Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

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T3ff« TROJAN Euterpe Smiles On Us t DOROTHY McCALL EUTRRPE, muse of the harmony of sweet sounds, is an illusive maiden. Sometimes she sits sullenly on Parnassus, her golden harp mute. She spurns the efforts of young musicians who plead in vain for her favor. This year, however, Euterpe has been aware of our efforts and has smiled beamingly upon our endeavors. Success followed in the wake of her approval. She has come down from Parnassus and dwells among us. In the whirlwind of Euterpe’s good favor we were caught. And by virtue of her power we carried off second place in the North Central League music contest held at Concordia, April 23, which gave us twelve points toward the sweepstake trophy. Concordia's band played itself to victory and the final result was 196 points for Concordia and 176 for Beloit. Contenders for the trophy, which was a bronze statue of Euterpe with her lyre, were rated as follows: highly superior, superior, excellent good and fair. The number of points received for each event varied according to the size of the group. The highest number of points that could be obtained for one event was thirty. Ratings of vocal numbers were: Boys' High voice, which was sung by Harold Mercer, fair: Boys’ Medium voice, Billy Pfautz, good; Boys’ Low voice, Ben Spatz, fair; Girls’ High voice, Agnes Peden. Excellent; Girls’ Medium voice. Irene Jones, good; Girls' Low voice, Dorothy McCall, good. Instrumental numbers: Trombone, Vernon Crumrine, fair; Flute, Birdie Yocum, good; Clarinet. Louise Yocum, good; Cornet, Claude Baker, lair; Cello, Charlotte Smith, fair; Violin, Wilfred Beardmore, fair; Piano, Dorothy McCall, excellent. Ensemble numbers: Boys’ quartet, good; Girls’ quartet, fair; Mixed quartet, excellent; Stringed quartet, good; Boys’ Glee club, excellent: Girls’ Glee club, highly superior; Mixed chorus, highly superior; and orchestra, excellent. The orchestra competed against much larger orchestras and we were greatly pleased to hear that the result was in our favor. Contestants who entered the Emporia contest two days after the Concordia contest, were: Doro- thy McCall, piano and low voice : Irene Jones, medium voice: Vernon Crumrine. trombone: Wilfred Beardmore, violin; Claude Baker, cornet Those receiving ratings were: Dorothy McCall, who received Excellent in low voice: Claude Baker, who received honorable mention in cornet; and Wilfred Beardmore. who received honorable mention in violin. The operetta Pickles was another triumph of the music department, under the direction of Miss Marv Carnahan. Mildred Armour took the lead as Ilona, a stolen gypsy child. Mildred made a convincing and attractive Gypsy girl in her colorful costume, and won her audience with her charming personal itv. Bum ski and Rum ski supplied the corned v part of the operetta with their entertaining remarks and songs. Wallace Armour made an exceedingly good gypsy leader with his deep singing voice. Wilfred Beardmore, as the wandering gypsy violinist, added color and romance to the performance. The cast of characters was: LOUIS, a waitress.....................Hester Spatz CAPTAIN KINSKI, Chief of Detective Bureau of Vienna.......................Paul Hodler BUMSKI...................................Ben Spatz RUMSKI...............................Cyrus Lummis Kinski’s faithful sleuths J. JENNISON JONES, advertising expert. Harcld Mercer JIGO, a Hungarian gypsy.............Wallace Armour ILONA, a gypsy girl.................Mildred Armour ARTHUR CREFONT.......................Eddie Giddings JUNE PENNINGTON, an American heiress. .Irene Jones JONAS H. PENNINGTON, Prop, of Peter “Piper Pickles”................Howard Leslie LADY VIVIAN DELANCY, a charming widow........................Myrtle Salisbury GYPSY VIOLINIST..................Wilfred Beardmore The specialties between acts of the operetta were under the direction of Miss Miller and were particularly fine. The Pickles chorus would have been a credit to Mr. Heinz and his fifty-seven varieties. Dorothy McClanahan. attractive little sophomore, danced her way into the hearts of the spectators. Now that we arc basking in the warmth of Euterpe’s good will we forget the long hours of practice — the weariness of rehearsals. Indeed. Music hath charms. Page Twenty-six May, 19 32

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T b TROJAN Allow Us to Sum Up Our Points bj PAUL HODLER RESOLVED: “That Legislation Providing for Compulsory Unemployment Insurance Should be Enacted by the Legislatures of the Several States,” proved to be a live and fertile field for tbe brain activities of the followers of Demosthenes in B. H. S. this year. Debate has been an extra-curricular activity in B. H. S. for many years. During that time Beloit has turned out a few championship teams and several good teams. The team this year placed seventh in the tournament at Clay Center on February 20. On January 20 the Trojan team bucked mud to Lebanon for the first non-decision debate, after about two months of preparation. Things began to move after this first debate. On January 26 Clay Center sent her lawyers over to explain how the hog of America was to get over the River of Depression into the cornfield of Prosperity. January 29 we visited Osborne and split the only decision practice debate of the season. 1 he negative team won while the affirmative lost. Lebanon returned our visit on February 9 with a practice debate in which our “mighty midgets,’ Rex Quakenbush and Merle Fairchild, showed much promise of future forensic ability. The week of February 14 was the climax of the season. Non-decision debates were held with Clay Center here on Tuesday, February 16, Concordia at Beloit on Wednesday, and both Alton and Sa-lina on Thursday. In addition to this schedule the squad gave an exhibition debate in chapel which rather degenerated into a battle of sarcasm. Bob Smith’s “hypothetical” case carried the day though, and the student body voted the decision to Henry Lins and Bob Smith, affirmative, over Boyd Finney and Paul Hodler, negative. Saturday, February 20, saw the league tournament at Clay Center, with Beloit taking seventh place. Robert Smith and Henry Lins, with Ralph Jordan as alternate, copped honors from Belleville, and Clay Center, but lost from Concordia. The negative team composed of Boyd Finney and Paul Hodler, with Wilfred Beardmore as alternate, met with some stiff opposition and lost to Manhattan, Marysville and Junction City. Other boys receiving letters besides those in the tournament were Billy Pfautz, Theodore Crown, and Claude Baker. Coach Carmichael will have six letter men back next year for debate and it looks as if Beloit should produce one of those rarely good debate teams next year. May, 1932 Page Twenty-five

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Tgffe TROJAN The Warrior Lays Aside His Skield b? IRENE JONES Between garden walls overhung with bare branches dripping silvery, sparkling icicles, among snow covered evergreens, with a large red moon sending out chilly, crimson rays over the tops of frosted pines, stately feminine figures in chique frocks of varied hues were seen promenading with masculine figures in dark, severe dress. The main hall of B. II. S. was completely transformed into such a scene of winter that even the cold chills may be felt. Davenports, occasional chairs, tables scattered here and there, large rugs covering the floor, beautiful table lamps casting dimmed rays of light, and music floating from a large radio, added to the beauty and comfort of the place. The first formal affair of the year was well planned and carried out by the senior class for the entertainment of its guest, the junior class. The receiving line, composed of Mr. lines. Paul Hodler, Marv Agnes Hicks. Henrietta Heiman and Opal Moran, greeted each individual upon his arrival. As one enters the auditorium, one still maintains that feeling of King Winter presiding from his throne, for the stage, decked with snow-capped pines, lends to the chilling atmosphere. As the curtains are drawn, one is taken back to the period of the gay ’90’s. Refrains popular in those bright days arc heard and dramatic readings so well-loved in the '90’s are enacted. Hostesses, seated behind a table covered with snow-white linen and set with pewter, served refreshments to the formally attired guests as they emerged from the auditorium and descended to the east landing. On the day of April 14, Beloit High School seemed very much deserted. A few faithfuls dragged themselves forcefully and manfully through the necessary routine of the day, but a large number were missing. Several classes were conducted by substitute teachers and all in all the school was a terribly dreary sort of place. What had happened ? Who were the culprits who had upset things so terribly? Just one more guess! The seniors were enjoying their annual sneak day and had also kidnapped four faculty members for the day. Before school had begun in the morning, the scoundrels were proceeding on their way to Rock City and Lake Goodwin. Upon arriving at Rock City, every one immediately began to climb about scandalously, losing themselves among the rocks, but all escaped without serious injury to themselves or to the rocks. Everybody jumped into rowboats, when the lake was reached, and began rowing madly from one end to the other. Several blisters, suntans and other physical defects were acquired in the process. However, no one forgot to stop his muscular struggles long enough to devour a bounteous lunch composed of just those things of which picnic lunches are made. After long hours of debate and heated argument, the crowd finally decided to adjourn, call it a dav. return home, and snatch enough sleep to enable each one to take up his curricular routine on the ensuing day. On the porch of a lovely colonial home, with a white-haired stately general wandering among the scenes he loved on a southern plantation, we find ourselves gazing in wonderment at a scene of two hundred years ago. In imagination we hear strains of a stately minuet floating in the air. Girls and boys in evening apparel seem suddenly to be transformed to ladies in long, flowing colonial dresses and men in knee breeches and large buckled shoes swaying to the strains of the minuet. General George Washington is the commanding figure who holds our breathless attention. The juniors worked months, both physically and mentally, in preparation for this affair in honor of the Bi-centennial of Washington, at which time the seniors were guests. MENU Cherry Nectar Virginia Baked Ham Georgia Style Yams Corn a la Southern Rolls Rose Radishes Baled Cotton Saltcnes Martha Washington Special Cafe Noir PROGRAM Invocation.......................Mr. Chestnut “WASHINGTON” Toastmaster, Henry Lins “WASHINGTON, THE BOY”............Roscoe Miles “WASHINGTON AND THE REVOLUTION”.......... . Myrtle Salisbury “MOON MARKETING”, song...........Agne Peden “WASHINGTON, THE GENERAL”........Mr. Hinkhouse Farewell Address.................Frank Jordan “IF GEORGE WASHINGTON WERE ALIVE TODAY” “WASHINGTON AND POSTERITY”... Martha Gengler us c.................................Orchestra May. 1932 Paye Twenty-seven