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

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E. (Club The S. E. Club began the year with six members, none of whom had had more than one year of athletics. At the end of the season, through football and basket ball, the number had been raised to twenty-one. This is the largest number ever to become members of the club in one year. Footfca'l claims first place for new members. A meeting of the members was called at the first of the year for the election of officers, with the results as follows: Kurth Nelson, president; Marion Newton, vice-president; John Morris, secretary-treasurer. The members of the club held their annual banquet at the Presbyterian church. Those present enjoyed an excellent supper served by the Ladies Aid of the church. Ernest Gorr. acting as toastmaster, had charge of the program. Speeches were given by Frank Fonda on the subject, “Track,” by Marvin Nelson on ‘ Basket Ba'land by Herbert Hazlitt on “Football.” Extemporaneous speeches were also delivered. Any student of St. Edward High School who has taken part in athletics and has earned for h'mself a letter becomes marked as a life member of the club. He will be recognized and respected by other members and welcome among them. Wake K. Nelson W. Webb Ellis Kluthe Knud.cn Wilson Anderson Mr. Cowpror Bennett Weldon Hockey Koop K. Nelson Newton Ke y Stone K. Weed Morris Howe Tyler

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IThe BEAV ittaromt Prpgtrrs The purpose of this organization is to create enthusiasm and assist in the promotion of all activities of the St. Edward High School. The club first started in January, 1929. Thirty-two members were chosen by three faculty members and the class presidents. The names of these thirty-two members were submitted to the High School and sixteen were chosen by secret ballot. Membership is open to any high school boy or girl and the term of membership shaM continue to graduation, provided the member continues to fulfill the letter and spirit of the constitution. The meetings cf this club are held at lea t every two weeks and oftener when deemed necessary by cf leers and snensor. No definite costume has been chosen by the club as it was late in the season before the club began to function. This year the girls wore white dresses and maroon ties and the boys wore dark trousers, white shirts, and maroon ties. DUTIES OF MEMBERS a. To be present and to assist in generating school spirit at all football, basket ball and track contests. b. To accompany the teams when that is advisable and be worthy exponents cf the spirit of St. Ed. high. c. To assist in all extra-curricular activities such as ticket campaigns, contests, programs and plays. d. To teach new students the high school yells and songs. e. To assist the cheer leaders in pep rallies. f. To serve the school loyally and faithfully wherever their help is needed. The constitution was orginated by Mabel Keeshan, Senior member; Mildred Jenson. Junior member: Edna Harris. Sophomore membr; Frances Rcckey, Freshman member, with the guidance of Mr. Helt. The name Maroon Pepsters” was chosen by the organization to be used for the rest of the year. The club sponsored the carnival which was given March 22. The carnival was given in order to rais? enough money to do away with athletic debt. The carnival reduced the debt one hundred-forty dollars. The club is functioning very successfully as a starter and we hope it will improve in the coming years. Spenser for the year was Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin Ellis Armes Fonda G. Nelson Webster L. Nelson V. Nelson Kennedy Nieman M. Anderson C. Anderson Peterson Rockey Wake M. Nelson Hall M. Jensrn Not in picture P. Jenson

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(5trle (6lre (Club The Girls Glee club was organized at the beginning of the year by Miss Lumley, to whose efforts is due a great deal of the success of the club. About thirty-five girls were enrolled. The aim of the organization is to help the pupils to gain a higher and better knowledge of music and to develop an appreciation of good music The club participated in the District Music contest at Wayne. They did not place but were highly commended. They sang the following selections: “Echo Seng”..........................................Harris “Sweet of the Year ..................................Salten Lulu Nelson took part in the solo contest, singing “Alone in Loves Garden ’ by Hewitt and Sonny Boy,” by Curran. She placed second and represented the school in the state contest at Lincoln, May 3 and 4. The following program was given at the church, April 30: Echo Song ----------------------—.............. Harris Georgia Sleep Scng”. ......................... .Blich Glee Club The Rosary ............................... ...Nevin Piano Solo. Francis Rockey Barcarolle” .................................Offenbach Sweet O’ The Year ............................ Salter My Nebraska Diers Glee Club In the Dark. In the Dew ’ ..................... Combs Scnny Bey -------------------------------------Curran Vocal Solos. Lulu Nelson To a Wild Rcss MacDowell Can’t ya Hear Me Callin’ Caroline” Roma Girls Trio. Margaret Anderson. Kathleen McCay. Ellen Obrist Musical Readings -----------------------Mildred Jensen Gypsy Love Seng .............................. Herbert High School Seng ............................. .Parks Glee Club P. Ne’son Herne Koerber M. Nelson McCay M. Webb List r Miss Lumley Wathen A. Webb Kyd n« Slieafi«.r L. N.dson M. And rian D. Webb Swanson Crassnicklaus Eel . i.arris Wcstmore L. Nelson E. Harris A. Nelson Kennedy M. Keesl.an A. Kecs’aa Lucham.n Pope Pearson Bourne GJouiki R. N.dson Campa.n B. N.lscn Rock y M. Jenson Obrist xvlary Andmn