Batavia High School - Bee Aitch Ess Yearbook (Batavia, IL)

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 October 1, 1915-Senior Reception of Faculty. After several weeks of school the Seniors had the Faculty sized up pretty well in school life but were curious as to whether they were as ready for a good time outside of school hours as for work in school hours. Consequently, this entertain- ment was planned. The Faculty and Seniors assembled in the Auditorium and the opening speech was made by our President, Derby Snow. Mr. Rea made a speech in response which moved us all to tears, but, as he said: Any onion can do that. We were also entertained by readings by Alta White and musical selections by Miss Nan Freeman, Dr. and Mrs. Kerfoot and Elmer Hansen. After the refreshments, which were served in the Cafeteria, had been safely put away, we returned to the Auditorium to play some games. At the close of the evening, every Senior was ready to admit, without a doubt, that the Faculty was O. K. October 8, 1915-Teachers' Entertainment. Perhaps some of us do not realize what it must be for a new teacher to be broken in in a strange school. No one realizes it more than the teachers themselves so those who had been with us before, gave a party for the new teachers that they might become better acquainted. There were stunts which proved a great amuse- ment. First came the initiations in which Mr. Rea distinguished himself. Following were the nail-driving contest, one-hundred-yard dash and the football game between the new and old teachers. All of these were won by the new teachers which proved that they were prepared to tackle the work before them, viz: do considerable driving into block Cheadsj, desperate dashing with the more brilliant, and tackling the back-field. The old teachers were more experienced and therefore won out in the hammer throw. There were interesting biographies written and some exciting elopement UD took place. Coffee, sandwiches, olives and cake were served in the Cafeteria which was very pretty in its Hallowe'en decorations. January 21, 1916-Sophomores-Juniors. One of the first features of the new year was the party given the Juniors by the Sophomores. A num- ber of games were played followed by a basket ball game between the Jun- iors and the Faculty in which Mr. Fancher proved his admirable ability in making baskets. The result was a score of 0-0. One amusing feature of the evening was the musical comedy given by Messrs. Bone, Fancher and Rea. Refreshments were daintily served in the dining room. l89l .

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 :Smrietg Variety is the Spice of Life. HO likes to work, work, work all the time? No one, and least of all, lively High School pupils. Therefore we seek for var- iety in everything we do-lessons, athletics, dramatics and other forms of entertainment. The social functions in the past year have not been as numerous as they might have been, due to the closing of the schools in the fall of 1915 and other hindrances. But still, haven't we had variety? First there was the diphtheria epidemic, then came scarlet fever and the pink-eye and last, but not least, came the spring fever. Nevertheless, OU1' social calendar is not so short. April 30, 1915-Junior-Senior Banquet It has been the custom in the past years for the Juniors to give the de- parting class a farewell banquet. Not only because it was the custom, but our friendship and good wishes for the class of 1915 prompted us to give them this banquet which was held in the Cafeteria. The room and tables were prettily decorated in purple and white, the colors of the Senior class. The following menu was served: Fruit Cocktail Chicken Mashed Potatoes Olives Radishes Rolls Ice Cream Cake Coffee Mints Then came the toasts, with James Dunlop as toastmaster. Many enter- taining speeches were enjoyed after which we gathered in the auditorium where Miss Merrifield sang a few selections which were greatly appreciated. If the assembly piano were a horse there would be work for the hu- mane society. f88l ' ?T

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 January 28, 1916-Spread for Basket Ball Team. We all know the way to a man's heart and therefore the Junior and Senior girls decided that a spread for the Basket Ball team would be a good way to show our appre- ciation of the good work they had done during the season. The evening of the spread was that of the game with Elgin so their team was also invited. The refreshments were served in the Cafeteria and apparently appreciated by all, especially the boys. A social hour was then enjoyed in the Auditor- ium, B. H. S. doing their best at entertaining the Elgin boys in spite of their downheartedness over the outcome of the game. COne result of this spread was the founding of the U-4-Me club.J February 11, 1916-Freshmen. 'Twas with great pride that the B- Freshmen made their debut into High School society. The entertainment was given by the A-Freshmen in the Auditorium. In addition to the dif- ferent forms of amusement arranged for them was the old game of Wink 'em in which the guests proved quite experienced. Refreshments were served at ten. March 24, 1916-Juniors-Sophomores. As the Junior class felt in- debted to the Sophomores for the entertainment given them, a party was given in return. The many new games and forms of amusement were greatly enjoyed. Mr. Morton won first prize in a potato race. The booby prize was awarded Lawrence Windsor. Donald Simpson and Sugar Mc- Nair won first and second prizes in a water race. Refreshments were served, the menu consisting of fruit salad, wafers and coffee. April 12, 1916-Teachers' Surprise. On this evening the teachers were all requested to report in the Auditorium to examine a moving picture machine which an agent was to demonstrate. Although the agent 'phoned at 4:30 that it would be impossible for him to get here, the teachers were not notified, hence, promptly assembled. Mr. Bone, who had been let into the secret, opened the meeting by apologizing for the non-appearance of the demonstrator and then turned the responsibility over to Mr. Rea who an- nounced that the new teachers had prepared a surprise for the old teachers and requested them to remove their wraps and enjoy themselves. In this way, all formality was avoided. A short entertainment was given consist- T901