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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1925 volume:

. ' . ;• : ?,-.,, i� m y | £g| at % j m®mMM ? 0 i Off 1 . EN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 833 01849 2469 GC 977.201 ADI BEQ 1925 Our Yesterdays 1925 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS erne High School IT erne, Indiana FOREWORD If this, the 1925 Our Yesterdays, can bring to you memories of one of the never-to-be-forgotten years of your high school life, can make you realize more than ever that spirit of democracy that has made the institution what it is today; and can picture to the people of Berne the Workings of the institution that is the greatest friend they have for progress and happiness; it will justify the labor expended in its production, and we trust will be an inseparable friend and treasure invaluable. Jl B H S Our Yesterdays 925 Our Yesterd DEDICATION Principal James Douglas French As instructor of Science and History in Berne High School......... Our able counsellor and guide .................................... . Is Athletic Coach in Basket-Ball......... 7 he zealous exponent of clean sportsmanship...................... As Principal of our high school for many years.................... The icise executive of just administration..................... 11 ho. by a life tabic h exemplifies the utmost in unselfish service To every good cause that he could further,........................ lias gained the admiration and gratitude of countless friends. BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. A. MR. E. REUSSER................... Term expires - - 1925 A. LUG INBILL ............ Term expires - - 1926 President .. Secretary MR. C. E. STUCKEY Treasurer Home of “Our Yesterdays” I he Barits of the IVabash Murmuring Creek near Buena Vista” Berne Community Auditorium Jl BHS Our Yesterdays 925 4? WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS NUMBER OF THE “OUR YESTERDAYS” FACULTY ............ ............. SENIORS .... CLASS HISTORY CLASS PROPHECY ................... CLASS WILI........................ CLASS PLAY ............... COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR ............ CLASS OF 26 ..................... CLASS F 27 ...... ............ CLASS OF 28 ..................... ATHLETICS High School Athletics ......... Boys’ Basket-Ball Team ........ Girls Basket-Ball Team ....... Baseball Team ................. Track Team .................... ACTIVITIES Junior Legislature ............ Berne Lyceum Course ........... Silver Medal Contest .......... Bluffton Glee Club............. Snaps ......................... Alpha Literary Society ........ Arena Literary Society ........ County Contests ............... LITERARY “When Billy and Jim Saw the Panther “Doughnuts ................... The Romancers” ............... The Budget Staff .:............ MUSIC Glee Club ..................... H. S. Orchestra ............... Junior High and Grade Orchestra . History of H. S Orchestra ..... p rettas ..... ....... DREAM OF QUEEN ESTHER JUNIOR CLASS PLAY .... UP IN THE AIR ABOUT BABIES ....... ALUMNI .............. ............ FEATURES ......................... B. H. S. PEAR TREE ............... DIARY CROSS PICTURE PUZZLE ............. GRADES ........ .................. HONOR ROLI........................ IOKES ...... .............. ADVERTISE!! ENTS .......... OUR YESTERDAYS STAFF ............. AUTOGRAPHS ....................... Page .... 10-12 .... 13-21 .... 22-23 ... 24-26 27 .... 28-29 30 ....31-34 .... 35-38 39 42 43 .... 44-47 .... 48-50 51 52 53 53 54 54 55-82 56 57 58 59-60 61-62 63-65 66-67 ... 68-69 ... 70-71 73 73 74 75 76 7 78 79 80 81 83 84. 86-87 85 ...88-91 92 .. 93-97 ... 98-101 . 101-103 104 £ BH S Our Yesterdays 925 I koi . . A. Amsi'i i . A. !� .. Lima College; Miami University: University of Chicago. Superintendent of Schools: Instructor of History. Pkix. Caroline I. JIirsciiy, A. 15.. Indiana University; Bluff-lon College. Principal of High School: Instructor of Mathematics. Jerome J. Djltz. Marion College: Indiana State Xormal. Athletic Coach: Instructor of Botany and Knglish. | BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 Mrs. Daniel 1C. Adler, A. B.. Earlham College; A. M.. Eeland Stanford Jr. University: University of Southern California. Instructor of Latin and English. Edison Stringer. BlulTton College: Stout Institute: Indiana State Normal. Instructor in Manual Training. Mrs. T. M. Andrews. Indiana University; Indiana State Normal. Instructor in Domestic Arts. V % BUS Our Yesterdays 925 % . Pearl Atz, Tri-State College; Heidelberg University. Instructor of Art. 11. O. McLaughlin', Michigan State Normal College. Instructor of Commercial Department. Salome Seine. Taylor University; Tri-State College; Winona, Ind. Director of Glee Clubs. Howard B. Hoi-tman. Tri-State College: Student of Public School Music and Orchestration. Director of Grade. Junior High and High School Orchestra. I 12] SENIOR B H S Our Yesterdays 925 JCDSOY ERNE G' Ye .v ! .v happy and ray, I he kind that.brightens life's darh way. Alpha—Glee Club IV: Basket-Ball III. 1 ; Baseball II. III. I : Track IV: Budget III: Our Yesterdays IV; Class Play III. IV. PUT! I SCHLECHTER In IImt head she bears such t wondrous stock of knowledge. that you would think she had been to eollct e. Alpha—Alpha Secretary IV; Dream of Queen Esther IV. RUFUS El ECU TV li e can. at least, try to educate our teachers. Alpha—Track III: Class Play IV. RUTH VAX DER SM ESSEX Her life's made up of smiles and kindness. Arena- -Literary Contest II. III. I : Class Sec. and Treas. I : Orchestra I. II. Ill, IV: Giee Club I : Basket-Ball II. III. IV : Our Yesterdays IV: Dream of Queen Esther IV. I i-H ✓ vjH BH S Our Yesterdays 925 CcV )KLAXD() STAUKEHK Hushes arc I he rainbows of modes! y. Arena Track I: Gass Play IY. GLADYS SCHINDLER Wisdom alone builds pyramids, and her pyramids shall stand when Rf ypl's fall. Ai.pua—Alpha Pianist I. 1L 111. IV; Literary Contest I. II. III. IV: Orchestra I. III. iY: Glee Club II. III. IV: Budget Staff III: Editor. Our Yesterdays IN’: ( lass Play. IN'. HENRY GILLIOM He talks much to his friends but otherwise he is silent. Arena—Class Play III. IN'. VELMA OPLIGER Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eyes; in every gesture dignity and love. Arena—Arena Pres. III. IN ; Arena Vice-Pres. III. IN': Arena Sec. and Trcas. II. Ill; Literary Contest I. II. III. IN : Class Pres. I ; Yicc-Pres. Ill : Orchestra I : Glee Club II. III. IN': Budget Staff II. Ill; Our Yesterdays IN ; Dream of Queen Esther IN': Class Play IN'. B H S Our Yesterdays 925 h l.KO GILLIOM O . my! My love affairs. Arena—Orchestra I. II. III. IV; Glee Club III. IV; Track III; Budget Stall IV; Our Yesterdays IV; Class Play III, IV. RUTH STUCKEY Happy-go-lucky, fair a ml free; Nothing there is that bothers me. Alpha—Alpha Treas. Ill: Literary Contest I. III. IV; Class Sec. II; (dec Club II. III. IV; Basket-Ball I. II. HI. IV; Budget Staff 1. Ill; Gass Play III; Our Yesterdays IV. MERLIX ELLEXBERGER What more ran be said of a man than this: ‘'He stands foursquare to every wind that blows.'' Arena—Arena ice-Pres. III. I ; Literary Contest I. IV; Class Pres. II. IV: Orchestra I. II. III. IV; Glee Club III, IV; Basket-Ball I, II, III, I ; Budget Staff III; Our Yesterdays IV; Class Play HI. IV. EDITII X EUEN SCI I Y ANDER Trust her not who seems a saint. Arena—Arena Sec. and Treas. IV; Glee Club III, IV: Our Yesterdays IV; Dream of Queen Esther IV. I 16 1 BH S Our Yesterdays 1 925 MYKOX LEHMAX Oj cc was bashful ami shy. now I'm a dangerous guy. Alpha—Glee Club III. IV; Orchestra IV: Track III: Basket-Ball IV. DOROTHY WTTTWER love drawing tools, pencils and pen; For of drawing have quite a ken. Arena—Literary Contest II. III. IV: Glee Club IV: Our Yesterdays IV; Dream of Queen Esther IV; Class Plav IV. • � V m ROLAXDES LIECHTY The world may move or stand. I do not care a whit. Arena—Orchestra IV; Class Play IY. EVAXGELIXE ROIIRER Her fingers are like elves, a-danee on the keys. Arena—Arena Pianist I, II. III. IV: Literary Contest I. Ill; IV: Class Treas. I; Glee Club II. III. IV: Orchestra I. III. V; Budget Staff III; Class Play III: Our Yesterdays IV. I 17] 6 1 BHS Our Yesterdays r yjvv y v vs?? y v y v 1925 ROBERT l;OX Quiet and unassuming, but always there at the finish. A ken .V—Orchestra II. Ill: Basket-Ball III. III. IV; Baseball III. IV: Class Play IV. VERA SOI CG A diminutive star, she shines before the foot-lights. Alpha Alpha Pres. Ill: Alpha Vice-Pres. II. Alpha Sec. Ill; Literary Contest II; Class Pres, ill; Glee Club II. III. IV; Basket-Ball I, II. III. IV: Budget Staff III: Class Play III. NOBLE SCHINDLER Give me a lever long enough, and a prop strong enough. And J can, single-handed. move the world. Alpha—Alpha Pres. IV: Class Sec. and Trcas. Ill; Orchestra II. Ill; Budget Staff III; Our Yesterdays IV; Class Play III. IV. ARVADA HA B EGG ICR So modest; half her worth is not known. Arena—Glee Club IV. I 18 | h. H BHS Our Yesterdays v r v ' r -%frt V 1 1925 % 1 i V K V'ZK V S V K V K lkstkr leiimax Xight after night he studied long only to find that his proof for the theorem was wrong. Alpha—Alpha Sergeant IV; Literary Contest II. Ill; Track III; Basket-Ball II: Orchestra I. II. III. IV. LUCILLE BAUMGARTNER Oh! Fie upon the single life! Forego it! Hartford II. S. 1. II. III. Berne H. S. IV. Alpha—Alpha ice-Lies. IV; (ilee Club IV; Class Play IV. LORES MICHAUD Fep to the nth degree. Arena—Literary Contest IV; Orchestra I. II. III. IV; Glee Club III; Cheer Leader I. II; Basket Ball III: IV; Budget Staff II; Class Play III. IV. M BEL BRAUN .1 laugh is worth a thousand tears in any market. Arena—Glee Club III. IV; Basket-Ball I. II. HI, IV; Class Play IV. DOROTHYSPRUXGER She has golden hair, like sunlight streaming. Tenafly II. S., Xew Jersey. I. II. III. Berne H. S., IV. Alpha—Alpha Pres. IV; Literary Contest I ; Class ice-1 ’res. IV; Glee Club IV; Basket-Ball IV; Dream of Queen Esther IV; Our Yesterdays IV. XEOLA II BEGGER A splendid house-keeper is no mean fate. Aricna—Literary Contest IV; Glee Club III, IV; Budget Staff III; Our Yesterdays IN’; ( lass Plays III. IN’; Librarian 1Y. YEROXASXYDER Vet all the lads they smile or, me. Arena—Basket-Ball I. II. III. IV; Dream of Queen Esther IV; Class Play III, IY. Lives of Seniors all remind us, Let us make our lives sublime; And by asking fcolish questions. Take up recitation time. [20] Class of Nineteen Twenty-Five Officers Class Motto—“Build for character, not for fame In nineteen twenty-two. W hen we were Presides, green and true, W’e entered Berne High. But soon our coast became more clear And we began to banish our fear, And walk in the hills with confidence, too. In nineteen twenty-two. In nineteen twenty-three. The Sophomores you should have seen. Being two years old. More bold we were. I must confess. And surely showed less ignorance. Less studious, carefree and almost mean. In nineteen twenty-three. In nineteen twenty-four, W’e felt as if we’d grown four-score. Bold Juniors we. But though we felt both proud and wise. And perfect merely in our own eyes, W’e did not know what was in store. In nineteen twenty-four. In nineteen twenty-five. W’e were the proudest class alive. Nearing our goal. Our one-time fear was long cast away. And we walked with an air ’most every day, And now we’ve reached commencement time. In nineteen twenty-five. President Y ice-President Sec.-Treas. M kri.i x Ellenbergek 1 )orothy Spri nger Ruth v. i . Smissen Class Colors—Coral and W hite Class CUnccr—Sunburst Rose The Four Years [21 ] 1925 Jf BH S Our Yesterdays CLASS HISTORY The Legendary Age Duryng ye darke ages a compaigyne of scholars sette out in search of learnynge. They journeyed for eighte years in a most worth! land ycleped Ye Berne Public School, where was laved the lirine foundation for their later knowledge Here the compaigyne grew in nunibre, that is to seye, manye other scholars joined the bande from strange landes. Xo grete deeds were accomplvshed in these feivc years, and many grevouse obstacles were to be overcome, but this vertouse bande defeated cache in turne. The lattre parte of this pcriode was tilled with darke forebodyngs because the compaigyne was soon to leave this faire lande to travel unknowne paths to a distant and greter contree. Many tales had reached their ears both glide and bad and. therefore. they were muche disturbed. EPOCH I But lo! upon the arrivale of the noble bande did they d scovcre that this new countree. Ye Berne High, was by farre the most wondertulle, passynge alle the ethers. The inhabitants of this fairest lande informed them that they had escaped a most degrading and humiliating residence in a certayne evtee ycleped. Ye Freshman, by the'r sojournc of eighte years in Ye Lande of Ye Berne Public School. Therefore, the compaigyne considered themselves verve fortunate indede. The cvtec, Ye Senior, made this fa re compaigyne tele at home, by giving them a rousing welcome into this contree. Ye Berne High School. 'Pile bravest of the knyghtes and fairest oi daimyselles took parte in many of the contests, and one brave knvghte was awarded a prize f r his abylitye as a pye-eater. This bande was joyned togethere with the fairest of damyselles elmae as president. During the year, a few of the compaigyne left for unknowne partes, but this did not affect the remaining ones, as they worked harderc and more diligent. Again, the bravest of knyghtes and strongest of damyselles distinguished themselves by joining the intre-contree activitie basket-ball. This small compaigyne was also noted for its iv ndrouse abilitie and unusual attaynements in musik. Many of its members joyned Ye High School Orchestra and are recogynzed to this dayc as grete musicians After tarrying a year in tlrs evtee of Freshman, the compaigyne moved onivarde to the better knoivne cytec of Ye Sophomore. EPOCH II The evtee of Ye Sophomore was immediately raised to a foremostc place in the lande of Ye Berne High, because tlrs ivorthi bande took suche and unusual intercste in alle the many different activitiec of the contree. That is to save, so important was the compaigyne that there were no grete undertakings in alle the lande in which some of the vertuose bande dd not take parte. Many of the faire damyselles joyned the Glee Club, and did their utmoste to make it a successe. Again, as in Ye cytec of Ye Freshman, the brave knyghtes and faire damyselles became membres of the basketball teame. A feivc of the compaigyne had lefte for other contrecs, decreasing the nunibre to about thirtye. The bande became smaller but myghtyer and had as their ruler the mighty knyglit Merlin Ellenbcrger. To him was due muche of the successe of the bande. A feive parties were held durying the sojournc in this cytee which were enjoyed bv most of the compaigyne. B H S Our Yesterdays 925 Again, the compaigyne moved onward, this tymc to the cytce of Vc Junior. EPOCH III Xow this noted bande assumed the grete responsibilities of dwelling in the most wondrouse cytee of Ye Junior. The cytce grew to double its former importance, and this compaigyne so ably tooke the lead in every activiti that they became the moste distinguyshed cues of alle the inhabitants who had ever dwellte in the cytee of 't e Junior. One faire day, by adventure or by chance, it betel that the thought of publishing chronicles of the noble deeds of alle the evtees and especially of this illustrouse compaigyne occurred to them. Ful many a difficultie did they encounter while striving to attavne this goal, but successe finally crowned their efforts and eighte most precyouse olumes, ycleped Ye Budget, did they present to the worlde. It also occurred to the learned facultve that the members of this compaigyne present the playe ycleped Come Out of the Kitchen, as a means of reducing debts. The bravest of the knyghtes and the fairest of damyselles were chosen, for the caste. Of course, since these knyghtes and damyselles tooke parte, the play was very successfulle and everyone enjoyed it immensley. The next activitie in which the excellente bande tooke another important parte was the Operetta ycleped Windmills of Holland, which was given by the Glee Clubs of Ye Berne High. The majority of the members of the caste were inhabitants of the cytee of Ye Junior. The Operetta was very spectaculare and everyone presed it hyghly. It also served to show what rare abilitee had the singers front this worthi compaigyne from Ye Junior. The tymc soon drew nye for the noble bande to depart from this cytee in which they dwellte. but before leaving they revived the ancient custom of giving a reception for the ones who were leaving the cytee of Ye Senior. This partvc was held at the Auditorium and there they royally entertayned the learned facultve and those who were deparing from the cytee of Ye Senior. Soon afterwards the compaigyne tooke up its journey onwarde to the cytee of Ye Senior. EPOCH IV After reaching the cytee of Ye Senior, the bande found many difficulties awaiting them. But the bande had become stronge and myghtce and all difficulties were overcome. The athletes from this bande were always noted for their prowess and always kept up their fine recorde. The gentyllest of damyselles now developed into myghtie amazons in the worthi arte of basket-ball Six of these damyselles composed the team which was declared champion of the countve. Team after team bowed before these in defeate. This tymc the bande chose Thank You as their annual play and it was very succcssfullie given Aprille 21. The audience enjoyed it very muche and it brought out the dramatic abilitee of the bande. Again, the musical abilitee was brought out and many members were in the Orchestra which made a trip to the capitol cytee. The Glee Club gave the Operetta ycleped “Givsey Queen which was largely composed of members of the Senior bande. Thus the chronicles of the sojourne of this wondrouse bande in the faire lande of Ye Senior High came to an end. The ccmpaigyne set out courageously down the windynge pathe to conquer the dangerouse lande of Ye Worlde and surely Fame Fortune and Success are waiting for cache and every one of them. Thus endyth this historic. Ther is nae more to save. RUTH ELIZABETH STUCKEY [23] B H S Our Yesterdays 925 CLASS PROPHECY I had just returned from Paris and was spending a few days in Xew York when looking over the theater announcements. 1 nt ticed that the Metropolitan was playing “Faust’ with Ruth Stuckey, a promising young soprano, in the leading role. This was great news to me and I decided that I must go and hear my old classmate 'roots’’. I could hardly wait until the curta:n rose and my expectations were fully justified for Ruth was received with a great applause and she seemed to he the favorite thr ughout the entire evening As soon as the Opera was over I went quickly to her dressing room. The door-man said Miss Stuckey would see no one hut as I insisted lie delivered my card and I was admitted immediately. In a few minutes she stood in the door-way staring at me. Ruth!” I cried. Why Maddy!’’ she answered, I didn’t expect to see von here. How did it happen?’’ I explained that 1 had been continuing my studies at the Paris Conservatoire tor the last three years and had just returned: hut I wanted to know of her success. Well.” said Ruth. I’ve been studying lure for some time and about a month before the opening night of Faust the leading lady became very ill: a substitute had to be considered immediately, and as I was studying the score at the time. 1 was one of the eligibles. You have seen the result.’’ This is certainly an amazing story! By the way—do you know what has become of some of our other classmates?” I know of a few of them. X’oble Schindler is Second Vice-President at the First National Bank. I see him quite frequently.’’ Here she gave me a wise glance. 1 saw Vera Schug about two months ago when she was here filming her latest picture. I guess she’s making quite a hit among the producers. A few of the folks have palaces up the Hudson River There’s Gladys Schindler—you heard about her latest book— they say it’s one of the best sellers ever written. Dorothy Wittwcr lives tip there too. You know what a success her cartoons were. Velma Opliger is also living on an estate up the Hudson. She married a New York broker or some one of that sort. 1 see her once in a while at the Opera but I haven’t spoken to her for years.’’ I didn’t know anything about these people. I remarked. But do you know anything about Merlin Fllenberger. Robert Fox and also some of the other girls?” Well, Merlin is coaching the famous Yale basket-ball team that hasn’t been de- feated in two seasons, lie’s been making quite a record the last few years along that line. Bob has done all kinds of things since he graduated. 1 saw him up state some weeks ago and he told me that when he left Irgh school lie went on a pleasure ti ip through the Mediterranean with some friends and liked it so well in Arabia that he stayed to pasture camels for some shiek there. Afterwards he came back to the States and is now managing a home for the aged. Mvrcn Lehman has just signed a 5-year contract on Keith’s Vaudeville Circuit. 1 hear that he and Harry Snodgrass are almost rivals already. Do you know where Fditli Xeuenschwander is?’ Yes, she’s married and her husband is in the real estate business in Omaha. Did you see the pictures of Orlando Stauffer and Lucille Baumgartner in the papers? Lucille is being presented at the court at St. Janies England, and Orlando is her designer of beautiful gowns and costumes. Stauffer’s work was very highly praised in the European papers.” Well. I’d never have thought it of Orlando.” (Pause) ‘‘You’re surely going down [24] «J[ BH$ Our Yesterdays 925 y Y nu( to Washington aren't you? asked Ruth. “Von must be sure and see Ruth van der Smisscn who is teaching in one of the Kindergartens there. Mabel Braun is the as-s.s'.ant secretary to the President’s wife, I believe.” “Yes. 1 was thinking of visiting Washington next week. I'm sncerely glad that I have had this little gossip with you, but it is getting late, you arc tired, and 1 must go to my hotel,” and with an informal “goodnight' 1 left her rooms. The next morning as 1 sat over my breakfast at the Pennsylvania Hotel, a well dressed gentleman approached me. There was a strangely familiar look about him but still 1 could not recall seeing him before. He stepped up politely and said, “Miss Kohrcr. 1 believe “Yes,” 1 answered, something I can do for you?’’ “Why. Maddy! he cried. “Don’t you know me?” Well if it isn’t Michv!” I exclaimed. “You’ve certainly changed! What have you been doing?” I'm in the city on business.” he answered with a d’plomatic air. I thought I saw you pass through the lobby last night as I entered. You were rcconnoitering at quite a late hour, weren’t you? 'Wes. I’ll confess I was.” I answered. I explained to him about my visit to Ruth and told him about her success. I started in as salesman for W’rigley’s. but continued Mr. Michaud, “I soon received promotions and now 1 own half of the capital stock in the company and have just completed plans for a new high, school building at Berne. Say! I was back to see the old home town last summer and it certainly looks splend:d!” Perhaps you could tell me what has become of Leo Gilliom. Ruth and I were just wondering last night. ’ “I eo left last September with his wife for South Africa as a missionary. Quite a surprise isn't it? But I guess he knows what lies doing now that he's married.” Leo married!” I exclabned. Oh yes. he has been for almost two years” “What a shock!!! It was all 1 could say. After some moments of silence Lory continued. Ever hear from Verona Snyder?” No, I haven't heard from her for years. (Pause) Henry Gilliom has his office at Gary. Indiana. You knew of course, that he is the Agricultural agent for the Central States. He has been offered a position at Purdue. Lester Lehman is now playing solo cornet in Hoffman’s Band. You remember Howard Hoffman. His band now ranks with Sousa’s and the U. S. Marine Band.’’ More surprises! I’m going to Washington. I). C.. to morrow to see Mabel and Ruth van der Smisscn.” Good luck, but I must be going My train leaves in forty-five minutes,” was Lory’s characteristic farewell. The next morning I departed for Washington. I arrived about twelve o’clock, engaged a room at one of the hotels and decided to find Ruth first. I had not walked two blocks towards the capitol when a big lbnousine drove up to the curb just ahead of me stopped, and a well dressed young lady sprang out and came towards me. “If it isn’t N’eola Habcgger!” 1 cried. “Evangeline, what are you doing here?” V V BHS Our Yesterdays 925 “That’s what I’d like to ask you! ’ “I’ll tell you. hut come home with me and stay for lunch. We’ll walk if you don’t mind and I’ll send James home. Didn’t you know that August has served one term in Congress and has been re-elected?” “It seems strange that neither Ruth Stuckey nor Lores Michaud knew anything about it. I saw them both up at New York a few days ago.” “Arvada Habegger is matron of a children’s home near Linn Grove,” continued Xeola. “Rufus Liechty is going to be here in a few weeks to make exhibition flights. I guess you didn t know that he joined the National air forces, and has made some improvements on them too.’’ “Do you knew anything about Verona? Nobody else seems to. I suppose Dorothy Sprunger’s married. “No 1 haven’t heard from Verona. Dot Sprungcr isn’t married. She was engaged to a Harvard student but somehow it was broken off and now she has entered a convent somewhere in the west. Ruth Schlechter is head nurse at a hospital in the Everglades and Rolandes Liechty has been managing a large engineering contract at that place. He was taken seriously ill with malaria and the werk has been stopped until he is again able to take charge of it. Ruth writes that he is,convalescing nicely.” “We certainly have turned out to be a prosperous class. 1 almost forgot Judsou Erne. Where is he?” “He is professor of Mathematics at Leland Standford Jr. University, and has made several startling new discoveries about lop-sided poly lions.” “Well, who would ever have thought this of our class ten years ago. and we don’t know what the future has in store for us. Give us ten more years and we may smash this splendid record with a better one.” EVANGELINE ROHRER ’25 [26] I. BHS o u r Y esterd ays 1925 h CLASS WILL Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1925 We. the Class of the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-live, being about to depart from this harbor oi good times and little hard work, and being in full possession of the knowledge that we acquired in four long years: do hereby take the privilege to publicly declare this our last will and testament in the manner following: To the faculty of dear old B. II S. we will many perfect recitations, the said recitations to be divided equally among the different departments. Verona Snyder wills her old text bocks to her sister Twvlo and her empty rouge pot to anyone who desires it. Merlin Ellcnberger hereby wills his popularity as a Senior to Harmon Bagley. Judson Erne wills his privileges in English C lass to Sambo Licehty and his art of silent laughter to Henry Khrsam. Dorothy W’ittwer wills to Earl interegg her art of cheating whenever it may prove necessary. Lores Michaud wills his success as a comedian to Carl Luginbill. Vera Schug wills her standing with the ‘'out-of-town” boys to Aldinc Brown. To the Juniors we will our “jolly dispositions” and splendid record of conduct in English Class. Mablc Braun wills her interest in the Alumni of the Class of 1 22 to ( livc Winter- egg. Ruth Stuckey wills her diamond ring to Ruth Spetcher providing Leo does not object. Leo Gilliom. of frivolous mind, bequeaths his themes on love to Grant Smith. Rolaudus Liechty wills his reputation as a heart smasher to Kermith Baumgartner. Velma Opliger wills her heart to the assembly clock so that it will have a heart to run Ruth Schlechter wills her good grades to Florinc Ray. Robert Fox wills to Lloyd Taylor a bean shooter with full direct ons for use. Rufus Liechty wills his handsome face to Xorman Liechty and his brilliancy in Biology to Walter Hilty. Dorothy Sprunger wills her athletic figure to Emma Bicry and to Marcella Michaud her comb to be used hurriedly between periods. Ruth van der Smissen wills her violin to the music department with the instructions that it be used in next year’s orchestra. To Margaret Rawley. Myron Lehman wills his name and life. Evangeline Rohrer, believing herself to be of sound mind, bequeaths to Newell Xcuhauser her art of saying little when there is little to be sa’d. Lucille Baumgartner wills her extra typewriting paper to the school hoping that there may be an adequate supply on hand. Noble Schindler wills his position as tailor to lari Stuckey. Lester Lehman wills his distinguished walk to Ellison Xeuenschwander. Arvada Habegger wills to Rcbert Haecker her studious nature, to be used for school work only. Orlando Stauffer wills his sweet tooth to Lydia Lehman Henry Gilliom wills to Nina Yoder his Ford. Xeola Habegger wills the keys to the library to her successor. Nova Lehman. Edith Xeuenschwander wills her bangs” to Barbara Burrv. Gladys Schindler wills her musical ability to Lawrence Lehman and her cute dimple to Milford Balsiger. The Sen'ors will their combined deportment grades to Earl Wintercgg. This bequest does not carry with it the assurance that VVinire will get a grade at that Duly witnessed sworn to and signed on this twelfth day of May. One Thousand X’nc Hundred and Twenty-five, in presence of the Cyass Officers: MERLIN ELLENBERGER, Pres.. DOROTHY SPRUNGER. V.-Prcs., RUTH van der SMISSEN. Sec.-Treas. [27] BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 y 'y y y y v y v y v y v y v y v y ? 54 “Thank You Senior Class Play On the evening of Tuesday, April 21, the seniors presented their annual class play entitled Thank You’’. Despite the rainy evenng, there was a very large crowd at the Auditorium. A large part of the audience came from neighboring towns where the members of the class have many acquaintances who were especially interested in the performance. The crowd was not disappointed in the entertainment of the evening. Rather, the play exceeded all of their expectations. The members of the cast performed with merit, and under the able coaching of Prncipal Caroline Ilirschy, the play was put across in first class shape. The acton of the play centers in Dedham, Connecticut, in mid-winter. Diane Lee has just come from Paris to live with her une'e, the Rev. David Lee. The whole town and especially the rector s church, objects to Diane's extravagant method of living. The vestry decides to lower the rector's salary so that she will be forced to leave. Kenneth Janreson, son of the wealthy Cornelius Jamieson falls in love with Diane and assists her in financing domes'ic matters. Cornelius Jamieson is persuaded by his son’s strong determination to make good, that at last Kenneth is serious in this one and the last of a tew hundred love affairs. Kenneth and Diane are engaged to be married and plan a wedding trip to Europe. Following are the characters: Rev. Dav'd Lee, Rector..............................Merlin Ellcnberger Diane, h:s niece..........................................Velma Opliger Hannah, the maid.......................................Xeola Habegger Joe diets, the sexton....................................Leo Gilliom Andy Beardsley, a rough town character.....................Robert Fox Betsy Blodgett, small town gossiper...................Gladys Schindler Mrs. Jones, proud lady of Dedham......... ...............Verona Snyder Gladys Jones, her daughter..............................Doro'hy Wittwer Monte Jones, her son......................................Henry Gilliom Kenneth Jamieson m llionaire suitor........................Judson Erne Cornelius Jamieson, his father.........................Noble Schindler Mrs. Leonard Higgenbothain................................Mabel Braun Abner Norton...........................................Rolandus Liechty Dr. Andrew Cook...........................................Rufus L'echty Mrs. Hiram Swett...................................Luc lie Baumgartner Morton Jones............................................Orlando Stauffer Grggs, butler...............................................Leo Gi’liom I 28] Norton: (Clerk of the Vestry) The four hundred and twenty-first meet n' of the vestry of St. Mark's church in Dedham was held in the rectorv at 5 o’clock P.M.—” Jamieson: And I’d suggest that as I so out this door—you go out that one.” [29] D - Q Our Y ft s t e r d a v s m kisskvsscfck' 1925 $ COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR May 10, SrN DAY May 11, Monday May 12. Ttesda y May 14. Til I'RSI)AY May 15. Friday Baccalaureate Sermon Junior-Senior Reception Class Day Kxercises Commencement Kxercises Alumni Banquet I 30 1 I BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 I. JUNIOR J)[ B H S Our Yesterdays 925 % (officers President Vice Pres. Scc.-Treas. Colors Flower Kcrniith Baumgartner Viola Lusk Nova Lehman Marvin Lehman Elvira Lehman Earl W interegg Norman Liechty Elmer Liechty Verdi Reusser Class Roll Twylo Snyder Lawrence Lehman Harmon Bagiev Freeman Burkhalter .loscph nc Reusser Walter Hilty Perl Steiner W illard Sptunger Wendell Long Lucile Amstutz Verdi Reusser Karl Hilty Blue and Gold - Violet Romain Bowshcr Elma Moser Lucile Amstutz Flora Egle Opal Reynolds Elizabeth Habegger Ruth Speichcr Lester 11 user Adolph Liechty Waldo Stauffer i ? BHS Our Yesterdays 925 CLASS HISTORY Our class entered Berne High in September, 1922 with an enrollment of lifty-threc members. W e were green at first, but if ever a class looked forward to great accomplishments it was our class. After the initiation we took up our h'gh school work with great zeal and our upper classmen were assured that the class of twenty-s x would accomplish great things. During our Freshman year we had a few parties. We were unfortunate in losing nine members but we ga ned thirteen new Freshies through the mid-year promotions and two other members enrolled later in the year. W e entered our Sophomore year finding that along with 1 s ng a few members we had lost our t mid ty. W e felt superior to the Freshmen and delighted in advising and teas ng them. It was during this year that we shone in all activities, l our of our members were on the basket-ball teams. W’c also supplied a few members or the )r-chestra. Glee Clubs, and High School Chorus. Besides we showed splendid work in literary. Lat n and spelling contests. During the year we enjoyed many parties. In our Junior year we entered the portals of Berne High surprised to find that we had diminished greatly in numbers, numbering 30, but nevertheless we had increased in knowledge. As Juniors we certainly felt a greater responsib lity than we did in our Freshman and Sophomore years. The task of publishing our school paper fell to our lot and now at the end of our Jun’or year we have very successfully published the Budget each month. W e also had other responsib : litres put on our shoulders which we bore bravely. The Junior play The Rejuvenat on of Aunt Mary was given and was a great success. We also had a few parties including a farewell party for Roscoe Bockman, who was leaving for Florida. Our class again showed its mental and physical abil:ty by supplying four members for the basket-ball teams, members for the Orchestra. Glee Clubs, literary contests and representat'ves in other activities. The Juniors certainly have proven themselves a class worthy of their name and position in Berne High School. W'e are all striving to raise high the standard of Berne High and if we keep cn n our splendid work until we are Seniors we will have reached the goal set in our Freshman year. IAT1LE AM STL TZ 26 I 33 ] 1925 yZ BHS Our Yesterdays 4 4 nn • T 1 uning in Station W. W. X., Cincinnati Mr. F. E. Roy will give an address.” The radio of today is a very wonderful invention. It not only brings pleasure but educational and commercial interests to the home. Through this invention the interests of the farmer and the city man are combined. Business is transacted via radio. Election reports are sent over the radio, in this way the general public is informed of the current events. When the radio was first invented the distance between the stations was not as great as it :s now. The new receiver is so extremely sensitive that a broadcasted opera concert from Chicago was heard without the use of an antenna in the Hudson Tubes under the deepest part of the river, even above the roar of the train. By different inventions and improvements the radio will become so wonderful that sounds from all parts of the world will be heard. Does the radio work without being tuned in? Xo. it must be tuned in if it is to give satisfaction. Connected with the radio we find the key which is merely a hand manipulated switch. Its principle is the same as that of the switches that we use in controlling our electric lights. When we wish to hear a program from a certain place we set the key accordingly. The key is connected with other parts of the radio such as the tuning-coil. Our bodies and lives are a human radio. ur lives do not travel through the air as the sounds do. but our deeds arc often sent on and on. The best work can never be accomplished without a proper place and favorable conditions. The human radio needs to be tuned properly before the best service is obtained. Wrong d.eds are the sounds of the wind and traffic in the radio, while the good deeds, are the successful results of our modern invention. Man is doing a work for this world which is either harmful or helpful. Many lives are just the same as an old Irish woman s opinion of the submarine. Her son. Jim. was in the navy. Poor Jim. she sighed, down in that submarine with nothing but that ould perryscope to breathe through!” Do we breathe the pure air of helpfulness in education, work, etc., according to the helps the radio gives us in the phases? The human body is much more delicate and complicated than a radio. There ore more should be accomplished with it. Are our lives tuned for our vocation? Consider the brain and the conscience as our key. Our key is priceless. If the brain and the conscience receive the best training at the beginning it is not difficult to tune in afterwards, because our key is then independent, doing its own tuning. In different localities we find people that exceed others in certain vocations and abilities. Some radios receive sounds from a greater distance than others do. If gifted people use their abilities successfully they are human radios that are receiving and broadcasting continually. Are we willing to make the best of our lives upon which the world today is depending? Christians may be compared with a radio. In the first place they must be in tune with the Almighty One. Christians receive the controlling spirit of their lives from the Infinite.. This they broadcast to the world just as the radio broadcasts its programs. Prayers will not be answered vnlcss the prayer is in tune with God. Our radio does not give service unless it is in tune with a station. Our days and years are numbered in this world. A great majority of people wish to work for the advancement of this world. Will our lives be of service to mankind? We shall never be successful unless our lives are in tune with our vocation.” I 34 ] NOVA LEHMAN. 26. BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 SOPHOMORE B H S Our Yesterdays 925 % Junior. B; Sophomore. .1 Sophomore, B BH S Our Yesterdays 925 President -Vice-President -Secretary-Treasurer Colors -Flower - Ruth Hilty Winifred Aeschlman Lewellyn Stucky Carl Stuckey Lola Hawbaker I'lorine Ray Grant Smith Lloyd Taylor Murray Dearmond Lawrence Richer Lorah Charlene Emery Helen Eglc Glennis Bagley Elizabeth Gottschalk Lydia N'ussbaum Class Officers Class Roll JUNIOR. B Agnes Mettlei-Carl Luginhill Adeline Neuensclnvandci Marcella Michaud SOPHOMORE. A Nina Yoder Earl Thompson Willard Baumgartner Leslie Lehman Ornell Schindler Emma Biery SOPHOMORE. B Florence Acschliman Inez Luginhill Myron Clauser Norman Wintcregg Harold Eichenbcrger - Barbara Burry Florine Ray Lola Hawbaker Red and White Jly of the Valley Lawrence Lehman Ellison Ne lien sell wander Ivan Sprunger Carl Sprunger Harvey Gerber Ira Lehman Orlando Lehman Dorothy Baumgartner Aldinc Brown Martha Amstntz Barbara Burry Clifton Lehman Emerson Neuenschwandi Ralph Amstntz Milford Balsiger Sophomore Poem Hurrah! for the Berne Hi Sophomores! So very brave and true; We like to work and do what’s right. Although we re such a few. We do not like to come in late. Or stay in after school; So we will try to come on time. And have our lessons, too. Now don’t you think we will succeed. In every thing we do. If we just work and do our best. And continue to be true? LAWRENCE RICHER. '27. BH S Our Yesterdays y V V 9 ys ’ 1925 Cooperation When people have common purposes and are dependent upon each other there must be cooperation, which is another name lor team work. Cooperation is one of the most important factors of a successful life. This is especially true in community lie. A base-hall team cannot make good unless its team work is good. In earlier days all the neighbors would go together and help one of their group to raise a barn or to thresh. All the men of a community would go together to raise the community church and school. The most unsuccessful communities are those that have the least cooperation. Many business men’s associations have been established to turn this proposition for the better, because the business of the city is so dependent upon the neighboring agriculture that they could not get along without cooperation. After the town and county have united they are one. and better business and better living are the results. There is also cooperation between the school and community in other ways than in building. Since the schoolhouse is a public building the community cooperates in paying taxes for the cost of the building, for operating the school, for paying teachers, and buying equipment. Kvery community has a board o education and a superintendent of schools to aid in the care and operation of schools. As communities grow and people become more dependent, cooperation becomes more necessary and more difficult. In cities there are many organizations by which people group together for some purpose. Lawyers have their bar associations, physicians their medical associations and there are clubs of all sorts for educational, social, and religious development. Team work among the different factors that make up our nation is sometimes poor. Our government, although a good one. is yet an imperfect means of cooperation. The world war gave many examples of national cooperation. The government limited the amount of certain things to be bought, fixed prices for many articles, managed the railroads, telegraph and telephone lines and many other things that it had not done before. Cooperation is largely a habit. It not only secures better results but it adds greatly to the enjoyment of life. BARBARA BURRY, ’27. I 38] £ B H S Our Yesterdays 925 FRESHMEN |39 1 B H S Our Yesterdays 925 % President Vice-Pres. Scc.-Treas. Colors Flower Class Officers Bernice Biery Dale Ellenberger Agnes Liechty Orange and Black - Pink Rose Gertrude Burkhalter Gerald Elzcy Clara Habegger Lydia Lehman Janette Baumgartner Johnson Biery Bernice Blum Harold Bohren Bernice Biery Alfred Clauser Dale Ellenberger Robert Haecker Marion Heare Milo Habegger Vilas Wittwer Class Roll FRESH MEN. B Agnes Liechty Gordon Liechty Doris Xeaderhouser Maryann Xeuenschwander Corinne Smith Paul Speicher Anna Sprunger Xolan Whitehurst FRESHMEX, A Lowell Long Helena Liechty Or pa Liechty Martha Liechty Milton Liechty Amos Moser Vesta Mat tax Xewell Xcuhauser Ruth Xeuensch wander Carl Xorr Margaret Rawley George Zucrchcr Elmer Rich Irvin Schindler Xaomi Schug LeRoy Stauffer Luella Steiner Daniel Speicher Freadus Sprunger Gertrude Sprunger Luella Sprunger Lillian Sprunger Luetta Sprunger 1925 yjl BH$ Our Yesterdays CLASS HISTORY The first day of September, nineteen hundred and twenty-four, found fifty-one freshmen entering upon their high school career. We met in the assembly room, were given various instructions and then were dismissed. The following day we returned, looking forward with keen anticipation to our work. On September ninth the literary societies chose their new members, fifteen falling to the lot of the Arenas and twenty two to the Alphas; the remainder having been previously chosen. A meeting of our class wa called September eleventh and the following officers were elected: President. Florence Acschliman; Vice-President, Dale Ellenbergcr: Secretary and Tresurer. Elizabeth Gottschalk. September twelfth the Seniors held an initiation party tor us. We met at the school building and with our green” colors flying, we marched to the Auditorium, where we met the faculty. We played games, were given a fine lunch and treated royally. W e were impressed with the fact that we were “greenies’’ and must not trespass. Hut all green things grow and so we hope by using courage” for our watchword, diligence’ for our creed, and endeavoring to work at all times for the good of the class and the honor of our school, we too. shall eventually reach our goal. On January twelfth we were joined by twelve mid-year Freshmen. Seven were chosen to be Alphas and five Arenas January seventeenth, their initiation party was held at the school building. On their invitations they were requested to dress backwards and the eats were served backwards. The officers elected for the second semester were: President. Bernice Bierv; Vice-President. Dale Ellenberger; Secretary and Treasurer, Agnes Licchty. March twenty-seventh our class held a party in the basement of the Auditorium. A contest was held, games were played and a delicious lunch consisting of sandwiches. Waldorf salad, cocoa, wafers and ice-cream was served. We arc nearing the close of our Freshmen year. We have found pleasure in our work, clean, wholesome fun in our periods o: recreation, and joy in the kindly associations with our faculty ami classmates. MARGARET RAWLEY. ’28 JUST CUT A Touch of Freshman Romance (The following was found on the floor, and the poor Freshie will not have a small surprise when he finds this in the Annual!—instead of in the furnace.) B-----------. As Margaret is coming to town Thursday night. I want you to come to if possible. Vilas is coming up town too. I don’t think I'll go to Bluffton Thursday, because I have no way to go. I think I 11 go Wednesday night, so if you go or come please let me know soon. P. S. Please destroy this. Hi 1 A j 1 BH S Our Yesterdays 925 % Backward Initiating On Tuesday afternoon there was an awful clamor among the Freshmen, but it later proved that they were trying to make out the meaning of a great many fly scratches on a sheet of Mother Goose Stationery. Such remarks as these were heard. I can't make heads or tails of this.” It's all written backwards. and Those Seniors sure must be green. But after the invitations were successfully read there remained still another difficulty to be solved. The invitations had frankly stated that the Freshies were to come dressed backwards; and as usual a few of the boys had to protest. In spite of all their girl friends’ urgings they still did not give in. but when they entered the schoolhouse Wednesday night some of the Senior boys played mother and dressed them right—no, wrong. A few of the Senior boys got flutterv hearts when some of the Freshmen girls appeared two-faced and as a result of their weakness kissed the maids; backward, of course, and on false faces too. , i i ) After all the Freshmen but one had arrived, the initiation started. Some of the green’ upper classmen tried to scare up a little fun but failed. Not one of the Freshies showed any signs of embarrassment. Then the Seniors, thinking that enough time had been wasted, started their guests up the , tairs and down the hall into the science room, backward. After the Freshmen's wraps were removed a game called Merry is the Miller . was played, and after that four Freshmen boys stood in front of four Senior boys, while the latter pushed the formers' faces into a red mixture that four Senior girls had brought iti. In this frolic Juddy gave Flzcy a very generous supply of rouge while the others escaped with a more or less reddened countenance. The boys and girls were then seated beside the r partners to receive a delicious lunch, which was served by the Senior girls. The toothpicks were followed by the desert and that in turn by the sandwiches and salad, and last of all, the napkins were passed. Following the lunch. London Bridge Is Falling Down” was played and greatly enjoyed. After all the pupils were trapped by either Miss Hirschy or Mrs. Adler, a tug-of-war ' ensued in the hall between the two sides. There was such a jangle of pushing and pulling that it was impossible to tell which side won. However the Seniors didn't care, as they afterward led the blind-folded Freshmen one by one into the Science room and evidently thought they were going to have some fun. F'irst. they led the new scholars to a place and told them that they better examine the seat before they sat down. and. of course, the Freshmen all yielded because they had stuck their extended hands on some nails. Of course, they all protested, but the Seniors forced them to sit. net on the nails but on a hard Science room bench. Then they made them step onto a board and lifted the occupant up to what they said was the ceiling and then asked them to jump off and off the ignorant Freshmen stumbled, to the floor. For the Seniors had lifted them only a short distance into the air and by 1 fting them slowly made them feel as if they were on the top of one of the tables, while they were only a few inches from the floor. After the joking from the Seniors’ tricks had subsided. Spin the Disc was played and brought more peals of mirth from the already humor-stricken crowd. Then when the mirth and frolicking was at its height Mr. Amstutz brought the party to a close and the Senior station. G-r-c-e-n. rang off their program by singing to their Freshmen audience Sweet Dreams and Goodnight. Freshies.” [42] DORIS XFADKRHOUSKR. ’28. ATHLETICS Y esterdays 1925 % ATHLETICS Du rug the past year athlet cs have been a prominent factor in the school activ'ties. At the beginning of the year Jerome J. Dill , joined our high school faculty as athletic director and he has brought athlet es in Herne High Schoc 1 to a high standard. Mr. Dill , was ably asssted in his work by Mr Dale Braun, coach of the Junior High and assistant high school coach. More time has been given to athletics tlrs year. Anyone wishing to enter any branch of sport had an opportunity to do so. Under the new system more pupils have been engaged in athletics. One of the most noticeable and prom sing features of the season’s record in athletics has been the loyal support given the coach and team by the faculty and student body. At every game played in Berne and at a number of th se played away from home, a large crowd of fans was present to “root for the team and help them win. The teams in all branches of sport were classed with the best in Northern Indiana. Over fifty per cent, of the games were won: considering the schedules, this was a very good record and any team can he proud of it. There was nc-t much athletic ability to start with at the beginning of the school year, but the work of the year brought out some of the most promising athletes ever produced by Berne High School. As a whole, the athletics of our school have acquired a high standard, and all visiting schools have commended us for it. W e also wish to compliment them on the line treatment given us. Berne has always endeavored to turn out clean, sportsmanlike players because it is oi more importance to the reputation of the school and to the competitors themselves than is the winning of all the games by unfair means. W ith Mr. Diitz at the head of the work for the forth-coming year, we see no reason why Berne High cannot be on tcp in all branches of sport. J. E. ’25 [43] BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 BASKET-BALL— 1924-75 The girls’ basket-ball team was a great success this year. With six of the varsity pla crs left from the team of th; preceding year they pulled the draperies and opened the season with a victory. With this encouragement and the record of not losing a game the year before, they came through the season winning eleven of the fourteen games. The team worked together hue and not at any t:me did any one try to play the game herself. They were never discouraged and fought hard unt'l the last gun cracked. The team as a whole is to be complimented on their fine spirit and clean playing throughout the season. Although handicapped by the loss of several players they won the County Tourney easily. Each of the games won by Berne at the tournament were won by fifty points or more. The girls played a fine brand of ball at the tournament, playing in championship form. On the All-County team Berne had p’aced M. Braun at center and A. Brown at forward The team will be hit hard this year, because of the loss of five regulars and one substitute by graduation. RECORD OF SEASON Berne 'Opponents Aionioc a� Berne .............................25 5 Decatur at Berne .............................21 26 Berne at Bluffton ............................19 32 Berne at Ossian ..............................31 32 Hartford Township at Berne .................40 16 Kirkland at Berne ............................20 24 Ossian at Berne ..............................24 20 Decatur C. at Berne ..........................18 24 Berne at Chester Center ......................21 12 Berne at Decatur ...........................18 24 Lancaster at Berne ..........................28 31 Hartford Township at Berne ............... 31 10 Kirkland at Berne ..........................19 37 Chester Center at Berne ......................39 13 Berne at Lancaster ..........................28 29 Decatur C. at Berne ..........................19 24 Berne at Decatur C............................ 9 36 Berne at Liberty Center .................... 24 54 COUNTY TOURNEY Berne Opponents Berne vs. Monroe ............................28 10 Berne vs. Monmouth ..........................29 5 Berne vs. Kirkland ......................... 28 13 DISTRICT TOURNEY Berne Opponents Berne vs. Pleasant Mills .....................31 4 Berne vs. Decatur ............................17 27 [44 1 BHS o u r e s ter d ays 1925 DALE ELLENBERGER, Forward. “Chubby , was our •’Hash' (luring the season of 1924-25. He led in scoring, making a great many more than any of his teammates. Playing as he usually did at the forward end of the floor, he was always sure to go through the opposition for a few markers from the field. In some of the games theie were not enough players on the opposing side to stop him because his eye vas unusually accurate for the basket from that part of the floor. NORMAN WINTERKGG, Guard, “A’orwiV . was out long, lanky back-guard and very well suited for that position. His specialty was to get the • all from his opponent and drop a pretty one in the basket from the center of the floor. “Xormie” is tall and can intercept many of the high passes and get them ro the forwards I cfore the other team can get together. MERLIN ELLENBERGER, Guard, “Mnlit , the captain of our team, was one of the fastest players that ever played for Berne ‘ 11 i He was very good at dribbling down the Hoot and making two I aggers, but unusually good in I leaking up floor plays and in getting the ball started toward safe territory. “Merlie’s quick thinking enabled him to break play after play and his defense was sometimes almost perfect, lie was a clean player and skillful in handling the ball. .Il'DSON ERNE, Forward, “Judy , although small in statute, was one of the most consistent forwards of the Blue and White. He, with “Chubby as a running mate, formed an offensive pair that worked with clockwork precision. It was “.ludy’s fight and pep that kept Berne's team in the running. “Judy was a member of last year's midget team. The only fault we can find in “Judy is that he will graduate this spring. (E. V.) [45 1 5 B H S Our Yesterdays 925 (SHAN'T SMITH, Forward, “Spitz' , was our tall and heavy forward. In one particular “Spitz had his opponents at a 1 ig disadvantage. 11 is south-paw work often fooled the other team to sueh an extent that they couldn't effectively locate him. On short shots from under the basket, he could dispose ot the usual guarding tactics by shooting with the wrong hand. KAHL WINTKRKOG, Forward ‘ .1 inlalc , was especially good on side line plays. Slipping down the side lines away from the guards and hooking one in the basket with a big arch was his favorite method of counting, lie was handicapped part of the year with an in jured knee, but he made an excellent showing of himself. “Airdalc , with whirlwind speed, would often pivot and elude the taller and heavier opponents against whom he stacked up. MYRON LKIIMAX, Center, “(inks , was the gieat surprise on the hardwood. His length enabled him to intercept many passes and drop a pretty one from the field. Geeks has fooled many opponents by his one handed shooting. He never missed getting his share through the loop. Whether winning or losing he plays hard and clean. ‘‘Geeks is looked upon as one of the largest players that ever performed for old Berne Hi. HARMON BAGLKY, Center, “Abi . our all-star pivot man for two seasons, always made it difficult for the opposition to get the tip-off. He was a dependable factor in the scoring machine and very good on the defense. Often when Berne would be only a small margin behind in the score, he would drop a spectacular one through the draperies. “Abe held his opponents at a great disadvantage because of his fake passing. “Abe was also good on dribbling from the guard ‘s position to Berne’s goal for a two-bagger. BHS o u r Yesterdays 1925 KERMITI1 BAl'MGARTNKR, Guard, Bumtini , our flashy floor guard, could dribble through most any defense, making a pretty basket or passing to one of his teammates, lie is very hard to guard because of his quick brain work and snappy passing. Although his regular position is guard, lie can also play center and forward. “Bummy' is exceptionally good on recovering the ball after shooting. ROBERT FOX. Guard, “Fori , was our stocky-built backguard. At the backguard position naturally he did not have much chance to score, but if all the baskets he has kept from hitting the loop would count, he would have by far the most baskets. ‘‘ Foxy' delights mostly in breaking up a dribble and also popping in front of his opponent and receiving the pass. • Foxy is always calm but full of fight. LORES MICHAl’D, Forward, 4 4 JLorie”, the .jack rabbit of the hilt crew, made up in speed for what he didn't have in she. Being short and light, he could slip through any small hole and make a counter or pass a quick one. His fast playing has enabled him to break up many a play. “Lorie many times slips from back of his opponent, takes the ball and puts it through the basket. MARVIN LEHMAN, Guard, Marvin ' did not play in all the games, but when ids turn came, he showed up to a good advantage. He is always in trim and plays a hard, fast game. At his position he has pulled the curtain for many teams by quick thinking and guarding. “Marvin was also good on passing the ball from one end of the floor to the forwards. YKROXA SX'YDKR, Guard. “Suit.: , was the «:� | � t •� in of the girls' team. At her position as guard she has stopped many good players from making a large number of baskets. “Snitz was noted for her long passing. The hiss of “Snitz ill be a hard blow to the team. MABEL liRAI’X, Center, ‘• Hruuny was a large and fast center. She got the tip-off from most of her opponents and was also good at passing. “Branny’ always played a hard, clean and fast game. “Branny will lea gieat loss to next year’s team, this being her last year in high school. JOSKPHIXK KEl'SSER, (’enter, “. o ”. was a very snappy and clean player. She could play both positions of running and jumping center. Her motto was “Always do your best and always be in a good humor.' “.loe is good at passing and also at intercepting them. “Joe has one more year to play and much is expected of her next year. RIJTII V. I). SMISSEX, Center, “ Vondi , was a very fast center. She was sure to get the ball from the tip-off. and was very good at intercepting passes either from the forwards or guards. “Vainly played a good clean game and was always playing hard to the end. This is “ Vandv’s last year and she will I e missed greatly next year. TWYLO SXYBKR, Guard, “Twilight , was a good clean guard. She did not get into all the games on account of the consistent playing of “ Billy and “Snitz , but when her opportunity came she was always successful in keeping the score down for the opponents. “Twilight will be back next year to strengthen the team. I 48] Rl’TH STl’C’KEV, Forward, “Toots , was a very fast and clever forward. She was good at long shots and good at passing. “Toots ’ was sure to get her share of points and always tried to do her test whether winning or losing. “Toots is now a Senior and will lc a great los to the team of 1925-26. WINIFRED AESCI1LIMAX, Guard, “Fred , was a clean player at all times whether winning or losing. She-could always he depended upon when her time came to play. “Fred was especially good on passing. She will he back again next year. VERA SC HUG, Guard, “Hilly , was a ver fast and clean guard. Her brain work and steady playing has kept many baskets from the goal. She is good on passing and quick to recover the ball. “Billy ’ will he missed on the team of next year. DOROTHY SPRl’XGER, Forward, “ Pot ”. was one of the fastest players on the girls’ basketball team. She was a good shot from under the goal, a good clean player and very good on dribbling. “Dot is noted for her fold shooting. This is “Dot’s last year and she will be missed very much next year. ALDIXE BROWN, Forward, “Diner'' was the largest player on the team. She was also the highest in point getting. “Diner was a very hard forward to guard because of her unusual ability to cage the basket from any point on the floor. She was always willing to pass and played a clean game. “Diner” will be back to shine again next year. [4 1 Jl B H S Our Yesterdays 925 BASKET-BALL— 1924-75 The basket-ball season opened with a great deal of pep. The first call brought about thirty-five men on to the hardwood. With only Merlin Ellenberger and Bagiev left from the team of the preceding year, our new coach. Mr. Diltz, had to pick out an entirely new line of players. By lus coaching and the cooperation of the players a fine team was whipped into shape. The work of the team was fine. The men played together consistently and very seldom did any man try to play the game alone. Although the team had before them a hard schedule with some of the best high school teams in this part of the state, they came through winning nine and losing eleven. Of the games that were lost, all except two were lost by a very small margin. The players are all to be complimented for the fine work they did in winning the County Tourney. Berne won all her games at the County Tournament by a large margin. I his is the first time that this honor has been brought to Berne Hi. Berne had two men placed on the All-County team, M. Ellenberger and I). Ellenberger At the District Tourney Berne won the first game, but lost in the semi-finals to Decatur in a very hard game. On the All-District team Berne had one man, Smith, who played a fine brand of ball at the tournament. Mr. Diltz is to be complimented on his fine ability in coaching a team. This year Berne is credited with having the best team that ever represented them on the hardwood. RECORD OF SEASON' Berne Opponents Berne vs. Independents.............................35 9 Decatur at Berne...................................28 17 Kirkland at Berne..................................47 13 Lancaster at Berne.................................19 20 Berne at Decatur Catholic..........................25 12 Chester Center at Berne.......................... 39 8 Berne at Lancaster...........:.....................18 20 Berne at Decatur..................................10 13 Decatur Catholic at Berne..........................34 21 Berne at Chester Center........................... 22 5 Berne at Petroleum.............................. 31 4 Kirkland at Berne................................ 31 18 COUNTY TOURNEY Berne vs. Monroe..................................57 4 Berne vs. Kirkland................................59 6 BASEBALL 1924-75 The basket-ball season hid hardly ended when the baseball -eason opened. With seven regulars back in the line-up it looked very promising. Our new Coach. Emil (“Chick ') Aeschlinian set hard at work to find some one to fill the vacancies left open. The team made a very good showing throughout the season. With some of the best teams in Northern Indiana on the schedule the team came out with a very good record. The team as a whole hit well and the fielding average was excellent. The team consisted of Shorty Long, catcher, who had a good peg, and very few bases were stolen while he was on the job. “Airdale interegg. who has demonstrated his ability as a slab artist in previous years, made a very good showing. 11 is control was excellent and he used to great advantage the gray material under his cap Abe’’ Bagley held down initial station in first class shape. Lefty” Smith played second in a creditable tashion and also was fine on mound duty. Judy' Erne held down the short position and was the instigator of double plays. “Chubby Ellenberger, a new man on the squad, played his position at third in a never-miss style. In the outer gardens were Muck Hilty. our hard hitting left fielder. In the center garden was Foxy” Fox. who played his position in a snappy and foxy way. “Karl' Hilty performed in high field in big league style. [51 ] «J[ B H S Our Yesterdays 925 O. Lehman. Winteregg, M. Ellenbergcr. Bagley, Hiltv. Neuensclnvander, Long, M. Lehman. A. Liechty, R. Licchty, I). Ellenbergcr. TRACK l924-’25 The track team had a very successful season this year. In spite of a late start and the few meets, they made a good showing in all the meets they entered. The team consisted of Abe” Bagley, who heaves the 12-pound shot like a baseball, and it is he who holds the record of this district. Merlie” Ellenbergcr heaves the shot and has his legs educated to run. Airdale Winteregg is a sprinter and also a man of great ability in the broad jump: Orlando Lehman, the young man that huns the m le in pretty style; “Thick” Hilty, the high jumper of B. H. S.; ‘“Nellie’’ Neuenschwander. a very fast dasher and one of the most promising of the track team. Shorty” Long is the smallest man on the team, but he vaults high in the a;r. Marvin Lehman now holds all records of the mile and half nvlc in the county. Adolphus” Liechty is another mile pacer and I . L'echty is a good man in the dashes. ““Chubby” Ellenbergcr, sometimes heralded as the best athlete in Berne Hi. did his stuff in the pole vault and shot put. ACTIVITIES I bus O u r Y esterd ays 925 I, Junior Legislature The Juiror State Legislature was a success, although it did not prove such for Berne. But even though we couldn’t convince them that we had the man to send to Indianapolis, the experience in preparing for it was well worth the trouble. On Saturday afternoon Eeb. 12. the delegates of Adams county met at the Monroe High School and carried on a regular convention. Two delegates were elected frc in each school to represent them at the convention. Every delegate was present, making a total of eighteen. W hen the convention was called to order. Mr. Tyndall was elected as chairman and W. A. Amstutz as clerk. At the roll call for the nominating speeches, Xoble Schindler named Merlin HUenberger as Herne's candidate. Glenn Beavers of Decatur named Mary Macklin: George Severence of Geneva named himself as candidate; Gor- don Halloway of Hartford named Vaughn Schlagenhauf: and Walter Smith of Kirkland named David Jaberg. Jefferson and Monmouth had no candidates, the latter givng their place to Monroe when Harley Ehrsam was named Pleasant Mills also had no cand date. After the fifth ballot the votes stood as follows: Ellenbergcr 0: Macklin 2; Sev- erence 6; Schlagenhauf 0; Jaberg «S; Ehrsam 2. After this ballot a recess was declared. The first ballot after recess stood as fellows: Ellenberger 4: Severence 6; Jaberg tS. After about four ballots were cast in the same order as this one a short consultation was held between Berne and Hartford who had given their two votes to Ellenberger. It was decided between the two that in order to bring the convention to a close that the four votes for Ellenberger should be cast for Jaberg on the next ballot. This gave him the two-thirds majority required for the election. The Juiror State Legislature met in April and Mr Taberg had the rare privilege of representing Adams county as Senator in the legislature. He is now visiting the various high schools in the county and giving them an account of the session at Indianapolis. —XOBLE SCHINDLER ’25 The Lyceum Course The credibility of the statement made at the beginning of the year, that the 1924- 25 Lyceum course would be one of the best Berne has ever enjoyed. has been fully reap zed. The De Marco Harp ensemble, the first number of the course, offered a program ot unusual charm. It was one made up of an ensemble of three harps, violin and 'cello. Edw n M. hitney. famous reader and impersonator, did anything but disappoint his hearers. The wonderful interpretative talent d'splayed by Mr. Whitney together with the good humor in the appropriate play, made this number a decided success. A h gh class, versatile and musical program was again offered on Dec. 21. when the Apollo Duo entertained a large audience. Alta Wells and Arthur W ells with his 3C0 pounds of fine fun and music —enough said, for we couldn't forget them. Dr. Burns next gave his lecture Chords and Discords . This dealt with the fundamentals of heredity and environment in their relation to crime. He brought to tlrs subject a highly trained mind and years of first-hand experience and observation. There was plenty of humor in the lecture to offset the essential seriousness of the subject. Last but not least came the Normandy Singers and Bell Ringers. The program besides be:ng a ncvel one for Berne was well-balanced and entertaining, and contained wonderful harmony for the music lover. This program was not devoid of humor and provided fun and laughter for all. BHS Our Yesterdays f y$$c v ’ 1925 Silver Medal Contest On Tuesday evening, March 24, the local . C. T. U. conducted a successful and interesting declamatory contest. The six contestants enrolled were all local high school students. Miss Viola Lusk, Junior, won the silver medal with the reading entitled “High Cost of Medical Alcohol. The reading while quite a lengthy one, was a splendid selection as well as an interesting one, and the delivery of Miss Lusk was equal to the selection that she chose to give. The other contestants and their selections were as follows: Marcella Michaud, On the Fence:’’ Lola Hawbaker, Grandma’s Vision: Elvira Lehman. Only a Drink of Cider;” Glennis Bagiev, “Jimmie Angelo; Nova Lehman, Ringing in a Better rime” and Elizabeth Gottschalk who could not compete because of illness. The judges were Kenneth Shoemaker, Geneva: H. L. Grider. Monroe: and Mrs J. R. Blair of Decatur. After the decision of the judges which met the approval of the audience, Mrs. C. T. Habcgger who presided at the meeting, presented the silver medal to Miss Lusk. The Glee Club furnished two songs for the occasion. The H. S. Orchestra gave a fine concert during the consultation of the judges. Bluffton College Glee Club On Wednesday evening, April 15. the Bluffton College Men’s Glee Club gave a secular concert at the Community Auditorium. The glee club, under the direction of Prof. G. A. Lehman, gave a very pleasing concert which consisted of a good variety of numbers. The Bluffton men proved themselves real singers and their club work was especially good. The quartet, duet, and solo numbers were all well received, especially the baritone solos by Prof. Lehman and Mr. Geiger. The piano and violin solos by Professors Holt-l.amp and Hauenstein were also very good. The club appeared under the auspices of the Senior class. I MJ VOLI MU- VOLE VOL I VOL V VOLK MLM WINHIE HEOL pec t eftTr.' COOJA DOVES van a LORY HOBOES BHS 1925 Our Yesterdays Alpha Literary Society OFFICERS First Semester President ................Dorothy Sprungcr Vice-President .......Lucille Baumgartner Secretary ...............Josephine Reusser Treasurer ................ Ruth Schlcchter Pianist ..................Gladys Schindler Sergeant ....................Henry Ehrsam Second Semester President ................Noble Schindler Vice-President .............Carl Luginbill Secretary ...............Lawrence Lehman Treasurer ..................Verdi Reusser Pianist .................Gladys Schindler Sergeant ..................Lester Lehman The Alpha Literary Society rendered their first program of the season on October 8 1924. This program was opened with a welcome to the Freshman Alphas. One of the new members gave a very interesting and pleasing response. The main part of the program consisted of musical selections representing the types of music in different nations. 'Phe second program of the first semester was rendered on November 7. 1924. This was an Armistice program and we were again reminded of the songs we used to sing during the war. This program consisted chiefly of musical selections, readings, and also a Minstrel. Those taking part did excellent work. The Alpha and Arena Society’s joined forces in rendering the Christmas program on December 24. 1924. The Christmas story was one of the features of this program Phe community singing was enjoyed by all the students. ()ur lirst program of the second semester was given on February 6. Phis program was a Lincoln’s Day program. We also gave a playlet entitled “Fun in a Photograph Gallery.” Th:s play brought forth a great deal of laughter from all present. Phe second program of this semester was given on March 6. The chief feature was a half-hour musical program given by the Alpha trio. The Alpha song was sung by the society as a closing number. Phe Alpha-Arena Literary contest was held on April 2. Phe Arenas won by a little over a po:nt. We wish to thank all those who participated not only in the regular programs but in this crowning event of the literary work of the year. RUTH SCHLECHTER, ’25 BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 i � Arena Literary Society OFFICERS First Pres. Vice-Pres. Sec -Treas. Pianist Sergeant Semester Velma Opligcr Merlin Ellenberger Edith Xeuenschwander Evangeline Kolirer Elmer Liechty Second Pres. Vice-Pres. Sec.-Treas. P'anist Sergeant Semester Elizabeth llabcgger Velma Opligcr Barbara Burry Evangeline Kolirer Ira Lehman We Arenas have again passed a term of bard struggles and success. During the year we gave six programs including the combined Alpha and Arena Christmas program. The first one was rendered on September 27, and consisted of music, talks a book review, a welccme address, and the society song sung by a double quartette. A very interesting program was given )ctober 24. The work that was put into this program seemed to be appreciated by all who were present. It consisted of a p:ano solo by Vesta Mattax: an oration by Ruth v. d. Smissen: a selection by the girls’ chorus: a Travelogue by Xeola llabegger: and a play, “The Dearest Thing in Boots . A Thanksgiving program was rendered November 26. Besides the regular musical and literary numbers, appropriate scenes from the Courtship of Miles Standish were g ven. Emerson X.. Ruth Hilty and Ira Lehman represented respectively. Miles Standish. Priscilla and John Alden: others did splendid work as Indians. Pilgrims and messengers. The Arena orchestra furnished music between acts. An interesting Chrs'mas program was given by both societies. A special feature were the Xmas letters written by h’gh school students to Santa Claus. Our former Supt. Mr. C. O. Lehman surprised us with a visit and consented to give a slu rt talk. The program rendered on January 22. honored our loved Indiana writer. Gene Stratton Porter. Besides several good mus cal numbers an interesting biography of Mrs Porter was given by Lucille Amstuiz a talk in memory of Mrs. Porter by Emerson Xeuenschwander. and book reviews of “A Girl of the Limberlost” and “A Daughter of the Land by Flora Egle and Elvira Lehman. Another memorial program was given in memory of George Washington on Feb. 20. The program consisted of music and talks. The Father of his Country” was again honored as an obedient vc nth, brave commander, first president and great man. Last of all was our part in the contest held the evening of April 3. This exciting and interesting event proved for the fourth successive year that the Arenas rank first. To our society was entrusted for the ensuing year the beautiful silver loving cup which the Alumni society had presented to both societies as a reward for past eff rts and as an incentive for better work in the future. i 57 ] BARBARA BURRY. 27 £ BH S Our Yesterdays 925 CONTESTS Alpha-Arena Contest The Alpha-Arena Contest was held on the evening of April 3, at the Auditorium. This contest served as an elimination contest for the County Contest, which was held later on. By defeating their opponent by 1 5 per cent., according to the judges’ decision, the Arena society now possesses the beautiful silver loving cup which was at stake as a prize for the winning society. The contest program was the best Music-Literary entertainment that was ever given by the local High School, and the large audience that attended was very well pleased with every number. Competition was intensely keen and several of the competing numbers were rendered so well that it was difficult tor the judges to make their decision. Each society won four first places, but the grades given by the judges gave the Arena society a little the best of the content. The Arenas won first places in the Oration by Ruth v. d. Smissen: Vocal Solo by Elizabeth Habegger; Essay, by Lucile Amstutz: and Violin Solo, by Freeman Burkhalter. The lphas won first places in the Boys' Quartet. Leslie Lehman. Ycrdi Reusser. Carl Luginbill, Lawrence Lehman; Piano Solo, by Gladys Schindler; Reading, by Carl Luginbill; and Ladies’ Quartet. Ruth Stuckey. Mary Ann Xeuenschwander. Gladys Schindler. Josephine Reusser. Both societies are to be congratulated for their excellent work. Geneva Preliminary Contest The County Preliminary Contest for the south-half of the county was held at Geneva on Friday evening, April 17. Berne and Geneva High Schools each won three firsts and Hartford Township High School won one first. Jefferson High failed to win any first place. Berne won first in the Orchestra, Vocal Solo, and Ladies Quartet. Geneva won the Reading. Violin Solo and Oration, and Hartford the Piano Solo. The winners in this contest stacked up against the winners of the north-half preliminary contest which was held at Decatur. County Contest April 25 was a great day for the Adams County high schools, which held their annual I rack and Field Meet and the Music -Literary Contest. The baseball game was the first event of the day. The schools of the south half of the county played against those in the north half. The south lads won the banner by scoring 12 runs to 5 runs for the nor� h half. The game was piaved at Geneva, where the Track and Field Meet also was held. This meet was won by Geneva. Decatur was placed second and Hartford and Berne tied for third. A beautiful silver loving cup was presented to Geneva High for winning first place. The Music-Literary Contest was held in Berne on the evening of the same day. Berne won this contest by winning first in each number in which the local school was represented. A beautiful silver shield mounted on wood was presented to the Berne High School for winning first place in the contest. Geneva won a close second and Decatur won third place. I 58 1 1925 S i P BHS Our Yesterdays When Billy and Jim Saw the Panther Back in the days when the country was first settled, the people found the ponds and streams in peaceful possession of an ancient trapper whom they called Daddy (loss Kvery fall and winter he would tend his traps, staying a week or a month at some settler's house. Frequently the wife of a settler would take drastic measures to get rid of him. They would take h's chair and plate away from the table or put his clothes in a bundle and set them on the docrstep. He was very slow to take the lvnt and a local proverb was “As slow to take the hint as old Daddy (loss . One December, while staying at the Mnrch farm he became very sick with a heavy cold. He fretted because he could not take care of his traps. At last he offered Billy Murch half of the pelts if he would go out and bring them home. B lly wanted to go hut his mother would not let him go alone. Finally he got his friend. Jim Doale to go with him. I'he line of traps started at a large pine tree near the head of Stoss Pond and continued through the unbroken forest for a d stance of about fifteen miles. Near Purvey's Stream, the trapper had built a birch-bark hut to shelter him on previous occasions. The two boys started off the following morning with the old man's flintlock gun. The old trapper would not trust them to skin the animals which they caught hut were to pack them n bundles anti carry them on their back. As there was only three inches of snow on the ground and it was not necessary for the boys to use snow shoes, they hoped to return by evening They found the first trap on Stoss Pond and from there followed the line witheut much difficulty, because Daddy CIoss had made a trail by spotting the trees with his hatchet. The boys found a marten in the second trap and from then on found game at frequent intervals. They found nineteen martens three minks, two erm lies and a fisher in the traps. The boys soon found themselves loaded down with fur. Since they were to have half of what they found, the boys did not like to leave anything. So with an ever-increasing burden on their hacks they toiled on from trap to trap. Before night the boys had between forty and fifty pounds on their back. Billy had his bundle slung on the gun while Jim carried his on a short pole. A good many times the martens were still alive and had to he killed. The bicod from them dripped from the packs on the snow behind. The afternoon had waned and the sun had set before they reached the birch-bark camp. From that place they would have to descend I-urvey's Stream two or three miles to Lurvey's Mills and then reach home by way of the wagon road. Dusk fell rapidly in the w'oods and by the time they reached the camp they could barely see the ■'blazes’' cn the trees. Then they decided to kindle a fire and remain at the camp till morning It was not long until Billy made a bad discovery. In those days there were no matches and to kindle a fire they had to ignite a little powder and tow in the pans of their flintlocks. Somehow the flint had become loose in the lock and had dropped out of Billy's gun. The n ght was chilly and the boys crept into the small box-like hut. It was six feet square and five feet high. Strips of birch-bark had been stripped from the trees and hound by the flexible spruce roots to the frame which consisted of a num- [59] yjl BHS Our Yesterdays 925 jL her of poles set upright and several crosswise. The ugh the camp was frail it kept off the wind and was warmer than outside. The boys found a fur cot inside but the only cover ng was a deer skin and one of Daddy (loss's old coats. Mean while darkness had fallen and there would be no moon till late. They lay down and put the two bunches of fur at their feet. They had scarcely la d down when they heard a crashing in the brush, like a herd of deer running past. Suddenly they heard a shriek a long way off. coming from up-stream They were both frightened. Soon they heard it again. th s time nearer. It's cctiling til's way, Jim!’’ whispered Billy. They continued to listen and soon they heard a short, ugly shriek close by in the woods. ‘ Jim. I'm afraid that’s a catamount.'• Billy said unsteadily. Jim p’cked up the useless gun and sat with it in h's hands. I'or some time they did not hear it again; but after a while they heard the crunch ng of snow behind the hut. Some large animal was walking around; several times they heard the sound of its breathing. They opened the door a crack and looked out. They could see on the snow, under the lurch-trees, the dark form of a large panther. lie had seen the door move and had crouched ready to spring. They saw the dash of two liery eyes. I ke burning coals in the dm light, before they closed the door. They had no ccnlidence in the dimsy b rch-1 ark so they got out their pocket knives. It did not occur to them that the panther had scented the freshly killed game and had followed its trail. The 1 oys passed the long. cold. December night in misery Several times they heard the creature sharpen its claws on tree trunks. At last the weary boys fell asleep, a c rcumstance I y n means difficult, judging from the fact that the boys had tramped fifteen miles that day and had carr'ed heavy loads They slept for some time. The late rising moon swung up from behind the dark tree tops. ' The panther had crept within a few feet of the hut. Suddenly it crouched and sprang upon the root of the camp! When it struck the flimsy roof the boys wok up. I'or an instant the whole trail structure shook; then it reeled and partly collapsed. The boys sprang up and as they did so a large paw w’th claws spread burst through the roof and came down between them. The claws opened and closed as the paw moved to ?md fro. Billy’s face was scratched slightly, and Jim's jacket was ripped. Jim then seized the paw and tried to hold it. The roof swayed for a m tneiit and suddenly the creature withdrew the paw and jumped to the ground. The panther went off a short distance among the trees and coming forward, crouched as if to spr ng. Very much excited the boys peered out The whole of the camp had lurched to one side and several pieces cf bark had fallen off. Now it occurred to Jim that if they would throw out some of the dead martens, they nrght divert the creature’s attention. This they did and for three times the creature came back. The fourth time :t went away and never cam ■ back. As soon as it was dawn the boys hurried home with their trapped animals. Billy says it was as big as a three-year-old steer. Jim says it was as big as the largest dog he ever saw. [60] CARL STUCKEY 'll ‘‘Doughnuts' Spotty, the hero of my story, is a boy.—not a call, as many would have readily guessed when 1 first mentoned his name. But Spotty, poor boy. hated this name, although he knew very well that he deserved it. Spotty owned an uncontrollable stomach which always craved for doughnuts, and of course, when there were any doughnuts. Spotty always overate himself, causing indigestion which in turn caused his face to become spotted. Thus he came by the name of Spotty. Spotty's fist clenched every time he heard it and declared lu would outlive that horrid name if he had to die for it. Spotty's friends knew this and were always careful that he should not get any doughnuts At first it caused some hurt feelings on the s:de of Sp« tty. but he soon got over it. However one morning he came to school, his face was all smiles. Some of the boys wondered what was up so they followed, unnoticed, into the schrol room. They saw him take out from under h:s coat a large package and put it in his desk. (It was necessary to take out some books to make room for it.) This done he looked around to be sure no one was watching, thrust h s hands into his pockets and went outside. whistling merrily. The boys never let on but they knew something was up and they kept a sharp eye on hint. When school took up. they watched him closer than ever. Suddenly, while the teacher had his back turned, he pulled out a large crisp doughnut, and ate it greedily behind his book. His school-neighbors gasped with astonishment, but they said nothing They were too curious to find out what would happen in the end. Spotty kept this up until he had eaten all but one. (There were nearly a dozen in all.) Just as he pulled out the last one. the teacher happened to 1 ok around and caught him in the act Spotty's face turned crimson and then white with fear. He felt (to use his own words) as though hs heart had jumped clear down into his stomach, while he. with all the strength that remained wished the doughnut were there too: but there it was. all brown and crisp in his hand. Suddenly the spell was broken by the sharp commanding tones of the school master's voice. It had been but a few seconds, but to Spotty it seemed an eternity. Clear and distinct were the words that bade Spotty rse and take his place on the teacher’s desk and cat that doughnut so that all could see him. Almost mechaircally Spotty’s legs began to move and lie was soon seated on the teacher's desk, but the other scholars did not have long to watch, for that doughnut disappeared in two seconds. That evening Spotty ran all the way home intending to go to bed immed ately. but when he came into the house he saw that no one was at home. He went io the kitchen and there in all its glory was a jar filled with fresh doughnuts. Spotty’s heart went back to 11s proper loca‘ion again and made room for more doughnuts. Spotty stood there and ate till he had eaten all he possibly could. Then he went to bed and slept. Toward the middle of the night. Spotty heard a loud rumbling noise at his door. Before he could sneak, the door burst onen and in rolled some doughnuts. Then they came faster and thicker, bumping and rolling and stumbling over each other. Big doughnuts and 1 ttle doughnuts, doughnuts of all s'zcs and shapes were there They climbed up on the bed-posts and grinned at him. Some came and actually tried to r 11 yjl B H S Our Yesterdays 1 925 into his ears. They pulled the hed covers off and commenced to play hide and seek anions them. )ne large doughnut stumbled over a smaller friend and rolled up against the leg of the hed post, giving it such a hump that Spotty was thrown out on the floor. W'h'le this was going on. another doughnut climbed to one of the top shelves and tried to crawl into a small llower vase. Crash! Hang! Down came the vase in a thousand pieces. The doughnut too. had a hard landing hut fortunately it was not injured. It only rolled and rolled around the room until it rolled over into a corner where it stayed for the rest of the night. After this the doughnuts all gathered around Spotty, lifted h in up and carried him out of tile window, lie did not know what they would do now hut he soon guessed they were taking him to the school house, lie was right. There he was in the school room, surrounded everywhere with doughnuts. How queer they looked. Some turned around and growled at him. others only grinned or made wry faces, while a few muttered something about be'ng rather hungry His eves fell on the doughnut that occupied the teacher's chair. Spotty's eyes opened wide with amazement. He had never expected in his wildest dreams, to behold such a monstrous thing as that. Such glaring eyes and such a wide gaping mouth and a jaw that was all out of place, evidently from eating so much. No sooner d d he set eyes on Spotty than he shouted. “Rring that rascal here, lie ate all my children this afternoon, now I am going to see how well he would like to be eaten. Hurry up! Don’t you see I’m getting impatient? How frightened Spotty was. lie felt sure they could hear his heart thump. He commenc.d to shout and kick and scream, and finally he woke np. only to find that all his doughnut vis'tors were gone. After explaining it all to father and mother, he went back to sleep again. This dream taught Spotty a lesson and made him the richer by a new name—“Doughnuts.’’ I.UEELA STEINER ’28 To Music Music, thou art the indescribable; Thou hast power to raise Mankind from his earthly craze, To sudden joys ecstatical. To let the music take your soul. Into the realms beyond this creation Is to li ten to a musical quotation. And it will touch the hardest soul. This is merely a glimpse at thee. Thou that canst not be made known. Unless thy beauty is made free. Thus when thou art unfurled. Ungodly things away are hurled. And thy power again is shown! VERDI R EUSSER, ’26 | 62] •J[ BH S Our Yesterdays 925 ) w v r he Romancers (Adapted from the play, “The Romancers’’) Marcia Holloway was doling on the covered hammock in the large Holloway garden. All around her were flower beds and various kinds of hushes in fragrant bloom. The spacious lf lloway mansion had an imposing appearance and Marcia felt proud as she gazed at the home of her birth. The estate was situated on a hill to the west of Middle-ton. an eastern town of about 2.000 population. Marcia turned her eyes eastward where there was another high hill, upon which rested another mansion, not quite as pretentious, but just as picturesque as the Holloway place. The garden of this home outclassed the Holloway garden. Marcia saw, coming from the lu use, a tall figure in white flannels. He was carrying a set of golf clubs and was headed for the golf course. Marcia knew that Bob Carlyle was going to play golf. A look of tenderness came into her eyes, followed immediately by a mischievous look. She arose from her hammock and walked towards the garage. Her own car was standing outside ready for her. She jumped into it and started the engine. The low purr of the engine never failed to send a thrill of adventure through iter. Marcia directed the car down the winding driveway, into the main road leading towards the east. It was about one-half mile from the Holloway place to the Carlyle home. As Marcia drew near the field, she saw that Bob had left his clubs lying on the ground and was coming toward the road to speak to her. She stopped the car and spoke. Oh. Bob! Don’t you know that your parents might see us if we talk here?” Well, replied Bob. 1 don’t give a hang if they do. W hy on earth our parents keep forever wrangling about such a measly small piece of land is more than I can see. As I’m the only child, there is small chance of my being disinherited, so if I want a certain girl I'm going to have her no matter what develops.” The girl blushed, and looked at him with her heart in her eyes, and suddenly Bob opened the door of the car and seated himself beside her. “Let’s take a ride.’ he said, I don’t care if all Middleton reports to my parents, do you ?’’ There was a look of doubt in the girl's face, but she started the car and they were soon out of sight of Middleton. It was two hours later when Marcia drove up the driveway of her home. She was feeling strangely happy, as she always did after these forbidden rides with Bob Carlyle. Her parents easily guessed where she had been and as they sat down to the s:x o’clock dinner, she knew exactly what kind of conversation would ensue. For the first ten minutes no one said anything and Marcia thought that this time she would not get her regular dose of admonition. However, she was mistaken. Mr. Holloway cleared his throat and began. “If Tom Carlyle would only come to his suses about that land, things might be adjusted between us; but as it is. an idiot could see that that half-acre is on my side of the [63] BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 line. And that young scamp o.’ a loafer that they say is his son. why he’s absolutely good for nothing—can't even play golf.’ At this Marcia's eyes Hashed, for she knew that Bob's reputation in golf was known tor miles around. Indeed, father, she said, you don t know what you’re talking about. 'An idiot could see’ that Bob was a born golfer, and as for that half acre. I’d be ashamed to quarrel over such a small piece of ground. ’ Oh.” her father rejoined, so you are now publicly siding in with the Carlyles. Well, we will see whether anymore afternoon rides will be taken after today. And i I see you talking to that young boob—” Marcia had heard enough and she left the table. She went up to her room and sat down to think. That afternoon she and Bob had for the first time acknowledged their love for each other. They knew that theirs was the love that lasts, and they had pondered over the problem of difficulty caused by their parents and how they could be forced to consent to their marriage So the answer to the problem was solved by Marcia’s suggesting elopement. They set the date for one week from that day. All tie's Marcia rc-v ewed in her mind, and she still thought it was the best plan. The next day Mrs. Holloway went downtown to do some shopping. After she left, Marcia decided to go also. It happened that Marcia went into the same store where Mrs. Holloway had gone. As she entered the store, whom should she see but her mother and Mrs. Carlyle holding an interesting conversation—no (for when Mrs. Carlyle spied Marcia she whispered to Mrs. Holloway to change the conversation to a quarrel) they were quarreling. Oh. her mother was evidently giving Mrs. Carlyle a terrible piece of her m nd. ()h.‘ she thought, if this quarrel between the families would only end. She was so mortified that she turned and quickly walked out of the store. At the street corner she met Bob and they unconsciously stopped to talk. Bob opened the conversation. “Hello. Marcia.” he said, 1 saw our dads talking to each other over at the Mill, a little while ago. and it looked for all the world as if they were on good terms. Do you know anything? Wdl. said Marcia, that seems queer, because 1 have just come from The Henderson Store, and there my mother was quarreling with your mother. 1 wonder—’ Here their conversation was cut short by the appearance of Marcia’s mother. Will see you this evening. Bob called over his should, r and Marcia joined her mother. That evening Bob waited until it was moonlight before he started for the Holloway place. As he drew near lie thought he saw two figures move around the garden close by their favorite meeting place. But it was only imagination and soon he saw a white figure come acre ss the garden to their hiding-place. It was a small enclosure made by tall bushes which sheltered a comfortable lawn chair. Marcia looked very beautiful in the moonlight and Bob caught his breath as he came to her. Oh. Marcia, you seem more beautiful every time I see you. Can we really wait until next week to elope? They seated themselves on the bench and were enjoying themselves in one another s company when suddenly— [64] BH S Our Yesterdays 925 “Ruffians.” “Deceivers”, was shouted by two bandits before them—no. they were their fathers arm in arm. and laughing so hard that the young couple thought they had gone crazy. “Well, what is the meaning of this?”, asked Marcia. Gee, wh‘Hikers! What’s happened now?”, said Bob. A .'ter laughing a while longer. Mr. Carlyle spoke. You children needn’t wait until next week to elope; you can do so this very minute it you want to.” The two lathers walked off arm in arm. Now Tom. d dn't 1 tell you the scheme would work?” Yes, John, you were always good at solving matrimonial problems. 1 congratulate you for vour fine work. 1 remember when—’ We will go back and see what the two lovers are doing. They are planning their elopement” which would now never take place. On Athletic Qualifications Young man in the prime ot early youth. Wisely doth shun the cigarette, For a worse habit he can not get. And some he’ll find this the truth; By choosing to live the better way. Of leaving tobacco strictly alone He will be more healthy and gay. With strength he otherwise would not have known. By entering a contest determined to win. He may get the coveted prize. While others of greater strength and i e. Are too lazy to enter in. So leave tobacco alone! And don’t regret it; The prize is won by working hard to get it. ADOLPH L1ECHTY. ’26 [65] 1925 i B H S Our Yesterdays monthly by the Jut) ■Rh School. Berne Berne, Indi lumber docs his work, if they coojk forking to make Tin’s, - £' ho's tin...... • y ir. so in this our last I’.uogTf-w L Schindler ha been acting :i t e cracks of windows and doors- A ccllent and 'JaWpl work. This dep: K tip the our i WIN OLLAN LD WOMAN S H Jf at y the Glee attempted }•' Wgram consisted v � °°d- with the windmill an ml representing the C tntlt and carried.off a I sol class purchased a pi-tavc “Birch Bend” hy River with Rocks , by a.. _■) the Freshmen I ihlisliti Junior class of Berne High School, Berne! [661 BUS Our Yesterdays 1925 X THE BUDGET Armistice Day A very appropriate program under the direction of Mr. Amstutz was given Tuesday morning at 10:30, to celebrate Armistice Day. All the grades and high school pupils assembled at the auditorium, where this program was held. The program was opened with a splendid selection by the high school orchestra, after which Mr. Hoffman led the school in an enjoyable community singing. The songs which were popular during the war and some national songs were sung such as, America,” “Over There.....rhere’s a l.ong. Long Trail. and K K-Katy”. The school then stood up and gave the oath oi allegiance to the dag; which was followed by a very fitting address on The Meaning of Armistice Day” give by Representative T. A. Gott-schalk. After his address, at eleven o’clock, the school arose and stood with bowed heads, in silent prayer for one minute. Taps closed the prayer period and after singing The Star Spangled Banner , the school adjourned for the forenoon. Typewriting Demonstration Mr. McLaughlin, the high school commercial teacher, gave a very interesting talk to the Freshmen, Sopohomores and Juniors on the value of typewriting. He stated that only a small per cent, of the high school graduates go to college and afterwards learn a profession as a lawyer, etc. After Mr. McLaughlin's talk two typewriting students. Misses Gladys Schindler, Senior. and Flora Kglc, Junior, gave a typewriting demonstration. Both students had only twenty hours of practise. Each one was blindfolded during the demonstration. They did excellent work for the short time of practising. By this demonstration it was shown that typewriting could be learned in a short time. Senior Carnival The Seniors conducted a successful carnival on the evening of the last band concert, Oct. 2. They had a refreshment stand on Main street on the north side of the Bank of Berne. They sold hamburger sandwiches, ice-cream, pop, peanuts, candy and pop-corn. Two clowns entertained the crowd with pranks. Confetti was the attraction of the evening. In the afternoon they also held a cake sale at the Progress. Both of these events were greatly helped by the large crowd drawn by the baseball game in the afternoon, and the fact that all the business men had made this day a Bargain Day”. Decatur Defeats Blue and White 26 to 21 Blue and White out-pass the Yellow Jackets, but have hard luck in hitting net. In a hard fought game, played in the new gymnasium at Decatur, the Diltz crew lost the game in score but not in tight, to Coach Kennedy’s Yellow Jackets. The glass backstops and hardwood door were a serious handicap to the locals, as they easily outfought and out-played the Yellow Jackets. Capt. Miller of Decatur scored the first point of the game when he dropped tlu- ball through the net from the foul line. Baglcy put the Blue and White in the lead a minute later with a pretty field goal from the side. Ellenberger scored a point on Moser’s foul and Erne increased the lead to 5-1 with a field goal. At the end of the first quarter Coach Diltz substituted several players. Decatur then connected with the hoop several times and at the end of the half the score stood 16-10 for the Yellow Jackets. The second half was hotly contested and with but five minutes lo go the score Stood 19-21 lor the Kennedy squad; then Erne broke loose for a pretty goal which tied the score. Decatur then counted with a tally from the free throw line and with but two minutes to go. broke loose with two field goals which brought the final score 26-21. Had Berne made good her free throws the score would have been different. Decatur plays a return game in January so the Diltz crew arc predicting a different story . Line-up ami summary : Berne Decatur D. Ellenberger F Beal Erne F Miller Baglcy C Andrews M. Ellenberger G Stricklcr M. Lehman G Moser Substitutions: Decatur, Acher for Moser; Berne. Smith for D. Ellenberger; Michaud for Erne; M. Lehman for Bagiev; Baumgartner for M. Elleilber-ger; E. Wintcregg for Erne; X. Wintercgg for M. Lehman; Fox for Wintercgg. Field goals: Beal. 4; Miller. 2; Andrews, 2; Stricklcr. 3; D. Ellenberger. 2; Erne 3; Baglcy; Smith; M. Lehman; Michaud. Free throws: Miller. 2; Stricklcr, 2; I). Ellcubcr-ger; Erne; Baumgartner. Referee: Geller. Greetings. Friends: Wc take pleasure in presenting the school paper The Budget published by th.- Junior class. This paper has been published since 1910 and every class has tried to make it better than any before yet we have endeavored to make it still better. Wc arc g.ateful to all who have taken enough interest in it to help us by writing poems or stories. [67] BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 (iirls (ilec Club FIRST SOPRANOS Velma Opliger Ruth Stuckey Florine Ray Elizabeth Habegger Vera Schug Dorothy Sprunger Dorothy Wittwer SECOXD SOPRANOS Gladys Schindler Xeola Habegger Edith Xeuenschwander Lucille Baumgartner Inez Luginhill Nova Lehman Glenn's Bagley ALTOS Ruth van der Sinissen Josephine Reusser Elvira Lehman Elizabeth Gottschalk Arvada Hahegger [68] ft $ BUS Our Yesterdays 925 % ■«1 . - J Hoys' (ilec Club FIRST TENOR Freeman Burkhalter Earl Winteregg Willard Baumgartner Willard Sprunger Ira Lehman Judson Erne SECOND TENOR Leo Gilliom Orlando Lehman Verdi Reusser Leslie Lehman Carl Luginbill Wcndcl Long BASS Myron Lehman Lawrence Lehman Merlin Ellenherger Waldo Stauffer Harmon Bagiev Ncrman Licchty J! B H S Our Yesterdays 925 Fifth Annual Concert BY BERNE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA May 5, 1925 PROGRAM Part I 1. Ensemble a. Elementary March - b. Pansy Waltz e. liunaway (Galop) 2. Beginner 's Orchestra a. Our Beginners (March) - b. Soft Music Is Stealing .‘5. ‘'Junior” II. S. Orchestra a. Petronel (March)...................... b. Sunshine (Waltz.) ...... c. Avator (March)....................... Part 11 1. II. S. Or iikstra (Classical) a. The Cup Winner ...... b. Mareheta (Fantasy) ..... 2. Cornet Solo........................ Carnival de Venice ....... 3. Orchestra a. Tales from Vienna Woods - b. Moment Musical No. 3..................... 4. Peer Gynt Suite Op. 4(5 • a. Asa's Death b. Wonderful One........................... � . II. S. Orchestra (Popular) a. June Night ....... b. My Sweetheart........................... c. June Brought the Hoses - «1. In the Garden of Tomorrow . - - - G. Raymond Overture - a. Allegro Modcrato b. Andantino e. Allegro d. Pui Mosso 7. Woodland Sketches Op. . 1 a. To a Water Lily b. To a Wild Hose 5. Violin Trio II. B. Hoffmann. F. Burklialter, V. Rensser- a. Sehnsncht (Longing) ------ b. Mallata - ...................... 0. Orchestra (I)escriptive) a. By the Waters of Minnetonka - b. From an Indian Lodge Op. ” 1 First Violins Verdi Reusscr Freeman Burklialter Elizabeth Habcgger Trombone Merlin Ellenbergcr Double Bass Lawrence Lehman Personnel Obligato Violins Josephine Keusser Ruth van der Smisscn Corrine Smith Mary Ann Xeuenschwander Euphonium Carl Luginbill Piano Evangeline Rolirer [71] - E. A setter - E. A setter C. It', lit nnet ■ Xidiots C. tr. lien net • Gcreihj Sett ert: int t r— ) 'll are • Lester Lehman - A rr. b if Clark - Jolt. Strauss - Schubert ■ E. (lrie j - Paul Whiteman Baer ami Friend - Are. hit Jiuffer - Ope n shatc • Deppin Amh. Thomas - Macl)oudl !. Rolirer, Piano • (Iran ■ Pa pi n i • Liu ranee ■ MacDowell Clarinet Lores Michaud Cornets Lester Lehman Leo Gilliom Willard Baumgartner Drums Norman Licchty BHS Our Yesterdays mm 1925 % P Junior” High School Orchestra 1ST VIOLINS Corrine Smith Mary Ann Xeuenschwander Josephine Reusser Waldo Stauffer Ellison Neucnschwander Lester IIuser Emerson Xeuensch wander OBLIGATO VIOLINS Elizabeth Habegger Ruth v. d. Smissen Lois Gilliom Perl Steiner Eva May Sprunger Agnes Liechty CORNETS Leo Gilliom Willard Baumgartner CLARINETS Harold Eichenberger Earl Thompson M ELLOPHONES Glen Neuenschwander John Gottschalk TROMBONES Merlin Ellenberger Marvin Lehman Rolandes Liechty DOUBLE BASS Lawrence Lehman DRUMS AND BELLS Norman Liechty PIANO Rebecca Reusser [72] 1925 ft Our Yesterdays tirade Orchestra 1ST VIOLIN'S Gertrude Burkhaltcr Dora Nagel Lucilc Wintcregg Inez Habegger Eva May Sprunger Lois Gilliom OBLIGATO VIOLIN'S Surena Schwartz Clara Habegger Gerald Elzey Lydia Lehman Ruth Winteregg CELLO Kathryn Schindler BASS Ralph Braun CORNETS Horace Lehman Gordon Liechty I ', a r 1 X euen sch wa nd e r Frcadus Sprunger CLARINETS Harold Eichenberger Paul Speicher Merlin Schindler Alfred Gilliom Gerald Trout TROMBONES Luther Yager Rolandes Liechty MELLOPHONES Glen Neuenschwander John Gottschalk DRUMS Hobart Meyers Marion Sprunger PIANO Mary Ann Neuensch wander I 73] BHS 1925 Our Yesterdays History of the Berne High School Orchestra lit tlic- year 1920 in the Science room of our present hig.li school building a group of young ambitious people organized a high school orchestra. The group was directed by a very able and efficient man. Mr. II. B. Hoffmann. In the fall when this group organized many of the members with the greatest of effort couldn’t have played the scale in Key of C: but by spring through honest efforts they were able to play a simplified arrangement of Melody in F. Their rehearsals were one-period a week in a small and crowded space in the Science room. The orchestra appeared at several Parent-Teachers’ Association meetings, and also in the annual spring concert which was given at the Evangelical church. In the spring two members left the organization. There was an increase in the membership the following year. 1921. As formerly the orchestra was again under the leadership of Mr. Hoffmann. This year the group assembled one period a week in the Mathematics room. Each individual of the group worked hard and by spring very much had been accomplished. 'The musicale which was given this year included such numbers as a “A Hunting Scene and “Overture Paramount . Eight members deserted the organization by graduating from school. The year of 1922-23 was a prosperous one tor the High School Orchestra. Although only seven members of the preceding year’s group remained, an orchestra of twenty-five pieces was developed. Mr. Hoffmann, the faithful director, was again at the head of the organization. This year the group was given three forty-minute periods a week at the Auditorium The group appeared at several public performances. They appeared a few times at the basket-ball games and also at the Mennonite church. In the spring the Orchestra gave a joint musicale with the Girls’ Glee Club and the program was very well rendered. A very few left the organization in the spring, 1923. In the fall of 1923 the Orchestra began to take on a more professional appearance. Most of the violin plavers were studying their instrument with Mr. Hoffman or some other teacher and were in fine shape to play increasingly difficult selections. The brass section, was also sufficiently advanced to play the more classical music. This year a Junior Orchestra was formed. This gave those who were not sufficiently advanced for the 11. S. Orchestra an opportunity for ensemble work and an incentive to learn to play their instruments well. It also prevented the II S. Orchestra from being retarded in its advancement by players who did not meet the requirements. The Orchestra had daily rehearsals at the Auditorium. In the spring of 1924 the Orchestra again gave a concert at the Auditorium. This musicale far out-classed any preceding ones and the people of Berne realized that the Orchestra was soon to rank with the best orchestras in the state. The year of 1924-25 was the climact'c vear for the Berne Orchestra. In the fall, the group played at the Northern Ind’ana Teachers’ Association at Fort Wayne. They played very well and Mr. Hoffmann, the director, was commended for his fine work. This year the Orchestra practised three forty-minute periods a week. A Grade Orchestra was organized this year and many youngsters were enthusiastic over the nrospect of play:ng in ensemble. The Junior Orchestra was again organized this year. These groups together with the 11. S orgairzation. kept Mr. Hoffmann very busy besides lvs regular teaching. However, if the practise is kept up Berne should have some very fine orchestras for the next few years. Seven members of the group are graduating this spring. [74] 1925 1 BUS Our Yesterdays OPERETTAS “(iipsy Oucen'' Presented by the Girls’ Glee Club On Tuesday evening. May 28, the Girls’ Glee Club presented the charming operetta, “Gipsy Queen”. The Gipsies and the forest scene in Act I pres, nted a very attractive appearance. The Gipsy band welcomed home their queen. Mother Grunt, who brought with her a little girl named Rosalie. Rosalie begged to be taken back home, but Mother Grunt told her she must remain a Gipsy tor life. That night Rosalie succeeded in escaping from the Gipsy camp. When Mother Grunt became aware of the escape, she sounded the alarm and the Gipsies were off on the chase after Rosalie. In Act II Rosalie became lost in the wood and lay down to sleep. Upon awaking she found herself surrounded by fairies. The fairies took her back to the Tyroliens of whom she was the queen, and by whom site was welcomed back home. Characters Mother Grunt (Gipsy Queen)..................Ruth Stuckey Rosalie (Tyrolien Queen) ------ Velma Opliger Fairy Queen -------- - Dorothy Wittwer Gipsy and Tyrolien Chorus—Mabel Braun, Ruth v. d. Smisscn. Xova Lehman, Fior-ine Ray. Lola Hawbakcr. Elizabeth Gottschalk. Anna Sprunger. Gertrude Burkiialter. Marcella Michaud, Clara Habegger. Lucile Amstutz. Glennis Bagley. Fairy Chorus- -Inez Luginhill. Emma Biery, Elvira Lehman, gnes Liechty. Martha Licchty. Ruth Hiltv. Lydia Lehman. Lydia Xussbaum. Agnes Mettler. Adeline Xeuen-sch wander. The High School Orchestra accompanied the operetta, which helped in making the various scenes more effective. The Maid and the Golden Slipper The beautiful operetta, The Maid and the Golden Slipper , was rendered by the Junior High at the Auditorium on Thursday evening. January 15th. The musical production was very well given under the directorship of H. B. Hoffmann. The story of Cinderella was effectively portrayed in the various scenes. The High School Orchestra which accompanied the operetta, is to be commended for its fine playing, which helped to make the scenes more effective. The costuming was very well planned and carried out under the direction of Mrs. Andrews. I 75 ] 1925 o u r Y esterd ays £ BUS A Dream of Queen Esther On the evening of Tuesday. March 3, the Biblical play, A Dream of Queen Esther”. was given at the auditorium by the pupils of the Berne Schools. The play as a whole was very well rendered and the acting of the king queen, and Mordecai, was very commendable. The play was given for the benefit of the annual. Following is a list of the characters: King lakosha Dorothy Sprunger Mordecai Carl Luginhill The Princess Zuecca Vert na Snyder Hcgai Paul Spcicher Esther Ruth v. d Smissen Rebecca Meesha Zabecl Ruth Schlechter Manana Helena Liechty 1 )eborah Winifri 1 Aeschliman Koosh Adah .. Ka ma Shimeel Velma ()pligcr Martha The Lady Ozoona... .. .Elizabeth Habegger Ruth Electa Edith .Xcucnschwander Eight Persian Rose Maids. Dorothy Wittwer, Florine Ray. Florence Acschiiman. Glcnnis Bagiev, Corinne Smith, Doris Xeaderhouser. Adeline Xcucnschwander, Marcella Michaud. Twelve Jewish children: Katherine Mettler Betty Amstutz, Dorothy Colvard, Vivian Lehman, Verena Sprunger, Marjorie Baumgartner. Richard Grakos. Daniel Ha-hegger. Gordon Augsburger, Edward Burkhalter. Lores Stucky, Freddie von Guntcn. Coach, Supt. Amstutz Grade Program December IS. was a 'big” day for the grades, as well as for all school patrons. At 7:00 P. M. the auditorium of the community bnild:ng was crowded with people who had come to enjoy the interesting program prepared by the fust six grades of the Berne schools. Grades I. II. Ill and IV tock part in an old-faslroncd miscellaneous program which consisted of rec tations. songs and exercises. Grades V and VI featured in a charming little operetta entitled On Christmas Eve . Tin’s mus'eal program carried out the idea of the true spirit of Christmas. Commendable talent has been displayed by the grade students in their activities this year. 1 76 ] Esther- This only I 1 esee h of thee— my life! J i n tf—‘ • Thy 1 i fe!'' Esther—“The lives of all my helpless race that you have or lere l to destrue-tion. ' Esther—“ Mordeeai, arise, my heart is 1 leaking at tliv gieat grief. Arise, trust in our Cod:'' Priuerss Zuecca—‘ ‘ I ve seen a parrot dral 1 led by the rain. So, stand aside, for I ’in of royal blood.” Princess Ozoona—“Men’s hearts are ruled by beauty, therefore, I Will sway his heart, for men have died for me.” Raima—“ If he but listens to my song of love All other things forgot, he'll think of me.” BHS 1925 Our Yesterdays “The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary” Presented by the Junior Class The setting of this short comedy is a small farm near New York The story portrays the troubles of Old Aunt Mary and her nephew Jack. Aunt Mary is a spinster who lives in a country home with her servants Lucinda and Joshua. Ever since her nephew Jack's boyhood days Aunt Mary took care of him Aunt Mary believed in behaviour, she didn't believe in modern ways. Jack is dissatisfied with his country home and goes to New York. While he is there he aims at a cat but hits a cook’s arm. Later he gets into trouble with a cabman. Jack decides to tell Aunt Mary about it. While Jack is at home explaiirng his trouble and asking for money, Aunt Mary hears that Jack has broken a promise with a girl from Kalamazoo. Aunt Mary immediately disinherits Jack. The Burnetts take Jack to their home in New York. Jack needs money greatly while he is in New York. His friends decide to write a letter to Aunt Mary telling her that Jack has the measles. They think Aunt Mary will send a check but instead she comes to New York These young people decide to treat Aunt Mary royally and show her the ways of the city. They think she will be tired of staying in New York, but when she returns home she has changed. Jack and Betty fall in love and Aunt Mary bequeathes her home to Lucinda and Joshua as a wedding gift. Following is the cast: Aunt Mary Watkins, a wealthy spinster.........Josephine Rcusser John Watkins Jr Denham ■'Jack ......................Verdi Rcusscr Burnett (Robert).....................:.............Harmon Bagiev Mitchell (Hubert Kendrick).........................Norman Liechty Cloves (H. Wyncoop)...............................Earl Wintercgg Mr. Stebbins, lawyer..............................Ivan Sprunger Joshua, hired man.................................Carl Luginbill James, Burnett butler.............................Henry Ehrsam Bertha Burnett. Burnett's sister..................Ruth Speicher The Girl from Kalamazoo...........................Twylo Snyder Lucinda. Aunt Mary's housekeeper..................Lucille Amstutz Daisy Mullins, a villager...........................Agnes Mettler Eva, Betty’s ma'd................................Marcella Michaud Coach - - Mrs. W. A. Amstutz B H S Our Yesterdays 925 ALUMNI SOCIETY D. II. Braun ’22.........................• President K. J. Schug, ’15.......................Vice-President Frieda Lehman ’13 - • • - - - Secretary Salome Schug ’03............................Treasurer Members of the Executive Committee Mrs. C. T. llabegger ’10 Ernest J. Stengel ’12 Mrs. A. NVinteregg ’12 Twenty years ago, on the 8th of March, 1905. the few who had been graduated front the Berne High School met and banded themselves together as an organization. It was their interest in their Alma Mater and the design that this interest might have a channel for expression and real service that this organization was formed. Slowly but surely, year by year as each succeedng class was graduated, our organization grew until it now reaches the large membership of three hundred and thirty-nine, including the class of ’25. Not only did it grow in numbers but in power and influence as well. Its membership includes men and women in every walk of life: men and women who are prominent citizens of our town, our county and even our state. These people, although busy with their life tasks arc always ready to assist in any way possible their Alma Mater and the r Alumni Association. This year to show in a concrete way our interest in the school, we purchased a beautiful Silver Loving Cup which is to be presented, for periods of one year each to the winning society at the annual Alpha-Arena contest. The cup stands sixteen inches tall, is gracefully simple in design and rests on a beautiful wooden base. Beautifully engraved upon the cup in old English letters are the words Alumni Cup, Literary. Won by Alpha (----) Arena.’’ Space is left below the names of the societ'es so that the year in which they may have won, the cup may he engraved The Arenas being the winners this year, arc the first to have engraved below their name the year in wh ch the cup was won. V e hope that the members of the high school will always consider the cup as a silent message from the Alumni to them, holding forth the highest ideals of Competitive Literary Work. We want them to feel in a direct way our interest in them and their work. e also wish to impress upon them the fact that our organization is not a mythical thrng; it is not an association in name only: but it is a live congrcgat:on doing what it deems best for the school and community. Surely we may honestly say that to be a member of the Alumni Soc’ety of Berne High School is a privilege and an honor of no small degree. Our aim is to make 1925 our most successful year in every way possible. There are already two events incorporated in our plans for 1925. Our annual banquet to be held on the evening of May 15 in honor of this year's graduating class, and preceding the banquet, a public entertainment. The first part of the entertainment will be devoted to a one-act play: the second part will consist of stunts and the third part will be devoted to a short Minstrel. The casts arc working hard and a unique and varied program is practically assured. BHS Our Yesterdays v' x r « v'zx 'r « v'zx1 1925 Latest Popular Songs (That might have been written by B. H. S. students.) 0 Next Year We Shall Be the Mighty.........................By the Juniors What a Wonderful Dream Is Love.............................. By Nina Yoder Why Are Red Cheeks So Alluring..............................By Myron Clauser I'm Forever Signing Excuses................................. By Mr. Amstutz Dream Daddy.................................................By Leo Gilliom 1 Love the Ladies.......................................... By Johnson Bicry I’m a Jazz Baby.............................................By Roma'n Bowsher It’s a Man Kverytime. It's a Man............................By Twylo Snyder Oh! Baby! (Don't Say No).................................... By Judson Erne Red Hot Mamma...............................................By Ruth Schlechter London Bridge Is Falling Down...............................By Agnes Liechty Farewell....................................................By the Seniors Grins....................................................... By Harvey Gerbei When I'm Gone You’ll Soon Forget............................ By Lores Michaud Bungalow Love Nest ......................................... By Harmon Bagiev Jealous ....................................................By Lucie Fiddler Lonesome and Blue ..........................................By Nonman Liechty From One till Two...........................................By Dorothy Wittwer 1 Can’t Get the One 1 Want..................................By Elmer Liechty Mindin’ My Business.........................................By the Editor On My Ukelele...............................................By Ncola Habeggcr Sleep....................................................... By Walter Hilty Sing a Little Song.........................................By Ruth Stuckey Somebody Stole My Gal....................................... By Noble Schindler Some Other Day, Some Other Girl.............................By Earl Winteregg Tell Me You’ll Forgive Me...................................By Lydia Lehman That Old Gang of Mine.......................................By Henry Ehrsam Somebody Loves Me........................................... By Merlin Ellcnberger Picking the Guitar.......................................... By Flora Egle Cocoanut Dance.............................................By Florine Ray Iii Leisure Moments W e Found: The Freshmen running “wild' in the hall. Ruth H. chewing gum. The ofiice crowded with loafers. Mrs. Adler writing to Mr. Adler. Edith thinking about Johnny. Norman L. passing around the small bottle. Mike’’ partaking of contents of aforesaid. Ruth Stuckey giggling. “Lory” acting the clown. “Judy’ doing the same. Neola writing “business” to Bluflfton College. Mr. McLaughlin lecturing to anyone within hearing distance. “Toby” arguing with the teachers. Mr. French making announcements. Johnson B. drinking the fountain dry. Robert Haecker sitting in Supt’s. chair. Opal R. being boisterous (?) Elmer L. telling the teachers what to do. “Hank” E. thrown out of English class. Mr. Amstutz telling a joke. That we missed “Geeks”. “Dick’’ blowing his horn. 81 ] SHORIY THiRsrr? ._Hi IT CAUGHT WE SHTIL YETS SAINTS GiM-n c- bite: the Btsi BJMND COUSINS GEFRApPEfi La. Guillotine iyjl BHS Our Yesterdays 925 B. H. S. Pear Tree sprouting and will be ripe very shortly. There are a few pairs who believe in staying on the tree more than cue season and thus it is hard to tell when they will be ripe and ready for preserving in the jars of Past Pleasures. B H S Our Yesterdays 925 m Extracts from a Senior’s Diary Sept. 1. First day of school. Almost like spring with so many Freshmen. Sept. 2. Freshmen seem all excited over going somewhere and getting nowhere. Sept. ! . It was rather warm today. Flies are had too. Mrs. Adler felt inclined to bring a fly swatter hut feared it would give her too much notoriety. Sept. 10. Already some Physics geniuses are making their debut. Merlin Ellenkerger wanted to know the density of a whale. Sept. 11. Mr. McLaughlin seems intensely interested in the Matiimony Magazine. How come? Sept. 1 2. Freshman initiation. A few of the smallest ones were given a very refreshing hath at the Mill pond. Sept. 15. Freshmen are already advanced to the extent that they can enjoy a second reader. Sept. IS. Grasshoppers. Xuf sed. Sept. 10. Mrs. Adler said in Hng. I V that she doesn’t object so much to chewing gum, but what about sandwiches, Rufus? Sept. 22. We wondered why everybody looked at Verona Snyder when Supt. Arnstutz stopped the class to wait on any one who happened to be powdering their nose. Sept. 24. A select few of the Seniors made an important business trip to Decatur last night. For further information, see Lores Michaud. Sept. 2(� . First Arena program. Yes, Mr. Dilt:, accidents will hap] on, even to teachers. Oct. 2. Last Hand Concert of season. Great night for Seniors. Pop, ice-cream, candy, Hot Dog! Oct. 5. It didn’t happen in school, but I really wonder how Xeola broke the window at Edith’s last night. Oct. 8. Something new for the Freshmen happened today. We had our first fire drill and first Alpha program. Oct. .9-10. Vacation already. Teacher’s institute at Fort Wayne. Celebration for the ore best ra. Oct. 15. Leo Gilliom solves the direct method in reaching the floor in Physics. Oct. 18. It is evident that Geeks works hard at home, lie is even forced to press his trousers during Physics Lab. period. Oct. 24. Arena program. Have you heard the latest? Hear Coolidge over radio. A ’or. 1. Kryl’s Band gave somt concert. Some of the musicians seem to have made a “ hit” too. Xov. 4. Was there ever anything as exciting as election day? We had an election in school . and doe Reusser’s vote was challenged on the ground that she was a foreigner. Xov. 7. High School Basket-Ball season opens with Petroleum. Nov. 8. Balloon ascension in town today. Some thriller. Nov. 11. Armistice day observed at Auditorium. ( Xov. 14. Basket-ball with Decatur tonight. Xov. 20. First Lyceum number for this year. De Marco Harp Ensemble gave a fine program. Nov. 21. First Father and Son banquet for Berne. It was a success even though the lights did go out. Xov. 27-30. Thanksgiving vacation. Dec. 4. Edwin M. Whitney, dramatist, on Lyceum course tonight, presented “The Fortune Hunter.” Dec. 11-12. Grand days for Typing students. Mr. McLaughlin goes to Indianapolis. Dec. 12. According to Geeks Lehman “not very many problems” means none. [84] Ji BH S Our Yesterdays 925 % VP v+ -V i' Cross-I’ictiirc Puzzle To anyone who can solve this puzzle of faculty baby pictures, a 100 carat Steel Medal will be awarded, to be worn on all rare occasions as an emblem of high merits, namely a Common Pin. ACROSS 1. 1 have a couple of suggestions—and a for instance, here’s an idea-” 2. Now-a in mak'ng this porch-swing, don't hit the hammer on the head with the nail.” 3. “Today we will make strawberry jam.” 4. “Take propositions XIII to XV. inclusive.” 7. “Alright boys, we’ll win that game tonight.” 8. “Did you ever see such a red moon? Make it more yellow.’' DOWN 4. “Xow-a. as soon as you’ll all get to your seats. I'll have a few announcements to make.” 5. “Puer puellam amat. 6. “The brass section was too loud. The strings take their part through.’’ [85] i f[ B H S Our Yesterdays 925 Dec. 14. Lory told Mrs. Adler that their house isn’t big enough to hold both him and a Library. Dec. 22. Apollo Duo gave fine convert here tonight. Dec. 24. Christmas vacation begins. I wish everybody a Merry Christmas. Dec. 20. High School boys give a grand spread to the girls. The girls proved to be good consumers and are only awaiting a chance to do ditto. Jan. 1. Happy New Year. Jan. 5. School opens again. Jan. 7-8. Semester exams! Jan. 11. Ask Ruth van der S. for information on the. distance a ball will go in live feet. Jan. 15. Junior High presents “The Maid and the Golden Slipper”. Jan. 18. “Denny’’ Liechty was very accommodating today. When Mr. Amstutz suggested a motor trip to Hartford City for the Economics Class, lie volunteered to take his papa’s wheel barrow. Jan. 20. We’re learning more every day. Today Noble Schindler said that you insulate lightning rods to prevent the barns from becoming charged. Who would have thought that? Jan. 22. Winnie says you measure apples by the trees-full. Jan. 23. I noticed today that henna was becoming a popular color. At least Romaine Bowslier and Dorothy Wittwer are inclined to think so. Jan. 23-24. County Basket-Ball Tournament. Both boys and girls team winners. Hurrah for our side. Jan. 24. Eclipse. Did you see it ? Feb. 9. Farmers’ and Dads’ Basket-Ball game. Hurrah for the seeds! Feb. 12. Did you know that moie people walk on fifth avenue because it is the largest street ? That's what Freeman B. says. Ftb. 20. Independent Basket-Ball Tournament. Very fascinating for some of the girls. Feb. 26. Carl Luginbill doesn't have a bath robe for the simple reason that he never wears anything when he takes a bath. That’s what he told Miss Hirschy. Furthermore, he puts on his clothes after his bath. Feb. 2S. Did you feel the earth quake? March 3. “Dream of Queen Esther” given by High School. Three cheers for “lied’’ Liechty, the King. March 8. Josef Howard made his appearance at the II. B. Hoffman home. Another orchestra conductor. Eh? March 14. Inter-class Basket-Ball Tournament. March 16. Mr. French leaves Berne High for Bluff ton. Miss Hirschy becomes Principal. March 19. Bell Ringers give fine concert. Last number of lecture course. March 24. Viola Lusk, Junior, wins silver medal presented by the W. C. T. V. for oratorical honors. March 27. Alumni .Society offers Silver Loving cup to winning society in annual Music-Literary contest. March 28. Freshmen have a party without any ice-cream. How’s come? March 30. What became of Mr. McLaughlin’s gray suit? April 1. Did you hear the news? April fool. There wasn’t any. April 3. Alpha-Arena contest. Hurrah for our side!!! I’m an Arena. April 6. Alphas win Track Meet. Now we’re even. April 9. Dunbar Band Concert. Our dear Senior, Lores Michaud seemed to make a “hit” with his special obligato. April 12. Easter. High School Orchestra gives good sacred program at Auditorium. I 86 1 i $ B H S Our Yesterdays 925 %. y,:V ') ; April 15. Bluff ton College Glee Club gives concert at Auditorium, with a special concert (?) at Decatur for a select few later in tlie evening. April 1( . The morning after the night before. Glee Club gives sacred concert at Men-nonite church. April 17. Another day after the night before. Preliminary contest at Geneva for county meet. Berne wins Orchestra, Vocal Solo and Ladies Quartet. Berne loses first baseball game to Lancaster. April 21. Best play ever given in Berne! “Thank You ’. April 25. County Track and Literarv-Music meet. April 28. “Gypsy Queen ’ by Girls Glee Club. May 5. Annual Orchestra Concert. Junior-Senior reception. Good luck to the Berne cl.an. May May 9. May 10. May 11. May 12. May 14. May 15. State Orchestra contest. Baccalaureate services. Junior class play “The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary . Class Day Exercises. Commencement Exercises. Alumni Banquet. [87] BHS Our Yesterdays 1925 y rve?v' £??y vy v EIGHTH GRADE Howard Hoffman. Teacher SEVENTH GRADE Dale Braun. Teacher I s� i FIFTH GRADE Miss I’carl Atz. Teacher [89] BUS O u r Y esterd ays 1925 FOURTH GRADE Miss Esther Eichcnbcrger, Teacher THIRD GRADE Miss Hilda Lehman. Teacher 1925 J[ B H $ Our Yesterdays i SECOND GRADE Miss Rose Sprunger, Teacher FIRST GRADE Mrs. R. L. Butcher, Teacher [91 ) 235323484853 BH S Our Yesterdays 925 HONOR ROLL “Patronize the Business Men” We hereby wish to express our sincere appreciation to the business men who have contributed toward the publication of the nnual. Every loyal citizen of Berne should patronize the business men of Berne. Berne's business places compare favorably with those of neighboring cities. “Patronize the Business Men” First Honor Roll 'Those giving near the sum of $10 or more: Berne Witness Company Peoples State Bank Berne Mfg. Company Dunbar Furniture Company Bank of Berne O. N. Smith Second Honor Roll Those givingSS or less. A. |. Moser Co. Berne Hardware Co. Sprunger, Lehman Co. Berne Overall Shirt Co. Philip Schug Son Amos Ilirschy Menno Burkhalter A. C. Smith Adam A ugh burger David Augsburger M. S. Wittwei-Ic iter son (iarage Dr. Von Gunten Bierie Yager Berne I .umber Co. Berne Grain Hay Co. Sam Xussbaum Berne M illing Co. Ben Sprunger F. G. Eichenberger 'The Berne Studio Gladys Stauffer H. Win ter egg W. J. Sprunger 'Tillman Soldner Liechty Bros. | 92] Lehman Bros. ]. F. Lehman Stengel Craig W. R. Sprunger W. B. Lehman £ $ B H S Our Yesterdays 925 'k- Q 'Nk JOKES My Error, Your Mistake ‘’Son. where have you been?” asked the anxious mother as her boy slouched into the house at 1 A. M. “I’ve been out on a date,’’ was his answer With that dirty shirt? Xo, with a girl.” Fresh: “Huh.” Soph.: What?” Jr.: I beg your pardon.” Sr.: I did not comprehend the nature of your inquiry.” Bright Sayings of Our Seniors Judy—Who wrote Emerson’s Essays? Ruth v. d. S.— How far will a shot fall in 5 feet? Myron L.—Mr. McLaughl'n wants you to finish all assignments before you hand them in Rufus—Who gave Lincoln's Gettysburg address? Orlando—I'm a poor bald-headed (ballad) singer. Lory—What was Shakespeare’s last name? Mr. Amstutz, speaking of tires—Is there much money in tires? Penny—Mostly air, I believe!-’ Mr. French—Please all know what work is tomorrow. Bob Fox—We don’t have to demonstrate, do we?” Verdi (In Physics).—Will your body take in all the electricity and then be charged? Mr. French—Yes. Verdi—Then you could go around and kill people. Mr. French—If it weren't for Hugrome-try your clothes wouldn’t dry. you couldn't build a fire, everything would be saturated.” Merlin E.—And everybody would have to eat soup. Answer to Cross-Picture Puzzle Across Down 1. Amstutz 4. French 2. Sprunger 5. Adler 3. Andrews 6. Hoffmann 4. Hirschy 7. Diltz 8. Atz I 93 1 B H S Our Yesterdays 925 Apologies to Whittier’s ‘‘Barefoot Boy' Blessings on thee, little dame, Bare-backed girl with knees the same; With thy rolled down silken hose, And thy short transparent clothes; With thy red lips reddened more, Smeared with lip-stick from the store: With thy make-up on thy face And thy bobbed hair’s jaunty grace; From my heart 1 give thee joy Glad that I was born a boy. BUSINESS MANACFR He was asleep She hovered Over his lips Nearer, And nearer She came. At last She touched Them. He awoke With a start, And cried Darn These mosquitoes. . She sat upon his handkerchief, Th:s charming sweet young miss; Her lips an invitation. He slyly stole a—sandwich. Typewriting A typewriter is one who typewrites on the typewriter, and the typewriter is a machine on which the typewriter who typewrites on the typewriter typewrites. Now, the typewriter who typewrites on the typewriter, typewrites on the typewriter until there is no more typewriting to be type- written by the typewriter on the typewriter on which the typewriter typewrites. High School Years According to Shakespeare Fresh.—Comedy of Errors. Soph.—Much ado abc ut nothing. Jr.—As you like it. Sr.—All’s well that ends well. Morning Prayers (Pessimist) Now I get me up to cram. 1 pray the Lord I pass exam. If 1 should fail to get the junk, 1 pray the Lord 1 will not Hunk. (Optimist) Now I get me up to play 1 hope there’ll be no test today, If notebook work is due tomorrow 1 know there’s one that 1 can borrow. Ladder of Success 100%—I did. 90%—I will K0%—1 can. 70%—1 think 1 can. 60%—1 might. 50%—1 think 1 might. 40%—What is it? 30%—1 wish 1 could. 20%—1 don’t know how. 10%—I don’t. 0%—I won’t. Sambo—In the far north nights are six months long. Winnie—Gosh! Imagine asking a girl for a date there. [94] BHS Our Yesterdays 925 Twylo— Say, why do rivers go down in summer? Walter II.—Because the fish get thirsty and drink all the water Mrs. Adler—The renaissance was the period of awakening. Karl H.—Gee! I have a renaissance every morning. — - EDITOR Ruth Stuckey asked the question if a person could kill a chicken alive. Mrs. Adler—Adolph, what is a smile? Adolph—I can't remember. Mrs. A.—What! You can’t remember? A.—Yes. 1 don’t remember, I knew it last year. I knew it yesterday, but I don t know it today. In a general examination of Juniors and Seniors, the first week of school, the following information was forthcoming: Cain killed his brother Esau Moses was the only man and fam ly saved in the flood. Charlemagne was a great artist. Cain was the child of Lot. Zeus is a canal between Africa and Asia. Sir Walter Scott wrote “The Star Spangled Banner’’. The phonograph was invented by Emerson. Xero was a great poet. Rockfellow was an oil magnet. And that isn’t all we found out. When John D. was a baby kicking the slats out of his cradle he looked up into his mother’s eyes and said. “Aw! gee! Can’t you Rockefeller?” If a man and his wife ate a jay bird, what would their phone No. be? Ans.: 281-J Beauty Secret A cake of soap mixed with water and applied vigorously, will work wonders. A Sr. stood on the R. R. track, The train was coming fast The train got off the R. R. track To let the Sr. pass. Little Willie (at zoo)—Gee, mom, that giraffe looks just like pa.” Mother (with horror)—Willie, ain’t you ashamed? Willie—Ah. gosh, the giraffe didn't hear me. Seniors most any morning The pup stook on the burning deck The flames leap up around his neck. Hot Dog! Drive Slowly—Two fools may meet. [95] 3 B H S Our Yesterdays 925 Ten Best Sellers The Doom Trail”—The path to the office. “Friday to Monday”—Our short “vacation.” “Pride and Prejudice”—B. II. S. vs. building a new school. “Sense and Sensibility”—We haven’t any. “Water Babies”—The fish in the Wabash. “Hard Times”—Translations. “Great Expectations”—Our next Report Cards. “Les Miserables —Our B. B opponents. “Happy House”—B. H. S. 1 Ha Ye a new type-writer. Andd it is my d;light. to patter on it gaily and write, and writej and wr!te4 it aidssme iX my Labors When I (m in workinG verm It makes a Great improveMent ( I write so verY pLain, It operates sos wFtly $ that when you find vou'r stuck;;( And Cannot fiXd the lettre just5 jaband thrust to Inch 6$'l It’s Easy—Very easy— to ope Rate it thcn;;;p $6 180 Now where on earth’s thzt colon? :! ! $ ? .....:;;:p 2C Give me back my ink, and pen. Accident Etiquette 1. As you are— About to be struck by an auto, reach out quickly, and se:z:ng one of the rubber tires, tear it from the rim. This will give you an air cushion resting place. 2. Apologize humbly— to the chauffeur, a gentle action that will probably save you from arrest. A wise form of address is to praise his make of machine. 3. Depart— As graciously as possible, the most fashionable way is in an ambulance. Love Love is so fair and free. It need not be bought Or need not be taught. But it is becoming to thee. It comes not at any day: It comes at an early year. It is naught you should ever fear. You hope it will stay. It brings great victory. It has no measures But comes at liberty; And gives great pleasures. The greatest thing is love. Which conics from above. [96] LESTER HUSER, ’26 BH S Our Yesterdays 925 % Ode to Dan (), genius of the furnace room, W ho dost so daily wield the hrooni; And clean our building every day To keep the dust and dirt away. Harken to me! for I will tell Thee how we all love thee so well. Thou art always first each morning. Last at night—it must he boring; Patient, and good-natured too, Thou dost not know how to feel blue (), we hope tturn'll never leave Our high school, or we'll surely grieve. Ode to B. II. S. Boys To shave your face and comb your hair. And then your Sunday clothes to wear— That’s preparation. And then upon a car to ride, And walk a mile or two besides— That’s transportation. And then before the door to smile And think you'll stay a gocd long while— That’s expectation. And then we find her not at home. That’s exasperation Up iii the Air About Babies 1. Snitz 9. Edith 17. Dot S. 2. Lory 10. Ludy 18 Merlie 3. Vandy 111 11. Judy 19. Stauflfy 4. Toby 12. Scldec. 20. Schuggie 5. Rufie 13. Neola 21. Leo 6. Brauny 14. Velma 22. Maddy 7 Arvada 15. Glad 23. Toots 8. Bobby 16. Hank 24. Dot VV. 25. Rolandus I 97 ] BLUFFTON COLLEGE Invites You to Make Your Life Pay T11R EE D EPA R'J' NIENTS College of Liberal Arts Conservatory of Music Witmarsum Theological Seminary It has A strong Faculty A fine Student Body Splendid Student Activities Health 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 In'ormation to President S. K. MOSIMAN, Ph. D., Bluffton, Ohio WATCH YOUR STEP! Especially in the selection of your Spring Clothes. Some brand new things just in, in ready-to-wear Suits, featuring all the new weaves and colors. Step in and let us fit you. Peoples Store Maintain your Individuality by keeping your teeth well H. W. Neuenschwander, D. D. S. E EAT T Our eats are better than the average.—That’s what our customers say. ‘Peoples Restaurant gat Ice Cream gvery ©ap “Every mouthful a health investment” Phone 106 Rerne Ice Cream Co. FOR YOUR COMMENCEMENT Invitations Announcements Engraved Cards Programs Pennants Dance Programs Diplomas Certificates Memory Books Jewelry Entertainments Novelties A complete line of supplies that please for Commencement, and all through the school year. W rite for our Catalog. THE HARTER SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. 2046 East 71 Street CLEVELAND, OHIO Let’s Go to JACK’S FOR LUNCH Home-made pies a specialty COURTESY SERVICE Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, Candies, Hot Peanuts, Butter-Kist Pop Corn Always Fresh J. W. EMERY, Proprietor Phone your next order to Chick’s Place GROCERIES AT LOWEST PRICES CANDIES SOFT DRINKS Phone 115 EMIL A. AESCHLIMAN, Proprietor We Deliver jt ©wer When you select the Stafford Engraving Company to serve you, you command not only skill but POWER. Here, in this ideal plant, with every worthy device of modern equipment and process, works an organization of specialists and experts, gradually brought together over a period of thirty-two years. When you command, command the best Stafford Engraving Co. Meridian and Pratt Streets Indianapolis, Indiana Sc i vice Qualify I; Reliability Capacity Economy ------rrrf Our Staff |10- | 3 BIIS U u r Yesterdays vzo o t c r d ays 1925 % Our Yesterdays The Staff Editor-in-chief Associate Editor business Managers Advertising Manager Artist ami Cartooirst Artist ('irculation Managers Literary K l:tor Athletic Editor Joke Editor Class Reporter Alnmni Reporter Faculty Adviser EngFsh Critic GLADYS SCHINDLER VELMA OPLIGER MERLIN ELLENBERGER NOLLE St HINDLER LEO GILLIOM DOROTHY WITTWER DOROTHY SPRINGER NEOLA ITABEGGER E 1)1 I II NEC ENSC 11 W A N DE R RCTH v. d SMISSEN JUDSON ERNE EV W'GELINE ROM RER RCTH STUCKEY DALE BRAUN PR IN. C. I. HIRSCHY MRS. DANIEL ADLER |103] AUTOGRAPHS L_---------------------------------------------------------- i Name Date Address | 104| fXf y AUTOGRAPHS Name ■ ■ ■ - ■ - ... —--------------------- . i Date Address t 11041 M 7 V •' . w i . r - h S91 H ■ ’ •« -c■ ‘ Ks• ia iitfp iVif, i L igrfc. 1, . .;%A tVvtf- '‘ wiiRSS T � r� tti ' Wai asmMUMb ‘ : tOvvv ■� t L'WvfifflMlRj l ‘ rJB . r i n ., ‘il • f Tifl V.f . r- - i ( ■ JJ )v : ■ '■ . I ._ •jr ' iS SBRwj : • , a . •?• •• -v • • Vi vA ••• • •vt V ’ A? 7 V '. .; yv£ } y tVv . , ; T • ♦ ,,, c;. v ' '■(, . ,C-VV •r 'v • '.'V M .A ►V ■■?Mv tlirn r ‘ •; mm u . VV ' V ■ ' ' ;.'i,;,V -vW’ ■■■;. «ynknl Mvi3Mftil . V ' V SlA. 1 -■ AiHLiTli i I ; '■ , vjk ,‘ I IttiWU rftn ffitf : , KM . ‘a H || � i«iMl ite v - -.: -•'' i� .'rilmBfks'‘mffi.Wt t ?l-j '..raWv«n 3. • � « V1 X' '• . v lt‘• v ♦A'te .?V . gjwav' k R PI- $ ilwP l WwtesN� r •. Vxlip JfJ'V'i,' ' . V V r AVi •,. .iA -V.� 7 . ' 1 Mtm£. mMmWw l« yt V • .’ V f.' V; '}•■ ,•,{£• Jl. ‘.•J'Sfcv fj. vAa,|wi� “ , . ,• r is 2 . • - : ■ - • :«livr' L tWJmKUI'V V . i' ,VAI '5fc', SKM V • y.vJMfw ' ■ ' 7%lW� fcJ .’■ • VVV;. t. $� ■ • , y h$ii ‘M: ;;v $• v 00 00' . -'Mir ■ 0 'm