Burt Community School - Bears / Roundup Yearbook (Burt, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1940 volume:

nnnnnntinnnnfinnwB wwBBBBWwwwwwBn PORE' ARD In this little book our purpose has been to depict the ideals and achievements of Burt High, If this book fulfills this aim and also gains your approval, we shall feel the task well done and our efforts well rewarded. To all who ever have been students of Burt High, or ever hope to be, and to all our friends we present THE ROUHD-UP with the hope that in the years to come, the many pleasant memories of high school days will be revived by reading its pages. .To E- R. V oltz In appreciation of his untiring efforts, his unselfish devotion of tine and interest toward tne improvement of the Burt Public Schools, we dedicate this Annual, Pres, of the Board of Education MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Elza.Woltz—Pres, M. M, Chlpraan w, Boettcher Jas. Christensen H. E. Rachut J. P. Stow-Roo1 H. A, Thompnon-—Tkso. d UK f MICH SCHOOL PROGRAM Round-Up of the Burt High Radio Station The Engineers Faculty The Batteries of Knowledge Seniors Vacumn Tubes Underclassmen The Static Grades Television (Activities) Music Dramatics Sports The Schedule School Calendar The Sponsors Adertisements Adertisements a r r .) 3 3 Mr Bowie A superintendent who strives to make our school a better one Mr. Anderson Has opinons of his own, A good teacher and a good friend. Coach Anderson Nothing funny ever escapes him. Always gives a kind word and a cheery smile to everyone. Known to be a bit of a tease. Miss Baars The life of a'party but means what she says. Mr. Nickel Only those who really.know him appreciate his true worth and unselfish disposition. Miss Gibson A good one to have in a lively bunch. The kind you can’t help but like. L y( P Jff ,ff ff TT IT ft IT fl .IT .f! .fT .f! ff ff M JR M J? W M ff W M M ti Tl Tl yfl J � Miss Steen Rather reserved. Is conscien- tious and dependable. Miss Miller One of those persons who never seems to worry about the future. Miss Bahe Another one of those quiet sweet, natured persons with a 6ense of humor. Duane Arend Arent Boys G-lee Club-’2.4; Ilixed Choruo-4 : Operetta Chorus-2,4; Class Play-4 Rather reserved. If you know him then you like him. Frank Becker Frankie 3and-2;5,4; Boys Clew Club � 3,4; iilxed Chcrue-4. Oper.'.‘i? Chorus-4 Class President : J$ Class Play 3; Sr. Clas Pin:, -4, Ldiror for the Annual Staff anu kewspaper-4 ’.forks hard aid gets good results. Has many friends. Homer Bristow Ham Baseball-2,3,4; Public Speaking Plays-2. A quiet but good-natured kid who loves be Thelma Bristow Susie Jurior Play; Senior Glass Play; Public Speaking Play-2. A well liked, girl with a mind of her own. Donald Dugan Duggie Junior Play; '.Valter for Banouet; Wrestling-1. Never bothers anyone and does his share of good deeds. Bruce Graham Mutt Band-2,4; Boys Glee Club-1,2; Operetta Chorus-2,3; Lised Chorus-1,2; Basket Ball-2,3,4; Public Speaking Play-2. Knows everything about anything at any time. «5 •5 Joyce Graham Joycie 3'iid-2,3,4; Lixeci Chorus-1,2,3,4; Girls Glee Club-1,2,3,4; Operetta- 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Senior Glass Play; Orchestra-1,2; Waitress at Banquet? Public Speaking Play-2,. A quiet girl industrious a regular bee-hive for work. Donald Hammerstrom Tex Baseball-1,2,3,4; Senior Glass Play; Wrestling-1,2,3,4; Annual Staff-4, He likes to argue Just to bother the other person. Wallace Hawcott Hawk.ee Band-1,2,3,4; Boys Glee Club-1,2,3; mixed Chorus-1,2,3; Principal in Ooeretta-3; Operetta Chorus-1,2; B seball-3,4; Brass Sexuete-2,3,4; Brass Quartet-4; Senior Class Play; Trombone Soloist-2,3,4; Small i.ized Group-3; Orchestra-2’ Boys 4uartot,3 A clever person and the life of the party. V Sharor Mann Sherry Jr. Play-3; Public S in Play- 2; Waitress at Jr. Sr. ■ nouet-1; Annual Stai'f-4 a good-n- tured girl who always sees tne sunny- side. Dean Meier ’ Kayo Band-1, 2,3,4; 3o y s G1 e e Club- 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus-1,1,3,4 .Vrestling-1,3; Junior Play; Brass Sextette-4; Brass lunr- tette-4; Tub-' Soloist-4; Principal in Oneretta-4; Operetta C..orus -l, i, 4, Basket- ball-2; Public Sp iing Play- 2; Boys 3-lee. C ib P-’esident-4 A likeable boy ' ith nusicnl ■ ability. LeSa Olson • • ■ r cio Girls Glee Cln'i -1,2,3,4; ixbd C-iorua 2.3,4; Jun , - c Cl ss Play Operetta Che us--1., 2 k 4; Class Vice-Presi- •: nt� £; Annual a •■■?x- 4; Suruor Class Flay; Public Speaking Play-2, 0 chestra-2. A dependable girl . would be recognised anywhere by her laughter. Russell Patterson Pat Bar.d-1,2, 3,4; Clalrnet Soloist-4; Mixed Chorus-2,3,4; Boys Glee Club 1,2, 3.4; Class President-4; Ba-4k§t- ball-2,3,4; Wrestling-1; O'r, 'Hass Play-3; Sr. Cl3Go Play-4; Orche;.tra 2; Operetta Principal-3,4; Operetta Chorus-2; Walter for Jr„ Sr. Ban- quet; Boys Q,uar9tte-3_. 4; A good kid v'lth all kinds of ability Mary Jean Rachut Jeanle Small'-.Mixed Vocal Group-3; Band-1, 2,3,4; Girls Glee Club-1,2,3.4; Mixed Chorus-2,3,4; Brass Sextette 1,2,3,4 Brass Quarette-4; Class President-1; Typist for Annual ,-ltaff- 3; French Horn Soloist;. 2; Baritone Soloist-3; Orchestra-1,2; Typing Contest-2; Jr- Class Play-3, Sr Class Play-4; Operetta Chorus-1,2,3,4. A blond v'ith a great nusical talent, James Rath Jim Treasure-4, Rather reserved. He has many friends. Eleanor Steward El Typist for Annual Staff-4; Poster Committee for Play-4. Eleanor Is a dependable «rlrl. She Is a good worker and she Is always ready to work. Viola Trenary Tommy Band-2,3,4; Glee Club-2,3,4; Mixed Chorus-4; Promptor for Jr. Play-3; Class President-2; Class Secetery 3; Waitress for Bannuet-1; Yell Leader 3,4; Se'etary for G. A. A.-4; Onper- ett§ Chorus-3,4; Annual Staff-2; Class Carnival Q.ueen-2; Public Speaking Play-2; Senior Class Play. A girl with big ideas and many friends. Luella Weiske Welske Band-2,3,4; Girls Glee Club-1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus-1,2,3,4; Brass Sextette 3,4; Girls Sextette-3,4; French Horn Soloist-3,4; Senior Play-4; Class Vice President-4; Class Secetary-1; Class Treasure-3; Principal in Opper- etta-2,3,4; President of the G. A. A. 4; Yell Leader-4; Orchestra-2,3; Operetta Chorus-1; Promptor for Jr. High Operetta-1; Waitress for Banquet; Typing Contest-2, Not sophisticated but sweet and charming. CLASS HISTORY Does It not seem hard to realize that the class of 1940 now confronting you In all Its strength and beauty, with its wealth of experience written on its various features, was ever a class of silly freshman? Silly young freshman indeed I Y lth a lot of nonsense and no- thing in their open actions but a lot of giggles, yet this is the fact . That a lot of silly, rattie-brained youngsters could ever have developed into yonder noble, handsome, thoughtful, and wise appearing seniors, is Indeed something to be thankful for. It was in September 1936, A.D. that this brilliant group of boys and girls made their victorious appearance in the halls of Burt High School. Four of this group started in the fall of 1928 und r the direction of Ties Whitney. Those four ' ere: v.'allace Havcott, Russell Patterson, Viola Trenary, and Leta Olson. The others in the group Joined in various years. We began our Freshman year by having a.weiner and marshmellow roast. Many of our class were members of the Mixed Chorus, Boys and Girls Glee Club. A'11 three groups won superior at Plover and went to Nevada,, The waitresses and waiters at the Banquet were Joyce Graham, Viola Trenary, Sharon Mann, Luella Weiske, Sayre Winkle, Donald Dugan. Russell Patterson, and Lawrence Chlpman. The H.M.S. Ilnafore was presented by the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs on November 20, the first operetta to be given in the new auditorium,. We enjoyed an all High School Halloween skating party held at Titonka. Ruth Custard was transferred to Buffalo Center the end of this year. The first part of our Sophomore year we had an all High School Halloween Party at the Schoolhouse. The operetta, The Gypsy Troubadore was presented by the Glee Clubs on November 12. Luella Welske having one of the pri-'ipal parts. The Girls Glee Club, Mixed Chorus and Bar, won Superior et the sub—district music contest at Burt. They went to the district contest at Brxtt Here the Girls Glee Club won Superior and enjoyed a trip to Iowa City, winning an excellent rating there., The Public Speaking Plays were given in which many members of this class participated. Luella ’ elske, Mary Jean Rachut, and Sayre Winkle were members of the typing team that.entered a contest at Estervllle on April 23. Duane Arend, Ralph Thlesen, and Harriet Hoffman entered our class. The Carnival was held December 17, in which Vlcla Trenary was elected Queen of the Sophomore Class, The baseball boys won Kossuth County Championship, Ralph Thlesen, Paul Arend, Laura Jean Smith, and Harriet Hof- fman withdrew from our class this year Our Junior year we presented the play Special De- livery with Mary Jean Rachut, Joyce Graham, Thelma Bris- tow, Sharon Mann, Leta Olson, Sayre ''inkle, Donald Dug- gan, Dean Meier, Russell Patterson, Frank Becker, Duane Arend, as charactors of the cast, with Viola Trenary act- ing as prompter. We enjoyed a picnic at the Call Park in Algona followed by a Theater party, Viola Trenary was elected cheer leader by a unanimous vote. The Operetta, The Mikado , was giver, Nov, 15 and 16, Luella Weiske, Russell Patterson, end Wallace Hawcott, had principle parts. The Girls' Sextette, Girls' Glee Club, and Luella Weiske won superior at the sub-district music contest at Burt. They attended the district contest at Eagle Grove and won excellent .ratings there. Sayre Winkle left our class, and James Rath entered. We began our Senior year by having a Junior-Senior dance at the schoolhouse. The seniors presented their play, Easy Toney1', May 16 and 17, Mary Jean Rachut, Thelma Tristov? Joyce Graham, Luella Weiske, Viola Trenary, Lstti or son. I rank Becker, Russell Patterson, Duane Arend, Donald Hamrncrstrom, Wallace Hawcott having roles. The operetta, Blow Me Down , was presented October 26 and 27. Luulla i'eiske, Dean Meier, and Russell Patterson having principle parts. Luella Weiske was elected cheer leader by a unanimous vote. Glenna Worden was transferre! to Dows at the end of the first semester. Luella Weleke, Brass Sextette, and Boys' Glee Club '.von a superior afing at the Pre-state contest at Emmeteburg and oartl'. 1paled in the State contest held at Storm Lckt April 25 and 25, Our Senior class hs.s risen from four to twenty-two and back down to the final eighteen. By—Leta Olson and Viola Trenary CLASS '.''ILL OF '40 He, the graduates of 1940 of the 3urt High School, City of Hurt, State of Iowa, bein'? of some nlnd and memory, do make, publish, and dee’.are this our last rill and testament, ir manner and form as follows} First: To Supt, 3owie—all left-ov, r detention for whispering May he have as hard a time mailing it up as we had Second: To Coach Anderson—all the family oudgets that we made in Sociology anc.ve hope that he uses them better than we Third: To Mr. Anderson—all our English IV Grammar work- books which we worked in, corrected, and studied in. Fourth: To Miss Barrs—cur A!s in P.T. and all towels, shoestrings, and soar left in the locker room Fifth: To Miss Stein—all the love scenes, from Easy Money and may she not have as much trouble as they. Sixth: To Mr, Mickle—all the correction fluid we used when typing stencils and all the slip sheets used for mimigraphing for the annual. Each individual senior do will and bequeath a portion of his properties to his under clas-smen. I, Duane Arend, do will and bequeath my model A and ability to learn to dane quickly to Fay Mann, I, Frank 3ecker, do will and bequeath my blue pants, the old Chevy and my position a.s editor to Oliver Plurnb. I, Homer Bristow, do will and bequea.th my fist anc bashful ways to Lawrence Chlpraan. I, Thelma Bristow, do will and bequeath my hair styles and love for walks to Beverly Van Steenberg. I, Donald Dugan, do will and bequeath my driver's licence (I didn't get) and my winning ways with Alyona girls to Elvin: Godfredson. I, I, Pruce Graham, do will and bequeath my specks', trumpet, and love for co-eds to Kenneth Trenary. I, Joyce Graham, do will and bequeath my love for study- ing, good grades, and position as nursemaid to Neva Sewick. I, Donald Hammerstrom, do will and bequeath part of my ward-robe and ability to manage to have a chauffeur along even if it is a girl to Wendell Ringsdorf. I. Wallace Hawcott, do will and bequeath my love for swing music and my laugh to Raymond Laverenz I, Sharon Mann, do will and bequeath my winning smile and curly hair to Vivian Volentine, I, Dean Meier, do will and bequeath my ability for a new catch each season and musical talent to Kenneth Reed� I, Leta Olson, do will and bequeath my love for the big Job and ability to calk myself out of a predicament (no matter how 'bad) to Ruth Olsen, I, Russell Patterson, do will and bequeath my heroes for a position in 'the bank some day, and my German Eand clothes to Wayne Eolie. I, Mary Jean Rachut, do will and bequeath my love for Mercury's and memories of the pleasant hours between 4 and 5 in the assembly after school to Norma Jean Rash. I, James Rath, do will and bequeath my bashful but winning ways and fear of the marshall—not for speeding however— to Herbert Leek, I, Eleanor Steward, do will and bequeath my hopes to live on the plains of Nebraska someday and my typing ability to Marjorie Reidel. I, Viola Trenary, do will and bequeath my cheer-leading outfit, one'half my wardrobe and love for model A's to Ruth McFarland. I, Luella Weiske, do will and bequeath my French Horn, and my ability to leave boys alone.to Virl Higgins. BY—Ruth Olsen and Virl Higgins CLASS PROPHECY 1950 I see before me a remarkable vision-—mountains like Alps on Alps arise . Somebody is evidently to pass his, or her, life in the mountains, but who can tell who it is, or where the mountains are? Are they the Rockies, the Alleghanles, the Lehlghs, the Tennessees, or the hite Mountains? Ah, now I see� 1 see for there is a big C spread all over the mountains. So, as I see a C, it must be California But who is it? Surely it must be revpaled to me. Yes indeed, now he oomes into view. It is Donald Hammerstrom as sure as I am alive. Who could mistake that tall and noble form, and—and—yes, it is true, that brilliamt brown hair. How it fleams in the bright California sun- shine, But what is he doing? Ah, now I see it plainly. He is picking oranges; so, of course, '’e is the happy owner of a California ranch. Could there be a more glorious fate? But this vision is passed, and now I must wait for another What is this? Oh, see the crowds! Crowds of men, women, and children. But what are they trying to do? Oh, there is the President’s Mansion, the far-famed White House. Now the scene shifts, and I am shown the famous East Room inside of It. Greeting the rapidly coming people are three beautiful women. V.'ho are . they? Surely they can not be—yes, they are—our old classmates, 3haron Mann, Eleanor Steward, and Thelma Bristow, There always seems to be an Eleanor in the White House. Grown older, of course, but decidedly handsomer. How delightful. Again the scene shifts, and I see a man on a shoe- maker’s bench patching away on a shoe. How faithfully he is working and what a fine Job he is doing. I tell you he is some patoher! Now he looks up and I see it is our old friend, Homer Bristow. Veil, I always knew he would make a success of whatever business he might engage, whether it were patching shoes or teaching trigonometry. Now who will be next, I wonder? Oh, here is a woman on a stage gorgeously arrayed, What can she be dolpg? Making a speech on woman In politics? No, she opens her mouth too wide for that, and keeps It open too long. Ah, I see musicians near her. She is a famous sinner. Who in the world can she be? Oh, now I see, it is no less than our old classmate, Joyce Graham, v ho would supoose she could ever open her mouth as wide as that? As I remember her, she could hardly open it wide enough to recite her lessons. Well, what changes time will bring And now, who comes next? OTiy, it’s the famous toe dancers. They must be Leta Olson, Viola Trenary, and Luella Welake, Of course, they were so fond of dancing, that they could hardly walk decorously out in the line, and look who's their manager! No other than Dean Meier. Well, that Is one person who has become ,)ust what I knew he would be anyway. Again the scene changes. How strange, a man behind a plow drawn by two stalwart Percheron horses. Who can he be? Surely not one of the class of 1940 at this lab- orious business of following a plow? But ah I see broad acres stretohlng away on every side. The eartn ne turns over Is black and fertile. This Is one of those wondrous western ranches we hear so much about, where seeds come up almost over night. His face is vurned «way from me as he follovs the long and straight furrow. His broad'shoulders and graceful carriage, however, are fam- iliar. tfho can he be? But now enters a new element, a woman cones over the hills, carrying a basket and thermos bottle. His wife, of course, for only a ..atient, loving, self-sacrificing wife could come out In the hot sun with a man's dinner. Now she Is coming nearer. I can almost distinguish her features. Is it possible? Yes, it -s Mary Jean Rachut. Now I understand who the plowman Is of course: none other than Donald Dugan, vho Is.that tirea man walking the floor with a baby. I thought they usually milked the cows. Russell Patterson of course. Now the scene changes to a.large eastern city. There Is a typical speciman of floor walker. He is a rathe£ , distinguished looking gentlemen. VThy, of course, no wonder, It is Bruce Graham. Next the scene changes too a large steam laundry in Chicago and I see a washerman, with all the talents, that s too much, and Its none other than Frank Pecker. Next the scene shifts us to a very tall building In Los ngeles. What Is that electric sign 8TbovetJh,e.J°°; flh Hapnens to be a fruit shipping concern. I can t distinguish the names.. Oh, Yeei It's plain to me now James i th and Duane Arend, Inc. That Is really Borne bunch If I remember those boys. And last, but not least on great white way In New York City, re faintly hear the music coming from the Broken Drum can't be Beat, Night Club' where wexln i out uRon our arrival that this swing music Is none other thaft that of kaistro Hawcott. I knew he d make it� By Ruth Olsen and Mrl June Higgins EASY MONEY By Austin Goetz The class of '4C presented their Senior Class play May 16 17, 1940. Cast Sidney Holbrook--------- Claire Holbrook--------- Stephen Holbrook-------- John Holbrook----------- Mrs. Christine Sheridan- Marilyn Sheridan-------- Happy Wilson---------- Georgia Sanders--------- Edith Blair------------- Barrat------------------ Susanne (A French maid)- -Frank Becker •Luella Weiske -Russell Patterson -Duane Arend •Joyce Graham •Leta Olson •Donald Hammerstrom •Viola Trenary •Mary Jean Rachut •Wallace Hawcott -Thelma' Bristow Synopsis Sunshine plays an important part in the glamour of Southern California, but when two students, Claire and Sidney, of a California University decide to marry and keen it a secret from their parents and relatives, sun- shine merely adds to their difficulty. Easy Money sets them up in luxury but it cannot buy consistent explanations when their dear ones drop in for a weekend and so the complications pile up until they feel as if they were at the bottom of a football scrimmage. Claire Holbrook finds it necessary to Impersonate a boy in order to explain a difficult situation of her own making. Claire no sooner becomes the handsome boy than her mother walks in to spend the weekend. Frantically she switches from boy to girl. Suddenly Sidney's uncle - Stephen Holbrook's brother - appears from Hawaii to see Sidney's new' wife. Uncle John has been the financial mainstay of the young married couple and has come through handsomely when Sid.ney informed him of the marriage. John and Stephen Holbrook have not spoken to one another for fifteen years and now they meet. itn Uncle John waiting to greet Sidney's wife - and Claire frantically trying to keep her identity a secret from Sidney's father - a.nd Clair's mother demanding all sorts of explanations, you can imagine what a dilimma Claire is in. Claire unravels this tangled skein very nioely - and everything ends happily in their favor. SENIOR CLASS SONG New Senior Class v.-e must part, Let one thought remain in our heart, That through our lives we'11 recall, The place we loved best of all. So loudly our praises we sing, Through the ages may they ring, forever, We must all dry our tears now and say, Gcod-bye to all our high-school days, Burt High ferever! ---Sharon Hann (Tune of Stars and Stripes Forever) Class Officers Russell Patterson-----------President Luella V eiske--------------Vice President James Rath- Treasurer SENIOR POEM Today decides tomorrow----- Today someone guides our stumbling feet, As we decide what we should do, Tomorrow vre must climb the peak, Our goa.1 is reached, md we are through. Today someone takes our grasping hands, The four years of work have come and gone, Tomorrow we take a different path, Each Senior meets the coming daVm. Today someone helps our stuttering lips, To share with us our joy a.nd sorrow, Tomorrow we must help ourselves, TODAY DECIDES TOMORROW --Sharon Mann Senior Colors,..,........Blue White Senior Flower White Carnation BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Burt Public School High School Auditorium 8:00 P.M . Sunday, May 26, 1S40 PROGRAM Processional............................. .Mixed Chorus Invocation.....................The Rev. Herbert Jackman Hymn No. 285.............Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Scripture Reading and Prayer...The Rev. Herbert Jackman Response................................-....Mixed Chorus Fymh No. 69....-..........0 Master - Workman of the Race Commencement Sermon.................The Rev. Paul Figge A Mighty Fortress is Our God ,.........v. . .Mixed Chorus Benediction.........................The Rev. Paul Figge Sevenfold Amen...............................Mixed Chorus Recessional..................................Mixed Chorus COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Burt Public School High School Auditorium 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 28, 1940 PROGRAM Processional...................................Instrumental Group America, First Stanza............................ Audience (Remain standing for Invocation) Invocation.........................The Rev. Paul Figge Salutatarian.......................... Russell Patterson Valedictorian................................Joyce Graham Music..................................... Brass Scxttetc Commencement Address...............Mr. Robert Burlingame (New3 Commentator for.TOO) Hymn of Love............................... Mixed Group Presentation of English Award...........Miss Lulu Hax cott (Pres, of Woman's Club) Presentation of History Award.........Mr3. Ted Ringsdorf (Pres, of Legion Auxiliary) Prc entation'o? Diplomas................Pres. Elza Woltz Star Spangled Banner...............................Audience Benediction....................The Rov, Herbert Jackman 5 Back Row—Kenneth Trena.ry, Margaret Plumb, Norma Jean ?.r-..3h, Ger- Id Soderberg, Merwyn John, Robert Lovstad, Wendell Ringsdorf, Viola Serdahl, Marjorie Reidel. Middle Row— 4rdith Dettman, Vivien Volentine, L-.ur- Reidel, Lawrence Chipman, Kenneth Reed, Wayne Bolie, Raymond Lavrenz, Arlene Nelson, Mary Lee Volf, Virl Higgins. Front Row -Ruth Olsen, Beverly Van Steenberg, Ruth McFarland, Kenneth Bates, Arvid Dettman, Herbert Leek, Elvin Godfredson, Fay Mann, Doris Morness, Neva Sewick, Miss Steen. ft CLaSS officers Kary Lee Wolf-----------------------------------«roefrdtaft Viola Serdahl------------------------- -...- � -fl og: ' Merwyn John------------- ——------------■————«--Secretary Treasure JUNIORS Name Wants to be Ardith Dettman------------- Arlene Nelson-------------- Ruth Olsen----------------- Oliver Plumb--------------- Kenneth Reed--------------- Laura Riedel--------------- Marjorie Riedel—----------- Ruth McFarland——.—--------- Margaret Plumb------------- Fay Mann------------------- Robert Lovetad------------- Herbert Leek--------------- Merwyn. John--------------- Neva Fewick— —------------- Kenneth Bate a—------------ Y� end°li Ringadorf-----—--- Lawrence Chipman----------- Mary I-ee Wolf—------------ Elvin Godfredson----------- Kenneth Trenary------------ Gerald Soderberg----------- Viola Serdahl-------------- Vivian Valentine---------—— Beverly VanSt-eenberg.----- Virl Oune Higgins---------- Norma Jean Rash------------ Wayne Bolie-- ------------- ------------ Lucky11 --------------Beauty Operator --------------Remembered -------------—Vetinary -------------—Farmer ------------—Teacher --------------Stenographer ——————Stenographer --------------Nurse -----------—Mechanic -------------.Millionaire -------------Fighter .............Playboy --------------Tobacco Auctioneer ------...----.—Farmer ----------— Allia Chalmers Sales- man :! -----------—— - Somebody -----------——Stewardess -------------— Impoitant ----.—-----..''Fordson salesman ------------- Old Pontiac Driver-' ------------- Happy1, --------------WBe good ----------—--mbitious -------------Chatter box -------------‘■■A.loue -------------11 Racer'' JUNIOR SENIOR B.-.N‘JJET The Seniors were.entertained by the Juniors at a Dutch Party , Wednesday evenimr, April 24, 1940 in the hi ;h school -ynnasium. The (-.'uests were served by elrht Freshmen In the little Dutch Garden with A Dutch Henu VruchtSap Pretzels RaJ1o8 Selver Gelratenesttuln Aarjaopel Karrots of Errpy Broojes Butter Jhlle Tasseiv Kuchen Els Koffle Dancing was enjoyed after the three courses were ser - • ved„ The warden was decorated In the class colors, blue and white. The banouet was In dutch form with windmills, tulips, flowers and the stage was decorated as a dike. The celling was decorated with streamers to imitate a false roofc The class motto, Today.decides Tomorrow , was written in Dutch on one bangboard and it was translated into an lish on the other bangboard The following ororrram was presented: v ‘ ''Welcome11--------------------------Uory Lee Response -----------------------------Ruvcall '’■. hen Sprin - Comes In Holland -Girls Sextette Tulips-Red and White ---------------------Girls Sextette Windmills of Holland ---------------------Girls Sextette Class History -----------------------------Leta Sidmikde in Cled —----------—------——Erna Eears Die Letze Pose-Von Notsu -----------Erna Baars '. hat? In Dutch -------------------------Joyce Class Prophecy -----—------------------Raymond ,i5u -Sr ac -------------Junior Boys Quartette Talkii------------------------------ijv, Bnw1 „ Class Will—■-----------------Wendell Repedor? JUNIOR CLA3B PL.V - The class of 41 presented thair Junior Class Play, “The Nutt Family , a farce of 15 acts The proceeds were used to finance the Junioxv.Senior Banquet. CAST Dr. P« Nutt«.n th Trenary Meta Nutt............... .Viola Serdahl Ima Nutt..................Vlrl June Higgins Wall Nutt..........................Gerald Soderburg Orestus..............Elvin Godfredsen Sylvia Gaylord...........Mary Lee Wolfe Cerise................... .Norma Jean Rash Bea Wise.................«Beverly Van Steenberg Helene Shelton..............Ardlth Dettman Larry Smart..............Raymond Lavrenz Vivian Tepper..Neva Jean Sewick Charlotte Neal.,.,.......Vivian Volentlne Lila.......Ruth Olsen Director.....Esther Steen Prompter.....Zelpha Rae Pratt SYNOPSIS Crestdale is a large summer.home near an Eastern Mountain resort. It was formerly occupied by Dr. See, who used it as a sanitarium. Dr. See closes the plaoe up and sells it to 'iss Helene Shelton. She becomes restless and decides to go to Europe, so she places the house in the. hands of a real estate agent, Miss Bea Wise, leaves a colored caretaker in In charge and starts off on her European Jaunt, Miss Wise, anxious to sell Crestdale, runs Into a family who tell her they are in the market to buy a house. She offers to allow them to live at Crestdale for one week free of charge so that they can judge of its merits. And who do you think raoi'es In? THE NUTT FAMILY 11 P. Mutt, the head.of the family, 18 a doctor who is tired of practicing medicine and wpnts to roam. Meta Nutt, his wife, raises a.pet snake. Wall Nutt, their son, iu fascinated by fish, and last but not least there la Ima Nutt, their charming daughter. No sooner are tbe Nutts ensconced am Great-dale than several of Dr. See’s former patients arrive and then the tattle of wits begins, narry Smart falls in love with Ima Nutt end thinks she 3e a real nut. He is in a p cK of trouble and ir order to rema.'n near the clrl he fancies ne pretends that'Le is a nut. Engaged to a girl whom he has never seen and trying to escape her he is confronted with a girl who claims to be his wife and has fallen in love with a girl whom he has reason to believe l� j a. patlenc at a sanitarium} Also there are two blackface parts, Orestus and Cerise, who bring dom foe kjuce re- time they are on. K % 5 - Ik First rcw—Dale Dickmeyer, Margaret Richmanr., Betty Bee Christensen, Betty Stewart, Leon Arend, Gordon Graham. Margaret Presthus, William Braytcn, Raymond Elmers, Wallance Godden Second row—Barbara Thompson, Doris Gcdden, Du Wayne Klein, Richard Grcan, Doretta Steward, Richard Bristow, Lester Godden, Geneva Carter, William'-Garman, Third row— Lee Brayton, Edward Long, Kenneth Harmerstrom, Harold Becker, Wilbur Shoopmann, Dcrine Fraser, Donald Weber, Top row—Marilyn Long, Robert Thaves, onald. John, Loraine . Scderberg, Margaret Ringsdorf, Mary Lee Peters « PERFECT SPECIES OF SOPHOMORE GIRL Margaret Ringsdorf' s.. ..-.....HAIR Marilyn Long's................. EYES Margaret Prosthus' s.....PERSONALITY Margaret Richman ' .........TEMPER Mary Leo's................... O-OMPH Doris Godden's...............ABILITY Geneva Carter's............SOFT LIPS Betty Stc,rart' s............KELPFUL HAND Perfect Specimen Of a Sophomore Girl PERFECT SPECIMEN OF SOPHMORE BOY Gordon Graham' s.. .., Harold Becker's . ., , Du Wayne Klein's . Bobby Thaves's Lk? Edward Long's PERSONALITY Richard Groan's ... Perfect Specimen Lee Brayton's Of a Sophomore Boy Wilbur Shoopman'3 AT' .LECTIC FIGURE Back Row—Melvin Tkiesen, Herbert Weislte, Gerald Elmers, Eugene Thiesen, Billy Bahling, Virgil Carlson, Richard Smith, V arren Andreason. Middle Row—Darlene Volentine, Patricia Plumb, Mary Jean McDonald, Virginia McWhorter, Nedra Wolfe, Opal Meier, Betty Lou Cushman, Caroline Hasse, Axel Ander- son. Front Row—Marilyn Baer, Betty Jean Bates, Marion Leper, Paul Bolie, Joel Carter, Sylvester Brace, Kent Ryerson, Marie Godden, Mary Ann Gettman. ft FRESHMAN’S OWN PAGE Nedra Melvin Joel Herbert Gerald Kent Virginia Opal Mary Jean Caroline Hank Peldon Marilyn Darlene ”:arren Patricia Marie Betty Jean Sylvester Marion Virgil Paul Mary Ann Eugene Richard Lorena President- - ?e K. h Secretary i Smart ones in Algebra The outstanding athletes An outstanding walker Advise to the love lorn The Jitterbugs of the class The everlasting chatter box The Romeos of the class The Juliets of the class The bashfal boy friend The class sweet heart The class gossipers (’,7e don't need any more) The farmers The tenor singer A pal. The Bachelors of the cIpss The mischief m ker CLkSS OFFICERS •heJ-3ke Vice Pres —Jcel Carter ■ Treasurer—Betty Jean Bates JUNIOR HIGH Back Row—'william Boettcher, Gerald Reidle, Carol Renolds, Dale Weiske, Donald Dretamel. Third Row—liarilyn Beottcner, Cumene Geilenfild, James Holding, James G'oltz, John Rash, Dar-in Lorness, Donald Noruine, Junior Schenck. Second Row—hiss-Bears, Francis Reibhof, Harvey Godden, Hilton HcBride, Ivan Hersh, Cecil Steward, Harold Bates, August Sankey, Dean Keinetz. First Row—Dorthea Lavrenz, . anda Mann, Betty Lou Olsen, Vivian ’. ard, LaVonne Greise, Patricia Higgins, Harcella Gifford, Ruth Carter, Shirley Hansen, Shirley Sewick. Junior High Teacher—Kiss Baars The Little Giants held their first meeting September 19, 1939. At the meeting Junmy Woltz was elected President, Marilyn Boettcher, Vice President, Milton McBride, Secretary ad Treasurer, and Harry Sankey, Bouncer. The meetings are held the last Thursday of each month. The class enjoyed several parties during the year. A Halloween party was held in Octo- ber. Me had a Christmas party after going Christmas caroling in December. John Rlebhoff Joined the class during the year and Darwin Morness moved away. Dorethea Lavrenz had a mastoid operation February 21, 1940. She was the only one in the class that was seriously ill. By Wanda Iiann Back Row—Eldon Duncan, Uarren Larson, Paul Hasse, Robert Rlebhoff, Harold R elmers, Billy Leeper, Dale Lockwood, Kenneth Schneider, Clayton Johnson, Gary Kienitz, James Hansen, Kenneth Patterson Middle Row—Elizabeth Reed, Ullma Worden, Marjorie Pannkuk, Mary Eller Steward, Donna Jean Gifford, Emil Hasse, Phyllis McBride, Marjorie Kllen, Joan Mann, Beverly Bussie, Miss Gibson, Front Row—TjUgenia Riedel, Iiary Griese, Rhodora Bussie, Marlys Pundas, Joan Giddings, Alice Higgins, Stella Rachut, Helen Rachut, Joyce Gielinfeld, Deris Salisbury.. Jo Anr. whipiran- Joyoe Meier. FIFTH AND SIXTH CHADES Teacher—Hiss Gibson The fifth grade had nineteen registered at the begin- ning of the year but at different times later, gained Olayton Johnson, Warren Larson and Don Lewis Boettcher. This enrollment of twenty two included twelve girls and Sen boys. f The sixth grade, although losing one pupil Wilma Worden enrolled Glen Sanders late in the year to keep the clas6 membership at fourteen. The final group included five boys and nine girls. When Wilma Worden left, the sixth grade has a short program in her honor and presented her with a camera. Mrs. Virgil Schrader was the substitute teacher for Miss Gibson in November when she had an appendictls oper- ation and in February when she had diphtheria. One of the highlights of the year was the masquerade Halloween party. Upon request the girls and boys in variou costumes held a parade through the rest of the school rooms At Christmas everyone in the room had a part in the Christmas program that the whole school presented. Valentines day was celebrated as usual with a box and exchange of valentines. The sixth grade carried out a project in writing business letters, which ended with an exhibit of samples and material received in advertising from various manu- facturers The class entertained their mothers at this exhibit with an Easter program and refreshments. Third Row—Andrew Sankey, Helen Graham, Shirley Lock- wood Shirley Anne Richman, Viola Sankey, Anna l.arie Sankey, Donna Jean Smith, Jean Keener, Joleen Higgins, Miss liiller Second Row—Helen Gettmen, Dolores Black, Gwen : ann, Marlene Dremmel, Vernon Klien, Junior Rachut, mary Lou McDonald, Joyce Ryerson Front Row—Howard Sewlck, Raymond Baer, Lynn Ward, Milton Salisbury, Gary Schenck, Carrol Reimers Back Row—Harold Ward, Kieth Bates, Kaye Holding, Jack McMullen, Lester Steward, Ray Sewick, Donald Garraan, Duane Pannkuk THIRD 2. fOURTM GRADE THIRD AND FOURTH ORxDSS Teacher—‘ las ?riller At the beginning of the year the third grade enrollment was 16. Since that time we have lost two pupils and gained one. Marjorie Roetman mov- ed to Forest City and Mary Lou McDonald moved to Algona. Richard John came to us from out in the country. The fourth grade enrollment of 15 has not changed since the beginning of the year. The total room membership at the present time is 31. Both grades enjoyed several parties during the year, at Halloween time the boys and girls used paper sacks to make their own masks. At Christmas a tree was decorated and gifts l”ere exchanged by the members of the class, valen- tines Day we had a valentine box. Outstanding activities of the year included rhythm band, making Christmas gifts for the mothers, timed tests to improve arit limetic skills, planting seeds, and learning to identify birds and insects. Back rov'__Ira Hanson, Gary■ Reynolds, v:illiam Shoopman, B-ftty Ann V ibbon, Lavon Smith, Donald Macauley, Gordon Baer, Middle row—Lisa Bahe, Elizabeth Larson, Roger Steward, Richard Thompson, Norma Sankey, Harriet ariese, Joan Gifford, Daryle Leeper, Layton Rash. Front ro’-’—Charlotte Dremmel, Larry Holding, Martha Fan- del, Caradene Koepke, Jo Ann Schneider, Max Se'-'ick. Velma Weiske, Virginia Baer. FIRST AND SECOND GRADES Teacher -Miss Bahe Fourteen pupils enrolled in the first grade in the fall of 1938. Barbara Callinson, Viola Beltz, and Darlene Anderson- Joann Brayton moved avay hile Daryle beeper, Barbara Johansen, Bobby Floyd, Lavon Smith and Frances Decker entered dur- ing the year. In the fall of 193' twelve pupils entered the second grade. Elizabeth Larsen came in during the year. Ten first graders entered school in the fall. The class roll has neither increased nor decreased. The room enjoyed a Halloween, Christmas and Valentine party. Some projects carried out during the year were making butter, planting seeds, post office, animals and plants that give us food and clothing.' r I I i i r I i c i 4 I i t i ' 3 =� Back Row—Herbert Weiske, Lawrenpe Chipman, Mary J.ee Peters, Opal Meier. Mary Jean Rnchut Ruth Olson, Heva oewick, Russell Patter-son, Leslie G-raham Middle Row—Richard Smith, Wayne Boite, Dd:-13 Godden, Viola. Serdahl, Joyce Graham, fcedra Wolfe, Luella Welske, Barbara Thompson, Elvin Godi’redson, Don� Id Veboer, i iss Baars. Front Row— Duane Arend, Frank 3ecker, Dean Meier, Ilorma Jean Rash, Mary Lee Wolfe, Virl Higgins, Margaret f. ohrcn Leta Olson, Viola Trenary, liarllyn Long, Robert Tbavss, Raymond Larvrenz, Warren Andreason. BLOW IF- DO' N Burt High School presented their operetta on Thurs- day and Friday, October 26-2?, 1939. The scene is the deck, of the pirate ship Plf ck Teat’,. The Captain has captured a boatload of students on tour. Bob,Trent, the erstwhile Director of the Students tour Is appointed po ition of first mte much to the disapproval of the pirates, Pete and Jake, The question of waitress- es and entertainers Is answered by the arrival of ' is6 Pettigrew, Dean of Hartwell Hell, Nancy Todd and Judy Jen- nings! 3ob Trent and Nancy Todd renew a mutual acquain- tance and after the boat is tied in the warf of the town where Nancy's mother operates a Tea Room, Pete and Jake discover that Bob and Nancy have broken a pirate lav and use this as an excuse for revenge on Bob but is ex used as having broken the same law, and Bob evades punis.nent. The Captain is in a perdlca. .ent vhen Hrs. Todd discovers a long-lost husband and the crew is surprised ’■hen Nancy is revealed as the Captain's daughter. CAST Jake Slithers Ben Barnacle Portugee Fete Slim alley Captain Kidd Bob Trent Dutch Scheider Mss Patricia Pettegrew Nancy Todd Judy Jennings L'rs. Hehitpble Todd Dean Beier Robert Thaves Raymond Lavren La’ renop Chlnman Ivin dodfreason Russell Patterson Herbert ' eiske Ruth Olsen Virl June Hi;: ins Luella eiske Roris ' o'rness SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR-----Irna d ;' rs ACCO: P.-.N 1ST-' er Clip 2 Back Hov—Robert Th'ves, Herbert Weiske, Doris Korness, Elvin Godfredsen, Virl Hi '.’ins, Russel Patterson, Raymond Lavrenz, Ruth Olson, Dean Meier, Luella W’eiske, Lawrence Chipman Second Row Doris Godden, Forma Rash, Feve Sewick, Donald eber, Lets Olsen, ’'ary Jean FcDonald, Mervyn John, arvid Dettman, Oliver Plumb, nrdith Dettman, Ruth McFarland, Donald John, Marilyn Lcnft, Margaret Richman, 0’ial Meier, Joyce Graham Third Row---Mary Lee Peters, Viola Trenary, Viola Serdahl, Lee Brayton, Richard Smith, Leslie Graham, William Bahliiu:, Frank Becker, Wayne Bolls, Dwane Arend, Joel Carter, Wendell Rinsrsdorf, Junior Garman, 'barren anderson, Kenneth Hammerstrom, Mary Lee Wolf, Fedra Wolf, Mary Jean Rachut Fourth Row--Dean Kelntz, James Holding, Dale Vgiske, Kenneth Pacterson, Carol Reynolds, Donald Dremmel, James Voltz, Milton McBride. Donald Ncrden, John ash, v,’illlam Boettcher Back Row—Robert Thaves, Donald John, Kenneth Hammerstrora, Kent Ryerson, Herbert Weiske, Lee Brayton, Donald Weber� Middle Row—Richard Smith, Warren Andreasen, Lawrence Chioraan, Joel Carter, Bill Bahllng, Herwyn John, Wendell R1 ngsdorf, William Garina m Front Row—Raymond Lavren?, Duane Arend, Oliver Plumb, Dean Meier, Russell Patterson, 'Vayne Bolle, Arvid Dettnar, Elvln Godfredson, Frank Becker, Miss Baars. $ R E GIRLS' GL££ CLUE Back Row—Marilyn Long, Mary Lee Peters, Viola Serdahl, Luella Weiske, Leta Olson, Doris Godden, Viola Trenary Middle Row—Kiss Baars, Norma Jean Rash, Mary Jean McDonald, Neva Sewick, Ruth Olson, Ardith Dettman, Mary Lee Wolfe, Doris Korness Front Row—Virginia McWhorter, Barbara Thompson, Kargret Rlchraan, Joyce Graham, Opal Meier, Ruth McFarland, Mary Jean Rachut, Neura Wolfe, Virl Higgins DISTRICT njSIC CONTEST The district music contest was held at Emmetsburg, April 3,4, and 5th. Burt entered in eighteen different events and received three firsts. The contestants were rated first, second, third and fourth. Those winning first were: Boys’ Glee Club, directed by Miss Erna Baars; Luella Weiske, French Horn Solist, and the Brass Sextette, both under the direc- tion of Mr. Glenn Anderson. The following are the contestents and the ratings received, FIRST RATING: Boys' Glee Club Brass Sextette---------------- — French Horn Solo--------------- Luella Weiske SECOND RATING; Girls' Glee Club--------------------Sanctus Follow Me Down To Carlow Prayer From Hansel and Gretel Mixed Chorus--------------------———Sing, Smile, Slumber Remember Now Thy Creator Lullaby Girls’ Sextette--------------------Star Lullaby The Shipherdess Brass Quartette----------------------Song of the Lark Religioso Tuba Solo--------------------------BarbarosBa Dean Meier Band-------------------------------Vision of Cleopatra New Dawn Mezzo Soprano Solo-------------———Still As the Night Virl June Higgins Prayer of the Norwegian Child Soprano Solo-----------------------Solve J ' s Song Ruth Olsen Baon Sole------------------------------Three For Jack Lawarence Chipman Piano Solo-------------------------Tango Carioco Kent Ryerson Air do Ballet Trumpet Solo—-----------—---------—Waltz My Regards Margaret Richmann THIRD RATINGS: Contralto Solo---------------------Out of My Soul's Great Viola Serdahl Sadness Saphic Ode Trombone Solo—-----—---------------Glen Eden Polka Wallace Hawcott Clairnet Solo----------------------Cavantlna Ma 6a Sola Russell Patterson Boys' Quartette--------------------.Gypsy Trail Who Did? -We Sail the Ocean Blue Send Out Thy Light Cornfield Melodies .-Joseph in Egypt —Horn Fantlsie 5 BAND Standing—Mr. Anderson, Korraa Jean Rash, Raymond Lavernz, Hilton HcBride, Patricia Higgins, Glenna Ruth 7 orden, Dean Meier, Vivian Volentine, Wayne Bolie, Wallace Hawcott, Thrid nov.-—Caroling Haase, Marilyn Long. Darlene Volentine, Kenneth Schneider, Dax« Lockwood. Kenneth Trenary, Kenneth Patterson. Second P.ow •-•Lorraine Scderourg, Doris Codder., Betty Bee Christensen. Les laibcff, Kary Jean fiaohvt. Herbert Weiska Joy.se h.-ahem, Petty Jear Bates, x,eslle C-raham, Sever .y Van Sleenburg Poland Chaffee, Frank Bicker, Robert 1'havos, Margaret Richmona. Front Hew-.Hr83.'11 Patterson, Ardith lettm n beta Olson, icla ena.. j . Gerald Soderberg, La el la «oie e, Margaret Ringsdorf, Virginia McWhorter, Elvin G-odrerson, Virx June Higgins, William Boettcher. . THE BAND The Burt Band has forty one members this year. Vi’e had eleven beginners enter our band. The Band gave their fall concert November 17, 1339, in the High School Auditorium. They played concerts at the Community Club's entertainments dur- ing; the winter. 'On March 29, 1?40, the music organiz- ation gave their Spring; Concert. • The Ba.nd opened up the program by playing their contest numbers. They attended the Pre-State Music Contest at Emmetsberg, Iowa, April 6, 1940, making a very good showing, and receiving an excellent rating from the Judges. The Brass Sextette, picked from first chairs went to the state and received an excellent rating there. Our only solist to go to the State contest was Luella V eiske, on the French Horn. We, the people, are proud of Burt's concert Band, I hope 11 The Band Mother's Club has proved this fact by their willingness to help us earn money. We wish to thank everyone for making such a band possible!. The Senior Conducting class was organized last fall for the beniflt of teaching beginners and giv- ing further experience to the Seniors. ___Joyce Graham = 9 B ack Row—Miss Bahe, Harriet G riese, Helen Graham, sfolecn Higgins, Shirley Jean Lockwood, Kay Holding, Richard Thompson, Milton Salisbury, Layton Rash, ‘-iss Miller. Center Row—Velma Weiske, Joan Schneider, Caradene Keopkc, Lavon Smith, Joan Gifford, Delores Black, Gwen Mann, Raymond Baer, Ray Sewick, Mary Low iicBonald, Roger Steward, Gary Reynolds, Charlotte Dremmel. Front Row—Martha Fandal, Gary Schenck, Junior Rachut, lean Leepcr, Elizabeth Larson, Joyce Rycnson, Shirley Richmap, Carrol Reiraers, Norman Sankey, Duwane Pancoo.-c, Viola Sankey, Bonne. Jean Smith, Barrel.. Leepcr, Larlene Dremmel, Jackie McMullen, Lector Steward, Helen Gcttnnn. MIXED GROUPS diris—Sextette—Viola Serdahl, Norma Jean Rash, Ruth Olson, Virl Higgins, Neva Se-rick, Luella Weiske. Boys Quartette—Robert Thaves, Herbert tfeisko, Laurence Chipman, Russell Patterson. Brass Quartette—Mary Jean Rachut, Margaret Ridaman, Dean Holer, ’.’allacc Hawcott. Brass Sextette—Robert Thaves, Dean Meier, Wallace Hawoott, Luella Neiske, Margaret Richman, Mary Jean Rachut. Cheer Leaders—Virl Higgins, Viola Trenary, Luella Weiskc. r R R t r c r e R c r r R R e R R R R R R e 6 R Back Row—Wilber Shoopraan, Eugene Thiesen, Gerald Elmer, Warren A). dreason. Robert Thaves. Middle Row—Richard Smith. Junior German. Elvin Godfred- son, Gordon Graham. Sylvester Brace, Coach Anderson. Front Row- —Donald John, Kenneth Hammerstrom, Wendell, . Ringjdori Joel Carter, Russell Patterson, Bill Brayten, Edward Long. BASKETBALL The annual basketball season ended with Burt winning eight games and losing nine of their encounters. Several of these they lost by a small margin. The high light of the season was the victory over Swea City by a one point margin, ’.Vendell Ringsdorf won the basketball award for making the largest percentage of free throws during the games played this season. Russell Patterson took second honors while Billy Brayton finished in third place. Hr. A, T. Anderson acted as basketball coach for senior and junior high teams. The letter winners are as follows: Captain, Wendell Ringsdorf, Joel Carter, Russell Patterson, Kenneth Kammerstrom, Edward Long, .Elvin Gcdfrodson, and Billy Brayton. Russell Patterson is the only letter winner lest from the squad by graduation. Burt High finished in tie for 3rd place with five wins and five defeats. Prospects for next year with a veteran team returning are brightest in years. WRESTLING een • _ Eight boys in our local high reoarted for wrestling practice however, the number was limited, to nine boys. he boys wrestled Gilmore City, Algona and attended the District Tourney. Donald Hammerstrom won 3rd place honors in District in 165 pound class and 2nd place in Waterloo Y.r.C.a tourney. Kenneth Trenary won the 3rd place medal in Waterloo Y.i .O.a. tourney, in the 85 pound division. The beys competing were Kenneth Trenary,_DuWayne Klein, Robert Lcvstad, Oliver Plumb, Kenneth Bates, Allan Kr.ox:, Donald Hammerstrom, and Lawrence Chipman. The squad was coached by Mj . Bowie. BASE Back Row—Edward Long, Herbert Welske, Richard Bristow, Homer Bristow, Wilber Shoopman, Donald John, Kenneth Hammerstrom, Coach Anderson Front Row—Wallace Hawcott, Fay Mann, Wendell Rlngedorf, Donald HammerBtrora, Herbert Leek, Elvin G-odfredson, Joel Carter BASEBALL The Burt Baseball squad has had a very seccessful season winning 11 of the 17 games played. Seven of Phe Tames were won during the fall season, with the ct fear won during the first seven of the spring season. The beys receiving letters were: Wendell Ringsdorf. catcher. Homer Bristow, pitcher, Donald Hammerstrom, is base, Kenneth Hammerstrom, 2nd base, Elvin Godfredson, base, Joel Carter, shortstop, Wilbur bhoopman, left ie , Wallace Hawcott, center field, and Edward Long, righ field. The subs receiving letters are Richard Bristow, Richard Smith, and Gerald Elmers. Other boy?'for baseball were: Donald Johns, Warren Andreason, .ay - ann; BuWayne Klein, Gordon Graham, and Allan Knox Three o± cl.e boys will be lost from the team by graduation. Prd Season's Record Fall Season Burt 0 Alumni 5 Burt 4 St. Johns 0 Burt 11 Tyke 3 Burt 22 Swea City 5 Burt 3 Grant 0 3urt 5 Swea City 1 Burt 7 Seneca 2 Burt 4 Bancroft 5 Burt 3 Corwith 4 Burt 1 Wesley 11 Spring Season Burt 1 Bancroft 5 Bubt 7 Tyke 6 Burt 15 Swea City 1 Burt 7 Grant 4 Burt 11 Whittemorel Burt 2 Seneca 5 Burt 0 - Bancroft: 7 Games To Be Played May 13 7 May 17 7 May 20 7 May 24 ? May 31 ? Wesley 7 Ledyard 7 Swea.City 7 St. Johns 7 Banc. Legion 7 =r BOY r 4 UT Back Row—Melvin Graham, Donald Nordin, John Rash, James V.'oltz, Harold Bates, James Holding, Junior Schenck, Don- ald Dreramel. Middle Row—Kenneth Graham, Francis Reibhoff, Milton 'Mc- Bride, Du ayne Klein, Richard Smith, Kenneth Hammerstrom, Kent Ryerson, Herbert Weiske, August Zankey, Mr. Nickel. Front Rov —Leslie Graham, Lav rence Chipman, Gorden Gra- ham, 'Teldon Bolie, Sylvester Brace, Dean Meier, Dale Diclcmeyer, Fay Mann, Paul Bolie, Wendell Ringsdorf, il- li am Garman. out Master MR. NICKEL r scout.mas ' I- r K KENNETH GRAHAM -� -« =� ’ ' � s ’ = ANNUAL ST A ft Back Row—.Barbara Thompson, Betty Bee Christensen, Eleanor Steward, Sharon Mann, Leta Olson. Front Row—Margaret Richman, DuWayne Klein, Frank Becker, Mr. Nickel, Dean Meier, Robert Thaves, Mary Lee Pete� , ROUND UP STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF Frank Becker ASSISTANT EDITOR 3arbara Thompson BUSINESS MANAGERS Du Wayne Klein Donald Hammerstrom TYPISTS Leta Olson Eleanor Steward ART EDITORS Bob Thaves Dean Meier ACTIVITY EDITORS Sharon Mann Betty Bee Christensen Mary Lee Peters HUMOR Margaret.Richman ADVISOR Mr. Nickel THANK YOU To the teachers for their KIND suggestions. To the students for their helpful efforts. To the faculty for their advice. To the business men for their hearty support. To the others who may have contributed in any way to the success of this annual, the annual staff wishes to extend its heartiest thanks. September SCHOOL CALAi'IDER 4. Nine months of hard labor begins, and new teachers arc given the once over. 5, Senior conduction class organized. 12. Baseball Bancroft (here) 15. Baseball Titonka (there) 19. Baseball Swea City (here) 22. County Baseball Tournament (hero) 25, Teachers1 Institute at Humbolt. 26. Semi-finals of County Baseball Tournament. 28 20. Finals of County Baseball Tournament. October 2. Bancroft Public Baseball, 6 7, District Baseball Tournament, Swaledalc. 10, First Pep Meeting. 12 13. First 6 weeks Eicrms. 1C. Y niting for report cards. 17. Still waiting......... lb. Report cards issued, Y hat will Dad say? 25. Pictures t.akcn for Annual (Class and Senior) 26 27, Operetta 27, Boy and Girl Scout3 organized, November 1, Annual Staff selected. 2. 3, 4. State teachers1 meeting at Deo Moines..no scnool. 13 14, Teachers and many pupils skip school for pheasant hunting. 15. Operetta Skating party, 17, Band Concert. 22. Russ Charlie gave a magician show. 22- Pep ba.nd organized. 24, Basketball Ledyard (here) 28, Basketball Lone Rock (here) 29, Thanksgiving Vacation...Yuml Yumi December 4, Back at school... .burr 1 it'3 colei, '6, YJY Hi.va.lton gives lecture, b. Ringstod Basketball (here) . bahool Christmas Program 14 15. Junior Class Play 18c Ledyard Basketball (here) 19: Thompson 3a3kctball (here) 21. School out for Christmas vacation.........wheel ' January 3. School starts...ho hum 9. Basketball Swea City (here) 12. Activity Pictures taken .January Con v 12. Armstrong basketball (there) 16. Bancroft Public (there) 19. Alumni Basketball (here) 24. •Lakota basketball (here) 29. Lone RocI: basketball (there) 30. School closed for Diptherial..Oh dear! February 12. ' School reopens.........what fun. 13. Recture by ilr. Burnley 13. asketball Thomt 3on (here) 15. Basketball St. Johns (there) 23. Basketball Armstrong (hero) March 2-3. Basketball Tournament, Algona 8� End of 4th 6 weeks l .r Report cards issued... .broken hearts.. 15. Zogi here. 16-.' Everyone talking about Zogi. 29. Spring Concert April 4-5-6. District Music Contest Emmetsburg. 12. Ninth and Tenth Skating Party (Tyke)—Everybody 16. Dental Clinic.........Ouohl 16. Bancroft Public (there) 19. Tyke (hero) Indians got beat! 22. Sixth 6 wcck3 begins. 23. Swea City (here). 24. Junior Senior 3anauct.....Joel gets a laugh 25. '. 26, 27. State Music Contest, Stoma Lake. 29. County Tournament. jfay 2. 8th Exams o. County Baseball 6 7. Academic Tests 7. Bancroft Public (here) 10. Tyke (there). 9, 10, 11. District baseball 13. Neeley (here) 16. Ledyard (there). 16 17. Sr. Class Play. 20, Baseball Swea City (there) 21« St. Johns baseball (there) 26. Baccalaureate. 27-28. Semester exams......ouch!! BabyIII 28. Commencement..........through at last. 31. Community ay........school out for another year 1 -f -! -f ' =� � ■� -� ' ' � ' ( i I I SCr IO rv, Uf'f'LY CO EVERYTHINC fOK THE SC JOO. CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA Good. Excuse Mother; Why is it you have lover marks in Janu- ry than in December? Junior M: Why mother, that's because everything is marked down after the holidays. JAY GRAHAM GENERAL SLACKS MITHING burt Iowa Clerk: These are especially strong shirts sir,they simply lauch at the laudry. Coach: I know that Kind. I had some come back with their sides split. Mr. Adnerson: Why does Missouri stand at the he'd of mule raising in the United States? Lefty :- Because the other end is too dangerous. Barbara T: I vonder vhy it is that fat men are always good natured? Melvin T: Probably because it takes them so long to get mad clear through. MOL SO-lOO D ' r b ??LY UPfLIES a EQUIPMENT FOR ALL SIDES Of SCHOOL Jf£ AMD ADMINISTRATION DES MOiNE WA Gerald: Are you fond of indoor sports? Y. ui ,Tai}; providing they go horte early, Viola S: Why wouldn't you marry a wodower,.Ruth? Ruth j: Why, I want the fun of taming my man. ■� • •� Coach: What's itteel wool? Ruth Me: (after a long pause’ The fleece of a hydraulic ram. « � Raymond E: How long can a fellow live without, brains? Luo i A: I don't know. How old are you? O. E McDONALD AND CO. LUMBER COAL FENCE BURT IOWA Keep your own family's record by having photos taken by us. We specialize in family groups, schools, babies, and weddings We photograph anything, anytime, anywhere. Better pictures, less money. Open Sundays and nights by appointment. Portraits by brown cost no more than ordinary photographs. r r D J w I f J V ALGONA, IOWA PrkSiNf B-4-W T -----------------i DWAKD T HAVES | DISTRICT AGENT Burt, Iowa i Bankers Life Company Dee Moines, Iowa “A Mutual Company DR.J.S CLAfSADDLE L.D. Physician and Surgeon Phone office 79 I Burt Iowa Phone res. 80 Russell: Hey, you’ve got the saddle � n backwards 1 Mary Jean: How do you know which way I'm going, Smarty? ««« Mr. Anderson:'There’s nothing you can’t do if you try. Viola Serdahl; Did you ever try squeezing toothpaste back into the tube? Shirley S.: Did you know Col- umbus was crooked? Jim Woltzj What do you mean? Shirley: He double orossed the ocean. Mother: What are you doing, Gordy? Gordy: I am writing a letter to Dorothy H. Mother . But why are you writ- . ing so slow? Gordy: Dorothy can’t read fast. = ■ f EAT HOMEY KMIST •fx • • ,„.|W w' 7 1 Jftp ■ All - AKIMS SO ASK YOUR GROCER EAT ALL YOU WANT 0 'r A'- M . , y fA g jv h it fW- ■ .1 . � • i—- ■ i .. v y ' r 1. n_ = -' ’ AL—- I tfpy' .,-A yC A ibwbov� • 1 i t P s', I' 4 fl— ! I The nice thing about Taylor Made Ice-cream Is that you can eat liberal portions without the slightest danger. It.Is easily digested and real food, Taylor Made Ice-cream Is Refreshing—Nourishing- Appropriate to serve on any occasion. ALGONA ICS-CREAM AND CANDY FACTORY Manufactures of Taylor Made Ice-cream and sanitary ice. t I i i I ; I i ft i i I Ml 7 ;.s tl; •j qV'M Wally: Well, Dad you sure are In luck. Dftd: Why? Wally: You don’t have to buy me any books this term. I m taking the same work over. BOHRADER’B HARDWARE TIN BHOP PLUMBING WASHINGMACHINES ! BURT, IOV A PH. 19 ’Windy: While we are sitting In the moonlight,- I ’d like to ask you— Ruth: (eagerly) Yes? . Windy: Could we move over? I’m sitting on a nail. Bashful Duane: Mr. Trenary, I’ve coipe to ask for your daughter’s hand. Mr. Trenary: I won’t, glv any consent to that. You’ll take the whole gal or nothin’. ■IHHHt -SUMS- Father: Stop reaching acrosd the table, Wallace} Haven’t you a tongue? Hawkle: Yes, But my arm is lonerer. ■ ■� • � Marnraret Rich.: Dad, dc you knew the Latin wprd for people? Dad: No. Margaret: Fopull.. Dad: How dare you say I’m not telling the truth. -M- • -it- i CAVA Alphabet Anatomy A—Assignments: Things we wish we'd gotten after report cards come out. B Boys: people we girls can't get alone; with • :. without� 0—.Contests: Those things you enter with fear and hone in your heart. D Deportment: What the D's on your report cards in grade school meant, hut what has F—Flunk: A horror to some, E—English: A necessity to graduate or the reason why some students don't. been changed to citizenship in high school. but a grim reality to more. ( -.-Grades: They can make or br ak you. DAT, JOVM H—Handkerchiefs:. Collecting these 1s the hobby of some B. H, S. males. Continued next page. Alphabet Anatomy Continued I__Illness: An excuse to stay out of school and a pood one at that. J—Jealousy: What you feel when your friend passes an exam and you-don't. HARDWARE u COM PA N Y Fishing Supplies K—Kindergarten:. Your first step to becoming president of the United States, L—Loan: What you thought when you gave your neighbor a pencil to use that period, only never to see It.again, M--Mumps: It speaks for Itself, and how a K—Nosy: Yoiir adjective to describe your suspicious friend. Paints Stoves WE SUPPLY ALL YOUR HEEDS 58 0—-Odor: What makes the rest of the students made at the chemistry, P—Pencil: What you chew on when you don't have gum. Qr-Qulz; A.few questions on a piece of paper, which took you by surprise. Phone Continued o._ m BETTER LIGHT BETTER BIGHT ! a complete .ir.p of lighting fixtures fcr every budget- Complete stocks of electrical appliances including Westmghnuse, G« Er� Ber.dix telechron, and Hamilton Beach, PKATT ELECT WC COMPANY KOTOR REBUILDING REWINDINO—ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING TA V A A LOOM A, R—Resti Something you enjoy but seldom have time for, S—Saturday: What you look forward to the five days you go to school. T—Truth: Y hat you tell when you get in the office, V—Voice: The noise you make with your mouth� especially in mixed chorue, U—Uncons ltutlonal: The adjective which describes the innumerable history tests W—Weight: The reason most giris don't eat more, X—X; I got gray hairs thinking of the other letters; how coulc I possibly think of X? Y—Yell: Why we ruin our voices at basketball games. HAMILTON SCHOOL of COMMERCE Mason City lows Z—Zero: What the thermometer registered most of January mm U r A A HEBTF-JOUES company 8chool College Jewelry, Graduation ■ «100000606048, Medals, Oups Trophies Indianapolis, Indiana Jewelere to Burt High School Representative, George Huklll Mr Anderson: Could you tell me how lrom was dis- covered Margaret Rich: Well, I)m not sure but I think I heard daddy say they smelt it • •• Gordy; What's the matter Bruoe? Bruce: I've lost my glasses and Z can't look for them until I find 'em Prof: What Is the half of eight, Frank? Frank: Which wey, Mr. Bowl Prof! What do you mean? Frank; On top or sidewise? Prof: What difference does It make? Frank: Well, the top half of eight Is zero, but the half of el ht sideways Is three BURT MATTERESS COMPANY BURT, IOWA Sleep on a good Inner- spring mattress Taylor Made” by the Burt Mattress Company T fPEWRITER EXCHANGE The new Super-Speed L. C. Smith. The forest; Typewriter ever j to bear the famous name I of L9 C. Smith, New Automatic Margin Set, controlled by one lever BREED Nc human fingers can ever match.the top speed of the New Super-Speed L. Smith Vi’e also handle portables and do repair work Esthervllle Iowa Caller: Won't you walk as far as the street car with me? Beverly V: (at the age of five) I oan't. Caller: Why not? Beverly: 'Cause we're going to have dinner Just as soon as you leave Merwyn J: May I have the next dance? Ruth 0: I -guess. If you can find a partner Viola T: Listen you can't see me so often, Duane A: Am I wearing out my welcome. Viola: No you're wearing out our sofa. Coach: This is the fifth time I've punished you this week What have you to say for yourself� Chip: Gee. I'm glad it's F. 1 lctye UK’f CO-OPERATIVE i— -f ifUUJ ELEVAT OK GRAIN—PEEL—COAL LET US GRIND AND MIX YOUR FEED BURT IOWA Seniors were born for great things Sophmores were for small But It is not recorded Why freshmen were born at all Jeanlo had a little ford Whose speeds were stop and go And «very where that Jeanle went That ford refused to go t t t t I I 5 C c c I ooi.T� L2r E 'hjpxg ar RvicE since 1900 mason city, icwa Lestor G: How did you get that bump on your head? Wally G: Oh, that’s where a thought struck me. Mr. Bowie: I want you to do your own work. Chip: Don't worry, I won’t do any one elses. Miss Bahe: .And what character do you have in this play? Viri H: I'm not supposed to have a character. I'm a chorus girl. Dr. C: Let me look at your tongue. Mr, Anderson: It’s no use. Doc. no tongue can tell how badly I feel. Teacher: What would you oall a person who pretends.to know everything? Freshman: A senior. Sharon: Did you know that Tex talks in his sleep?. Thelma: No, does he?. Sharon: Sure thing. He recited, in,class this morning. Mr. Bowie! You should have been here at 9;00 o'clock this morning Freshman: Why? What happened? WM OUR oil PI Ft’, Ok Manufacturers of Romp- On Gymnasium Finish Trans-I-Lac Class- room Sealer, and Aladdin Self Polishing Wax We. '«'Ill help to balance your budget vf HAVING BURT A safer Bound, and satisfactory bank for your savings r-; .DA M!( ] o v A sfKVia srArioN Burt. Iowa Fthyl—D-X—Diamond 750 Motor Oil Firestone Tires Tubes Firestone Accessories Firestone Accessories CHARLES LAPPS Phone 180 Dale D: My pictures were In ail the home town papers last week, Lorraine S: How much reward did they offer? Mr. Anderson: I took off, did a series.of loops, went Into a tall spin and sunk my nose into the grpund. Coach: What happened? Mr, A; I slipped on a bannnna skin. Gordy: This liniment makes my arm smart. Coach: Why don’t you use some on.your head? Mr, Bowie: Rlchy, wKf-t Is Pl° Richy: 3 1 7 Mr, B: What’s that? Rlchy: 22 7 Mr. B: What's that; Rlchy: PI A BUSINESS TRAINING Pays dividends for life and for forty-eight years our institution has been training young men and women to draw these dividends You are invited to visit our school, or corres- pond with us if ybu are at all Interested in entering this most Interesting and profitable field—EU3INESS, Our Emoloyment Department is active in assist- ing qualified students into good positions as soon as they are ready for placement. We shall be glad to offer you the same service when you become a student of our school. FORT DODGE-TOBIN BUSINESS COLLEGE Across from Post Office Fort Dodge, Iowa Coach: Why don't you study your Soclalogy? You know the exam is tomorrow? Chip: I should worry I Coach: I know, but you never do. Miss Baars: The law of gravity is what keeps us on the earth. Joel: Miss Baars, how did we stick before the 3 w was passed? Dale D,: If Mr. Bowie doesn't take back what he said this morning,.I'm going to leave school. Mr. Dick,; What did he say? Dale: He said I was expelled. «« v I I T A jlhrV;'' .b (J.yr , r, i i-(J • V . •. p, r1 L u.L.r LJ . i 'i _d surer IOV A h U r'',M C ( J j I '! L -N I TIRES j I I '■ ■'•v , ACCESSORIES V-'k KO ! ! J COO f.RATlV£ Oil CO. A BURT IOWA iV 3 , 5 j 1 A H. MI£NI£R J £W£ IKY VV f ■“ ' 5 -v ■jy , tr-f■ £ • •-•—L.U;, - I r i !r, '1' dLM I «- • 1 ilussell P' Cone into the barn and I .li 3how y.v how to milk a cow ■ Jeanle'’: v-i3iting on the farm) Don't you think 1 had better start on a calf? Bruce: Did you fill your big date last nite? Tex: I hone so; she ate every thing in sight at two night clubs and a rest urant Coach, J want you,to do acme of your own work Chip: Don't worry I won't do anyone elsesr ■� ■ ■ � ■ . •¥• t £ e £ j !oR£ PROMS WITH OUR CHICKS Bv y The Beet At Prices As Low As The Rest I 1009b f £ST£D f LOCKS Our chicks have a better chance to live and become real egg producers� All our chicks are hatched from eggs' which are rich in all th? health- giving, body-building vitamins needed for extra vigor and vitality. OUR CHICKS ARE HAND CULLED AND PULLORUM TESTED When you buy our chicks you know you are getting the boot. We spare no efforts to hatch only the best types of birdSt Our c'.ean, scientific hatchery is open for your inspection ■Jamil ton r VfC H£XY BANCROFT- IOWA VjJ M . DPU3H G'? i}‘ C8 PRESCRIPTIONS OFFICE' 3:J?T-jLjIK3 SC HO JJ SUPPLIED WALL PAPER PAINT i DR. R. RTHOMRSOH Dentist Phone-OffIce 109 -Residence 148 Burt, Iowa The gas was leaking in the lab. He lit, a match to find it. The gas is leaking Just the same But now he doesn't mind it. f.L. PRATT SURtlOV A The freshman is grassy and grows The sophomore is sassy and crows The Jynior Is brassy and glows But the senior is classy and knows. 4 SUlCf MONI rOK | I i Jos PRINTING I NEWS A HOME-TOWN BOOSTER INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL LABORATORY WAXES and SOAPS SANITARY SUPPLIES Ben Grogan Representative WE.CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING We haven’t a dime, but we have a nickel. We haven't a steak, but we have a ham. I like exams, I think they're fun I never crura— And I don't flunk one. I'm the TEACHER. We li.iv.an a wheel, but we have an axel. faultfl ar0 Wo haven't a girl, but we have a Bonn. h“ nly We haven't a salt, but we have a sugar. Everythlng'they We haven't a poorman, but we have a rl°h “n£verythln cfJ0. We haven't a short, but we nave a Long. We haven't a moth, but we have a mille . We haven't a prune, but we have a plumb. We haven't a pear, but we have a peacn. We haven t an itch, but we have a rash. We havent a willow, but we have a reed. We haven't a fox, but we have a wolf. Life is a Joke All things show it Look at some of the Juniors And then you'll know it. •� • ' ■B