Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

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SCARLET AND GREEN i3 Athletics. We wish to change the return game of basket ball with Falls City to base ball as the season for basket ball is nearly out. The base ball team is practicing in preparation for the game with the State Normal at Peru, to be played at Peru April 15th. Arthur Johnson, the star guard of the basket ball team and second baseman of the base ball team has stopped school to take a position as captain of a mule team. There is no doubt that Art will succeed in his new venture, but the teams on which he played will greatly miss his services. With a few exceptions the base ball team consists of the same members as last year’s team. The “few exceptions’’ may easily be filled and the team will be even stronger that it was last year. The manager is not worrying over lack of material. Cecil Hale has been elected captain for this season. In field and track athletics, as in baseball, the indications are that Auburn will be able to again take her place at the head of the southeastern Nebraska schools. The interest and enthusiasm so often lacking in these events are especially manifest, and several new stars have developed. In several events, such as the pole vault, high and broad jumps, quarter mile, etc., Auburn is confident of excelling the other schools. The only draw back is that the association is the possessor of a sadly depleted treasury. Still this is not an uncommon situation and will probably be remdieed. CL Of the 193 members of the Alumni, 62 have attended college. Prior to 1900 when Prof. Gardner first came to Auburn, there had been but 24 of the A. H. S. graduates to college. Of the classes from 1900 to 1904 inclusive, 38 have been or are at present in college. Besides thos.e attending college, a large number of graduates have taken up work in various correspondence scholos. We think this is a remarkable record. Nearly all professions and trades are represented, and very creditably, too, in the Alumni. CL He laughs best who laughs when the teacher laughs.—Ex. Alumni News. Arthur Shook, ’01, has been visiting his parents for the past few weeks. During the next two months the Juniors and Seniors will be telling each other how slow the other class is, and bringing up all sorts of argument in support of their claim. For fear these classes may think that they are the only real live classes which have 6ver been in the school, we invite their attention to the following facts relative to the class of 1893, for which we are indebted to Miss May Hamilton Dundas. The class of ’93 was the first class to have class colors; it was the first class to have a class yell; it was the largest class up to that time, being 13 in number; the class whose graduation marked the close of Prof. Fordyce’ ecxellent work in Auburn. The class of 1893 is the only class which has ever graduated from the A. H. S. which has a published history, theirs being entitled, “Echoes of ’93.’’ The class of 1900 was the first class to give a burlesque play on the Seniors. The class of ’01 was the first class to steal the clapper out of the High School bell. The class of 1902 is the only class [[which has contained two pairs of twins—these being Misses Millie and Dillie Webber, and Elmer and Elbert Elliott. ’02 was also the first class to issue “proes’’ on the Seniors. The class of 1903 was the first class to give a banquet to a Senior class at a hotel. It was the first class to have a farewell class breakfast at sunrise on Senior Class Day. It is the only class which has dedicated a part of the campus and placed a monument thereon. The class of 1904 is noted for its great financiers. It was the only class which had more money after graduation than it knew what to do with. It was the largest class ever graduated from the A. H. S. As we study High School history, we find that in some especial way each class has been famous for some particular thing. And now just a word to the class of 1905. We expect to hear from you in the near future. A word to the wise is sufficient. CL Pensionen Examiner, (examining witnesses)—“Trerence McCartney, do you swear that you know the applicant, Michael Murphy, who has made application for increase of pension?’’ Trerence—“Faith and I do sir, me and him was shot in the same leg at Ant’etam. ”

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12 SCARLET AND GREEN Cadet News. Of late, the weather is fine for drilling. The members are taking a great interest and are to be commended for their good attention. Soon after the last issue the new breech loading 44 calibre rifles were ordered from the United States government. They have now arrived, but because of poor packing they did not arrive in good condition. Four guns had the stocks broken off. These guns have been issued for service, but because of a change in the’calibre, it has not been decided whether the lot will be accepted or not. The rumor goes that several individuals will buy their own guns and if they do, it will be quite likely that another order will be sent in at an early date. It will undoubtedly be of interest to the readers of this column to know that our neighbor, the State Normal at Peru, has lately established a military organization at that institution. Its members number over one hundred and are divided into two companies—“A” and “B”. F. L. McNown, formerly principal of Athens school at Auburn, is captain of Company “A” and Percy Adams occupies that office in Company “B.” Their uniforms are navy blue. The guns are furnished by the state since it is a state institution. Fortunately there are very few cadet op-posers in Auburn. Military discipline is a very essential element in the development of one’s strength. While we admit that our discipline is not as strict as that of West Point, N. Y. An account concerning the severe discipline of that place might be of interest. It is as fololws: The essential difference between West Point and other schools is in its severe discipline. The student works hard physically and mentally, or retires in disgrace. He learns to bear the rough discipline of his fellow cadets. There is no dwadling there. It has been truly said that “for sound, sturdy human plants, the unfriendliest soil is the friendliest. It takes prosperity to kill strength.’’ This is right and it is a less tropical environment that students need to stimulate- them to the fullest development of their strength. c. Harvard University gives $100 to its best debator. Auburn gives five dollars. The other ninety-five is the value of the honor. Literary Society. Miss Gertrude Tyler received one fisrt and one second place in the preliminary contest debates of this year. For four years she has been one of the head ones of her class. Miss Bonnie Huffman, a Sophmore, debated for her first time, this year and certainly deserves much praise for her success. She also is one of the head pupils of her class and is one of the assistant editors of the Scarlet Green. Reginald Stocker debated for the first time last fall and has received first place in every preliminary contest debate in which he has participated. He stands among the head ones in his calss and is at present the president of this society. Before the debate the audience was highly entertained by the music of Mrs. Simpson and after the debate with the musical duet by Misses Faye Callen and Lela Dirks. While the judges had retired to form their decision Mr. Clarke Cottrell gave a short speech; Mr. Weir gave a pathetic and touching recitation. On March 27, the final contest debate was given. It was the most interesting debate ever rendered in the history of the Auburn High School. Although delayed for about an hour by the rainy weather, a large crowd attended. All through the debate the keenest interest was paid to the speakers, by all present and for the time of an hour and forty mintues the large audience was so quiet that no sound could be heard but the voice of the speakers. The question debated, read as follows : Resolved, “That the Further Annexation of Territory is not for the Best Interest of the People of the United States. The affirmative was ably defended by John Hanna, ‘06; Lloyd Mellott, ’07 and Bonnie Huffman, ‘07. The negative was defended by Grace Holmes, ’05; Parson Stocker, ‘05, and Gertrude Tyler, ‘05. Mr. Mclninch, one of the iudges, said, while giving the decision of the judges: “The judges have unanimously agreed on one point and that is that they have never before listened to a debate handled in a more superior and sucessful manner by High School students.” The judges were Messrs. Mclninch and Quackenbush and Miss Grace Daily. Their decision was as follows: Parson Stocker, first place, Gertrude Tyler, second place and Bonnie Hoffman, third.

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14 SCARLET AND GREEN Seniors. Grace Holmes was absent March 27th, because of sickness. Miss Lulu Janes spent a few days during March in Nebraska City. Clarence Coeur visited the Seniors with his brother Roy, on March 6th. Miss Carrie Dieterich was substitute teacher in the fourth room at Antioch. Friday, March 17. The American history class is now under a new teacher. Mr. Walton now has the class. We are getting along nicely. The English class are soon to be asked to write some poems. We wonder which of us will prove to be Longfellows, Careys and Holmes. The program for commencement is being arranged by Prof. Simpson and a committee of the class. Each member of the class will take some part during the evening. In former years the Seniors have been given a day off each year in which to visit some other school. There is some talk of going to Falls City but nothing has been decided for certain yet. The class meetings are growing in interest and importance. The order is very good and all business is conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order. Just now the question under discussion is the class motto. The Seniors keep up their good reputation in attendance and tardiness. The Ninth grade follow us closely this month in the attendance record. In tardiness the Twelfth grade is first having no cases of tardiness and the Ninth and Eleventh grades are tie for second place. A reception for the Twelfth grade was given at the home of Ie; Henderson on March 10th by Lee Henderson, Alex Stoddard and Albert Gash. The evening was pleasantly spent in new and novel amusements. Dainty refreshments were served and each guest departed with a pleasant memory of the evening. The class play is now being prepared. This year the class is to present David Cop-perfield, a much better play than was given by our class last year. Those who have parts are working hard and we feel sure they will keep up their reputation. The date of the presentation has not yet been decided upon. Juniors. The members of the Geometry class are rejoicing in the completion of the second book of Solid Geometry. Several individuals are also smiling over their perfect averages. During the Civics recitation many lively discussions are .heard, particularly when a few students are “not prepared.” By a majority of two, the boys studying Civil Government, decided that they wished to go to congress as senators. At a special class meeting the Juniors recently accepted the resignation of Miss Lyla French as class treasurer and duly elected Thomas Bath to fill the vacancy. Juniors who have not received their last month’s salary, will please call on Thomas and their checks will be made out at once. In their scholarly attainments the Juniors are progressing as usual. The Cicero class has finished the four orations against Catiline and begun the reading of “ Pro Archia. ” The examination grades were nearly all 98 or above. The Cicero class has received an addition to its members, Miss Carrie Diet-rich being enrolled the latter part of March. The Literature class is tearing “The Merchant of Venice” to pieces. Poor merchant ! It is safe to say that Shakespeare will not recognize his own play after we have thoroughly analyzed it. Indeed we have noticed that the bust of Shakespeare seems to frown, while we “give the author’s reason for Portia being Jessica’s maid and Gratiano being Shylock’s boon companion.” Although the Juniors are noted for their studious habits, yet the boys, and girls too, take some interest in athletics. On Friday, March 10, the class team announced that they would open the baseball season by playing the rest of the school. The day was cold, the players nervous, and the score large, but after the Jfirst few innings the game was an interesting contest. The fielding was fair on both sides, considering the lack of practice, but the Juniors made few errors that counted on the score, while the others made several serious blunders. At bat the Juniors were out of sight, Dustin knocking two home runs. Dustin did the slab act for the Eleventh grade, Smith catching. When the smoke had cleared away the score was seen to read: Juniors 19, the others 12. For further particulars see either the Seniors or Sophomores.