Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 154 of the 1925 volume:

Copyright 1925 By Herschel Skinner Editor Bedford High School Press of Herald Publishing Co. Engraving By Indianapolis Engraving Co. Photos By-Walter Long Thonuts Jackson THE YEAHiOOK BEDFORD INDIANA he Stone City PUBLISHED BY THE GRADUATING CLASS J r To Our Parents THE Dedicate This Pionei L Old View of Bedford FOREWORD As the country approaches her sesquicentennial, Bedford enters her centennial year. As the City Council of Philadelphia, as part of the plans for the celebration of the one-hundred-fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, approves the erection of a $2,000,000 municipal athletic stadium, designed to be the largest of its kind in the world, so Bedford greets her hundredth year with a new gymnasium,—second to none of its kind in the country— another unit in the educational system of the city. This building exploits in its construction Bedford stone. This is as it should be for now it stands as the connecting link between the old and the new. From' the beginning the foundation has been here. The pioneers huilded no better than they knew. The early citizens were men of vision, who saw the future greatness of the city in the development of her rich natural resources. This industry has drawn men from other sections of the country—even from the Old World. i. ; • ' 'V 0 ______ lit J These, working with the native Hoosiers, have developed a city that is known everywhere as the home of the line building stone. Thus the city has rounded her first cycle. She has lived through a century that has witnessed more changes than any other four centuries since the Christian Kra—the century of the steamship and the steam engine, the telegraph and the telephone, the automobile and the air plane, the motion picture and the radio, the sky-scraper and the war memorial. Another man of vision, the organizer of our American school system, saw that “National safety, prosperity, and happiness could be obtained only through Free Public Schools, open to all. good enough for all. and attended by all.” Since the essence if Americanism is constructiveness, and since the only aristocracy in this country is the aristocracy of achievement, could lied ford more fittingly commemorate her hundredth birthday than by providing, as she is doing, for the children of Medford an opportunity to prepare for Service, in adequate buildings made of her chief product— The Nation’s Building Stone ? New View of Bedford ORDER OF BOOKS Views Around the Building School Departments Athletics Jokes and Snaps Senior Corner L A To the Senior Class From thee reluctant turn ice noio away. Out into paths of faintly visioned trend. Remembrance grieves thy happier hours, and they Engrave upon our hearts that roving's end. I ’enture we far for fickle destiny. Enduring through all change, and joys or pain Renascent, bright, that precious memory Over the years shall call us back again. Doubt not that oft our willing feet will turn Enthralled as by our birthplace, back to thee. Pride of our hearts. We leave thee but to yearn Always for that hour when in reality. I hider thy loir, forgetful of hate's cry. We're thine alone. O Bedford High! Courtesy 15 22 Mirage with Amendments. I'age Fourteen CLASS HISTORY Four years ago the class of '25 entered B. H. S. as a typical undeveloped group of beginners. However it did not take the proverbial three years to develop the talents of some, for in its second year it furnished five players on the varsity basket ball team. Skinner, Todd, (iirdley. Self and Bcnzel. Three of these have been famed through the state for three years. Todd. Self. Stephenson, Conner and Benzel have also excelled in track. Miss Emkry, Sponsor Not only in athletics, hut in all departments the class of '25 has furnished it share of leaders. William Ferguson. Fred Dunihue. Ilerschel Skinner. Robert Conner. Lowell Todd, Donald Hansen. Lucille Callahan. Klizabeth Maroney have stood forth as leaders in the school while Ora Miller and Lida May Smith lead in scholarship as well. The Callahans. Marion Smith. Helen Tofaute, George Roach, and Henry Graves have excelled in dramatics and Public Speaking, while in music Maude W illiams, Glenn Starr, Don Hansen, George Roach, and Paul Wever have represented '25. With Miss Emery as. sponsor the class did its duty as Juniors and have upheld their rcsj)onsil ility as seniors nobly. Frko Wii.liams Wm. Ferguson Edith Still Robert Conner President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Page Sixteen THE SENIORS I ’:IK Flft� « ll I Chorus 1. 2; Chorus 2. 3: Latin Content. 2 B. 15. kague Mlark Hawk K K N N HT11 1 ARTLKTT League II. B. 3. I. Ora Miller Glee Club 2. 3; Commerce Club: Vice-President I; Treas. of Junior Class; yr. brst place In district: Latin Contest 3 yr. second place in district. Frank Cart hr 1. 2. 3. I: Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 2; Commerce Club 4: Glee Club t. Dorothy Nash High School 1. 2: Banket Hall 3. 4: Chorus 3. I. Gkorc.h H. Roach Debating League 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. I; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: G.ce Club 2. 3. 4; Varsity Debating 1. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Basket ball 1. 2. 3; Essay Contest I; Monogram 1. NIARGCKRITK MITC11 ELL Basketball 1. 2: Chorus 3. 4: Commerce Club 4: History Club 4: Glee Club l. Fred S. Dukihuk Winning League Team 2: Business Mgr. Student 3. 4: Asst. Kditor-in-chief of Pioneer 3; Vice-Pres. Juniors 3: Pres. Seniors I: Student Council I. Clkta Abel Glee Club I; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Basket Ball 2. 3; Commerce Club I. Page Seventeen W.M. FKKtiUSON Chorus 2. 3: Track 2. t; Junior President 3: Vice-President Seniors I; President of Sponsors 4: Business Mgr. Pioneer 4: Member of B. Mens' Association «: Dramatics 4. Thelma Stark Basket Bull I. 2: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Commerce Club 3. 4: Latin Club 4. Hkrschkl Skinner L-aguc B. B. I; Second B. B. Team 1: Honorary member of Commerce Club 3: Boys' S|H nxor 4; Varsity B. B. Team 2. 3. 4: President Athletic Association 3: Winner of C. B. Dyer Modal 2: All State Buck Guard 3; Dramatic 3. 4; Student Staff 3. I: Kditor-in-ehief Of Pioneer 4; Varsity Track 2: Boys Glee Club 3. 4. ElIZABET 11 M ARON KY Varsity Basket Ball 3. 4. (monogram winner); tlrst place In district luttln Contest 3: History Club 4: Journalism 4: Department Kdltor Pioneer 4: Basket Ball leagues 1. 2: Consul of Ijitin Club 4. William Bailey B. B. Leagues i. 2: Track 4. Florence Embree Commerce Club 3; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 4: Chorus 2. 3. 4. Ralph Callahan League Basket Ball I. 2; Student Staff 1. 2. 3; Pioneer Staff 2. 3. 4; Dramatics 2. 3. |; Annual Art Class 2: Athletic Association 1. 2: Chorus 1. 2; Drama Club 4. Kenneth R iioker Chorus I; Basket Ball 2; Truck 2. Pag. eighteen Robkrt Kittmeyer B. B. League 1; Varsity Basket B. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; President of Athletic Association 4; Boys' Glee Club. 4. Lucille Stephenson league Basket Ball 1. 3: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; French Club 4; Commerce Club 4; Bloo nlng-ton High School 2. Harold Far is Chorus 4; League Basket Ball 4; Tunnelton High School 1 and 2. Alta Sims Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2; French Club 4. Frank Stephenson Bloomington II. S. I: Chorus 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3. I; Varsity Track 3. 4; Basket Ball League 2, 3. 4; Boys' Glee Club 4. Harold Denniston Heltonvllle H. S. 1. 2. 3: Chorus 4; Leagues b Edward F. Benzil I eaguc B. B. 1. 2. 3; G’ee Club 1: Second Basket Team 2: Varsity B. B. Team 3. 4; Track Varsity 3: Student Staff 3: Annual Staff 3: Dramatics 3. 4: Commerce Club 3. Cecil Lane Heltonvllle 1. 2. 3. Page Nineteen Paul Girdlkv Varsity Basket Bat 11 2. I: Winning League Team 1. 2: Cl torus 1. 2. 3; Boys’ Sponsor t: Track 2. 3. I: Sec.-Treas. of Athletic Association 3; Captain of Varsity Basket Ball Team 1; Winner Dyer Medal 3. 1 k at rick Nicholson Chorus 1. 2. 3. I: Campbcllsburg II. S. 1: Itasket Btill 2. 3; Commerce Club I. Curtis Tapi I.cagucs I. 2. 3: Chorus 2. 3: Glee Club I. 2. Virginia Schkrsciiki. Chorus I. 2. 3. I: Latin Club 1. Hkksciikll Sklf Varsity B. B. 2. 3; Boys’ Leagues I: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 1: Boys' Glee Club 3. 1: Student stair 1: Track 1. 2. 3; Varsity Track 2. 3. Cat 11 IvRI N K I iP.LTZ N KR Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Drama Club I: History Club 4. IIaZKL GuTHRIK J!ee Club I. I; Chorus I. 2. 3. I: French Club I; Dramatic Pioneer I. KuSSKL KoACII Williams High School I. 2: Shoals High School 3; Chorus I: Boys' Glee Club I. Pas ' Tvcnty Ralph Arm strong Sprlngvllle H. S. 1. 2: Chorus 3: Boy ' Glee Club 3. 4; Student Staff 3; Orchestra 3. 4; Hand. 3. 4. Fern Gutiierie Debating League 3: Glee Club 1. 2: Commerce Club 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 4; Cadet Teach I UK 4; Junior Music Club 4. Helen Gould Chorus 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2; Commercial Club 3. m Lowell I odd League Basket Ball 1; Capt. League Team 1; Varsity B. It. 1. 2. 3. 4; Capt. Varsity 3: Varsity Track 1. 2, 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3: Commerce Club 3: Boys' Sponsor 4: Member It Men Association 1. 2. 3. 4. BuRRfiL Rosenbaum Track 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3: League Basket Ball 1. 2. 3. 4: Cadet Teaching 4. Cleatis Lewis Basket Ball 1. 2. 3: Chorus 1. 2: Girls' Glee Club 1; Commercial Club 3. Raymond Branam an league Basket Ball 2. 3. 4: Varsity Track 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. Everrettk Sheeks Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Page Twenty-One 1,ISM AN TYLER Georgetown H. S. 1. 2: Band 3. I. Margarkt Hudson Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Commerce Club I. Erle Reuter Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 4; History Club: Honor Roll 3. I. Katherine Hay Chorus; Basket Ball League 1. Herbert Hamilton Chorus 1. 2; Track 1. 2. 4: League 1. 2: Varsity Basket Ball 2. 3. 4. Mildred Raum Glee Club 1; Chorus 3; League B. B. 1. 2: Varsity B. B. 3. 4: Commerce Club 3. 4: French Club 4: Cadet Teaching 4. VIRGINIA H A MILTON Chorus 1. 2. 4; Debat ion 2; Commerce 3. 4: Music Club 3. 4; Pioneer Staff 4. Carl Davis Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. L. I “age Twenty-Two 1 Ralph Reath Orchestra; Basket Ball leagues 1. 2. 3. I; Monogram in 1-cugues 3; 2nd team 4. Maude Williams Linton II. S. 1, 2: Orchestra 3. I; Student SLiff; Assistant Department, Pioneer, I. Alpha Lee Walters Interior Decorator for B. II. S.; Winner In Home Lighting Kssay; Assistant Adv. Mgr. of Student; Adv. Mgr. for School Activities; Head Usher: Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Chorus 1, 2. league Basket Ball 1. 2. Frieda Lee Seymour High School 1. 2, 3. Paul Wever Basket Ball 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Bank 3. !; Dramatics 4; Tunnel ton High School 1. 2. Louise Montgomery Captain of Winning League Team 3; Basket Ball leagues l. 2. 3; Varsity B. B. 4; Glee Club 1; Chorus I. 2. and 3; Yell Leader 4; Bird Club 1. 2. Wen del Heath League Basketball 3. 4; Shclbum High School 1. 2. Janice Pitman League B. B. 1; Varsity B. B. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club Commerce Club 3. 4; French Club 4: History Club 4; Bird Club 1. Page Twenty Threc Edgar Canink Wavelnnd H. S. 1. 2. 3; Basket Ball Leagues I. Lucylle E. Callahan Girls Varsity Basket Ball I. 2. 3. -I; Capt. Varsity Basket Ball 2. 3; Student Start 3. I; Annual Start 3. 4: Commerce Club 3. 4: Chorus 3; Glee Club 1: Dramatics 3. 4; Capt. Girls Winning League Teams 1. 2: Girls Sponsor 3. 4; Vlce-Pres. Athletic Association 3. Vice-Pres. Junior Class. Wayne Turner Secretary and Treas. Commerce Club 4: Assistant Circulation Manager Student 4: Athletic Kdltnr Pioneer I: Philllpsburg H. S. 1. 2. 3. Kathleen Clark Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Basket Bull 4; Commerce Club 3. 4: Isitln Club 4. Kenneth I’.uckner Itasket Ball 1; Chorus I. 2. 3. Pauline McDowell Chorus 2. 3. I; Commerce Club 3; Glee Club 1. Glenn Starr Commerce Club 3: Vlce-Pres. Junior Music Club 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Drama Club 4: Member state orchestra 4: History Club 4; Cadet Teaching 3. 4. Ethela Johnson Basket Ball 1. 2. 3. I: Commerce Club 3. 4; Chorus 2. 4. Page Twenty-Four Lovell Pierce Kayetlvllle U. S. l. 2; Stinesvillc H. S. 3; Chorus i; leagues I. HELEN T. QUACKEXBUSH B, B. 1. 2. 3; Mini Club I; Chorus 1. 2. 3. I; Olee Club 1; Commerce Club 3; Drama Club 4. Robert D. Conner Boys Leagues 1. 2. 3. I: Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Debating League l; Boys Glee Club 4; Secretary of History Club 4; Treas. Senior Class; See. Junior Class; Vlce-Pres. of Athletic Association I; Varsity Debating I; Student Sponsor I; Vlce-Pres. of Dramatic Club 4; Dramatics 4. Helen Tofautk Chorus 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2. 3; Commerce Club 4; Bird Club 1. ’J: Dramatics 3. 'Palmadce Stout Leagues I. 2; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Grace Brooks Commerce Club 3. I; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 4: Music Club 4. Nina Guthrie Basket Ball 1. 2. 3. 4: Commerce Club 4. Opal Smith leagues 1. 2. 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. t; b. Leagues 1. 2. 3. Page Twenty-Five Carl Stipp Holtonville H. S. 1. 2. ; B. B. League 3. 4; Track 3. 4. Francis Hutton Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Commerce Club 4. Walter May league B. B. 1. 2. 3. 4; Winning League Team 2; Chorus 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2. Gladys L. Hudson B. B. 1; Commerce Club 4; Chorus 3. 4. Ancil Crockett Chorus 4; Heltonvllle High School 1. 2. 3. Francis Taylor Linton II. S. 1. 2. 3; Orchestra 4: Varsity B. B. 4; Junior Music Club 4. Mary Dilley Glee Club 1; Chorus 1. 2. 3: Girls B. B. league 1. 2: Gfrls B. B. Team 3. 4; Bird Club 1. 2: Commerce Club 4: Dramatic Club 4; Secretary Athletic Association 4; Winning League Team 3: Secretary of Commerce Club 4. Raymond Claxton League Basket Ball 4: Track 2; Varsity Basketball 2. Page Twenty-Six Howard Benson Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Basket Ball League 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 3. 4. Donald Hansen Capt. Winning League Team 3; Varsity Basket Ball 4; Glee Club 4: Chorus 1. 2. 4: Assistant Business Mgr. Pioneer 4: Vice-Pres. History Club 4: Aedllc Latin Club 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3; State Orchestra 4; State Winner of Vocational Kssay Contest 4. Edith Still Debating League 2. 3: Chorus 1. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 4; History Club 4; Literary Club 3; Commerce Club 3. 4; Secretary of Class 4; Drama Club 4. James Bickenheuser Basket Ball league 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Commerce Club 3; Dramatics. 4. Gerald Doub Basket Ball Leagues 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 2. 3; Yell leader 4; Dramatics 4. Robert B. Mitchell League Basket Ball 2. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. Richard Askew Boys' leagues 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 4: Commerce Club 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. Marian Smith Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Debating 1: Girls Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Pioneer Staff 4: Student Staff 4; History Club 4: Drama Club 4; Dramatics 3. 4; Lighting Kssay Contest 4. Page Twenty-Seven Henry Graves Debating Longue I: Varsity Debating 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Hoys' Glee Club 3. 4: Commerce Club 3. Martin O'Brien Holton High School 1. 2. 3. Lida May Smith Glee Club 1. 4: Debit time 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Basket Hull 1; Bird Club 1. 2: I,itemry Club 3: History Club 4: Pioneer Staff I. Hugh Guthrif, League Basket Ball 1. 2; Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Varsity Track 1. 3: “B Mens' Association 3: Honor Roll 3: Athletic Association 1. 2. 3. I. Francis Duncan Glee Club 1. 2: Commerce Club 4; Basket Ball 1. 2; Chorus 3. 4. I’age Twenty-Eight' STUDENT BODY A Mk. Abbett, Principal, and Board of Boys' Sponsors Miss Newsomk. Dean, and Board of Girls’ Sponsors i Rom. Rooms 26-27 Roll Rooms 21. 23, 24 Ron. Rooms 19. 20. 14 Roll Rooms 6. 28, 29. 22 Elizabeth Maroney Dorothy Nash Hazel Guthrie Ora Miller Edith Still Glenn Starr Krlc Reuter Lida May Smith Robert Conner William Ferguson Edward Benzel Marian Smith Mary F. Campbell Dorothy Bair Betty Cook Anah Corbin Helen Carter y Lillian Cezar Ellen Alberts Gwendolyn A shell ' [' Merle Beard Dorothy Baker Joyce Armstrong Helen Fish Alice Fielder Carolyn Schultz llenc Sears Margaret Steiglitz Alice Quackenbush V. -Z Irene Pace ' V? I'.ik - Thirty-Four John Plummer Margaret Pierce Ayna Craig Paul Scherschel Mildred Stone Mona Mitchell Lois l.appin Edna Miller Frances Mann Charline Beyers Betty Bishop' James Bovcr Dorothy Hill Louis Huff Robert Heitger Carl Tovev Kmma Krdmau Berneth Montgomery Pauline O'Brien Thelma McPheeters Dorothy Walters Marshall Wallner George Klein Winston Hole Lola Wray Alice Lyan Frances Turner Frances Turner Louise Montgomery Donald Hansen Cecil Lane George Roach Janice Pitman Mildred Raum Mary Dilley Catherine Beltzner Ona Cassidy Helen Louch Hassel Brinegar Frances Ford Catherine Scherschel Helen Wray Mary Kimbrell Ruby Bodenhamer Catherine Burk Richard Stout Cathrine Pace Ruth Pitman Gladys Dodd Herman Hitchcock Ruth Hawkins John McGamnion Charles Brazzel Pansy Baker Margaret Mitchell Ethel Brinegar Kenneth Maguire Mabel Emery Gertrude Stone Virginia Menaugh FACULTY Miss Fkikdi.ky History Indiana: Columbia Mr. Clippinger History DePauw University. A. 15. Miss Stockbkrckr History Indiana University. A. B. Miss Emery English Mt. Holyoke. A. B. Miss Mitchusson English Princeton Collegiate Institute Pago Thirty-Eight Miss Green English Franklin College. A. B. Miss Chase English Kansas State Agricultural College, B. S. Miss New so me English Karlham College. A. B. Miss Wakd English Butler College. A. B. Miss Painter Latin State Normal, A. B. Miss Alford Latin Millsaps College. A. B Page Thirty-Nine Mr. Tirmaii. Mathematics Purdue University, A. P . Miss Lawrknck Mathematics Hanover College. A. B. Miss Brooks Mathematics and French Indiana University. A. B. Mr. Stuckey Manual Training Purdue University Mrs. Gainey Art Indiana University, A. B. Mr. McKinley Industrial Bryant and Stratton's College Miss Martin Music DePauw University Miss Bruce Cooking Butler College. A. B. Miss Kruse Sewing Indiana State Normal School Pane Forty-One Miss Carlton Physical Training Chicago Normal School of Physical Education Mr. Ixhirki Physical Director Indiana University. A. B. Miss Geraldine Dodt Commercial State Normal School Miss Shaffer Surse St. Luke’s Hospital. Chicago, R. N. Miss Rose Mary Dodt Com mercial State Normal School Page Forty-Two Miss Child Secretary B. H. S. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. H. D. Martin President Mr. J. L. Lauo hi. in I'ice President and Treasurer Mrs. Bertha Borufk Secretary Page Forty-Three Jtt Hmnriam Katie Beasley '25 Catherine Quackenbush ex '21 Dorothy Christopher ex '21 Ruth Hawkins ex '28 Willie Mitchusson Farber “And I shall see my Pilot face to face, When I have crossed the bar. ” —Tennyson Page Forty-Four J LITERARY CLUB The Literary Club was organized during the year 1V22-23 with Miss Durrenberger as sponsor. Under her leadership it is growing and becoming one of the most interesting clubs of the school. I'he purpose lias always been to study present day literature, biography and the worthwhile musical productions. This year's program has been exceptionally interesting. The topic for study has been dramatic productions that are now being played. The October meeting dealt with the works of Bernard Shaw, whose late play “Saint Joan was read in our auditorium by Dr. Clark. The November meeting was used in the study of Channing Pollock. The Fool was taken as the example of his work and parts of it were read by members of the club. In December the program was even more modern,—cross-word puzzles and a Christmas program. In January Victor Herbert and Franz Schubert were studied, and a review of “Blossom Time” given. The officers are Joyce Armstrong, Helen Louch, and Betty Cook. DEBATING LEAGUE The debating league is the training school for better debates and exteni|H rancous shaking. From its ranks have come each year those who represent B. H. S. in varsity debate and public discussion. Since its organization in 1 13 its enrollment has increased and this year there are eighteen teams of three members each enrolled. Miss Ward is sponsor of the league and the following arc the officers: Robert Conner, president; Joyce Armstrong, vice-president; John Plummer, secretary and George Roach, treasurer. A small gold shield with the letters “D. L. was chosen as the pin. The captains of the various teams are Enos Lavender. George Roach. Betty Cook, Lida May Smith. Ivouis Huff. Francis Spaulding. Janie McNutt. Alice Long. Geneva Raum, William Moroney. Ilcne Sears. John Plummer. Robert Conner, Berneth Montgomery. Joyce Armstrong, Jack Black. Billy Boruff and Betty Bishop. Each year a silver loving cup is given to the team who has gone undefeated. Last year this cup went to the team whose captain was Joyce Armstrong. The leading teams so far this year are those captained by Robert Conner, Louise Huff. Alice Long and John Plummer. To the surviving team, then, will go the cup. 'This will he added to those already in the trophy case. VARSITY DEBATING Last year, through the influence of Mr. Toole, then director of debating in B. II. S. six high schools united to form the Southern Indiana Debating League. The schools which made up this league were Columbus, Bedford. Franklin. Martinsville. Seymour and Shelbyville. Later Bloomington was added to it. In the dual debates held last year Bedford won seven and lost three. 'This was the highest average won by any school in the league, which fact entitled us to the cup given to the winning school. Besides thi� cup. each dual debate won an individual cup. So as a result of last year another shelf is needed in the trophy case and needed badly! The teams of last year were comjwsed of Ralph Sappentield, Miriam Mole. Joyce Armstrong, affirmative, which won three out f live debates and Betty Cook. Leonard Trogden. and Kenneth Kursner, negative, who won four out of five. ... im; i 'fins year the league lias chosen for the topic to be discussed the timely one Resolved that the county unit system of finance and administration in the public schools of Indiana should replace the township system . It sounds very intellectual, and we guess it must be for verily they have expostulated and expounded, therefored and “consequentlyed until we are firmly convinced each side is right. Early in the fall all those who now argue so fluently in No. 10 were chosen. Joyce Armstrong, Betty Cook. Ilenrv Graves, l;red Dunihue. Robert Connor. John Plummer. William Maroney. Janie McNutt. Bene Sears. Geneva Kaum. George Roach, and Francis Spaulding compose the varsity squad and are resjjonsible for the quality of work done. The six chosen as the final team are: affirmative. Joyce Armstrong, captain. Francis Spaulding and Henry Graves: negative. Betty Cook, captain. Roliert Connor and Fred Dunihue. To these. 1 ’;!««• Forty- Right ,E i then, falls the task of proving statements so that there is positively no doubt on either side of the question. Miss Emery has been coach of the debate teams for the last two years. Her interest in the work and ability to develop talent can readily be seen by the success her teams have met. She is indeed to be congratulated both upon the results of her labors and the interest she has created in debating among the pupils of 15. H. S. The schedule for debates is as follows: Feb. 10th. Feb. 11th. Feb. 18th. Feb. 20th. Feb. 23rd. Feb. 25th. Affirmative teams meets Martinsville negative. Here. Negative team meets Columbus affirmative. 1 here. Affirmative team meets Shclbyville negative. There. Negative team meets Bloomington affirmative. Here. Negative team meets Seymour affirmative. There. Affirmative team meets Franklin negative. Here. With the standards of B. H. S. to uphold and with the benefit of much study and a great deal of practice and a highly developed desire to accomplish, these teams deserve the support of the student Ixxly of B. H. S. First Row:-Jar. le McNutt. Fred Dunlhue. Miss Florence Emerv coach Robert Conner. Joyce Armstrong. Second Jtow: Geneva Raum. John Hummer. Betty Cook. William Maroney. Francis Spaulding. George Roach. Ilene Sears. Henry Graves. Page Forty-Nine r s': . -fr:- • READING AND ORATORY 1924 Dki.la May Davis lied ford annually meets Martinsville. Linton, and Washington in the largest event of the spring term, the South Central Reading. Oratory, and Track Meet. During the ten years of its existence Medford has a perfect record of firsts in oratory, and a high record of firsts and seconds in reading. The representatives are chosen by tryouts. The winners of the tryout of 1924 were Della May Davis first, in reading, and Kenneth Kursner in Oratory. Dellay May read The Music The South Central meet was held in May at Medford. Della May and Kenneth winning first places. ' L to be held at Martinsville this year in which we hope to Master , and Kenneth spoke on Americanism . V Resides his record in South Central. Kenneth ranks high among the ,J National Oratorical Contestants. He won first place in the local and represented us in the county, district and territorial contests. He lost in the ter- ritorial to Margaret Jenkins of Martinsville, who later won the state. I ’ago Fifty - NATIONAL ORATORICAL CONTEST and PUBLIC DISCUSSION Kenneth Kursnek The National ()ratorical Contest of 1924 was the first of its kind ever held. From a held of thirty contestants Kenneth Kursner, who also won South Central Oratorical contest, was chosen. He successfully won county and district contests and lost to Margaret Jenkins of Martinsville in the territorial. This year the Indiana Bar Association is co-operating with the Indianapolis News in putting on the contest. The Hon. R. L. Mellen has been named as county chairman to work with the school officials in the matter. The local contest has been set for March 27th. The topic for Public Discussion this year is the Child Labor amendment. There are eight contestants for the local contest wh'ch will he held March 18th. 'fhe contestant of last year. Leonard Trogdcn, represented I . :L S. through the state. We have hopes for a strong representation again this year as John Plummer has been chosen. I DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club was founded with a threefold purpose: first, to develop talent and. second, to give its members an opportunity for self expression and third, to study the drama. Miss W ard is s|x nsor of the organization and Miss Mitchusson is honorary member. In the tryouts held for membership in the dub thirty-live were chosen including the members of the public speaking class who acted as judges. At the first meeting the following officers were chosen: Betty Cook, president; Robert Conner, vice-president; Uv r l Kail shack. Secretary; llenc Sears. Treasurer. Meetings are held ll 1 niont at the homes of the members. Joyce Armstrong, chairman of V l rogram committee, has provided good programs. Under Miss Ward's supervision members of the club, the public speaking class presented early in the fall two one act plays. The Maker of Dreams and Booth Tarkington's The Try sting Place. -The Trvsting Place was extremely well handled and its clever situa-ions made much of. Robert Conner as i.auncelot Briggs as well as the other parts were well taken. The Maker of Dreams which was given by Joyce rni strong, Ralph Callahan and Robert Conner, was a beautiful thing. Robert Conner also gave a clever original reading. DRAMATICS The problem of plays and dramatics must come to all schools. The formula for solving this problem is: ‘Leader -}- Ability liqual Success.” As a leader. Ledford High School certainly has one worthy of much praise. Miss Mitchusson, as head of our English Department, has proved to be a very competent teacher, but it has been through her willingness to give her every spare moment to the growth of dramatics that this department of our school has become what it has. 'l'lie ability of the Bedford High School pupils has been shown again and again and through the efforts of Miss Mitchusson, hidden ability among the students has often been found and developed. The outstanding proof of the honor which is rightfully due our leader is found on the right side of the equation; namely, our last two plays, ‘‘A Tailor Made Man and “To 'l'lie Ladies. “A Tailor Made Man” Cast of Characters. Mr. Huber..........................King Trainor Mr. Stanlaw......................Wilbur Dollins Peter................Clarence Donovan Dr. Gustavus Stonntag---Ralph Callahan Mr. Rowlands...........Kenneth Kursncr Tanya Huber......................Lyclle Callahan John Paul Bart..................William Beddoe Pemeroy.........................William Boruff Mrs. Stanlaw.......................Jane Barclay Corinne Stanlaw............Mary J. Walters Mr. Fleming....................Edward Jones Mr. Jellicot................Robert Shoulty Mrs. Kitty Dupy...............Helen Tofaute Bessie Dupy...................Ruth Blessing Abraham Nathan............llcrschel Skinner Mr. Whitcomb.............Ralph Sappcnfield Place: New York City Time: 1916 Act 1. Tailoring establishment of Mr. Huber. Act II. Reception room at the Stanlaw's. the same evening. Act III. Officers of the American Oceanic Shipbuilding Co.—Four months later. Act IV. Same as Act I.—Morning of the following day. The “Tailor Made Man was given in the spring of '24. Billy Beddoe, 7 the “tailor made man, who upsets society and wins his way into the confidence of the imposing Abraham Nathan (effectively portrayed by Herschel f Skinner) was g x d. King Trainor, the tailor, playing a fashion surely his , own. The Callahans, Ralph as the overbearing I)r. Stonntag and Lyclle as-' the daughter of the tailor played well. The leaders of society were typically presented. Bob Shoulty as Mr. Jellicot whose evening clothes and favor with Nathan were so unceremoniously appropriated by John Paul was a scream. Pa«e Fifty-Three Much credit is due to Billy Boruflf, the valet, and Oonie Donovan, the tailor’s assistant by day and hired waiter by night, who registered many laughs. “To the Ladies” 'l'his toast was the keynote of the play given Feb. 16, when the ability of the ladies to inspire their husbands was proved by Marv Cummings, the talented wife of the promising young business man, Leonard Beebe (Jimmie Bicken-heuser) and Mariam Smith the tactful s|x� use of Beebe's employer. Mr. Kincaid (Ralph Calahan). The ability of Miss Mitchusson and her assistant. Miss Ward, as coaches was plainly demonstrated. Mary Cummings, who virtually carried most of the scenes on her shoulders was splendid and her self-control exceptional. Jimmie caused much laughter by his flustering mannerisms and will long be remembered from the banquet scene. Ralph Calahan and Marian Smith performed creditably. They are both experienced and present a good stage appearance. The comedy was increased by Bob Rittmeyer as Chester Miller, stage struck friend of the Beebe's, who always appeared at inop|x rtune moments and always said the wrong thing. Paul Weaver, the husky piano mover and his diminutive l oss. Jerry Daub, made quite a hit. Mary Frances Campbell was a most efficient stenographer. 'Flic parts of barber and photographer were taken by W in. Maroney and Edward Railsback. Jake McVcy, the bootblack, was so blacked up we scarcely knew him. The banquet scene was especially commendable. The table was beautifully appointed and the ease and grace of William Ferguson as toastmaster was enviable. William BorufFs “few remarks and Robert Connor’s vehement political speech brought down thhe house. Of course, Louie Hietger, another I employee of the Kincaid Company, who had also bought a book of Appro- S ,-iy riate Remarks for All Occasions” and appropriated Leonard’s much practiced eech, could scarcely be heard for the merriment of the crowd as they watched eonard in his distress. But again the lady comes to the rescue and Mrs. y. ffs Jeebe’s toast was the stepping stone of Leonard’s success. QH Paice Fifty-Four ------- “TAILOR-MADE MAN” TO THE LADIES Page Fifty-Five THE STUDENT This year a course in journalism was added to the English Department. I� v way of practical experience die producing of the school paper. “The Stone City Student. was turned over to the class and it has been put out every other Friday. The class writes the editorials, the news and feature stories, the headlines, read copy, gather the advertising material and even manage the money. Miss Chase, the instructor, has done much to improve the quality and style of the paper and sees to it that each pupil gets practice in each type of journalistic writing. Save the editor-in-chief, no pupil is given the same type of work all the time, but by shifting write ups. each pupil gets a wider experience. The members of the Student Staff are: Hetty Cook. Editor-in-chief; Lucylle Callahan. Assistant Editor; Wayne Turner. Advertising Manager; Fred Duni-huc. business Manager; lleschell Self. Circulation Manager: Alplialee Walters. Collector; Reporters. Helen I .ouch. Maude Williams. Edith Schaeffer. Hcrschell Skinner. Haul C.irdley, Louie llromm. Loren Manner. Dentil Kern. Elizabeth Maroney. and Frank C.ennett. F THE STONE CITY STUDENT Bootler of All School Activitie ' Irmci fecK r� .i 5 r PIONEER STAFF The “Pioneer” Staff, selected as it was from the Seniors and certain others of the student Ixxly because of their attitude and ability, has tried to produce a book worthy of the spirit and achievements of I’� . II. S. Under the able and remarkable direction of Miss Alford, they have worked hard and diligently that this annual might be a success. They acknowledge with appreciation the assistance of Mr. Abbett. Mrs. Gainey, and Miss Mitclmsson. Herschel Skinner is Editor-in-Chief of the l ook. W illiam Ferguson. Business Manager, and Donald Hansen, the assistant. The following compose the rest of the staff. Elizabeth Maroney. Department Editor, with Lida May Smith and Maude Williams assisting; Wayne Turner, Athletics; George Roach, Public Speaking; Hazel Guthrie, Dramatics; Edward Moore. Art Editor, with Frank Edler and John Beddoe assisting: Marian Smith and Virginia Hamilton, Senior Editors. The Journalism class furnished the jokes and Mrs. Gainey’s pupils, the cartoons. W. Turner. I-Irsl Row—M. Wllllums. W. Ferguson. Miss Alford. H. Skinner. .1. Beddoe. M. Smith. D. Hansen. Second Row—G. Roach. H. Guthrie. E. Moore. E. Maroney. F. Edler. I.. M. Smith. I� age Fifty-Eight ' FRENCH CLUB Tlie French Club is another of those organizations that have come into existence in this year’s period of club activity. Miss Brooks, instructor in French, sponsors the club and supervises its activities. Its purposes are two— fold, first, to study the French drama, and to become familiar with conversational French. A newspaper printed in French “Le Petit Journal” is greatly enjoyed. (However, even the wisest of them admit they sometimes cannot get the jioint to the jokes). The club frequently steps out in society as a whole, and quite exclusively entertains for themselves. They had a Christmas tree with Miss Brooks in charge, and a party at the home of one of their members, Kathryn Quinn. Then they became very nice to other people and entertained for the faculty at an afternoon tea. For this the faculty express their thanks. There are twenty-five of these who profess great knowledge of French and desire still greater. Their officers are Lois Helen Lappin, president, Mildred Sharer, vice-president and Mary Cummings, Secretary. Winston Hole state contest this year. LATIN CONTEST The Latin Contests are in their third year of existence and no doubt will become permanent in the competition between Indiana schools. I led ford has participated in each of the preceding contests with unusual success. For the year 1 ‘ 22-23 three winners in the Third District were from Bedford. These were: first year Latin. Winston Hole; Caesar. Ora Miller; Cicero, Elina Allen. Fourth year Latin (Vergil) was not offered that year in Bedford, consequently there was no contestant. '1'here was no In 1923-24. Bedford was again successful, and in that year a state contest was held at Bloomington, Indiana under the sujiervision of the I. L . Extension Department with the result that Bedford had one state winner out of a jx ssible three. W inston Hole was the student who brought this honor to B. H. S. Every class in Latin was required to participate in the local contest; the two highest from eayh division represented the school in the county contest which was held in Bedford. As a result of the locals Mona Mitchell. Gwendolyn Asbell, Division I ; Winston Hole. Nils Vagenius, Division II; Ora Miller. Elizabeth Moroney, Division III; Elma Allen. Ethel Southern, Division IV. were the representatives at the county contest. 'The two highest grades from each of these divisions then participated in the District contest which was held in Orleans. The winners were: Winston Hole. Elizabeth Moroney. and Elma Allen, who later took the final state test at I. U. W inston Hole, with a grade of 99.25, defeated all other students, the best in Indiana schools, in Division 11. Ciesar. This year, in spite of the state requirement of but one year of language, the Latin classes are as large as ever and are preparing to enter the local contest on February 13; there will be no Vergil contestant this year as there is no fourth year offered. None of this could lx? possible without the invaluable aid of the Latin teachers, Miss Alford, Miss Roberts, and Miss Painter, who gave their time to the preparation of the representatives for each contest. Miss Painter also served as countv chairman and Miss Alford as District chairman. Sixty LATIN CLUB S. P. Q. R.. the first Latin Club of 15. H. S.. was organized in the school year 1924-25. The Latin Teachers. Misses Alford. Painter and Roberts s] onsor the club and supervise program making and entertain ments. 'I'he officers are named from the offices of the Roman Republic and the duties of the officers correspond. Elizabeth Maroney is consul, Mona Mitchell Praetor. Francis Spaulding, censor. Winston Hole. Quaester and Donald Hansen, aedile. The club which is one of 15. H. S.'s largest functions under a constitution, drawn up and accepted by the members in a mass meeting. The programs are prepared by the officers for the meetings which are held on the first Tuesday of each month, the Consul presiding. It is the duty of the aedile to preserve order in the meetings and also to act as chairman of the entertainment committee. The censor keeps records of membership qualifications. and reads each time, the minutes f the preceding convention. I'he purpose of the club is to acquaint students interested in Latin more familiarly with Rome, its customs, government, private homes, its holidays and its people. I he programs are prepared with the aim of holding the interest manifested by the large enrollment of members. HISTORY CLUB The Lincoln History Club, the first of its kind to be formed by students of Bedford High School, was organized this year. (1924-25) by Miss Stockberger. ()riginally the club accepted only A students from Miss Stockl erger’s classes, and Marge Stieglitz was elected president. Later at the sponsor's suggestion the classes of Miss Friedly and Mr. Clippinger were invited to join. A general reorganization was then effected and the membership requirements were changed to anyone studying civics or history. A constitution was drawn up and localise of the increase in membership, a teacher's supervision was need-and Miss Friedly was elected president. Donald Hansen was chosen first vice president and Elizabeth Moroney, second vice-president; Robert Conner was made secretary with George Klein as treasurer. Meetings were held the first and third Monday’s of each month, and the president presides while short but very instructive programs are given. The club also enjoys social hours. SCIENCE The department of science is one of the most practical ones we have. The courses offered are chemistry, physics, botany, physiology and hygiene. They deal with both theoretical and practical side of each science. Mr. Morse, who has been instructor in chemistry, physiology, hygiene and physics for four years, is well known to the student ImxIv both by nis work with the boys’ leagues and by the odors of H2F that permeate from rooms 21 and 22. To his pupils he is known as an efficient and highly intellectual gentleman who for the past three years has given the standard tests to his pupils with the result that they have proved themselves to be considerably above the normal. There are lifty pupils enrolled in his work. The section dealing with botany pure and simple is taught by Miss Dur-renberger. She is a busy teacher, having one hundred and thirty-seven to teach daily. The work is divided into class and laboratory periods. During the laboratory periods they seem to do many things—from sprouting yeast to growing beans. They also revel in the spring time, and make many beautiful collections of flowers, putting beneath them unspeakable names. COMMERCIAL WORK Medford High School is justly proud of its Commerce Department. The maximum number of students is enrolled in each of the classes of the department. With the recently added course in penmanship and spelling this department stands second to none in the State. Graduates from the Commerce Course, who are fully prepared to meet the exacting demands of the business world, are placed in responsible positions immediately upon graduating. Some of the graduates of last year who are holding responsible positions are Esta Mlackwell. Maxine Sipes, Dolores Manner. Hazel Clerk, Mary Capshaw. Alvin Dunn. Leona Columbus, and Bernice Dunlap. 'This year the department sends out, Edith Still. Henry Graves, Glenn Starr. V irginia Hamilton. Myrtle Jacobs. Carolyn Holmes. Ethel Southern, and Margaret Tatom. 'Pile following subjects arc offered: Shorthand I. II. III. IV; Typewriting I. II. III. IV. Bookkeeping I, II. Business Correspondence; Office Practice; Commercial Arithmetic; Spelling and Penmanship. Upon completion of this course and graduation from high school a Commerce diploma is granted. Miss Rose Mary Dodt has been with B. II. S. live years and under her wise guidance and untiring efforts the department had expanded each year. With Miss Geraldine’s able assistance the last two years have been marked with unusual success. Page Sixty-Four COMMERCE CLUB We're the Commerce Club of Bedford High Happy, happy all the live-long day Everything is bright, everything is right. When the Commerce Club gets started You will see things hum, for We are faithful to our Red and White Eight for it with all our might If ever you leant anything well done Just see the Commerce Club of B. . .S'. —G. Dodt. The Club is in its second year and membership is limited to juniors and seniors specializing in the work. The purpose of the Club is to stimulate the feeling between business and social life. This is accomplished by representative business men addressing the meetings. The program this year included Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Abbett, Mr. Clark. Mr. Martin. Mr. Morgan and Mr. Dickinson. The annual play “Taking Father’s Place an amusing sketch of office life, was given March 17. Various social affairs were enjoyed including a Valentine party given in the old gymnasium. 'Pile officers are: President, Gertrude Stone; Vice-President, Paul Tabor; Secretary, Mary Pillcy; Treasurer. Caroline Holmes. The Misses Geraldine and Rose Mary Dodt direct the activities of the Club. ORCHESTRA The B. H. S. orchestra has as its director Miss Helen Martin, supervisor of music, under whose leadership it has become a valuable asset to our high school. The quality of work done is vouched for by the fact that for the last year we have been represented in the all-state orchestra which plays at the State Teachers Association. This year Donald Hansen. French Horn, and Glenn Starr, violin, were sent. The orchestra not only furnishes the music for our assemblies but it also plays at all the dramatic productions of the school and accompanies the operetta given by the Glee Club each year, and also this year assisted with the Christinas program. I'he members are as follows: Violins, Winston Hole, Virginia Montgomery. C.lenn Starr. Oscar Bowden. Rose Meno. Irene Pace. Clias. Lanz. Floyd Blake. Clias. Bauch, Blanche Fitzgibbons. Frances Owen. Francis Taylor. I«ouise Mena ugh, Katherine Tofaute. and Maude Williams: Cornets, Margaret Meno, John Hamilton. Miles Standish, Merle Knight; Flute. Dorothy Walters; Clarinets. Enos Lavender and Andrew Hamilton; Saxaphones. Mac Williams and I is Lappin; Horns, Donald Hansen and George Roach; Baso Horn. Raul Weaver; Drums. Ralph Owens and Carl Howell; Accompanists, James Boyer and llcne Sears. Pi� K«- Slxty-SIx BAND Bedford High School wouldn’t he B. H. S. without its hand. B. H. S. could not win basket ball games without the band; for the rooters couldn't very well sing their school songs without it. and there is nothing that invigorates the team, and lets it know that it is supported, like the glorious Three Cheers For Bedford High School” and “Bedford High School”, the very standards of loyalty. Mr. Frank L. Reed Sr., the director of the band, has proved himself a real musician and an indispensable leader to the members. The students and faculty of B. H. S. appreciate the efforts of Mr. Reed, and wish to express their gratification at the results. Also, to the men of the town who practice and play with the students we say Thanks”. Members of the band are: Mr. Reed, director. Mae Williams, Harold Starr. Harry Patton, Margaret Meno. Leland Armstrong. Lysman Tyler, John Hamilton, Robert Munn, Morris Gillum, Edward Perkins, Miles Standish, Tony Conklin. Myrtle Armstrong. Merle Knight, Dale Owens, Fred Hackleman, Merlin Cathers, Thomas Able, Enos Lavender, Howard Hoover, Andrew Hamilton, Mr. Armstrong. Donald Hansen. Leonard Trogden. Daniel Owens, Charles Kramer. Virgil Owens. Gordon Less. Theodore Pentzer, Frances Armstrong. J. J. Tatom. Morris Ray, Eithel Meadows. Paul Wever, John Plummer, George Roach, Win. McPike, Harry Me Pike, Ralph Armstrong. Ralph Walker, Arthur Klein. Roger Cannedy, Amos Stasncy, Harry Keithley, Paul Jackson, Ralph Owens, Carl Howell, and Donald Wallis. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Miss Martin, director, this year instituted try-outs for places in the girls’ glee club. Out of the sixty who tried, forty members were chosen. Of these there are twenty first sopranos, ten second sopranos and ten altos. As a result of this selection of voices the glee club is better balanced and. may we say, more harmonious, than before. The girls have appeared before the student body on several occasions this year. They also sang for the W omen’s Department Club at a public meeting. Together with the Choral Society of the city and pupils of the grade buildings, they gave one of the most beautiful Christmas programs we have ever had. '1'he hoys and girls unite forces occasionally and we always remember those times, too. Last year they did it. and as a result we heard “Once in a Blue Moon”. They will do it again this year when they produce “The Pirate’s Daughter.” Last, hut not least in importance, under the direction of their officers, Helen Loucli, Dorothy Ridsdale and Mary Cummings, the girls sell candy and chewing gum to the crowds at the games. Long may they sell! BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club accompanied by John Hamilton, cornet; Ixniie Bromm, saxaphone; Edward Railsback and George Roach, banjos; Glenn Starr, violin; and James Boyer, pianist is the peppiest organization we have. Albert Mitchell officiates as soloist and Jack Black has tried bis wings a few times. Miss Martin is responsible for this cheery crowd of entertainers, and through their receptions everywhere and everytime, she can realize the appreciation of her efforts. The glee club has been called upon to sing for Junior High Shool, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, and occasionally they have apj eared for special celebrations in the High School Auditorium. Some of their favorite songs are parodies on old familiar songs: “Three Old Crows Sat on a Tree.” “Goodnight (opponents);” and melodies such as: “Ain't Gwone Study War Xo More”; June Night,” and a charming little ballad about him and her and the moonlight. W e like it. Though most of their numbers are humorous in some way, and they arc a light hearted crowd, yet they are serious enough to have made thcir's one of the most worth while organizations in B. H. S. “ONCE IN A BLUE MOON” “Once In A Blue Moon”, one of the most beautiful operettas ever given by the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs, was presented in the High School Auditorium. April, 1924. After an absence of four years at college. Bob Harrington is expected to return to the home of his foster aunt. Mrs. Mary Montgomery, whose daughter, Sylvia, was his boyhood sweetheart. Having fallen in love with another girl at college, he sends his chum, George Taylor who closely resembles him to substitute for him at the week-end party. He arrives amid preparations for a Spanish Fiesta and finds Sylvia very charming. Unexpected guests. Sir Pcrcival Chet wood and M. Rene Le Mon arrive and arc welcomed as distinguished noblemen by Mrs. Montgomery, and invited to remain for the festivities. That night a robbery takes place and suspicion is turned on George, who is forced to disclose his identity. Things look dark for him until the guilty parties are brought to justice. A telegram from the real Bob” announcing his marriage leaves George free to finish the story in the approved fashion. Much credit is due all those participating in this play for although it was extremely difficult to dramatize, they made it a wonderful success. CAST OF CHARACTERS Y' ij m Moon Lady .........................................Mary Cummings Sylvia Montgomery ................................Dells May Davis Leatrice Montgomery....................................Marie Keith Mr. Babbitt Morton...................................Wilbur Dollens Betty Morton ..................................................Ruth Blessing Mrs. Lila Lavender.............................................Mary Hayes Billy Maxwell................................................Edward Jones Mrs. Montgomery ......................................Jane Barclay George Taylor......................................Ralph Kendrick Sir Percival Chetwood..............................Warren Benson Suzanne ...........................................Lucylle Callahan M. Rene Le Mon................................................Ralph Sappenfield Hop Sing Hi............................................Max Dollens Skylark Roams .................................................King Trainor Mooney ................................................George Bair Spanish Dancing Couple—Janet Cuthill-Marian Smith. Scenes. Act I. Mrs. Montgomery’s Garden. Late afternoon. Act II. Same at night. Spanish Fiesta in progress. Act III. Same. Four hours later. PaRo Seventy zB J| •iplOMEER’ ■ ■ rr Page Seventy-One ART DEPARTMENT 'Phc Art Department is the seat of labor of many talented ones. 'Pile achievements of these pupils have proved that they are useful as well as talented. At Christmas time Mrs. Gainey, the director, and her pupils had a bazaar. The baskets, trays, novelties and toys which they made were indeed attractive and sold easily. Moreover, they have made many beautiful posters which advertised school production. Last spring a poster contest was held in which John Beddoe, Ralph Callahan and John Hamilton won prizes offered in the three divisions of j oster making. They have also assisted in making the scenery for the school dramatic productions. And Edward Moore and Frank Edler with their stone sketches, and John Beddoe and John Hamilton with their cartoons, all the work being done under the direction of Mrs. Gainey, have added greatly to the success of this Pioneer. SC? you ftOOD ?o nvsic UTTER MOMCJ NATION 'em .note TKOuem r, music lltiuVin $r� llk eruiai'r Bern mono ami BETTER CITIZEN) RflJnu; i nakfili 4 3 full nan MANUAL TRAINING Manual Training is a two year course, which embraces both class discussion and actual construction. The first year's instruction is concerned principally with smaller projects and the squaring up of the stock. Following this the lx ys are introduced to enterprises requiring the cross-lap joints, grooves such as making of tahorets and foot-stools. The second year deals with designing and building of larger pieces of furniture. While students are permitted to examine books and magazines, they are urged to use originality in the selection of projects. Much interest is shown in lathe work, and since there is but one machine it is difficult to accommodate all. Trays, floor lamps, and the like are made here. This year the boys have finished eight cedar chests, two book cases, three writing desks, three library tables besides the following work for the school: bleachers and press Im x in new gymnasium; wardrobe in sewing room, and magazine file cabinet in office. Mr. Stuckey teaches this course and under his supervision it has done very efficient work. SEWING The complete sewing course of B. H. S. extends over one and a half years, and offers the study of textiles; colors; commercial patterns, the use and altering of them; suitable styles for the individual; the selection of children’s as well as adult’s ready-made clothing; the making of every kind of garment; the use of the sewing machine, and reworking of garments. The first term emphasis is placed on the wise choice of materials and clothing and the care of textiles. Garment construction is carried on throughout the semester, with the use of the sewing machine and patterns in working with cotton goods alone. The second term teaches the girl how to dress attractively as well as suitably, keeping the conservative use of materials and economy in mind. The tailored middy, and children’s garments are constructed during this semester. The third term a more detailed study in clothing is offered. Patterns are drafted and altered and such articles as, a tailored si ort dress, and fancy sheer dress, are constructed. Miss Kruse has charge of this department and conducts it with unusual ability. CAFETERIA “Pease Porridge Hot! Pease Porridge Cold! Pease Porridge in the Pot Nine-----!” But wait! We tho’t that was an excellent introduction to the cafeteria. But we realize now it is not. We are glad to make the last line read “Freshly made.” That’s the cafeteria, as the students and faculty who eat there will testify. The wonder to them is that it can he so good and cost so little. Not only do the cafeteria managers serve lunch daily but also prepare and serve banquets for the school and dinner for the teams who compete in track meets here. The proceeds are used to pay the expenses of the department and to buy more equipment. Within the last two years a steam table, pressure cooker and last (and according to all reports, the most appreciated of all) an electric dish-washer have been added to the kitchen. The girls who manage the cafeteria arc Mary Dilly, Maude Williams, Louise Montgomery, Helen Gould, Freeda Lee, Frances Turner, Gladys Kim-brall, and Frances Graam. Miss Bruce, who has been in charge of the cooking department for three years, deserves congratulation upon the results produced. Pa KG Seventy-Fi vo AGRICULTURE In keeping with the growth of the school and the demands from the public the Department of Vocational Agriculture was established this year with Mr. Fos-hrink. a graduate of the College of Agriculture of Purdue University, as director, lie came in July and organized the Live Stock judging classes who competed in the contest at the State Fair. Paul Scherschel (of whom more later) was in this group. The following courses in Agriculture are offered: Agricultural Botany; Soils; Animal Husbandry and Horticulture. Since these courses offer an opportunity for scientific practices in Agriculture several boys from the county transferred to this school to take advantage of this course. Since school has opened the students have carried on a number of demonstrations in the community such as judging contests, pruning of fruit trees, testing of cream and milk, culling and cajxmizing poultry, testing soil for acidity and making of spray material. The Vocational Department also conducted a night school and was thus able to serve a number of “older boys” who have passed high school age. Mr. Fosbrink was instrumental in B. H. S. entering the Vocational Education Essay contest from which we gained another winner, Don Hansen. STATE WINNERS IN VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT Donald Hanskn After school began Mr. Fosbrink announced the prize to he given by the State Department of Education for the best essay on the subject of choosing a vocation. Donald Hansen, a Senior and a leader in the school rcs| onded with ■'How to Choose and Prepare for My Future Vocation. The local prize, awarded by Mr. Fosbrink. was awarded to him. Thence the manuscript was sent to compete for county and then district honors. These it won. and in January was awarded the first place over all others competing for the state prize. When Mr. Fosbrink came to assume his duties as Vocational Agriculture Director, his first step was to organize stock judging teams which were trained and sent to compete in the State Fair. Paul Scherschel, '26. was one of twelve district winners whose reward was a trip to Ch'cago to the International Stock Show last December, a sight of President Coolidge. mans banquets and all this sans expense. STONE WORK Our stone course offers three branches of study: Drafting. Applied Mathematics, and Machine Working. In the drafting room, students begin work on a system of plates showing elevations, working tickets of names, shapes, and positions in buildings from the foundation up. When efficient in this, they make tickets for workmen to use in the construction of doorways and windows, after which the work becomes more complex. Applied Mathematics deals with the cubing of the dimensions of stone, and working of geometrical problems pertaining to stone work. In the machine shop the boys are taught how to run the planers and lathes under the able supervision of Mr. Robert McKinley, who has had several years of actual experience in the stone industry. Medford High School has the finest department of this kind in Indiana. It has unusual value in Medford, situated as it is in the center of the stone licit, 'flic equipment for this department has been made possible by gifts from the Medford Stone Club, made through its directors. They arc increasing this equipment from year to year and thus aid materially in increasing the efficiency of the department. Medford High School is also indebted to one of the leading stone men of the city for an unusual gift which was made last year. This is the A. E. Dickinson scholarship which was awarded to Kenneth Kursner, ’24. Kenneth is now attending Purdue and is to specialize in stone work. He gained a certificate from the stone department at the time of his graduation. 'file vocational stone course has been instituted for four years. During this time many boys have received certificates and have been sent out as more efficient stone workers. It also functions in the night school where, in return for what the stone men have done for the school, Mr. McKinley teaches the men from the town who desire to study drafting. 1 8 0 Seventy-Klglit I )kai-tixc. 1 1 nisiiKi) Work BUILDING AND DEDICATION OF OUR GYM The school spirit for which Bedford has long been famed has been demonstrated in the building and dedication of our new gymnasium. The unusual and splendid spirit that has ever been growing in the city of Bedford and in her schools has functioned in some notable achievements. The Greystone Hotel, fostered and built by the citizens, stands a credit to that spirit. A gift of $30,000 to the State Y. M. C. A. for Camp Bedford is another result of this spirit It's most recent achievement is the building of a beautiful stone high school gymnasium from popular subscription. This handsome and useful structure was built at a cost of $80,000 all of which was raised in two days. The four hundred and sixteen faithful citizens to whom the building is dedicated will live forever in the hearts of those con-m-ctcd with Bedford High School. The building was designed by the Dunlap and Co. architectural firm of Indianapolis, and is a beautifully planned and spacious structure combining c' erv known convenience in a modern community building. The entrances are placed at each corner, giving large sections on the side and ends for unbroken seating. The line of sight was carefully worked for each row of seats and there are no obstructions except the backboards in the entire gym. It is equipped with two large electric score boards like those used -in the state tourney at Indianapolis last year. '' Telephone and telegraph connections are provided for in a large box on the south side of the building. Dressing rooms for the competing teams are in rooms at the end of the gymnasium, while rooms with lockers to accomodate 500 lx ys and girls in physic? training are arranged along the sides. Toilet rooms, lavatories and ticket booths are in each corner of the building The spacious entrances and exits enable the crowds to gather and depart ' quickly and with no confusion. The full floating floor mounted on a very intricate underpinning presents one of the finest surfaces for playing ever put down. Page Elghty-TInvv I., ' 0 r y - f r The lighting, complete in its detail and wonderful in its distribution, gives an almost perfectly lighted building with no glare. The building is without a doubt one of the finest in the middle-west so far as high schools are concerned. There are two sections, the balcony being a bowl effect over the entrance thereby giving a perfect view from any angle. It is a steel supported building in its entire structure which was made and erected by the Bedford Steel and Construction Company. The design is clean cut and lias the body to make it a building sturdy and strong in every particular. The firm of X. S. Ikerd of Bedford, built the building in record time and completed it in every detail. It is a credit to their splendid building ability. There are several rows of temporary bleachers near the playing floor which may Ik removed in the event of some other function there than that of physical training and basket ball. A well lighted |x rtable stage has been provided at one end of the building and the acoustic properties are excellent for a building so immense in size. This building is of unusual value to Bedford High School because of the large number of activities supported by the school. It serves musical organizations, leagues in basket ball, physical training for lX)vs and girls, as well as l eing a suitable place to hold one of the largest attendances at a basket ball game in the state. The building represents an achievement very worthy and one that has been obtained through hard work, clean sportsmanship, and worthwhile results. It is the culmination of a system working over a period of nine years. It is the result of an amalgamated school and community spirit. ___ f| % ft%|gER ... ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION This year the Athletic Association entered upon the most important undertaking in its history, that of paying for the new gymnasium. Besides this, it has all the demands of previous years to he met. We now have the distinction of having the finest gymnasium in the state, built not for one activity, but the use of the boys and girls of Bedford schools. The citizens of the town built it. but we are to repay them, and this debt is the responsibility not alone of the Athletic Association, but of every individual who participates in any form of activity. This includes practically the entire student body for basket ball, track, all conventions and every branch of public speaking are financially dependent on the Athletic Association. Bedford High School teams have always been known as having the best equipment possible and the various other branches as being of the highest type. The Athletic Association has made all this possible. The ofiicers are: Robert Rittmeycr, president; Robert Conner, vice-presi- dent; Mary Dillv, secretary; M. [. Abbett, treasurer. .SjSf iowi Front Row—Mary Dilly. Second Row—Robert Conner, Mr. Merle J. Abbett. Robert Rittmeycr. Page Eighty-Five “B” MEN The “IV Men’s Association is one of the oldest organizations of the school, and holds a unique position among them. The wearers of the “IV are the members and the right to wear the “IV is gained by service to the school. Each vear it is given to those basket ball men who have played three or have l een substituted in seven varsity games and to those in track who have won an event or a rclav race. And as these are the ones by whom our school is judged more than by anything else, the right to wear the IV brings with it the greatest honor and responsibility. The wearers of the IV are: Basket Ball—Captain Girdley. Skinner. Todd. Koetter. Kittmever. Patton. Self. Track:—Captain Todd. Ferguson. Self. Conner. Stephenson. Guthrie. Ilier-onomus. Honorary. M. J. Ahbett. Coach. OUR LEADERS A coach must be essentially a trainer, an inspiration, and a friend. As trainer he must put out a winning team; as inspiration he must show his team how they can be the best the school can offer, and ,as a friend he must lead guide and sympathize. Such a one we have in Mr. Abbett. Three Cheers for Bedford High School CAPTAIN OF BASKETBALL TEAM Pi� K«- Kitfhl.v-KiKhl Pai’i. Gikdi.ky Paul was elected our caj tain this season after two years of varsity service. Me was out because of illness several times during the year, hut when he was in some real speed was there. He was always with us. Spirit and a cleaner cut. better sportsman never played the game. We will miss Paul next year. RAH! YEA! TEAM The season’s record of twelve games won and eight games lost stands as follows: Bedford, 46; Orleans, 19. Bedford, 12; Vincennes, 41. Bedford, 40; Matrinsville, 30. Bedford, 21; Mitchell, 25. Bedford, 27; Franklin, 46. Bedford. 40; Newcastle, 25. Bedford. 38; Crawfordsville, 36. Bedford, 40; Bloomington, 36. Bedford, 35; Anderson, 41. Bedford, 16; Franklin, 25. Bedford, 38; Vincennes, 62. Bedford. 41; Greencastle, 20. Bedford, 38; Columbus, 42. Bedford, 47; Mitchell, 31 Bedford, 28; Technical, 26. Bedford, 41; Bloomington, 34. Bedford. 25; Martinsville, 29. Bedford, 42; Manual Training, 24. Bedford, 29; Anderson, 21. Bedford, 41; Richmond, 18. Sectional Tourney Bedford, 44; Williams, 16. Bedford, 45; Hcltonvillc, 15. Bedford, 11; Mitchell, 9. Bedford, 25; Washington, 34. First Row—Benzel, Capt. Qlrdley. John Reath. Murray. Second Row—Donovan. J. Reath. Skinner. Koetter. Third Row—Hansen. Cummings. Coach Abbott. Todd, linker. Eighty-Nine Skinnf.r Todd Kokttkr IIkrsciikl Skinnkk An all-state back guard par excellent. He is fine spirited, splendid in ideals and sportsmanship. The game is worth while that produces men like him. He participated in tournaments three years. Serious injury never daunted his spirit. Always willing and ever loyal to his school and team. Lowell Todd There are few floor guards that can approach him in excellence. Xo player ever showed a finer attitude, nor demonstrated a cleaner type of sports-manship. Todd is a leader, capable of getting results and willing to light all the way. His last game will ever be remembered. Muriel Kokttkr An offense player is the prime essential in basket ball. Koetter is just that kind. We need no better evidence of his spirit than was shown in the sectional. Muriel has won the approval of all because of his skill, attitude, loyalty and nerve. Page Ninety 1 DoNOVAX Reath Benzf.i. CI-AR K N CK Do NOV A N Clarence is a real for sure lighter on the hardwood court. 1 le has filled the door guard station much of the time this year. He is capable of scoring and does in pinches. He will fill the big hole next year in an admirable fashion. James Reath James is probably the best center from point of experience in the State, a fifteen-weeks” center. His size and ability to get the tip, accuracy at the basket are all valuable to our team. He has carried a wonderful spirit into every game. Watch him next season. Edward Bknzel There isn’t much in size when a lad has everything else. Edward is one of our best guards. He is fast, uses good judgment and fights to the end. He played through the sectional with a determination. He was handicapped this ” year by a broken arm. . • '' ...— I i. • Baker Hansen Cummings George Baki-r George can shoot them through the net! He is not large but they know-lie is in the game. He is fast, use reverse well, dribbles and passes with accuracy. He will be a very valuable forward next year, fie played through the sectional with success this year. Donald Hansen When Skinner was injured. Donald essayed to fill the gap and he did in a wonderful fashion. His spirit of loyalty inspired him to his best efforts when he went into a game. We need players of his type and spirit. Guern ey Cu m MI NOS Guerney is accurate in his shooting, cool in his manner and knows how to handle his opponent. He has the size and speed that makes a valuable man. He takes the tip with regularity. Things look good when we think of him at forward next year. BOYS’ LEAGUES Under the expert supervision of Messrs. Morse, Turmail. l'osbrink and Clippinger, the Boys' Basket Ball League enjoyed a most successful season. There were only two forfeit games while several games required the necessary overtime periods. A good attendance was retained throughout the entire year as there is a ruling which makes attendance count one-half the percentage, a thing which encouraged more interest in the games, also guaranteed the coin plction of the schedule. There were twelve teams entered, each team being limited to twelve men. The teams were also classified in alphabetical order, team “A” winning the cup by a narrow margin of points. This team was captained by Ralph Reath, and some speedy and skillful basket ball was required, and shown, to win the trophy. This is a wonderful organization in itself, in that it gives many boys a chance that they would otherwise miss, and also distinguishes many stars who will he called upon to till vacancies on the Varsity which are always left open by graduation. The members of the winning team are Ralph Reath. Captain; Robert Potter. Richard Askew. Taft Kern. Charles Pauch. John McGannon. Howard Pace. Paul Banks. The hunners-up were teams D and B. SECOND TEAM The second team completed their successful season by defeating Medora in their fourteenth scheduled game. ()f the games played they won nine, losing live and these all in the early part of the season. Nor does the schedule of games won and lost give the success of the team. They furnished the competition for the varsity in practice, bore their bumps and bruises with the grin that stayed with them all the time. There were several players of ability developed. too, who will have to till the places left vacant by Skinner, (iirdley. Todd and Denzel. They showed speed, accuracy, and an excellent spirit throughout the season. Much of the success of the team is due to Mr. Lorlei, assistant coach and supervisor of Physical Education in the schools. lie has done a great deal to develop boys with strong Indies and well trained muscles and with lighting spirit and s|x rtsmanship. Hack Row—Owens. Craig. Steele. Klein. McMillan. Second Row—Potter. Quackenbush. KruclUon. Front Row—Scars. Pitman. Ralph Rcath. Page Ninety-Four TRACK-1925 Schedule April 19. Bloomington at Bloomington. April 25. Vincennes at Bedford. May 2. South Central at Bloomington. May 9, Short ridge-Indianapolis. May 16, Sectional at Bedford. May 25. State at Indianapolis. Todd, Captain lanvell Todd was elected track captain and everyone agrees the logical man was selected. Me has led in practically all of the track meets Bedford has com-| eted in for the last three years. The sterling qualities of leadership he possesses will insure a real team this year. He runs the low hurdles in 26. puts the shot 46 feet and vaults 11 feet in competition. He carries the same line spirit, the same genuine attitude of sportsmanship and the same hard persistent effort as in basket ball. W e are glad the we have one more op| ortunity to see Lowell I odd run under the colors of the good old-' School. Ninety-pi.. ’ •T' - ' v ;; it' • GIRLS’ TEAM Although no games were scheduled for the girls' varsity team during the past season, Miss Carlton turned out a squat! that we feel would have offered competition and lots of it to any opposing team. W e arc now looking forward to a time when the same opportunity of competition between schools will he offered to the girls as to the boys. Only then will the girls take the same interest in their team as the boys do in theirs. Also, the activity would then attain to considerable more importance than it has in the past. In spite of no games being scheduled Miss Carlton had a large number of aspirants and chose the following for her varsity squad: Forwards, Carmella Meno, Ixiuise Montgomery, Ethela Johnson. Helen Corrcll. Virginia Menaugh. Frances Taylor. Beulah Daugherty; Centers, Elizabeth Maronev, Grace Brooks, Nova Davis, Janice Pitman, Arvola Knight; Guards, Lucille Callahan, Helen Carter, Mildred Ridge. Mildred Raum, Dorothy Ridsdalc. Page Ninety-Six u. Third Row—V. Menaugh. B. Daugherty. Grace Brooks. E. Maroney. M. Baum. X. Davis. Con-ell. Second Row—K. Taylor. D. ltldsdalc. Miss Carlton. I.. Callahan. J. Pitman. First Row—C. Meno. E. Johnson, M. Ridge. GIRLS’ LEAGUES Similar to the organization of the boys’ league is that of the girls’ league. Up to this term basket ball was the only form of athletics that the girls of Bedford High School have, so a goodly number reported for the leagues. From this number Miss Carlton formed eight teams of eight members each. They have played on regular schedule all season so that each team played at least one game a week. This offers an excellent opportunity for the earning of an activity credit in athletics and prepares the girls for what we hope will result in interscholastic contests. The following are the captains of the teams: Team Xo. 1. Ruby Book; Xo. 2, Genevieve Skinner; Xo. 3, Xadine Potter; Xo. 4. Frances Mann; Xo. 5, Grace Mitchell; Xo. 6, Dorothy Baker; Xo. . Kathleen Clark; Xo. 8, Jessie Donaldson. By process of a tournament the cup which is given each year to the team which wins the contest will he contested for by teams Xo. 4 and Xo. 6. These teams are composed of the following: Xo. 4. Xova Evans and Thelma W ilson, forwards; Frances Mann, captain, and Mary Lessig, centers; Anna Butterfield and Mary Kimbrell. guards; Xo. 6. Gilda Catozzi and Helen Jackson, forwards. Dorothy Baker, captain, and Grace Genet, centers; Helen Kruchton and Genevieve Skinner, guards. 'Pile cup last year was won by the team captained by Louise Montgomery. This spring for the first time a girls' track team is being organized. The members of the leagues, then step from one type of athletics to another PHYSICAL EDUCATION Bedford High School, one of the first to install a Department of Physical Education, has recognized the position of health in efficiency and has provided means which will insure the normal development of mind and body. Two gymnasiums are in constant use, one for the girls and one for hovs. Plans are now under way to equip the new gymnasium with all up-to-date equipment. Six classes are exercised each day by each supervisor, with a total of four hundred and fifty boys and girls, accepting the opjxmunity of physical development. Physical examinations are held at the opening of school and follow ups made to note the improvement in underdeveloped children. Special drill is given for certain weaknesses. Play is involved in the class instruction as well as work, for play is a part of nature's law of growth. Games such as volley ball, relays, tumbling, indoor baseball, basket ball, push and cage ball, and wrestling are in order. Realizing that many parents do not realize the why of physical education, an exhibition is given in May each year showing the training the pupils have received. This consists of folk dancing. Swedish drills, tumbling, marches, games, pyramids, and individual stunts. Boys' Physical Training Trophy Room I'iigo Oik Hundred The Mule The mule he is a funny sight. He's made of cars and dynamite. His heels is full of bricks and springs. Tornadoes, battering rants and things, lie’s fat as any poisoned pup: JTs just his meanness swells him up; He’s always scheming round to do The things you most don’t want him to. 'The mule he lives on anything; He’s got a lovely voice to sing. And when he let’s it loose at noon. It sounds like buzz-saws out of tune. He stands around with sleepy eye And looks as if he'd like to die. But where there's any dying done. It ain't the mule. I’ll bet a bun. Some folks don't treat mules with respect, 'They say they ain’t got intellect; That may be so, but if you’ve got To go to Heaven on the spot, And want a way that doesn’t fail, Just pull the tassle on his tail. 'The mule he tends to his own biz; He don't look loaded,—but he is. —Tiik Cottage Farmer. f Pape One Hundred Throe Dad “Where were you last night?” Herb. H.—“(hit riding with Skinner.” Dad—“Well, tell him not to leave his lipstick in the car. Mr. Morse: Louie, what is poetry?” Louis 11.: Poetry is chickens.” Page One Hundred Five Traffic Cop: Say, there, use lx th hands.” Can’t, replied Jack !� .. whose arm was around the maiden, I have to use one hand to drive with! Skinner: “Toddie, venn I was in N. V. a fellow on a corner charged one fj dollar apiece for watching doves on a skyscraper which didn t belong to him. y Todd: Adi. Skinner he swindled you! How many doves did you see? Skinner: Ah. Toddie. dats where I fooled him. I told him I only saw f; • fifteen and I counted twenty-five.” Page One Hundred Eight 10 2 4. jg r;tE P)fiP HUNDRED SIXIEEfj r .ITHFfJL CITIZENS S m n M pc rni CV1 AS!U( pcs; Glenn Starr: VVliat do they call the people at Bloomington who rode the Bus?” Henry Graves: I don't know.” Glenn: “Passengers!” Edith going the best shoes?” The clerk. ' best slippers. u.� . S� IH | o.i| unH . UQ • 3«� vi H3NH03 H0IN3S THE SENIOR CELEB RETIES The Latin Maniacs—Ora Miller. Elizabeth Moroney. The State-Widers—Herschel Skinner. Lowell Todd. Paul Girdley, Donald 1 Iansen. The Stage Struck Lucylle Callahan. Helen Tofaute, James Beckenhauser, Ralph Callahan. kew. The Artistically-Inclined—Catherine Beltzner, Ralph Callahan. 'The Noisy Ones—“Cy” Montgomery. Jerry Doub. Mary Dilley. Richard As- j Ll 'The Cleverest—Bob Conner. The Rudolph—Robert Rittmeycr. The Rudolphess—Freida Lee. The Business Man—Freddy Dunihue. 'Phe best all-round—Bill Ferguson. The Studier—Lida May Smith. 'Phc Prop for the School—Eddie Benzcl. The Jolliest—Tubby Weaver. 'Phc Handsomest—Frank Carter. 'Phe Prettiest—Virginia Scherschel. 'Phe Wind Blowers—George Roach. Henry Graves. 'Phe Future Shakespeare—“Suzetta . Wayne. The Flunky—Alphalee Walters. 'Phe Music Masters—Glenn Starr. Maude W illiams. The Boss—Miss Emery. Page One Hundred Twelve ..... •, •f - AS JUNIORS BANQUET “Another one of them things over! Swerving slightly from the usual custom of B. H. S. our Junior-Senior Banquet was held in the Greystone Hotel on May 26, 1924. Everything looked mighty pretty. They had crystal candlesticks tied with lavender tulle and large baskets filled with lavender iris on the tables. Tiny flower pots growing artificial flowers were given as favors. It was quite informal for a banquet and everyone enjoyed themselves. We fed them as follows: Fruit cocktail. Baby Lamb with mint sauce, French fried potatoes, olives, salad, ice cream, cake and coffee. “Music while we ate” was furnished by Marie Bugh, Louie Bromn, and John Fish. William Ferguson. Junior President, gave a welcome address and was answered by Ted Jones, Senior President. The Juniors then sang their class song. Mr. Abbett, Mr. Montgomery, and Miss Friedly, Senior sponsor, gave toasts wishing the Seniors and school a rosy future. The Juniors preened themselves over their clever little comedy in which Jane Barclay, Catherine Beltzner, and Jerry Doub were characters. The Juniors and Seniors sang their Farewell songs and the banquet ended with everyone singing a Toast to Bedford High School. JUNIOR HAY RIDE We Went! By Golly, we went! When On our Jun'or hayride last May to Donaldson's cave and had a lot of fun and ate what people usually eat on hay-rides—marshmallows, and “Hot Dogs. Of course, ours tasted- better than most people's do. Everybody met at the High School and we started on the hav ride minus the hay. But don’t kid yourself, we had a keen time, anv way. 1 was about to forget to tell you this. By request we offer sincere thanks to- 1 Mary Dilley. It is said if it hadn't been for Mary several of our small boys would have fallen off the truck. However, Mary, fortunately, threw her arms around the necks of the infants and held them on. Miss Martin and Miss Emery made fine chaperons (the kids said) but they grew quite worried for fear their charges would wear out the road down to the spring. Ho! Ho! Cy, the cut-up of our city of Bedford shocked very much the villagers oiY Mitchell! Wuffle! but we had a lot of fun. v ,7 l s� Ke One Hundred Thirteen i--r t ■ ( •r- V - SENIORS SEE SPOOKS AT HALLOW’EEN PARTY Seniors arriving at the house of Miss Florence Emery, sponsor, October 31, 1924, were appropriately greeted by a grinning, lighted pumpkin head stationed at the door. Throughout the house one encountered brother pumpkin heads, (brothers to the one at the door), rooms beautifully decorated with autumn leaves, flowers, mellow light, Hallowe’en rhymes from which one learned his future, and one big letter carved pumpkin. It was said (and was tried, too) that the letter you picked while blindfolded, was the initial of your future husband or wife. Miss Emery informed her guests that twelve people might ascend to the third story where they would find something, and if they survived others could go. Entering a room on the third fl x r: A white clothed figure seated on the floor of a room, dark except for the dim light of a candle; before the white apparition, spread on the floor was a sheet. The white ( ?) invited the visitors to seat themselves on the floor and hold their hands under the sheet. Then the apparition read a ghostly |x em alxnit a man murdered near this spot and began to pass his remains, the unlucky man's brains, eyes, veins, ear. teeth, hair (you could even feel the dried scalp), his cold clammy hand followed. Each was carried on a wave of screeches, and yells. Take it quick . I won't have it , “Help , Ow-wwow . When the shudders and groans had finally died out, the woeful voice continued. “And now we have the ghost of the jxx r man, in our midst!!! And lo. from a closet silently glided a white-robed ghost! Screeching and yelling again (and it is said some tried to hide under the sheet) but the ixx r ghost, probably frightened, had withdrawn. At a late hour refreshments were served: Louies' orchestra furnished “plenty of dance music which wasn't wasted. I rick Ice Cream Apple I.ol1y|x ps Cake CLASS WILL With much regret do we announce that space fails for the publication of the publication of the full last will and testament of the class of '25. However, we publish the following extracts: Toddy leaves his ability as a floor guard to Oonie in the hopes that he may use it successfully next year, instead of hugging the girls and dislocating his arm. Fred Dunihue, he of the slick voice and hair and Senior presidency wills them all to Francis Spaulding. Herb Hamilton leaves his grin and his gentle (?) ways to Richart Stout. Virginia Hamilton thinks Mary Josephine Green could use her heighth. Helen Tofaute leaves her extensive wardrobe and Purdue student to sister Katherine. On second thought, she leaves only the former. Doc Hansen is taking “Cy” with him. but he leaves his reputation as an essayist to anyone aspiring to Ik brilliant. George Roach, a cheerful youngster in spite of his father's profession, leaves his sunny disposition to all pessimists. Little Willie Ferguson leaves his brilliance to Winston (so it won't get lost) and his business ability to some aspiring Junior. Paul Girdley leaves his modest ways to Avola Knight. Lida May Smith leaves her “stand in” with Miss Friedley to Louie Bromn. (We consider this an act of kindness). Tubby W’ever leaves his size and laugh to Harley Griggs. Harold Faris, Kleagle of the Class of '25, leaves his night gown and cap to Louie Hictger, the most radical Klatisman in school. _ Fern Guthrie leaves her honored ]� osition as Miss Dodt’s assistant to Mar) Francis. Frank Stephenson, another of our lady killers, leaves his club to Eddie Railsback. Marguerite Mitchell wills her lipstick to Katherine Roach and her curls to Gwendolyn Asbell. . Helen Quackenbush bequeaths her poetic soul to George Baker in the hope that George will fall in love. Frances Duncan and Alta Sims leave their vampish ways to Alice Long and Novella Sears, hoping that these coming Shebas will complete their careers. :, Ancil Crockett leaves his dignity to Paul Tabor. Henry Graves, Senior orator and warbler, bequeaths his bass voice to Enos Lavender. y t’age One Hundred Fifteen I ■ - ' v; . -f %____ Elizabeth Maroney advises Amy Cummings to reduce and leaves her “journalistic ability” and her intelligence to I.«oren Manner. “Cy” Montgomery, Francis Taylor and Jerry Lauh leave their noisy ways and their ability to get yells from I . II. S. rooters to Max Dollins. Frank Carter and Glenn Starr leave their perfect ways to any love-lorn maidens needing them. Ralph Rcath. stellar student of B. II. S. leaves his history notes to cousin Jimmy and his shooting eye to I brother Johnny, and his pink cheeks to those who need them most. Robert Rittmeyer. the athletic shiek, leaves his charming method of curling his hair to Paul Hanks, who has been trying to imitate him. Marian Smith was bequeathed the ability to vamp boys by Alice Smith so now Marian has decided to pass it on to Janet Cuthill—not that Scotty needs it. but just for future reference—“C ? Ora Miller, since she don't believe that what she prizes most will be with you next year, leaves her Latin ability to Miss Alford for some Junior who needs it. Ralph Armstrong, Alphalee Walters and Erie Reuter leave their ability to get married to the faculty. Edward 1 lenzel leaves his place in the office, which he inherited from Charles, to his younger brother William—llurrv up, Billy! Grace Books is taking her main and most valuable possession with her. but she leaves her ability to have a “steady” to Venoa Hall. Lucille Callahan bequeaths her success to do the “Chicago or Flee Hop with Knutc to anyone who would like to reduce. Ralph Martin Callahan is taking most of bis artistic ability and sarcastic manner with him. but he has condescended to leave a part of it and his lease on R. R. 19 to Howard Fields. Robert Conner has decided to leave bis boots to anyone who has the energy to put them on and to make as much noise as he can. Hugh Guthrie, king of corridor sweet sessions, wishes to leave his ability to tell jokes to Louis lleitgcr. Ilerschel Skinner wills bis all-state position to Johnny McMillan; bis “school girl complexion to Eb Murray; bis yellow corduroys to Koetter; and bis job as editor to anyone who wants it. Kathryn Hay leaves her unusual alarm clock which she received from the school Christmas, to Paul Mvers. i i t Maude Williams leaves the cooking room in charge of Miss Bruce, another ’ ‘‘A JTI good cook. •' Cleatis Lewis leaves Wayne’s sweater to Alice Lineker. 7 i. ....i ri-ivi,.n m i i.'.Jmrf li:i Indian Raymond Claxton and Robert Mitchell have decided to become India ' lighters! They have nothing to leave because they will need all their assets. 9 I : One llnmlre«l Sixteen ... , 30NEER J _ ft SENIOR SIGNATURES SENIOR SIGNATURES View in One of the Three Large Quarries Operated by W. McMillan Son, Bedford, Indiana. W. McMillan Son Indiana Limestone Nature’s beneficence to Bedford has made the Stone City known from coast to coast and from Canada to the Gulf. Many cities are known from the commodities they produce but it is doubtful if any of them are so constantly in evidence as Bedford whose national y known product is daily observed in buildings in every section of the country. Even the traveler has come to know Bedford since Indiana Limestone is daily seen in transit to localities far and near, a tribute to the progress and development of this community. Chicago. III. |� age One Hundred Twenty —Offices-- Bedford, Ind. MADDEN GRADE SCHOOL. BEDFORD. INDIANA. FROM THE QUARRIES OF W. MCMILLAN SON This country may well feel proud of the educational facilities it offers its youth. It may be equally proud of its handsome buildings devoted to education. Throughout the land are grade schools, high schools, colleges, universities and libraries, which, with few exceptions, contain a generous use of Indiana Limestone. Hundreds of these buildings are entirely of stone. Bedford may well be proud of the fact that its product has made the “Stone City” known to both young and old throughout the length and breadth of North America. W. McMillan Son Indiana Limestone Chicago, III. —Offices— Bedford, Ind. rn K Ono Hundred Twenty-One r '• The improved MAYTAG has more points of real Merit than than any washing machine on the market. It is beautiful in appearance, simple, safe and economical in operation. A phone call will bring the MAYTAG GYRAFOAM to your home. There is no cost —no obligation. 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The Creator has been generous in its formation to furnish a texture for the most fastidious. When considering and planning the erection of a school whether it be a grade shool. high school, college or a university, the importance of the building itself and the lasting impression on the youthful mind, and also upon the character of the student cannot be entirely overlooked. If you Contemplate building a monument for posterity, your choice in selecting Indiana Oolitic Limestone, will prove your wisdom in selecting a grade of material which has been tried and proven. We are daily shaping this class of material into many forms to meet the ideas of the nation's architects to give to the world the best in the way of building material. C. D. Donato Cut Stone Co. BEDFORD, IND. I,hk«' One Hundred Twentv-NIne Franklin’s Drug Store Courteous and Efficient Attention to All Your Drug Store Wants So. Side Square Bedford, Indiana The Toggery for Fine Custom Tailoring Fashion Park Clothes Stetson Hats West Side Square For Best of Shoes SEE Model Shoe Store C' 4 'V'- VifylONEE -R 4 • 3 ■.,. • f FORDS LINCOLNS t I • • I I • I I Sherwood Chastain Auto Co. ! I | i i i j ! ! “Dress IDell and Succeed” While Clothes do not make the Man, they help the man to make a more favorable impression. We have the Clothes that will do the work. Let us show you. Yours to please IDm. H. Cosner Stephenson . Jackson CLOTHIERS Bedford Indiana V ■' f' i f. v Page One Hundred Thir’v-Three nr -v ••• ■' t : JC, V ; foS •V r- t I l i None of the best head work in Art, Literature ■■ “This above all To thine own self be true And it must follow as The night the day. Thou can ’st not then be False to any man. ” The Imperial Stone Company OLLEGE and High School Annuals have come to be recognized as an institution. Year by year they are growing in importance and number. They are growing, too, in beauty and character, so that many high school annuals now excel the books issued from colleges a few years ago. In this advancement we have had no small part. For more than twenty-five years we have been helping create representative annuals for schools thruout the middle west and south and thru our helpful co-operation have won a position of recognized leadership among annual engravers. Last year three of our annuals won four first and second prizes in state and national contests—a testimonial to our service of which we are proud. This is one of 154 annuals, published in eleven states, that bear the Indeeco imprint this year. Not content to rest on laurels won we have worked out plans to make our service to 1926 staffs more helpful than ever. Editors, business managers or faculty advisors are invited to write and give us opportunity to explain how Indeeco Service can help them publish the best annual they have ever had. Indianapolis Engraving Company 222 EAST OHIO STREET INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA Pago One Hundred Thirty-Seven □□□0 □BBS Hi� Grandmother has onlv died three times THit wtt«| 'AZZ 6TAR7fO IN H0H7 S 7RT5 WERE KICKED CvT IN £5 W£ HAVE NO NANAS WAS WRITTEN Pago One Hundred Thlrt -Elght To Students and Faculty of Bedford High School Congratulations and Best Wishes The Bedford National Bank Extends Courteous Welcome to All in Our Banking Departments The Greystone FIREPROOF HOTEL Bedford, Indiana European Plan 100 Rooms Rates, $2.25 per Day and Up Lunch Room Cafe Moderate Prices Banquet and Ball Room D. J. LANDERS AND JOHN R. DIGNAN, Operators John R. Dignan, Man ger Compliments of FRANK M. COSNER THE SHOE MAN I nK« One Hundred Thirty-Nine ' —.u 7 'j , ir y -j j . “Crowes Sell It for Less” We furnish the home complete and arrange terms you can pay easily. CROWES Northeast Cor. of Public Square BEDFORD Phone 488 Stone City Bank Established 1890 Resources Over $1,250,000.00 SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES The Sterling Drug Store B. F. Williams Hear the Edison “The Phonograph With a Soul.” Kodaks and Kodak Finishing .West Side Square Phone 150 Beddoe’s Drug Store The Rexall Drug Store Prescriptions Sick Room Needs 1005 Fifteenth Street SOME TIME A NEW HOME —and then— PICTURES — WALL PAPER — PAINT at The Art Store P� K« u«- llumli.«l Forty-Thn iSSS S3S Individuality, Qrace, Refinement All these are associated with the gifts we sell Rathbun Jewelry Co. The Store of Dependable Merchandise Should be your trading place The Globe The Students’ Clothes Shop Page Oiif llumlriHl Forty-Six m ’ T ON i- E R j CONGRATULATIONS —to— THE CLASS OF 1-9-2-5 The Leader Store Rugs Ready-to-Wear Hosiery Linoleums—Millinery—Gloves—House Furnishings Promotes-- High Grade Workmanship Encourages- Good-Will among men Believes- In the Young Men of today and is Geared- To the Golden The Bedford Cut Stone Co. BEDFORD HOME ARTIFICIAL ICE COMPANY Ice and Coal Twelfth and “K” Sts. Phone Page One Hundred Forty- Anu.c Tics DllClPUMt Cafe: teria reWK ___________________ f y $.39- One 5loc from school Fage Ono Hundred Fnrtv-KlKht flgf1 -........... Compliments of RAYMOND H. WILLIAMS Dentist Masonic Temple ‘Say It With Flowers’ ;all- M. R. RAINBOLDT FLORAL CO. For Cut and Potted Flowers. Telephone 1090-W 1917 South “I” St. Remember the— Citizens Trust Company When Wanting a Good Place to Save Your Money With Interest Compounded Semi-Annually. —Compliments of— THE FAIR STORE “The House of Quality.” North Side Square. Phone 84 Phone 47 JOHN I). HOGAN, D.D.S. Dentist Citizens Trust Bldg. Bedford, Indiana PftRe One Hundred Forty-Nine Go to Bell's Cleaning Works If it’s Cleaning You Want Phone 32 1705 I Street Seniors, IDe u?ish to congratulate you and extend our best wishes for your success. W W JT The Long's Studio A. C. CLARK SELLS Dodge Brothers Motor Cars AND Graham Brothers Trucks —-----4 page One Hundred Fifty I