Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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fl 'X 1.54 ,- R' ti m --P It ,- f w e X , W L- - . s l . . ' V ' 1 H ' . - C' - -a.3'e?ttfs1f' Cl' ,grsf . ,Vi-fj,g,5g', f 't'Q1lgj l Q, 'ffl-1..f' -V.-W, -.tx I .- .- . . Ollaaa Zliiatnrg In the spring of 1912, eleven little children took their first steps along the rough and rocky path of learning. They constituted a kindergarten read- ing-class taught by Miss Ella Hill. In the course of thirteen years, two of those children have moved away from Blair. The other nine are all graduat- ing members of the class of 1925. These eleven children, together with many other little contemporaries re- turned to school-work in earnest in the autumn. The first eight years of their school life passed quite uneventfully. Perhaps many students will remember the rather remarkable debate which six members of the, then eighth grade, gave before the High School. The question was: Resolved: That lVashington was a greater man than Lincoln. The next year t.hey entered high school, proud of the title, Freshmen. Then, as Sophomores, they advanced to the dignity of class officers and a sponsor. Miss Ethel Evans was their sponsor, Catherine Beekmann, president, Kirby Cook, vice-president, and Ruth Cheely, secretary and treasurer. The good times at the class party at James Maher's, a11d the skating party at Grimm's will be remembered by the class. In their Junior year Miss Una Crook was class sponsor, James Maher, pres- ide11t, Jeanette Robertson, vice-president, Pauline Lippincott, secretary, and NVilliam Powell, treasurer. The party given by the Juniors to the Seniors, and the Junior-Senior banquet, were proof of the pep and enthusiasm of the Juniors. This year, covered with the customary dignity, the class returned as Sen- iors. They have the distinction of being the largest class ever known in Blair High School, having sixty-three graduating members. The officers of the Senior class are: Kirby Cook, president, Audrey Beales, vice-president, alld James Maher, secretary and treasurer. The class sponsor is Mr. Moore. Every Senior will remember the exciting class meetings they have held, and the jolly party held in the commercial room. The class of 1925 will be remembered for its athletes, debaters, musicians, and scholars. Its most prominent athletes are: Kirby Cook, Clarence Vig, George Nelson, Everett Tyson, Earl Jacobs, and Milford Mehrens. These are the fellows who played a large part in winning the conference championship for the school. Its debaters-oh, golden eloquence !-are Margaret Struve, Kirby Cook, and Milford Mehrens. Its musicians, who have enlivened the l1Vednesday programs and special entertainments are: Ruth Bross, Ruth Chee- ly, Catherine Beekmann, Hilton Rhoades, Elton Bissel, and Austin Haller. And last, but by no means least, are its best scholars: Audrey Beales, Kirby Cook, Jeanette Robertson, and Margaret Struve. It has been a good year for the Seniors--their last in B. II. S. They have worked and played hard in the school which is dear to them all. Now they are leaving it, as so many other classes have left it-hoping that they will not be entirely forgotten by the students who come after them. J. R. ine een Qs 7e'knym ,. 'M t' ex 71 , A' 1' iii ull N- 1, Q ' l

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,fl X Ib f W ee 'X WET? ss- V , --,Q 'W g ' f N Q Y' er Qllaaa 33112111 Reserves! Upon the side we stand Ready to dash into the Game of Life, Armed with diplomas and our school ideals, Eager to give ourselves into the strife. NVe've learned the game, its laws and all its rules, In twelve long years of mingled praise and blame, How best to play, in order We may Win, Noviees-we have learned to play the game. Now we are Seniors-the first round is done, We're ready for the second-for the sting Of harsh defeat, the thrill when we have won, For all the joy and pain that it shall bring. We're going to be sportsmen when we lose, And generous and kindly when we win, 1 lVe'll play the game the best that we know how, And try to make a record free from sin. Failure-or triumph? YVhat will our lives bring? Disgrace-or fame and honor in the strife? Each one must find the answer for himself, How well he'll battle in the Game of Life. ine een Q1 X mnwm fix, 41 e , '-fi ' ,lk K! .11 !i i'i'X.'5 hh AN' lg 'gl l

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,fi N 9 ,. iv 'u . l fN f , . W as a s... - - . a 1' -. 1 .fxup5...f-- sph- sv CF . .,. .4 Sminr Gllaan will VVe, the Senior Class of 1925, being soon to graduate and leave Blair High School do hereby make, devise, and publish this our last will and testament that the succeeding classes may have something to remember us by. To the Junior Class we leave our Sponsor, Mr. Moore, as the best all- around sponsor we have ever known. I, Halbert McClintock, do will and bequeath my beautiful marcel to Fran- ces Koopman, so that she will not have to go to the beauty parlor so often. I, Ruth Bross, do will and bequeath my voice to Thomas Wilkinson, so that there will always be someone to sing on the VVednesday programs. I, Mary Andersen, do will and bequeath my back seat in the assembly to Pearl Brewster so that he will not have to walk clear up to the fro11t. I, Winifred Allen, do will and bequeath my little gold slippers to Lillian Stevens that B. H. S. may always have something to remember me by. I, Marguerite Lemon, do will and bequeath my soft voice to Earl Hillman that he may seem more gentle. I, Helen Draeger, do will and bequeath my giggle to John Sutherland so he will be more lively. I, Margaret Struve, do will and bequeath part of my height to Irene War- rick so she will not be the shortest person in High School. I, Milford Mehrens, do will and bequeath my duties as sheriff to Bernard Thompson so that B. H. S. shall still have a protector. ' I, Katherine Hillman, do will and bequeath 1ny ability as a commercial student to Wilfred Porter. I, Clara Gilliland, do bequeath my seat in the assembly to Doris Johns so that she can look out of the window when she is tired of studying. I, Everett Tyson, do will and bequeath my wonderful way with the la- dies to William Rodgers. I, Vida Sappenfield, do will and bequeath my brisk manner to Leora Pe- tersen. I, Gladys Frain, do will and bequeath my gentle voice a11d manner to Hortense Halbert that she may not appear so boisterous. I, George K. Nelson, do will and bequeath my smile and general good looks to Glen Morgan. I, Mabel Vandeventer, do will and bequeath my habit of beginning a reci- tation with NVell--- to Frances Bross. I, Audrey Beales, do will and bequeath my sunny smile to Reynold Lang, so he will not seem so solemn. I, Lillian Rasmussen, do will and bequeath my curls to Blandina Warrick. I, Ruth Cheely, do will and bequeath my littleness and daintiness to Mar- ian Jacobs. New ww ,Q ew We .,:. -I 'lj' ' I 'i ffllffll if I Wlgfyiy l' l