Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

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For the protection and instruction of our pupils, the playgrounds are closely supervised during the recess periods. In the upper photo Mr. Gather may be seen explaining the use of his movie camera to a group of interested pupils. Adults make use of the facilities of our school. In the lower picture is a group of war veterans continuing their study of agriculture under the direction of Mr. Thimlar. This course is made possible by the Veterans Administration. Veil Oberlin, B. S.; Ball Slate Teachers College; Shorthand, Typing • Stanley Pepple, B. S.; Manchester College, Ohio Wesleyan; World History, General Business, Physical EducaUon, Economics, Sociology • Lida M. Stage; Indiana Uni- versity; Music • Clare Ulm, B. S.; Ball State Teachers College; Music • John B. Thimlar, B. S.; Purdue University; On-the-Job Training for Farm Veterans Verl Ohcrlin Stanlc.v Pepple Clare Ulm John Thimlar -16-

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,.y ct ' wltle6 L aiendi September 14-18 .... DeKalb County Fair . . . . B. H. S. band marched in two huge parades .... 4-H club members from Butler High received awards for their brilliant achievements. October 13 ... . Annual Fall District Hi-Y— Tri-Hi-Y Conference held at Angola .... officers and other members of our local clubs attended. October 29 ... . Hallowe ' en Festival .... fun and laughter for everyone .... Sue Casebere and Edward Gengnagel were crowned Queen and Wolf of Butler High school. October 30 ... . State marching contest at Columbia City .... after weeks of prac- tice the B. H. S. band put on a fine show. November 11 ... . Two assemblies in one day! .... Warren Anthony and Robert Drumm of the National Broadcasting Company sang and played the piano for us .... Six senior speech students gave an Armistice Day program. November 20-21 .... Seniors presented Doctor ' s Orders .... a great success .... auditorium filled to capacity. December 11 ... . Indiana Day .... Junior history class sponsored an assembly program .... Seniors spoke on Indiana ' s contributions to the finer things of life. December 20 ... . Annual Tri-Hi-Y — Hi-Y Christmas party held .... Refreshments and games for everyone .... a huinorcus gift exchange was held. December 23 ... . The lower grades presented their annual Christmas operetta en- titled A Wooden Shoe Christmas. January 10 ... . Senior speech class held a banquet .... Everyone gave an after dinner speech .... Yes, we even heard Mr. May give a speech. February 3 . . . . Five Junior and Senio, students acted as editors over WKJG ' s Around the City Desk .... important world events were discussed. February 14 . . . . B. H. S. band presented a musical program for the Auburn Band Boosters ' Association, at Auburn. February 19 ... . State Solo and Ensemble Contest was held in Fort Wayne .... om- musicians did themselves proud. April 2 . . . . District Band Festival held at Waterloo .... more music by our band. April 3 . . . . Music organizations presented the annual spring concert .... band and glee club members participated. April 6 . . . . The spring district Hi-Y — Tri-Hi-Y conference was held at Butler . . . . This time we played host. April 22 ... . Junior play, The Fighting Littles, given before full house .... A hilarious farce .... very successful production. May 6 . . . . Prince of Peddlers presented by glee club. May 18 ... . Award Day .... Students who excelled in Athletics, Music, Citizen- ship, and Scholarship were given well deserved recognition. —18—