Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

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Class Adviser You remember when Mrs. Mal- ; prop made mention of those sweet young things with eyes so innocently wild”1 We were just egotistical enough to claim that des- cription for ourselves, the Seniors. Granted that we have an exuberance over w hich our elders oc- casionally sigh and shake their heads in despera- tion. granted that we are so innocently wild would acknowledge our debt to our advisers who have overlooked these idiosyncracies of youth and piloted us toward higher and nobler things During our Freshman year Miss Fdna B Hus ten w as our adviser. Through the Sophomore difficulties Miss Gertrude Smith guided us. We appreciate the services of both of them, and extend our sincere wishes for their future success. It is to Miss Dorothy Niccolls who has sponsored us as Juniors and Seniors that the class of 1930 would now pay tribute. Her sweetness and sincerity will be very pleasant mem- ories for us. We are glad to have the opportunity of expressing, in a meas- ure. our appreciation of those endear- ing qualities. Although Miss Niccolls has alw ays eluded publicity and has kept herself in the background of our affairs, she occupies a prominent and lasting place in our hearts. She has been an un- tiring worker and a most amiable companion. We consider her loyalty and friendship as lovely things. We cherish her sympathy, her under- standing. her quiet influence which has made itself felt in all of our ac- tivities. There are those who. perhaps, have come a little nearer to her than others. We only wish that the entire class could have worked directly under her management There were hours spent w ith her in preparation for the Prom; there were committee meet- ings and class groups where everyone felt her friendliness. But why dwell longer on what we” think? Why not discover what she has to say of her career as sponsor of the Glass of 1930? Discovery 1: Some- times I register hopeless- ness. It is the day after a lyceum nu Tiber and Mr. Osborne informs me that the class of 1930 has made the startling percentage of one dollar and fifty cents on ticket sales. It appears as though our Prom will be a grand and glori- ous tragedy. Discovery 2 But wait! Now I radiate joy and contentment. Who could do otherwise? With such will- ing workers, such cooperation during hectic days of Tavor-making. decorat- ing. Senior Mid-year. Senior chapel, and our Swan Song commencement. Discovery ?: Tragedy! But how can it be helped1 The bond of friendship between Phyllis and Sam is almost severed. Just over ticket sales, too. Surely nothing personal enters into this—they both have the interests of the class at heart Who w ins1 Again 1 see the triumphant ex- pression on Sam's face w hen the re- port comes in Discovery 4; Do you wonder that I am contented1 That all my unpleasant memories give place to happy ones1 There are the smiles; the confidence with which these sen- iors reward me; our bank account, our athletics, our debate and dramatic representatives; our friendly quarrels w ith the juniors; the thrill of our class yell and song. And these are mere beginnings of still happier thoughts about my seniors.

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vM “What a line refreshing purpose - to leave behind the outworn, too familiar life and seek a newer world. “The Glorious Adventure“ Seniors TWKNTV-FIVK

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Saiior Class Officers Dick Li vans President, is Regarded as an Earnest worker. He has Served In the Student Council During his high school career. Ending Now by graduation his unusual Term of four years on that body. Kay Coupland. Vice-President. Is Considered Especially Praiseworthy and deserving of Recognition as Editorial editor on the Staff of the Annual. In this capacity she has succeeded in Doing livery thing Necessary To make the Annual a fine project Billy Reynolds. Secretary, is Eulogized as a Coming debater, good at Rebuttal. In Every contest The opponents recognize his Ability. He has been Regarded for the past two Years as outstanding on our teams Bertha Cresswell. Treasurer, has Reported for almost Every declam event. And in both the Iowa Nine and State contests has been Used as a Representative. Each time she has Read in the dramatic division. to TWBNTV-SBVRN