Anoka High School - Anokan Yearbook (Anoka, MN)

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THE ANOKAN : 1929 Class History Un the eighth day of September, l924, ninety-six individuals, complexion of a greenish hue, entered the realms of Anoka High School, to tediously climb the ladder of Achievement. lt did not take long to become acquainted with Superintendent Smith and the teachers, as well as with some of the higher classmen, in the latter case oft times to their regret. These Freshmen were polite and kind to everyone but they soon found that thir best friends were their own classmates. Their very first year this class furnished two athletes, Chuck Wells and Ellen Tigue. Leaders were chosen, Donald Jones, Chuck Wel's, Evelyn Sherman, and Douglas Reed. Under their leadership they struggled bravely on and scaled the first few rounds of the ladder before the year was up. Then one and all travelled to Crooked Lake where a grand picnic was held. September, 1925, found them flocking back to A. H. S. A few liked being Freshmen so well that they decided to remain behind ,another year, but the majority were now Sophomores. Dell Prager, Mildred Nelson, Charles Sollitt, and Florence Dieckhoff were chosen to lead the way. Two more, Dell Prager and George Giddings, entered the field of Basketball with Ellen Tigue and Chuck Wells. Others entered the fields of Oratory and Glee Club. Another year had flown by, and the class was a few rounds higher on the ladder of Achievement. lWany wandered from the straight and narrow path the third year, only forty- eight returning to A. H. S. Officers for this year were lwildred Nelson, Dorothy Dallman, George Giddings, and Mollie Barstow. The fact that these Juniors knew how to do deeds of renown and overcome the unforeseen was brought to the attention of- everyone. Th Lottery lVIan which they presented at the Green Theatre, was a decided success. Another event of note was the Banquet which they gave to the Seniors in farewell. Basketball boys this year were Chuck Wells, George Giddings, and Paul E. Peterson. The girls were Bernice Brown, Le'a Reeves, Mildred Nelson, and Henrietta Ruseling. Many rounds were scaled before this year was up and everyone retired to a brief period of rest, eagerly looking forward to their last year in A. H. S. But not before a merry picnic at Riverside Park. Page Tfwenly-four

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THE ANOK MARY TOTUSHEK Maeie Class Historiang Valedictorian Always knowing, alfways bright, Allfways getting things just right ANGELINE WALQUIST Mine A good fare is a letter of recommendation, Als a good heart is a letter of fredii CHARLES WELLS Charles' Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4g Baseball 1, 2 3 43 President A Club His limbs fwere fast in manly mould, For hardy sports or rourage hold LILLIAN WIEDENHOEFT Billie' If I am not great, I am -what I am CLARA WUEST Curly' Belle of Barcelona lg Hearts and Blossoms 23 Tulip Time 35 Miss Cherry Blossom 43 Christmas Pageant 4- Nothing is impossible to a fwilling heart av v A IN L LsL.LLL1,sZeL'Z Page Twenty-three

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THE ANOKAN 1929 At last the coveted position of Senior was reached. This year they were obliged to struggle on without the assistance of Mr. Smith, the loss of whom everyone regretted. Immediately preparation for work was made. Class officers were elected: James Handy, President, Bernice Brown, Vice President, Victor Hodson, Secretary, and George Giddings, Treasurer. Class advisors were Mr. Adams, Mr. Heinemann, and Miss Regner. The question of class rings being settled, an efficient Annual Staff was elected, with Florence Dieckhoff, assisted by Mildred Nelson, at the head. Work was then begun in earnest, and a movie, 'lThe Cheer Leader,'l was sponsored in order to replenish funds. In the meantime spirits were kept up by parties and sleigh rides. On one occasion, the Senior Class met at the High School and had a very enjoyable time playing Bunco. The next obstacle, the Senior Play, was successfully met, and Apple Blossom Time was presented at the Green Theatre. Then work was laid aside while everyone attended the Banquet given to them by their successors. The Hnal moment arrives, and all bid farewell to dear old A. H. S. Their last year together is gone, and now each must climb the ladder alone. All will mount higher, and some may reach the very topmost round. As to that, time alone will tell. The Prophecy For over a hundred years, I, an ancient astronomer and hoary-headed prophet. have been studying the constellation of the stars. l have kept a record of all my midnight watches and my studies of the stars. l, now fearing death, leave my record book to the world. l will here submit the portion which tells of all the new stars, which of late, have been slowly coming into existence. The first star of which l took great note was exceedingly bright, and it bore the expression of james Handy, former class president of the class of 1929 at Anoka High School, who was becoming known as the most efficient constable of Anoka County, and who in his future will capture many desperate criminals. The next night as l took up my telescope, l noticed a new star breaking through the blue of the heavens. lt appeared as Charles Sollitt, the efficient business manager of the New York Life Insurance Company. Page Tfwenty-fifve