Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1929 volume:

£iT - _-fi= Q XgELJ0rm mdBkck OOc==Q 8 “®l}t fliqht is not citbcb; it Itas just begun.” 3 FOREWORD It is our desire to tabulate . in accurate and enduring £ form the activities of the graduating class of '29 and to record the progress of B. h. S. during the past year. dedication To the Spirit of Progress and Education We have chosen the airplane and the fine ideals of Colonel Lindbergh as symbolic o f progressive flight. It is our desire to emphasize the fact that graduation i s merely a milestone in this flight, that the Seniors of '29 must forever pilot their planes onward. SPIRIT OF PROGRESS Prom the “Ballad of Lucky Lindbergh” by Nancy Byrd Turner Speech in the gloom, and the shadows stirred; A glimmer of shapes in the lifting light; A quiver, a roar, a quiet Word; And a great gray eagle is spread for flight. Up, with the dark on his dauntless wings, Keen and clean through the dripping dawn, Up from the sleeping mist of things Young America out and gone I £ (Q rang? and BJacly XX c- =g LU fr -XOC W O00C30«XOC_ MR. JOE MORRIS -3 Q==oo 5 MR. C. O. SMITH SUPERINTENDENT -3 range ndB)acty MR. JOHN MORRELL PRINCIPAL The Faculty 1 00C3 X 0CIL_Z. -3 BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING DOCCDooooc_ -9 §= 0 X c_J range and Oja OOCD9 ooC z =9 GLASS OFFICERS President.... Jice President Secretary ___ Treasurer____ Wesley Lummis Margaret Morris Irene Deschner ___Arless King Sponsor__________ ..Miss Drake Finance Sponsor . Miss Harold Senior Colors, Rose and Silver — 8=== xx WESLEY LUMMIS (Professional Course) Class President ’29: Glee Club ’26, '27 ’29: Cantata ’26: Operetta ’26 : Male quartet 29: Debate ’28; Hi-Y Plays: Hi-Y ’26. ’27, 28. ’29; Public Speaking Plays '28; B. H. S. Life Staff: Annual Staff: Vice President Hi-Y: Operetta ’29. ‘‘Quick of wit and ready of jest With real joy of living is he blest.’’ MARGARET MORRIS (Professional Course Dancing ’26: V. Pres. ’25, ’26. ’28; Junior Play ’27; Hays Tournament ’26; Operetta ’25; G. R. 25, ’26. ’27, ’28: G. R. Cabinet ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’27; Hiawatha Cantata ’25 ; Typewriting Contest ’28 : Senior Play ’29. “Her charms are not concealed from mortal eye. Like roses, that in deserts bloom and die.” ARLESS KING (General Course Glee Club ’26, ’29: Operetta ’26; Junior Play ’28: Treasurer ’29; Life Staff ’29; Hi-Y ’28: Advanced Gym ‘27; Senior Play '29. “Words are like leaves; and where they’most abound. Much fruit of sense beneath is often found.” IRENE DESCHNER (Normal Training Course G. A. A. ’27; G. R. ’26. ’27, ’28. '29; Student Council ’28: Operetta ’26: Glee Club ’26. '29: Sec. 29; Cantata ’26: Yearbook Staff: G. R. Cabinet; Girls’ Athletic ’26: Literary Club 28. “To her we owe true friendship, love sincere. Each home-felt joy that life inherits here.’’ WILLIAM B. SPRINGER. JR. (Professional Course Hi-Y ’26. ’27. ’28, ’29; Hi-Y Cabinet ’26; Hi-Y Secretary ’27.; V. Pres Hi-Y 28; Hi-Y Pres. ’29: Peppershakers ’26, ’27: Pep Band ’28, '29; Orchestra '26.’27. ’29: Emporia Music Contest ’26: Hi-Y Conference ’27. ’28. '29: Debate ’28. ’29; Oratory 28, ’29: Junior Play ‘28: B. H. S. Life Staff ’29: Tennis Club ’26, 27. ’28. : Tennis Tournament’ 27 ; State Forensic Contest ’28: State Oratorical Contest ’28: Pres. ’27; V. Pres. ’28: Student Council ’26. 29; Editor Yearbook '29: Hi-Y Play ’26. ’29; Senior Play ’29; Constitutional Orator '29. “And still they gaze and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” ICUt XX ci� x ocr (Q range and Bja ckS QOc=Q - e HELEN LOUISE SMITH (Professional Course) Dancing ’26; Hays Tournament ’26: Junior Play 27: Operetta 25. ’26; G. R. 25, 26, 27. 28; Sec. 25. 26: Student Council 28; Glee Club 26. 27; G. A. A. Cabinet 28; Literary Club 27: Hiawatha Cantata 25 ; Public Speaking Plays ‘27; Senior Play 29. Seas roll to waft her. suns to light her rise: Her footstool earth, her canopy the skies.’’ MILTON PRIDDY (Professional Course) Operetta 26 ; Glee Club 26: Cantata 26; Basket Ball 28; Track 26. 28: Interclass Track 28: Life Staff 29; Hi-Y ’26; Advanced Gym 27. With glint of iron in his eyes. But never doubt, nor yet surprise.” FERN JOHNSON (Professional Course) G. R. 26, 29; Basket Ball 26: G .A. A. Treas. 27. 28: Operetta 27. 28: Glee Club 27, ‘28; Hiawatha Cantata 26; Dancing 27: Senior Play 29. “Dimple cheek, and dimple chin. She has but to smile to win.” RALPH SICK (General Course) Hi-Y 25, 26. 27. 28; Sec. 28; Hi-Y Plays 28: Orchestra 25, 26, 27 : Pep Band 27, 28: Junior Play; Glee Club 25, '26; Senior Play 29. A freedom from care, a freedom from worry. Why all this bother and hurry and flurry?” RUTH RAMSAY (Normal Training Course) G. R. 26, 27, 28, 29; Yearbook 29. Blessed with each talent and each art to please. And born to write, converse, and live with ease. OCCDoooor----- $ e= -g==ooC HELEN OLSON • General-Professional Course) G. R. 26. 27. 28, 29: G. R. Pres. 29: Glee Club 28: Junior Play ’28; Literary Club '28 ; Annual Staff ’29. “Her lively looks a sprightly mind disclose. Quick as her eye, and as unfixed as those. ROBERT KENNEDY (General Course) Glee Club 26, 29: Mixed Chorus ’26, 29; Operetta 26 ; Cantata '26. “He thinks neither too little nor too much. ALICE COOKE (Normal Training Course) Junior Class Sec. 28: G. R. 26, 27, 28, '29; Glee Club 26. 27, 28. 29: Operetta '26. 27: G. R. Sec. 29; Cantata 26 : Literary Club 28. “Britrht as the sun, her eyes the trazers strike. And, like the sun, they shine on all alike.” ANTONIO DE GRACIA • Professional Course) Hi-Y 26. 27. 28: Track 28: Hi-Y Conference '28. Student Council 29; Orchestra '29. “He saw, he wished, and to the prize aspired. DOROTHY FILE (General Course) G. R. '24. '25. “She holds unshared the silence of the sky.” X 0C3W0CZI_I1_ Q WANDALEE STACK (Professional Course) Operetta ’27, 28: G. R. 26. 27, ’28, ’29; Junior Play: G. R. Cabinet ’28, '29; Hays Efficiency Contest ’27, 28: Glee Club ’28; Hiawatha Cantata ’26: Public Speaking Plays ’27; Dancing ’27: Senior Play ’29. “Favors to none, to all she smiles extends: Oft she rejects, but never once offends.” JOSEPH HILL (Professional Course) Glee Club 25; Operetta 25, ’26; Junior Play: Cheer Leader ’28, ’29: Hi-Y ’25, 29: Senior Play ’29. “In task so bold, can little men engage. And in soft bosoms dwells such mighty rage.” VIRGINIA HICKS (Professional Course) G. R. '26. 27, 28, ’29: Operetta 26, ’27; Basket Ball ’26: Yearbook Staff: Glee Club ’26, ’27: Cantata '26: Dancing ’27: G. R. Conference ’26. “In all she does she uses sense. Good judgment is her best defense.’’ KENNETH LAFFOON (General Course) Downs High School: Hi-Y ’26: Football Squad ’26, ’27, '28: Basket Ball squad ’27 : All-School Play ’27 : Class Treas. '28 : Operetta ’28; Transferred to B. H. S. ’29. “With such a comrade, with such a friend. I fain would walk to the journey’s end. MAXINE BAKER (Professional Course) Junior Play '28: Orchestra 26. ’27, ’29; Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28 : Dancing ’27 ; Literary Club ’28: G. R. Cabinet ’29: Emporia State Contest '25: Operetta ’25, ’26; Class Treasurer ’28; G. R. 25. ’26. ’27, ’28. She was born with the pride of the lords great and olden. Who danced through the ages in corridors golden.” HARRIET KARDRK'K (Professional Counted G. R. 26, 27, 28, '29; G. A. A. '27, ’28. 29; G. A. A. Cabinet ’28; 8th Hour Glee Club '28: Cantata '26; Operetta '26, '27; Tennis Club '26: Pep Club '26, '27 ; Dane, in '26. Each individual seeks a several goal : But Heaven's great view is one, and that is the whole.” MELVIN GEISER (Vocational Agriculture Course) Hi-Y 26. 28. '29: Hi-Y Play '29: B. H. S. Life Staff '29: Annual Staff: Hi-Y Cabinet '29: Apr. Stock Judging Team '26; Apr Club 29. With them the seed of wisdom did I sow. I nd with mine own hand wrought to make it grow.” SARA SHARP (Normal Training Course! Stockton. Kansas: G. R. '26, '27; G. R. Conference. Entered B. H. S. '28. Glee Club '29. Her graceful ease, and sweetness void of pride. Might hide her faults, if she had faults to hide.” VICTOR SOLBURG (General Course) Wyandotte High School, Kansas City. Kan. : Swimming Team '27. '28: Intra-class Swimming '26. 27: Pantograph Staff: Press Club; Entered B. H. S. '28: B. H. S. Life Staff. Full well they laughed with counterfeited glee At all his jokes, for many a joke had he. LUCILLE LYNCH (General Course) A face with gladness overspread. She’s never down cast 'tis often said. X OCD� x y iQ THELMA MEARS (Normal Training Course G. R. '26, 27. ‘28. 29: Orchestra ‘28. 29: Operetta ‘26; G. A. A. ‘27. Good, loyal, fair and true. Would that there were more like you. LESLIE PFAFF (General Course) Football '28. ’29. Not fer jrreat deeds but (rood alone, For his friends is kindness shown. DORIS SIMMONS (Commercial Course) She is a friend and proves from day to day Sincere and kind, at home, at work, at play.” ORA PORTER (General Course) Basket Ball ‘26; Class Treasurer '27. Here’s a will that's so firm when it takei up a plan. That nothing can upset it. JESSIE MORELAND (Commercial Course “Always fronting onward toward the lijrht, Always and always facing toward the riprht. g=o X; LOUISE LINS (Professional Course) Operetta 25, 26; G. R. Treasurer 28; G. R. ‘25. 26. 27, 28; Pres. Student Council '28: Student Council 25, '26; G. R. Cabinet ’28; Dancing 26. “Strong in will, rich in wisdom. Wide and useful is her kingdom.” ROBERT LUKENS (Professional Course! Hi-Y '26. 27. 28. 29; Glee Club 29. “There are brave men in the trenches, there are brave men on the sea. But the silent, quiet heroes also prove their bravery.” EDNA OAKLEY (Professional Course) G. R. 25, 29; B. H. S. Life Staff 29; Debate 29; Literary Club 27 ; G. R. Conference 25; Senior Play 29. “Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.” ORVILLE GASKILL (General Course) Glee Club 26: Football 27. 28. ‘29; Jun ior Play: Track 28, 29. “Sand and grit in a concrete base. Friendly smile on an honest face.” HELEN QUAKENBUSH (General Course) G. R. 25. “One who is quiet yet withal so nice. That we value her friendship at a very high price.” MAGGIE TICE (Commercial Course) Her faithfulness fails not, it meets each new day With guidance for every step of the way. LEWIS HAYNES (General Course) Track 28, ’28. He is a builder who works with care. Measuring each new task with rule and square. ROBERTA LUKENS (Professional Course) G. R. 26, 27. ’28, ’29; It. H. S. Life Staff '29. If common sense and talent were changed to dollars fair. I know a girl who would surely be a multimillionaire. WALTER HENDERSON (General Course) No great distinction have I claimed, but in an humble way. Some satisfaction sweet has come to brighten many a day” HELEN THOMPSON (Normal Training Courre Simpson High School: Class President 25, ’28: Glee Club 25. 26; Basket Ball ’25. 26. ’27; Junior Play: Transferred to B. H. S. ’29; G. A. A. ’29. In her way of avoiding despair, Very few with her compare. VELMA GATES ( Normal Training Course! “Her’s is a smile, that once you meet. Makes life's pathway mighty sweet. PAULINA WRAY (Commercial Course! Operetta ’26; Glee Club '28. “With thoughtful space, and sad, majestic eyes. Kind thoughts and lovely from thy soul arise.” GAIL HIXENBAUGH (Professional Course! Hi-Y ‘26: Pep Band '29; Orchestra ‘29. •‘Why let today be an incessant care? The past is past. Tomorrow is in the air. CLARA DEEDS (Normal Training Course! Glee Club 27, 29. “She smiles from day to day. And still she hasn't much to say.” MARJORIE BROADBENT (Normal Training Course! G. R. '25, ’26. 27; G. A. A. '26, '27; Glee Club '29. “Her laughter has a clearer ring Than all the bubbling of a spring.” [- ■■-- fl==O0 j JESSIE WOLVERTON {Normal Training? Course! “Shaping her tasks to a well made plan. Always dointc the best she can.” BELLA BELKNAP (Commercial Course! “This is a kindly world we know. At least I have found it so. NINA WEBSTER (Normal Training Course) G. R. 26. 27: Basket Ball 26; G. A. A. 27. “Second thoughts they say are best. Ere my first ones are hardly expressed. GRACE WHITEHEAD I Commercial Course Kirwin Hitch School: G. R. '26. ’27 Cabinet Member; Basket Ball ’26, ’27; Orchestra '27; Transferred to B. H. S. ’28; B. H. S. Life Staff 29. “Give her any task to do. She’ll never quit until she’s through.” Q== Xytnr(L) rang? md jj ja ckJ C Oc= e DEBATE The debate team was presented with the Arthur Capper award for excellence in debate, as champions of the Fifth District, this year. The question for debate was: “Resolved that the English parliamentary form of government is preferable to the United States presidential form of government.” Five members of the squad won letters. They were: Richard Hubbard, Nelda Troutman, Charlotte Olson, Billy Springer, and Edna Oakley. The teams were coached by Miss Peery. Debating is one of the most beneficial activities of the school and this year’s squad deserves much honor for its achievements. Practice debates were held with: Lucas Smith Center Lincoln The results of the district were: Town Team Decision Minneapolis Negative 2-1 Minneapolis Marysville Affirmative 3—0 Beloit Washington Negative 3—0 Beloit Concordia Affirmative 3—0 Beloit Inter-District: McPherson Negative 3—0 McPherson McPherson Affirmative 3—0 McPherson THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The (!. A. A. officers elected for the year 1928-29 were: Rosie Smith, President: Helen Thompson, Vice-President; Betty Shaffer, Secretary; Alma Gotschall, Treasurer. The sports leaders were: Mildred Smith, Soccer; Kathryn Stewart, Basket ball; Harriet Bardrick, Volley Ball; Irene Jones, Hiking: Allies Gildersleeve, Baseball and Esther Finney, Hockey. The G. A. A. had only thirty-one members this year. A large percent of these girls appeared in all the sports. Each girl must earn 500 out of the 000 possible points to receive a letter. To earn 100 points in any sport, each girl must be present at the 10 preliminary practices before the teams are chosen; must be present at the final game; must have a scholastic average of “B” or above; and she must show sportsman-like conduct. Gilds’ League Basket Ball is sponsored by this organization. Any high school girl can enter this League. The winning team is given a trophy. Rosie Smith’s team was victorious this season. The girls that represented Beloit high school last year at the Hays Efficiency meet were: Rosie Smith, Madge Salisbury, Mildred Yost, Flossie Clark, Kathryn Stewart, and Wanda Lee Stack. They were accompanied by their instructor, Miss Merle Fair. The}- proved their athletic ability anil were awarded first place, the prize being a silver cup. The girls chosen to go to the Hays Efficiency meet this spring were: Rosie Smith, Helen Thompson, Kathryn Stewart, Alma Gotschall, Dorothy Leonard, Opal Thompson, Janet Barker, and Kathryn Yount. They were accompanied by the instructor, Miss Enid Wolcott. THE GIRL RESERVE The Girl Reserve is a high school branch of the Y. W. G. A., organized to develop girls in three ways: Mentally, physically, and spiritually. These three ways correspond to the three sides of the blue triangle which is the and her purpose is “To find and give the best.” Every Friday a program was given helping to carry out the aim of the club. Impressive ceremonials such as the Invitation Services, the Senior Farewell, and the Installation of Officers were observed. In the first semester a Hallowe’en party was given. Outstanding events of the second semester were: A St. Patrick’s Day Party and a Mother’s and Daughter's Tea. In order to raise money for the expenses of the year a book stand was conducted for nearly two weeks. Second hand books were sold, the Girl Reserve getting a percent of the profit. In accordance with the custom of the club, the members brought gifts at Christmas to be sent to the girls of the Industrial School. Each summer two girls are sent to a Girl Reserve Conference where they learn more about the work of the club and the duties of their offices. This year the president and the program chairman attended the conference at Hollister, Missouri. MUSIC The music department of B. II. S. completed a very successful year under the direction of Miss Georgia Buck. The organization of the department consisted of two Freshman choruses, girls' glee club, mixed chorus and orchestra. The first public appearance of the year was the Musical, in which the entire music department took part. The program consisted of numbers by the orchestra, boys’ and girls’ glee clubs; girls’ and boys’ quartettes and vocal solos. The glee clubs sang several times in chapel and the orchestras played for the Junior and Senior plays. The girls’ glee club, accompanied by Arleta Gaston, soloist, entered the music contest at Lindsborg, which was held during the Easter vacation. Arleta placed second in the solo class. At the Hays music contest the department was represented by the girls’ glee club, mixed chorus, orchestra, Robert McClelland, cornet solo, Dorothy McCall, piano solo and Arleta Gaston and Glen Pagett, vocal soloists. The closing presentation of the vear was the comic opera “H. 8. Pinafore,” May 17. CONFERENCE PICTURE HI-Y Nine years ago, a few boys interested in creating and maintaining higher standards of living formed a Ili-Y club with a small membership. This year the club has a membership of thirty. The officers elected are: William Springer, Jr., president; Wesley Lum-mis, vice-president; Ralph Sick, secretary; Robert McClelland, treasurer Melvin Geiser, World Brotherhood chairman; Herbert Knox, Paul Tice, Robert Lukens and Howard Fulton, program chairmen. The fall Ili-Y party was held in the gymnasium October, 2(i. The Ili-Y plays entitled ‘‘Well, 1 Declare and “The Flash” were given November 23 to raise money to finance the sectional Hi-Y Conference which was held at Beloit, November 30—December 2. The conference was a great success as a character builder for the one hundred twenty-five boys attending from North Central and Northwest Kansas. A radio program, February 15, was well attended and proved to be a splendid entertainment. As a means of promoting fellowship and athletic interest five basketball teams were chosen for a spring tournament. Bill Springer’s team with Alipio Alejo, Frank Jordan, Doyle Myers and Robert McClelland won the tournament. Financially, the Hi-Y has been one of the most successful organizations in the school. In each of its four aims, spiritual, physical, mental and social the club has fulfilled its purpose. STUDENT COUNCIL The student council is a governing body composed of representatives from the various classes and organizations of the school. Ibis group cooperates with the school executives in promoting various projects. Last fall a lost and found table was installed in the study hall by the student council. Council members were in charge of the table during all seven periods of the day. The plan proved to be very effective and probably will be a permanent task for the student council. The student governing body also sponsored the annual “Hobo Day, April 1!). Student council members and the various groups represented are: Louise Lins, president Helen Louise Smith— | Bill Springer— Alma Gotschall I Ralph Kerns— f Arnold Heiman | Dorothy MeMann j...... Mary Agnes Hicks I James Higinbotham— f Antonio De Gracia Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen ....Hi-Y 8 B. H. S. LIFE STAFF The B. H. S. Life staff, composed of Edna Oakley, Roberta Lukens, Grace Whitehead, William Springer, .Jr., Melvin (Jeiser, Victor Solburg, Arless King, and Milton Priddy, took up the strenuous task of publishing a paper which would he a news bulletin and record of student activities for the year 1928-29. Requirements for entrance into the journalism class were: Senior standing and at least a B average in past English work. The B. II. S. Life was printed bi-weekly by the Daily Call job press and made self supporting by the subscriptions and advertising. By a system of rotation, members of the class had experience in every staff position. At the beginning of the year several copies were sent to the department of Industrial Journalism of K. S. A. ('. for criticism. Many favorable comments such as: “Good Size,” “Good Quality Paper,” “Free from Errors,” “Good Leads,” and “Good Editorials” were returned together with suggestions for improvement. The paper did not join any press association or enter any contests as in previous .veal's. An average of one hundred copies of each issue were sent as exchange to high schools throughout the state. THE SENIOR PLAY The Senior plav “Her Step Husband” was presented April 19. Hie play which was directed by -Miss Drake proved to be one of the most successful and pleasing entertainments of the year. The play related the difficulties of a young married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall who were visited by Mrs. Marshall's aunt and cousin. The play was very humorous and clever. It was presented by the following east: Mary Marshall .............................. • • Harvey Marshall—(Mary’s husband and acting butler) Jerry—(husband protem) ........................ Sylvia—(Mary's friend) ........................ Aunt Emmy—(Mary’s aunt and chief disturber) ... Florence—(Mary's cousin) ...................... Limpy Lannigan—(an ex-convict) ................ Stella—(the maid) ............................. Officer O’Shea ................................ .Helen Louise Smith .........Joseph Hill ......Bill Springer ....Margaret Morris ........Edna Oakley ... Wanda Lee Stack ........Arless King ......Fern Johnson ..........Ralph Sick [= — r g==o X'c.nc J nj wd-Ojack. . 3 i CLASS PROPHECY On April 1, 1950 Wesley Lummis, president of the Kansas City Bankers Livestock Association, received a letter conveying the sad news of It. R. Kennedy’s passing to the great beyond. However the news was more astounding than ever when the letter revealed that the great little oil magnate and former professor had willed his vast fortune to the Senior Class of ’29 of Beloit, Kansas. But the will was never to lie effective unless Mr. Lummis as chief administrator found every member of the class of 29. President Lummis soon came to his wits end in his efforts to effect a plan to find his old classmates, for by this time life had taken a hand and had scattered them far and wide. In such straits he was driven to his devoted wife nee Clara Deeds, for a suggestion. They both finally decided to turn the task over to their aviator friends, Arless King and ictor Solburg, the only classmates Mr. Lummis had any knowledge of. On April 14, the aviators “took off” with the understanding that they were not to return until they had found all their classmates of ’29. After a period of ten months, the aviators returned bearing the good news that they had seen all their old classmates. King presented Mr. Lummis the following log of flight: April 16: Engine trouble forced us to land near a small country parish in Iowa. As we approached the parish in search of help, a short jolly little parson greeted us. It was none other than Joseph Hill. April 24; New York City: We attended the Shubert and found Melvin Geiser and Paulina Wray in the feature act called “Whoozit.” April 30; Centralia, Pennsylvania: Solburg and I stopped in this little mining town in Pennsylvania where we discovered Margaret Morris, a contented little mother darning socks for her large family. May 6; Peoria, Illinois: Wandalee Stack was found conducting experiments in the lines Hair Tonic Laboratories. Miss Stack informed us that Milton Priddv was residing in Trenton, New Jersey. May 7; Trenton: We were struck with profound sorrow to hear that a mysterious malady had proved fatal to Milton this morning. A post mortem of the body this afternoon revealed that bis heart had degenerated into a First National check. May 10; Newport, Virginia: Classmate Walter Henderson is a model for the Byem and Werem haberdashery and a writer of many periodicals dealing with the well dressed man. May 20; Sumter, South Carolina: We dropped in on Maxine Baker at her plantation just outside the city limits. Miss Baker, who is a famous composer of popular hits, is basking in the success of her latest creation, “I Wanta Powder My Nose,” which is at present a Broadway sensation. June 8; Marie Byrd Land, Antarctic: Virginia Hicks is proprietor of a “Hot Dog” stand here in this Antarctic region. June 9; Fort Worth, Texas: We found our jovial friend Leslie Pfaff testing parachutes for a parachute company. The company's motto is. “If they don't work the first time never use them again.” June 20; Manila, Philippine Islands: Antonio De Gracia is the first President of the Philippine Islands which just gained their independence. June 25; Hollywood, California: Lewis Haines is “doubling” for William Haines the actor in such perilous scenes as diving off cliffs, automobile accidents, sealing skyscrapers, and kissing maids. Sara Sharp is employed by the same film company and is on the verge of overtalking herself in the talkies. July 4; Centerville, Kentucky: We attended the Independence Day program at Memorial Hall and heard Dorothy File, a rabid advocate of women's rights deliver a speech on, “Try To Get Along Without Us.” July 6; Paris, France: We dined with Bill Springer in his fashionable home and read his latest book entitled, “Analytics and the Satanic Ways of Ingrown Toe Xails. ” July 31; Phoenix, Arizona: Kenneth Laffoon, who is a senator in the state legislature, is primarily responsible for the widely discussed Masculo-Feminine Compromise Bill. August 5; Chicago: Nina Webster and Jessie Wolverton are co-leaders of a notorious gang of the Chicago underworld. The gang has been terrifying the city with its riotous acts. Other members of the organization are Velma Gates, Thelma Mears, Maggie Tice, Beulah Belknap and Jessie Moreland. August 13; Maeeyville, Kansas: Orville Gaskill is a famous instructor in manners and etiquette at the Maeeyville Orphanage. August 27: Wilsy, Montana: Ralph Sick is sampling candy bars for the “Big Boy” candy factory. September G; Providence, Rhode Island: We went to the “Air Circus” and discovered Fern Johnson as a famous “wing walker.” September 30; Jerusalem: We found Grace Whitehead distributing her pamphlet which contains writings on such topics as, “What I Know About Politics,” “Louis XIV and Democracy,” etc. October 19; Kimberley, South Africa: Harriet Bardrick is making rocket explorations to the moon and Mars. October 30; Portland, Oregon: We brought some flowers at a “green” house owned by Lucille Lynch. ■-_Q= oO 'C)ic (jJr3njc dHjack? 5 X c-r-r0------- j November 4; Joes, Colorado: Helen Thompson, Helen (juakenbush and .Marjorie Broadbent are members of the eity marriage bureau. They inform us that Helen Louise Smith and Gail Hixenbaugh are married and living in Denver. Ora Porter and Doris Simmons, newly-weds, are living in Pueblo. November IS; Winneymede, Louisiana: Irene Desehner is an expert in airplane designing. She has her new spring models on display. November 23; Birmingham, Alabama: Robert Kennedy is leader of the high school glee club. He says he trains his singers on chewing gum. December 1 ; Keokuk, Iowa: We watched the Cook Painter Boys, National Basket Ball champions play today. Alice Cooke is mascot for the team. December 7: Cleveland, Ohio: Robert and Roberta Lukens are founders of a school fostering equal rights for twins. December 2(i; Cedarville, Virginia: Edna Oakley has .just managed to pull through the Veterinary School after much patient tutoring by her professors. January 1; Albany, New York: Ruth Ramsay is expending a great deal of energy in an effort to formulate a calendar with fewer working days. February 13: Beloit, Kansas: We landed at the Barker Airport where we found Louise Lins. Helen Olson is conducting an aviation school for girls in connection with the airport. This log kept by Mr. King accounted for all of tin1 class of 29 and Mr. Kennedy's will was probated accordingly. ra ntj? andB)ack Q c= LOG OF FLIGHT September 3—“The Spirit of Progress” took off with two mechanics, Smith and Morrell, eighteen pilots, and nearly three hundred passengers. September 4—Twenty-two of the Agricultural boys landed at the park for a few minutes and while there consumed one-hundred pounds of watermelon. September (i—Some experienced air-men demonstrated their skill in the alumni chapel. September 7—Stabilizers Ober and Smith met the G. R. girls, and 1m s and Kennedy met the Hi-Y boys. G. A. A. activities began with a hike. September 10—First pilots call a meeting of first class passengers, and officers were elected as follows: President, Wesley Lummis; Vice-President. Margaret Morris; Secretary, Irene Deschner; Treasurer, Arless King; Student Council, William Springer, Jr., Helen L. Smith. September 24—The first chronicle of events, “The B. II. S. Life is published. September 17—Hoover was elected by a big majority. The voters comprised the members of the civic and history classes. September 20—Cheer leaders display their aeronautical skill in chapel. September 24—Seven first class passengers were elected to keep the Log. September 27—In chapel Miss Peerv sells ‘New Brooms.” (Lyceum Play.) September 28— Beloit’s football season starts with the propeller whirling swiftly. Barnard 7—Beloit 13. October 5—The team strikes an air pocket and loses 19-0 to Junction City. October 12—Our old rivals at Glen Elder do an aerial stunt in their favor and the game ended 7-0. October 18—Passengers who are forensically inclined meet with the coach, Miss Perry to organize debate. The Spanish Revelers entertained the passengers and friends. (Lecture Course.) The first class passengers sold a record number of Lecture Course tickets for the coming season. 13-6. October 19—The plane takes another dip and we lose to Manhattan October 26—Lincoln and Beloit voplane to a scoreless tie. November 7—Beloit attains a new altitude and wins from Smith Center 6-0. Glen Morris, (Lyceum Course.) November 8, 9, 10—The pilots take a three days training course. (Teacher meeting.) November 12—Pilots are entertained by Rotarians and Rotary Anns. November 16—The girl stabilizers have a masquerade party. November 28—A new invention is used in a contest with Clay Center. (Game broadcast to Grand Theater). November 2!)—Our squad braved the weather in order to meet Concordia there. Concordia 18, Beloit 0. November 29-80—Passengers are truly thankful for a short rest Thanksgiving vacation. November 80. December 2—The hoy stabilizers of Beloit and surrounding towns, hold a conference. December 18—Pilot Hinkhouse makes his farewell speech. December 17—A new pilot, Collins, fills the vacancy for position as coach. December 19—The Music department makes its first public appearance of the year. December 21—January 7—The passengers and pilots rejoice over this vacation and make their yearly resolutions. January 4—Basket hall is entered and Beloit's score is lower than that of its opponent, Concordia. , January 8—A short sojourn is taken to Egypt (Miss E. Smith shows slides in chapel). . January 11—The Juniors soared to a new altitude in their main yearly performance, the Junior play, “Ace High. January 17, 18—The passengers are examined so that the pilots may ascertain the knowledge gained thus far. January—During the next few weeks our basket hall squad fails to miss several air pockets and bows to Jewell, Manhattan, Junction City, ( lay Center. January 22—The first class passengers select invitations so that their friends may be present at their future landing. January 25—Our debaters were defeated by Minneapolis. January 27—The passengers from a community southwest of Beloit exclaim at the wonderful boys in the Sterling Ulee club which appeared here at that time. January 2!)—The Brown and Menley Company entertained their listeners. January 31—The Junior high occupants travel to Maryville by a different means that of the “Toonerville Trolley. (Harmonica Band appears in chapel). February 1—Debaters win unanimously from Marysville. February 8—The girl stabilizers have a valentine party in the gym. February 15—The boy stabilizers entertain the passengers by a radio broadcast program. Beloit wins more debate points from Concordia and is now champion of this district. February 16—The occupants of our plane are inspired to become presidents when they hear Rolf Lium talk. February 18—A controlling lever is placed on tardiness. February 1!)—Educational films begin to be a new feature of Tuesday’s chapels. February 25—Debaters visit Lucas. March 4—The radio is used to broadcast the inaugural address. March 8—A joint meeting of the Stabilizers listens to Mr. Bohning s orchestra. March 12—The fourth class passengers entertained in Chapel. The Romany Glees. March 16___Beloit represents this district in an inter-district debate. March 22—The first class passengers give a reception to the second class passengers. March 30—The music department tour to Lindsborg, the Girls' Glee club receives third and our soloist second. March 29-31—Vacation tor Easter. April —Laurant, a magician, presents some real wonders (Lecture Course). April 18-19—Hays Efficiency Meet. April 19—The passengers become hobos, despite the rain. '1 In “Calamity Howler,' a scandal sheet, issued. April 19—The first class passengers excel in their play: “Her Step Husband.'’ April 25—In Junior Chapel, we are entertained by Lecompton’s Vaudeville. April 29—State Typewriting Contest at Beloit. May 1-2-3—Hays Music Contest. May 3—The girl stabilizers entertained their mothers at tea. May 10—The second class passengers entertain at a banquet the first class passengers, who will soon leave. May 17-18—The normal training examination is given to pupils who are to be pilots next year. May 19—The first class passengers are given remedies for future disasters. (Baccalaureate). May 20-21—Every passenger is examined to see if he lias the required knowledge which will enable him to have a title one rank higher than he now possesses. May 22—Senior Class Day. May 22—Senior passengers bid farewell as they descend from the plane, “The Spirt of Progress’’ which has carried us safely over four years of foggy atmosphere, storms, and sunshine. We the Seniors in clearing the runway for our next hop, do hereby bequeath : To the Juniors; Our honor roll records, To the Sophomores; Our Wish for their success. To the Freshmen; Our discarded childish ways. We do hereby declare the following people to be the sole heirs of such valuable personal properties as are mentioned below. Milton Priddy wills his purple hat to Boyd Finney. Ralph Sick leaves his ability to talk, no matter how, when or where to Margaret Wilson. Edna Oakley bequeaths her place on the honor roll to the football team to be distributed whenever and wherever necessary. Melvin Geiser will not leave his walk, but will take it with him. Clara Deeds leaves her tongue twisters and pronunciation to Rachael Donabauer. Louise Lins leaves her business ability to Mildred Smith. Joseph Ilill leaves the satisfaction of bawling out the student body to Harold Brown. Jessie Moreland, Maggie Tice and Beula Belknap, leave their giggles and friendship to Helen Black, Eloise Young and Mildred Armour. Leslie Pfaff leaves his avoirdupois to Kemper Murray. Maxine Baker leaves her vanity cases to Viola Vestal. Robert Kennedy bequeaths his blond hair to Katherine Stewart. Walter Henderson leaves his coyness to Lynn Fredrickson. Margaret Morris and Helen Louise Smith will their love of Essex coaches to Maxine Young and Arelta Gaston. Ruth Ramsay leaves her place in the back seat of Virgil Preeo’s car to Helen Fobes. Doris Simmons leaves her slender stature to Max rench. Gail Hixenbaugh leaves his history ability to John Robb. Wandalee Stack leaves her dancing talents to Mildred Lummis. Victor Solburg wills his repertory of stories to Harry Johnson. Virginia Hicks wills her brotherly-love to Leo Quakenbush. Thelma Mears bequeaths her high ambitions in art to Ottilie Belknap. Robert and Roberta Lukens leave their twinship to Fred and Freda Ewing. Orville Gaskill refuses to leave anything as he takes it all to Glasco. -5 3 C- Grace Whitehead leaves her democratic ways to Miss Drake. Lewis Haines wills his English accent to Mary Agnes Hicks. Irene Desehner wills her pencils and pens to Chester Mehl so that they will make “A’s” for him too. Ora Porter leaves his Ford Coupe to Richard Hubbard so that he will not need to get up so early. Helen Quakenbush and Helen Thompson will their mysterious dates to Opal Briney. Bill Springer wills his art of kidding the teachers and getting away with it to Shirley Sherrard. Dorothy File leaves her argumentive abilities to Betty Shaffer and Bill McCarty. Wesley Lummis wills his acquired comedian traits to Alma Gotschall. Velma Gates leaves her chair in the normal training class to her sister Clela. Lucille Lynch will not leave her fishing pole as she is afraid some one will catch “him.’” Kenneth Laffoon leaves liis spectacles to Miss Hundertmark. Marjorie Broadbent leaves her contagious giggles to Dan Morris. Fern .Johnson wills her position at the Candy Kitchen to Olive Gentry. Alice Cooke wills her History chair to any desirous person. (It may be unclaimed). Antonio De Gracia leaves his geniality to Alipio Alejo. Clinton Rector bequeaths li is love of English to Harold Troutman. Sara Sharp wills her boldness to Katherine Yount. Harriet Bardrick leaves John to the Junior girls. Arless King wills his scientific knowledge to Josephine Cole. Paulina Wray and Helen Olson leave their excellent conduct grades to Bob Thierolf hoping he will profit by them. Signed: CLASS OF '29. CLASS HISTORY In September, 1925, we, the Seniors of '29, boarded tbe noble plane “High School” which was to take us in search of a treasure—a diploma. We soon overcame our childish ways and blossomed out as wide-awake “Preshies.” The year was crowned with success and activity in all departments. A class party was held in the gymnasium. Our officers were: President, Joe Barger; Vice-President, Margaret Morris; Secretary, Helen Louise Smith; Treasurer, Francis Wyatt; Student Council, Louise Lins and Bill Springer. In 192( , we were “Presides” no longer, but Sophomores. The year was filled with activity and success. The officers were: President, Bill Springer; Vice-President, Margaret Morris; Secretary, Helen Louise Smith; Treasurer, Ora Porter; Student Council, Louise Lins and Roland Anderson. The social functions of the year were a party in the gvm and a picnic at Tanquary's Mill. As Juniors we presented the play, “The Mummy and the Mumps” which was very successful. We entertained the Seniors at the Junior-Senior banquet in colonial fashion. The class also enjoyed a class party at the club bouse and a picnic at Wood's Grove. The officers were: President, Floyd Green; Vice-President, Bill Springer; Secretary, Alice Cooke; Treasurer, Maxine Baker; Student Council, Irene Deschner and Ora Porter. Now, we, as Seniors, have reached tbe goal we sought to reach when Freshmen. We have worked diligently and strived to sow, as well as reap, the best. We have ranked high in scholarship. Our class furnished three debaters, who brought honor to our school; athletes, and students who aided in the music and dramatic departments. We entertained the Seniors at the reception and presented the play, “Her Step-Husband.” The class officers of the year were: Wesley Lummis, president; Margaret Morris, vice-president; Irene Deschner, secretary; Arless King, treasurer; and Helen Louise Smith and Bill Springer, student council. As we alight from our present journey and prepare for our more extended flight into the world we sincerely wish that future classes of B. II. S. have as pleasant and as profitable a journey as we have had. CLASS DAY The Seniors presented their Class Day program May 24. The entertainment consisted of individual and group numbers by members of the graduating class. Following the Senior program achievement awards were presented by Mr. Morrell. The following program was given: Class History ............................Virginia Hicks Whistling Solo ...............................Bill Springer Class Will ...................................Ruth Ramsay Comic Monologue ..............................Joseph Hill Class Prophecy ...............................Bill Springer Dance.................Margaret Morris, Helen Louise Smith Presentation of Key to Junior Class ...................Wesley Lummis Presentation of Achievement Letters...................... Mr. Morrell ™ � cdc x andBjack. Er THE SENIOR-JUNIOR RECEPTION The annual reception was {riven by the Seniors, March 22, in honor of the Juniors. On arriving, the guests went to the auditorium where an interesting program was given. Following the program they went to the gymnasium where they were served ice-cream, in the shape of lilies, and white cake. The refreshments were served at quartet tables decorated with centerpieces of orchid and green. The gymnasium was further decorated with many brightly colored lamps. The program was as follows: Welcome .......................................... Wesley Lummis Response .............................. Margaret Wilson Whistling Solo.....................William Springer, Jr. Violin Solo ...................................... Maxine Baker Japanese Quartet .......... Alice Cooke, Irene Deschner Roberta Lukens and Harriet Bardrick Humorous Reading ............................ Joseph Hill Vocal Solo ............................ Wandalee Stack “The Fickle Professor” .... Virginia Hicks, Margaret Morris Helen Louise Smith, and Edna Oakley JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET Under a squadron of miniature airships and balloons the Juniors entertained tlie graduating class with the annual Junior-Senior banquet in the Methodist Church, May 10. After the banquet, Harold Brown, as toastmaster, introduced the speakers who were: Invocation ............................................Mr. Morrell The Take Off........................................Harold Brown Loop the Loop ....................................Margaret Wilson Nose Dive ................................Richard Hubbard Bon Voyage..............................Elizabeth Caughey Tail Spin...........................................Wesley Lummis Air Pockets....................Arleta Gaston, Glen Pagett Progress .....................................Mr. Kennedy A four-course dinner was served by the Soph mo re girls. MENU Air Loins Struts Propeller Joy Sticks Gasoline Stabilizer “Spirit of Progress’’ Landing Lights Shock Absorbers ('ompass Wings Tail Skid BACCALAUREATE SERVICE The Baccalaureate service was held at the Methodist Church, May 19, at 8 P. M.. Reverend Alter delivered the address. The program was as follows: Processional ..........................Mrs. R. C. 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