Dunkerton High School - Raider Yearbook (Dunkerton, IA)

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Process of the Eighth Part Alice West Dorothy Greelis Blanche Gushard Charles Dundon Russell Brant Mary Rodgers Oren Fetthkether Claire Barlow CLASS ORGANIZATION Charles Dundon .........President Dorothy Greelis...............Secretary Russell Brant.....Vice President Mary Rodgers ..................Treasurer Class Colors—Old Rose and White. Class Flower—Pink Carnation. Class Motto— To Victory Through Hardships.” 4 During the second week of May the Township Eighth Grade Graduation and May Pageant were given on the school campus at 6:30. By vote of the pupils, Blanche Smith was chosen the May Queen. The class colors of the graduates, Old Rose and White, were used in the decorations for the garlands, canopy and open air stage. 1. Pageant March. II. Crowning the Queen. 1. Song of Triumph. III. Eighth Grade Graduation. 1. Class Song. 2. Presentation of Diplomas. IV. Revels. 1. Norwegian Mountain March. 2. Old Country Dance. 3. Robin Hood Capers. 4. Klappans. 5. Cornin’ Thru the Rye. V. Boy Scout Demonstration. VI. Grecian Solo Dance. VII. May Pole Revels. VIII. Homeward March. The girls of the two grades have had sewing, supervised by the Primary teacher. Besides the work done for exhibit many pretty and useful articles have been made by each girl. Excellent work has been done. The girls are developing skill in planning, cutting, fitting and sewing, and best of all, they thoroughly enjoy it. The last articles made were their Pathfinder uniforms. Seventh and Eighth Grade boys have had Manual Training twice a week during the entire school year. After making tool racks, each made a waste paper basket of wood. The Eighth Grade presented one to each room in the [Continued on next paie

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Process of the Ninth Part Marvel—She hath the gift of gab. She gives her tongue no moment’s rest. Irene Penne—She has quaint and quiet ways. Bernice Nesfield—There is nothing half so sweet in life as love’s young dream. Charley Penne—Silent but none the less wonderful. Clarence Liebcrt—He bore a bashful air. Edward Gardner—Hop, skip and flunk, or the “man” with the giggles. Thomas Bond—Knowledge and grace in him combined to make a perfect man. Claire Lamb—There’s a deal of deviltry beneath his mild exterior, something between a hindrance and a help. Gladys Holdiman—To whisper is her sin. 4 In the spring of 1918 eight pupils graduated from the eighth grade and in September with Clarence Liebert from the country, we took up our duties in the High School. Class organization was as follows: Thomas Bond ................................President Marvel Adams ...........................Vice President Claire Lamb.................................Secretary 4 Miss Gladys Holdiman gave a masquerade party at her home Oct. 31, 1918. The Eighth Grade and Freshies came all decked in their sixteenth century clothes which looked very becoming to them all. After guessing who each other was, games were played until supper was served and then they bade their hostess adieus for the boys were very anxious to be showing some one else a good time. 4? On the evening of Feb. 8, 1919, a group of young people met at the home of Bennie Nesfield and went up and gave Sam Lamb the surprise party of his life. Games were played in a room cleared for the purpose of having a good time. Then a midnight supper was served and R. Clubine had the floor and entertained the bunch who laughed until they could laugh ijo longer at his capers. As the clock tolled the wee hours of morning they decided they had the most fun they had had in many a day and all said good morning to Mrs. Lamb and departed.

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Process of the Seventh Part Melba Dunkerton—Has always a pleasant smile. Naomi Brant—A happy little maiden. Margaret Beehner—Studies to make good. Randall Brant—We call him “Funny.” Otto Beehner—He is going to make good. Elma Magee—Little, but Oh. my! Nick Wellner—There is mischief in his eyes. 4 Process of the Eighth Part (Continued) school. The Seventh Grade kept theirs. Magazine racks were then made for each room, the boys working in pairs. Good work has been done. A surprise party was given in honor of Miss Strayer at the home of Dorothy Greelis. The evening was spent in playing games. Refreshments were served after which the guests departed at a late hour. 4 WHICH ONE IS YOURS? Miss Strayer in Eighth Grade Examinations. Question—Name and locate four institutions in Iowa for DEFECTIX ES. Answer—Institution for the Blind at Vinton, the Reformatory at Anamosa, die Hospital for the Insane at Independence and the Iowa State College at Cedar Falls for TEACHERS. Iowa has a corn climate suitable for small grain. A patriotic song written during the past two years, “I Don’t Want to Get Well, I’m in Love with a Beautiful Nurse.” The four good movements used in writing are Finger Movement, Arm Movement, Hand Movement and Body Movement. Use the Finger in Arithmetic, the Hand in Writing, and the Arm in Penmanship. Raleigh was the first man who tried to smoke. Boone shot a bear and carved a tree. Columbus opened up the ocean and discovered America. 4? Charles P.: “Why do you call that pig of yours Ink. He isn't black.” Ben: “I call him Ink because be is always running from the pen.” Mary: “Wish I were in your shoes.” Dorothy: “Why ?” Mary: “Because mine squeak.” Chuck: “May I see you home?” Midge: “Yes. I’ll send you a picture of it tomorrow night.” Interested Miss: “What were you doing last summer?” Russell: “Working in a bank.”