Elk River High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Elk River, MN)

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I I SOCIETY On the evening of October 3rd, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper entertained the Senior Psychology Class at a party. Mr. Cooper told us Something of the tricks of magic and mind-reading. Some stunts were tried, games were played and a de- licious lunch was served at 11 o'clock, after which we went home all feeling that Mr. and Mrs. Cooper were real sports--Kewpie smiled on all of us. , The Freshmen held a masquerade party at the school house on the evening of October 3rd, There were about forty-five Freshmen present, most of whom were in costumes. The evening was spent in dancing. Many of the Freshmen boys made their first attempt this night. The Grand March was led by Miss For- ester and Miss Studnicka, who were dressed as twin clowns. Mrs. Parsons led the Virginia Reel. A lunch consisting of sandwiches, cocoa, pumpkin pie and whipped cream was served. The Freshies are now well on the ropes of their new home. Football Banquet. To end up the football season, on the evening of November 24th, a banquet was held in the Home Economics parlors. The cooking girls prepared a very tempting dinner which was followed by short speeches from the football boys and members of the faculty. Mr. Cooper presented the letters to the boys. At eight o'clock more people came and an All High School Party was held. Some danced and others played games. a Later in the evening refreshments were served, thus the football season end- ed pleasantly. Big Banquet for Teachers by B. B. Girls. Miss Perlt, who left us January 23, was the honored guest at a banquet given for the teachers by the basketball girls. Yells were given by the girls, and the faculty returned in good style. A most excellent dinner was served, and the faculty voted the girls royal entertainers. Farewell Party for Miss Perlt. On the evening of January 22nd, a party was held in the I. O. O. F. hall in honor of Miss Perlt. The party started after the basketball game, and the Harmony Kings made their first appearance. At 11 o'clock, lunch was served, and a china tea set was presented to Miss Perlt by the Senior Class. Dancing con- tinued until l2 o'clock. Every one had a roaring good time. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ' - After we were settled last fall and had the regular routine going, Mr. Cooper and Mrs. Burns decided to try out a new plan of Student Goverment. An elec- tion was held and the following officers were chosen: President -------- A. Burton Carlson V ice President ------ Lawrence H. Cornelius Secretary -------- Lois G. Dunn Treasurer ------- Arnold M. Engstrom Executive Committee-5. Robert McNabb, Gladys Blanchette, and VVillard L. Nelson. As this plan did not seem satisfactory, it was decided that each class should elect two of its number to 1'epresent that class in an Executive Council. Those chosen were: Page T11 irty-four

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Seniors-Russell Swanson and Norman Spear. juniors--Helen Beck and Vllillard Nelson. . Sophomores-Catherine Carlson and XN'ilbur Taylor. Freshmen-Ethel' Kurrasch and Clayton Smith. This Council has been carrying on the business of the school. On December 10th, the Council made a trip to Minneapolis and visited the Bryant Junior and the Roosevelt Senior High Schools. Information was secured which has been of much use in developing our own Student Government. The organization has provided for the flooding of the skating rink, selling of season basketball tickets, and student corridor officers. Although the Student Government has not been in effect very long, it has done very well. VVith the co-operation of the students, by next year it will be able to manage the school and the teachers will only need to' act as instructors. As we make a success of it, cur school will win, not only state, but national renown. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Home Economics I. The girls in the Home Economics class have received a very practical train- ing in many new projects and have served dinners and luncheons to many groups. Among those whom the girls have served are: members of the Commercial Club, faculty, basketball and football banquets. The girls, becoming interested in Boys' and Girls' Club VVork, formed bread- making clubs and a garment-making club. Both clubs had demonstration teams which demonstrated their work in a contest at Becker, and in the fall, the mem- bers of the demonstrating team of the sewing club demonstrated at the County Fair. The members of the demonstrating teams were: Bread-making-Helen Baney and Gertrude Holzem, Gertrude Malmstrom and Luella Bobendrier. Sewing Club --Vernie Specht and Marie Kaliher. Home Economics II. The Home Economics II. girls in their Dietetics and Meal Preparation, last spring received practical training in that they prepared and served meals for chil- dren and adults. This gave them good experience in estimating food costs. Miss Nolan, the new Domestic Science teacher, has been busy with the plan- ning for her classes. In the winter, the girls served two hot dishes for noon-lunch when formerly they served only one. The Domestic Science course has been very interesting and the girls consider their education in home-making and housekeeping invaluable. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT This department has become one of the most active in our school. It prepares for practical business activities beside doing a great amount of work for the school and community. Some of our students this year are entering the district speed contest at St. Paul. HEALTH DEPARTMENT The aim of this department is to improve the health of the student body and develop strong, worthy bodies for a wholesome, active mind. VVe are verv seri- ously handicapped in that we have no gym in which to work but we have' hopes that our illustrious citizenship may soon rise to the occasion and build one. Pa-gc Thirty-HTC