Crandon High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Crandon, WI)

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Forensics Declamatory and Oratory Work An important branch of Forensics is the declamatory and oratory work. The chief aim is to teach self-confidence and poise when speaking before a crowd. This year only six students frcm our high school took part in these activities. They were: oratory—Robert Davis and Joe Grandine; dramatic declamatory—Virginia Combs and Ruby Hillman; humorous declamatory— Elizabeth Hansen and Marion Hed. Thre of these students showed special perseverence by having taken part for four years. Listed with their selections they are: Robert Davis—-March of the Constitution, Colleges for Crooks, Hands, and The Big Parade; Ruby Hillman—The Black Truth, Humoresque, Fear God and Take Your Own Part, and Mothers of Men; Marion Hed—At the Swimming Pool, The Widow's Mites, Hann.bal's Wedding Belle, and At the Skating Rink. Since there were so few contestants, only two in each division, no elimination contest was needed or held. To get some practice, before the league, they spoke before the high school assembly. April 7, they motored to Eagle River for the league contest. The oratory was held in the afternoon where Robert Davis placed third. Supper was served to all contestants, coaches, and judges by the Home Economics department of the Eagle River High School. Then, in the evening, the declamatory contests were held. Virginia Combs and (Ruby Hillman placed first and second respectively in the dramatic department and Marion Hed received first in the humorous. Wednesday afternoon, April 13, Virginia Combs, Ruby Hillman, and Marion Hed accompanied by Miss Roberts and Mr. Krumm motored to Peshtigo to take part in the sub-district contest held there. Although the Crandon contestants displayed wonderful talent, none of them placed. Far from daunted the contestants returned to Crandon and are sincerely hoping that next year seme other students will carry on, for them and for good old Crandon High. SENIOR CLASS PLAY For the annual class play, the Senior Class of 1938 chose a farce comedy Lindy Lou”. It was a story of a college graduate, Dick, who needed $5,000 to get the approval of T. Timothy Tweedscme to marry his niece, Lindy Lou. In order to get the money, he masqueraded as a girl, entered a beauty contest and proceeded to win the first place of “Miss America” and a $5,000 cash prize. Comedy was furnished by every member of the cast in almost every line. There was just a touch of mystery to keep ycu in suspense until the last scene, and the love interest should have kept your pulses throbbing and your heart beating faster. THE CAST Lindy Lou Evans .................................... Marion Hed T. Timothy Tweedsome ............................. Robert Davis Dick Barry ... .................................. Jim Faulkner Big Boy Roberts ................................ Ray Chartraw Douchess of Londonderry ....................... Esther Hartman Delores Del Monte ................................... Ila Bartz Benjamin Blackstons ........................... Gene Schmutzer Ethelburt ....... .............................. Stalling Abney Patsy .......................................... Margie Maltby Patricia .......................................... Ruby Hillman Prunella..........................................Harriet Mount Each member of the cast did exceedingly well and much credit for the success of the play goes to Miss Roberts, coach, who spent much lime and effort in promoting the production.

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Eighteen uniforms, each of which consisted of a cap and cape, were ordered from Collegiate Cap and Gown Company at the approximate cost of $140.00. The uniforms are cardinal red and white to match the school colors. The caps are red, all-wool gabardine, each with a stiff raised crown, two-inch white band, and heavy black visor. The capes are red all-wool gabardine trimmed with white silk braid. Each cape has an old english “C” on the lower left hand side. The lining is white rayon satin. White trousers, white shirts and black ties complete the uniforms. The band really presents a very blazing spactacle. After we received the uniforms the band played at the home basketball games, and performed several formations during the halves of the games. During the course of the year the band has been invited to play at several of the school and city functions. The organization supplied the music for the Senior Play which was held in the Crandon Theatre. On May 2, the band -played for a program sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Crandon and on -May 7, traveled to Hiles to take part in the Forest County Music Festival. There, they were part of a ninety-five piece band made up of the members of the Wabeno and Laona High School. BOXING This y.sar boxing was introduced for the first time. As we were late in getting started, only two cards were held, both with Goodman High School. Goodman won the first card 6 to 5. Bud Fannin won the last bout of the evening on a technical knockout in the third round, however, this bout did not count as it was an exhibition bout. On the following Monday, April 11, a return card was held at Crandon. Crandon won this card by a score of 6 to 3. The squad this year composed of the following boys: Winfred Abney, Luther McMillion, Franklin King, Arthur Campbell, James Faulkner,, Leonard Adkins, Ray Schnaedter, Charles Grusntzel, William Wilson, Edward Gilbert, Thomas Fannin, Paul Harris, Glenn Carter, and Vernon Johnson. Next year we hope to make boxing cne of the major sports. MC” CLUB The “C” club, organized under the direction of Mr. Krumm, consists of lettermcn only. There are small dues to be paid each year and the money obtained from parties, benefit shows, club dues, and donations from the business men have been turned into the club treasury where it will be paid cut for awards for the lettermen each year. To become a letterman and a member of the “C” club a player must take part in either ten actual minutes of football or play in at least ten different quarters cf basketball. The “C” club had the honor of sponsoring the first party of the year. Lunch was served at intermission which consisted of cake, sandwiches, and coffee. Music was furnished by our own Gene Kocian and his Knights of Swing. The party was a success even though the football team had dropped a hard fought game to Wabeno that afternoon. The club cleared $21.00 which was put into the treasury to help pay for awards for football and basketball lettermen.

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Social News The Senior Carnival The- Senior Carnival, sponsored by the class of 1938, was quite a success. L ue to the cooperation of the school and the whole community, it went over with a ‘‘bang . ilhe main shows put on by the Juniors was an imitation of a Jack Benny Radio Broadcast. Dirfeient high -school students impersonated Frea Alien, Jack Benny, Don V?iison, Boo Burns, Tizzie Lish, Fibber McGee, Kenny baker, Mary Livingston, Henry Bosse, Martha Rae, Eleanor Poweil and others. The actors were equally as good, it not better than the real stars. The All Star Revue, tcatunng many local dancers, was as good as any Follies or floor show; trucking, shagging, the big apple, rhumba, and tapping were expertly done. The Troiessor Quizz show was interesting and educational and aroused quite a bit of interest. The House of Yvcnders, where frogs and snakes represented a variety of pickles, a trying pan, a .black spider and others drew the attention ox many. The bingo game and the dart game drew crowds in the game of chance room. Many expert pox.r piayers completely iaued at -playing ’‘dart-poker.” The dance was enjoyed by all. Gene Kocian and his 'Mimicking Musicians gave lortn iocs ox rcai All in all, the Carnival was a success because of the cooperation of the students, the donations, and cooperation of the -local merchants. Bigger and better carnivals may be held, but none will offer any better time tnan the one of 1938. lo all the helpful students, parents, merchants and friends we wish to extend thanks ana to Jimmie raulkner, the “push” behind the success of the carnival, our appreciation. The Junior Promenade The Junior Promenade of May sixth was well attended and it is believed that ail present enjoyed themselves. The High School students thrilled at being able to be lormai ac tne one ‘o.g” event. The outsiders as well as students were pleased with the music of Frank Corsi and his orchestra from Iron Mountain. The decorations were cause for much discussion. The theme, “Rainbow” was displayed in its best enect with pots of geld as a source of indirect lighting. rlne colored rays of light emerging from within the gold pots were reriected on the many colors combined in the rainbows along the walls. These numerous small rainbows contrasted w.th the huge ones which served as a canopy overhead. The rainbow that made a background for the orchestra was especially delightful due to the footlights on the stage. Two minor arches and a pot oi gold along the front cf the stage seemed to isolate the orchestra from the dancers. A delightful lunch was served on bridge tables in the rooms on the first floor, after which the guests resumed dancing until one o’clock and reluctantly left the gayly trimmed audiiorium. Thus ended the Junior Prom given in honor of the class of ’38. The Freshman Party The Freshman party of January 14, was perhaps the most lively frolic of the school year, with an exception of the Carnival, of course. It was the happy evening that Crandon defeated the White Lake basketball team by a score of twenty-five to eighteen so everyone, including Mr. Krumm, was in high spirits. There was a very large crowd present including quite a few out-of-town people. (No one was lorced to come either). Music was furnished by Gene Kocian and his wonderful Knights of Swing. Lunch was served in the Home Economics room during the intermission. It consisted of coffee, sandwiches, pickles, and cake. (Better than potato salad any time).