Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1931 volume:

IlEx liipis Th e Blackhawk ASSEMBLED and PUBLISHED by the CLASS OF 1931 of the DAVENPORT HIGH SCHOOL % VOLUME NUMBER FOURTEEN FOREWORD ThE yearlxx)k staff has done its best to give a faithful picture of D. H. S. life during the year 1930' 1931. In the years to come may it serve to awaken happy memories of youthful days at the hill-top schcxff. The Staff PROLOG Soon In June And forever. Maybe Our pals, buddies, and friends we'll leave And our young hearts will grieve Maybe, Soon. Then, Perhaps, In the years to come These pages will recall Memories Of those we used to know; And the things we did in years gone by Will never die— Then. DEDICATION X E, the class of 1931, dedicate this yearbook to ourselves—the youth of today. The time is yet to come when we shall have attained sufficient fame for anyone else to confer this honor upon us. Hence we immortalize ourselves lest we go down into oblivion “unwept, unhonored, and unsung. Copyright 1931 by ERNEST G. HUECKSTEADT Editor GEO. M. CUMMINS, JR. Business Manager CONTENTS CAMPUS FACULTY CLASSES PUBLICATIONS ATHLETICS R. O. T. C. FORENSICS ACTIVITIES HUMOR CAMPUS Com lay o D. E. Doyle if L. M. Pc Aerial View of Campus THE BLACKHAWK 51 YEARB(X)K School for the Deaf Home Economics Building II rtt d The High School XOOTOV3A K. . VHX: VIH 3HJ THE HLACKHAWK 1 YFARB(X'K The Hew Gymnasium I TUI: HLACKMAWK 1 YHARIMX)K Administration Building Industrial Arts Building I THE BLACKHAWK M YEARBOOK Page II I The Monument FACULTY THE •)l THE CLASS OF 1931 A NOTHER school year has closed. The long procession of weeks, each with its quota of things done and things undone, has ended and the Class of 1931 is ready for its final high school exit. The record is closed and finis is written. There must always he regret at the end of high school life, hut there is also pleasure in the anticipation of new duties and responsibilities. My best wishes for the success and happiness of each and every one of the class are sincere and abiding. BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page I 5 George Edward Marshall. THE KI.ACKHAWK 51 YEARBOOK L. E. Keller Assistant Prinicipal and Blackhawk Adviser. Grccncastle Academy Depauw Umvcr� ity. A. B. University of Iowa Florence A. Anderson Instructor in German and Latin. University of Michigan University of Minnesota, B, S. Bernice LeClaire Bai.eard Instructor in History. University of Chicago, Ph. B. Sergeant David H. Barlow Instructor in Military Science and Tactics. University of Georgia Ella Behnke Instructor in French. University of Chicago. Ph. B. University of Chicago. Graduate Study University of Paris, Summer School Columbia University, Graduate Study Newton J. Bornholdt Instructor in Manual Train mg and Manager of Ath letics. Iowa State College, Ames Stout Technical School. Menominee. Wis. Bradley Polytechnic Institute, Peoria, Illinois Esther L. Bissell Girls' Adviser and Black hawk Adviser. (Cornell College. Iowa. B. S. University of California University of Chicago Columbia University V. R. Baker Instructor in Advanced Commercial Subjects. A'ma College. Michigan. B. S. University of California Adelaide D. Ballupf Instructor in Commercial Subjects. University of Iowa, B. S. Flossie Bates Instructor in Latin. University of Iowa, B. A. University of Iowa, Graduate Study R. V. Bicki ord Instructor in Mathematics. Knox (xillcge, Galesburg. Illinois. A. B. University of Illinois University of Iowa Milton B. Brenneman Instructor in Physics. State University of Iowa, B. A State University of Iowa, Graduate Study Page 16 THE BLACKHAWK 31 YEARBOOK C. E. Bridge Instructor in Commercial Subjects. Wilnth College. B. A. Simpson College. Graduate Study. Genevera Christy Instructor in Commercial Subjects. Penn Collette. B. A. University ( Iowa. Graduate Study University of Chicago. Summer School Capitol City Commercial (College. Jesse E. Day Football and Tracl{ Coach and Instructor in Mathe matics. Grinncll College. B. A. Hortense Finch Instructor in English. University of Iowa. B. A. Columbia University Charles A. Gesell Instructor in Manual Arts. Iowa State Normal School M. Bess Hall Instructor in Home Eco- nomics. State University of Iowa Teachers' College. New York University of Chicago Charles H. Beyers «structor in Commercial Subjects. Northwestern University. B. S. American University Extension. L. L. B. University of Chicago Blackstonc Institute, B. S. A. Boyd M. Collins Instructor in History. Berea College. Ph. B. University of Chicago, Graduate Study Minnie E. Eskelson Instructor in Latin. Hedding College. B. A. University of Illinois University of Colorado. M. A. E. Kent Gannett Instructor in Music. Oberlin Conservatory American Conservatory of Music. Mus. B. Leslie Goss Instructor in Manual Train- ing. Oshkosh State Teachers College. Wis- consin Ripon College. Ph. B. J. M. Hitchincs «structor in Biology and Physiology. Cornell College. B. A. Iowa State College. Summer School University of Iowa, Summer School Page 17 THE HLACKHAWK '51 YEARBOOK Page 18 C. G. Holbr(K)k Instructor in Printing. McMinnville College Minnie Rae Johns Instructor in Zoology and Biology. Penn College. B. S. Stale University of Iowa, M. S. University of Chicago Mabel Johnstone Instructor in English. Western College for Women. B. A. University of Chicago (Columbia University A. E. Keiber Instructor in Public Speak- ing and Economics. Bloomsburg State Normal School. Penn. Lafayette College. A. B. Columbia University Gail H. Lapham Instructor in English. Knox College. A. I!. University of Illinois University of Chicago State Teachers' Col leg: Matthew Lawrence Instructor in Printing. Shurtleir College. A. B. University of Illinois, M. A. Genevieve Isherwood Instructor in History. State University of Iowa. B. S.. B. A. University of Chicago Columbia University O. E. Johnson Director of Physical Edu- cation. Ames College Y. M. C. A. Training School Anne Jorgensen Librarian. New York Public Library- Davenport Public Library Mary E. Krali. Instructor in Art. Southern State Teachers' College. South Dakota Art Institute, Chicago Sergeant Elmer J. Larson Instructor in Military Science and Tactics. Jean W. McDonald Instructor in English. University of South Dakota, B. A. THE ’31 Frank L. Madden Instructor in English. Noire Dame University Michigan Sutc Normal School. Harold N. Money Instructor in Chemistry and Physiography. (airncll College, A. B. University of Chicago Barbara Morgan Instructor in Cooking. Iowa State Oilk-gc University of Minnesota College of Household Science and Arts. Missouri Caroline Otis Instructor in Mathematics. Iowa State Normal School. M. Di. State University of Iowa, M. S George L. Potter Instructor in History. Cornell College. B. A. University of Montpelier. France University of Chicago. M. A. N. H. Ringstrom Instructor in History and Civics. State University of Iowa, B. A Drake University University of Wisconsin. Graduate Work Josephine Mirfield Instructor in English. Augustana College. A. B. University of Michigan. M. A. University of Chicago Columbia University Paul C. Moon Instructor in Bookkeeping and Coach of Basketball. DcKalb Teachers' College University of Illinois Denzil Nelson Instructor in History. State University of Iowa. B. A.. M. A. Fannie C. Pate Instructor in Art. Chicago Academy of Fine Arts Applied Art School Art Institute. Chicago Marie O. Rearick Instructor in Mathematics. Knox College. A. B. University of Chicago W. S. Rosing Instructor in Mechanical Drawing and Mathematics. State University of Iowa. B. A. BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 19 I THE BLACKHAWK M YEARBOOK Louise K. Ross Instructor in Expression. Columbi� College of Expression. Chicago Northwestern University (Chicago Art Theatre, Summer Work Martin W. Schultz Instructor in American History and Civics. University of Chicago, Ph. B. Northern Illinois State Teachers' College Della May Taylor Instructor in Stenography. University of Chicago, Ph. B. Gregg School, Chicago Moser Shorthand School, Chicago University of California Harvey H. Voris Instructor in Biology. Hanover College, B. A. University of Chicago Alta Warner Instructor in Stenography. Fremont College. B. S. Columbia University Gregg School. Chicago F. Marie Weiss Girls' Gymnasium instruc- tor. University of Wisconsin, B. S. Page 20 I Julius Schmidt Director of Orchestra and Band. Florence B. Soller Instructor in Home Eco nomics. University of Chicago Columbia University Clara L. Thomas Instructor in Muste. State Teachers’ College. St. Cloud. Minn. Crane Institute of Music Northwestern University University of Michigan Elsie Wallace Instructor in formal Train- ing. Monmouth College State University of Iowa, B. A. Norma Wegner Secretary. Davenport High School. Davenport High School Col. Emory S. West Instructor in Military Science and Tactics. Rcdfiold College, Rcdfield, South Dakota THK BLACKHAWK •Jl YHARBCXJK Margaret E. West Instructor in English. State Univerxity of Iowa. A. B. Univerxity of Chicago Hugh B. Woodropfe Instructor in Physics. Iowa State College. B. S. Drake Univerxity Cora I. Wilson Instructor in Home Eco- nomics. Iowa State College. B. S. Univcrxity of Chicago Ill THE BLACKHAWK '31 YEARBOOK Page 22 .11 CLASSES THE BLACK HAWK Jl YEARBOOK JANUARY George N. Albrecht....“Boy Run, run. Orlando, carve on every tree The fair, the chaste, and tin- expressive she. General Course; Band. Grace Marik Anderson What we find the least of in flirtation is love. General Course; Chorus; Glee Club. Katharine Dorothea Arndt ................... “Mickey” What sweet delight a quiet life affords. Science Course; Daubers. Loretta Elsie Baehnk “My hopes are not always rea- lized. but I always fiope. Commercial Course; Student Club; Chorus. Harris Boostrom..“Bow Wow” “And when a lady’s in the case You J now all other things give place.” General Course; Track; Foot- ball; Hi-Y Club; Declamatory Team. Maxine Rhoda Bowlin..“Max” We shall meet but we shall miss her. General Course; Daubers. Clarence Ruben Anderson .................... Andy A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of feature. General Course. Francis Woodrow Armstrong; ..................... Francy” The deed I intend is great. But what as yet. I I{now not. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant. Aurelia Geraldine Atkinson ..................... “Jerry” “You come late, yet you come. Commercial Course; Student Club; Chorus. Leonard John BoLDT....”Lcn” “Men of few words are the best men. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant. Marie Borgus In all the wedding cak_e. hope is the sweetest of the plums. Commercial Course. Emil Henry Brandt....“Boub” “Once he saw a youth blush- ing and addressed him. 'Courage, my boy; that is the complexion of vir tue'. Manual Training Course; R. O. T. C-. Sergeant. Page 23 THE BLACKHAWK 1 YEARBCX K Newlon Briceland....“Newts If the heart of a man is de- press'd with cares The mist is dispell'd when a woman appears.” General Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain. Lawrence Victor Clough.. ..................... Larry And gladly wolde he leme and gladly teche. Science Course; Band: Orches- tra; French Club; R O. T. C.. Sergeant. Walter Douglas Correll ...................... “Walt A good man never dies. General Course: Track; Basket- hall; Football. Paul Lee Cundipf......... Red I have been dying for twenty years, now 1 am going to live. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain; Dramatic Club; Glee Club. Lewis E. Doty............. Lewie Thus idly busy rolls their world away. Science Course; R. O. T. C.; Hi Y Club. Rachel Louise FiNCK....“Rae I to myself am dearer than a friend. Normal Course; Normal Club. Page 24 Georgia Margaret Brown.. ..................... “JiRRs” “We burn daylight. Commercial Course. Robert Paul Cole man.. Bob The more a man loves the more he suffers. General Course: R. O. T. C.. First Lieutenant; Chorus; Track. Joseph A. Corsiglia..........“Joe What a spendthrift is he of his tongue. Science Course; Glee Club; French Club. Fred Denger Dare to err and to dream. Deep meaning often lies in childish plays. General Course; Orchestra: BanJ; Hi Y Club. Imogens Dyer.............. Gene He is a fool who things by force or sl ill To turn the current of a woman's will. General Course; Chorus. Chandler W. Fleming.. Chan The strength of twenty men. General (bourse; Football; Track: Hi Y Club. THU 'il Richard H. Free...........“Dick The winds and waves are ah ways on the side of the ablest navigator. General Course; R. O. T. C„ First Lieutenant; Track; Glee Club; German Club, President. Catherine Genevieve Fulton .................... Katy” After all there is something about a wedding-gown prettier than any other gown in the world. General Courtc. James Collin GARSTANC.. Jim Humanity is constitutionally Manual Training COurse. Edna Jeannette Hall......... .................... Eddie It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends.' Normal Course; Normal Club; French Club. Dorothy Ann Hinrichsen ...................... Do Deeper than d:d ever plum- met sound I will drown my bool{. Commercial Course; Student Club. Rctii Lucille Hoffmann Two heads are better than one.” General Course; French Club; Glee Club; Chorus. Harriet Emily Fries.. Happy “I would be a mermaid fair. Commercial Course; Student Club; Glee Club. Earl Carl Gardner He had a face lil e a benedic- tion. General Course. Jeannette Irene Garstang ................... “Jeanne She loved but once — and how! Latin Course. Mervin Edgar HELBLE.. Mcrv Let not women's weapons, water-drops. stain my man's cheeks! Commercial Course; R. O. T. C.. Lieutenant. Marcella Phylora Hintze .................... Mart What will Mrs. Grundy say?” Commercial Course; French Club. Bernice Irene Holst.... Bern God has given you one face, and you mal{e yourself another. Normal Course; Normal Club. BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK THE BLACKHAWK 1 YEARBOOK Page 26 I Arden a Clara Jacobsen....... .................... Dolly” Of manners gentle, of affec tions mild. Normal Course; Normal Club. Brice Russell Johnson.. Bud ”blowher so besy a man ther n'as. And yet he seemed besier than he was. General Course; Band. Orches- tra; Glee Club; Chorus; IX-- clamatory Team; Oratorical Team; Bin Nine Debating Team; Extemporaneous Team. John William Kearney........ .................... Jawn “Kiss till the cows come home. General Course. Eunice Jeannette JCiefpert How can we expect another to keeP our secret if we cannot keep it ourselves.” General Course; French Club; Daubers; Chorus. Maria Gertrude Koelle I know on which side my bread is buttered. Commercial Course; Student Club; French Club. Raymond Charles Kruse.... ........................ “Ray For he was studious—of his ease. Commercial Course; Basketball. Vernona Dorothy Jepsen.. ...................... Nona He who binds his soul to knowledge steals the key of heaven. Normal (bourse; Normal Club. Victor Louis Joroens.... Vic All his faults are such that one loves him still better for them. General Course: Orchestra. Jacqueline Kennefick........ ................... Jacquc It is a woman's reason to say I will do such a thing because I will. Latin Course; Daubers Club. Henry A. Kniegge.........“Heine Mend when thou caiis't; be better at thy leisure. General Course; R. O. T. C.; German Club. Robert Kramer............... Bob Born for success he seemed. With grace to win. with heart to hold. With shining gifts that took all eyes. Latin Course; Dramatic Club; The B aekhiiu' Stall; Declamatory Team; Extemporaneous Team; Oratorical Team; State Debating Team; Iowa Nine I e bating Teams; Iowa Nine Extemporane- ous Representative; Iowa Nine Declamatory Representative; Big Nine Debating Team. Gertrude C. Leatherman ..................... Gertie Oh. keeP me innocent, make others great! Latin Course; Student Club; Glee Club; Chorus. Chelsea H. McCabe.. Happy” A penny saved is a penny got.' General Course; Stamp Club. Alice Keitii Mason........... Oliic The wildest colts mal(e the best horses. General Coutk; French Club: Dramatic Club; Nevertheless' ; The Man in the Bowler Hat : The Twelve Pound Look. Eleanor G. Mitciieli..........“El All things come round to him who will but wait. (Commercial Courrc; Mimic Club. Elsie Mueller Patience is a necessary ingre- dient of genius. Latin Course. LkRoy Stanley Nelson.. Lee The rule of my life is to mal{e business a pleasure, and pleasure my busi- ness. General Course; Stamp Cli.b; R. O. T. C. Lyle Irnvin Nickle............... Nick Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. Commercial (bourse: R. O. T. C.. Captain; Football; Basketball; Track; Band. Manager; Orches- tra. THE •J1 Julia Agnes Manning.. Jcwc1 The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Commercial (bourse. Dalton D. Mi:sECHKR....“Dalt A happy childhood is the (Wedge of a ripe man- hood. General Course; Foot ball; Boos- ter Club; Hi-Y Club. Secretary. Maxine Louise Morris..“Max Oh. why should life all labour be?” General Course: Daubers Club. Alfreda Jeannette Mulvihill This lass so neat, with smile so sweet Has won my right good will. Commercial Course. Miriam Nicholson........ Nicky As buste as a Bee. General Course; Daubers. Katherine Ursula Ottesen ........................ Dit” Good humor and generosity carry the day with the popular heart all the world over.” General Course; French Club. Vice President; Chorus. BLACKHAWK YKARBtXIK Page 27 I THK BLACKHAWK •Jl YEARBOOK Denny Paine All mankind loves a lover. General Course; R. O. T. Band; Hi-Y Club. Treasurer. Marie Mildred Peterson. .. ....................... “Pete” My own thoughts are my companions.” Commercial Course: Student Club. Elizabeth B. Plambeck........ ..................... Betty” T ow I have no one to blush with me. General Course; Chorus. Lillian Wilma Puls......... Lil Is she not passing fair? Normal Course; Normal Club; Student Club. Victor H. RoHWEDDER....“Vic” Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man. Manual Training Course. Richard Schlecei..............“Dick That which ordinary men are fit for I am gratified in; and the best of me is diligence. Science Course; R. O. T. C.: Science Club. President; The Bliiclthiiieli Stall. Herbert W. Patterson.. Pat” His imagination resembled the wings of an ostrich; It enabled him to run. though not to soar. General Course; Stamp Club; R. O. T. C.; Chorus. Inez Rhea Pfannkuchbn.. ..................... Inic” I cannot tell what the did ens her name is.” Latin (bourse; Glee Club; Music Club. Mary Etta Plants Ah. nutbrown partridge! Ah. brilliant pheasant! General Course; Student Club; French Club. Robert Fred Rider... Boh” The man is great who c in use the brains of others to carry on his worl(. Science Course; Hi-Y Club; Track; R. O. T. C. Elmer Irving Rowland.. Elm” Go to bed with the lambs and rise with the larl{. Commercial Course; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant. Lawrence Edwin Schlueter .................... Larry” Sudden thought came lil e a fulbbloom rose. Flushing his brow. General Course: Football; Bas- ketball. Page 28 Edward Schmidt. Jr...“Bobby Reason teaches us to he silent; the heart teaches us to speak General Course; R. O. T. C.; Band; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Orchestra; Cheerleader. Dorothy LuVerne Schroeder ...................... Dot The way to have a friend is to be one Commercial Course; Glee Club. Edward Frank Seitz.. Sonny Handsome is as handsome does. General Course; Basketball; Track. Frank William Stark......... .................... Stark The ladies call him sweet. Commercial Course; R. O.T. C.. Sergeant; German Club; Boys' Glee Club. Winifred P. Stoneburner .................. Winnie” Life is not so short but tHat there is always time enough for courtesy. Normal Course; Normal Club; Girls' Glee Club. Eunice Lois Tefft Let the child's first lesson be obedience. Normal Course; Normal Club; Glee Club; Chorus; Student Club. THE • l Helen Marie Schnoor Low gurgling laughter, as sweet as the swallow's song i’ the South. General Course; Chorus; Pierian Club. Edwin Schumann Conversation, which, when it is best, is a series of in- toxicutions. Manual Training Course. Wilbur F. Smith........... Wilb” Fate tried to conceal him by naming him Smith. Science Course; R. O. T. C., Second Lieutenant; Science Club. Verna Marie Steckel.. Stock The shortest pleasures are the sweetest. Commercial (bourse; Student Club. Hazel Laurene Tadlock Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit. Commercial Course; Student Club; Chorus. Arline Bernadine Tichenor ...................... Tish” Sing away sorrow, cast away care.’ Normal Course; Normal Club; Student Club; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Chorus. BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 29 I Dorothy Louise Wagner.... ........................ Dot Smiles are the language of love. General Course: Student Cl- b. Secretary; French Club; Glee Club: (3wrui. Gladys Judith Westphal ..................... Glad The pleasure of talking is the inextinguishable pcs- sion of woman. Normal Qnirse. John E. Wing.......... Johnny Thy drum is a type of thee; it soundeth because it is empty. General Course: Hand: Orches- tra. Hugo John Wulf....... Hooks Somehow there's something very dry About these musty books.” General Course; R. O. T. C. Dolan W. Zabel............. Do An honest fellow enough, and one that loves quails. Commercial Course; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant: Band; Orchestra. Howard Zuber........... Hodge He was like a cock w ° thought the sun had risen to hear him crow. Commercial Course: Band. Dr: m Major; Orchestra; Music Club: Music Contest. I). H. S. Repre- sentative. Woodrow James Wells...... ................. Woody The best humour'd man. Commercial (bourse; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant. Charles R. Wilhelm........ ................... Chuck I never take a nap after din- ner but when I have had a bad night, and then the nap takes me.” Commercial Course; Football; Track; Booster Club; Hi-Y Club. Leona Mae Wissler.. Teddy Alas. alas, thy days with us have been Like angel visits, few and far between. Genera! Course; Chorus; French Club. Billy H. Wunder............ Bill If we never flattered our- selves. ivc .should have but scant pleasure. Science Course; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant; Track; Basketball; Science Club. Paul Ziffren.................. Ziff He is great who is what he is from fature, and who never reminds us of others. Latin (bourse; State Oratorical Finals. Winner Second Place: State Extemporaneous Team. Representative; Iowa Nine Ora- torical Team Representative: Declamatory Team; Oratorical Team; Extemporaneous Team; Special Iowa Nine Debating Team. Leader; Championship Iowa Nine IX-bating Team; Big Nine Debating Team. Leader: Iowa Nine Debating Team. Lead- er; State Debating Team. Lead- er; Gold Forensics; Junior Class Treasurer; Booster Club. Adviser. THE '}1 JUNE Alma Madeline Allen..“Pat I have a heart with room for every joy.” General Course; G. A. C. Raymond Harry Baetke.... ....................... Ray ”Plow deep while sluggards sleep.” Commercial (bourse; R O. T. C.. First Sergeant; Rifle Club. Lydia Marie BARCMANN.. Lyd A face with gladness over- spread! Soft smiles with human kind- ness bred.” Commercial Course; Glee Club Helen J. Baugh man....“Babe Patience may compass any- thing.” General Course; Chorus; French Club. Allison Walter Beckmann ..................... Allie Half as sober as a judge.” General Course. Alfred H. B. Beii “On with the dance! let joy be unconfin'd; no sleep till morn, when youth and pleasure meet.” Science Course; Football. Norma L. Anthony ”1 am always in haste. But never in a hurry.” Commercial (bourse. Eugene G. Baccott........ Gene It is best to love wisely, no doubt, but to love fool- ishly is better than not to be able to love at all. General Course; Glee Club; Chorus; Music Club; Quartet: Senior Class Play. Pauline LaVera Barton....... .................... Pam Magnificent spectacle of hu- man happiness.” Normal Course; Student Club. Dale L. Beal “I am very fond of the com- pany of ladies.” General Course; R. O. T. C. L. Edgar Beckwith.... Eddie Come, sit down, every moth- er’s son, and rehearse your parts.” General Course; R. O. T. C.. First Lieutenant. Adjutant; Music Club; Operetta. Hansel and Gretel ; Dramatic Club. Vice- President; Man In The Bowler Hat ; “Man Who Married A Dumb Wife ; Flattering Word ; He”; Twelve Pound Look ; Money ; Senior Class Play; French Club. Treasurer; Senior Class Secretary. Dorothy Marie Blair.... Dot Strange to the world, she wore a bashful loo .” General Course; French Club. blackhawk yearbook nr THE BLACKHAWK :«I YEARBOOK Page 32 Albert Eugene Bloss.......... Al The secret of success is con- stancy.'’ General Course; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant. William Edward Born. Jr. ........................ “Bar I believe they talked of me for they laughed consum edly. General Course; Football; Basket ball; Chorus; Glee Club; Or chestra; Band. Verna Eleanor Brady.. Mike Agreeable and unpreten- tious. Commercial Course; Student Club. Calvin Leroy Bricelani� .......... .......................... Cal Youth comes but once in a lifetime, so I'm making the most of it. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Lieutenant. Harold James Bruckmann.. ................ Brocky Labor is itself a pleasure. General Course: R. O. T. C.; Football; Wrestling; Track; Glee Club; Chorus. Sylvia F. Burkle........ Burke Who is Sylvia? What is she. That all our swains commend her? Commercial Course. Burnetta H. Boettger There's language in her eye. her cheek, her lip. (Commercial (Course; Dramatic (Club. President; The Flattering Word ; Senior (Class Play; Senior Claw Social (Committee. Betty Bowlin............... Betsy There's nothing half so sweet in life As love's young dream. (Commercial Course. Kenneth Lloyd Braun............ ...................... “Kenny Write, write, write, any- thing; The world's a fine believing world, write news.” General (Course; R. O. T. (C.. (Captain. Regimental Publicity Officer; Associate Editor. The BlodthiiK'it; Associate Editor. Yearbook; Hi-Y (Club. Director; German Club. President; Science Club. President; Daubers Club. Treasurer; Stamp (Club; Promo- tion (Committee, All D. H. S. Banquet. Norman L. Brown.... Norm Beware the fury of a patient man. General Course. Juanita LaVerne Buckles Youth is full of sport. General Course; G. A. C.. President and Secretary. DeVere Leroy Carpenter.. ....................... Carp For he was more than over- shoes in love.” Science (Course: French Club; R O. T. C. THE '51 Mary Cordelia Carpenter News, news, nett's I have wonderful news to tell. General Course; Chorus; Dramat- ic Club. A Sunny Morning ; Senior Claw Play; Junior Class Social Committee; Oratorical Representative for Girls’ Iowa Nine. Rachel Marie Clay...........“Ray” All day long with your busy contriving Into all mischief and fun you are driving.” Normal Course; Normal Club. President. Vice-President. Evelyn Lucille Collins.... ....................... Evic I never talk when I can say more by being silent.” Latin Course; Student Club. Jack Austin Crabbs.. Austin It is a great plague to be too handsome a man. Science Course: R. O. T. C.; Orchestra; Band; Chorus; All- D. H. S. Banquet Committee. Wendell Nf.vin Davis........ .................... Scotty I worked with patience which means almost power.” General Course; Rifle Club; Music Club. Marjorie Annabelle Debban ............... Marjic-Ann Even a sheet of paper is lighter when lifted by two. Commercial Course; Chorus. Woodrow H. Claussen......... ................... “Woodic There is no true orator who is not a hero. Science tanirsc; R. O. T. C.; Booster Club: Science Club. Sec- retary and Treasurer: Debating Team; Extemporaneous Team; Oratorical Team. Louise Helen Coelln.. Lou Wise to resolve and patient to perform. Commercial Course. Harvey Carl Coovert........... ...................... Harvc The surest way to hit a wom- an's heart is to take aim kneeling. Latin Course: R. O. T. C.. Ser- geant; Football; Basketball; Track Corbin G. Crawford.... Jcwic Oh! she was good as she was fair. j one—none on earth above her!” General (bourse; R. O. T. G.; Football; Track; Wrestling; Dramatic Club; Senior Class Play. William B. Day.. Banjo-Eyes The worst is yet to come! Cheer up! General Course; R. O. T. C.. First Lieutenant. Harlen E. Denkmann.......... .................... Mutt God made all pleasures inno- cent. Science Course; R. O. T. C.; French Club; Science Club; Orchestra; Senior Class Treasur- er. Ill BLACKHAVVK YEARBOOK Page 33 1 THE BLACKHAWK Jl YEARBOOK Bessie Jeanette Dombrowskie ..................... Billie” At peace with herself and quite content With the way in which her days are spent.” Normal Course; Normal Club; French Club. Jean B. Drechsler.......“Drcx” Music's her life, her one in' spiral ion— To play lil e a Liszt is her great ambition.” General Course; Orchestra. Cho- rti� ; Glee Club; Student Club. Cabinet; Mi� ic Club. Secretary. Cabinet; Daubers. Sylvia H. B. Edestrand..... .................... Peggy Her modest lool{s the cottage might adorn. Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. (General Course; Choriis; Daub- ers. Margaret Andrea Eichhorn ..................... Sally” Be good, fair maid, and let who will be clever.” Normal Course; Ctrl� ' Glee Club; Normal Club. Irma L. Ewald Will you wall{ into my par- lor?” Commercial Course; Chorus. Virginia M. Fisher.......‘Gene The end crowns all.” Commercial Course; Dcutschcr Vercin. Raymond Dean Drake His pencil was striding, re- sistless. and grand. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Colonel; T h Balc hauk Car- toonist; Yearbook Staff. Dorothy Duncan......... Mac It’s nice to be natural when you are naturally nice. General Course; Student Club; French Club. Louis Ehlers............... Lou '7 do my best. {o man can do more.” Manual Training Course. Marvin LeRoy Epp..... Marv 'Tis for the good of my country That I should be around.” Science Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain; Track; Glee Club; Chorus; Dramatic Club; Hi Y Club. Leonard H. Ewoldt.. Lemon” The real Simon Pure.” Manual Training Course. William Allison Ford.. Bill For tis the mind that maizes the body rich. Latin (bourse; R. O. T. C.. Cap- tain; Chorus; Glee Club; Quar- tet. Page 34 THE BLACK HAWK '31 YEARBOOK James Edward FRANEY..”Gcnc Perhaps if you address the lady. Flatter and impress the lady She may deign to look on you. Commercial Course; Footfall; Basket fall. G. Eilene FRERiCHS..“Blondey” Just a sweet girl graduate. Commercial Course; Glee Club; Chorus. Ruth A. Graaff............. Toots Some ladies nou make pretty songs. And some make pretty nurses. General Course; Glee Club; Chorus; Music Club; Student Club. Helen Laura Groth......... Lee Variety's the very spice of life. Normal Course; Normal Club; Student Club: Chorus. Raymond F. Hamann............ Ray Handsome is as handsome does, bill it saves a lot of trouble to he born good looking. Science (bourse; R. O. T. CL. First Lieutenant; Chorus; Glee Club: Stamp Club. Elsie Hamilton............. El” A perfect lady if there ever was one. General Course; Student Club. Carita Frank Days of absence. I am weary; He I love is far away. General Course; Junior From Dance Committee. Marjorie Odessa Gibson...... .................... Peggy” Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low. an excel' lent thing in woman.” Commercial Course. Alice Marie Grampp........ Al With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. Commercial Course; G. A. C.; German Club. Grover H. Hahn Attempt the end and never stand to doubt; Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out. General Course; R. O. T. C.: Footfall; Track; Orchestra. Edna Hamilton.......... Eddie She is one of those people no one knows anything mean about. General Course: Student Club; Daubers Club; Class Rintt Com- mittee. Geraldine Haney........ Gerry Great let me call him for he conquered me. Normal Course; Normal Club; Chorus; Student Club. Page 3J I THE BLACK HAWK '31 YEARBOOK Page 36 Pearl May Hansban.. Spuds' Skilled in the art of making friends ” Commercial Course. Dorothy Ann Heim......... Dot Would my old age be as care free as my youth!” Commercial Course; French Club. Laureeta G. HEPNER.... Rita She stoops to conquer.” General Course; French Club: Chorus. Betty Janet Hill............ Bets She traces the steps of virtue. Normal Course: Student Club; Normal Club; Chorus. Ernest George Huecksteadt .................... Ernie The editor sat in his sane- turn, his countenance fur- rowed with care. Science Course: R. O. T. C.. Lieutenant; Editor. The Biaek1 hatt'lt; Editor. Yearbook; Science Club. President; Booster Club. Secretary. Allan In ms........... Al I'm but a youthful cavalier. Science Course: Track; Stamp Club; Band; Rillc Team. Vera Marie Harms When she sang we looked for the nightingale. Commercial Course; Glee Club; Quartet. William Held............. Bill Yes. I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and both cracked. General Course. Verna Anna Hering..“Toots I am resolved to grow fat and lool{ young till forty. General Course; Music Club: Glee Club; Chorus. Helen Dorothy Holmgren Gracious in manner Impartial in judgment.” General Course; Glee Club; Chorus; Student Club. President: Senior Class Play. William Winfield Hurto.. ....................... Bill I am not in the roll of com- mon men. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant; Glee Club; Band: Chorus. Inez Incze.................. Inny “A very great mistake it aw that boys were ever made at all. Normal (bourse; Normal Club; Student Club; Chorus. t THE BLACKHAWK M YEARBOOK Harold Irwin He seemed a cherub that had lost his way.” General Course; Booster Club. Arno Jess Let the world slide: let the world go; A fig for care, and a fig for woe! Mnnu.il Training Court -: Rifle Club. Helen Johnson.......... Angie Woman, is thy name Fickle ness?” General Course; Student Club: French Club; Music Club. Pearl M. JOHNSTON.. Johnnie The shortest answer is in do- mg.” General Course: Music Club; Glee Club; Chorus; Student Club. Ellwyn Carey Jones..“Bones So tall to reach the pole.” Manual Training Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain; Glee Club; Quartet: Science Club. John Arthur Jones.. Johnnie” If she undervalues me. what care I how fair she be1 General Course; R. O. T. C.: Football; Track; Hi-Y Club. Eleanor Jensen.............. El A twinkle in her eye. a dim- ple in her cheek. Commercial Course; Orchestra. Edna A. Jess Sincerity is the foundation of success. Commercial Course; Student Club; The Blaekhawk Account- ant. Kenneth A. Johnson I am just a lonesome lover.” Science Course; R. O. T. C.; Football; Track; Glee Club; Chorus; Booster Club. Cathern Mae Jones....... Kate I cannot tell how the truth may be I say the tale as 'twas said to me.” Normal Course; Normal Club; Chorus; Tumbling Club. Gladys Louise Jones Her hair is not more sunny than her heart. Normal Course; Music Club; Student Club; Glee Club: Dramatic Club; Hansel and Gretel Operetta; Yearbook; Senior Class Flay. Luella May Jones Love sees not with the eyes but with the mind. Therefore is winged love painted blind. Normal Course; Student Club; Normal Club. Page 37 THE BLACKHAWK J1 YEARBOOK Maurine Jones............“Shorty Whosoever loveth me loveth my hound. General Course; Glee CU'b; Chorus; Rifle Club. Captain; Music Club; AIM). H. S. Ban- quet Committee; Senior Class Treasurer. Romana Junge............... Roc How many lovers have I had?” General Course; Rifle Club. Captain; Glee Club; Student Club; Chorus; Senior Clat Social Committee. Beatrice Juanita Kedino.... ......................... Bca Thcr n'as no werl man what- ever he be. That may both werf en we! and hastily. Commercial Course. Mary Corben Kin ley Everyone noticed her—small, shy. and sweet. General Course; Music Club; French Club. Vera Marjorie KiN2LE.. Janc” The fastidious are unfortu- nate; Toothing can satisfy them. Commercial Course. Thorwald Ki.under To suit my immense aspir- ations. no tree can be found that's too tall.” Manual Training Course. Willard Tilton Jordan........ ...................... Hank Wherever you go. whatever you do I’ll always be following you. Science Course; Basketball; Track; Glee Club; Chorus; Hi-Y Club. Elisabeth Stanley Keatley ........................... Lis All women are beautiful when the candles are out.” General Course; French Club: Dramatic Club; The B d� l;li.iu I; Staff; Yearbook Staff; 'Sup- pressed Desires ; Man Who Married a Dumb Wife ; Twelve Pound Look ; Senior Class Play. Helen King Love and peace mal{tr their paradise with woman. Commercial Course; French Club; Student Club. Henry Cloyce Kinner '7 have learned nothing and forgotten nothing.” General Course; Chorus; R. O. T. C. Bernice Klouda............. Bcc As changeable as tvomati ever was. Commercial Course. Ralph Lincoln Knostman ................. Mighty They say that man is mighty. General Course; R. O. T. C.; Boys' Glee Club; Chorus. Page 38 THE '31 Thelma M. KREiTER.... Babc” A well-ordered. tranquil mind. Commercial Course. Marik Kuehl Conscientious in her work but carefree in her play. Commercial Course. Dorothy Louise Ladd......... .................... Dottic A mighty hunter and her prey was man. Commercial Course: Rifle Club. Captain. Alvena Mabel Langtimm.. ....................... Sis” A wonderful housekeeper she will be: If she carries out plans she's confided to me. Normal Course. Margaret M. Lawlor.. Peggy” Thus I steer my bark and sail On even keel, with gentle gale.” General Course; Girls' Glee Club; Chorus. Ada Lemmon......... Lemonade” My tongue within my lips I rein; For who talks much must talk ,n vain.” Commercial Course; Chorus. George Kristin.............. Speed” A stone that is rolling can gather no moss.” General Course; Track; Football; Senior Class Play. Fred W. Kunkel His fame was great in all the land. Science Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain; Rifle Club; Booster Club; Basketball, Captain; Track; Junior Class. Vice-Presi- dent; Senior Class. Vice-Presi- dent. Paul John Lace Rest is sweet after strife. General Course. Martha L. Larkin.... Marty A mind without occupation is like a cat without a ball of yam. Normal Course; Normal Club; Orchestra; G. A. C. Francis Layden............... Mike He was not merely a chip off the old block, hut the old block itself. General Course; Football; Bas- ketball; Track. Captain; Junior Class. President; Booster Club. Shirley Lewis................. Pat” Why don't the men propose, mamma? Why don't the men pro- pose!” General Course; Glee Club; French Club. Vice-President. BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 39 III THE BLACKHAWK 'll YEARBOOK Helen Leyerly Be silent and safe—silence never betrays you.” Normal Course; Normal Club; G. A. C. Edwin Littig...................“Ed “A master uric in a master mind is a rare combina- lion. Science Course; R. O. T. C.. Second Lieutenant; Rifle Team. Ronald Frederich Lorenzen ......................... “Ron On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting Twos only that when he was off he was acting. General (k ur c; French Club; Dramatic Club; Dcclamatory Teams; Oratorical Team ; Ex- temporanous Team ; The Black haul; Stall; Yearbook Stall; Dra- matic Representative in Iowa Nine; Humorous Representative in Iowa Nine; Modesty ; Senior Clans Play. Arthur W. Lucht.......... Art He put in his thumb and pulled out a plum Then he cried. 'Wbat a sweet boy am I!' General Course. Margaret Gould Lynn......... .................. “Peggy” An albround good sport. General Course; Rifle Club; Student Club; Daubers; French Club. Lawrence Arnold Macklin ..................... Mack I'm but a little pebble on a mighty beach. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Second Lieutenant; Stamp Club. Sam Lipsman............ Sammy Like a dog he hunts in dreams. Science Course. Marjorie Littic.......... Marj Beauty is a welcome guest everywhere. General Course; French Club; Glee Club. Edward Charles Lou feu .................... Bohunk Until I truly loved I was alone. General Course; Football; Track. Merle Eugene Lundvall .................. Swede He is far gone, far gone; and truly in my youth I suffered much extremity for love; very near this. General Course; Dramatic Club; Twelve Pound Look ; Mod- esty ; Money ; Senior Class Play. Doris McCulley......... Micky Age is a matter of feeling, not of years. General Course; Chorus. Lois G. MacNeill.......... Loie I know not why I love this youth; but I have heard you say Love rea- sons loitbotit reason. General Course; Girl ' Glee Club; Orchestra; French Club; Dramatic Club. President; Sup- pressed Desires : Senior Class Play. I THE BLACKHAWK 31 YEARBOOK Page 41 1 Lucili: Elizabeth Madden.... .................... Notty In a little red schoolhouse I'll spend my days. Normal Comae. George C. Meier 'Write me as one who loves his fellow men. Science Comae; R. O. T. C.. Sergeant. Gifford Morrison Mast ........................... Gilf There are very few persons who hursue science with true dignity. Science Course; R. O. T. C.; Dauber Club; Science Club. President: Dramatic Club. Vice- President . Marjorie A. Meier.... Marge Fair without, faithful with- in. General Courac; French Club; Student Club; Glee Club. Hugh Metz “My only bool s Were woman's lool s. And folly's all they've taught me. General Course; Band; Orches- tra; Dramatic Club; The Man in the Bowler Hat : Money. Frances Minard............ Tatty She does her ott � t thinking and needs little advice.' Latin Course; French Club; Student Club. Secretary; Glee Club. Russell L. Miller......... Russ As idle as a painted ship Upon a painted ocean. Science Course; R. O. T. C.; Football; Track; Chorus. Harold K. Moburg.. Senator never dare to write as funny as I can. Genera! Course; R. O. T. C.. First Lieutenant. Adjutant; De- clamatory Team; Iowa Nine De- bating Team; Oratorical Team; Extemporaneous Team; The Stall; Yearbook Stall. Marian Cecelia Mohr ...................... Menny A horse! A horse! My J ing- dom for a horse! Latin Course: French Club. Secretary; Music Club; Student Club. Ring Chairman. Program Chairman. Virginia Inez Morris.. Jenny The sweetest noise on earth, a woman's tongue: A string which hath no dis- cord. General Course; French Club; Dauber . Dwight C. Moorhead All the great and learned men Each began as I did. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Second Lieutenant. Personnel Stall Officer. Edith Murphy.................. Irish When Irish eyes are smil- ing. General Course; Rifle Club; French Club; Student Club. III THE BLACKHAWK ‘31 YEARBOOK Page 42 III Eleanor Florence Nelson ..................... Curly Her stature tall I hate a dumpy woman. Commercial Course. Emily Katherine Neuman ....................... Mille “ ‘Tis well to he off with the old love Before you are on with the new.” General Course; Girls' Glee Club; French Club; Dramatic Club. Phyllis Marie Niemand The fickleness of the man I love is equaled only by the infernal constancy of the men who love me. ' Commercial Course; G. A. C. Marjorie A. Paarman ................. Marge Modest as a primrose. Normal Course; Chorus. Dorothy Mai: Patterson ...................... Pat The smile that blest one lover's heart Has broken many more. Commercial Course; French Club. President; Rifle Club, Captain; Senior Class Social Committee. Marie Meika Petersen She does all things well.” Commercial Course. Raymond C. Nelson......... Ray For discords triage the sweet- est music. Science Course; R. O. T. C.. Regimental Supply Sergeant; Glee Club; Chorus; Band: Or- chestra; Music Club; French Club. Frank A. Nicholson.. Nick Waiting the judgment day. Latin Course; R. O. T. G.. Supply Sergeant; Track; Hand Bail Tournament. Richard Frederick Overhoff ........................ “Dick There is great ability in knowing Jiou' to conceal one's ability. Science Course; R. O. T. C.. First Lieutenant; Rifle Team; Rifle Club. Vice President; Foot- ball; Track; Booster Club. Nina Francais Paschal I I now those fair eyes are suing Some gentleman's heart's bars undoing. Normal Course; Normal Club; Music Club. Corin’nf. Bertha Paustian ..................... Honey Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. General Course; French Club; Chorus. Alfred Phares............... Al He that overvalues himself will undervalue others. Science Course: R. O. T. G.; Rifle Club; Track; Declamatory Team; Chorus; Glee Club; Science Club: Dramatic Club; Senior Class Play. Arthur Plambeck......“Arc The man who fears nothing is as powerful as he who is feared by everybody. Manual Training Course; Foot- ball; Track; wrestling; Hand Ball; Booster Club; Glee Club. Gerald Preston............ Jerry Greater athletes than I may have lived but I doubt it.” General Course; R, O. T. C.. Captain. Regimental Adjutant; Football; Basketball; Track; Rifle Team; Boxing; Wrestling. Flora Alice PuCK.... 'Poochic Attempt the end and never stand to doubt. Commercial Course. Janet Esther Redfield On the shore of the wide world 1 stand alone and thinly. Latin Course; Daubers Club; Student Club; French Club; The Bl.tikh.itil; Stall; Yearbook Stall. Dorothy Rice............. Dee My heart is u- ix to be moulded as he pleases but enduring as marble to retain.” General Course; Chorus; Rifle Club. Captain; Tumbling. John Gilbert Rogers .................... Johnny There’s no music when a woman is in the con' cert.” General Course: Football; Track; Senior Class. Social Committee. THE '31 Helen M. Plambeck....“Nell Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. Normal Course; Normal Club; Chorus. Frederick W. Priess Oh wit and art. what power you have when joined! General Course; Daubers Club. President; Science Club. Vice- President; Dramatic Club. Secre- tary; Senior Class Play. Erma Pi:ri y.................. Rin She is blest with clever hands.” General Course; Student Club; Daubers Club; Glee Club; Chorus; French Club. Walter Frederick Reichert ..................... Walt I know the nature of women. General Course; R. O. T. C.; Track; Glee Club; Chorus; French Club; Aviation Club. Elmer T. Rogers.............. Rogc Good humor and generosity carry the day with the popular heart all the world over. General Course; Foothall, Cap- tain; Track. Captain; Booster Club. President: IV Club; Glee Club; Junior ('lass. Secre- tary. Jacqueline RoTHER.viEL.. Jac It is no laughing matter ” General Course; Chorus. I BLACK HAWK YEARBOOK Page 43 ■ THE BLACKHAWK 'JI YEARBOOK Edith Saltzman “Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. (k mmercial Course. Georgb Francis Scherer ...................... “Sonny” Swifter than arrow from the Tartar's bow. Gcncr.il Course; R. O. T. C.. Lieutenant; Ritlc Club. Secretary; Football; Track; H.Y Club; Booster Club; Senior Class Social Committee. Evelyn L. ScnLUENZ....”Evic She is gentle that does gen- tie deeds. Oimmerci.il Course. Alice Dorothea Schnack .................. Deedcc Maidens' hearts are always soft. Commercial Course; Glee Club. Harvey B. Schroder The cynic cannot see the lasses — Poor foolish chap forgot his glasses. General Course; Chorus; Glee Club. Elmer Donald Schroeder ................... Shorty I whistle to keep myself from being afraid. Manual Training Course. Arlene A. Schaefer Think not I am what I appear. General Course; Chorus. Kathryn Frances Schlapp ...................... “Katie” I must not say that she was true, Tet let me say that she was fair.” General Course; Daubers Club; French Club; Rifle Club; G. A. C. Norma Margaret Schmidt Nothing endures but person- al qualities. Normal Course; Normal Club. Lee Schneider.............“Peek In the sober age of man- hood. General Course; Football; Track; Wrestling; Handball. Kermit H. Schroder.... Duke Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speak’ eth. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain; Declamatory Team; Oratorical Team; Extemporaneous Team; State Extemporaneous Representative; Iowa Nine A Debating Team; State Debating Team; Yearbook Stall; Senior Class Social Committee. Dorothy Helen Schulz ........................ Dot Rule by patience. Laughing Water! General Course: French Club; Chorus; Orchestra. Page -1-I THE '3! John Selett............... Buddy Few things are impossible to diligence.” General Course; Daubers Club. Bernice Sitz............. Bcrny A smile, a laugh, is good for almost anyone.” General Course; Chorus; Student Club; Music Club; Dauber Club. Etta Anna Soenke............ Ettic J'lever murmurs without cause and never has cause to murmur.” General Course; Chorus. Ella E. Sothmann.... Dickie Happy am I; from care I’m (reel Why aren’t they all content- ed lil{e me?” (xunmercial Course: German Club. President; Glee Club; Chorus. Ralph K. Stee The fellow seems to me to possess but one idea and that a wrong one.” General Course; R. O. T. C.; Daubers Club; Science Club. Fern Maureen Stewart ..................... Pat Woman needs no eulogy — she speaks for herself.” General Course. Emmett Sick els He sleeps by day more than the wildcat.” General Course; Senior Class Play. Kenneth Robert Smith ..................... Kenny What’s the use of worrying? It never was worth while.” Science Course; Science Club. Vice-President; French Club. John Soenke................ Sunk Hold the fort! I am coming! Science Course. Florence Caroline Soukop To persevere is one's duty and be silent is the best answer. Commercial Course; Orchestra. Albert C. Steepen............ Al ”1 awol e one morning and fotind myself famous. General Course; R. O. T. C.t Sergeant; German Club. Vice- President; Music Club; Dramatic Club, Money ; Senior Class Play. Li Roy Walter Stickler ......................... Lee Nobody could enough ad- mire This fine young man in quiet attire. General Course; R. O. T. C.; Football; Track; Glee Club; Chorus. BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 45 HI THB IJLACKHAWK '51 YFARBOOK Vf.ra Lillian Strok be hn Wisdom and goodness mal{e power. Latin Course; Glee Club; French Club. President; Rifle Club. Byrdice Antoinette Tams ..................... Bird She smiles gloom away. General Course; Student Club. Roberta Marion TniAS.. Bcrt I shall say what I thinly. General Course: French Club. Edward Thoren.............. Eddie Silence is the argument to which no man can mak.e reply. General Course; R. O. T. C.. First Lieutenant. Johanna Christina Toft.. Jo Beauty and virtue shine for- ever 'round thee. Normal Course; Normal Club. Treasurer; Chorus; Senior Class Play. Louise Helen Uchtorff.... ....................... Uchy There are enough serious things in life without considering yourself one of them. General Course; Student Club; French Club; Glee Club; Chorus. Luella Martha Struve ...................... Lou” Able to serve a friend and noble enough to conceal it.” Commercial Course. Marian Thede T ho on pleasure she was bent She had a frugal mind. General Course; Glee Club; Orchestra. Irma C. Thomsen From a grave thinking mouser. she has grown The gayest flirt that coached it round the town. Commercial Course; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Chorus. Alvin G. Tiedjf............ Red Just a Gigolo! Commercial Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain; Glee Club. Marian Cornelia Tunnicliff ...................... Gay Stately and tall she moves in the hall. General Course; Rifle Club; Senior Class Play. Eileen A. Van Arnam.............“I A woman ever changeable and capricious. General Course; Music Club; Orchestra. Page 46 THE Jl Ralph W. Van Sant. Jr. ........................ “Van” He has to be knou'n to be appreciated. Science Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain; Footfall; Track; Rifle Club. Julia J. Wagner.............“Julie She is herself of best things the collection. Commercial Count; Student Club; G. A. C.; The Bluc tsu' Staff. George Warner A man I knew who lived upon a smile, and well it fed him; he looked plump and fair. Commercial Count. Reuben Taft Wellington ...................... “Bus” The brave man seeks not popular applause. General Count; Football; Track; Glee Club. Clemens Alva Werner......... ..................... “Clem If anything is spoken in jest, it is not fair to turn it to earnest.” (iencr.il Count; Iowa Nine A Debating Team; Oratorical 'learn; Extemporaneous Team. William Price West....“Bill” “Genuine wit implies no small amount o( wisdom and culture.” General Course; R. O. T. C.. Lieutenant Colonel; Football; Track; Cheer Leader; Senior Class Social Committee; Senior Class Play. Philip George Voss..............“Bill” The world knows nothing of its greatest men.” General Course; Dramatic Club: The Blii.'khaid; Staff: Money. Mkrn Walters...............“Red” Lord! I wonder what fool it was that first invented kissing. General Courae; R. O. T. C.; Daubers Club. Leland Albert Webber.... ........................ Lee Weak persuasion tips his tongue when'er he talks.” Manual Training (bourse. Vivian Helen Wbndland Her ways are ways of pieas- antness. Commercial Course; The Black' hawk Staff. Typist. Elizabeth Gwendollen West .............. Gaily West She is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with And pleasant, too. to think on!” General Courae: Dauber Club. Secretary; Rifle Club. Colonel; French Club. Program Chairman; G. A. C.. Treasurer; Junior Cla� a Treasurer; Senior Class President. Florence B. Wetherton.... ..................... Peggy A happier lot than mine I do not knOW.” Normal (bourse; Normal Club; Chorus. I BLACK HAWK YEARBOOK Page •17 1 THE BLACKHAWK •31 YEARBOOK Page - 8 II Mildred Lucille Whitcomb ................... “Millie” Cheerfulness is a character- istic of all great scribes.” Commercial Course. Maxine Virginia Wickland ........................ “Max In our age most rare—sim- plicity. Commercial Course; French Club; Student Club; G. A. C. Bertha E. Wiese.......... Bert” We are charmed by neat- ness of person. Normal Course; Normal Cltib; Chorus. Thelma Jennie Willey......... ...................... Jane” Silence is the perfectest herald of joy. Commercial Course; Orchestra. Della Rosalind Williams.. ..................... “Rosie A light heart lives long. Science Course; Student Club. Stewart R. Winstein........ .................. “Stewie In general those who noth- ing have to sav Contrive to spend the long- est time in doing it. Science (bourse; Chorus. Richard O. Witt..........“Dick The best things come in small packages. General Course; R. O. T. C.. Captain; Senior Class Ring Com- mittee. Robert Witt.................. Witt The hopeful are the gladest. Manual Training Course; R. O. T. C., First Lieutenant. Charles Zoller.......... Chuck 7man can be a great officer who is not infin- itely patient. Manual Training Course; R. O. T. C.. Mah r. TMK BLACKHAWK • I YEARBOOK Page 4 J THE BLACKHAWK J1 YEARBCX)K SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary ... Elizabeth West ... Edgar Beckwith Harlen Denkmann SOCIAL COMMITTEE Burnette Boettger Romana Junge George Kristin Margaret Lynn Dorothy Patterson Robert Rider John Rogers Richard Schlcgcl William We8t RING COMMITTEE Edna Hamilton Edwin Littig Vera Strohbehn Richard Witt CLASS PLAY COMMITTEE Alfred Bch Harold Moburg Marian Mohr Dorothy Patterson Ralph Van Sant Elizabeth West SENIOR HOP COMMITTEE Woodrow Claussen Dorothy Ladd Marian Tunniclill William Held Marian Mohr Elizabeth West Francis Scherer ANNOUNCEMENT COMMITTEE Frances Minard Elizabeth West Luella Jones THE BLACKHAWK '51 YEARBOOK SOCIAL ACTIVITIES On the evening of November 30 the senior class held their annual football dance in the Gold Room of the Blackhawk Hotel. The committee in charge of the event included Burnetta Boettger, chairman, Robert Rider, John Rogers, Margaret Lynn, Romana Junge, Dorothy Patterson, and Richard Schlegel. The room was decorated with red and blue streamers, together with footballs on which were painted the names of the squad members. Bernie Schultz and his orchestra provided the music for the dancing. Chaperons were Col. and Mrs. E. S. West and Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Burke. On June 6 the senior class held their final dance, the Senior Hop, at the Outing Club. The committee consisted of William Held, chairman, Woodrow Claussen, Dorothy Ladd, Marian Mohr, and Marian Tunnicliff. Music was furnished by Al's Radio Boys. Pane 52 THE '51 Esther L. Bisseli. Lester E. Keller I BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Pa fie 53 i IF THE BLACKHAWK }| YEARBOOK Page 54 III Ernest G. Huecksteadt Editor-in-Chief Geo. M. Cummins, Jr. Business Manager YEARBOOK STAFF Kenneth Braun .. Ronald Lorenzcn Janet Rcdficld ... Gladys Jones .... Kermit Schroder . Elizabeth Kcatlcy Harold Moburg . Raymond Drake Marie Petersen .. Esther L. Bisscll Lester E. Keller . Associate Editor ......... Sports ...... Activities ...... Activities ...... Activities .......... Humor .......... Humor ............ Art ......... Typist ........ Adviser ........ Adviser i THE BLACKHAWK il YEARBOOK Page 55 III TT THE BLACKHAWK JI YEARBOOK Page 56 I Ernest G. Huecksteadt Editordn-Chief Geo. M. Cummins. Jr. Business Manager BLACKHAWK STAFF Kenneth Braun ..... Robert Kramer ..... Ronald Lorenzen .. Marvin Roscnc ..... Chcral Hillier .... Elisabeth Kcatley ... Esther Klein ...... Raymond Drake _____ Janet Rcdficld .... Lois Brenton ...... Elizabeth Ann Coe Julia Wagner ...... Hcrshcl Weinrott .. Lucille Mueller ... Vivian Wcndland .. John Bornhoidt .... John Zoccklcr ..... Curtis Gruenau .... Dan Mackcn ........ Alfred Stahl ...... Herbert Schlichting Judson Green ...... Edna Jess ......... Esther L. Bisscli .... Lester E. Keller .. .... Associate Editor Sports. First Semester .............. Sports .............. Sports ............ Exchange ............... Humor .!............. Humor .......... Cartoonist .... Special Reporter ............ Reporter ............ Reporter ............ Reporter ............ Reporter .............. Typist .............. Typist . Advertising Manager Advertising Salesman Advertising Salesman Advertising Salesman Advertising Salesman Advertising Salesman ......... Circulation .......... Accountant ............. Adviser ............. Adviser Page 57 i I BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK THE 31 IOWA NINE CONTEST FINALS HELD TONIGHT DmoifwrtM.S.Wiii Etu tuin T««nuimml THi: B1.AOKHAWK 51 YEARBOOK CTtj c LJHnxkIyawk i IV'1 0 ■ • The Blackhawk DAVENPORT FACES TILDEN TECH. 7- rVrx THE •J1 The Davenport High School football team of 1930 played one of the toughest schedules in history. Winning seven games, tying two, and losing one for a season's percentage of 900, they ranked with the best teams of Iowa high schools. The high lights of the season were the unexpected victory over Moline on October 25 and Tilden High of Chicago on November 11. The outstanding record of the team was no doubt due largely to the fine spirit of the players and their desire to do their part in a whole-hearted manner. Our school may have had better football players, but for fine sportsmanship, team spirit, and good fellows, the 1930 squad was surpassed by none. I BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 59 Jesse E. Day. iir THE BLACKHAWK ■}| YEARBOOK Page 60 111 Gerald Preston. End. “Jerry was the other half of the famous “Wellington Pres- ton combination his ability to pull down the long heaves of his teammate sometimes bor- dering on the miraculous. Pres- ton played roving center at de- fense and proved a stone wall to line smashes, as well as a Titan for breaking up many opposing aerial attacks. He was an all Tri-City end. Reuben Wellington, Fullback. “Bus was another fine foot- ball player. His chief value to the team consisted in the kick- ing and passing assignments departments in which he had few equals. His long passes, es- pecially, accounted for many a Davenport touchdown. It was “the Rube's” third year of reg- ular competition. He made the all Tri-City team. Elmer Rogers. Halfback. Rogers was the captain of 1930's great team. He was a steady, reliable player, and his fine blocking and superb leader- ship proved the main factors in the success of the D. H. S. machine. “Raj is known as a favorite of the entire school be- cause of his good sportsmanship and line characteristics. Francis Layden, Halfback. Following in the footsteps of his illustrious brother. “Mike has already established for him- self a distinctive name in ath- letics. His value to the football team throughout the season was tremendous. He was mainly an offensive threat his flashing cuts through or around the line frequently netting long gains. He was equally sparkling as a pass receiver. An all Tri-City half we predict a brilliant future for the fighting Irish- man. Forrest Blrmeister. Tackle. Burineister’s work was unus- ually impressive last season when it is taken into consideration that he was only a sophomore; yet, due to his natural ability and his hard-fighting earnest- ness, he early demonstrated his value as a lineman. Backed by experience and his love for the game, he should come through in great fashion next year. Edward Loufek. Guard. Ed's” stellar work at one of the guard-posts was very evident in every contest. A lot of speed, plenty of brains, and a love of the game combined to produce a high-powered lineman that never quit fighting while a game went on. Through his consistent work on the line he won a place on the all Tri-City team. THE JI Wilbur Kroeckr. Tackle. A hard, earnest player who found no task too difficult, Kroc- gcr made a fine tackle. His willingness to learn and his natural talent arc favorable in- dications that we shall hear much more of him next season. Lee Schneider, Guard. One hundred and forty pounds of dynamite, speed, brains, and daring went into the makeup of this lineman. Lee loved to play football and proved it by the way he went after trouble. He was another outstanding reason for the fast charging done by the Davenport mules. Elmer Soeder, End. With plenty of height and speed Soeder was a fine receiver and an all-round good end. He was an exceptionally fast charger and quick in getting down under punts. His accurate tackling nailed many a receiver in short order. Much is expected from this wingman next year. Alfred Beh, Quarterback. In Bell another fine field-gen- eral and backficld man was found. His work at the signal calling position was well done, for besides being an able judge of weak points in the opposing lineup, he was a nice ball-totcr and a fearless blocker and tack- ier. Good spirit and determin- ation marked his play all season. John Jones, Quarterback. Although disabled late in the season, Johnny experienced enough playing to prove beyond a doubt that he had all the qual- ities of a good quarterback. He was cool, collected, and deliber- ate, a fine player, and a brainy field general. His loss to the team in the last few games was keenly felt. William Plambeck, Tackle. Where the going was tough- est, the most conspicuous player of them all was Bill. A scrap- py, hard-fighting lineman, his particular delight was dumping the smashing backs of the oppo- sition in their tracks: his efforts along this line proved so helpful that few- gains were made through his position the entire season. He was equally power- ful on offense and opened up many a hole for the ball. He won an all Tri-City berth. I BLACKHAWK YEARIKXJK Page 61 1 THE BLACKHAWK • I YEARBOOK William Voss. Guard. Another swift-charging guard! His fast driving and quick block' ing were much in evidence last year and his love of the game should make him return next season for further display of his powers. Vernon Carman. End. Fast and fearless. Carman played a nice game throughout the year. Able to catch passes as easily as a spider catches flics he was a valuable addition to the squad, and with the season- ing of a few more frays will show up better than ever. He should play a great game at end in 1931. Ralph Graham. Halfback. Ralph showed up to good ad- vantage in several encounters. He was a line fast-driving back who knew how to carry the ball, and on numerous instances gave evidence that he possessed football sense. His work on de- fense was also outstanding. Harry Kotlar. Tackle. Kotlar was another one of those persistent workers who make up for lack of weight with sheer daring and fighting. His courage in diving into a hard smash is well known and surely no one could boast of a greater eagerness to charge than the Wildman.” Lawrence Morrissey. Center. Morrissey took care of his center position in good fashion reliable and steady in the heat of battle. He was a real fighter and a bear on defense. Few fumbles resulted from his handling of the ball, and his blocking was swift and clean. Richard Bowers. Halfback. Porky” goes on record as a pile-driving, plunging back who loved to smash his way through stiff opposition. His work at ball-toting was good, but his backing up of the line was even better. He furnished great strength to the team on defense. THE '31 Arthur Plambeck. Guard. Another one of the fighting Plambccks who caused lots of worry to those of the opposition who desired to go places. His presence on the line gave the Red and Blue additional power and sputter both on offense and defense. A deadly tackier and hard player, he was quick to stop many a fast play before it got well under way. George Morrissey. Center. It was evident throughout the season that what the Red and Blue forward wall lacked in weight it more than made up in brains. This was particularly true of “Geo. His fine work at the pivot post contributed much to the speed and accuracy with which the D. H. S. plays were carried out. A hard fighter and a willing worker, George was a great asset to the team. Edward Heden. Quarterback. Whenever called upon, Ed” proved to be a heady leader and an earnest player. He was a fine pass-receiver, a daring blocker, and a reliable tackier. His play was spirited and keen at all times. Ray Rosene, Guard. Ray turned out to be a steady and tireless worker at either guard or center. When the oc- casion demanded he was always ready to put in a high brand of work. Fearless and willing he made a good lineman. Donald Smiley. End. Here's another comer in foot- ball! Swift in covering punts and able to run skillful inter- ference, Don proved his worth in many a hard-fought game. However, his strong points were mainly emphasized in his defen- sive play - his love of tackling sending him over the line on many occasions to throw would- be runners for losses. I BI.ACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 63 1 THE BLACKHAWK 'JI YEARH(X)K SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL SQUAD Aubrey Allen James Ashby Ray Andre Glenn Baggcrly William Black Clyde Braun Elmer Brockmann Marvin Buttenob Kenneth Cox Donald Chalupa Herbert Elliott Lester Fleischman Marshall Funkhauser Erhart Harms Hugh Hecney Harold Hoppe Alfred Jackson William Kruse Richard Madden William McKnight Russell Norgordt Donald Ogg Henry Ottesen Russell Puls William Ritter Otis Scbolt George Shoemaker Raymond Smith Frank Stewart Howard Swanson James Wherry Clark Wincklcr Harold Young THE '31 FOOTBALL SUMMARY SUMMARY September 20 Davenport 26 - Ottumwa 7 September 27 Davenport 6 - East Des Moines 6 October 4 Davenport 32 - Burlington 0 October 10 Davenport 7 - Grant High 0 October 24 Davenport 12 - Moline 0 October 31 Davenport 13 - Dubuque 0 November 11 Davenport 25 - Tilden High 19 November 15 Davenport 37 - Iowa City 0 November 21 Davenport 0 - Clinton 6 November 27 Davenport 0 Rock Island 0 15S 38 With several lettermen on hand from 1929's championship squad, including the entire first string backfield, prospects for a successful season on the gridiron seemed bright enough. To supplement the quartet of veteran ball carriers. Coaches Day and Bridge soon built up a forward wall that for drive and fight had no equal. The team thus developed proved to be of championship calibre, annexing Tri-City honors and coming within one game of gaining like recognition in the state. The first battle of the season opened with the invasion of the Brady Street Stadium by Ottumwa. The Red and White eleven, however, found itself decidedly outclassed by the Day- men. Captain Roger's cohorts passed, kicked, bucked the line, and ran around ends for four touchdowns — all accounted for by Laydcn. Except for a few weak spots in the line the Dav- enporters showed perfect form. Following this triumph the Daymen engaged East High at Des Moines in a titanic struggle. The teams were well matched, and the game ended in a deadlock. The Davenport marker came three minutes before the end of the first half when Laydcn took the pigskin and darted through his left tackle for a 60 yard run and a touchdown. In the last period the BLAOKHAWK YKARB(K)K Page 65 Red and Blue had begun another march to the goal when one of Wellington's passes was intercepted and a Des Moines back dashed 75 yards to knot the count. With Rogers and Wellington absent from the lineup the Davenport battlers overwhelm' ed Burlington in the next game at the home stadium. Layden continued his stellar playing and registered three of the Red and Blue touchdowns, Preston and Soeder being the other scorers. The entire team showed much improvement over the previous encounter. In a nocturnal tilt at Cedar Rapids the D. H. S. gridmen whipped Grant High. Al- though balked in their attempt to gain via the aerial route, the Daymen resorted to the line smashing tactics. Bowers finally scored the only touchdown by cutting through a gaping hole at guard for a 26 yard dash. Davenport played a fine defensive game, and Bowers also won an advantage in the punting duel in the opening periods of the contest. One of the greatest frays of the season turned up in the Moline game played on the Davenport gridiron. The Moliners, heavy favorites to win the tilt, found themselves fought off their feet throughout the four periods of the battle. The real credit for the final victory goes to the Red and Blue forwards. Outweighed thirteen pounds to the man they decisively outplayed and outcharged the Maroons, twice holding the Scneffmen for downs on the five yard marker. The backfield was equally irresistible, and Roger's fine blocking, Layden's be- wildering thrusts, Wellington's kicking, and Jones' generalship would have been credit to a university eleven. The two Davenport touchdowns were scored by Preston and Layden, the former snagging long passes from Wellington to gain much yardage. Despite a noticeable slump after the gruelling battle of the previous week, Davenport's fighting eleven next chalked up a victory over Dubuque. Outstanding in the conflict was the playing of Jerry Preston who scored both the Davenport touchdowns. The Davenport gridders seemed content to play a defensive game and held the Tigers to few long gains. For the second time in history a Chicago team visited Davenport to meet the Daymen. On this occasion it was Tilden High, boasting a powerful defensive machine and famed passing attack. Their clash with Davenport proved to be another magnificent contest. The many fans were kept in constant suspense as Rogers cleared the way for long runs by his fellow backs —Layden in particular ripping off dazzling sprints for all four of his teams' touchdowns. The Tilden eleven losing 25 to 6 early in the third quarter staged a wonderful up-hill struggle to count twice before the end of the stanza and nearly to win a well-deserved victory. The breaks were with Davenport, however, and a fumble on the 10 yard line ruined the Chicago team's opportunity to score in the last few minutes of the play. The Armistice Day battle ended in favor of the home team. After being checked for three quarters by the stubborn defense of a fighting Iowa City eleven, the Davenport gridders ran wild in the final period to hang up another victory. The Little Hawks were on the defensive throughout the struggle and at no time threatened the Red and Blue goal. Most of Davenport's gains were made by the usual aerial route tactics, but the Daymen were far from being the speedy machine of the previous game. Davenport was now a favorite to win the state championship all that was needed was a victory over the Clinton team. But the invasion of the up-river gridiron was a dismal failure. Coach Livermore's men refused to let the Red and Blue get started and kept posses- sion of the ball most of the time. On defense Davenport showed occasional flashes of power, but on the offensive could do absolutely nothing. On the other hand Clinton kept stabbing away until Captain Machael slipped the ball across. Davenport's desperate passing attack failed utterly, and the Daymen had lost a game and with it a championship. Turkey Day in the Rock Island stadium saw Davenport battle the Crimson in the last game of the season. The tilt was played in the worst weather condition ever experienced in a Tri-City struggle. The field was a sea of mud and water. Both teams were content to play a kicking game, waiting for fumbles that seldom occurred. As neither backfield could keep its footing in the mire there was no display of offensive power from either eleven. A score- less tie was the result and brought to the Davenporters the coveted Tri-City title. The fine record left by this year’s squad stands as evidence of their fine spirit of co- operation and loyalty. THE •Jl Sixteen won; three lost is not a had season. In fact, most of the teams played would be glad to exchange their record for ours. The mid-season loss of Preston and Nickle broke up our 1930 championship team. The lack of any individual high scorer meant Davenport must depend upon all live men scoring, and they usually did their part. As Mississippi Valley champions the team won ten straight conference games for the second consecutive year. Winning three and losing one in our Tri-City contests left us tied with Moline for that championship. The tournaments held here drew some capacity crowds. The Moline-Davenport and Muscatine-Davenport games proved beyond a doubt that the D. H. S. gymnasium will be too small in a few years. Davenport is becoming a basketball city at last. With a place to enter- tain fans and good competition, the next year or two should see many more students and par- ents enjoying the home games. While 1931 sees the passing of such players as Kunkel, Layden, Preston, and Nickle, still we can lcx k ahead to at least one semester with Keim, Garman, Wichelman, and Kauf- man, and a host of reserves and sophomores who are eager to win a chance to fight for Daven- port on the hardwood courts in 1931-1932. I BI.ACKHAWK YEARBCX)K Page 67 1 Coach Paul C. M(X)n. TT THE BLACKHAWK 51 YEARBOOK Fred Kunkel. Guard. Captain. That Kunk was one of the finest basketball players ever turned out at D. H. S. is prov- en by his selection on the All- State team for three years straight. Cool, steady, and alert, he guided Davenport's defense with rare skill. He also proved a real scoring threat and came in for his share of goals in almost all frays. A clean sportsman and brilliant leader, he had few equals in his chosen game. Francis Layden. Center. As on the gridiron. Mike starred on the basketball floor. He was able to play guard, for- ward. and center, and his great speed and ability to jump helped to win many a close game. He was especially dangerous on fol- low-ups and tip-in shots around the basket. Ray Riepe, Forward. A fast dribbler and probably the best long-shot tosscr on the squad when long-shots were needed. Riepe saw much action during his two years on the var- sity. His play was cool and steady on both offense and de- fense. and he was a valuable ad- dition to the Moonmen. Page 68 Edward Keim, Forward “Mope” came through with his best games just when needed —-at the beginning of the second semester when the team was dis- organized by graduation. His clever handling of the ball and knack of shooting from seeming- ly impossible positions made him a big cog in the team. Vernon Carman. Guard. When graduation in the mid- dle of the season left a vital guard position open, Vern took over the vacant place in fine style. His short passes to men open under the basket led to many points for the team. His defensive work at the end of the season was very effective. Edward Wicm elmann. Forward Ed proved to be a scrappy fighter and floor man. Here was a dependable scorer who im- proved with every game. His ability to drive in on center jumps and also to get the ball on follows helped Davenport out of many a tight place. His play was fast and furious. THE 'Jl Gerald Preston. Center Until the end of the semester closed his competition. “Jerry was the high-scorer of the quint. His long reach and splendid jumping ability made him with- out doubt the most dangerous scorer around the basket that the Tri-Cities have seen in recent years. He left a record which will he hard to beat. John Kale man n. Forward. Playing his first season on the varsity, John had many chances to show his worth and availed himself of them all. His line jumping, steady passing, and shooting ability marked him as a comer in the game. We believe he will bear watching next sea- son when the Red and Blue hoopsters again engage their conference foes. Lyle Nickle. Guard. “Nick as a floor guard put the drive into the Davenport fast breaking offense which car- ried them to the 1930 champion- ship; nor was his play any less brilliant during the first half of the last season. He was a high- scoring guard, speedy and pow- erful on the defense and with a fight that kept him in every play. His mid-year graduation was a tough break for the school. Roy Parsons, Forward. Red” turned out to be a scrappy, hard-working forward —the kind that can be trusted to produce results. A good de- fensive player and a reliable scorer, especially on short shots, he filled in many times when a fresh man was needed. liLACKHAWK YEARBOOK THE BLACK HAWK • I YEARB(X)K BASKETBALL SQUAD Coach Paul C. Moon Vernon Carman John Kaufmann Earl Keim Fred Kunkel Francis Layden Lyle Nicklc Gerald Preston Raymond Riepe Edward Wickclmann BASKETBALL SUMMARY REGULAR SCHEDULE December 12 Dubuque 14 - Davenport 28 December 19 Clinton 13 - Davenport 31 December 31 Moline (2 overtimes) 18 - Davenport 20 January 2 Washington (CR) 18 - Davenport 36 January 7 Iowa City 11 - Davenport 21 January 9 Rock Island 15 - Davenport 38 January 17 Grant (CR) 20 - Davenport 29 January 20 Ottumwa 15 - Davenport 14 January 30 Dubuque 18 - Davenport 28 February 6 Clinton 13 - Davenport 25 February 13 Rock Island 13 - Davenport 1 5 February 14 Washington 17 - Davenport 48 February 17 Grant 21 - Davenport 27 February 20 Iowa City 21 - Davenport 24 February 24 Ottumwa 19 - Davenport 31 February 27 Moline 22 - Davenport 20 Total 268 435 TOURNAMENT RESULTS March 6 Lyons 10 - Davenport 58 March 7 DeWitt 13 - Davenport 25 March 12 Muscatine 20 - Davenport 18 Total 43 101 With two state championships in a row already to his credit Coach Moon set about developing another team that would maintain the high reputation that Davenport possesses in the basketball world. One needs only to look at the scores of the season to realize how well this was done. With four lettermen from last year's squad on hand a team was quickly whipped into shape that won a large share of the games on its tough schedule. The opening game of the season, with Dubuque, was won with little difficulty. Sweeping away all opposition with a fierce attack in the first half, the Red and Blue sharpshooters secured an early lead that was never threatened. Captain Kunkcl and Nickle smothered the Dubuque forwards while Preston and Riepe led in the scoring. Clinton was the next victim. Although the offense of the Davenport cagers failed to function properly the first half, a sharp third quarter rally gave the Moonmcn the game. The defense was working nicely. Preston won the honors as high-point man, and Riepe played an excellent floor game. The beginning of a bitter Tri-City championship fight was signalized when Davenport invaded the Moline field house. The Red and Blue quintet was predicted to win by twenty points but were forced into two overtime periods to gain the victory by a single counter. In this fight Nickle proved the hero for Davenport by his superb defense work during the game and later by dribbling through the entire Maroon team to sink the winning basket. In the first fray of the New Year Washington High of Cedar Rapids was encountered. Although the usual speed and drive were missing, the Moonmcn chalked up another triumph. The first half was slow, but after the recess Laydcn and Preston began to count regularly, which fact put the home team far enough ahead to admit of numerous substitutions in the lineup. Iowa City next journeyed here to provide what opposition they could as Davenport won another contest. The Little Hawks were held helpless on offense, and at the same time were unable to prevent the Red and Blue cagers from sinking frequent goals. Remaining at home for the next tilt, Davenport engaged Rock Island in the second game of the Tri-City fight. Although the Crimson defense held Davenport for a while, a whirlwind attack led by Preston and Nickle in the last half put D. H. S. far ahead. This victory gave Davenport the first round of the Tri-City race. At Cedar Rapids, the champions encountered for the first time the powerful Grant High team. Coach Winter’s outfit put up a stubborn, desperate defense, and it was only after a hard battle that Davenport obtained a close decision. With this game won the Moon- men forged ahead to an undisputed lead in the Mississippi Valley League. Ottumwa was then entertained at the home gym. Davenport, suffering from overconfi- dence and lack of fighting spirit, received the inevitable jolt and found its string of victories rudely broken. Although the Red and Blue left the fltxir at the intermission on the long end of a 1.V2 count, the Bulldogs flashed a rally in the last half that swamped their opponents. Mid year graduation and the loss of Preston and Nickle proved to be a tremendous blow to the team. However, the first game of the second round of the League found a reorganized quint carrying on the good work by defeating Dubuque. Keim, a new forward, was high- point man of the contest, garnering twelve points. Moon's new machine experienced its second test and came through successfully by again winning over Clinton. This fray was rough and full of action, but the Red and Black was no match for the sharpsh x ters from down the river. Rock Island was next encountered and defeated by Davenport in an exciting game. It was a nip and tuck battle, and the fourth period closed with the teams deadlocked. In the extra period Wichelman wound up a fruitful evening by sinking the winning counter for Davenport. Another victory for the records was accomplished at Cedar Rapids when Washington again fell before a powerful attack. The game was fast and smooth—the Davenport team functioning like clockwork despite numerous substitutions. Under the eyes of several thousand fans on All-D. H. S. Student Night Davenport t x k formal possession of the Mississippi Valley League title by conquering Grant High in an interesting tilt. Layden and Wichelman led in scoring, and the entire team worked nicely. Davenport wound up its League schedule by defeating the Iowa City tossers in another hotly contested match. This triumph gave the home team a clean slate in this conference with ten victories and no defeats. Thirsting for revenge for the upset previously counted against them, the Moonmen vis- ited Ottumwa long enough to add the scalps of the Packers to their collection by an over- whelming score. Davenport's hopes for another Tri-City championship were shattered when Moline ven- tured across the river and scored a close decision over her rivals. It was a thrilling game and lull of action, but the long shots of Pearson proved too much for the Red and Blue five. A tie for the championship was the result. The D. H. S. cagers began their quest for a third state title by opposing Lyons in the first game of the sectional tournament. The Camer-boys could offer little competition, and were sent off the fltxir with a decisive defeat. DeWitt was the next sectional foe and succumbed to the D. H. S. quint in short order. This victory gave Davenport another sectional championship and sent her team into the district play. The first pairings of the district contest brought together Muscatine and Davenport, the two outstanding favorites to win the title. The greatest crowd of the season saw the Muskies eke out a victory in a game packed with excitement. The tilt was featured by the fine work of Captain Kunkel, who, besides caging several long shots that kept Davenport in the running, played an outstanding game on defense. D. H. S. thus eliminated from further competition, closed the schedule fxxiks for the season. But the satellites of Coach M x n can be justly proud of the fine record they established! THE COACHING STAFF Lester E. Keller ................................ Athletic Manager Jesse E. Day ............................. Football and Track Coach Paul C. Moon ..................................... Basketball Coach Clement E. Bridge ........ Assistant Football and Basketball Coach William S. Rosing ............. Assistant Football and Track Coach Russell W. Bickford ...................... Assistant Football Coach Harold N. Money .......................... Assistant Football Coach HI BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 73 1 TRACK SQUAD Aubrey Allen Forrest Burmcistcr Ralph Graham Frank Johannsen Edward Loufek Richard OverhofF Allen Strohbeen Larren Allen Arthur Collins Guy Gordan John Jones Russell Marks Raymond Roscnc Ralph Van Sant James Ashby Kenneth Cox Robert Hagin Wilbur Kroegcr William McKnight Francis Scherer Kopl Vesolc Glenn Bagglcy Charles Doyle Groven Hahn Donald Kruse Harold McIntosh Roy Schicbel Herman Vesolc Roy Benson Alfred Eckmann Elmer Hanson William Kruse George Morrissey Grover Schncckloth Harry Warnken William Black Richard Engelhart Harold Hoppe Fred Kunkcl Frank Nicholson Raymond Smith James Wherry Clyde Braun Donald Froehner John Hayward Charles Cutter Donald Ogg Raymond Stevensen Jack Wilkinson John Buckner Lewis Buckner Vincent Gooding Alfred Jackson Francis Layden Martin O'Neill Norman Stolley John Winter George Zolan Tlll-I IJLACKMAWK I YEARIKX K TRACK SUMMARY Following his usual custom Coach Day again turned out a well balanced track team that had an unusually successful season. Several of last year's stars, augmented by a goodly num- ber of less seasoned athletes, formed a squad that gave a good account of itself in all the track meets in a tough schedule. The first contest of the season, the Mississippi Valley Indoor Meet, was rained out, post' poning the Red and Blue quest for laurels. In the next fray, however, the Iowa High School Indoor Meet on April 4, the local cinder path warriors captured third place. Fairfield won this meet with 40J 2 points, and North High of Des Moines took second with 23J4, barely nosing out Davenport, who compiled a total of 22 i points. There were more than 52 schools entered. Captain Mike Layden won individual honors with first places in both the 60-yard low and high hurdles. Moline was next, and in this contest on April 11, Davenport copped her first dual meet by a score of 84 2 3 to 59 1 3. This contest was run off at the Brady Street Stadium. The Davenporters won most of their points in the dashes and relays, while the Maroons raised their total in the weight events. Captain Layden again ttxik first in both the low and high hurdles; Wilkinson and Scherer were second and third in the 50'yard dash; and Scherer, Wib kinson, and Warnken placed first, second, and third respectively in the 100-yard dash. Benson rose to unexpected heights by heaving the javelin 160 feet 11 inches to beat a Moline favorite by a yard. Rogenski, a Maroon star, threw the discus 133 feet and 10 inches to set a new Tri- City mark. On April 18 Rock Island was encountered and overwhelmed to the tune of 106 to 38 at the Brady Street Stadium. In scoring this impressive victory Davenport broke two time' honored records. The new star, Benson, threw the javelin 165 feet 10 inches to set a new mark, and the half mile relay team, composed of Wilkinson, Scherer, Warnken, and Lay- den, completed the record breaking by running their distance in 1:33.4 seconds. Layden was high point man with three first places and one second and ran on a first place relay team for 19| points. The Red and Blue scored grand slams in the 220-yard dash, discus throw and broad jump. “Sonny” Scherer added sixteen and one-fourth points to the final total for Davenport. At the Drake Relays, April 25, the flying squads” of Davenport again proved their worth. The 440-yard team swept to victory in their event in 44.8 seconds, smashing the old Drake record the Daymen had established last year. This team was made up of Layden, Scherer, Wilkinson, and Warnken. Davenport also placed in both the other high school re- lay events. In the 880-yard event, these same boys finished fourth, and in the mile relay Mor- rissey, Buckner, Kunkel, and Jones tied Newton for fourth place. In the Clinton Gateway Classic on May 2, attended by three hundred athletes from schools all over the Middle West, Davenport placed third the highest of all Iowa high schools. The wonder-squad of Gary, Indiana, captured the meet by a large margin, while Oak Park was second. When it was pointed out that ten of the records of the Clinton oval were shattered, it is evident that a high brand of track prowess was displayed by the participants. Layden in the preliminaries clipped a tenth of a second off the former mark in the 220-yard low hurdles. Scherer ran the hundred yard dash in 10.2 seconds. Jordan and Layden quali- fied for the finals in the 220-yard high hurdles while Benson placed second in the discus and Kroeger, third. THE BLACKHAWK • 1 YEARBOOK Davenport was forced to go without a single first place in the meet. As usual Layden led in the Red and Blue scoring. He scored two seconds, and ran on the relay team that finished third for a total of nine points. Benson, who performs in the discus and javelin, finished sec- ond and third in the events for 7 points. Davenport High next entertained at the State District Meet, and acted well the part of host by taking first place. The meet was more or less a duel between the local team and Muscatine, the Red and Blue ending up with a 1? point advantage. The Daymen came in first in the high hurdles, low hurdles, 440-yard dash, high jump, half mile relay, mile relay, and the discus throw. Captain Layden took care of the low and high hurdles, Jones, the 440-yard dash, Allen, the high jump, and Benson, the discus. The State Meet at Ames found Davenport winning her first State championship in track since 1915. The men who accomplished this feat were Scherer, Jones, Rostenbach, William- son, Warnken, Morrissey, Layden, Kunkel, Benson, Allen, and Jordan—eleven of Iowa's outstanding track athletes. Led again by Layden who t x)k both hurdle races and anchored the winning half-mile re- lay team, the Daymen scored 21 points to defeat their nearest rival Eldora Training School by four-fifths of a point. Layden, by the way, posted a new mark in the 220-yard low hurdles by taking them in 24.1 seconds. The Hawkeye prep schools smashed six records in one of the most successful meets in history. Individual honors of the tournament went to Warren of Eldora, who won the broad jump, finished second in the 220-yard dash and 220-yard low hurdles, fourth in the century dash, and ran in the half mile relay team that placed third. Layden of Davenport, however, closely followed him by scoring 11 2 points. The Red and Blue rests supreme in Iowa track circles for 1931. THE }| I have been asked to write something for publication in the yearbook; something to be used as an introduction to that section of the book devoted to the Reserve Officers Training Corps. This is not a new request; it is an annual one from each editor of the publication. However, I want to assure you that this little task is a pleasant one just as have been all my duties at this institution for the past seven years. Last year 1 wrote of the wholehearted support of the R. O. T. C. by the school officials, the Board of Education and the citizens of Davenport, and predicted that this year we would have a regimental organization instead of a battalion. We have the regiment—the best organi- zation in the history of the Reserve Officers Training Corps at this school. Eleven years, one-third of my military service, has been devoted to schcxd work of the character I have been performing here. I have enjoyed this work immensely. I have felt that it was work admirably adapted to the needs of those in training for the duties and respon- sibilities of citizenship. About four hundred students at the Davenport High School enroll in the R. O. T. C. each year, because they and their parents realize that the course in physical training, hygiene, first aid, discipline, drill and command, leadership, map reading, rifle marksmanship, etc., makes better men and more loyal and patriotic citizens. Yes, we have the best class of young men in the Davenport High School R. O. T. C. it has ever been my pleasure to instruct or associate with. Emory S. West, Lieut. Col. U. S. Army, Ret'd Professor of Military Science and Tactics. I HLACKHAWK YEARIUX'K Page 77 L Sot. D. H. Barlow Sot. Elmer J. Larson REGIMENTAL STAFF Colonel Raymond Drake. Commanding Officer Captain Gerald Preston. Adjutant Captain Alvin Ticdjc, Supply Officer Captain Kenneth Braun, Personnel Officer Sergeant Major Morgan Sanford Sergeant Raymond Nelson, Supply Sergeant THE •Jl FIRST BATTALION STAFF Lieutenant Colonel William West, Commanding Officer First Lieutenant Harold Moburg, Adjutant First Lieutenant Richard Overhoff, Personnel Officer Second Lieutenant Lawrence Mackiin, Supply Officer Sergeant Major William Hurto Sergeant George Knicggc, Supply Sergeant ULACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 79 I THE BI.ACKHAWK • I YEARBOOK SECOND BATTALION STAFF Major Charles Zollcr, Commanding Officer First Lieutenant Edgar Beckwith, Adjutant First Lieutenant Thorwald Klundcr, Supply Officer Second Lieutenant Dwight Moorhead, Personnel Officer Sergeant Major Grover Hahn Sergeant Frank Nicholson, Supply Sergeant Page 80 T HE }| COLOR STAFF William Doyle, Color Guard Sergeant Donald Clay Sergeant John Kuchl Wilfred Schultz, Color Guard II BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 81 I THE BLACK HAWK 31 YEARBOOK COMPANY A Captain ........................................... Fred Kunkel 1st Lieutenant ................................. Richard Overhoff 1st Lieutenant .................................. Edward Thoren Major .......................................... Charles Zoller 2nd Lieutenant ................................. Kenneth Dclzcll 1st Sergeant ... Sergeant Majoi Sergeant ...... Sergeant ...... Sergeant ...... Sergeant ...... Ralph Knostman Corporal Fayette Silloway . George Kniegge Corporal ...................... George Black Donald Crawford Corporal ...................... John Zoecklcr .. George Meier Corporal Dario Wucstcnbcrg .. Wendell Davis Corporal ...................... Forrest Baker ... Russell Marks Corporal ...................... Henry Dismer Larren Allen Ralph Berodt Winslow Broders Frank Childs Erwin Cline Charles Dahms Clifton Erps Lloyd Flatnbo Lester Flcischmann Carl H. Frisch Conrad Haldcn PRIVATES Arno Hascnmillcr Donald Heesch Robert Jackson Henry Koch George Maxwell Robert Minard Donald Ogg John Phillips George Reading Harold Reid Wayne Ross Frederick Schlack Edward Schncckloth Erwin Schroder Robert Schulz Robert Seddig Clarence Schmann Leopold Simon Erick Thoensen Howard Werner Richard Wolfe Charles Fairall Neil Colby THE 'Jl COMPANY B Captain ................. 1st Lieutenant .......... 2nd Lieutenant .......... Major Attached .......... 1st Lieutenant. Attached 1st Lieutenant, Attached 1st Sergeant Sergeant ... Sergeant ... Sergeant ... .............. Richard Witt .............. Harry Collins ................ Edwin Littig ............. Charles Zollcr ............ Edgar Beckwith ............ Harold Moburg Sergeant .......................... John Voss Corporal .................. Herbert Schlichting Corporal ...................... George Boniger Corporal ................... Harold Bruckmann Charles Kloppcnburg .... Arnold Wunsch .... Bernard Jones Raymond Schmann .....Harry Drewes Corporal ......... Donald Brackett Robert Clasen Eugene Conrad Richard Freund Donald Green Allen Hcbbel Vernon Holm Albert Kerker PRIVATES Roger MeShanc Martin O'Neill William Ramrn Eugene ReistrofFer Donald Richardson Elmer Schakc Erwin Scibcl Robert Simons Dale Stevens Henry Strong John Victh Mern Walters Sam Wciglc Willard Wichefroan Arthur Wunsch Ned Young Allan Jost II IILACKIIAVK YHARIUVK THE BLACKHAWK l YHARB(X K COMPANY C Captain ....... 1st Lieutenant . 2nd Lieutenant Colonel ........ 2nd Lieutenant .... William Ford George Cummins . John Bornholdt Raymond Drake ... Forrest Reid 1st Sergeant .... Wright Gannett Corporal ... Sergeant Frochncr Corporal ... Sergeant .... Allen Strohbeen Corporal ... Sergeant Henry Hcbbcln Corporal ... Norbert Wagner Sergeant Roscoc Barton Corporal ... Thomas Walker Corporal . Peeples PRIVATES Lawrence Aldrich Lester Ihms Herman Vcsolc Loren Carlson Robert Ohland Jay Watson Lawrence Coleman Clifford Klinck Kenneth Webster Robert Copp Jack Rohlfs Arno Wcllcndorf Allan Frickel Arnold Scammon Raymond Wolfe Paul Fricmcl Russell Scott George Zolan James Grucinvald Clarke Showaltcr Kenneth Zost Albert Hoffman LcRoy Stickler Thomas Dawson COMPANY D THE •31 Captain ....... 1st Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant .... Ellwyn Jones Raymond Hamann .. Calvin Briccland 1st Sergeant ................. Lawrence Clough Sergeant Major ................ Grover Hahn Supply Sergeant ................ William Hurto Sergeant ...................... Robert Anderson Sergeant ................... Albert Steffen Sergeant ................................. LeRoy Lockrcm Sergeant ..................... John Cogan Corporal ........................ Robert Gcscll Corporal ........................ William Voss Corporal ........................ Raymond Hall Corporal ......................... Lester Fisher Corporal .................... Harold McIntosh Corporal ........................ Walter Mayer Corporal ....................... William Ritter Herman Alter Robert Baker Paul Benshof Eugene Braddock William Campbell Leonard Canfield Dean Chance Richard Daly Bordic EvinolF Robert Fraze Allan Gcscll Ralph Griffin Clarence Hanssen John Hayward PRIVATES Wilbur Hebbcln William Hintze Edgar Holden Clyde Holvcnstot Jay Johnston Keith Jurgens Wayne Keyscr Adrian Kloppcnborg Wilbur Kroeger Paul Macumber Kenneth Moore Henry Ottesen Erwin Petersen Alfred Peterson Ben Pfitzenmaier Vernon Proffitt Alvin Rock William Ruck Harold Schuctt Duane Sears Howard Stevens Howard Swanson Ardo Trede Richard Von Korff Rudolf Wales Robert Ward Gerald Reading BLACK HAWK YEARBOOK Till: ISLACKHAWK • 1 YKARIUX)K COMPANY E Captain ........................ 1st Lieutenant .............. 2nd Lieutenant .............. Captain, Attached ........... Lieutenant-Colonel. Attached Kermit Schr.dcr . Francis Scherer ... Gerald Carlin . Gerald Preston William West 1st Sergeant ................. Peter Schumakcr Sergeant Major ............... Morgan Sanford Supply (Regimental) Sergeant Raymond Nelson Supply (Battalion) Sergeant...Frank Nicholson Sergeant ..................... George Paustian Sergeant ..................... Raymond Lemburg Sergeant ...................... Walter Larsen Sergeant ....................... Alfred Phares Corporal .................... Walter Ehrmann Corporal ....................... Judson Green Corporal .................... Robert Youngberg Corporal ...................... Clarence Freund Corporal ........................ John Shinners Corporal ....................... Henry Reichert Alvin Amhof James Hiatt Royal Rostcnbach Lcond Baker Gordon Hill Clarence Schncckloth Forrest Burmcistcr Eugene Jager Wilferd Schultz Laurel Carlcton Cloycc Kinner Richard Schupp Herbert Cavcll Julius Lage Leon Schuttc Clilford Christiansen Everett Light Raymond Steffen Arthur Collins Vincent Lorrain Roman Stoltcnberg Robert Cowles James McAllister William Stoltcnberg Richard Evans Dan Mackcn Max Swygard John Gcrdcs Lester Martzahn Harold Timmermann Radford Henke John Ploehn Keith Townsend Earl Henley Robert Reading Ralph Zindcl Page 86 THE '51 COMPANY I Captain Captain .. Kenneth Braun 2nd Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant Lawrence Macklin 1st Sergeant Color Sergeant ... Edwin Wilckcn John Kuchl Corporal Corporal Corporal Corporal Corporal Corporal Gerald Egger Robert Fasbendcr Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant DcVcrc Carpenter Elmer Deters Corporal .................... Russell Norgordt Karl Beck Robert Biclcnbcrg Clarence Blackman Clyde Braun Donald Clay Robert Ellingsworth Alfred Garrett Wilbur Golick Albert Gosma Harry Hahn PRIVATES Donald Hall Jesse Hammond Edward Hass Eugene Hawkinson Alfred Jackson Kenneth Lcatherman Paul Lennon Edward Lillcnbcrg Robert Lovett David McClenahan John Mandevillc Anthony Metz Richard Moody Ben Potts Otis Scbolt Harold Seibert Calvin Smith Vernon Thede Lester Thoensen Russell Wallace HLACKHAWK YEARBtXNC THE BLACKHAWK J1 YEARBOOK Page SS COMPANY G Captain ....................................... Ralph Van Sant 1st Lieutenant ................................... Robert Witt 2nd Lieutenant ................................. John Hermann Captain, Attached ................................ Alvin Ticdjc 2nd Lieutenant ............................... Dwight Moorhead 1st Lieutenant Supply Officer ................ Thorwald Klundcr Color Sergeant .. 1st Sergeant .... Sergeant ........ Sergeant ........ Sergeant ........ ...... Robert Clay .... Burdette Doran ... Marvin Messer ..... Albert Bloss ..... Roy Benson Corporal .......... Corporal .......... Corporal .......... Corporal .......... Corporal .......... Corporal ........... ... Clarence Jenner ... Hugo Stender .... Gifford Mast ... Harold Hansen Kenneth Coovert Jerome Dohrmann Alvin Accola George Balke Robert Bjorndahl Ben Cooper Kenneth Cox William Doyle Erwin Eichhorn Jack Firth Donald Fleming PRIVATES Bernard Frye Jack Glisman Chcral Hillier Elvin Hughes Kenneth Jversen Robert Koch William Kroegcr Keith Moburg Donald Ohlsen Leon Power James Proffitt Robert Schminkcy Grover Schneckloth Boyd Schriefer Clarence Schrocdcr Edward Hoi ling Lawrence Sierk THE ‘31 BOYS’ RIFLE TEAM George Boniger Bernard Frye Fred Kunkel Edwin Littig Richard Ovcrhoif Gerald Preston Francis Scherer Edward Schneclcloth Peter Schumacher John Shinncrs Frederick Schlack Allen Strohhccn Raymond Wolfe Richard Wolfe Dario Wuestenbcrg Robert Youngbcrg I IJLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 89 THE BLACKHAWK l YEAR HOOK THE R. O. T. C. YEAR During the school year of 1930-31, the Davenport unit of R. O. T. C. has studied and practiced every phase of infantry military science and tactics. School of the soldier, squad, platoon, company, battalion, and regiment were covered most thoroughly. A new rifle range in the gymnasium was the greatest material addition to the unit this year. Instruction in rifle marksmanship and target practice tmk place here. On Armistice Day the unit participated in the line of march in the annual parade. The last few weeks of the fall semester found many of the cadet officers speaking in the Intermediate schools on “The value and advantages offered by your local unit of R. O. T. C.,” resulting in an increased enrollment which enabled the unit to take the form of a regiment for the spring semester. On May 11, Major J. H. Lindt, staff officer from headquarters of the seventh corps area at Omaha, Nebraska, inspected the unit. Inability to put theory into practice was the out' standing criticism of the inspector. On May 30, the regiment made its final appearance in the Memorial Day street parade. THE •J1 The feature of the year's work is the fine spirit of co-operation and sportsmanship shown by all contestants in all contests, as well as in the requirements of class work. It has helped materially in placing the emphasis of speech training where it belongs—on the acquisition of the capacity to make an effective speech in an effective way. A. E. Keiber. ill BI At KIIAW K YEARBOOK Page 91 II THE BLACK HAWK M YEARBOOK REPRESENTATIVES Robert Kramer Ronald Lorenzen Earl Henley Kermit Schroder Paul Zilfrcn FORENSIC LETTER WINNERS Mary Carpenter Elizabeth Keatlcy Marjorie Hakendorf Ronald Lorenzen Harry Kotlar Eugene Hawkinson Lester Fisher Warren Kroegcr Donald Smiley Clemens Werner David Hawk Harold Moburg Nellie Stiglitz Kermit Schroder Earl Henley Judson Green Robert Kramer Paul ZifFren Page 92 STATE DEBATING TEAMS AFFIRMATIVE Kcrmit Schroder Earl Henley, leader NEGATIVE Nellie Stiglit:, leader Judson Green Till'. DLACKHAWK 51 YEARBOOK THE BLACKHAWK .1 YEARBOOK IOWA NINE DEBATING TEAMS AFFIRMATIVE Harold Moburg David Hawk Earl Henley, leader Clemens Werner Kermit Schroder NEGATIVE Judson Green Donald Smiley Lester Fisher Eugene Hawkinson Nellie Stiglit: Warren Kroeger Page V-i FORENSIC SUMMARY Davenport was represented this season by teams in all the various phases of public speak- ing. This was made possible through the wonderful cooperation of the students, who gave financial support so generously, and the fine spirit of those on the teams. The major portion of this year's teams was made up of students who had little previous experience in speaking, but who turned in remarkably fine records of which any school can well be proud. The 1950' 1931 season started for the forensic-inclined students in December, when a dual-declamatory meet was staged with Rock Island. In the oratorical contest that after- noon Davenport was defeated 23 to 40, but, in the evening, revenge was secured when a de- feat was handed Rock Island 24 to 40. Davenport's oratorical team lost to Geneseo 25 to 38 on December 2, and Moline won a close decision, 29 to 34, on December 4. A triple meet with Muscatine covering each section in declamations came off on December 11, 12, and 15. Davenport won the humorous section, 38 to 70, the oratorical section, 34 to 70, and the dra- matic section, 339 to 346. On December 14 Moline's oratorical team handed Davenport a sec- ond defeat at the count of 29 to 34. The declamatory teams for this year were made up of Robert Kramer, Paul Ziffren, Ron- ald Lorenzen, Harry Kotlar, Brice Johnson, Clemens Werner, Nellie Stiglitz, Harold Moburg, Kermit Schroder, David Hawk, Warren Kroeger, Paul Kearney, Earl Henley, Lester Fisher, Donald Smiley, and Harris Boostrom. The Iowa Nine Boys' Declamatory Contest to determine the best declaimer in each of the three sections took place at Iowa City on December 12. Paul Ziffren, oratorical representa- tive, won sixth place; Ronald Lorenzen, humorous representative, fourth place; and Robert Kramer, dramatic representative, fourth place. Davenport again went through a heavy debating schedule, but came out of the sixteen various frays very successfully, winning twelve of the debates. The State teams won the sec- tional championship, eliminating Iowa City, Washington, Muscatine, and Brighton, but were tripped up by Fort Madison in the semi-finals of the district and thus were eliminated from the rush to the State crown. The Iowa Nine debating championship was won by Ottumwa, but Davenport closely followed, securing second place. Davenport again won the championship for the highest standing on all the contests in the Iowa Nine, and received a plaque signifying her victory over the eight schools. Besides being in both the State and Iowa Nine debating leagues, Davenport encountered two outside debates which turned out in favor of the home school. The debating teams were composed as follows: State affirmative, Kermit Schroder and Earl Henley, leader; State negative, Judson Green and Nellie Stiglitz, leader; Iowa Nine A affirmative, Kermit Schroder, David Hawk, and Earl Henley, leader; Iowa Nine A negative, Warren Kroeger, Judson Green, and Nellie Stiglitz, leader; Iowa Nine B affirmative, Harold Moburg, Clemens Werner, and Earl Henley, leader; Iowa Nine B negative, Donald Smiley, Eugene Hawkinson, and Lester Fisher, leader. On April 8, Kermit Schroder, State Extemporaneous representative, went to Oskaloosa for the district contest, receiving fifth place. On April 14 Earl Henley, Iowa Nine Extempo- raneous representative, went to Muscatine, where he received the honor of being the best ex- temporaneous speaker in the Iowa Nine, winning first place. TUI' IH.ACKHAWK 31 YEARBOOK The extemporaneous teams swung into action on April 22, when a duabextemporaneous contest was held with Rock Island. The afternoon contest with Rock Island, at Rock Island, was won by Davenport, 73 to 92; the evening engagement held at Davenport, was also won by Davenport, 70 to 95. Davenport easily defeated the Gencsco team on April 28 by a count of 79 to 155. The members of various extemporaneous teams were made up of Donald Smiley, Russell Scott, Earl Henley, Judson Green, Kenneth Zest, Nellie Stiglitz, Lester Fisher, Robert Schulz, Harry Kotlar, Clemens Werner, Eugene Hawkinson, Raymond Reese, Harold Moburg, Kcrmit Schroder, David Hawk, Warren Kroeger, and Clyde Heckerman. The forensic summary would be incomplete, if the name of A. E. Keiber were left out. Through his kind assistance and seemingly unending patience fine records were made possible. Although the majority of the teams was made up of students who had had little previous ex- pcricncc in speaking, he put out teams that carried off high honors in everything they entered. The work which he has done for the honor of Davenport High School is invaluable. What is true of former years is also true of this year—success has crowned the efforts of the public speaking students. S3 HIM IDV THE BLACKHAWK '31 YEARBOOK The activities of the Dramatic Club have not been extensive this year, but a considerable amount of time has been spent on each production that the students might do all the costum- ing, scenic design, lighting and other craft work themselves. The latter part of the year has been devoted to the production of the Senior Class Play. The organization assumed respon- sibility for this production, and every club member was assigned some task in connection with its presentation. This work made it impossible for the club to give a spring production of its own, but it contributed greatly to the success of an annual schtx l activity which has always been popular with the student body. Louise K. Ross. Page 9? I I THE HLACKHAWK 1 YEARBOOK REPRESENTATIVES Mary Carpenter Marjorie Hakendorf Elisabeth Kcatlcy GIRLS' IOWA NINE This year the Girls' Iowa Nine Declamatory Contest was brought to Davenport for the first time since 1924. On February 20, the twenty-four contestants met in the High School auditorium to compete for the cup. Davenport has always ranked high in the Iowa Nine contests and this year was no ex- ception. All of the home representatives placed in the finals. Marjorie Hakendorf captured first place with the humorous selection, “Movies at Home. In the dramatic section Elizabeth Keatley placed third with “False Gods.'' Mary Carpenter t x k the fourth in oratory with the selection “Voltaire. Judges, selected from the speech department at the University of Iowa, were Prof. Harry Barnes, Prof. Vance Morton, and Miss Helene Blattner. THE •Jl CLASS PLAY “THE SWAN Dr. Nicholas Agi .........................................................Ronald Lorenzen George .....................................................................William West Arsene ...................................................................George Kristin Princess Beatrice....................................................................Gladys Jones Alexandra, the Swan...............................................................Elizabeth Keatley Father Hyacinth.......................................................................Edgar Beckwith Symphorosa ...............................................................Lois MacNeill Prince Albert ............................................................Merle Lundvall Colonel Wunderlich .......................................................Frederick Priess Count Lutzen .............................................................Alfred Phares Caesar ................................................................... Corbin Crawford Alfred ...................................................................Albert Steffen Maid .....................................................................Johanna Toft Princess Maria Dominica..................................................Burnetta Boettger Countess Erdely ...........................................................Helen Holmgren Ladies-in-Waiting ................................. Mary Carpenter and Marian Tunnicliff Hussars ...............................................Emmett Sickles and Eugene Baggott The play is a satire on the ways of royalty and centers around the harassed mother's at- tempts to marry her daughter to a prince and thus regain her former position in society. The old effective means for arousing interest—simply by introducing another man—are practiced by playing a tutor against the prince. However, this plan is not without disastrous results, for the feelings of the tutor had not been considered. The play is lively from beginning to end and the petty ways of royalty provide much en- tertainment. The romantic clement swings the play to the climax. Gifford Mast designed the setting. Other Dramatic Club members assisted in the pro- duction. BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Pane 99 I TT Till: BLACKHAWK '51 YKARIKXHC Page 100 I DRAMATIC CLUB President ..... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer ..... OFFICERS FOR 1930 ....................... Burnetta Boettger ........................... Gifford Mast ........................ Frederick Priess ........................... Judson Green President ..... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer .... Adviser ...... OFFICERS FOR 1931 ....................... Burnetta Boettger ............................ Gifford Mast .......................... Frederick Priess ......................... Clarence Jenner ..................... Miss Louise K. Ross Nclda Beck Edgar Beckwith Burnetta Boettger Katherine Boostrom Mary Carpenter Elinor Codd George Cummins Marvin Epp Ford Grant Judson Green Elizabeth Griggs Marjorie Hakendorf Helen Jeffries MEMBERS Clarence Jenner Gladys Jones Elizabeth Kcatlcy Pauline Kinlcy Ronald Lorenzen Merle Lundvall Lois MacNcill Gifford Mast Evelyn Maxficld Hugh Metz Emily Neuman Veronica Oakleaf Dorothy Peterson Virginia Peterson Alfred Pharcs Frederick Priess Gertrude Schneider Robert Schulz Margaret Snyder Albert Steffen Irma Thomsen Marguerite Vonderhaar Evelyn Voss George Voss William Voss Vera Grace Wass THB 'Jl DRAMATIC WORK During the past year the Dramatic Club has successfully presented a number of plays, including a night performance of two plays, and a one-act comedy before the students in a morning auditorium period. The club has also sponsored the Senior Class Play. On the evening of December 22, two one-act plays, “The Twelve Pound L x)k by J. M. Barrie and “Money” by Michael Gold were presented in the auditorium. The casts in- cluded : THE TWELVE POUND LOOK Sir Harry Sims ............Merle Lundvall Lady Sims .................. Alice Mason Kate ................... Elizabeth Keatley Tombes ................... Edgar Beckwith “MONEY” Moisha a cobbler .......... George Voss Yonkel—a pedler ............. Hugh Metz Abram—a porter ........... Edgar Beckwith Hyman—a pedler .......... Clarence Jenncr Mendel- a factory worker...Albert Steffen A Policeman ....................... Merle Lundvall On March . the comedy Modesty” was given for the students in the auditorium. The characters were: Henrietta ........... Marjorie Hakendorf Jacques ........................... Merle Lundvall Albert ................ Ronald Lorenzcn Committees for the night performance were as follows: Scenery: Gifford Mast, Arlene Tichenor, Elizabeth Griggs, Edward Schmidt, Frederick Priess. Costumes: Lois MacNeill, Burnetta Boettger. Make-up: Gladys Jones, Irma Thomsen. Properties: George Voss, Gladys Jones, Irma Thomsen. Program and Tickets: Burnetta Boettger, George Voss. Posters: Hugh Metz. Other club members acted as ushers. Clarence Jcnner and Albert Steffen took charge of the scenery for “Modesty.” I BLACKHAWK YFARBOOK Page 101 THE lUACKHAWK i yearbook ■■ HI -Y CLUB OFFICERS President ......................................... John Winter Vice-President .................................... William Bcin Secretary ...................................... John Bornholdt Treasurer ...................................... Ray Nycmastcr Directors ....................... Kenneth Braun, Howard Siegel MEMBERS William Bcin John Bornholdt Kenneth Braun Burton Gibney Robert Gibney Ralph Graham Edward Hass Willard Jordan Keith Jurgens Russell Marks Ray Nycmastcr Marvin Roscnc Ray Roscnc Morgan Sanford Howard Siegel Edward Wickclmann John Winter John Zocckler THE '31 Richard J. Ramser Boys' Work Secretary, Davenport Y. M. C. A. HI -Y ACTIVITIES Among the boys' organizations on the High Sch(x l campus the Hi-Y Club has been most prominent during the past year in promoting sch x l spirit and interests in general of D. H. S. Organized student backing for athletic teams; the “All D. H. S. Banquet, honor ing those who have represented the school in all phases of activity during the year; and whole hearted support of all student activities which contribute to clean fellowship, clean scholar ship and clean athletics, has been the program of the club within the school. Notable among the accomplishments of the Hi Y during the year has been the organiza tion of the Mississippi Valley Hi Y Council including clubs within a radius of fifty miles of Davenport. The promotion of this organization has resulted from the strenuous efforts of a group of Davenport members, headed by John Winter, president of the local senior chapter, and now head of the district council. Within the city of Davenport the club has assisted in the formation of a junior chapter with sophomore students as members and the establish- ing of affiliated clubs in each of the three Intermediate schools. Meetings of the Hi Y Club are held weekly throughout the school year. A wide range of activities is carried on within the club membership and in conjunction with other school organizations. II BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 103 IT THE BLAOKHAWK '31 YEARBOOK JUNIOR HI-Y CLUB OFFICERS FOR 19JO President .......................... Vice-President ..................... Secretary .......................... Treasurer .......................... OFFICERS FOR 1931 President .................................... Charles Cutter Vice-President ..................... Eugene Hawkinson Secretary ............................. Alfred Jackson Treasurer ...................................... Clyde Braun .. Donald Ogg James Wherry Charles Cutter Alfred Jackson MEMBERS Clyde Braun Kenneth Cox Charles Cutter Charles Doyle Paul Dunkcr Donald Green Eugene Hawkinson Harold Hoppe Alfred Jackson Robert McIntosh Donald Ogg Robert Schulz Richard Sundcrbruch James Wherry One of the new organizations on the campus this year is the junior chapter of Hi-Y started last fall with membership limited to members of the sophomore class. Working with the program of the senior Hi-Y and supplementing it, the club has been most active in promot- ing the interests of D. H. S. Pug c- 104 THE '31 BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS President .......................... Vice-President ...................... Secretary-Treasurer................. .... Elmer Rogers William Plambcck . Richard OverholT MEMBERS Woodrow Clausscn Ernest Hucckstcadt Charles Irwin Kenneth Johnson Fred Kunkcl Richard Ovcrhoff Arthur Plambeck William Plambeck Elmer Rogers Francis Scherer The Booster Club consists of a selected group of High School hoys with their organiza- tion center at the Y. M. C. A. The purpose of the club it to get behind and fxx st High Sch x)l activities. The “Yowling Yokels” and the first “D. H. S. Pik Nik” were the outstand- ing successes of the club work for the year. I BLACKHAWK YFARIUX1K P lg«- 10) STUDENT CLUB MEMBERS Elisabeth Atkinson Elisabeth Baker Pauline Barton Nclda Beck De Loris Belli Emma Bchnkc Arline Behrens Evelyn Bergstrom Dorothea Bertram Lois Helen Brenton Lois Carpenter Mildred Cavanaugh Lucy Chapman Margaret Coleman Evelyn Collins Lyla Conover Blanche Cooper Cynthia Crowder Helen Crowder Annie David Helen Dclaruc Stella DeLoach Bernice Diederichscn Ruth Dichn Jean Drcchslcr Louise Drcchslcr Dorothy Duncan Bettina Ebcrsolc Mildred Edens Eloisc Egger Ruth Ellis Jane Elmegreen Mary Virginia Evans Doris Fennell Marjorie French Lorraine Frommadcr Ruth Glascncr Eleanor Gruenau Louise Griffith Helen Groth Mildred Haden Phyllis Haglund Margaret Hall Edna Hamilton Elsie Hamilton Louise Heeschen Stella Hcnschcn Gertrude Heilman Harriet Hersberg Marcine Hogue Gertrude Holmgren Helen Holmgren Grace Hondl Bernice Hotop Eleanor Hummel Inez Incse Emily Laura Ireland Ruth Jenner Lore jcbcns Elinor Johnson Grace Jones Luella Jones Eloisc Kepler Alice King Charlene King Helen King Pauline Kinlcy Esther Klein Jane Kline Jeanette Knostman Gertrude Kolb Ada Krambcck Ida M Ladehotif Marian Larson Helen Lawton Helen Martens Dorothea Maxwell Jeanne Mergy Frances Minard Marjorie Meier Eva Mo (fit Marian Mohr Lois Moses Lucille Mueller Ruth Parsons Mildred Passno Ella Pavlovic Mildred Pcnnock Dorothy Peterson Virginia Peterson Mildred Placatka Ruby Popclka Betty Quist Eloisc Jungjohann Phyllis Rahn Janet Redficld Izctta Reese Eleanor Rcmlcy Laurel Rider Margaret Ristau Helen Roberts Eleanor Ryttcl Margaret Schrocdcr Bernice Schrcck Gertrude Sciple Dorothy Schuller Bernice Sitz Giovanna Smith Lucille Smith Phyllis Smith Elsa Soenke Alice Sothmann Margaret Stanley Marjorie Stanley Ruth Stanley Catherine State Nellie Stiglitz Dorothy Stoltenbcrg Byrdicc Tams Dorothy Taylor Louise Uchtorff Camilla Veach Julia Wagner Helen Wicckhorst Maxine Wilson Viola Wochrlc THE BLACKHAWK •JI YEARBOOK STUDENT CLUB ACTIVITIES President ..... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... OFFICERS FOR 1930 ...................... Helen Holmgren ......................... Nclda Beck ...................... Dorothy Wagner ......................... Grace Hondl OFFICERS FOR 1931 President ................................ Helen Holmgren Vice-President .............................. Nclda Beck Secretary ............................... Frances Minard Treasurer ................................... Grace Hondl Y. W. C. A. Girl Reserve Secretary..Miss Thelma Richmann The Student Club, open to all High School girls, with the largest membership of any D. H. S. organisation, participated in a number of interesting events during the school year and attracted a good attendance at each meeting. Among the activities were the following: Fall Semester Big Sister Party Hallowe'en Party World Fellowship Tea Thanksgiving collection and service work. Party for children of the Mexican settlement. Spring Semester Big Sister Party Vocational Guidance Conference Palm Sunday and Holy Week services with Hi-Y Club Mother, Dad, and Daughter Banquet Mother and Daughter Tea, April 30 Ring Ceremony Recognition Service THE HLACKHAWK M YEARBOOK NORMAL CLUB OFFICERS FOR 1930 President .................................. Arlinc Tichenor Vice-President ................................... Rachel Clay Secretary ....................................... Jean Mcrgy Treasurer .............................. Winifred Stoncburner OFFICERS FOR 1931 President ............................................. Rachel Clay Vice-President ............................. Laura Schrocdcr Secretary ................................... Virginia Paaskc Treasurer ...................................... Johanna Toft Adviser .................................. Miss Elsie Wallace Pauline Barton Emma Bchnke Dorothea Bertram Marie Buennig Lyla Canovcr Lucy Chapman Rachel Clay Blanche Cooper Annie David Catherine Grabbc Mary Gruber Eleanor Gruenau MEMBERS Bernice Hahn Dorothy Hartmann Betty Janet Hill Eileen Hoffmann Bernita Woodford Anna Placatka Marjorie Hogue Inez Inczc Cathcrn Jones Luella Jones Helen Kahl Lucille Kundcrt Martha Larkin Helen Leycrly Jean Mcrgy Ruth Meyer Marjorie Miller Irene Moeller Vada Moeller Esther Olson Ella Pavlovic Helen Plambcck Irma Plambcck Norma Plambcck Shirley Rchling Laura Schrocdcr Margaret Schrocdcr Elsie Soenkc Marjorie Stanley Elsie Struck Elsa Sundbcrg Lois Swanson Johanna Toft Geraldine Wade Maxine Wilson The Normal Club had an unusually interesting year. In addition to the regular meet- ings, the girls had a wiener roast in the fall, visited the children's hospital, the telephone office, and Korn's bakery, and had two banquets, December 19 and April 29. The 12B's gave a party for the 12A's each semester, and the club had a picnic, June 3. Page 108 FRENCH CLUB President....... Vice President. Secretary....... T rcasurcr...... President....... Vice President. Secretary...... Treasurer....... Adviser......... OFFICERS FOR 1930 ....................Mary Virginia Evans .........................George Paustian ...........................Marian Mohr ..........................Edgar Beckwith OFFICERS FOR 1931 .........................Vera Strohbehn ..........................Shirley Lewis ............................Esther Klein .........................Raymond Nelson ........................Miss Ella Bchnkc Margaret Baglcy Elisabeth Baker Gwendolyn Baker Dorothy Benham Dorothy Blair Elisabeth Anne Bruns John Cogan Dorothy Duncan Miriam Emcis Ruth Glascncr Elisabeth Griggs Richard Hampton John Hermann Virginia Hoffman Mary Jane Hubers Helen Johnson Elinor Johnson Elisabeth Kcatlcy Charlene King Helen King MEMBERS Esther Klein Della Kocstcr Betty Lage Marian Larson Jeanette Lee Shirley Lewis Helen Littig Marjorie Littig Margaret Lynn James McAllister Marjorjc Meier Frances Minard Marian Mohr Virginia Morris Edith Murphy Raymond Nelson Vera Owens Corinne Paustian Janet Rcdficld Walter Reichert Louise Rohrig Lucile Rohrig Katherine Schlapp Esther Schmidt Katherine Schrum Dorothy Schuls Duane Scars Richard Schupp Fayette Silloway Margaret Stanley Nellie Stiglits Vera Strohbehn Dorothy Taylor Roberta Thias Harold Timmermann Louise UchtorfF Russell Wallace Jay Watson Elisabeth West Maxine Wickland Virginia White 1! THE BLACKHAWK M YEARBOOK Page 109 wr THE BLACKHAWK Jl YEARBOOK Page 110 DAUBERS CLUB OFFICERS FOR 19JO President ........................................ Raymond Hall Vice-President ............................ Jacqueline Kcnncfick Secretary ..................................... Elizabeth West Treasurer .................................... Gwendolyn Baker OFFICERS FOR 19J1 President ..................................... Elizabeth West Vice-President ............................... Gwendolyn Baker Secretary ..................................... Clyde Cardwell Treasurer ..................................... Kenneth Braun Adviser ................................... Miss Mary E. Krall Gwendolyn Baker Beulah Barnes Jeannette Becker Evelyn Bergstrom Opal Bond Kenneth Braun Mable Buchner Clyde Cardwell Mary Jane Clark Elizabeth Ann Coe Katherine Foufas Elizabeth Griggs Carl Hccschcn MEMBERS Louise Hccschcn Charlene King Coreen Kinlcy Louise Lagc Juanita Lane Helen Lawton Shirley Lewis Margaret Lynn Gilford Mast Lois Moeller Rhea Moeller Christine Morse Jean Orcndorlf Fred Pricss Erma Purdy Nancy Ricgel Margaret Richardson Adclin Ridgaway Charlotte Schulte Kathryn Schlapp Katherine Schrum Virginia Schuttcr Elsa Socnkc Helen Strohkarck Marian Tclft Elizabeth West The Daubers is a club made up of students who are interested in art work. During the past year the members have worked on hooked rugs and wall hangings and made various other articles of craft. A party and two picnics, one in the fall and one this spring, have provided recreation for this group. THR 'Jl G. A. C. OFFICERS FOR 1930 President .................................... Anna Placatka Secretary ...................................... Ella Pavlovic Treasurer ................................... Juanita Buckles OFFICERS FOR 1931 President ................................... Juanita Buckles Vice-President ................................. Beulah Barnes Secretary .................................. Margaret Stanley Treasurer .................................... Elizabeth West Adviser ............................... Miss M. Marie Weiss Alma Allen Beulah Barnes Emma Behnkc Bernice Brachcr Marie Brown Juanita Buckles Ruth Ellis Margaret Fulton Alice Grampp Geraldine Groves Lore Jcbcns MEMBERS Cathern Jones Bertha Katz Beatrice Keding Frances Keeffer Corcen Kinlcy Dorothy Kohn Ella Lange Martha Larkin Helen Lcycrly Helen McClure Mary Minetty Edna Murray Ella Pavlovic Anna Placatka Kathryn Schlapp Laura Schrocdcr Gertrude Sciplc Margaret Stanley Julia Wagner Elizabeth West Maxine Wickland The G. A. C. is an active club made up of girls who are interested in athletics. Among the activities which have been carried on is a basketball tournament, won by the team of girls from the senior class. Spreads, parties, and initiations have provided other entertainment. Ill BLACK HAWK YRARBCX K nr THE BLAOKHAWK M YEARBOOK GERMAN CLUB OFFICERS FOR 1950 Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Albert Steffen Alice Grampp OFFICERS FOR 1951 President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Adviser Harry Warnkcn Miss Florence E. Anderson MEMBERS Harold Braun Kenneth Braun Cynthia Crowder Genevieve Dicdrich Bernice Dicdcrichscn Ruth Dichn Alice Grampp Hazel Hcrtzncr Chcral Hillicr George Knicggc Helen Mcichsncr Phyllis Rahn Gertrude Schneider Albert Steffen Harry Warnkcn During 1930-31 the aim of the Dcutscher Verein was to further interest in German literature, life, music, legends, government and the many other interesting features of that country. Page 112 THE •Jl MUSIC CLUB OFFICERS FOR 1930 President ............................... Vice-President .......................... Secretary-Treasurer ..................... Helen McClure Raymond Nelson .. Eleanor Gerdts OFFICERS FOR 1931 President ........................................ Helen McClure Vice-President ................................... George Knicggc Secretary ......................................... Jean Drcchslcr Treasurer ...................................... Elizabeth Zubcr Advisers .................. Miss Clara L. Thomas, Kent Gannett MEMBERS Dorothy Bcnncwitz Ruth .Graalf Helen McClure Ruth Stanley Jack Bicbcr Jeanette Herrick Arlyss Meier Albert Stclfcn Evelyn Bergstrom Verna Herring Yolanda Miller Nellie Stiglitz Elizabeth Blackburn Harriet Hertzberg Marian Mohr Alice Sothmann Bernice Bracher Eleanor Hummel Marian Morris Camilla Vcach Lois Brcnton Elinor Johnson Verne Murphy Virginia Wagner Jean Drcchslcr Helen Johnson Donald Ohlscn Margaret Wallace Louise Drcchslcr Pearl Johnston Vera Owens Mern Walters Mary Virginia Evans Corccn Kinlcy Mildred Passno Jean Warner Dora Fisher Pauline Kinlcy Virginia Peterson Frances Whalen Dorothy Forbes George Kniegge Robert Schminkcy Irene Whalen Eleanor Gerdts Jeanette Knostman Bernice Scholcr Viola Wocrhlc Evelyn Gerdts Ada Krambcck Leopold Simon Elizabeth Zubcr Ruth Gilman Helen Lawton Bernice Sitz The Music Club was especially active during the year. In addition to the regular meet- ings, the groups sponsored a number of programs in the auditorium, featuring both student and outside talent. BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 113 THE BLACKHAWK M YEARBOOK mm b— CHORUS Directors ................ Miss Clara L. Thomas, Kent Gannett Accompanist ................................. Lois MeDermand Corrinc Alter Eleanor Gerdts Phillip Ashby Ruth GraaiT Eugene Baggott Rose Gruber Helen Baughman Gordon Hill Arlinc Behrens Velma Illian Dorothy Bennewitz Pearl Johnston Jackabot Bozman Frances Jones Mary Brandt Maurinc Jones Frances Brower Helen Kahl Elsie Carlin Dorothy Koss Mary Carpenter Alice King Ethel Clausen Pauline Kinley Lawrence Coleman Cloyce Kinner Margaret Coleman Jane Kline Jane Cowan Louise Kloppenborg Lucille Daut Ralph Knostman Annie David Gertrude Kolb Marjorie Debban Ida M. Ladcholf Bernice Dicdcrichscn Elizabeth Larson Jean Drcchslcr Marian Larson Sylvia Edcstrand Agnes Lawlor Richard Evans Margaret Lawlor Don Fleming Charles LeVake Eileen Frcrichs Esther Long Elna Camber Margery Garlock Millieent Long MEMBERS Evelyn Maxficld Alice Rogers Ruth Meyer Jack Rohlfs Eva Moflitt Bcrncal Sawyer Arlic Murphy Arlene Schaefer Cleora Murray Marie Schaefer Edna Murray Helen Schnitgcr Marian Morris Dorothy Schulz Lantha Dale Neil Marjorie Schumacher Veronica Oaklcaf John Sclctt Esther Olson Ida Shugar Millieent Ovens Leopold Simon Dorothy Papcnbrock Bernice Sitz Corrinc Paustian June Smith Bernice Peshinski Etta Soenke Dorothy Peterson Ella Sothmann Virginia Peterson Elizabeth Stage Donato Pctruccclli Margaret Stainer Ailccn Pirschel Elsa Sundberg Irma Plambeck Irene Vaverka Marian Posner Mary Wichelmann Marian Quail Hershcl Weinrott Phyllis Rahn Virginia White Fred Rcmlcy Bernita Woodford Helen Roberts Dorothy Zimmerman Ruth Rocske Ralph Zindcl Page 11 -I THE '51 BAND Director ............... Clarinet Dale Stevens William Ruck Dick Treharne Lester Thoensen Raymond Wolfe Lester Sothmann Walter Nelson George Geest Ray Cornick Saxaphone Morgan Sanford Howard Swanson Lloyd Pollits Robert Nantz Forrest Burmcistcr Trombone Donald Smiley Elmer Frandsen Ralph Berodt Alvin Rock ....... Julius A. Schmidt Trumpet Lawrence Clough Walter Dawson Norbert Wagner Allen Jost Winslow Broders Donald Kruse Kenneth Booth Clarence Christiansen Tom Carney Judson Green Karl Beck Baritone Ralph Pangburn Tuba William Born Drums William Fisher Robert Anderson Peter Schumakcr George Paustian II BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 11S i THE BLACKHAWK }| YEARBOOK ORCHESTRA Director ... Julius A. Schmidt First Violin Veronica Oakleaf, Conccrt'Mastcr Adclin Hideaway Eleanor Gerdts Helen McClure James Hiatt Eleanor Jensen Arlyss Meier Marjorie Willis Elsie Sindt Gertrude Heilman Ada Krambcck Joe Cornick Second Violins Richard Wolfe Louise Drcchslcr Mildred Pcnnock Ida Byers Dora Fischer Varna Hass Eldon Adrian Grover Hahn Eleanor Hummel Alice Rogers Ruby Popclka Jack Dale Donald Richardson Piano Jeannette Schuttcr Elizabeth Zuber Eileen Van Arnam Lenora Wells Harp Mary E. Martin Mary J. Walsh Viola Verne Murphy Cello Elizabeth Blackburn Helen Dclaruc Evelyn Gerdts Dorothy Forbes Flute Ruth Paarmann Elizabeth Ann Coe Donald Green Clarinet Elizabeth Ann Bruns Dale Stevens Lester Sothmann William Ruck Saxaphone Howard Swanson Robert Nantz Sam Lowitz Dorothy Schulz Trumpet Walter Dawson Norbert Wagner Lawrence Clough Eugene Hawkinson Trombone Donald Smiley Elmer Frandsen Tuba William Born Percussion Peter Schumakcr William Fisher Page 116 THE '51 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB First Tenor Harold Balzcr Frederick Dahlin John Payton Donato Pctruccelli Robert Seddig Hcrshel Weinrott George Zolan Second Tenor George Black Harold Bruckmann Vernon Hartung Alfred Jackson Kenneth Johnson William Kcllenbcrger Ralph Knostman William Kruse Raymond Reese Richard Schlapkohl Calvin Smith Baritone Earl Adolphi Eugene Baggott Charles Cutter Marvin Epp Dick Evans Floyd Gray Merle Palmer Wallace Passno James Wherry Charles Wincklcr Arthur Wunsch Ralph Zindel Bass Lawrence Aldrich Leonard Balzcr Robert Boyler Arthur Collins Charles Conner Burdette Dohse Julius Lage Charles LeVake Russell Norgordt Howard Russell Accompanist William Kroeger II BLACK HAWK YEARBOOK Page 117 I TT THE BLACKHAWK 1 YEARBOOK GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Soprano Second Soprano Alto Audrey Abbott Adelaide Anderson Jane Cowan Jeanette Colbert Lydia Bargmann Dorothea Cummings Virginia Dejaeger Dorothy Brandt Jean Drechslcr Jane Elincgrcen Mary Brandt Eleanor Gerdts Ruth Glascncr Kathryn Fcldcrman Lillian Herman Edith Howell Eilcnc Frcrichs Harriet Hersberg Pearl Johnston Lorraine Frommadcr Helen Holmgren Maurinc Jones Ruth Gilman Emily Laura Ireland Eva Moflit Margaret Hall Mildred Jenkins Evelyn Maxficld Vera Harms Romana Junge Lantha Dale Neil Bernice Hartung Jeanette Knostman Veronica Oaklcaf Gertrude Ann Holmgren Della Kocstcr Vera Owens Elfricda Jansen Lucille Kundert Alice Rogers Eloisc Kepler Margaret Lawlor Bcrncal Sawyer Gertrude Kolb Erma Purdy Dorothy Schicbcrl Gertrude Kunkcl Laura Schrocder Magdalene Schulte Shirley Lewis Ella Sothmann Marjorie Schumacher Marjorie Littig Mary Thumm Gladys Schwicgcr Marjorie Meier Frances Whalen Clare Seddig Clcora Murray Virginia White Norma Sclkcn Dorothy Peterson Irma Thomsen Ailccn Pirschcl Gertrude Victh Alice Schnack Vera Grace Wass Marian Thede Irene Whalen Jean Warner Bernita Woodford Dorothy Wells Page 118 GLEE CLUB ACTIVITIES THE The activities of the Glee Clubs during the year were an appearance at the Gyro Club and at the Capitol Theatre, three auditorium programs, and the annual Spring Concert. Their numbers follow: GIRLS' GLEE CLUB An Old Song .................... Creole Love Song................ The Dumb Wife................... My Bonnie Lass She Smileth...... Cherubim Song .................. Czccho Slovakian Christmas Carols .........Alfonso Oteo Edgar Belmont Smith ..........Old Eyiglish .... Edward German .......... Bortnians y Director ............................................... Clara L. Thomas Accompanist ............................................ Lois McDermand BOYS' GLEE CLUB My Lady Chio' ............................................................ Clough'Leiter Wake, Miss Lindy ................................................................ Warner On the Road to Mandalay ......................................................... Speaks Assisted by Mr. Alvin Bargman Baritone Your Land and Mine .............................................................. J yall Ride out on Wings of Song ...................................................... Berwald Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming ................................................ Praetorius I Got Shoes ....................................................... Arr. by Bartholomew Directed by Vernon Hartung Prison Scene from “II Trovatore —Verdi ................................. Arr. by Par s Solo Assistants- Mrs. W. T. Waterman, Soprano Mr. Russell Ewart, Tenor Director .................................................... Kent Gannett Accompanist ............................................. William Kroeger COMBINED GLEE CLUBS Gospodi Pomilui ......................................................... Russian Church Echo Song....................................................................... di Lasso Water Boy ............................................................... Avery Robinson Little Duck in the Meadow Russian Folk'dance.............................Arr. by 7 lic ols y Carol of the Russian Children—A Song of White Russia ............... Arr. by Harvey Gaul O Rejoice Ye Christians Loudly ..................................................... Bach Triumph! Thanksgiving .................................................... Rachmaninoff Gloria Patri ................................................................. Palestrina Concert ized version of Gounod's “Faust BLACK HAWK YEARBOOK Page 119 I THE BLACKHAWK • l YEARBOOK Page 120 I THE QUARTETS BOYS QUARTET First Tenor ..................................... William Ford Second Tenor ............................. William Kcllcnbcrger Baritone ....................................... Eugene Baggott Bass ............................................. Ellwyn Jones First Soprano .. Second Soprana First Alto ...... Second Alto .... GIRLS' QUARTET ............... Marjorie Schumacher ....................... Vera Harms .................... Mildred Pcnnock ..................... Elinor Johnson Director and Accompanist Kent Gannett The two quartets, organized for the first time this year have had an exceptionally fine start. In addition to programs for auditorium periods, their appearances include the follow- ing: All D. H. S. Banquet, January 22. J. B. Young Intermediate, January 23. Davenport Woman's Club, April 16. Student Club, April 30. Capitol Theatre, May 5. THE 'M GIRLS’ RIFLE CLUB MEMBERS Lucille Russell Maurinc Jones Elisabeth West Romana Junge Marian Tunnicliff Edith Murphy Dorothy Rice Dorothy Ladd Katherine Schlapp Vera Strohbchn Dorothy Patterson Margaret Lynn BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK I Till- BLACKIIAWK )l yi-arbook Page 122 II aownH MODERN YOUTH RUNS WILD Plans For Moonlight Excursion Completed Hoorah! Whoopic! Have ya heard the news? Ych, that's it. The whole senior class is going on a moonlight exploration party. Where? Use your imagination, kiddo. When? Why. it must he tonight. Always hard to keep your dates fixed, ya know. The plans have all been worked out and what do you know? There ain't goin' to be a nary chaperon. A torn down, ram-up collegiate flivver is going to take all of us. Even Elizabeth Kcatlcy and Edward Schmidt will have to come down from their high hosscs and ride with Henry. There were many applications for the job of driver, Russell Miller boastfully admitting he was the best one-armed driver ever known and that Kathryn Schlaap, Etta Soenke, and even Alma Allen would recommend him. Iloutc Chosen The Road Committee, composed of Art Plain- beck, Lee Schneider, Gerald Preston, and Harold Irwin, after several meetings along the detours discovered the best route, but because James Francy's mechanical ability was not certain, they thought it advisable to appoint Ellwyn Jones as a walking committee of one, whereas he had two large understandings as to the qualifications. The Eating Committee, because of their fastidious appetites, paid a fee to Harris Boostrom so that they might take charge of the midnight lunch. Everything was worked out splash, and even the three representatives of the S. P. A., Allan Ihms, William Hurto, and Sam Lipsmann agreed that it was to be unexcelled if gags were provided for Corbin Crawford, Erma Purdy, and Jean Drcchslcr. The Start At last this is THE Night a moon to order, a soft romantic breeze keeping Burnetta Boettger busy with her hair, so that William Held would not discover what kind of perfume she had. Eleven bells and, after Jack Crabbs and Maurinc Jones had been awakened and brought back to earth and three voluntary policemen made Marvin Epp pump the left rear tire that Irma Ewald had removed, it was decided to buy gas. There were only two dumb guys that brought any money, the rest being superstitious. It was decided that three gallons would not be enough. However, three sly guys. Dale Beal, Grace Anderson, and Maxine Morris, drained the gasoline from the tanks of cars brought by George Albrecht and Denny Paine who were probably either too lazy to walk II! THE BLACKI1AWK '51 YEARBOOK Page 123 1 or were afraid that their other halves would not come, making a total of V 2 gallons. Volunteers to crank the vehicle were asked to step forward. Mighty” Knostman, after three manly attempts, received a slap on the face from one of the coeds standing by applauding. His hand somehow slipped off the crank on one turn. His face turn- ing a crimson red, he retired from the front to Ik replaced by Bill Ford who was not afraid of a similar happening. After 13 revolutions a sput- ter was heard, but it was only LcRoy Nelson of the Food Committee, who was trying to yell for help with his mouth full of dill pickles. He said some guys had tried to steal the lunch, the dirty villains. Two mathematically inclined coeds, Bessie Dombrowski and Dorothy Rice, and Robert Rider were trying to figure out how many revolutions it would take to compress the volume of gas into cylindrical compression. Cal Briccland lifted the hood to see if any of the engine was missing while sweet little Ella Sothmann came in with the timely advice that the key wasn't turned. In bustled Big Shot Clarence Anderson, and forcing his way to the engine started shaking the gas line, uttering dire exclamations. He emerged with a dark smudge of grease when some tough yegge pushed his countenance near that of Henry. ('.laiwnm n. Tomatnen After order had been restored, it was found that the driver was in a heated argument with Ruth Hoffmann. She maintained that a girl is crazy to go steady with any fellow. Look what it went and done to Mildred Whitcomb. A nice little tussle next occupied the attention of the gang. Right in broad moonlight the two boyish forms of Arline Tichcnor and Betty Hill were seen in a snarling, twisting mass of humanity. Richard Free thought it might be the after-effects of a bridge game. The soft sweet strains of Reaching for the Moon were heard and after Moonbeams, an investigating committe found Elizabeth West and Ernest Hcuckstcadt looking at the moon. In rushed the water brigade, Ken Johnson et Company, and the noise ended Just a Gargolo. Hey! we ain't getting anywhere. Woodrow Clausscn noted for his numerous ideas was hoisted on to a platform. After uttering the famous Fore Score, 3 ripe tomatoes, which were intended to be eaten, gave him that school girl complexion. Meantime a discovery of a loose ignition wire caused shouts of glee. With a roar of the motor that shook the frame work of the car and the six juneviles leaning against the lunch box, the senior class started in with the school song. Umph pah, dco—do, do. Due to a memory course Alice Mason was the only one to sing the words. The ensemble soon broke up. and when the human microphone. Newlon Briceland. yelled All on the board! whoops, everybody made a scramble. Just imagine! Three hundred seniors trying to get a favorite place on Henry’s swayback. Ouch! Hey! Get off my corns! —even modern youth have corns. In a noticeably short time the place was jammed and it wasn’t grapes either. Amid shouts of laughter the great psychol- ogist, Alvin Tiedje, strolling by exclaimed: Eek. there’s some mice in this car! A scramble of D. H. S. feminines for the safety of the outskirts while the smart alecks stretched themselves out comfortably inside! Lizzie had eaten up some of the precious fuel, so the general chairman gave orders— shove off. And heave ho, it was! The combined efforts of our strong men, Richard Witt, Mcrvin Hebble, Ray Hamann, and Thorwald Klun- der, aided by the full power of Henry, caused it to barely move. The noise that sounded when the bus got under way woke up even the heaviest sleepers. The old folks were lined on each side of the street wondering what was coming off. And plenty was coming off—hats, hankerchicfs, shoes, and all sorts of articles were in the air. Excite- ment? Eight brunetts turned into blondes. Lordy Massy! Hold Everything! During a reckless bite on the ear from Romana Junge, Ralph Van Sant jumped, and the driver becoming excited let Henry go at 32.9 miles an hour. The people fled in terror everywhere to keep out of the way of the steaming monster uttering such strange noises. Even the last day in school could not show such enthusiasm. Statistics Taken Statistics were being taken by the nosey Black- hawk reporters. Janet Rcdficld and Julia Wagner. They counted 43 couples holding hands: the re- maining were holding to anything they could get their hands on. Here was Gifford Mast trying to compute the weight in the car: Richard Schlegcl and William Wundcr were estimating the dis- tance to the moon, while Paul Lagc, Marie Kuchl and Flora Puck were trying to guess what the lunch box on which Vera Harms was ardently seated contained. Hey, where arc we going? This is the road to Blue Grass! Thought this was to be a formal affair! Oh, yeah? See the clothes that Harlcn Dcnkmann is displaying and you’d think this was afternoon tea. Everybody was so interested in happenings inside that no one was aware of the sinister aspect of the unwinding road. ('.atastntplie Lurks In the course of time lay a lurking muddy ditch which was going to play such a memorable part on this great moonlite excursion joy ride. On, on rolled the carfull of the most talented THE •Jl students of Davenport High. Everybody was ig- norant of the coming catastrophe. Norman Brown was drinking something from a bottle, but upon examination it was only malted milk. There was a foursome composed of Bill West. George Kris- tin, Dick Overhoff and Sonny Scherer grouped in one corner singing “Hand me down my Walk- ing Cane. Here was an industrious youth. Prank Stark, working over a radio problem. He was figuring the electrical disturbance that the noise created by the baby tenor, Brice Johnson, would create on his frequency. In another place Shirley Lewis was telling Willard Jordan that she had never been kissed. Art Lucht, a clever little boy, leaned over and smacked her tilting brow. What kind of a game was going on over there? By gosh, you'd think seniors were more educated than to match pennies! Cripcs! Playful Ed Littig was making a collection of peanut shells which he had obtained from the peanut vender. Harold Bruckmann. With the aid of Pauline Barton and Juanita Buckles he succeeded in stuffing the hand- ful of compliments down Virginia Fisher's back. Find hum Mud All this was innocently going on while the lurking disaster was coming nearer and nearer. A hundred feet, fifty feet—the air was full of it! All of a sudden the little Ford hit the big muddy hole, and, if it had been a movie, no one could have wished for more excitement. Abe Winstcin yelled at the top of his lungs until they clogged up by the thick, oozy, gooey, bad mud. The quartet, which wanted something handed down to them received more than they expected. They received more articles than on any Christmas morning, and in order not to have all solids, a large quantity of dirty water was thrown in for good measure. A piece of candy that Alice Grampp was diligently eating was rammed into her face, so that no one could tell her from Al Jolson. DcVcrc Carpenter suddenly made a closer relationship with Dorothy Schrocdcr by sitting kcr-plump in her lap, while William Day re- ceived a beautiful bronze colored eye from the hand of Majoric Debban, the original intention being to throw him a friendly pat. A tangled mess of feet, hands, and other encumbrances with F. Nicholson at the bottom of the pile! There were so many casualties that the insurance man, Paul Zilfrcn, started to walk home. Merle Lund- vall had a nice red check where Lois MacNcil has slapped his impertinence. It looked as if John Jones and Sylvia Burklc were on friendly terms again, although it was for the first time they had been that close together in ages. Ray Nelson sat scowling in the corner. An acrobatically inclined youth, Grover Hahn, became the possessor of a pair of high heeled pumps, and he knew darn well he couldn't parlais vous French. Louise Uch- torlf and Marian Mohr, who were formerly play- ing catch, began mending silk stockings. Oh, how awful! Dear! Dear! Tush! Tush! Henry Hulk$ Then it was decided unanimously to call a halt. Anyway, that's what Henry had decided. His ribs were already crippled from the excessive weight, and in the rush for safety, Leonard Ewoldt had stuck his foot into the motor. With squeals of rage Bill Born was digging out hair- pins that were rammed into him. All confusion! And How! Ifpon looking at the front axle, Mar- garet Eichhorn and Dorothy Duncan were be- ginning to construct crutches, while Ed Seitz, fashioned a sail boat with the use of Alfricda Mulvihill's handcrchicf and was sailing it on ;hc Black Sea. Confusion Follnua Oh, most beautiful moonlight, wonderful peace- ful scenes have you shone upon! But never any- thing as soul stirring as this spectacle—the crop of this town's 1931 youth in such dire confusion. Imogcnc Dyer admitted that she was flustered for the first time: Jeannette Garstang had lost two baby teeth in the catastrophe: Georgia Brown and Charles Wilhelm, the best of friends heretofore, now started on their first trip of quarrels, and believe it or not. three dramatic artists. Ed Beck- with, Ronald Lorenzen, and Fred Pricss began the rehearsal of a melodramatic play. “I'm March- ing Home to You. Vic Jorgens, another influen- tial citizen, lifted his voice for “Humanity and Farm Relief. Now if this mud could only be transported to Russia it might help the unemploy- ment conditions in Nicaragua.” Chairman, I demand order! was heard from the vocal organs of that celebrity, George Voss. His order was soon filled by two waitresses, Norma Anthony and Verna Brady, who disappeared into the woods and emerged with two thick, horny branches. Srliuman Kidnapped In the meantime a certain commotion was heard from the north side of the road. What came out was a posse of the Welfare League, Cathryn Jones, Vera Harms, and Elsie Hamilton, with Henry Kniegge and James Garstang acting as scouts. Their purpose was unknown until they silently stole upon Edwin Schumann, dragged him down the road, and when he returned he had changed expression considerably. All the time a group of giggle artists, Luella Jones, Ruth GraafF, Helen Lcycrly, and Marjorie Meier were composing a chorus of hysterical laughers. Some- body had a bucket and Helen Holmgren, that model of propriety, came in its way, amid shrieks of laughter. And all the time the Melancholic Trio, composed of Charles Zuber, Dalton Mcsc- cher, and John Wing were singing Laugh Clown, II HI.ACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 12? I THE BLACKHAWK '1 YEARBOOK T JL HE big event in the life of a boy or girl—graduation. The friends who send a gift will expect a photograph and they will treasurer it in years to come. Mal{c appointments at The Free Studio Official Photographers for this Blacl(hawl(. Page 126 Laugh. What could he appropriately more humiliating? Up popped the Vice Squad. Ed Thoren, Leland Weber. Jacqueline Kcnncfick and Sylvia Edestrand who quickly quelled any at- tempt of musical humor. They used force of arms to abolish forever any attempt at singing. Through Clemens Werner's great oratory a plea for peace sank into the souls of youth and after fifteen minutes, peace was finally restored, but not until Vivian Wendland promised that there would be no cats if this racket kept up. Intelligence Ensemble Meet Finally Kenneth Smith. Ralph Sice, and Em- mett Sickcls by the advice of Rosalind Williams rolled up their trouser legs, took off their shoes, and waded into the environs of the submerged front axle. With shouts of encouragement they tried to lift and push back at the same time the stubborn hunk of machinery. With a ripple of slang John Rogers slashed off a finger nail that Edith Murphy had so carefully manicured for him. This attempt having failed and the Intelligence Ensemble, composed of D. H. S.'s most brilliant students were chosen. After many heated argu- ments Elmer Rogers was named chairman, with the understudies. Alice Schnack, Norma Schmidt. Harvey Schroder and Bernice Sitz. They went off aways and started to decide what was the most sensible thing to do and why it shouldn't be done. Henry Kegtrins Consciousness Meantime Kermit Schroder who didn't even know which side his soda was flavored on, stepped into the car and after manipulating a few iron rods, the blamed thing suddenly resumed life and ferociously backed out. Such a complete surprise that John Soenke ran a splinter down his finger! Doctor John Sclctt gave him first aid and after the operation he was immediately relieved, es- pecially while the special nurse, Dorothy Patterson, was holding his hand. Two hours had elapsed since the beginning of this unfortunate upset, and at last the party was ready to continue. In piled the whole class again, except Dwight Moor- head who was stretched out on the floor sleeping. He had slept through the whole catastrophe. Walt Reichert gave him a lecture on how to be beauti- ful with a minimum of sleep. Thereafter there was as little noise as could be expected from 300 some kids. Illne Crass lieaelieil At last the metropolitan city of BLUE GRASS was reached. Dancing was enjoyed to the accom- paniment of the impromtu artists, Inez Pfann- kuchcn, pianist, L. Clough, trumpet blower, M. Larkin, violinist, Woodrow Wells, saxaphonc, with assistance rendered by John Kearney, Booms' Alfred Pharcs, and Water Boy Raymond Kruse. The music was thoroughly enjoyed in -tlie pavillion of the 86 story drug store. During the “Moonlight Waltz Catherine Fulton and Earl Gardner, Harriet Fries, and Lewis Doty passed completely out from the stupidity and loitered along Apple Grove. They returned in time to mix apple eider with the grape juice—and to add to this, Albert Steffen who was an herb specialist made a concoction that eventually lulled them to sleep. Mern Walters and Pearl Johnston were playing Hands, but after everything was over she took her gloves and started to walk home. Immediately the great ukc player. Dorothy Ladd, sensing a sensational hit, started “Walking My Baby Back Home. Boy, was there a hot time! Lyle Nickle tried to start a volunteer Fire Depart- ment because Katherine Ottesen was running around with a handkerchief on her head, moaning “Body and Soul. However, after she had eaten a little of Walter Correll's ham sandwich, there were no more utterances. Of course this neces- sitated a funeral. Robert Coleman, who is always dead, was elected toast master. However, when Virginia Morris wouldn't play dead for him. he quit and went out in search of more game. Four Hell — All I H ell! Elmer Rowland, who happened to have a watch along, although it was against orders, glanced down and seeing the time, yelled Four.” Im- mediately all the golf enthusiasts ducked for cover. The floor was left clear with the exception of Kenneth Braun and Dorothy Wagner, who were so engrossed in each other that even the deep baritone of George Warner's Break Away never even phased them. Anyway, believe it or not, it was four o'clock. A halt was called to the festivities while Mary Plants and Herbert Patter- son were awakened, but not until Robert Witt and Leona Wisslcr with a bodyguard of Marjorie Gibson. Helen Groth, and Johanna Toft turned the city hose on them. Samhnan Kilters This party couldn’t go on any longer—all the youngsters were falling to sleep like flies fall for sugar. Half of the sandwiches weren't eaten, and the other half rested in Wilbur Smith's pocket. A petition was drawn up by Verna Steckcl to the effect that a slumber party should be organized to find the sandman. Billy Wundcr was trying to sell caps for pillows and Vera Strohbehn attempted to keep everybody from snoring. The task was too hard, and so, after the rude strains of “Home Sweet Home, everybody dragged himself out and piled into Henry. Iloineicaril llminil The rest of the trip was uneventful as could be expected: the loud snorital noises emitted by Charles Zollcr and Edwin Wilckcn were almost - Congratulations BaWDEN Bros., Inc., congratulates the class of 1931 and extends good wishes to each member. It has been our privilege to come in contact with members of the class because of our selection as your official photo engravers. We made most of the halftones and zinc etchings reproduced in this book. We em joyed working with your representatives, for they were keen, alert and on the job. To the graduating class of 1931 goes our sincere wishes for a happy and prosperous future. enough to keep the rest awake. However, the strain of such an expedition showed its tell-tcll marks, for R. Lorenzen's reciting the Tell-Tale Heart was not enough to keep anybody awake. The Ford rolled into Davenport at the early hour of 8 a. in. The only one to keep awake was the driver and when he reached the High School a strange sight met his eyes. There was the im- perial figure of George Edward gazing at the strange display before him. And strange it was! Everybody was sleeping soundly and most of them vocally! At the advice of the driver the band was called from its hiding place and started playing. After four numbers, no one awoke. Even the bringing of bacon and eggs and their appetizing odor had not the slightest effect. So for two days and two nights the Senior Class slept, while crowds and crowds gathered to see the bewildering spectacle and to hear the strange noises. On the third day the awakening came, Harold Mohurg being the first to open his eyes, and with dry grins and half hearted attempts at joyfulncss the seniors dispersed to their several homes. Thus ended the strangest of all parties, the only successful exploration. Modern Youth Car- ries On! ! ! Long live the youth of today and may those of tomorrow never hear about it. The 1931 Senior Class will forever remember this wild and extraordinary celebration in which everyone participated. Crabbs: I am only a poor boy trying to get ahead. Teacher: Well, you need one. Lois M.: Stop! My lips arc for another. Merle L.: Well, hold still, and you'll get another. Mr. K.: Didn't you hear me yell for you to stop? Ken. Johnson: No, sir. Mr. K.: Didn't you hear me whistle? Ken. Johnson: No. Mr. Keller. Mr. K.: Well, 1 guess I might as well go on home. I don’t seem to be doing much good around here. D. Paine: I'll never take you to another party as long as I live. D. Ladd: Why? Denny: You asked that girl how her brother was standing the heat. Dorothy: Well, what of that? Denny: Why her brother has been dead for two months. Us .Seniors What keeps us busy the long day thru Of course we seldom bless it: Kight well we know we ought to, tho. Keep at it till we guess it. The trouble with most seniors is that they write things down in their minds and then lose their heads. Bill Ford: Do you think I'll ever be able to do anything with my voice? Mr. G.: It might come in handy in ease of fire. Mr. Thede: Is Smith taking a course in a cor- respondence school? R. Thias: Yes, he is learning the high school yells by phonograph. THE ITCHING which some men have to write is more than occasionally cured by the scratching of the editor's red pencil. Mast: How do you come by the ability to paint? Pricss: Well, it seems to run in the family. I have a mother and three sisters. H. Bruckmann: I believe that every man should do something to advance scientific knowledge. When I die I shall leave my brains to science. M. Debbin: Stingy thing! Arnold Jess: Thcrc'sh a tiplcss hotel down street a little way. Lct'sh go down. Ralph Stec: Justh the place. These other ones here arc tipping something awful. THE BLACKHAWK •31 YEARBOOK H. L. WAGNER SONS Wagner’s Printery ESTABLISHED 1879 Better Printers Phone KenwcxxJ 329 315 317 WEST FOURTH STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA THE BLACKHAWK }| YEARBOOK A cut-glass botllc opener will he presented to the wit who suggests a name for this tragedy in one act. (It would have been a longer play hut they shot the author too soon.) Cast George (“The Swan”) Kristin.............The Hero John ( Big Boy”) Hermann................The Villain Time: Name your own. Place: Just around the corner from nowhere. John: And here is a nickel for you my little man. George: Oh, sir, I never take strange money from men. John Tsk! tsk! To the point, my hoy! To the point! How old arc you? George: I’m eighteen, sir. John: Oh, you must he older than that. George: Oh. no, sir. Just eighteen. John: You must he older than that. I don’t see how you could get your neck so dirty in eighteen years. Marjorie Meier has at last been lifted into glory. She suggests that the senior class buy an umbrella for the soldier on the Main Street monument. Walter Reichert: What would you call it if I ate up ten pounds of sausage in five minutes? A record? Frances Minard: No, baloney. He: Why is that little fellow crying? She: Because he can’t have a holiday. He: Why can’t he have a holiday? She: Because he graduated from school. Senior: Here, hold my hooks a minute. George Edward: Sonny, don’t you know by now, that I’m principal of this school? Senior: Oh, that’s all right. I trust you. The Senior When ice cream grows on macaroni trees. And Sahara’s sands grow muddy: When cats and dogs wear B. V. D.’s, That’s the time I’d like to study. A SENIOR sat on the darkened steps His head was in a whirl His mouth and eyes were full of hair. His arms were full of girl. Sylvia: Are mine the only lips you have ever kissed? Ray: Yes, and they are the sweetest of all! Merle Lundvall: Dearest, if I can’t have you I’ll blow my brains out. Lois MacNeil: Do, darling, just to show father. He says you haven’t any. Dnliratt-il to Jrrry Prrston After the game is over After the field is clear Straighten up my shoulder And help me find my car. Lives of football men remind us, That they might write their names in blood. And departing, leave behind them. Half their faces in the mud. Quite matchless arc her i i i She talks with utmost c c c And when I tell her she is y y y She says I am a t t t But when her pencil I would u u u Her little hand I c c c Quick from her check the flushes oo oo oo And then her ire I must a p p p 1st Senior: What is your definition of bologna? 2nd Senior: A hamburger wearing tights. There was a panic at the movie last night. What—a fire? No, the place was suddenly plunged into conv plete light. Drunkard: Hey, copper, can you tell me what side of the street I am on? Math. Prof.: Shirley, what would you do if you had an eight'sided figure? S. L.: I’d join a side show. Page 131 IIL I THE BLACK HAWK '51 YEARBOOK Page 132 III TO I The many friends we made during our school days. The “EV’ and “GV' we received on our reports. How many pennies we saved by buying our lunch in the cafeteria. The proud moment when we received our diplomas. How happy we were when the fire bell rang during our recitation. The 7000 thrilled spectators at the Davenport- Moline football game, which Davenport won 12 to 0. The announcement that a certain teacher would not meet his or her classes that day. The thrill of going through the tunnel to the new gymnasium for the first time. The time Clem Werner tried to hang himself in Room A during noon attendance. The general opinion that “The Swan,” the Senior Class Play, was the best senior presenta- tion in the history of D. H. S. The satisfaction of having completed our civics term reports. The delicious tctc a teles we had in the cor- ridors. The gay dresses the girls wore on the last day of school. The teachers that we will miss in years to come. The many interesting house parties sponsored by the different societies. The thrill of being a student of the High School, winning two consecutive state basketball championships and the first state track champion- ship since 1915. The rapid pace that many seniors had to keep up in order to be in society. The inaccessibility of blue slips to certain notor- ious students. The Senior Hop—nuff said. The acting of certain members, which was in no way dramatic ability. The breath of relief which graduation caused to every one of the teachers. The fine auditorium periods we never had. The Red and Blue school song. The noticeable substitution of Chevies” for Model T Fords. The strange dignified feeling in a cap and gown. The many outstanding young men and women which the class of 1931 produced. And last, but not least, our ole pal—George Edward Marshall. THE •J1 The whole hearted, eager way that the senior class bought up the yearbooks. The idea that a senior's last month is a paradise. The fact that brains and beauty won’t mix. That’s why so many arc Hollywood hound. The alacrity of the seniors in learning the school song. The reason the girls didn’t go to the class play was because they didn’t have the money, and the boys, because there was no one to go with. The notorious reputation of being one of the largest and slowest of any senior class. The changeability of Iowa weather and the conditions of its roads. The two long last weeks of school in which the teachers fruitlessly tried to make us work. Many things we said that led into trouble, both directly and indirectly. The large (?) turnouts at class meetings. The egotistical ruination of at least one or two of the seniors. Using of study rooms in helping to recuperate from the “nitc before.” The many humorous incidents which turned out tragically. The unanimous and ready response of the class in paying dues. The habit of some to stick gum on the scats. (This intricate function frequently made certain matters very complex.) The “why and when used extensively by certain teachers. The styles brought into notice by many of our “models. Our first experience of making an appearance before an assembly. The results of going to the opening baseball game of the season. The P’s received on report cards The Mourner’s Bench in the office. The ninth period classes. The time our best-girl had a date to the school dance. Our eagerness to buy elevator tickets on the first day of school. The fit of our R. O. T. C. uniform. That Memorial Day came on a Saturday. The defeat Muscatine handed Davenport in the district basketball tournament. And last, but not least, that the seniors will now have to find another place to hibernate. HI BLAOKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 133 TT THE BLACK HAWK •31 YEARBOOK Page 134 AUTOGRAPHS-FACULTY Fresh boy after coining out of clinch: Say, kid, what kind of lipstick do you use? R. Bickford: If you subtract 48x from 132y, what's the difference? Woody Claussen: Yeah, I think it's a lot of foolishness, too. What are we going to use for a bat? asked Kermit. as he helped himself to one of Dorothy's delicious home made rolls. Raymond Baetke: If you had your choice, would you rather be a flea or an elephant? Eugene Baggott: I'd be the flea. Raymond: Why? Eugene: An elephant can't sit on a flea but a flea can sit on an elephant. Hugh Metz is the original Vulgar boatman. When he drinks soup, he tries to make it sound like a sea-song. (Maybe he has a floating rib.) Brenneman: Science has proven that fish fall in love. Stickler: Yes, many a poor fish has. Inez: What made the canoe tip over? Mern: Ehlcrs carelessly placed his pipe in the corner of his mouth. She lay in his arms and snuggled her head against his neck — a rush of emotion surged through her — tenderly he caressed her; she closed her eyes in delight. “Poor kitty: did I step on your tail? Fred Denger (trying on his cap and gown for the first time): This is the first time I had to pay to look like a fool. Collins: Why. there is a sophomore in the class that isn't as dumb as you arc. Wendell: Well, wait until he is here as long as I have been. Love Punctuated Love starts with a dash, gradually becomes a state of com(m)a, develops into a question mark, and finally comes to a full start. Webber: Let's speak to those girls on the corner. Born: Sno use. They're telephone girls. They won't answer. Woman (hiring plumber): Arc you a Union man? Plumber: Gawd, no! I'm Harvard. I don't care to keep that school girl com- plexion,” said Ed Loufek, as he dusted off his lapel. Fad from Ancient History The ancient Greeks enjoyed a blessing Their trousers never needed pressing. But to their joy some gloom attaches — They had no place to strike their matches. Non tente Visitor (inspecting High School): Young man, could you tell me where the office is? Abe Winstcin: I’m afraid not. I'm a stranger there, myself. A Necessity Inspector: When's the best time to do breath- ing exercises? R. O. T. C. Cadet: Before you get up, sir. Mike was only a mailman's son but he sure knew how to collect his letters. (Pun.) Famous heartaches from little compacts grow. Strange As It Seems Fred was a crack basketball shot, but he couldn't throw a piece of paper into the basket only three scats away. Dorothy B.: What arc you putting insect pow- der in your watch for? Ralph K.: To remove the ticks, of course. I THE BLACKHAWK )1 YEARB(X K AUTOGRAPHS-FACULTY Page 136 THE ■Jl SENIOR POETRY Wise and Otherwise Snphnmnrc Treatment f a II nriliy Subject The silver turning of a poplar tree Brings joyous thrillings just for me. For when you danced in silver-green. The poplars bowed their heads ashamed That in their awkwardness They mocked you in your slenderness. Only God can make a tree. A tree is second'flight to me. For in it I can only see A lady swaying gracefully. Very I Hunk Treatment « Allied Subject Silvery poplars Turn and twist with the wind. They call to me That you too once danced In silver and green; So I am unhappy For anything that reminds me Of you Twitches my heart and my arms ache. As the trees whisper your going. T earn Tears! Tears! Tears that are cried at eventide. Tears that soak UP pillow and handkerchiefs. Tiny globules of salt water, these. But they will move any man. The Cry the Fish Water! Water! Wet Water! Rain water, soft water, cistern water. City water, hard water, well water. Substitute'for'milk water, any water. Could we get along without it? Early to bed early to rise And your girl goes out with other guys. Contribution Where are you going, my pretty maid? I'm going to the 'gym' sir, now, she said. And may go with you. my pretty maid? As far as the door. she archly said. G. E. M. A May I)airn It is inspired.” Said the early bird. I am.” It is ecstatic silence,” Said the da ton. I am. It is refreshing and pure. Said the earliest breeze. I am. Oh. how nice and soft, Said the pillow, I am, And how comfortable the bed, Said a half'asleep man. It be. It is content.” Said laziness and rest. I am. Four. In two hours more I’ll ring, Said the old alarm. I will. Yes. Said the sleepy one, You would! If Hr Had Only Mr There once was an amorous Mr. Who on meeting a girl always kr But one night at the gate He found, when too late. He'd been kissing the chauffeur's black sr. I BLACKHAWK YEARBOOK Page 137 I IT THE BLACKHAWK J1 YEARBOOK Page 38 AUTOGRAPHS-CLASSMATES TO THE RED AND BLUE Let all who love our dear old High And who would celebrate her fame. All come together in all sorts of weather And loud her praise proclaim. Let every voice ring to the sky Until the echoes, answ’ring true, Give praise again in a joyous refrain To our dear old Red and Blue. CHORUS — So it's hail to old Davenport, And hail to our colors true! We will honor thee forever. Hail to the Red and Blue! Let us recount our victories. And read with pride our honor roll; We must admit that they make quite a hit, With every game a goal. And may our triumphs so increase With every honest, hard-worn score. Another cup will promptly be put up In the cabinet by the door. Oh, let us work for D. H. S., For all too soon these days arc o'er; Our happy days, our careless, happy days, Our school days come no more. And let us love our D. H. S. And keep her memory green and true Through all the years, through all our smiles and tears. Our beloved Red and Blue! THE Bl.ACKHAWK 51 YEARBOOK Page, 139 nr THE BLACKHAWK 51 YEARBOOK Page NO AUTOGRAPHS-CLASSMATES THE ‘Jl APPRECIATION M ▼ lOST individuals think that the process of editing a success- ful yearbook is the sole work of a staff, but very little could be ac- complished without the assistance of others. In publishing this yearlxx)k the office force, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Keller, and Miss Wegner were always ready to aid the staff members. Miss Bissell is to be thanked most generously for her many hours of work spent on this fxxik. Miss Krall and the members of her art class worked faithfully on the art work that is found within these covers. The engravers and photographers assisted greatly by giving rush serv- ice, while Wagner's Printer)', Karl Wagner in particular, gave many extra hours in order to bring the book out on time. In conclusion I wish to express my sincere appreciation to everyone that gave assist- ance, including the staff which functioned efficiently and diligently at all times. May all these individuals be remembered by the class of 1931. The Editor. Hi BLACKHAWK yi:arb(x)k Page 41 I THE BLACKHAVK ' JI YEARBOOK AUTOGRAPHS-CLASSMATES Page 142 AUTOGRAPHS-CLASSMATES III THE BLACKHAWK •Jl YEARBOOK Page 143 THE BLACK HAWK • l YHARBOOK FINIS