Brook High School - Talisman Yearbook (Brook, IN)

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Calendar SEPTEMBER 20 Sophomores have party — Can’t remember whether it was hay or straw but anyway they had a soft ride. 21 Freshman Party—They believe in starting the year out right. Had a weiner roast in Ekstrom’s pasture, and what do you know, they lost the car keys. 27 Sunshine held election of officers—For some the sun was just a little brighter. (Of- ficers of course.) 28 Eighth grade party' — So now the kids are getting in practice for their next four years in high school. OCTOBER 2 Freshmen Initiated — There’s good sports- manship—don't lose any of it. 3 Chili supper for new members of Sunshine— Boy. was that stuff hot! Yell Leaders Elected— They whirled and wiggled and pranced; They yelled and bowed and glanced; And when they' got done, We knew who had won; At the other all looked askance. 5 Seniors were shot (Just with a camera). 8 Senior Weiner Roast at Joan Cooper’s—What a night! 19 Juniors present play, “Poor Papa” — Too many responsibilities for dad! 24 School Dismissed—Teachers had to study. 28 Johnson and Iliff co-hostesses to Facultv members—Too bad we didn’t have a re- cording machine. 29 Senior Party at Joan Honn’s—What a blow- out ! 30 Hallowe’en Carnival—Sophomores have King and Queen but the Seniors have the $10. 31 Seniors have party for Mr. Bannon—Just one-half of ninety, that's what the man said. NOVEMBER 16 Seniors receive pictures—Billfolds are bulg- ing these days. 19 Nineteenth Annual Legislative Assembly at Purdue—Murfitt took honors. 28 Convocation—Mr. Nelson Covey gave a fine talk on how not to become a failure after graduation. DECEMBER 14 Mt. Ayr—29-31—Finally' we won. 17 Seventh graders have Christmas party at Tanksley’s—They’re just trying to get on the good side of the teachers, eh, kids? 18 Latin Clubs caroled — They' ate more than they sang. 21 Hurrah! School dismissed — See you next year. 31 - Jan. 1 Four Way Tourney at Rensselaer. JANUARY 2 Freshman Class party at Tanksley’s—Seems as though the Tanksley home is a good place for parties.

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School hen 8:10 conies and the school bell rings, The doors swing wide, and loud echoings Of voices calling friend to friend Are heard as up the stairs the children wend. Did I sat- wend? The word implies a movement slow 'Tis better called a rush of footsteps that I know. —5—

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APRIL 4 Remington—Here—38-39 — Another jackpot for Brook. 7 t ram for Exam—Oh. what a day! 8 Seniors appear on jury at Kentland—Leave it to the Seniors to hang the jury. 15 Sophomores sponsor Christmas dance—You know the old saying “Better late than never.” FEBRUARY 4 Seventh Grade party planned—but fogged out. 4 Juniors have bowling party—Some just about went down the alley. 9 Solo Contest at Kokomo—So low you could hardly hear it. but it seems that someone heard them because there were several firsts. 15 Oxford—34-67—One easy victory for the B. H. S. Aces. 23 State Solo Contest at Indianapolis — more tired feet. MARCH 21 An epidemic is in the High School—“Spring Fever”. 28 Band Concert—Blow as hard as you can. band members. 4 Grade Operetta—This is the program to show that the little folks know how to act also. 5 District Band Contest—Say, does that sound pretty ? 19 State Band Contest—They’re still blowing. 24 Mr. Bannon to Senior Play Cast—“Please come to rehearsal dressed.” 25 Senior play—The cast is a smashup—Er, what I meant to say was the Senior play cast has a grand smashup of a hit. Oh yes, the name of the play is “Second Child- hood.” MAY 2 Prom—That means more late hours. 4 Baccalaureate—Taking time out to be serious 10 Alumni banquet—Seniors join old grads. 16 Graduation—What a relief for the Seniors! At last comes, this glorious day When Seniors, so chronicles say, Go forth to meet strife, And everyday life. Away from their school life so gay.