Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

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Aides of Artemis bq RUTH E HOIDE Razzle, dazzle, zip, boom, bah— B. H. S. Rah! Rah! Rah! B-e-l-o-i-t! Beloit! HIIO are these frills with so much pep and enthusiasm? They are none other than members of the Pep Club. The Pep Club, sponsored by Miss Nadine Miller, was organized and officers elected in September, 1932. Its purpose is to create enthusiasm, develop cooperation, and encourage higher standards of sportsmanship. The officers are: President--------------------- --------- Jane Mehl Vice-President — Mary Beryl Miller Secretary-Treasurer ------------------- Doris Sherrard In order to raise money for jackets, the Pep Club had an ice cream social on September lb. The high school lawn was attractively decorated with Japanese lanterns. Tickets were sold for fifteen cents. At noon on October 7, there was a great commotion. The jackets had arrived—bright orange trimmed in black and fastened by the convenience of a zipper. There was much cheering which aroused the enthusiasm of not only the Pep Club, but also the rest of the school. Hot dogs, pie, cake, candy, coffee, and gum were sold at tin stands run bv the Pep Club at the football games to complete the payments on the new jackets. October 13. a pep rally was held in the high school auditorium. Interesting stunts were given. A stuffed gunny sack to represent Belleville was displayed. Everyone then went to the north side of the high school for a bonfire. As Belleville went up in smoke, the crowd cheered. Superintendent Morrell, Miss Miller, and Coach “Ike’’ Isaacson gave short, enthusiastic speeches. On November 8, the Pep Club entertained the football team and faculty men with an oyster supper. after which the girls sang the school songs and gave school yells. One of the highlights of the year was the trip to the Concordia football game on Thanksgiving Day. The girls travelled the thirty-two miles in 4he Beloit Milling truck, arriving home tired and very dusty. On January 28, the Beloit “Trojans’ played the Junction City “Blue Jays”; the second team played the Glen Elder first team. After the basket ball game, a banquet was given for the four teams. The decorations were carried out in the school colors, orange and black. Merle Witham gave a reading. The new radio also helped to entertain. The Pep Club has provided programs for pep assemblies including an operation by Doctor Brink-ley; the wedding of Miss Elusive Victory to Mr. Johnnie Mae Beloit; a football game, an interpretation of the new basket ball rules, and many others. They also provided stunts for between the halves of basket ball games letter formation, tap dancing, trapeze stunts, flashlight letters, and others. Merle Witham, a member of the club, composed three school songs. They are ‘‘Proud of Our School,” “City of Troy,” and “Pep and Ginger,” She also composed words to the tune of “Over There.” Helen Thurston, Xelda Owen, Shirley Spaulding and Merle Witham were elected cheer leaders. They have done splendidly in leading in the pep and enthusiasm. There are thirty-five members of the Pep Club. They are: Mary Annan, Barthena Broadbent, Ruth Mercer, Margaret Caughev, Mary Ellen Stewart, Merle Witham. Hazel Johnson. Kathryn Tngram, Martha Hansel, Thelma Root, Felicia Ann Sherrard, Rosemary Higinbotham, Justine James, Ruth Heck, Emma Hicks, Betty Tweed. Bernadine Sehellinger, Katherine Crawford, Dorothy MeClanahan. Marvel Conn. Bernice Myers, Elizabeth Gould, Elizabeth Smith, Shirley Spaulding, Veda Brinev, Maxine I.agle, Helen Thurston, Xelda Owen, Eunice Armour. and Ruth Howe. We wish to express our deep appreciation for the spirit which prompted the organization of our Pen Club. Their purpose is accomplished to develop cooperation, create enthusiasm, and encourage higher standards of sportsmanship. Beloit High School has reason to be proud of the efforts of these thirty-five girls in accomplishing the task which they started out to accomplish. May 1933 Page Nineteen

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We TROJAN :• Trojan IParriors by TREIM TUMDDELL September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 3 November 11 November 18 November 24 Lebanon 6-----------------Beloit 0 Junction City 32 Beloit 0 Belleville 13 Beloit 0 Lincoln 6 I------------Beloit ' Osborne 13 Beloit 6 Hunter 39 Beloit 0 Clay Center 19 Beloit 6 Smith Center 30 Beloit 0 Manhattan 27 Beloit 0 Concordia 12 Beloit 0 HIRTY-OXE Trojans answered roll call, when Coach Ike' sounded the ougle for football practice on the fifth uay of September. Their goal was to make the offensive as strong as the defensive but to lie continually making the de- fensive stronger. The only letter men out to strengthen this year’s team were: Harold Mercer, Melvin Williams, Lewis Daniels, and Roscoe Wrench. Lewis Daniels, who played the position of end the first of the season and later played fullback, was chosen captain. Beloit met their first opponent on the home field September 23. After struggling hard during the four quarters, the score was (i-0, in favor of Lebanon. Beloit met Lincoln on October 14 and amid the shouting and excitement made her first touchdown of tin season. The procession from the school house to the football field was led by the Lincoln Pep Band, which was followed by the Beloit Pep (’lid) girls who were wearing their orange and black jackets for the first time. Beloit played Smith (’enter Armistice Day. It was a cold and windy day and after fighting hard Beloit again lost 30-6. The boys played two night games last season; one at Osborne and the other at Clay Center. Thanksgiving Day was cold and clear, but the snow was all ready on the ground. The Trojans were aecompanied to Concordia by the Pep Club, who rode in tin Beloit Milling truck. Beloit never won a game during the season, but showed expert training by continually improving their playing during the season. The Pep Club under the direction of Miss Miller did much to keep the students “ginegar” going. Merle Wit ham composed three pep songs at the request of Mr. Isaacson to aid in keeping up the school spirit. Nineteen boys received letters this year. They were: Claude Baker, Gerald Bassford, Clyde Bean, Maxell Broadbent, Lewis Daniels. Marion File, Joe Gansel, Lawney Giddings, Junior Giles, Ralph Jordan. Lewis Knarr, Harold Mercer, Robert Mercer, Ray Thomas, Wayne Walker, Donald Walsh, Ronald Walsh, Melvin Williams, and Roscoe Wrench. A boy was not awarded more than one athletic letter during the year of 1932-33, but a smaller letter was used to designate the sport in which be won it. The G. A. A. girls were treated by the football boys to a watermelon feed early in the season, and the Pep Club Girls entertained them with an oyster supper, November 8. Prospects for the fall season of 1933 include the following boys: Harold Mercer, who has bad three years training, plays tin position of right guard and will be out for next season. His brother. Boh, with just one year less training, will lx right on bis heels at the position of right end. Donald and Ronald Walsh, who already have two years experience, will add greatly to the strength of next year’s team. Maxell Broadbent, who has two years experience is fast and lias another season to play. Wayne Walker plays halfback and is fleet as a deer. Three Freshmen will no doubt see service on next year's team, Lawney Giddings at half back; Ray Thomas, halfback: and Lee Sprenger who trained for the positiin of center. Joe Gansel lias two years’ experience and lias a chance to lie one of the eleven. Several hoys who have not earned letters but have had experience will probably get “to hit that line” next year. They are Leo Nelson, Kenneth Weins, Roger Weltmer. Billy Pfautz, Duane Miller, Earl Grecian. Allen Fowler and Roy Covert. PaEighteen May 1933

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W? TROJAN T rojan Cagers by DEL FORREST ItftNN Beloit 12; Lincoln 21 Beloit 32; Glen Elder 18 Beloit 6; Marysville 19 Beloit 11: Belleville 18 Beloit 32; Lincoln 11 Beloit 14; Jewell 17 Beloit 19; Junction City 24 Beloit 16; Clay Center 18 Beloit 13; Concordia 14 Beloit 14; Marysville 16 Beloit 22; Jewell 20 Beloit 15: Clay Center 18 Beloit 5; Osborne 22 Beloit 25: Concordia 26 HERE were a large number of young and aspiring cagers who reported for practice at the opening of basketball practice this year. Following his last year's plan, Coach Isaacson divided this group into two groups, the “A and “B squads, according to the ability that the boys displayed. The squad made its first public appearance on foreign hunting grounds. On December 20, the Trojans played the Lincoln team at Lincoln. The Trojans lost 21-12. The next battle was fought on the home court. Glen Elder was on the losing end of the score. The Trojans then left the protection of home and journeyed to Marysville. They lost this game 19-6. From Marysville they went to Belleville and again met defeat. The score was 18-11. The next game was played against Lincoln on the home court. The defeat given the Trojans earlier in the season by this team was avenged. Lincoln was defeated 23-11. Jewell, the ancient enemy of the Trojan cagers, defeated our warriors on the Jewell court 17-14 in a close and exciting game. The following night we lost to Junction City 24-111. Clay Center next invaded the walls of Troy and defeated our cagers 18-lb. The Trojans then sallied out to attack Concordia, but they were repulsed by a narrow margin. The score was 14-13 for Concordia. Marysville next tried to scale our walls Page Twenty and succeeded after a hard battle and two long distance attacks. The score was lb-14. The Trojans repulsed the next attack made by the Jewell team. The score was 22-20 for Beloit. Following this successful defense of their own walls, the Trojans invaded Clay Center, but were defeated 18-15. From this defeat, the squad tried a comeback at Osborne but were again defeated 22-5. The last engagement of the season was in defense of the home court. The Concordia Panthers succeeded in scaling our defenses after a hard, close fight. The score was 26-25 for Concordia. The Trojans followed the official season by entering the state regional tournament held at Concordia on March 17 and 18. We lost in the first round to Marysville. The score was 23-10. The North Central Kansas League championship was won by the Junction City team. They played clean, fast basketball and are fit champions. Although the Trojans did not win a majority of their games, the team did well. Almost every game was close and exciting. The team received the support of the town people and the students throughout the season. Prospects for the coming season are bright since the second team made a good showing against larger teams. Those who were awarded first team letters were Gail Reiter, Ronald Walsh, Donald Walsh, Max Broadbent, Harold Mercer, and Wayne Moran. Donald Walsh was chosen captain. Those who were awarded reserve squad letters were Kenneth Wiens, Roscoe Miles, Donald Murray, Hugh Bussell. Roger Weltmer, Bill McMann, Carson Hansen, Boyd Christoffel, Allen Fowler, and Robert Mercer. Reiter, Moran, Miles, and Hansen will not be back next year, but the majority of these boys will be back to defend the Trojan court and to storm the defense of other schools. May 1933