Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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THE BOOSTER £! Q ] r AC f ¥ ¥TC TT in = == y w WILLIAM MITCHELL — Early in the year of 1919 there straggled through the open door of Manual Training High School a large group of shortbreeched boys and curley- haired, rosy-cheeked girls, commonly known in high school as freshmen, and — they were. Into this famous school they came, eager to find new class- mates, new teachers, a higher education, the elevator, and occasionally a tardy slip. Little did anyone realize that those straggling freshmen would constitute the June 1922 graduating class. In their junior term they were amazed to see the beautiful new building crash in, but, of course, several of the school ' s stoutest supports were absent that day; including Carl Cecil and Edna Gemmer. Finally, when these juniors had climbed triumphantly up to the last rung on the ladder, that of being a senior, it becamo quite evident that they were a; constituent, vital part of this school. A get-together party was held at roll call in the gymnasium, the boys separating into a groupi at the north end of the gym, the girls at the south. Quite a friendly party indeed. It was noticed that Frank Churchman made goo-goo eyes at Laura Carr, however. A few rousing yells were given just as the bell rang, and the June ' 22 class was off. Early in the .term the first class meeting was held, and of course, the first thing to do was to elect officers. There were so many good candidates for the offices that we had only time enough to elect two. Diminutive Horace Storer was elected president and marched timidly to the platform, taking the reins of the June ' 22 class firmly in hand for once and all. The vice- presidency went to Elmer Emigholz whose black, bushy eyebrows were the center attraction on the south Side of the auditorium. October 26. Elections for the rest of the officers were held. Marie Rank was chosen to keep each and every precious minute of the class, and as Treasurer, Catherine Burgan, whose reputation for honesty was more wide- spread than Honest Abe ' s, was elected. With these officers, it is no wonder that we are an exceptionally successful class. Lavender Avas chosen as class color. A short meeting was held in Room 12 on November 2, and our president stated that the pupils, especially the fair sex, were dissatisfied with our color so old gold was selected instead. Edna Gemmer and Elizabeth Rath, Rooms 12 and 4 7, respectively, were selected to take the money for our class colors. Our president suggested that we compose poems and songs for Ivy Day. It was then decided to elect a class historian, and William Mitchell received the honor. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President took charge of the meeting. He asked the class to consider persons for the prophet, the will- maker, and the giftorian. Miss Knox reminded us to be thinking whom we should choose as our photographer, and a committee was appointed to get samples and bids from the different photographers in the city. December 8. We are to select our class pin at the next meeting. It Avas decided to give the senior party at night. December 14. As we wished to be distinguished from the other classmen we decided to select our class pin. Dandelions were discussed but we decided to choose the yellow daisy as our class flower. (Continued on page 4)

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THE BOOSTER IVY DAY CLASS PLAY Ivy Day was held by the June ' 22 class, Friday, April 2 8, during the eigthth period in the new auditori- um. Tne January ' 2 3 class, alumni, teachers and friends were invited. While the orchestra was playing and the audience was thinking of what might happen next, the June class, led by the officers, marched in and took their places. The program was as follows: Processional, El Capitan Sousa Rhinefels Overture Gruenwald Orchestra President ' s Welcome.. ..Horace Storer First Polonaise Chopin Elmer Wheeler Class Song June, 1922 Dance — Les Sylphes ..Vonda Browne Hungarian Dance Brahms Orchestra Ivy Day P oem Nellie Campbell Soldiers Chorus from Faust. ...Gounod Varsity Octette A Salute to the Trees Van Dyke Ruby Pavy Springide Beeker Mary Dolk Remember Old Manual Girls ' Double Quartette Presentation of Ivy Horace Storer Acceptance of Ivy Mr. McComb Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa Orchestra Class Song June, 1922 Recessional, El Capitan Sousa Orchestra After the program a dance was held in the old gymnasium. The dancing girls in their gaily colored Ivy Day dresses made a beautifully colored kaleidascope. The music for the dance was furnished by musi- cians out of the class and was under the supervision of Elmer Emigholz. After an extensive search for a suitable play, the committee which had worked in conjunction with Miss Perkins in looking for a suitable dramatic work, finally decided on Little Women, as the June ' 22 play. This play is admirably suited for high school production, and al- though it has a simple plot, it has snappy, realistic dialogue and a clev- erly introduced element of suspense that makes it very inieresting to watch. The four little women from whom the play gets its name are the chil- dren of the March family. The story is concerned mainly with the family affairs of the March family and the marriage of three of the four little women. Beth gradually fades dur- ing the first two acts and finally dies at the culmination of a beautiful death scene in the third act. There are twelve characters in this play, seven girls and five boys. THE €ASTE: Mr. March David Klapper Mrs. March Edna Gemmer Meg Clenna Kennedy Jo .Ruby Pavey Beth Katherine Burgan Amy Marie Tacoma Aunt March Laura Carr Mr. Lawrence Francis Gaylord Laurie Horace Storer Professor Bhaer Donald Mitchell John Brooke Clarence Lucas Hannah Mullett Nell Essex Class Day Program Grandmothers Class Day History William Mitchell Mixed Quartette Mary Dolk Dorothy Sandefur Otto Depperman Francis Gaylord Will Joe Burris Giftorian Elmer Emigholz Prophecy Dorothy Felton Class Day Poem Nellie Campbell Vocal Solo Eva Temple

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THE BOOSTER (£la i0 ?jjt0tnrg— Mm. MiUifAl Seniors are usually very kind and thoughtful and the members of this class are not exceptions; therefore many toys and much money was brought to the senior party. Many a senior, and especially Hobart Burgan and Lawrence Rudbeck were seen gazing longingly at these toys. They, were, however, all sent to the day nursery wherq they were appreciated by the little children. January 4, 1922. Evelyn O ' Mara was chosen to take orders for pins and rings in Room 12 and Mildred Shadley in Room 4 7. Our motto was to be chosen the following Wednesday. January 11. Teamwork, Headwork, Hardwork, Then Success was chosen as our class motto. Our vice-president, Elmer Emigholz, submitted this very original motto. At this class gathering, it was decided to give a party for j the January Class. February 1. Miss Knox took charge of the meeting for the election of new officers; but all of the former officers, being both tried and trusted were re-elected unanimously. February 8. The class decided to give a bronze tablet to the school as their parting gift, on which would appear the school ' s Gold Star List. February 15. Mr. Bretzman, a man who has won great fame making people look better than they really are, was chosen as class photographer. Frank Churchman was the first to have his picture taken, and broke the camera so that some of the students do not have their pictures yet. March 10. Looking forward to our departure from school life, we elected Joe Burris as our will-maker, and then, of course, we wanted to know ' about our hereafter, and so we chose Dorothy Felton as prophet. It was decided that the class purchase two ferns for the house-warming to be held in the new building. Elmer Emigholz was selected as giftorian. March 15. Miss Perkins announced that Little Women had been chosen as the class play. March 22. April 2 8 was chosen as our Ivy Day. It was decided to have a gold cover on our Booster. April 7. Eva Temple is to be our senior editor. Make it a good one, Eva! The Ivy Day poem written by Nellie Campbell was selected and the only two songs submitted were both to be used. The banner designed by Margaret La Forge was chosen as class banner. April 12. The president asked for a report from the arm band committee and, of course, the arm bands were finished. On April 2 8 the class celebrated Ivy Day. Music was played while the Ivy was planted. At the exercises in our new auditorium, the Ivy Day poem was given by Nellie Campbell. Mary Dolk gave a soprano solo. Our famous varsity octette of boys and quartette of girls gave several delightful selec- tions. The class songs were sung. The idea embodied in the motto was well carried out in the design of the banner. The Senior Booster editor, Eva Temple, deserves special recognition for the delightful Senior Booster which was made possible by her untiring efforts and her devotion to the class. The class hopes that she may be an important editor some future day. Success always attracts attention and admiration, and we hope that every one who admires the success of the June ' 22 class will remember that this success could not have been possible without the untiring efforts of our sponsor, Miss Knox, the careful coaching of the plays by Miss Perkins, and willing help and encouragement of Miss Wheeler, Miss Brady, and Miss Evans.