St Edward High School - Beaver Yearbook (St Edward, NE)

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We EW. P Ullman Hrnphrrg With our High School course completed Each one in the world to progress. Small problems of school completed, To make this life a success. First, as for Elton there is no doubt he overflows with knowledge. So don't be surprised when reported about He's Prof. of Oxford College. Hazel was always popular, And held a talent of her own. She is now the greatest singer The world has ever known. Pearl was at first undecided, As to the work she should undertake, But chose the task of a stenographer, And I'm sure she has made no mistake. Mona, our long remembered friend, Who far from us did roam. But by our last account of her, Chose Spalding for her home. Elmer DeVore was one of our gang, A mighty good kind of a sport. Now, he resides at Lincoln, Supreme Judge of the Juvenile Court. Agnes who became a teacher, And ranked very high in her line. But found that it didn't agree with her, So in recent years has resigned. Lois, after graduating from college, Sailed east for a world wide tour. But returned, to make use of her knowledge, As cashier in Brandies Store. Lancelot, we will all remember him, As a guy who liked vacation. Well, now he is main announcer, At the Omaha Radio Station. Floyd Weed has followed his noted line, And will be a millionaire soon. At present he spends the most of his time, As cartoonist for the New York Tribune. LeVera who always like St. ED, Decided she would stay. They make their home outside of town, And have lived there to this day. Ivah stayed close to her studies To work her way to fame. She is now a noted scientist, All the world has heard her name. -K--X--K Maurice left early for college, Some engineer's job to obtain. Now since he gained all that knowledge, He pilots a U. S. Mail Plane.. Clara started out to try teaching, And liked it Fair, so she said. But decided it was 3 lot easier To teach just one instead. Floyd Ellis was always industrious And worked with a sturdy will. He has now obtained great riches As presrident of the Bank of Woodville. Wesley grew tired of farming, So took up another branch. He's located at Laramie, Wyoming, Proprietor of a large sheep ranch. Esther went on to college, To take up stenographer's work. At present she works at the Capitol As a U. S. postal clerk. Fern chose the task of teacher, And has followed the golden rule. She is now the Latin instructor, In the Denver Public School. Elmer Hirsch followed up his profession Out in the baseball ranks. On the Sport Page you may see his name He has hired out to the Yanks. Verner, who was always musical, In this line takes his stand, As the instructor and band master, Of the Salem Concert Band. Earl, you all have heard of him, From the stage or from the papers. He has chosen the Held of an orator, And ranks high with American educators. Amy always has kept in her mind She would get there sooner or later. And recently she accepted a job in New York As a telephone operator. Anna at once took up teaching And has won her way to fame. She is now a musical instructor, In the college of Notre Dame. Now there's Francis McCarty we just can't forget He sails the wild seas every day, A jolly Jack-tar, who has traveled afar And laughs at the storm and the spray. ave Gage E 'ea-Q-aff? NAXXIIII

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Hazel Burke-Normal Training and Class ical She gladdens the world with her song Basketball Captain Declamatory 1, 3, 4 Bashful Mr. Bobbs Operetta 2, 3, 4 Maroon Staff Beaver Staff Orchestra Girl's Club Glee Club Esther Crosier-Classical A clever pleasant willing mind A gift that one can rarely find.' Salutatorian Bashful Mr. Bobbs Maroon Staff Girl's Club Glee Club Lancelot Swallow-Commercial Pm after the man who invented 'work.' Orchestra Hi-Y Floyd Ellis-Commercial As full of happiness as hive of bees. Bashful Mr. Bobbs Lighthouse Nan Maroon Staff Operetta 2 Hi-Y Fern Price-Normal Training Maiden with the meek brown In whose orbs a shadow lies, Like the dusk in evening skies. Girl's Club Lighthouse Nan Lois Shaffer-General eyes Her laugh is like the song of many waters. Basketball Lighthouse Nan Declamatory 2, 3 Operetta 2, 3, 4 Girl's Club Glee Club

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Qllaaa mill We, the class of 1924 A. D., Seniors of St. Edward High School, being of sound mind and having good sense do dispose during our four years of high school life. To the Juniors we leave the right to occupy the two rows of seats on the west side of the as- sem-bly room, also any extra wads of gum that are to be found. To the Sophomores we leave all books that we have used, hoping they may profit by them, perhaps more than we have. Having nothing of any consequence to be- queath the Freshman, we sincerely hope that they may some day reach the exalted title of Seniors. As for the following separate bequeaths, which the Seniors have left the Juniors, we hope you will make good use of them. I, Francis McCarty, bequeath to the charge of Arnold Horn, the rights and privileges to taking Oley to the basketball games and parties. I, Mona Cahill, bequeath to Allan Kennedy the right to come in late for school. flf at first you don't succeed, try, try again.J I, Floyd Ellis, bequeah to Forest Abernathy the privilege to typewrite when ever he wishes to. iDo not abuse the privilege.l I, Elmer DeVore, do hereby will to LeRoy Fhillips, all the affection I once held for Char- otte. I, Wesley Parrott, bequeath to Edgar Grieg, the honor and responsibility of being basketball captain. I, Agnes Cumming, bequeath to Nettie Stout, my nickname of Shorty. fTake good care of it as it is a cherished treasure.J I, Elmer Hirsch, do hereby will and bequeath to Evan Jones, my wit and humor. fDo not carry this talent too far.J I, Clara Nelson, do hereby will to Mabel Decker by ability as a vampire and toe-dancer-popular ity with the boys. fThis is an art to be acquired only by practice.J I, Verner Ronnquist, bequeath to Wallace Johnson, my ability to study and to shoot paper wads. fWith great effort put forth on your part, you will surely reach your goal.j of the property we have had occasion to use I, LeVera Muckey, do hereby will to Edna Olson, the right to be the first one of the class to wear a diamond. I, Lois Shaffer, bequeath to Zoda Nelson, my ability as center on the basketball team. fBy high jumping and hard work this feat will bring many honors to S. E. H. SJ I, Ivah Birkby, do hereby will and bequeath to Ella Hansen, my sweet gentle ways. I, Hazel Burke, bequeath to Iona Becklam, the ability to become an all-star basketball player. I, Esther Crosier, bequeath to Alma Johnson, my English wit and ability to write themes and essays. I, Anna Christensen, do hereby will to Gladys Jacobson, my private chair at the north table in the library and the use of all the pedagogy books. I, Amy Weed, do hereby will and bequeath to Lavinia Masten, my position as Senior Maroon reporter. I, Elton Breckenridge, do hereby will and be- queath to Edna Carlton the editorship- of the Maroon and Beaver, with the hope that it will be used as successfully as it has been this term. I, Fern Price, bequeath to Francis Wray, my strength and energy. I, Floyd Weed, do hereby will and bequeath to Don Schaeffer my secret method of working. I, Maurice Smith, bequeath to Beulah Smith, my nickname of Smithy. I, Pearl Silvers, do hereby will and bequeath to Marcella Regan, my position as hello girl. I, Lancelot Swallow, do hereby bequeath to Marvin Nelson, my ability to play jazz music on the saxophone. I, Earl Rasmussen, bequeath to Dorothy Masten, the task of writing a class will. Sworn to and subscribed before me, I hereby confirm this as the last will and testament of the Senior Class of 1924. I. M. DUNN, U. R. NICE, Lawyer Attorney