Clear Lake High School - Echo Yearbook (Clear Lake, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1923 volume:

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Editor in Chief LAURETTA HAUGEN Girls Athletics DONALD SCHERF Business Manager PEARL MARQUARDT FERN DAVIS Editor of Classes Calendar MARIE GALE Local and Social GRACE BLACK Humor ECHO” We chcse the “Echo” as the name of our Annual, because all the echoes of our school days are in this way portrayed. Through this name re-echoes our class motto, “WITH THE ROPES OF THE PAST WE’LL RING THE BELLS OF THE FUTURE.” All our activities followed by triumphs or failures come back to us in this pleasant way. One word “Echo”, but within this, is gathered all our mingled feelings of pleasure and despair. We need but hear this one word, and an old familiar feeling of love and warmth throngs our hearts. THEODORE BENSON “TEDDY” “The blush that on thy cheek is found bloometh fresh the whole year round.” Literary Society '20 Echo Staff ’23 Basket Ball 23 Base Ball ’21, ’22, ’23 “Step Lively”, ’23 Historian GRACE BLACK “SHORTY” “A demure maiden with few words and many thoughts.” Literary Society ’20 Echo Staff ’23 “Step Lively” ’23 CLAIR BURRILL “BUD” “There are four great men m History. Caesar, Napoleon Lincoln and I.” Literary Society ’20 Basket Ball ’22, ’23 Vice Pres, of Athletic Council ’23 Base Ball, ’21, ’22, ’23 Captain of B. B. Team ’23 Echo Staff ’23 Dramatic Club ’22, ’23 “Nothing But the Truth” ’22 “Step Lively” ’23 President of Class ’22 MABEL BJORGUM “MAE” “Her smile is like a rainbow flashed from a misty sky.” Echo Staff ’23 Literary Society ’20 Declamatory '22, ’23 Glee Club ’22 Vice President Class ’22 Echo Staff ’22 Poet Laureate of Class “Step Lively” ’23 Salutatorian FERN DAVIS “SIS” “Faltering, rejoicing, sorrowing, onward through life she goes.” Literary Society ’20 Echo Staff ’23 Declamatory ’22, ’23 Glee Club ’ 22 Echo Staff ’23 Dramatic Club 23 “Step Lively” ’23 MARIE GALE “MICKEY” “Gaze into her eyes and you see a little angel. Gaze a little longer and you see a little imp.” Literary Society ’20 Echo Staff ’23 Basket Ball ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 Dramtaic Club ’23 Dramatic Club ’23 “Nothing But the Truth” Declamatory ’22 Glee Club ’ 23 Class Treasurer ’21 EDNA HANSEN “ED” “Quiet, sincere and peaceful.” Literary Society ’20 Echo Staff ’23 Dramatic Club '23 “Step Lively” Declamatory ’22 LAURETTA HAUGEN “TEDDY” “Dancing, dancing, still I cry, Dancing, dancing, till I die.” Literary Society ’20 Echo Staff ’23 Basket Ball '21, ’22, ’23 Captain of G. B. B. Team ’22 Dramatic Club ’23 “Step Lively ’23 Pres. Tennis Association ’22 Sec. and Treas. Class ’23 Glee Club '23 Coach, Freshman B. B. Girls '23 ElXEli LARSON “SLIM” “He doesn’t have to ask for blessings, he can reach up and pick them.” Literary Society ’20 Echo Staff ’23 Basket Ball ’23 Dramatic Club ’23 “Step Lively” '23 Vice President Class ’23 President Athletic Association ’23 PEARL MARQUARDT “PEGGY” “Not very tall, and not very small But fair and sweet and liked by all.” Literary Society ’20 Basket Ball ’20 Secretary cf Class ’21 Declamatory ’22 Dramatic Club ’23 “Miss Topsy Turvy” ’23 “Step Lively” ’23 Reporter of classes ’23 Echo Staff ’23 Glee Club ’23 Class Prophecy Class Treasurer ’23 DONALDSCHERF “HAPPY” Surpassed by few in powers of mind. Literary Society ’20 Echo Staff 22 “Deacon Dubbs” ’22 Dramatic Club ’23 “Step Lively” ’23 Echo Staff '23 Vice President Class '21 Class Will ANITA TITEL “NEETY” “School she loves, this we know well, And hath other lovers besides, we can tell. Echo Staff ’23 Literary Society ’20 Class Treasurer ’22 “Step Lively” ’23 Valedictorian EMILY THOMAS (JONES) “PEP” “We love you, just because of your complete completeness. Just because you’re Literary Society ’20 Chairman of Athletic Council ’22 Basket Ball ’21, ’22, ’23 Glee Club ’23 Dramatic Club ’23 “Step Lively” ’23 “Miss Topsy Turvy” ’23 “Deacon Dubbs” ’22 “Nothing But the Truth” ’22 “Green Stocking” ’21 Captain of B. B. ’23 Athletic Association ’23 President Class ’20, ’21, ’23 CLASS MOTTO: “WITH THE ROPES OF THE PAST, WE WILL RING THE BELLS OF THE FUTURE.” Flower: Sweet Peas. Colors: Purple and White CLASS ROLL THEODORE BENSON GRACE BLACK MABEL BJORGUM CLAIR BURRILL FERN DAVIS MARIE GALE EDNA HANSEN LAURETTA HAUGEN EINER LARSON PEARL MARQUARDT DONALD SCHERF EMILY THOMAS ANITA TITEL CLASS OFFICERS First Semester PRESIDENT, EMILY THOMAS VICE-PRES., EINER LARSON SEC.-TREAS., LAURETTA HAUGEN Second Semester PRESIDENT, EDNA HANSEN VICE PRES., EINER LARSON SECRETARY, CLAIR BURRILL TREASURER, PEARL MARQUARDT Senior Class Poem Whither ’midst friends adieus While in the future lies thy greatest hope, Far through the varied days wilt thou pursue Life’s long entangled rope? Seek’st thou the distant goal Of teaching, or life of farming men Or shalt thou be a teacher of the soul, Or writer with the pen ? For years thy mind shall seek In the dark future some light held dear, Yet quit not because of hardest task, Though the dark night is near. But not all shall be thus Some future day shall thou recall And many times, thou’ll think of us, In the Clear Lake High School Hall. Thou’lt think of the many times thou spent In both bright and gloomy weather And thou’lt not easily forget the days that went. While we studied all together. Remember Our Senior year Our faculty, comrades, and then Profit by the motto we all held dear, “With the Ropes of the Past we will Ring the Bells of the Future.” —Mabel Bjorgum. The Purple and White We selected the purple and white as our class colors, because in every way, they express our superiority. The white is the symbol of purity. We, and all who know us feel that we are a “white” class. We chose purple as a good combination with white. It represents a superiority that can only be brought out in the imperialistic purple. Our class flowers, the purple and white sweet peas are chosen to emphasize the beauty of our colors. All this, these colors mean to us and after the passage of years we think reverently and honorably of the Purple and the White. By These Remarks Ye Shall Know Them Mr. Proper: “Any questions?” Miss DeLangis: “Connect your facts.” Miss Adams: “Concentrate when you read.” Miss Wilhelm: “B. B. practice at 6:30.” Mr. Webster: Classes pass.” Clair Burrill: “Don’t look at me in that tone of voice.” Mabel Bjorgum: “Gee.” Grace Black: “Yes Mam.” Emily Thomas: “Shhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Marie Gale: Tshhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Lauretta Haugen: “Here Ya Go!” Pearl Marquardt; “Oh Kid.” Fern Davis: “Honest to Gosh.” Anita Titel. “Gee Whizz.” Donald Scherf: “ME?” Einer Larson: “I don’t know.” Theodore Benson: “Oh yes.” Sylvia Angell: “Oh, it was killing.” Senior Flower Garden Grace Black: Brown-eyed Susan—Brown eyes. Mabel Bjorgum: May bell—truthfulness. Clair Burrill: Golden Glow—Eau (Oh) Claire. Theodore Benson: Bachelor Button—Those Girls Fern Davis. Fern—Wild Flower. Marie Gale: Narcissus—perfume. Edna Hanson: Blue Bell—quietness. Lauretta Haugen: Cupid’s Heart—dancing. Einer Larson: Sunflower—tall and stately. Pearl Marquardt: Dewdrop—those eyes. Donald Scherf: Daisy—faithfulness. Emily Thomjas: Forget-me-not—-blue eyes. Anita Titel: Bleeding Heart—in love. History of the Senior Class On September 3rd, 1919 we entered high school. Our coming was a source of pleasure for the upper classmen it seems, for they gave us a royal welcome to our new home. Our class, however, was not complete, for on the third day after school had started we received a new addition of three boys, Theodore Benson, Donald Scherf and Clair Burrill. With these new supporters we started on our first school year. After the upper classmen had finished abusing u,s, we thought we would give them something never to be forgotten, so we got down to business, and all quietly assembled one night at the school house for our Freshmen supper. Unfortunately the Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores had “gotten wind of it,” and came down to relieve us cf our “eats.” We were too fast for them, however, and saved our lunch. Consequently, we went without lights most of the time, which kept Mr. Kinney running down stairs the greater share of the time to turn them on again. All things went on smoothly and at the end of the year, we received oar report cards and the good news that all passed into the Sophomore class. Alter the school picnic, graduation exercises and other things, we left school for three months, until September, when we all returned, bright and smiling, ready for another term. We were very delighted to find we had another member, namely, Mabel Bjorgum, who furnished more fame for our already famous class. This time w’e were not very bashful about entering school as the Freshmen soon found out. We enjoyed the Freshmen party to the utmost and while we have the time, we wish to extend our sincere thanks to them for the good time they gave us. School was not so humdrum this year and we had a lively time with our party. In our Junior year, we were on one of the most importaht years of high school and were proud to say that we conducted ourselves accordingly. We gave candy sales, the proceeds of which went to the Junior and Senior Prom. In school affairs, we believe they could not have done anything without us. In Athletics, we had a place of distinction, all in all, we were a class that were doing our best to boost and raise the standard of our school. For the third time vacation came, but this time it seemed to pass by more quickly than ever, and after three short months we aga;n assembled at the dear old school house, where we spent one more happy year together. As all Seniors should, we labored earnestly and thoughtfully with our studies, striving to reach the zenith of High School knowledge. As in the years before our boys and girls took important pares in all athletics. Ihe time for fun and frolic has passed and we have become very interested workers. Our high school life is now near its close, and we are ready for our greater duties. Our graduating class consisted of thirteen members, namely, Mabel Bjorgum, Anita Titel. Pearl Marquardt, Donald Scherf, Marie Gale, Theodore Benson, Clair Burrill, Fern Davis, Lauretta Haugen, Edna Hanson, Emily Thomas, Grace Black and Liner Larson. We hope that vacation, whatever it is, may be as exemplory and as inspiring to all that is worthy as our life in Clear Lake High School has been, and whose memory will be to our followers, the honored Seniors of 1923. i Step Lively” The Senior Class has decided on their class play. “Step Lively” was chosen because it is a mysterious comedy With many interesting characters. Cast of Characters Joseph Billings, Sr. .. Joseph Billings, Jr.. Theodore Cunningham Horatius Thimple..... Mary Smythe.......... Beverly Smythe....... Juliet Smythe........ Rose Marie Smythe. . , Gwendolyn Smith...... Martha Holton........ Lucille Loveland..... Carrie Arry.......... Nora ................ Jerusha Billings..... ----Clair Burrill . ...Einer Larson . . Donald Scherf Theodore Benson .....Fern Davis ......Anita Titel .. Mabel Bjorgum .. . Mildred Scott .....Marie Gale .....Susie Boyer Lauretta Haugen .....Grace Black . . . Edna Hansen Pearl Marquardt JUNIOR CLASS COLORS: BLUE AND GOLD CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT: AGNES PAULSON VICES PRESIDENT: SUSIE BOYER SECRETARY-TREASURER. EVELYN AMUNDSON CLASS ADVISER: MISS C. WILHELM CLASS ROLL Sylva Angell: She is just as her name implies. Stella Amundson: Ever diligent. Evelyn Amundson: She is a friend to every one who knows her. Wayne Bergh. The man of business. Susie Boyer: Success ever lies in the path of the ambitious. Orville Davis: A hustler at anything he attempts. Vernon Fulton: I know it but I can say it. Glen Grimes: Ability to whisper in the library. Milo Linden: All great men are dying, and I don’t feel well myself. Agnes Larson: Lovely and peppy and brilliant too, We open our hearts to the dear ness of you. Irene Lindahl: If I’m not as large as you, you’re not as small as I. Ethel Lindahl: A singer in theGlee Club. Vida Martin: She takes life as it comes—and profits accordingly. Agnes Paulson: I once spake to a man—my brother. Clover Partlow: When your hear real music, look for Clover. Lawrence Reetz: Every inch a gentleman. Clifford R ed: My soul is shaken, lest a step be taken. Evelyn Scott: Infinite riches, in a little room. History of the Junior Class The September of 1920 found a number of what was termed by the upper class-men green, gawky Freshmen, gathered together at the Clear Lake High School. We were a class of twenty-seven at first, and being the largest class n school, we felt we had both quantity and quality. Initiation was something we will always remember. It really was as much fun for us as those poor Sophomores who wanted something to do so badly. We had our class meeting, and elected our officers, who were Richard Proper, president; Myrtle Black, vice president; Vida Martin, treasurer and Clifford Reed, secretary. After a great deal of debating, we decided on blue and gold as our class colors. All of the upper classmen were very much interested in our party, where it would be, and when. For at least three nights out of that first we'll remember. The Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors ran around the country in cars, trying to find the Freshmen's party to attend. At last we decided to have it at the home of Fern Davis. Some little bird must have been so kind as to tell where we were going to have it, because all the high school students invited themselves to that party. They did not r succeed, however, in stealing our eats as had been their intentions and we ail enjoyed ihe fun. A little later that fall the Sophomore class entertained us with a party at the high school. It was a party we will long remember, for the good time we all had. Thus fall changed to winter, and before we hardly realized it, Christmas vacation was gone and our first semester was over. Our class entertained the Sophomores with a picnic at Clear Lake. From all reports they had a fine time. Some said there was so much to Vat they were all sick. Of course we were very sorry, but that wasn’t our fault. Thus, our first year ended. Everyone was tired of work and was looking forward to vacation. September 1921 found twenty-five Sophomores back and ready for work. It was our turn for giving initiation. This was something we enjoyed immensely. We took pity on the Freshmen though, and gave them only one-half of what we had received the year previous. Oh! such fun to see those Freshmen wear those baby pacifiers dent; Clover Partlow, vice president; and Fern Davis, secretary-treasurer. We had our class meeting and elected our officers, who were Orville Davis, president; Clover Partlow, vice president;and Fern Davis, secretary-treasurer. It was really lots of fun attending the Freshmen party. We do know they would have some very good cookies and sandwiches for lunch, if we hadn’t decided to eat them. We only felt sorry we delayed their party so long, as late hours are not good for Freshmen. October came and with it plans for a Hallowe’en party, entertaining the Freshmen. The Sophomores planned it with the help of the Juniors and Seniors; they showed the Freshmen a real good time. Each week brought something new, which interested each one of u,s. The week commencing Nov. 21st everyone was running to various rooms with cardboard and pictures. It was for pesters for that well remembered basket social. A contest was being held to see who could make the neatest and most attractive poster.. The result was two from the Sophomore class, namely Evelyn Amundson and Ethel Lindahl, won two of the three prizes given away for the posters. We thought we had done our share on posters as sixteen of the total of forty-six made were Sophomore productions. The feature that interested our class more than anything else we had done was the sale of Lecture Course tickets. Of coure everyone knew it was a race between the Freshmen and Sophomores, but the Sophomores had one year’s experience and won the four dollars. We sold $66 worth and the Freshmen, our nearest rival $49.50 worth. A short time later we gave the other classmen a little surprise when through a secret meeting, we planned for a popcorn sale. Nobody knew anything about it untill after school when they saw some running with poppers and others with popcorn. The results were good, however, so good that we had another in a short time The money made was put in a special fund with the $4.00 prize money. Out of the twelve Glee Club girls seven belong to our class. At Christmas time we sold our five dollars worth of Christmas Seals, the amount allotted to each class. In the Declamatory contest six of the eighteen contestants were members of our class. In the Oratorical contest two out of the five contestants belonged to our class. Two members of our class were on the Basket Ball teams, namely Clover Partlow and Richard Proper. The Sophomores finally decided to invest their $4 prize money and the results of their popcorn sales in a present for the school, which is mentioned elsewhere in this paper. Thus, our Sophomore year has passed. We had tried to do our duty to our school and to make a success of whatever we undertook. We feel we are one-half as ripe as we should be and are looking forward to the coming years. The year 1922 found eighteen Sophomores back to school. The second week we elected our class officers. They are as follows: Agnes Larson, president; Susie Boyer, vice president; Evelyn Amundson, secretary-treasurer. Our class has five girls in the Glee Club, two on the girls basket ball team, two on the boys basket ball team, three in the declamatory contest and .hree in the oratorical contest. Because it is our turn to entertain the Seniors with a Prom, we have been de- vising many methods by which to make money. We have sold soup at noon time, also popcorn at the basket ball games. Not long ago we ordered two gross of pencils with Clear Lake High School engraved on the side. We are selling them to the students, and the people of the surrounding district. Our class has been the first to reach the fifty per cent mark in perfect attendance We hope that this will increase during thfe last half of this year. —Susie Boyer. Some people would say more, if they didn’t talk so much. Truth never dodges, no matter who shoots. How we admire the wisdom of those who take advice. Abraham Lincoln used to tell the story of a lawyer in a western town who was anxious to be nominated for county judge. He went to a livery-stable keeper, asking him for the fastest horse he had, in order to make the trip to the place where the convention was to be held, sixteen miles distant. The livery-man, however, belonged to the opposing party, and therefore gave our lawyer a horse that outwardly appeared perfect, but which broke down before he had made six miles, so that by the time our candidate arrived, his opponent had been elected. When, on the following day, the lawyeir returned the horse, he assumed a most non-chalant air and quietly said to the livery-man: “See here, Jones, I believe you are training this horse for the Chicago market. You doubtless intend to sell the animal to an undertaker at a good price. 1 could tell by his gait that you spent considerable time training him to pull a hearse. But let me tell you, you are wasting your time. He Will be a dead failure, for he is even tcto slow At a colored church baptismal ceremony, the weather was very cold, so that they had to cut away the ice in order to immerse the candidates. It happened that one V)f the female converts, because of the cold, squirmed about, and in a moment had slipped from the preacher’s hands and gone down stream under the ice. The preacher looked up at the crowd on the bank with perfect coolness and said: “Brethren, this sisfter hath departed—hand me down another.” SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE CLASS COLORS: PURPLE AND GOLD CLASS OFFFICERS President—Elva Van Blaricom. Sec. and Treas.—George Kennetz. Vice President—Lila Shern. Class Adviser—Miss B. De Langis. CLASS ROLL Myrtle Black George Kenrletz Leland Burrill Lillian Markuson Ruth Black Ronald Nash Ada Buckner Mildred Paulson Edwin Dahl Mildred Nelson Wayne Grimes Harry Paulson Stella Hanson Raymond Peirson Bertha Goldsmith Edna Swanson Grace Haima Ruth Spaulding Ruth Hoard Iona Spaulding Elsie Jackson Lila Shern Olive Johnson Maurice Sadler Odelia Johnson Crystal Thomas David Jones Harvey Titel Ethel Johnson Elva Van Blaricom History of the Sophomore Class We gathered our shipmates from Clear Lake and Black Brook and from the Clear Lake consolidated school. Fnom our crew we elected Crystal as captain of our boat. Purple and gold floats above and o’er us as beautiful a banner as ever floated o’er any ship, and on her side are painted in brilliant letters, her name, Freshmen Pep. Our gallant ship sailed into the harbor of Clear Lake High School, Sept., 1921. Here we encountered a strange land with strange faces and strange customs. But under the guidance of our elder fellow mates or advisors, and through our own acuteness and attentativeness, we soon adapted ourselves to these customs and became acquainted with the new faces. Now we are enjoying ourselves in the new land, although some of our new acquaintances showed a great deal of impoliteness in coming to our party umnvited, a:id mere especially in attempting to run away with our eats, but we outwitted them, tho, we were just amateurs, and did not know the character of these raiders. We were very much alive during the course of the year and gave the High School many surprises. We were called upon to contribute three of our classmates to the High School Basket Ball teams. We also had four representatives in the Declamatory contest, namely, Odelia, Lila, Lillian and Lucille. After a short cruise during June, July and August, we aga;n sailed in the harbor of C. L. H. S. and docked in the Sophomore class. We were short mates, Freda and Lucille H. But Ada Buchner, Ruth and Myrtle Black, Valla and Gertrude Carruth soon filled the vacancies. This year we have contributed the following mates bo H. S. B. B. teams. Namely, Elva, Grace, Ruth, David, Leland and Raymond. The Sophomore girls challenged the Junior girls to a game of basket ball and defeated them 15 to 14. The Sophomore boys also played the rest of the High School and defeated them. We entertained the Freshmen with a Valentine party, February 13, and from all reports the Freshmen enjoyed themselves. In 1925, after four years, our cruise shall be ended. By that time some of our old crew may have left us, but we iare confident that others will be coming in to nil the old places so that our numbers shall not lessen. A bashful country-man had to go to the city to attend to some business, the transaction of which had required more time than he had anticipated. Being compelled to go to a hotel, he asked for a room, whereupon one of the porters bold him to follow. When they came to what the country-man thot was to be his room, he loudly protested, declaring that he would not share his room with a woman. The porter was puzzled. “What makes you think you are to share your room with a woman?” he finally asked. “Well, don’t I see her name above the door?” It is Ella Vator. (Elevator.) FRESHMEN CLASS COLORS: ORANGE ANI) BLACK CLASS OFFICERS President—John Prusak Sec. and Treas.—Ethelyn Boyer Vice President-—Walter Thomas Class Adviser—Miss E. Adams CLASS ROLL Mar son Anderson Hannah Mallinson Delbert Anderson Freda Moll Harold Benson Robert Olson Inga Bjorgum Elmer Ostenson Ethelyn Boyer Melvin Paulson Helge Clausen John Prusak Walter Cronk Cora Peterson Mildred Clark Clarence Pittman Millicent Daniels Harold Ren ho we Stella Ellingson La Verne Salgren Manter Feliand Hazel Schultz Mae Gale Helen Schustedt Agnes Hanson Edward Stumo Walter Josephson Lester Sutton Evelyn Johnson Royal Turrittin Esther Johnson walter Thomas Alice Kohl rush Lester Tulgren Olive Lee Florence Wilson Howard Leonard Ralph Walther Edna Larson Margery Ward Lloyd Larson Margaret W'hite Marion Larson Ralph Wilson Helga Larson Amelia Zorn History of the Freshmen Class On September 18th school opened and there were fifty-two green Freshmen present. There were twenty-four that had graduated from Clear Lake Consolidated School six from the Reeve State Graded, five from the Liberty School, two from each of Black Brook No. 2, High Landing and Edgewccd Schools and one from W'illowville, Forest, Pineville, Sunnyside, Prairie Farm, Cumberland and Minneapolis Schools respectively. It seemed queer to have only four subjects instead of eight to prepare and to have four teachers instead of one. The class advisor is Miss E. Adams. The Freshmen subjects are General Science, Commercial Geography, Algebra and English. At our first class meeting we decided to have orange and black as our class colors. We also made arrangements for the Freshmen party. There was very little initiation done by members of the upper classes although for a short time they tried very hard to geft our colors and they succeeded in getting a few. The Freshmen party was at Will Scott’s and was enjoyed by all the Freshmen present. It is believed that the members of the upper classes enjoyed it also. The Freshmen did their part at the school fair by selling apples and popcorn. They also gave a play with the help of a Sophomore and two Juniors for the benefit of the fair. Ten members of the Dramatic Club, and one member of the boys Basket Ball team, are Freshmen. A REAL OCCURENCE “I had an unusual experience today.” “That’s so? What happened?” “I upset an ink bottle on my desk, on some important papers.1 “Nothing unusual about that.” “Yes, there is, the bottle was empty.” THREE WORDS There are three words, the sweetest words, in all the human speech, More sweet than all the songs of birds or pages poets preach. This little life may be a vale of tears, a sad and dreary thing. Three words and trouble disappears and birds begin to sing. Three words and all the roses bloom ,ihe sun begins to shine, Three words dissipate the gloom and water turns to wine, Three words will cheer the saddest days. “I love you.” Wrong by HECK! It is another swetter phrase—“Enclosed find check.” Though the Juniors are devoted, To the blue and the gold And the Sophomores are noted For the purple and gold We will own the sweet pea’s splendor And stand firmly for the right And our colors we remember Are the purple and the white. Through the four long years of high school ’Mid the scenes we know so well Our obedience to the rule Which we vainly seek to tell And we won all kinds of honors For our promptness and the like We’ll fly the only colors The lovely purple and the white. When the cares of life o’er take us, Mingling fast our locks with gray Should our dearest hopes betray us And false fortune fall away As “We will ring the bells of the future” And think of it day and night, Our class motto; and our colors The lovely purple and the white. My Most Thrilling Experience It was a lovely day in summer. Everybody was out joy riding in their cars. I had been wanting to learn to drive for a long time 30 my sister said she would leach me. We took the car and started out on a road we knew well, near my home I had been driving and was going along fine, when we came to a railroad. My attention was so attracted on driving and my sister didn’t say anything because she thought I would remember the railroad myself. The road was narrow. There were three bends before coming directly up to the crossing. There were trees and shrubs on both sides of the roads, which made it impossible to see the track at a distance. I never thought of a train, but just as I got on the track there came into sight around a curve in the track, a passenger train. I tried to make the car go faster, but instead, I gave it too much gasoline, it jerked, sputtered and stopped. I could see the large engine coming very closely. I could not get out of the car fast enough to be saved. The last I heard was the sound of a ringing bell. I thought it must be the train boll, and that the train had hit my car, as I could not realize anything, but alas, to my surprise it was only my alarm clock proclaiming the hour of six o’clock in the morning. Fern Davis. Spirit Towards His School Frank and Lloyd started as Freshmen in college. They were good boys but Frank believed in laying down on the job, as he often expressed it. The first six weeks of college was drawing to a close and with it. Frank began his annoying remarks of sullen teachers and his low marks. In the meantime not a jollier boy than Lloyd could be found. He saw the bright . ide of everything. He studied harder on longer assignments, and did not blame the teacher, as Frank did. Frank said they did it only for spite. The day before the grand college play Frank and Lloyd were going home together discussing the play. “By the way Frank, are you going to the play tomorrow evening?”, asked Lloyd. “Oh prunes! I’m not going to a play that Miss Johnson has anything to do with. She marks me so low, I’ll surely fail,” he answered in an angrier voice than Lloyd had ever heard. “But Frank, that isn’t her fault, you never study very hard and then every time you’re asked to take part in anything new, you grumble and shirk. Come on be a sport, go to the play and Friday night go to the basket ball game, and, let’s see—in about a week we’re going to have a party on the Semors. Ch, its grand. Do go to all these entertainments, and don’t shirk at every little thing like you’ve been dioing”, persuaded Lloyd. “Say Lloyd, I don’t like to go to all those fool things. I’d rather play a game of poker instead. Oh say, I guess I’ll change my mind and go anyway,” he replied, in a very much brighter tone. In two months time we find Frank at the head of his class and everyone admiring him. He has laid aside the old spirit, and takes part in all school sports and tasks. He has genuine school spirit. Anita Titel When Training Wins “Well, tomorrow is the first day of June, girls. You know what that means— vacation begins for three whole long months besides the grand picnic by the lake,” said May, the ring leader of the Camp Fire Girls in Imperial. “Too bad we can’t use the boats though, isn’t it,” lamented Bessie, her chum. “It sare is, but we’ll have to make the best of it,” assented cheerful little Flip.” At this the Camp Fire Girls parted each hurrying to her heme. 1 he next day found the high school pupils assemble near the lake with a great deal of fun and laughter. Games were played, boys and girls went wading, bu,t not one ventured near the boathouse. Bessie and May started to pick up pretty shells. This brought them away from the merry making boys and girls. “I can’t help but feel uneasy Bess,” said May, straining he eyes across the rippling water. “I just know that someone will take a boat and—why Bess, what’s the matter?” she asked in some surprise, rushing to the side of her friend. The latter stood closely scanning the lake and pointing wildly to a bobbing object nbout two hundred feet away. Her face had turned white to the very lips and she stood w.ld-eyed and horrified, unable to speak. One glance was enough for May. The upturned beat, the bobbing head told the story that she had expected. She took no time for thought but swam straight toward the fateful spot. Once, twice, the object went under, the life of it now depended only on how fast May could swim. As she approached the spot she became more cautious. She knew of the powerful grip of a drowning person. With a gurgling cry, that made her blood run cold, her little brother came to the top. “Oh, Bobby,” she murmured, Oh, that I could only save him.” She dived fo him. Then after getting a firm grip of his hand she started for shore. She was tired—only a few more strokes, could she make it? May realized what the consequences would be if she did not. Three strokes left. One, two, three, the last one with the last bit of energy in her body and she fell unconscious on the hot sand beside her brother. By this time a crowd had gathered. They made her as comfortable as possible and after working for a long time restored her brother. The first sight she beheld as she opened her eyes was the leader of the patrol standing beside her with the coveted beads for bravery in his hand. They were May’s reward. Mabel Bjorgum. HIGH SCHOOL Declamatory and Oratory TheDeclamabory and Oratorical Contest of 1922 was held April 13. There were representatives from every class mak ng a total of three orations and twelve declamations. The judges were Miss Evelyn Weed, county superintendent, Mr. Lynch, principal of Amery high school and Mr. S. Smith, one of the teachers of Amery. The hall was divided in sections. Each class decorated its own section. , The following are representatives for the Oratorical contest: Ernest Reed, “Soldier of Circumstance.” Clifford Reed, “Problem of the Unemployed.” Wayne Bergh, “Shall the Spirit of America Stand.” Representatives for the Declamatory Contest are: Lillian Markuson “Daddy Longlegs.” Eleanor Larson, “Soul of the Violin.” Violet Nelson, “The Man of Sorrows.” , Odelia Johnson, “The Littlest Rebel.” Lillian Clark, “Madiame Butterfly.” Lucille Hanson “The Man and the Song.” Fern Davis, “An Abandoned Elopement.” Mabel Bjorgum, “Wildfire.” Lila Shern, “Laddie.” Agnes Larson, “The Death of Benedict Arnold.” Irene Lindahl, “The Death Disk.” Agnes Paulson, “One Good Time.” The first place in the Oratorical was awarded to “The Soldier of Circumstance,” by Ernest Reed. Second place to “Shall the Spirit of America Stand,” by Wayne Bergh. The first place in the Declamatory was awarded to “The Soul of the Violin,” by Eleanor Larson. Second to “Madame Butterfly,” by Lillian Clark and third to “Wildfire,” by Mabel Bjorgum. The contestants for 1923 are: ORATORICAL DECLAMATORY Orville Davis. Wayne Bergh. Clifford Reed. John Prusak. Ethelyn Boyer. Mae Gale Mildre Paulson Elva Van Blaricom. Millicent Daniels. Odelia Johnson. Inga Bjorgum. Fern Davis. Mabel Bjorgum. We have, this year, as we have had several years in the past, the Lyceum Course. This brings to us the opportunity to hear and see entertainment worth while We have several of the best number and expect to have more. The numbers for the year 1922- 23 are as follows. November 25, 1922: LaSalle Quartet. January 2, 1923: Dr. Arnold Bennett Hall. February 5, 1923: Mendelssohn Musicale March 5, 1923: “Smiling Bob” Entertainer. The first number of the lecture course was held in the high school building Saturday evening, November 25, The LaSalle Quartet supplied the entertainment. The music was made by ringing bells. One of the special features was the singing of some of Harry Lauders songs by one of the quartet, dressed in native scotch costume. The date of the second was January 2, 1P23. This number consisted of a lecture given by Dr. A. B. Hall, of the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Hall was a very interesting speaker. The third number of the course was given by the Mendelsshon Musical Club. The leader of the club was Howard C. Evarts, a flutist and soloist of national reputation. A perfection of ensemble has been obtained which distinguishes the organization In two short years Mendelssohn Musical Club has forged to the very front platform of orchestral combination. Their work has been a revelation in what can be accomplished by six capable professional musicians. They have played numbers not thought possible to handle with any but full symphony orchestralians and they have established a new standard of Lyceum and Chautauqua musical excellence. We are fortunate indeed to present the premier Orchestra of the Lyceum and Chautauqua platform, the Mendelssohn Musioal Club. The date of this number was February fifth. The fourth and last number of the Lyceum course is “Smiling Bob Briggs,” for the third season in this territory. We feel, that an introduction is almost superfluous. But to those who have not yet heard and seen him, let us say that you have a rare treat in store for you. Robert O. Briggs has had a metoric career as an entertainer, on the professional stage as a result of hard work and giving every audience the best that is in him. Astonishingly versatile and well schooled, he has a straight forward honest appeal to all he meets. On the ba«is nf confidential reports from Robert O. Br’ggs led the list of some three hundred companies and entertainers in satisfaction given. The last number is to be given March third. High School Fair A hi h school fair was given in the new high school Nov. 29, 1922. The plans were all carried out and it was a great success. The various classes made booths and sold candy, popcorn, fruit, cake, ice cream, coffee and sandwiches. There were also many other booths such as fortune teller, games contests and other novelties, which were enjoyed by all. The Fish Pond, Grab bag, and Kangaroo Court, furnished much amusement. A short program was also given by the teachers and children, also a short and entertaining play was given by some of the high school students. A great deal of excitement was shown when the lucky persons were told of their luck in the Pig and Turkey contest. The turkey was awarded to Miss Grace Raima while Mrs. Chadwick became the proud owner of the pig. The fair this year was a great success and plans are being made to have another next year. Posters were made by the pupils and it was turned into a poster contest. First prize was given to Anita Titel, second to Fern Davis. Both are members of the Senior class. The judges were Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Lehrer and Mr. Ashley. Miss Topsy Turvy” Cast of Characters Topsy Turvy. .. May Golden Mr� Clarendon Miss Spriggs... Deacon Jones.. Lord Clarence. Frank Golden.. Ned ............ ____Clover Partlow .. Pearl Marquardt . . . . Emily Thomas Elva Van Blaricom .....Orvillfe Davis .....Wayne Bergh .. . Harold Renhowe .....John Prusak The scene of the first act of “Miss Topsy Turvy” takes place in Mrs. Clarendon’s parlor. The deacon almost proposes to Miss Spriggs when Topsy Turvy interrupts the scene and shows up a little of the Deacon’s character. Frank and Topsy Turvy play a trick on the Deacon and Ned. The scene of act two is the same as that of act one. Lord Clarence arrives from England. May Golden and Lord Clarence begin their romantic courtship. Frank and Topsy play many tricks on Lord Clarence, but after a while Topsy’s heart softens and she refuses to play any more capers on him. lr. fact, she begins to like him. May becomes jealous of Topsy as Lord Clarence is slow about proposing to her. The Deacon and JVfliss Spriggs get married and the former Miss Spriggs becomes ruler of the Deacon’s household. In the third act, Lord Clarence’s interest in May is fading. He falls in love with Topsy and asks her to be his wife. Upon hearing this news, May is very much surprised and faints in Ned’s arms. THE “BUNCH LAURETTA IRENE ■ DONSY v 1921 Parent-Teacher Association The Parent-Teachers’ Association was organized December 13, 1921. At the first meeting a short program was given as follows: Piano Solo by Miss Brown. Address by Mr. Hunt of River Falls. Vocal Solo bv Mrs. Goldsworthy. General discussion by all. Song by the Glee Club Girls. A business meeting followed the program and the following officers were elected: President: Mr. Louis Larson. V’ce President: Mrs. A. N. Nelson. Secretary: Mr. R. Proper. Treasurer: Miss Ada Brockway. 1922 The Parent-Teachers’ Association met Monday evening in the village hall with a goodly number in attendance. This meeting was largely a get-acquainted meeting, it being the first one this term. The officers elected for the ensuing year are as folLws: F resident. Geo. L. Winegai. Vice President: R. H. Ashley. Secretary: Miss B. De Langis. Treasurer: Miss C. Wilhelm. A short musical program had been arranged, consisting of solos and duets, following which light refreshments were served. The first high school of Clear Lake was only a two year school so the first grad uating c ass of Clear Lake was in the spring of 1916. The members of the Faculty in U13 and 1914 were Mr. N’idal and Miss Martin. The members of the Faculty in 1915 and 1916 were Mr. L. O. Gardner and Miss Alton. Thc3e graduating were: Present Location. Arthur Benson......................Attending Wisconsin University Royce Brodt Arthur Johnson Elmer Peterson Died in Service Marie Holmes Mabel Johnson M'rs. Gold, St. Paul. Minn. Oscar Felland The following year, 1917, the members of the faculty were Mr. L. O. Gardner, Miss Alton and M‘ss Demulling. These graduating were: Herman Anderson..................................Clear Lake, Wis. Lettie Hannon..............................................Elmwood Wis. Oscar Clark......................................Clear Lake, Wis. Louise Knight.................Mrs. Geo. Youngren, St. Paul, Minn. The year, 1918, the members of the faculty were Mr. L. O. Gardner, Miss Demull mg. Miss Haywood and Miss Boettcher. Those graduating were: Clint Booth.................................... Minneapolis, Minn. Joseph Felland...................................Clear Lake, Wis. Benedict Lein. . Norman Reed.. Martin Reed. . . . Agnes Felland. Lloyd Larson... Reuben Walline .Clear Lake, Wis. Clear Lake, Wis. .Clear Lake, Wis. Clear Lake, Wis. Clear Lake, Wis. ...Duluth, Minn. The year. 1919, the members of the faculty were Mr. A. O. Horton, Miss Zar-well, Miss Vandenberg and Mr. R. Hanson. Those graduating were: Virginia Dean.... Irene Marquardt. Hazel Lind....... Harvey Holtz.... Victor Peterson... Estelle Marquardt Nellie Phillips... Glen Scherf...... .................Wellmore, Ky. .............Clear Lake, Wis. ..................Poplar, Wis. ...............Witchita, Kan. ..............Clear Lake, Wis. Swedish Hospital Minneapolis. ...............S'oux City, la. ...............Sioux Falls, la. The year, 1920, the members of the faculty were Mr. L. B. Kinney,Miss Zarwell, Miss Vandenberg and Miss Hunter. Those graduating were: Edwin Benson Clarence Anderson Inez Briggs Delpha Gale Avah Grimes William Halliday Algot Larson RJuth Lindell Sydney Nelson Kenneth Swanson Elsie Kennetz Naomi Lind The year, 1921, the members of the faculty were Mr. R. E. Proper Miss Granum, Miss Berg and Miss Howalt. Miss Granum resigned and Mr. Hulbert of Clayton completed the term. Those graduating were: Victor Anderson...............................Grand forks, N. D. Don Church......................................Clear Lake, Wis. Victor Herman.................................... Clear Lake, Wis. Hazel Johnson............................................Whitewater Normal Minnie Lowe..........................................Clayton, Wis. William Paulson.................................Clear Lake, Wis. Effie Peterson......................................Clayton, Wis. George Thomas....................... Minn. College, St Paul, Minn. Byron Reed......................................Clear Lake, Wis. Lawrence Brodt..................................Sandstone, Minn. Alice Clark.........................................Milltown, Wis. Ellen Hanson....................................River Falls, Wis. Doris Lowry.....................................Clear Lake, W William Marquardt...............................Clear Lake, Wis. Vern Peirson........................................St. Paul, Minn. Florence Reitz..................................Clear Lake, Wis. Theressa Thomas.................................Clear Lake, Wtis. The year, 1922, the members of the faculty were Mr. R. E. Proper, Miss De Lan-gis, Miss Wilhelm and Miss Elmgren. Those graduating were: Victor Benson.......................................Clear Lake, Wis. Lillian Clark.......................................River Falls, Wis. Vernon Cutcher.....................................Clear Lake, Wis. Charles Holliday.....................................Clear Lake, Wis. La Vern Lind....................................................Poplar, Wis. Clifford Paulson.....................................Clear Lake, Wis. Elsie Peterson.......................................River Falls, Wis. Ernest Reed.....................................................Taylor, Ind. Ella Shettel..........................................St Paul, Minn. Harvey Burrill.......................................Stonnington, Mich. Percy Cronk.................................................Clear Lake, Wis. Luella Gale.......................................Stevens Point. Wis. Eleanor Larson.......................................River Falls. Wis. Violet Nelson.............................................Taylor, Ind. Lindsay Paulson.............................................Clear Lake, Wis. Sigrid Peterson.......................................Waconda, S. D. Marcella Salgren.........................Mrs. Sera, Clear Lake, Wis. The year, 1923, the members of the faculty were R. E. Proper, Mr. Webster, Miss De Langis, Miss Adams and Miss Wilhelm. Those graduating were: Theodore Benson Clair Burrill Mabel Bjorgum Grace Black Fern Davis Marie Gale Lauretta Haugen Edna Hansen Einer Larson Pearl Marquardt Donald Scherf Anita Titel Emily Thomas (Jones.) ) viem gpth£ aoLry it FFFIF HIGH SCHOOL LABORATORY -S_U KJ Moh XuSl. i Thulr r S4Y. X (o 7 y ? JO ! $- '3 'V , n 1 X! X 3 a‘■i J- f X'( 2 7 xy 3 | Sept. 18. School began with every one back to work. N Sent. 19: Freshmen initiation start. Sept. 20: Initiation in full blast. Sent. 21: The classes have their class meetings. Sept. 22: We’ve had our first weekiy test. Sept. 25: Seveial of our new text bocks arrived. Sept. 26: Freshmen get the bad news “Current topics once more. Sept. 27: A member of the Senior class (Esther) was married. Sept. 28. The Seniors get a lecture on behavior. We hope they will not need another. Sept. 29: do« '. A little black kitten visits school, especially stopping in Evelyn A’s Mom T..p We Tk ua TrI _ X 3 V tr (0 7 r r 10 II IX $ 'i ■ n n ty l JU) 3-1 ax A 3 jl tr A lo 57 9-V J o 3 T Oct. 2: Oct. 3: Oct. 4: Cct. 5: Oct. 6: Oct. 9: Oct. 10. Oct. 11: Oct. 12: Oct. 13: Oct. 14: ment. Oct. 17: Oct. 18: Oct. 23: Oct. 24. rent topics. Oct. 25: Oct. 26: Oct. 27: Oct. 30: Glee Club have their first meeting:. Lauretta and Emily have their bars of candy. Mr. Proper changes several seats. Everyone gets a shower both oing to and from classes. Seniors have a test in Physics. Oh, such brilliant marks. Dramatic Club organized. Seniors have a visitor. Who? The ring man. Juniors get a lecture fiom Miss De Langis on poor history lesson. Seniors place their orders for their rings. Announcement of the members of ou� r fifth week staff by Mr. Proper. Glenn jammed a paper bag on Clover’s head, causing plenty of excite- Selection of the staff for our local paper. Mr. Proper announced a vacation for two days, Thursday and Friday. Reviews for six weeks examination begin. Seniors were sadly disappointed because they studied, instead of cur- Mr. Proper lectures on our behavior. The shock of examination is partly over. Seniors received their Physics standings from their six weeks test. Ruth Hoard fell in the mud. S (Art M on Tug. fr ft i SaT 3L 3 i S' L 7 Y ? 1 ° n i V lit n i9 ll A 2- u S-H lb X xt xt 3 o Nov. 1: We find results of Hallowe’en. Ask Miss Wilhelm about them. Nov. 3: An extra large dictionary was purchased for the Freshmen. Nov. 6: W'e move into our new' building. Nov. 7: The Seniors went to the Foils to vote. Ncv. 8. The Picture which was presented to the school by the Junior class, was hung up today. Nov. 9: Is everyone satisfied with their new seats? .sk Mabel. Nov. 10: Senior rings arrive. Nov. 13: Mr. Webster joins our faculty. Nov. 14: Books are moved from the Grade budding to the new one. Nov. 15: Sale of Lecture Course tickets is well started. Nov. 16: A set of new dictionaries arrive for the new school. Nov. 17: Posters are being started for our fair Nov. 29th. Nov. 20: The girls show the boys how to do real singing. Nov. 21. We have electric lights in working order in the new building. Nov. 22: What disturbed the Senior girls in American History ? Ask Lauretta. Nov. 23: Black boards v re installed in the Assembly room. Nov. 24: Miss De Langis found a new system for calling school. How about the old country school bell? Nov. 27: Mr. Proper informs us no school the Friday after Thanksgiving. Are we happy? I’ll say we are. Nov. 28: Preparations for the fair are well under way. Nov. 29: Pearl Marquardt and Tern Davis explore the roof of our new school building. Who with? How did they get down? We’ll never tell. 5uh V UN WSD 1 Ha. h A 3- 3 9 G 7 S' 9 o tL 3 6 c n ? 9 c V £ £3 —J) 94 97 3 o o Dec. 4: Twelve boys sick in school today. Why? Ate too much Thanksgiv- ing dinner. Dec. 5: Miss De Langis informs the Seniors they have had their six weeks test in American History. It was a surprise, but a greater relief. Dec. 6. Seniors are honored with two from their class winning the first prize and also the second. They were Anita and Fern. Dec. 7: All the classes write their six weeks’ exams. Dec. 8: Seniors make a trip to Amery to have their pictures taken. Did they have good time? Ask Donald. Dec. II: Our Glee Club Girls gave their first selection at Parent-Teachers’ meeting. Dec. 12: What are the Seniors excited about? Some received their pictures. Dec. 13: Mr. Bannister of Amery was here taking pictures of the various lower classes, also rooms of the new building. Dec. 14: Everyone is covering their ears today. Why? Gong system is in working order. Dec. 15: Gas is connected up with the Laboratory tables. Ask Einer how it works. Dec. 18: The air got pretty hot around Lauretta’s seat when she thot someone had taken her fountain pen again. Ho. about it “Teddy?” Dec. 19. These are hard days for the teachers because the students can’t study. They are haid lor the students because the teachers want them to study and they won’t. Dec. 21: Tile various classes present their class advisors with their presents. Dec. 22: Ihe high chool presented idr. Webster wkh a gold Eversharp. The Sophomores equipped Mr. Webster with a new smoking outfit. kJ A M6M l4V. b r Ri 5 a-t. A 3 tr 1 r 7 fi '3 H rf ( n M 2-3 7 cM 3o Jl. Jan. 3: Everybody is back and ready for work. Jan. 4: We find several walking Xmas trees at school, namely Sophomores and Junior boys. Jan. 5: We have our first fire drill with the new gong system in the rew building. Jan. 8: In the English room, in the History room, in the Library and the Hall, went Mir. Proper hunting for Miss Adams. Jan. 9: The Seniors examined the heating system of the new building. Jan. 10: The gas jets are now in working order. Jan. 11. A new order of books was received for the library. Jan. 15: Semester reviews. Jan. 24 and 25: Semester examinations. Jan. 26 and 29: Second Semester starts. Jan. 30: Senior basket social. BUlAL r d ua 3- a aj.-L 3 H c 7 f 0 3 n It I 7 IV f 30- X 3 Ajl JS 31 3-r Feb. 1: Our typewriting classes are started. Feb. 2: Why are the Seniors so happy today? Good results from the basket soc’al. Feb. 5: We have a very low attendance, due to colds and La Grippe. Feb. 6: Freshmen have a sbdgh-ri h party. Feb. 7. Seniors start the work on their class play. Feb. 8: Sophomores are heartily giving away hearts. Oh, no, not their own. Feb. 9: Mr. Bannister of Amery is completing the taking of pictures for our annual. Feb. 12: The Seniors recognized Lincoln’s birthday by reciting Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address.” Feb. 13: The Sophombrec entertained the Freshmen to a Valentine party. Feb. 14: A terrible blizzard almost closed our school for the day, our absent roll totaled 48. Feb. 15: Several new Economics books arrived. Thankful are those who did’nt have any. Feb. 16: The Seniors performed experiments in Physics. The first one was Donald spilling ink in Marie’s eye. The second was Liner spilling iron fillings in Lauretta’s neck. Feb. 19: The Seniors have what might be called in a slang way, “hot-time,” in history. It wias all over the question of U. S. debtors paying their war debts. Results __Displayed what true-blue Americans are in the Sen.or class. Feb. 20. All the classes are having meetings. What’s the bright idea? Feb. 21: Their bright idea was a sleigh ride party to Clayton to watch our girls win and. sorry to say, our boys lose. Febr 22: The grades entertained the High School with a program in honor of Washington’s birthday. The Seniors displayed their talents in drawing Washington’s picture. Were they good? Of course they say so. Feb. 23: Seniors are gayly spreading the news that they are practically dfrne with their annual. Feb. 26: Seniors entertained the Juniors to a par.y. Feb. 27: The results of the party are displayed by all sleepy Juniors and Seniors, we see today. Feb. 28: I am sorry to say this is the last enter I can make before our annual goes to print. I have tried to put down facts that will bring happy memories to our minds when reading in later years. I’m sure the last three months would make a book of their own, so will leave that for you to remember with the help of this book’s calendar. F. M. D. WOULDN’T IT SEEM QUEER IF- Einer became short? Clair couldn’t whisper in school time? Glen Grimes would study? Raymond wouldn’t disturb his neighbors? Iiarvey didn’t curl his hair? Edna didn’t smile? Lauretta missed a dance? Wayne Grimes was not in mischief? Leland would study? Mr. Proper was not busy? Mr. Webster was not cracking jokes? Anita’s hair didn't look “just right?” Agnes Larson’s cheeks weren’t rosy? Mabel wasn’t producing poems? Miss Wilhelm forgot B. B. practice? STUDENT’S PLEA We pray all our teachers dear, Don’t make exams too hard this year. For if you do in every class We’ll be a failing lad or lass Give easy questions for goodness sakes. For if you don’t our life’s at stake. The red marks our cards will decorate, And explanations we must make. Take a look at your own school days And see if you think it really pays, To make poor students feel so punk By giving questions on which they flunk ? And now dear teachers, one and all. Upon your good nature we do call. Please take pity, expel our fear. And give us soft “exams” this vear. Mis3 Wilhelm here, Miss Wilhelm there. Is trying to explain, The mystery Geometry, That needs the use of brains. Mr. Webster teaches, No time to waste has he, When he has students who are good He’s patient as can be. In tl.e morning when vou come in late And have Miss De Langis to face, Be sure you have a real excuse, ’Twill simplify your case. And you see, the Faculty Of dear old Clear Lake High, Shall be renowned the world around In after years gone by. Teacher: “R yiruond Feirson, have you read your lesson today?” Raymond: No. T iacher: “Did you read it yesterday?” Raymond: Nc. Teacher: “Well, what have you read?” Raymond: I have RED HAIR. NEVER GIVE UP. Two frogs accidentally fell into a large can of milk. Th - began at once to struggle for freedom, leaping for the top, but aiways falling back. One of them very soon became discouraged and began saying, “It isn’t no use, it isn’f no use.” But the other one kept on striving and said, “I’ll never give up.” When several hours later, the frogs were discovered in the milk, the one that said “It isn’t no use” was dead, and the other one was sitting on a cake of butter, placidly blinking his eyes and singing, “I’ll never give up.” While watching a parade in wh'ch the stars and stripes were conspicuously featured, a Canadian girl with strong British proclivities turned to her companion and remarked: “That American flag makes me sick. It Looks just like a piece of check- cvberry candy.” An American congressman who was standing near overheard the remark, and turning to the young lady, said: “Yes, Miss, it makes everyone sick who tries to lick it.” Say,” said a messenger boy to another, “got any novels to swop?” “I’ve got “Snake-foot Dan’s Revenge,” replied the other. “Is it a long story?” “Naw, ye can finish it easy in two messages.” A T H I L E T I C S G — :—— - - -r Girls Basket Ball Team LINE UP Clove: Fartlow LF Mar.e Gale LG Elva Van Blaricom RG Susie Boyer Sub. G. Coach—Miss Ruth Heard Lauretta Haugen Grace Haima Emily Thomas C. Wilhelm. Sub. Cento Sub. F. (Cap.) R. F. Like a Great Commander Coach Wilhelm leads her team To Victory at every turn To Championship supreme. The prospect for an excellent team was verv good at the beginning of the season, as there were many representatives from each class. Practice was started late as there was school in the hall and the team could not practice until the students had been moved into the new building. Miss Wilhelm (coach) was kept busy with practice four or five times a week, as there were thirty or forty girls out for practice this season. Some of the songs that lead us to VICTORY are. We’re loyal to you Clear Lake High, We’re blue and white Clear Lake High, We’ll back you to s'.and, against the osst in the land For we know you have sand Clear Lake High. RAH! RAH! So win this game Clear Lake High We’re backing you up Clear Lake High, Our team is our fame protector, On boys, for we expect a victory From You Clear Lake High. WE’RE PLAYING TONIGHT We’re playing tonight in the H. S. Gym, Our team we love so dear. Our own loved team, the pride of our school. The ones we love so dear. Many are we that are here tonight Waiting for our team to win. Many are we that are here tonight To see the victory. Playing tonight, playing tonight, Playing in the H. S. gym. ON CLEAR LAKERS. On Clear Lakers, On Clear Lakers, Make a basket now. Pass the ball clear ’round those fellows Basket every time. RAH! RAH! RAH! On Clear Lakers, On Clear Lal:c:s, Fight on for your fame. Fight fellows fight, fight, fight. And win this game. SCHEDULE OF GAMES Clear Lake vs.— Cameron at Cameron.........................Dec. 1, 1922 Osceola at Osceola.........................Dec. 15, 1922 Cumberland at Cumberland...................Dec. 21, 1922 Clayton at Clear Lake......................Dec. 29, 1922 New Richmond at Clear Lake.................Jan. 5, 1923 Cumberland at Clear Lake...................Jan. 19, 1923 Osceola at Clear Lake...........................Jan. 26, 1923 Glenwood at Glenwood............................Jan. 30, 1923 Glenwcod at Clear Lake.....................Feb. 2, 1923 Clayton at Clayton.........................Feb. 23, 1923 Cameron at Clear Lake.....................March 9, 1923 CAMERON GAME The Clear Lake Girls went to Cameron for their first basket ball game of the season on December first. The trip was made in cars. On arriving they learned that a cake would be given to the winning team, and at once decided that they would get their share of it. The first half ended with a scoie cf 10 to 5 in our favor. They went back on the floor more determined than ever to win. The second half ended and the score stood 16 to 10 in favor of Clear Lake. My! But didn’t that cake taste good? R.'ckety, Rickety, Russ, We’re not allowed to cuss, But nevertheless, ycu must confess, There’s nothing the matter with us. The last game of the season of 1923 was played in the new gym, December 2.). This game proved a complete victory for our girls. The girls had one advantage over their opponents, for they became winded very easily. The first quarter ended with a score cf 1-0 in favor of Clayton. The second quarter or first half ended 2-0 in favor oi Clear Lake. The last half our players went into the game with high spirits and ihey succeeded in making five baskets, which brot the score up to 12-1 in our favor. Muska-wee-wee, Muska-wa-wa, Big Chief, Buck-a-High, Good Old Clear Lake High. EAT ’EM UP! The next game took place In Clear Lake, January 5, and was in overwhelming victory for our girls. The first half ended 12-3 in our favor. The last half the girls went into the game with all their might and brot the score up to 18-4. The .guards did not allow New Richmond to make any field, baskets. Their four points were made by free throws. 1- 2-3-4, 2- 4-3-4, Who are we for? Who do you suppose fcr? CLEAR LAKE! ! ! On January 19, the Cumberland girls came here with the expectations of putting up a hard fight. This game was interesting all the way through as there were ties three times. Cumberland center had the reputation of dbing the scoring for them but on this night she was guarded too closely to make any baskets. When the final whistle bl ‘w the score was 9-6 in favor of Clear Lake.. OSCEOLA December fifteenth, they went to Osceola, rather dreading that game. They were even more dismayed when they learned Osceola played strictly girls’ lilies. They had been playing modified girls’ rules all last year and our girls Had never played their way at all so that was a disadvantage for them. After much discussion they said they would compromise and play half the game with modified girls’ rules. The first half ended with a score of 15 to 3 in favor of Osceola. This was not bad. when considering that they made eleven points on free throws. The last half was different. The Osceola girls made no field goals and only two free throws. The Clear Lake girls score climbed up to eleven. The game ended with a score of 17 to 11 in favor of Osceola. Hit ’em in the wishbone. Hit ’em in the jaw. South to the cemetery, RAH! RAH! RAH! CUMBERLAND On December 21, the girls went to Cumberland This game was interesting all the way through. The first quarter ended with 0-0. Then the girls went in the game with all the spirit and the first half ended with 2-0 in favor of our team. Then the Cumberland girls came back determined to cage a basket, and did so, for the third quarter the score was 2-2. Both teams played their best to break up the tie The Clear Lake girls got a free throw which broke up the tie and the ame ended with the score 3-2 in our favor. WE CAN We can, we can, We know we can, We know we can, we must, We know we can beat other teams. Peat other teams or BUST. Gazella Ga Zing, Gazella Ga Zing, Clear Lake High School is just the thing. Are we in it, I should smile, We’ve been � n it for a long, long while. “At every game in the season, you’re always sure to find Mr. Webster cheering for the team, he’s amiable and kind.” The season opened with two players from last year, Raymond Peirson and Clair BurriU. Practice was brisk with the fellows showing up good, due to school being held in the town hall. We did not get started until we moved into the new school house. Consequently we did net get much practice before the first game. Our schedule was for a pretty fast bunch, and all were double headers. It reads as follow: CLEAR LAKE VS. Dec. 1: Cameron........................................ There Dec. 15: Osceola...................................... There Dec. 21: Cumberland.................................. There Dec. 29: Clayton. . .. . . • • Here Jan. 12. Glenwood...................................... There Jan. 19: Cumberland................................... Here Jan. 26: Osceola..................................... Here Feb. 2: Glenwood City................................. There Feb. 9: Balsam Lake.................................. There Feb. 16: Balsam Lake................................... Here Feb. 23: Clayton..................................... There March 2: Cameron...................................... Here Our schedule was changed in January, when Amery notified us that their hall was sold and they had no piaoe co p ay. We then got their two dates filled with Balsam Lake. Our first game at Cameron was a complete walk-a-way for them, when our boys completely lost. However, we soon discovered the fault and tried to remedy it to the best ot our ability. When Cameron comes here or the return game they will not find the easy pickings they had up there if the boys continue p.aying good basket ball as they are now. December 15th when we went to Osceola we expected to run up against a good stiff team, but it wasn’t so bad after all, for when we finished, the score stood 27-10 iin favor of Osceola. Most of our baskets were caged from the middle of the floor, due to their five man defense, which our boys could not get thru very often. December 21st the boys went to Cumberland, to play the stiffest team in our schedule. Leland Burrill went along this time and showed up fine with the regulars, tie was barred before because on account of standings. The final score was 49-0. The boys said they didn’t like the dry goods box bounding boards up there, and it wias on that account that they didn’t get a point. Clayton came here December 2J, for the first game played on our home floor. Our boys were all “off” that night and we lost by a score of 30 to 3. Their center was only six feet and four inches and bur center was hunting for a step ladder most of the forty minutes. January 12 we went to Glen wood. The game there was fast and we lost only through our inability to hold down Ayres, their star player. The final score was 30-8. With the beginning of the New Year we also received a new coach, Mr . Webster. Tho we miss Mr. Proper’s good coaching, we think Mr. Webster is good too. He has had four years’ experience in coaching and is dorng all he can for the team. This vear we have not had a very good team, because we lost all of our best players last year. But the prospect for championship teams are very gbod, owing partly to our excellent accomodations, and partly to our remarkable coaches. They were swapping dog stories at vhe club, and one of them said: “Yes, fel- lows, the way my dog was devoted to me was amazing. He overheard me say to my wife that I was pressed for money, so he went and died the day before the dog tax was due.” “Nigger,” warned one, “don’t mess wid me, ‘cause when you does yo’ sure flirting w:d de hearse.” “Don’t pestercate wid me, nigger,” replied the other, shaking his fist, ‘don’t fa’ce me to press dis on yjo’ ’cause if I does. I’ll hit yo’ so hard I’ll separate you ideas from yo’ habits; I'll jest knock yo’ from amazin grace to a floatin’ opportunity.” “Ef yo’ mess wid me, nigger,” continued the other, “I’ll jest make one pass, and dere’ll be a man pattin’ yo’ in die face wid a spade termorrow morn in.” “WILLED BY THE CLASS OF 23.” The Senior Class of ’23 are leaving the C. L. U. F. H. S. after four years of constant toil, mixed with joy and sorrow. As we were willed very many remembrances by the Seniors of ’22, we have decided to extend to our lower classmen a few of our talents. Mabe! Biorgum deeds her Poet Laurelship of the Senior class to Elva Van Bla- ricom. Emily Thomas donates her talent in B. B. to Clover Partlow. Pearl Marquardt «dves her ability to recite in history class to Glen Grimes. Lauretta Haugen gives her love for a ‘good time’ to Evelyn Scott. Einer Larson donates his tardiness to E;mer Ostenson. Grace Black resigns her “hard s-udy” and leayes it to Wayne Grimc-s. Donald Scherf gives his love for English to Vernon Fulton. Anita Titel donates her perfect standings in Physics to Stella Amundson. Clair Burrill donates his ability to talk out loud in class to Orville Davis. Fern Davis leaves her busy attitude to Raymond Peirson. Theodore Benson wishes to deed his blushing to Sylva Angell. Edna Hanson leaves he adm.red penmanship to Clifford Reed. Marie Gale extends her love reading novels in school to Milo Linden. “DOINGS OF THE WISE.' Mabel Biorgum. Being on the honor roll. Marie Gale: Going c movies. Lauretta Haugen: Writing letters. Pearl Marquardt: Getting brilliant standings. Sus:e Boyer: Studying. Anita Titel: Having an excellent English notebook. Raymond Peirson: Curling his hair. Clair Burrill. Whispering. Theodore Benson: Blushing. Grace Black: Cleaning her rings. Maurice Sadler: Giggling. Emily Thomas: Going to the past office. Milo Linden: Reading novels. Wayne Grimes: Making faces. Clover Partlow: Cracking jokes. Orville Davis: Teasing. David Jones. Delivering mail to Sylva. Einer Larson: Coming tardy. HOOKKEEPING ROOM NINETEEN TWENTY THREE Standing with folded wings of mystery, The New Year waits to greet us—you and me. Her arms are full of gifts; her feet are shod All fitly for rough roads or velvet sod; Her eyes are steady with belief in God. Her voice falls sweetly as a vesper bell Where trust and hope all lesser notes dispel; Scarce knowing why, we feel that all is well. We smile a little as we turn away, Breathing a promise for each coining day; And still—we pause to think of our short stay. Senior Class. The Victrola The New Edison True Worth i - m feeing, Not Seeming.” WE ARE School Supply Anderholm Brothers, Inc. Headquarters Hay, Grain and Mill Products Also for Pure, Wholesome Candies, Delicious Ice Cream and Sodas. We can give you Service second to none. Clear Lake, Danielson Drug Co., Inc. Wisconsin “The Rexall Store ” Cable-Nelson Pianos Columbia Grafonclas Hot QC Cold Water Steam Heat Baths Hardware AND LIBERTY CAFE St HOTEL R. E. NEITGE, Prop. Farm Implements Ice Cream, Fruit, Confectionery Soft Drinks, Cigars Tobacco Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Lion Brand Paints and Varnishes, Waterbury Furnaces, Meals and Lunches Served At All Hours Aermotor Windmills. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE Prices Are Lowest, Quality Considered Clear Lake, Wisconsin. G. H. PEARSON A New World to Conquer DIPLOMAS in hand, eager young Americans the country over will say goodbye” this month to their schools and colleges to enter the sterner school of Experience. Among the important things, Experience teaches that the sooner contact established with a friendly bank, and the earlier a start is made on a bank account, the greater are the possibilities for Success. This bank welcomes the new recruits in business and endeavors to assist them in every way possible. BANK OF CLEAR LAKE CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN Seasonable Footwear Style and Quality are happily combined in our many smart, new low shoes Our assortment is large and very complete, including STRAPS, SPORTS. OXFORDS AND PUMPS The numbers illustrated are but a few of the many elegant styles we have in all sizes and in widths An early call will not obligate you in any way, but will quickly prove we can serve you with THE NEW AND STAPLE STYLES AT VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES Benson’s Quality Store CLEAR LAKE, WIS. STANDARD CLOTHING COMPANY Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Furnishings Shoes They Keep You Looking Your Best J. D. STOUT A. J. CLARK Nilssen’s Dept. Store 1903 - 1923 Twenty years of steady growth Today we sell pretty nearly everything that is good to Eat and Wear. We give you quality goods at cost plus a narrow margin and the best service we know how. Can you ask for more? F. C. BANNISTER PHOTOGRAPHER Keep the Children Young! How? With Photographs. AMERY, - WISCONSIN THE FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE CREAMERY COMPANY Clear Lake and Reeve ORGANIZED DEC. 1906 CAPITAL jj7,000.00 PRESENT WORTH g4o,000.00 Manufacturers of Wisconsin Gill Edge Creamery Butter. We pay the net price received for our Butter, less the cost of making. Experience is the best teacher. Become a patron at one of our Creameries and see for yourself. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AT TWENTY-ONE Mr. Thomas A. Edison, the noted scientist and inventor, recently compiled a questionaire as a test of what an individual should know. These questions covered all sorts of subjects of interest and importance. Curiously enough the modern youth has a habit of forgetting much that is contained in books and displaying a surprising knowledge of facts that he has picked up from observation. Practically all of the questionaires so far advanced have had to do ent’rely with facts pertaining to geography, hist-orv. economics or science, but have not touched upon the practical subjects which comprise the most important problems in lives of most young men and women. A questionaire recently sent to nineteen successful business and professional men reaches farther than any questionaire so far proposed. The questions put before these men centered about what they wished they had known before they were twenty-one. From the answers to these questions ft develops that a young man of twenty-one ought to know: 1. HOW TO SAVE AND TAKE CARE OF HIS MONEY. 2. That his health after thirty depends on how he has lived before thirty. 3. The advantages of being neatly and sensibly dressed 4. That habits are hard to break after twenty-one. 5. That things most worth while require time, patience and hard work. 6. That the harvest depends on the seed sown; sow wild oats and you will reap bitterness and unhappiness. 7. That a thorough education pays in the long i un. 8. That education should not stop with the school years. 9. That father and mother are not as old fashioned as they may at times seem. 10. That the doors of opportunity in this country are still open. THE PEOPLES BANK, CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN. J. C. SAXTON HAS ALWAYS ON HAND Fountain Pens and Pencils Fine Candi-:s of Great Variety Perfumes Toilet Articles Art Corners Photo Holders Box Papers Books Cameras and Films School Supplies Nilssen’s Hardware MODERNIZE YOUR HOME In this issue of the “Echo” we like to make mention that we are especially prepared to install in your home anything in the Plumbing or Heating line. Let us figure with you. T. S. NILSSEN It's Time to Select Yours A NEW CAP You’ll want one of these to go with your new suit this spring. Made by Gordon. Johnson Peterson PROSPERITY We are anxious to see this community and surrounding community prosper. We are anxious to see each individual in it prosper. Building up a good bank balance and wisely investing that money means future paosper-ity for you and this community. You are cordially invited to consult us in regard to the safety of any investment without the slightest obligation. Farmers Merchants State Bank AMERY, WISCONSIN Capital 50,000 Surplus 20,000 UNION STATE BANK AMERY, WISCONSIN “THE BANK THAT SERVICE BUILT.” As a permanent institution this bank invites your business, and in return offers you safety, accuracy and promptness, with a personal service that will work well with your plans. Become a patron here and you will receive a full measure of bank service. Give us an opportunity to apply our service to your plans; you will find us always ready to work with you. This bank is in business not only to provide the people a safe place for their money or Certificates of Deposit and Savings accounts at 4 per cent interest, but also to supply money on loans to carry out plans that are good. TOTAL RESOURCES OVER 400,000.00 UNION STATE BANK J. G. BURMAN, Pres. A. O. DALBERG, Vice Pres. V. H. CHRISTENSEN, Cashier Good Clothes, Hats Furnishings, Shoes Fine quality is our big job; it’s one that pays us both Quality with Smart Style and Big Value. Satisfies You. A. 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