Edison High School - Wizard Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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[0109LM1M SENIOR PROM ONE of the days set aside on the commencement week's program is the Senior Prom. This affair, a dancing party for all Seniors, was started by the January '25 class when they entertained the June '24 graduates with a springtime party which they called a “Frolic.” Last January the June 25 class gave a similar party for the graduating Seniors, but called the party a “Prom. Various committees were appointed to take care of the invitations, the dance programs. the decorations, the tickets, and music. A number of parents of seniors were invited as guests, and invitations were sent to all graduating Seniors and faculty members. The grand march was led by the B Senior president. Agnes Newhouse. and her partner, Ralph Dow. The A Senior president. Arnold Simso. with Marion Farrell was next in line while the other class officers and guests followed. The decoration committee converted the gymnasium into a winter forest scene with pine trees, icicles and snow in abundance. June 10. the B-Scnior class will entertain the graduating class with a dancing party in the girls' gymnasium. The grand march, which will begin at 8 o’clock, will be led by Russell Sawyer, president of the 1 2B class with Dorothy Sandgren. They will be followed by Ralph Dow. president of the graduating class, with his partner. Hazel Matheny and Leland Stark. Agnes Newhouse and Carl Knopke. Goldie Patterson and Russell Pincoe. Ted Mueller and Marion Sargent. Lorenzo Fritzbcrg and Agnes Wiese and Delphine Maze accompanied by his partner. Parents of members of the two classes have been invited as honorary guests. All arrangements are under the control of various committees chosen from the B-Senior class. Chairman and the committes they head are: Wendell Engstrom. decorations: Agnes Wiese, invitations: George Johnson, program: Carol Nelson, refreshments. The decorations for the banquet will also be used for the Senior Frolic. The program will be the grand march, dancing, and refreshments. 23

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SENIOR BANQUET NO EVENT of commencement week is anticipated with as much real pleasure by the Seniors as the banquet. For days and weeks before this event occurs committees are busy planning the menu, the decorations, the place cards, the program of speeches, and the dance which follows. While the menu may be the chief interest of many, the program of speeches holds first place in the minds of others. The history of the class is a feature of the evening. Reference to the horrors of the first Freshman days, or to ' You remember one time when we were Sophomores’’ never fails to bring a grin, a good natured chuckle or even a hearty laugh. The prophecy, too. is anticipated by all. The Senior president presides as toastmaster. A few honored B seniors are asked to help with the serving while all B Seniors are invited to attend the dance. The idea of spring was carried out in the decorations at the banquet of the January 1925 class. Place cards representing the conventional senior in cap and gown were used. Arnold Simso acted as toastmaster. Mr. J. E. iMeyers was an honored guest. JUNE ’25 CLASS COMMITTEES were busy with colored paper, menus, programs, speeches, and place-cards, and the after-dinner dance was greatly anticipated by A-Scniors of the June '25 class. The banquet was held in the lunch room and the dancing took place in the girls’ gym on the evening of June 9th. Ralph Dow, the president of the class, acted as toastmaster for the evening. The Decoration committee consisted of Genevieve Randolph as chairman. Ethyln Carlson. Marian Farrell. Evelyn Benger. Fed Mueller, Vernan Hanlan. Earl Stanley and Delphine Maze. Of the menu committees Marion Sargent was chairman and the other members were Loretta Nevins. Helen Buffum. Wilbur Lundell. and Roald Kirkeide. Marion Sargent. Elsie Deutcher. Agnes Newhouse. Charles Peterson. Frances Ouimette. Keith Moore. Oscar Davis, and Clifford Mulrine. Mr. Cook. Miss Seaman, and Miss Cole also made speeches. Twelve girls from the 1 2B class served the dinner, and all the 1 2B students were invited to attend the dance which was held after the banquet. 22

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KID DAY KID DAY. the day when the A Seniors try. by a change of dress, to be six years old again, is a semi-annual event at Edison. The definite date for Kid Day is set by the A Seniors, and this day every boy and girl appears at school in the long forgotten clothes of childhood. Short trousers, white blouses, flowing ties mark the boys while ruffled organdies, pinafores and romper suits are donned by the girls. For one day they are kindergarteners again in appearance, while they glibly explain the amendments to the Constitu- tion or discourse on the art of Michael Angelo. The day itself has been known by various names in the short life of the school. The first graduating class. January. 1924. called the day Odd Sock Day and appeared in childhood costume with varied colored socks. The June '24 class designated the day as Pig Tail Day while the January '25 class chose the name Kid Day which was kept by the June 25 class because of its appropriateness. JUNIOR MAY DAY THE idea of holding a May Day party originated with the June 25 class when they were A Juniors. Out of the plan to have a Springtime Party grew the idea to imitate the English May Day festival. The B Juniors were invited to attend the festival and participate in the program of stunts. A real May Day procession. lead by a queen, announced by a herald and attended by fair ladies and train bearers, all boys, was a part of the plan. Wilbur Lundell was elected May Queen by the A Juniors. The attendants were Harold Brown. Mike Cielusak. Rus- sel Peterson and Delmar Roffis carried the Queen's train while Herbert Keene was the herald. Arthur Duberke officially crowned the Queen. An English May pole dance given by the attendants and a solo dance by George Johnson were features of the program. A few weeks ago on May 1 the second Junior May Day was held at Edison when the A and B Juniors, with their advisers Miss Hobbs and Mrs. McIntyre again used the English festival as the idea for a joint party. 24