Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1928 volume:

iKc fl ranged Black] Tt has bmi mu aim tn rhit a flrar Sank mhirh shall ipaur a rlrar rrnirii nf thr srhnnl’s artUiith'S iiurimj tin' year 192M92B. fll ]1K flran$A?Bl lack THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1928 DEDICATES THE ORANGE AND BLACK TO Miss Margaret Drake WHO. FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. HAS WORKED UNTIRINGLY FOR THE GOOD OF BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL AND HAS BEEN A WILLING HELPER AND ADVISOR IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CLASS OF 1928. BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TOP ROW—Rexford Hodler, Isaac Caughey, Tweed Ross SECOND ROW—Emma Jeanne Cole, Lila McGaughey, Mary Jordan, Louise Bardrick IHIRD ROW—Billie Pagett, Loraine Gregory, Mary Kreanrer, Margaret Freeman, Herbert Knox () OLie Tear Book Staff Editor-in-chief ... Business Manager Activities Editor Assistant Literary Editor . Assistant ... Art Editor ........ Assistant .... Snapshot Editor . Assistant .... Calendar .......... Sport Editor .... .....Mary Kreamer ......Herbert Knox .Margaret Freeman ... . Louise Bardrick ....Rexford Hodler . . . Loraine Gregory . . . Lila McGaughey .......Mary Joidan ........Tweed Ross ......Billie Pagett Emma Jeanne Cole ....Isaac Caughey DR. F. B. KINCAID MR. ROBERT FITTELL DR E. E. BREWER MR. GEORGE H BARDRICK MR. C. O. SMITH SUPERINTENDENT MR. JOHN MORRELL PRINCIPAL lKt itl ratt vBlack (TOP row PAUL V. IMES Missouri Wesleyan College Physics____Chemistry ARDEN MARIE WRENCH. A. B. Kansas Wesleyan University English LUCILLE GRAMSE, B. S. Kansas State Agricultural College Typewriting MARGARET GIFFORD. A. B. University of Kansas Home Economics R. R. KENNEDY. A. B. Sterling College Pittsburg Teachers College Mathematics—Civics (BOTTOM ROWi JESSIE HAROLD. B. S. Emporia Teachers College English—Normal Training MERLE FAIR. B. S. University of Kansas Girls’ Physical Education R. W. McBURNEY, B. S. Kansas State Agricultural College Vocational Agriculture LOIS THOMPSON, A. B. University of Kansas English—Journalism ELIZABETH BUTLER Kansas State Agricultural College Clerk Board of Education (TOP ROWi MARTHA HEIMAN St. Mary-of-t he-Woods Bethany College Art JEANETTE PEERY. A. B. Park College French—English MARGARET DRAKE. A. B. University of Kansas American History—Latin WINIFRED OBER. A. B. Park College Study Hall—Librarian KENNETH HINKHOUSE, B. S. Hays Teachers College University of Michigan Boys’ Physical Education (BOTTOM ROW i DARREL HINKHOUSE. B. S. Hays Teachers College Manual Training BERTHA GISH. B. M. Washburn University Music BERTHA TINDAL Bethany College Gregg School Emporia Teachers College Commercial MARIE SMITH. A. B. Park College Spanish—Algebra niie Student Council J T7) HE purpose of this organization is: first, to promote all student activities; 1) second, through co-operation of the faculty and administrators of the school to secure a high standard of high school life; third, to create and maintain a school spirit by giving opportunity through the council for student sentiment to express itself for the good of the school. The recommendations and suggestions by the council for the good of the school receive the careful consideration of the piincipal and faculty with the view of determining the feasibility and possibility of adopting them to put in practice. It is the privilege of the student council to keep a record of all honors conferred upon students and see that visiting teams are given a cordial reception. It shall see that ample publicity is given for school visitation week, and establish proper rules of conduct for school parties and programs. It shall supervise the raising of funds for special purposes; and see that new pupils are made acquainted with the rules and with other students; act as guides for visitors in the building; and be responsible for the good appearance of the building and grounds. (STANDING)-Robert McClelland, Irene Desehner, Mr. Morrell, Bettv Shaffer, Josephine Cole (SEATED)—Rexford Hodler, Maxine Lins, Wilbur Kent, Nelda Tioutman Class History) XN the year of 1925 we were organized in that noble institution, Beloit High School, as a class of students so young, so tender, so awkward and so blushing that it was apparent even to ourselves that we were Freshmen. Nevertheless this did not prevent our having a year of successes. We chose for our class officers Isaac Caughey, president; Helen Walker, vice-president; Margaret Freeman, secretary; and Rexford Hodler, treasurer. There were two social functions during the year, a picnic at Wood’s grove and a party in the gym. In our Sophomore year, the class distinguished itself in musical and athletic lines, in fact four of the operetta cast of “The Belle of Barcelona” were chosen from the Sophomore class. The officers that year were John Eresch, president; Ben Leonard-, vice-president; Loraine Gregory, secretary; and Wallace McKinnie, treasurer. There was one social event during the year, a picnic at the club-house. We, as Juniors, having withstood the sneers hurled at Freshies, and having won in our Sophomore year a prestige unrivaled in the history of this institution, entered the year ’27 a strong, well organized body, with Ben Leonard, president; Lila Mc-Gaughey, vice-president; Emma Jeanne Cole, secretary; and Earl Fletcher, treasurer. W’e gave for our play “Am I Intruding,” which was a great success. In the spring of the year we were hosts to the Seniors at a banquet of true pirate fashion. In addition, the Juniors had an enjoyable Thanksgiving party. At the end of four years we find ourselves “Seniors”—That cry rings like sweet music in our ears. When we were Freshies, that seemed to be the highest attainment in life, but now we are here clad in the full glory of our wisdom, with the solemn prestige that hovers around one of our position, we have carried away the highest honors in football, debate, basketball, scholastic work, music and dramatics. We have entertained the Juniors at a reception, have given a play “The Judsons Entertain” and made a decided success of it. The commencement exercises were held in the auditorium May 20. The officers for this last year of our high school life, as the Senior class of 1928, were Ben Leonard, president; Lyle Briney, vice-president; Mary Jordan, secretary and Tommy Smyth, treasurer. To the future classes of Beloit High School we issue the challenge to equal or surpass the record we have made in our four years of high school life. 1 TKe fl range Class Officers Ben Leonard ...................................President Lyle Briney ..............................Vice President Mary Jordan ...................................Secretary Tommy Smyth ...................................Treasurer Maxine Lins, Hexford Hodler .............Student Council SPONSORS Margaret Drake, Chairman Jessie Harold, Financial Advisor Lois Thompson, Year Book Advisor Darrel Hinkhouse COLORS: Lavender and Silver FLOWER: Violet MARGARET ANNAN Professional Course Dancing ’25, '26; Tennis Club ’26. ’27; Latin Club 26; Pep Club 26; G. R. 25. 26. '27, ’28; Junior Play ’27; Senior Play ’28. She’s good to look at and better yet to know ’ ERMA BABBIT Commercial Course G. R. ’25, '26. ’27; Orchestra ’27, ’28; Operetta ’26, ’27; Dancing '26: Glee Club ’26; Senior Play ’28. Sunshine ripples on her face.” LOUISE BARDRICK Professional Course Latin Club ’26; Pep Club ’27; Tennis Club ’26, ’27; Dancing ’25, ’26 : Operetta 25, ’26. ’27; G. R. 26. ’26. ’27, 28; Glee Club ’26. ’27, '28; G. A. A. ’27; Year Book Staff ’28; EmjK ria Scholarship Contest 25: Spelling Contest ’25; Debate ’27; Senior Play ’28; National Forensic League ’27. She taketh most delight in music, literature, and study.’’ CAROL BARKER Normal Training Course G. R. ’25, ’26, '27. ’28 ‘‘I love honest laughter as I do sunlight.” CHARLOTTE BARTLESON Professional Course Dancing ’25, ’26: Pep Club ’27 ; Tennis Club ’26, '27 ; G. A. A. ’27 ; G. R. ’26, ’26, ’27. ’28; Cabinet ’27, ’28; Student Council '27 : Debate ’27; Operetta ’25, 26; Orchestra ’27. As frank as rain on cherry blossoms.” MABEL BELL Normal Training Course G. R. '26. ’26, ’27, 28. The kindest words she speaks, the rest remain unsaid. 1 PEARL BELDEN Commercial Course G. R. ’25. “She speaks seldom but her words are tuneful sweet. FLORA MAE BLACK General Course “Smooth runs the water where the brook runs deep. MERLE BRADEN Normal Training Course “Sober, steadfast, demure. LESTER BRINEY General Course Football ’25. 26. 27; Basketball 28: Track '26, 27. 28. The one— ’ LYLE BRINEY General Course Football '25. ’26. 27: Track ’26, '27. '28: Captain 28: Junior Play ’27: Senior Vice-President ’28; Senior Play ’28. And the other one. MERLE BRINEY Commercial Course State Typing Contest ’27: G. R. ’26, '27. A mind at peace with all. TKe Orantj CHARLES BROOKS General Courne Oiwretta ‘27: Hi-Y '24, '25, '26, ‘27: Foot-Imll ‘25. ‘26, ‘27: Basketball ‘26, ‘27, ’28; Track ‘26, '27, '28. A true athlete yesterday, today, and forever.” CONSTANCE BROWN General Course G. R. '26. 27, '28. To worry is futile and senseless, therefore, I smile. EVERETT L. BROWN Professional Course Football '24, '25. '26. '27: Hi-Y '25, '26, '27. 28: Cabinet '28; Track 27: F. W C. Essay winner in 6th district '27. A man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” FREDA BROADBENT Normal Training Course G. R. '25, '26; Basketball '26. It takes the unusual to cope with her.” “IKE” CAUGHEY General Course Freshman President '25; Hi-Y 25, '26, 27; Football '26, '27: Yearbook Staff 28; B. H. S. Life '28. Oh! Ikey, bedad, is a mighty square lad. Who loves to work hard at his ease.” OPAL CLANIN General Course Basketball '25, '26: G. R '25, '26, '27. '28; Glee Club 27, '28; G A. A. '27, '28. Secretary '27, President '28; Student Council '25, '26. With a generous heart and not afraid of work.” MILDRED CLARK Central Course State Typing Contest '27 : G. R. ’25, ’26, ’27. Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. ' EMMA JEANNE COLE Professional Course Operetta '25, 26, '27; Junior Play '27; Glee Club '25. '26. 27. '28; Pep Club 27. '28; Latin Club '25: Junior Secretary '27; F reshman correspondent '25: G. R. 25, '26, '27, '28 : Cabinet '27 ; Manhattan Forensic Meet '27 : Emporia Glee Club Contest 26 ; B. H. S Life '27; Yearbook Staff '28: Senior Play '28. Whatever she does, is done with ease: In her, tis natural to please.” MAXINE COLLINS General Course B. H. S. Life 28. Blonde hair is not always a sign of fickleness. WAVE FINNEY Normal Training Course G. R. '25. '26. '27. ’28; Glee Club 25; Basketball '25. '26: G. A. A. '27. '28 She enjoys living.” WILLIAM FINNEY Vocational Agriculture Course Football 25. '26, 27, '28; Captain '28: Junior Play '27: Hi-Y '25, '26. '27, '28: Senior Play '28. A bunch of Red hair and abundance of good cheer make the good fellow the Senior girls fear.” EARL FLETCHER Professional Course Hi-Y '25: Class Treasurer '27. He doesn't talk a lot but when he does he says something.” RICHARD L. FORSTER Professional Course Hi-Y ’25, '26, ’27; Latin Club ‘25; Literary Club ’28; B. H. S. Life Staff ’28. “Away with him! Away with him! He speaks Latin. MARGARET FREEMAN Professional Course Freshman Secretary '25; G. R. ’25, ’26, ’27, '28; Cabinet '28; Estes Park Delegate 27; Latin Club ’25; Glee Club ’27, ’28; Pep Club '27, '28; Ass't Cheerleader ‘28; Junior Play '27; Yearbook Staff '28; Senior Play '28. “Jolly and full of vim, a good time never escapes her ” KENNETH GASTON Professional Course Hi-Y ’28. Melancholy men of all others arc most witty.’’ OPAL GATES Normal Training Course “Quiet and earnest, a loyal friend.’’ LEE GOTSCHALL General Course Football '24. ’26, 26, '27. '28; Basketball '25, ’26, ’27, '28; Captain '27, '28; Hays B. B. Tournament '25 ; Jewell B. B. Tournament ’26, '27; Hi-Y '25, '26. '27, '28; Downs delegate '27. “There may be better men than I ee, but where are they?’’ GRACE GOULD Professional Course 0|� eretta '26 ; Latin Club '25: Literary Club '28; B. H. S. Life '28. “Knows how to live and study and is a success at each. LORAINE GREGORY Professional Course Dancing 25, '26 ; Literary Club ’28; Pep Club ’27 : Tennis Club 26: Sophomore Secretary '26: G. A. A. Cabinet '27; Glee Club ’26. '28; Operetta ’25. '26. ’27; Posture Contest '26: G. R. 25, 26, 27, 28: Yearbook Staff 28: Constitutional Essay Contest '27. None know her but to love her: none name htr but to praise.” REXFORD HODLER Vocational Agriculture Course Freshman Treasurer 25; Student Council ’28: Hi-Y 25. 26. 27 ’28: Cabinet '28; K. S. A. C. Stock Judging Contest 26; U. P. Voc. Ag. Scholarship 27; Debate 28; b. H. S. Life 28. My own thoughts are my best companions. LOUISE HYDE Normal Training Course Basketball '25. '26; G. A. A. '27. 28: Volley Hall 25: Glee Club ’27; Operetta ’27; G. R. 26. '28, '27, 28. Full of wholesome optimism.” NELLIE JOHNSON Commercial Course Glee Club 25, '26. 27, '28; Operetta '26, '27; G R. '25, 26. '27. Quiet and modest, and white through and through.” EVA JONES Professional Course G. R. '25, 26, '27, '28; Soccer '25. Simplicity and truth—two beautiful buds moulded on one stem.” MARY JORDAN Normal Training Course G. R. '25. 26. 27. 28 ; Cabinet 28; Soccer 25. 26, '28; Yearbook Staff '28; b. H. S Life 28. Content to do her duty and finds in duty done her full reward. WILBUR KENT Vocational Agriculture Operetta 27: Glee Club 27. 28: Hi-Y 25, 26: Football 26. 28; Student Council President 28. “Silence is less injurious than a weak reply.” CLARENCE KIRKHRIDE General Course Football 25, 27; Basketball 26; Glee Club 26. 27. “Three-fifths of him genius and two-fifths sheer fudge.” KENNETH KNIGHT Normal Training Course “Brilliance hidden under a dark surname.” HERBERT KNOX Professional Course Football 24. 25. 27 ; Basketball 25, 26. 27: Track 25; Glee Club 25. 26. 27: Emporia Music Contest 25: Manhattan Forensic Meet 27: Debate 27: Operetta 25. 26. 27: Junior Plav 27: Senior Plav 28: Hi-Y 25, 26, 27. 28: Student Council 26: Oratory 27: Yearbook Staff ‘28; Tennis Club 26. “An artist in more ways than one.” MARY KREAMER Professional Course Glee Club 28: G. R. 27. 28: Vice-President 27. 28: Ass’t Cheer-leader ‘27: Junior Plav 27; Cheer leader 28: Editor of Yearbook ‘28: Senior Play 28 “The tiniest is always fairest, most loved, but never carest.” ADOLPH I.AMBERTZ General Course Football 27. He’s little but he’s wise, a terror for his siw.” HEN LEONARD General Course Basket kail 27. 28: Hi-Y '25. 26. 27. 28: Sophomore Vice-Pres., '26: .Junior President ’27 ; Senior President ’28. His kind are God’s own frontlt me n. MAXINE LINS Commercial Course G. R. 26. '26. '27.' 28: Operetta '26: State Typing Contest ’27: Student Council '28. Pure as gold, yet true as steel. LILA McGAUGHEY Normal Training Course Operetta 25, 26. '27 ; Glee Club '25. ’26. ’27, '28: Emporia Music Contest '25, '26: Scholarship Contest '26: Junior Play '27: Student Council '25, '26; G. It. '25, '26. 27, ’28: Cabinet '26. 27 : President '28: Junior Vice-Pres. '27: Yearbook Staff ’28 Never a moment idle, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. WALLACE McKINNIE Vocational Agriculture Course Hi-Y '25. '26, ’27. '28; Cabinet '27: President '28: Tennis Club 26. '27; Orchestra '26. '27, 28: Debate '28 ; Sophomore Treasurer '26: Senior Play '26. Whose high endeavors are an inward light that makes the path before him always bright.” CLYDE NELSON General Course Of their own merits modest men are silent. WILLIAM PAGETT Professional Course Junior Play '27: Debate '27: Yearbook Staff 28: Pep Club '25, '26: Cheerleader ’27, '28: Senior Play 28. Ah me! how weak a thing the heart of a woman is!” 1! KATHERINE PREWETT General Course Oi eretta ’25, '26, '27: Glee Club ’25, ’26, 27. ’28; G. A. A. 27. ’28; G. R. ’25. ’27. 28: Soccer ’26, '27; Basketball 25, ’27. A maid of grace and majesty, who carols as she goes ” MARION RADER Born April 1, 1907 Died March 27, 1928 LEOTA RAMSAY Commercial Course Soccer ’25; G. R. ’25, ’27, ’28; Operetta 26. “She scatters enjoyment who can enjoy so much.” TWEED ROSS Commercial Course Yearbook Staff ’28; B. H. S. Life ’28. “My only books are woman’s looks and folly’s all they’ve taught me.’’ TOMMY SMYTH Vocational Agriculture Course Football '27: Student Council ’27: Senior Treasurer ’28: Hi-Y Cabinet '28. Not only good, but good for something.” STANLEY SNOOK Vocational Agriculture Course Hi-Y ’24: Football ’25. ’26. ’27: K. S. A C. Stock Judging Contest ’25. He always fought by the rules of the game. HORTENSE SPRINGER Professional Course G. R. Cabinet '28: Emporia Music Contest 25, '26 ; Dancing '25: Glee Club '25, '26, 27, '28; Operetta 25. '26: G. R '25. 26. 27. 28. Music hath charms Hortense is one of them.” ROBERT STEWART General Course Football '26. '27: Hi-Y 25; Glee Club 28. Ever ready to do his part.” LYLE THOMPSON Manual Arts Course Hi-Y 25, 26. '27. 28. Good, loyal, true, if only there were more like you. THELMA THOMPSON General Course G. R. ’25, '26, 27, ’28. A priceless treasure is temper mild. GRACE TIDRICK Normal Training Course G. A. A. '27. 28; G R. '25, '26. 27, 28; State Typewriting Contest 28. “So earnest, so graceful, a nature so sweet, She's worth a descent from Olympus to meet. HENRY VAN VALKENBURG General Course Track 26, 27: Hi-Y 28. He's too busy to tell ycu he's busy. M ITKet|irang yBlack, FRANK WARD Vocational Agriculture Course Hi-Y '25. 26. ’27, ’28. Like David of old. he has real merit. HOWARD WEHL Vocational Agriculture Hi-Y 25. '26. 27, '28. Quietness, always a delightful attribute. MABEL WICKHAM Normal Training Course G. R. '26. 26. 28. A charming example of quiet girlhood. MAXINE WOOSTER Normal Training Course G. R. 25, 26. '27. She has no trait more striking than her common sense. PARTHENE YOUNG Commercial Course Operetta 26. ’27: Glee Club ’27. ’28: Soccer 25, 28: Basketball 25. 26. 27: State Typing Contest ’27: G. R. '25, 26, 21, ‘28; Cabinet 28. This life isn’t a complaint, it’s a satisfaction. Football Re )iev? At the beginning of the football season about 40 players reported for practice. Nearly 3 full teams stayed out all season. JEWELL 0—BELOIT 6 We didn't really know what kind of a team we had until after the Jewell game, but in that game both new and old players surprised us with their ability. MANHATTAN 0—BELOIT 0 On a very muddy field at the K. S. A. C. stadium, Beloit and Manhattan battled to a tie. It was a clean, hard fought game, with Manhattan having the edge in weight and Beloit evening up the balance in FIGHT. OSBORNE 0—BELOIT 34 This was the highest score gained by the home team. It was a game in which there were plenty of thrills, long runs and touch-downs. The Second and Midget teams got their chances in this game. GLEN ELDER 0—BELOIT 27 The game of many penalties—a game of hard, fast playing—a game of long runs and blocked punts! LINCOLN 6—BELOIT 14 For the first time this season, our goal line was crossed. The main feature of this game was the returning of punts by two of our fast halfbacks. MINNEAPOLIS 6—BELOIT 14 A game very much like the Lincoln game—plenty of hard fighting spirit. SMITH CENTER 0—BELOIT 0 Dust, cold weather and fight were the features of this game, with our center fighting as he had never fought before. CLAY CENTER 6—BELOIT 0 Our first and only defeat. A hard battle for both teams with Clay Center holding a decided advantage in weight. CONCORDIA 0—BELOIT 12 A game fought until two bitter, athletic rivals could hardly fight on. Concordia —the school who has defeated Beloit only twice in her history, went down again to defeat. We, the team of 1928, leave this record for future teams to surpass. It is a good record and was made by a big percent of the class of '28, as 14 Seniors were on the squad. Next year the team has a bright future but will be made up mostly of new players. CAPTAIN FINNEY “Red” was the captain of our football machine and led the team through a very successful season. He played tackle and his determination to win inspired the whole team. He is a good, clean player and is respected by friends and foe alike. Well lose “Red” by graduation this spring. SMITH At the annual football banquet Francis Smith was chosen to lead the 1928 football team. “Smitty” played center. He is an accurate passer, a hard tackier and gives his opponents plenty of worry. He is an ideal leader for ’28. KIRK BRIDE “Kirk” played his first and last year but that was a good one. He played half-back and was a consist-ant ground gainer. He is fast, a good broken field runner, and has plenty of fight. We’ll lose a good player when Kirk graduates. CAUGHEY Ike, as the invincible center on the B. H. S. team, was as solid as a stone wall when the opposing team tried a center smash. When Ike wasn’t stopping a center smash he was arguing with the opposing quarter back. Beloit loses one of the best centers this year when Ike graduates. LAMBERT Adolph came here from Glen Elder and solved our problem for a quarter back. He weighed only 127 pounds but that seemed to be big enough. He calls signals clearly and pilots the team to perfection. Adolph is a senior this year. GLEN PAGETT Pagett made his second letter in football by playing end on this year’s team. He is fast and can always be counted to spoil any plays sent his way. He is a marvelous pass receiver and punts well. He will be back next year. KENNETH HINKHOUSE Kenneth Hinkhouse, as coach of Beloit’s football team, deserves much praise for the splendid showing made by the team this year. He received his athletic trainng at the Kansas State Teachers’ College at Hays, where he played both football and basketball. He knows football and has the ability to impart this knowledge to the boys he coaches. He is well liked by the students and townspeople of Beloit and we are looking forward to another victorious year with him as our coach. GOTSCHALL Lee finished his fourth year at full-back this spring. He is considered one of the best line plungers in this part of Kansas. Besides carrying the ball well, he passes, punts and runs interference skillfully. We will lose a good athlete when Lee graduates this spring. LESTER BRINEY “Les” could play anywhere in the backfield equally well. He is fast and when given the ball can be counted on to gain. He is a good tackier and runs interference well. He graduates in the spring. STANLEY SNOOK “Snooks” plays end and is very good in that capacity. He is small but makes up for this handicap with fight. He is a good pass receiver, a hard tackier, and can always be counted on to get his man. This is Stanley’s senior year. BROOKS Brooks is one of the best backfield men that has played for Beloit in recent years. He played half-back and has the habit of running the ends of the opponents for good gains. He is fast, a brilliant side-stepper and a good punt receiver. We’ll lose Charley this year because he graduates in the spring. IK ft DARREL HINKHOUSE Darrel Ilinkhouse helped his broth er in coaching football. He, also, is a graduate of the Kansas State Teachers’ College of Hays and his knowledge of the game was a great asset to the team. He will be assistant coach again next year. KNOX “Herb” played very good football in the backfield. He was small but gave everything he had to win. He is a hard tackier, receives passes well and when he v as called upon to carry the ball he usually made a gain. This is his first and last year as a football player. He is a Senior. EVERETT BROWN Everett played in his favorite position again this year and made a great success of it. He plays left tackle and can alwavs be counted upon to open a hole in the opposing line. He is a big boy, a steady player and is a big asset to any team. We’ll miss him next year. LYLE BRINEY Lyle played end the first part of the season and was later shifted to the backfield and played equally well in both places. He is fast and has the knack of getting through the opposition to make the tackle. We lose a good player because Lyle graduates this spring. LOBDELL “I obbie” made his first letter in football this year. He played end and developed into a classy end. He is probably the best pass receiver on the team and usually caught all passes thrown his way. He is tall, fast and has a large knowledge of the game that makes him valuable. He v, ill be back next year. % ft mn BlackJ KERNS “Shorty” was the smallest man on the team, weighing only 123, but that didn’t seem to matter. He played end and when he hit an opponent he knew he was hit. He is a hard tackier and can always break up the interference of the opponents. He is a sophomore and has two more years to play for B. H. S. SMYTH ‘ Tommy” is an end and has played two years of football. Tom is an aggressive end with plenty of pep and fight. His specialty is getting down under punts to nail the safety in his tracks. We hate to see Tom graduate. FLETCHER “Fat” had the honor of being the largest man on the team. He played either guard or tackle and was a tower of strength in the line. He could always be counted on to stop a play sent his way. He will be back next year fighting hard. GASKILL “Orb” played his second year at guard for B. H. S. He is large and fast and has a knowledge of the game that alone makes him valuable. He is a good lineman and usually stops all plays sent his way. He is a Junior and has one more year to play football. CHARLES BROWN Brown reported for football last fall and made a letter his first year out for football. He plays guard and was capable of handling any opponent that he found. He has speed and weight and with more experience will be a very valuable player. He will be back next season. STEWART Bob played his second and last year for the ‘ Orange and Black.” He plays guard and is an opponent to be feared. Although small he can always take care of his man. When chances come for Bob to tackle in the open he looks best. We’ll lose a valuable player when Bob graduates this spring. niie Football Squad HEN Coach Hinkhouse issued the call for the first football practice about J forty-five boys responded. Eleven lettermen, including Captain Finney, reported to the first work out and found that to make this year’s Orange and Black team would take hard work. Several players who had had experience showed much promise in the first few weeks and some of them developed into good, steady players. Through the coaching of Kenneth Hinkhouse, head athletic director, and his assistant, Darrel Hinkhouse, a great team was developed. The players were not large but made up for this handicap with speed and fight. This year’s machine lost only one game out of the nine played and had a very successful season. TOP ROW—Wicks, Kent, Farr, R. Pagett, Lyle Briney, Lobdell, Gates, C. Brown, Heiman, Colby, Pfaff, Fleck SECOND ROW—D. Hinkhouse, Lester Briney, G. Pagett, Fletcher, Stewart, Caughey, Gaskill, E. Brown, Smyth, K. Hinkhouse THIRD ROW—Kerns, Lambertz, Kirkbride, Finney, Gotschall, Brooks, F. Smith SEATED—Herbert Knox, Stanley Snook Basketball Record ) HIS basketball season was one of interest and development, both for our school § j and our team, as our school became a member of the newly-formed North Central Athletic Association of Kansas. Beloit was the smallest school which entered this league. Other members were Manhattan, Junction City, Clay Center and Concordia. The season started with only one letter man, Lee Gotschall, the captain. But with several good members of last year’s freshman squad and a few others Coach Hink-house built a team, a fighting five who went in to win and gave all they had. The boys who won letters from their efforts are Lee Gotschall (captain), Glen Pagett, Ralph Kerns, Charles Brooks, Stewart Barker, Willis Lobdell and Wayne White. The team played 13 regular season games, 1 pro-season game, and 1 tournament game. The games and scores are as follows: Opponents Beloit Opponents Beloit Salina 5 Jewell .24 11 Jewell 19 20 Junction City .14 9 Concordia 20 14 Concordia J25 23 Lincoln ....10 6 Clay Center .13 15 Manhattan ....28 14 Manhattan 28 12 Pro-season game— Junction City .. ....23 15 Minneapolis .28 21 Clay Center .... ....28 21 Tournament game— Minneapolis ....17 20 Gove .28 19 Next year we are expecting a real team, as we only lose 2 men by graduation— Lee Gotschall and Charles Brooks. Three cheers for both this and next year’s teams. GOTSCHALL Lee has finished his fourth year of basketball for B. H. S. He played center and is one of the best pivot men in this part of Kansas. He has been captain for the past two years and has been a very capable leader. We’ll miss him next year. BROOKS “Charlie” is also a Senior. This was his only year of basketball for B. H. S. but it was a good one. Charlie played guard, and was one of the best floormen B. H. S. has ever had. He was very good on defense and was a continual threat to the opposing team. When basketball season opens next year Charlie will be sadly missed. PAGETT Glen played forward and proved to be a valuable cog to his team. He is good on defense as well as on offense. He is fast, a clever floor man and is death on set-ups. Glen is a sophomore and has two more years to play. % fjlmng Black WHITE White made his first letter in basketball this year. He played forward and showed up well with his accurate basket shooting. He is a fast, heady forward and gave the opponents plenty of worry. Wayne will be back next year fighting hard. KERNS “Shorty” is a real basketball man. He is small, but makes up for this handicap with fight. He is a good dribbler and this alone makes him valuable. He is a hard guard to get around and is a good basket shooter. He will be back next year. BARKER v Stewart played both forward and guard. The first part of the season he was used as a guard and later shifted to forward, playing well in both positions. He is a good goal shooter, a defensive man to be feared and a good dribbler. Barker is a sophomore and will be back next year. LOBDELL “Willie” is a sophomore and made his first letter in basketball. He plays forward and has a keen eye for the basket. He plays a fast hard game and is always willing to make a sacrifice for his teammates. Willie has two more years to play for B. H. S. Intra-Mural Basketball cum n) QN intra-mural basketball tournament was held twelve teams participating. The members of the basketball squad were the captains of the teams. They chose their players from those who wanted to play in the tournament. It was decided that the teams losing in the first round would play a consolation tournament. The winners of the regular tournament would play the winners of the consolation tournament for the championship. Lee GotschalPs team won the regular tournament and White’s team won the consolation finals. These two teams met and Gotschall’s team won. Their reward was a trophy which they presented to the school trophy case. Members of the winning team were: Gotschall (captain), Stewart, Kissinger, Ward, Wilburn and Gaskill. Track OWING to the fact that the year book goes to press before the opening of the track season we are able to make only a prophecy as to the track team for this year. The prospects are very bright. With three lettermen and a lot of promising material we should have a well balanced track team. Captain Lyle Briney is a good quarter mile and holds the school record for the broad jump. Charles Brooks is a dash man and runs the century dash around 10 flat. Lester Briney is a good half miler and also may be entered in the shot put. Glen Pagett and Orville Gaskill will throw the javelin while Wayne White, Ben Kruse and Everett Brown will throw the discus and put the shot. Kenneth Campbell and Glen Pagett will enter the pole vault. Eddie Giddings, a Freshman, will run the mile with a teammate, Frank Kruse. On the relay team will be: Lyle and Lester Briney and Glen Pagett, Charles Brooks or Clarence Kirkbride in the other two places. The Seniors won the inter-class track meet and the Sophomores were a close second. Three track meets scheduled for our team are as follows: Beloit Invitation Meet—April 21. League Track Meet at Manhattan—April 28. District Track Meet—May 5. OTie B. H. S. Life HE Journalism class of Beloit High School was organized in 1924. The paper, £ j before that time, had only four columns and the news was collected by class correspondents with the teachers as supervisors. For a time it was published in magazine form. The Journalism class studies news writing, editing, history of journalism, and the modern newspapers. The staff is changed every four issues in older that any student may serve in any office he wishes. Miss Lois Thompson is the faculty advisor. This year the B. H. S. Life was entered by the staff in the High School newspaper contest at K. S. A. C. Through the files of the paper one can find details of the school activities and also general information that is of interest to all. The staff of 27 and ’28 has been able to make the paper a great success. STANDING—Mary Jordan, Isaac Caughey, Maxine Collins, Darwin Kissinger, Alma Gotschall, Richard Forster, Miss Thompson. Rexford Hodler, Grace Gould SEATED—Elizabeth Caughey, Virginia Root, Elizabeth Shaffer, Tweed Ross HTie Girl Reserves HE Girl Reserves was organized in B. H. S. in the spring of 1921 as the Y. M. € J C. A., but the name was changed'to Girl Reserves. The Girl Reserves clubs are a part of the Y. M. C. A. devoted especially to high school girls. The Girl Reserves’ symbol is a blue triangle, the blue denoting loyalty and the three sides representing the thiee-fold purpose of the G. A.—developmnt of physical, moral and social life. The plan for the G. R. programs of ’28 was to tcur around the world. By this plan we visited all countries of the world before school closed in the spring. During the year of 1927-1928 some of the activities sponsored by the G. R. were: Recognition service, Mothers’ and Daughters’ tea, Senior Farewell and Installation of Officers for the new year. The Girl Reserves also tries to see that each of the Industrial School girls has a Christmas by sending packages to the school. The Girl Reserves also sends delegate to the G. R. conference at Estes Park, Colorado in the summer. The officers for 1928 were: President, Lila McGaughey; Vice-president, Mary Kreamer; Chairman of Program Committee, Margaret Freeman; Chairman of Service Committee, Charlotte Bartleson; Chairman of Poster Committee, Mary Jordan; Secretary, Margaret Morris; Treasurer, Alma Gotschall; Chairman of Finance Committee, Wanda Lee Stack; Chairman of Social Committee, Parthene Young; Chairman of Music, Hortense Springer; Faculty Advisors, Miss Winifred Ober and Miss Jessie Harold. TOP ROW—Margaret Morris, Margaret Freeman SECOND ROW—Wanda Lee Stack, Miss Smith, Miss Ober, Parthene Young, Charlotte Bartleson THIRD ROW—Alma Gotschall, Lila McGaughey, Mary Kreamer, Mary Jordan r range vBlack TKe Girls’ Athletic Association The officers for the Girls’ Athletic Association in the year of 1927-’28: President, Opal Clanin; Vice-president, Alma Gotschall; Secretary, Elizabeth Caughey; Treasurer, Fern Johnson; Soccer, Margaret Wilson; Basketball, Kathryn Prewett; Volley Ball, Wave Finney; Hiking, Dorothy Rawlins; Base ball, Arleta Gaston; Dancing, Helen Louise Smith; Tennis, Harriet Bardrick. The G. A. A. was organized in the Beloit High school in 1925. The organization is for girls, and since inter-scholastic basketball has been taken out of the schools, this organization provides sports in the school between chosen teams. Each girl must earn 500 points during the year to receive a letter, and 100 points for each sport she enters. There are six sports each girl can enter, any five of which she can enter in order to win her letter. Also, the girl cannot miss more than two practices in the sport she has entered. G. A. A. has been organized in most of the schools in Kansas, and it has proved a success. Therefore we hope B. H. S. will continue G. A. A. in the years to come. TOP ROW Fern Johnson, Helen L. Smith, Miss Fair, Katherine Prewett, Dorothy Rawlins SECOND ROW—Wave Finney, Margaret Wilson, Opal Clanin, Alma Gotschall, Arleta Gaston TlW |lran ?BlackJ f D Hi-Y HE purpose of this organization the past year has been to create, maintain, and f J extend throughout the school, high standards of Christian character. The influence set forth by its high standards has been felt by the student body. The club sponsors a variety of programs and activities such as talks by business men, special programs of music and readings, discussion meetings and exhibitions of boxing and wrestling. The club sent two delegates to the State Hi-Y Conference at Salina from which much benefit was derived. The delegates were Billy Springer and Wallace McKinnie, who were accompanied by the club sponsor. There was a fine representation of the Beloit Hi-Y club at the District Conference at Concordia. There were thirty-five members of the Hi-Y this year and much interest was shown by this group in the ideals of Hi-Y. The officers for this year were: President ............ Vice-President ....... Secretary ............ Treasurer ............ Devotional Chairman Program Chairman . . Wallace McKinnie ....Billy Springer .. .Rexford Hodler . . .Tommy Smyth .....Howard Wehl . ...Eve:ett Brown TOP ROW—Rexford Hodler, Tommy Smyth, Billy Springer, Everett Brown SECOND ROW—Wallace McKinnie, Mr. Imes, Mr. Kennedy, Howard Wehl Debate . H. S. can be very proud of the record of her 1927-1928 debate squad. Although inexperienced, both teams upheld the honor of the school remarkably well, winning second place in this district of the Kansas State Debate League. The Schedule of league debates was: Jan. 27—Belleville Affirmative . .0 Beloit Negative .4 Belleville Negative .0 Beloit Affirmative . .4 Feb. 13—Concordia Affirmative .4 Negative .0 Concordia Negative .... .1 Affirmative . .3 Feb. 17—Minneapolis Affirmative .3 Negative .1 Minneapolis Negative . .1 Affirmative . .3 Feb. —Marysville Affirmative .3 Negative . 1 Marysville Negative .. .0 Affirmative . .4 Total 12 Besides the league debates non-decision debates were held with Downs, Glen Elder and Manhattan. Billy Springer and Wesley Lummis upheld the affirmative and Rexford Hodler and Wallace McKinnie the negative. All earned debate letters. Louise Bardrick was alternate. Miss Lois Thompson and Mr. R. Waldo McBurney aided Miss Peery in coaching. 20 TOP ROW—Miss Peery, Louise Bardrick, Miss Thompson SECOND ROW—Rexford Hodler, Billy Springer, Wallace McKinnie, Wesley Lummis Orchestra aNDER the direction of Miss Bertha Gish the orchestra has had a most successful year. The orchestra played for the Junior and Senior Plays, the Faculty Play, the Senior-Junior Reception, and the Junior-Senior Banquet. It has also appeared in chapel exercises several times throughout the year. Those in the orchestra were: Violins: Clinton Rector, Bob Thierolf, Dan Morris, Jessie Moreland, Thelma Mears, Wallace McKinnie, Betty Shaffer, Helen Black and Wilfred Beardmore. Cornets: Glen Papett, Robert McClelland, Dale Shurtz and Ralph Sick. Clarinets: Helen McGrath and Richard Hubbard. Saxophone: Gerald Jones. Drums: Charles Henry Harned. Alto: Floyd Green. Slide Trombone: Erma Babbit. Piano: Rachael Donabauer. STANDING—Miss Gish, Ralph Sick, Floyd Green, Charles Harned, Dan Morris, Wallace McKinnie, Clinton Rector, Rachel Donabauer SEATED—Robert McClelland, Dale Shurtz, Jessie Moreland, Thelma Mears © Girls’ Glee Club ELOIT High School is very fortunate in having so many girls talented in music. The members have worked faithfully, and have made several appearances, under the efficient direction of Miss Gish. First Soprano: Opal Clanin, Margart Freeman, Arleta Gaston, Katherine Prewett, Helen Louise Smith, Hortense Springer, Mae Williams. Second Soprano: Maxine Baker, Nellie Johnson, Mary Kreamer, Lila McGaughey, Helen Olson, Wanda Lee Stack, Fern Johnson. Alto: Harriet Bardrick, Alma Roquette, Nelda Troutman, Parthene Young, Emma Jeanne Cole, Margaret Morris, Loraine Gregory, Paulina Wray. Accompanist: Louise Bardrick. TOP ROW—Mae Williams, Nellie Johnson, Margaret Morris, Margaret Freeman, Louise Bardrick, Katherine Prewett, Loraine Gregory SECOND ROW—Helen Louise Smith, Lila McGaughey, Harriet Bardrick Mildred Lumrnis, Arleta Gaston, Fern Johnson, Alma Roquette, Mary Kreamer, Opal Clanin THIRD ROW—Emma Jeanne Cole, Parthene Young, Wanda Lee Stack, Miss Gish, Helen Olson, Maxine Baker, Nelda Troutman Hire Senior Pla ) HE Senior Play, “The Judsons’ Entertain,” which was presented April 13, in the high school auditorium, was a delightful and successful entertainment despite the superstition regarding Friday, the 13th. The play owes much of its success to the efficient coaching of Miss Margaret Drake. Those in the cast were: Wallace Judson ......................................William Finney A young architectural genius who has not yet arrived. Mildred Judson, His bride ..............................Mary Kreamer Miss Hulda Judson, His devoted aunt ..................Louise Bardriek Tucker Whipple, His new friend and brightest hope.... Billy Pagett Charles Fallon .........................................Herbert Knox A Harvard graduate waiting to “find” himself. Fallon, Sr., a worker of miracles ................Wallace McKinnie William Tamp, an impressionable expressman .............Lyle Briney Bettina Blandish, of international screen fame.. .Margaret Freeman Phyllis Stotenboucher ............................Emma Jeanne Cole Of the famous old Knickerboucker Stotenbouchers. Christophene, an emotional house maid ..................Erma Babbitt Mrs. Babbidge ......................................Margaret Annan The proud possessor of an invalid husband. Class Prophecy) ON Commencement Day 1928, a group of Seniors left the hospitable roof of B. H. S. and set out to seek their fortunes. The cold world refused to recognize their hard earned diplomas and at once sent them to the “University of Hard Knocks,” where they soon developed into successful men and women. With the help of short cuts, learned in room 108 and elsewhere, they quickly found their places and helped run the world. All went smoothly enough until July , 1944, the day when the world came to an end. As mighty be expected Dicky Forster never outgrew his childish ways. While playing with a huge sky rocket he conceived the idea of shooting the sun. He touched off the fuse and climbed on to steer. The rocket soon got out of control and, in about six minutes, hit the sun so hard that it splashed molten matter clear to the earth. The intense heat burned everything to a crisp. Immediately the upward paths be- came crowded with departed souls. Saint Peter was unable to handle all the applicants that besieged the Pearly Gates and finally made them line up and wait their turn for inspection. Strange to relate, B. H. S. ’28 graduates were seen everywhere! Even Dicky Forster had the nerve to come back and look at the results of his wild ride. Saint Peter moved no faster than the minute hand of the old clock in the History class back in Beloit High, and to lessen the deadly tediousness, the gossips went about, searching out the past history of everyone. Ben Leonard’s executive ability had won a position as President and General Manager of the U. S. Aircraft Company. For the last three years Ike Caughey had been flying the Simpson-Macyville air stage, the company’s crack air line. He claims to have flown the 9.7 miles in six hours and three minutes. Believe it or not—you all knew Ike. Nellie Johnson had become a flapper. No one could find where she got the idea needles were for use in phonographs only. Clarence Kirkbride had been very proud of his connection with famous men. He claims relationship with everyone of them. Didn’t they start life as he did? (Barefooted ?) Loraine Gregory was fearful that Richard’s tricks would hurt someone. So she went to Denver and studied nursing. Dicky cooked things all right; but Loraine had no chance to try her skill. Lester and Lyle Briney founded a unique college. They taught their students to clean their fingernails with either hand. You all see that this is a big help, because one might lose a hand some day and then; if he hadn’t taken the Briney course, he’d be in an awful fix. Roy Wicks had discovered why he married Leota Ramsay in 1940. He found she wanted him worse than he didn’t want her. Hortense Springer had gained fame through her sorrowful rendition of “Where 13 My Wandering Boy Tonight?” Tom Smyth mysteriously disappeared soon after Commencement and it is believed that his absence gives pathos to her favorite song. Tweed Ross always started at the bottom and worked up. It got to be such a habit that he refused the job as president of the U. S. Steel Corporation. He said, “That job isn’t for me. There’s no chance to advance.” TKe flrangWBlack Clyde Nelson worked up too. He tried to learn to swim by starting at the bottom —they dragged Lake Superior for six weeks before they found his body. Wallace McKinnie gave up his hopes of being a farmer and organized “The Mc-Kinnie Light Opera Company.” His latest production “The Great ‘What-is-it’?”, starred Katherine Prewett and Kenneth Knight. Adolph Lambertz turned over a new leaf and gave himself to research work. His latest book, “Evolution as Seen in a Prohibition Meeting,” was so outspoken that it taxed all the powers of Herbert Knox, the famous criminal lawyer, to keep Adolph out of I eavenworth. Emma Jeanne Cole was graduated from the K. U. School of Journalism in 1937. She set out to dominate the newspaper world, and with the financial help of Everett Brown, discoverer of the famous Nebraska silvermines, she had gained control of the “Gilbert Station Star” and was planning to run for dog catcher next election. Three bashful young ladies, Margaret Freeman, Parthene Young and Maxine Collins gained courage enough to go on a “man” hunt the summer of ’42, but their poor victims saw them coming and left the country. Glen Fobes had been an editor. His only reason for that work was that his ears could hold a pencil so easily. The Christopher Columbus method of typing brought fame to Erma Babbit. No one else in the world could discover quicker or land harder than she. Leslie Pfaff had developed great skill as an artist. His latest painting was that of a barn near Solomon Rapids. Mary Kreamer soon found a place for her mathematical ability. She was employed by the Monarch Grocery Company—to count the warts on pickles (before they were sold). Charles Brooks had been in the State Penitentiary at Lansing. Unlike several of his classmates, he could leave if he wanted to. He was one of the wardens. Frank Ward became the world’s greatest architect. His chief pastime was designing air castles for Grace Gould. Flora Mae Black had been chosen queen of Island Number 10 in the Mississippi River. Last summer the radio news said that Darwin Kissinger wanted the job of Prime Minister, but Queen Flora refused his help and he returned to his advertising business. In 1939 Louise Bardrick published a book entitled “The Degeneration of Man.” This lifetime collection of scientific data absolutely proved that men would soon be born without teeth. It was a great success until Kenneth Gaston spilled the beans by saying “Babies are always born without teeth.” Lila McGaughey holds the radio D X record of Plum Creek township. One night when she was “listening in” she got Chile and almost caught her death of cold. Lee Gotschall, prominent athlete and strong man, had owned and operated the world’s largest onion farms. We all knew Lee would go in for something strong. Opal Clanin and Grace Tidrick each received an A. M. from K. S. A. C. and a Ph. D. from Vassar, but they never did get a J. 0. B. until Beloit opened its swimming pool July 3, 1944. At that time they were the only persons in Kansas who knew how to swim and were planning to make their fortunes giving diving lessons. Thelma Thompson had been studying Greek in the Mankato grammar school. She wanted to discover the vamping secrets of Helen of Troy. Maxine Lins made a fortune coaching mosquitoes for their annual festival. f ® The Wooster-Gates Gift Shoppe, owned jointly by Maxine Wooster and Opal Gates, had gained a world wide reputation. They specialized in hand painted bathtubs and other trinkets. Henry Van Valkenburg went up in the world. On the sixth attempt he succeeded in climbing the water tower and is still reminding us that “Heights by great men— Robert Stewart had a wonderful contract with one of the Palm Beach Hotels. His job was to dry off the mosquitoes after every rain so their buzzers wouldn't get rusty. Mr. and Mrs. William Finney (yes, Bill finally did make Margaret his better-half) have been running a dairy farm. They fed the cows lemons and sold lemonade at all the county fairs. Carol Barker was elected County Superintendent two years after she was graduated and had held that office ever since. Mary Jordan was the head manicurist of the Wehl Beauty Parlors of New York, Chicago and Asherville. Howard owes his success to the fact that he gives permanent waves guaranteed for six months. Louise Hyde holds the world record for sitting on a flag pole. The only reason for her six months stay was that she got up and then was afraid to come down. Merle Braden and Pearl Beldon were once employed by the McKinnie Light Opera Company but were fired when they tried to flirt with Wallace. High school students didn’t have to study spelling after 1938, when Stanley Snook patented a special typewriter. Users of this machine don’t have to spell correctly. When they get stuck, they merely touch a special key which makes a blur that might mean an a or an o—or anything. Mabel Wickham was given a cut glass Ford Coupe when she won last summer’s hay fever contest. Wilbur Kent and Gerald Farr were still sporting the medals they won in the Chinese-Russian war. Rumor has it that they fought on opposite sides. One night, after they had discovered each other’s position, they swiped their regimental colors, crawled out into No Man’s Land, and traded flags. The next day each got a medal for capturing an enemy flag. Eva Jones became a second Gertrude Ederle. She never swam anything wider than the Solomon River but with the aid of her press agent, Mabel Bell, has been able to keep up her reputation. Mildred Clark and Constance Brown became so attached to their profession—W. C. T. U. lecturing—that they couldn’t bear to think of getting married. Billy Pagett and Charlotte were not seen among the crowd. Probably they couldn’t leave their private “conversations” in the corriders of the B. H. S. and will continue talking there till the end of time. Considerable anxiety was expressed over the fact that none of the faculty were present. We sincerely hope they are among the crowd but still—we just can’t help wondering. Calendar Sept. 5—Hail, Hail, all 295 of us are here, with 19 pedagogues keeping us in the straight and narrow path of learning—not a bad, hard hearted looking lot at that. Sept. 6—Well, after glancing us over I notice C. B. and Billy are hitting it off at their usual pace, and with some of the rest of them, time didn’t work many changes. Sept. 14—Seniors elected their officers, Benny Leonard, president; Lyle Briney, vice-president; Tommy Smyth, treasurer and Mary Jordan, secretary. They represent our class of 72. Sept. 26—First Lyceum number, ‘‘The Mascot,” light opera. Seniors took in $629.50 on tickets. Sophomores elected officers. Sept. 27 -Beloit warriors beat Jewell 6-0. Watch the orange and black sparkle with pride with our footbal lteam—mostly Seniors too. Sept. 29—School dismissed to treat us to a ride cn the merry-go-round at the fair. (Just as if the teachers didn’t keep us dizzy enough all the time.) Oct. 1—Manhattan ties our football score in their mudhole. A chocolate colored player on their team said, “That red-headed captain of Beloit’s sho’ am a bear-cat.” Oct. 3—Student Council members are elected. Oct. 4—Debate squad organizes, (raw? material) Oct. 5—Beloit swamps Osborne 34-0. We entertained them at a banquet at the Christian church. Snappy program. Oct. 6—Final program of Chautauqua is given in H. S. auditorium. Large attendance. Oct. 11—Toy Concert Company presents the second number of Lyceum Course. Oct. 14—Glen Elder beaten by Beloit 27-0. All the school rides bicycles, walks or gets there some way. Oct. 21—Lincoln beaten by Beloit 14-6. Oct. 25—Beloit Rotary entertains teachers. Oct. 26—Hospital meeting. Oct. 28—Little Sophomores step into social life by giving a party. Beloit teat Minneapolis 14-6, while Ike sits quietly on the bench. Oct. 31—Spooks are roaming this night of Halloween. B. H. S. students are in when the curfew blows. Nov. 3-4—Pedagogues disperse and collect elsewhere while students heartily enjoy absence. Nov. 7—Basketball practice starts. Nov. 11—Armistice Day football game. We all go to Smith Center and get a 0-0 score. t range Black Nov. 15—Girls’ Glee club makes its debut in chapel. Nov. 29—North Central Basketball League formed. Beloit is asked to join. Nov. 30—Duckwall’s store burned. Some of the B. H. S. students turn fire fighters and tell firechiefs where to head in. Lyceum course presents M. K. Jackson, lecturer, on “Flat Tires.” B. H. S. kids take it to heart. Dec. 2—Football letter men hold banquet and elect Francis Smith next year’s captain. Dec. 6—DeMolays present 3-act play, “Fifty-Fifty.” Dec. 8—Horace Douglass, Chicago baritone, gives chapel program. Dec. 9—Senior Carnival. Everyone has a good time watching the Hula Hula dancers, etc. Bill Pagett says, “Gosh, I wish I had a lawnmower.” Seniors rake in a big profit. Dec. 11—King Male Quartet presents Lyceum Course. Dec. 16—Public Speaking class gives 3 one-act plays. Some of them have been hiding their talents until they were Seniors. Too bad, how bashful we are. Dec. 20—Salina beats Beloit in first basketball game of season. Dec. 21 Rodgers School Operetta. Advanced Home Economics Girls serve banquet. Boys! We have some good cooks on our matrimony list. Right this way! Dec. 22—Dismissed to watch Santy Claus come. Feb. 6—Seniors start preparation for Reception. Feb. 9—Dancing Dolls, clog dance and solo dances, add charm and grace to our usually dry chapels. Feb. 10—Jewell beats Beloit in B. B. game 25-11. Some of us forgot to come home afterward. Feb. 16—Parts of Junior play given in chapel. Feb. 17—“The Mummy and the Mumps,” spontaneous success. Between acts, Seniors furnish amusement. Feb. 18—Junction City beats Beloit, 14-9. Jan. 2—School again—all the boys strut bright-colored ties, sweaters, socks, etc. Funny about boys isn’t it—so vain and all! Jan. 5—Beloit beats Jewell, 20-19. Juniors give chapel program. Jan. 6—Junior High gives 3 one-act plays. They certainly showed some of us big ones up. Jan. 9—Concordia beat Beloit in first game of big league, 20-14. Jan. 11—Olivar’s Filipinos give concert. Jan. 13—One of the best games of the year. Lincoln beats Beloit, 10-6. Jan. 14—Everyone learns how much he doesn’t know—Finals. Jan. 15—Extra—Cupid Hits Senior Class—Maxine Lins, Pearl Belden and Freda Broadbent show a suspicious spaikle on left hands. Jan. 18—Special Chapel—Emporia Glee Club sings. Jan. 20—Manhattan beats Beloit in basketball game, 28-14. Jan. 21—W. C. Brown, former school board member, dies. Jan. 27—Belleville Debate—Beloit wins both sides. Manhattan beats Beloit in B. B. game. Jan. 28—Junction City defeats cur warriors. Jan. 31—Clay Center also wins in basketball game. Feb. 1—Practice Debate with Junction City. Feb. 2—Annual Staff chosen. Feb. 3—Minneapolis beats Beloit. Feb. 6—Seniors start preparation for Reception. Feb. 9—Dancing dolls, clog dancing and solo dances add grace and charm to our dry chapels. Feb. 10—Jewell beats Beloit in B. B. game 25-11. Some of us forgot to come home. Feb. 16—Parts of Junior play given in chapel. Feb. 17—Junior play, “The Mummy and the Mumps,” spontaneous success. Seniors furnish amusements between acts. Feb. 18—Junction City beats Beloit 14-9. Feb. 20—Debate with Concordia. We win here. Feb. 21—Dora Dell Daniels’ expression class gives chapel program. Feb. 23—Freshmen talent displayed in chapel. Feb. 24—Concordia defeats Beloit 25-22. Good game. Feb. 25—Clay Center wins from Beloit in B. B. game. Seniors receive class rings. We wonder why the boys wear the girls’ rings and the girls try in vain to tie the great big rings on small white fingers. Feb. 29—Debate team goes to Marysville. Beloit receives 5 out of 8 possible points. Last number of Lyceum Course—Sheehan Opera Company. March 1—Sophomores present original play. We’re glad to see a little talent displayed by the underclassmen. We were beginning to think they couldn’t do without us. March 10—Senior-Junior Reception. Many are out on the account of flu. “Benny” stays home so he won’t have to give a speech or—what was it? Juniors say it wasn’t quite as “stiff” as they expected. March 13—K. S. A. C. publicity team entertained in chapel. March 15—Parts of Faculty Play given in chapel. March 16—Boys defeated at Hays by Gove. Score 28-19. Faculty play, “Nothing But the Truth;” proceeds to Hospital Fund. March 20—Lee Gotschall wins trophy offered by Grand Theatre as the most popular basketball man. “Shorty” Kerns wins next highest number of points. Played post-game with Minneapolis. Miss Swanson gives reading in chapel. March 30—Rexford Hodler represents B. H. S. at Phillipsburg. Ranks 5th with his oration, “Present Day Application of the Constitution.” April 2—Seniors pick out commencement invitations and the play cast is practicing hard. April 5-10—Easter vacation. April 13—Senior play, “The Judsons Entertain.” This seems to be a farewell display of our dramatic talent. April 21—Efficiency Meet at Hays—We take first—It’s high time we were taking first in something. I was beginning to think it was beyond our power. April 24—Chapel program in gym. We agree with the judges—the girls deserved first prize. April 25—Hobo Day. “Hoboville Hyperbole”—an example of “yellow” journalism. Lots of us look unnatural—others—not so much! A half holiday was appreciated by all those present—even the faculty. April 26—Junior High kids give chapel program. There’s certainly a lot of future material for chapels to come. April 27—Junior-Senior banquet—a great success. Beautiful decorations, good eats and we learned the name of Miss Thompson’s beau. What more could we ask? April 28—Our typists win the district loving cup in State Typing Contest. May 1—Grade School May Fete. My! They looked cute. May 3—Senior picnic. Hail! Hail! The gang all went! May 4—G. R. Installation of new officers. May 7—High School May Fete. “Briar Rose.” Did you ever see so many graceful girls as our H. S. has? I guess that’s what we’re noted for. May 11—G. R. Senior Farewell—Many heartaches and tears, enjoyed by all! May 14-15—Examinations—But we don’t like ’em, not much—Many Seniors look pale around the gills. May 16—Commencement—Nothing can describe our feelings—I can’t say anything about it, you know how it is! May 17—Class Day—Good program and sad farewells. We Seniors proceed to make a graceful exit. Lord, bless the rest of the school—. What will they do without Senior Class Will QND so at last the sheepskin curtain falls upon the last scene of the four-act comedy by the class of ’28. A comedy to be sure, but with what painful touches, flunks, conditions, quizzes, hard lessons and all the rest; a comedy, to be sure, but what an everlasting impression this little play has left on old B. H. S. Feeling that we should leave a few things to be always cherished by the underclassmen; the following do leave the attached document as their last will and testament:— Wallace McKinnie leaves his hearty laugh to Bill Springer. Gerald Farr and Henry VanValkenburg leave their beautiful hair and winning ways to Stanley Vestal and Arless King. Charlotte Bartleson leaves her long flowing tresses to Treasure Metcalf. Ben Leonard bequeaths his majestic height to Leo Wagner. Emma Jeanne Cole, being of the opinion that she is sufficiently reduced, leaves her last bottle of anti-fat to Esther Finney. Constance Brown wills her rules on flirtation to Clara Deeds, hoping she may profit thereby. Maxine Wooster and Opal Gates leave their mischievous natures to Helen Olson. Ike Caughey, Charlie Brooks and Stanley Snooks leave their excuses for “playing hooky” to Mr. Morrell. Louise Bardrick wills her fair complexion to her sister, Harriet, desiring to keep it in the family as long as possible. Tommy Smyth leaves his genius for telling stories to “Sonny” Hill. “Red ’ Finney leaves his monopoly on West Main to some envious Junior. Richard Forster leaves his reputation as a lady-killer to Ralph Sick. Mary Kreamer leaves all her “Virgil” books for the other Latin classes to fight over. Lee Gotschall leaves his “Basketball Hero” trophy to “Frankie” Kruse. Tweed Ross leaves his car to Bob Thierolf so that he won’t have so far to walk to school. Clarence Kirkbride leaves the various pins and medals that he wears to anyone who thinks he has the ability to win them. Margaret Annan and Loraine Gregory leave their “Precious” cats to the prospective old maids of the class of ’29. Earl Fletcher gives and bequeaths his great supply of laziness to John Robb. Mary Jordan leaves her budding love affairs to Betty Shaffer. Lila McGaughey bequeaths to Irene Deschner her privilege of making G. R. announcements. Frank Ward and Glen Fobes bequeath their wild ways to Lynn Frederickson. Rexford Hodler, an artist at arguing, gives and bequeaths his forceful speeches to Wesley Lummis. Maxine Collins leaves her cultivated Eastern accent to Mildred Smith. Wilbur Kent and Adolph Lambertz leave to Bob Annan their dashing ways. Clyde Nelson leaves his brilliant history recitations to some desiring and needy Junior. Robert Stewart leaves his blind dates to Danny Morris. TlW ijl ratify Black Herbert Knox leaves his everlasting presence in activities to Harold Conley. Mabel Bell and Grace Gould leave their roguishness to Leone Conn and Susie Owen. Eva Jones leaves her pianistic work to Rachael Donabauer. Louise Hyde and Wave Finney bequeath their noon-day rides to Edna Oakley. Kenneth Knight leaves his shady past to Chester Mehl. Carol Barker and Merle Braden leave their ability to break the silence to Maxine Young. Kenneth Gaston and Walter Henderson are leaving their Physics notebooks in the cabinet in the Physics room. Roy Wicks leaves his never-failing wit to “Pussy” Wilson. Thelma Thompson and Nellie Johnson bequeath to Geneva Childers a portion of their boisterousness. Grace Tidrick and Parthene Young bequeath their typing technique to Clinton Rector. Billie Pagett bequeaths his sunny disposition to certain members of the faculty. Everett Brown gives and bequeaths his secret for “high jumping” to Shorty Kerns. Lyle and Lester Briney bequeath their ability to look like twins to Ben Kruse and Sam Wicks. Maxine Lins regrets that she is unable to leave anything since she will need them all for her “Bungalow of Dreams.” Mildred Clark, Erma Babbitt, Merle Briney and Pearl Belden leave their “foursome” to four desiring Freshies. Howard Wehl and Lyle Thompson will and bequeath their sonorous voices to Glen Pagett. Mabel Wickham leaves her guaranteed permanent wave to Arleta Gaston. Hortense Springer and Katherine Prewett leave and bequeath their operatic ability to Fern Johnson. Opal Clanin bequeaths the use of her “big brown eyes” to Helen Louise Smith. Leslie Pfaff leaves his sheikish ways to Charles Henry Harned. Flora Mae Black leaves her declamatory ability to Opal Thompson. Freda Broadbent leaves her path of true love which never runs smooth to Margaret Morris. Leota Ramsay leaves her irresistible smile to Harold Brown. Darwin Kissinger bequeaths his vast scientific knowledge to Prof. Paul V. Imes. Hire Senior Carnival SENIOR Carnival, something new for Beloit high school, was held December 9. A typical carnival layout, with side-shows and everything, was built in the halls and gymnasium. Committees of Seniors had charge of the “concessions” which were successful, both financially and as fun-making ideas. On entering the east door, each carnival goer was required to buy twenty-five cents worth of tickets. These tickets were good for admission to any show. The first and most popular show was “The Bug-House,” a “Chamber of Horrors” if there ever was one. “Dr. Sawbones,” “The Hawaiian Dancers” and “The Beauty Parlor” were popular drawing cards. There was a restaurant on the second floor and a play was presented twice in the auditorium. In the gymnasium, a fairly complete midway was built. A faculty doll rack, a Wishing Well, a Novelty Stand, and the tent of a fortune teller, stood along the walls. To make things interesting, there was a postoffice where one could “purchase” letters, and a police court which fined each and every one for the most trivial offense. Punishment for practically every crime, except marriage and murder, was meted out by Police Judge “Bill” Finney, who added much merriment to the carnival. After the confetti had been swept up, the stands taken down, and experiences compared, the Seniors found that they had had an enjoyable time, helped out the class treasury, and started something that will probably be repeated in the years to come. Hobo Da ) © ELOIT High students’ annual spring holiday, Hobo Day, was held April 25. That afternoon they reported to their fifth hour classes as usual, but they weren’t wearing their conventional “uniforms.”—Tramps, dudes, brides, hayseeds and other outlandish characters made the school seem like an insane asylum. Added to that a “yellow newspaper,” “The Hobo Hyperbole,” was being read by almost everyone. Still, these bums weren’t crazy; they only intended to celebrate in a way that would cure spring fever and clear the way for the dreaded finals only three weeks off. Again, as in former years, the Grand Theatre gave a special matinee, but this year the Missouri Pacific Agricultural train was in Beloit and students were able to see both attractions. The parade started about 2 o’clock and went as far as the Farmers Union Store on Mill street. There the line halted, and the hobos proceeded to chastise some of the “pikers,” who hadn’t “dressed up,” by running them through a hot line. Here also, the judges picked the best costumes. Kenneth Hinkhouse, a green “Scandahovian,” was the best dressed faculty member. Myron Chapman and Mary Jordan, took the individual student prizes and Bill Finney’s family: Margaret Freeman, Loraine Gregory, Mary Kreamer, Margaret Annan, Clarence Kirkbride, with Mr. Finney himself, was considered to be the best group. The bums, led by the Beloit Community Band, marched down Mill Street, went through the Agricultural exhibits which were in cars just east of the mill, and went back to the Grand theatre for the show. After seeing the picture most of them came back to the train. In order to stimulate interest, the Beloit business men had donated a group of prizes, among them a $50 Holstein calf. All rural “children” between 10 and 20 were given numbers. The city “children” of the same ages were not given numbers but had a chance to enter an essay contest, the topic being “Exhibits on the Agricultural Train.” Clara Deeds, a B. H. S. Junior, held the lucky number and got the $50 calf. But regardless of the prizes, the day was one that will be remembered by all who took part. Senior-Junior Reception (TV$ 5 HE Senior Class complied with the well established custom in B. H. S. of the Senior class giving a reception to the Juniors. This reception was given on March 10, 1928. In years past, this occasion has always been so formal as to seem uncomfortable so the Seniors tried to do away with some of this formality. This idea proved very successful. The halls were decorated to resemble a garden. The walls were hung with green moss and lattice work covered with flowers. Rustic benches and chairs were scattered through the hall, and a porch swing was placed at the west entrance. The south entrance was decorated in the form of a garden. Two gates covered with vines admitted the guests to the pathway and the stairs were lined with hollyhocks. Music was furnished during the evening by an orchestra and a miscellaneous program was given as follows: Address of Welcome, Mary Jordan. Response, Floyd Green. Piano solo, Louise Bardrick. Dance, Flossie Clark and Maxine Young. Reading, Billy Beardmore. Vocal Solo, Katherine Prewett. After the program refreshments were served by a committee of Freshmen girls. Ice cream, in the shape of butterflies, and cake carried out the garden scheme. This reception marked the beginning of commencement festivities for the class of ’28. VBlack Junior-Senior Banquet crv 5) ME Juniors entertained the Seniors at the annual Junior-Senior banquet, Friday April 27. The banquet was held at the I. 0. 0. F. hall, which was decorated as a colonial garden. Those who served were dressed in colonial costumes. The menu was: Cordial Venison Ground Apples Musket Balls Prim Roses Silhouettes Maryland Biscuits Corsage Boouquet Bits of Ribbon Lavender Leaves Old Lace Colonial Coffee Drops of Cologne The program was: Toastmaster—Billy Springer Invocation ............. The Minuet ............. Souvenirs ............... The Echo ............... Come to the Fair (song) Lavendar and Old Lace . Melodies ................ Scents and Nonscents .. Auld Lang Syne ......... ..........Mr. Morrell Two Sophomore Girls .....Wesley Lummis .. .Emma Jeanne Cole ....Kathryn Prewett ......Miss Thompson .............Quartet ...........Mr. Imes ...........Everybody Senior Class Da}) GLASS day was the last time the seniors of ’28 performed before the underclassmen. The program was given May 16, in the B. H. S. auditorium. Although it was a rather tearful time for the seniors, the merriment created by the comical numbers on the program and the hilarity among those who realized it was the last day of the school year, made it a very enjoyable day. Everyone was invited to attend the program which was as follows: Trio, Horter.se Springer, Emma Jeanne Cole, Lila McGaughey Reading, Charlotte Bartleson Violin Solo, Wallace McKinnie Class Will, Herbert Knox Class Prophecy, Rexford Hodler Mixed Quartet, Herbert Knox, Lila McGaughey, Wilbur Kent, Katherine Prewett Reading, Margaret Annan Melody Girls, Margaret Freeman, Katherine Prewett, Mary Kreamer, Lorainc Gregory Seniors Farewell Address, Ben Leonard Juniors' Response, Floyd Green Baccalaureate Services The Baccalaureate service was held at the M. E. church at 8 p. m. on May The program was as follows: Processional—Miss Winifred Dudley Music—“Send Out Thy Light” by the Presbyterian Choir Invocation—Rev. Norman Alter Choral Response—“The Lord Is In His Holy Temple” Scripture—Rev. Wrn. S. Irwin Music—“Israel 0 Israel” from Cantata “Queen Esther” Sermon—Rev. Honderick Benediction—Rev. Browning Postlude—Miss Winifred Dudley 1928. 1926 TKe Ttlran$ Autographs ■