Dunkerton High School - Raider Yearbook (Dunkerton, IA)

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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.”

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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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The Intermediate Process Favorite Songs—Sixth Grade. Howard—“Teasing” (Bernice). Donald—“You’re My Girl” (Minnie). Joe—“Dreaming.” Morton— I Don't Want to be Good.” Elizabeth— Work for the Night is Coining.” Clyde— A Mystery.” Minnie—“Smile, Smile, Smile” (at Donald). Grace—“I Want You” (Clifford). Burrell—“Every Little Movement.” Favorite Pastimes—Fifth Grade. Josephine—Being quiet. Thelma—Playing hang. . Paul—Counting his playing things. Robert—Promising himself better grades Bernice—Giving Paul orders. Agnes—Being seen and not heard. Helen—Chewing gum. Dale—Day-dreaming. Warren—Entertaining Francis. Colon—Pouting. Wendell—Arguing. Grace—Sitting in the front seat. Esther—To know what Thelma is doing. Freda—Looking pleasant. Dorothy—Being studious. Greatest Desire—Fourth Grade- Frances—To have some one to play with. Arlene—To have a perfect lesson. Clifford—Another day of (with) Grace. Anna—To be working. Wreatha—To please everybody. We, the undersigned, do hereby petition the school to install a kitchen in order to furnish Warren M. in fresh cookies for his school time lunch. Intermediate Grades. Tuesday evening, February 11, the Intermediate room held a surprise party on Lee Jenson, who was moving out of the district. The boys and girls, along with Mrs. Johnson and Miss Iva Jenson, were taken out to the Jenson home in an auto truck by Mr. Magee. The trip out there was enjoyed very much, but the grand good time took place after Lee welcomed his unexpected guests. [Continued on next page