Central City High School - Bison Yearbook (Central City, NE)

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Social Conditions.--Early in September the Seniors tendered the an- nual reception to the Faculty and students of the High School. The Do- mestic Science room was cosily decorated, and here delicious refreshments were served. The games were in the form of a school and the whole affair was most enjoyable. Our next social event was a hay-rack ride to the river. A huge bonfire, sizzling weiners and toasted marshmallows were the chief centers of attraction. One affair, never to be forgotten by the Seniors, was the sleigh-ride party and oyster supper at the home of Ethel Bice. Although the mercury was 20 degrees below zero, the class voted it to be one of the best times in its history. Valentinets night the Senior class was entertained by Marie Cowgill, Dorothy Benton and Alice Tooley at Tooleyls. One might think that Miss Pegler was trying to strangle a friend, but when the truth was known. it was found she was only proposing. V . Slouch Day was a sou1ce of enter tainment for the entire High School; Upon that day thirty or more Seniors appeared upon the stagebedeckedi in most elegant and unique costumes. A gazoo concert ensued, the melody and harmony of which rivaled the Song of the Syrens. Advantages and Disadvantages.--Our class has had its ups and , downs. We came just in time to enjoy musical instructions under Mr: Lesch. We leave just in time to escape the sorrow of seeing our dear Misses Pegler and Dressler superseded by some new and less learned in- terlopers. We are the Seniors who suffered the loss of our Junior play. It is we who took theextra semester of math that is no longer required. Social and Economic Iinprovementaalf we have had our misfortunes we have also had an equal number of advantages given us. It was during our Senior year that the attractive doors were placed at the entrance to our assembly room, which added to the appearance and also comfort of. our study hall. We feel proud of the part that members of our class played in acquiring our position in athletics. It was during our Senior year that the Student'Council was formed of teachers and representatives of each class, which brought. about a better understanding between the , . faculty and students. THE END .+The events which 1emain to the Seniors are the Junior- Senior Banquet, our class play, And Home Game Ted, and the Com- mencement Exercises. V Thus endeth the hist01y of the class of 1920, as t1ansc11bed from the l f th 1 d t f t anna so e c ass u1ing 1 s our year's exis ence. A. T.' L. S. 21

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Social Conditions.-During our Sophomore year no parties of promin- ence occurred. We enjoyed several parties at the rink. a Change in Administration.w1t was at the end of our Sophomore year that Mr. Dunlap, a most familiar figure in our high school affairs, left. We missed Mr. Dunlap, but Miss Dexter, as superintendent, with her sturdy principles of honor, and her alertness to every opportunity to place our high school on thetopemost round of scholarship, won our hearty admiration. 1918-1919 L Civil er.--The election of 1918 was a great contrast to our Sopho- more one, which was mild 'and peaceful. Two factions sprang up like mushrooms, each trying to place its own candidate at the head of the class. The riValry was so great that it looked for a time as though we would have two presidents. A11 disturbance finally came to an end, and the efficiency and honor with which our president has represented us on alloccasions has proven the wisdom of our selection. Francis Heaton was elected president, Ted McEndree Vice president, Ethel Nordstromltreas- urer, and Teddy Kelso secretary. , The StageeSinceit was thought last year that the honor of giving a play belonged only to the Seniors, we were deprived of that privilege, but we were at least successful in persuading our superintendent to permit us to give our J unioraSenior Banquet. . ' ' Great Social EventeThe Junior-Senior Banquet was an affair long to be remembered; The Seniors maintained the role of honored guests so complacently that one would not dream that they had been assigned the ignobl'e title of freshies a short four years ago. In the center of the room was a Maypole, which was covered with old rose and green. From the ceiling were dropped interlaced streamers in the High School colors. Four long tables were so arranged that each one extended from the corner to the center of the room. A floor lamp stood at the head of each of the tables and beautifully lighted up the room. 'Francis Heaton, as toast- master, shattered the fame of all previous platform idols, and was fol- lowed by others who were equally as successful. . 1919- 1920 Electiow-aOur Senior Yeomanur president, Francis Heaton, having represented us so well on all occasions, we unanimously decided that no other could take his place. We also elected Ted McEndree again as Vice a president. Ethel Nordstrom, who had proven h'er honesty during the past year, was again elected secretary and treasurer. 20

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x x: CLASS PROPHECY. x x The fiaming fire on the hearth fades into a luminous glow, iilling the large r00m 'with ominous shadows. A man isits enveloped in these shadows, staringtwith drowsy fascination at the embers. His thoughts Wander back over the many years that have elapsed since he has passed over the threshold of early manhood. He wonders what fate and years have brought to his classmates of 1920. Their life-paths and his have. been so separated and Widely scattered that they have never crossed. Yet the bond of fellowship still holds-and he wonders. i His head rests in his hands, his heavy eyelids droop, and conscious- ness sinks into dreamy oblivion. The ever-changing embers present bril- liant pantomime'before him. 'As he dreamily gazes at the dying fire he sees, as in a mirage, his classmates of High School days. But, instead of the old familiar scene of the class diligently studying in the assembly hall, he sees each one where fate or fortune has placed him, ten years since those happy school days. , , A little shop, on Broadway, appears with this sign above the door: tkExclusiye Women s Beauty Parlor Inside he sees Ted McEndree, the busy and interested manager, carefully and dexterously caring for the wants of the multitude of the weaker sex who fiock to his door. This scene fades away and our dreamer finds himself before the stage of a New York theater. Behind the glare of the footlights are found Dorothy Benton, Alice Tooley and Marie Cowgill. Miss Benton introduces, with great success, her very original and likewise musical productions, among the' favorites are: Heeza Heartbreakerff Youire in Style if You ve Got Big Feet? and ttLike Unto a Turnip My Heart Is. She is accompanied by Miss Cowgill, piano, and Miss Tooley, ukulele. Next on the stage appears Charles Koonce and his most capable as- sistant, Ethel Nordstrom, who present the worlds greatest wonders in V aesthetic dancing. His thoughts wander to distant lands, where he sees many of his classmates engaged in widely varied oceiipations. The glaring sun beats ruthlessly down upon the ancient pyramias which grace the Egyptian sands. But this does not check the work of Lora Gregg, who finds keen enjoyment in struggling up the rough sides of those ancient monuments. She spends her time there making researches into the Egyptian antiqui-r I ties. HierOglyphics and mummies are her specialties. 22