Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1945 volume:

s a snail tribute, we wish to dedicate the FAIRMONT TIGER to our late president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, to all he has done for our country, and to ' all the things he hoped to see through to their con- pie tion. ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistants,.,., Stencilers...... Art V ’ork...... Production Crew Marilyn Barrett Roray Moul Joyce Palmer Beverly Perkins Dcrald Ely Romy Moul Lorena Fishel Marilyn Barrett Lorena Fishel Joyce Palmer Marilyn Barrett Ralph Broman Deraid Ely Don French Jack Stephenson Note: V.'e wish to thank everyone who has helped in the completion of the FAIRiiONT TIGER Annual. Also we are sorry that we have b„cn unable to secure pictures of the various groups as v;e had planned, but could not due to curtailment of paper for films because of war needs, ---ANNUAL STAFF pertine; t i- fo: ... .xiLIl: 3 TKL oEi!IOR3 OF '45 IU . - X J- J. Nane liari lyn Barro tt fhicf Cot all you can when you can get it. Data Pep Club--1,2,3,4 Cho rus--1,4 Class Play--3,4 Editor of ..nnual Editor of School Lisin Scholastic Interest Cosaaercial Papor--4 Ralph Bronsn Band—£yr Bronan Class Play--3,4 Hover do today what you can put off until to.iorrov . th Bonita Delaney Red Love, love, and be loved. Derald Ely Speed Anything will do. Pep Club--1,2,3,4 Chorus--1,2 Class r'lay——3,4 llinatr cl--l acxtctto--3 3cc. and Tress--3 Chccrlesdcr--5,4 Football--1,2,3,4 Basketball--2,3,4 Class ?lsy--3,4 3ec. .nd Tress--4 Commercial Hath Lorcna Fishel Fish Ri --Regard- less . Pal:ier--1 yr. North Hi jh (Omaha) -2 yr. Pep Club--3,4 Chorus—3,4 j_nu--3,4 Scxtcttc--3,4 Rath CtU-rtotte--4 Class Play--3,4 Don French Football--2,3,4 Gus Basketball--1,2,3,4 nything for di3- Class ?lsy--3,4 tinction. Chorus--l,2,3 Scicnco Class Prcsidont--3 Vice Pr sid nt--! Bottc Johnson 3ec. and Troas.--1 Tillic Class Play--3 .ork for what you Chorus--l,3 Normal Train- got. Pep Club--1,2,3 ina Continued on pa e 2 i! 7� LaVonnc Laschanzky Von Beautiful but studious. P p Club--1,2,3 Chorus--1,2 I.Iinstrul--l Vice Pros.--2 Normal Train- ing n Eileen Love- grove Lovegrove uiet I—Vonan working. Pep Club--1,2,3,4 Choru3--l,§- of 3 normal Train- Minstrel--! ing Romy I.ioul Stinky One who could use a little ouesidc help. Joyce Palmer Palmer Ihroulife with a sparkle. Beverly Perkins Cookie Giggle your way through life. Jack Stephenson Steve If you can't take part in sports-- bo one. Football--2,3,4 Basket!all--2,3,4 Class Play—3,4 Choru3—3 Class Prcsidont--4 Pep Club--1,2,3,4 Chorus--1 Class ?lay--3 Minstiel--l Pep Club--1,2,3,4 Band--1,2,3,4 Choru3--l,3,4 Class ?lay--3,4 DUxeette--o Clarinet Duct--4 Clarinet Trio--3 Octette—1 Band--1,2,3,4 Chorus--l,2,1- of 3 Class Hay--3,4 Class Pr sident--1 Vice President--3 Minstrel--1 0ctett --2 Science Commercial th CLASS HISTORY Of the thirteen pupils who graduate from good old F. H. S. this spring, only two have gone to school to- cthor fox’ all tv.elve years. These two are Eileen :.o r Orove and Eette Johnson. Romy Moul cane to this ■j.iool in tho second grade. Don French came in the fourth year. During the seventh year, Jack Stephenson, L'iV Lasxhanzky, Bonita Delaney, Marjorie Villis, and Dale V illiams carae to join the little band. Eob Romans came in the eighth year. The following kids made up the Freshman Class of •41: LaVonnc Laschanzky, Eileen Lovegrovc, Bonita De- laney, Jack Stephenson, Arlo Shanklin, Francis McMahon, Jolin Hole, Ralph Bronan, Donald h'oul, Bette Johnson, Don French, Marilyn Barrett, Joyce Palmer, Deraid Ely, Beverly Perkins, Ecth Bair, Marjorie hillis, Romy iloul, Dale Williams, and Bob Romans. Charlotte Hiatt, and Frail Sv anda came during tho second semester of this year. Harold Scott was our sponsor during our Freshman year, and the class offxcers were: President, Jack Stephenson: Vice-President, Don French: Secretary and Treasurer, Eette Johnson. Deraid Ely was the only one of the boys to letter in football, although Me gallon and Shanklin went out. No one did very much in basketball, except Don French who managed to play a couple of quar- ters in a second-team game against Grafton. '.e had several parties this year, all of which turned out to be near flops. During our sophomore year, Arlo Shanklin, Francis McMahon, John Kolc, and Eob Romans dropped out. Char- lotte Hiatt moved to Geneva, and Beth I air and Dale Williams moved to York. Emil Gwanda, who had previous- ly been elected President of the class, moved to Has- tings during the last semester, so LaVonnc Laschanzky, who was Vice-President, assumed her duties. Romy I.'oul was Secretary and Treasurer. ' aync ITicliols was our sponsor this year. Three Sophomore boys participated in football this year. These three letter-men were Deraid Ely, Romy Moul and Don French. Don French was again tho only boy to do anything in baskutball. Continued on page 4. During our Junior year, no one cropped or moved away, but, in the first semester, Lorena Fishcl erne from Omaha, and in the last semester, Leona Ryba moved from Columbus. Don French had the pleasure of being cur class President, end Jack Stephenson was Vice-Pres- ident, with 3onita Delaney serving as Secretary and r ■-urer Hiss Stowe had the pleasure of being the .1 .ss sponsor. This year v.c had three boys who were on the first string in football. They all made a good showing. They were Don French who played quarter back, Dcrald Ely who played half-back, and Homy Meu1 who rotated be- tween half-b cl: and end. Vo had the most successful season since � 33 by winning 2 out of 5 gomes. In basketball, v:c h .d three out of our class who were among the first 10 men. Deraid Ely was on the first five, with Don French and Romy iloul as good re- serves who did a lot of playing .hen the going was tough. This year the team won 17 out of 10 games and the Count,; and District Tournaments. '.Then vc were Juniors, wc wore just full of big ideas: one of these ideas was the g-die Hawkins day Party that vc sponsored on November 7th. It was a great affair with the girls c telling the bog's and Jink- ing them to t.ic party that was hold that night. On March 17, 134., the Juniors presented The Ghost of Roaring Pines,” a Mystery-Comedy in throe acts. ;.Iis3 Stowe, our sponsor, directed the plug with Romy Iloul, Joyce Palmer, Ralph Proman, Marilyn Barrett, Deraid Ely, Eette Johnson, Don French, Bonita Delaney, Jack Stephenson, Beverly Perkins, and Lorena Fishel in the cast. The Junior-Senior Banquet sponsored by tile Juniors of '44 was held at the Methodist Church on Hay 5, 1344. The Juniors surprised the Seniors with an extraordin- ary theme entitled Hawaii, with Mrs. Edw-rd McCabe out guest speaker, who talked to us about the six months she spent in Hawaii. The class had their annual picnic at York on the last day of school. The dag was spent in the York Park. ;.ft r lunch, several went wading in the creek, some vent shop ing, and others looked over the town. Due to a bad c-so of the mumps, Romy Moul was confined to his home, so during the day the class sent flowers bg bus. Continued on page 5. As customary, the Juniors v cro present at Bnc- calaureatto services. T'.. Junior ■ iris also ushered at Commeneement exorcises. The Junior Class of '44 entered their glorious final year at good old F. H. S. with a total enrollment cf fifteen. Svwlyn V alker entered the class from Lake- ville, ye , Arkansas. Donald Foul decided not to finish school. Homy Moul, Beverly Perkins, and Deraid ly stemped into the lime-light to take over the various duties of being cl-ss officers, continuing v ith the old circs tradition of alv ays having a boy for president. i;iss Stowe, for the second year, was our class sponsor. The three Senior boys, D-rald Ely, Ro.aiy I’oul, and Don French represented the backfield of tnc six-man football tetri which came through with a record season of 4 wins and 2 losses. De.r..ld _ ly was the big noise in the scoring business with over 70 points to his credit. Moul, El,, , and French were again the only boys from the class to participate in basketball. The sea- son was non , too successful vitn only 3 ..ins out of 13 games. Derr.Id Fly vs the high scorer for the season. Leona Ryta entered the frce-t.irow contest t tnc County Tournament at Shicklcy. On October 13, the flashy Seniors entert .ined tho school at a party in honor of th. then green freshmen. At a meeting, the Class of «45 elected Marilyn Barrett as Editor and Bev.rly Perkins as Assistant ditor of our schoool nnp_.r. c chose as the name SA-HA-TA , which means, SEES ALLJ KNOWS ALL, AMD TELLS LL.” During the Second sc. icst..r this paper gave all the news, views, and interviews of the pupils of F. H. S. Hill-billy Courtship a farce in thr.n. acts, was presented to the public t; the Seniors on November 23- 24, 1045. Miss Stov e again directed t.ic play. The proceeds from the play ’..ere used to purchase the vdio- ohonograph which is nov. being used for school dances. The Seniors of «45 had t..e privilege of initiating tho first school dances at F. H. S. for many many years. Early in «45 (January 3 to jeurncycd to Hastings to have smiles reproduced on paper to Continued on pago 6. be e-.net) the Seniors their l.ullion-dollar leave hanging on tho walls of F. H. S. Then on rch lGth the Seniors took c. day off to have their cust.mary Sneak hay, which they spent in Lincoln. During the last saniester, the class was sorry to loose two of its members, Leona Hyba and Lvelyn Walker. The Junior-Senior h'-nquot v as held at the Feder- ated church on Way 11, and Baccalaurcatte Services in the same Church on May 13. Coraiaenceaont T_xercises were held at the Methodist Church, May 18. LAST VVI -L ..HD PL'-TAI-ENT i, the Senloi? Class of • Fairmont High School, -tS the city of Fairmont, St',to .of Nebrcska, Union of the United Stetes, Continent of North America, being tf sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: FIRST—The entire class, as their joint will and testa- ment, bequeath the southeast senior section of the as- sembly to the Junior class v;ith the request that it bo filled in a most fitting and proper manner. By this we mean, i-ary Frances across the aisle from James, etc, SHCOHD—Romy Foul, with many misgivings, wills his ability to chew gun to q-’ob .lbro. He also wills his ability to love one to Jcrold Fishel, THIRD—Bette Johnson wills her ability to do good work under hiss Ditloff to rdith iaye latton, FoURTIlJ --Oerald Lly bequeaths his athletic ability to Bob l olc: his willingness to work to argaret Aclcrman, Ho sincerely hopes she will make good use of it, FIFTH—Lorena Fishel willingly gives her nice, shiny, slide trombone to Raymond Jackson; her smooth complex- ion to George Thompson, SIXTH—Ralph Broman, keeping a share for himself, don ates his ability to do nothing to -ary Francos Tous, BFTH—Eil en Lovogrovo leaves her ability to keep quiet to Bill Romans, and may he m ko good use of it, Iler F goes to -erlin Ritchey, EIGHTH—Farilyn Barrett ;i 11s her scholastic ability tr B ob Delaney; her J iving feet to Delvin Roper NINTH—Joyce Palmer bequeaths her various articles cf jewelry, namely, diamond, navy pin, etc,, to Leone Baker. ' ith much misgiving, she leaves her 3ailor to Id -c.6 Huelle. (Don't orry, Id.. Fee, she'll be back after him.) TLi'TK—Don French, in a weak moment, leaves his '..eak- ness for salted Peanuts to Fax Philcon; his variety of tochni ues he wishes to qive to Ross drone, , Continued on page 8 8 TENTH--Don French, in r. v.erk moment, leaves his weak- ness for salted Peanuts to Liax Philson; his variety of techniques he wishes to give to Ross Grone. ELEVENTH--Bonita Delaney v.ills her red hair and green hair bows to Lola Boyes. fler wedding ring which she doesn't have (yet) to Ina Belle Gilian. Twelfth—LaVonne Laschanzky donates her beautiful long hair to Hazel Schneider; her G. I's, to Dorothy McAvoy with the hope that she will take good care of them. THIRTEENTH--Beverly Perkins bequeaths her ability to got along with people to .Mary Lou Iluellc; her gigrlo to Lois Dado. FOURTEENTH--Jack Stephenson, upon leaving F. H. S. de- sires to will his ability to apply the brakes to Dick i. son; nis scat in the rear of the assembly he leaves to be filled next year by James Dawson. £ CLASS PROPHECY The Wheel of Fortune spine------around, around she goes, and where she stops----nobody knows--------------- As it slows down end finally comes to a stop, we see the Seniors of 1945 as they v;ill look ten long years from now. First appearing before us is LaVonnc Laschanzky. It seems she is married to a certain sergeant, and is he handsome� It seems, however, she was left holding tho bag and has been forced to return to her old pro- fession of teaching school. As the wheel begins to turn again, v:c see the per- sonage of Senator Ralph Broman of Podunk. As always ho has his number- 9� s resting on the glass-covered top of his desk. Yes, he is our Ralph(Tako-Life-Easy)Broman, the some as ever—only a little more so. His figuro fades, and now appears-------- Bonita Delany Gravatt. And is that.......YESJ It is l A small, curly-iv; ired lad of about six years, hanging onto her apron strings. His hair is not only curly, but red-wonder of all ’wonders! Wait a minute� I What? Isn't that all??? No, indeed J Before our eyes we see four more little shavers I What a life I Just as the vision begins to fade, we see a tall masculine fi- gure appear, bid the children hello, and then ap- proach his over-lovin' wife. Oh, darn I Darleness I Oh, well, here comes---------- Eileen Lovegrove. Y.'e can hardly hear her for the drone of the plane as she talks to the pilot. Al- though her trans-Atlantic flights take up much of her time, she still manages to keep in contact with Exeter, Nebraska. The plane now takes off, and we see no moro of Eileen. Suddenly upon the scene appears John V. Stephen- son, Esq., transportation magnate. His Rolls-Royco coats to a stop end he ushers his wife, the former Mary Lou Huelle, to the door of the Stork Club. Our wheel of fortuno begins to turn once more and-------- V.'e see the graceful chassis of Lorena Fishcl. She is holding a baton in her hand nd is leading a group of well-known musicians. As the curtain falls on the Continued on page 10. grand finale, v;e see Lei wh over to a handsome young man, who we believe to be her f.ancce, urn®-----not b'd. Around and around our -. heel goe3 and--- This ti;;:e a stop is made before the forms of Eev- erly and Homy iJoui. His wife will be remembered as the former Esvarly Perkins, It seems ]vir. Moul has made quite a fortuno as a successful pin-bail p? aycr. Eev- erly has ib.signed herself to the quiet duties o a housewife, Our couple. George, with the ticians. cy-'S are again focused on a happily married y lsi n and h'rs. George Dean, ay. Joyce and V nilf. George- is at sea Joyce is affiliated Dinglehocfer, luaekenbush, and Jcnes, ihr- The v hc 1 begins to turn and as it slows we see the gracefv.. figure cf laniyn '.'.arret: and i.n her hand is clutched a a: cmplacne v -s M lyn .a really an announce r over Bill . A- a pass hr t she keeps house for her husband who ey ihc way i ■ nor.. othar than Slicky Smith, the Jim V tr r and h-.i two small children. She iocs her hands full don t you think? Our eyes now crech uighb cf Dcruld E«.y� He seems to be pccin . vo a.i.i down the floor .veth-.r itcdly It seems (b.'.ch Ely hac a heavy gam. or. be owor- his pur- ress rclecr.t ■ and the opposing me am cf the C .n- innati Bluebirds. The aal' score was 50 tc in favor of the Durr err. polecats, so Deraid ■ 3 paeinr evidently proved cf rone avail Our wheel is again spinning and as xe gradually slows to a stop vve see the wkithrclad figure of Bette Johnson. She is bending ever a patient who smiles into her kind face.- Yes Bette has really realized her am- bition of becoming a nurse, and a very successful one, too. The fortune wheel spins again and as it stops for the la31 t me wc sc: a smooth'1 red-head , d sailor who presents himself as Don French He has maintained the Navy tradition and not only has or.c but sc.oral girls in every port. The Wheel, of fortune'Spins—........-around, around she goes, and where she stops---------nobody knows----- (Courtesy of liajor Bowes.) SCHOLARSHIPS In January, Bette Johnson, Marilyn Barrett, and Lorena Pishel took scholarship exams from Rollins Col- lege in .inter Park, Florida. On March 27 and 28, the same three girls took the Regents uxams from the University of Nebraska. The girls found out that they didn't know as much as they thought they knew. Rhen. cur grades were averaged, it v:as found that Lorena Fishel's overage was the highest of the class. Marilyn 3arrett's was second. However, Lorena had only been here two years, so it was decided to have two sal- utatcrians. Bette Johnson ranked third in the class and is to be the second salutatorian. FEDERATED CHURCH Organ Prelude Invocation Tho Lord’s Prayer” Baccalauroato Sermon . ere You Hie re” Benediction Recessional METHODIST CHURCH Processional Invocation Valedictorian Salutatorian Kentucky Babe Commencement ddress Humoresque Mary F. Tous, Leone Baker, Announcement of Honors Presentation of Class Presentation of Diplomas Benediction MAY 13, 1945 Mrs, Lewis Kernes Rev. L. A. Fishel Girl'3 Chorus Rev. L. A. Fishel Girl.’e Chorus Rev. L. A. Fishel Mrs. Lewis Karnes MAY 18, 1945 Mrs. G. H. .atkins Rev. L. Fishel Lorcna Fishel Marilyn Barrett Boys’ Chorus Dr. 77. A. Morton Clarinet Quartet Beverly Perkins, Doris . cst Supt. G. N. ..atkins Mary A. Stowe Class Sponsor ... R. Dorrance President of the Board of Education Rev. L. A. Fi3hel Mrs. G. N. ..atkins COM: X-J CEMENT Recessional ' t'r t� -� T' . — L IJ.- 1 cp the cL:.r,-; op 4f, Bette: My ambition Is to bo a nur:e, but before going into this profession, L weald like to torch, inoe 1 en- joyed tv training it.: fullest extorta Joyce: I hope to te able to take at least tv:o years of college t;. :i marry and settle dov n. Eileen First, I will teach a few years, then I want to be a stovardosa, which is my life ambition. Bonita: First, it:s a telephone operator for me, then I'll be staisfied to be a housewife. Beverly: I hopo to be a secretary for at least a few year3, and I don’t know where from there, Marilyn: I plan to go to college and prepare to do something worthwhile, and have a lot of fun along the line, too. Lorcna: I'm going to college to study music so that I can teach music in schools. Ralph: My ambition is to fit myself for some sort of business in the future. Romy: I will probably be in the army or navy for the duration of the war. Then I'll spend a year or two in college and., go into business for myself . Bon: I wouldn't mind being assistant coach to Deraid Ely, for I'll bet we could really work up a team But, if ' L'ht war isn’t over--that for mo If it is—v ell, it is impossible to predict. Jack: tf ret caught in the draft, I wish to go on to school and. take a general course consisting of a good lot of Math. I wish to fit myself for some line of business , LaVonne : I think I will teach for a year or two, then I would like to go on re borwyy academy and make that my life career, Dcrald: I want to go to school and if it suits me, I will take up coaching- The Mostest of tho Bcstest is the nano that refers to the pupils of Faimont High School th t -..ere elected as being superior to other pupils in certain things. During the second semester ufi election was held to determine the porson3. The following persons were elected the nostost of tho bsstest: Ralph 3roua.n--Laziest Person. ilary F. Tous--!'ost Likely to Succeed. Jack Stophenson--B st Driver. Beverly Parkins--!.ost Popular Girl. Ror.iy i.:oul--I ost Popular Boy. Derald Ely--On V.ho Has Contributed The Host in Four Years of High School. Joyce Palarer--Best Dressed Girl. Bob i.lbro--3est Dressed 3oy LaVonnc Laschanzky--Hi-.ndsor.iest Girl. Darrell Laschanzky--?rotticst Boy. Bill Romans--Dcad Pan Liar. Der..ld Ely—Ecst Matured Person. Bill Ronans--Clcvcrost Person. r- «■;' • S. HILLBILLY COURTSHIP After Miss Stowe had read us some Interesting things about several different plays, we took a vote and decided on Hillbilly Courtship a3 our p3ay. Miss Stowe then decided on the characters, and after a read- ing rehearsal, we were given our parts. They were as- signed as follows: Roray Moul Beverly Perkins Lorena Fishel Marilyn Barrett Bonita Delaney Don French Jack Stephenson Ralph Broman Dcrald Ely Leona Ryba Luke Stil3by Emmy Peppin Ma Peppin Seedie Triffet Bridget O'Flannigan Wash Jeddo Ingersoll Selverstein Louis Cattaro Pappy Stilsby Lulu Triffet After many nights of practice the time for our performance began to draw nearer. y;e had a lot of fun, even though Gus got his lines mixed, Romy ran a race with his tongue, Bonita swal- lowed her words, and Lorena always giggled. In spite of all the work and effort we didn't put in, and also the fun wo had, a well-cast play was pre- sented bofore the public on the nights of November 23 and 24, 1944. RADIO On the evening of December 12, 1944, a small group roDrcsenting the senior class of F. H. S., made a jour- ney to V elbcr, Nebraska. Among this group were Joyce Palmer, Marilyn Barrett, Jack Stephenson, Miss Stowe, Mrs. Watkins. The purpose of this trip was to pass judgment on a radio-phonograph owned by Dr. J. F. Shrcmek of Wilbert The senior class, wishing to leave something worthwhile for the school, decided to use the proceeds from their play for such a machine as was owned by the doctor. Continued on page 15 15 Upon arriving v� - were made comfortable and the doctor proceeded to demonstr'tc the machino. It was easily seen that the radio had had very good care and was of a good make. Besides bring a combination radio and phonograph, it was equipped fer rooording. The group decided the machine was what they were looking for and agreed to take it. Before returning hone, the group enjoyod looking over a collection of souvenirs brought from Ucxico by the Shramclc family. £ So far, the machine has given good service, and SENIOR DAUCE The first dance to be held in Fairraont High School was a senior one. It was held on January 12, .1916 All were in attendance with the exception of Lcror.a Fishel, Bette Johnson and Eileen Lovegrove. Everyone began dancing the minute they arrived and continued to do so until about 9:30 when a lunch of punch, sand- wiches, and cookies wore served. Hiss Stowe attended and later in the evening Hr. and LIrs. Y.atkins crane. Everyone enjoyed the evening, and all departed for home at 10:00 p.n. FAREWELL PARTY The seniors held a surprise party for Leona, coo� monly known as Pete, Ryba, February 26, 1945. The purpose of the party was to let Pete know we all hated to see her leave, and wo all hop© Seward enjoys her as much as v e did. The fore part of the evening was spent in dancing. After dancing we departed from the Fairmont Tiger Club room and made the long journey across the hall to the Home Economics room. Here we enjoyed a delicious lunch consisting of hot dogs (cooked by Steve) with mustard, potato chips, and coca colas. Ac also presented a sweater to Leona as a remembrance of the senior class of Fairmont High. YYe left the party at ten o'clock, and I'll assure r . At one o’clock on Jwvcr. j , throe cars have the individual graduation pictures of the Seniors taken. laaxcliatoly after arriving at the Hc.b-r:.:-n Studio everyone began to look for a Mirror so he could fix his hair, straighten his tio, or any nuuber of things that would uakc hi:., appear uore beautiful or handsome. Rony I.loul had the privilege of having his picture taken first, so was very proud of hiuaclf. Hot long afterwards, everyone else had his profile snapped, too. Y.e all then went upstairs and. listened to Mr. Haberuun give his sales talk. c put in our orders and iauedi- atcly began to worry about whether or net the picture would be good--and how we were going to pay for the balance. It was decided th. t everyone should return to the studio at 6:45 to lock at the proofs. Upon this de- cision, everyone left to go shopping, to a picture show, or just to wander around ...nd be fascinated by the sights of this larj c city. The Seniors heard that someone fro:: Fair .ont had been out to the r. dio station annoying thee:, but they didn’t think it w s anyone from the Senior Class. Y.e later found out that it was none other than Steve, C-us Speed, and Brour.n. Everyone except Fishel -nr Delaney returned to the studio pro.-ptly at 6:45. Llr.ybc they got lost chasing so:ic I'arino froi: the Am .unition Depot. After ovuryonc h d arrived, they wxre presented with the bad news-----their proofs. Evidently everyone cauc through tho ord .l of opening thou, since no one was killed, and no one fainted fro . tho shock. After this souc of the Seniors returned to Fair- mont and SO..C regained in H stings to take in another picture show. Everyone returned houo tir d but happy, and. none the worse for the ordoal. 1 i:j3 Stowe, do .repolis of crusade wa3 to SNEAK DAY J6 The Seniors from Fairmont vent to Lincoln, March lb, for their big day, namely, Privilege Day. The class was split up during the morning. The boys took the 6 a.m. bus. The girls, not the early risers like the boys, took the 8:18 train and didn't arrive until 10 a.m. The boys, however, arrived at 8:15 a.m. and wel- comed the sun over the horizon. The birds were twit- tering, a fresh morning breeze was stirring, and five Senior boys trotted along the street saying 'hello to everybody. We wandered over the streets looking at all the pretty store windows until about 10 o'clock, and then we stormed the Capitol. We took possession of the ele- vators and rode to the top. From this great height we looked the town of Lincoln over. Then we descended to the first floor, at lost we came upon the law-making body of our dear state. 7e Swung open the doors and were immediately escorted to the big leather seats with a desk for each and every one. (This is the truth, ask the Seniors. ) After staying there for about an hour, we stormed over the streets of Lincoln and on to Gold's to meet the fairer sex and to decide on an eating place. Once more the class split and the girls, a]l except Marilyn, Joyce, and LaVonne, went with the men to the Bullhead Cafe. V!e gIso became friends (we hope} with Norma Peter- son, a waitress. After dinner we toured the town again taking in everything that could be taken in. The boys kicked in at their luxurious apartment at about 3:30 and spent half an hour in bathing their feet in thfe wash basin. Deraid Ely, however, could not stand to sit down so he stood. (It's marvelous how much those basins will hold.) At 5:30 we again went to the Bullhead for supper and as a surprise ” Miss Stowe came to make the party more joyful, nfter this we decided to go to the Ital- ian Village for a delightful evening. We met the girls at the Walgreen Drug Store and caught a bus to our des- Co; tinned on page 19. tination .io did not stay long after our arival for thore wa3 no place to dance and prices were a little high. . c took the next bus back and enjoyed a show, After the show wo slowly arabled to our hotel to ojjcy a wonderful night's sleep. (The author does not know about the girls.) Ely, Bronan, and Steve rose early in the nornlny as you night expect farriers would. French and Ifoul spent the morning still snoring until the three farriers cane back fron broakfast and a tour of Morrill Hall. A little early viorning exercise by French and Moul con- sisting of a pillow fight and a little wrestling until French broke the crystal in his watch. They then re- tired to breakfast' and dinner at 11:30 u.n. As you night guess, dinner was oaten at the Bullhead. The boys and Miss Stowe were present at this luscious din- ner. After dinner the boys chocked out of the hotel and Stowe then took the boys out to the Nebraska ..es- lyan Campus, and to sonc of her friends '..'ho were not at hone. At 5:40 p.n. the boys caught the bus for Fair- mont, leaving Stowe on a Street car hich was taking her to one of her friends, i.c arrived in Fairmont at 8:00 p.n. and went skating to top off a perfect week- end. On Sunday, April 29; rt 2:SC p. ,1. the Seniors came to the schoolhouse to nr: ho ..'ecor in s. Each Senior had a record made of the ertir Class Clever remembrances were recorded and all of the Seniors hope to have these records to remind them in the future of their class- mates in Fairmont Hi0h School. JUNIOR-SLiilOE PROM Something new has beon added 1 This yo-ar after the ban,-met the Juniors and Seniors enjoyed a brand new privilege---that of having a genuine PROM. The Prom was hold on the first floor of the schoolhouse where the hall was decorated with a summer house in a small garden overlooked from above by a largo orange moon sporting a high silk hat. This feature gave the Prom its name--- The High Hat Moon. Invitations and dance programs wore made on the same pattern a3 the la rge moon. Records were played on the Senior's radio, the selections having been chosen and typed on the progrrm s in advance so that each person might lator write in tho name of his or her partner for each dance. We hope all the future graduating classes of F.H.S. will enjoy this grand finale to c. school year. The banquet itsolf was hold in the dining room of tho Federated Church, The menu servod by tho ladies of the Church was as follows: Barbequed Boots Cactus Salad Buckshot in Buckets Spuds Hardtack Coagulated Moo Juice Smear Mud Blizzard on tho P'rairio PROGRAM Lassoed. All Here.......... Sage Brush Ditties Thoro areds....... ,Jones Dawson Romy Moul Sage Brush Kiddies Miss Mary A. Stowe Roping.........................Beverly Perkins Old Cowboy Songs...............John Fishel Unbroken.................... .Mary F. Tous 'N Old Cowhand................Mr. Watkins Don't Fence Me In..............Bill Romans U ntil We Meet Again Prom Clarinet Trio-Mary F. Tous, Beverly Perkins, Leone Baker FEE JHI.iAN CLASS ROLL 23 Gayle Galusha Shirley Halsey Richard Mason Floyd Dado Darrell Laschanzky Raymond Jackson Jessie Schroeder Ardith Faye Patton Louis I'.oul Donald Lanjjdon Jack liurrell Donald Hutsell Lillian Jacobsen Wilma Preifert Rachel Ellis Bobbie Delaney Donna Shelley Hazel Schneider Harold Hall Delvin Roper Lucille West Laverne Bures SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Elizabeth Abbott Marjjaruet Ackerman Inabelle Gillan Robert Quick Dorothy Jensen Robert Albro Lois Dado Robert Kolc Merlin Ritchey Dorothy licAvoy Jerold Fishel Bill Ely Rosemarie Romans Carl Justa Neil Preifert John Fishel Max PhiIson JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Ida Mae Huelle Mary Lou Huelle Mary Frances Tous Joan Ellis Lola Boyes Bonnie Novak George Thompson James Dawson Della Keil Ross Grone, Lcono Baker Jack Jacobsen Bill Romans -a- FOOTBALL The football season began with only twelve mop re- porting. Th-ir wero five lettcrmen--Romy fooul, Don French, Deraid Ely, Bill Ely, and Bill Romans. Others reporting v cro Jcrold Fishol, John Fishol, Donald Lung � don. Bob Delaney, “ ax Philson, Ooorgc Thompson, and Bob Kolc. The season's opener took place at shickley, where the Tigers lost 24 to 0 Shickley used their weight to un advantage in tho mud, but even so, Fairmont she .'ed plenty of fight and made some long runs. Fairmont was hampored even further, because D. Ely, First team °ack, and Bill Ely, first team center, stayed home with the chickenpox. The Tigers redeemed themselves in the next game by defecting the heavy £t. nary's tc._.m of Grand Island, la to 0« George Thompson and Bill Ely showed some good line play.' The backfield didn't slouch any. D. Ely scored both the'T ger touchdowns. Victory again came to the - igers as they over- powered Exet r, 24 to 6. The line showed good defense and the backs did some excellent blocking to bring victory. D. Ely scored throe touchdowns and Romy Boul scored one. Defeat again caught up with the Tigors as thoy bowed to tho Shickley Longhorns, 33 to 18. Romy Moul opened the scoring of the g me but Shickley quickly tied the score, then made the conversion. Shickley then ran wild in the second quarter by scoring three touchdowns. D. Ely added two more touchdowns and Shickley added another. It was game that wasn't in cnyone' s favor until the final whistle.. Fairmont walloped Carleton, 38 to 12, to return to the winning list. Tho game was on even terms until the second quarter st rt -d, t’ on tho Tigers st rted rolling. The line played :n excellent g. me and also the b cks. Bill Ely scored a safety for two points, J.ioul and Ely added with 12 .nd 24 points respec- tively. F rench played a brilliant g-mc at both block- ing and t.ckling. Continued on page 25. 25 The Tigers won the find gene of the season by de- feating Exeter 20 to 0. The tear.?, both f r;t nd sec- ond, made a fine shoving. Gee vp Tiv- osen Jolin Fish- cl, and Do re Id Ely each s corod a roueh cv'- I '•■-ref' ard Romans each mde an extra point-, The game was a tough battle from start to finishr Thi3 ended the season with four wins and two los- ses. It is agreed that Fairmont should have a salty club next year, due to the ability displayed by thco returning Tigers: George Thompson, Bill Ely, dll Ro- mans, John rlshel, Jorold Fishel, Dondd Langdon, Bob Delaney, i-ax fhilson, and Bob Hole. Individual Scoring Don French Bill Romans Deraid Ely Romy Eoul George Thompson John fishel Bill Ely 72 24 6 6 2 1 1 Total TT2 Soason'3 Results Fairmont 0 Fairmont 12 Fairmont 24 Fairmont 18 Fairmont 38 Faimont 20 Shickley 24 St. Enry's 0 Exeter 6 Shickley 33 CarlGton 12 Exeter 0 B.-.SKET3ALL 26 The outlook for the season looked rather dull «Lth only 13 men reporting. Of these, only Romy i.ioul, Don French, and Deraid Ely had any previous experience. , illian Ely, Oeor e Thompson, and ..illian Romans showed much improvement as time went on. e opened the season with Me Cool when wc met up with defeat, loosing by a score of 22 to 15. The Timers led all the way until the middle of the fourth quarter. D. Ely, Don French, and Romy LIoul led the scoring with 6, 5, and 4 points respectively. Defeat met the Tigers again in the second game by getting nipped 21 to 20. In spite of tho fact that the Tigers led the opponent 16 to 8 at the end of the first half, they lost the game by ono point. The final score was 21 to 20. Don French led the Tiger's scoring attack with 14 points. Shickley defeated Fairmont for the Tiger's third consecutive defeat by a tune of 26 to 17. The game was very exciting and close until the final minutes at which Shickley pulled out ahead to put .he game on ice. Deraid Ely and Romy Moul led the Tiger's scoring with 7 and 6 points respectively. The Tigers journeyed to 3oavor Crossing to be handed their fourth straight defeat by a score of 26 to 19. Beaver Crossing got away to a 13 point le-d but the Tigers gradually closed that _,ep but they did not s art soon enough as there was a 7-point difference. Don French was hiji point man with 8 points. Fairmont won their fiist gijme at .xetcr by nipping them 18 to 17. Exeter held a 15 to 7 advantage at the half but the Tigers overcame that lead afeer a hard struggle. Romy Moul and Don Ficnch l .d the Timers scoring with 7 and 6 points respectively. l’he highly touted Ohiowa Five met a little static ..hen they tangled with the Fair wont Tigers, but managed to score 9 points in the last three .inutes to win 30 to 22. The Tigers held a on. point advantage with just three minutes to pl-y but they lost this lead very quickly. D. Ely was hi_h ,.oint man for the Timers with 12 points. French and aha guards displayed a magnifi- cent defensive game. Continued or. page- 27. 27 Shickley again defeated the Fairmont Tigers on the Longhorns floor 31 to 18, In spite of the fact that Fairmont held a 4 point le ad at the half they ended up 13 points on the little end, D, Ely led the Fairmont scoring with 10 points. The Tigers were nudged at Carleton on their dance floor by tune of 23 to 19, Fcirmont started with a bang by scoring 9 points before Carleton scored. But their local referee and dance floor combined proved to be a very big handicap to Fairmont, Carleton was be- hind until late in the game, R, -oul was high point man for the Tigers with 9 points. The County T ournanent was played at Shickley, The Tigers lost in the first round to Shickley by a score of 23 to 18� t was an exciting game from the start to the finish, Fairmonts' scoring was well distributed by D, Ely scoring 7, R, Foul 6, nd D, French 5, Qhiowa took home all honors by winning first place in the '’’ounty Tournament, Lester Bahe and Shirly Gariscn took the free throw trophies which were awarded to the boy and girl who made the most free throws' out 6f 25 attempts, Exeter lost to Ohiowa in'the opening round as did Pslrmoat they lost to Shiekley, ‘-illigan rhe drew a bye for the first round was beaten by Ohiowa. Shickley soundly beat Grafton who also drew a bye� In the finals Ohiowa walloped Shickley 56 to 15, Lilligan won the consolation game by defeating Grafton, The Tigers nipped Grafton 22 to 21 in the Grafton gym after losing by one point on the Fairmont floor. Ely and LIoul led the Tigers scoring attack with 10 and 9 points respectively, John Finnegan of Grafton scored 12 points. The Tigers once more entered the winning column by defeating Exeter 28 to 17. The Tigers started out in the lead to keep’ well ahead all the way, D� Ely and Don French led the Tigers scoring with 15 and 10 points respectively, v Ohiowa trompled the 'Tigers by a acore of 63 to 35 at Ohiowa, Ohiowa led 40 to 14 at the half. The last half was played on somewhat even terms with the Tigers scoring 21 points to Ohiowas' 23, Fairmont missed many setups- or the game would have been much closer, Romy Moul and Don French led the Tiger's scoring v.ith 14 and 13 points respectively. Continued on page 28, 28 The Fairmont Tigers suffered defeat at the hands of the i.icCool quintet. i.cCool jot off to a fast start by outscoring the Tigers 13 to 1 in the • The Tigers seemed to be aslocp during the first hall but in the last half they cane alive to out-score-rfool 10 points, cut the lead they possessed was to great io Fairmont as they fell 2 points short of catching up with iicCool. The final score was 19 to 17. D. mly led the Tiger’s scoring with 9 points. In this gai. e • 9 fouled out which was the first and only time a ii0er fouled out in the season. Glenvil won the district Tournament by defeating lie Cool in the finals. -‘cCool beat Trumbull in the sec- ond round and Glenvil also defeated Grafton, mdgar, and n° This ended the Tiger’s season by winning 3 games and losing 10� , Rony lioul, Don Trench, and Deraid mly -ill be lost due to graduating. Season’3 Record Oponent Winner Score He Cool Shickley Grafton Beaver Crossing Ohiowa Exeter Shickley Grafton Shickley Carleton Exeter Ohiowa He Cool Individual Scoring Player Deraid Ely Don Trench Romy Eoul William Ely George Thompson William Romans I iax Philson TEA IS f FO Fairmont 108 Opponents 145 lie Cool Shickloy Grafton Beaver Crossing Ohiowa Fairmont Shickley Fairmont Shickloy Carleton Fairmont Ohiowa HcCool rArJES FG F.T. F 13 43 12-46 18 13 33 22-48 37 13 30 10-20 23 13 2 3-12. 15 13 0 2-6 9 13 0 1-7 5 1 0 0-0 0 F.' T. F PTS 50- -139 107 267 44- -97 118 334 22- 15 26-17 26-19 30- 22 13-17 31- 18 22-21 23- 18 23-19 28-17 66-35 19-17 PTS. AVE. 98 7.54 88 6.76 70 5.38 8 .61 2 .15 1 .07 0 .00 EVE. 20 53 25.69 PEP CLUB We held our first meeting Monday, September 18 at 4:00 P.M. Every girl was present. Officers v;ere elec- ted: 3everly Perkins, President; Jean Ellis, Vice President; Leona Ryba, Secretary and Treasurer. I ith Beverly presiding, the following cheerleaders were elected: B onita Delaney, Leone Baker, and Dorthy Jen- sen. The cheerleaders decided that their costumes should be Slmiiar to ..the „ squad uniforms At our next meeting v;e sent for out new letters and tiger heads in orsnge and black which we sewed to the backs of our sweaters. Special committees were appointed for the selling of popcorn, making beanies, and for the dyeing of ..nklcts. x.iost of the girls h ve been very co-operative in wearing uniforms, cheering t the g;mcc, and helping make our club successful. This ye.r wo gave a number of skits which were en- joyed by all. Because so many girls worked after school we did not perform any drills at the g-mes, Lay I scy for myself, und the other tv.o cheer- leaders, th.t we have been very well pleased ' with the Pep Club we le ad. 29 Bonita Delaney 4 GO I ft L — r,T i v i i£ S 30 Initiation of the Freshman The initiation party for the freshman was span - sored by the seniors. The other two classes and the high school teachers were also invited. The party was held October 13, 1944, The freshman girls dres sod like boys and the froshm n boys dressed liko girls. They wore those cos- tumes to school in the ftornoon and _gr.in that even- ing. In the afternoon about 3:30 some of the freshman were called to the front of the assembly,. Bel'hr. V p- er had to ask a girl for a d-tc Don Hutsoll and r - dith Patton had to do a dance - ■ Dick Lusson and Donna She 1 ley-wore•■-??????? VYho Knows9 They wouldn't talk? Th:t night we blindfolded the freshman and took them d own to tho gymnasium and made eh m wa LI: barefoot- ed through oebs, cooked macaroni] - ar.d send, tho a step into a bucket of water Darrell Las chan?. Icy end La V e me 3ur--s had to cat cold cereal out of the same cishr Games were played, which, judging by tho noise, wore lots of fun On the g me committee were harilyn Barrett, a.nd Leona Ryba; Beverly Perkins, LaVonnc La- schanzky, and Eileen Love-grove made up tho eats commit- tee, Por lunch we had sandwiches, coffee, jollo, and cake. FOOTBALL B..N UET The Football Banquet of Fairuont High School v;as held on November 17; 1944, in the Methodist Church basement which was decorated in honor of the football team- The banquet was held to show our appreciation of the-team and their good sportsmanship during their games, I.ir. and Mrs, G. N, watkins, Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Fishel, faculty members, and friends of the team were present. The Toastmistress, Mrs. Y.atkins, called upon the members of tbc entertainment co.miitteo for toasts as follows. P-ep................3cvorly Perkins I-ndian Music.........Mary Frances Tous G-oal. Rev. Fis’ncl S-corcq... ,. ..... - Deraid Ely K-ick-cff .... ......Don French I-nsidc Dope,. ....... Homy Moul N-oisy Neighbors. ..... Mr. and Mrs. Yuatkins A banquet was served by the Methodist Ladies Aid; the menu was as follows: Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Scalloped Corn Cabbage Salad Rolls Jelly Pickles Pic and Coffee. This occasion was ver much enjoyod by ■ 'all who attended. VALENTINE DaNCE 32 Fairmont openod their dancing Career with an all- school dance on the 14th day of February, Since this was the first d.nee for the school since the school- house was erected (unconfirmed statement), it was quite an elaborate affair The dance was held in the school gymi Everything was decorated, the lights were covered, streamers were hanging from the ceiling and lights. The floor was swept and waxed with tybrax acid powder or something, of that sort to make it slippery, And coming so clear through the air was Don’t Fence i.io In featuring Sammy Kaye (from recording) The floor was crowded with such combinations as Roper and Priefert, Hall and Patton, Barrett and Delan- ey, Palmer and Lasch. nzky, and others too numerous to mention. At intermission the students stormed to the coke stand, which was wrapped in crepe pa por and what-have- you. Out of this stand came the CocA Cola bottle with cooling liquid (war production). After this refreshing intermission, the phonograph beat out with Benny Goodman, until 10 P, M,, and' the party was over. The end of a perfect evening. HIGH SCHOOL CHHISTI.IAS PARTY 33 The Junior Class sponsored a party for the entire high school December 19, 1944. Everyone had to bring a 15 gift which was passed out by Saita Claus (George Thompson). The decoration committee worked hard to decorate the school gym. Some of the decorations were bright- colored lights and a Christmas tree at the north end of the room. The game committee prepared many interesting games. Some of these -were pinning the candle on the Christmas tree , carrying a lighted candle , and mus- ical chair . The food committee served sandwiches, cookies and jcllo with coffee or water to drink. Everyone, with the exception of the unfortunate clean-up committee, left the schoolhouse at 10:00 p.ra. after having spent a very enjoyable evening. BaND There arc 33 v.ieubers in the bane1. There arc about 8 ncueors that have b en playing over two years, and the rest are all beginners. Those in the bund arc: CLARINETS Mary P. Tcus Leone B ker Bevorly Perkins Doris Y.cst Keith Moul Delvin Roper .'.rdith Faye Patton Donald Langdon Delbert V.inkier Esther Baker CORNETS Lois Dado Kenneth McClellan Louis M.oul George Patterson Duano Lovegrove Neil Priefert Darrell Laschanzky TROMBONES Jack Stephenson Ir.ab lle Gillan Lorena Fishcl Bonnie Novak Frank Rose Bob Delaney Dale Hall C rl- Justa ■ BARITONE Harry Bohling HORNS Janes Dawson Randt.ll Fishcl BOSSES John Fishcl Y.ayne Flcischautr PERCUSSION Ross Gronc Max Phi Is on Jerold Fishol The band played for several football unc basket-- ball rallies this year. It also placed for nost of the houe football guides at the field, to keep up the real school spirit. Two band concerts wore given it the schoolhousc. One was held the first senost r and one the second scar ester. The last one was ... chorus and band prograr: to- gether. At the latter event the following pro gran vu.s presented I Continued on page 35. Bund Star Spangled B-nncr Service Arrangenent Our Director-March F. E. Bigelow The Iron Count-Overture K. L. King Bombasttoso-Tuba Solo Vundcrcook Then 3uascs-I.Iurch G. H. Huffine Concerto-Clarinet Solo Mozart My Grandfather's Clock Arthur msden Annie Laurie-Tronbonc Quartet Lady John Scott Allah’s Holiday Rudolph Frinl Little David Play on Your Harp Noble Cain Honeland Noble Cein The Erie Canal Fred Waring The Array Air Corps-March Robert CreVvford Trombone S. .iles Fred Jewell Father of V.’aters-Clarinet Duet Thomas Slcchta Under The Spreading Chestnut Tree Leathernecks March Gunner Talbot Anchors ..weigh Chas. A. Zimmerman Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Scusa B-nd Band John Fishcl B-nd Mary F. Tous Band Inabelle Gillan, Jack Stephenson, Lorona Fishcl, Bonnie Novak Girl's Chorus Girl’s Chorus Mixed Chorus Mixed Chorus Band Bund Leone Baker, Beverly Parkins Band Band Band Band Some of the band and chorus members gave a program at the schoolhousc February 20, to entertain a women's club. It consisted of instrumental t.nd vocal-groups. Several groups will play at the „.usic contest in Geneva to be hold i.pril 20. Those who have been work- ing on contest numbers arc: Continued on page 56. Clarinet Solo--3.Iar; Prances Tous Clarinet Duct--Lcono Baker Beverly Perkins Tuba Solo--John Fishel Snare Drum Solo--Ross Gronc Trombone Quartct--Inabelle Gillan Jack Stephenson Lorena Fishel Bonnie Novak CHORUS The chorus has presented two programs at the schoolhouse, joined .. ith the band. A progrqzt •' s given at Christmas time. The band played Christmas songs and the chorus sanw many Christmas carols. Another band and chorus program was 1 ven March 9. The band played and both the girls chorus and the mixed chorus san.g. The program is given in the band notes. Many small groups were organized and gave numbers in the programs. These included the girls• ssxtcctc- .(ilma Preifert, Ida Mae Huolle, Lois Bade, Mary Frances Tous, Della Kcil, and Lorena Fishel; mixed octetto-Jor- old Fishel, Robert Albro, Donald Langdon, James Dawson, Ida Mac Huolle, Beverly Perkins, B.lla Kell, aid Leone Baker; boy3 quarterto-Robert Albro, Jenos Dawson, wil- liam Romans, and Darrell Laschnnzky. The boys' quar- tette sang for the Senior Class -lay this year. Some of the chorus members, arc planning to sing solos at the music contest in Geneva, which will be held ..pril 20. Those arc ..il inn Romans, Lorena Fish- ol, Bonnie Novak, and . ilma Preifert. V sia i' i i m v -:- r A b e. o k j h J ' K; M 'v O j K i Vvo x y i. FACULTY 37 The faculty of Faimont High, during 1944 and -45, consisted of four seasoned members and two nev; ones. The increase from five teachers to six helped out the situation a great deal, relieving Mr. Watkins from some of his many duties also giving Miss Stov e an opportun- ity to give her time to her commercial classes. The four returning teachers are Mr Watkins, Mrs. Watkins, Miss Stowe, and Kiss Ditloff. Mr. Watkins attended the U niveraity of Nebraska and came to Fairmont as Superintendent in the fall of 1943 This year he teaches manual training, music and athletics. Mrs. Watkins attended the University of Nebraska. She teaches music, specializing in choral and base instrumental groups. Miss Stowe attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and the University of Nebraska. She came to Fairmont in the fall of 1943 as commercial teacher and is a leader in many of our social activities. Miss Stowe was also chosen as sponsor of the senior class of 1945. Miss Ditloff attended Peru Normal and York Col- lege. She came to Fairmont during the year of 1943 finishing the term began by Kiss Etmund. Miss Ditloff teaches normal training and domestic, science. The two new members of the faculty ore Mrs Murphy and Miss Hosford. Miss Hosford has an A, B, degree from Nebraska Wesleyan, has taken post-graduate work at the Univer- sity of Nebraska and is a graduate of Korningsido Col- lege Conservatory of Music, Sioux City, Iowa. Miss Hosford teaches two classes of algebra, business train- ing, and business arithmetic, Mrs. Murphy has an A. B. degree from the Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas and has done post-graduate y.'ork on Master' degree at the Univerisity of Nebraska. Mrs. Murphy teaches English, civics and history. % SCHOOL CALENDAR i Sept. 4-School started. First football practice. . 5-Chorus was organized vith 42 members. 6- Flrst band practice. 7- Miss Ditloff handed out the first detention slips oi the ye r. 8- A Freshman remarked, I want to play in the band. Do you think I can learn music, or had I better get a trombone? 11-Beginners’ band practice started. 12rSpeed and Bill Ely had mosquito bifes (chicken pox). 13- D. F’rench and R. Romans held a committee meeting to make plans ior the year. 14- Chorus election. Bond and Stamp Sales started. 15- Class elections. 18- Pep Club organized. 19- Harold Kail bought a question book to use after he says, May I speak to kiss Ditloff? 20- Floyd Dado trapped his first skunk. 21- Rally. Football game. Shickley 24-Fairmont 0. 22- Miss Stowe came to school all dressed up--she must be oing to Lincoln tonight. 25- James Da' son took up the study of the bass drum. 26- George Thompson shaved for the first time. Bill Ely didn't shcve--period. 27- Don Langdon got the chicken pox. Band practiced marching for the first time. 28- Football _,ame. Fairmont 6-Alumni 19. 29- Both Fishel boys were out for football practice on time today. Three players end Coach Vatkins had to be treated for shock. Oct. 2-Monthly class meetings were held. 3- Lowell and Donns Garrett moved to Californio. 4- Neil Friefert cleaned his desk--the Fep Club de- cided to hold a bonfire rally. 5- Snake dance. Health examinations. 6- Football game. Fairmont 12-St. Mary's 0. Fire Dri 11. 9- Max Fhilson broke in a fresh towel after foot- ball practice--tvo others helped him. 10-George Thompson said he would have to improve his picture and paste vork as his biology grads is slipping. (Continued on next page) Oct. 3.1-Max Philson went fc.r a drink during football practice, failed to return, was found over in the tourist part chasing a bug for biology. 12- Skit. Footba'l ga ie, Fairmont 24-Exeter 6. 13- Freshman Initiation- 16- That noise that arouses Fairmont Monday mornings is the Grab and Squeufc Club (otherwise known as the clarinet section) having its weekly set- ting up exercises, 17- Believe it or not—Marilyn wasn't chewing gum today. 18- Bob Kolc got a beautiful new head guard to pro- toot the boautiful n-j permanent . etwill get next April, 19- Band marched. Fairmont 18-Shickley 33. 23- Concort by Air Base Band. 24- Sonior Play practice started. 25- Scrimmage with Alumni 7-Fairmont 12. 26- Teachers' Convention. 27- Teachers' Convention. 30- Romy Lioul came to school with his pants rolled below his knees. The water must have gone down across the tracks. 31- Kolc caught a pass during football practice. Nov. 1-A bunch of Juniors and Elizabeth Abbott went to the show at Geneva. 2- Romy Moul started hogging the mirror in the boys' room—somebody told him he had pretty haia 3- Pep Rally. Fairmont 38-Carleton 12. Fire drill. 6- Jack Stephenson wore his bright yellow cords to school for the first time. 7- High school held National Election. 8- Marilyn decided to go to Notre Dame to school. 9- Harold Hall selected his life's work--making one lawn chair in shop class, 10-Band marched. Rally. Fairmont 20-Exeter 0. 13- Miss Ditloff didn't hand out any detention slipa '..■hat's the matter, is she sick, or something? 14- Boverly discovered throe new ways to make a clarinet squeak. (Continued on next page) ’■i • ? Nov. 16-Ardith 7 aye .1 dr-opn ‘ 17-Footbu]1 ---Norma'. Tr-i: 2 20-Gayle Gr Lua ha x “v ■- y c his shoulder in Study • Ln;o hand room while typing class v s pv-icu if in there, no out mute on bass drum, he : .t tn = drum- without looking up, Bill Romans said, ''hey, out it out, you muss, or old WnVeins will be in to see what's going on. 22- Dress rehearsal for Senior play—prompter got sore throat. 23- Senior Play, Hillbilly Courtship. 24- Senior Play. 27- Coach Catkins broke news to the basketball team that the object of the game was to throw the big round ball through the little iron hoop. They either diJn't believe him or iidn't catch on, 'cause they never .0 it. 28- Bob Kolc wore his red coris to school. 29- Sophomores colored paper lolls for some class. 30- Nebraska's Thanksgiving Day. Dec. 1-Thanksgiving Vacation. 4- Ross Grone went without a coke and bought his folks a Christmas present. 5- !'onthly class meetings were held. 6- Jeroli went to Lincoln to buy John some clothes to wear to the :-{isic Clinic. 7- Ross Grone, Lorena Fishel, Ina Belle Gillan, John. FiShel, and I'rs. Watkins went to the Husic Clinic at North Platte. S-Husic Clinic. First basketball game of the sea- son. Fairmont 15-McCool 22. ---Hus ic Clinic. 11- ?'arilyn decided to go to Florida to college. 12- Seniors purchased the radio-phonograph. 13- Scrimrage with Geneva. 14- Ba3ketball team viewed Grafton without alarm. 15- Fairnont 20-Grafton 21. 18- Marilyn decided to do her Senior year over in Fairmont High. 19- Juniors sponsors) 0 school party. 20- At band practice the director explained that all pieces are not in the same key. He also let the trombones in on the secret that there is a third position and a second position, but no two and a half position (Continued on next page) Dec. 21-Jack Murrell hoard there is no Santa Claus and cried clear through Math class. 22-Chrlstmas program. Fairmont 16-Shickley 26. 25-29-Christmac vacation. Jan. 1-N w Year's Day Vacation. 2- School again. 3- Seniors went to Hastings to have pictures taken. 4- Juniors wondered why Seniors did what they did the day before. 5- Beaver Crossing 26-Fairmont 19. 8- Marilyn Barrett ran out of chewing gum. It sure was nuiet. 9- Semes.ter Exams. Miss Stowe was sic’-. 10- Semester Exams. 11- New schedule started. Mrs. 'atkins was sick. 12- Dancing practice started. 15- New semester.started. Junior Class Rings came 16- Fairmont 22-Ohlows 30. 17- Frcnch predicted that we will bca4- ICteter bad. 16-Fairmont 16-ExetcV 17. 19-3enior Dance. ----Normal Training E'lams. 22- The Grab and S eea’- Club lost a to the Slip and Slobber Societv 23- Marilyn iccided to go to Colorado 24- close decision (trombones). to college. drum and took up James Dawson forgot the bass the study of the mellophone. 25- Shickley 31-Fairmont 16. 26- Alumni 43-Fairmont 41. Business Training Class visited the bank. 29- Xolc prophes i d a close game tomorrow night. 30- Fairmont 21-Grafton 20. 31- French said a’fter practice, I never miss set- ups like some of you guys. Romy and Ely sang, Your dreams are getting better all the time'. = Fcbr. 1-Vill the ground-hog see'his shadow? Listen in-- I mean--'7ATCII tomorrow. 2-He didn't Fairmont 19-Carleton 23. 5- County Tournament. Fairmont 18-Shicklcy 23. 6- Ida , ac was abs-cnt--didn11 it seem ru ct today? 7- Bus incss Training class visited the telephone office today. 6-Everyone was preparing for the first dance. 9-Valcntine Dance — John Fishel and Ina Telle Gillan (Continu'd on ne- t page) Febr. 9-werc chosen Ting ana Queen of '-''.arts. 12- Lincoln’s birthday 13- Nonthly class meetings ■ .e-d. 14- Valentine 1s Day. 15- F or once this or •?-. lit tit yellow slips w. re passed out---the cvrj r sen was that they have run out of thc.-i. ' ■ i? marked the j ,000 mark 16- Faxrmont 26 L .e t r ln - Hollins Ceil lege tests were taken by lb.-oe of th Senior girls . 19- Jack Jacoos. n only bed ‘: -n in his coup-, chis noon. 20- Protrram ; Ivor by I'us ic Oj be; tuent for Toman’s Club. 21- Bctte Johnson i-j rc . h.n . her Civics lessor. 22- Busincss Training Class •■’•.sited the- depot. 23- Fairmont 35--Oh:nsu 03. 26- V osloyon players presented ''Nine Tailors. High School voted for persons with specific traits. Class pictures were taken—Floyd Da io appeared in necktie and white-shirt for class pictures, after the- shoo’ led J own the aho- boys repaired all scats ir tudv Hail where fellor classmen haj fallen through. 27- No excitement today--Floyd dressed in usual school clothes. 2o-District; Toumoment. Fair-rout 17-trcCool 19. f.’arch 1-Lconr. Pete Ryba loved. 2-3chool Dance. 5- Junior play practice started. 6- Lions Ciuo game. Fairmont 37-Gencva 15. 7- Wonder of all -onj-. rs--Ja’-e didn't have a flat tire tonight! B-’r. Rice of tie Lincoln School of Commence gave • a very interesting talk. 9-Band concert. Business Training class visited th-.; printing office. 12- Kary Frances calli d Sr.pt. otkins for taking three steps at a time. 13- Lions Club mu me. Fairmont 14-Geneva 18. 14- Rosemarie went to office at noon and sail, Can I have ten minutes off to go look for my heel? Supt. Watkins answerca, I just sc - him oirg into the study hell. 15- F.TI.S. Beni ave a cone- rt at the .-.ir Ease. ' -H 5: coker was here to start new cl- bs. (Continued on next page) March 16-Sophorriores entertained the Juniors at a Saint Patrick's Day party—Senior Skip Day. 19- Normal Training Girls started their inspection of schools and their trial teaching. 20- Murilyn decided to to Indiana to college. 21- Seniors took Intel1.', once and achievement test. 22- Senlors think r:. ..L.r ola s vork easier than test. 23- Freshman party. 26- George Thompson started the week by getting to school on time . 27- No Freshman visited Mias hosford's room during the second period. 28- Harold Hall decided to change life work. He is going to be Mias Ditieff's little messenger bey for a while now. He plans to finish the lawn chair in his spare time. 29- It was announced th.it there will be no speaking before dismissal jt noon,. 30- Good Friday. April 2-Mrs, Watkins pushed Jame3 in the waste basket at play practice. 3- Spring snow storm. 4- Dress rehearsal for Junior Flay. Harold Hall smiled at Miss Stowe. 5- Junior Play, :,Aunt Tillie Goes to Town. 6- Junior Play. 9-0nly Juniors on the above 90 Z honor roll! 10- Some high school students went to Geneva to have X-rays taxen. 11- Staff for school paper was elected from Junior Class« 12- Death of President Roosevelt. 13- Junior Class party. 16- Name of Comet was selected for school paper by class of '46, '47, '4j, .nd '49. 17- Mri Watkins w_s interviewed by reporter Dawson from the Comet. 18- Group from music department entertained Woman's Club. 19- The Watkins h d potatoes and chocolate pud ing for dinner. 20- Music Contest—all entries placed in the three upper ratings. (Continued on next page) i-.pril 23-Cuick brought bis report card bac to school today-wonder what they arc going to keep on top of the piano now. 24- Hsrold Hall dian't run into anyone all day to- day. 25- Dob Cole decided he wanted to be called Curly, so got a permanent. 26- beverly got a new pencil--second one this y ar. 27- School Dance. 30-Joke left his Car perked at school this noon for the first time this ye r. hay l-Romy's pants were rolled higher than ever—he must be expecting a flood. 2- Stowe is still on her noon diet of on orontre. 3- c will s ign off now os the annual must go out tomorrow. 4- School Dance. Last Jay of school for Seniors. 7- 8- 9- 10- 11-Junior-Senior Banquet. ----Baccalaurea tc 14- 15- 16- 17- 16-Commencement 21- 22- 23-Last day of school I This calendar was prepared for the Tiger by the Junior Class of '45. THL.SE ARE THE SEHIoR'S SCRIBBLES BIT BY KAITD