Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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Tiagedy at the Freshman Reception . . . What has Dave done now . . . Voting in the fall election . . . Don ' t mark too many strikes, Dot FALL Vacation ended as 345 students turned their faltering footsteps toward the stately portals of A. H. S. Everything seemed the same from the outside, but looks proved to be deceiving, for Mr. Showalter smilingly guarded the front stairs as the students entered. He replaced Mr. Berns as basketball coach of the Auburn Red Devils. After two weeks of gruelling practice on the gridiron, disappointment came to the football team when the Columbia City game was canceled because of infantile paralysis. The freshmen, as innocent as usual, were formally welcomed into our midst September 19, at the Freshman Reception. Another week of practice sufficiently prepared the Auburn eleven to down a stubborn Decatur team by a score of 19-18. Alasl brawn proved superior to brain as Auburn met disaster against the cadets of Howe Military Academy. The score ended at 12-0. Bluffton journeyed 50 miles, only to meet defeat at the hands of our un- sung heroes by a score of 12-6. Auburn lost lady luck on the way to Central of Fort Wayne, for our boys were defeated 33-12. As a warm-up for the Garrett game, Auburn set Hicksville back 19-0. Then came the real victory! With quarterback Ridlen calling first down plays, it was a cinch for the Auburn Red Devils to overwhelm Garrett with a terrific skunking, 31-0. P. S. Auburn ' s third team ended the game. June Mad, a comedy in three acts, was presented by the Junior and Senior classes October 31 and November 1. The story centered around the Page 8

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Treats at the Reception . . . Hungry football fans at the Juniors ' stand . . . Mary giving out first day slips . . . Safety in numbers, Roy FALL lives of Penny Wood and Chuck Harris, portrayed by Lois Mains and Ronald Pfister. Auburn successfully opened the basketball season by defeating Ashley, 60-33, in the first home game. Four notables, namely Mr. Robert Schooley, Mr. Frank Weathers, Mr. Fred Quance, and Mr. Harry Kreider entertained the P.-T. A. on November 12 with a very interesting discussion, entitled, Should Military Training Be Compul- sory. College aspirants from various parts of the county assembled at the Alumni Gym on November 14 to discuss plans with representatives from nearby schools of higher learning. Open house on November 14 afforded parents an opportunity to view the scholastic efforts of the students of A. H. S. Once more Auburn came out on the long end of the score at Butler, down- ing them 23-19. Auburn suffered its first setback of the season when downed by Bluffton 32-27. Students reluctantly resumed their studies after a four-day rest during Thanksgiving vacation. Mystery filled the air as a magician displayed his tricks of magic to the student body. This was the first convocation of the year. Auburn then broke back into the winning column by conquering the Leo Lions, 49-36. Page 9