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

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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

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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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Russell Staats is successfully working as a foreign missionary among the cannibals of South Africa; He has made many noticeable reforms, for which he is to be complimented. He declares himself to be in love with the country. India boasts of her number of expert sea divers. She has reason enough to be proud of her star diver, Merle Nugent, who, statistics show, can stay submerged from four to five minutes. Teddy Kelso has secluded himself in a romantic Bohemian kingdom, where he holds the envied position of his royal majesty's jester. No one can doubt that the cap and bells become Teddy charmingly. Vera Strong, Leta Whittemore and Gladys Bell have gone overseas, where they will drive motor trucks and aid in reconstruction work. The perfectly stunning gowns which are the rage in the society circles of the East are designed by the Parisian designer, Everette Crites. He seems to possses an unusual ability when it comes to the artistic touches which make his gowns so incomparably popular. From the foreign countries the thoughts of our dreamer carry him back to dear old Nebraska. The Martin law office appears, whose im- maculate condition is due to the untiring efforts of its faultlessjanitor, Edgar Barge. ,V . Nebraska,s famous farmerette is Vivian Meredith, who has won her rfame by raising prize hogs for the State Fair. 1 A great scientist appears, in whom he recognizes Phyllis Laub, who is striving to make the world safe for democracy by inventing a new gun that will win the next war. The gun, which works on a7 principle similar to that of a pop-gun, is well under way and has so far proyed sucCessfuI. The home scene of Myrtle and Dan is a happy one. They had not the heart to try life alone, so they formed a partnership in which Myrtle, as a successful business woman, furnishes the capital, while 'domesticated Dan keeps the home fires burning and takes care of the cows and chickens 'n' everything. . The country is in mourning for the death of its notorious Beatrice Fairfax. . But Alfred Paxson saved the chaotic situation by quietly step- ping into her place. There his genius is appreciated and his originality has full play. i I . ' Due to his sympathy and interest in children Francis Heaton has at last accepted the enviable position of president of theiBetter Babies As- sociation. r i 23