Americus High School - Indian Scout Yearbook (Americus, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1923 volume:

emento 19 2 3 U O L U m E l Edited by the Senior Class of the Americus High School AMERICUS. KANSAS DEDICATION Tu A. H. S., which has bu n our greatest help in the past four years and which has given us knowledge which will help us in the coining years, this volume of the “Memento” is dedicated. Annual Staff Editor______ _________________________Harvey Simpson Business Manager______________________JOHN Brinkman Assistant Business Manager--------------------------Roy Jaqi'ITH Secretary-Treasurer---------------------THELMA GaITHKR Foreword With a full realization of its faults and imperfections we, the Senior Class of '2.1, present as a token of remembrance, this our first “Memento. Wc have compiled this book not with the idea of creating a masterpiece, but for the sole purpose of recalling in after years fond recollections of high school days, and that indescribable something we call “High School Sjririt.” If such vivificat ion of high school days should be yours, the mistakes we have made will he as nothing and “The Memento” will have accomplished its purpose. History of Americus High School Emerson said, “An Institution is but the Shadow of an Individual,” and when the educational institution of a community is analyzed; its progress is marked at intervals down through the years of its history by the unstinted effort of individuals, whose public spirited service and self sacrifice have stood as great trees rooted to the rugged mountain side of society holding back the great avalanches of ignorance and sin that if unrestrained would rush down and cover up the fertile fields of culture and refine- ment so essential if a Community, State, or Nation may hope to meet its sacred obliga- tion to each generation that comes upon the scene of its action. A. H. S. has its roll of loyal characters numbered among its graduates as well as those in official positions, from time to time and limited space prevents a list of them to be given. To say that the High School work of Americus Schools began at any specific time would be an impossibility since for several decades a few subjects of high school grade were offered, but the beginning of a four year high school course dates back to 1910-11 with a Senior class of three, a Junior class of two, and a Faculty of two teachers in- cluding the Superintendent. One High School teacher was added in 1915 and the course of study enlarged to provide for Home Economics and Normal Training; the following year the fourth teacher was added to the High School faculty and also the fourth teacher in the Grade department and the present building erected, thus placing A. H. S. in a class with other schools of its size so far as faculty and building were concerned, however the classification was not changed by the accrediting authorities of the State, until the policy of the Board of Education for the past two years was ac- cepted by the State Board of Education and at present A. H. S. occupies the highest rank of its history. As a modern high school is, comparatively, a new idea in this community we realize the future will demand much more careful study from the individuals of the Americus community, than the past, and no doubt the challenge will be met by the loyal people of the present; the type of whom has always been willing to sacrifice personal feelings and interest for the welfare of the school. The one who did more in starting the movement for the present type of school to serve the Americus youth is Mr. J. C. Anderson, who was never too tired to give of his strength and mind, unstint- ingly for the uplift of the school. Also Mr. L. K. Hunt has been a faithful supporter and together with Mr. A. C. Boman deserve the honor for establishing the Vocational Agriculture department, which has attracted wide attention from educational observers. While this school stands as a monument to the effort and sacrifice of its friends, yet it is more than that; it is the means for intellectual and social freedom where one may learn to realize more fully his responsibility and opportunity as a citizen of this great Republic and to contribute to its perpetuation as a self respecting Christian people. P•� 6 Faculty SUPERINTENDENT J. VV. WALLACE Kansas State Teachers College; It. S. Degree. Instructor of Mo thematic D. A. Hines Kansas State Agricultural College; B. S. Degree. Instructor of Vocational Agriculture, Manual Training and Science !'. • 8 Myrtle Annette McCaw Kansas State Teachers College; B. S. Degree Instructor of Enylish and Latin Elizabeth Hasp™ Kansas State Teachers College; B. S. Degree Chicago University Instructor of Home Economics and Science Roy D. Spear College of Emporia; A. B. Degree. Instructor of History and Government v.t. 9 Senior Play “TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE” “Tempest and Sunshine” was given by the Seniors of ’23. This is a southern play and was unusually enterti ining and pleasing to the large number of people who were in attendance. The cast was carefully selected and each person was well suited to his or her part. The cast includes: Julia Middleton - Fanny Middleton Mammy Sue------- Joshua Middleton Itichard Wilmont Hugh Stanton — Jcseph Dunn ---- Bobaway--------- Conch - ---Thelma Gaither — Vellora Pickering — Rosalia Grimsley Lester Bline — Harvey Simpson ------Roy Jaquith ---John Brinkman ------Lloyd Finuf Roy Spear P.«. 10 Uniora Class History On a damp September morning four years ago, thirty-two mud splattered Fresh- men entered the A. H. S. auditorium and timidly slid into the first seat they encoun- tered to avoid the piercing glances of their upperclassmen. It was a husky looking bunch of hayseeds and it looked as if the Seniors would have to get reinforcements for the annual paddling party. We were the largest class that had entered A. H. S. up to that time, but took our initiations good naturedly and were able to “sit down” to our meals a week later when the after-effects had left us. We had a class meeting soon after that and elected our officers and a party was de- cided upon. We had several parties that year, our eats being swiped once or twice but it did not affect us as much as learning Algebra equations. The next year we were disheartened by the loss of several of our members. Some could not stand our pace, some went to finish their course in another high school, while one or two were indulging in the game of matrimony. Two or three of our men succeeded in landing places on the football and basketball teams but otherwise we were yet a little timid. The next spring we had several class “scraps” and succeeded in placing our colors on top of the old flag pole where they waved until they were torn to tatters by the wind. In our Junior year we came back strong and a large percent of the H. S. athletic teams were Juniors. Under the careful supervision of Miss Hasper, our class sponsor, and Miss Ula Wishard, of the dramatic club from C. of K., we succeeded in putting on our class play, “The Fortune Hunter.” All members of the Junior class took part and it proved a “rip roaring” success. We had a large audience and the receipts were large. Much to the joy of the Seniors we decided to give them a banquet. A beautiful color scheme was carried out and a good menu was served. We watched with envy the Seniors oc- cupying the places of honor we would acquire the following year. Next came the High School Circus and it proved the most talented performers were Juniors. We now have possession of the much longed for seats at the west end of the au- ditorium. All of our letter men were back for football this year and also several new players were on the first squad. A large percent of the basketball team was composed of members from our ranks. The athletic play entitled, “The Touchdown,” with a cast of eleven characters, six of them Seniors, was given at the City Half March 24, 1923. The play was well at- tended and the receipts given to the athletic association. The Seniors gave their class play, “Tempest and Sunshine,” in May. The play was cleverly written and a large crowd attended. We can still be “kidded” but we all retain tiie solemn dignity so customary to us and, as we are leaving A. H. S. never to return, we sincerely hope that the many who are following us will be as loyal to the cardinal and gray as we have been. P.i' it John Brinkman Operetta ’22, ’23 Junior class Play ’22 Football ’22 Basketball ’23 Athletic Play ’23 Senior Pla ’23 Business Managcr “The Memento” ’23 Rosalia Grimsley Operetta ’22 Junior Play ’22 Glee Club ’22, ’23 Athletic Play ’23 Senior Play ’23 I ester Blink Glee Club ’21 Junior Play ’22 Senior Play ’23 Joke Kditor of the Memento ’23 P.H. 13 Roy Jaquith Vice-president Junior class ’21 Football ’21, ’22, ’23 Basketball ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Track ’22, ’23 Senior Play ’23 Athletic Association President ’22 Assistant Business Manager “The Mem ento’’ ’23 Thelma Gaither Vice-president Junior class Secretary-treasurer Senior class Operetta '22 Junior Play Glee Club ’22, ’23 Athletic Play '23 Senior Play ’23 President Athletic Association ’23 Basketball ’22. ’23 Secretary-treasurer “The Memento” ’23 Harvey Simison Class Secretary ’20 Vice-president ’23 Class Treasurer '21 Basketball ’21, ’23 Football ’22 Baseball '21 Vice-president of the Athletic Associa- tion ’22 Junior Play ’21 Senior Play ’23 Athletic Play ’23 Operetta ’23 Track ’23 Editor of “The Memento” ’23 P.«« 14 Lloyd Finuf Glee Club '21 Junior Play ’22 Operetta ’22, ’23 Debate ’23 Orchestra ’23 Football '23 Basketball ’23 Senior Play ’23 Athletic Play ’23 VKLLORA PlCKKKING Junior Play '23 Senior Play ’23 W ILI’.t R BlDDISON Football ’22 Basketball ’23 Captain Basketball ’23 Athletic Association Play '23 Track ’23 Orvel Simmons School Ticket Manager ’23 Business Manager Senior Play ’23 P.«. 15 Class Officers President-------------------------------------------Roy Ja juith Vice-President-----------------------------------Harvey Simpson Secretary-Treasurer------------------------------Thelma Gaither Class Flower----------Lily of the Valley Class Colors-----------Lavender and White Class Motto---------------------Deeds, Not Words Class Sponsor------------Myrtle A. McCaw Senior Prophecies May 1, 1928. Wilbur Biddison, who is coach and director of the physical training at Washburn College has returned home to spend the week-end. Coach Biddison graduated from A. H. S. and later took four years of college work.—Topeka News. February 14, 1945. Deacon Simmons, known the world over for his famous sermons, will be heard tonight over the radio, from the Kansas City Broadcasting Station.—Kansas City Star. May 18, 1930. John Brinkman, the famous poet, has just finished his last work which was writ- ten in memory of the Senior Class of ’23. He graduated from A. H. S. in 1923 and is known the world over for his great poems.—Wichita Eagle. August 2, 1931. GREAT ATTRACTION! Rosalia Grimsley, great opera singer and pianist, will be at the Shubert Opera House all this week. This will be her first performance given in America, as she has been traveling in Europe showing great talent.—Chicago Tribune. June 15, 1942. Miss Vellora Pickering, the great stenographer, who by her skill and master mind brought great success to the Jones and Snyder Retailers Association on Wall Street, will sail for China next month for a six months’ vacation.—New ork Times. June 25, 1935. Roy Jaquith, who has been attending college at Denver, has received his phar- macist degree and will now take up the profession. He has returned for his bride, and from here will go to California to spend the summer.—Denver Tatler. November 10, 1936. Harvey Simpson, a learned scholar of renown, who has become famous for his P.«« 17 skill in dealing with electrical appliances, has finished his new invention which will make its first appearance on the market December 1 and prove his great ability.— Portland Telegram. April 3, 1942. Americus, Kansas. One of our farmers of this locality has tired of bachelor life and has decided to clean up and paint up so as to begin life anew. Lester leaves tonight by airplane to search for his future bride.—Americus Greeting. March 30, 1934. A new actress has come into prominence. Maria Lesley, formerly known as Thelma Gaither. Miss Lesley is a second Bebe Daniels and is now appearing in her latest role entitled, “Can You Do It?”—Hollywood Daily. February 1, 1945. The American ambassador, Lloyd Finuf, arrived in London today. He was edu- cated in the United States and was well known around Americus, Kansas. While in London, Mr. Finuf will be entertuined by King George.—London Bulletin. March 21, 1925. Albany, New York. More Paige cars have been in circulation this last year than before at any other time. This is due to the success of the Paige Manufacturing Company at Albany which is owned by William Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell was was a graduate of the A. H. S. --Albany Clipper. P.« 18 dilutions Alice Hunt Basketball ’21, ’22, ’23 Glee Club ’22. ’23 Junior Play Athletic Play President Junior class ’22 Vice-president Athletic Association ’23 Captain Girls’ Basketball ’23 Thei.ma Birckett Basketball ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Glee Club ’23 Junior Play “After men came women and she's after him ever since. Donald Inman Football ’23 Basketball ’22, ’23 Junior Play Treasurer ’23 “Hobby—sleeping. Lois Phelan Basketball ’23 Debate ’22, ’23 Glee Club ’22, ’23 Junior Play President Junior Class ’23 Treasurer Athletic Association ’23 Vice-president Athletic Association ’22 “Her heart is a puzzle to the other sex.” P.«. Mary Haworth Basketball ’23 Junior Play Treasurer Junior Class “Small,—but she’s t the pep.' Fern Getchell Glee Club ’22, ’23 Junior Play “Our Class Genius. Arthur Jaquith Football ’21, ’22, ’23 Basketball ’21, Captain ’22, ’23 Operetta Junior Fiay Track ’22, ’23 “Athletics is my hobby. Edythe Haber Glee Club ’22. ’23 Junior Play Operetta Orchestra ’23 Pianist Vice-president '22, ’23 P.«. 21 ’‘My thouf hts are elsewhere. Magpie Orinneu. Basketball ’22, ’23 Debate ’22, ’23 Junior Play Athletic Play Operetta Glee Club ’22. ’23 Secretary Athletic Association ’23 “Usually known as Dickie.’’ Milan Biddison Basketball ’23 Track '23 Junior Play “Biddy.’’ Bessie Pickering Basketball ’23 Debate ’22, ’23 Junior Play Athletic Play Operetta ’22 Glee Club ’22, ’23 Esther Haber Junior Play ’23 Silence is the mark of wisdom.’’ I'.w, rj Ruth Kitzen bf.rger Glee Club ’22, ’23 Operetta ’22 Junior Play ’23 “She’s never without company.' Jesse Burch Football ’23 Basketball ’23 “Track ’22, ’23 Junior Play ’23 Vice-president Junior Class ’23 “Jesse doesn’t like girls. Wonder why? Merer McMannis Athletic Play ’23 Junior Play ’23 Class Officers President------ Vice-President Secretary------ Treasurer----- FALL ________________Alice Hunt _____________Lois Phelan _____________Mary Haworth _____________Mary Haworth President------ Vice-President Secretary------ Treasurer ■ ■■ SPRING ___-___________Lois Phelan _______________Jesse Burch ____________Maudie Grinnell ______________Mary Haworth Class History Motto: “Every day in every way we are climbing higher and higher. Colors—Pink and White FLOWER-Pink Rosebuds Sponsor—Miss Elizabeth Hasper WE’RE HERE TO WIN We are llie clast: that wins today, And this is not a bluff. We'll win as sure as fate itself— Because we have the stuff. O’ we’re not stuffing yon And we’re not bluffing you, For here’s the class you can’t surpass, Here’s to the Juniors, true. Does rot the above poem just about describe us? When you read it you think of an extremely jolly class consisting of seventeen members each one of whom shares the joys and sorrows of the other as a brother or sister. It is with great pride that wc narrate the short history of the small, yet enterprising class of 1924, which in an- other year’s time will be filling the place left by the brave and inspiring seniors. During the high school career of this class it has been the principal support in all athletics. Every boy has secured a letter in some form of athletics. Seven girls have reported for basketball practice this year and five have played in practically everv game. In the inter-class basketball games, both Junior teams were champions. Four members of this class, as Sophomores, made the debate teams and three this year. We have also been active in Glee Club, orchestra and other school activities. In the contest for the most popular girl and boy. the prettiest girl and the best looking boy, Juniors were awarded three of these places. May we close the history of our class as Juniors and leave with that name a higher inspiration for each class that attains it. Junior Plays “Neighbors” and “Hurry, Hurry, Hurry” were given by the Junior class of ’23, May 27. These plays were cleverly written, both are comedies, and were greatly enjoyed by a well filled house. THE “NEIGHBORS” CAST INCLUDED: Mis’ Diantha Abel Mis’ Moran-------- Mis’ Trot--------- Inez Abel--------- Mis’ Ellsworth---- Ezra Williams----- “Peter”.........-. Grandma----------- -----Alice Hunt Merle McManus Thelma Birckett -----Lois Phelan Bessie Pickering --Donald Inman -Milan Biddison — Fern Getchell THE “HURRY, HURRY, HURRY” CAST INCLUDED: Floy Hooker------------ Mrs. Hooker------------ Rita------------------- Letitia Brown---------- Jack Crandall---------- Ted Stone-------------- Mr. Hooker------------- Alosius Bartholomew -- Stephen Hooker--------- Miss Hasper - Edythe Haber - Maudie Grinnell Ruth Kitzenberger Esther Haber —---Mary Haworth -- Arthur Jaquith ---Donald Inman — Milan Biddison Jesse Burch Forest Schureman Director - Pianist !’•«. 26 Myser, Rieehardt, Hunt, Riechardt, Spear, Luginsland, Milton. Hysom, Moorhead, Cutrell, Moore. Karr, Sattler, Floyd, Haber, Myers, Hassman, Finuf Class Officers Colors—Red and White Flower—Red and White Roses Sponsor—R. D. Spear Motto—“Not at the Top But Climbing” W'ilma Karr -- Edna Hassman Lillian Haber Esther Finuf - ----President ---T reasurer Vice-President ----Secretary P.(r -is Class History On September 19, 1921, twenty-four green Freshman enrolled in the Americus High School. Poor Freshies! We suffered as all Freshies do. The fact that we could not read the schedule, caused us a great deal of embarrassment. One day we heard the Seniors giggling and saw our teacher coming after us for Geography class. We turned red in the face, and trembled and shook with fear. At another time we mistook the fire gong for the dinner bell and started for home. After we become more accustomed to High School life we elected our class officers. They were as follows: Walter Reichardt, presi- dent; Blanche Myers, vice-president; Paul Hysom, secretary and treasurer. During the year we enjoyed several evenings at the club room and were entertained at the home of Dorothy Hasper. Only eighteen Sophomores enrolled for the year of 1922, but this eighteen intend to climb to the top. During the year Carl Pearson left our number. In the spring we were glad to welcome Jacob and Lee Hicks as fellow Sophs. We enjoyed a party at the school house, a New Year’s party at the home of Wilma Karr, a picnic at the waterworks and a St. Patrick’s party at the home of Lillian Haber. The Sophomore class is well represented in football, basketball, debate and orchestra. We now boast of a baseball team and have the intention of winning several games. Next year we hope to be Juniors and achieve great success. Athletic Association Play . “THE TOUCHDOWN” “The Touchdown” was given by the members of the High School Athletic Associa tion on March 23, 1923, for the purpose of raising funds to help meet some of the expenses. “The Touchdown,” chosen by Miss McCaw, the coach, is considered a play of ex- traordinary value, and furnishes excellent entertainment as well. The setting of the story is at Sidell College. The play shows the usual feeling of friendship between different colleges and also points out the individual ambitions of the students. The cast included: Grant Hayden, football star............ ...................... Harvey Simpson Robert Hayden. Grant’s brother......... ..................... Wilbur Btddison Alfred Woolf, football player.......... ....................... John Brinkman Gene Clark, football coach............. ..................... Soltz Reichlerdt Janions Brooks. Sophomore.............. ........................... Lloyd Finuf Henry Sumner, a professor.............. ........................... Ellis Milton Watassa Ftllkncr, a student............ ....................... Bessie Pickering Rena Maynard, girl student............. ........................ Maudic Grlnnell Margery Carson, a Siddell Junior....... ........................ Thelma Gaither Dolli� - Sylvester, of the twins........ ........................ Merle McManus Evelyn Sylvester. Dollie's echo........ ........................... Alice Hunt Priscilla Parmele. a teacher........... ...................... Rosalia Grimsley The piny was well attended and enjoyed by all. A. H. S. Circus Even better than last year’s circus was the circus given by the Americus High School in 1923. This was our second circus and, profiting by last year’s experience, we were able to give a much more successful show. The circus w as under the direction of Mr. Hinc of the Vocational department. The main show’s and side shows included: The negro minstrels, a clever reproduction of a higher class minstrel show’. This, along w’ith the “Flippity-Floppity-Flappers” was made up of songs and jokes W’hich proved very entertaining to the audience. A booth was provided for the fortune tellers, w’here you could learn many things vou wanted to know and some things you did not. The Hall of Science and the freak animal show, included such things as a radio, polar bears, snakes, wild rabbits, and horned toads. The shooting galleries, hot-dog stands, pink lemonade, pop corn, and hot chocolate booths w'ere overrun by hungry people, especially the men and boys. Everyone enjoyed the circus very much, a good sized crowd was in attendance, and everyone expressed the desire to have even a better circus next year. Pitfe 30 A f it Morlock, Getchell, D. A. Hines (Sponsor), Kerr, Pickering Mulane, Houk, Troxell, Lowe, Daharsh Troxell, Floyd, Karr, Kitzenbergcr, McCauley. Huston, Simpson Class History On the fifth of September, 1922, the Freshman class made its first appearance at A. H. S., one of the best High Schools of Lyon county. These Freshmen were ignor- ant concerning upper class traditions. Most of our members came from Lyon county; but one who heard of our fine school came from Oregon to join it. A class meeting was held the following Tuesday, at which Clarence Morlok was elected president, Mary Troxell vice-president, Harold Kitzenberger treasurer and Keith Kerr secretary. Mr. Hine was chosen our sponsor and is a very good one. At the end of the first semester a meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers for the second semester. Willard Hassinger was elected president. Murray Pickering vice-president, Margaret Lowe treasurer and Marjorie Simpson secretary. Our motto is: “Green but Growing,” and our flower is the violet-colored pansy. Our colors are violet and white. Our social activities began when the High School had a picnic at Camp Patty. After the picnic work began in earnest, and some of us became rather discouraged; P.« 3Z but with the teachers’ aid we climbed steadily upward. F v this time school h; oecome monotonous, and a party was decided upon to rel'eve the strain. When mid-winter examinations came we were rather worried and excitr'l but most of us came through with colors flying, and other faltered hut in the end were strengthened and came through all right. We were encouraged so much that we had a St. Patrick’s party, which was enjoyed by everyone. Our class has taken an active and interested part in all athletics. Murray Pickering gained honors for us by earning a place on the first football team, and re- ceived a letter. We unearthed unusual talent for playing basketball when one of our smallest Freshman boys, Harold Kitzenberger, requested that he be allowed to play on the team. He proved to be a little tiger and made us all proud of him. Rex Getchell, who was a beginner and played his second game on the boys’ basketball team at the County Tournament, played like a veteran. There is one girl on the girls’ bas- ketball team who holds the position of guard on the first team, and two play on the second team. One of our Freshman girls, Marjorie Simpson, won a place on the negative de- bate team, and made as good a speech as anyone of those who had had experience. During the year we lost five of our members and gained two new ones, and now have a class of eighteen. However, all of this is just a good beginning for that which we expect to accom- plish :n the next three years that we are in A. H. S. We expect to graduate with the highest honors in studies any class has graduated with in A. H. S., and we shall do our best to live up to our expectations. P.« M Winners of the Popularity Contest Voted Most Popular by School Harvey Simpson Alice Hunt P.«« 34 Winners of the Beauty Contest Voted Best Looking Boy and Most Beautiful Girl by School Harold Grinnell Lois Phelan Dear Old A H S. Vi sifcors Girls Glee Club t- keri£?’ j‘ Wa!lace' Lowe- Phelan, Gaither, Myers, Hunt, Woodward, Haber ’ K'tzenberBer’ Gnn,sle ' Simpson, Huston, Grinnell, Finuf, Floyd, Floyd M.« .18 V ORCHESTRA Hysom, Schureman, Finuf McCauley. Finuf, Lowe, Floyd, Haber, Iloy Spear (director) p.«' The Nucleus of a Good Orchestra Affirmative J. W. Wallace Simpson, Phelan, Myers Negative M. A. McCaw Finuf, Pickering, Grinnell Debate As in other developing activities, we gave debate a serious con- sideration this year as well as last, although there was not room on the regular daily schedule for a class in debating, yet enough in- dividual interest was secured, to justify entering contests held by the Kansas Debating League. A. H. S. has been a member of this organization the past two years and gave a fine opportunity for development to those who parti- cipated. P.tft 40 CAMP SHUIN-A-LA Alice Hunt Maudie Grinnell Lois Phelan Marjorie Simpson Bessie Floyd Mary Haworth Fern Getchell Ella Mae Brasier Gracie Floyd Guardian—Elizabeth Hasper Sloaan in Wolielo (Work, Health, and Love) The Imu of the Camit Fire: ♦ Seek Beauty Give Service Pursue Knowledge Be Happy Be Trustworthy Hold on to Health Glorify Work P.« 41 Camp Fire Girls The foundation of Camp Fire is the Home. To believe that Camp Fire limits its activities tc the outdoors, and that its members spend their free time sitting about Camp Fires is as absurd as to think that the members of the Masonic orders do nothing but build walls. Camp Fire is the result of an effort on the part of its founders to find romance, beauty, and adventure in everyday life, and to make the homely task contribute to the joy of everyday life. It was with this end in view that Camp Shuin-a-la of Americus High School was organized in the fall of 1!)21 and was officially recognized as a national member of the inter-nationally known band of Camp Fire Girls. Last August all members of the Camp were fortunate enough to attend Camp Shawnee at Grandview, Mo., for twelve days. This is a national camp for Camp Fire Girls only. Some of the many pleasures enjoyed by the girls at camp were swimming, canoe- ing, archery, and going on hikes. They also had special training in clay modeling, stenciling, and hat making. The leaders in all these activities were specialists in their line. The Americus Camp is made up of an energetic and industrious bunch of girls. In all the school activities you will find them among the leaders. Every member is in the Girls Glee Club; almost everyone was out for basketball, four of whom made the first team. Camp Fire Girls were well represented in Debate, Orchestra and Special Programs given by the school. All the charter members of the Camp Fire have taken in the Wood Gatherers Rank. “As fao� ts are brought from the forest, Firmly held by the sinews which bind them. So cleave to these others, your sisters. Wherever, whenever you find them. Be strong as the fagots are sturdy, Be pure in your deepest desire; Be true to the truth that is in you, And—folloiv the law of the Fire. Home Economics This is said to be the practical age. We have come to realize that “nothing is beautiful unless it is also useful.” Therefore there has come a demand for the useful arts. Probably no other of the useful arts offer a better opportunity for combining the beautiful with the useful than Domestic Art. This work rightly done, must train girls to think clearly and quickly and execute well. It can hardly fail to discourage slipshod thought and work and help to develop trustworthy natures. From the utilitarian standpoint Domestic Science and Art has much to recommend it for its life long use to the girl. These courses en- ables the girl to help herself, inclines her at the same time to assist others, shows her the connection of her work with the world’s in- dustrial interests, and makes her sympathetic with and appreciative of those who work. I'. . 41 Vocational Agriculture A new course was added to the curriculum of the Americus High School in the fall of 1922. This course is vocational agriculture. This is the first school in Lyon county to qualify for the vocational work. This course has created considerable in- terest in the surrounding communities. Several schools expect to put in a vocational department in the near future. The first year’s work consists of a study of live stock and shop practice. Live stock production has been studied from books and many trips have been made to sur- rounding farms to get the actual production end of the live stock industry. Many times as much knowledge can be obtained from a good farmer and a study of his live stock, as can be obtained from classroom work. The shop work has consisted of a study of th� use and care of tools, with some shop work consisting of carpentry, sol- dering, and rope work. The boys have constructed numerous chicken feeders, hog feeders, radio cabinets, pedestals, stools, tables, music racks, desks, a hog house, ana many other articles. A judging team was entered from the class at the county judging contest at the Lyon County Fair. Our three boys won second, third and fourth places. A team was entered at the state high school judging contest held at Manhattan the first week in May. A majority of the class made the trip to Manhattan to attend the contest. The team entry’ consisted of three boys. The educational value of the trip to the other members of the class can hardly be measured. It would be ideal if such a trip could be made several times a year to give the boys the advantage of seeing the live stock, the experimental farms, the agronomy exhibits, and the other educational features at the agricultural college. CUSTODIAN Our custodian, Mr. Brasier, responds most cheerfully when addressed, as might be expected from his smiling countenance. Super-patience and thoughtfulness of our comforts, constitute the rare combination of qualities for which we shall always owe a debt of gratitude to “Sam.” The fact that Mr. Brasier keeps the building in the best possible condition, places him in a class of honored boosters for our school, and memory shall hold dear our pleas- ant associations with him. P.«c 44 Soltz Reichardt “Pep” played end and half this year. He was one of our best men for making end runs, and receiving forward passes. This was “Pep’s” first year at football. William Maxwell “Bill” held down the job of tackle and played the game from beginning to end. Bill graduates this year, leaving a large gap which cannot be easily filled. Harold Grinnell “Brownie” was one of the four exper- ienced men on the team. It was almost im- possible for the opponents to make a gain around his end and he was often called to carry the ball. “Brownie” is our captain for next year. James Pickett “Jimmie” was but a “sub” this year but we look forward to next year knowing that somebody will have to hustle or “Jimmie” will take their place. 4( Donald Inman “Don played the whole season at guard and half. He plays a clean game and will help make our team for next year a strong one. Harvey Simpson “Simpson” although light, held down his position well at end. This is his first year of football but during all the games he showed real football talent. Simpson leaves us this year. Arthur Jaquith “Art” was our best man. You could always bank on him for a gain, but due to injuries he was not able to play in a number of games. VVe are hoping to have him on the squad next year. p 47 ■ Jesse Burch “Steve” played guard and end equally well this year. It was almost impossible for the opponents to make a gain around Steve’s end without the best of interference. He will be with us again next year. Roy Jaquith “Jakic” was one of the experienced men on the team. He showed great ability in commanding the team through all hardships. “Jakie” played his last year of high school football this year. Milan Biddison A “sub” this year but good material for next year’s squad. Wilbur Biddison “Biddy” played fullback and was one of our best players; always getting his man and was certain of making gains whenever neces- sary. He graduates this year. P•« 4« LU)Y! Finuf “Smart” although unable to play in all the games was voted a letter as a reward for his faithfulness and loyalty to the team. On practice night all knew where to find him. Rex Getchell A good player anywhere you put him. Rex was one of our “hard hitters” and we expect a lot from him next year. John Brinkman “Brink” would he an asset to any team because of his faithfulness. Whenever called upon he was ready. Brink played guard and center but this is his last year at A. H. S. 49 Mvrray Pickering “Pick” played his first year of football at center. He is an aggressive center, good tackier, and plays the game to win. Ellis Milton “Milton” is one of our new men, playing football for the first time. He developed into a good guard and we look forward to see him again hold down that position for the coming year. Walter Reichardt “Walt” had hard luck this year, being out several weeks on account of sickness. However, he played half and end in fine style and made his first letter. We look for him agiyn next year. P.«« 90 Football At the beginning of the football season of ’22 the squad consisted cf only four experienced men. The posi- tion of the team, being vacated as it was by graduation and ineligibility of experienced players, placed Americus High School football prospects almost on a level with high schools that were just introducing the game. But with faithful work and superior courage the team de- veloped a strength equal to our strongest opponents. But the inexperience of our boys gave the breaks to the op- ponents resulting in scores that did not give a true re- flection of the work of our team. However as good a class of football was exhibited by our team toward the last of the season, as has been played by any of our previous teams, and this gives us brilliant hopes for a winning team next year. Haskrtltall Milton, Brinkman, Biddison Reichardt, tfiddison, Reichardt, Kitzenberger Hag 54 Cutrell, Pickett, Hunt, Hysom, Moore Boys Basketball After winning the Lyon County Basketball Tourna- ment last year A. H. S. had the unusual and difficult problem of developing a team from a squad of entirely in- experienced men. But with £ach man doing his best a gradual improvement was shown during the season which resulted in A. H. S. winning from Reading High School the last scheduled game of the season. In the County Tournament this year A. H. S. played a tie game with the second team of the tournament but lost in the play- off. Our team received compliments from every official for clean playing, and developed a class of floorwork which carried the ball through the opponents’ defense but the inexperience of the players resulted in inaccurate goal shooting. With most of the squad back next year we hope to have a winning team in 1924 . P.|. 55 Hunt, Myers, Gaither, Phelan, Woodward, Birckett, Haworth, Grinnell, Violet Gordon (coach) McManus, Lowe, Floyd, Sattler, Floyd, Pickering, Houk, Violet Gordon (coach) . Patfe 5b Girls’ Basketball Practice for girls’ basketball began early this fall and prospects were good. However, unlooked for diffi- culties soon arose and the girls were unable to keep up in practice. Besides these difficulties, the support so neces- sary to the forming of any good team was lacking. Then just as the team was “coming to the front” an epidemic of the “flu” again prevented practice and ruined our chances for the season. The girls played very well considering the obstacles thrown in their way. As prospects for next year are ex- cellent, a winning team is to be hoped for. The following teams were played of which Reading was alone defeated: Dunlap, Bushong, Reading, Council Grove and Dwight. Schureman, Burch, Inman, Jaquith, Grinnell, Biddison The Junior Basketball I earn The Juniors who have played an important part in all school activities, succeeded this year in winning the Inter-Class Tournament. The finals were played between the Juniors and Seniors with a score of 35 to 18. Social Events of the Year The first social event of the year was the all school picnic. It was held at the Jaquith farm, September 12. The students left the school building at 3:30 o’clock and went to the picnic in cars. The time was spent in boat riding, taking pictures, and playing games. At 5:00 o’clock supper was served which consisted of fried chicken, potato salad, pork and beans, pickles, cookies, and apples. After supper they returned home, all reporting a good time. On Hallowe’en night the Jeffs entertained the Mutts to a Hallowe’en party at the high school gymnasium. Everyone came in costume. The time was spent in playing games. Lunch was served at 9:00 o’clock and consisted of doughnuts, apples, pop corn and cocoa. The Sophomore class held a party on November IS in the laboratory room of the high school building. On November 28 the Freshman class held a party at the home of Miss Margaret Lowe. All enjoyed a good time. The Sophomore class held a party at the home of Miss Wilma Karr, on January 1. The Junior class held a party December 18 in the high school gymnasium. This was to celebrate the winning of the class tournament. On January 17 the Senior class held a wienie roast at the waterworks. The eats consisted of roasted wienies, buns, pickles and bananas. All enjoyed a good time even though one of our members deserted us. The Junior class held a kid party at the high school building January 30. Every- one came dressed as small children and all enjoyed a good time. The Freshmen class held an apron and overall party at the home of Grace Floyd on March 15. Ice cream, cake, pickles, and sandwiches were served. Miss Lillian Haber entertained the Sophomore class at her home on the evening of March 24. The evening was spent in playing games. At a late hour a two course lunch consisting of sandwiches, pickles, fruit salad and angel food cake was served. The guests departed at a late hour, all having enjoyed a good time. The last two and the best of all social events of the season were the football ban- quet and the Junior-Senior banquet; both were held in the high school gymnasium and both proved a success in every way. p.,« � Track In the spring of 1922 the high schools of the third class cities decided to stage a county track meet. In keeping with our spirit of co-operation a track team was de- veloped however without any particular provisions for training. The first meet with the Dunlap High School our boys were defeated by the ex- perienced tracksters. The next meet for our boys was the Lyon county track meet held at Emporia in which our team took second place. We closed the season with a dual meet at Reading in which our boys were vic- torious. This year’s prospects were somewhat dimmed since only two of last years teams remained, however with the addition of new boys and the true Americus High School Spirit we expect a fine showing from this year’s team. Very little interest was shown in the beginning of the season. Only two reported for work the first night, but Interest has steadily grown. A good squad is reporting for work nearly every practice. The student body as a unit took part in the class track meet, the Junior class winning the meet. The boys are working faithfully with a determination to be an honor to Americus High School. They are gradually forgetting self and thinking more of their school. A spirit of cooperation and loyalty is more manifest than at any previous time this year. Some good records have been made; Harvey Simpson takes the mile at a 4:50 gait. Jesse Burch is making a good showing in the weight events. Several of the men are showing ur w-ell in the 440. We have the nucleus of a good track team and are en- deavoring to carry on the work in a clean sportsmanlike way. ! .«, to Si Seventh Grade Leslie Stubbs Joe Brinkman Lula Hassman Edna McAuley Helen Gray Arfa Allen Sadie Hassinger Catherine Tomlinson James Allen Jacob Fann Fern Stubbs Kathlee Eliott Laberta Moore Raymond Redelfs Geneva Reginold Frances Viles Leota Hysom True McAuley Vera Getchel Leonard helan Lee Alleq, George Grimmett. Eighth Grade Vernon Maxwell. Fern Kdmistoq Rosie Grimmett Verl Pickering Arnald Simmons Evelyn Hayworth Verna Troxell Floyd Schureman George McElfresh Ollie Troxell These two classes arc composed of children from Americus District No. 2 and hte former Riverview District No. 41. Also three students from other districts. Both classes have had an exceptional year and have progressed wonderfully. Charles H. Kutz, Teacher P« t 61 Fifth Grade Margaret Beam Clinton Scheaffer Warren Gray Murray Wright Eladine Phelan Sixth Fern Anderson Raymond Braiser Thelma Hysom Ormund Haworth Verna Brown Leland McAuley Enid Keller George Luginsland Hilda Hassman Harold McAuley Rose Troxell Howard Gray Elwin Simmons Geo go Wright Warren Bamesberger Grade Earl Lank Myrtle Houk Claire Edminston Helen Orrill Warren D© Lano Crystal Christensen Wayne Gaither Ethel Snyder Irene Viles Lois Grimmett John Hicks Louise Harder, Teacher This room is composed of the two grades of the Americus school. They do their work good and they are always willing to do more. Pane « Third Grade Paul Luginsland Russel Blessing Vivian Wagner Harold Grimmett Marie Mallory Luther Eulert Zeppa Matile Esther Luginsland Mae Allen William Houk Chester Anderson Ludwig Carlson Scott Viles Fourth Grade Edith Phelan Mable Killion Kathleen Keller Alfred Matile William Troxell Lois Hassinger Ruth Clink Alice Braiser Johnny Allen Paul De Lano Everett Orrill Elva Regenold Clarence Stephens Frank Floyd Lee Gaither Leonard Wagner Nellie Brown Herbert Humbargar Raymond Troxell Pauline Delano These are the third and fourth grades, who have been striving to build up their school as well as the more advanced students. They took an active part in “The March of the Months,” a play given for the benefit of the Red Cross nurse for this county. They have shown much progress in their school work, including the two new courses added last year, music and drawing. Violet Gordon, Teacher P.| 63 Hildred Brickley Winifred Bircket Freddie Brown Warren Brown Olen Grimmett Victor Anderson Beryl Edmiston Sylvia Killion Patricia Keller Evelyn Lowe Wayne Pickett Marie Rush First Grade Wretha Killion Eleanor Wagner Ethel Troxel 1 William Humherger Lois Stevens Second Grade Goldie Scheaffer Vincent Wallace Lloyd Carlson Evelyn Matile Alvin McAuley Ferdinand Stubbs Pii(f 64 A U rtiHPHUHtlH L 9 % % ' % t 4 I % Who s Your Tailor? The Little Schoolmaster Says: “Are you careful to weigh values and get max- imum usefulness from your clothes, furnish- ings and shoes as you are in buying other things? You surely ought to be.” r corvmcMT or •0. V. MiC| CO. I Hancock Bang Model Clothing Co. 19 Commercial St. Page 66 ' - v v - v . v K. C ZSj£l2 , r; . ■ — , • •- -, V . .V . fv :.vr; • • . , - -c '••. - • -r.v T 5; « •-.. :.-_ ■ . 30 - : ■•■; -.r .7 ' - - • -—' . c ■ ■ . v S-i t ; - • . ' • -' - . ■ .-r.