Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1930 volume:

y s 'We Orange ancf ©lark PUBLISHED BY the senior class I93° r BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL BELOIT. KANSAS FOREWORD E haver with the co-operation of the students of B. H. S., put forth our best efforts to make this issue of the Orange and Black a record of the high school year of 1930. Our idea has been to impart to the future alumni and friends of the school the happiness of school life and spirit that we have experienced. —THE STAFF DEDICATION For her willing services on our behalf during the last three years of our high school career, we, the Seniors of 19S0, dedicate this book to Lucille Gramse. BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING ©riter nf Innks ADMINISTRATION FACULTY SENIORS ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS TOP ROW—Williamson, Quakenbush, Campbell, Barker SECOND ROW Smith, Gaston, Thompson, Shaffer, Childers, Brown SEATED—Troutman, Caughey, Root, Gotschall, Wilson, Stewart YEARBOOK STAFF Editor...................Stewart Barker Business Manager.........Harold Brown Literary Editor..........Virginia Root Ass’t Literary Editor.... Richard Hubbard Class Prophecy...........Margaret Wilson Class History...................Kathryn Stewart Class Will.........................Alma Gotschall i Arleta Gaston Snapshots.............- Geneva Childers I Rosie Smith Art Editor...............Nelda Troutman Sports Editor.......j Kenneth Campbell ( Leo Quakenbush Activities Editor........Betty Shaffer Calendar..............Elizabeth Caughey Yearbook Sales........George Williamson Board of Education H. C. ANNAN R. J. FITTELL ■o J. E. MORRIS Board of Education o. c. GANSEL MISS JOSIE ERESCH C. 0. SMITH Superintendent J. S. MORRELL Principal HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY TOP ROW—Vesper, McBurney, Smith CENTER ROW—Detter, Wolcott, Carmichael, Harold, Thompson, Imes, Buck, Kennedy, Gramse, Green LOWER ROW—Ober, Hinkhouse, Annan, Morrell, Hundertmark, White Winifred Oher Study Hall John S. Morrell Principal Lorene Smith Spanish, Algebra Darrell Hinkhouse Paul V. Imes Manual Training Science Lucille Gramse Typewriting Margaret Annan Jessie Harold Clerk of Board Normal Training, English Georgia Buck Music Doris Hundertmark English, Latin Helen Detter Commercial Thayer Carmichael History Mort White Coach Rebecca Green Domestic Science and Art R. R. Kennedy Mathematics, Science R. Waldo McBurney Vocational Agriculture Lois Thompson English, Journalism Dorothy Vesper French Fin id Wolcott Girls' Physical Education Class Offi cers President , . Richard Hubbard Vice President Secretary Treasurer Virginia Root Sponsor—Miss Harold Finance Sponsor—Mr. Kennedy CLASS COLORS: Orchid and Silver CLASS MOTTO: “Upward and Onward RICHARD HUBHARI) Professional Course Hi-Y ’27; Orchestra ’27, 29; Debate ’29; Senior Play 30; Adelphi ’30; Yearbook ’30; Senior President ’30. “All great men are dying; I don’t feel well myself.” LEO QUAKENBUSH Commercial Course Hi-Y ’27; Adelphi ’30; Senior Play ’30; Senior Vice-President ’30; Yearbook Staff ’30; President Student Council ’30. “Wise looking but perfectly harmless.” FRANK KRUSE Commercial Course Football ’28-29; Basketball ’28-29; Adelphi ’30; Senior Play ’29. “Life is serious business; what charm hath girls for me?” VIRGINIA ROOT Professional Course Class Treasurer ’30; G. A. A. ’27-28-29-30; G. R. ’27-28-29-30; Journalism ’28; Adelphi ’30; Mort’s Merrymakers ’30; Yearbook ’30; Typewriting Contest ’29. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her marks are A’s.” STEWART BARKER Commercial Course Class Vice-President ’27; Orchestra ’27; Hi-Y ’27; Glee Club ’28; Junior Play ’29; Baseball ’29; Basketball ’27-28-29; Student Council ’30; Yearbook Staff ’30; Adelphi ’30; Journalism ’30. “Usually has his own way, but he has been known to give in.” FLORENCE BELL Commercial Course G. R. ’26-27-28-29; Glee Club ’28-29; Operetta ’29; Music Contest Lindsborg ’29; Music Contest Hays ’29. “Need not repent of speech unguarded, for silence is her motto.” OPAL BRINEY Commercial Course Glee Club ’29; G. R. ’26-27-28; Operetta ’29; Music Contest Lindsborg ’29; Music Contest Hays ’29. “No fretful temper sullies her true cheek.” HAROLD BROWN General Course Cheer Leader ’28-29-30; Freshman Class President ’27; Vice-President ’28; Junior Play ’29; Yearbook Staff 30; Adelphi ’30. “A mortal enemy of peace and quiet.” KENNETH CAMPBELL Commercial Course Track ’27-28-29-30; Basketball ’28-29-30. “Hang sorrow! Care will kill a cat and therefore let’s be merry.” ELIZABETH CAUGHEY General Course Junior Play ’29; G. R. ’27-28-29; G. A. A. ’27-28-29; Operetta ’27; Glee Club ’27; Journalism ’28; Orchestra ’30; Mort’s Merrymakers ’30; Debate ‘30; Yearbook Staff ’30. “She’s ’kinda tall and ’kinda dark, and awfully witty and awfully smart.” GENEVA CHILDERS Professional Course G. R. '27-28; Glee Club '27-28-29; Yearbook Staff '30; Journalism '30. “You can tell her by the merriment in her eyes. GERALD CHILDERS General Course Glee Club '28; Ili-Y '27. “Somehow there's something dry about these rusty books. RUTH ANNA CLARK Later transferred to Glen Elder AVA COOKE Normal Training Course G. R. '27-28-29-30; Glee Club '26-27; Senior Play '30; Journalism '30. “If you ain’t got love, you ain't got nothing. TED COOPER General Course Glee Club '26; Operetta '26; Hi-Y '30. “A quiet seeker after knowledge. EULA CRAWFORD General Course Glee Club ’28-29-30; G. R. ’27-28; Operetta ’29-30; G. A. A. ’29; Hays Music Contest ’29; Lindsborg ’29. “A merry, nimble, stirring spirit.” FREDA EWING General Course G. A. A. ’26-27; Glee Club ’27. “She was the quiet kind, whose natures never vary.” FRED EWING General Course Glee Club ’28-29-30; Football ’29. “When one is truly in love, one not only says it, but shov s it.” BEN FARROW General Course Track ’29; Football ’29. “Once I was young and romantic.” ESTHER FINNEY Normal Training G. R. ’27-28-29-30; G. A. A. ’27-28; Glee Club ’30; Operetta ’30; “Those who know her best do praise her most.” HELEN FOBES Normal Training G. R. ’27-28-29-30; G. A. A. ’29-30. “Never in a hurry but always on the job.” LYNN FREDERICKSON General Course Football ’28-29; Track ’28-29-30; Glee Club ’28. “Wit and humor belong to a genius only.” HOWARD FULTON Vocational Agriculture Hi-Y ’27-28-29-30; Agg Club ’28; Future Farmers Club ’29; Harmonica Band ’28-29-30; Senior Play ’30. “His claim to distinction is his ability as an accordionist.” ARLETA GASTON Professional Course Glee Club ’27-28-29-30; G. R. ’27; G. A. A. ’27; Junior Play ’29; Operetta ’29-30; Senior Play ’30; Music Contest, Hays ’29-30; Yearbook Staff ’30; Lindsborg Music Contest ’29-30; Journalism ’30. “Her favorite pastime is singing and she surely does it well.” CLELA GATES Normal Training Glee Club ’30; G. R. ’27-28-29-30; Senior Play ’30; Operetta ’30. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” JEANETTE GHOLSON Commercial Course G. R. ’30; G. A. A. ’27. “Cheery, radiant and full of life.” ALMA GOTSCHALL Normal Training Course Class Secretary ’27; G. R. ’27-28-29-30; G. A. A. ’27-28-29-30; Journalism ’28; Yearbook ’30; Hays Efficiency Meet ’27-29-30; Class President ’28; Student Council ’29. “She’s known and liked by everyone, because she is so full of fun.” HOLLO HAIGH General Course “Oh! How happy I would be, if work was ne’er made for me.” MORRIS HUMES Vocational Agriculture Course Orchestra ’28; Stock Judging Team ’30; Junior Play ’29; Glee Club ’28-29. “His hair is curly, his figure trim, girls are his hobby; look out for him.” BEN KRUSE Commercial Course Football ’28-29; Basketball ’28-29; Track ’28-29. “ ‘Red’—a popular boy is he, and always well liked by us will be.” REBECCA LARREAU (General Course Glee Club ’27-28; G. R. ’27-28; G. A. A. ’28; Orchestra ’30; Operetta ’30. “Happy am I and from care I am free, Why can’t they all be content like me?” WILLIS LOBDELL General Course Football ’27-28-29; Basketball ’27-28-29. “The world is no better if we worry, Life’s no better if we hurry.” wilma McCarty General Course Senior Play ’29; G. R. ’27-28-29-30; G. A. A. 28; May Fete ’28. “What is life without excitement?” TREASURE METCALF General Course G. R. ’27-28-29-30; Gym Exhibition ’26. “She always goes about her work and never will you see her shirk.” BILL OWEN General Course “Though small in stature—great in mind.” SYLVIA PLYMIRE Normal Training Course G. R. ’27-28-29-30. “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” DOROTHY RAWLINS Professional Course G. R. ’27-28-29-30; G. A. A. ’27-28-29-30; Senior Play ’29; Journalism ’30; Glee Club ’27-28. “A merry heart doeth more good than medicine.” VELMA RISING General Course Journalism ’30; G. A. A. ’27-28-29; G. R. ’27-28-29-30. “Quietly she leaves our school, with silence as her rule.” ALMA ROQUETTE Commercial Course G. R. ’27-28-29-30; Glee Club ’28; G. A. A. ’28; Journalism ’30. ‘ A winning way and a pleasant smile.” BETTY SHAFFER Professional Course G. R. ’27-28-29; G. A. A. ’27-28-29; Orchestra ’27-28; Glee Club ’27; Journalism ’28; Yearbook Staff ’30; Adelphi ’30; Mort’s Merrymakers ’30; Junior Play ’29; Student Council ’28; State Typewriting Contest ’29. “May she never change—except in name.” ROSIE SMITH Commercial Course G. R. ’29-30; G. A. A. ’28-29-30; Hays Efficiency Meet ’28; Senior Play ’30; Yearbook Staff ’30; Basketball ’26. “You will always find her smiling.” ARNOLD STARKEY General Course “He knows when to speak and when to keep silent, a virtue which many might well acquire.” KATHRYN STEWART Commercial Course G. R. ’29-30; G. A. A. ’27-28-29-30; Senior Play ’29; Hays Efficiency Meet ’27-28-29; Yearbook Staff ’30; Class Treasurer ’27; Class Secretary ’30; Glee Club ’27. “A light heart lives longest.” PAUL TICE Glee Club ’27-29-30; Hi-Y ’30; Operetta ’30; Junior Play ’29; Senior Play ’29. “Steady and slow, sure to go, With very little fuss or show.” NELDA TROUTMAN Normal Training Course G. R. ’27-28-29-30; G. A. A. '27-28-29; Debate ’29-30; Student Council ’27-28-30; Mort’s Merrymakers ’30; Glee Club ’27-28; Journalism ’29; Yearbook Staff ’30. “I like good grades, I like debate; I never cut classes nor get there late.” WAYNE WHITE General Course Football ’28-29; Captain ’29; Basketball ’27-28-29-30; Track ’28-29-30. “The ball be held, the crowd it yelled as ’cross the line he sped.” MARGARET WILSON Commercial Course G. R. ’27-28-29-30; G. A. A. ’27-28; Class Secretary ’28; Mort’s Merrymakers ’30; Class President ’28; Adelphi ’30; Hays Efficiency Meet ’27; Junior Play ’29; Senior Play ’29; Yearbook Staff ’30. “A most remarkable girl is she, She’s versed in most things from A to Z.” GEORGE WILLIAMSON General Course Hi-Y ’28-29-30; Senior Play ’29; Journalism ’30; Yearbook Staff ’30. He is full of jest and jokes.” CLASS PROPHECY Fiji Islands, May 21, 1965. To Everyone Who May Be Interested: On that memorable night exactly thirty-five years ago the twenty-first day of May in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty, forty-eight Seniors marched forth in royal banners on the stage of good old B. H. S. to receive their diplomas. That was a night which will never be forgotten, in fact the story has been blazed in red letters on the scandal sheet of the Chicago Herald Examiner. Everyone well remembers how proud the mothers and fathers were of their boys and girls when the evening was still young, then later came the climax—that fateful thing which happened that has caused so much distress. Nobody knew what caused it but everyone was aware of the fact that when the last person received his diploma the lights were shot out and everyone was in a frenzy until the lights were recovered. But lo! and behold! where were the Seniors? To this day they have been missing without a word as to their whereabouts. So I feel it my duty to relate to you just what happened that night, where they are and what they are doing. Just what happened to us is still a mystery but when we all came to we found ourselves stranded on a desolate island, scared to death and not knowing which way to go for help, hungry, with no food in sight. Could exams be any worse than this? But as I have not the time to tell you everything that happened in these thirty-five years, I will just tell you what we are doing now. Richard Hubbard’s gruff voice and cave man appearance had an enormous amount of influence over the natives and they immediately make him their King, but of course no kingdom is complete without a Queen, so Opal Briney’s winning ways soon won Richard’s heart and they were wed in the light of the moon by Ted Cooper who had studied the Clergy business by correspondence when he was a freshman in high school. Ted started at once to build his church and Clela Gates consented to be his organist because she won a national contest for playing on the linoleum when she was just a little girl. Dorothy Rawlins is taking dancing lessons from some of the native girls and in return she is teaching them the missionary movement. We always knew Dorothy liked dancing but not that well. Our scientific minded Paul Tice’s new invention has enabled us to have a Fiji dairy. With the aid of a long tube he milks the cocoanuts every night and during the day they will fill up again. If we get an over supply we will send you some. The monkeys took to Eula Crawford as soon as they saw her but she liked one monkey in particular so she named him Leo and made a pet of him. Arleta Gaston doesn’t get to use her musical talent here very much so to keep in practice she sings Ben Farrow to sleep every night. (Poor Ben, do you suppose he really goes to sleep ?) Ava Cooke, who was always of a sympathetic nature couldn’t let us go hungry so she is now chef of the Cambataracheebug restaurant. (By the way, that doesn’t mean anything good to eat.) The Mosquito Art Shoppe is owned and operated by Howard Fulton and Betty Shaffer. Betty is the model and Howard is the artist. What masterpieces he produces! Frank Kruse is teaching centipedes how to walk with only two legs so they can do odd jobs with the rest. He ought to get a lot of work out of them, don’t you think ? Playful little Helen Fobes thinks she is in the land of “Make believe” but she soon comes out of it when she sees an alligator snapping at her heels. Nelda Troutman didn’t want to waste her knowledge that she gained while taking a Normal Training course in Beloit High school so she signed a contract to teach a school of fish for ten years. (The poor fish!) Bashful Bill Owen is writing a diary so he can remember what he has done. He says the environment down here surely makes him forget quickly. I wonder if it’s really the environment? Martha Clark discovered the fountain of youth. She certainly hasn’t grown up any since then. I’m sorry I have to tell you the sad story but our dear little friend Lynn Fred-erickson has gone “buggy”. He thinks he is Robinson Crusoe and he cries all of the time because he can’t find Friday. Sylvia Plymire is a movie actress. She is playing opposite a kangaroo in a new production, “The Lonely Troubadour.” Rollo Haigh and Virginia Root settled down in the sea of matrimony about five months ago and we haven’t heard from them since. I think he built a cave in which to keep her safe from all wild animals. (Men, too, probably). She always was a t;mid soul. Harold Brown, inventor, has just completed a 1965 model airplane. It is made of ostrich feathers so it needs no engine. It is very economical and in a few years it will be commonly used. Geneva Childers is now taking in washings for a living but she thinks that Bill will find her some day. Rosie Smith has discovered a diamond mine and she says when she gets rich enough she is coming back to Beloit. Kenneth Campbell who was a lover of law and order has organized a jail house. He is the jailor and Kathryn Stewart is the jailess. Arnold Starkey, lion tamer, has fifty little ones for sale. Alma Gotschall, great sportswoman, is training chimpanzees to play basketball. Jeanette Gholson and Alma Roquette are exploring the island. I couldn’t begin to tell you what they have found (or what they haven’t found.) Wayne White is very homesick. He is always singing “Way Down South on the Hunter Road.” He is a blacksmith by trade—he shews the flies. Our little village is somewhat brightened up by the rollicking Barker children. Mrs. Barker was formerly Miss Treasure Metcalf. Elizabeth Caughey has found some relatives she never knew existed living about fifty miles up a tree. She is devoting all of her time to teaching them to act their age. Willie Lobdell is just being introduced into the family. He is especially interested in their customs (all they do is eat and sleep). Fred Ewing is sewing his wild oats in a garlic garden. Ben Kruse, the proprietor of the “Whoozit” cabaret, has booked Velma Rising and Maxine Heiman to do the Tango, and how! Every night for two months. Brave little Freda Ewing is training wild elephants. We always knew she would go in for something big. Florence Bell, Dr. George Williamson’s first patient, is the victim of sleeping sickness. She has been under his care for seven years now. Wilma McCarty and Velma Rising are coaching cockroaches for their annual festival to be held early in the spring. Esther Finney is our chief “bugologist”. She has a large bug zoo. Rebecca Larreau is one of her understudies. Morris Humes plays his harmonica for the pretty mermaids. He is some sea bird. Leo Quakenbush cooks hippopotamus soup for the “Scratchit” tribe. Gerald Childers, the snake charmer, has fifty-seven varieties. This accounts for every member of the class and tells the most important part of our history for the past 35 years. CLASS HISTORY In September, the year 1926, seventy-five of the youngest and most awkward children decided to call themselves students and go on a four years journey. They thought that the best plan was to make location in four villages during their tour, taking one village a year. The first visit was to be at Freshman. They were inexperienced and knew that they could not get along without a government, so chose as their leaders, Harold Brown, President; Stewart Barker, Vice-President; Kathryn Stewart, Treasurer; Alma Gotschall, Secretary; Nelda Troutman and Ernest Deschner, Student Council. Before the year was over they had established a footing in activities, especially in athletics. There were two social functions during the year: a party at the gym and a picnic at the Wear ranch. Although they had made great success at the old village they were eager to tour on. The next stop was to be at Sophomore. They immediately elected their leaders who were: Alma Gotschall, President; Harold Brown, Vice-President; Ernest Deschner, Treasurer; Margaret Wilson, Secretary; Nelda Troutman and Betty Shaffer, Student Council. This year was filled with great success and activity. From this village three girls were chosen to compete in the Hays Efficiency Contest. They, with the three other girls on the team, brought back the silver cup. There were two social functions during this year, a Halloween party and a Leap Year party. In the village Junior, their ability was ranked very high. They gave the play entitled, “Ace High” which was a great success. They entertained the students of the Senior village at the Junior-Senior Banquet. This banquet was considered one of the best that had been given for a long time. The group also enjoyed a Halloween party at the clubhouse. Their officers were: Margaret Wilson, President; Glen Pagett, Vice-President; Frank Kruse, Treasurer; Kathryn Stewart, Secretary; Alma Gotschall and Ralph Kerns, Student Council. The first team in basketball consisted of all men from the Junior village. They will all be ready to play with their best ability next year. Now they are ready to enter their last village, Senior. They have all worked diligently during these four years. You v ill find among them some of the most popular young men and women in any village. In school activities, athletics, dramatics and music, you will find them in the foremost. They have entertained the Juniors at a reception and have given a play, “High Flyers,” both being successful. The commencement exercises were held in the auditorium, May 22. The officers for this year were: Richard Hubbard, President; Leo Quakenbush, Vice-President; Virginia Root, Treasurer; Frank Kruse, Secretary; Nelda Troutman and Stewart Barker, Student Council. For four long years they have travelled together, and now each one of them is preparing to sail out upon the sea of life. Although each must take a different boat, there will be the same spirit of co-operation, and they sincerely hope that future students will have as pleasant and profitable a journey as they have had. SENIOR WILL We, the Seniors of 1930, of Beloit High School, county of Mitchell, State of Kansas, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and realizing that our stay in B. Ii. S. is fast drawing to a close, do hereby publish and declare this, our last will and testament to the classmen still existing in B. H. S. Mr. John Morrell will be chief executor of this testament. To the class of 30 we will and bequeath our quiet dignity in the halls and classrooms, also our never failing ability to be on all honor rolls. To one, Robert McClelland, Stewart Barker doth hereby will and bequeath his bass voice and winning ways. To one, LeRoy Briney, Harold Brown doth hereby will and bequeath his excessive height. To one, Melvin Brown, Morris Humes wills and bequeaths his facility in acquiring a prominent position in every actvity in high school. To one, Lucille Caselman, Arleta Gaston leaves her ability as a song bird and hopes she will be able to preserve it. To two, Jane Mehl and Doris Sherrard, Betty Shaffer and Elizabeth Caughey will and bequeath their everlasting friendship. To one, Gerald Wallace, Willis Lobdell leaves his basketball leadership and hopes he will grow up to take care of it. To one, Bernice Kelly, Helen Fobes wills and bequeaths her slenderness, and hopes Bernice will regulate her diet accordingly. To one, Florence Crown, Opal Briney wills and bequeaths her short curly hair, and hopes Florence will appreciate it. To James Fulton, Howard Fulton wills his accordion. Howard wants to keep the musical talent in the family. To the Galloping-Goose, Ted Cooper wills and bequeaths his harp and hopes the porter will learn to play it. Rollo Haigh does not intend to will anything, as he says he will need all he can get to go into business. To one, Kenneth Jordan, Ben Farrow wills his prize fighting ability and hopes he will study all the fundamentals. Ava Cooke isn’t in a position to will anything as she will need everything in her new home, but everyone is invited to come to tea some afternoon. To one, Weldon Thompson, Fred Ewing wills his budding romances, hoping Weldon will appreciate his good fortune. Gerald Childers thinks it is extravagant and foolish to will things to the underclassmen as they will not appreciate them, and in their mad frolics and wild parties lose the precious gifts that the class of 30 has toiled so hard to attain. Kenneth Campbell, George Williamson and Arnold Starkey have decided to take all they have gained in B. H. S. and sell it at auction, then they will be able to retire and live comfortably in their old age. To one, Howard Thompson, Paul Tice leaves his acting ability in all plays. To one, Max Wrench, Bill Owen leaves his job at the Corner Pharmacy, so he can go away and study history; then he will be prepared to teach when Carmichael retires. To one, Howard Leslie, Lynn Fredrickson leaves his noisy ways. Lynn wants Howard to be a great speaker some day. To one, Margaret DeShazo, Florence Bell wills and bequeaths her quiet ways. Eula Crawford wants to will something to a Freshman, as they are green, “Green”. To two, Gwendere and Maxine Ramsay, Nelda Troutman wills and bequeaths her method of drawing pictures, so they can bcth continue through school together. To one, Miss Smith, Jeanette Gholson and Alma Roquette, will and bequeath the center mirror in the lower hall for her personal benefit. To two, Mildred Lummis and Charlotte Olson, Margaret Wilson and Alma Gotschall will and bequeath their offices in Girl Reserve Cabinet. They may do with them as they like. Geneva Childers has decided to leave her history mapbook to the Class of ’31 as she will not need it in her little bungalow. To one, Mr. Mori ell, Leo Quakenbush leaves all his information he deems necessary for attending to all matters in school affairs. To one, Dan Morris, Wayne White leaves the back field of the ’30 football team unoccupied. To one, “Mort” White, Frank Kruse leaves his part in all sports so “Mort” will have something to work with next year. Treasure Metcalf wishes to leave her English note book to Dorothy McCall. Wilma McCarty will give the Class of ’30 any information they need next year, as she intends to remain at the A. P. store. To two, Charlotte Olson an Rachel Donabauer, Esther Finney and Clela Gates will and bequeath their places in room 204. Virginia Root wills and bequeaths her poor grades to the class of ’31 and hopes they will try to do better. To one, Mr. Imes, Martha Clark wills her chemistry Lab. note book, hoping Mr. Imes will produce some great experiment with it. To one, Franklin Shipman, Richard Hubbard wills and bequeaths his energetic ability in all organizations. Ben Kruse wills and bequeaths his ability to drive a Chevrolet car to Harold Scoggan; Harold has a good start. Sylvia Plymire wishes to will her Normal Training Arithmetic book to Viola Vestal. Kathryn Stewart and Rosie Smith are leaving their places in room 101 to next year’s shorthand class. To one, Betty Hampton, Rebecca Larreau wills and bequeaths her winning ways. She’s hoping Betty will not enter any contests and lose them. To one, Blanche Evans, Dorothy Rawlins wills and bequeaths her popularity, hoping Blanche will handle it with care. Velma Rising has decided to will her basketball team to Miss Wolcott so there will be some competition next year. We, the undersigned, do hereby testify and declare that the aforesaid is our last will and testament published this twentieth day of May, 1930. (Signed) CLASS OF ’30 Sworn to and subscribed before me this twentieth day of May, 1930. Alma Gotschall, Notary Public. VVIW St hct f Widths ke mv. y Pi t w� C i -n K� Thiy� ■ HI-Y The Hi-Y was organized in Beloit High School ten years ago to promote higher standards of living and better friendship among boys. This year the club had a membership of thirty-six. The officers elected for the term 1929 and 1930 were: Robert McClelland, president; Paul Tice, vice-president; Wilfred Beardmore, secretary-treasurer; George Williamson, publicity chairman; Boyd Finney, devotional chairman; Dale Shurts, student council; Paul Tice, Paul Hodler, Howard Fulton and Paul White, program committee. Wilfred Beardmore moved to Concordia at the second semester and Kemper Murray was appointed to succeed him as secretary-treasurer. Mr. P. V. Imes was the sponsor. A get-together party was held in the gymnasium in the fall. To promote a spirit of fellowship and an interest in athletics among the club members a spring basketball tournament was held. In all of its four ideals, that of physical, social, mental and spiritual betterment, the Hi-Y club has met with splendid success and its influence has been felt throughout the school. DEBATE Debate season opened with five experienced students and seven new but promising members. They were: Richard Hubbard, Shirley Sherrard,, Virginia Root, Margaret Wilson, Elizabeth Caughey, Theodore Miles, Charlotte Olson, Rachel Donabauer, Robert McClelland, Paul White, Mary Agnes Hicks and Nelda Troutman. The coach of debate was Mr. Thayer Carmichael. Because of conflicting activities many of the students dropped out. The question debated was “Resolved, that Installment Buying of personal property as now practiced in the United States is both socially and economically desirable Practice debates were held with Smith Center, Salina, Lincoln and Sylvan Grove, since two practice debates were required before entering the tournament. The tournament was held at Concordia with six schools taking part. The teams sent were: Shirley Sherrard and Charlotte Olson, defending the affirmative, and Elizabeth Caughey and Nelda Troutman, upholding the negative. Beloit placed fourth. The members of the team will win letters and two of them will be back next year. MORT’S MERRYMAKERS Mort’s Merrymakers was organized to promote pep and create school spirit. Ten girls were chosen to be charter members, the others being elected into the club. There were nearly twenty girls in the club at the end of this year. The name of this pep club was chosen in honor of our coach, Mort White. It is hoped that this organization will become a permanent organization of Beloit High School. Virginia Root was elected president of the club for 1929-30. The members were: Nelda Troutman, Elizabeth Caughey, Maxine Young, Betty Shaffer, Eloise Young, Blanche Evans, Dorothy McCall, Margaret Wilson, Alma Gotschall, Betty Hampton, Henrietta Heiman, Helen McGrath, Helen Black, Mildred Armour and Elizabeth Hubbard. TOP ROW—McCall, Gotschall, M. Young, Troutman, Shaffer, Root, Hubbard, E. Young SECOND ROW—McGrath, Wilson, Heiman, Black, Armour “MORT” Due to the work of Coach White, athletics have been unusually high in Beloit this year. As an unexperienced coach he came to Beloit and produced the League Champion Team for 1929-30 in football. The basketball team also had an exceptionally good season, tying with Manhattan for the championship of the league. “Mort” was not only a good coach but a friend to every member of his teams as well as to every student of Beloit High School. His work has been so outstanding that Mort’s Merrymakers decided to place his picture in their section of the book in honor of his successful year. G. A.. A. The G. A. A. officers for the year 1929-30 are: Kathryn Stewart, President; Alma Gotschall, Vice-president; Rosie Smith, Secretary; and Agnes Gildersleeve, Treasurer. Each girl must have the required number of points to win a letter, 500 being the number of points. To earn these points they must have an average grade of “B” in all subjects, and show good sportsmanship, have ten practices in a sport before the teams are chosen. The G. A. A. has a membership of thirty girls. Each girl takes part in each sport, if possible. The six sports that comprise the G. A. A. Activities are: Soccer, Basketball, Volley Ball, Hockey, Hiking and Baseball. The following girls were chosen to represent Beloit High School in the Hays Efficiency Meet in April, of last year are: Alma Gotschall, Rosie Smith, Kathryn Stewart, Helen Thompson, Kathryn Yount, Janet Barker, Dorothy Leonard and Opal Thompson. They were accompanied by their instructor, Miss Enid Wolcott. Intramural games are played in basketball. This year there are six teams in the League, and the winner of the greatest number of games is the winner in the tournament. The G. A. A. activities are “all for fun, and fun for all.” MUSIC The music department composed of the Girls’ and Boys Glee Clubs and the Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Georgia Buck, took part in many programs and contests during the year of 1929 and 1930. The orchestra played at the football banquet, the senior play, and at the opening of the new Community Hospital. The Girls’ Glee Club prepared programs and gave them at various churches. This was done in order to raise funds for the contests at Lindsborg and Hays. The operetta “Lotta” was presented Friday night, April 11, with fifty-two students taking part. The soloists who represented Beloit High School at the contest at Lindsborg April 18, 19 were: Glen Pagett, tenor; Arleta Gaston, soprano; Dorothy McCall, piano; and Irene Jones, soprano; and the Girls’ Glee Club. Those who represented Beloit High School at Hays Music Contest were: Arleta Gaston, soprano; Glen Pagett, tenor; and the Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs. G. R. The Girl Reserve idea is a way of living. It has been built up out of the experience of many women and girls over a period of years. It is the same idea as that expressed in the purpose of the Y. W. C. A. of which it is a part. Simply stated, the idea might be said to be “growth as a way of life.” This means growth for the individual girl in terms of enrichment of her personality and an everwidening understanding of her relationship to others in the world in which she lives and to God as He works in that world. The pin and emblem of the club is a blue triangle. The color blue is chosen because it symbolizes loyalty and the triangle signifies the three-fold purpose of the G. R. development of physical, moral and social life. During the year 1929-1930 some of the activities the G. R. sponsored were: Recognition, Installation of new officers, Mother’s and Daughter’s Tea, Book Exchange and Senior Farewell. This year the G. R. sent two delegates to Summer Conferences at Hollister, Mo. Officers for the past year were: President, Margaret Wilson; Vice-President, Charlotte Olson; Secretary, Mildred Lummis; Treasurer, Josephine Cole; Social Chairman, Mary Agnes Hicks; Publicity Chairman, Ottilie Belknap; Program Chairman, Alma Gotschall; Social Service, Berniece Kelley; Finance Service, Shirley Sherrard; Music Service, Rachel Donabauer; Student Council, Janet Barker. Advisors, Miss Winifred Ober and Miss Lorene Smith. B. H. S. LIFE The B. H. S. Life has been official news of the activities and events in Beloit High School, since 1919. Before that time there was no B. H. S. Life. In the year 1919 a meeting was called to decide upon a permanent school paper. The decision was the B. H. S. Life. The first Life grew to five columns, the size that is published now. In the year 1924 a Journalism Class was organized, its purpose being to study ell kinds of printing styles, newspaper writing, and all journalistic methods. The Journalism class of 1929-30 has had twelve students enrolled. The staff was chosen by an election in the fall, which gave staff positions for the first semester. The following staff was chosen: Editor, Nelda Troutman; Ass’t Editor, Arleta Gaston; Business Manager, Geneva Childers; Advertising Manager, Stewart Barker; Literary Editor, Ava Cooke; Exchange Editor, Dorothy Rawlins; Circulation, Alma Roquette; Dep’t Editor, Josephine Cole; Copy Editor, Geo. Williamson; Ass’t Copy Editor, Kenneth Campbell; Sports, Harold Brown; Organizations, Velma Rising. The staff published a hobo edition in the spring, as a special feature of Hobo Day. The Life was entered in the contest for High School papers at Manhattan, Kansas. The staff of 1929-30 have published a truly representative paper of the school events in B. H. S., and their paper is a high standard for the future classes in journalism to attempt to reach. For the spring semester, the staff was changed. This change was made to lend variety to the paper, and to give the students the experience of holding different positions. The staff for the last semester was: Editor, Stewart Barker; Ass’t Editor, Josephine Cole; Adv. Manager, George Williamson; Business Manager, Harold Brown; Literary Editor, Arleta Gaston; Sports, Kenneth Campbell; Exchange, Aima Roquette; Organizations, Dorothy Rawlins; Circulation, Geneva Childers; Head Copy Editor, Ava Cooke; Department Editor, Velma Rising. ADELPHI This year a new organization has been introduced into B. H. S. A debate and literary club, called the Adelphi, was organized early in the year by the debate squad, with Richard Hubbard, Rachel Donabauer, Charlotte Olson, Maxine Petter-son, Margaret Wilson, Betty Shaffer, Elizabeth Caughey, Virginia Root, Shirley Sherrard, as charter members. Mr. Carmichael, the debate coach, is the sponsor of the club and has done much to insure its success. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in debate, dramatics and literature, as well as to furnish entertainment to the members. Weekly meetings are held, at which short programs are presented. A social meeting is held once a month, and the club has put on two chapel programs. The membership has been increased from time to time. The officers are: President .................Richard Hubbard Vice-President ............Rachel Donabauer Secretary-Treasurer .........Charlotte Olson Sergeant-at-arms ..........Margaret Wilson STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council for year 1930 had charge of several new activities this year. Before each of the games they had charge of the pep chapels to arouse interest for the games. The council also formed and sponsored pep clubs. Other things they had charge of were the Lost and Found Department and the decorations for football games, and the sponsoring of the All School play and Tacky Day. The members were: President, chosen by all-student body, Leo Quakenbush; Hi-Y Representative, Dale Shurts; G. R. Representative, Janet Barker; Senior Class, Stewart Barker and Nelda Troutman; Junior Class, Susie Owen and Dan Morris; Sophomore Class, Henrietta Heiman and Mildred Armour; Freshman Class, Henry Lins and Agnes Peden. It was sponsored by the principal, Mr. Morrell. FUTURE FARMERS of AMERICA BELOIT CHAPTER Officers President ........................ Vice-President .................... Secretary ........................ Treasurer ........................ Farm Watch Dog ................... Program Chairman .................. Advisor .......................... ...Morris Humes ....Frank Jordan . . Harold Scoggan ..Thomas Emmot . Kenneth Hockett . . . Melvin Brown R. W. McBurney Morris Humes Roscoe Miles Frank Jordan Melvin Brown Paul White Daniel Kelley Lewis Knarr Paul Hodler James Humes Initiated Members Harold Scoggan John Brock Thomas Emmot Benjamin Spatz Philip Doyle Kenneth Jordan Raymond Ward Marion File Russell Bassford Clifford Whorton James Fulton Kenneth Hackett Junior Bassford Carson Hansen Woodrow Wild man Hugh Wilburn Doyle Myers Charles McGaughey Howard Fulton Glenn Seaman Lyle Hogan Wayne Beldon John Wilson Ralph Nicholson Robert Lukens Ernest Deschner Honorary Members R. W. McBurney and R. R. Kennedy The Ag Club started in the fall of 1928, was reorganized in the spring of 1929 into the present Future Farmers of America, which is a national organization for vocational agriculture students. The Beloit chapter was one of the first to be chartered in Kansas. There are four degrees of membership in the organization, namely the Green Hand, Future Farmer, State Farmer, and the American Farmer. The qualifications for these degrees emphasize leadership and project attainment. 1. Assist new boys in getting acquainted. 2. Sponsor harmonica playing among members. 3. Sponsor poultry and egg show and judging contest. 4. Send delegates to the state convention of Future Farmers of Kansas. 5. Send a farm shop team and a judging team to the state contests at Manhattan. 6. Hold project tours. 7. Hold special meetings for parents. PURPOSE OF THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ORGANIZATION 1. To promote vocational education in agriculture in the public schools of the United States. 2. To create and mature a love of country life. 3. To create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming occupation. 4. To encourage recreational and educational activities for students in vocational agriculture. 5. To promote thrift. 6 To encourage Co-operative effort among students of vocational agriculture. 7. To strengthen the confidence of the farm boy in himself and his work. 8. To promote scholarship among students of vocational agriculture. 9. To develop rural leadership. PROGRAM OF WORK FOR BELOIT CHAPTER THE SENIOR PLAT The Senior play, “High Flyers,” which was presented by a large cast of seniors, December 6, in the high school auditorium was a delightful entertainment. To Mr. Kennedy, the coach, the success must be in a large measure attributed. The play was a modern one with its lines full of humor, which drew applause throughout the performance. It was presented by the following cast: Richard Hubbard . . . Jack Whitney Margaret Wilson . . . Kathryn Stewart . . . Babs Bennet Leo Quakenbush . . . Bob Bell Rosie Smith Rosie O’Grady Wilma McCarty .... George Williamson . .... Professor Collins Alma Gotschall .... Bee Denson Clela Gates Ann Anglin Dorothy Rawlins ... Aunt Emma Howard Fulton .... . .The Photographer Frank Kruse Jack Murray Arleta Gaston Maizie Murray Ava Cooke Paul Tice WILLIS LOBDELL—Willie, a dependable defensive and offensive end. His clever play caused much notice this year. He receives passes with credit and was a quick thinker. We lose one of the best football men B. H. S. has known when Willie graduates in the spring. Willie was chosen as end on the North Central All-League team for this season. GERALD WALLACE—Wally started his first year of football in the fall and made himself a place in the hearts of football admirers. Ask anyone what he did in the Junction City game. He will be back next year to fight for B. H. S. WAYNE WHITE—The captain of ’29-’30 is one of the best all-round athletes in North Central Kansas. He played half-back. His punting and passing was excellent, and he was a good ground gainer. He made a fine captain for this year’s team, and the vacancy which he leaves will be hard to fill. White was half back on the North Central All-League team. MARVIN PEDEN—Marvin was a fighting full back. He is small, but size has nothing to do with it when he starts. He has plenty of nerve and with the speed he possesses he should be a valuable man for next year. LYNN FREDERICKSON—Freddy played fullback. Early in the season he was injured, which kept him out of the majority of the games. When he was able to go in, he made good gains, and was plenty speedy. With this season of play he proved himself a valuable man. He graduates this spring. HAROLD EWING—Harold was kept out of several games on account of sickness, but he was able to play enough to win his letter, which he deserves. He plays right end, and was always able to stop his man. He will be back next fall to play for B. H. S. WENDELL WOOSTER -Wendell played guard. This was his first year of football, but he gained a regular position, and kept it. He is a Junior, so it is a certain fact that the next year’s team will have an excellent guard. HOWARD THOMPSON—The captain-elect for 1930-31, is one of the greatest guards in the history of B. H. S. Howard is a Junior and will be back next year; this in itself, almost insures a good football team. FRED EWING—He was a great factor in the stone wall. He played end and could always be relied upon to stop his man. Fred is a Senior, and will be sadly missed next year when football season starts. FRANCIS SMITH—Smitty was a good offensive and defensive center. He knew football, and was a cool-headed player, a great asset to the team. He was the choice for center on the North Central All-League team. This was his last year of football for B. H. S. FRANK KRUSE- Beloit's rangy tackle could always be relied upon to hold his man. No one ever got past Frank. His size aided him in his attacks, and he was one of the best on the eleven. Frank always had plenty of fight, and was an unusual tackle. He graduates in the spring. JOHN ROBB—The fearless, hard plunging, half-back was Robb. It was his first year on the eleven, but he held his place from the first game by the fight he always exhibited. John proved himself a valuable man this year. RALPH KERNS—Shorty was small, quick and nervy, a clever quarter-back, what more could be asked ? Shorty was always ready to do his best, and when he did his best that v as all that was needed. Kerns was a good safety man. He graduates this year. BEN KRUSE—Ben was the heaviest man on the team. He had great power in keeping opponents from making gains. When Ben stopped them, they were stopped for good. When he graduates, B. H. S. loses a mighty good tackle. Opponents Date Place Beloit 39.... .... Here Beloit 14.... Beloit 13.... ... .Glen Elder 0 Beloit 7.... ... .Manhattan 0 Beloit 13.... ... .There Beloit 0. .. . . ...Smith Center 19... . .. .There Beloit 0.... Clay Center 0 Beloit 6.... . .. .Concordia 0 TOTAL: Beloit 92—Opponents 19 SUMMARY of FOOTBALL SEASON The squad of ’30 made one of the best football records Beloit fans can remember. Plenty of good material reported early in the fall and under the supervision of Coach White a fast, clever squad was developed. Wayne White was the captain of the 1929-30 team. The first game of the season was during the Fair with Cawker City. This was our first victory, the score being 39-0. The next game was more serious—as it was the first game in the North Central League. Junction City proved good competition and Beloit came forth in fine style. In this game it was realized that Beloit’s squad was unusual. The score was 13-0. The next week we traveled to Glen Elder and turned the wheel of victory a little further by defeating Glen Elder 13-0. The second League Game was with Manhattan. Beloit’s passing again proved reliable and our touchdown was made as result of a pass from White to Lobdell, the game ending in a 7-0 victory for Beloit. Lincoln was our next victim, and it was a real fight. The final score was 13-0. So far in our season we were undefeated and the goal line remained uncrossed with only three games left. After three weeks with no game the squad went to Smith Center on Armistice Day. After a muddy ride the Beloit team seemed unable to function and Smith Center made three touchdowns. Beloit was decidedly off. This was our only defeat cf the entire season. The next game was the most important of the season for two reasons. It was the deciding game for first place in the League, and it was with Concordia, our old rival. The touchdown, a blocked punt which was recovered by Beloit behind Concordia’s goal line, proved a lucky break for Beloit. This was the only touchdown of the game. The winning of this game meant Beloit had won first place in football in the North Central Kansas League. There were eight Seniors on this year’s squad, who will graduate in the spring. A great deal of credit for this successful season is due Coach White, as he developed this eleven from an average team into one of the most outstanding teams in this part of the state. LOBDELL—Was captain of this year's team. He was the most outstanding center in North Central Kansas League, which was proved by his being selected for the first All-League team. He was a good center and was equally good at forward. His eye for the basket was unusual and he was always depended on to make a good deal of the scoring. He is a Senior and Beloit loses one of the best men when Willie graduates. WHITE—High point man in the League, which, by itself, proves his worthiness as a forward. He was chosen a forward on the first All-League team. White was perhaps the main cog in the Beloit team. He had a dead eye for the basket and his speed on the floor was exceptionally good. His basketball record is one of the best in this part of the country. W'hite graduates this year and B. H. S. realizes its loss. KRUSE—Ben played guard. His defensive play was good, and a main reason for the low scores of opposing teams. Ben had plenty of size, which added to his force as a guard. He excelled in teamwork and fight. He graduates this spring. KRUSE—Frank played guard with a fight that caused opposition much worry. Frank could do very well at center. This made him a very valuable man. He was a clever guard and his speedy floorwork was excellent. With his graduation this year, Beloit High loses a good athlete. CAMPBELL—A clever, speedy forward with an unusual eye for the basket was Campbell. His fast floorwork was puzzling to opposing guards. Campbell has made a good record in his three years of basketball and will be missed next year. PAGETT—Forward, was an excellent offensive player and accurate goal shooter. His floor work was good; his passing and dribbling was something hard for anyone to value. He was fast, which made him doubly hard to guard. WALLACE—Captain elect for the team of 31. “Wally proved this year that he knew basketball. As guard he was a valuable man. He is small but fast and never says die. Great work is expected from him next year. DESCHNER -Guard. “Ernie didn’t get much chance to show his ability this year but when it was given him he was not lacking. He will be back next year and promises to be one of the best guards ever. TROUTMAN—Guard. This was Harold’s first year in basketball and his development at guard was pleasing. He has great passing abilities as his floor work is good. He is a Junior and will be a fighting guard for next year. O SUMMARY of BASKETBALL SEASON The basketball team under the leadership of Coach White has just completed a very successful season. We tied with Manhattan for the championship of the North Central Kansas League. Other schools in the League besides those mentioned are Clay Center, Junction City and Concordia. The season started with eight letter men and with this material Coach White built up a fighting five who went in to win and gave all they had. The team played thirteen regular season games and one tournament game. The games and scores are as follows: Opponents— Concordia 35... 36 Manhattan 35... 16 Junction City 22... 25 Clay Center 23... 30 Jewell City 21.. 31 Lincoln 13... 29 Clay Center 24... 23 Lincoln 17.., 31 Junction City 17.. 24 Manhattan 20... 26 Jewell City 18.. 22 Concordia 15.. 20 Asherville 15.. 27 Total - 275 Total 330 We lose five lettermen this year by graduation—Willis Lobdell, Wayne White, Frank Kruse, Ben Kruse, and Kenneth Campbell. Only three letter men will be back next year— Gerald Wallace (Captain elect), Ernest Deschner and Harold Troutman. ou A One fe n? G uess SAlho 'MktgdreX EvUe ' SENIOR-JUNIOR RECEPTION The Senior class acted as host to their successors, April 4, at the annual reception given in honor of the Juniors. The gymnasium was decorated to represent a beautiful garden court. Upon entering the court the guests were ushered by attendants through an archway, to the throne to be received by the King and Queen of the revelry. Lawn benches were arranged in a semi-circle, encircled by a lattice-work trellis, covered with orchid and coral wisteria. A large chandelier adorned the center of the court, under which the program was presented before the King and Queen. After the program, cake and ice cream were served. Harold Brown was the herald of the court who announced the following program: Welcome .......... Response ......... Vocal Trio ....... Solo ............. Harmonica solo .. Humorous Reading Solo ............. Grecian Dance ... Richard Hubbard ...Marvin Peden Arleta Gaston - Winifred Dickie ( Glen Pagett ....Fred Ewing ...Morris Humes .Margaret Wilson ...Arleta Gaston r Marie Drowne J Geneva Childers ) Clela Gates Velma Rising JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Junior-Senior banquet was held in the Christian Church, May 9. The decorations consisted of rainbows at the end of which were pots of gold filled with flowers. Conventional screening formed the background and rainbow colors made elaborate chandeliers. MENU Hors d’ Ouvre Baked Ham Supreme Potatoes a la Creme Pea Timbales Hot Rolls Relish Salad a la Russe Strawberry Plombiere Demi Tasse Nuts After the banquet, Robert McClelland, as toastmaster, introduced the speakers who were: Clouds ...................................Dale Shurts Raindrops ..............................Betty Shaffer Spectrum .....................................Rachael Donabauer Vision .......................................Richard Hubbard Search ........................................Thayor Carmichael Pot of Gold ..............................C. O. Smith The dinner was prepared by the Christian ladies and served by the Sophomore girls. CALENDAR Sept. 2—School opens. Teachers are introduced in chapel. We hope they’re all as nice as they look. Sept. 3—Well, after looking around I see that all of last year’s love affairs are still getting along. I guess the summer didn’t change things much. Sept. 4—Circus comes to town. Many students enjoy the strange and thrilling sights. Sept. 6—Football practice progressing nicely. There is plenty of good material for an “A plus” football team. Sept. 7—G. R. is organized and the first program is given. Sept. 13—G. A. A. girls hike to Rotarian camp and spend the night. Sept. 15—Seniors elect officers: Richard Hubbard, president; Leo Quakenbush, vice- president; Virginia Root, treasurer; Frank Kruse, secretary. Sept. 18—Wayne White elected captain of the 1929 football team. Sept. 19—Football team defeats Simpson in a practice game. The prospects are bright for a winning team. Sept. 20—Social season is opened by a dinner at the J. S. Morrell home for the entire faculty. Sept. 21—Debate season opens, with Thayer Carmichael as coach. Sept. 23—Organization of Adelphi; Richard Hubbard is president. Sept. 24—Seniors elect Year Book officers; Stewart Barker is editor and Harold Brown, business manager. Sept. 25—Fair starts. Sept. 27—Beloit wins from Cav ker City, 37-0. We have a real football team—mostly Seniors too. Sept. 28—Entire school gets a holiday to ride on the merry-go-round. (Believe me, the teachers keep us plenty dizzy without going on that.) Sept. 29—Harold Brown views air circus at Kansas City. He enjoyed it greatly, as all children would. Oct. 2—Students decorate for Junction City game. Oct. 4—Beloit defeats Junction City by a score of 13-0. This is the first league game Oct. 8—First lyceum course number is presented by Johnson’s Musical Trio. Oct. 9—Music department makes first appearance in chapel. Oct. 10—Clint Gaston tells student body of former football records. They must have had real football teams in those days. Oct. 11—Beloit defeats Glen Elder by a score of 13 to nothing. Glee Club gives concert at Glen Elder; “Shorty” and Robb pass the collection plates. Oct. 13—Unlucky day. Four dollars worth of remover used to erase paint from sidewalks. (Childish pranks!) Oct. 15—Leo Quakenbush is elected president of the student council. Oct. 18—Beloit wins from Manhattan 7 to 0. Some of the children nearly missel getting home Friday night. Oct. 19—Football players are guests of “Mort” White at Lawrence. Oct. 21— “Weig”, manager of the Dickinson Theatre, is host to the football team at the photo play “The Sophomore”. Oct. 22—Organization of the girls’ pep club, “Mort’s Merrymakers”. Oct. 25—Beloit triumphs over Lincoln in fast football game; score is 13-0. Oct. 31—Vacation, also Halloween; B. H. S. students conduct themselves well considering the occasion. Nov. 2—“Mort” gets married. Nov. 4—School re-opens. Teachers are back, looking wiser. (A few look sleepy.) Nov. 5—Mr. White and new wife entertain uninvited guests. And a good time was had by all. Nov. 7—Mr. Carmichael receives a cat. He seems unusually pleased with the gift. Nov. 11—Beloit is defeated for the first time this year at Smith Center. Oh! for some rotten eggs. Nov. 14—Faculty “octette,” appears in chapel. We hope some day they can give us a full thirty minute program. Nov. 22—Girls’ Pep club presents “Percy and How” in chapel. Nov. 23—Beloit ties Clay Center nothing to nothing. Nov. 27—Students hold pep meetings at the park. Speeches are made by coach and players predicting Victory for B. H. S. Turkey Day. Nov. 28—Concordia is defeated 6-0 by Beloit. This means Beloit wins the football cup in the North Central Kansas League. Is everybody happy? Nov. 28-1—Students and teachers enjoy a vacation. Dec. 1—Willis Lobdell is elected captain of the 1930 basketball team. Dec. 2—Basketball season opens w'ith eight letter men reporting for practice. Dec. 6—Senior play is given. Dec. 9—Football boys are given banquet at the Christian church by the Chamber of Commerce. Dec. 10—Morris Humes, who is National Harmonica Champion, plays in chapel. Dec. 19—Debate squad gives a short debate in chapel. Dec. 23—Christmas vacation. Jan. 6—Everybody enjoyed the two weeks vacation and nobody seems especially thrilled at “work” again. Jan. 7—All the boys are sporting new ties and sweaters. Looks as tho’ Santa had been unusually nice. Jan. 9—Basketball season is started off with Rev. Alter giving good advice to the team and student body. Jan. 10 Beloit wins 36-35 from Concordia. Wayne White makes final point. Jan. 15—Everyone dreading semester finals, even teachers. Many Seniors are looking worried. Jan. 16-16—Finals. Jan. 16-18—Beloit goes to Manhattan and Junction City to play basketball. We lose to Manhattan but win from Junction City. Jan. 24—Margaret Wilson and Alma Gotschall present a comical program in chapel. Jan. 25—Beloit defeats Clay Center by a score of 30 to 23. Jan. 27—Seniors choose rings. Jan. 31—Faculty meeting is interpreted by students. Jan. 31—Beloit scores 32 to 21 victory over Jewell. Feb. 3—Rings and pins are chosen by Seniors. Feb. 4—Beloit defeats Lincoln quintet 29 to 13. Feb. 5—Beloit basketeers see K. U.-Aggie game. Feb. 7—Junior class presents “The Manacled Man.” The basketball team loses to Clay Center by one point. Score 25 to 24. Feb. 10—Mr. Carmichael spends the week end in Kansas City and he “danced and danced and danced and danced.” Feb. 14—Beloit defeats Junction City in a basketball game, 23 to 18. Feb. 16—Things were unusually quiet today in school. I guess the commercial law class didn’t feel well. Feb. 18—Beloit again defeats Jewell by a score of 22 to 18. Feb. 20—Wayne White missed his weekly trip to Hunter this week on account of the basketball game Saturday. Feb. 22—Beloit returns a defeat to Manhattan. Score 26 to 20. The boys must have stayed home last night. Feb. 28—Our last league basketball game. We defeated Concordia by a score of 20 to 15. This means Beloit and Manhattan are tied for first place in the league. March 1—Yearbook goes to printer. (Thank heavens that’s over) March 6—Kindergarten Chapel. (Reminds me of the senior section except that the kindergarten children acted better.) March 13—Grade school operetta was presented. March 28—Business and Professional Women give chapel program. March 14—Beloit loses to McPherson in first round of tournament. March 18—Fire damages school building badly. Everyone enjoys a two day holiday, however. March 21—Rev. L. R. Honderick talks to Hi-Y. March 24—Band Minstrel is given at the Mainstreet Theatre. Many B. H. S. students take part in it. March 25—Mr. Bohning and Company entertain in chapel. Ah! Alas! Such good dancing and singing. April 1—April Fool. “April Fool is here and you’re the biggest fool that’s here.” April 4—Junior-Senior reception. A good time was had by everyone. Everyone seemed to enjoy the big struggle afterwards. April 5—Beloit takes fourth in the Hays Efficiency meet. April 7—Mr. Kenneth Landis, State Geologist, gives interesting lecture in chapel. April 10—Salina Wesleyan College gives musical program which was enjoyed very much by the seniors. April 11—Beloit attends invitation track meet at Sterling. Giddings places fourth in mile. Miss Buck presents the voice department in the operetta, “Lotta”. April 14—Dorothy McCall wins fourth in piano contest at Lindsborg. April 15—Rest at last—Easter vacation. April 18—Glee Club goes to Lindsborg to music contest. April 25—“The Quest,” an all school play was presented. April 26—Typing Contest—Beloit gets 58 points and Concordia 2. April 27- Rained today but Myron came to visit the high school (?). May 3—Beloit loses the sweep-stake cup by losing the track meet at Manhattan. May 5—Senior invitations arrive. May 9—Junior-Senior banquet. Everybody has a good time. |ay ii—Everyone has started reviewing for the exams. May 15—Seniors have a sneak day. They went all the way to Salina. May 18—Baccalaureate services. Sermon was delivered by Reverend Irwin. May 19-20—Finals. Some Seniors looking pale around the gills. Miss Thompson and Miss Gramse entertained by friends at Coffee Shop. ‘May 2l- £lass day. Seniors present last program. May 22—Commencement. Heavens, won’t the school be peaceful next year Without us?