Heaven ne ' er helps the woman who will not act. Y. W. C. A. Makata LAURA S. RATH, Avoca The magic of a face ! Dramatic Club; A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club; Lutheran Club; G. A. A. HAZEL G. RICHARD. Mankato There is no satisfaction in any good without a companion. G. A.; M. G. O.; Hockey; Orchestra CLEO RICKARD, Mapleton I prefer silent prudence to loquacious folly. Makata ANNA M. RIEM. N, Faribault Looked unutterable things! M. G. O.; Y. W. C. A.; G. A. A. Hockey ' 24 A A. ■ A ' A HILDA RINGNELL. Wcstbrook 1 would rather be than soem to bo. A. I. A. G.: Lutheran Club MILDRED RINGSTAD. St. James Studious or ease and fond of bumble things. M. G. O. HELEN I. ROLFIXG. Cleveland Spare your breath to cool your porridge ! Makata: Xewman Club FERN ROOT. Waseca A clear conscience is a sure car. C. L. C. JENNIE ROSENWALD. Lafayette A t rue friend is forever a friend. A. I. A. G.: Y. W. C. A. MARY A. ROSTIMILY. Heron Lake There buds the promise of celestial worth. Y. W. C. A. M. G. O. Newman Club; EMM.V RYS. Walnut Grove Some are weather-wise, and some are otherwise. M. G. O.; Y. W. C. A. RUTH RYDEEX. Minneapolis She is herself of best things the collection. L G. O. NINA RIHNOW. Waseca Little, but O my! Makata FLORENCE B. SANTEE. Fairmont Circumstances alter cases. A. I. A. G. AGNES M. SAWYER. Lakefield Honor lies in honest toil, Y. W. C. A.: Makata GEORGIA M. SAWYER, Owatonna Let fools the studious despise. There ' s notiiing lost by being wise. A. I. A. G. HULDA SCHIMXOWSKI. Mountain Lake I have survived. Y. W. C. A.; A. I. A. G. LILLIAN SCHOLLJEGERDES, Waseca She loves to talk, and is much ac- complished in the art. M. G. O.; Dramatic Club: Y. W. C. A.; Lutheran Club; Katonian Board GLADYS SCOTT. Delhi My life is a struggle! Makata; Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club RUBY ' SEARS, Lake Benton The just medium. M. G. O. AGNES L. SEITZER. St. Peter She blushes, all is safe. Makata MANDA SETHER, Jackson Keep the goods the gods provide you. Lutheran Club; Y. W. C. A.; ai. G. O. ANN SIGVALDSON, Butterfield True happiness springs from moderation. K. K. X.; Lutheran Club VERA L. SIMPSON. Waterville The world is ruled by interest alone. Y. W. C. A.; M. G. O. • A A X MURIEL SKILLINUSTAIJ, Windom A talking machine is a sphinx alongside of her! A. I. A. G.: Lutheran Club GRACE SLATER. Minneapolis Ignorance never settled a (luestion M. G. O.: Y. W. C. A. OLGA SONDERGAARD. Tyler I shall consider the best guesser the best prophet. M. G. O.: Y. W. C. A. ARLENE SOLEM. Windom Dare to be wise. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A. Glee Club MINNIE SPLITTSTOESSER. Winthrop Name patented, no infringements! A. I. A. G. : G. A. A. : Lutheran Club; Glee Club GRACE SROUFE. Marshall I meant to study, but — . A. I. A. G.: Annual Board ELLA STADE. Fairmont Too low they build who build beneath the stars. . M. G. O.: Y. W. Lutheran Club C. A. Rl ' TH ST.XRKS. Owatonna I know nothing about own ancestor. t. I am my Y. W. C. A : Makata HELEN STOLTZ. Stewartville Indeed the greatest scholars are not the wisest men. Lutheran Club; Y. W. C. A.: M. G. O HELEN L. STOVER. Northfleld 1 will it. I so order it. stand for a reason. Makata Let my LOIS SWAIN. Elysian In this world, man must be either anvil or iiammer. M. G. O.: Y. W. C. A. MAE SWEENEY, Saint Paul Push on, keep moving. Newman Club ALFRED L. THIEDE. Fairmont Popularity consists of being well liked by both boys and girls. A. I. A. C: Football ' 24; Basket Ball ' 23. ' 24; Dramatic Club; M Club; Annual Board MARY ' THOMAS. Mankato I shall tread in the footsteps of my illustrious predecessors. A. I. A. G.; G. A. A.; Annual Board; Glee Club; Dramatic Club: Soccer ' 23; Basket Ball; Baseball; Track ' 24 M Wearer BENNETTE THOMPSON, Northfleld Who knows nothing base, fears nothing known. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A.; Lutheran Club MINNIE TIMM, New Ulni A single lovely action weighs more than all the sentiments of the world. M. G. O.; Y. W. C. A.; Lutheran Club; G. A. A.; Soccer ' 24; Basket Ball ' 24; Volley Ball; Baseball; Orchestra; Dramatic Club; Annual Board. MAUDE TODD, Luverne The noblest mind the best con- tentment has. A. I. A. G.; Y. W. C. A.; Hockey ' 24 LENA E. TODD, Luverne Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel. Y. W. C. A.; A. I. A. G. ELLA TRENDE, Minneapolis It is always morning somewhere in the world. Makata CAROLINE F. TROJHAN, Nassau None but herself can be her parallel. M. G. O.; Newman Club r ■ w • BEATRICE Tl BBS. Marshall To know her is to love her. Y. W. C. A.; A. I. A. O. PEARL Tl TTLE. Mcdford Wiso to resolve and patient to per- form. Makata: G. A. A.; Hockey EDNA ULBRICHT. Henry. S. Dak. But there is a higher law than the constitution. A. I. A. G.: Lutheran Club LOriSE M. VOIGHT. MadeUa It is ?ood to lengthen to the last a sunny mood. Makata: Newman Club LILLIAN WAKEFIELD. Pipestone All seniors can ' t be tall. K. K. X. HAZEL WALKER. Windom Beauty draws more than oxen. Glee Club: Lutheran: Y. W. C. A.; M. G. O. MABEL W. LLEN. Clarkfleld She had a good opinion of advice. Makata: Lutheran Club EDNA WARD. Mora Clever men are good, but they are not the best. Makata. HILD. WARKENTINE. Mountain Lake Her mind her kingdom and her will her law. A. I. A. G.: Y. W. C. A. DOROTHY WARREN. Owatonna Rea.son is the mistress and the queen of all things. Makata 25 EMILY WATSOX, Faribault Elegant as simplicity, and warm as ecstasy. Makata; Y. W. C. A. ANNA WEBER, ilankato Awalse. arise, or be forever falU-n. M. G. O.; Newman Club LULA B. WESTON, Triumph All who try may have a glorious life or grave. A. I. A. G.; Dramatic Club BLODWEN WILLIAMS, Bonair. Iowa Let ' s meet and either do or die. Y. W. C. A.; M. G. O. MARIAN WIRTZ, Watertown. S. Dak, For fools admire, but men of sense approve. A. I. A. G.; Newman Club ROSE ,IANE WISHNICK, Fairmont Better to sink beneath the shook than molder piece-meal on the rock. A. I. A, G. IRENE WOLF, Faribault A knock-down argument, ' tis but a word and a blow. M. G. O. MARGARET WOLF, Faribault My days are gone awandering. Makata .JUNE WOOLWORTH. Mankato Where there are laws he who has not broken them need not trouble. M. G. O. GERTRUDE WRVCKE, Good Thunder She knoweth the universe and her- self she knoweth not. A. I. A. G.: Y. W. C. A.: Lutheran Club 19 =:=: = := MABLE MADSEX. St. James Those who think must govern those who toil. A. I. A. G. LUCILLE ZEILKE, Heron Lake Certain things will make a woman ' : temper bad. Y. W. C. A.: Makata Other Seniors HELEN B. ANDERSON MEDA FOWLER MYRTLE Fl LLER GLADYS OFFICER FRANCIS PEASE EARLE WIGLEV SIDNEY WRIGHT f iTh n GANii .. T r7 FTT ' n 1 9 =:=: = r ti r =:=:=:= 25 The KATOxiA?i Board n OLDIXG a place on the 1925 Katonian Board has been like playing a position on a I football team. E ery person has been assigned a part to do and if he failed to do his work in the right place and at the right time, there was a settlement to make. As soon as the board members became conscious of the fact that they were the leaders, the game started. Before the echoes of the election w histle had ceased to ring out through the halls of the college, the first play was in progress. The rooters were behind the board from the start; and the first score was gi en to the Katonian by the Seniors having their pictures taken at Snow ' s Studio. Soon after, a second touchdown was scored by a Sales campaign w hich sw apt like w ild fire. Early in the second quarter, the Art committee began to make line plunges, and w ith their pens and India ink succeeded in expressing their ideas on paper. By long hours and hard work they ha e made names for themsehes, as well as pictures for the annual. The half ended with bright prospects of a glorious ictory. The third quarter began with a gloomy outlook, and it seemed as though the whole line would be turned back and failure might come over it all. Pictures failed to arri e, cuts were delayed, six weeks tests came, and blue slips were passed out. Every thing went wrong for a few plays, but after some re-adjustments the team work was resumed as before; the Bureau of Engra ing made a fine showing when they completed a forward pass and passed the faces of the Seniors from panels to copper and zinc plates for the printing. The last quarter was a complete success. The Mankato Free Press carried the Katonian from co er to co er w ithout losing it or e en being in danger. From time to time, a bit of help from the board made progress faster, and served to clinch an o er- whelming victory for the Katonian. It is all o er now. Peace has sent her dove to rest on our shoulders. The 1 25 Ka- tonian is a success, we are proud of it — so proud that we hope that it may bring joy to you as you look over it in jears to come. Mr. Aird and his able staff of Editors have gi en their best to you and you have shown your response in a wonderful way. The art people ha e accomplished much and made names for themselves. Mr. Ho endon has b - hook and crook found pennies with which to pay the bills. E ery one that sold an annual holds his share of credit toward the financial success. We wish to express our thanks, one and all, as a Katonian Board to the faithful work that has been given us by the Student body and the Faculty, and to the business men of Mankato who have contributed to the Katonian fund. To the Free Press and to the Bureau of Engra ing, we wish to express our appreciation for the prompt and efficient service the ha e gi en us. i9T=T=T=I= CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT HAVENANDRIST VICE PRESIDENT PAULINE BEAN SECRETARY ALICE JULIAR TREASURER CLARENCE NELSON ADVISOR A. B. MORRIS c z — 3 ' ■ - i3. ; ' s r 3 - = c - L ' - C i C r- ' - - r-9 C X Z £ c :-3 c i_ c -f :3 y s — 3 =1= S g-? r C 3 — y: 111 l?7 ■J a •§ ID 3 ( o a U u J3 H. o 3 z H ■Si X o c O Y. W. C. A. CABINET AND BOARD Cabinet Members : MINNIE TIMM President NEVAENGEL Vice President VEETRICE GRAYBILL Secretary HELEN E. ANDERSON Treasurer MILDRED MOTT MARION DAILEY MAURINE BO IE EMILY WATSON MAR ' THOMAS Undergraduate Representative World Fellowship Chairman Publicity Chairman Membership Chairman Social Service Chairman Advisory Board : MISS MARY SOLTOW, Chairman MISS KATE SPARROW- MRS. MINNIE S. PARRY MRS. BIRD HITCHCOCK ERASER MISS MARGARET COOPER MISS NELLIE WALKER MISS LOIS FAWCETT 19 ' — « - Y. W. C. A. The ' oung Women s Christian Association is a union of the girls of Mankato State Teachers College for Christian Fellowship. This organization aims to give the girls a broader outlook on life and its complexities, and to help them solve their individual prob- lems; to carr out the social idea the V. W. C. A. prepares a Christmas box. furnishes a college rest room, and sends remembrances to sick members: to enlarge their personal na- tures and to promote a firmer spirit of cooperation. de otional meetings are held t ice a month. Once a month a speaker of prominence and distinction presents his iewpoint. thus helping in the formation of right ideals. The other meeting is a general discussion meeting conducted by the students, aids them in developing leadership as a preparation for teaching. Social meetings are held also for creating unity, and developing friendships within the organization. MAKATA The Primary Department Organization. K. K. X. The Kindergarten Practice Teachers. 19 =:=: = :r= M. G. O. M. G. O. ! Mysterious, interesting, symbols used by the Intermediate practice teachers to stand for their organization, the chief purpose of which is to promote the spirit of co- operation and good-w ill among the student teachers in this department. Those who are prospecti e practice teachers in the Intermediate Department are ini- tiated a few weeks before they assume their duties in the Training School. Their advent into the organization is characterized by an atmosphere of wholesome fun and jolly com- raderie. Throughout the term of teaching the members meet occasionally to plan a few pro- minent social events. Perhaps the most important of these is the Student Teachers en- tertainment to the Super isors. At this time there are many quiet meetings and much con- ferring among anxious hostesses, of course. hene er any serious problem comes before the organization, the members always find a cheerful and able co-worker in their ad isor, Mrs. Parry. For these services, so will- ingly given, we express our sincere appreciation. TPiE DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club is made up of an enthusiastic group of students interested in in- creasing their knowledge of dramatics, including stage etiquette, lighting, makeup, etc. Much of the success of the Club is due to its advisor Miss Margaret Constance. The Club ranks as one of the highest in the institution. The new members are taken in as a result of try-outs before the older members. About twenty-five were taken into the Club in the fall and several at the beginning of the winter and spring terms. An event looked forward to with pleasure, not only by the Club members but by the student body as a whole, is the giving of the plays which the club stages annually. On February 20 the following one-act plays were given : The Boor Anton Tchekoff Overtones Alice Gerstenberg The Neighbors Zona Gale The Silver Lining Constance A ' arcy Mackay The Dramatic Club Officers are : President Ruth Craft Vice President Veronica Farrell Secretary Horace Heiden Treasurer Ruth Macbeth Advisor Margaret Constance S 1 z - o s O 5 o c SCHOOL ORCHESTRA THE GIRL ' S GLEE CLUB This year the Glee Club has had an unusually large membership of sixty-eight girls. Selections were sung for the November, March and June Commencements, and the music for the Christmas Pageant was furnished by them, and upon request of the Mankato Vlusic Club, the organization sang at an afternoon recital. The quality of the work has been much higher this year than ever before, — a result of the fine support each part has, and of the excellent leadership of Miss Williams. The officers of the club are: President Veronica Farrell Secretary Olive Prescott Treasurer Mercedes Gugisberg Librarians Alice Juliar and Cathaleen Cuddy 19 =:=: = := ■m ' - ' « ▼ .. - LUTHERAN CLUB In the fall of 1924 it as necessary- to change the name of the Daughters of Reforma- tion because there were sons to be added, so after considerable discussion it was oted upon to call this organization the Lutheran Club. This is one of the largest organi::ations in school. The purpose of this club is to bring the Lutheran students into closer touch w ith each other, in social as well as in religious affairs. This spring a go to church drive has been formed. Speakers prominent in the religious field have given some er - interesting talks to the club and special music has also been a feature of these meetings. Besides this, the club has had several social activities; a get-together party, hard time party, parties for special holi- days, picnics, and an oyster stew. The members of the club especially appreciate the enthusiastic and faithful part of Miss Adalaide Miller and Miss Agnes Larson, our faculty advisors, in the progress the Lu- theran Club has made. COTERIE CLUB In the fall of 1923 the institution suddenly awoke to the fact that a new organization had sprung up in its midst. What was this new organization which had been given the in- teresting name of Coterie Club Who could belong to it What was its purpose But the Coterie Club was not the kind of a club which could long remain in obscurity, and it was soon learned that membership in the club was open to all men of the faculty and those of the student bod - ha ing good moral standing and suitable student rating: and its pur- poses were found to be ' aried enough and high enough to attract the best in the school. The social side has been well taken care of in the entertainments which are provided quite regularly for visiting athletic teams and in the glorious four days camp which the club members enjoyed at Lake Washington last spring. The purpose of the club is also to discuss social, political, and economic questions and the club practices open discussions of current topics and interesting forms of drill in parliamentary procedure. In the past the club has taken the initiative in many worthwhile movements. An example of this is the Employment Bureau w hich the club recently established for the purpose of pro ' iding some means whereby men students who desire outside work can get in touch with people w ho wish to employ student help. The Club is going camping this spring, and will also sponsor a tennis tournament for the members. H: r IM L ICS T ' 25 Men s Athletics Mankato State Teachers College is a member of the Junior College conference w hich is composed of eight Junior Colleges and Teachers Colleges throughout the state. Mankato pla s football and basketball games and has track meets with the following conference teams: St. Cloud T. C, W inona T. C. and Rochester Jr. C, and nonconfcrence games with Shattuck, Pillsbury, Waldorf Junior Cx)llege and others. Any man w ho w ins a letter in any one of the three major sports is eligible to become a member of the Xl club, which was organized in the fall of IQ24. After graduation a mem- ber of the club may still attend all social functions of the club but is no longer considered an active member. Q a -J ca H o o Oi 19 Football Review tt ' N the fall of 1924 a new interest in athletics was created at Mankato State Teachers College, w hen C. P. Blakeslce assumed the duties of coach. When the new coach is- sued the first call for football candidates, about thirty men responded. This group included only three letter men from last season, namely: Captain Wigley, Johnston and Harris. W ith these three men as a nucleus. Coach Blakeslee had to make up a team. Early season workouts showed that the coach would ha e a difficult time selecting a team because many of the men lacked playing experience. The coming of the opening game of the season was watched w ith much interest by the fans because the - were eager to know just how the team was developing. The first game was with the Carleton College Freshmen. Their team outweighed ours about fifteen pounds to the man. By using a passing game the Freshmen w ere able to gain a 2e to victory. This defeat did not discourage the team howe er, and the follow ing week they journeyed to Owatonna where they handed a lb to b defeat to Pillsbury Academy. These two games ended the practice tilts and the following week found Teachers Col- lege in the season ' s first conference game w ith Winona Teachers College. Little was really know n of the strength of our ow n team until this game. W inona entered the game fa ored to win by several touchdow ns because of the many eterans on their team, but when the game was o er our goal line was still uncrossed, although they had scored two drop kicks, which allowed them to win by a 6 to score. In this hard fought game several of the backfield men were injured which caused them to be out for the remainder of the season and the team entered the ne.xt two games w ith a shifted lineup. These two games were dropped successively to two of the strongest foot- ball teams of this sort in the state, namely St. Cloud Teachers College and Rochester Junior College. The final game found the team playing a better game of ball, though still w ith a shifted lineup, than ever before, and the fans were gi en the treat of seeing our team beat the Gustavus Adolphus second team by a score of 19 to 0. Although the team did not w in the championship, they did win the support of the en- tire school. They were hard, clean, players and made a creditable showing against the strongest teams in the state. Fifteen men were awarded letters for their work on the gridiron for the 1924 season. They are Captain Wigley, Captain-elect Brockmeyer, Harris, Johnston. W. Lang, Bates, Thiede, Bowe, Christian, F. Higgins, Hunt, Ulhorn, Andrist, Tempi in and Palmer. Of the fifteen letter men ele en w ill be back next year so the fans can look forward to a successful year in football at Mankato State Teachers College. -— THE BASKET BALL SEASON When Coach Blakeslee issued his first call for basketball some thirty men responded, including only one letter man from the previous season, namely Thicde. The new material included some men that had high school training and some that had none. The squad was soon cut to fifteen men, including men for arsity material and also material for the Frosh team. After several weeks of hard practice and training the teamVas gi en the first test of the season. The game w as played w ith W aldorf Luther Cx)llege. Teachers College got off to a good lead and kept it until the last minute of play w hen several baskets in rapid suc- cession gave the Lutherans the game by a 14 to 15 score. The next three games which were played against Mankato Commercial College, Dr. Martin Luther College and Pillsbury Academy were all decisive victories for Teachers College. The fifth game of the season was the one that was watched w ith interest because it was the first conference game of the season and against one of the strongest teams, that of Winona Teachers College. The score at the half was a tie 14 to 14 which shows how closely the game was fought. Winona by some very clever teamwork in the last five min- utes was able to take the game by a small margin. The next few games w ere played out of tow n and they proved to he disheartening de- feats for Teachers Cx)llege. The next two games found the team on the home floor again playing two of the bitterest opponents, namely St. Cloud Teachers College and Rochester Junior College. .After leading St. Cloud all through the game the team again had the mis- 19l fortune of being defeated in the last two minutes of play by a score of 12 to 10. The Ro- chester game is one that will long be remem ' bered by the fans as the big thriller of the 1925 season. There was ne ' er a greater difference in the score than four points. At the end of the first half the score was 16 all; at the end of the game the score board said T. C. 25 and R. J. C. 25. In the o ertime period Teachers College gathered three points but Rochester was able to get four which gave them the most thrilling battle of the season by a score of 28 to 29. Eight men were awarded letters for their playing during the 1924-1925 season. They were: Captain Thiede, Bates, Ver Duin, Longbottom, Andrist, Wright, Wigley, and Lubke. Eight men were awarded numerals for their playing on the Freshmen team. They were : Captain C. Nelson, W. John, Ulhorn, M. Williams and Brockmeyer. TENNIS During the spring and summer terms interest for tennis was aroused. The courts on the Daniel Buck Hall grounds and also the ones at Sibley Park were in constant use. In the spring term a perpetual tournament as scheduled for the young women in- terested in tennis. Ruth Macbeth won out with first honors and Maysie Hansen with second honors. More interest was shown during the summer session and as a result three tournaments were staged, one for young women, one for young men, and another for doubles. Ruth Macbeth again received the first honor in the women ' s tournament. Clayton Bowe showed his superior ability by getting the first honor in the young men ' s tournament. Then for the doubles, Mercedes Gugisburg and Cecil Hovenden carried the first place. Awards were presented the winners of all tournaments. f Coach Miller GiELS Athletics The physical education department lor girls is well de eloped under the eflicient di- rection of Miss Adelaide Miller. Her program is wide and varied. Besides the three regular courses in Physical Education, of which there arc se eral classes a day. she super ises the work in the elementary and Junior High School Departments, and to complete it, she coaches all forms of athletics. Her assistant in athletics is the Girls ' Athletic Association. Under these two directors hockey is pla ed in the fall, and interclass basket ball and olle - ball tournaments in w inter. The sports for the spring term are baseball and the usual field and track meet. Besides organized athletics the association gi es points for hiking, tennis, skating, coasting and skiing, toward association membership. ■ — • — ■- A ■ FIELD HOCKEY Field hockey, as the chief fall-term sport replaced soccer of former years. The ■. M. C. A. Athletic Field was the scene of regular practices and interclass combats. It w as ne- cessary to play four games before determining whether the junior or the senior team was to be champion. The first game was a ictory for the Juniors, resulting in a 3-0 score. After tieing the score 2-2 in the second game the seniors staged a come-back and won by a 3-0 score, thus deadlocking the series. A fourth game was necessary to decide the cham- pionship. A hard-fought battle gave the seniors the victory by one point. A sufficient number of girls proved their skill to warrant the selection of second teams. These games were balanced, each class winning one game. X y ' A G. A. A. The Girl ' s Athletic Association, organized a year ago, has acted as a stimulus to girl ' s acti ities in athletics and sports. The association sponsors the organized team games of field hockey, basket hall, olley ball and baseball as well as field and track, hiking, tennis, skating, skiing and coasting. Through the efforts of our physical director, Miss Adelaide Miller and the organization girls, the athletic program has been broadened a great deal. To become a member of this association a girl must ha e 100 points and passing grades. The rewards won by the members are numerals, for class teams, pin for 200 points and after earning bOO points a girl may receive the coveted purple N I, This is the highest award to be won in the association. Besides super ising all forms of girls ' athletics the association also gives a Spanish Carni al Dance in the Spring of the year. This dance, known as the Mardi Gras is our big spectacular annual e ent. The Officers Include: President Mar Thomas Vice President Helen , nderson Secretar ' Minnie Timm Treasurer Ruth Craft The Sport Heads Are: Hockey Basketball Volley Ball Baseball Rose Durkin Gertrude Barnum Cecilia Heinz Clara Mitchell Field and Track Hiking Tennis Coasting, Skiing Margery Ma, son f-lorcncc Hellman iaysie Hansen , Ne a lingel GIRLS INTER-CLASS BASKET BALL The girls who showed most ability throughout the season were elected on the first and second class teams. Two inter-class frames were played both of which were won by the Seniors. This ga e the Seniors first place in the girls ' class tournament. The scores were; 13-8 for the first game and 20-13 for the second game. A third game was played in which the juniors came to the front and won 1 2 S. This did not affect the results of the tourna- ment. The second teams played three games and the Junior played superior ball all the time w inning the tournament two games to one for the Seniors. These games created much in- terest in the school among the girls and se eral of the men of the school responded by carry- ing on heated arguments as to who was the best of the players. Juniors 1st Team F— Alland F — Carpenter M — Gugisberg F— Hunt A — Peters H— Rohlik L — Thomp son E — Torgenson G — Sutten Seniors 1st I cam M— De Boer M — Hanson L — Haugh F — Hellman A — Kothlou C— Mitchell H— Phillips L— Rath M — Splittstoesser ' J GIRLS ' BASKET BALL Early in the season an inter-club basket ball tournament was held. The clubs repre- sented were selected by choosing members of each club or organization. The tournament consisted of four games apiece. At the close of the tournament the M. G. O. and the Dra- matic Clubs ' were tied for first place. The game to decide for first place was won by the M. G. O. Much enthusiasm was aroused in the girls and the other club members. The final result of the tournament was as follows: Dramatic Club ■ games won. games lost W G. O. • games won, games lost Lutheran Club 3 games won, 1 game lost Makata 2 games won, 2 games lost Newman Club . . . . ' 1 game won. 3 games lost Y W. C. A. ' same won, 3 games lost Country Life Club games won, 4 games lost = :=:=:= 25 VOLLEY BALL A great interest in volley ball was shown by the large turn out of the Junior and Senior girls. In all there were fifty who came out to regular practices. Practice in volley ball was held during February and March. Several of the girls who played on the Junior team last year, namely: Ruth Craft, Minnie Timm, Rose Durkin, Adele Kothlow, and Cecilia Heinz are again showing their skill. At the end of the season a Junior-Senior tournament was held to determine the champions for the year. The spirit of good sportsmanship was shown by both teams. The Juniors show splendid prospects for an excellent Senior team for next year. Four games were played of which the Seniors won three, giving them the championship for this year. Seniors 16 6 15 15 Juniors 15 15 11 11 ■ O BASEBALL Twice e ery week enough senior and junior girls came out so that two diamonds were in use. These practices began the first of April and were continued throughout the spring and summer sessions. At the later part of the spring term junior and senior teams were chosen. Both teams called se eral special practices for the final tournament. This tournament took place at Sibley Park the last week of May at the G. A. A. picnic and track meet. The final result was a score of 17-34 in favor of the Juniors. During the fall term of ' 24 the college girls and faculty women organized teams and played a most interesting game at the All School Picnic on the Sibley Park baseball diamond. The result was a ictorv for the college girls with a score of 18-b. JUNIOR BASKET BALL TEAM SENIOR BASKET BALL TEAM smr- THE NEW GENERATION Calendar of Eveeftg for 1924 - ' 25 SEPTEMBER 2. Enrollment of the seven hundred! It was a busy day for all. SEPTEX IBER 5. A Welcome Reception for the n ew students was held in the Library. Stunts and dancing furnished the entertainment and punch the refreshment. SEPTEMBER 18. The All School Picnic, an annual event, was held at Sibley Park One of the features was the Faculty vs. Student baseball g£m;. Delicious hot eats (free) were then ser cd. and .stunts put on b - the different groups in the Band-stand, finished the program. SEPTEMBER 2b. The first Coterie Club dance of the year was given in the gym. Mr. Trafton thinks they should ha e them at least e ery two weeks! SEPTEX IBER 30. The Football Team was entertained at dinner by the Dining Hall Girls — and they danced afterwards! OCTOBER 2. XI. E. A. Two days ' rest ' .All Seniors are requested to attend. But the Devereaux Players in the Barber of Seville were worth it. OCTOBER 3. The students were given a chance to hear a concert by Mr and Mrs XlcPhail. OCTOBER 0. A song recital b ergilo Lazzari was attended at the auditorium. OCTOBER Iti. XIr. and Mrs. Thurlow Lieurance gave an exceptionally fine Indian concert in the auditorium The students appreciated the opportunity to hear them. OCTOBER 20. XIr Scumus XlcXIanus. the famous story-teller, gave us a program of Irish Folk Lore. OCTOBER 3 1 Cooper Hall entertained Daniel Buck Hall at a Hallow e ' en party. A second Coterie Club dance at the Gym was also held. NOV ' EXIBER 15. XIany students participated in the formal Senior Dance. Mrs. Eraser and XIr. and Mrs. Petterson acted as chaperones. NOX ' EXIBER 22. The Dean of Women entertained at tea for the November Gradu- ates. N0 EXIBER 26. One term is o er and we ha e lost some of our serious Seniors, and some of our less serious Juniors. Thanksgi ing acation came as a welcome break in the school year. DECEXIBER 12. Daniel Buck Hall entertained Cxx per Hall at a Christmas party. Santa was present w ith a pack of presents for everyone. DECEXIBER 21. Beginning of Christmas vacation! JANU.AR ' 6. School was resumed, after the holidays. JANUARY ' 8. A ery unusual concert was given by Leo Ornstdin, pianist. FEBRU.AR ' 12. The annual Cx)lonial party was held at the XIankato Armory. E ery one was there in costume. . ' pantomime and darky singing was followed by an eve- ning of dancing. It was, as usual, the biggest and most delightful e ent of the year. 19 =:=: = := z : J =:=:=:= 25 FEBRUARY 20. The Dramatic Club Plays were given in the auditorium. A group of four plays made up the program. MARCH 3. A piano concert was gi en by Madame Baily-Apfelbeck, sponsored by the Mankato Music Club. MARCH 4. End of the spring term, followed by an eleven day vacation. MARCH 23. Gallery seats at a reduction, made it possible for many of the students to see Walker Whiteside in his famous Japanese play, Sakura. MARCH 27. The Minnesota Masquers ga e their play, ' The Intimate Strangers at the Orpheum Theatre. APRIL 3. The Annual Board sponsored a vaudeville. Some of the attractions were: selections by the Boys ' Glee Club, stunts put on by the G. A. A. and the boys ' physical education class, and a playlet starring Mary Thomas and Francis Higgins, Coached by Ruth Craft. MAY 2. Junior-Senior Prom, at the Armory! MAY 31. Commencement sermon. JUNE 4. Commencement. T. C. days, good-by! Scholly : Say, where do the bugs go in winter? Tuzie: Search me! Miss Bowden : What time is it when the little negro boy walks down the street scratch- ing his head? I give up. Miss B. : Five after one. Irene Wolfe to Wigley, the football hero: Irene: Are you very strong? Wig (blushing modestly) : We-e-11, what can I do for you? Irene: I was just wondering if you could break this dollar bill. Thiede: Why all the puffing; ' Paul B. : I ' m all tired out. There was a fight and I was running to stop it. Thiede: Is that so: Who was fighting? Paul: Me and another guy. Father: What did you do with the check I sent you? ' Lahann: Alma Mater took it. Father: And I told you to keep away from women! Mr. Snarr (absent-mindedly, as he reviews some movies of the guillotine) : By George, that reminds me. I ' ll have to look for my razor in the play-room tomorrow. I left it there. i9 =i=i T 7f: i =:=:=:= 25 GRADES HE first four letters of the alphabet will forever hold a dread significance for me I suppose that xhen I am about seventy-five years old and am trying to teach my SS88I grandchildren their A, B. C s, I shall think of those little cards I receised in college, on which these letters stood out with such awful distinctness. The most thrilling and yet fearful ordeal a student must pass through on the first day of a new term is the one of obtaining these little class cards, which are so full of meaning. He must stand in line for about two hours, in a decidedly nervous state of mind, trying to affect a jaunty, I don t care attitude, which he does not feel in his heart. I well recall one time w hen 1 had stood thus for two hours, and w hen 1 at last reached the desk and gave my name in a weak voice the girf told me that I could not have the precious package until I had paid a fine w hich 1 owed the library. The worst part was that 1 had no money w ith me and so had to prolong the suspense until I could go home and get some. Opening the cards is last but by no means least in this trying process. Personalh-, I prefer to be alone, and out in the open air, when this is done so that if I receive a shock and faint, or express myself in strong language, there will be no spectators. I have many times looked at a letter again and again to make sure it was a B w here I had expected a D or ice versa — usually the latter. Therefore 1 would strongly recommend the plan of all faculty members ha ing their grades printed instead of w ritten to a oid any delusions or eye-strain. The letters are tricky. They take great delight, it seems, in show ing their faces just w here one never expected them to appear. I ha e so often firmly made up my mind that I am going to receive a C in one subject, only to find an impertinent and heartjess D staring me in the face. It seems to say, ' ' ou don ' t know quite as much as you thought you did; now do you ' Every time I see on a card of mine a mark above a C my opinion of myself goes up several points, and every time I spy a mark below C the opposite takes place. So I firmlv believe that to preser e the balance it is best for a student to receive all four letters in proportion. If instructors realized the far-reaching and also psychological effects of these grades they would think not only tw ice but many times before jotting down a letter which may make or mar the life of a future citizen. This is one of the many reasons why I should never w ish to be a college teacher. After the worst is o er, the chief entertainment of the students is to gather in groups in the halls and discuss these marks, comparing and contrasting, so to speak. The discussion runs something like this: Did you get a B from him! ' You surely must have done some tall studying. or Just think, she ga e me a D, and I never worked so hard in my life. But such is human nature, we are never satisfied, and if we were, what a tiresome world it would be after all. _ _, — F. Pease Fischer: Can you tell me, Mr. Trafton, why a black cow gives white milk that makes yellow butter Mr. Trafton: For the same reason that blackberries are red when they are green. Ruth Craft: I hear you ha e a leading part in the class play. Reginald: ' es, I lead the cow across the stage. Horace (haxing killed the lady ' s dog) : Madame, I will replace the animal. Lady: I ' ou flatter yourself! They say she has decided to marry a struggling young author. If she has decided he may as well stop struggling. Miss Larson: What are the different ages the world went through in history? Mr. Templin: The stone age, bronze age, and iron age. What age are we living in now? The hard-boiled age. The applicant for cook was untidy and insolent in appearance. Don ' t hire her, whispered Hovenden to his wife. I don t like her looks. But, remonstrated his wife, just look at the reputation for cooking she bears! Well that doesn ' t matter, said Ho ' enden testily, We don ' t want any she bears cooked. We don ' t like them. English Prof.: What was the occasion fcr the quotation, ' Why don ' t you speak for yourself, John? ' He was trying to make a blind date for his room-mate. Professor : Your last paper was very difficult to read, ' our work should be so written that even the most ignorant will be able to understand it. Kayser: Yes, sir. What part of it didn ' t you understand? The Judge: This lady says that you tried to speak to her at the station. Cake-eater: It ' s a mistake. I was looking for my room-mate ' s girl, whom 1 had never seen before, but who had been described to me as a beautiful blond with classic features, a fine complexion, a perfect figure, well dressed and — (and the judge couldn ' t understand why the witness didn ' t care to prosecute). I wish to ask you a question concerning a tragedy. Let ' s have it. What is my grade? On the way to Burnette, Mary Thomas (seeing a R-Curve sign at the foot of the hill, jokingly to Ruth): ' That means round curve, doesn ' t it? Teddy Hunt : Oh is that what it means I alwa s wondered what it meant. ■ M. A ■ A — •J BLUE SLIPS P AS the adjective blue two meanings ' Is it not used in the phrase taie blue ' as an Z r expression of praise, and is it not also used in the proverbial saying blue Monday J! Aith an entirely different meaning ' Then. also, is not blue the color used to desig- nate the highest quality or degree of perfection in the awarding of prizes !■ The owner of a blue ribbon award generally feels greatly honored, and he has reason to. but are these the feelings of one who receives a blue slip ' In my estimation blue slips were wrongly named, for alas, they are not the indication of prize winning scholarship. .As one teacher expressed it. they are intended — and should be received — as a warning, and therefore would not it be more appropriate to have them red. the signal of danger ' ' But perhaps the worthy people — I know not who they were — who chose the color had just experienced a particularly trying blue Monday and there- fore chose blue as the color most fitting to con ey to seme poor unfortunate the message that his work was below grade. Although all blue slips ha e the same color, they do not have the same effect upon the various classes of indi iduals who recei e them. These may be classified in three groups: those who are as perfectly indifferent to blue slips as to their lessons; those who expect blue slips because they realize their work is b«low grade, and quietly resolve to do better the next six weeks: and those who become panic stricken when they disco er a blue slip awaits them and frantically try to ascertain if this means a failure for them in the subject. From observation I ha e decided that blue slip time is e en more exciting than the time w hen the final marks are received, and although 1 cannot speak from experience I be- lieve he misses one of the thrilling experiences of college life who fails to come under the sway of blue slips. -E. J.Olsen ■?1. Miss Melbostad: ' ou cough more easily, this morning. Mr. Christian. Mr. Christian: Id ought to. I ' ve been practicing all night. Miss Chapman: I want to borrow the Minneapolis Journal. MissFaucett: Why ' ' Miss C. : ell. Miss ' ' I ' eo wants to know if Andy Gump has a mustache or not. Taken from Junior themes. Usually we are entertained by a speaker, but occasionally one of the faculty speaks to us. The faculty is excused unless the speech is to be short. In composition class. What is the final E! ' Failure, responded the three weeks old Junior. 19 =:=: = :=j:- ) =:=:=:= 25 -n irrfTtn i After all there is not such a difference between juniors and seniors: juniors are those that know but don ' t know what they know, w hile seniors are those who know and know that they know. Kenny Krost (After calling the Sah-ation Army) : Say, Captain, do you save girls? Captain: Yes. sir. K. Iv. : Well, sa e me one for Saturday night then. Mr. Xichols: You mentioned wood as an example of cellulose. Do you know of any animals that use it tor food ' Lucille G. : Woodpeckers. Miss Larson: ' ou should think of the future. Johnson : I can ' t. It ' s Helen ' s birthday and Lve got to think of the present. Haven: May I hold your hand Carmen: Of course not! This isn ' t Palm Sunday! Ha en (with a great show of spirit) : This isn ' t Independence Day either. Mother: Why does that Mr. Smith call you his baby girP Gertrude (sweetly) : I don t know, Mother. I suppose it s because I keep him up so late. Ardent Junior to football hero: Were you hurt when on the eleven T. C. star player: No, while the eleven were on me. A Fairmont man was trying to sell a horse. The animal was wind-broken but sleek. The owner trotted him around for inspection and bringing him back to the prospect he stroked the horse ' s back and said, Hasn ' t he a lo ely coat ' The prospect took his pipe out of his mouth and spat, saying, ' eah, his ccat ' s all right, but I don t keer much fer his pants. VIorgan Williams, who had spent a week camping at Lake Washington was relating his experiences to his parents; And all at once I stepped right on a big rattlesnake! How did you know it was a rattlesnake, Morgan the fond parents asked. I heard his teeth chatter when it saw me. was the ready answer. The absent-minded professor was ' ery fond of his cat and her family. E -ery time he sat dow n in the library to work the cats came to the door and mewed for admittance. This was a great bother. .At last the professor hit upon an idea. He had a carpenter come and cut in the bottom of the door two holes, one for the mother cat to walk through, and a smaller one for the kittens to walk through. Great was his surprise and wonder one day while seated at the library table to see the cat and entire family w alk in through the larger of the two holes. Tlie All°§c]hi©(D)l Picmie lERHAPS the most interesting e -ent in the school year at Mankato State Teachers College is the annual all-school picnic. It is held a few weeks after the opening of the [WjMi fall term. It has as a purpose, the aim of acquainting the students and faculty with saa each other. In the fall of 1924 it was held at Sibley Park. At three o ' clock in the afternoon student body and faculty alike, clad in picnic clothes, journeyed out to that place. The fun began immediately w hen two base ball games were staged, one between the men students and the faculty men; the other between the Girl ' s Athletic Association team and the faculty women. In both games the students won out. The serving of refreshments was taken care of by leaders appointed b ' the picnic com- mittee. During the progress of the games each leader found ten picnickers to eat at his table. There he duly supplied each with a neatly packed lunch box, furnished by the school, scalloped potatoes, coffee, and ice cream. Vhile all were eating each table was required to plan a stunt all of which were to be put on after lunch. Great fun was had in preparation for this part of the program. The variety of ideas expressed through the stunts was indeed a re ' elation. Faculty members unbent and danced to the melody of youthful oices. Students aped their elders with spectacles and rod of iron. Popular song hits were utilized. Court proceedings were carried on. In fact every bit of spice and wit present in such a large group was presented. By the time the stunts were over darkness had fallen and study hours called. The tired but happy picnickers took their arious ways homeward thoroughly satisfied with the picnic and grateful to those who had planned it. If,. A student ' s life is not a weary grind, for as a rule. If she would pause to listen while trudging on to school She ' d hear a pleasing symphony of music — not a choir. Not an orchestra, nor band, but something finer — bigger — higher! That s what I heard this morning, as a lady called Spring-fever Bade me stop, stay out of school, and begged me not to leave her. I heeded, paused, mo ed on again, then battled with my will; I heard the college bell, then smiled and passed on up the hill. I got there just in time tor class, geography at nine; Mister Miller, the instructor (and his lectures are just fine) Spxjke to us for most an hour, of Man and Earth s Relation, From woman s dress to winds and crops and of the whole creation. But more than this I heard, for outside in the snow I heard a Robin sing a song in spite of all his woe. Is this a grind for students then, to study and to learn? No! not when Nature ' s sounds are heard, so let us cease to vearn. — Franklin J. Peters y r A ' ik y if ' A — ■ _ -5 ANNUALS r- LL the annuals I have ever seen were alike to a certain extent, hut they are all very £--- entertaining, in spite of their singularities. It is e ident that committees working on fei annuals all use the same method — that of examining e erN a ailablc annual and using suggestions from all of them. As a result almost e ery new annual is a conglomeration of portions from many old ones. When I was a senior in high school the annual we produced was a typical one. While we were working on it, we thought we were being cle er and original; after it was finished and published we realized that it w as just as bad if not worse than any one that had pre- ceded it. We disco ered then, after it was too late to remedy it. that almost all the little character sketches that we had under the pictures were worn and stale from o cr-use. We had been so proud of them that it was pathetic to come to the realization that they were no good. Of course we had used the old fa orites : alw a s talking but ne er saying anything. he makes a lot of racket, but we like him still- the stiller the better. and to know her is to lo e her. .All annuals are the same in this way. but occasionally an original and cle er expression is introduced w hich spices up the annual in such a way as to neutralize the trite portions of it. One of the worst things about an annual is that so man of the things that are put in it don ' t fit the people at all. In a way this is all right because the contrast between the people and the sayings are sometimes ridiculous as to be humorous. In our annual the deadest girl in the class was protrayed as that naughty little rascal. and the least studious ot the hoys; he may be president some day if he keeps on with his hard work. Annuals, annuals e ery year, With all their boresome traits! If this keeps on I sadly fear. They should he sold at bargain rates. Now I must quit making disparaging comments on these works of art. They really are works of art in many cases, in spite of all the faults they may have. The cartoons and other humorous pictures are usuall - good, and the jokes are always entertaining. (.And en- tirely new . of course). E en the headings and the title pages are effecti e if a humorous element is introduced. I get a lot of fun out of studying the pictures at the beginnings of the various sections of the books— activities, athletics, forensics, societies, social affairs, and personal sidelights. This last section I always find the most entertaining because the snapshots are always original, and because the pictures selected for an annual are always funny or at least interesting. I get a lot of pleasure out of reading an annual. e en though they do make me disgusted sometimes. I cant resist the temptation to say that the only original things in annuals are the pictures, and sometimes 1 doubt if they are because the people look so unnatural. —V. Strom Farnum (in the utmost confidence) ; Say, I ' ve an idea. Aird; Lse it well, it ' s in a strange place. Val; Where can 1 find something about inventors: ' Miss Wiecking; What inventors Val ; Oh, the man who invented the Bell Telephone. You know, Harold Bell Wright. 19 =:=:=:= : :r=:=:=:= 25 Miss Robhins: What do we mean by an average? Junior Girl: An average is something that chickens lay eggs on. I heard mother say before I left home that our chickens laid four eggs a day on an average. Mr. Nelson: That ' s fine, sweeping out the shop are you ' Student: Nope, just sweeping out the dirt. When we were Juniors. Miss Hussey (to Myrtle Clark) : Where was the most beautiful sunset you ever saw ' Clark: In the west. Mr. Hancock: Do horses bray? Hunt: Neigh, neigh, sir. Miss Beale: Not a person in this division shall have liberty this afternoon. Voice: Give me liberty or give me death. Miss Beale: Who said that? Voice: Patrick Henry. Mr. Nichols: What can you tell me about nitrates? Mr. John: Why — er — they ' re a lot cheaper than day rates. Are you laughing at me? demanded the irate professor. No , came the chorus. ' Well what else is there to laugh at, in this room? Mr. Morris (in a big city cafe) : I say, waiter, I ordered Washington pie, (as a piece of chocolate cake was set before him). Shouldn ' t the icing be white Waiter: Only on George ' Washington pie, sir. This is Booker T. Washington pie. Mr. Miller: Where did you get that black eye? Ramona Shepherd: I raised it from a slip. Mose: Waiter, there is a fly in my coffee. Waiter: Don ' t get excited. It won ' t drink much. Helen Vail : Where are you going? Helen Andren: To a general science exam, OH! Helen Vail : Going to take the acid test, eh? Harold McGrath chugged painfully up to the gate of the races. The gate keeper de- manding the usual rate for automobiles, said : One dollar for the car. Mac (looked up with a pathetic smile of relief and said) : Sold! The Locker Mooei SIEW persons in Teachers College who ha e ne er struggled through a jam in the —1 girls ' locker room know the meaning of the expression an angry moh. The worst IB ill congestions occur at noon for then the majority are released from class at the same time. The thought of dinner is uppermost in e ery mind, if you ha e no ele en o ' clock class you may count yourself fortunate, for then you can usually manage to lea e a few minutes before twehe and a oid the crowd; but if ou arc still loitering near your locker when the first bell rings at noon you are lost. Almost immediately there is the sound of footsteps. At first there is onl the light patter of a few feet. Then doors begin to open, students pour forth into the halls, and the sound has become the roar of the noon mob. If you wish merely to obscr e. you must for your own protection, back into a sheltered corner, lest you be trampled upon, for like most mobs the young women have of necessity for- gotten rules of courtesy. The law of the moment is each for herself. ' There is the sound of locker doors banging and of many people talking. Then the e.xodus begins. At least eight people attempt to pass through the one exit at once, ' ou need only get into the main aisle between lockers, permit yourself to he carried on by the crowd, and you w ill soon find yourself outside the room. It is true that you may be in a somewhat battered and crushed condition. But what is the ruination of a new spring hat to your escape with your life Locker rooms have a social code all their ow n. I ' ou ha e a special circle of acquaint- ances there. There is the girl w hose name you do not know , but to w horn you speak be- cause her locker is next to your ow n. There is the Pest w ho so frequently forgets her locker key and begs that you put some of her aluables in your locker. Of course she is never about w hen you desire to lock up and go home. There is the one who is forever in the way, who takes up all the room when you are in a hurry, and seems to be eternally taking off her o ershoes or putting them on. The girl two doors west of ou knows your sister or has a friend who knows your brother, lou get along beautifully with the one on your right be- cause you and she agree about the Pest, the weather, the faculty, and the Plastic Age. — C. Heliebo Leo: Do you know, Marjorie, you grow more beautiful daily ' 1. D. : Oh. Leo, you do exaggerate! Leo: Well, I should say every other day. Many a man poses as hard-boiled when he is only half baked. Ruth Craft : Have vou had anv theatrical experience: ' Irene Van Ruden : ' Sure, I played the front legs of Paul Reveres horse once in a play. Mr. Trafton: What is the ants cow, Miss Cahoon ' Mable Cahoon (who forgot to study) : The milk weed. Dean: Why are you parking. an Ek: There ' s a miss in the car. 19 =:=:=:= ; |; =:=:=:= 25 Aeeuiail Vauideville y HAT would you ha ' e done if you expected to get your pictures in the annual for J- nothing and then were told that you had to pay for them? That is the proposition iw the Men ' s and Girls ' Athletic Associations were up against. Plans for raising money were suggested by the score. Finally one day some people who had keen intellects, suggested that the students taking gym work demonstrate some of their ability. Each suggestion brought forth other suggestions until a unique program was formed. Many of us have heard our young men warbling but did not realize their talent until the night of the vaudeville. Whyte was just as nimble as ever, even if we haven t watched him practice this year. Our orchestra has not appeared before the public as often as our other musical organization, but people do say the best never appears very often and favors few. Suffice it to say, the orchestra rendition was gladly received. Reggie Lahann was a scream as stage jester. It was hard to decide whether the boys or girls did the best in their athletic stunts so we ' ll be impartial and say they both did themselves justice. Mr. Nelson ' s humorous readings are always a source of enjoyment and were especially so this time because of the appreciative audience. The grand finale consisted of a one-act comedy A Pair of Lunatics, which created a hearty laugh for all. The pair consisted of Mary Thomas and Francis Hig- gins. Everybody that saw the vaudeville was glad that the Athletic Associations had to pay for their pictures. 19 =:=: = := ■• — Aettoi [rapJhis 19 • =:=: T Auntoffrfflplii ■ ••■ — AlUlldDgFaplTl ■ A A ■ Jk ' - ri The following business houses have shown us a great favor by giving financial support to this year ' s annual. Let us return their favor by becoming their patrons. THE BRETT STORE J. C. PENNEY CO. NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. MANKATO CLINIC ANDERSON PHOTO SHOP SNOWS STUDIO MANKATO FLORAL CO. NEIL NEILSEN INC. FLORIST SAMPLE SHOE STORE THE VALUE STORE GRAND THEATRE MATT GRAIFF ED. LAMM DRUG STORE CENTRAL MEAT MARKET SULLIVAN AND SMITH SHOE STORE LA VOGUE BEAUTY SHOP LANDKAMER FURNITURE STEINER DRUG CO. SALET ' S STORE THOMAS DRUG STORE RAMY HAIRDRESSER BESSER BEAUTY PARLOR WOOD AND STERLING SHOE STORE BARBARA ANN MANKATO PHOTO SHOP MODEL DAIRY INC. MADSON DRY CLEANERS YACKELS DRUG CO. F. W. KRUSE STORE STATE THEATRE JOHNSON AND BOWMAN FLO MERCANTILE CO. ENDICOTT AND CO. PORTER AND PAY CLARK BOOK STORE LIL - BLANCHE BEAUTY PARLOR BEE HIVE MARTIN AND HOERR ASH ' S DRUG CO. LAMM DRUG CO. FAIR STORE JOSEPH MANDERFELD AND CO. AMERICAN SHOE STORE nM-