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NHS.P.A. The school paper staff journeyed to the University of Nebraska November 17 for the annual Nebraska High School Press Association meeting. The staff went on a tour of the University campus and several of the staff members entered writ- ing contests. Others listened to addresses on how to operate school papers. Boys Journey To Peru' Twelve boys under the sponsorship of Mr. Mayfield and Mr. Baker traveled to Peru February 16. The boys explored the Peru campus and tried out the swim- ming pool. In the evening the boys went to the Peru-Doane basketball game. Students See Macbeth The high school students enjoyed a show at Lincoln February 5. The title was Macbeth starring Orson Welles. High School Visits State Tournaments The majority of the Alvo High students journeyed to Lincoln March 16, to enjoy some of the games of the State Basketball Tournament. Two of the games they saw were David City vs. Holy Name and Wayne Prep vs. I-loldrege. Interclass Tournaments Held February 5,6,7, and 8th a high school basketball tournament was held. Each high school class had a team. On Monday the HotRods QSeniorsj beat the Wieners QFreshmenl. Tuesday the HellCats fSophomoresj beat the Bloomer Girls Uuniorsl. A consolation game between the Bloomer Girls and Wieners was played Wednesday with the Wieners coming out on top. The HellC ats beat the HotRods in the finals Thursday. Junior-Senior Banquet On April 20th the Juniors and Seniors of Alvo High journeyed to Lone Oak for the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. The theme for the banquet was School Days . This theme was carried out in the centerpiece, the nut cups and the souvenir pro- grams. Eats, of course, came first and the banquet was really good. The menu is as follows: Sirloin Steak Choice of Potatoes Salad Vegetables Relish Choice of Beverage Cocktail The welcome was given by Ralph Nickel, the toastmaster, and Robert Lipskey responded. The Senior Class Will was read by Barbara Marcoe and the Senior Class Prophecy by Beverly Stolz. Karl Lee Clark gave a talk on his first day of school. A speech on initiation was given by Kenneth Gamlin. Larrie Bell gave an address on the first high school play and Mr. Baker told of the first time he faced a class as a teacher. The final speech was made by Mr. Mayfield. It was on commencement. The program was concluded by everyone singing School Days. 34
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Initiation Freshman Initiation was held September 18th. The Freshies really looked cute in all their garb. The day was topped off by a party that evening at which the Freshmen did more stunts for the entertainment of the upperclassmen. A lunch was served consisting of sandwiches, pop, potato chips and cookies. Victory Dances During football season three victory dances were held in the Alvo Gymnasium They were after the Union, Ceresco, and Gretna games. The Gretna game was homecoming day. The Ceresco game was Dad's Day. Movies Many movies have been shown this year. Several hove been shown as a community theater project and the rest have been shown in classes at school. Cliristmas Dance A Christmas dance was held in the Alvo Gymnasium December ZZ. The theme, of course, was Christmas and the auditorium was decorated accordingly. Dramatic Olub Banquet The Dramatic Club gave a banquet on October 14th. It was held in the high school auditorium which was decorated in accordance with a Halloween theme. About 70 people attended the supper. Mr. Clifford Tegler was master of cere- monies. A mixed quartet, a girls' trio, and two violin solos by Mrs. Miller provided the entertainment. Dramatic Club Play The Dramatics Club presented the play The Life of Riley January 19th before a record crowd of 145 people. Mr. Tegler directed the play. Letterman is' Banquet ALetterman's Banquet was held at the Alvo Methodist Church March 30. The banquet was opened at 6:30 with an invocation by Reverend Drake. First on the program was a lovely dinner served by the Ladies' Aid. This was followed by a movie on the l950 Nebraska-Kansas State Football game and a movie of the High- lights of National Football of 1950. Next on the program was the presentation of awards to the lettermen and letterwomen. The guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Al Wheeler, athletic director.at Peru State College. Reverend Drake gave the Benediction. Glee Club Learning to read music and musical signs, music appreciation through the study of records, and the singing of songs with several parts kept the high school glee club busy a good deal of the time. They also sang carols in the Christxnas program. Those belonging to several smaller vocal groups are: Beverly Stolz, Barbara Marcoe, Jo Don McKinnon, Phyllis Marcoe, Larrie Bell, and Ralph Nickel. 35
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