Des Moines Technical High School - Engineer Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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+ THE SENIOR B PICNIC It is usually customary for the Senior A's to hold their annual picnic sometime during the fall or spring. This year, however, the Senior Bls also held a picnic in view of the fact that they will not be 12 A's at VVest High. The time was set for 4:00 o'clock, October 10th. Soon after school a large crowd of 12 B's gathered at the Center Street entrance to find out just where they were supposed to go, as no one seemed to know anything about it. It turned out to be a treasure hunt. Two cards were found tacked to the doors. One of these was green and the other was pink, but both had instructions telling where the next clue might be found. By drawing colored slips from a hat, the group was divided into two parts, the holders of pink slips and those of green slips. Each person followed the directions found on the cards of his particular color. After visiting a number of places such as the Hoyt Sherman Place and the Ford plant, they at last arrived at the Eighteenth Street Bridge. There appeared to be no signs or clues telling where to go to next, so it was decided that the water plant would probably be the next stop. However, before they had arrived at the water plant, Mrs. Brooks was discovered across the road from the plant where the picnic was to be held. It was learned here that there was a treasure hidden in the immediate vicinity. Fanny Garsh seemed to have a very good idea of just where the place was but refused to give any infor- mation to anyone else. Marion Kizer was the lucky one and discovered the all-day sucker. The boys were called upon to build a fire and everyone was detailed to gather wood. This work was soon accomplished and all appeared to be hungry enough to appreciate something to eat. Sticks were secured from neighboring bushes and wieners were roasted on them. Mr. Smith seemed to enjoy the hot cocoa quite as much as anyone else. It was soon found that marshmellows had been provided and there was a general scramble for them. After the remains of the repast had been cleared away, someone sug- gested that they play Run sheep run and the suggestion was heartily agreed to. At the close of this game, it was discovered that most of the students were thoroughly stuck up with burrs, and a good bit of time was spent in removing them. Mrs. Brooks stated that she had never played Barnyard Chorus . A number of those present volunteered to teach her. A number of people also received instructions in playing Rabbit, After this Severt Malumls Ford managed to transport the crowd to the city and the picnic became a delightful memory. THE INFORMAL It was on Friday night, the 18th of November, that a number of boys brought their best girls to the school gymnasium to enjoy the 12 B informal' party. Every one present was pleased with the form of program that fol- lowed. The plans were rather unique in as much as the first half of the evening was spent in playing games instead of devoting the entire time to dancing. This type of party proved to be very satisfactory as it afforded amusement for both the non-dancers and the dancers. The games were ar- ranged and supervised by Florence Wixom in a very excellent way. The +++++ Twenty-eight I

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+++++++ SENIOR B'S v First Row fleft tu rightjz E. Soclerland, L. Smith, G. Humphrey, Y. Mackay, M. Kizcr, M. McCormick, G. Page, SY Sonnenberg, A. Gillespie, H. Berning. Second Row deft to rightbz C. Torey, G. james, F. Schmidt, S. Herlxrecht. E. Perkins, M, Fry, M. Rice, M. Grant, J. Ortalc. Third Row tlcft to rightj: E. Michel. I. Patterson, 1. Shire, li. TIwrusIsei'ry, I. Szngers, L. Nicudcmus, B. Irvin, J. Tliomlmson, L. Conte. 1 Q First Row tleft to rightj: F. Silkv, M. Hudson, O. Adkisson, M. Mziliaffa, L, Ahrcns, C. Ken- singer, P. Slater, L. Huff, C. Anderson, R. Chambers. Second Row tleft to rightlz M. Hoppe, D. NVMIQ, M. Doyle, F. Gzirsh, D. Annvzug lf. Clcmmuns H. Jenkins, H. Knipp, E. Drake, E. Slye. Thirrl Rim' lleft to righti: H. Kemptun, S, Kelso, F. McN6ilQy. F. NYixmn, D. Rogers, S. YYeiscr j. VVilIizuns, Y. VVo0ds. P. Beall, L. Yau Clusteu. Fourth Row Lleft to righti: I. Bennett. S. Mnlum. Tft'r11ty-sr:'vn +++++ 4-4+

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4+-4 +++++-5 group was first divided into four teams with a leader for each. The captains for the different sides were: Paul Beall, Lewis Huff, Ivan Shive, and Stanley Weiser. After everything was completely organized the fun began. There were eight contests and the heads of the various divisions appointed members to represent them in each. For first place in the affairs an award of five points was given. After the tournament was over the number of points won by each team was compiled, revealing the fact that Lewis I-Iuff's team had won the bag of peanuts with a grand total of fifteen points. Dur- ing the time in which these games were being played, the teams appeared to be very hostile one to anotherg however, as soon as the prize had been awarded, the competitors Hocked about the winners in a most friendly manner. It is barely possible that these people wanted a peanut or two, if not more. It was about this time that the orchestra arrived on the scene and the dancing part of the program commenced. The music was rendered by a very clever organization composed of students from Roosevelt High. Wle are all indebted to Carol Anderson for the service of this splendid orchestra, for it was through her efforts that this group was engaged. To Dauris Rogers a great deal of thanks and appreciation should be given for the success of the party as he furnished the lighting effects which lent beauty to the scene. . .l- i. -l- SENIOR B FORMAL The good-will of the Christmas season, which radiated from every in- dividual. contributed to the unusual success of the Senior B Formal, a notable event of December 22nd, Being the only holiday dance of the year, it attracted numbers of students in the Senior school. The forty couples who attended were delighted with the simple. yet adequately, decorated gym. The vari-colored lights created an air of the unreal. which served to stimulate friendliness among the dancers. The committee secured a very satisfactory orchestra whose music was entrancing. The services of Al Levich and his fellow-players were ob- tained by john Bennett. After the dance was well-started, the couples formed a double line, marched to the Christmas tree, and received from Santa Claus unique favors on which were numbers for the elimination dance which followed. This proved to be very enjoyable. The winners were Carol Anderson and Lincoln Coate. Each received a prize. During the intermission a special feature dance, given by Virginia and Vernice Anderson, was greatly appreciated by everyone. The performance was unusually clever and helped to give this class formal an atmosphere of individuality. The committee, composed of fifteen members of the 12 B class, worked willingly and industriously to make this event successful. They sold an unusual number of bids and helped with the making of the programs. The group was composed of: Marjorie Mahaffa, Chairmang Paul Beall, john Bennett, Lloyd Shelton, Bede Irvin, Harold Kempton, john Ortale, John Patterson, Ivan Shive, Donnabelle Smith, Catherine Torey, Catherine Ken- singer, Hilda Berning, Florence Schmidt, and Sophia Sonnenberg. This formal was an outstanding event of the Senior B Class functions and offered an admirable opportunity for the development of friendship. ++ Twenty-nine