Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

Page 22 text:

T R Oggl A E U M Kgglg 9 4,0 THE QUEST In the fall of ,236 a ship called The Quest launched out in search of the Land of Knowledge. Aboard the ship were the two commanders, Miss Bryant and Mr. Mooreg the first mate, Darrell Millerg second mate, Wesley Pellettg writer of the logbook, Betty McClellan, purser, Mary Keplerg and sixty-five sailors. The two commanders had made the journey before, and through their guidance sailing was made easier. During the voyage, many of the sailors took active part in Glee Club, Band, Orchestra, Future Farmers, and Dough Girls. Jeannette Mutzfeld and Juanita Blackwell took part in the District Latin Contest. The main highlight was the party in the Drawing Room of the ship. Soon one of the sailors reported that he saw land ahead. The report was confirmed and in short time the ship was docked at the little island. The crew and its commanders celebrated the ending of the first quar- ter of the journey with a big party on the shores of the island. During an interval of several months the crew explored the island and loaded the Quest with provisions for the next trip. The anchor was drawn up and the Quest set sail under the command of Mr. Miller and Mrs. Stage. The first mate was Wesley Pellettg second mate, Darrell Millerg writer of logbook. Betty Joy Hallettg purser, Mary Kepler. The sailors numbered fifty-eight. The crew had grown accustomed to the routine and now accepted things as a matter of course. The best sailors were rewarded by being asked to join the two honorary organizations, Hi-Y and Blue Triangle. Eileen Carpenter and Jeannette Mutzfeld proved themselves outstanding in Algebra at the Dis- trict Contest and Jeannette went on to the State Contest. Mary June Devitt participated in a vocal contest. The annual party was held in the Drawing Room. Another little island came into view and the Quest's passengers rejoiced, for this marked the end of the most difficult half of the journey. As soon as the boat was docked everyone Went ashore to celebrate with the usual annual party. The ship was reloaded with enthusiasm by the sailors. They looked for- ward to the last half of the journey with eager anticipation because of the many exciting engagements that had been booked. The ship slowly made its way out of the harbor with Miss Gilbert and Miss Smallwood in command. The other members of the party were: first mate, Hubert Shapeg second mate, Wesley Pellettg logbook writer, Helen Oldsg purser, Darrell Miller, and forty- eight sailors. The first important event was the Junior Play entitled The Crazy Mixupf' starring Elaine Cosper and Donald Wischmeier in the leading roles. The cast's ability to act and Mr. Miller's capable directing combined to make it a big success. The Glee Club presented its first operetta, The Page Eighteen

Page 21 text:

TROPAEUM l94O DELORIS RHOADS B. H. S. 1-2-3-4, Dough Girls I-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4. LAVERSA ROHLOF B. H. S. 2-3-4, Blue Triangle 4. MORRIS SMITH B. H. S. I-2-3-4. FREDERICK STROCK B. H. S. 2-3-4. AREBA THIEL B. H. S. 1-2-3-4, Blue Triangle 2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3, Clee Club 1-2, Operetta 3. RUTH THURBER B. H. S. 3-4, Dough Girls 4, Glee Club 3, Operetta 3. LLOYD WILSON B. H. S. I-2-3-4, F. F. A. 1-2-3-4. DONALD WISCHMEIER B. H. S. 2-3-4, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Band 3-4, Glee Club 2-4, Junior and Senior Play, Orchestra 2-3, Operetta 3-4. Qc' Sf.'l'e'7lt1

Page 23 text:

TROPAEUM lf!--4-O Gypsy Troubadourf' with Mary June Devitt, Hubert Shape, Donald Wisch- meier, Mary Kepler, and Wilma Blaker as part of the cast. Betty Rose Miller and Jeannette Mutzfeld were representatives at the District Geometry Contest and Jeannette carried her banners on to the State Contest. Mary June Devitt represented the Glee Club in a vocal solo at the District Vocal Contest. The most anticipated event of the voyage came when everyone be- came senors and senoritas at the Junior-Senior Reception in a drawing room which had been transformed into a replica of gay Mexico. The ship fairly came to an unhappy fate, so unexpected was the appears nee of the island that marked the close of three fourths of the journey. Everyone went ashore and joined in the annual party. Ample provisions were loaded on the Quest with eagerness as the crew prepared for the last quarter of its goal. The commanders were Mrs. McKrill and Mr. Parker. The others were: first mate, Wesley Pellett, second mate. Donald Wischmeierg writer of the logbook, Barbara Banburyg purser, Frank Lynn, and forty-four sailors. The first event was the Senior Play What Wright Leftv, starring Wilma Blaker and Wesley Pellett. The presentation of the operetta, L'Grand Old Switzerland , included Mary June Devitt, Donald Wischmeier, and Eileen Carpenter in the cast of players. Fourteen seniors were awarded Blue Triangle sweaters, three received Basketball sweaters. and nineteen received Band sweaters. Donald Wischmeier was elected Editor- in-Chief of the Tropaeum , a record of all events of the voyage. For skip day we stopped for a one-day tour of Chicago. At a sailor's cry of Theres land ahead! , everyone rushed on deck to get his first glimpse of the object of the Quests goal, the Land of Knowledge. It was a grand sight and as the ship approached shore, the bugles of a large band pealed forth a song of welcome. King Price and his royal procession were awaiting our arrival. As the Quest came to a halt, King Price came aboard to congratulate and wel- come us. He presented each of us with a gold medal in honor of our bravery and success. We have now reached the Land of Knowledge and it is for each of us to decide whether or not he will penetrate and explore it. -Eileen Carpenter. Page Nilzctccvz