Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

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Mildred Doyle, one of the liveliest and swiftest players, was noted as a forward and guard. The forwards were, Mabel Shurtz-McDonald, who seldom failed in throwing the ball over her opponent and Ruth Baird, right forward and captain. Ruth was considered one of the very best players B. H. S. has ever been fortunate enough to have on the team. Her playing was accurate and she was a terror to her opponents. The Beloit girls received a beautiful gold loving cup as a reward for winning the tournament of the North Central Kansas Teachers’ Association in 1918. They made a splendid record having been defeated but once in four years. (Mankato, 43 to 29.) Much credit for our team’s record is given to Mr. F. M. McGinnis, our coach. The boys who represented our class in basketball were: Ferdinand Gansel, Harry Schroth, Fred Sparks, Carleton Kendall, and Merton Fuller. In 1917 the boys’ team won second place in the Sixth District tournament. Boys on the team in 1917-18 were: Jay Roberts—forward and captain, (deceased.) TRACK AND BASEBALL Our class has always been represented in baseball and track, but as many of the near-by towns do not take an interest in this line of athletics, we have been able to schedule very few games. For this reason it has been difficult to arouse much enthusiasm in this sport. Ruth Baird was cheer leader of the High school in all forms of athletics.

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ATHLETICS FOOTBALL The Freshman class that entered Beloit High school in 1915, brought with it a great many athletes in football, basketball and track. The B. H. 6. for many seasons had not had a winning team, but when our men went on the field, they established a great reputation for the school in 1915-16. The class had six regular players and in 1916-17 under Captain Jones, we had seven regular players, who were in the “undefeated” picture. Dan Conroy has the record of being one of the B. H. S. football “stars.” He played half-back on the team each of his four years in High school and was captain in his Junior year. Dan won alike the admiration of spectator and player by his clean, decisive work. His name will go down in the history of our sqhool as an athlete. Tony Walsh, the great offensive player, never failed to make the first tackle and the kick off. Evan Park, now with the colors, who played guard the two seasons he was in school has won fame as the greatest bayonet instructor in the U. S. Roger Swartz and Merton Fuller were two tackles that the opponent always feared. Lawrence Rouen and Carleton Kendall were men that were real football players. Lawrence or “Larry,” as he was called by his fellow players, never missed a ball that came within his reach. Kendall was the best center that a high school could produce. He saved the day in a good many games by his accuracy in passing the ball. Fred Sparks and Harvey Mayo were two subs of the B. H. S. team. They were both fast players, but their weight kept them back the seasons they were here. Merle Jones, who is now with our class, played tackle and half. He played many defensive games in that position. The football team won such a good record for the B. H. S. in the two seasons following 1915 that Mrs. Daniels turned over her beautiful home the first year for the boys. At the close of the season of 1917 the Business Men’s club gave a banquet for the undefeated team. BASKETBALL The girls basketball team tried very hard to play this year, but having no gymnasium it was impossible to get the team together. Our class has been very well represented in basketball the past four years. Three of the girls have played on the team or as substitutes every year, Fern Broadbent, our second center, was always there at the “tip off” and before you knew it the ball was in the hands of one of the forwards. She was assisted by the jumping center, Mary Morrell. Harriette Dunham, our Senior guard, has sidetracked many a ball which was on its way back to the other end. The other guards which made up our 1917-18 team were Mabel Greene, who was noted for her free arm movement, and I eta Brown-Dilworth, who was always faithful at her post.

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HAPPY HOURS As timid Freshmen we did not attempt many social affairs. The year opened with a very exciting: hay rack ride to Wood’s grove and closed with a jolly picnic supper at Trolley’s ford. As sophisticated sophomores we wanted a real party, so a party we had. We entertained in the gymnasium of the High school and served supper in the lower hall of that building. Remembering our former frolic at Wood’s grove, spring called us there again. After a true picnic supper Miss Caton entertained us with music on her ukulele. Picnicking continued to be our favorite sport, so in the Autumn of our Junior year the Solomon Rapids picnic grounds was our place of enjoyment, climbing hills and roasting “weenies.” Friday evening before Christmas of that year we held a Christmas party in the lower hall of old R. H. S. and although a storm was raging without, all were happy with the spirit of Christmas within. Near the end of our Junior year we were entertained by the Seniors at the annual Senior-Junior reception, given in the foim of a Liberty party. This entertainment made us feel duly initiated into the Senior class. A little later we entertained the Seniors to a Hoover banquet at the G. A. R. hall. The Senior and Junior colors were used in decorating and the place cards were in the form of Red Cross nurses for the girls and “Yanks” for the boys. The social activities of our Senior year have been somewhat limited, but we feel that what we lacked in quantity was more than made up in quality. The Club house was the scene of a frolicsome time the night before the “flu” ban was declared. The second social affair of this year was a kid party, given by the Misses Marion Varner, Eula Bozell and Arbutus Wilson at Manon’s home. Everyone was dressed in the true kid style and the amusement consisted of such games as “London Bridge is falling down,” and “My Lady Went to Boston.” SENIOR-JUNIOR RECEPTION OF 19 On May Kith, the Seniors, Juniors and Faculty met at the Masonic hall to celebrate the annual Senior-Junior reception. The Juniors upon their arrival were welcomed by the Sponsor and class officers. The Seniors entertained the Juniors and Faculty by having an orchestra after which a short program was given. Light refreshments were served by the Eastern Star ladies. All departed for home thanking the Seniors for the pleasant evening. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET. MAY 23. 1919 The Juniors entertained the Seniors and Faculty at a banquet at the Avenue hotel on Friday, May 23rd. A delicious four-course dinner was served and a splendid program followed, consisting of toasts, readings and music. The Seniors will not soon forget the talent and hospitality of the Junior class of T9