Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

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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.

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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.

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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.