Blairstown High School - Comet Yearbook (Blairstown, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1938 volume:

vi Vg , N ,. . E T 4 n E i E I , I , . ', So forth and brighter fares my stream, Who drink it shall not thirst again. EX LIBRIS PRINTED AND BOUND BY THE CREIGHTON BANNER CREIGHTON, MISSOURI PHOTOGRAPHS BY GUY S. LOVEGROVE CREIGHTON, MISSOURI i THE COMET PUBLISHED BY BLAIRSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 1938 I 07 THE COMET CONTENTS Theme Foreword Dedication School Song The School Administration Classes Publications Organizations Dramatics Athletics Features Humor Familiar Scenes Personal Index Autographs B H XXX i W -L...L'T Ll'-- .. l WM' 19 4. THE COMET THE THEME OF '38 I 'Cnhe Gomer staff chose The Romance- of the River as the central them of the '38 Gomer. The river with its many variations will form the background of thought for innumerable comparisons. The progress of the world's civilization has been dependent upon rivers for its advancement. Every important seaport and all other cities of great size have been built upon the banks of some navigable river. One prosperous nation, The Netherlands, is built on the delta of Europe's great Rhine. The Nile made Egypt. Much of the rapid development of the United States was due to the trans- portation facilities of the Mississippi. Water supply, power, transpor- tation, food, and recreation are the essential products of a well con- trolled river. On the other hand, Hoods, death, erosion, a and decaying prosperity and civilization follow upon the heels of a river beyond control. The world's schools follow a parallel course. Where education flourished, civilization grew. Education has made the last century remarkable for its progress. At the same time, regimented educa- tional systems have developed dictatorships that threaten the peace and thus our progress toward a happier social and economic under- standing. With the knowledge that we have of the need for control to usefulness of all our institutions and resources. we look to the future with optomistic expectancy. And in moments of leisure, let us al- ways look to The Romance of the River. B. H. s. E! -Q 'I PAGE 5 38 PAGE 6 THE COMET FOREWORD Ships sail west and ships sail east, By the very same winds that blowg It is the set ofthe sails, and not the gales, Ghat determines where they go. 1 l That each student of B. H. S. should have the opportunity to purchase at a nominal price, a volume containing the outstanding occurrences of his own school career, the '38 Gomer staff has exerted to the utmost their combined abilities to produce a Worth-While, long-lasting product. If you can in the future meet long-lost, but ne'er forgotten friends as you thumb the pages of this book, may you realize then that as you chuckle over each page, you are repaying in full, our every effort. l Xxx BH 19 44 Y we ef 19 44 THE COMET 1 1 DEDICATION ' ls - tx ii s W . f iw ' N F-9 1 , .f W2 MR. VERNON W. WELCH At a time when faculty encouragement was necessary to con- tinue What had proved to be a successful activity, the publication of Glue Gomer, Supt. V. W. Welch rallied the support that lacked only a leader, and the result was another yearbook of recogniged merit. Again this year, he suggested the formation of a conservation club to help stem the tide of destruction of the various kinds of Wild life. At the present time a small game farm and hatchery are being operated that look as though they Will become a success both to restock game birds in this district and as developers of co-operation between school and community. These examples of achievement are typical of the successful manner in which he has carried on work irrespective of whether or not it was in a field in which he had specialized. While these visible successes are more Widely known, it is the eight years of high quality class instruction which is expected and demand- ed at B. H. S. that will in time bring the largest returns. To express to the greatest of our ability, our appreciation for his efforts and the spirit in which he has Worked, We, the students of B. H. S., dedicate this, the 1938 Gomer, With the sincere Wish that we do justice to his long, patient, and valuable Work. B. H. S. EB 1? 1-1 1 PAGE 7 38 PAGE 8 THE COMET SCHOOL SONG FOR B. H. S. Strong and steadfast stands a school, Firm against the yearsg In stalwart sons and daughters fair Her spirit stanch appears. Hearts on fire with loyalty Keep her honor bright, Strive with courage while they Wear With pride her red and White. Chorus Come! We'll sound a rousing cheer For Blairstown High School, loved so dear 3 Sons and daughters praise her name, As passing years increase her fame. Comrades, then a song we'll sing, Lift our voices, make them ring, In tones sincere our love express For B. H. S. ! Those Who came within her gates By a tie are bound Each to each in friendship true, Friendship .firm and sound. Generations file and pass Through her stately hallg The Comet's emblematic light Unites and guide them all. Chorus -Words and music by Mary F. Dick and Norma Mae Busch, respectively. Mis, -Q xii... y , 19 ., n, 'Xxx v H 0? W THE COMET Q M V Q, BLAIRSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL B. H. S. 19- - ' 44 an PAGE 10 1 9 THE COMET A INTERIOR vlsws :QWf1:g,:?K-kg, ,Rl Kwai.. t W I M , Q 4 Q , ' ' f f . , fff1' ,z5pv. V N' -V WM A' - , 4-,V-' :hm V55ich.h?, ,, -1: 3 P f W . N yin it gi. in ' F - EN Q Ns ' my - ff Q gr 1 9. if 25' is M - ,QV . ,B .lik-,..i,... ni. ..- fBut thou hast histories that stir the heart with deeper feelingg while I look on thee they rise before me. BH X 1 X x NW 1 ix . s RFQXA 5 Y ..,.....-.....-L-1--- ADMINISTRATION PAGE 12 19 THE COMET BOARD OF EDUCATION It is on the sound education of the people that the security and destiny of the nation chieftly rests. No beginner would be given the job of piloting a steamer through the numerous snags, shoals, bars, and bends which are con- stant menaces to every voyage of the boat. That job is reserved for an individual of much experience in sailing the river. Whoever holds that position knows every change of course that the river takes. He knows how to meet every emergency which the treacherous river can devise to destroy the craft that ply it, and the lives which are trusted to the protection provided by those fioating structures. The river of life has trained men in our community Who are able, by their experience, to aid the youth of the country to meet and withstand the traps and snags that the inexperienced would be sure to strike, were they not guided to the calmer regions by those of experience. To the Board of Education which has selected and directed the policy of Blairstown High School, we owe our sincere thanks. Their wise course has made possible even greater achievements in many lines of endeavor during the '37-'38 school year. . . . . President, six years . Vice President, seven years H. C. Whitaker . . Treasurer, seventeen years Member, fourteen years . Member, five years . Member, five years Clark Young J. A. Martin . C. W. Yoder . Cole Henderson . Roy Hunter . - HBS- QXQX iX'l 'xX'wM , hx -- ---, h i 3 8 G' THE COMET BOARD OF EDUCATION i Roy Hunter, Member A. Martin, 'Uice fPresident 19 4. Glark Young, fPresident SEQ 9'Q ,Q N,-,,,f I H. Whitaker, 'Greasurer Gale Henderson, Member ,. ff Wie: Q. O. Horn, Secretary B. H. S. G. W. Yoder, Member - PAGE I3 38 PAGE 14 THE COMET TH E FACU LTY He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own. ' Just as the river steamer responds to the accurate guidance of its pilot, so the student's mind responds to the teacher's understand- ing touch. With the teacher's guidance, the development of the mind of the student is just as sure a conclusion as is the safety of the ship under the wise control of its master at the wheel. The gratitude of the entire student body is due the teachers of '37-'38 for having made the year a success at B. H. S. The deli- cate or decisive touch of their leadership was exerted, as the occasion demanded, to produce the desired response from their pupils. To those who possess such skill as our teachers have exhibited during the past year, the forces of man and nature aid to reach their ultimate aims. N s. -X X B. H. s. fe- iii 25 THE COMET THE FACULTY y a MR. VERNON W. WELCH B. S. in Ed., C. M. S. T. C., Warrensburg Superintendent of Blairstown Schools I Science, Mathematics MR. SHELTON S. ABNET, j'R. B. S. in Ed., C. M. S. T. C., Warrensburg Principal of Blairstown High School Social Science, Mathematics, Typing Physical Education MISS VIVIAN SUTTON ff' ti' B. S. in Ed., C. M. S. T. C., Warrensburg Q, Social Science, English, Physical Education PAGE 15 B. H. S. 19 .. ,,.. -, :aa PAGE 16 1 9 THE COMET ASSOCIATES I MISS NORMA MAE BUSCH , H Grade Principal and Intermediate Geacher The friendship shown the high school studentskby Miss Busch was outstanding among associations in the Blairstown School. Her en- couragement and help were counted upon to make our efforts successful. These associations' highly valued. MISS RELNA CHANDLER fPrima'ry '5eache1 ig, Miss Chandler's supervision of lunch week every fifth Week made her association one of pleasure. We shall -never forget' 'thelinteresting f-'sound talkies that were presented for the highschool pupils. ,The friendships formed by our association With her will long be re- membered. IOHN WISE ' finitov The duties performed by Mr. Wise were manyigiraried, and efliciently performed. Fromf' first to last John has worked long hours that We might have temperate, clean, and encourag- ing surroundings. A kind feeling of gratitude and a thank you for his many favors are our sentiments. M X 25 x, xi..-. I 499 ' 'W as 452 .5 lii xfxyxx wx H. S. sxxxk V ,. CLASSES PAGE 18 THE COMET SENIOR CLASS Rowena Martin . President Maxon Brown . Vice President Mildred Jenkins . . Secretary William Gallihugh . . Treasurer Fay Farnsworth . . Sergeant-at-arms Supt. V. W. Welch . . . Sponsor Flower . . Red Carnation Colors . . . Blue and Gray Motto: Go strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. ENDING OUR RIVER IOURNETSM As we round the last curve in the river, a feeling of apprehen- sion comes upon us. We look forward, and our gaze meets the un- fathomable ocean With its rougher waves, broader views, and its Wide expanse offering divers routes. This inspiring sight fills us with awe, and we turn so that we may once more enjoy that which we have traversed. Once opened, our memory chest Hoods us with thoughts of the experiences of the past four years. We resense the thrill of being freshmen when life was full of glee and irresponsibility. We recall how we were carried from the calm of the freshman year into the rougher waters of our sophomore and junior years. There were plays to practice, paper stories to write, lessons to prepare, declamations to learn, places to go which made it a more difiicult task to stay in the boat. But, with our teachers at the helm and underclassmen at the stern sharing our burden, we were borne into the wide, deep channel of our senior year. And, as each day passed, We came to realize how much grati- tude and appreciation we owe these instructors and fellow students. We are recalled from our dream by the movement of our ship, and We have only time enough to wave a hand of farewell in answer to the group that smiles and waves to us as we fade from their sight toward our unknown destination. .rlkxixi X' t ix QR, xx H.VS. x 5 1'l1 EE COMET SENIORS WILLIAM GALLIHUGI-I fBill Salutatorian Dramatic Club '34-'37 Track '34-'38 Associate Literary Editor Gomez '35-'36 Editor-in-chief Gomer '36-'38 Speech Club '34-' Associate Editor Gometarium '35-'36 Softball '35-' Winner County General Science Contest '35-'36 Winner County American Problems Contest '36-'37 Winner County Agriculture Contest '34-'35 Winner County English I Contest '34-'35 Treasurer Senior Class '37-'38 Basketball '34-'38 President Conservation Club '37-'38 Third Place Boys Extemporaneous Speaking '37-'38 Editor-in-chief Gomeaariam '36-'38 One-act-play Cast 37-'38 Debate '34-'35g '36-'37 Outstanding Scholar '36-'37 Constant Ripple. What do your mean? Favorite Channel' Supporting Conservation Club. 7 Y . ca Uffautious, carefulff-yes even slow, but nevertheless he makes things go. 38 37 ROWENA MARTIN f7YCartin Pep'Club '34-'38 Dramatic Club '34-'37 Track '34-'38 President Senior Class '37-'38 Winner County Girls' Baseball Throw '36-'37 l Winner County Girls' Basketball '37-'38 I Winner County Girls' 50-yard Dash '37-'38 Play-day Team '35-'38 Typist Editoreomet '37-'38 News Brief Editor Gometarium '35-'36 Yell-leader Pep Club '35-'38 Speech Club '35-' Typist Editor Qornetarium '36-'38 Basketball '35-' Secretary-treasurer Conservation Club '37-'38 One-act-play Cast '37-'38 Basketball Queen '37-'38 Winner County Typing Contest '37-'38 Associate Literary Editor Comet '36-'37 Constant Ripple: Jiminy crickets. Favorite Channel: Participating in athletics. fBetter a blush on the face, than a blot on the heart. 37 36 l FAT FARNSWORTH Conservation Club '37-'38 Sergeant-at-arms Senior Class '37-'38 Softball '36-'37 Track '35-'37 Constant Ripple: Oh yeah. Favorite Channel: Being quiet. 'r5hay' ,Wim His reputation bespeakes his character. -..N X -X. f B. H. S. fs- N E! XY -'-'-?-- 'r'- -1- PAGE 19 38 PAGE 20 19 44 THE COMET SEN IORS E MAXON BROWN fP0fky Treasurer Gomer '36-'38 Spelling Team Business Manager Qometarium '37-'38 Business Manager Gomer '37-'38 Vice President Conservation Club '37-'38 Constant Ripple: Now imagine that? Favorite Channel: Having a good time. Dramatic Club '34-'37 Basketball '34-'38 Vice President Senior Class '37-'38 Debate '36-'37 Sports Editor Qomecanum '35-'37 Speech Club '34-'38 Carrier Gomerarium '36-'37 Softball '35-'38 Winner County Oration Contest for Boys '35g'3g58 73 -7 T Here's a 'real fellow no one will ever forget. MILDRED IENKINS ?b'Ciclgey Valedictorian Track '34-'38 Play Day '35-'38 P President Pep Club '37-'38 Miss B. H. S. '36-'37 Drill-leader Pep Club '37-'38 Basketball '35-'36 Feature Editor Gomerarmm '35-'38 News Editor Gometanum '35- 38 Pep Club'34-'38 Literary Editor Gomer '36-'38 Speech Club '35-'38 Secretary Senior Class '37-'38 Reporter Conservation Club '37-'38 Winner County Biology Contest '37-'38 Winner County English Literature Contest '37-'38 Constant Ripple: Oh, my gracious! Favorite Channel: Making E's. Silence does not indicate a lack of wisdom. GILBERT FARNSWORTI-I fBurk Basketball '34-'38 V Track '35-'37 Conservation Club '37-'38 Softball '35-'37 Constant Ripple: Shoot. Favorite Channel: Playing innocent. Innocence is like polished armour, it adorns and defends. gg- tx ' -- - '-'T-- T--' W- THE COMET THE COURSE OF B. H. S. With the three teachers, Welch, Abney, and Sutton at the helm, the boat, B, H. S., has been guided successfully through the following courses each day: Subject Citizenship Eng. Literature tAdv. Arithmetic 9fAdv. Algebra Typing English II El. Algebra Biology Geometry English I General Science Biology Lab. General Science Am. History Phy. Ed. La Glass Fr. Kr Soph. Jr. St Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Soph. Fr. NOON Jr. Kr Sr. Soph. Fr. Fr. 8: Soph. Jr. KL Sr. Fr. Sz Soph. Jr. Sz Sr. All H our First First Second Secon d Second-Third Third Fourth Fifth Fifth Fifth Sixth Sixth Seventh Seven th Eighth 4' Adv. Arithmetic was taught the first half and Adv. Algebra the latter half of the year, as both are half units. B. H. s. EE Beacher Abney Sutton Welch Welch Abney Sutton Abney Welch Abney Sutton Welch Welch Welch Sutton Abney Sutton PAGE 21 38 THE COMET JUNIOR CLASS Raymond Newman . . President Dolly Todd . . . Vice President Wilma Neihardt . . Secretary and Treasurer Mary Elizabeth Wise . . Sergeant-at-arms Flower . . Oriental Poppy Colors .... Black and Red Motto: fDig. WE SIGHT THE OCEAN Let us pretend that our high-school education is a river and we are the sailboats that sail that river. Maybe in some classes we sail smoothly with the wind, and in others a storm descends causing our sailboat to appear as a blur before the eyes. This calm may in reality be a forerunner of much smoother sailing in the future. We, the members of the junior class, have sailed through storm and calm for three years. At the beginning of our travels our sailboat was last in number, but through constant effort we brought our boat next to the leading one. Even now we can see the leading boat fade into the distance and our sailboat take the place at the head of the procession. When freshmen, our class was ten in number, but it has gradually drifted away until at the beginning of this year there were only four of the original members. During the year Dolly Todd dropped school and was later married. Helen Woods, Who came from Garden City, entered the junior class making the present class consist of four members. It is from the depths of our hearts that we thank the teachers of the past and present, who have guided us toward the ocean which we intend to reach next year. mm - it B. H..S. 1 9 E5 19 Q, THE COMET JUNIORS RAYMOND NEWMAN fBud Conservation Club '37-'38 Track '36-'38 3 .3 6, Carrier Qometarium '37-'38 Dramatic Club '35-'37 ' 'W Sports Editor Gomer '37-'38 Softball '35-'38 E, .... Winner County Declamation Humorous Reading for Boys '36-'37 Best School Citizen '37-'38 3 A ConstakntdRipple: Better you should run under 'Nbr . Q . r1 ges. M, V Z' i , Favorge Clgiaijinelzdhjilakirig faces. f d f X f Pi-. Q A lean ul o un,l1e'sa 'rien o everyone. W in I eben a WILMA ORR NEIHARDT Mrs.Neil1ardt Associate Art Editor Gomez '36-'37 Track '35-'37 Pep Club '35-'38 Play Day Team '37-'38 News Editor Gomerarium '36-'38 Dramatic Club '35-'37 Basketball '35-'36 Beauty Queen '35-'38 Speech Club '35-'38 Secretary-treasurer Junior Class '37-'38 Conservation Club '37-'38 Art Editor Qomer '37-'38 Constant Ripple: Oh my Lord. Favorite Channel: Going to post office. 'Herein lies the beauty of our junior class. MART ELIZABETH WISE Ebbie Speech Club '35-'37 News Editor Qomerarium '36-'38 Dramatic Club '35-'7 Conservation Club '37-'38 Sergeant-at-arms Junior Class '37-'38 Associate Literary Editor Gomer '36-'38 Speech Club '38-'37 Spelling Team '35-'37 Feature Editor Gomemrium '37-'38 Associate Editor Gomemvium '37-'38 News Brief Editor Gometarium '35-'36 Vice President Pep Club f37-'38 Pep Club '35-'38 Constant Ripple: I'll be a monkey's uncle. A Favorite Channel: Working on the paper. 1 Go work or notg that is the questonf' HELEN MILDRED WOODS Boo Boon Entered '37-'38 Play Day Team '37-'38 Pep Club '37-'38 Track '37-'38 Conservation Club '37-'38 Constant Ripple: I'd kiss a pig. Favorite Channel: Making breaks. She has 0. way all of her own. B. H. S. PAGE 23 PAGE 24 THE COMET SOPHOMORE CLASS William Hopkins . . . President Marjorie Mclntire . . Vice President Margaret Lee Atkins . Secretary Geneva Wise . . . Treasurer Ralph Martin . . Sergeant-at-arms Flower . . Lilac Colors . . . Orchid and Pink Motto: fBuild for character, not for fame. THE RIVER WIDENSH As a river proceeds toward its mouth it constantly grows wider and less turbulent. In a like manner, we, the sophomore class, in bringing our second year of high school to a close, are conscious of a broader reach of knowledge. We are better able to control our feelings and are absorbing more and more wisdom, just as a river re- ceives and makes a part of itself, the contents of its tributaries. Knowledge is power is an old adage, and with the knowledge we have obtained from our school and experiences the past year, we are in a position to go a great way in being an asset to our school and our country. We have observed that a river with no outside infiuence is of very little practical use, but when man harnesses it and puts it to work, it makes life much easier for many people. That the river of our life may be harnessed, we are going to school to learn how to use our talents and energy to the best advantage. ' The school year of '37-'38 has been one of pleasure through our close association with friends and the faculty. ,.. - B. H.s. V c M E-H .N-M, v l THE COMET SOPHOMORE CLASS l iii' ,....l... sl? fBack fRow: 5. Hopkins, Atkins, Warner, Duke, Martin Middle fRow: Newman, jenkins, 'l5ietjen, Wall Front fRow: Marksberry, Wise, W. Hopkins, f7YlcIntire, Klopfenstein The sophomore class of fourteen pupils makes up the greatest class group of the high school enrollment. The class is made up of eight boys and six girls and is a typical group. They present quite a contrasting and an interesting study to the observer. Their hob- bies are original, amusing, and well worth remembering. The follow- ing examples are typical of any group of similar size and age that could be found in practically any rural community: Charles Warner . Geneva Wise . Ralph Martin . Annabelle Jenkins Chester Klopfenstein Maxine Duke . Edgar Lee Hopkins Marie Tietjen . Homer Wall . Margaret Lee Atkins Kenneth Marksberry Marjorie Mclntire Wayne Newman . William Hopkins . . . . . Working in the laboratory . . Dodging dates Talking himself out of love affairs . . Getting even with Mr. Abney Forgetting his age . Acting dignified . Sleeping in class . Being intelligent . . Missing school Writing letters to Norris . . Playing tennis Looking for a black mustache R Xwx Q. XX X 'X yy X. B. H. S. ' N x X XXX 5 ' ' 13 Hunting mushrooms Doing corners at 60 PAGE 25 38 PAGE 26 THE COMET FRESH MAN CLASS Elmer Lee Orr . . . President Billy Horne . . Vice President Mary Ruth Hunter . Secretary-treasurer Fern Farnsworth . Sergeant-at-arms Flower . Sweet Pea Colors .... Blue and White Motto: Rowing, not drifting. THE FIRST VOYAGE We freshmen are just beginning our long sail through school. Last year when we graduated from grade school we thought we had finished our trip, but now we find we are just beginning. Suppose you come and sail along with us for one day. We will begin our trip with Citizenship at nine o'clock.. You will hear the loud voice of the captain as he asks, Did you read your newspaper? We move on, sailing for two hours without stopping. The next port at which we stop is Algebra. Here again we hear the cap- tain. This time he is telling us to solve for X and Y, After we have had considerable trouble, he says, Did you have your book at home last night? The answer is, No, but I have worked on them the last two hours. At this time a bell is heard ringing. It is twelve o'clock, and we stay aboard for an hour during which time we eat our dinner. At one o'clock we find ourselves in English I. This time a mistress has charge of us. We spend an hour here, telling yarns and correcting grammar mistakes. When we leave English I we sail on for another hour in which we sometimes work laboratory experiments. As we look up from our experiments we find that we are at General Science. Here the same captain who helped us with our experiments is teaching us of science. It is now nearly the end of our day's sailing. We Walk down the gangplank after Physical Education. Now that you have accompanied us for one day you should know our schedule. But if we are content to keep sailing we will some day reach the mouth which opens into the ocean of greater opportunity. NN Bl-is E! - i.-1 I 19 W itkxtlx ' ' .N --, a.. ...J- J THE COMET FR ESHMAN CLASS .,.f fBack 'Row: Horne, Ward, Reed, Woods, Davis Front Row: Farnsworth, Hunter, Gallihugh, Orr In our class of nine We were distinguished by many habits and peculiarities. Some of them were more or less periodic while others were practically continuous throughout the year. The freshmen would sail along with ease if: Betty Jean Ward would stop collecting string. Billy Horne would stop flirting With the girls, especially at the track meet, subject-matter contest, and other county contests. James Reed would only miss a Saturday-night western. Elmer Lee Orr would think much less of his calf. Mary Ruth Hunter would stop teasing Betty Jean about James Reed. Dick Davis did not have holes in his pockets. Martha Gallihugh Would stop arguing. Virginia Woods did not get letters with we vulcanize tubes on the envelopes. Fern Farnsworth could grow a little bit. B. H. s. E! PAGE 28 19 THE COMET SCHOOL PART IES Parties of various kinds are sponsored each year for social purposes and to break continuous emphasis upon school work. They have added much to school life and are anticipated with eager enthusiasm. As always, the freshmen initiation party in which the fresh- men are joined to the B. H. S. brotherhood, was given first. The group assembled in the Atkins' pasture where each freshman was initiated separately. After being blindfolded, painted, and fed on a mixture of onions and cocoa, they thought they well deserved their high school prestige. A light lunch was served, and games were played after which the group adjourned. A pie-and-box supper was sponsored by the basketball boys, Saturday night, December 4. The freshmen play, Detour Ahead, furnished the entertainment. The proceeds went to the high school fund. The alumni party was conducted by the senior class on the night of January 1. The group was assembled in the basement, decorated in the school colors-red and white, where a tasty dinner was served. A program of songs and music by Tex Owens, a play by the freshmen, Detour Ahead, and a song by Ronald Atkins accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Edgar Atkins furnished the en- tertainment for the evening. A party in honor of the basketball boys was given by the Pep squad at the schoolhouse, March 23. The group assembled in the basement where sides were chosen and various games were enjoyed. Refreshments were served in the math room after which games were resumed in the basement until time to go home. The basketball squad gave a party on April 28 to honor the coronation of their queen, Rowena Martin. Checkers, rook, monop- oly, Chinese checkers, and other games were played, after which the queen was crowned and refreshments of punch and cookies were served. A Probably the most enthusiastically looked forward to party was the last day of school picnic. It served as a climax to all school work and was enjoyed by everyone. ..,-M. X ' 1, 'xx B. H. S. A it EH ,X 5-M' ' PUBLICATIONS 'THE COMET THE COMET The 1938 Gomer, the seventh successive B. H. S. yearbook, met enthusiastic support from the time the stiwas appointed until the Work was complete. The returns from the Miss B. H. S. con- test, which helps defray the publication expense, increased over three hundred per cent over last year. Before the close of the year, students and friends oversubscribed the edition, which exceeded the total enrollment. The proceeds of the senior play were also devoted to this publication. Under the iniluence of most enthusiastic student support, Ghe Gomer staff and its advisers have exercised their respective talents in matters of art, literary work, and business management. The entire group co-operated to obtain the publicity necessary to obtain the public support, through the use of the contests sponsored by 'Ghe Gomer staif. The contests for Miss B. H. S., Basketball Queen, Most Popular Boy, Outstanding Scholar, Outstanding Athlete, and Best School Citizen, served this purpose admirably. The services of the entire student body were willingly given to paste pictures or to do anything else of service to the staff. The '37 Qomet was ranked second by the judges of the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association. The staff of the '38 Gomer Wishes to thank Mr. L. E. Daugherty, Editor of T5he Cfveighton fBanne1, and Mr. Guy S. Lovegrove, Gomez photographer, for again completing in an entirely satisfactory man- ner, techinal work necessary in this type of publication. D l PAGE 30 ,hgx .xv-. ' ts xx g RCN , B. H. S. 1 9 ,ij XX T THE CCDMET THE COM ET fBack Row: '5ietjen, fB'rown, Gallihugh, Wise Front Row: Martin, Hunter, Newman, jenkins, Neihardt William Gallihugh . Maxon Brown . Mildred Jenkins . Marie Tietjen . Mary Elizabeth Wise Mary Ruth Hunter Martha Gallihugh . Wilma Neihardt . Raymond Newman . Rowena Martin . supt. V. W. Welch . Mr. Shelton S. Abney, Jr. . Miss Vivian C. Sutton 19 Q. . . Editor-in-chief . Treasurer . Literary Editor Assoc. Literary Editor Assoc. Literary Editor Assoc. Literary Editor . . . Art Editor . Art Editor . Athletic Editor . . Typist Faculty Adviser . Faculty Adviser . Faculty Adviser B. H. s. E THE COMET THE COMETARIUM Even before school started, the publication of 'Ghz Gomezafium was regarded as an established fact. Its six previous years of publi- cation proved the value of the work it requires. The staff of veteran Qometarium leaders filled the two sheets of legal size paper each week of the school year with the exception of the week that school was closed due to scarlet fever. The paper was organized in a manner similar to that of the past two years, during which time it has been rnimeographed. The staff veterans had charge of the publication until the fourth quarter when some resigned to allow underclassmen to become adept at the work which they must carry on next year. This valuable part of the activities of B. H. S. has been in- stilling its training every week and has used only a minimum of school time. This organ of B. H. S. expresses the attitude of the school by the use of editorials, news, features, and cartoons. 'Ghe Cometarium has, by supplying a record of events, express- ing school views to the community, and supplying valuable training, justified its existence and the loyalty of its staff. PAGE 32 MAX , .X B. H. 1 9 'A an Ni-'-7---- 'r-'-' I 19 4, THE COM ET THE COMETARI UM fB1ck fRow: Neihardt, 'G1etjen, fBrown, Gallihugh, Duke, jenkins Front fRow: Newman, Hunter, Wise, f7Yfclntire, Martin, Horne First .Quarter 'William Gallihugh . . Editor 'Marie Tietjen . . Assoc. Ed. 'Maxon Brown . Business Mgr. 'Mary E. Wise .... News 'Mildred Jenkins . . Features Homer Wall .... Sports 'Marjorie Mclntire . News Briefs 'Rowena Martin . . . Typist 'Raymond Newman . . Carrier Second .Quarter William Gallihugh . . Editor Marie Tietjen . . Assoc. Ed. Maxon Brown . Business Mgr. Mildred Jenkins . . . News Mary E. Wise . . . Features Maxine Duke .... Sports Marjorie Mclntire . News Briefs Rowena Martin . . . Typist Raymond Newman . . Carrier Pk Asterisks indicate members of Uhird .Quarter William Gallihugh . . Editor Marie Tietjen . . Assoc. Ed. Maxon Brown . Business Mgr. Mildred Jenkins . . . News Mary E. Wise . . . Features Maxine Duke .... Sports Marjorie Mclntire . News Briefs Rowena Martin . . . Typist Raymond Newman . . Carrier Fourth .Quarter Marie Tietjen .... Editor Mary E. Wise . . . Assoc. Ed. Maxon Brown . . Business Mgr. Wilma Neihardt . . . News Mildred Jenkins . . Features Billy Horne .... Sports Mary Ruth Hunter News Briefs Rowena Martin . . . Typist Raymond Newman . . Carrier the all-star staff, an honorary group of those who proved outstanding in their positions. B. H. s. E! THE COMET THE SHlP'S LOG 'W A On each' steamer the captain keeps a log, in which each event is recorded. The following is from Uhe Qometarium Scrapbook, the log of Blairstown High School: Thirty-two enroll. Freshmen join B. H. S. brotherhood. Moving pictures of United States Navy shown. Comets defeat Norris. ' Pep squad presents flashlight drill at Blairstown-Norris game. Dolly Todd chosen Holden street fair candidate. Tex Owens entertains alumni after banquet. Conservation Club is organized under the supervision of Supt. V. W. L ' 'Welch. Rowena Martin chosen basketball queen. Comets attend Clinton tournament. Reverend Holland addresses students in assembly. School closed a week beause of scarlet fever scare. Conservation Club serves Socony Vacuum oil men. 1938 Come: dedicated to Supt. V. W. Welch. The one-act play, Sod, is presented here. Marjorie Mclntire elected Miss B. H. S. Juniors present play, Romance in a Boarding House. Mr. Lloyd Redd, county agent, speaks to Conservation Club. Pictures are taken for Gomer. Billy Horne elected most popular boy. Pep squad gives basketball boys a party. Rowena Martin wins typing contest. Raymond Newman chosen best school citizen. Conservation Club contracts for fifty chukar eggs. Mary Ruth Hunter chosen member of county all-star one-act-play cast. Track season opens. Girls win track meet. Neihardt chosen beauty queeng Brown, outstanding athleteg Tietjen, outstanding scholar. Seniors entertained at C. M. S. T. C. Horne and Brown defeat Creighton in tennis. Seniors present play, The Road to the City. Blairstown places third in county subject-matter contest. Gamers completed, distributed, and autographed. Students enjoy last day of school picnic. PAGE34 mx-A, . ,X ,N B. H. S. V 19 fl lw X '--'-T-a-- . 4 ORGANIZATIONS ,A .-I c-J J 3 4 THE COMET BLAIRSTOWN CONSERVATION CLUB fBack Row: W. Hopkins, Duke, fBrown, W. Gallihugh, Atkins, Ralph martin Second 'Row: Neihardt, jenkins, Reed, FM. E. Wise, 'Gietjen 'Ghird fRow: Rowena Martin, Wfarksberry, A. jenkins, Klopfenstein, 'U.Woods Fourth Row: Ward, fhfclntire, H.Woods, Orr, Hunter, 731. Gallihugh, G.Wise Front Row: G. Farnsworth, Davis, F. Farnsworth, Horne, Fay Farnsworth William Gallihugh .... President Maxon Brown . . . Vice President Rowena Martin . . Treasurer Mildred Jenkins ..... Reporter Near the middle of the year this organization was first organized With a membership which included the total enrollment of B. H. S. with only one or two exceptions. The first object Was to obtain the co-operation of the state in a program designed to restock this com- munity With game birds and animals. After some time was spent without securing state encouragement, the club decided to become a 4-H organization and do independent work with its own funds. From that time, constant activity resulted in the building of pens, buying bantams, buying and setting of quail and chukar eggs, all toward our goal of organizing a successful Wild life hatchery and game farm. Since the start has been hatching the eggs of the game birds, a great showing cannot be made until next year, when with our own stock, there will be a constant stream of birds to be released on the farm of this district. PAGE 36 xx. .XXX ,X .X QNX X ix H. S' . 1 9 p Qgx V x Y ii ins: . NX ,-,- I ,, ..... 5-fi 1.1117 L 4' 'i 19 4. THE COMET PEP CLUB FII 'KT fBack 'Row: Atkins, Duke, WI. E. Wise, H. Woods, Gietjen middle fRow: Martin, Galliliugh, Ward, Hunter, Neihardt Front Row: fl. jenkins, 'U. Woods, 775. jenkins, fhfclntire, G. Wise Mildred Jenkins ..... President Mary Elizabeth Wise . . . Vice President Marie Tietjen . . . Secretary-treasurer Rowena Martin ..... Yell-leader This has been an active and prosperous season for the pep club organized under the supervision of Miss Vivian C. Sutton. Nearly every day during the out-door-basketball season, the squad with their leader, Mildred Jenkins, and their coach, Miss Vivian Sutton, could be seen going through their drills, perfecting them for presentation. For each performance a new drill had to be learned. The most beautiful was the flash-light drill presented dur- ing the intermission at the half of the Blairstown-Norris game. The costumes were solid red dresses made on the princess pattern with white buttons decorating the front, and with white collars and cuffs to set off the solid red of the dresses. The leader's and the coach's costumes were the exact converse of those of the other members of the squad, being white in color With red buttons, collars, and cuffs. B. H. S. E! ll ,- PAGE 37 38 ,-,J -....l ,,...J -..L.....l . ',.l,.....l f l, THE COMET SPEECH CLUB .rf ,. J ....l-. ....L....,. ,,J , J M.: 4,4 , , .i...i V ...J .i....1 i r...J ...J UJ....l .......l l ...J gre fBacR fRow: Horne, CB-rown, W. Gallihugh Front Row: jenkins, Hunter, 931. Gallihugh, Neihardt Seven students took advantage of the training offered in speech, an extra-curricular activity. The main function of the club was the preparation and competing in the Henry County Speech Contest which was held at Urich, February 11. The events of the contest were readings in boys' and girls' humorous poetry, boys' and girls' dramatic poetry, boys' and girls' orations, and boys' and girls' extemporaneous-speaking. An elimination contest was held and the following students selected to represent Blairstown High School in the Henry County contest: girls' dramatic poetry, Mary Ruth Hunter 3 girls' humorous poetry, Wilma Neihardtg boys' dramatic poetry, Billy Horneg boys' extemporaneous-speaking, William Gallihughg and boys' oration, Maxon Brown. Blairstown had no entries in boys' humous poetry, girls' oration or girls' extemporaneous-speaking. Mary Ruth Hunter, Billy Horne, and William Gallihugh each placed third in their respective events. Maxon Brown, previous county winner of boys' oration, was unable to attend. Miss Vivian Sutton assisted the students in their training. PAGES' i- N, B. H. s. 1 9 an .X L-M' f DRAMATICS f- . .. - THE COMET SENIOR PLAY fBack Row: Hopkins, Atkins, fB'rown, Wise, Gallihugh Front Row: A. jenkins, F. Farnsworth, WC. jenkins, G. Farnsworth, martin The Road to the City was presented by the senior class with the assistance of four underclassmen, Saturday night, May 14, at the Blairstown Presbyterian Church, under the direction of Supt. V. W. Welch. T HE CAST Robert Darnall ....... Maxon Brown a straightforward doctor, who is in love with Jet Sanderson ....... Mildred Jenkins the young daughter of Mrs. Sanderson ....... Geneva Wise a widowed mother, who wants her daughter to marry Richard James ...... William Gallihugh a wealthy man from the city, who is a diamond thief who Works with Lilly Morton ...... Margaret Lee Atkins a very gushy, insincere, jealous, and suspicious character who plays the part of Richard's sister so they can persuade John James ....... William Hopkins Richard's invalid father, to make his will in their favor but are prevented from doing so by , X Xxya...-Z.. r 3 Duke ......... Fay Farnsworth a detective, and Robert. Toto Lee ........ Rowena Martin a lively, mischievous girl, is very much in love with Jud Judkins . . . L .... Gilbert Farnsworth a good country boy. Marie . ...... Annabelle Jenkins is Jet's French maid. PAGE 40 M 'x vol B. H. S. i ,urfxhkx X X M, , W S 1 9 xX X WXXX N i' ll ' THE COMET JUNIOR PLAY Back fRow: Hunter, Wise, Martin, H. Woods, Gallihugh Front 'Row: Davis, Horne, Neihart, U. Woods, Newman, Orr The junior class of '37-'38 presented a four-act comedy, Romance In a Boarding House by James C. Parker, on Saturday evening, April 2, in the Blairstown Presbyterian church. They were were assisted by seven underclassmen and coached by Mr. Shelton S. Abney, Jr. CAST Mrs. Smith ........ Helen Woods Owner of the Gibson boarding house Mr. Smith ...,... Raymond Newman Her husband who dislikes Wearing shoes Mary Ann ........ Wilma Neihardt Their attractive daughter Mr. Throttlebutton ...... Elmer Lee Orr Aristocrat from New York Mrs. Throttlebutton ..... Mary Ruth Hunter His Wife ' Mortimer ........ Ralph Martin Their son who loves Mary Ann Duke of Sussex ....... Dickie Davis Nobleman Mrs. Benson ...... Mary Elizabeth Wise Boarder who is hard of hearing Miss McGillicuddy . . . . . Martha Gallihugh Another boarder and a maiden lady B. HES. 11 PAGE 41 38 PAGE 42 19 44 THE COMET ON E-ACT PLAY 1 , ,fb ' - , Pt? l . , ., .. rl wwf 4' v V, -.. 'ww el... u f ,, VFP 1... .' fwllfifr Jill... '-4.......L... -J 1 011, Martin, Hunter, Gallihugh SOD Qast Jim Barnes . . William Gallihugh Sally Barnes . . . Mary Ruth Hunter Tessie Barnes . . Rowena Martin Carl Carlson ..... Elmer Lee Orr Sally Barnes came from Indiana to share the hazards of home- steading in the western prairies with her husband, Jim Barnes. 'Seventeen years of breaking the sod and making a living against tremendous odds have not provided enough money to replace the sod house. Sally has never adjusted herself to the western environment and has planned that her daughter, Tessie, should never pass through the same experiences. She has saved her egg money since the death of her two small boys, twelve years earlier, to send Tessie to Indiana to be schooled. Jim Barnes, who would like to have part of her two ' hundred dollars to buy a sod buster, consents to the plan to send their daughter to the eastern school. At that point Tessie and Carl Carlson, a neighbor boy enter and announce their marriage. Though Sally's fondest hopes are blasted, her good nature causes her to bless the union and turn over the money to Jim to get the sod buster, and to use the balance to buy Tessie and Carl a Wedding present. This one-act drama was given at the Clinton auditorium on Friday night, March 11, as Blairstown's entry in the one-act play festival. Mary Ruth Hunter was chosen from Sod to be a mem- ber of the all-star staff. The play was again presented at the Blairs- town Presbyterian Church, Friday night, March 18. A an ll 3 Q-' XX 'X ii X 'P B. H. S. U M 'ina .xx --V 7 J THE COMET CHAPEL PLAYS fBaclg Row: Reed, Ralph Martin, fBrown, W. Gallihugh, Orr, Horne middle fRow: WI. Gallihugh, Farnsworth, Ward, Gietjen, Newman, Hunter Front fRow: Woods, Mclntire, Nezhardt, Wise, Rowena Martin The high school presented four plays during chapel during the school year for various occasions. Thanksgiving Adventure was presented during the Thanks- giving program. The following students took part: Marie Tietjen, Rowena Martin, Marjorie Mclntire, Raymond Newman, Ralph Mar- tin, William Gallihugh, Maxon Brown and Dolly Todd. The play was coached by Miss Vivian Sutton. Two short plays, Setting up the Christmas Radio and Hankies and Hose, were presented before the Christmas vacation. William Gallihugh, Mary Elizabeth Wise and Elmer Lee Orr made up the cast of the former play and Ralph Martin and Wilma Neihardt, the latter. The freshman class presented the one-act play, Detour Ahead for the box-supper sponsored by the basketball squad, and again for the program at the alumni party. It was coached by Mr. Shelton S. Abney, Jr. The following freshmen made up the cast: Virginia Woods, Betty Jean Ward, Mary Ruth Hunter, Elmer Lee Orr, Billy Horne, Clement Reed, and Fern Farnsworth. as -we -,X Xi, .X B. H. s. f - WN E! XX si.-J ' 1-r PAGE 43 38 PAGE 44 19 44 THE COMET FROM THE '38 SHOWBOAT Toto C The Road t0 the City 5. Oh, indeed: Oh, I'd like to box your ears, Jud Judkins. Oh.-oh, how I hate men. Jud C The Road to the City D. Good-bye, my lobster-fed she-male. Come agin when your money's gone and you need true, honest friends that ain't ashamed to work fer what they git. Good- bye, come again. Mrs. Smith C Romance in a Board House D. Land sakes, I ain't been so nervous since Pa got his upper lip caught in the clothes wringer. Jim C Sod J. Go! durn your lousy hide, you onery old limb of Satan, you! You kick at me will you? Take that then! Melissa C Setting up the Christmas Radio J. A pie fork is to take hot pies from the oven. Miss McGil!icuddy C Romance in a Boarding House J. That's an example of the kind of luck I have. Here I thought I had me a Duke and he turns out to be a mechanic. Oh well, I sup- pose I'll have to be satisfied. Robert C The Road to the City i. Little girl, perhaps your mother is right, and I'd be selfish to ask her to wait. I am a poor man--but oh, how I would work for her. Carl C Sod J. This afternoon, Jim. Me and Tess took the old buckskin and went down to Sidney and got tied up tighter'n heck-edidn't we kid? Mr. Smith C'Romance in a Boarding House D. What a coincidence after twenty years you tell us we're your parents. . Richard C The Road to the City D. Jet, what ails you? You fainted when I held you in my arms last night and this morn- ing you won't allow me to touch you. What am I to think? Tessie C Sod J. Darn tootin! Carl, I could eata horse! Hey, Ma, What's oh the meenyoo? Jean f Thanksgiving Adventurenj. Oh, if we only had smallpox or scarlet 'fever--or leprosy--he wouldn't want to search the house. Jet C The Road to the City J. Oh-.because I'd rather stay heref and--and wait. Bill f Romance in a Boarding House J. I knew you'd get home- sick for me. How about a great big hug? Carl C Sod J. Howdy yerself, Jim! Et? Say, I ain't et since Heck was a pup, and I'm hungrier'n a coyote! Bring on yer hash, says I-eh,kid? B. H. S. EE -l ATHLETICS PAGE 46 THE COMET BOYS'BASKETBALL, sdmw' Back CROW: W. Hopkins, Martin, fB1own, Gallihugh, 5. Hopkins Second 'Row: Horne, Orr, Wall, Reed, Davis Sitting: Qoach Abney The basketball squad for 1937-'38 consisted of the following members: seniors-Maxon Brown, William Gallihugh, and Gilbert Farnsworthg sophomores-Ralph Martin, William Hopkins, Edgar Hopkins, Homer Wall, freshmen-Elmer Lee Orr, Billy Horne, Dickie Davis, and James Reed. The basketball season opened in competition with the other schools of Henry County in an outdoor conference. The number of games Won and lost was not impressive, though the narrow margin of defeat in most of the games promises a brighter future. The fighting spirit in defeat or victory was one of the outstanding qualities of the team. In addition to the outdoor conference the team played in the Henry County Tournament, and in the Drexel and Clinton Invitational Tournaments. At the close of the season Maxon Brown was elected captain by the members of the basketball squad. The team was coached by Mr. Shelton S. Abney, Jr. XR YQx5 B H r ,i sxwt C 19 , H an 38 Blbxs-.....v if , N , , -1 2,11 Y ya - . 1 , Y : fs ,.!Ql'f, x 1 gjig bi-. ' Jaws' '. L ' za .-434 .1-' 1 ' fg J 'S ,- j3 ,:.,,. , 'I 1 4 i - Q5-I 5 Q , f , 1 , I 5 2 A , A - A 51-' xx' . , ,S 1 'A 4 -- A ,ai 1 THE TCCMET GIRLS' TRACK fBa.ck Row: Hunter, Woods, Duke, jenkins, Ward Front Row: Wise, Gallihugh, Martin, Wfclntire, Atkins The girls' track team of '38, coached by Miss Vivian Sutton and Supt. V. W. Welch, won the Henry County track championship by collecting more points than any other school in Henry County. The Blairstown girls, paced by Rowena Martin, collected a total of 23 points as compared with 195 annexed by Clinton, their nearest competitor. The other schools entered were: Windsor, Calhoun, Deepwater, Urich, and Norris. The meet was held at Deepwater, April 19. Rowena Martin collected a total of 15 points by taking first in basketball throw and the 50-yd. dash, second in the '75-yd. dash, and third in the baseball throw. She was also a member of the shuttle relay and the 220-yd. relay teams, each placing second, and the stride ball team which placed third. The other members of the relay teams are as follows: 220-yd. relay-Maxine Duke, Mildred Jenkins, and Martha Gallihugh, shuttle relay-Betty Jean Ward, Maxine Duke, Martha Gallihugh, Mildred Jenkins, and Mary Ruth Hunter. The stride ball team was composed of the members of the shuttle relay group and in addition, Marjorie- Mclntire and Helen Woods. B. H. s. EB PAGE 47 38 19 0? THE COMET BOYS' TRACK Hopkins, Wfartivi, Gallihugh, Reed, O11 The boys' track team, composed of freshmen and sophomores With one exception, William Gallihugh, senior, was defeated in the annual Henry County track meet held at Deepwater, April 19. Clinton, With an unusually strong team, Won over Deepwater quite decisively. The other schools entered were Urich, Windsor, and Norris. , The entries from Blairstown Were as follows: 100-yd. dash . . James Reed and Ralph Martin 220-yd. dash . James Reed and Ralph Martin 440-yd. dash . . . . Elmer Lee Orr 880-yd. run .... William Gallihugh Shot-put . . Elmer Lee Orr and William Hopkins The team was coached by Mr. Shelton S. Abney, Jr. - .V A-X 'X B. H. s. 'rid dl e' in-v V THE COMET MINOR SPORTS fBack Row: Hopkins, jenkins, fB'rown, 'Ralph Jhlartm, Rowena Martin, Home middle Row: Woods, Klopfenstein, Reed, CR. Newman, Mclntire Front Row: Marksbervy, Orr, Neihardt, W. Newman, fDavis The minor sports of B. H. S. for '37-'38 consisted of play day team for girls, boys' tennis and softball, and two non-competative sports, ping-pong and volley ball. , The play day team composed of Rowena Martin, Mildred Jenkins, Marjorie Mclntire, Helen Woods, and Wilma Neihardt participated in the annual play day staged by the Physical Educa- tion Department of the Central Missouri State Teachers College. The softball team entered the Henry County softball tourna- ment but was defeated by Clinton High School in its First game. , The tennis team composed of Maxon Brown and Billy Horne defeated a team from Creighton High School in two single matches and one double match. During the winter days the entire student body enjoyed play- ing ping-pong in the basement. Volley ball was enjoyed by all as it is an out-door game in which all participated. B. H. S. E! n PAGE 49 38 PAGE 50 THE COM ET SPORT TRI BUTARI ES. Many happy hours were spent' as'We 'fought the current up and down the river of sport. During these hours many interesting things happened and lest we should forget them, we list them below for future reference: The outstanding fight the boys made against a strong Windsor basketball team. , Browns and Horne's victories in tennis over Creighton High Schools team: g A is The thrill of girls' winning thevHenry County Trick Champion- the beauty of the trophy awarded the team for its victory. Rowena lVIartin's unusual athletic ability as shown by her collecting individually fifteen of the girls' track team's twenty-three points at the track meet, thus earning highest individual honors of 5- the county. , 1 The Warrensburg Mules victory over Maryville at Warrens- burg on high school senior day. i The storm that held the basketball team snowbound at Clin- ton daring the Clinton Invitational Tournament and the consequent 'enighti spent at the Cozart by the team. Had it not been for the at- tempted song of Wayne Newman and Dickie Davis the team would have had a full night's sleep. The circumstances under which Billy Horne and his father were forced to spend the night after they Went into the ditch in an attempt to return from the Clinton Tournament during the storm. Q The victory over Norris in a closely contested basketball game. The ride given the Norris High School students when the 'rain storm caught them at the track meet with only a truck which hadgno protection from the elements. The lucky chance that kept our basketball team from being at Archie, attending the tournament when the balcony of the gym- nasium crashed, disrupting the tournament and injuring many people. The Way the boys followed the basketball results when the Mules won one national championship and eliminated all school teams in the national tournament at Denver. xx BH lY 1 9 ' TES' .... FEATURES PAGE 52 THE COMET MISS B. H. S. .--ali. - ps-5c'7-ty- S K - .Y A .gf-4 M ARIORIE MCINTIRE The honor of Miss B. H. S. was bestowed upon Marjorie Mclntire, sophomore. Her interesting and likeable personality secured for her much support throughout the community. She has shown an interest in all the school activities, being a member of the Pep Club, Dramatic Club, Conservation Club, and News Brief Editor of Glue Qomenafrium. Majorie is an attractive brunette, weighs one hundred eighteen pounds, and is five feet one inch in height. Mildred Jenkins, Maxine Duke, and Betty Jean Ward were the other candidates in the contest. XEQXXX' lx K, YQ NXQR N. W B. H., S. -WN si-l I X THE COMET MOST POPULAR BOY l .-..--.....-- Y -,. 'UVA ,--'- AN,-Curr' CHARLES W. HORNE Charles William Horne, freshman, was chosen by the majority vote of the student body as most popular boy for the year '37-'38. Billy won this honor because of his outstanding personality which makes him liked by all who know him. He has taken an active part in all school activities, being a member of the conserva- tion club, basketball squad, softball team, 'Ghe Qometarium staff, and the junior play cast. He was a contestant in algebra at the subject- matter contest. Billy has a fair complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, Weighs one hundred five pounds, is five feet six inches tall, and is thirteen years old. . Others who received votes were Ralph Martin, Kenneth Marksberry, Raymond Newman, and Maxon Brown. B. H. S. PAGE 53 38 PAGE 54 THE COMET OUTSTANDING STUDENTS Outstanding Scholar Due to her excellence in general class work and extra-curricular activities, Marie Tietjen, sophomore, was selected outstand- ing scholar by the faculty. Marie has won one Hrst and two thirds in the County Sub- ject Matter contest. Marie fGietjen Maxon Brown, senior, was selected the year's outstanding athlete by the faculty. Maxon's excellence in basketball, tennis, and softball prompted this choice. He has been a member of the basketball squad for four years, playing forward and center. He climaxed his four years of softball by pitch- Outstanding Athlete ing for the '38 team. fBest School Gitizen 1- W, Raymond Newman f7Yfa3con Brown By vote of the student body, Raymond Newman, junior, was chosen best school citizen. His qualities of good school citizen- ship and a likeable personality prompted this choice. BH X X ll XX r ..,.x-xwxxgy . .S. 1 9 XXX XS an -3' .Q 5 Ant. , Wilma Neihardt THE C O M E T SCHOOL QUEENS By an elimination held under the super- vision of Ghz Gomez staff, Wilma Neihardt was selected Beauty Queen of B. H. S. for the third consecutive year. Wilma is five feet six inches tall, weighs one hundred fifteen pounds, has light brown hair, blue eyes, and a fair complexion. She is un- usually attractive, having fine well-balanced features, and a ready smile for everyone. Basketball .Queen It was on Rowena Martin that the Comets bestowed the honor of Basketball Queen. Her interest in the game, and her support of the team prompted this choice. She has been an active member of the Pep Club for four years, being yell-leader the last two years. She was a member of the girls' basketball team in '35-'36, playing both guard and forward on the team. The queen was crowned by a representative of the basketball team at an all-school party. Rowena Martin B. H. S. EB u PAGE 55 38 PAGE 56 19 4. ...I-1-J .JZ .JI 5 ,ri I ini , .Ir 'V' 4.1 gl' THE COMET CQUNTY CURRICULAR CCNTESTS fBack fRow: jenkins, '5ietjen, BTOWT1, Wise, Martin middle Row: Ward, Duke, Hunter Front fRow: Newman, Gallihugh, Horne, Klopfenstein The Henry County school organization for several years has held contests among the schools in the various types of school work, near the end of the year. B. H. S. was entered in each of this year's contests except music. Of the entries in the subject-matter contest at Shawnee Mound, April 22, three placed. Marie Tietjen, sophomore, won first in the general science test and third in English II. Chester Klopfen- stein, sophomore, placed second in -advanced algebra. Mildred Jenkins, senior, was first in the English literature and biology tests. The other entries were William Gallihugh, Mary Elizabeth Wise, Betty Jean Ward, Maxine Duke, Raymond Newman, Maxon Brown, Edgar Hopkins and Billy Horne. M Our entry, Rowena Martin, in the commercial contest was ranked first in typing I, the only commercial subject taught at B. H. S. These rankings gave Blairstown High School a total of twenty-three points. This was sufficient to place Blairstown third in the entire curricular contest which includes spelling, commerce, music, and the subject-matter contests. B. H. 5. E! 0 HUMOR PAGE 58 19 THE COMET 1 TEACH ER-LEADER-HUMOR I ST Come sit around me comrades While a story I do tell Of a tall and stately teacher, A man you all know well. He came from South Missouri, A place he loves quite wellg He likes to sit and tell stories, And we hate to hear the bell. He got his education Down there among the hillsg He was really- smart, they tell me And really put on the frills. When his high-school days were over He really felt his oatsg ' He decided to go to Warrensburg Instead of raising goats. He did quite well in college 5 At least they let him through, And as he started teaching The more his ambition grew. One day he met a fine young girl And began taking her aroun'g It wasn't long until the two Had thoughts of settling down. He made this little girl his wife And now they have two girlsg One looks exactly like her dad, With big blue eyes and curls. Now he has been my teacher For lo, these four, long years 3 He mixes fun and science As he sits and wiggles his ears. You've surely guessed by this time The person I'm talking about, Prof Welch, our Superintendent, Let's give him one loud shout! ixsx RNA R -l 'XXXKX 'fiat 8 -A 0 o so Q Q Q 19 4. THE COMET IT DOES NOT HAPPEN Would you be surprised if: Rowena stayed at home Saturday night Annabelle wasn't thirsty Dick had his lessons every day Mildred made an F Marjorie read the paper Margaret Lee didn't scream Wayne forgot to say, I don't know Kenneth didn't hide behind Maxine in citizenship class Gilbert didn't look innocent Fern didn't make faces Bud Newman didn't cause a laugh Woods' car started Maxine and Annabelle didn't go to the office to study together Miss Sutton didn't look sleepy Prof didn't make breaks Mary Elizabeth didn't have to work on the paper Edgar Lee didn't blush Mr. Abney didn't go to Warrensburg during week-ends Geneva didn't have to sit on the front seat Marie didn't write so many paper stories Fay made any noise Mary Ruth didn't skip ' 1 Wilma didn't like candy William Gallihugh didn't agree with Prof Elmer Lee didn't get in a school play James didn't read Wild Westerns Charles didn't spend so much time clock-watching Maxon didn't watch Maxine Chester didn't get good grades in math Betty Jean didnlt like to make notebooks Martha didn't prove she was right William Hopkins had his English lesson Homer didn't like Blue Highwayman Helen didn't have the toothache Virginia didn't primp continually Abney said a good word for a negro Annabelle didn't argue politics? B. H. S. E! ll 1-1 PAGE 59 38 I I PAGE 60 19 .4. THE COMET OUR FRE94MAN,CLASS Billy is a handsome freshie Who is liked by everyoneg He is always very dressy And is very full of fun. Mary Ruth has a lot of sense And she's as busy as a bee 3 She flirts around with every gent No matter who he be. Martha is very tall and slim With hair of wavy browng She likes to stick us with a pin That makes us jump up and down. Betty Jean is never stillg She's always on the gog She keeps her eye on handsome Bill Who sits in the very same row. Fern is very short and fair And the girls all like him, too 5 He has beautiful golden hair And does what he's told to do. Virginia is a girl so sweet With eyes so very blueg She speaks to all the boys she meets, Especially the smallest two. Dickie is a might fine lad And very content is hey He is one who can never be mad And is happy as he can be. Elmer Lee is the ladies man Who is handsome we all agreeg He does for the girls all that he can W And loves to hold them on his knee. James is a lad with red, curly hair And freckles upon his noseg He likes a girl so very fair Whose locks have tints of gold. TEACHERS'BEAUX Mr. Abney is a man with very large feet And has dark eyes and hair 5 He loves a blonde so very sweet 9 They'd make a lovely pair. Miss Sutton is very cute, but fat, And she is very, very pertg She likes to wear her lovely hat When she goes to see Delbert. B. H. s.' H El THE COMET WE CAUGHT. BEFORE PUBLICATION A kind feeling of gratitude and a 'thank you' for his many favors are our sediments. Csentimentsl X Shot-up was used for shot-put in the track story Mr. Abney: Do you believe in monoply? Martha: I thought monoply was a game. Misss Sutton: Helen, do you have a current event? Helen Woods: Yes, President Roosevelt's son was fined for parking too long. When the truck stopped at Petersburg :- Mr. Abney: Is this Norris? Hubie: No, this is just the rhubarbs of Norris. Mr. Abney: When was the government of the United States established? ' James: 1492. Mr. Abney: How do you find the area of a circle? James: Two times the length plus two times the width. EXAM INATION ANSWERS Miss Sutton: What is watered stock? ' Student: This is when men drive cattle across the prairie and they stop to water them. ' Miss Sutton: What is guerrilla warfare? Student: This was a war between gorrillas. Definitions given on an American History test. Filibuster -People who rode on cow ponies. Spoils systemWThis system is about postage stamps. Underground railwayaA railroad that went underground a little way to ship slaves underground. ' B. H. s. EB 44 ...- PAGE 61 38 0? 'B COMET FROM THE '38 SHOWBOATb . - ' . 5 n, 1 A k H-vs-r Z1 V , dy,-,,.-, , V I V EFA- , -,, fu PG 2 l ,., . - 1 V 1'-'--. 5 I . nur-.' A' u N gg If ,, p ..,, III ' ' ' 'n .M .,,. i .h' ,,,Ni' , U, V, ,, 'uw X. ,A .- . - V ,..-w,, . . 4, , ,,,. , 'XXX il AE6 ,. xv, . R,-x Q, ' - V ' 11 x.X- --Qu,-,-?,5 J Abney, Shelton S. Atkins, Margaret Lee Brown, Maxon Busch, Norma Mae Chandler, Relna Davis, Dickie Duke, Helen Maxine Farnsworth, Fay Farnsworth, Fern Farnsworth, Gilbert Gallihugh, Martha Gallihugh, William Henderson, Cole Hopkins, William Hopkins, Edgar Lee Horne, Charles William Horne, C. O. Hunter, Mary Ruth Hunter, Roy Jenkins, Annabelle Jenkins, Mildred Klopfenstein, Chester h4arksberry,1ienneth Martin, J. A. Martin, Ralph Martin, Rowena Mclntire, Marjorie Wilma Neihardt Newnmn,Raymond Newman, Wayne Orr, Elmer Lee Reed, James C. Sutton, Vivian C. Tietjen, Marie Wall, Homer Warner, Charles Ward, Betty Jean Welch, Vernon W. Whitaker, H. C. Wise, Geneva VVwe,John Wise, Mary Elizabeth Woods, Helen Woods, Virginia Yoder, C. W. Young, Clark 19 4. TH E COMET 40, 43, 46, 49, 54, 56, 62 PERSONAL IN DEX 15,46, 25,36,37,40,47 20,31,33,36,38, 16 16 27,36,41,46,49 25,33,36,37,47,56 19,36,40 27,36,43 20,36,40 27,30,36,37,41,43,47,62 19,31,33,36,36,40,42,43,46, 13 25,36,40,46,48,49 25,46 27,33,36,38,41,43,46,49,53, 13 27,31,33,36,37,38,42,43,47 13 25,36,37,40 20,31,33,36,37,38,40,47,49, 25,36,49,56 25,36,49 ' 13 25,36,41,43,46,48,49 19,31,33,36,37,40,42,43,47, 25,33,36,37,43,47,49,52 23,31,33,36,37,38,41,43,49, 23,31,33,41,43,49,54,56 25,49,62 27,36,41,42,46,48,49 27,36,43,46,48 15 25,31,33,36,37,43,56,62 25,46 25 27,36,37,43,47,56,62 7,15 13 25,36,37,40,47 10,16 23,31,33,36,37,41,43,56 23,36,37,41,47,49 27,36,37,41,43 13 13 Ba-IBS. n 48, 56 56, 62 56 56 49, 55, 56, 62 55, 62 PAGE 63 38 v 'B THE COMET AUTOGRAPHS If 'Ghought unlock her mysteries, If Friendship on me smile, IweSf5fI3J:L?,'2?:Qie1E:zMs-- ok .g ,ez iwyzxs iw' , jwgxwy gh s , s - - ' .1 W . ' W if 1e,e,f,e,f,7' ' ' 4 , ., k ffjj' N xfftiiy , v' i jxbvvf fl,l.,-sa, L je t't.,y-I'-y!J-01,9 ,fr -57,7 ,l uaf ' ' ,H Z., I V Q - ef ffffew' ,fgfj - 77147 ,721 e s .,,L!,,,. ,,17f.f7iJZ ,,1,j W' 'IAVIH' clvjffil 'A 77 A ' jwvu JUUNUU' 'JV AQMJ-uf AAAWUQQL, 770-,AJ M 5 ,JJ ,fMf,WA27ffKf7 LEW n BHS X 1 -I 9 1-.... ' WAQ . --1 3 8 1 ' xx f---' , ---1 ,,.i,......Li..-.--- 5 THE COMET AUTOGRAPHS 'ST5he light of friendship is like the light of phosphorus, seen plainest Bun dselbual, Sum when all around is dark. AMNQU IMAX Jawkkf AA H-LMMN lu. law 'Wu-ww. GIQ. JAAAJIJ X' 1 fl 11 'if' , , V f , Ci: I f ri Q J? Fil?-nlnkllfti V 'ILL i-'fx ---' 1 .1 ' I, . .,1' f,,,,f, rfyjf, .I E 1 , . ,-....-- , , Q- -M-, ,XA .I f il gf Q al iyqfhfx ml X A.-. r. vlxrsk A X A A - 1, fwvii B K ,ff I - .1 -I .4 ':4,,lLf, L' 5L.Ld,., shin ph 4. f. , U Af' fix! . P n'N .A--Xa, X, fs ev' 5- C is , x 1 J - 4- B. H. S. PAGE 65 EE 19 .. ,,,, -, se -1 V-1- 7 5 N PAGE 66 19-- i 0 'B THE COMET AUTOGRAPHS Friendship is the shadow ofthe evening, which strengthens with the setting sun of life Qi ws., B. H. s. fs' YXQYNN lil R r , W Q THE COMET AUTOGRAPHS 'I made courtiersg I never pretended to 'make friendsf said Napoleon .... On a rocky lnnle island he fretted away the last years of his lifefffalonef' B H S PAGE 67 - --38 , cv ss PAGE 68 THE COMET AUTOGRAPHS Society is like a lawn, where every roughness is smoothed, every bmmble eradicated, and where the eye is delighted by the smiling verdufe of a velvet surface. Xxx XX B H S , 1 9 44 -- s a e-so --- 'L-l V 19 4. V cv fs THE COMET AUTOGRAPHS 'Youth is beautiful. Its friendship is precious B. H. s. EB 0 PAGE 69 1-as