Berne French Township High School - Our Yesterdays Yearbook (Berne, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1921 volume:

- Our - Y e terdays 1921 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS of BERNE HIGH SCHOOL BERNE - INDIANA Our Yesterd BHS ays Dedication () ALL the Faculty under whose care we have faithfully and joyfully labored and who have guided us through all the turmoil and hard work we dedicate this “Our Yesterdays, ’ it being the fourth Annual published by the I� erne High School. 'l l IE SENIOR CLASS Oh' '21 Our Yesterdays BHS MRS. T. A. GOTTSCHALK, President. DR. A. REUSSER Secretary DR. RUFUS VON GUNTEN Treasurer [ Three ] Our Yesterd BHS Our Yesterdays BHS C. O. LEHMAN, Superintendent MISS CAROLINE HIRSCHY Mathematics and History MISS IRMA SHORDON Latin [ Five ] Our Yesterdays BHS J. D. FRENCH. Principal MISS FRIEDA VAN DER SMISSEN Domestic Science I Six | Our Yesterdays BHS CLASS COLORS Maroon and Gold CLASS FLOW HR White Spirea CLASSSFAL | Seven ) Our Yesterdays BHS AGNES E. FRANZ “A gie” Tall and erect the maiden stands I.ike some young priestess of the woods.” Arena; Student Council 111; Exchange Editor III; Class President IY; Glee Clul IV; Circulating Manager. Our Yesterdays 1 ; Librarian 1Y. . ..j EMMA SCHUGG “Schuggie “They talk about a woman's sphere As ii it had a limit.” Alpha; Class Yicc-President III and IY; Circulating Mgr. Budget III; G. B. I . ill; Girls’ Glee Club; Assistant Editor “Our Yesterdays IY; Yicc-President Alpha Society IY. ERNEST HIESTAND • Hiestie,’ “A gentle boy with soft and silken locks, A dreamy boy with blue and tender eyes.” Arena; Class Secretary and Treasurer III; Class Secretary IY; Basket-Ball Team; Budget Reporter; Advertising Mgr.; Annual Staff; Track Meet. ( Eight ] Our Yesterdays BHS EDNA MARIE METTLER “Mett” Ami 'he could not have hit a more excellent plan. For making him fully and perfectly man.” Arena; Budget Reporter II; Editor in-Chicf of Budget III; Secretary and Treasurer II and III; Glee Club IV; I’kc Orchestra III; Orchestra IV; Annual Staff. KATHERINE ELIZABETH SCHUGG “Katchie” Her hair was thick with many a curl That clustered around her head. Arena; Staff Artist of Budget III; Arena Vice-President IV; Basket-Ball (Capt.) Ill and I ; I’kc Orchestra III; Staff Artist Our Yesterdays'’; Asst. Sport Editor IV. GERTRUDE SPRUNGER “Gertie” And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and he loved hy all.” Arena; Editor of Our Yesterdays IV: Class Vice-President 11; Assistant Editor of Budget 111; Class President III; Glee Club IV; Pianist III and IV; Girls B. B. ( Nine ] Our Ye s t erdays BHS HELEN GILLIOM Jim” “With wisdom far beyond her years. And graver than her wondering peers. To conscience and to duty true So. up from childhood. Helen grew!” Arena; Secretary Arena Society IV; Literary Editor Budget Staff III; Literary Editor “Our Yesterdays Staff. ESTHER SPRUNGER Sis” Her eyes were fair and very fair. Her beauty made me glad.” Arena; Class President of F. H. S. I.; Class Secretary 11 of F. H. S. MARTIN ZUERCHER “Mike Innocent of books. Was rich in lure of fields and brooks. Arena; Joke Editor Budget; Sport Editor Our Yesterdays”. [ Ten ] Our Yesterdays BHS DESSIE AMSTUTZ “Stutzie We read her face as one who reads A true and holy book. Arena; Grade Reporter Budget III; Circulating Mgr. Annual IV. LOUISE HILTY “Louie” The warm, dark languish of her eyes Was never safe from wrath's surprise. Alpha; Alpha Pres. Ill; Sophomore Pres.; Glee Club IV; Ike Orchestra III; Council Member III; Basket-Ball III and IV; Alpha Reporter Budget III. PRESTON ZEHR “Prep” Not for glory, not for self. Nat. he sure, to please myself. Not for any meaner ends. Always by request of friends.” Arena; President Arena Society IV; Basket-Ball III and IV; Adv. Mgr. Our Yesterdays ; Student Council III. [ Eleven ) Our Yesterd BHS ays ANNA LUGINBILL “Anna Lee” “Beyond the night, across the day. Through all the world she followed him.” Arena; Secretary and Treasurer I; Treasurer II: Glee Clul IV; Business Mgr. Budget and Our Yesterdays . AGNES GILLIOM “Gillie Naught has a feather's weight of worth Without a woman in it.” Arena; Class Reporter III; Oar Yesterdays Staff. DENNIS MOSER “Deny He had a way of saying things. That made one think oi courts and ki-tgs.” Arena; Class l'res. II; I’res. Arena II; Athletics III; B. B. I, II. Ill, IV; Staff Artist and Adv. Mgr. Budget; T.ack IV; Student Council; Annual Staff rtist. ( Twelve ] Our Yesterdays BHS Class History ft 11K lirst day of school. September 19. 1917. will never be 3? f rgotten by us. It was on that clay we entered the threshold of our high school career. Nineteen enthusiastic pupils gathered for the lirst time as a Freshman class. We felt green and awkward and hardly knew how to act. Gradually this awkward feeling left us and we felt more free to become acquainted with our classmates. We followed our teachers to classes for fear of getting lost. This habit, however, was soon overcome as we were becoming inquisitive as to the manners of our upper classmen. Our class organized in a very short time after school had begun. In order to get better acquainted with each other we decided to have a party. That evening was spent in a very enjoyable way and certainly proved to be a success. In spite of all difficulties every member put his shoulder to the wheel and steered safely into the Sophomore class. In our Sophomore year we were sixteen on roll. Some of our former members dropped out and new ones came to fill their places. We renewed old acquaintances and started to study. Like all Sophomore classes we took great interest in teasing the Freshmen. As a whole we were a quiet and an industrious class and were soon ready for our Junior year. When school commenced in the fall of 1919 we were sixteen members in all. The people all wondered who that bright group of pupils were. The) were told that they were the Juniors. We thought it was time to become known, so we published the Budget. Later in the year we bought pennants and class rings. e always kept the good will of the teachers and received passing grades. In the year 1920. fifteen Seniors returned to the old Berne high school to finish the task they had so nobly begun. Fverything seemed to be so different from other years. Lvery class looked up to us and all the teachers were new. e are now ready to say good-bye to the dear old place where we met with so many hardships but many more joys and pleasures. We also bid goodbye to all our lower classmen and extend our heartiest good wishes to them for the future. L. H. 1 Thirteen ] Our Yesterd BHS ays Class Prophecy All was excitement. Sh p windows were being cleaned and beautified. The town was bright in its festive flags and pennants. Herne was to have a “Home Coining Week. Throughout the land invitations were sent far and wide. One evening something peculiar happened. The street corners were held down with crowds of people, remarking and joking about a certain article in the Adams County Witness. Upon investigation I discovered the cause for all this disturbance; it was a very extraordinary advertisement which read as follows: “Wanted—All Alumni having graduated within the last ten years to send informant n to the Witness as to their whereabouts, and the years since graduation from the Herne High School. This is to be one of the most interesting features of the ‘Home Coming W eek. The reports will be posted in the Community Center to show the community how well the graduates of our t wn have fared since leaving the portals of their Alma Mater.” Soon the letters came thick and fast. 1 took especial notice of the letters from the class of 1921. 'I'he flrst letter was a real surprise. I'he stationery was headed: Zehr and Hiestand. Attorneys at Law. Washington. 1). C.” Preston’s letter stated that as soon as the wheat crop yielded the cash to pay for the course, he had taken np the study of law. I'he same day a letter came from Anna Luginbill. She had completed a successful tour as accompanist for an evangelistic party. A letter with a one-cent stamp, which indicated it came from Berne, was received from Agnes Gilliom. She was living on one of Indiana’s most modern farms. She added that if anyone wished to bin potatoes for planting she would sell them cheap and deliver them with the Ford. On the second day a letter came from the Woolworth Five and 'Pen Cent Store at Xew York bearing the message that Knnna Schug was leading saleslady on first floor. Gertrude Sprunger had spent her years taking a few terms of work at Oberlin College, then teaching Kindergarten. Later she took a course in music. At last she hoped the real Prince Charming had arrived. I Jessie’s answer also came on the second day. She was Dean of W omen | Fourteen 1 Our Yesterdays BHS at Indiana University. She added that she had grown to he six feet, three inches tall. She had reached the height of her ambition. The next letter came fn m Wyoming. My. how widely the class had been scattered. Martin wrote he was holding a responsible position at Yellowstone National Park feeding the giraffes and elephants and turning off the water which issued from the geysers when the supply was sufficient. Agnes Franz wrote she was playing in New York’s largest churches, causing the most austere to burst into tears ' y her weird and beautiful music. Helen (iilliom sent one of her poems and paintings for which she had received first prize in the Intcrnatu nal Art Contest as a proof of her brilliant success. She was also contributing articles to the Atlantic Monthly. Another letter came from Washington. Louise llilty was a suffragette, showing the people that it is possible f r women to take part in politics and at the same time ably perform duties at home which she illustrated by the peaceful home life of which she was a co-partner. Krnest’s letter came at the same time, telling that he was in the law business with Preston. Fdna's letter came from Purdue. She was living on a farm near Purdue. Amos was teaching agricultural classes it Purdue, while Kdna dusted at home and made fancy desserts. Kathryn’s letter contained the news of her career as an actress but she had abandoned work on the stage rind taken possession of the Decatur Daily Democrat. Ksthcr Sprunger had attended business college and was a very efficient stenographer for Preston Zelir. From Yale came a letter stating that Dennis Moser had graduated from Yale and was president of Yale University. He wished to add that he owed his success to the preparatory work iu old Herne Hi. After reading all these epistles the years were recalled in my memory when we sit at our desks as students of the Herne High School and stumbled through our recitations to place our names in the “Hall of Fame. What a glorious time we would have when many of the old graduates would gather for the Home Coming Week! Billy. ( Fifteen ] Our Yesterd BHS ays Class Will We. the Seniors of 1921. of the Berne High School. County of Adams, State of Indiana. being of sound minds, broadened by four years of the most thorough education and realizing that the day of our departure is near, do hereby declare and publish this, cur last will and testament. ARTICLE I Item 1. To the Berne High School, we the class of 1921, do give and bequeath fifteen portraits of our fifteen honorable selves, to be displayed among the ancient photographs, antiques, and curios in the school’s art gallery. Item 2. I nto the I)icti nary we bequeath a host of words and phrases coined to express our various sentiments and opinions while going through the different stages of our four years’ High School career. Item 3. To the Juniors, we. the Senior Class bequeath the privilege of taking our places and enduring the hardships and sufferings that must be borne by all who would-be Seniors. Item 4. Unto the Sophomores we do give and bequeath our best wishes for success and prosperity. Item 5. For the maintenance of their health and protection of their property during their high school career, we. the Seniors, do give and bequeath to the class of 1924 our dear friend and companion. Dan. the janitor. ARTICLE II Item 1. Unto the faculty, whose kind advice in publishing this Annual has been invaluable to us. we give the privilege of spending a lengthy vacation at any summer resort they can afford to patronize. Item 2. To Miss Hirschy, we give thanks for educating our lower classmen and for keeping us in the paths cf good behavior. Item 3. To Mr. French do we bequeath the one-cylinder mouse-trap lying in ambush in the southwest corner of the Assembly. Item 4. What is le.t of our brains after our last English theme has been written, we, the Seniors, do give and bequeath to Miss Shorden, that our sacrifice may be made complete. Item 5. I nto Mrs. Lehman, we. the Senior class. lo bequeath one pair of hornrimmed spectacles, in order that the entire faculty may consequently be equipped with these convenient magnifying glasses. Item 6. To the guiding care and protection of Mr. Lehman, our inestimable superintendent, we. the class of 1921. do bequeath Mrs. C. O. Lehman, teacher of English and High School students. Item 7. Unto Miss van der Smissen. do we bequeath all that remains after the other members of the faculty have I een satisfied. ARTICLE III Item 1. I, Dessie Amstutz. do give and bequeath to the longest haired boy in school all my antiquated hair ribbons and all my disabled hair pins and curlers. Item 2. Unto Arvilla Sprunger. whose w ish to be remembered has won her a place | Sixteen | Our Yesterdays BHS of mention in my will. I, Agnes Franz, do give and bequeath the key oi km wledge and wisdom, in other words, the key to the library. Item 3. To Myron llabegger. I. Agnes Gilliom. do give and bequeath my class ring as a token oi the Platonic friendship existing between us. Item 4. 1. Helen Gilliom. in absence of any pers nal property ■ r possessions, do bequeath myself to the lender mercies of bate and the future. Item 5 To Louise Hilty. I. Ernest Hiestand, do gladly bequeath my trusty old flivver (with me in it). Item 6. 1. Louise Hiltv, in return tor afore mentioned flivver and contents do willingly bequeath my future debts and bills to Ernest Hiestand. Item 7. 1. Anna Luginbill, at the urgent request of Miss Shorden. 1 hereby be- queath all my extraordinary knowledge of Latin to the Freshmen on condition that one, bv nickname of Poodle, gets the lien's share of it. Item 8. To the nearest hospital. I. Edna Mettler, do bequeath my remains the moment this Annual is published. Item 9. 1. Dennis M( ser. bequeath to all ambitious students a practical illustra- tion of how easy it is to finish a four-years’ High School course in three years. Item 10 I. Emma Schug. bequeath my delightful style in writing billet-doux to II ward Lehman who is in sore need of it. Item ,T. I. Katherine Schug, do give and bequeath all my interes s in Decatur, Indiana, to Edgar Clauser. Item 12 I. Esther Sprunger, bequeath my diploma to Howard Stucky who might otherwise have to do without one next year. Item 13. 1. Gertrude Sprunger. the despair of order loving teachers (and lovesick youths) do give and bequeath one box of Monkey Grip to Forest Ilricklev, to be applied whenever the inclination to talk during school hours becomes too great for human effort to restrain it. Item 14. 1. Preston Zehr, do bequeath my infant whiskers to Tilman llabegger. Item 15. 1. Martin Zuercher. full of gratitude to the teacher whose timely warnings helped to give me a passing deportment grade, do give and bequeath to Miss Hirschy my most beautiful sketch of the famous Senior bird of 1921. Also to Mr. C. O. Lehman do I bequeath my remarkable debating ability and to Edna Mettler my love for the negro race. In testimony whereof we have affixed our seal to this our last will and testament at Berne. Indiana, on this twentieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one. CLASS OF 1921 The foregoing instrument was signed by said Class of 1921 in our presence and by them published and declared as and for their last will and testament, and at their request and in their presence, and in each others’ presence, we hereunto subscribe our names as attesting witness at Berne, Indiana, this 21st day of May. 1921. Howard Lehman, ’22. Howard Stucky. ’22. Of the law firm of Lehman. Stucky Co. [ Seventeen 1 Our Yesterdays BHS Class Poem CLASS OF TWENTY-ONE We are the students of twenty-one. Our hard-fought battles are almost won; Our laurels of credits we now may say. Accomplished by hard work and little play. We entered as Freshics green and shy Coining to learn the whereiore and why Of subjects to us then vague and dim, But we worked with a will determined to win. Next year we were the Sophies gay, Easily having our own sweet way, With lots of parties and lot of pep Twas then we received our wonderful rep. Then as Juniors our work piled high. We struggled vainly to reach the sky; Made Seniors and teacher sit up and look As we wisely expounded on every book. We’ve weathered the storm of credits and grade, We've learned that poets are born, not made; We’ve all decided to succeed, and that, We ll be sharp, be natural, but never be flat. EDNA MARIE METTLER. Commencement T night the twentieth of May, We’ll leave you, dear Berne Hi, For this is our Commencement Day. And we must say good-bye. We ll set out on life's ocean wide A place there waits for all. With education as our guide. We’ll answer duty’s call. And one and all we’ll try our best To make of life a success. Regardless of how hard the tests, Just for our old B. H. S. The years we’ve spent within your walls Were happy, busy years. Sweet memory every day enthralls, Good-bye we say with tears. A. G. | Eighteen ) Our Yesterdays B H S [ Nineteen ] Our Yesterd ays BHS The Junior Class OFFICERS President.................................... Ida Graber Vice-President....................... Dale Braun Secretary-Treasurer..............Arvilla Sprunger Class Colors—Blue and Gold Class Flowers—Yellow Tulip Class Motto—“Me conquers who endures' CLASS ROLL Nora Bagiev Dale Braun Faye Foreman Ida Graber Mary Ann Ilabcgger George Harris Howard Lehman Laura Lehman Ruth Liechty Gladys Long Emil Nagel August Nagel Laura Reusser Margaret Rohrcr Howard Stucky Ludella Stauffer Arvilla Sprunger Erna Sprunger Leonard Whitehurst Ernest Zehr F. F., '22. Class Poem J—ust and rigiit our Motto should be; U—niiy. friendship and charity, N—othing can equal these high ideals; I—nspired by our teachers true and real, O— nward and upward towards the goal, R—csolvcd these traditions to uphold. C—omrades of the Junior class, L—et us not as the years pass A -cknowledgc failure of our ideals. S—ucccss is certain to those who try, S—urely our aim should be tor that which is high. G. B. H., '22. [ Twenty ] Our Yesterdays BHS [ Twenty-One | Our Yesterdays BHS Class History In the fall of 1918 thirty-one intelligent Freshmen entered the Berne High School. In the beginning of the year the Seniors found it necessary to initiate us into our new school life. Early in the year we elected Nelson Sc hug president; Faye Foreman vice-president; Eva Worline, secretary, and Laura Reusser treasurer. During the year two of our classmates dropped out. After nine months of hard work we were again free from the hardships of school life. The next fall we entered as Sophomores. All of our class of the last year returned except three. Alton Ray, Frieda Sprunger. and Priscilla Stauffer. One new member. Erna Sprunger. was added. During the year two of our members. Nelson Scliug and Gladys Marshall, dropped out. During the year a few parties were held, which were enjoyed immensely by all. Then came our most prosperous year, the Junior year. During this year we made use of our surplus energy by putting out the “Budget. Helen At . Carre 11 Liddv. Luella McC luin and Eva Worline did not return to school. During the first part of the school year Naomi Schindler went to Van Xuys. California. Erna Hirschy is attending school at Plainwell, Michigan. This year we received our class rings and pins. Also our pennants of blue and gold. One of our classmates, Dennis Moser, went to the Senior class with whom he will graduate this spring. We held a farewell party for Denny at the home of Mary Ann Ha’ egger. At the same time we gained one new member. George Harris. The members of the Junior class have worked for their own Literary societies and proved to be a great help. In athletics our class boys and girls stand among the best. In basketball they have shown their skill of which we as Juniors and students of of the B. II. S. can be proud. F. F. '22. 1 Twenty-Two 1 Our Yesterday s BHS | Twenty-Three ) Our Yesterdays BHS The Sophomore Class OFFICERS President.......... Vice-President..... Secret ary -T r easu re r Class Reporter..... .Myron Habcgger ..Florence Hilty Beatrice Brewster ....Myrtle Buyer Class Colors—Victory Red and White Class blower—American Beauty Red Rose Motto—“Paddle your own canoe’” CLASS Beatrice Brewster Helen Burk ha Iter Myrtle Buyer Edgar Clauser Palmer Richer Flora Franz Myron Habcgger Florence Hilty ROLL Palmer Lehman Naomi Liechty Stella Mast Roman Miller Walter Schug Frieda Sprungcr Clara Shoemaker Olive Winteregg May, ’23 Two years ago one autumn day. Timid and green and tree. We chartered a ship from the B. H. S. And christened her May ’23.” With plentiful ballast of sage advice We trimmed our eager sails. And loosed our cables and sped away In the teeth c f the fresh'ning gales. Our jolly crew are staunch and true. And guided by their hopes. They worked their sails right merrily. When once they knew the ropes. We found us soon in grievous storms, A rain of questions poured. And from the wet and slippery decks, A few fell overhoard. And when the rocks and reefs uprose, Some shuddered with remorse, And trembling to the pilot ran And begged to change their course. Two more years are yet before us. Then on the deeper blue we'll sail. But through the wind—‘the gale. The shouts arise o’er land and sea. Look! at the worth of “June. ’23.” M. B., ’23. [ Twenty-Four 1 Our Yesterdays BHS [ Twenty-Five ] Our Yesterdays BHS Class History In the fall of 1919 a bright and happy group of verdant Freshies were seen in the assembly cf the B. II. S. There were twenty-six members at the beginning of the year but bef re the close of school some of these had dropped out. leaving but eighteen. We had a few parties during this first year. The initiation given by the Seniors was enjoyed by all. Septetn' er 1920 we 'gain returned to our scho 1 duties. This time there were only seventeen members. One classmate, Thelma Mason, dropped out soon after the beginning of the term. Edgar Clauser joined our class in the month of September. W e had the misft rtune of losing a member by death, Arthur Luginbill. At the present time there are only sixteen members in the class of ’23. but we believe in quality not quantity. Our class is full of pep.” It takes part in all school affairs. What would the basket-ball teams of the high school be without the Sophomores? F. H. Arthur Edgar Luginbill. a much-1; ved and highly esteemed pupil of the Berne Iligh School passed away October 30, 1920. at 12:15 I M.. at the home of his parents in Berne. Ind., at the age of fifteen years, one month and twelve days. Me was born in Berate. Indiana, on September 18. 1905. Mis early death was caused by rheumatic fever and tonsilitis. Arthur was a 1 rilliant pupil throughout his entire school career. Me is greatly missed by the entire high school but especially by the Sophcmore class cf which lie was a member. He was very active in all the school affairs. Me was a member cf the high school orchestra, the athletic association and of the local boys’ band. In his Freshman year he was a member of the student council and was treasurer of his class. | 'Twenty-Six | Our Y e s t erdays BHS | Twenty-Seven ] Our Y e s t erdays BHS The Freshman Class OFFICERS President.......................Florence Emick Vice-President..................Arvilla Lehman Secretary-Treasurer.............Carl Baumgar'ner Pianist.........................Agnes Sprunger Class Colors—Purple and Green Class Flower—Violet Motto—“Strive to Succeed” CLASS ROLL Gladys Amstutz Lester Lehman Carl Baumgartner Paul Lehman Elva Baumgartner Harold Long Agnes Biery Evelyn Luginbill Delila Bicry Hilda Moser Tillman Bixler Walter Nagel Forest Brick ley Gladys Xeuenschwander Frances Burkhalter Leona Pickett Bernice Eaton Newell Rice Dale Eley Audits Runyon Florence Emick Ralph Schindler Clinton Gilliom Edna v. d. Smissen Tillman Habegger Agnes Sprunger Magdalene Hirschy Mildred Sprunger Mary Hirschy Palmer Sprunger Theodore Hirschy Velma Sprunger Arvilla Lehman Kenneth Snyder Eloyd Lehman Carlton Steiner Emma Tucker ( Twenty-Eight j Our Yesterdays BHS [ Twenty-Nine J BHS Our Y e s t e r d a y s Class History In the fall cl 1920 thirty-seven curious Freshmen nude their first appearance in the assembly hall of the Kerne High School. Each one was eager to learn the “wins. “wherefores. and regulations of the school. We soon had these learned and our next ambition was to study this great world and its inhabitants. Shortly after school began one cf our members. Miss Mildred Mart ., moved away. Later, however. Tillman Kixler entered our school and again made our class to number the same as before. Then after about three weeks (f school Carlton Steiner joined our cl iss. Our first party this year was the initiation party which was held at Lehman’s Grove. At this time each nc officially became a memLer of the B. II. S. The next one was held in honor of our basket-ball boys given by the girls at the home f a Junior, Miss Ncra K gley. Then on April 15 the Domestic Science girls prepared a dainty lun.h for the entire class and we all went to Lehman’s Grove where we all enjoyed the delicious eatables. It is the ambition of each member of the class of '24 to climb upward until we have reached our dcstiimi n. We hope that next year, we as Sophomores will again make a record as good as our previous one. H. M. Class Poem Hurrah, Hurrah for the Freshmen, The class of purple and green More industrious pupils you cannot find Their equal has never been seen. Behold the wonderful class of '24 Oh. such a mighty crew are they; Thirty-seven in number: Just sailing out on life's untried sea. The faculty view them with much respect And think them exceedingly bright; And the rest of the folks in the B. H. S. Love to have them around in sight. They love their teachers dearly, And prepare their lessons—nearly; They’ve got the pep to do things right And the truth of it you can’t deny. Their president is so very wise Her teacher she does amaze. And when their work is all well done, We're Sophomores, then they'll say. E. L. 1 Thirty | Ou r Yesterdays B IIS .ASS OK 1921 AS SOPHOMORES Our Yesterd BHS ays Commencement Calendar May 13: |ttni r reception given to the Seniors. May 15: Baccalaureate service at First Mennonite church. Rev. F. V. I loernemann. Faste r of Reformed church. May 18 and 19: Class Flay- High School Assembly. May 20: May Day Festival and Field F.vents. May 20: Commencement. F. B. ( rose-—Speaker. Frcs. of DcFauw University, Green-castle. Ind. May 21: Alumni Banquet. ( Thirty-Two ] Our Yesterdays BHS Arena-Alpha Contest The Literary contest was held on the evening of April 1. 1921, in the assembly room of the school building. There was keen rivalry between he societies during tnv. year and this helped the contest to be a success. The following is the program: 1. Male Quartet—a) Little Orphant Annie (Alpha)—Edgar Clauser. Dale Kiev, Dale Braun, Emil Nagel, b) Honey Town (Arena), Dennis Moser, Paul Lehman, Preston Zehr, Myron Habegger. 2. Reading—a) Joan Dacosta (Alpha), Louise Hilty. b) A Telephone Romance (Arena). Gertrude Sprunger. 3. Vocal Solo—a) My Star (Arena), Edna Mettler. b) The Swallov. (Alpha), Myrtle Buyer. 4. Piano Duet—a) Midsummer Night's Dream (Alpha), Ruth Liechtv, Agnes Sprung- er. b) Polish Dance (Arena). Agnes Franz. Anna. Luginbill. 5. Oration—a) Amusements and Recreation (Arena), Dennis Moser, b) Patriotism in Peace (Alpha), Arvilla Sprunger. 6 Piano Solo—a) Les Sylphes (Arena), Ludella Stauffer, b) Yalse Lucille (Alpha). Ruth Licchty. 7. Ladies’ Quartet- a) Annie Laurie (Alpha), Maryann Habegger, Helen Burkhalter. Emma Schug, Laura Reusser. b) Sweet and Lew (Arena), Faye Foreman, Edna van der Smissen. Gertrude Sprunger, Edna Mettler. 8. Decision of Judges. Judges: Miss Helen Hixon, Bluffton, Indiana Miss Kate Wass Worley, Bluffton, Indiana County Supt. E. S. Christen, Decatur, Indiana The Arenas won in the following events: Reading and Ladies’ Quartet. The Alphas won in the Boys’ Quartet, Vocal Solo, Oration p.nd Piano Duet. The Piano Solo was a tie. The averages for the programs preceding the contest were: 92:54% for the Arenas, and 92.69% tor the Alphas. The contest averages were 87.35% for Alphas, and 86.85% for the Arenas. The final averages were 90% for the Alphas and 89.7% for the Arenas, giving the Alphas the highest honor by .3%. f Thirty-Three ] Our Yesterdays BHS Arena Literary Society Boom-a-laca, Booni-a-laca, Sis-Boom-Bah, Razzle, Dazzle, Hobble, Gobble, Hokey-Pokey-Rah. Arena, Arena, Rah-Rah-Rah. The Arena Literary Society rendered six programs during the school year 1920-21. These were very well prepared and well rendered. All of the members shewed true society spirit and did their parts well, always responding at the programs. The society has always lived up to its motto, Excelsior. and all the numbers that were given were prepared with the idea of being helpful and instructive. 1 he different programs are prepared to emphasize ceriam subjects. One nrotrram -m tirely about Lincoln and it required painstaking research and careful preparation to give it. Another program was given to emphasize the Hallowe’en thought. Hallowe’en decorations and selections were used. The society members put forth earnest endeavors to receive the highest percentage for their programs given before the contest. The percent, that the society received was 92.54, showing that the Arenas worked hard and did their best. OFFICERS First Semester: President...... Nice-President Sec.-Tr«-as.... Pianist........ Sergeant....... .....Preston Zehr .....Dennis 'Moser .....Helen Gilliom Gertrude Sprungcr .....Paul Lehman Second Semester: President..... Vice-President Secretary...... Treasurer...... Pianist....... Sergeant....... .....Preston Zehr ..Katherine Schug .....Erna Sprungcr .....Agues Franz Gertrude Sprunger ..Forest Brickley The Arena Society extends to you a hearty welcome to attend its programs and also to the new members who come in every year. ( Thirty-Four J Anna Luginbill. Our Yes terdays BHS 1 Thirty-Five ] Our Yesterdays BHS Alpha Literary Society The Alpha Literary Society of this year has again lived true to its motto, Strive to Excel.’’ This proved to he true in the sch ol this year. The chief aim of this society is to keep up the literary spirit in our school and it also gives an opportunity to a student to show his talents in oratory, debates, music, and public speaking. The Alpha society has developed remarkably in the past year. This was proven at the contest between the two literary societies at a recent date. The contestants all receive credit for their line work, which was judged by professionals in oratory, music and public speaking. Again the Alphas can he proud of the fact that they are the society with the “Flag,” that spells the words. Strive to Excel.” OFFICERS First Semester: President...........................Arvilla Sprunger Vice-President..........................Dale Braun Secretary.......................Leonard Whitehurst Treasurer..........................1 loward Lehman Sergeant.....................................Kenneth Snyder Pianist.........................................Ruth Liechty Second Semester: President..... Vice-President Secretary...... Treasurer...... Sergeant....... Pianist....... ...Dale Braun Emma Schug .August Xagel ....Emil Xagel Edgar Clauser ..Ruth Liechty I Thirty-Six ) Our Yesterd BHS ays [ Thirty-Seven ] Our Yesterdays BHS The Budget Staff: Eclitor-in-Chief...... Associate Editor...... Literary.............. Athletics............. Exchanges.....,....... Literary Societies: Alpha...... Arena...... Jokes................. Staff Artist.......... Circulation Managers. Business Manager...... Advertising Managers Class Reporters....... Junior High School Reporters Alumni Reporter............... ....Arvilla Sprunger ......August Xagel ....Laura Rcusser Leonard Whitehurst ....Faye Foreman ......Ruth Liechty ......Ernest Zehr ........Emil Xagel ....Erna Sprunger ........Dale Braun Ludella Stauffer ....Howard Lehman ...Howard Stucky Laura Lehman ........Emma Schug Mary Ann Habegger Myrtle Buyer Hilda Moser ....Verona Snyder Josephine Reusser ........lima Franz Faculty Advisors: Mrs. Lehman Miss Shordon The Budget is a permanent feature of the Berne High School and has di ne much to elevate the school spirit. The exchanges which are made with other schools help to spread the fame of B. 11. S. The Budget has appeared live times this year. The Sophomores very ably published the February number. I Thirty-Eight ] Our Yesterdays BHS ( Thirty-Nine | Our Yesterdays BHS B. H. S. “Our Yesterdays” Staff: Editor-iri-Chief....... Associate Editor...... Literary Editor........ Joke Editor............ Athletics.............. Staff Artists.......... Class Reporter........ Alumni Reporter....... Business Manager....... Advertising Managers Circulating Managers. Faculty Advisors...... .Gertrude Sprunger ......Emma Sc hug ......11 elen Gilliom ......Edna Met tier Martin Zuercher ...Katherine Schug Dennis Moser .......Louise llilty ....E. V. Schug, '15 ..... nna Luginbill ...Ernest lliestand Preston Zehr ....Dessie Amstutz Agnes Franz Miss Irma Shordon Supt. C. O. Lehman Editorial Politeness Campaigns in Schools OLITEXESS is a quality that is instilled in our minds when we are children. Hut ofttimes we forget ourselves and act in a very discourteous and disiespectful manner to our teachers and fellow schoolmates. In order to remind us of our duty and courtesy to our teachers the Politeness Campaigns have been instituted in our schools. At first a reward was offered to the most courteous and respectful pers( n. After a time courtesy becomes a habit that is pleasing to us and is not regarded as compulsory. As a result of this we are courteous and respectful not for the sake of a reward but for the sake of really being courteous. A person who has this virtue is always more readily accepted in positions of merit, than the one who lacks this quality. If people make a habit cf this in the grades and the high school, they will be more apt to be courteous in life’s school. I Forty ] Our Y e s t erdays BHS ( Forty-One ] Our Yesterd BHS ays The Senior Fishing Party “ The Seni rs will have a class meeting' in the Library after school.” announced Professor Crumb at nocn dismissal. All Seniors beat an undignified retreat down the hall to hear what was being decided. “Order!” shouted Ruth trying to make herself heard over the noise of scraping chairs and loud talking. How many Seniors are in favor of taking Fords, fishing tackle and lunch baskets out to the river this afternoon? We can spend our time fishing, boat riding or visiting, and eating. All in favor say ‘aye.’ A perfect shriek of Ayes” and “Won't that be fine!” and Great!” reached her ears. How many Fords necessary? asked Ralph, one of the four boys of the class. W ell.— pondered Ruth doubtfully. “Oh. two’s enough. cut in Helen, we can easily put eight with s me fishing tackle aifd lunch baskets in one car.’’ Where are we going?” asked Katherine. W ell, we can go up there in the big woods ten miles from here or just over here in the old grove by the bend.” said Jack. Oh. the big woods, by all means, it’s so much more romantic,” said Grace, the sentimental. “Sure! they all agreed the grove would prove too tame an affair for Seniors, so they decided to go to the big woods. All be there by 1 :30 with lunches and fishing tackle.” All the Seniors gracefully (?) withdrew. “Don’t forget kodaks and films!” shrieked Ruth, trying to be heard above the noise. In an hour every Senior was there, armed with suggestive lunch baskets and business-like tackle. I hey piled into the two Fords amid much confusion. | Forty-Two J Our Yesterdays BHS erna. don’t sit on my hat! and “Oh. you stepped on my tin cup! “Where’s that film. 1 know I had it in my pocket! Oh, here it is! was uttered in a relieved tone of voice. Mow, let's go! With a cloud of dust and the giving of the class yell, they were oft. They arrived near the big woods, but came to a halt in front of a closed gate; after passing within the field, they plowed through ruts hub deep. “Gee. said Ralph excitedly, everybody sit on the other side of the car or we will spill. They entered the cool, big woods and threw themselves n the ground for a rest. •Mow. said the practical Ruth, we’ll put these lunch boxes under these big, shady bushes til we want them. Don't anybody forget where they are or you'll get left. Supper will be served at six o'clock.” Let's take pictures, suggested Xan, “first our solitary four and then the girls.” Amid much laughter and fun. they were taken. Let’s go down to the river.” said |im. Mow.” when they got there. w • o • “we re going to do some real fishing. Watch us! We are holding our breath.” cried Kitty. The boys baited their lines, not speaking above a whisper. Hazel and Xan came rushing up. box of bait in one hand and hook in the other. “Oh. Jack. cried Xan tearfully, “You simply must bait my hook, I can’t touch those dirty, wriggly things! “Xow. you girls simply clear out ot here. said Jim as he obligingly baited the hook. You scare the fish away.” Smarty. jibed Hazel. Come. Xan. we'll not scare their precious old fish away. 1 he girls limited out a cozy nook separated from the boys by a screen of bushes. They laid their poles on the bank and let the corks float and promptly forgot all about them while they discussed fasi ions and love affairs. Half a dozen of the girls threaded their way through the dense underbrush along the steep bank, while Roy and Louise sat under a bank and discussed politics, perhaps! 1 resently a horrified shriek came to the boys from the other side of the bushes. Jack! Jim! Come quick, c-e-e! We caught a fish an it’s running after us! Ooh! there it went back in.” The boys arrived on the scene of action to find the girls clutching each other wildly, almost in tears. The boys laughed. “Go back! cried Xan angrily. If all you can do. is laugh at us.” “Some fishers you are! laughed Jack. Hazel and Xan decided that fishing was too exciting. I know what 1 want, cried Xan. I hat boat ride Jim premised, right [ Forty-Three J Our Yes terday s BHS a vav. it’s so cool and the sun will soon set. Jim and Nan went to the hank while Hazel and Jack sat on a stump. Now. said Jim. as he sat at the oars, ‘‘step in easy, that's the way. Ow! look out! as the boat tipped dangerously. “1 slipped, Jim, I’m sorry.” They pulled out in the middle of the stream. Nan commented on the lovely scenery. Suddenly she gave a lurch. Oh. see the turtle? Let’s get it! “Nan. keep still.” commanded Jim. but the next minute they were floundering out in the middle of the river. Help! Oh. Jim. save me! Jim seized her and started swimming for the bank. Nan was sobbing wildly. They hurried to the others who had built a big fire. Cries of hat’s happened? Good heavens! greeted them. Boat upset, Jim explained shortly. My f-fault too, sobbed Nan, then suddenly brightening up and drying her eyes. Oh. Jim, do you spose you could row out yourself and get the turtle? “Maybe 1 could, but I know I’m not going to, said Jim sternly. Nan walked up to him and timidly put her hand on his arm. Are you awful mad at me, Jim? “Sail right Nannie, can 1 take you home tonight? Yes, Jim.” The party seated themselves around the fire, while they ate their lunch and told stories. Say. ever hear of that hold-up right here at the end of the lane leading from this woods? asked Ralph. No. really! how romantic!” sighed Grace. How dark it's getting! Let’s go home. said Helen nervously. Alright. seconded Ralph. They started out quietly. When nearing the end of the lane they saw the headlights of a big car. It turned slowly, blocking their way. A big. burly man said grulfiy: Hands up! several masked men appeared. The Seniors stopped. Hand over the lunch baskets. growled the man. They were silently handed over, Now your watches and jewelry.” as he flashed a light over the occupants. Then covering the two Fords, the big car slowly backed off and left. All the girls were sobbing hysterically while the boys quietly and grimly started for home. The next morning when the Senior class arrived at school, each found a heap of trinkets and jewelry, also lunch baskets, on their desks. They looked at each other dumbfounded while the Freshmen winked knowingly. Kven the teachers exchanged amused glances. Well, what do you know about that! exclaimed Nan against all rules of Fnglish, as she gazed wide-eyed at Jim. ( Forty-Four ] Edna Marie Mettler, ’21. Our Yesterdays BHS -sGUEE CLUB'- ( Forty-Five ) Our Yesterdays BHS Orchestra In every community there lies dormant a music potential which should be awakened—the talent for instrumental music. Practically every boy and girl in the grades could be persuaded to learn one instrument and encouragement ought to be given with that end in view. It has been our purpose this year to develop that latent talent in this school. The High School Orchestra organized last fall did some good work in spite of the fact that the members were all amateurs, who merely volunteered to join the organization, and who were given but one forty-minute period per week, due to a crowded curriculum. Selections were rendered at several Parent-Teachers’ meetings, speeches and church programs. A musical was given at the Evangelical Church. Friday night. May 6, by the Ladies' Glee Club. Junior High Chorus. Mandolin Club and Orchestra. Not only did the orchestras accompany the voices but a combined selection was given which proved to be a novel feature of the program. (The Mandolin Club is a Junior High organization.) This year’s effort has been only a beginning of the musical achievements that can be accomplished in the Berne public schools. The following are the members: Violin—Mr. Hoffman, director August Nagel. I 11 Emil Nagel, III Howard Lehman, III Ludella Stauffer. 111 Clarinet—Clinton Bierie. VI11 Lores Michaud, III Cornet—Paul Lehman, I Lester Lehman, I Leo Gilliom, VIII Saxophone—Walter llilty. VII Mandolin—Velma Opliger. VIII Drums—Leonard Whitehurst, III Piano—Edna Mettlcr. IV The Orchestra is again looking forward to a successful year with Mr. Hoffman as director. A great deal of its success is due to the able directorship of Mr. Hoffman who has been untiring in his efforts to make the organization a success. [ Forty-Six ] Our Yesterdays BHS ( Forty-Seven J Our Y e s t e rdays BHS The Glee Club Music is the one thing in life which appeals to most people. Especially good music which is rendered in a capable way is appreciated. The Glee Club was organized Eebruarv 7. it being the first organization of this kind in High School. The Glee Club has proved itself a very efficient bunch of singers. They have appeared in public a number of times. Their first appearance was made at the Parent-Teachers’ Association in their February meeting. They also sang at a Temperance Meeting at the First Mennonite Church. Later they sang at a Young People’s Meeting of the Evangelical Church. May 6, they helped render a program which was given with the High School Orchestra and Junior Mandolin Club. 'bhe members are: Sopranos: Emma Schug Helen Burkhaltcr Louise Hilty Faye Foreman Clara Shoemaker Laura Reusser Arvilla Sprunger Myrtle Buyer Bernice Eaton Mary Ann Habegger Agnes Sprunger Altos: Edna Mettler Gertrude Sprunger Anna Luginbill Agnes Franz Edna van dor Smissen [ Forty-Eight ] Our Yesterdays BHS I l;orty-Ninc J Our Yesterdays___________B H S Musicale Junior and Senior High Schools Friday, May 6, 7:30 P. M. Evangelical Church PART I 1. America—Audience. Orchestra accompaniment. 2. 3. Invocation—Rev. D. O. Wise. The Siren—High School Orchestra. 4. a) Calm as the Night. b) Song of Robin Hood and His Huntsmen—Eighth N ear Chorus. 5. 6. Selection—Mandolin Club. A Morning in Spting—High School Glee Club. 7. 8. Piano Solo—Witches Dance—Evangeline Rohrcr. a) Swanee River. b) Dixie—Chorus and Orchestra. 9. Dearest—Orchestra and Mandolin Club. Offering. PART II 10. Melody of Love—High School Orches ra. 11. a) The Wind. b) Pippa’s Song—Seventh Year Chorus. 12 Duet—Somewhere a Voice Is Calling. 13. Over the Waves—Mandolin Club. 14. May Song—High School Glee Club. 15. Lullaby Land—Junior High Chorus. 16. Arcadia (ove.ture)—Orchestra and Mandolin Club. Christmas Cantata CHRISTMAS ADORATION Carrie B. Adams This musical concert was very ably rendered December 22. 1920 by the Hig'h School Music class under the directorship of C. O. Lehman, who was very capable in doing this. 1 Fifty 1 Our Yesterdays BHS Home Economics 11E phases of Home Economics that are taken up in our high school are Domestic Science and I) niestic Art. Domestic Science was taught to the Junior and Senior girls the first semester of this school year and to the Freshman girls the second semester. The girls not only prepared many new and appetizing dishes but also learned how to serve them. For the serving of breakfast the classes were divided into sections, one section serving the other. On December 16. the Junior-Senior class served a formal Christmas dinner to the high school faculty. A cafeteria luncheon was served by the Junior-Senior class to the teachers who gathered at tlie school building for Teachers' Institute. Domestic Art was taught to the Freshman girls the first semester and to the Junior-Senior class the second semester. The Freshman girls made garments such as underwear, dresses and middies. Emphasis was also laid upon the remaking of garments and upon the culture of fibres and the textile industry. The Junior-Senior class made dresses of gingham, organdie, voile and silk. Some of the Senior girls made their graduation dresses, and some of the Junior girls made their reception dresses. The study of the fibres and textile industry was also taken up. D. I. A. ’21. ( Fifty-One ) Our Yesterd BHS ays High School Pageant The High School and the grades gave a Thanksgiving program November 23. The first half of the program was given by the grades and the second half by the High School. The program was given to celebrate the tercentenary of the Pilgrims. The principal character was John Robinson, a pilgrim who wished to know America’s future. While pondering over this and reading poetry the spirit of America came to him and told him that he would see America’s future, lie had a vision of the different great events of American history. Af.er these events the years were represented and then the spirit of progress who introduced the sciences, arts and inventions. The program ended with the st ng “America, the Beautiful.” sung by all who took part in the program. The characters are as follows: John Robinson.....................................................Dennis Moser Mrs. Robinson.....................................................Edna Mettler America............................................................Louise Hilty Pilgrims—Carl Baumgartner. Laura Reusser, Agnes Franz, Dora Xagcl, Helen Gilliom, Emil Nagel. August Nagel. Dale Braun Win. Penn.........................................................Edgar Clauser Indians.............................................Irvin Lehman. Clinton Bierie Benjamin Franklin..............................................Roscoe Bachman George Washington..........................................Leonard Whitehurst Signers of Declaration of Independence..........Lester Lehman. Kenneth Snyder Abraham Lincoln......................................................Mr. French Civil War Veterans..............Ernest Hiestand, Tillman Bixler. Martin Zuercher World W ar Veterans........Newell Rice. Pres on Zehr. Walter Schug. Roman Miller Red Cross Nurses—Lena Pickett, Hilda Moser. Myrtle Buyer. Mary Ann Habegger, Faye Foreman, Ludella Stauffer Spirit of Progress.........................................Edna van der Smissen Years.......................................................Eighth Grade Girls Sciences........................Kathryn Schug, Emma Schug. Gertrude Sprunger Arts............................Frieda Sprunger. Laura Lehman. Arvilla Sprunger Inventions......................Beatrice Brewster. Helen Burkhalter. Flora Franz Senior Class Play TRIALS OF VIRGINIA Given May IS. 1921. High School. Cast Mrs. Briggs—A woman of business....Gertrude Sprunger Her family Ralph............................Dennis Moser Jimmy............................Preston Zehr Alvira..........................Agnes Gilliem Melissa.......................Dessie Amstutz Silas Green— A new relation”..................Martin Zuercher Mr. Lee—A weaLhy neighbor.....................Ernest Hiestand Virginia Lee—His daughter...............Louise Hilty Daisy Thornton—Her friend............Esther Sprunger Mrs. O’Connor—With no liking for goats..Agnes Franz Mandy Bates—Whose tongue will stumble....Emma Schug ( Fifty-Two 1 Our Yesterdays BHS Latin Department -THOUGH some peoj)le say they do not see any use in studying Latin in high school, this school year certainly has shown some students that this subject can be made both interesting and practical. The Knglish language is in great part derived from Latin, and it is well for every one to know what some of these derivations are. Xo doubt when some people read advertisements they do not know that the names of number of advertised products are pure Latin words. If they did know, they would understand why different articles are named as they are. For instance. “Sanitas Wallpaper is advertised as paper which is easy to keep clean. Sanitas is the Latin w« rd for health or cleanliness. The Cicero class made notebooks in which they put the Latin derivations used in music, physiology, mathematics and advertisements. Also they translated the me ttoes f some of the states which were Latin. This class, in addition to their work in translation, studied the private life and customs of the Romans. They are going to make a model of a Roman house for the high school exhibit. The Caesar class made posters, one of which presented the modern inventions. having names derived from Latin. One of these is a tractor which is derived from the Latin verb traho. meaning to draw. They also dressed Roman soldiers and put them in array for lighting a battle. The members of the Beginners’ Latin class are making an A. B. C. animal book in Latin. For inst Mice, the Latin for an eagle is aquila’’. From this word we have aquiline, meaning curving or prominent like the beak of an eagle. Also the word vaccination comes from vacca” meaning cow. By doing this outside work in Latin the students were able to apply their knowledge of this subject to something they may use outside of school. “Finis’’ AXXA V. LUGIXBILL ’21. | Fifty-Three 1 Our Yesterdays BHS ( Fifty-Four ] BHS Ou r Ye sterdays | Fifty-Five 1 Our Yesterd BHS ays Athletics IE first reason why athletics are needed in schools and outside of school is that we are kept busy with only one kind of work, opportunity is given to exercise all the muscles of the body. For example, a book helper or a student gets only mental exercise while there is need for physical exercise also. Athletics, such as basket-ball, baseball, wrestling and tennis, are good and clean amusements. For a person who does hard manual labor all day. an amusement of that kind will greatly refresh him, especially it he likes clean sports. Why is it imp rtant that we should participate in such an amusement.' It exercises ourselves physically and mentally. Mow do we receive mental exercise in playing basket-ball or some other game? We learn and practise to think quickly. If you cannot decide on the spur of the moment you are lost in the game If a person is under a good coach, self-control is taught and has to he practised by the player in order to keep his or her temper. Do business men succeed who lose their temper at any little offense .' Therefore it is necessary that we practise self-control of our temper or we will never succeed in later life. One other great purpose of athletics among schools is to come in contact with each other socially. A few years ago this was done by spelling bees; but this has passed by and athletics take its place. Next year we shall not be so handicapped in basket-ball, since this community has decided to build a Community Auditorium. Phis building will have a larger basket-ball floor and no girders to hinder our shooting. Everybody will have a chance for playing and exercise. Furthermore, we will have more room for the rooters which are a great help in a game. M. L. Z. ’21. | Fifty-Six ) Our Yesterdays BHS I Fifty-Seven ) Our Y e s t erdays BHS Game Scores RESULTS FIRST TEAM Date Visitors? Where? Nov. 5 Portland 14 Berne 34 At Berne Nov. 12 Petroleum 20 Berne 11 At Petroleum Nov. 19 Portland 16 Berne 8 At Portland Xov. 26 Monroeville 29 Berne 21 At Berne Dec. 3 Monroe 53 Berne 26 At Berne Dec. 10 Tocsin 23 Berne At Berne Dec. 17 Hartford Center .... 25 Berne 19 At 1 lartford Center Jan. 7 Decatur 7 Berne 37 At Berne Jan. 14 Kirkland 42 Berne 48 At Berne Jan. 18 Bryant 62 Berne ?? At Bryant Jan. 24 Decatur 23 Berne 26 At Decatur Jan. 28 Tocsin 30 Berne 12 At Tocsin Jan. 29 Monroeville 22 Berne 27 At Monroeville Feb. 4 Bryant 47 Berne 41 At Berne Feb. 8 Geneva 60 Berne 15 At Geneva Fel� . 19 Hartford 16 Berne 23 At Decatur Fel� . 19 Monroe 34 Berne 18 At Decatur Feb. 21 Geneva 2 Berne 7 At Berne Mar. 4 Kirkland 39 Berne 8 At Bluff ton SECOND TEAM , Dec. 17 Hartford 12 Berne 13 At Hartford | Fifty-Eight ) Ou r Yesterdays BHS | Fifty-Nine ) Our Yesterdays BHS “Whitey” WHITEHURST Captain-Center With Whitcy at center B. H. S. always got the tip-off. Whitey rolled up many points tor the old B. H. S. He proved himself to be an expert at pitching fouls thus saving many games with his accurate shooting. Whitey was chosen captain of the all-county second team at the Decatur tournament. He will be back strong for next year's team. “Deny” MOSER Guard Deny was the fastest running guard B. H. S. has had for a long time. Deny broke up many plays tor the opposing teams. No matter what the score was, Deny played a hard game. Deny was chosen as a guard of the all-second team at the Bluffton District Tourney. The main fault we have against Deny is that he is a Senior. Guard Bummy played goal guard. He spoiled many plays for the opponents. About the middle of the season he injured his back which crippled the team. “Bummy” BAUMGARTNER I Sixty 1 Our Yesterdays BHS “Goniff” MILLER Forward GonifT was our miniature forward. He was the comedian of the team and kept the team in good humor He was keen and sure in stealing shots under the basket. “Jake” CLAUSER Forward Jake was very capable of his position as forward. He proved himself a regular scrapper and was always holding his man down. Jake received an honorable mention as forward at the county meet at Decatur. Jake is a S phonrore and has still two years to go. “Hiesty” HIESTAND Guard Hicstv deserved his position as guard. He didn't lay down on the job. even if things did go against him. This is Hiesty’s last year of basket-ball. [ Sixty-One ] O u r Y esterdays BHS “Snitz” SNYDER Guard Snitz was a very good guard but had tough luck early in the season losing out on account of sickness and most of the season was not able to play. Snitz is a Freshman and still has three years to go. “Prep” ZEHR Forward Prep was always right there with the real stuff when it was needed. Prep worked hard for his position on the team and deserves much credit. He is a Senior and will be out of the ranks next year. “Jim” ELEY Forward Jim worked hard for his position and deserved the place as member of the reserve squad. Jim still has three years of basket-ball opportunities. 1 Sixty-Two ] Ou r Ye s t e r days BHS Yells Our Old High School Yell Cl.ee-a-hec! cl.cc-a-l.cc! Chec-a-ha! ha! High school! High school. Kah! Rah! Rah! Zip-a-Ia, zip-a-la, es! Yes! Yes! We are the studen.s cf the B. H. S. One-a-zipa. two-a-zipa, three-a-zipa zoo We are we and who are you? See Saw Yell! See saw, see saw. sec saw, bang! We are the members oi the Berne Hi gang. Will wc win? Well I should smile. We ain't been licked tor a good long while. S-U-C-C-E-S-S Is the word that spells success. Who will have it? Can you guess? None but the team of the B-H-S. Repeat Indefinitely. The game. The game. We got it. now keep it. Logon it don't lose it. The game. The game. Wc got it (etc.) 1-2-3-4, 2-4-3-4. Who you gonna yell for? B-E-R-N-E That’s the way you spell it Here’s the way you yell it BERNE!!!!!!!!!! Wux nix. wux nix. Billy willy winx. Wux nix. wux nix. Put ’em on the blinks. Stewed owl. boiled owl. Souse 'em in the pot. Berne Hi! Berne Hi! Give it to 'em hot. (Cheer L.) Who's on our team? Beys’ team G.Hs team (Crowd) Whitey! cr Hilty (Cheer u) Who? (Crowd) Clauser! or Katy (Cheer L.) Who? (Crowd) Denny! or Laura (Cheer L.) Arc they any good? (Crowd) Well, I guess! (Cheer L.) W ho’s on ------ team? (Crowd) We ain’t bothered. Yea blue. Yea white. Yea Berne, Let’s fight. Who will win-a-win? Who will win-a-win? Who will win-a-win now? We will win-a-win We will win-a-win We will win-a-win. how? EASY!!! Locomotive Yell. B-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! B-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! B-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! B-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! Berne. Hit ’em high. Hit ’em low, Yea Berne, Let's go! [ Sixty-Three ) Our Yesterd BHS ays Basket-Ball The team was organized last spring being the first girls' team of the high school. Only three games were played because of lack of a practise floor. The team lost two of its members who left s:h :ol. and gained two members. The high sclu ol having rented a lle r. several games were scheduled for the girls. The tc m displayed good sp rt. manship and played clean, which was proven by the small number of fouls. They kept up th s spirit in all their playing in face of possible defeat in games contested with long-practised teams. The laurels were equally divided, the Berne high team winning one-half of the games played. This speaks well ft r their first year’s experience. The Games: Petroleum vs. Berne at Petroleum. Score, 8 to 12 in :avor of Berne. Monroeville vs. Berne at Berne. Score. 1 to 6 in favor cf Berne. Mc-nroe vs. Berne at Berne. Score. 18 to 14 in favor of Monroe. Decatur vs. Berne at Berne. Score, 33 to 8 in favor of Decatur. Kirkland vs. Berne at Berne. Score. 6 to 12 in favor cf Berne. Bryan, vs. Berne at Bryant. Score. 41 to 22 in favor of Bryant. Decatur vs. Berne at Decatur. Score, 65 to 5 in favor of Decatur. Monroeville vs. Berne at Monroeville. Score, 13 to 14 in favor of Berne. Bryant vs. Berne at Berne. Score. 19 tc 9 in favor of Bryant. Geneva vs. Berne at Geneva. Score. 17 to 14 in favor of Geneva. Monroe vs. Berne at Monroe. Score, 24 to 19 in favor of Mcnroe. Geneva vs. Berne at Berne. Score. 7 to 17 in favor cf Berne. Tournament at Decatur Geneva vs. Berne. In our first game at the tournament the team displayed go d team work and good playing. Although the Berne forwards were well guarded, they succeeded in making thirteen points to Geneva’s six. Monroe vs. Berne In this game we were defeated by a score of twenty-five to ten. This game was very interesting, the Monroe girls working hard for their points. The teams owe much to the coaching and scheduling of the games, to the coach, Mr. French. W ith such an able coach the Berne lligli Team will have a better showing next year than this year. I Sixty-Four | Our Yesterdays BHS FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM ( Sixty-Five ] Our Yesterdays BHS Track-Meet BERNE VS. GENEVA At Geneva—April 15th 100 Yard Dash: hirst. Geneva; Second. Geneva; Third, Moser. 22C Yard Dash: First. Geneva: Second. Geneva; Third. Moser. 5C Yard Dash; hirst. Geneva: Second. Geneva; Third. Geneva. Half-Mile Run: First. Geneva; Second, 1 . Miller; Third, Hiestand. Mile Run: hirst. Harris; Sect ml, Geneva: Third, Habegger. Shot Put: First. Geneva: Second. Geneva; Third. Whitehurst. High Jump: First. Geneva: Second. Geneva; Third. Geneva. Pole Vault: First, Geneva: Second. Geneva: Third. Geneva. Running Bread jump: First. Geneva: Second, Moser; Third. Geneva. Standing Broad Jump: hirst. Geneva: Second. Geneva: Third. Miller of Geneva and Moser, tied. Summa y of Points: Geneva. 75Z±: Berne. 16j $. Junior High Team The past basket-ball season was the most satisfying and brilliant in the history of Berne’s grade basket-ball team. It was the faculty’s aim to promote clean sport and give encouragement to the ind or winter game which has done so much to develop good fellowship, square play, keen competition and the best of mental and physical training. All the boys and girls f the Junior high who desired, were permitted to take a part in the favorite sport, exceptional interest was taken and enthusiasm shown, not only among the students who participated, but the public who witnessed the games. Although this was the first year the Junior high was given an opportunity to develop a team, it proved to be successful and a strong team was developed which certainly will add material to the future high school teams. The members of the team chosen for scholastic contests, and the season's games are as follows: Team Herman Ellenberger ..Forw ard Ernest Kertz Herbert Rawlev ...Forward Edison Hahegger Clinton Bierie Center Lores Michaud Merlin Ellenberger iuard Walter Hilly Games Monroe 20 vs. Berne Juniors 2 Decatur 14 vs. Berne Juniors 26 French Township 6 vs. Berne Juniors 24 Geneva 15 vs. Berne Juniors 32 M onroe 32 vs. Berne Juniors 8 Geneva 22 vs. Berne Juniors 50 Decatur Catholics 31 vs. Berne Juniors 16 Freshmen 10 vs. Berne Juniors 15 French Township 7 vs. Berne Juniors 25 Score: 198 points to opponents’ 157. 1 Sixty-Six 1 ..Guard Forward Forward ..Guard Our Yesterdays BHS ( Sixty-Seven ] BHS Our Yesterdays | Sixty-Eight ) EIGHTH GRADE O u r Y esterdays BHS | Sixty-Nine ) SEVENTH GRADE Our Yesterdays BHS Alumni E. J. Schug, 15..... C. T. Habegger. '10 Helen Keusser, '18.. lluldah Gilliom, 'll. .....President ice- President .....Secretary .....Treasurer Executive Committee: C. O. Lehman, '12 Lorena Sprunger, '16 Agnes Atz, 17 Our Alumni Association was organised March 8th, 1905. by several oi the newly graduated classes at that time. A very active interest has been maintained by our society, and at the present time we number, including the class of 1921. two hundred and fifty members. Berne stands pre-eminent among the surrounding towns as far as our Alumni Association is concerned, as we have a membership who have the interest of the scho 1 and the town at heart: this fact has been demonstrated year after year in many ways. One can really feel proud to claim a membership in this excellent body of clean, industrious and progressive graduates of the Berne High School. There is no organization in Berne that can claim more credit than can we for the success.nl culmination of the Community Auditorium preposition. From the very start ouf members have been among the most active in the encouragement of this philanthropic idea. Xor did they shirk to help sell the stock and to buy it themselves, and the Alphas and Arenas, divided respectively, raised among our members nearly eight hundred dollars by contribution, to buy slock. W e stand for the highest and noblest ideas that ican be born in the minds of worthy young men and women. It is our desire to be of service to each other, to our school, and to the community. Let us strive to enlarge our field of activity so that our association, in the eyes of the people, may be truly beheld as an organization whose members stand as one man in working for the benefit and good of the things for which our body was called into existence. Let the highest ideal cf service, and the broadest interpretation of our duty guide us now and in the rosy days of the time that is yet to come. The annual Alumni Banquet, which will acknowledge the admittance of the class of 1921 into cur ranks, will be held May 21st. Every member who can possibly be in attendance at the Banquet should feel it a happy duty to participate in this reception. The annual election of officers is to be held the second Tuesday of each January in the High School assembly room at 7:30 P. M. According to a motion on record the election of the officers is mandatory at this time each year. Alumni President. [ Seventy ] Our Yesterd ays BHS asiu i. | Seventy-One | BHS Ou r Yesterdays [ Seventy-Two ] 'sS ' Our Yesterdays BHS (Published with apologies to Abe Martin) It takes all kinds o’ teachers to make the world go round includin’ the teacher who never grades papers in the assembly room ter tear she might miss your conversation with yer neighbor. And what is so rare as a nap in the assembly? Don’t forget to bring back what you borrow, unless it's a text book. It you don’t want your desk rented to the other fellow, act as if you were livin’ in No Man’s Land. It takes all kinds o’ folks to make a world, including the feller who’s alius borrowing your comb in the cloak room. Next to a Shanghai rooster or a little girl with a parasol, there hain’t nuthin’ as proud as the feller who gets 100 in deportment. Deportment is 10 per cent, goodness and 90 per cent, intelligent hustle. If it wasn't for the student that creates some mischief, what would th' peace- lovin’ teachers do t' while away the time? ♦ There ain’t nothing that causes an epidemic in so short a time as the student who emits a sleepy yawn in the bearin’ o' all his neighbors. There’s nothing so disgusting as to be asked to write poetry about spring fever when one’s affected with the disease. If t’wouldn't a been for old Abe Martin what would the Annual Staff do to get in enough material to print one. I Seventy-Three ] People's State Bank Make This Bank Your Executor or Administrator 4 per cent. Interest on Deposits Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent from $1.00 Up Private Coupon Rooms The Bank for Everybody Why Not Have a Checking Account With Us? RUDOLPH SCHUG, Cashier NOAH LUGINBILL, Ass’t. Cashier LUSTER R. SCHUG, Teller Our Yesterdays BHS Calendar 1920-21 Sept. 5—School ■ pens. Sept. 16 -Seniors initiate Freshmen. Sept. 23 Baseball game with Monroe. Results in Monroe’s favor. Sept. 30—Baseball game with Geneva. Oct. 7—Baseball game vs. Hartford. 4 to 5 in favor of Hartford. Oct. 15—'Basket-ball hall opens. Nov. 11—Armistice Day. Mr. Lehman gives a talk the first period. Nov. 12—Girl and boys both have basket-ball games with Petroleum. Girls win 12-8: boys lose 11-20. Nov. 13—Domestic Science girls serve dinner cafeteria style t teachers at institute. Nov. 15—Program is held in evening for betterment o: schools. Nov. 16—Gum club is organized. Members: Laura. Emma. Agnes b . Dessie and Gertrude. Nov. 18—hire bell rings and everyone is excited. Fire was not serious. Nov. 19—Mr. Schroeder delivers chapel address. He asks Mr. Lehman if he would he able to be 1). S. teacher. Mr. Lehman replies: If you’re henpecked.” After school we practise for pageant. Nov. 23—Pageant is given at Reformed church in honor of the three-hundredth anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims. Nov. 24—Gladys Long passes a forget me not book” to different pupils. Ncv. 25 Thanksgiving and no school. Nov. 26—Berne plays Monroeville. Girls’ game 6-1 in favor of Berne. Boys’ game 21-29 in favor of Monroeville. Nov. 30—1). S. girls make 200 doughnuts for Parent-Teachers’ meeting in evening. Dec. 1—Seniors start Emerson’s Self-reliance and Compensate n.” Dec. 7—Sophomores decide to put out January issue of Budget. Dec. 8—Practise for cantata at Reformed church. Dec. 10—Arena’s give program. Forest Brickley makes big hit with kiddv-car. Dec. 13—Test in Domestic Science. Miss v. d. Smissen finds too many angels in Nora's menu. Dec. 15—Enormous snow Hakes alarm the scln ol. Dec. 16—Faculty is treated to a formal Christmas dinner in office. Dec. 22—Christmas program given by Alphas. Santa Claus causes great excitement. Vacation starts. Jan. 3—School starts after two weeks’ vacation. Jan. 4 Margaret writes letter to Paul who gives it to Miss Shordon. Jan. 5—Contest for name of annual opens. ( Seventy-Five ] PREPARATION W'liat it the battle end and thou hast lost? Others have lost the battles thou hast won; I laste thee, hind thy wounds nor count the cost. Over the fields will rise tomorrow’s sun. Preparation for life’s battles is the most imoortant matter that lies before the High School student, and Graduate. Prepare well, build a good foundation for future happiness and prospd ity. Include in your calculations a PEOPLES LIFE POLICY—the cause of Life Insurance is advancing to greater significance every day. Tis all in a Lifetime. The Life PHILIP SCHUG SON. Agents Berne, Indiana Remember Our Ice Cream Parlor where you and your friends feel at home. Fine Candies, Stationery and Toilet Goods are our specialty. Your Friends STENGEL-CRAIG DRUG CO. Berne, Indiana Our Yesterdays BHS Jan. 11—Mice are seen in kitchen. Jan. 12—Exams start. Jan. 12—More exams. Jan. 14—Still busy with exams. Jan. 17—Second semester s.arts. Conflicts everywhere. Jan. 19—Ice and sleet. Lots of fun?????????!!!! Jan. 2C—Edna Mettler teaches third grade. Jan. 21—-Visiting day. Great day for Dale Braun. Jan. 23—Seniors have party at Katherine Schug's place. Jan. 26—Ida Graber becomes seriously ill at school. Jan. 31—Seniors canvass town to sell annuals. Feb. 1—Tco much incensed air. Appears as though chemical experiments are being tried in every room. Feb. 2—Katy is so interested in a book that she forgets to attend English class—dime novel. Feb. 4—Berne is defeated in 15. B. game with Bryant. Referee wears ilk shirt. Feb. 5—Ida Graber is taken to Fort Wayne. Feb. 7—Seniors hold national convention in civics. Glee Club organizes. Feb. 9—Edna becomes alarmed when a mouse is seen running along the floor. Feb. 14—I’aulus Boodagh gives lecture at B. B. hall. Mr. Lehman receives beautiful valentines. Feb. 15—Mouse is seen in assembly and Mrs. Lehman uses eraser as a weapon but hits radiator and mouse escapes through hole in the tloor. F'eb. 18—Basket-ball tournament at Decatur. Feb. 19 Tournament continues. George Harris buys all lemons available. Feb. 21—Common alibi seems to be, “1 wasn't here Friday—don't know what the assignment was. Feb. 22—Calendar takes a holiday. F'eb. 23—High school spells and Agnes Franz wins. Feb. 28—Mr. French: Now, you said you'd furnish all the tinfoil we'd need. Gertrude: Yes. providing you furnish all the chewing gum that can be wrapped in the needed amount of tinfoil. Mar. 4—Emma teaches 7th grade. Mar. 6—Gertrude falls upstairs with a bowl of whipped cream and sprains her hand. Mar. 14—George displays his photo gallery. Mar. 16—A few of our boys are seized with a severe attack of vaulting and running fever. Mar. 18—Sun shines. Everything else is dull. Mar. 25—Celebrate chapel in memory of Faster. Mar. 28—Water, water everywhere. Mar. 29—Many remember the date one year ago which will always be remembered as a day of bolshevism and anarchism in school. Mar. 30 A large number of H. S. students are shot by the camera but no one hurt. 1 Seventy-Seven ) Berne Grain Hay Company x'' HEADQUARTERS for Flour, Feed, Salt, Hay, Straw, Sewers, Seeds, Coal and Feed Grinding a Specialty We stand for QUALITY. PRICES and SERVICE PYREX saves FUEL, FOOD and LABOR PYREX saves about one-half the fuel usually required, because it absorbs nearly all the oven heat and bakes food quickly. PYREX saves food in many ways. Meats, vegetables. e‘c.. when cooked in PYREX, retain their natural color and flavor to such a degree that economy may be practiced in buying the less expensive kinds and yet have delicious food. Most foods usually cooked on top of the stove can be better prepared in the oven. PYREX saves labor—it is always free from grease and odors, for nothing can penetrate the hard smooth surface. You can wash it as easily as your china and silver. Lehman Bros. Hdw. Co. Our Yesterdays BHS Mar. 31—Paul Lehman has black and red eyes but a visit to the office restores them to their natural color. Howard Lehman is seen to wipe his eyes as Paul disappears frem the assembly. April 1 — A mouse! a mouse! George Harris proves himself the hero of the day by ending its short life peacefully with an overshoe. Alpha and Arena contest. Alphas win by .3%. April 4—A few change places of abode in assembly room. l oo good ( ?) behavior given as reas« n. April 5—Seni rs are afflicted with spring fever. April 8—Spelling contest. Emil is asked to spell suite but spells sweet. April 11—Boys begin eliminating for track meet. April 15—Track meet with Geneva. April 18—Edna and Gertrude are absent from English, consequently English class is very quiet. April 19—Prof. Smucker of Bluffton. Ohio, visits school. A few Seniors are almost talked into attending college. April 20—Dan says the boys played In rseshoe today and he beat in three games. April 21—Glee Club gives concert at Y. C. T. I , meeting at home of Anna Luginhill. April 22—II. S. county spelling contest. April 27—Large delegation of B. H. S. attends class play of Hartford township. April 28—All Seniors busy rehearsing class play. May 6—Concert given by Glee Club, Mandolin Club and Orchestra at Evangelical church. May 13 Reception to Seniors given by Juni rs. May 15—Baccalaureate services. May 18—Senior class play. May 19—Class Play repeated to crowded house. May 20—Commencement. May 21 —Alumni Banquet. | Seventy Nine ] BUSINESS WANTS YOU! If you will prepare. If you do not have your plans for the future fully made, let up help you get started right. 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