Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1949 volume:

MR. BERT KNESS DEDICATION OF ANNUAL We, the Seni°rs °f 1949, dedicate this annual to Mr. Bert Kness in ap- preciation for what he has done for the school. Mr. Kness has been custodian at Fairmont Public Schools for 1G years, -nir schoolS° patlent and put forth much effort in caring for SU1Tey committee in saying, “We have rarely see a building «ervice ” a 6, baS been aS we maintained over the period of its THE ANN I A L S T A FF Editor .................................................... Doris West Assistant Editor.................................................Bonnie Frazier Business Manager..................................... Carolyn Goodrich Advertising Manager............................................. Robert Dawson Advertising Salesmen...........................Charles Ellis, Keith Moul Class History............................................... Dale Hall Class Will.......................................................Muriel Softley Class Prophecy.................................................. Arlene Stetina Calendar............................................... Esta Marie Spahr Society..............................Carolyn Goodrich, Esta Marie Spahr Faculty................................................Virginia Broman Music........................................................... Bonnie Frazier Athletics................................ Keith Moul, Jerry Laschanzky Pep Club .................................................. Donna Avers Dedication ......................................-............... Class Pictures of Seniors.........................Muriel Softley, Donna Avers Snap Shots......................Vern Justa, Rodney Komarek, Floyd Dado Typists...................Arlene Stetina, Donna Avers, Virginia Broman SITT. HAROLD W. REED— Mr. Reed has been superintendent at Fair- mont two years. He received his early edu- cation at Douglas, Nebr. After graduation, he attended Peru Teachers Coll.ge and taught rural schools and milked cows at home umil he graduated with an A.B. de- gree. Later Mr. Reed r ceived his Master of Arts degree from the University c f Nebraska. He has been in school continuously since the age of five except for three years in the army and the'.i he was instructor in th Army Air Corps. Mr. Reed says “Wear a smile, be friendly and be willing to help the other fellow.” BOX OF THANKS We, the Seniors of 1949, express our appreciation and thanks to our An- nual Sponsor, Mr. Reed, who has been very hdpful in making our Annual a success. To the business firms, and to other persons, who have so generously con- tributed to the success of our Annual, we wish to say, “Thank You.” BOARD OF EDUCATION L:f tc right.- Alva Brown, Glen Maulsby, Hare Id Reed, Albert Lett, Ft ancis ehepers, Lee Roth. Guy Witter. OW EN A. KNUTZEN— “My ambition is to coach a basketball team that gets to t.he stat-e tournament.” Mr. Knutzen, th sponsor of the class of ’49. is principal of the high school and is teaching Shop, Civics and Athletics. He graduated from the University of Nebraska, and is new wrorking for his Masters Degree at Columbia University. LIT ANN KNUTZEN— ‘■Tail, dark and lovely.” Office—Honorary Sponsor of Pep Club. Duti s—Senior Class Sponser, Dramatics. ROBERT DAWSON— “Li'title, but mighty.” Major—English, Social Studies. Minor—■Mathematics. Special Interest—Athletics, Chorus. Offices—Class President and Treasurer. Extra Curricular Activities—Chorus, Class Play, One-Act Play, Annual Staff, Football, Basketball. ESTA MARIE SPA HR— “I like blond crew-cuts!” Major—English, Social Studies. Minor—Mathematics, Science. Special Interest—Music, Nursing. Offices—Class Secretary, Pep Club Secretary, Extra Curricular Activiti s- Chorus, Sextette, Triple Trio, Band, Clarinet Quartette, Pep Club. Athletics, Student Director, Class Play. KEITH MOUI______ ‘ Bring on my harem!” Major—English, Social Studies. Mi..or—Mathematics, Science. Special Interest—Music, Athletics. Offices—Class President, Class Vice-P esident MURIEL SOFTLEY— Rooty-tooMoot. Ere I Come.” Major—English, Social Studies. Minor—Mathematics. Science. Special Interest—'Dramatics, Music. Offices—Pep Club President, Class President. Extra Curricular Activities—Chorus, Triple Trio, Sext tte, Band, Saxophone Solo, Reau- ing, One-Act Play, Class Play, Pep Club. DALE HALL— “High point man on the basketball team.” Major English, Social Studies. Minor—Mathematics. Special Interest—Basketball, Music. Offices—Class News Reporter. Extra Curricular Activities — Chorus, Band, Basketball, Class Play. DONNA AVERS— “She’s lovely, she’s engaged, she uses Lava.” Major—English, Commercial. Minor—Social Studies. Special Interest—Chorus. Commercial. Offices—Class President and Secretary. Extra Curricular Activities—Chorus, Pep Club, Sextette, Athletics, Class Play. Student Di- rector, Y. Teems. JERRY LASCHANZKY— “Juliet, where art thou, Juliet?” Major—English. Minor—Social Studies. Science. Special Inter, st—Basketball. Extra Curricular Activities—Basketball. CAROLYN (iOOI)RICH— “Better late than never.” Major—English, Social Studies. Minor—Mathematics, Science. Special Interest—Music, Piano, Teaching. Offic s—Class President and Secretary, Pep Clu'b Secretary and Treasurer. Extra Curricular Activities—Chorus, sextette, Triple Trio, Mixed Octette, National Music Contest, Music Cli'nic, Band, Saxophone Solo, Piano Solo, Athletics, Class Play. CHARLES ELLIS— ‘ Shew me the way to go home.” Major—English, Social Studies. Minor—Shop. Special Interest—Basketball, Track. Extra Curricular Activities—Physical Educa- tion, Track, Art, Basketball, Class Play. DORIS WEST— “Postman, Postman, k.ep those letters com- ing” Major—English, Social Studies. Minor—Mathematics, Science. Special Interest—Music, Teaching. Offices—Pep Club President, Class Treasurer and Vice-President, Editor of Annual. Extra Curricular Activities—Chorus, Triple Trio, Sextett:, Music Clinic, Band, Clarinet Solo, Clarinet Trio, Pep Club, Athletics, Class Play BONNIE FRAZIER “Keep that piano playing.” Major—English, Social Studies M i no r—Ma t h ema tics. Special Interest—Band, Piano. Offices—Pep Club President, Assistant Editor of the Annual. Exira Curricular Activities—Ch.rus. Pep Club, Accompanist, Band, Class Play, Clarinet- Quartette, Piano solo, Athleitics. RODNEY KOMAREK— “Here comes a corner, st.p on the gas. Major—English. Minor—Social Studies, Shop, Science. Special Interest—Agriculture. Extra Curricular Activities—Agriculture. VIRGINIA BROMAN— “The girl with a thousand beaux.” Major—English. Sccial Siudi s. Miner— Mathematics. Special Interest—Chorus, Commercial. Offices—Class News Reporter. Extra Curricular Activities—Chorus. Pep Club, Class Pray. VERN JUSTA— “Oh, That cackle!” Major—English. Minor—Shop, Scienc . Social Studies. Special Interest-Band, Agriculture. Extra Curricular Activities—Band, Football ARLENE STETINA— “Oh Georga, St. George, how you can love.” Major—English, Social Studies. Minor—Mathematics. Special Interest—Music, Dramatics. Offices—Pep Club Treasurer and Vice Presi- dent, Class Secretary. Extra Curricular Activities—Chorus. Triple Trio. Band. Music Clinic, Athletics, Pep Club, Class Play. Reading, One-Act Play. FLOYD DADO— “My troubles are cars and women.” Major—English. Minor—Science, Social Studies. Special Interest—Band. Agriculture. Extra Curricular Activities—Band, Football Class Play. SENIOR CLASS Back Row—left to right: V rn Jus a. Rodney Komarek, Jerry Laschanzky, Dale Hall, Charles Ellis, Flcyd Dado. Middle Row: Mr. Knutzen—sponsor, Dcnr.a Avers, Virginia Bremen, Ariene Sbetina. Bonnie Frazier, Carolyn Goodrich, Doris W st Front Row: Esta Marie Spahr, Robert Dawson. Keith Moul. Muriel Softley. CLASS HISTORY In the class of sixteen pupils who graduate from good old F.H.S. this spring, three have gone throtzh the t.velve y ars of schooling tcgether. These three are Esta Marie Spahr, Doris West and Dale Hall. The following pupils miad' up the Freshman class of “45:” Robert Dawscn. Doris West. Bonnie Frazier, Vern Justa, Rodney Komarek. Virginia Broman. Muriel Softley. Keith Moul. Dale Hall. Caro- lyn Gocdrich, Es.a Marie Spahr and Marvin Swartz. Our class officers were: Robert Dawscn, President; Keith Mcul, Vic -President; Doris West, Treasurer: and Marilyn Swar.z, Secretary. Our sponsor in cur ninth year was Miss Ditlcff. As our special event, we think the initiation of us. the freshmen, is of the most importar.ee. In connection with football, we find we had only one player on .he team—Vern Justa. Fcr basketball, we had Keith Moul, Robert Dawson and Dal Hall. We now came tc our Sophomore year when we still have thirteen in our class: but Marilyn Swahtz has moved away and Arl ne Stetina and Floyd Dado have joined our happy group. Our sponsor fcr our Sophomore year was Mrs. Watkins. As cur class officers, we find Carolyn Goodrich. President; Keith Moul. Vice- Pr sident; Arlene Stetina, Secretary; end Robert Dawson. Treasurer. We again find on.y cne football player—Keith Mcul. We had the same players out for basketball- Dale Hall being am ng t'h. first ten players. We went to Crete for our party at the end of the year, where we had a fine bim exploring points of interest. We find as w-t enter our Junior year that we have the addition to our class of Kenny Butt, who later left us. Jerry Laschanzky. Charles Ellis, and Joyce Bonde- ga:d. We had as cur class sponsor in our elev nth year, Mrs. Knubzen. Our class officers were Keith Moul. President: Deris West, Vic -President; Robert Dawson Treasurer; Carolyn Goodrich, Seer tary; and Dale Hall, Reporter. This ' ear we find we had no one ou'b for football, but we had six players out for bas- ketball. All of these men were on the first ten or else were good memb rs of the . econd team. This year we think we had the most fun and enjoyment in pre- paring for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. As school opens for our Senior year, we see all the old members with the excep- tion of Joyce Bondegard. We have Donna Avers as a new and prominent mean- er of the class. The class chose Robert Dawson, Presid nt; Keith Moul, Vice- n.-ident; Muriel Softley, Treasurer; and Esta Mari Spahr, Secretary. Our :-,onscr is Mr. Knu zen in our 12th year. We had Robert Dawson and Keith Moul Participating in football. We have five boys participating in basketball. Of these fiv , all are of the firgt eight men—‘two being on the first five. We are ( nsiderirg our Sneak Day as being of the most interest and value during our twelfth year. We wrill now close by looking at our diplomas to observ whether or not they are signed. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Fairmont High School, otherwise knowm as “the 49ers, : eing of sound mind and normal morals, present, our last wnll and testament, in manner and form as follows: First: Arl:ne St tina, with her right hand tightly clasped in the lawyer’s left hand, grudgingly bequeaths her trunk of love letters to Lcma Jensen, her soprano voice to Bert Adams, and her long hair to Viola Ackerman. Out of the kindness (,f her heart she leaves G orge to any girl who thinks she can win him. Second: D.nna Avers, looking longingly at her left hand, leaves Maxine Bauld her sparkler, h r Wednesday and Saturday night excursions to Donr.a Quick. To Norman Scuba goes her 'position as office girl, providing he takes care of Mr Reed. Third: Flcyd Dado steps up to will his manly biard to Marjorie French; his Model A goes to Ocrr.elia, if she will drive it to Chicago this summer. His talka- tiveness is left to N Ida. Fourth: Vtrn Justa flashes his smile and says he’d like to leave his pretty teeth to Thelma Mason, his Exet r girl friends to Bennie Pike. His technique on the cornet is left to Kenny MdClellan, and to Marion Smith goes his famous cackle. Fifth: Carolyn Goodrich ,on time for once, bequeaths her habit of being late to Bob Ely, her lcvely voice to Dale Moul. and her talents at the piano to Fuzzy Fleischauer. Sixth: Muriel Softley, peering into a mirror, wills her fuzzy hair cut to Lorraine Galusha, her lett rs from out of town are left to Pauline Mason—if she will promise to answer each one of them. Her pretty sweaters are left to Eyvonne Kubicek, «and with tears in her eyes, she leaves her dying ability to Marshall Hill for future use in play productions. S vcr.th: Keith Mcul. flipping the pages of a book, announces that- the book must be in the sole possession of Darrell Avers next year. We notice that th- titiie is “How To Remain An Eligible Bach lor.” His famous adams appile goes to Marshall Hill, and his vocabulary to Vivienne Priefert. Eighth: Esta Marie Spahr and Charles Ellis, looking—looking—looking deeply into each oth rs eyes, .leave their late hours and trips to the cemetery to Maurice and Jean. To Bob and Dor.ua goes the privilege of sitting together at 10 to 1.00 P. M., that is). The key to Esta’s frent door is left to Joanne in the hopes that he will manage to use it a little earlier than it has been in the past. The screened perch of the house just south of Spahr’s will be open to Frank and Mar.ha, provided they don't break the chairs. Ninth: Rodney Komarek wills his c-vixiy boots to Lois E.y. His unique ability to drive everywhere but where h. is supposed to is left to Carol Mcih. Tenth: Virginia Breman, busily polishing her sipecs, 1 aves Jia irauuiic..1 cf her Hallowe’en parties to the Freshman Class, the slipping of her v ueo:ua to Buck Roper, and last of a.l. Deliber„ gc- s to Lorraine Galusha. Eleventh: Dale Hall bequeaths his cuily hair to David Janda, and his graceful gait is left to Ch rryl Burns. His basketball talent is leie to any member of ext year’s team. Twelfth: Roberi Dawson, with a erne little .giggle, leaves his freckies .0 Esther Baker. The 'privh ge cf copying his female classmates’ papers is left 10 Jerry Dawson, jus't to keep it in the family. His ability to charm the female sex is grudgingly given 'to Harry Bohling. Thirfc entr.: Ecnr.ia Fi'azier wills her position as pianist in the chorus m Erma Storm; her weekly trips to L.nccln are left, t„ Eloise Jackscn. To Donna Ga.usha goes her pert, distinguished, nos . Fourteenth: Doris West, with a little squeak, leav s first chair clarinet to Del- bert. Fer 'trips to the pts t cff.ee ar left to Lois Lett, providing she remembers to kiss each letter when she seals it. To Carroll D maree gees he. quit', little giggle. Her headaches from Pep (Jiub are willingly left to Darlene Hill. Fifteenth: Jerry Lascbanzky—yawning and waking up just in time to giv his last work relictan ly—gives his physique to Dick Langdon. His resemblances te Rom 0 «not facial) go to Francis Jacobsen, and as a final blow he leaves his un- ruly lock of hair to George Patterson. SENIOR PICTURE DAY The Senicrs left at 12 o’clock, October 12. taking off for Crete. The occasion was to g t “shot” by Mac McGraw. Arriving there we signed in and were then allowed to do what we wished un- til tim for our pictures. Most of the girls spent their time in shopping, but the ..tys leit for destinations unltrxwn ?). Knute bought some new' shoes unu yrlene and Esta had an enlightening (?) conv rsaticn with old Bille Dind. Mac continued taking pictures until six o’clock, during which time Keith changed his order twic . Could that be because of Dixie. Mac took vs to h s apartment for a delicious buffet supper and gave us tickets lor “Gene With the Wind,” so eff we trek d to see the movie. After four hours of movie, we went back to the studio and received cur proofs. W then started for home, stopping at Friend where Knute thought twice be- fore trying Jerry’s specialty—ashes and drinking water. Finally, we reached Fairmont, tired but happy seniors. HALLOWE’EN PARTY Two gLiastly-looking ghosts met the Seniors and th- Knutzens at the dJoor of wha,t we had formerly believed wis Virginia Broman’s home. We shook hands with these ghosts and were taken in'to the front room wher. we met our fellow class member. All of them were alive so w.. saw no reason for us to die of fright. Knu e was happy to see the candy dish just as full as it was last year. Playing nmes came next on the list and w.. started with “Truth and Consequences,” Bonnie and Donna being smart enough to answer their questions nad an enjoy- a,bl time watching us do our consequences. We then had a peanut race and several relay races. We girls were “IJhrilled” when we got the chance to play Winkum-Blinkitm.” A lovely lunch was served by Mrs. Broman and we started ior hem' . Thank you, Virginia, for a swell'time. VALENTINE DANCE Valentir.es was the theme for the Senior’s All-School Dance, February 14, 1949. These valentines hung from all possible places in the gymnasium and on them weTe wriJUten all the verses 'that are usually found on valentines. The high-point of th evening was the crowning of the King and Queen of Hearts—Keith Moul and Donna Avers. Two drummers—-Carol Moul and Billy Frazier—and two trumpeters—Kenny McClellan and Duane Lovegrove—heralded the approach of the King and queen and their attendants. The king and queen wer crowned by the junior attendants—Lois Lott and Duaine Roper. Other at- tendans were Donna Galusha, Darrell Avers, Billy Jacobsen and Corrine Demaree. After the crowning, the remainder of the evening was passed in dancing. Many dedications gave interest to the program. A valentine lunch was then served, aft r which we departed from the school house. SNEAK DAY 4:30—chilly (?) Yes, but who cares. We were Omaha- bound for -that day we had been looking for, ever since we can remember. Everyone was present, even Carolyn who almost forgot to get up. What a contrast to V rn who didn’t even go to bed. • ’r We stopped first at Boys Town, where we visited the ‘trade school, chapel and Father Flanagan’s tomb. The new field house proved1 interesting! In search for th indoor swimming pool, we ran up and down many flighits of Stairs, opened every possible door and turned on all workable light switches. After several false alarms, the swimming pool was found iby Deris, who almost fell in, in an air of excitement. Our bus swiftly carried us ‘to Joslyn Memorial. We enjoyed our tour fo.re very much. An empty billfold was found by Jerry and used to trick the class, when it was intentionally dropped. After lunch at the union Elation, Bonnie and Arlene went through the process of taking and developing th ir own pictures. Jerry’s 'billfold fun was ended by a railroad official. WCW was next cn our schedule. Keith was disappointed when, upon inquiry, hie found that ihis favorite—Jessie Young—was not at the Studio. The television machines—which rec.ntly arrived—were on display. At the airpcrt, we loured a DC3, DC4 and the ccntrol tower. K ith, Bcb and Charlie wenit for an airplane ride. Bob did not like it for he returned air-sick. Back to Omaha for a period of free-time, 'then to the Hotel Hill for six o’clock dinner. Rodney was interested in visiting “The Cave” under (the Hill (and it wasn’t a cellar.) Everyone enjoyed Gene Krupa and Penny Edward’s stage performance and 'the movie which followed. We finally came to the conclusion that Esta and Charlie overly enjoyed the 3how, asitihey were not preseift when the bus was ready to leave We hadn't traveled far until—'With no help from Dale—his flash camera went off. Stopping at Lincoln for lunch, Floyd had some 'trouble in his approach to the cafe, as he tried to enter through 'the window instead of 'the door. About sev.n miles ea3t of Milford the bus suddenly stopped'—what happened? Virg.nia s.tpp d eff the bus and joined her sister, so we con.inued our journey with no fear of an accident. It was two o’clock and '[he wide-awake Seniors arrived home. Muriel and Donna were very pi ased that they had stayed aw’ake all day, never ending their conversation for a little sleep. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Knuhzen, for beir.-g such fine sponsors and for mak- ing our day complete. CAREER DAY At 9:15, on April 13, 1949, 189 Seniors from the Traiiways Conference met at Doane college for their Career Day. Fairmont was the first group Ho receive their registration material. We as- sembled at th: Conservaory as Mr. Reed called, “Kiddies, let’s come out cn the grass.” Convocation began a‘t 9:45 with group singing. An address of welcome was given by the president of Doane College. Dr. D. Crawford. Dr. Walter Beggs of the University of Nebraska gave the most outstanding sp ech of the day. A short 'tour of the campus was taken before we went .to our Occupational Interest Conferences. At th se conferences, we discussed our Kuder Tests. At lunch time, a group cf our Seniors were attracted by a new car sitting cut- side of the dining room window. Was it a Nash, a Ford, or two? W. H. Hauser, Superitencent of Scho;ls of Douglas Ccuni.y, gave an inspiring speech during ;he lunch hour. From 2:00 until 4:00 o’clock, we went to our Personal Interest Conferences and receiv. d individual counseling from the outstanding leaders who were chosen to help us. Ait 4:00, there were several panel discussions on Training Opportunity s and Employer-Employee Relationship. During free-time, many of us w nt to the college track meet. Carolyn was , ' ;y happy when Doane won over Wesleyan and Midland. Bonnie and Arlene went shopping, and Bonnie was very embarrased when a littl girl asked her. • Mommie, can I have some peanuts out of your sack?” A case of mistaken identity (?) While waiting for the banquet, Charlie was startled when Mac McGraw yelled across the street, ‘‘Chuck, are you Still loving the same woman ” Yes, was the answer. The dance was over early, and Carolyn and Arlene were very worried when Bonnie and Doris were not a‘. the car when it was time to go home. A couple o- - liege toys seemed to hav been occupying their time. Everyone had a wonderful time and agreed that the day was well spent. CLASS PLAY Tne Senior class .presented the play, “Gre.n Midnight,” May 6. It was a three-act comed'y-drama. The cast was as follows: Ingram Butler, .middle-aged businessman _____________________ Keith Moul Clarice Butler, wife—socially ambitious __ __ Muriel Softley Shirley Butler, daughter—.average college girl . Carolyn Goodrich Stevie Butler, daughter— tomiboyish”________________________Esta Marie Spahr Peggy Hamlin, niece—very clever young lady _ _________________ Arlene Stetina Ray Hunt, noted war correspondent _____________________________Rob.rt Dawson Julia Travers, secretary cf sheriff - — - Donna Avers Cynthia Link, club woman type—friendof Mrs. Butler Bonnie Frazier J. J. Sylvian, metropolitan businessman ________________________Charles Ellis .ke Kimble, d.puty sheriff—mot too bright _____________________ Dale Hall Hattie Jeitt, colored maid ______________________________________ Doris West Mystery Woman ____________________________________________________ ? ? ? ? ? Director _________________________________________________,_____ Mrs, Knutzen Asst. Director______________________________________________ Virginia Broman Stage Managers _ —-------------------- Floyd Dado, Jerry Laschanzky Advertising __ Vern Justa. Rodney Komarek Summary: Mr. and Mrs. Butler are trying to impress a socialite, Cynthia Link, and a businessman, J. J. Sylvian. Complications are presented by their daugh- er. Stevie Eutler. and niece. Peg Hamlin. Ray Hunt provided the mystery which had the whole cast detecting. At the end, everything turns out fine. Th play, we feel, was a greajt success and we wish to thank Mrs. Knutzen for sponsoring the play. CLASS PROPHESY One fin summer diay, I was sitrolling along down the sidewalk in Central Park, New York City, New York. You see, I was now a fashion designer for one of these exclusive little French shops in New York, I was feeling esp cially good because just that morning I had received' a letter from one of my old school chums, Bonnie Frazi r. It seems than Bonnie was now a concert; pianist and had been touring Europe. Her ship would arrive in New York the next day and I was co meet her on tlhe dock. This would ibe the end of her tours for sev 1 al months, as her doctor had advised a rest in the country. My summer vacation also started the next day—by seme strang,. coincidence—so we had planned to spend it •.( gether out west in Nebraska—the old heme state. 'xhe next morning I got up bright and early and tcok a -taxicab down to .he dock. The ship was already in but I couldn’t see Bonnie anywhere. All at once L looked up and-there was Bonnie, coming down the gang plank—arm in arm with a ball, handsome admiral. There-was something familiar about that walk. They saw m and hurrieoi over. The gentleman doffed his cap. Then I knew im- mediately who he was. That blond crew-cut was a dead give away. Yes, Charlie Erlis, in person. He invited us to his cottage in .he suburbs for lunen. Of course, we couldn’t pass up a free lunch in high-priced New York. We were greeted at the doorway of his lov.ly heme by a little woman in a frilly apron. As she opened the door, three little tow-headed 'tornadoes came tearing out and swarmed over their daddy. Yes, «the woman was th: former EJsta Marie Sphar. Ecnnie ard I observed .hat Charlie and Fsia were well cn their way of a task- ctball te2m. After a delicicus lurch, we made our departure ar.d hurried to Grand Central Station to -get train tickets to Nebraska. As we waited, -the train came in and we noticed tihe flashing white teeth of the engineer looked awrfully familiar. He glanced our way, saw us and immediately got out and came ever to drew my attention to a large billboard across the street. The caption read; “EAT CRUNCHY. SCRUMPTIOUS. TEMPTULATING. DORREY WESS POTATO CHIPS.” Under these words was a picture of a girl with -white, pearly teeth, and peaches and cream complexion, eating potato Chips. Why, it was Ooris West! ! We’d lost contact with her in the last ten years but it seemed Doris was doing well ter hers If. Gosh, a model, and she even had a brand of potato chips named after her. speak to us. Why, it was Vern Justa! ! We could only talk a short time be- cause Vern said he must keep his train on schedule. He told us—wi.h -t ars fil- ling his eyes—i.that his old Model A finally gave out frem too strenuous duty, sc he decided being an engin er on a fast-moving Zephyr would do just as well. He missed his old faithful jalopy but decided he could go faster, now. We bcaided the train and get set.led comf.rtably in our seats. Tn journey remained uneventful until the next morning, when we were awakened by .he train slowing up in Chicago. We feund our tickets w re in a mix-up ar.d w? would have to lay ever 24 hours. Deciding to make -the best cf it, we -ate b:eak- fast in he s at-lon and then started out to see the town. We met with an unfer- tun'ate accident, however. As we stepped off the curb, Bennie slipped and twisted h r ankle. There was a doctor’s office across the street, so we hurried over. As we started 'to open the door, we saw the fancy gold letters on the win- dow. They read: Robert Dawson, M. D.—Foot Specialist.” We exchanged glances. Surely .his couldn’t be the “Woody” we’d known in years back. Well, the only way to find out was -to go in and see for ourselvevs. The waiting room was empty, so the nurs sent us right into the office. Sure enough, there was our old carrot-top schoolmate. We had a nice time -talking while Bob examined Bonnie’s a.vkie. He found it was no.hing more serious than a slight sprain and taped it up. We get up to leave, but Ec-b said it was just- about time for his lunch hour and if we’d wait, he would take us to lunch. W waited for him and then went to lunch, which we enjoyed immensely. We then said “good-bye” again -to another old friend. We were taking our time looking around when som thing Well, before we knew it, the afternoon had slipped away and w. began think- ing cf getting a rocm for Lhe night. We had heard many favorable comments of “The Ritz.” a super deiux. hotel cn 32nd street, so we decided to go here f:r ihe night. As we approached the massive building, we heard a familiar giggle, .but neith r of us could imagine who it belonged! to. Hurrying through the doors, we came face to face with Virginia Broman. She informed1 us she now managed the hotel—aft r working up to'this high position from a waitress in the dining room. vVe congratulated her and told her of our plans to stay there for the night, she tuas delight d and personally shewed us to the best suite she had. In the mor- ning we came downstairs to pay our bill, but Ginny wouldn't take a cent. We were certainly having an inexip nsive trip. We then hurried to the station again and continued on our way to 20cd cld Nebraska. We arrived at Lincoln early in ihe merning and then d cided to take the bus to Fairmont—so we could view the beautiful countryside hotter. We were driving along the highway between Milford and Friend, when' suddenly we were startled by a sudden explosion in the rear of the bus. The bus was stopped and the driver got out to see what the trouble was was. As you probably guessed, we had two flat tires. Across the road we saw a lovly little farm house, with a 'beautifully ; ared-for lawn. Bonnie and I decided to go ov r and get a drink of cool well water. We walked up the lane, lined with cak t.re s, and came to the quaint little house. Bennie knocked and we heard footsteps hurrying to the door. Imagine our surprise when Mrs. Kness stepped out. She was delighted to see us and asked us in. We xjplained about the flat tires and told her we had just come over for a drink cf water. She went to call Bert—who w as working ir. his beloved flow- ers. He came in and w had a nice talk. Upon inquiring, we found Clarence was married and living in California. He was working at the MGM studio—mak- ing cowboy pictures, playing the part, of a singing cabolero. Clarences talent cn the gr'itar had tp, ®n him a long vay 2s everyone had prcphPS'M Mr and Mrs. Kness told us they had been saving 'their money to buy this little farm for a long time and were now enjoying t,hemselv:s here in the quiet countrside. We heard the bus horn tooting and so bidding our farewells, we hurried to the bus. We then continu d on to Fairmont. The bus pulled up in front of which used to be H ir' tens II now was called “Hall Bros. Cafe.” Well, we went inside and eure nough, there was Dale Hall behind the counter. We went to chat with him and found ihat five years before he had gone into partnership with his brother, Harold, r.nd bought out Mumby. Dale wasn't marri d as of yet, but he informed us hat he had, as he called them, “prospects.” Helling a taxi. we dr:ve to the Clarendon Hotel, where we registered for the night. After checking cur baggage, we decided to go to explore old F.H.S. We met ma y of our old friends on .he way, but finally we were s anding in front of the big whit dcors cf “old faithful.” We went to the superintendent’s office and found Muriel Softley sitting at the desk. We were never so surprised in our life. Muriel said after she had started teaching she liked it so much, she decid d to continue. F.H S. had never had a lady in that office before, buc everyone in the community agreed sh was a fine superintendent. She said she was doing her best t _ get enough1 money raised to build a new school house. All we could say was “More pow’er to you.” Muriel said she had received a letter from th former Donna Avers just that morning. Dcnna w as now happily married ond still living in H bren. and her husband owred a large Fcrd garage there. They had been blessed with twin baby girls cnly a couple months before. Muriel w'as sail look- ing for a man but had given up hope of ever finding such a creature in Fairmont. We had a restful night and the rextt day Bonnie and I went out to visit her folks. We spent a refrshing week at her home and decided to go on to California while we were this far west. As wt were going through Hollywood, we decided to stop at the MGM studio to try to find Clarence. Imagine our surprise when we saw' Rodtney Komarek on the set.! He had a beautiful woman in his arms ac.d was whispering in her ar, ‘Ah. Cheii. you set my heart to pounding! Come away with me!” Yes, sound- ed jus like old Rod. He came .ver when h act was finished. His deep voice thrilled us now more than it� had in school days. He was glad to see us and he also brought his wife over to us—the beautiful L tty Lamour—and introduced us Rodney had done alright tor himself, don’t you think? We left California and arrived in Arizona the next day. In passing through Phoenix, who should we bump into but Floyd Dado! We found that Floyd had inventi d a new twist 'to the pretzel business and he m'ade millions of dollars. Good for Floyd, we knew he had it in him. We continued our trip and as we were going through Las Vegas. N. M . Bon- nie wanted to stop at a little shop called “Harold’s Unique Little Curio Snop.’’ We went in and wei. suiprised when we found Mr. Reed behind Lie coun.e:! He was giad to hear of our successful careers and immerita to ly tola us now we hap- pened to find him clear out in New Mexico. I. seems h had come here f r a va- cation six years ago and had liked it so much he stayed. Harold admitted it; was a little different from 'the t aching profession. but certainly a lot easier on tihe nerves. We c-uld see his point. Bonnie and I finally got 'to Florida, where we were planning to spenn a w ek resting at; Miami Beach before going back to New York. Keith Mi ul and Jerry Laschanzky pleasantly suuprised us by me. ting us as we go t off ihe train. Mr. Reed had written and told them we were cn the way. Keith and Je-rry'i were partners of a big perfume factory. Jerry had discovered a new perfum that had maae nim famous and nad taken Keith into partnership whh him out of the kindness of his heart. From them w learned that Carolyn was in North Caio- Pna as a vocal and piano teacher and was one of the most noted musicians in soutnern' Uniied States. We hurried cn to New York as our vacations were coming close to an end As we reacheo the hot 1, I found a letter waiting for me. It was from Mr. and Mrs. Owen Knutzen. They wrete that Mr. Knutzen was new officiating in Wash- ington, D. C. He was quite an important figure in politics and was being put on the ballot as Vice President of United States in the coming elecaon. Mis Knui- zen was spending her tim learning to be a high-society lady. As I slipped the letter tack into Ls enveiepe. the .Lcu h. r„rr.- .0 .. 2 the. our ‘-49’ers” had indeed Struck gold, but not only in the material things of life. Each of them bad discovered in themselves goodness and virtue. We sincerely hope that each graduating class from “50 cn through th years, may have .he good fortune our class had. Prr cr.-sicna! invocation Music Sermon Music B nediction _ Recessional BACCALAUREATE SERVICES FEDERATED CHURCH SUNDAY. MAY 15. 1949 8:00 P. M. Anna Marie Gccdn.’i Reverend Richards Girls' Glee Club Reverend Fishel Girls’ Glee Club _ Reverend Richards Anna Marie Goodrich COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES METHODIST CHURCH WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1949 8:00 P. M. Processional_____________________________________________________ Ruth Hurst liiv( cut ion Reverend Richards Music ___________________________________________________________ Triple Trio Salutatory Senior Valedictory ___________________________________________________________ Senior Music_______________________________________________________________________Mr. Pierce Commencement Addresss, “Lamplighters” _______Dr. Royce Knapp Presentation of Awards ____________________________ Principal Owen A. Knutzen Presentation of Class _________________________Superintendent Harold W. Reed Presentation of Diplomas President of School Board, Guy T. Witter B nediction ________________________________________________ Reverend Richards Recessional________________________________________________________ Ruth Hurst 1—Just arrivd from China! 2—Lazy Whitey. 3—Inspection. 4—Red and Jer- ry. 5—Bennie F. and more fun in ‘jhe revolving door. G- -X marl s the Cpct. 7-- Back Row—left to right: Lois Lott, Maurice Hansen. Don Maxfield, Kenny McClel- lan, Charles Mason, Wayne Fleischauer, Darlene Hill. Middle Row: Nelda Adams, Donna Heinz, Delbert Winkler. Duane Ropir, Francis Jacobsen, Erma Storm, Viv- ienne Priefert, Mr. Pierce—sponser. Front Row: Esther Baker, Cornelia Burns, Pauline Mason. George Patterson. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior class presented their class play, “His Ozark Cousin,” to a large audience on Friday evening, October 22. The entire class did a splendid job of entertaining and enlightening the crowd through the three acts cf performance The characters were as follows: Mrs. John Rankin Jack Rankin _ Glenda Rankin Sue Rankin _____ Nick Richman Fay Kirby Gary Stark Guy Haines Betsy Haines ___ Raidall Haines Frances Haines __ “Uncle Zeb Tyler” Darien: Hill Kenneth McClellan Donna Heinz --- Pauline Mason George Patterson Esther Baker Wayne Fleischauer Francis Jacobsen N lda Adams Delbert Winkler Cornelia Burns Duaine Roper The Junior Class and their spensor, Mr. Pierce, are gral ful to Mrs. Murphy and to all others who helped make their play a success. The musical numbers were enjoyed by all. Mr. Piere , the sponsor of the class of ’50. has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Mc- Phtrson College, McPherson. Kansas. This is his first year at Fairmont High School. He teaches Blokgy and Music. The members of the high school came to the gymnasium the evening of De- cember 21, 1948, as guests of the Juniors. The gym was decorated in green and red streamers, with a Christmas tr e in the center of the room. Each girl brought a gift for a girl, and each boy brought a gift for a boy. Gifts were exchanged later in the evening. The evening started with a variety of dances—such as circle dances and tags. At intermission ,a delicious lunch was served'—and again we danced until time to go home. SLOUCH DAY What a sight! What a smell! An odor of limburger cheese prevailed the assembly and the Juniors were ar- rayed in slcppy but comfortable clothes. Junior Slouch Day had arrived on February the 25th. The Juniors showed the differences in their personalities—for two days tnfore : i ey hed come o school all dressed up in their ‘‘Sunday B st.” All in all. ev rycne had lots of fun—especially the Juniors. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET May 10, 194-9, the Juniors were busy and the Seniors were buzzing. The under- classmen were greeted by such Ithings as “dreamy blue,” “corsage,” “what, tim ?” and off the shoulder. All the igirls had their hair pinned up and everyone was aglow in anticipation of the Junior-S. nior Banquet, which was held at the Federated Church. As the couples entered the hall, they found they were entering a moonlit gar- den with Moonlight and Roses” aslthe thieme. Many stopped to wisih at the old wishing well, while others listened to romantic music. The banquet was served by Sophomores: Darrell Avers, Maxine Bauld, Billy Frazier, Lorraine Galusha, Richard Langdon and Carol Moul. The Menu: Cocktail Fi.let Beef Fricassee Wnipped Potatoes Garden Salad Creamed Peas Rolls Pink and White Ic Cream Angel Food Cake Coffee The honored Seniors were welcomed by Donna H inz. Junior class president and toastmistress. Robert Dawson, Senior class president, gave response, and Owen A. Knutzen, Senior class sponsor, gav. a speech. Traditionally, the Class of ’49 Will and Prophecy were read, provoking not a few giggles. Later there was a peek at '.he ‘ nigljt Ufa” whan Lh Moonlight R:om’s Rosa Review was pre- sented—direct fr:m the Fairmontaria Hotel—in the heart of the nation. The evening was brought to an official clos: with the Prom, held at the school- house. Full, formal skirts swished and whirled until the curfew time. Couples soon drifted home, tired but happy, after that memorable occasion—ithe JUNIOR- SFNICR PROM! 1 ---S Ely. Z—Freshr. en. 1—Elks Scholarship award d to Muriel S. 2—Donna Q. 3—Eyvonne K. 4— Carol M. 5—Who knows? 6—Watch out you’ll hit someone. 7—Bud M. 8— What a pose! 9—Freshmen Pretty, aren’t they? 1 Carol M. 2—Come on, get up, you’re not tired yet, are you? 4—Buck R. 5—Two MouLs. 6—Jim F. and Dale M. 3—Pep Band. 7—Studying hard? Back Rcw—left to right: Richard Langdcn. Frank Rose. David Janda. D.rnc Lovegrove. Jim Foltz. Dale Moul. Leo Bures. Bill Frazi r. Middle Rcw: Miss 3a sponsor, Eloiss Jackscn, Donna Galusha. Thelma Mason. Marjorie French. Cherrill Liu ns. L(r. a Jensen. Martha Ekrekas. Front Row: Norman Eouba. Lorraine Galusha. Maxine Bauld. Carol Moul. Bob Ely. MISS BACK— Miss Back, who is the sponsor of the class of 51, is the Commercial teach r. She graduated in Home Economics fiom University of Ne- braska, and she graduated fr.m tne Commer- cial Course at the Lincoln School cf Com- merce, She has tak n Commercial subjecto at the University of Arkansas .and at the Uni- versity of Nebraska and has complet ed the LaSalle Higher Accountancy course by cerres- p.ndence from LaSall Extension Universi y. Chicago, SOPHOMORE DANCE T -e Scphcmcres were the hosts a: the St. Patrick's Dance, held at the high school gymnasium, March 15, 1949. The room was decorated with gr.en and white streamers, shamrocks and balloons. rne evening was spent in dancing, with a broom dance and square dance adding vanatiorr to the program. The winners of the statue dance were pre- s nted a cup cake for their prize. A very nice lunch was served at intermission and the remainder of the eve- ning was spent in dancing. 1 Napoleon. 2—Dale H. 3—Donna H. and Delbert W. 4—Guess? 5—Beau- tiful tree. 6—Fairmcnt spectators at McCool game. 7—Leo Bures. 1 Lis.en to the coach. 2—Puff! Puff! 3—Keith and Nelda A. 4—More prac- tice. 5—Bob E. 6—Wonder what, they’r talking about? 7—The devil! ? Back Row—left to right: Jerry Dawson, Dale Newman. Harry Bohling, Bill Jacob- sen, Marshall Hill, Bertis Adams. Middle Row: Eyvonne Kubicek, Marion Smith, Jean Arbuck, Carol Demaree. Donna Quick, Viola Ackerman, Lois Ely, Mrs. Mur- phy, siponsor. Front Row: Alan Pollock. Corrine Demar.e. Gene Nichols, JoAnne Spahr, Bennie Pike. MRS. MURPHY— Mrs. Murphy, who is sponsoring the class of '52, is teaching English and History. She will complete work on her Master of Arts degree io Secondary Educaiitn and History during the summer session of 1949 at the Univ rsity cf Nebraska. FRESHMAN INITIATION Bright and early on the twenty-first? day of September, the Freshirun, having been requested by the Seniors in special invitations, reported at the school house by eight o’clock. It took an hour for the Seniors to bedeck the freshmen in all sorts of cloth- ing. All the girls’ hair was (braid d in thirteen pigtails—tied with green ribbon. Everyone had their eyebrows painted green. At nine the Freshmen were paraded across the stage and pr senlbed a greetn brick by the Senior president. This brick was to be carried all day and always to be laid on th floor during classes. Miss Back. Mr. Pierce and Mr. Montgom- ery were also given bricks to carry all d'ay. Scrubbing main street with toothbrushes was the task given to tihe freshmen at noon. Miss Back was requ sited to tell of her first date at a short one o’clock session. After supper a weiner roast was given for the high school. The highlight of the evening was the mock wedding of Mr. Pi rce and his lovely bride—Mr. Mont- gomery. Marshall Hill provided some good laughs when he performed a strip base act in the dark assembly. A spot light provided light for Marshall. The Seniors were happy that the freshmen were such excellent sports and that everyone enjoyed the day immensely. 1 —Carol M., Fuzzy, Marj. F. 2—Fuzzy and Jerry. 3—Donna A.. Mr. Montgom- ery and Muriel S. 4—Gang of Girls. 5—Carrol D. 1—Second Band in State to be televised. 2—Owen and Ly Ann. 3—State Fair Grounds. 4—Practicing up for Football. 5—Wh re did the monkeys come from? 6—Viola A. 7—Darrell A. Back Row—left to right: Mr. Knuizen—Coach, Francis Jacobsen, D lbert Wink- ler, Bertis Adams, Leo Bures. Bill Jacobsen. Duaine Roper, Richard Langdon, Mr. Montgomery—Assistant Ccach. Front Row: Mauric Hansen, Rcbert Ely, Don- ald Maxfi'ld. Ileith Moul, Frank Rcse—Student Manager. Dale Moul, Benny Pike, Rot rt Dawson, and Ger.e Nichols. FOOTBALL NEWS The Fairmont Tigers had what many schools would call an unsuccessful Foot- bail season. But. considering the size and the inexperience of the players, we considered it successful from the stanopoin. of xperience gained and the build- in.g for a future team. Practice opened on August 31, with the following boys reporting for practice: Seniors: Robert Dawson and Keith Moul. Juniors: Don Maxfield. Duaine Roper. Mauric Hanien, Delbert Winkler. Francis Jacobsen. Sophcmires: Robert Ely. Leo Bures, Dale Moul. Richard Langdon. Freshmen: Dale Newman, Gene Nichols. Benny Pike, Bert Adams. Bill Jacobsen, Marshall Hill, and Harry Bchling . Later in the season the following boys quit: Marshall Hill and Harry Bchling. The following boys came out as the season went along: Jerry Laschanzky, Chari s Mason and Darrell Avers—who was a transferee from Deshler high school. Below is a summary of the games: Fairmont 7—Friend 40 Fairmont was defeated by the Friend team. The opponent outweighed them by 35 pounds per man. Benny Pike and Bob Ely were outstanding players in this game. Fairmont 0—Wilber 39 Fairmont was outclassed by the larger Wilber team. Our forces were gr.atly strengthened by the addition of Darrell Avers In this game. Fairmont 18—McCool 22 Fairmont was defeated by the Mustangs in a closely contested game. Ely was outstanding in this game. Fairmont 7—Beaver Crossing 39 Fairmont was def ated again. In this game, Bob Dawson and Benny Pike were los : for the remainder of the season, due to injuries. Fairmont 0—Exeter 6 Fairmont was forced to forfeit this game because of the shortage of players. Fairmont 18—Milford 44 This game was a lot better than the score indicated. Fairmont was very rnch in-the game until the final moments. Fairmont 22—Western 46 Western romped th Tigers in their final game of the season on a muddy, temporary field north of the tracks—as the field at the schoolhouse was under water. Individual scoring is as follows- Player— TD Ex. Pt. Safeties Total Pts. Moul, K. 2 0 0 12 Dawson, R. 0 1 0 1 Roper, D. 1 0 0 6 Ely, R. 5 2 0 32 Pike, B. 1 0 0 6 Nichole, G. 2 1 1 15 Nichols, G. 2 1 1 15 Trailway Conferenc Standing is as follows: Won Lost Tied 1—Exeter 6 0 0 2—Friend 5 1 0 3—Wilber , i 3 2 1 3—Milford 3 2 1 5—Western 2 4 0 6—Beaver Crossing 1 5 0 7- Fairmont 0 6 0 At the end of the season, the t am chose Bob Ely, a sophomore, as their hon- orary captain fcr t'.ve season. Gene Nichols was chosen as the outstanding play- er for the season. ACTION SHOT—FIRST TEAM PEP CLUB CROUP ilk a A fk Hack Row -left to right: VioItTAckerman. Lois Lott, Jo Anne Spahr, Marion Smith, Lorraine Galusha, Marjorie Fr nch, Carroll Demaree, Muriel Softley, Thelma Mason, Donna Quick. Erma Storm. Mrs. Knuteen. Middle Row: Jean Billings, Maxine Bauld, Donna Galusha, Bennie Frazier, Esther Baker, Vivienne Priefert, Cherrill Burns, Eyvonne Kubicek, Virginia Broman, Esta Marie Spahr, Donna Avers, Eloise Jackson. Front Row: Loma Jensen, Jean Arbuck. Lois Ely, Mar.ha Skrekas. Pauline Mason, Arlene Stetina. Doris West, Carolyn Goodrich, Cornelia Burns, Corrine Demaree, Darlene Hill, Cheerlead:rs—Donna Heinz, Nt Ida Adams and Carol Moul. FOOTBALL BANQUET Coach Knutzen and his football boys were honored by the Pep Club at a ban- quet served by the Methodist Women. November 9, at the Methodist church. Other guests attending were parents of the football team, former lettermen, Rv. and Mrs. Fishel. faculty members, and the student body of Fairmont high school. The theme carried out was “School Spirit.” The program: To as tm is tress Spirit in ’34. ’45 and in ’48 Pep Interest Rhythm Initiative Team Awards — ________________________________ Doris West Francis Sch pers. Deraid Ely and Louis Moul ____________________________ Pauline Mason _____________________ Don Maxfield _______________________________ Triple Trio __________________________________ Bob Ely __________________________ _ Owen Knutzen After the banquet, every school gym for the dance. Back Row—left to righit: Lois Ely, Maxine Bauld, Viola Ackerman, Carrol Dem- aree. Donna Galusha, Vivienne Priefert, Cherrill Burns, Jean Billings. Middle Row: Eyvonne Kubicek, Donna Heinz, Darien Hill, Pauline Mason, Donna Quick, Doris West, Nelda Adams, Carclyn Goodrich. Front Row: Marjorie French, Eloise Jackson, Lorraine Galusha, Martha Skrekas, Loma Jensen, Corrine Dem- aree, Thelma Mason, Carol Moul. VOLLEYBALL The start of the year found tw nty-eight girls out for practice; however, this group dropped considerably throug the y ar. The new uniforms were purchased this year. They were blue, one-piec gym suits. The volleyball team this year wasn't exactly successful, however, mar.y play- ers gained in the art cf spiking and cf t:amwork. We must, compliment our ccach—Mr. Reed, for his time and trouble spent with th girls. Our first t wo games of the season were played with the Town Worn n. The first, game v as played December 7; this was a victory for the town team. They r raped us with the big margin cf one point. Th- score was 14-13. Our first scheduled game was December 17. with Western at Fairmont. The Tigerettes lost with a score of Western 25 to Fairmont’s 24. The second game of the season that was played with school competition was ihe game at Bruning. Our oppon nt gained a victory and went over Fairmont with a score cf 84 to 14. The next game was played January 7, with Shickley. The game was close. However, Shickley pulled through to win the game. The score ended 23 to 19. The gam. with Milligan was played the afternoon of January 12. At the end of the first half, the score was 16-6 in favor cf Milligan. The Tigerettes came back to hold the score down to 29 to 26 with Milligan in the lead. The Tigerettes played a practice game with MdCool and won over them by the score of 35 to 27. The next two games were p.ayed February 23. in the Southern Nine Touma- ruent. The first game gave a victory to Fairmont ov r Milligan—with the score ending 22 to 17. In the second game of the tournament. Bruning romped Fair- mc t with ihe score of 42 to 13. The season ended with Fairmont running over Dorchester 53 to 11. The avelve girls that wer chosen ,o aUend the tournament were: Eyvonne Kubicek, Marjorie French. Lcma Jensen. Lorrai e Galusha. Cerrine Dt.naree and Dcnna Quick. The most outsanding event, of the season was an invita ion to a chili supper at the Reed home—where the girls enjoyed themselves very much. All cf ' he volleyball gills ext nd a work of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Reed f:r the wonderful -upper. The graduating class of ’49 wish the volleyball team luck in the future. BASKETBALL RESERVE TEAM Back Row—left to right: Mr. Knutz n, Marshall Hill, Bill Jacobsen, David Janda, Leo Bures, Duaine Rcper, Jerry Dawson. Front Row: Bert Adams, George Pat- terson. Mauric. Hansen. Gene Nichols, Jim Foltz, Ben.rie Pike. Darrell Avers. The reserve team had a record of six victories and two defeats this season. FIRST TEAM Lefi, to Right: Mr. Knutzen, Frank Rose, Robert Dawson, Jerry Laschanzky, Dale Hall, Charles Ellis, K ith Moul, Wayne Fleischauer, Bob Ely. Basketball practice opened cn November 14, with 24 boys reporting for prac- ice: rive Senie rs, four Juniors, eight Sophomores and seven Freshmen. The Tigers enjoyed a fairly successful season with ten' wins and nine losses— placing second in the Southern Nebraska Nine Tournament. The team did 719 points to their opponents’ 692—averaging 37 points per game. The team did no. place in either the c:ass C District of the Trailways Tournaments. The bask tball team, as well as all other people engaged in winter sports— (Mjoyta a better place to play than they have had in the past.—because the schotl leased Nlch.ls Hall for two years and did much remodeling on it. Ft Hewing is a summary of the season: Fairmont 55—Grafton 23 The Tigers defeated Grafton in a one-sided game with every Fairmont player seein - action. It was a very good start for the s.ason. Fairmont 28—Milford 35 Fairmont playing an erratic brand of ball, dropped a thriller to Milford on the hen.e floor. Fairmont 30—Exeter 28 Fairmcnt squeezed by Exeter in a rough and tumble game at Exeter. Crow- der of Exeter suffered a broken ankle due to an injury rec ived in the game. Fairmont 30—Wilber 43 Wilber’s Wolverines outplayed Fairmont on the home floor to a final score of 30 t.o 43. Fairmont 45—Western 41 Fairmont won their first Trailways Conference game at Western's expense. This game was one of the best of the season. Fairmont 62—Bruning 33 Fairmont rolled to an easy victory over a weaker Bru.ing team. The second team got to play a lot of this gam.' and gained some valuable experience. Fairmont 34—Shickley 33 Fairmont suffered their coldest night against a pepped-up Shickley squad. The Tigers came from behind in the last, three minutes to break up Shickley’s stalling game and make up a six-point d ficie.vcy. Fairmont Takes Second In The S.N.N. Tournament First Round—Fairmont 35 Ong 33 (Overtime) Second Round—Fairmcnt 41 Grafton 13 Third Round—Fairmont 40 Davenport 32 Finals—Fairmont 20 Tobias 22 Fairmont 21—Friend 46 The Friend Bulldogs captured a 46-21 verdict over Fairmont at Friend. Fairmont 57—Exeter 37 Fairmont ran over a ragged Exeter squad on the home court for another conferenc win. Fairmont 37—Friend 46 Friend beat Fairmont in the first, round of the Trailways Tournament. Friend was then beaten by Western the following night. Wilber took this tournament. Fairmont 36—Bruning 21 The Tigers, playing a poor brand of ball, cam. too close to getting upset by a weak Bruning team. Fairmont 38—MeCool 41 Thp McCcol Mustangs upset a favored Fairmont, team on McCool’s home floor. Fairmont 44—Dorchester 61 Dorchester trimmed Fairmcnt on their home court. Dorchester had a hrif h; advantage with a 6’6” guard and a 6’4” center. Fairmont 42—Friend 57 Friend b at Fairmont in the second round of the District Class C Tourna ment. Friend went on -to win the District Tournament. Name- Games Hall 19 Ely 19 Fleischauer 19 Ellis 19 Rose 18 Dawson 19 Moul 14 Lasohanzky 13 Nichols 7 Foltz 7 Hansen 4 Pike 6 Patterson 2 Avers 7 Fouls Points Average 44 153 8.05 52 149 7.84 31 115 6.05 73 113 5.95 55 54 3.00 36 40 2.10 23 37 2.64 13 14 1.08 3 11 1.56 4 10 1.43 4 10 2.50 1 8 1.33 0 2 1.00 4 1 .14 • 0 ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS The Fairmont school has been very fortunate in having the National School Assembly Programs this year. We have had a variety of programs that have been presented before the student body. The first most eurjGyaible program was the Ted Parkinson program, which was given on September 16. Mr. Parkinson had been in India for some time and he gave us a very inter stlrg talk on what they eat, wear and do in India. He showed us how the Indian people dress by having two models (Carolyn Goodrich and Muriel Softley) model two different costumes. The next unique performance was presented October 25. It was Bob Wcod— with a chalk talk. H. drew beautiful pictures, while he told us about them. The most interesting picture illustrated the pcem “The Road to Mandalay.” The third program was the Wallace Chime Ringers, which was presented on December 13. We heard and saw many chime instruments which we had nev r heard before. The next program was Salom Rizk, who gave his talk on Syria on January 24. He is the author of the book, “Syrian Yankee,” which is very popular. The fifth program to be presented was the Trumpeteers, who gave their pro- gram February 10. We found out that th three trumpeteers could dc more than just play trumpets. They played several other instruments as well as their trumpets, and they gave us an idea of humor in music. The last National Assemblies Program to be heard was on April 19, and this was the Mississippian Jubilee Singers. W enjoyed these very much. We had Assembly programs besides the ones connected with the National As- semblies Program. The first one was a magician, who entertain d us February 25. The second was the Wesleyan Girls Glee Club, which presented a program March 25. This was very fine. DRAMATICS The dramatics groups were sponsored by Mrs. Knutzen during the school year A comedy ar.d a drama wer. presented November 12 at the school house for selecting the play to appear at the S.N.N. contest in November at Ohiowa. “Win- ter Sunset.” the drama, was selected. The play was rated second place; Muriel Softley was chosen by. the judge as the outstanding actress, and Arlene Stetina was chosen as the actr ss getting honorable mention. The characters were as fellows: Muriel Coftl y—Mrs. Andrews, Arlene Ste.ina—Anita Andrews, Frank Rose—Bill Ancrews, and Robert Dawson—Dr. Mechaelson. Three g'rls also lock readings to the S.N.N. contest at Milligan. Donna Heinz took a poetry reading; Arlene Stetina, humorous reading; and Muriel Soft- ley, chama'.ic reading. They a.l r ceived a superior rating. The same girls en- tered the D.st ic. Contest at McCool. March 24. Arlene and Donna both received a superior la.ir.g and Muriel a good. Arlene went to the state cont si with her humorous reading and Muriel took her United Nations report. Donna was unable io attend. The fin? ar s f stival was held in Lincoln April 22 and 23. MUSIC Have you ever stepped inside the Fairmont school house at 8:00 o’clock in the morning? If so, you were probably met with a loud blast from some cornet on the rampage, or a squeaky noise that you thought was mice, but was really a clar- inet trying to hit a high note. All of this music (?) was just th., Fairmont band rehearsing. There have been few mornings in this school year that there has not been a band practice at 8:00 o’clock. In fact, there has been hardly one period when you could net hear any music from someplace down the hall, or up- stairs. From thr e to four o’clock, you could hear some high soprano stuck on a high note, a bass going up and down the scale, or once in a while a monotone sing- ing his “note.” These sounds represented the Mixed Chorus, Boys’ Gle:, and the Girls’ Glee—which practiced from three to four o’clock. All soloists, duets, triple trio, etc., practic d in the extra moment found by Mr. Pierce. The first performance of the band was the State Fair, September 5. We left Fairmont about 8:00, and arrived in Lincoln around 10:00. We were assigned dressing rooms and we all deposited our horn and suitcases in these. We ate our sack lunches, and about 12:45 we formed in our marching positions and at 1:00 the parade began. We performed in front of the grandstand, and the band was th n dismissed until our next concert ime—which was about 5:30. (I might mention here, that Fairmont’s Band was televised, several individuals were inter- viewed ever television, and the majorettes twirled on television while the band played.) After the band was dismissed, most of us hurried to the grandstand to s e Nelda Adams in the twirling contest. After that, everyone entertained themselves. (What entertainment!) About 5:30, we met and changed into our uniforms agai... We then played in front of the Administration Building and then in fron. of Children’s Building. Aft.r this, we marched and played until abou. 6:3G. The Band Sponsors Organization served us our supper, and then we v ere free to do what we wanted tc. Some of us went horn. ; some stayed and drank pop and rode on the Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and the “kiddy cars.” 'Almost forgot th “dancing girls”)! I think we had a wonderful time. The next big musical event that took place was the “Harvest of Harmony” at Grand Island. October 9. We met at the Senior High School in Grand Island at 9:45. We were assigned dressing rooms, and changed into our band uniforms. We found our place in the parade, and after much waiting, and discussion, th: parade started. We marched with our “Harvest of Harmony Queen”—Erma Storm—in front of us, riding in a pea-green convertible. W also had to bor- row a drum, since or.c of our drummers thought she could get along without one and left hers in Fairmont.) Albout 11:30, we paraded in front of a group of judges and did our marching drill and then marched to Liederkranz Auditorium and ate our dinn r—which was provided by Lincoln Chamber cf Commerce. At 1:15, the twirlers that were to enter the Baton Twirling Contest, and Erma Storm left for the stadium. A few minutes (?) later the band was transported out to the stadium, and given their place to sit. Abcut 2:3C, there was a Mass d Band Concert at the stadium. The band played three numbers. After this Miss Harvest of Harmony and her attendants were announced. We were very proud that Erma Storn was chosen as on of the queen’s attendants, by Harry James, the famous orchestra leader. Then came the Uimir.ation of the Baton Twirling iCcntest. Fairmont came out quite well in this, too! Nelda Adams won second place and received a lighted baton. We were not one of the eliminated bands and ev ry band that, wasn’t, did a ten- minute drill out on the field. We were very disappointed that we didn’t, take bu . no. tz.cz. b:t are d errr.ir.ed to go back next year and take first. We receiv- ed $75.00 for the second place in Class “C” schools. After this, everyone started home, and arrived in Fairmont about 7:00. tired, but happy. The next, and last Band Marching event was Nebraska University Band Day. At 9:00 o’clock on November 6, we arrived at the Univ.rsity Coliseum in Lincoln and registered. At 10:00 we were assigned seats in the Stadium, and there was a massed band practice. From 11:00 to 12:00, we ate our sack lunches, and at 12:00 o’clock we lined up for the big parade. Each band was reviewed and in- spected as they passed the reviewing stand during the parade. At 1:00, we pa- raded around Memorial Stadium and into our assigned seats. We took off our shoes, (Oh, my aching feet!) Oh and at 2:00 the game started. During the half of the game, the Massed Band performed, and then the game ended. After the game we 1 ft for home (well, most cf them did anyway), and all arrived safe- ly. W reveived some good criticisms about our Band, from the judges. November 18, 19 and 20, four people from the Fairmont High School Music De- partment went to Omaha to attend the Annual Music Clinic. Carolyn Goodrich and Arlen,. Setina went from the Chorus, and Doris West went from the Band. Mr. Pierce also attended, (maybe to supervise the girls—do you suppose?) I think these people had an enjoyable time and learned much. The Mid-Winter Music Concert was held February 18 ,at Nichols Gymnasium. Th following program was presented: I •King Cotton March” __ -------- ------ John Phillip Sousa •Triumph” March K. L. King “Poet, and Peasant Overture” _ __ __ Franz von Suppe Cornet Solo—Kenneth McClellan “The Avenger,” March • Rifle Rangers,” March ‘ Victor,” March II Group I and II of the Twirlers Grcup III of the Twirlers III K. L. King K. L. King K. L. King “In A Persian Market” _ _____ __________________ ________Albert W. Ketelbey • Dull Razor Blues” H. E. Ketelb.y Colorado,” Concert March G e. Holmes Grandfather’s Clock” Arthur Amsdem Far Aw'ay Places __ ___ — Joan Whitney-Alex Kramer Hall of Fame,” Concert March __________________________________ j olivadoti System, March Harold Bennett Twirling Solo With Lighted Baton—Nelda Adams “Winter Song” -------------------------------------- Fredric Field Bullard Boys Gle: Club lrees ------------ Oscar Rasbach Three Little Maids” -------------------------- Marjorie Elliott Girls’ Triple Trio Lo, How A Rose Ever Blooming” ________________________________ Praetorius-Cain Roll! Chariot” Noble Cain Mixed Chorus Children’s Prayer” — From Hansel and Gretel E. Humperdinck I Heard A Forest Praying” Peter De Rose Girls’ Glee Club On March 25, the Pre-Conltest Concert was held at the School Auditorium It consisted of all the contest numbers with the exception of the Triple Trio and Nelda Adams’ Twirling Solo. The following program was pres nted: ' Lil David Play Your Harp” ______________________________________ Noble Cain Allah’s Holiday” --------------------------------------------- Friml-Riegger I Heard A Forest Praying” _____________________________________Peter DeRose Girls’ Glee Club Memories of Stephen Foster”---------------------------------G. E. Holmes (Brass Sextette—Duane Lovegrov., first cornet; Leo Bures, second cornet; Randall Fishel, French horn; George Patterson, baritone; Frank Rose, trom- bone; Wayne Fleischauer, Sousaphone.) ‘Polonaise” Chopin (Piano Duet—Lorraine and Donna Galusha) shower of Gold” -------------- —P. Bouillon Clarinet Solo—Esther Baker Novelette” Forrest L. Buchtel Tenor Saxophone Solo—Thelma Mason •Romanoa and Allegro” _________________________________ A. Louis Scarmolin French Horn Solo—Randall Fishel Winter Song” Fredric Field Bullard ‘Summer.imo” George Gershwin Stouthearted Men” Sigmund Romberg Boys Gle: Club I) Waltz” ____________________________________________ Forrest L. Buchtel Bariton Horn Solo—Duane Roper My Regards” ____________________________________________ Edward Llewellyn Trumpet Solo—Kenneth McClellan ‘ Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” ------------------------------------Praetorius •Roll! Chariot” Noble Cain Mixed Chorus Bless This House” . Mary H. Brahe Contralto Solo—Donna Heinz ‘‘Fantasia in C Minor ________________________________________________ Mozart Piano Solo—Carolyn Goodrich ”It’s A Me” Ed Small- (Boys’ Quartette—George Patterson, first tenor; Frank Rose, second tenor; Kenneth McClellan, baritone; Maurice Hanson, bass,) Where My Caravan Has rested” Herman Lohr (Vo.al Duot—Carolyn Goodrich, soprano; Donna Heinz, contralto) Baton Twirling Cherrill Burns “Colorado,” Concert March __________________________________ G. E. Holmes ‘Poet and Peasant. Overture” _ ___________________________ Franz von Suppe Band The first Music Contest that was held in Fairmont wras the Southern Nebraska Nln Music Festival—held March 28. Following are the entries and their ratings: E ys’ Glee Club, I; Band, I; Twirling Solo, Cherrill Burns, II; Twirling Solo, Nelda Adams, II; Girls’ Glee Club, I; Mixed Chorus, III; Girls’ Triple Trio, I; Girls’ Vocal Duet, I; Beys’ Quartette. Ill; Trumpet Solo, I; Clarinet Solo, III; French Horn Solo, criticism only; Brass Sextette, II; T.nor Saxophone Solo, III; Ltri.cne I do, III; Plane Duet. II; Girls’ Low Voice Solo, I. The next musical Festival was the Trailways Confer, nee Music Festival which v as he'd March 20 a. Milford. Frcm 8:C0 to 10:00 o’clock, the Mixed Choruses from all schools in the conference m t for a Massed Chorus rehearsal. From 10:00 to 12:00 o’clock, the Massed Band met for rehearsal. During the Massed Band rehearsal, the vocal solos and small groups were h ard for criticism. Frcm 1:00 to 3:00 o'clock, the Massed Band rehearsed again, and from 3:00 to 5:00 o’clock ,the Band had another rehearsal. W were (then free until 7:30 o’clock, when the concert began. The concert was very successful. The District Music Contest was held April 8 and 9 in Geneva. Following ar the entries and ratings from Fairmomt: Piano £clc—Carolyn Goodrich—I; Beys' Quarts.ie—III; Trumpet Sol.- Kenneth McClellan—III; Tenor Saxophone solo—Thelma Mason—II; Girls' Low Voice -Den .a Heinz -II; Baton Twirling Sclo—N Ida Adams I; Baritone Solo - Duaine Roper III; Baton Twirling solo—-Cherrill Burns u; Girls Vocal Duel II; Band I; Pianc Due.—II; Mixed Chorus—I; B.aso Sexte.te II; Girls Glee C.ub -I; Triple Trio—II; Boys’ Glee Club—II. I relieve that everyone will agree tnat this has teen a profi a'cle and sucre if. I year in music ,and I think Mr. Pierce should be complimeiJted on the tine work he has done with all the musical groups. Majorettes: Pau’ine Mason. Vivienne Prief rt, Cherrill Burns. Nelda Ac’ams FAIRMONT INCH SCHOOL HAND Back Row—left, to right: Duaine Roper, Lorraine Galusha, Donna Galusha, Keith Moul, Wayne Fleischauer, Kenn tti McClellan, Dale Hall, Floyd Dado, Frank Rose, Gecrge Patterson. Fourth Row: Mr. Pierce, Martha Skrekas, Vern Justa, Mar- jorie French, Elcise Jackson, Doris West, Esther Baker, Corn lia Burns, Bonnie Frazier, Esta Marie Spahr, Arlene Stetina, Harry Bohling. Third Row: Dick Langdon, Loma Jensen, Thelma Mason. Muriel Softl y, Carolyn Goodrich, Donna Heinz, Duane Lovegrove, Lee Bures, Maurice Hansen, David Janda. Second Row: Marilyn Bohling, Delores Quick, Bill Frazier, Carol Moul, Jo Anne Spahr, Marshall Hill, Randall Fishel, Delbert Winkler, Lois Ely, Marvin Swartz, Donald West. Front Row: Pauline Mason, Cherill Burns, N Ida Adams, Vivienne Priefert. 1—Handsome, den’t you think so? 2—Charles and Esta. 3—Frank and a shovel Back Row—left to right: David Janda, Kenneth McClellan. Dale Hall, Don Max- held, Maurice Hansen, Bill Frazier. Third Row: Jerry Dawson. Marshall Hill, Bert Adams, Leo Bures, G orge Patterson, Duaine Roper, Delbert Winkler, Frank Rose. Second Row: Mr. Pierce, Donna Galusha, Esther Baker, Lorraine Galusha, Muril Softley, Thelma Mascn, Marjorie French, Jo Anne Spahr, Donna Heinz. Front Row: Carol Moul. Cornelia Burns, Esta Marie Spahr, Arlene Stetina, Nelda Adams. Carclyn Goodrich, Doris West, Loma J nsen, Bonnie Frazier. GIRLS' GLEE C LUB Back Row—left to right: Doris Billings, Viola Ackerman, Darlene Hill, Carroll Demaree, Thelma Mason, Jo Antne Spahr, Doris West, Maxine Bauld, Virginia Broman. Third Row: Lois Ely, Cherrill Burns, Esther Baker, Marjorie French, Pauline Mason. Don::a Heinz, Eloise Jackson, Carolyn Goodrich. Second Row: Mr. Pi rce, Jean Arbuck. Dcnna Galusha. Marion Smith. Muriel Softley, Lorraine Galusha, Vivienne Priefert, Loma Jensen, Nelda Adams, Bonnie Frazier. Front Row: Carol Moul Cornelia Burns. Esia Marie Spahr. Arlene Stetina, Eyvonne Kub- icek. Martha Skiekas, Dcnna Quick. Corrine Demaree. Erma Storm, Lois Lott. BOYS’ CHORUS Back Row—left to right: Alan Pollock. Harry Bohling, Kenneth McClellan, Dal Hall, Wayne Fleischauer. David Janda, Don Maxfield. Maurice Hansen, Bill Fra- zier. Front Row: Mr. Pierce. Jerry Davvscn, Ber; Adams. Francis Jacobsen, Mar- shall Hill, George Patterson. Duaine Roper. Delbert Winkler. Frank Rose. 1—F dera.tri Church. 2—How did they get here? •1—Methcdis: C'nurch. 2—Air view of Fairmont, 1—Harrington’s. 2—Burlington Station. 3—Main Street. 1—Moul’s Service Station. 2—Fire Truck and Fire House. 3—Bet you can’t guess where this was taken? o KINDERGARTEN Back Row—left to right: Richard Hall, Jerry Gangstad, Donald Bohling, Linda Moore, Connie West, Larry Kelch, Rob rt, Roth. Front Row: Marylee Tucker, Sharen Lansden, Jean Martin, George Tomlinson. Sharon Heinz, Jerry Cantrell, Sherry Spier and Richard Bockius. FIRST AND SECOND GRADES Eack Row—left to right: Phyllic Bceck. Na.-.cy Gunl:ck. Jar.et Goodman Tarilyn Bender, Carole Turner. Dick Quick. Dcnald Bockius. William Albro. Richard Ar- tuck, Ivan Lansden. Middle Row: David Sheperd, Wayne Ackerman. Hughie Hiatt. Linda Engle, Eddie Hall,. Shirley R al. Karen Schepers. Edward Moyle. Jerry Frazier, Miss Malsbary. Front- Row: Terry Fleharty. Peggy Scuba. Donna Lefler. Teddy Witter, Dean R:th, Richard Maulsby, Susan Frazier, Bett Har- ii -' g. Lloyd Tucker and Elair.e Gu hrie. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES ___________PSBfllHHHiHHHHHHiHHIHKiBHHBHBBHMBIHHi Back Row—left to right.; LeAlen Domeier, Jerry Mason, V rn Newmrn, Deris Al- bio, Jerry Shepnerd, Geoffry Mumby, Sharon Tutty, Tommy Harling, Glen Reed, Donetta McMahon, Sharon Moore, Gale Stellar, Dick Quick. Janice Laschanzky. Middle Row: Cion Lcfler, Margie Zimmerman, Kenneth Swantz, David Tomlinson, Nadin. Ackermen, G.ven Garrett, Marilyn Harmon, Nancy Ackerman, Sandra Schepers, Carol Ackerman, Janyce Gangstad, Judy Fleharty, Miss Hurst. Front Row: Djel Ann Gallup, Darlene Lott, Edward Moyle, Maxine Beavers, Kenneth Zimmerman, Doris Cantrell, Mary Long, Sally Frazier, Larry Gish, Robert Burns and Max Beav rs. FIFTTH AND SIXTH GRADES _____ Back Row_____left to right: Betty Dawson, Patsy Adams, Betty lice, Dick Frazier, Stanley Nichols, Bill Wetttstead. Ccdy Stollar. Marvin Roper, Darlene Maulsby, Janice Busseile. Marlene McAvoy. Middle Rtw: Mrs. Eckwall, Barbata Hall, Bet- ty Moul. Shirley Tutty, Jacqueline Bockius, D lores Quick. Ivan Little, Marilyn Moore. Marilyn Bohling, Joyce Harmon. Elizabeth Ackerman. Fron. Rcw': Shir- ley souba, Barbara French, Delila Cantrell. James Gish. Dwaine Hall, Floyd Jar- ebsen. Dennis Michaelis. Duane Lott, and Freddie Huelle. SEV ENTH AMI EIGHTH GRADES Back Row—left to right: Donald W st, Valadine Michaelis, Bill Gallup. Barbara Lott. Burt Storm, Rosalie Spahr. Marvin Nichols, Gerald Heinz. Marjorie Jensen -VLdd e R: .v: Rcter.a Halsey, Fcr.dall Fish 1. Pcb Albro, Ccrky Moyle. Delmar Li.ltle. Joyce Koca, Mr. Montgomery. Front Row: Wayne Cantrell, Marion Pol- lock. Jo Ann Pollock, Marvir. Swartz, Joyce Busselle, Sandra Hurst, and Richard McMahon. RODEO Interest and enthusiasm reached an all-time peak on Thursday afternoon. October 14, when grades three and four of the Fairmont Elementary School stag- ed a unique rodeo, pet show and parade. The activity was an outgrowth of social studies units of “Ranch Life” and “Care of Pets.” Headed by the snappy Fairmont high school band, th parade swung into motion at 1:30 p. m. Over fifty pets were features ponies, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, turtles, fish, and a cute little two-1 gged monkey fLar.ny Ackerman). Following the parade, the pet trick show was held to det rmine th smar est entrant. This award was won by “Frosty,” a white Spitz owned by Valadine Michaelis. Other red ribbon winners w re: Cu es: Pet: “Captain Midnight.” a little pl ck rabbit owned by Richard Maulsby; Prettiest Pet: Maizie,” white duck owned by Sandra Hurst; Old st Pet: •Barney,” a 16-year-old Shetland pony owned by Glen Lefler; Youngest Pet: “Tiger,” an 18-day-old pup owmed by Betty Tice; Funni st Pet: “Tco Fat,” rat Terrier owned by Stanley Nichols; Fiercest Looking: “Ching,” black chow owned by Eurtcn Stcrm; Mcst unusual: “Curly.” little brown goat owned by Marilyn Harmon. Other “sensational’ ’events of th afternoon were: Jumping Rope Contest—won by Betty Ann Dawson; Sharp Shooter Contest—• won by David Tomlinson; Stick Horse Relay—won by the “Black Beauties,” cap- tained by Glenn Reed; Fall Fashion Relay—ended in a tie. “Bucko, the Bronc,” provid d much merriment and many “surprise landings, Refreshments were sold by the pep club, and members report a complete sellout. The weather was perfect ,the crowd enthusiastic and all in all the ven- ture proved a “decided” success. ATHLETIC NEWS Grade basketball season summary: Won 8, Lost 2. Crowned S.N.N. Champ- ions. The scores: Fairmont 10 _ Fairmont 19 . Fairmont 31 . Fairmont 27 . Fairmont 19 _ Fairmont 29 _ Fairmont 25 Fairmont 40 Fairmont 27 . Fairmont 23 . Fairmcnt 250 The ro9ter and grade: Bill Gallup. 8; Bob Albro, 8; Marvin Swartz, 8; Randall Fishel, 8; Burton Storm, 7; Jerry Heinz, 7; Richard McMahon, 7; Donnie West, 7; Corky Moyle, 7; Marvin Nichols, 7; Stanley Nichols, 6; James Gish, 6; Freddie Huelle, 5; Cody S.oliar, 5; Denny Michaelis, 5; Marvin Rcper, 5; Floyd Jacobsen, 5. Donald West placed first in the grade fr: e-throw contest. Gerald Heinz placed seccnd and Cody Stollar and Bill Gallup tied for third. Bob Albro earned five of the grade’s six points in the int:r-class track meet, wher. he wen first in the 440-yard race. The other point came in the relay race, when the grades took fifth plac . SPELLING CONTEST The entries at the County Spelling Contest were chosen from the sixth, sev- enth and eighth grades. Valadine Michaelis and Roberta Halsey were chosen frem .he eighth grade, and Marion Pollock ar.d Rosalie Spahr wer. chosen from seventh grade. Betty Dawson and Darlene Maulsby were the entries from the fifth and sixth grade room. Valadine wen first place in the oral and Roberta won first in the written con- ies T.'.ese girls—as winners of the county cont st—were entries in the district contest at Wilber. Valadine placed twelfth and Roberta won third place in the district—which represents ten ccunties. ________Milligan 5 ___:___McCool 23 ________Shickley 9 _______Milligan 4 ____________Ong 18 _________McCool 18 _______ Bruning 10 Exeter 15 ____Exeter 4 Beaver Crossing 24 ___Opponents 130 GRADE SCHOOL OPERETTA On Tuesday evening, January 18 ,the upper four grades of the Fairmont grade schocl presented the op retta in three parts, entitled “Tom Sawyer,” by Theodosia Paynter and G. A. Grant-Schaefer. The operetta was directed by Keith D. Pierce—music instructor .assisted by Vesta Ekwall—fifth and sixth grad? teacher, and Warren Montgomery—seventh and eighth grade teacher. Some of the main characters included Tom Sawyer—r.al American boy, full of pranks—Jerry Heinz; Aunt Polly—whc tries not to let Tom see how much she thinks of him—Marion Pollock; Joe Harper—one of the terribly pirates—Richard Frazier; Amy Lawrence—Tom’s first ideal—Darlene Maulsby; Becky Thatche:— Amy’s rival—Rosalie Spahr; Huck Finn—homeless boy, and Tom’s closest friend —Marvin Swartz; Injun Joe—savage half-breed—Bob Albro; Widow Douglas— kindest woman in town—Barbara Lott; Jim—colored chore boy—Donald Wes'; Sid—mod 1 boy of the village—Richard McMahon; Ben Rogers—who wants to be captain on a Mississippi steamboat—'Freddie Huelle; Alfred Tamiple—new boy in town—, too good for words—Billy Gallup; Rev. Walters—'the minister—Randall Fishel; Judge Thatch r—visiting potentate—Marvin Roper; Mary—who looks af- ter Tom, in a motherly way—Sandra Hurst. Also there was Old Men, Skeletons, Sunflower girls, and other characters besides the chorus. Tom Sawyer is a hale American lad of the 1830-40’s. He is very full of pranks, but has many rede ming qualities. His aunt Polly, who has adopted him, tries to be stern, but is always won over to leniency by his lovableness. Tom has many, many humorous and exciting encounters with friends and enemies. Huck Finn—his bosom friend, suggests that they go to the cemetery at mid- night to get rid of warts—and th y run into true excitement in discovering Injun Joe—who is there io comit a dark deed. The position of hidden treasure is re- vealed .and through their eavesdropping, the boys are enabled lat.r to save the lives of Muff Potter and Widow Douglas. The thre. pals—Tern, Huck and Joe—become pirates ,and they establish their hiding place on a d serted island—going there on an improvised raft. When they discover that the town thinks they have been drowned and that a public funeral is to be held for them—they cannot resist the novelty of attending their own fun ral .and so give up their pirate life. Becky Thatcher—who Tern admires—gives a picnic, and the young friends, whom are invited, visit a cave. Becky and Tom get lost—and after all the others have gone, they ccme across Injun Joe in hiding there—and Tom learns the exact spot where th treasure is hidden—just before he and Becky accidentally find their way out of the cave. A big party is given in celebration o fthe heroism of Tom and Huck. The Widow Douglas wishes to adept Huck and educate him, and he consents to this only when Tom explains that it is impossible to join the band of robbers he is go- ing to form unless Huck associates with refined folks. He must be clean and well-dressed, and wear shces to church on Sunday. Besides, robbers are awfully high up in the nobility—dukes and such. The delights of belonging to Tom’s gang appeals so strongly to Huck that ho promises to stick to the widder for good,” so that she will be glad she “snaked” him “ouft of the we't.” The boys 1 -Up in he air we go. 2-Jtr:y Heinz. 3—Ride ’em cowboy! 4—Oh! Are you ( u. .f place! 5 Sk le'cns at Operetta. 6—Grade school basketball game. 1 -Operetta 2 -Tier. Lefler and David Tomiir.sen. 3—Miss Hurst starting the f aradt. •: Be tv A kerman. 5 -Jerry Mason and Laddie 6--Crade baske - bal’ earn 7- -Sandra S hepers. SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. 6—School begins with an enrollment of 72. 7— Received books and assignments. 8— Freshmen still getting lost. 9— Class officers elected. 10— New cheerleader eleated—Donna H inz. 13— Pep Club officers elected. 14— Class pictures taken. Erma Storm chosen candidate for Queen of Harvest of Harmony. 15— Film, “On the Air.” 16— New countermarch. Ted Parkinson speaks on India. Muriel and Carolyn model Indian Sari. 17— Football game with Friend—49-7 in their favor. 20— Juniors pick out class rings. Boys try out for mixed chorus. 21— Freshman Initiation. Visit from Miss Sandall. 22— Juniors pick out play. Girls try out for mixed chorus. 23— Muriel and Carclyn flip coin for Darrell Avers. 24— Football game with Wilber—39-0 in their favor. Sophomores put on skit. 27— Seniors choose Mac McGraw for pictures. First fire drill. 28— Corn lia Burns took over cymbals. 29— Film on India. Doris and Muriel teach kindergarten. Junior Play try-outs. 30— Senior girls go barefooted in the afternoon. What fun! Oct. 1—Game with McCool—22-18 in their favor. Senior girls put on skit. 4—‘Band review. Film, “Magazine Magic.” Beginning of Junior Play practice. 5—Band picture taken for Grand Island. 6— Full periods today for once. 7— Lovely, lovely rain. 8— Game with Beaver Crossing—22-9 in their favor. Juniors giv. skit. 9— Harvest of Harmony—Band, second; Nelda, second; Erma chosen at- tendant to Queen by Harry James. 11— Everyone seems sleepy today—couldn’t be from that hayrack ride. 12— Senior Pictures. Saw “Gon With the Wind.” 13— Seniors are slightly sleepy. 14— Miss Hurst’s Rodeo. 15— Game forfeited with Exeter. Triple Trio organized. 18— Benny enjoyed stool in English room. 19— it doesn’t pay to step on people’s feet. Does it Marshall? 2t —Civics spe ches begin. Order Senior pictures. 2i__Keith wants Rover to roll over. Matinee to Junior play. 22—Report cards (a little late). Junior play. 25— Ecfc Wcod—chalk ialk. We girls just l:ve to stay in—eh. Nelda? 26— Game with Milford—44-18. Freshmen giv; skit. New band drill. 27__Show for Band by Mr. Anderson. ‘ Sitting Pretty. 22-23—Teachers’ Convention. Nov. 1—Keith got a crew cut. Very pretty! Senior party at Virginia’s. Lots of fun! Civics speeches in ass.mbly. 3—Election Returns—Dewey-Truman in high school. 4__Frank, ycu didn’t lose your temper with a certain teacher, did you. r_ Game w h V1 s crn-lC-22 in their favor. Played on city field. 6—Band Day in Lincoln. 8—Senior Pictures arrive. No early band. £__Fcotba'l Banquet and Dance at Gym. “Football Spirit was theme. 10—Basketball practice starts. Are you happy, boys? 11— Armistice Day Program-Bob Waring, speaker. 12— One-act Play Matinee and Program. 13— Fred Waring Concert in Lincoln. 15— Juniors receive class rings. Are they prettier than the Seniors? 16— One-act Play Contest at Ohiowa. “Winter Sunset,” second. Muriel. outstanding actress. Arlene, honorable mention. 17— Knute has the “bold look in ties!” Polka Dots! 18— Drs. Maxfield and Mason are now operating on a garter snake. Nurs- esiWinkler and Justa. 19— No school today. Snow!!! More Snow!!! 20— Music Clinic at Omaha. Arlene, Carolyn and Doris attended. 22— No typing tcday oulside of class pericds. 23— No snow balls on the school yard—Mr. Knutz n. 24— Second edition of the Tiger. Nice paper £'i-2i'—'1 hanks giving Vata.icn. 29— Speaker fr.m Curtis Publishing Company. Jerry gels his l's and t’s mixed in typing. 30— Film cn Africa. Band Banquet and All-Schcol Dance. Dec. 1— Double basketball practice. Are you trying to wear them ou.? 2— Civics class swayed Knute’s opinion about Basketball tickets. We are get’ir.g good. 3— Basketball game with Grafton—55-23 in OUR favcr. Senior girls give e’::t. We wrct a pcem. '•—Three new cu s this week: y:u toys certainly lock charming. 7—Biology films. Game with Milford—34-27 in their favor. Junior skit I—-l«c:e snow. Lu Ann is caching first a d second grades today. 9—Volleyball practice at the big gym. 1C-Game with Exeter—30-28 in OUR favor. Mr. Reed new band m mbcr 13— Wallace Chime Ringers. 14— Game with Wilber—42-3C in their favor. Film, “Clear Track Ah ad ' Err and Mar ha receive awards. lc Lxerc se in E.c cgy Claes. Didn’t think we cculd dc it. —16—Seniors finish MacBeth. Everyone is slightly stiff today. Do you know what caused it. Mr. Pierce? 17—Game with Wes ern—4 5-41 in OUR favor. Pretty hard on us girls 20— Miss Back dc s candy demonstration. iL tasted good. 21— Christmas Dance by Juniors. Where was the mis.letce? 22— Band group plays Christmas Carols before the S.udy Hall. Treats from the teachers. 23— Chris mas Vacation till January 3. Jan. 3—Start work on Annual. At least we received our assignments. 4— Game with Bruning—62-33 in OUR favor. Charlie doesn’t seem to fi: on that chair, does he Jerry? 5— Have you h ard of Knute’s idea on newlywed’s pajamas? Pretty good' 6— Doris claims her life is one big mistake. What makes you feci that way? Could you inform us? 7— Game with Shickley—3 -33 in OUR favcr. To: close for comfort. 10— Triple Trie sings at County Teachers Association Meeting. What was so funny, girls? 11— S.N.N. Basketball Tourney—Fairmont 35. Ong 33 in an overtime. 12— Fairmont 41. Grafton 13. Guess we go back tomorrow. 13— Fairmont 40. Dav nport 32. One more night to go. 14— Fairmont 20, Tobias 22. Second place trophy. Isn’t it pretty 17— Mr. Reed’s big question is “Hew does Fairmont rate in sportsmanship?” 18— Grade School Operetta. We finally got the programs typed. 19— New Freshman girl—Doris Billings. 20— Doris seems to have an echo. Could it be Arlene? “If you don’t look you feel,” is Muriel’s latest. 21— Game with Frind—46-21 in their favor. 24—Keith, where did you get that dirty shirt? Nelda doesn’t slobber, does she? 26—Disturbance at noon. Teachers’ meeting. 26— Film, “Regimented Raindrops.” 27— Dick and Bonnie seem to find the study hall a convenient meeting place after school. 28— No school today! Too much snow. Feb. 1—Two Senior girls chas d out of the study hall after school by guess who Guess why? 2— Was our English important today? “Heavens no!” 3— Senior Class Meeting, and talk on Doane. 4— Game with Exeter—57-37 in OUR favor. 7— Pictures for Annual. Did we drive Mac crazy? 8— Keith, where did that slip com from? “Red” French do you know? 9— Fuzzy is late again—missed most of the rally. Friend game—46-37 in their favor. 10— Ritz Trumpeters. Seniors chose attendants for the Queen and King of Hearts. 11— Leo, did you have lots of help getting your car out of the ditch? 14— Valentine Dance by Seniors. Knute didn’t lik' critics on his civics tes-.! 15— Game with Bruning—36-21. Were those the guys in that car that night after the tournament? 16— Game with Beaver Crossing—47-24. Good Pep Club Meeting. 17— Bob Ely failed his first baton lesson. A pictur missing in the study hall 18— Girls, what do you think of Fuzzy’s new’ sweater? Very nice, I’d say. 19— Music program at Nichols Hall. Debaters from Doane, debating on “Federal Aid to Education.” 21— Who knows what happened today? I surely don’t, just the sam old things, I guess. 22— -Game with McCool—41-38 in their favor. What’s the matter, aren’t Fairmont boys good enough for you gals? 23— Dress-Up Day for th Juniors. Volleyball tournament. Knute wants us to know that that button came off his back pocket. 24 Game with Dorchester—61-44. Billy and Lois seemed to enjoy the game immensely. 2f —Magician! Knute has a n w necktie now. Junior Slouch Day 28__Montgomery’s glasses are brcken. Did you have anything to do with that, Doris? March 1—Nothing new. A little snow today. 2__Ely and Kubicek seem to get along fine. Give us some information. Bob 3—District Tourney—Friend 57. Fairmont 42. 4 _Triple Trio sing at Methodist Church. It’s spring today and th young men’s fancy turns to love.” 5 _s.N.N. Grade Basketball Tourney. Fairmont first place trophy. 7__initer-class tourney. Seniors 64-33 over freshmen. Sophomores, 35-33 over the Juniors. 8—Seniors working hard on the annual. 9—Inter-class tourney. S niors, “Champs! 57-23 Juniors 42-34 o er Freshmen for consolation. 1C—Rather dull today. I guess everyone must be tired. over Sophomores. 11—Hall Brothers and Charles Masor s party. 14__s.N.N. Declam at Milligan. Muri 1—first, Dramatic; Arlene first, hu morous; Donna—first. Poetry. 15— Sophomore St. Patrick Dance. 16— All the Sophomore girls seem to pe wearing some boy’s jacket. Doris played “Little Norwegian Suite” instead of “Pretty Girl” in band this morning. 17— Kuder Exams for Seniors. 18— Sneak Day! My, we had a wond.rful time. 21— Regents Exams. Seniors pick out Class Play. “Green Midnight.” 22— P.ay try-outs for Seniors. 23— Intelligence tests. Doris ar.d Frank seem to enjoy their after-school talks ach night. 2?.—District Declam. Muriel 3, Dramatic; Arlene 1. Humorous; Donna 1. Poetry. 25— Wesleyan Girls Glee Club. Music program. 28— S.N.N. Music Festival at Fairmont. Eight Superiors out of seventeen entries. 29— 'Chest X-rays. Seniors get play parts. 30— Trailway Music Festival at Milford. Keith and Frank se med to get along w.11 with the girls from Friend. 31— Film, “Trees for Tomorrow.” April 1—Father and Son Banquet. Carolyn, your dress is torn. April Fool! 4—Exchange of nicknames by Keith and Doris. . 5— Vote tc remain in the Trailway Conference .. ., 6— 'Track practice. What fun, but our legs ar? surely sore. 7— Inter-class Track M et. SENIOR won. ...Murray! 8— 9—District Music Contest—Geneva. ' • ■ � 11—War—then peace is here again, eh, Arlene? 12 No play practice today, ..ot much of anything going on. 13 Care r Day at Doane College. My, isn’t this cezy? It—It’s snowing out, can you imagine? Seniors finishing up the annual, lc—Good Friday. 18 -Athletic Banquet for Trailways at Friend. All five Senior Boys chosen t o go. 19— National Assembly Program—Jubilee Singers. Triple Trio sings at Woman’s Club. 20— United Nations Program. Muriel and Esta give reports. 22-23—Fine Ants festival in Lincoln. 26— Night Play Practice this week. We hope. 26—Trailway Track Mee,. Mother and Daughter Banquet. 28-29—District Track Meet. May 2—Grade May Day Program. 5— Senior Class Play Matinee. 6— Senior Class Play. 1C—Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. 13—Formal Dane , we hope! State Track Meet—13th and 14,h. 15—Baccalaureate. 18—Commencement. 20—School Picnic.