Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1926 volume:

ORCMOC AND BIACKT Printed and Bound by SMITH-GRIEVES COMPANY Kansas City, Mo. Engravings by BI RGER ENGRAVING CO. Kansas City, Mo. Photographs by MARTIN Falls City, Neb. GTfje ■i elen $oogc ttfjarb eib iSiUiam Geiger panics ftcib Belpfjia jfHoStman 3Jofm Jfaltcr jRutt) l)arp ®HilUam JSecUmger Smogene ftutfj £ imanton Heonarb Castle £ . Jf. Cummins Jforetoorb Crabition tells us that Scfjool baps are the happiest periob of one’s life, iiiilitb this in minb. Ine babe compileb tfjis book to sboto our high school life anb spirit as it is. (file toill consiber our efforts successful if tlje turning of these pages in after pears Uhll bring the laughter anb tears of fonb reminiscence. Qebicatton £o tfjc olb bigb school tohich toillal-toaps be ijclb sacreb bp its pupils anb Uiill be associate!) Uhtb their fjappicst moments, toe lob-inglp bebicate this boob, tbe last to issue from its portals. £ rber of IBoofeS Jf acultp Classes; !Hcttbttte£ £fje ls crap IBag Jf acuity 1—The hrains of the H. S. 2—Von' Principal. 3—Most august teachers( ?!) 4—Always together. S—Caught! 6—Going to have a storm. 7—Latin and English. 8—Must he cold. 9—Them days are gone forever. 10—Lady teachers. A. C. GW1NN, A.B., B.S., A.M. Drake University Superintendent Although Mr. Gwinn has been with us hut two years, yet he has become so much a part of our school life that wc could not imagine what it would he like without him. Under his guidance, the athletics of the school have attained a pinnacle never before reached, while his interest in other school activities also has been a source of encouragement to all. We are glad that he will he back next year and hope that under his leadership Kails City High School will prosper as never before. G. K. CUMMINS, B.S. in M.E. Armour Institute Principal The place that Mr. Cummins holds in the hearts of all loyal Falls City High School students need not l e mentioned, for it is a foregone conclusion to all who know him. He has ever been interested in all school activities and ready to support any function that will promote the welfare of the high school. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Cummins to our midst next year, and trust that he will contribute the same wholehearted interest in every phase of school life. ( M I GRACE NICOLL, A.B. Tarkio College Latin RUSSELL M. NOLEN, A.B. University of Missouri Social Science anti Coach G. C. COOK, B.S., A.M. Nebraska Agricultural College Vocational Agriculture FLOY DEWALD Hamilton College English MAE BALLAH, B.S. Ames, Iowa Vocational— owe Economics JOHN S. BOSWELL, A.B. Peru Teachers’ College Science t r-i i HELEN WHEELER, A.B. University of Nebraska Spanish and History JOSEPH REAVIS. LL.B. University of Nebraska Commercial Law R. W. SAMPSON, L.B. Kansas City School of Law William Jewell Mathematics DOROTHY WILEY University of Kansas Music MILDRED JORN, A.B. University of Nebraska English DOROTHY WADE Peru Teachers College Commercial MARY HAYES, A.B. Nebraska Wesleyan University Normal Training M3] HE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK For four long years they have faithfully guided our course, and we as the Class of 1926 wish to express our appreciation. sail the tempestuous seas of High School, we were a timid group who yet could scarcely realize ourselves as passengers of that wonderful vessel. It was then that our teachers encouraged us and helped us over the hard places, that the rest of our journey might be safe. When we neared the middle of our course, we donned the name of Sophomores and gained more confidence in ourselves. We were rapidly gaining prestige on the boat, and enjoyed ourselves as only Sophomores can. As we drew nearer and nearer to land, we as Juniors began to realize the responsibility of our positions, and heeded well the examples and advice of our teachers. They too realized that this was a crucial point in our career on the sea. Although we had our good times, yet we were grave for we understood the serious undertakings that would he expected of us on land. When by the knowledge gained during the four years of our travel, we were prepared to land on the shore of Life, we still leaned toward our teachers for help over the testing point, graduation, that we might enter life fitted in the best possible way. Because they were a vast help to us in all our problems during the four years, and because we fully realize the extent of this help, we as Seniors wish to thank them and assure them that as we gain success in the paths of life, thus far untrodden, we shall owe a great part of it to our teachers, who have ever been ready and willing to pilot us during our high school journey. When as Freshmen we embarked on the good ship, Fortune, to C lasses Mentor HELEN MAE ALEXANDER May site never change except in name. Vice-President, ’25; Secretary-Treasurer, ’26; Staff, ’25; Senior Play. MAUDE AUXIER “Blessings on him who invented sleep:' CLARENCE BILES He’s a pretty little feller—Joan thinks so. Glee Club, ’24, ’25; Pianist of Glee Club, ’26. SUSIE BIPPES Her heart graduated with a lengthy chap in ’24. Commercial Contest, '25. THELMA BATES Her hair is not more sunny than her heart. Glee Club, ’26. OLIVE BOLLMAN Just being happy is lots of fun. HELEN BOOSE She has a wealth of friends. Glee Club, ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26; Orchestra, '25; Interclass B. B. Tournament, ’23; Secretary-Treasurer, ’24; “Bells of Beaujolais’’; Staff, ’26, Editor. ARTHURBRAGDON “Strict attention, right about face, study! Senior Play. tt«] LYLE BRIGGS “(ice, wish had a girl!” Baseball, '25; Football, 25; Basketball, •26; Track, ’26. AGNESCOLMAN Smooth rims the water where the brook is deep. (ilee Club, '26; Commercial Contest, '26; Class Poem. ARLINE BRYAN Thinking of Arkansas”! EDNA CAM BI.IN Her cheerfulness heightens her beauty. ETHEL COATNEY A young lady who can paddle her own canoe. Glee Club, '2.1, ’24, ’25. HOWARD CRAIG “The girls all say I’m a rare jewel.” WILLIAM DECKINGER He has life and vim enough to enjoy both work and fun. (ilee Club, ’25, '26; ‘‘The Toreadors ; Staff, ’26; Declamatory Contest, ’26; Senior Play. VERA DEWEBER She makes a friend worth haring [17 1 EDNA FEHR A happy, hearty, wholesome girl. HERMAN HAHN “Thou can's! nol touch the freedom of my mind—or my heart. Glee Club, ’25, ’26; Baseball, ’25. ROY CRUSH For in formation on women, sec Roy. Football, '25. HENRY HARTMAN There with the goods. EDNA HARKENDORFF The boys— like ’em.” Glee Club, ’23, ’24, ’25, '26; Orchestra, ’25, ’26. ALFRED HARTMAN He shakes a udeked ankle. Football, ’25: Basketball, ’26; Captain B. B., ’26; Baseball, '25. WILLIAM HRISER The football wonder who looks like a woman-hater—but who can tell? Football, ’23, ’24, ’25; Track, ’26, Captain; Adv. Manager, ’25; Business Manager, '26; Glee Club, ’25; Rand, ’23; Vice-President, ’23, ’26; Senior Plav. HARLAN HUTCHINS Girls, he's engaged—pass on. Glee Club, ’24, ’25; Senior Play. [18] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK - REUBEN KAISER He's on the square so zee like to have him 'round. Glee Club, ’23, 24. 25, '26: Football, 23. 24, 25: Basketball, 26; The Toreadors”; Senior Play. EDWIN KIM MEL Give me the moonlight, give me the girl, and leave the rest to me. Glee Club, 25; “Windmills of Holland” ; Football, ’25; Senior Play. CLARA KRUEGER Obliging to ezrryone, yet reserved to all. Glee Club. 23. 24. 25, 26: Basketball, ’25; Commercial Contest, ’25. GERTRUDE LONG She thinks, speaks, aets just like she should. Interclass B. B. Tournament, 23; Glee Club. 23; Orchestra, 24. 26. RUTH KLOEPFEL To know her is to know true grace. Glee Club, 26. HELEN RUTH KLUMB Helen is a model school girl. Interclass B. B. Tournament, 23; Glee Club, 23; Orchestra. 23, 24, 25, 26. GLADYS LEMMON Not such a “lemon as implied. Glee Club, 25, 26. MARGUERITE LINSACUM U1 speak my mind. [19] (fa T H 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC fS ERMA MAYER Speech is silver, silence is gold. EMOGENE MILLER ought, I can, 1 will. Interclass B. B. Tournament, 23. DELPHIA MOSIMAN Those eyes, affectionate and glad, that seemed to love whatever they looked upon ! Orchestra, ’23, '24, ’25, ’26; Staff, ’26. RUTH MERRITT Xot very tall, not very cry tall, not very small, but fair and I'cct, and liked by all. Glee Club, ’24; Commercial Contest, '25, ’26. JOAN NULK Everyone is the architect of his own fortune. Glee Club. ’23. ’24, ’25, ’26: Orchestra, ’26; Secretary-Treasurer, ’23; Senior Play. FRANCES ORR A jump, a squeal, a little cry, bushels of pep, and that is I. THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK NELLIE REAVIS There is no disguise that can tony hide love where it exists! (ilcc Club, ’23, ’24. 25, ’26; Bells of Beaujolais”; Senior Play. KATHRYN RIESCHICK I'm a tremendous episode. Glee Club, ’25, ’26; Orchestra, 25, ’26; Interclass B. B. Tournament, ’23; Class Prophecy. JAMES RE1I) Xot Senator James A. Reed, but our own Jimmie. Glee Club. ’23, ’24. ’25. 26; The Toreadors”; Basketball. 26; Staff, 25, 26. RICHARD REID Tor even thouyh vanquished. He could aryue still. Glee Club, ’23, ’24. ’25. ’26; Windmills of Holland’’; The Toreadors”; Basket-hall. ’25, ’26: Football, ’25; Business Manager, ’26. LOTH AIR RIEGER Here comes Lofty—don’t shove, girls! Glee Club. ’25. '26. KATHRYN RUEGGE In dramatics she slimes her art. Just as she does in each other part. Glee Club, ’25. ’26; Interclass B. B. Tournament, ‘23: Mrs. Bumpstead- Leigh’’; Secretary-Treasurer, ’25; Senior Play. HOMER SANDROCK Shy lock of the Class of 26. Orchestra, ’24. MARIE SAUER Always smiling, never glum. She’s a happy cheerful chum. [21 ] MARY ADELE SIMON Tzvo heads are better than one. HOWARDSNETHEN “I can’t help it if am the best dressed boy in High School!” Track, '26. RUTH SNYDER When she smiles, others smile. FAY SNYDER Silent partner of all crime in F. C. H. S. RUTH SHARP One good laugh is worth a thousand groans. Glee Club. 24, 25, ’26; Staff,’26. FOY SNYDER “To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question.” GEORGE STRAW HUN He typed so fast that the machine smoked. Band, ’23: Commercial Contest, ’24. ‘25, ’26. RACHEL TESSON It's the quiet girls that do the work. [22] ■■■■■■I LEROV WALTERS “Football's not the only ( nine iy. you'll see me play the name of lore—some day( ??!). ’ Football, ’23, ’24. ’25: Captain Football. ’25; Vice-President, ’24: President, '25, ’26:. Staff. ’24. ’25; “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh”; Track, '26. Xo. do not wish to marry—my chief ambition is to be a street old maid. Orchestra. ’23. ’24, '25. '26: Glee Club, ’23, '24: Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, 26; Senior Play. EDWIN TOWLE He often burns the midnight oil. but not because of books. (ilee Club. ’23, ’24. ’25; Band, ’23; Football, ’24, ’25. CAROLYN THOMAS . I steady little damsel with a mind of her own. Glee Club. ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26; Orchestra. ’25, ’26. HOMER WILTSE The (ireek Homer had nothing on him. Band, ’23; Glee Club, ’24. ’25, 26; Baseball, 25: Football. ’24. '25; “W indmills of Holland”; “The Toreadors”: (.’lass Will; Senior Play. HOYVARL TUBACH Slow and steady zvins the race. Ivy Day Oration. MISS HELEN WHEELER Sponsor. THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK Four years ago a group of eighty-two youngsters, just out of the grades, gamboled eagerly, as poets say, up the steps of F. C. H. S. to the trials, tribulations and joys of Freshmendom. After being made to go neck-tieless by the Sophs and having become obsequious to the upper-classmen, at least to outward appearances, we realized at last that in union there is some strength even for Freshies, so organized as a class, choosing the following officers: Arthur Spain, president; William Heiser, vice-president, and Joan Nulk, secretary-treasurer. We chose Miss Stille for our sponsor, and she guided our inexperienced feet in a most creditable and faithful manner. We were much honored by having Arthur Spain on the first team squad and one of the letter men in football. Besides the return party to the Sophomores, we had two class socials that year. The following year, having lost that hue which endangers Freshmen in the presence of vegetarian-consuming mammals, we returned to give full vent to our energies in the role of Sophomores. David Hannon was chosen president: LeRov Walters, vice-president, and Helen Boose, secretary-treasurer with Miss Haymes class sponsor. We were fully awake to our responsibility to the Freshies of '24. and very properly introduced them to their new walks of life in a lively initiation party. Arthur Spain, William Heiser and LeRoy Walters won their letters in football. We were represented in the High School play. Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh. and also rendered a musical program before assembly in a convocation period. In 1925. we elected LeRoy Walters, president; Helen Mae Alexander, vice-president. and Kathryn Ruegge, secretary-treasurer, with Miss Wheeler, sponsor. We began to realize this year, in part at least, that we had much yet to learn, which resulted in a deep delving for knowledge in those Junior subjects we had considered with awe as Freshmen and Sophomores. In October, we gave a “Penny Carnival,” a novel affair for F. C. H. S. which was made a complete success by the hard work and originality of the whole class. The proceeds together with the funds garnered by sponsoring several movies were used in entertaining the Senior class at the Annual Banquet in the spring. Class rings and pins were bought this year as constant reminders of the happiest days of our lives in old F. C. H. S. We were represented in football by Homer Wiltse. William Heiser and LeRoy Walters, captain-elect for '25. Richard Reid was our only cage representative. i an THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK After several weeks of busy preparation, the Junior-Senior banquet was given in the Gym, May ninth. We only wish to say. in all modesty, that no other Senior class was ever entertained more royally or sent on their way with a better spirit of good feeling from a Junior class. When we were Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors we spake, acted and lived as such, but when we became Seniors, we put away childish things. For now the full weight of responsibility was on our shoulders and we therefore tried to do our best in all activities pertaining to school life. Our officers this year were LeRoy Walters, re-elected president; William Heiser, vice-president, and Helen Mae Alexander, secretary-treasurer. The fact that Miss Wheeler was again chosen sponsor unanimously, shows the place she holds in our esteem, and to her we are indebted for much of the counsel and advice that helped to make us the class of 1926. Walters. Heiser. Wiltse, Kaiser. liriggs, Hartman. R. Reid, and Kimmel were the Senior grid-men. Hartman, J. Reid. R. Reid. Briggs and Kaiser being on the basketball team, while we were represented in track by Captain Heiser. Snethen, Briggs, Walters, Craig and Hahn. We were represented on the Orange and Black staff by Helen Boose. Editor-in-Chief: Richard Reid and William Heiser, Business Managers; James Reid. Activities Editor; Delphia Mosiman, Snapshot Editor; Ruth Sharp. Art Editor; and William Deckinger, Senior Representative. We chose “The Goose Hangs High for our play, given May eighteenth. In parting, we wish to bid farewell to the Faculty. Student Body and good old F. C. H. S., where we spent four of the happiest years of our lives; we go, but we forget not. —W. D.. '26. THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK 15—A future school marm. 16—Pierce domesti cated ! Three wise owls. 2—We know who you are. 3—Modest lads! 4—Some draperies. 5 Our actor. 6—Steppin' out! 7—Our editor. 8—50 dates straight! 9—Senors Whackeo and Swateo. 10—Ready for work. 11—Abie, the violinist. 12—Smack! 13—Three of a kind. 14—A normal trainer. Junior LEONE ADAMS You can manufacture blondes, but brown just comes natural. LOREN ALLISON His heart and hands arc both open and both free. JOE BARRETT don't say much but icho knows what I think r9 WILMA BERTRAM Steady, sure, efficient. VINCENT BRIGGS He always comes out on top. WILLIAM BOTH MAN His favorite pastime—kidnapping a little Sophomore. GEORGE BASSLER He wields a wicked bow. Violin and—?! MABEL BEATY “Happiness seems made to be shared. NETTIE BELL A professed man hater! NORVALL BUTLER '7 speak my mind.” HAROLD CHEEVER Comb down his hair. Look, look! it stands upright! HARRIET CUSTER Oh. dreamer! Hr cam thy dream and dream it true. I 28 ] OPAL CHESNEY A girl with a jolly disposition. Paddles her own canoe and docs it well. JESSIE FISHER Quiet, shy, retiring, hut we can’t help admiring. YIRGA COOK That quiet mind is richer than a crown. ELIZABETH GOLTZ Just another nice Junior. BERNICE DUNN Kind and generous hearted. Those who know her best appreciate her most. FERN DUNN You'd he surprised. ETTA DURFEE Why aren’t they all content like met EDWIN CREENWALD It’s just this way.” KENNETH GRIBBLE A light heart lives long.” MARGARET GROW Competent, willing and good-natured. She is to he depended upon. EMMA LOUISE FISHER He’s just a-dor-a-hle. DOROTHY HARDENBERGER A virtuous maid, who docs her best. WILLIAM HELLMAN Sleep is Heaven. ELMER HEY True to his friends, his word, his work. WARREN HYSELL “Tni not ashamed to admit that I’m ignorant of what 1 don’t know.” EVELYN KANALY “Of all sad words of tongue or pen. ‘The saddest are these, exams again.” WILLIAM LETTER “Well-— don’t know just how to say it. ESTHER KIRCHER “To live with all my life, while I live LYDIA JANSEN A steady, reliable girl. HERBERT KNIGHT “A merry heart does good like medicine.” BLANCHE JONES A woman’s heart is like the moon—always has a man in it.” MILDRED KNISELY We’re glad she’s with us. ALICE K AM MERER “Goodness is the only investment that never failsr ERNA KOEPKE “Nothing is impossible to the one who trie's.” [30] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK CLARENCE KRECKLOW Skillful in each manly spurt. LORRAINE MAYFIELD Jolly, clever and delightfully charming, we find her a pleasant companion. LORENA LEWIS A quiet tongue shows a wise head. NED LONG A reliable and industrious fclloiv. Robert McDonald Our fondest hopes are that he may. As great as Kreisler be, some day. RUTH MAUST “Xot guilty, what happenedt HARPER MARSH IVe count him when he’s there. BELVA MOODY She has qualities of mind and heart well worth admiring. EMMA NIXON Beware of the girl with the golden hair— she may be fooling you—beware. GLENN PECK The real conquerors of the world are thinkers. CLARENCE RIEGER Vaudeville for me.” MARTHA RIESCHICK “Books are my great delight.” [31] CHARLES RICH He is a good lad, and just. KENNETH SANDROCK Just like eider, sweet ’til he begins to work. IMOGENE SCHMITT She lias a quiet nature but mischief lurks beneath. WILBUR SCHOCK “I did not fall in love, I rose in love.” WILLIAM SCHRENK Just Ul . ORVILLE SCHULENBERG He has given our class his most conscientious effort. BERNICE STEINBRINK Who believes you can make your mark easier, if you aren't an easy mark. DOLLY STOKES Ambition—to turn the pages of an accompanist of the y.icgfcld l;ollies. RUTH TIBBETS I’ll do it.” ELMO VAUGHAN A hard worker—he deserves to win. CLEON WAMSLEY “Sheik” of F. C. H. S. DUANE WAMSLEY What's your hurry? I 32] MARY WEAVER Sever alone. Her ideas are always ivith her. RUTH YODER “Married bliss.” MAUDE HARRIET WEAVER When, Harlan GORDON WICKISER CARL ZIMMERMAN With calm deliberation he task. ‘‘What’s the use of living if you can’t enjoy yourself ?” c c . LAWRENCE WILSON “Isn’t it a bore to be handsome ’’ FRED ZORN MILDRED WILTSE “Most great men are dead or dying anti I’m not feeling well myself.” I 33 J THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK Junior Class History In the fall of 1925. seventy-six noisy Juniors rushed wildly up the stairs to assembly, where they scrambled over seats, and finally settled themselves down to the daily routine of chewing gum, throwing notes and paper wads and going to class with half studied lessons. Early in the year we organized and made our plans for the future by electing Robert McDonald, president; Loren Allison, vice-president; William Ketter, secretary-treasurer; Miss Nicoll, sponsor, and Imogene Schmitt, class representative. Our importance soon became evident and with a great deal of self assurance, we entered upon our school work, our good times and our sorrows. One of our good times was the Junior-Senior Banquet, which we gave at the Hotel Weaver, May 1. 1926. In order to help raise money for this occasion, we sponsored three shows: Dorothy and Lillian Gish in Romola,” Richard Talmadge in “The Prince of Pep and Lon Chaney in The Blackbird. The Juniors were well represented in athletics. Letters were awarded in football to Harold Cheever, Vincent Briggs and Clarence Krecklow, who was chosen as next year's captain. Loren Allison and Clarence Krecklow also received letters in basketball, while Krecklow was also chosen captain to pilot next year's basketeers. We are extremely proud of our two girls, Ruth Yoder and Mildred Wiltse. who won letters on the girls' basketball team. We were represented by Loren Allison, Clarence Krecklow, Vincent Briggs. Harold Cheever and Wilbur Schock in track. If, after passing through this, our third year in high school, we find we do not know all things, we have the consolation of having forgotten many things which most people never learn. To those who follow in our footsteps, we wish you no greater happiness than to be a Junior in F. C. H. S. ___________________________ —I. G. S„ '27. g opf)omore mam Gritz Mosiman Beasley Hartman, Brown ReJwooJ Koehler Haeffele Gwinn Davisson. K Brenner NVhitford Class Vcach Kichsteadt Katon Walbridge Dorstc Lowell Heck Miner Klocpfcl Rcntschlcr Wulf Brecht Falter VVeick Whitaker Farrington Hughes Lucas Atkinson Branum Davis Hoeman Duff Bacon Yoesel, H. Roszelic Goodwin Randolph Witt. F. Shields Pierson A pci, L. Simanton Fiedler Sympson Merritt Giannini Bryson Rush Ernst Baker Green wald Von Achen Sauer. W. Peck, W. Maust. J. Deadman Barton Peck. E. Fetzner Werner Fritz Hilgenfcld Andrews Vocscl, R. Thompson Hiatt Crothcr Weaver. D. Harris Smith Carothcrs Schaiblc Spicklcr Pribbeno Nicholson Jackson J eff ries Morgan mamm. u.aii mm iiiiihb [37] jf THE 1 926 ORANGE AND BLACK omore Our class of '28 entered F. C. H. S. in its second year with an enrollment of ninety. Having lost our verdant hue. we settled down and tried to he dignified Sophomores. Class officers were elected at the beginning of the year: Robert Harris, president: Dorothy Weaver, vice-president, and Ruth Simanton. secretary-treasurer. Mr. Sympson was unanimously chosen as sponsor. Having successfully proven to the Freshmen their true value, and the Freshies having returned our party with a most enjoyable one. we settled down to more serious undertakings. We were well represented in all activities. In basketball. Martha Whit ford. Captain; Mary Greenwald, Ruth Simanton, Dorothy Weaver and Clara Ford. In boys’ basketball, Lloyd Walbridge. Jane Schaible and Alice (iwinn had leading parts in the operetta. Our class took active part in all school functions and often led in the sale of athletic tickets. We wish to thank our sponsor for his excellent guidance, for we feel that our success has been made partly through him. —R. L. S.. '28. I -’IS 1 Jfresifjmen Camblin I.insley Eickhoff Frederick Heilman, Dunn Harris Kelly Grush, G. King Rieger. K McGlone Rucli, Rics Dietrich Burger Burnsworth Kottman Crook Koehler Nolle Grush, Gc Jones Pflaum Ruegge Evans A pel, H. Hill yard Kanaly Snvdcr Heist Little Castle Beutlcr lager Holt .cndorff Wcick Chesney Lang Herschberger Ross Kuker Cheever Tubach, E. Bates, M. Schulenbcrg [40] Fisher Brackhahn Hartman. I). Cribble Hutchings Bollcrup Rail ah Warren Deadman Lane Deckingcr Davisson Simon. K. Chee.’cr Rauiendistel Simon, 1,. Hunn Cook. L. Rucgge. D. Rush. D. Durfec Hcck King Vocsel. K Weaver Vohl Huston Nelson Beaty Fallcr Saggs Falter Peck. II. Bryson Peck. O. Bryan F rcdcrick Pyle Kratz Ciillaspv l.ippold Rieschick Mosiman Calvin Simpson Neitzel v [41] Freshman Class We. the Freshmen, enrolled in the High School of Falls City, one-hundred strong. To the eyes of the upper classmen, we were very fresh and green, so they treated us as such. For class officers we chose the following boys: Edwin Fisher, president: lack Heist, vice-president, and (iale Linsley. secretary-treasurer. Miss Ballah was chosen sponsor and she served us faithfully. Soon the Sophomores gave us a party in the gymnasium, where we were initiated into the ways of the upper classmen. A return party was given by the Freshmen a few months later, and the Sophs had to admit that even Freshies could entertain royally. For our Annual Queen, we chose Miss Geraldine McGlone, a brunette and one of the prettiest girls in the whole school. The Freshmen were well represented on the football squad, ten Freshmen trying for the team. The Freshmen were also well represented on both basketball squads. Three of the regulars on the girls' team were Freshmen. There were ten Freshmen on the hoys' squad, and we had a fine team, winning two games out of three. Edwin Fisher was the captain. —L. C.. '29. I r2 i fifties; tf)lettcs dr THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK COACH NOLEN To Coach Nolen belongs the credit tor the success of the 25 football team. He gave all his energy to producing a strong team, whose principles were clean playing, good sportsmanship and hard fighting. He taught the team to fight unflinchingly for the school, to fight cleanly, to all work together and to take both victory and de-feat quietly. CAPTAIN WALTERS (Center) LeRoy played this season at center in' stead of his former berth at tackle. Read' lly adapting himself to his new’ position, he became a depend' able center who threw’ accurate passes. He was a sure'fire tackier and the gains through his position were few’. Walters was a fine sportsman, a good cap' tain and a clean player. The team is indeed grateful for his fair' ness and unselfish lead' ership. CAPTAIN'ELECT KRECKLOW (Half) Clarence played a fine game at half this season. He was a hard man to tackle, his interference w’as in-valuable, and he play' ed a type of football that frequently out' w’itted his opponents. “Kracksy” was a triple threat man and a hard tackier. His brand of playing and his leader-ship make him the logical choice to cap-tain a winning team. HEISER (Quarterback) “Bill played his third and last year for F. C. H. S. in a very creditable fash-ion. Because of his shiftiness and speed he was an excellent broken field runner. He showed best his ability in the Auburn game when he return-ed a punt after a long run for a touchdown. “Bill” worked constantly for the good of the team and called his signals well; “Bill” is responsible for much of the team's spirit. I here is no doubt in the minds of any who have witnessed a game this season, that the 1925 Team and its football season were successful in the highest degree. Having seven strong letter men from last year and with the addition of other promising ones, Coach Nolen built up a machine that was defeated but twice, and those games w ere close to the very end. For the first football game of the season, on October 2, the Orange and Black went to Humboldt, where they started the season well by winning with a score of 46-0. [44 ] WILTSE (Tackle) “Pete” was the same fast, brainy tackle this year as last. He played in every game this season and played it his best. He was ever depend' able and always back for more. It is note' worthy that he knew his opponents and could fully cope with all of them, stopping all on his side of the line. He is one whom F. C. H. S. will sorely miss next year. KAISER (Fullback Reuben played a hard and steady game of football. He gain' ed consistently by carrying the pigskin on line plunges. He also was adept at catching passes, and if called upon, he could punt well out of the danger zone. “Rube” was a defensive full' back without a peer in this section. CHEEVER (Tackle) Harold moved to tackle to fill the va-cancy left by Capt. Walters. “Tiny” was a stonewall in the line and fulfilled expecta' tions by playing a hard and fast game, breaking up enemy plays, throwing their backs for losses, be-sides tearing holes for our own men. He has one more year with F. C. H. S. in which we expect some excel' lent playing. TOWLE (Gt ard) Edwin played his second and last year at guard. Using his weight and experience to good advantage, he tore up the opposing plays in first class style and opened many holes for us on the offensive. Edwin held an important position in the line and it will be hard to fill. The following Friday we played Sahetha in the first game on our new foot-hall field. After a hard fought game, the score stood 12-9 in favor of F. C. H. S. A week later we met Horton on their home field. In spite of a wet and muddy field, we again came out the winner with a score of 12 to our opponents’ 0. October 23 the Orangemen made the trip to Peru. Although both teams were evenly matched, we were defeated by two well placed drop-kicks. The score stood Peru 6. Falls City 0. October 30 we played Tecumseh on our home field. Our team seemingly had k ss [45] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK BRIGGS (Halfback) Briggs, since he was short and speedy, was hard to stop on off' tackle plays and was indispensable on end runs. Lyle played a reliable game and could be counted upon to advance the ball every inch possible. HARTMAN (End and Half) Hartman became an end of rare ability. He completed passes regularly during the season and in the Au burn game carried one for a touchdown. Hartman was a good tackier and allowed no punts to be re turned; he was also a triple threat man, and his speed made him dangerous when carry ing the ball. HILGENFELD (Guard) “Red made a de pendable guard al though playing his first year of football. A stronghold on de fense, the enemy backs found him immovable and had many holes torn by him in their own line. Much is expected of Red in his two remaining years. REID (End) Reid, a one year man, was a good man on the far end of a pass and was certain to go down under punts and get his man. Richard was a gritty tackier, and broke up many of the opponents’ plays be sides doing his share on offensive work by paving the way for our own backs. the edge on the opponents, but fate was against us. At the close of the game Tecumseh led by one point. Score. Tecumseh 7. Falls City 6. The next Friday we played Pawnee on their home ground. Both teams played a hard game, hut were too well matched. At the close of the fourth quarter neither team had scored. Falls City 0. Pawnee 0. On November 13, Nebraska City came here fully confident of victory. The visitors however soon found where they had made their mistake and were forced to accept the small end of the score. The 13th had proven lucky for us. Falls City 6, Nebraska City 0. I ic� THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC KIMMEL (End) Edwin while play ing his initial season of football developed into a capable end. He completed several passes during the sea' son, was a good tack' ler, and allowed but few gains around his end position. “Ed played a consistent game and his loss will be keenly felt by the team next year. CRUSH (End and Guard) Roy supplied by grit and fight his lack of weight. He filled both guard and end positions in equally creditable manner. Roy did his full share on both offensive and defensive. He played a clean and hard game and always carried the fight to his advep sanes. BRIGGS (End) Vincent, although playing his first sea' son, became a first class end. He was fast enough to down the man at the far end of a punt and was a good man to catch passes. He broke up many of the opposing plays and will make a valuable addition to next year's team. MOSIMAN (Half) “Chet, although small and light, was a sure tackier and had plenty of nerve. He received a broken leg and was given a small FC. Since he is but a Sophomore, he has two more years in which he is expected to show up in a very creditable manner. A week later we found ourselves confronting a formidable opponent in Auburn. Although the visitors scored three drop-kicks, they were unable to cross our goal line. The F. C. 11. S. was once more the victor by a score of 12-9. On Thanksgiving the Orangemen, with a large following, journeyed to Hiawatha. There our arch enemy was humbled by our victory of 19-0. There is no need to mention here the great rejoicing that occurred after the game. This was the last football game that ten letter men will play for F. C. H. S. They were: Captain Walters, Kaiser, Reid. L. Briggs. Hartman. Heiser. Towle. Crush. Kimmel and Wiltse. (47 THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK Boys' Basketball Squad Ruch, Sub.; Craig, Sub.; Walbridge, Sub.; Kaiser, Sub.; Briggs, Sub.; Allison, Forward: Reid, J., Guard; Hartman, Center; Krecklow, Guard; Reid, R., Forward; Nolen, Coach. Captains: Hartman, Krecklow. SCHEDULE Reserve............... 8 ... . Dec. 16 . . . . Falls City .... 19 Auburn ...............24 . . . Jan. 8 . . . Falls City...........9 Sabetha.............. 18 ... . Jan. 9 .... Falls City .... 24 Shubert ..............20 . . . tan. 1.1 . . . Falls City..........21 Hiawatha . . . . 32 . . . . jan. 16 . . . . Falls City .... 20 Verdon................ 5 . . . Jan. 20 . . . Falls City..........20 Stella............... 13 ... . Jan. 25 . . . . Falls City .... 25 Humboldt..............15 . . . Jan. 29 . . . Falls City..........17 Shubert............... 7 ... . Feb. 3 . . . . Falls City .... 8 Hiawatha..............10 . . . Feb. 6 . . . Falls City..........18 Sabetha...............31 ... . Feb. 13 . . . . Falls City .... 16 Verdon................15 . . . Feb. 17 . . . Falls City...........8 Stella................ 8 . . . . Feb. 22 . . . . Falls City .... 15 Humboldt...............8 . . . Mar. 2 . . . Falls City..........11 Auburn................22 ... . Mar. 4 ... . Falls City .... 19 A W THE 1 926 ORANGE AND BLAC Boys' Basketball OUR basketball season this year was very successful, breaking the losing streak of former years, winning 10 games and losing but 5. Having a nucleus of three letter men from the previous year and under Coach Xolen’s careful supervision, a strong team was developed. To increase our glory, we won over our greatest rival. Hiawatha, in a hard fought game at Falls City, the score at the end of the half being 8 to 2, in favor of Hiawatha. With a great rally in the third quarter, we gained the lead and won with a final score of 18 to 10. This is the only time in eight years that this has occurred, and we are justly proud of it. Another game deserving of mention was with Sabetha. In this fast game, our boys won their second victory with a final score of 24 to 18. The Sabetha team holds the northeastern Kansas championship for this year, and we are deserving of much credit to have won over so successful a team. To add to our laurels for the year, we won the County Championship and a beautiful silver cup at the County Tournament held in Falls City. Our second team was also a great asset, not only in building a first team, but also in winning games. They finished the season with a total of two games won, and only one lost. Falls City sent a team to the State Tournament to contest for the championship of Class C. We were matched against a strong team from David City, and were defeated with a score of 26 to 19. We can without a doubt predict an equally, if not more successful, team next year, under the leadership of Captain-elect Kreck-low, with the support of the three letter men left, and we are confident that the student body will next year contribute the same loyal and whole-hearted support that so encouraged and helped the team this year. [49] Simanton, Sub.; Greenwald, Guard; Frederick, Center; Cheever, Guard ; Kuker, Sub.; Weaver, Sub.; Gribble, Second Center; Whitford, Captain, Forward; Wiltse, Sub.; Yoder, Forward. SCHEDULE Reserve .... 5 . . . Dec. 16 . . . . Falls City Sabetha . . . . 42 . . . Ian. 9 . . Falls Citv Shubert .... . 18 . . . fan. 13 . . . . Falls Citv Convent . . . . . 10 . . . Jan. 15 . . Falls Citv Verdon .... . 12 . . . Jan. 20 . . . . Falls City Stella .... . . 15 . . . Jan. 25 . . Falls Citv Humboldt . . . . 16 . . . Jan. 29 . . . . Falls City Shubert . . . . 4 . . . Feb. 3 . . Falls City Convent .... 15 . . . Feb. 4 . . . . Falls City Convent . . . . . 13 . . . Feb. 9 . . Falls City Sabetha .... 10 . . . Feb. 13 . . . . Falls Citv Verdon .... . 31 . . . Feb. 17 . . Falls Citv Stella . 19 . . . Feb. 22 . . . . Falls Citv Bratton Union . . 17 . . . Feb. 27 . . Falls Citv Humboldt . . . . 21 . . . Mar. 2 . . . . Falls Citv Honey Creek . . 26 . . . Mar. 4 . . Falls City [50] TH 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK 1« ’’ly'tliE 1926 basketball season may well be considered very successful in ever)' way, winning a high percentage of games and developing material of which any school might well be proud. Under the supervision of Mr. Gwinn, a strong team was built up, mainly of Freshmen and Sophomore girls. Martha Whitford, captain, under careful coaching developed into a fast forward, pivoting around the opposing guards with great skill and speed. She was ably supported by Anita Frederick, center, and Gwendolyn Gribble. second center, who, although Freshmen, soon developed into hard and fast players, whose wonderful team work showed hours of hard practice. Owing to the splendid work of centers and guards, the ball was kept in our territory most of the time. The most exciting game perhaps was with the Bratton Union girls on the night of the county tournament. Throughout the game our girls played in great style, displaying much careful training. Another game worthy of mention was with the Stella girls at Falls City. The game being scheduled at the first of the season and the girls as yet quite inexperienced, the outcome seemed undecided. Great persistence on our part in the last quarter caused us to win a decided victory. We, of Falls City High School, may congratulate ourselves that none of this team graduate, and so with much delight we look forward to another great and successful year. r si i Top Row—Mr. Lloyd Hahn, Cheever, Snethen, Craig, Walters, H. Hahn Second Roto—Heiser, Brown, Schock, V. Briggs, L. Briggs, Mr. Nolen SCHEDULE Tri-State meet at Sabetha, Kas.............April 9 Northeastern Nebraska meet at Falls City . . April 23 Interclass meet at Falls City..............April 30 Tarkio meet at Tarkio, Mo...................May 7 [52] THE 1926 ORAN GE AND BLA C K A LTHOUGH at the time this book goes to press the track schedule is not complete, yet we can truthfully say that the results have been more than satisfactory. The schedule this year consists of three meets and possibly a fourth as follows: Tri-State meet at Sabetha, April 9; the Northeastern Nebraska meet at Falls City, April 23; the Mink League meet at Peru, April 30; and possibly the State meet at Lincoln on May 7. Our first meet was at Sabetha with Sabetha, Bern, Dubois, Honey Creek and Falls City entered. In the dashes F. C. H. S. was represented by Snethen, L. Briggs and Schock. Snethen won third in the 50 yard dash and two firsts in the half and the mile events. L. Briggs won first place in the 220, second in the 50 and fourth in the 100 yard dashes. He also won second place in the broad jump. V. Briggs won second in the 440 yard run. Walters captured a first in the high hurdles and a third in the low hurdles. F. C. H. S. was represented by Cheever and Hahn in the weights, but they failed to place. Allison and Brown showed up well in the pole vault. Craig did the high jumping, but was off form. In the javelin event Kreck-low won second place, and first place in the baseball throw. The relay team, consisting of Captain Heiser, Walters, V. Briggs and I.. Briggs, won second place. Falls City won second place in the meet, showing up well for their small amount of practice. L. Briggs and Snethen tied for third place high point honors of the meet. This is our first attempt at track since 1920, so we feel highly pleased with the outcome of the first meet. We predict a great track future for F. C. FI. S.. as the under classmen have turned out in large numbers. [ 53 ] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK % 1—Headless footmen. 2—Mutt and Jeff. 3—White Sox. 4—1926 Basketeers. 5—Look me over! 6—Three Musketeers. 7—11—4=7. 8—“Tuffv on the gridiron. 9—R. M. Nolen’s victims! 10—Two Forwards. 11—Ready for action 12—Our squad. r si 3 ctibittes gctibittes THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK The Queen To Miss Kathryn Ruegge goes the honor of being elected Queen of the 1926 Orange and Black. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jule Ruegge and was chosen as Senior Oueen to contest for the Queenship of the Orange and Black. The Popularity Contest was staged by the Annual Staff in connection with the sales campaign for the book. The plan was originated last year, but was carried out in a slightly different manner this year. No queen could be chosen from a class unless 79 per cent of the class signed up for Annuals. The classes are to be commended for their loyalty as shown by the fact that each class went over the 75 per cent limit. It was in the last contest that the Seniors reigned supreme and succeeded in making their candidate the Queen of the 1926 Orange and Black. [50] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC l 58 ] T H 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC 7 Orange and Black Staff Helen Boose........................................Editor Richard Reid............................Business Manager William Heisek..........................Business Manager James Reid..............................letirities Editor Delphia Mosiman...........................Snapshot Editor John Falter ...................................Art Editor Ruth Sharp.....................................Irt Editor William Deckixger...........................Senior Editor Imogene Schmitt.............................Junior Editor Ruth Simanton............................Sophomore Editor Leonard Castle............................Freshman Editor It has been the aim of the staff through the entire year that the 1926 Orange and Black should he a record to stamp indelibly on the mind of each student the activities and happenings of the school year. It was for this purpose that the hook was compiled, and we hope it will ever serve to that end. The expense of the hook was met in the accustomed ways— subscriptions, advertisements and fees. The staff wishes to here express their appreciation of the generous gift of $75 of the Senior Class, which so aided in the producing of features for the Annual. We want to thank every person that has at any time or in any way aided the publication of this book. e wish to especially thank Mr. Cummins, the advisor, for his ever-ready help in all our problems, and Miss Ballah for her valuable suggestions for the art work of the book. Although the publishing of an Annual means endless work for all connected with it. yet we feel repaid when we know that, in years to come, it will he one liook which will he well worn through constant use. and one that will bring happiest thoughts and brightest memories of the good times in Falls City 1 ligh School. [59 1 THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK Top Row—Gwinn, Shields. Carothers, Maust, Giannini, I). Weaver. Simanton, Gillaspy, Jones, Pyle, McGlonc. Second Row—Schaible, Heck. Rieschick, Boose, Atkinson, Bryan, Beasley, 'Thompson, M. Bates, A. Kanalv, R. Davisson. Third Row—Branum, Ruegge, T. Bates, Whit ford. Greenwald. Dunn, Fisher, Hiatt, E. Kanalv, Davis. Fourth Row—Schmitt, Harkendorff, Wiltse, Nulk, Coleman, Miss Wiley, Lemmon, Whitaker, M. H. Weaver, Lowell, Beutler. Fifth Row—E. Davisson, Thomas, Farrington, Mayfield, Adams, Frederick, Sharp, Evans, Goltz. Crother, Kloepfel, Chesney. [00 THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK “The Toreadors,’’ a two-act operetta, was presented by the High School Glee Clubs, coached hy Miss Wiley, music director, assisted by Mrs. DeWald, at the Gehling Theatre on May 5. THE CAST Scnor Dictorio, wealthy farmer......................William Deckinger Benita, one of his twin daughters........................Alice Gwinn Juanita, other twin daughter....................Maude Harriet Weaver Juan, admirer of Benita.................................Reuben Kaiser Pablo, admirer of Juanita................................Homer Wiltse Senor Swateo............................................Richard Reid Senor Whackeo...................................................James Reid Dolores, friend of the twins..............................Fern Dunn Maria, also friend of the twins.........................Jane Schaible Senor Dictorio, with his family and friends, is happy and living a life of contentment in a Patio in sunny Spain, until he discovers that Juan and Pablo, sons of a neighboring farmer, are in love with his twin daughters, but he crushes their hopes by telling them he wishes his daughters to marry Toreadors. Two beggars appear on the scene, and are bribed by Juan and Pablo to impersonate Senors Swateo and Whackeo, famous bull fighters. As they are greatly in need of food, they accept the offer and masquerade as Toreadors. Everything goes smoothly until they are requested to stage a Bull Fight. They wish to run away but do not dare as they are watched by Juan and Pablo. Here the operetta comes to a close, as the bull dashes into the festivities, petrifying with fear the Toreadors until the disguise of the hull is thrown aside, disclosing Juan and Pablo, who present a letter which exposes the impostors, thereupon Senors Swateo and Whackeo hastily retreat and Juan and Pablo are received by Senor Dictorio. who admits that he has slightly overestimated the worth of Toreadors, ami presents his daughters to the rejected suitors, who forgive them. William Deckinger, as Senor Dictorio, did exceptionally well. Alice Gwinn and Maude Harriet Weaver captivated the audience from the beginning, and all who heard them sing were highly pleased with the volume and sweetness of their voices. Reuben Kaiser and Homer Wiltse as their admirers, were much appreciated. Richard and James Reid as Senors Swateo and Whackeo were very clever in their parts and were rewarded for their efforts by much applause. Fern Dunn as Dolores, and Jane Schaible as Maria, played their parts well and were excellent support as friends of Benita and Juanita. All the members of the Glee Clubs and their coaches are a credit to the Falls City High School and deserve to be commended for their efforts in making the operetta a success. Tof' Row—Heck, Zimmerman, Phelps, Ketter, Kloepfcl, Jager, Allison, Lang, Hillyard, Frederick. Second Kmc—Davisson, Redwood, Simpson, Harkendorff, Mosinian, L. Thomas, M. H. Weaver, Fisher, Sligar. Third Row—Nulk, D. Weaver, Branum, C. Thomas, Miss Wiley, Rieschick, Long, Klumb, Maust. The Orchestra has proved as great a success this year as in former years. It was composed of twenty-eight members who worked faithfully for its advancement. It appeared several times in public throughout the year, first at the Annual Reception, given by the Eastern Star on W ashington’s Birthday, a second time at a Benefit entertainment for the Dramatic Department, and again at the Baccalaureate Exercises. It greatly assisted the Glee Clubs in the presentation of their operetta, The Toreadors. The Orchestra was indebted for its success to the untiring efforts of its leader. Miss Dorothy Wiley. It was composed of the following members First Violins— Weaver Maust Harkendorff Sligar Thomas Mosiman McDonald Second Violins— Klumb Simpson Fisher Clarinets— Thomas Rieschick Zimmerman Jager Kloepfel Trombones— Phelps Heck Ketter Flute— Allison Cornets— Branum Lang Frederick Hillyard Saxophones- Nulk Redwood Davisson Weaver Piano— Long [62] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC “The Goose Hangs High” Presented at Gehling Theatre, Falls City, Nebraska, May 18, 1926 By a Special Arrangement with Samuel French Co., New York City Coached by Miss Felice Hauhiel of the Horner Institute at Kansas City, and sponsored by the Senior Class. The theme of the play deals with the sacrifice of Mr. and Mrs. Ingals to give their children a college education. During the Christmas vacation the children discover, through their grandmother, that their father is financially embarrassed, and decide to remain at home to lessen expenses. Mrs. Ingals decides to rent a portion of the house, but Grandmother’s pride interferes, and after various other such threats, she finally consents to a loan of money, which makes it possible for the twins to return to college, also a happy marriage for Hugh. Like in true life, everything turns out well, and The Goose Hangs High. CAST Bernard Ingals...............................................Homer Wiltse Eunice Ingals...........................................Kathryn Ruegge Noel Derby................................................Reuben Kaiser Leo Day.................................................Harlan Hutchins Rhoda...................................................Helen Macomber Julia Murdoch.......................................Helen Mae Alexander Mrs. Bradley..................................................Joan Nulk Hugh Ingals............................................William Deckinger Ronald Murdoch..........................................Arthur Bragdon Lois Ingals.............................................Lucille Thomas Bradley Ingals.............................................William Heiser Dagmar Carroll.....................................................Nellie Reavis Elliott Kimberley.........................................Edwin Kinimt l SCENES Act I. Charming colonial living room. Act II. Same room, decorated with Christmas garlands. Act III. Same scene. Music between the acts was furnished by the High School Orchestra, under direction of Miss Dorothy Wiley. fC3J THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK Smith-Hughes Vocational Agriculture Top Row—W. Crush, Ernst, Durfee, L. Apel, H. Apel, Ruch, Rieger, D. Wamsley, Brack-hahn, Tuhach. Second Row—Schulenburg, G. Crush, Mosinian, Saylor, E. Peck, F. Witt, H. Peck, Yocsel, Baudendistel, G. Grush. Third Row—Fiedler, Kelley, Spickler, Hilgenfeld, Mr. Cook, C. Wamsley, Krecklow, H. Hartman, H. Witt, G. Peck. The Smith-Hughes Act was formulated by Smith and Hughes, two congressmen, in 1917, and was passed the same year. The purpose of this Act was to provide a practical agricultural course for high school boys. It provided that any high school in the various states might have this work if they had fifteen boys enrolled in the work. This is the first year of the course in the Falls City High School. We have thirty-two hoys, enrolled in the work, which is a splendid beginning. The first year the boys study animal husbandry. They study the selection, feeding, housing, raising, care and management of all kinds of animals. They study how to judge and then they go out to farms and actually judge. They also do poultry culling, caponizing, testing of whole milk, cream and skim milk. Farm shop work comes twice a week. The boys make farm articles of a practical nature, such as scoop endgates, hog feeders, chicken feeders, individual hog houses, brooder houses, hay racks, wagon boxes, etc. [on THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK The second year includes a study of all kinds of crops. The selection, care, planting, cultivation, harvesting and marketing of crops is studied. Also the origin, formation, types, characteristics, care and management of soils. The second year shop includes forge work, belt lacing, rope work, harness work, soldering, etc. This course gives the student two credits per semester. The hoy studies such subjects as English, History, Geometry, Algebra, etc., along with his agriculture work. This gives the student his credits so that he may go on to college if he so desires. This work is meant primarily for rural hoys but town boys may take the course if they are really interested in agriculture and providing they have a project. Every hoy who is enrolled in Smith-Hughes agriculture must have a home project in connection with what he is studying. The home project is to give the boy a responsibility, to give him something to call his own. to give him a chance to carry out some of the things he has learned in school, and give a practical demonstration to the community. The boy pays all expenses of his project. He cares for it as recommended by the school. Any profits or losses are the boy’s. The following is a practical list of the articles made in the farm shop this year: 22 Hog feeders 20 Chicken feeders 12 Scoop endgates 32 Bench hooks 30 Nail boxes 5 Individual hog houses 2 Wood boxes 2 Library tables 6 Pedestals 1 Table 2 Wash benches 1 Flower bench 1 Cabinet case 1 Book case 3 Flower stands 1 Road drag 30 Hurdles 2 Basketball goals repaired 2 Wheelbarrows 2 Hog crates 1 Blackboard 1 Medicine cabinet 1 Truck bed 2 Axe handles put in 1 Hoe handle put in 10 Baby chick mash feeders Models of poultry house, brooder house, individual hog houses, and colony hog houses. Next year when we get into the new shop, we will make hay racks, wagon boxes, brooder houses, etc., as we will have a door 10 by 10 feet in size. [03] Krecklow, Woodworking; Hartman, Stock Judging; Mr. Cook, Instructor; Witt, Stock Judging; Tubach, Stock Judging; Ernst, Milk Testing; Peck, Poultry Judging and Egg Grading; Rieger, Alternate Stock Judging. The Domestic Science Class ' '« Row—Miss Ballah, Herschberger, Randolph, Harris, Kuker, C. King, Hughes, Cheever, D. Merritt, Bates. Second Row—Bertram, Brenner, Headman, 1). King, Fryer, Koehler, Bryson, Simon, Kottman. Third Row—Hunt), Putnam, Beutler, McGlone, Pyle, J. Merritt, Camhlin. Vocational Agriculture Teams [00] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK Commercial Contest The District Commercial Contest was held at Nebraska City, Nebraska, March 27. 1926. Our school was represented by George Strawhun and Ruth .Merritt in Champion Typewriting, Ruth Merritt in Champion Shorthand, Kathryn Davis in Novice Typewriting, Belva Moody, Esther Kircher and Agnes Coleman in Novice Shorthand. George Strawhun won fourth place in Champion Typewriting, Ruth Merritt, Kathryn Davis and Belva Moody each ranking third in each of their various classes. With the above results, the school was eligible to be entered in each class at the State Contest which was held at Columbus, Nebraska, April 30. 1926. We were represented there by George Strawhun, Ruth Merritt and Kathryn Davis. Mr. Nolen told us that we should begin training for the banquet to be given in the Christian Church basement by the young men's class of that church on December 4. Every one of the team began training in earnest so that he would be fit for the occasion. I should say “fasting,” for that is the way we got in condition for the banquet. When it came to the final strenuous test, we were there with the goods—so were they—and we proved that our training had taken effect. The faculty members present, not being aware of our methods, could not stand the pace that we set. After we had satisfied our ravenous appetites, we were entertained by the orchestra. Letters were then awarded to Captain Walters, Clarence Krecklow, William lleiser, Alfred Hartman, Homer Wiltse. Harold Cheever. Edwin 1 owle. Carl Hilgenfeld, Edwin Kimmel, Lyle Briggs, Reuben Kaiser, Richard Reid. incent Briggs and Roy Crush. These men then elected Clarence Krecklow as pilot of the 1926 eleven. Coach Nolen, Mr. Gwinn, Mr. Sympson and Mr. Cummins made short speeches stressing sportsmanship, clean athletics and fair play as character builders. Captain Walters thanked the squad for their loyal support during the season. Captain-elect Krecklow thanked the team for the confidence that they placed in him and said that he would do all in his power to make the Orange team of '26 a success. —A F(xt t«n THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK County Tournament The first county basketball tournament was held at Falls City, February 26 and 27. Falls City was first matched with a strong team from Bratton Union, but won easily with a score of 26-17. Humboldt, having won from Stella on the first night of the tournament, was our opponent on the next morning. Falls City was easily the victor, emerging with a score of 21-8. The strong team from Honey Creek, which had never lost a game in the county, and the Falls City boys played on the last night for the county championship. Falls City soon gained the lead in the first quarter and by a few brilliant plays brought the score to 16 points to our opponents’ 7. In the third quarter we maintained our lead by the same brilliant playing, and won the championship with a final score of 28-11. Great was our delight for this is the first basketball cup which our high school has won. The teams throughout the tournament were very well matched, causing great excitement. We expect another successful tournament next year, which will without a doubt be held in our Xew High School, and we hope for another tournament cup. Declamatory Contest Falls City entered three people. Delores Deadman, Humorous, William Deck-inger, Dramatic, and Lucille Thomas, Extemporaneous Speaking, in the County Declamatory Contest, which was held at the Christian Church, Humboldt, April 6. Five Richardson County towns were represented. Delores Deadman won first place in Declamatory in her reading, “At the Matinee. and Lucille Thomas, second in Extemporaneous. On April 9, four people represented our High School at Plattsmouth in the Sub-District Contest—William Deckinger, Dramatic. Delores Deadman, Humorous, Marion Ross, Oratorical, and Lucille Thomas, Extemporaneous. Marion Ross and Lucille Thomas won first place in their respective group and were entered in the District Contest at North High School, Omaha, Nebraska, April 16. Although both entrants failed to place there, we feel highly pleased with the results of our first attempt at this sort of thing, and foretell a splendid future for F. C. H. S. in these departments next year. [fi8] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK Or. the night of May first, the Hotel Weaver was beautifully decorated in honor of the first banquet which a class of the P'alls City High School had had the opportunity and pleasure of giving there. It was the Junior’s farewell banquet to the Seniors of 26. a tribute to what the Seniors were, and the Juniors hoped to be. The blue and white, the Senior class colors, were used as the color scheme for decoration, and were cleverly carried out on the four long tables, which were lighted with blue candles and adorned by pretty rose-shaped blue and white nut cups. Places were marked for one hundred sixty-five guests by unique place cards, these last two decorations being the work of Junior designers. The classes entered the dining room to the strains of music rendered by the Reid orchestra of Humboldt. The menu and program were as follows: Strawberries on the Stem Creamed Chicken Escalloped Potatoes Creamed Peas and Carrots Nuts Rolls Olives Pineapple Ice Jelly Fruit Salad Ice Cream White Cake Coffee Mints Toastmaster............................................Loren Allison To the Seniors........................................Norvall Butler Reply..................................................LeRoy Walters The Violet Root...................................................Dr. Allison Stem.............................................................Mr. Cummins Leaves................................................Kathryn Ruegge Blossom.................................................Mr. Cwinn Dance...............................................Sue Ann Schock Orchestra [ (59 1 THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC Laying of the New High With the student body of the high school grouped about on the second floor, and about one hundred citizens of Falls City on the ground below, the cornerstone of Falls City's new Senior High School was laid with simple ceremony March 3. Placing of a sealed box in a hollow place in the stone constituted the cornerstone laying ceremony. In the box were papers containing the names of the faculty, students, boys' and girls' basketball teams. Orange and Black Annual staff, football squad, orchestra, boys’ and girls' glee clubs, members of the board of education and copies of newspapers containing the program of the laying. Three short talks were given by Dr. C. N. Allison, Supt. A. C. Gwinn and Homer Wiltse. The student body sang “America,” “America the Beautiful” and the “Orange and Black.” When the building is finished and properly equipped, it will be formally dedicated. The new high school will no doubt view as much hard work and as many good times as the old high school, and although we can never forget the old. we welcome the new as a sign of the growing and advancement of our citv. In early October the Sophomores decided that the Freshmen needed an initiation to help a very much developed inferiority complex. A party was given in the gym the Friday evening after the Football men had trimmed Sabetha. From the decorations to the ice cream, the color scheme was carried out in green. The Orangemen, Faculty and Sophomores were all present to witness the humbling of the Freshmen. The Freshmen had been bidden to come in simple attire and each girl was forced to wash off any artificial beauty. There was no lack of stunts, and though the Freshmen were brought in” with some defiance, the evening was a merry one for all. [70] QLf)t ikrap Pag • • 1 A hair-raising episode. 2— Leaning tower. 3—Clownin’ for the camera. ttention 5—Just a-posin 6—State vour choice. 7 'Triplets 8—()ne—two—three. 9—His hobby 10—Wild flowers. 11—up a tree. 12—Ah, there ! ft T H 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK 1—‘Tis Carol. Who'd believe it? 2— F. C. H. S. Shebas. 3—Bashful. •1—Just around the corner. 5—Labeled. 6—Frosh sweeties. 7—Junior lassies. 8—Woman-haters. 9—Why so sober? 10—Waiting on the steps. 11—Satisfied. 12—First signs of spring. 13—Hearts for sale! 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC 1—Don’t get sentimental. 2- The silent three. 3—Hearts that beat as one. 4—A budding romance! 5 -Smile a little bit. 6—Back to their childhood days. 7—The musical three. 8—Bashful?—yes, I guess not! 9- Landed. 10— Hot feet! 11—Now you quit. 12—Oh!—there you are! 13—If Father only knew! THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC r , 1—Sleepy-time Gals. 2—Enuf seen ! 3—Timid Tinv. A—Introducing Xellie Reavis. 5—Our village belles. 6—Do yah need any help ? 7—Four-leaved clover. 8—Similar samples. 9—Birds of a feather. 10—Fountain of Youth. 11—Ouch ! 12— F. C. II. S. chums. 13—Contented. [75] 1.—Frosh squad. 2—Get set. 3—Evelyn. -l'livver pushers. 5—A Freshman star ! 6—Clean-up week. 7—Hahn, our Olympic runner. 8—They’re off! 9—Old maids convention. 10—Captain of the Fresh ies. 11—1929. 12—Before 1 :10. 13—Freshman team. 14—Now for a good time! (ft THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK 1—Somewhat mixed. 2—Old Stuff. 3—Ruffin it. 4—Aren't we affectionate? 5—VYhai an outlook! 6—Perched. 7—Lloyd Hahn, the 2nd. 8—Cleon’s ark ! 9—Some couple. 10—A good leaning place. 11—That’s us. 12—Four athletes. [77] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC UP-TO-DATE HISTORY Miss Hayes (sternly): “Who rode through the towns, calling and wakening the people? R. Maust (coming out of a dream): “Not I—I was in bed at nine o'clock.” Miner: “Do you serve fish here? Hard boiled waiter: “Sit down, we serve anybody.” The flapper is past— Now she is the bungalow girl, She has shingles on the top; paint on the sides, and nothing in the attic. Schocky: “Dearest, will you marry me ?” Fisher: “No, I can’t marry you, but 1 will always respect your good taste.” IN THE ARK Elephant to Ant: “Quit your shov- ing. Hoppe: “Who’s your lady friend?” Hartman : “Which one ?” Kent: “I think I’ll throw you a kiss.” Alice: “You lazy thing.” Dad: “Look here, Evelyn, I don't mind that fellow staying late hut tell him not to take the morning paper when he goes.” Epitaph on suicide's grave: Eventually—Why not now ? “Shay, offisher, whersh the corner?” “You’re standing on it. “'s no wonder I couldn’t fin’ it.” Ruby: “Gribble, I wouldn't slide down those stairs.” Gwen: “I guess you wouldn't. You couldn’t.” HEALTH HINTS For thin people—don’t eat fast. For fat people—don't eat. Fast. I sent my son to college, Alack! Alack! Alack! I spent four thousand dollars And got a quarterback. Arleen: “I see Coach Nolen’s gone on the stage.” Jane: “Oh, then he’s a stage coach!” Fern: “I think Kimmel ought to be a knight.” Delphia: “Why?” Fern: “The other night I was out with him and got chilly, and he made me a coat of arms.” Teacher: “Herman, can you tell me what rats do?” Hahn: “Xaw.” Teacher: “Correct.” One day a Sophomore saw something green. And thought it was a Freshman lass. But as he drew up near to it, Behold! It was a looking glass. Teacher: “Edwin, can you tell me how matches are made ?” Greenwald: “No, ma’am. But I don’t blame you for wanting to know.” Teacher: “Why, what do you mean ?” Greenwald: “Mother says you’ve been trying to make one for over a year.” [78] THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC Hays R.: “Oh, mother. I got one hundred in school in two subjects.” Fond Parent: “Well, well, in what subjects?” Hays: “Fifty in History and fifty in English.” “I can’t get this thing through my head,” said the would-be-suicide as his gun missed fire the third time. He watched the tears roll down her cheeks, Over the paint without tarnish. Then he asked in accents sweet. “Do you use Valspar Varnish?” “They're all crazy about me here. wrote home the new inmate of the lunatic asylum. Maude Harriet: “When Harlan tried to kiss me, I was so astonished that I nearly— “Nearly what?” “Nearly stopped him.” Doctor: “Son. your education is costing me a lot of money.” Son: “Yes, I know it, father, and I’m not studyin’ very hard either. Towle: “You refuse my proposal? Is this absolutely final ? Lucille: “Yes. indeed. Shall I return your letters?” Roy Grush: “Mother, my teacher never takes a bath.” Mother: “Why, who told you tbit?” Roy: “Well, sbe said she never did anything in private that she wouldn’t do in public. Blessings on thee, little dame, Bareback girl with knees the same. With thy rolled down silken hose. And thy short, transparent clothes; With thy red lips, reddened more, Smeared with lip-stick from the store: With thy makeup on thy face. And thy bobbed hair’s jaunty grace, From my heart I wish thee joy— I’m glad that I was born a boy. When he thinks her adorable in curlers, that is true love. Caesar's dead and buried, So is Cicero, And where those two have gone, I wish their works would go. Jean: “I wish to ask a question about a tragedy.” Teacher: “Yes?” Jean: “What is my final grade?” dr THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC S in F. C. H. S. Prettiest Girl.................Nellis Reavis Another Pretty Girl .... June Maust Cutest Girl.................Elizabeth Pyle Jolliest Girl...............Martha Whitford Best Bluffer...............‘‘Snippy’’ Snyder Most Studious .... Arthur Bragdon Most Musical..................Imogene Schmitt Brightest Senior.................Helen Boose Biggest Tease................Alfred Hartman Sleepiest Guy..................Pierce Hoppe Woman Hater.................LeRoy Walters Best Boy Athlete..................Bill Heisei Best Girl Athlete..........................M. Whitford Best All Around Girl . . Dorothy Weaver Joke of the School . Worst Bachelor .... Harold Cheever Biggest Tomboy .... “Gwen” Gribble Best Dresser (girl) . . . Virginia Baker Best Dresser (boy) . . . Wilbur Schock Most Popular Boy . . . Alfred Hartman Most Popular Girl..............Jean Hiatt Most Handsome Boy . . Howard Snethen Best Looking Faculty Member Miss Wheeler Most Cheerful Faculty Member . . . ......................Mr. Sympson Biggest Flirt..............Alice Gwinn Most Conceited Person . . Howard Snethen Laziest Person.............Donald Hysell Noisiest Person .... Isabelle Giannini . . Cleon Wamsley [80] T H 1926 ORANGE AND BLAC T An optimist is a person who sees a silver lining to every cloud ; a pessimist is one who hites it to see if it is real silver. Biles: I sat down the other day and drew a picture in ten minutes, and thought nothing of it.” Pete W.: “Yes, I saw it too and didn't think anything of it either.” Love may make the world go round, hut so does a sock in the jaw. “Why is it bad form to kiss a girl on the forehead?” “You might get a bang in the mouth.” Mother: “Ernest, if you eat any more you will burst.” Sauer: “Well, pass the cake, mother, and get out of the way.” Mr. Boswell: “Your answer is as clear as mud.” Jimmie Reid: “Well, it covers the ground.” Funny about the horse, isn’t it? No matter how hungry he is, he can’t eat a hit. “Your daughter talks quite a great deal, doesn't she?” “Yes, I think she must have been vaccinated with a phonograph needle.'' Dumb: “What is the easiest way of driving a nail without hitting your fingers ?” Dumb-er; “Hold the hammer in both hands.” A lesson in domestic science: Miss Ballah: “Does a jelly roll?” Tiny Pyle: “No, hut a tomato can. Mr. Nolen: “What is a dribble? Lyle B.: When a boy drops a ball and pats it on the back. He: lla, ha. I have a good joke I was going to tell you. but I guess 1 won't.” She: Why?” He: Because if your face lighted up. the powder might explode.” Miss Wheeler: Bill, how much time did you spend on your lesson today?” Bill H.: One hour, railroad time. Miss W.: “What do you mean by that ? Bill: Stops included. In Africa a wife costs six cows and up. In the old U. S. A. the father gives the bride away. Patient: “My head aches terribly this morning.” Dentist (absent mindedly): “Why not have it filled ? Mr. Cummins: Now watch the board and I'll go through it again!” We are short on jokes. They are so few. So don’t get sore I f the joke's on you. f si 1 iga6 Orange and Black 1)r. C. X. Allison Brannin Clothing Co. Candy Kitchen Castle Battery Station City Mi at Market Dr. S. D. Cowan Crook Hardwari Co. Cost er’s Davies Jewelry Store Klectric Tire Shop Falls City Daily Journai Falls City Imple ment Co. Falls City State Bank Falter Clothing Store First Nation a i Bank Graham Lumber Co. Hargrave: Clothing Store Harlan Recreation Parlor Horan Barber Shop Stacey Hoy, Ideal Cleaners James Poultry Co. Jack i t Jewe i ry Store Jew i Co., Ready-to-Wear Johnson Newell Drug Store Dr. Cecil Johnston Kentopp Bros. Garage Ketter Grocery Store: King 5: DeWald Dr. O. F. Lang Mahoney Meat Grocery Co. dr THE 1926 ORANGE AND BLACK Martin .Studio Mai st Bros. Maxwell's McC'omu Stork Mi tt Stitzkr Hat Shop 1)r. H. R. Min i r Monti Shoe Shop Xi.israska State Bank Xkit i i. Yarikty Stork Nicholson Barbkr Shop Prichard Garaok Raw i i y-Myi rs Dri c. Co. Richardson County Bank R. R. Ross, .Jew ei.er Zorn Crkami RV Rim.i. Barbkr Shop Sc hock’s, R kady-to-W kar Tan N I R S Cox FICTION F.RY Tee ft Shok Stork I’m Fishf.r Bootkrik I’ll I CtI- II UNO I II KATRK 'IT11- Ministkriai. Association The People’s Store Tow i.e Lumber Co. I n i.io’s Bakery Vim Tire Shop M anner’s Dri u Store Warner Motor Co. Yort Bii.i.iard Parlor Co. Through the generous patronage of our advertisers we have been greatly aided in tin.- publication of this hook. Let us show our appreciation by giving them the patronage they merit. [s:i i €nb t