Bagley High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Bagley, IA)

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Elementary Section September, 1946 found the children of the Bagley community back in school, ready for a new year following three months of fresh air, sunshine and play. This school year was a new experience for eleven pupils which made up the first grade this year. The second grade consists of thirteen members. With a cheery smile and a happy good morning these students were greeted by their teacher, Mrs. Erps, who was to begin these young students on their road of ed- ucation. The third and fourth graders although school was not entirely new to them, were just as thrilled at the thought of a new school year. They were greeted by Mrs. Carrick, who was their previous instructor. The third grade consists of seventeen pupils, and the fourth grade sixteen pupils. Mrs. Zeller, again stood behind the fifth and sixth grade desk to welcome ' eleven fifth grade pupils and fourteen sixth grade pupils. Miss Kistler, their previous instructor welcomed six, seventh grade pupils and fourteen, eighth grade pupils. An outstanding feature of October was Halloween, with all the decorations, pumpkins, jack-o-lantersn, spooks, and parties. Many of the grades made their own masks. They all wore costumes to the Hall -o -we'en parties. Much thought to the month, November, was given to Thanksgiving. Decora- tions of thanksgiving and pictures illustrating what each was thankful for was brought out to the fullest extent. December found twenty -two of the grade children busy preparing the Christ- mas operetta Red Candles , which was given the latter part of the month.. During the Christmas season there was an abundance of Christmas decora- tions in each grade room. All enjoyed a Christmas party' which included an exchange of gifts. The beginning of January found the pupils back in school, each eager to tell how Santa had treatedphim, and of the many things which they had done during their vacation. ' February was marked by studies of Lincoln and Washington. Valentine par- ties were also very popular at this time. March caused the interest of the pupils to return to the out-of -7-door sports rather than playing of basketball. As April appeared the pupils were found playing out -of -doors more than ever. One of the most enjoyable features of the month was the customary Easter Hunt, which was enjoyed by all the grades. Semester tests were the main feature for the month of May. Also getting ready for the last day of school which is known in Bagley as May Day. Another school year was brought to an end with each grade moving up a step higher toward the goal of success in education.