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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1922 volume:

1922 ( ‘'Published by the Class of KCwen!y-lu)o fP erne High School ,‘Jjerne, Indiana Our Yesterdays 92 2 c.Published by the Class of ,cUwenty-two {F}erne High School - {Berne Indiana ‘'Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee ©Uffi JiSrmmY lmaJ2 2 Our Pride ’ ’ Four @UlE! YMmT To our most highly esteemed and beloved Superintendent, C. O. LEHMAN, we present this volume, embodying a chronicle of events of the past school year; a part-royal of our school life as it is; especially showing to advantage the moments of merriment and mirth. May it be a token of our sincere devotion and friendship, also a pleasant reminder of our school days. This is the “Our Yester days' of 1922 jr The Senior Class Five PR. A. REl'SSER President PR. RUFUS VOX GUXTEN Secretary MR. R. R. SCTTUO Treasurer Six J. I). FRENCH A. B. Valparaiso University District Schools Adams and Wells Counties. 1883-1890 Marion (111.) High School. 1891-1892 Linn Grove, Principal, 1892-1894 Whiting. 1894-1898 Nottingham Township. 1898-1909 Petroleum, Principal, 1909-1920 Principal of Berne High School, 1920— CAROLINE 1. H1RSCHY A. B. Indiana University District Schools, Adams County, 1906-1910 Mount Vernon High School, 1913-1918 Instructor of Mathematics, Berne High School, 1920— Se ven IRMA SIIORDON A. B. Indiana University Student Graduate School, Harvard University Mt. Vernon (hid.) High School, 1915-1918 Tarpon Springs (Fla.) High School, 1918-1919 Principal, Largo High School, 1919-1920 Instructor of Latin and English, Berne High School, 1920— FRIEDA VAN DER SMISSEN B. S. Kansas State Agricultural College Student Graduate School, University of Wis. Bethel College, Newton, Kans., 1917-1920 Instructor of Domestic Science and Art, Berne High School, 1920— Bight ATHA A. PIXXICK EDISOX SPRl'XGKR Student, Blutffton College, two years Student, Stout Institute Monroe High School, 1920-1921 Instructor Manual Training, Berne School, 1921— A. B. Indiana University Decdsville High School, 1917-1919 Bloomington High School, Spring Term. 1919 Huntingburg High School, 1920-1921 Instructor of English and Botany, Berne High School, 1921—- High HOWARD HOFFMAX Student, Tri-State College, two years Student of Public School Music and Orchestration under Prof. Harshman and Prof. O’Connell Principal. Linn Grove Schools, 1918-1920 Instructor of Orchestra and Band, Berne-High School, 1920— X in e A V9v4 r jV. Ten TUMfS LAURA K EUSSER “ ) ask' met friends, II'hen began to love, lion• should U II you.' Alpha Alpha Sec. Ill and IY; Class See. I and IV; Glee Club III; Orchestra II and 1Y; Budget Staff III; Our Yesterdays; Class Play; B. B. Ill and IY; Class Treas. II and IY. CLARENCE E. L1ECHTY ‘ .I heart to resolve, .1 loud tt eon!rive, and A hand to execute. Arena—Monroe: Y ice-Pres. I; Pres. II and III; Class Play II and III; B. B. I. II. and III. Berne: Pres. IY; Arena Pres. iY; Class Play; Debating Team; B. B. IY; Our Yesterdays. IDA GRABER •' For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair sh is if that mine ryes be true; And true she ist as she hath graved herself. Alpha Budget Staff II and III; Class Pres. Ill; Vice-Pres. IY; Our Yesterdays; Debating 'ream IY; Glee Club III; Class Play IV. Eleven, A RY ILL A E. SPRUNGER I face ailh gladness overspread. Soft smites by human kindness bred. ' Alpha -Alpha See. I; Alpha Pres. Ill and IV; Student Council II; Class Sec. and Treas. Ill; Glee Club III; Budget Staff I, III. and IV; Our Yesterdays; Debating Team; Librarian IV; Orchestra IV; Class Play. EMIL NAGEL “For if ire cannot keep tin past, Why care for uhaf ‘s to come? Tin instant's prick is all that stings. And then the place is numb.” Alpha—Orchestra II. Ill, and IV; Alpha Treas. Ill; Track 111 and IV; Budget Staff; Our Yesterdays Staff. MARGARETROHRER How brilliant and mirthful the light of her eyes, Liki a star glancing out from the blue of the sky; Ami lightly and freely her dark-tresses playf Over her brow and face as lovely as they.” Alpha—Budget Staff III; Our Yesterdays. Twelve RUTII M. LIECHTY “Her fingers shame the ivory keys. Tiny lance so tight atony; The bloom upon her parted lips Is streetir than the song. Alpha -Alpha Pianist II and III; Glee Club III; Budget Staff III; Our Yesterdays; Ciass Play IV. DALE II. BRAUN “ you sec a t dl {(lloir ahead of a crou d Von may know he’s our yelldcader, fearless and proud. Alpha—Alpha Sergeant I; Class Yice-Pres. Ill; Alpha Pres. Ill; Cheer Leader III and IV; Orchestra IV; Budget Staff III; Debating Team; Our Yesterdays; Class Play IV. FAYE FOREMAN “And I would you knew That I am fair enough to win men's hearts. ' Arena Vice-President I; Arena Pres. 1V; Glee Club III; B. B. II; Arena Treas. II; Budget Staff III; Our Yesterdays; Class Play IV. Thirteen ERNA HIRSCHV •Forever as these lines penned, Still with tin thought of thee witI blend. That of some loved and common friend.'' Arena—Our Yesterdays; Class Play IV: Junior Year, Hesperia High School. LEONARD WHITEHURST “ The hunt is up, the hunt is up! Sint nun ill we, the hunt is up! The u'dd birds singf The dun deer fling, The forest aisles with music ring.” Alpha—Basket-Hall I. II, HI. and IV; Baseball II. III. and IV; 1'rack III; Our Yesterdays; Orchestra; Band IV; Budget Staff III; Alpha Sergeant I. Secretary III. NORA BAGLEY Chant g, mnl. ness, lore and hope and forgiveness and patience; Then all forgetful of self, she wandered into the village.” Arena—Basket-Ball I, II. Ill and IV; Our Yesterdays IV. Fourteen B� fcWS MARY ANN HABEGGER “Maiden with the meek brown eyes, In whose orbs n shadow lies, Like tin dusk in evening skies. Alpha—Budget III; Glee Club III; Our Yesterdays; Class Play IV. HOWARD STUCKY “ only ask for simple grace, To look my neighbor in tin face. Full honestly from lay to day. Alpha- Budget III; Alpha Treas. IV; Class Play IV; Our Yesterdays. GLADYS LONG Where lore and mirth and friendship twine Their varied gifts, 1 offer mine. Alpha—Our Yesterdays, Class Play IV. Fifteen TMMl. LIDELLA STAUFFER “ Thou If hose locks outshine the suit. Golden tresses wreathed in one, As the braided streamlets run. Arena—Arena Sec. and Vice-Pres. IV; Orchestra III and IV; Budget Stall’; Our Yesterdays; Class Play IV. AUGUST NAGEL “ The man worth while Is the man who can smile When everythinff goes dead wrong. Alpha—Alpha Secretary III; Treas. II; Orchestra III and IV; Budget Staff III; Our Yesterdays; Class Play IV. Sixteen .-1 HOWARD LEHMAN ‘ Go 'way fiddle! folks is tir d o' hearin ' you asipiawkin '. Keep sih nee fur yo' In Hers!—don 't you heah ile banjo talkin'. Alpha—Budget III; Track III and IV; Alpha Treas. Ill; Our Yesterdays; Class Play. LAURA LEHMAN “ller dimpled eh erics are palet She's a lily of I he vale— A ot a rose. In a muslin dress or lawn She is fair as Hie dawn— To her beaux. Arena—B. IL III and IV; Budget StatY III; Our Yesterdays; Class Play. Seventeen Class of Nineteen Twenty-Two Class Colors—Blue and Gold Class Flower—Yellow Tulip Class Motto— lie conquers who endures The Sophomores saw a path of green. They thought it was a Freshman Class; But, when they nearer to it drew, They saw it was a looking glass. This was quite the case in the fall of 1918 when thirty-one innocents made their first appearance in the Berne I ligh School, for you sec we were not the typical green group of Freshmen. We were an exception to the ordinary Freshman class, and we saw the nine m nths through, with a strong determination to achieve great things. The second year we continued our duties as Sophomores. Although our number had been diminished by five, we kept up our spirits and took an active part in Athletics and Literary work. By tiic third year we changed cur name to Juniors. Twenty members we were, proving that They conquer who endure . This year proved to be a very successful cue in every respect, during which we purchased our class rings and pennants, and also published Tin Budget very ably. Throughout the four-year course we have pursued our studies diligently, and never has the black cloud of disagreement riven our class in twain. We have taken an active interest in all school activities, and our parties, especially the fishing parties, have been whaling? successes. We are new on the last lap of our High School career, and after all is said and done we feel that the time has been well and profitably spent. ©JJffl Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class of 15. H. S., 1922, realizing and fully comprehending the dangers and uncertainties of this merry Senior life, do hereby issue, declare and sur-rejider our last will and testament, the same to take effect when for the last time we race to beat the tardy gong, take our last sleep in the assembly room, cram for our last exam, and linger for the last time in the cloakroom to hold tete-a-tetes with our fellow classmates, make it known that we no longer belong to that motley herd that falls before the faculty, asking for grades which cannot be obtained, therefore make disposition of our worldly possessions as follows: ARTICLE I To our worthy successors, the Juniors, we bequeath our seats of honor in the Mathematics room, provided they can become reconciled to the circumstances of being marooned and isolated from the student body. To the Sophomore class we bestow our places on the Honor Roll tor the benefit of those, whose names would otherwise never grace this same Honor Roll. To the Freshman class we hereby bequeath all our efforts to please the teachers, provided no members thereof resort to strategy. ARTICLE II I, Mary Ann Habcgger, do will and bequeath unto Newell Rice my musical voice for the welfare of his neighbors in music class. Whereas, 1. Ludclla Stauffer, will my ability to hit the ivories” to the honorable “Geeks” Lehman, provided that Palmer never takes up the study of the “Jew’s harp. I, Ida Grabcr, do hereby bequeath my studious nature to Lores Michaud, provided he uses it only for school work; my smiles I offer to those whom I leave. I. August Nagel, bequeath to Nora Bagiev and Krna Hirschy jointly my admiration for a certain Junior girl, providing afore-mentioned Misses Bagiev and Hirschy divide said admiration according to their respective weights. 1, Leonard Whitehurst, bequeath my place in basket-ball to Kdgar Clauser. My pearls 1 hereby will to the Senior girls. I, Laura Reusser, herewith bequeath my part in the play to Evangeline Rohrer. I, Arvilla E. Sprunger. hereby solemnly bequeath to Beatrice Brewster, the key to the Refrigerator (library), and do request that the book be kept in cold storage, lest the acqucous substance on the covers that bind be disintegrated. Unto Edgar Clauser. I, Dale Braun, do give my perfect record of attendance, and my comb to Agnes Biery, to be used hurriedly between periods. I, Clarence Licchty, do will and bequeath my studious nature to Ralph Schindler, provided that he has enough ambition to make use of it. I, Gladys Long, bequeath my ability as humorist to be divided among John Nussbaum, Joyce Ellenberger and Lores Michaud. I, Margaret Rohrer, do bequeath the box which contained chocolates to a Freshman boy to keep his handkerchiefs in. As a cure for pouty lips 1 will my sunny nature” to Dorothy Wittwer. I, Howard Lehman, hereby bequeath my “just for fun pencil to Helen Burkhaltcr. M_v ha-ha I present to Walter Nagel, provided he uses it only when the occasion demands. 1, Faye Foreman, bequeath my winsome smile to Geeks Lehman and my warm temper to the Frigid Zone. To a Freshman who will willingly accept my offering, I, Emil Xagel, bequeath my musical talents, and also my green rabbit tail. 1. Krna Hirschv, will my dinner bucket to be preserved as an antique and reminiscence in the relic case. I. Nora Bagiev, bequeath my bobbed hair” to Kenneth Snyder, provided that he agrees to curl it only once per annum. I, Ruth Licchty, bestow and bequeath my unusual ability of “coaxing the piano to Myron Lehman, my successor. 1. Howard Stucky, make it known by these precepts that 1 hereby bequeath myself, my fortune and life for the prevention of cruelty to husbands. 1, Laura Lehman, bequeath my ability to juggle the ball to Vera Schug. My dimples 1 solemnly bequeath to Mr. Sprunger. In testimony whereof we have affixed our seal to this, our last will and testament at Berne, Indiana, on this the twenty-eighth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two. CLASS OF 1922. The foregoing was signed and acknowledged by the said Senior class, as their last will and testament, in our presence and at their request, and in the presence of each other, we now subscribe our names as witnesses, this twenty-eighth day of March, 1922. T1 LLMAX HABEGGER, '24. ALIM'S Rl XVOX, '24. Twenty Twenty one The J unior Class OFFICERS President ............................Flora E. Franz Vice-President ..................... Helen Burkhaltcr Secretary-Treasurer ................... Palmer Eichcr Class Colors—Red and White Class Flower—American Beauty Rose Motto—“Paddle your own canoe 1 Beatrice is a girl worth while, She always gives you a sunny smile; She believes in helping things along, This she does with a cheerful song. Helen is a girl happy and gay Who strews roses on life’s way. Cheerful and charming, always neat, To know her well is quite a treat. Flora studies with lively vim, She delves in books and is sure to win; She can prepare just any day To write a really prize-essay. Florence Hilly is true blue She will always help you through. She always has a cheery word, So from her lips no wrong is heard. Florence Liechty, modest and primp, Very seldom her hair does crimp. She is an unusual ambitious lass. Therefore she belongs to the Junior class. Naomi Liechty, a writer of fame, Whose writings always won a claim. The Budget owes much to her name, Her work a great many subscribers has gained. Stella Mast, with her hair so dark, Is never out for a lark. With her friends from the Freshman class She is always first and never last. T wenty-two Twenty-three Olive is modest and small, Likewise gay with us all. Her mind is also devoted to books Upon which she often bestows tender looks. Frieda Sprunger, quiet and meek, For knowledge she will always seek. She is always sure to pass, Because she is a studious lass. Ethel Taylor, a country maid, The mud and snow she would wade, To drink from the fountain of learning, She always seems to be yearning. Jake Clauser, a minister’s son, One day he studies, the next he runs. To find pleasure is his desire Which gives the teachers a great deal oi ire. Roman Miller, bowed and quick, Opposing teams he has helped to lick; His stature is rather small, But this does not hamper him handling the ball. Myron Habegger, a hustling lad, Always rustles for the Budget ad, He is always cheerful and never sad. Which makes his patrons always glad. Walter Schug, a sporty boy, Who is always in search of joy, For this he rides to the south and west. But always comes home when in need of rest. Palmer Eicher, never in wrong, His liking for girls is rather strong. He is always found among the fair sex, And is always careful, girls never to vex. George Harris, big and tall. Has a heart, big enough for all, Willing always to do his best, And always anxious for the test. Twenty-four LSOPHOMORES -a Twenty-five The Sophomore Class OFFICERS President .................... Lester Lehman ice-President ................ Hilda Moser Secretary-Treasurer ......... Mildred Sprunger Class Colors—Black and Tan Class Flower—The Violet Class Motto—“Strive to succeed” A Sophomore’s Dream “It is seven o’clock, but you won’t have to go to school today, unless you want to. It was mother’s voice, but why the changed attitude about strict school attendance? No Sophie” could resist the lure oi the class room, so at 8:45 (15 minutes late), I found myself in front of the B. H. S. building. I was not the only one late for school that morning, for at about a block’s distance I saw Velma and Audits and behind them was Melvin, trying to catch up with them and join in the conversation. I heard the siren of an approaching car. and looking down the street I saw a large Pierce-Arrow. It was loaded and tilted to one side, but no wonder! In it was Harold Long, his sister, and Agnes and Delila Biery. Not far behind them was Lloyd Lehman with one of his father's little Shetland ponies. I now entered the building and was about to ascend the steps when Dan called out, Going up? What floor, please?” When I reached the seventh floor. I heard a great commotion in a near-by room. I decided to find out what it was. Just as I stepped inside of the library, Vandy was reciting the last line of The Blue and the Gray”. Something seemed to have such an effect on the pupils that they couldn't help but weep. Far back in a corner I noticed a person whom I hardly recognized. Finally I decided that it must be “Geeks”. But alas! be had lost his curly hair and most beautiful blue eyes. All at once he stood up and asked. Well, what are we crying about anyway?” Then Newell answered, ”1 suppose because she didn’t wink at us when she was through. In another corner I spied the most striking resemblance of “Tim”. But Lawsy Daisy! he had grown so much over night that a special tailor was needed to make his trousers. I noticed, too. when Carlton recited that he used such big words, I wished for a moment that I were a walking dictionary. As this was the day when our themes were due, Miss Pinnick waved her magic wand over Forest and lo and behold! he arose and read the most interesting theme 1 had ever been privileged to hear, but when Ralph was called upon to recite, he told the teacher that he had written what Shakespeare did— blank verse. Walter had a fairly good theme, but my, oh my! he read so plainly and loudly that it almost broke my ear drums to listen to him. The bells rang for the next period, so I followed the pupils to the Geometry class. Miss Hirschy failed to notice a statement in the proof of a theorem, and Clinton was the first to correct it. She then announced a test and the news was greeted with a Tu'cuty-six PUR ’taifmfi. Twenty-seven great applause. Of course, it was against Dale’s religion to he present on test days. Elva gave Miss Hirschy some all-dav suckers (thinking she might get a higher grade), and Frances asked an endless string of questions. W hen 1 went to the assembly, to my surprise 1 found that the seats were oi tapestry and the floor was covered with Brussels rugs. But best of all. the teachers were all very kind, letting the pupils whisper at any time. I noticed that Arvilla was chewing gum. and I couldn't help but wonder where she got it. Gladys X. and Bernice had their hair bobbed and they sure did look cute! Mary and Maggie were exchanging erasers across the room. Gladys A. was drawing wonderful pictures on the board. The noon bell rang and Mr. French announced a Sophomore class-meeting. Various clubs were formed, such as: “The I-Don’t-Know Club”. Motto—“I don’t know what 1 don’t know” President ... Vice-President Secretary.... Treasurer ... Cornetist ... Another one was: “The May-I-Spcak-to Club”. President ......................... Florence Eniick Vice-President ..................... Agnes Sprungcr Secretary ......................... Evelyn Luginbill Treasurer ........................ Mildred Sprungcr All members are welcomed. After dinner 1 continued my visit. The halls were desolate, but I heard someone reading so loud that the sound re-echoed in the school bell, and the grade children thought that it was recess. Upon investigation I found that it was Emma Tucker reading Caesar. The next class I visited was Music. When just about to sing, Mr. Lehman asked Carl whether he had a book. “No,” was the answer. Then Mr. Lehman said, Sit with John Myers—oh no, you had better not. you won’t have room. 1 agreed with him. After school was dismissed, I had several conversations with my friends. One of them told me that Teddy was making some bee boxes in Manual Training class. She decided that he must be wanting a little honey, and also wanting to get stung. Just then the telephone rang and 1 realized that 1 had been dreaming. . Kenneth Snyder Palmer Sprungcr Carl Baumgartner ... Paul Lehman ... Lester Lehman Ticexty-t it hl Twenty-nine The Freshman Class OFFICERS President ............................ Velma Opligcr Vice-President ................................. Ida Bowshcr Secretary ........................ Evangeline Rohrer Treasurer ............................ Lores Michaud Class Colors—Brown and Cream Class Flower—Salmon Rose Learning the Ropes CAST—The Freshman Class. SYNOPSIS—A Freshman’s first day in High School. ACT I Scene I—Entrance Orlando—“Which way from here is the assembly?” Rolandes—“I think we turn north here and take the elevator. Ruth—(Coming to the rescue) “Follow me, boys, and I'll show you the way.” Scene II. In the Manual Training Shop. Leo “Gee! Mr. Sprunger has more tools down here than we have at our lumbe company. Rufus— Huh! Those aren’t for him. They’re for us.’’ Leo— Oh joy! I thought we could only have a hammer and a saw.” Lores—“This trisquarc is awfully dull. How do you sharpen it? Herbert— I used a wood file and it worked fine. ACT II Scene I. In the Hall. Arvada—“Where can I find the Latin room?” Iris— Go three doors north—and—oh, I've completely forgotten where it is. Miss Shordon— This way, children. Thirty one Scene II. In the Library. (Ida, Vera, Verona, Edith and Ncola are holding conference in the rear.) Gladys—“What’s the new English teacher’s name?” Herbert—“I don't know, but 1 think it’s somethink like Picnick.” Ellis— Don’t mind the name. She’s a slick girl all right. Miss Pinnick—(Calls class to order) You’ll all need a ‘Lewis and Hosic’textbook.” Palmer— What’d she say? Get 'Lewis’ hose?” Scene III. In the Mathematics Room. John—“What kind of books are we supposed to get? Myron—(Whispering) Nursery Rhymes.” Miss Hirschy—“You will use a ‘Well’s and Hart’s’ Algebra, Rook I. Mabel— Herman, do you think a well and a heart fit good for the name of a book?” Merlin—(Answering instead) I don’t know, but I’ll ask Evangeline and see what she thinks about it.” Scene IV. In the Hall. (Gertrude, Lorena. Dorothy and Mary discussing Algebra.) Gertrude—I’m not going to take Algebra because my mamma said I shouldn’t take any subject that would make me work because it was too hard on me-’’ Dorothy—“I’m not either, because I don’t want to work so hard. Exit. ACT III Freshmen in their respective homes. All thinking about the new English teacher. Thirl I n o “Our Yesterdays” STAFF ■ ; Ida Graber Edilor-in-Chiei ....................... . . , pj;,.. Faye Foreman Associate rulitoi .............. Business Mann-: r ........ Emil Na8cl Literary Ediler Reusscr Athletic Editors i -aura Lehman, Dale Braun Joke Editor Margaret Rohrer Start Artists ... Leonard Whitehurst, August Nagel Photo Editor Ludella Stauffer Class Reporter .... Advertising Manager .. Circulation Managers... StatT Assistants....... ..... Arvilla Sprung- r ... Clarence Licchty Howard Lehman Mary Ann Habegger Ruth Licchty Howard Stuckv Gladys Long, Nora Bagiev Erna Hirschy Alumni Reporter V- S‘hu8’ '15 Faculty Advisors Shor 1° Supt. C. O. Lehman Thirty-three Senior Class Plays Given by the Senior Class of the Berne High School at the Community Auditorium on Friday Evening, April 21. THE MAKER OF DREAMS Pierrette ...........................Laura Reusser Pierrot ..............................Emil Nagel The Maker of Dreams...............Clarence Liechty CONFESSIONAL Robert Baldwin.... Martha, his wife. .. John, his son .... Evie, his daughter. Marshall ......... A Maid .....August Nagel .....Faye Foreman ....... Dale Braun Mary Ann Habegger ... Howard Stucky ..... Erna Hirschy THE NEIGHBORS Grandma .............. Mis' Diantha Abel .. Ezra Williams ...... Peter............... Inez ................ Mis' Elmira Moran . Mis' Trot .......... Mis' Carry Ellsworth ... Arvilla Sprungcr ......Laura Lehman . Leonard Whitehurst ... Howard Lehman ... Ludclla Stauffer ......Gladys Long ...... Ruth Stuckey ........ Ida Graber Miss Atha Pinnick, Coach Thirty-four @UI% Commencement Calendar FRIDAY, MAY 12 Annual Junior Banquet to the Senior Class and Faculty SUNDAY, MAY 14 Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. P. R. Schroeder MONDAY and TUESDAY. MAY 15 and 16 Final Examinations THURSDAY, MAY 18 Twenty-First Annua! Commencement Dr. Edwin Barlow Evans, Thiel College, Greenville, Pa. FRIDAY, MAY 19 Last Day Exercises - - May Day Festivities Miss Ludella Stauffer, May Queen Miss Beatrice Brewster, Maid of Honor Eighteenth Annual Alumni Banquet Thirty five Faculty Club During the past school year the faculty met regularly each month for discussions of professional subjects in combination with social hours. The above picture is one of stunts that were given by various members of the faculty at the meeting of the teachers at the home of Principal and Mrs. French. The schedule of meetings was as follows: OCTOBER........Supt. and Mrs. Lehman, hosts “The Retirement Law —Mr. French and Mr. Potter, speakers NOVEMBER ....Principal and Mrs. French, hosts The Relation of the Teacher to the Supervisor Miss Shordon and Mrs. Butcher, speakers JANUARY........Miss Schindler, hostess The Salary Schedule”—Miss Lehman, Miss v. d. Smissen and Mr. Hoffman, speakers FEBRUARY.......Miss v. d. Smissen and Mr. v. d. Smissen, hosts The Relation of the Teacher to the School Board Miss Atz and Miss Pinnick, speakers MARCH..........Misses Shordcn and Pinnick. hostesses Medical inspection and Health Control —Miss Schindler, Mr. v. d. Smissen and Mr. Sprunger, speakers APRIL..........Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann, hosts The Relation of the Teacher to the Community Misses Burkhalter and Hirschv, speakers Thirty-six Annual Contest of Literary Societies I. LADIES' QUARTET (a) Rubinstein. Voices in the Woods (Arena)—Ludclla Stauffer. Laura Lehman. Frances Burkhalter, Edna v. d. Smissen. (b) Speaks. In May Time (Alpha)- Agnes Sprunger, Ruth Stuckey, Gladys Schindler, Ida Graber. II. ESSAY (a) The Need of an Education (Arena)—Flora Franz (b) The Miraculous Age (Alpha)—Hilda Moser III. PIANO DUET (a) Michaels, Czardas (Arena)—-Evangeline Rohrcr, Ludclla Stauffer (b) Englcmann, After the Charge (Alpha)—Agnes Sprunger. Ruth Liechty IV. READING (a) Patsy (Arena)—Edna v. d. Smissen (b) Mr. Algernon Jones (Alpha)—August Nagel V. PIANO SOLO (a) Godard. Third Mazurka (Alpha)—Gladys Schindler (b) Lestchetizkv, Mazurka (Arena)—Evangeline Rohrer VI. VOCAL DUET (a) Cadman. At Dawning (Arena)—Faye Foreman. Velma Opliger (b) Lohr, Rose of My Heart (Alpha)—Laura Reusser, Edgar Clauser VII. DEBATE: Resolved. That Labor Unions, As They Now Exist. Arc a Menace to Our Country Affirmative (Alpha)—Arvilla Sprunger. Ida Graber Negative (Arena)—Clarence Liechty, Faye Foreman VIII. MALE QUARTET (a) Zciner, There's Music in the Air (Arena)—Carl Baumgartner. Newell Rice, Paul Lehman, Merlin Ellenberger (b) Spence. Hunting Song (Alpha)—Edgar Clauser, Emil Nagel, Dale Braun, Leonard Whitehurst IX. DECISION OF JUDGES Judges: Miss Kate Wass Worley, Instructor of English, Bluffton H. S., Bluffton, Ind. Miss Stella Lilly. Instructor of English. Hartford City H. S., Hartford City, Ind. Miss Edna Snyder. Supervisor of Music. Decatur. Ind. Miss Mary Middclton, Supervisor of Music, Bluffton, Ind. The Arenas proved to be the victors, the final scores averaging 92.72 per cent, tor the Alphas and 94-59 per cent, for the Arenas. As a reward the Arena society received a beautiful society banner and temporary possession of the large American flag won by the Alpha society at the annual contest last year. Thirty seven Alpha Literary Society OFFICERS First Semester President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer Pianist ...... Sergeant ..... Arvilla Sprunger .... George Harris Helen Burkhalter Howard Stuckv Gladys Schindler .. Walter Nagel Second Semester President ... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer .... Pianist ...... Sergeant ..... .. Florence Hilty .. Edgar Clauscr .... Laura Rcusscr Beatrice Brewster .Gladys Schindler ....Harry Schug Thirty-ciglit Arena Literary Society OFFICERS First Semester Secretary-Treasurer Pianist 1 Sergeant Myron Habegger Evangeline Rohrer ... Lores Michaud Second Semester President Clarence Liechtv Flora Franz Vice-President Secretary Ludclla Stauffer Treasurer Myron Habegger Evangeline Rohrer .... Palmer Richer Pianist I Sergeant Thirty-nine George Harris Dale Eley Ida Graber Clarence Liechty Dale Braun . Arvilla Sprunger Debating Alter a lapse of ten years during which the echoes of our school did not ring to the stentorian voices of a single interscholastic debate, the argumentative art came back into its own this year. Our challenge having been accepted by Pleasant Mills, a tryout was held in which a number of candidates poured forth their orations upon the faculty and assembly. From these aspirants the six successful “silver-tongued orators”, who were to uphold Berne High School, were selected. Our first debate was staged against Pleasant Mills on February 14, the question being: Resolved, That Japanese Immigration Should Be Excluded from the United States. Our negative team was victorious while the affirmative team lost. However, the final average left Berne in the lead by a margin of .9 per cent. Fort j Much of the success is due to the excellent coaching of Supt. C. O. Lehman. The Budget The members of the Junior class publish the school paper. The Budget, every month, under the direct supervision of the faculty advisors. The Budget, formerly issued in magazine form, this year was changed to regular newspaper style. The paper has a large circulation and affords an excellent opportunity for practical journalism to every student. STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Literary Naomi Licchty Edgar Clauser Palmer Richer Mvron Habegger Florence Hilty Flora Franz Athletics Walter Schug lokes Olive Winteregg Exchange Stella Mast Alpha Reporter Beatrice Brewster Arena Reporter Frieda Sprunger ('lass Reporters Helen Burkhalter Arvilla Sprunger Agnes Sprunger Ruth Stuckey Forty-one Forty-two Forty-three Orchestra Ann ng the many Musical Organizations of the Herne High School, tiie Orchestra unquestu tiably takes the frc nt lank. Under the diligent direction of Mr. Il« IT man. i ur Orchestra has advanced from a bunch of crude players to a well balanced and harmonious band of musicians. It is surprising that with nlv two weekly periods of forty minutes each, such a musical organization can exist and make headway; but with the emu' ined efforts of both Director and Orchestra, fine progress has been made. May the future Orchestras experience such joy and progress in playing, as tin's year's Orchestra did; and let us encourage the future generation to appreciate and love the m st beautiful of all Arts—Music! MEMBERS Solo Violin: Howard Lehman. August Nagel Obligato Violin: Ludella Stauffer, Ruth v. d. Stnisscn. Elizabeth Habegger Contra Medly Violin: Dale Braun, Arvilla Sprungcr Second Violin: Laura Reusser, Newell Rice Violincello: Emil Nagel Clarinet: Lores Michaud First Cornet: Lester Lehman Second Cornet: Leo Gilliom Bass: Carl Luginbill Drums: Leonard Whitehurst Piano: Evangeline Rohrer Director: H. B. Hoffmann (Violin) Fori if-four Forty-five rmmT High School Band Solo Cornet First Cornet Second Cornet Solo Clarinet First Clarinet Lester Lehman Paul Lehman Leo Gilliom Lores Michaud Howard Lehman Saxaphone Walter Hilly Mcllophone Herman Ellcnberger Trombone Merlin Ellcnberger Carl Luginbill Edgar (Mauser Bass Drum Dale Elcy Leonard Whitehurst Director 11. B. Hoffmann (Trombone) Forty-six Mandolin Club First Mandolin Velma Opliger Helen Teeter Helen Burkhalter Xoble Schindler Obligato Mandolin Josephine Reusser Freeman Burkhalter Verdi Reusser Olive VVintcrcgg Second Mandolin Martha Brown Mandola Gladys Schindler Roscoe Bookman Piano Evangeline Rohrcr Director H. B. Hoffmann (Violin) Forty seven Christmas Cantata THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD Carrie B. Adams Rendered by BERNE HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Assisted by BERNE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Tuesday, December 20th, 1921 Community Auditorium 1. Thy Light Is Come ........................................Chorus 2. Shine, Splendor Divine .......................... Girls' Chorus 3. The Light Everlasting ................................. Chorus 4. The Name oi Jesus ...............Miss Laura Rcusser and Chorus 5. Sing, () Heavens. Mr. Edgar ( lauscr, Mr. Paul Lehman and Chorus 6. And There Were Shepherds .. Miss Mary Ann Habegger and Chorus 7. Glory to God in the Highest ........................... Chorus 8. Now When Jesus Was Born..............Mr. Dale Braun and Chorus 9. Wonderful Baby Jesus ............ Miss Velina Opliger and Chorus in. Seek Ye the Lord ....................................... Chorus 11. The Light of the World ................................. Chorus Miss Ruth Liechty, Pianist Mr. C. O. Lehman, Director High School Musicale FRIDAY, MAY 5, 7:45 P. M. Auditorium PART I 1. Motor Boat Squadron (March)........Band and Orchestra 2. Overture Paramount ...........................Orchestra 3. Le Voyage Galop . Mando Club 4. Cornet Solo ............................ Lester Lehman 5. A Hunting Scene ..............................Orchestra 6. Waltz of the Fairies..................... String Sextet 7. Estella Waltz ................................Orchestra 8. March C. S................................ H. S. Band PART II 9. Nightingale ............................Mandolin Club 10. Moonlight and Love (Serenade) ................Orchestra 11. Piano Solo ........................... Gladys Schindler 12. Vocal Selection 13. Melody in E ..................................Orchestra 14. High School March ............. i.................Band 15. Popular Airs (Selected) 16. Home Guard (March) .................Entire Orchestra H. B. Hoffmann, Director Forty-eight Forty-nine Season’s Games Visitors Jefferson ... Kirkland .... Portland .... Berne Alumni Pennville ... Portland ..... Hartford ..... Decatur ...... Pennville .... Petroleum .... Monroe ....... Bluff ton .... Hartford ..... Monroe ....... Decatur ...... Where Berne.............. 98 Berne Berne.............. 39 Berne Berne.............. 16 Portland Berne.............. 30 Berne Berne.............. 23 Berne Berne.............. 26 Portland Berne.............. 21 Hartford Berne.............. 20 Berne Berne.............. 24 Pennville Berne.............. 27 Berne Berne.............. 12 Monroe Berne.............. 18 Bluff ton Berne.............. 36 Berne Berne.............. 23 Berne Berne.............. 18 Decatur . 0 . 13 . 20 . 20 30 16 24 21 27 12 53 40 15 .44 21 l'ifty Fifty-one ROLAND VAN DER SMISSEN Coach Coach van lcr Smissen proved to he a capable mentor. He inspired the Blue and White cagers throughout the season to play a hard, clean, and consistent game. His adage was, “Eight hard, but fight clean.” The past season, due to his efforts, was far above the average and barring a few injuries would have been an almost all victorious one. 1. EO X A R D Will T E H I' R ST Captain-Center “Whitey” proved himself worthy as captain of our team. Without him our team would be like a Ford without an engine—no power. He saved many games through his ability to shoot fouls. “Whitey” was chosen center on the all-county team. We regret that this is his last year. CLARENCE LI EC I IT V Forward “Licchty” because of his fine attitude toward the games and his clean playing gained the admiration of many basket-ball fans. He covered the floor in great style and his passwork was both fast and accurate. The only objection we have against Licchty” is the fact that he is a Senior. Fifty tuo ROMAN MILLER ©Ulf USTMe Forward “Romey , although the smallest man on our team, was by no means the slowest. He surprised many visiting teams with his fast and accurate passwork. “Romey” is a Junior and will be back strong tor next year's team. EDGAR CLAUSER Forward “Jake was a hard fighter and was always found in the midst of the fray, lie seemed able to toss the ball through the ring from any part of the floor, thus scoring many points for Berne. KENNETH SNYDER Guard “Snitz was always on the job when the score looked dangerous. He saved many goals by airtight defense. He has before him two years of basket-ball opportunities. Fifty-three CARL BAUMGARTNER Guard Whenever Bummy played his opponents had difficulty in getting the hall near their goal. He was a fast guard, having a keen eye on his man. He was a shark on long shots. DALE ELEY Forward “Jim” played a fine brand of basket-ball, lie played a hard game regardless of the score. We are depending on Jim” to strengthen the squad during the remaining two years of his high school career. . 11 : R L1X E L1. E X B E R G E R Guard Merlie” was the only Freshman on the squad, lie-worked hard for his position and deserved the honor. During the remaining three years of his high school career we will find him a valuable asset to our team. Fifty-four L. F. R. F. C. C. G. L. G. R. G. First Team: Reusser Yandy Snyder Schug Brewster Lehman L. F. R. F. C. C. G. L. G. R. G. Second Team: Hilty Stuckey Baglcy Moser Emick Bowsher Fifty-five Girls’ Basket-Ball The girls' basket-ball season the past school year has been more thrilling and eventful than in former years, due to the fact of the sweeping victories played on the new floor. The opening game of the season was played on December 10. against the Jefferson High School girls. The game resulted in a score of 20-8. our team defeating the Jefferson lassies in a curtain raiser. The game at times was very interesting and amused the spectators throughout all four quarters. December 16. our team played with Kirkland. This proved a close game throughout with the Kirkland girls leading 9-5 at the end of the first half. However, our girls came hack strong in the second half and not only tied the score, but won 14-12. On January 14. the team lost the first game, being defeated by the Decatur girls. Although the Herne girls kept at an almost equal pace during the first part of the game, it was an easy matter for the visiting teams to bring the score to 22-7 by the end of the second half. Another interesting though rather one-sided game was played against Petroleum on January 27. Our girls again displayed some of their fast team work and easily won with a score of 15-2. On February 3. our team played the Monroe girls at Monroe. They were defeated by a score of 28-5. On February 8, the team played at llluffton. Our girls were in the lead at the beginning and stayed in the lead until the end. bringing the score to 21-7 in our favor. Fif ty-six County Tournament We had the privilege of entertaining the various teams who clashed for honors at the County Tournament held here on February 24-25. The games proved interesting and were attended by large crowds. T() U R X A . I E XT SC II ED U L E High School Boys Decatur 17 Monroe 24 Hartford 19 Kirkland 26 12 .. 48 .. 26 13 8 Kirkland 12 9 Monroe 58 High School Girls Jefferson 5 Kirkland 23 9 .. 15 Monroe 30 Kirkland ... 10 8 Monroe 7 Eighth Grade Boys 8 19 Monroe 30 Geneva 3 St. loe 26 Decatur ... 13 9 Monroe 10 13 24 The following are the winners of the County Tournament: High School Monroe; High Schoolgirls. Decatur; Eighth Grade boys. Decatur St. Joe. Official Referees; Murray of Montpelier, French of Petroleum, and Miss Huck-reight of Bryant. Official Scorer: C. H. Sprunger of Berne. Official Time-Keeper: Frank Miller of Berne. All-County High School Team (Boys) Shirk. Monroe (Capt.) ........................Forward Ehrman, Kirkland .............................Forward Whitehurst, Berne ............................ Center Steele, Decatur ................................Guard Christ, Monroe .................................Guard All-County Girls’ Team Meyers, Monroe................................Forward Zimmerman, Kirkland ..........................Forward Baltzell, Decatur .............................Center Snyder, Jefferson ....................Running Center Lehman, Berne (Capt.) ..........................Guard Peterson, Decatur ..............................Guard Eighth Grade All-County Team Baker, Decatur, Central ..................... Forward Myer, Decatur, St. Joe (Capt.)............... Forward Mitchcl, Monroe ...............................Center Hilty, Berne ................................. Guard Andrews, Monroe ................................Guard Fifty-seven The Berne High School Alumni Association 1922 Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer. .....K. J. Sc hug. 15 II. Sprunger, 12 ..Helen Reusser, 18 .1 luldah (iillioni, 11 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE C. O. Lehman, ’12 Lorcna Sprunger, ’16 lima Kraus, ’20 Fifty-eight Getting Along with People MERE is perhaps no trait that is to he desired so much as the ability to get along with all kinds of folks. This is especially true of young people just graduating from High School. Popularity in the institution of which one is a part is nothing more or less than that ability. It isn't the best looking, nor the brightest, nor the best athlete, nor the best dressed that has won the heart of the student body and the applause of the multitude. It is the one that has been democratic, not exclusive; the one that has been a mixer, not snobbish. Furthermore, getting along with folks is the ability to recognize differences in personality and adjusting one's self to those differences. In school, as elsewhere, there are as many different individualities as there arc individuals and the personalities that a student is subjected to, are primarily those of the teachers. Say what you will, getting along in school is very largely a matter of getting along with teachers. Often a student says, I can get along with this teacher, but that teacher and I don’t hitch. That at once is an admission of failure in making an important adjustment in life. One of the most valuable assets a student can have is the good will of his teachers regardless of their dispositions. That particular teacher's qualifications were investigated before he was engaged and surely he had characteristics and qualifications that met with the approval of the administration or lie never would have been engaged. He is here and is giving general satisfaction and is meeting with requirements—all but that he and you don’t jibe. Why? Simply because you haven't been able to meet him half way and you haven’t been willing to recognize that he has an individuality which you as yet haven't learned to get along with. It isn't his fault but yours. hat is life if it isn't coming in contact with people. And there are very few callings in life where one is independent of other people. In any work that tnav be chosen it will be found that there will have to be some catering, some iflfort to please- Everyone is responsible to someone else, even if the topmost position in an organization is reached, there will be responsibility to the people who put you there. Getting there is getting along. And getting along is not hand-shaking and how-do-yon-doing. It is tolerance; recognizing the other's right to his mannerisms, his beliefs, his ways and winning the other fellow’s admission to yours. Getting along is not only a relative status on the part of subordinate to authority, of employee to employer, but vice versa as well, and by far the greatest number of folks with whom we have dealings are people on our own level. Have you learned to be pleasant in all your relationships with your fellow men? Do you do merely what is expected of you to meet the requirement of your superior or your employer? Or have you learned the lesson in life that there is good compensation in doing just a little more? Do you grumble at every little added task? Do you complain over circumstances over which you are your own master or even over things over which you have no control or perhaps inanimate things like the wind and the weather? How foolish it is to grumble and complain and how folks hate to hear it. Men have been fairly successful in life on sheer merit and ability to direct affairs but after all the most admired are men and women, boys and girls, who have learned to be pleasant in fact and not merely on the surface. To summarize—getting along with folks is first, an attempt to get along with everybody; second, to recognize difference in personalities; third, to be pleasant under all circumstances— really pleasant, not like a politician to get votes or to profit by it. but to be pleasant because it is your philosophy of life—Prof. Asa Sprunger, '04, Decatur, 111. Fifty-nine A Community Is As Great As Its High School IK Arena Literary Society decisively defeated the Alphas in the annual high school literary contest held at the auditorium, Friday evening, says the Berne W itness of April 3, 1922. To one of the old timers this statement recalls contests royal........ Classics you might say! Every Berne high alumnus recalls with a peculiar thrill the annual contests. What hours of preparation! What excitement and society spirit! And then the big night! Now it seems rather unimportant as to just which side won. But the fact remains that the contests were one of the outstanding features of the school year. As the writer harked back and visualized it all again, it seemed but yesterday— when as a matter of fact it is eleven years! Eleven years is a comparatively short time, and yet it represents almost three high school generations! And three generations represent quite a cycle in the natural evolution oi any high school. To get back to the Witness article. The story said that the contest was held at the auditorium—just as the Witness used to report it years ago. But here came the first big jolt. It was the auditorium, but it was not the same Auditorium we had been wont to call such. The auditorium we knew was the largest church in town. In fact at that time there was no auditorium in the real sense of the word. Only through the kindness of the church people could we hold such events. A few years later the church was abandoned for a new and grander edifice and the abandoned church was re-christened the auditorium. It was spacious, but not ideal in many respects tor community affairs. There was a growing sentiment in favor of remodeling the building so as to make it adaptable for all-around purposes, but little headway could be made. Then came the decision to tear down the auditorium. That left absolutely no place for community affairs. Certain visionaries began to dream dreams of a community building, but the dreams were modest and vague to say the least. It seemed impossible to put the thing over . Now the building campaign and erecting of the Berne and Community Auditorium are a matter oi history. Instead of the frail half-hearted attempt, the visionaries dreamed, there stands a $30,000 community center. What a splendid monument to community spirit! Yes, splendid, but what shall it avail, if this i to mark the ultimate attainment of a goal? The building itself represents only so much brick and mortar unless it stands today as a challenge to every student of the Berne schools to the bigger responsibilities incident to greater opportunities. There is no excuse for the community auditorium unless it shall help to develop our school children intellectually, socially and physically. It offers those opportunities if the facilities are rightly applied. All these things are only incidental. Out of it all has come a by-product that really rivals the objective fostered by the people of Berne when they built the community auditorium—namely a more clearly defined community spirit. Of course, we always did have a splendid community spirit, but it is a safe prediction that we never realized it fully until we had something tangible to cite as we now have. It is community spirit which makes or breaks a community. A positive spirit will boost a community to undreamed of achievements. A negative spirit will put a community so effectively to sleep that it will never awaken to the fact that it is dead and buried. Someone has said. One swallow does not make a spring, nor does one achievement justify the community settling down complacently to contemplate its success. This is hut the spur to many more attempts at achievements equally great and worthy. One other thing to tackle, that the writer can think of just now. is a new high school building for Berne and community. This idea is. of course, not original with the writer. The matter has been broached for some time past. Berne high school has always maintained a high standard, in spite of the great handicap of inadequate facilities. In the next decade the Berne high school will suffer greatly, and its high standard will be much impaired if these conditions are permitted to continue. Competition is great. Every high school of neighboring towns and communities rivals Berne in plant and equipment with the possible exception of one. If Berne continues to educate her young people under such a handicap, the students who are the product of the school will retied it to an extent at least. The Berne schools are fortunate in having an exceptional corps of teachers at present, and this tact is aiding materially in minimizing the apparent handicaps of the inadequate school building. But even a splendid personnel will not make amends in the long run. Someone says, Yes, that's all very well for someone who doesn’t live here, to tell us what we need. The point is well taken; possibly the writer has no business giving his views, but please remember, that this comes from an alumnus who is just as jealously proud of the splendid reputation and achievement of the Berne high school as any other alumnus, and so what is said, is meant, just as so much from one alumnus to another alumnus or student of the high school. In fact this is not meant as an attempt at propogandizing. We all know that a new high school building is an imminent possibility and probability. As was said before, three school generations represent quite a cycle in the evolution of a high school or a community, and the next big step in the progress of Berne and community i. a new high school building, for in the final analysis, Berne is only as great as is its high school, for the school reflects the community.— E. H. Sprungcr, 11, Fort Wayne, hid. Sill if one Sixty-two MRS. MARY L. BAUMGARTNER You spoke many a cheering word, And passed to other duties. It cheered the hearts; new promises stirred. And painted lives with beauties. And so tor those words of golden cheer You've reaped the crown—over there. Sixty-three FIRST GRADE Mrs. R. L. Butcher, Teacher Sixty-four SECOND GRADE Miss Edna Burkhaltcr, Teacher THIRD GRADE Miss Hilda Lehman, Teacher FOURTH GRADE Miss Fannie Schindler, Teacher Sixty-five FIFTH GRADE Miss Pearl Atz, Teacher SIXTH GRADE Roland van der Sniisscn, Teacher Sixty-six SEVENTH GRADE Howard Hoffmann, Teacher EIGHTH GRADE O. A. Potter, Teacher Sixty seven Comments from Written Book Reports in English I and II The purpose of When Knighthood Was in Flower” is to show how easy it is for a person to fall in love when he does not want to. The purpose of McManus, “In Chimney Corners is to get yourself interested in reading. The time was when Ireland was not bound on all sides by water. The climax of “Soldiers of Fortune is between pages 7-10. Romeo and Juliet both had the satisfaction of knowing that their partner was dead. Romeo was sent into exile and Juliet was left a widow. Answers Found on Test Papers :n Geography Class Gutta-percha—A juice made from different trees. Gutta-percha is --- Gutta-percha is a dyewood. Rattan—Used to tan hides. Rattan is a wax. Rattan is a medicine. Rattan is a food in Japan. Rattan is a liquid from a tree. Ginseng is ginger. Ginseng is a dye. Ginseng is a cereal. Ginseng is a bug like the chinch bug. Cinchona is cinnamon. Cinchona is a cigar. Cinchona is a rubber plant. Bechc-de-mer is the name of the royalty in one country. Bechc-de-mer—A tree in India. Bcche-de-mer—A wood used as a medicine. Jade is a food. Jade is material used in making ropes. Sixty-eight Classified Advertisements Wanted—Seats in the assembly. Seniors. Wanted—An easy way to earn money. Juniors. Wanted—A new school building with up-to-date equipment. Everybody. Wanted—Hair-rats tor car-puffs. The Girls. Wanted—More gum for the Freshmen and Seniors. Wanted- -A Freshman to pick up scraps of paper from the assembly-room floor. Wanted—A new bottle of Hair Dresser. The Boys. Wanted—A dictionary in the Senior study room. Wanted—A picnic along the Wabash. Leonard W. Wanted—A new flunky to lead Poodle around. Wanted—A policeman. The Assembly. Wanted—Someone to make eyes at me. Leo Gilliom. Wanted—A double scat with good springs. John Myers. Wanted—To corner the market on equos parvos . Miss Shordon. Wanted—A new by-word. George Harris. Wanted—Classes separate from the boys. Senior Girls. Wanted—Any cats’ or rabbits’ tails. Kmil Nagel. Wanted—The keys to a gold mine. Wanted—Lessons from pupils occasionally. Faculty. Wanted—Some ambition. Ralph Schindler. Wanted—A wink from anybody. Dale Eley. Wanted—New music for the orchestra. For Sale—Chewing gum. Assembly desks. Lost—My spit curl. Arvada H. Sixty-nine The Road to Success If your individual motor is not of the many cylinder type, and you cannot save money in large amounts, set your motor in low gear and save small amounts. Soon you will gain the required momentum to shift to second, perhaps to high, and your future success is assured. Remember Low or high gear is the way to start your Savings Account. Call at your earliest possible date. We pay compounded interest at 4 per cent, per annum, semi-annually. Books free. PEOPLES STATE BANK, Berne, Indiana ! ! ! ! • : ! Jirimawick The longest Sunday afternoon you ever spent would have been made bright and cheerful by the solace of good music, played on the accepted phonograph of the musical world — The Bruns-wiclz. � ! ! I I THE PROGRESS Your Friends Through Life STENGEL CRAIG DRUG CO. MARY WAYNE J JOHNSON’S LIGGETT’S ( WHITMAN’S Chocolates The Rexall Store Conklin Gifts A Valuable (lift for Gentleman and Lady. Fountain Pens No. 20NL Chased, Black...........................$2.50 No. 30NL Chased, Black........................... 3.00 No. 40NL Chased, Black........................... 4.00 No. 50N L Chased, Black........................... 5.00 25 cents extra with gold plated clip. No. 221P Gold-filled, with ring.....................$10.25 No. 221C Gold-filled, with ring..................... 10.25 Conklin Utility Sets Pen and Pencil in Satin-lined Box. No. 4001 Gold-filled plain.......................$15.25 No. 400S Gold-filled mottled..................... 15.25 THE BOOK STORE OUR HARDWARE WEARS Make Us Prove It Lehman Bros. Company Phono 41. o a £ My Class Calendar Sept. 5. Labor Day. Beginning oi more “labor days” for 103 high school students. Sept. 6. Seniors ostracized to the Mathematics room. Sept. 9. The Seniors educate the Freshmen in the intricate ways of High School life. The Freshmen proved to be apt pupils in pie eating”. Sept. 13. Arenas increase their wealth by assessing their members fifteen cents. Sept. 14. A Hollander speaks on the customs of Holland. Sept. 15. Vera Schug has new tortoise shell glasses. Sept. 16. Eye diseases are contagious. George Harris is wearing glasses similar to the afore-mentioned. Alphas give first program of the year. Sept. 19. Seniors arc given intelligence tests”. Very exciting, must say. Laura R. makes an attempt to learn how “to catch sugar water”. Sept. 21. Howard Lehman returns after several days of absence. Sept. 23. Baseball game with Geneva. Sept. 27. Beatrice Brewster informs the public that hers is a “crazy music book. Sept. 30. The Senior class is put in charge of a few Freshman boys. We feel a great responsibility. Oct. 2. Miss Shordon suggests electrical devices to help the Senior class stand up when reciting. Oct. 3. Dale Brown sits on the floor in Physics class. Oct. 5. George II. is dog-goned because Longfellow wrote The Ride of Paul Revere . Oct. 13. Lores is requested to take a front seat because of his shrunken condition and irrepressible giggle. Oct. 14. Natives of North America come to life in Indian program given by Alphas. Oct. 18. Whispering drills in Music class. Arvilla Lehman and era Schug take the first lesson. Oct. 25. hirst lesson on Christmas cantata. Oct. 27. Mr. Lehman tries the bawling out' process of keeping order. Oct. 28. Arenas give program. High School has Hallowe’en party. Nov. 1. Evangeline Rohrer is very excited about a letter which disappeared mysteriously. Nov. 7. Forest Brickley has a new coat. We hardly know whether to say Forest wears the coat or the coat wears Forest. Seventy-three Nov. 10. Rain and snow, and snow and rain again. Slushy? We'll say. ymi Prepares thoroughly for business and the Civil Service and obtains employment for students who can be recommended for efficiency and good character. If you have the intelligence, ambition and grit needed for acquiring thro proficiency, and can afford the vocational training offered at Eastman, you may be assured of rapid promotion to executive positions and high salaries. The school offers intensive finishing courses for high school and college students, affording specific, technical instruction in Accounting, Banking, Commercial l.au), etc. Business Training, Salesmanship, English, etc. Civil Service (Government Employments) Secretarial (Private or Executive) Bookkeeping, Penmanship. Correspondence, etc. Stenography, Typewriting, Office Practice, etc. Normal (for Teachers of commercial branches) Exceptional opportunities for self-help and advancement to capable young people of the better sort. Individual training for persons who need to be interested, encouraged, taught how to study, and made self-reliant. Experienced, efficient, faithful teachers. Strong lecture courses. Ideal location. References, More than 56,000 successful alumni. Moderate expenses, $185 pays the total cost of tuition, books, and board (necessary to non-residents only) for a term of 13 weeks. Where the student resides in or near Poughkeepsie $57 pays the cost of tuition, books and athletic fee. Special terms to good musicians. No vacations. New students enroll and begin work any week day. If you want to get a good start in business, write for our handsome, illustrated prospectus. Address CLEMENT C. GAINES, M. A., LL. D. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Nov. 17. Nov. 21. Nov. 23. Nov. 30. Dec. 1. Dec. 5. Dec- 6. Dec. 7. Dec. 9. Dec. 15. Dec. 19. Dec. 20. Dec. 23. Jan. 2. Jan. 4. Jan. 24. Jan. 25. Jan. 26. Jan. 27. Jan. 30. Feb. 1. Feb. 3. Feb. 11. Feb. 14. Feb. 17. Laura R. looks tor an air jet . Toy balloons are the center of attraction tor the Freshmen. School closes tor Thanksgiving vacation. Arenas give Thanksgiving program. Reports. Mr. Lehman gives a friendly talk on various subjects, such as banging seats, whispering, combing hair and chewing gum. Sun tries to get in on a new month. Miss Shordon procures a torn missile. Mr. Lehman tells Mary Ann she can stand as close to him as she cares to. Lores tails into the Indian relic case. Alphas give A Deestrick Skulc of 50 Years Ago. Game with Kirkland. Verona S. pulls Roman’s cars in assembly. 11. S. gives cantata, The Light of the World.” Arenas give program. Happy New-year. Santa C laus brought many new middies, beads, etc., which are quite evident. A certain Sophomore girl is very unfortunate in losing a letter full of sweet nothings . Seniors have sleighing party. Ain’t we got fun?” Number of Lecture course. Freshman sleighing party. Tryout for debate with Pleasant Mills. Seniors have a nominating convention. The candidate refuses to make a speech. Raining. Hnglish IV class produce some original Abe Martin material. Visiting Day. Game with Monroe. Berne wins the game with Hartford. Debate with Pleasant Mills. Welcome Japanese. Giovanna Italiano Orchestra entertains the II. S. Arenas give W ashington program. Feb. 24 and 25. Fourth annual county tournament at Berne. Mar. 10. Grades give very interesting program. S venty-five r- When you place your order with us for a tailor-made suit, you may do so with absolute confidence. We guarantee satisfaction. Two hundred patterns to choose from, all at a popular price. Also a complete line of Dry-goods, Notions, Floor Coverings, Shoes and Ready-to-Wear Clothing for men, ladies and children. We Solicit Your Patronage BERNE DRYGOODS COMPANY Berne, Indiana o a Mar. 13. Contest for selling Country Gentleman starts. Mar. 14. Herman E. says the assignment for Music is to find the minor scale and its relatives . Who put gum in my desk? Ask Laura. Mar. 20. Contest ends. Olive Wintercgg wins the prize. Mar. 23. Alphas entertain the Arenas at a party, in the old B. B. hall. Wonderful ideas are given of some people. Mar. 31. Alpha-Arena annual contest. Arenas are victorious. Apr. 1. Nothing happened—April Fool, there did, too. Apr. 5. Muskingum College Glee Club rendered a very good program under the auspices oi the Junior class. Apr. 7. Berne wins first prize in the hoys’ I-atin contest and second prize in the girls’ contest. Spelling contest at Geneva. Apr. 10. Last number of Lecture Course. The Harp Singers are enjoyed by a large number. Apr. 21. Senior class plays, The Confessional”, The Neighbors , and The Maker of Dreams’’. Apr. 25. Heidelberg Glee Club gives program. Apr. 27 and 28. Annual School Exhibit. All pupils on exhibition. May 5. High School musical organizations entertain a large crowd of music lovers. May 11. Senior examinations. 1882 1922 The Teachers' College of Indianapolis A Standard Normal School Offers the following Courses: Kindergarten and Primary Home Economics Public School Music Public School Drawing Rural and Graded School Special classes for teachers of experience Special classes for review of the common branches. Send for catalog— ELIZA A. BLAKER, President Alabama and Twenty-third Street. Indianapolis, Indiana. a We carry a fine line of Florsheim Shoes and Oxfords Good Merchandise at the right price will make 1922 profitable. We have it for you at your service. Sprunger, Lehman Company When they ask, “Where can we eat? we say: CHICK'S PLACE Short Orders - - Ice Cream and Soda Fountain ECONOMY CLASS Teacher: Give a concrete example of Economy. Pupil: Buying merchandise at the FAIR STORE BERNE, INDIANA Dunbar Furniture Manufacturing Company Manufacturers of Living Room Furniture The Berne Milling Company ALWAYS TRY TO PLEASE Thank V ou HE ash barrels of history are filled with people who were GOING to open a bank account— and never did. THE BANK OF BERNE Berne, Indiana Proper restoration and preservation of the teeth are very essential to the symmetry of facial features and harmony in facial expression. T. H. SOLDNER, Dentist Eat a Plate of Ice Cream Every Day But Mal e Sure It’s Frozen in Berne BERNE ICE CREAM CO. 1 Have you ever heard ihc Halclwin? 'File Piano with a magic tone, ( an be heard around the (ilobe; it’s bound to win. Or have you ever been told, just who to see in Herne, When for the happiness of the family concerned? The Phonograph with a Soul. ’ All but Human.” Xo needles to change.” Who could not guess the name? Whether you can or not Call at the MUSIC STORE For General Shoe and Auto Curtain Repairing They go to see MENNO S. WITTWER GRADUATION GIFT PARENTS: Start your son and daughter out in life with the protection of an Aetna Life Insurance Policy: thus teaching them to save and having them protected at the same time. (live him or her the advantage of the low rate, for the older they get, the higher the rate. A better gift you could not give. See me for lowest rates. Amos Hirschy Phone 58 Bluffton College Invites You to Make Your Life Pay THREE DEPARTMENTS College of Liberal Aits Conservatory of Music Theological Seminary It has A Strong Faculty A Fine Student Body Splendid Student Activities Healthy and Good Moral Surroundings Well Equipped Modern Laboratories Spirited Healthy Athletics A Good Gymnasium Growing Library Fine Campus It Is Easily Reached From Your Home Excellent Board Low Expenses Write for Further Information to President S. K. MOSIMAN, Ph. D. Bluffton, Ohio OP-TOM-ETRY The profession that specializes in Eye Examinations and the fitting of Glasses when needed. E. D. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST SHOES For Every Member of the Family J. F. MAZELIN For Life, Health, Accident, Fire and Tornado Insurance See Sam Nussbaum Berne, Ind. Phone 301 See us for Auto and Tractor Repairing We also have a complete line of Tires, Accessories, Gasoline and Oils JEFFERSON GARAGE BERNE, INDIANA Your friends can buy anything you can give them—except your photograph. Pleasing others is more than sentiment—it’s almost an obligation. Your family and friends want your photograph. Always keep plenty cf films 0:1 hand. The expense is small—and often one gets pictures which money could not buy later. Kodak films developed every Monday. Printing on Tuesdays. Bring your films here. THE STUDIO Our Work Speaks for Itself The I� erne Witness Company printed and hound four Annuals this spring: The Berne High School Annual The Jefferson Center High School Annual The Columbia City High School Annual The Sterling College Annual That is a result of a combination of quality and quantity in the service we offer. Excellent work,” Satisfaction,” and Greater values than had been expected” are what our customers say about our work. The Berne Witness Company. 5 10 CENT STORE Notions, Hosiery, Underwear, Chinaware Candies Bicycles and Sundries Come to us for anything in the building line, as we have it. Anything from a board to a finished home. BERNE LUMBER COMPANY The Shoe that wears right, must be made right. Our effort is to sell Shoes that the inside is made as carefully as the parts that show. BEN SPRUNGER CENTRAL GROCERY Groceries, Candies, Fruits and Vegetables O. N. Smith, Prop., '10 f---------------------------------------------------------------- j Feu) Reasons Why “We All” Buy at the 1 | BERNE HARDWARE COMPANY I II. Better value than the average 2. No better tools in town 3. Conveniences the farmer wants i 4. Make work lighter for women I 5. Service and quality prevail j 6. A one-price hardware store i 7. Greatest hardware stock in town | 8. If prices could he lower, they’d he here. Our Slogan—“If It's Hardware, We Have It” Motto: Quality and Service Berne Grain Hay Company Dealers in Grain, Seed, Hay, Straw, Coal, Salt: and all kinds of feed for stock and poultry. Headquarters for the Parlor Flour. At the City Bakery and Grocery You can get what you want in GROCERIES. FRUITS AND BAKERY PRODUCTS QUALITY GOODS AXI) GOOD SERVICE—PRICES REASONABLE F. G. Eichenberger Phone 61 BERNE, 1ND. Your Utopia in Life will be reached through the Wise Beginnings and Proper Linking that you select after Graduation Day May your end of School Days be a real Commencement of Wise Beginnings Work and Earn Make a Will Start a Lincoln Life Policy Pay Debts Promptly Make a Budget Select Trustv Friends Record Expenditures I lave a Bank Account Own Your Home Beware t' Luxuries lie Active in Church Watch Your Step Select Best Literature Share with Others Your troubles will be less and your future happiness increased if you Its Name indicates Its Character O. F. GILLIOM G. C. MOSER I):st. Manager Spcc'al Rep. H. H. GILLIOM Office Secretary Phone 257 WE BUY Grain, hay, seeds of all kinds, live stock and wool. WE SELL Coal, mill feeds of all kinds, tankage, fertilizer, cement and lime, Page wire fencing, posts, salt, seeds of all kinds, bale ties, (lour, Red Comb Chicfy Feeds and any other commodities handled by an up-to-date Elevator. We solicit your patronage | BERNE EQUITY EXCHANGE CO. 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