Bucklin High School - Reco Yearbook (Bucklin, MO)

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Traditions Traditions can mean bondage or they can mean strength and satisfaction. They can bind us to the past and prevent advancement, or they can give us a solid footing on which to climb. Through the years a few ceremonies and symbols have become B. H. S. traditions. Sight of these stirs our emotions and makes us strive for better things. Back in the fall of l92l according to Clarence Amen, RED and BLACK were officially selected as the school colors. The first athletic association was organized with Harold Donovan as president and himself as secretary-treasurer. The main ob- iective of the organization the first year was the purchase of uniforms for the boys' basketball team. They raised the necessary money lchiefly by a two- night camivali, selected their colors, and bought the suits from Lowe and Campbell. Thus for the first time did Bucklin athletes appear in uniform. Hither- to each had wom whatever he could procure for him- self. In the fall of l925, H. O. Brough came to Buckl in as superintendent. During his administrations several customs were originated which have been lasting. ln a letter he states, l believed a school needed tangible symbols to stimulate school spirit and promote loyalty and unity. As sponsor of the class of '26, he suggested there be a school chain to which each class would add a link. As part of the graduation services that year the president of the senior class, Roger Townsend, presented the first link to the junior president, W. H. Martin. Each president made a short speech about upholding the ideals of the school. Thus far, no class has failed to add its link and give its pledge of responsibility. The following year Mr. Brough was again sponsor ofa senior class. This class too wished to do something which would add to the impress- iveness of graduation. From them came the cere- mony with the American Beauty roses. A small boy and tiny girl, brother and sister--J. W. and Anna Merle Norton-canying a large basket of American Beauty roses, led the processional of graduates to the platform. Later the valedictorian, Earle Holmlund, passed the roses out to his classmates and platform guests, symbolizing the desire to share beauty and happiness with one another. They also held an alumni banquet at which they organized an alumni association with W. H. Martin as presi- dent, Kelley Carter, vice-presidents Helen Hansman Leister, secretary, and Lourine Finney Herriman, treasurer. Sometime during the later 20's the need for a mascot for the athletic teams was felt. The bulldog was selected and the teams since have been known as the Bucklin Bulldog. No one seens able to recall the exact year, team, or cbg with which the custom began. Many believe it must have been about i928 with Old Bob, a brown and white Pit bulldog be- longing to the D. M. Lindley family. Old Bob escorted a team to a Brookfield toumament or so in '28 or '29 and had his picture taken at Alexander's Studio with the graduating class of '30. Following Old Bob, came Chi, and English bulldog GISO belonging to the Lindley family. Chi's masterful personality was felt for several years. Then came Lady, a somewhat petite mascot, whose owner is Luticic Fitzgerald. Lady was succeeded by Jlggs who came with the Bartees and shared with them their enthusiasm and devotion to the sports. lt is a known fact that the spirits of Old Bob, Chi, Lady, and Jlggs in tum urged their teams on to victory and a high level of sportsmanship. So as symbols of ideals which are uplifting and of spirit which is enthusiastic and vigorous, we cherish the red and black, the Bulldog, and the American Beauty Rose. We hold to them because of what they stand for, and look ahead to the op- portunities and possibilities of attainment that may be ours. Since every accomplishment has its be- ginning as a hope, a dream, an aspiration, they give us incentive, encouragement, and strength.

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Combined Efforts CHARLES HERRIMAN, vice-president of board and master of ceremonies, introduced Mr, Kennedy. ROY HANSON, president of the board of ed- ucation, tossed the first pitch to a Meadville player in the opening game. BALL DIAMOND LIGHTED A noteworthy improvement made for th. school during the past year by the board of ed ucation was the purchase and installation o lighting equipment for the ball diamond ad jacent to the school. The equipment consist of eight poles--each 80 feet tall--and 81 lights and reflectors. The field was formally dedicated Frida: evening, September l2, with a ceremony pre- ceding two games with the Meadville Eagles The Bucklin school band, headed by the nat- ional color bearer, the drum major, and fou maiorettes, marched onto the unlighted field These were followed by the boys' baseball team As the band played The Star Spangled Banner, the lights were turned on by members of the school board. A dedicatory speech was given by Vernor Kennedy of Mendon, scout for the Chicagc White Sox and former maior league pitcher The Reverend Hollis Wilhelm, pastor of thi Methodist church, offered the dedicatory prayer. THE PLUC KY BUC KLIN BULLDOGS have iust succumbed to the Northwestern Eagles in the Tri- County conference tournament held on the newly lighted diamond, October l4. endif ififtiil. if Lg., Krew f X3 z 1 X-H' ' T , 424, T , L yi Y - QQ M' owxtff nd' 4 QU C51 ly h