Elk Grove High School - Elk Yearbook (Elk Grove, CA)

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V,-Y THE l , x, Nt, l 1' ' EE'ZQf-npr' :.f4'tilgvi,,'fSE? 1 ' IQLK ali ala. 5 '11llsf1f'lIl li 1 gzip., fa: j ,Q7,4lulpz9-? 1 , ui. -i Major Duncombe, with memories of last night ...................,.................. Paul Voss Robert Xvalton, Mrs, Smith's brother ,,,................................... Howard Vtfackman Mrs. John Smith, who loves her husband, no matter where he lives .......,........ Helen Mitchell Miss Smith, a lady in waiting ,,,.,,,,,,,,,,, .,.,,... I essie Cumpston Mrs. Billetdoux, Mrs. Smitlfs aunt ,,,..., ...,.. D erril Wildaiigei' Rose Wfalton, Robert's bride of a day ,,.,... ......... B Iyrtle Hewitt Julia, touchingly clever ....,.....,......,.,........... .,........ l seora Strong Elsie a maid .............,,,..,....,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,...,,,,,.,,, ,..,,..,,,,......., . .Carol Stickney Lavinia Daly, who is a lady and knows it ........,......,............................ Anna Lohse -Richard Hawley, '2O. W.. , i C' , r lloitffsts. if X X X X f ff 1 I . , I V ' V The annual reading contest of the school was held December 9, 1919, in the assembly hall, in the the afternoon instead of in the evening so that all the student bodv could be present. The selections showed careful preparation and much thought on the part of the contestants. The program follows 1 - Anna Lohse .............,.......,........,... In The Children's Hospital-Alfred Tennyson Doris Gerrish ..............,................,...,..,.,,.............. My Philosophy-James V1 . Riley Celestine Richards ....... .,..,.. ' I'he Bridge Keeperis Story-Anonymous Vola Anchor ..............i .,..,.,..,.,.....,........,. I ean Duprez-Robert Service Louise Elliott ......................... .,,..i P Xt the Tomb of Napoleon-Robert Ingersol Mildred McCoon .................................. The Centennial Hymn-john G. VVhittier Immediately after the last number had been delivered, the judges,-Mrs. S. Markofer, Mr. Sehlmeyer, and Mr. A. G. McVay,-retired to decide upon the winner. The honor of having her name engraved upon the school cup fell to Vola Anchor. The Native Sons, annual oratorical contest was held in Masonic Hall on the evening of March 12, 1920. It was extremely entertaining from the stand- point of the audience because the topics were particularly of interest to Cali- fornians, and also because of the great variety of subjects. For example: 1-Poetic Memories of California ................................................ Derril VVildanger 2-The Japanese Question in California .........,.................. ...... R ichard Hawley 3-Music: Voices of The VVoods ...............,...................... ........... G irls' Chorus 4-The Name California,', Its Origin and Application ............ Jessie Cumpston 5-Argonauts of Death Valley .......,...........,.............................. Howard Vlfackman Fifty-eight

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1 THE ELK ii ii i , '5 fliiiff'ff . Cast: April Fools. Mr. Dunnbrowne ,..,,,,., ..,.. P lugh Tickler James Smith ,.,.,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,A,,4,,,.,,,,A,,.,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,., Harold Schulze Joseph Smith ,.....,.,..,,,..,,.,........,.,...,.,.........,,,...,,,.,...,,....,,....., Paul Voss The farce entitled The Teeth of the Gift Horse was the main play of the evening. It centered around some hand-painted vases which had been taken to a rummage sale. Complications ensue when the aunt, who had painted them, comes on a visit and wishes to see them. A humorous conversation which narrowly escapes spilling the beans ends the play with the little fib that they had been loaned for exhibition. Cast: The Teeth of the Gift Horsef' Mr. Butler ............................................. ..,... H arold Schulze Mrs. Butler ................... ....... L eora Strong Aunt Mariettag ...........,... ...... P earl Wilsoii Anne Fisher-a friend ......... .......... A gnes Ring Devlin Blake-a friend .................................................... John Mahon The Maid ......................................,................................. Myrtle VVilson The comedy, Bills, which concluded the evening's entertainment, was a well acted little play concerning a married couple, who were without funds, and a stuttering lawyer who made them rich. Cast: Bills, Mr. Jack Davis .......... ...... ...... ..... W ' i lbert Gage Mrs. Jack Davis ........... . .. ............... Bertha Mix Mr. J. jones, lawyer .................................................. Willntir Ehrhardt On Friday, May Zlst, the high school was invited to entertain the Friday Club with a program. A short comedy entitled Rosalie was prepared under the expert direction of Miss Briscoe. 1. Orchestra selections. 2. Song- I can't do a thing with my hair since it's washed ........................ Myrtle Hewitt, Doris Gerrish 3 Short comedy ..,...., ......................................... Rosalie Cast: Monsier Bol ........ ....... H arold Schulze Madame Bol ....... ............ L eora Strong Rosalie .............. ........ M yrtle Wilson 4. Vocal solo ........................,......................, ................. I -Ielen Mitchell 5. Girls' Chorus- flj Bright Gems of Morning. C23 Down in the VVoodland. After a careful search, the Seniors have chosen the play, Why Smith Left Homef, to celebrate their last appearance in the realm of dramatic art. lt is a good example of the troubles married couples have by being too Hirtatious. Orchestra Selections: Overture-Poet and Peasant ......... ...... F. von Suppe Tannhauser March ........................ ............. X Wagner Melody in F ............... ....... R ubenstein Traumerei ,........,.,....,....,..,..,....,.,t,,,,.,.,,......,.,,,,.,....,...,... r..... S chumann Cast of Cliaractersi- John Smith, who loves his wife and lives in New York .............. Harold Schulze General Billetdoux, his wife's second husband ..................... ........ H ugh Tickle? Count von Guggenheim, who made them twisted .........,.. ....... R ichard Hawley Fifty-seven

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ef,- . A 'x T HE Q E L K 1 hm ' 3f.'Zf iff fnffi . .. .A X The judges,-Stanley Gage, Mrs. Cora XVoodard, and Assistant District Attorney Farrell,-decided that the cup should be awarded to Howard XVack- man. The student body by their applause decided that Evelyn Lasfelt won first place. After much effort on the part of the faculty to arouse interest in debating, a try-out was held. From the many who appeared before the faculty, the judges,--Miss Briscoe, Miss Denton, and Mr. McGregor,-chose Derril XVil- danger and Nelmes Smith to represent the affirmative side of the question, Resolved: That the United States Should Own and Control All Railroads Engaged in Interstate Commerce. It was understood that this concerned the continental United States and did not include electric lines. The negative representatives of the same question were Helen Mitchell and Jessie Cumpston. After presenting their arguments before the student body for practice, our team was confident of success. Because of their careful research and preparation our affirmative team defeated the San Juan team at home, on the evening of March 26, 1920. On the same evening our negative team went to San Juan and were not defeated so badly as the San Juan team was defeated.here. Our team at San juan received one vote, while their more experienced team received none here. The judges here were Professor Vtfilliams, judge Shields, and E. XV. Cohn. Anyone, after hearing either of these teams. could not fail to appreciate the art of debating, and see its benefit as an -aid in public speaking. VVe hope that in the succeeding years the future classes will uphold the honor of the school and be inspired by the success of the pioneer class to keep up its standard. Qur school was well represented in the essay contest under the auspices of the 'fSacramento Bee on the subject Pure Milk: -Its Yalue as Food. The second prize of seventy-live dollars was won by one of our seniors, .lessic Cumpston. XVe also carried off several minor 3 rtza s. -Pearl XVilson, '21, Helen Mitchell Jessie Cumpston Nelmes Smith Derril Wildanger Fifty-n i