Dunkerton High School - Raider Yearbook (Dunkerton, IA)

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IB K Fa SJtterarij oriety Motto: Ever present, externally pleasant. ©fftrrjra President.............................................Bernice Nesfield Vice President........................................Dorothy Greelis Secretary....................................................Thomas Bond Stall Claire Lamb Bernice Nesfield Charles Penne Mary Carroll Dorothy Greelis Elsie Cummings Russell McNellis Seniors Elmer Meyers Juniors Irene Penne Sophomores Roger Smith Morton French Freshman Blanche Teisinger Elsie Turner Mary Ackerman Thomas Bond Charles Penne Norris Clark Alice Owen Clarence Leibert Alice Allen Thelma Scott The H II Society was organized in September for the purpose of putting on a program every two weeks. On January 11, 1921, the J. U. G.’s challenged the H IPs for a debate. I he subject was “Resolved, That lcoholic liquors are more destructive to mankind than war.” The H II Society elected Elmer Meyers, Thomas Bond and Bernice Nesfield to debate for them. These debators chose the negative side of the debate. The debators for the J. U. G.’s were Oscar Guyer, Mary Rodgers, and Russell Brant. The debate was given February 4, 1921. The judges were Mrs. Davis, Rev. Brown, and Rev. Faris. The decision was given 2-1 in favor of the negative team. The H IPs gave the Christmas program, which was a play entitled, “Christmas at Skeeter Corner.” This was the only play given exclusively by either society this whole year. The play represented a country school of fifty years ago. The scene opens with a rehearsal of the Christmas program to be given that afternoon. Mary Carroll most successfully played the part of a country teacher of long ago. Elmer Meyers demonstrated to the audience that even a dignified Senior could lay aside the cloak of solemnity and assume the role of one of the most humorous and ridiculous characters. Elsie Cummings, although a mere “Freshman,” surprised us with a rare bit of talent in this play. Robert Davis, of the seventh grade, took the part of little Johnnie and made a record for himself as a promising member for one of the societies in 1922. We, the PI IPs, thank the people who have helped us in our programs. Bernice Nesfield. Page twenty-nine

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3K 11. (S.’s ICtterary nrfpty GDffirers President...............................................Marvel Adams Vice President........................................Russf.ll Brant Secretary....................................Melba Dunkerton au Gladys I loldiman Mary Rodgers Russell Brant Marjorie Reinhart Randall Brant juniors Oscar Guyer Sophomores Ona I leinz Claire Barlow Grace Jefferson h'reshmen Melba Dunkerton Roe Clark Marvel Adams l ay Bartholomew Melvin Goff Naomi Brant Irene Benzing The J. U. G.’s literary society was organized in September for the purpose of furnishing entertainment once every two weeks on Friday morning. Some very good programs have been put on. Besides the High School talent, some outside talent has been furnished. Among those who have helped us with the programs are Mrs. Parks, who gave a chalk talk. Mr. Parks played a violin solo. Mrs. C. C. Brown sang a solo. Miss McIntosh played a piano solo and Mr. Brant favored us with a cornet solo. We feel that our book would not be complete without extending our sincere thanks to these people who have been so kind to help us with our programs. The last half of the year some great composers have been studied and one production of the composer played at each program. Among the composers that have been studied are Mozart, Mendellsohn, and Ruben-stein. The music furnished by the outside talent were productions from these great composers. We feel that our literary societies have not only been a source of good entertainment, but a good help to all those who have taken part in them. All the programs have been carried on in good parliamentary law. Marvel Adams, President. Gfhtr ICitprary I tell you we appreciate it, If such a thing there be, And I know you’d say the same If it was that, you were me. And so here we say a “Thank You,” And happy now are we, To give three cheers, Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! For our society. Page tiVcntp-eiiht

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. rfjnol Calendar SEPTEMBER Monday, 6. The melancholy days have come, the saddest ot the year? Wednesday, 8. Miss Stone begins her reign of terror on Roger Smith, Claire Barlow and Fay Bartholomew. Friday, 10. “Cheer up,” we are nearing vacation rapidly. Tuesday, 21. Oscar goes up to the third story to fix the bell; as a result he nearly falls through the ceiling and several of the “fresh-ies” have the hardness of their craniums tested with pieces of plaster. Wednesday, 22. Miss Simonson, the school nurse, comes to see us. We have our molars inspected. Thursday, 22. Everyone (especially the Freshmen) frightened when the new gong rings the first time. High School has a weiner roast in the woods. OCTOBER Wednesday, 10. Miss Stone tells the English 111 (Juniors and Seniors) to hunt up their books and prepare to recite. Friday, 12. “Freshies” urged to quit gaping around and go to work. Tuesday, 16. Yell leaders elected. Marvel and Randall are the victims. Thursday, 18. Did you hear some warbling?” We have a try-out for the glee club. Our voices were most wonderful!? NOVEMBER Thursday. 4. No school — teachers go to institute. Mrs. Gardner sells many ice cream sundaes. Friday, 5. No school — ’tis bliss to sleep ’till the sun hath reached its midpoint! DECEMBER December was a very important month Our Senior class had a birthday. We also had a vacation. JANUARY Saturday, 1. All kinds of resolutions being made. Monday, 3. Many good resolutions sleeping beneath the sod. Tuesday, 4. Nothing out of the ordinary going on. Wednesday, 5. Ditto. Thursday, 6. Basket ball game with Eairbank. Score is 16-12 in Dunkerton’s favor. Friday, 7. We are favored with the J. U. G.’s program. Tuesday, 11. Claire Lamb comes to school wearing a black eye. 1 le says he was hit with a base ball!? We shall see! We shall see! The J. U. G.’s challenge the II ll’s for a debate. W ednesday, 12. Lecture by Rev. Brown, “How I Got by With It.’’ Thursday, 13. Lecture by Fitz-Patrick, “The Man Who Reads is the Man Who Leads.” School scales arrive. Tuesday, 18. Semester tests begin to come, also some grey hairs. Thursday, 20. We make ourselves acquainted with the new teacher, Miss Jenson. The Spanish 1 class is increased by four Sophomores Friday, 30. Elsie Turner and Mary Ackerman go to Waterloo to school. Roe Clark has tears in his eyes. Monday, 31. No school. Many cases of scarlet fever. FEBRUARY Tuesday, 1. No school — more yellow plasters going up. Wednesday, 2. School commenced again. Pa$e thirty