Wauneta High School - Broncho Yearbook (Wauneta, NE)

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Cfc«A' S5 -g3 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1917, when the bell on the brand new school-house sent forth its first call, nine of the pupils of our present class answered to roll. Among them were Chester and Lester Kline, whom nobody would believe to be twins; Faye Johnston, who has proved that the maxim “Little But Mighty” is true; Amos Berry, always a leader; bashful Ruth Blunt; Ronald Emerick, always the teacher’s pet; Alvina McBride, who was just as mischievous then as now; Wilma Smith, with long curls and not least but always last; Paul Grimm, who everybody liked to tease, just to hear him giggle. We were steered over the rough course of kindergarten by the competent hand of Miss Mae Gaines, who is now Mrs. Louis Grimm. » In the spring of 1918 we all enjoyed the thrill that comes once in a lifetime—that of being in the annual May Day program. In 1919, when we wrent into the second grade, our footsteps were guided into a different room under a different teacher, Miss Margaret Jones. Here we were joined by Inez Cocklin, who has become one of our star pupils; Melva Pennington, who can still talk baby talk, and Elva Crowell, who always is a victim of stage fright. In the third grade we found that we had the same teacher and our class was enlarged by one who was none other than Marguerite Ketler. She never had much to say, but always got there just the same. This same year we lost one of our most popular classmates, Alvina McBride. In the fourth grade Donald Hummel and Edgar Ditton came to try their luck with us. We were happy to have the same teacher back with us again. The next year we started out under Miss Margaret Kenney, but it was soon decided that we should stay another year under the guiding hand of Miss Jones. David Edwards now appeared on the scene among us. The sixth year, Miss Kenney tried us again and we were guided through the rough sea of spelling words and definitions safely. The next year, we were met by a new teacher, Miss Katherine Eby, who soon proved to be a pal to us all as well as a teacher. It was here that Lee Thomas-bashful but smart—made his entrance. In the eighth grade Miss Eby was our teacher again and there was but one addition to our number. This was Florence Maddux, who soon proved to the girls that she was the blonde that gentlemen prefer. This year we missed Wilma Smith, who had decided to try her luck in a country school. The next year found us—a scared group of Freshmen—in the northwest corner of the new assembly. Here we found that quite a few new members were among us. Among them were Omer Troxel, the cause of Twenty-seven

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CLASS HISTORY (Continued) many a fluttering heart; Lois Porter, who has taught us all how to giggle; Evert Curry, a serious boy, who everybody liked and admired; Roy Troxel and Virgil Fanning, who have made names for themselves on the football field; Marita Moody, the first red-head the class ever owned, and Dollie Moody, who has learned how to play “hookey.” Mr. Olson was chosen for class sponsor and Amos Berry, for president. Though we were green at first, we got over it and got through our first year of high school exceptionally well. Wilma Smith also came back again. In the fall of 1927 we were all back with two additions to our number. These were Alvina McBride, our childhood classmate, who had gained many friends, by her wit and ability; Eunice Trembly was chosen for president and served in the capacity very well until she decided to leave us for “Wedding Bells.” Mr. Olson was again chosen for sponsor. The next year found us filled in the ranks as “Jolly Juniors,” with Miss Della Benson as class sponsor and Amos Berry, president. There were no additions to the class this year. We got along quite smoothly until the Seniors decided to paint. Even though we had to fight our way out of box cars we succeeded in putting our signature in paint over that of the class of “29.” We had a very busy time with our play which was given so that we might “fete” the graduating class with a bang. In the fall of 1929 we came back to old W. H. S. very conscious of the fact that it was our last year there. We elected Amos Berry again for president which made his third year in that office. He was also the football captain for the season of 1929. Mr. Olson was again chosen for sponsor. This year we were joined by Boyd Woods, who soon made himself famous as a student and student emancipator, Doral Steckman, who loves history, Ivan Butler, a noted scientist and girl-hater, and bashful Marion McGooden. In all four years of high school the class of 1930 has been represented in athletics, music classes, and dramatics. We have as members of our class twelve letter men and several letter girls. We have made a record to be proud of and feel that we have earned the honor of hanging our pennant as a last remembrance of the Class of 1930. Finis CLASS OFFICERS President.........................................................Amos Berry Vice President............................................Omer Troxel Secretary...............................................Faye Johnston Treasurer .......................................................Ethel Engell