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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1927 volume:

1097 0I2ANGL AND BLACK- Printed timl Pound by SMITH-CiKlEVKS COMPANY Kansas C ity. Mo. Engravings l y IH'KOFR KNlilCM INC CO. Kansas City, Mu. Photographs by MARTIN Fai.i.s City, Neb. I cjaLT«ie. V € ur i)eui Ijigfj cfjool In the fall of '26 this magnificent building for die first time began to know the joys and sorrows of the Orange and the Black, knew the first Junior I‘lay, witnessed its first Junior and Senior Banquet and Senior I ‘lay, and shared with ns tlie triumphs and the losses of our basketball and football games. Here was staged our first music contest, and here we are proud to place our trophies. Although the old school holds fond and treasured memories for the older students, this new one shall in time come into its own. These halls of knowledge shall, as the years roll by, lead to halls of fame, just as did the older ones in the times past. This new Falls City High School shall grow to have its endearing memories as each year it turns out other lives enlightened with new ideals, filled with higher and better things. And for these wonderful advantages given us. we thank the people of Falls City and Mr. (iwinn. We also thank the school board for their untiring efforts, and we hope that each student's epilogue shall be. Just as we found it! so have we left it. Hest ©He Jforgct The door I hat opened inward to the class of 1F27 with unparalleled oppor (unities, now opens outward upon a world where new ventures await us. hen we have passed for the last time through these high school portals and have taken our places in the affairs of life, may this hook arouse happy recollections and awake sleeping memories of our high school days. Maude Harriet Weaver Wilbur Sc hock Lyle Briggs Vincent Briggs Dklokis Headman John Falter Stewart Xeitzel Willard Feck 1 Ioward Holt .KNDORK William Boose (i. F. Cummins Co itlr. £ toinn, tofjom toe Ijonor as our Super intenbent anb frienb, tor U)i)ole=f)eartebli brbicate tJjis, our ©ear itoofc. FACULTY ORANGE and BLACK To the Faculty As we journey through school We are apt to forget, How gladly and kindly Our troubles are met; How quickly and kindly Our troubles are solved, And all of the questions In which we are involved. —E. V., ’27 [11] a ORANGE and BLACK fc FLOY DEWALD Hamilton College English R. W. SYMPSON, LL.B. Kansas City School of Law William Jewell Latin Commercial Law MILDRED JORN, A.B. University of Nebraska English M. H. OBERMEIER, A.B. Iowa Wesleyan University Mathematics Coach HELEN WHEELER, A.B. University of Nebraska Spanish History JOHN S. BOSWELL. A.B. Peru Teacher's College Science MARY KIRKPATRICK. B.S. Kansas Agricultural College Home Economics Bookkeeping LUCILLE REID, A.B. Hastings College French History I 12] a' ORANGE and BLACK Tg GRAYCE MYERS, A.B., A.M. Nebraska University Columbia University Mathematics META FRAAS, B.S. Nebraska University Home Economics SALLY MAE FOX, A.B. Kansas University Biology DOROTHY WADE Peru Teacher’s College Commercial G. C. COOK. B.S., A.M. Nebraska Agricultural College Vocational Agriculture R. E. HUNTER, A.B. Peru Teacher’s College Manual Arts FLORENCE STURDEYANT, A.B. Nebraska University Physical Education DOROTHY WILEY Kansas University Music LETA WAKELTN, A.B. Nebraska Wesleyan English Public Speaking ORANGE and BLACK 192 7 1—Who'd a thunk it? 2—Our commercial teacher. 3—Mr. Gwinn. 4—Trades Instructor. 5—Three Musketeers. 6—Von all know him. 7—Language teachers. 8—A star mathematician. 9—Chums. 10—One—two—three. 11—Happy??? 12—Our scientist. [I J s 2 ORANGE. and BLACK LOREN ALLISON Silence does not indicate a lack of wisdom. Glee Club, ’25, ’26, ’27; Orchestra, ’25, ’26, 27; Vice-President (acting president), 25, ’26: Secretary-Treasurer, ’27; Basketball. ’25. ’26. ’27; Football, 26; Track, 26; Senior Play MAX ANDREWS A wise head makes a still tongue. Glee Club, ’25: “Once in a Blue Moon,’ ’25; (Auburn High); Hi V, ?27; Track. 26. ’27: Basketball, 27; Inter-class Basketball Tournament, ’27 JOE BARRETT If you wish to know the date of vacation, ask Joe. Football, ’26; Inter-class Basketball Tournament, ’27 GEORGE BASSLER His present occupation is borrow-ing paper, and fiddling. County Music Contest, ’27 MABLE BEATY Gladly would she learn, and gladly would she teach. WILMA BERTRAM A little reserved, yet very sociable too. EDWIN BLETSCHER Actions speak louder than zvords. Vice-President, ’25; President, ’26; (Preston High) FLOY BRANCM A good man is hard to find, but I haven't given up yet. Orchestra. 25, ’26, 27: Glee Club, '25, ’26, 27; County Music Contest, ’27. 1 10 1 ORANGE and B1 ACK LYLE BRIGGS The more I think about me, the better I like me. Football, ’24; Basketball, ’24; Baseball, 23, ’24; Debating. '24; (Humboldt High); Football, '25, ’26; Basketball, 26, '27 ; Track. ’25, ’26. '27; Baseball. '25; Staff. ‘27, Adv. Manager. Senior Class Representative WILLIAM BUTHMAN A lover yesterday, today, and forever. Track, ’27. HAROLD CHEEVER As one of us, he easily makes two of most of us. Football, '24. ’25, '26; Track. 26. RUBY CROTHER I wonder—will she always be talking? Glee Club, '24, ‘25, '26. 27; Basketball, '25; County Music Contest, '27 HARRIET CUSTER A winsome maid of the Senior Class, ahvays ready to do her best. VIRGA COOK A girl of high purpose. HOMER DEADMAN My mind isn't what it used to be, but it's still above the average. Hi-Y (president) ; Inter-class Basketball Tournament, '27; Senior Play. FERN DUNN Let me live in a house by the side of the road, and be a friend to man. Glee Club. '24, 25, '26, '27; “Toreadors, '26. ORANGF and B1ACK RITA In KFEE She seldom speaks. We wonder what she thinks. Declamatory Contest, '25, ’26. EMMA LOUISE FISHER Laughter lies within those eyes, and happiness abounds. Glee Club, ’24. ’25. ;2o. ’27 ; County Music Contest, '27; Inter-class Basketball Tournament. ’24 JESSIE FISHER Xothing is impossible to a willing heart. ELIZABETH GOLTZ Very quiet as you all know, but maybe not always so. Glee Club, 25, '26, '27. EDWIN GREEN WALD I'm sure that care is an enemy to life. MARGARET GROW He good, sweet maid, and let those who will, be clever. Glee Club, ’27 DOROTHY HARDENBERGER Peace is above all earthly dignities. DOROTHY HARROLD A contented spirit is the srveetness of existence. Basketball, ’27: Glee Club. 27; County Music Contest, ’27 ZL HOVI) HUGHES Why take life so seriously? WARREN HYSELL have hut one sweetheart. 19 2 7 DARREL HINKLE He cherishes, understands, and dreams of women. Football, 27; Basketball. ’24, ‘25. ’26. '27: Track. 25. '26, 27; Glee Club. '27; Junior Play, ’26 (Stella High); Senior Play. '27 ELMER HEY Thinking is hut a waste of time. LYDIA JANSEN She has a will of her own. Glee Club, ‘23, 24; Music Contest, 24: (Wahoo High) BLANCHE JONES If hoys interfere with my work, then I'll quit work. Glee Club, '24. '26, '27; County Music Contest. EVELYN KANALY She hath an innocent fare, but—rrr Glee Club. ’25. 26. '2 MARGARET KELLY Worry have never met [19] ORANGE and BLACK WILLIAM KETTER He has an eye for business. Secretary-Treasurcr, ’26 ESTHER KIRCHER A maiden quiet and still. Commercial Contest, ’26 HERBERT KNIGHT He can whip his zveight in mosquitoes. President. ’27; Glee Club, ’26. ’27: Hi-Y, 27 MILDRED KNISELY does one good to hare her near. ERNA KOEPKE Her heart is in her work. CLARENCE KRECKLOW He played basketball, coached the Sophs., and backed a portion of the girls' team. Football, ’24. ’25. ’26 (captain) ; Basketball, ’24. '25, ’26. ’27 (captain) ; Track. ’26, ’27; Baseball, '25 DALE LARIMORE Oh! Baby! Don't say no, say maybe. Junior Play, ’26; Baseball. ’24; (Humboldt High) LORENA LEWIS Sweetness, truth, and every grace, are read distinctly in her face. Glee Club, '24, ’25 i J ORANGE and BLACK LEROY LITTLE He has nothing to say, and says it. Glee Club, 26, ’27. robert McDonald He is a regular lire zvire, only he has not been strung up yet. Staff. '25; President, ’26; Vice-President, ’27; Orchestra, ’24, ’25. '2$, 27. RYl'TH MAUST Here is the face that caused the wreck, but my how times hare changed. Senior Play, ’27 LORRAINE MAY FIELD A gladsome girl. Glee Club, ’25, 26; “Windmills of Holland,’’ ’25 DORA MERRITT Cee, but I hate to go home alone. Home Economics Club, '24; Glee Club, '24; Red and Blue, ’26 (Hiawatha High) BELVA MOODY She is fresh and full of faith, that some day, someone will find. Commercial Contest, ’26, ’27; Boys’ Glee Club Accompanist, ’26. GLEN PECK His acts are modest, and his words discreet. Glee Club, ’26, 27; Hi-Y, ’27 HOWARD RATEKIN Work—what is that2?2? TT ORVILLE SCHULENBERG My Ford is my doumfall. ORANGE and BLACK GLADVCE SMITH Never mind about me, Cordon is old enough to take care of me. LORENE SCHNEIDER It is not good that man should be alone. BERNICE STEINBRINK These quiet people always explode when you least expect it. Glee Club, 74, 75. 76 GERALDINE STEVENS Here's to the girl with the golden hair, a winning smile, and a joking air. Glee Club, 74. 75, 76; “Snow White,” 75; President, 76; Treasurer, 75; (Sacred Heart Academy) DOLLY STOKES Here is a girl that is full of pep. VERNON TABLER Girls, I'm yours, without a struggle. NORVALBUTLER wonder what fool it zvas that invented kissingftt 1927 [23] [21] ORANGE and BLACK ELMO VAUGHN Reason rules his mind. Class History, 27 RUTH VODER A word, a smile, a girl worthwhile. Basketball, ‘26, '27; Glee Club, '27; Music Contest, '27 CARL ZIMMERMAN For some reason his face seems to always hatch a rin. Orchestra, '26, ’27; Vice-President, '24; President, '25; Music Contest, '27 FRED ZORN My future doesn't worry me. MRS. FLOV DEWALD Sponsor MISS LETA WAKELIN Sponsor Senior Class In September. 1923, eighty-four timid young Freshmen assembled in tbe old F. C. H. S. and elected the following officers: Billy Kirk. President; Carl Zimmerman, Vice-President, and Wilbur Schock, Secretary-Treasurer; with Miss Crowe as sponsor. Soon after the Sophomores invited us to an initiation party, which we returned the following month. Harold Cheever represented us very capably in football that year. Near the close of school, our president moved away, and the vice-president. Carl Zimmerman, was called upon to perform the duties of the office, a position which he filled so ably that he was reelected the following year with Imogene ORANGE and BLACK Schmitt as vice-president and Mary Weaver secretary-treasurer. Miss Mary Hayes was chosen sponsor. Realizing our grave duty in ushering the Freshmen into the wiles of school life, we heartily assisted them with an initiation party. This task completed we were able to relax and think of lighter things. We were well represented in school activities this year. Harold Gieever and Reuben Kaiser, the latter of whom graduated the following year, won letters in football and we contributed our share of boys and girls to basketball as well as to the glee clubs and orchestra. In the Junior year we performed some of our most harassing work in raising funds for the Junior-Senior banquet, which was given May 1. 1926, at the Hotel Weaver. This we did by various means which are popular to students in pecuniary difficulties, and which are too numerous to narrate here. This year Robert McDonald was elected president, Loren Allison vice-president. and William Ketter secretary-treasurer. Unfortunately Robert McDonald was unable to attend the latter part of the term and it was necessary for Loren Allison to fill his position which he did very well. Miss Xicoll was sponsor during the year. In athletics we were well represented, letters in football being awarded to Harold Cheever. Vincent Rriggs and Clarence Krecklow. while in basketball. Loren Allison and Clarence Krecklow received letters. The latter was chosen captain of both the football and basketball teams for the following year. In girls’ basketball Ruth Yoder and Mildred Wiltse received letters. And now we had arrived at that long desired and envied goal which we had striven so long to attain—we were Seniors! This year we realized how near was the time when our glad school days would be over, even for those of us who were planning to enter the higher branches of learning, and realizing this, we strove diligently to do our best, and leave a record behind us of which any class might lie proud. Then, too, we were the first Senior Class to enter the wonderful new building which has been furnished us, and we wanted to express our appreciation of the thoughtfulness and good wishes of those who have helped make the advantages of a good education possible. At our first class meeting we elected Herbert Knight president, Robert McDonald vice-president, and Loren Allison secretary-treasurer. For perhaps the first time in school history, the Senior Class chose two sponsors—Miss Wakelin, a newcomer this year, and our beloved Mrs. DeWald. With such capable sponsors for advisers, no class could make a poor record. This year we were especially well represented in athletics. For merit in football. Allison, Briggs, Hinkle. Krecklow, Cheever, Ruck and Welker received letters; and in basketball they were awarded to Briggs, Allison, Hinkle, Krecklow, Ruck and Andrews. Three Senior girls. Ruth Yoder, Dorothy Harrold and Mildred Wiltse, were awarded letters in girls’ basketball. On the first of March, 1927, the high school held “open house,” and on that evening the building was thrown open for public inspection. Exhibits were prepared by the various classes as a sample of work done during the year. The Seniors obtained the coveted honor of showing the visitors through the building, a task which they fulfilled with their customary zeal and thoroughness. Later in the year the class play was presented at the high school auditorium, under the direction of Miss Wakelin. The play was a notable success, all the characters performing exceedingly well. The baccalaureate services were held on the twenty-ninth of May; commencement exercises on the following Thursday. 2 7 [20] The third of June was class day, and on that day we met together for the last time in school history. In closing, we leave to the underclassmen words of fond hope and encouragement, and to every downcast Freshman, the assurance that, some day. you will be even as we. —E. V. Prophecy of The Class of ’27 A few days ago a medium visited Falls City, and I persuaded him to show me the future of our class. The year is 1950. Herbert Knight, our former president, appears. He is president of the African Rouge Company and Howard Ratekin is vice-president. Elmer Hey is chief stockholder. Gordon Wickiser and Gladys are continuing this salesmanship campaign, begun by selling annuals in F. C. H. S.; by selling canned heat to the Africans. The Music World next appears. Robert McDonald, the world’s greatest violinist, is playing music composed by George Bassler, who had to borrow the pa])er on which to write his first composition. Imogen Schmitt is their accompanist. Floy Branum is also in the music world. She is the leader of Barnum’s Circus Band. The theatrical world is ‘‘now showing “Emmy Lou, known to us as Emma Louise Fisher, the greatest comedian of the world. Elnio Vaughn, the stage celebrity, is soon to become her leading man. Wilbur Schock is her famous director. The first showing of her film is always given in the Wamsley Theatre, built by the renowned architects. Duane and Cleon. Maude Harriet Weaver, the first woman broker to clean up” in Wall Street, backed them financially. Many of the girls of ‘27 are authors. In the congressional library, where Lorena Lewis is chief librarian, we find stories of romance by Blanche Jones, a History of Music by Belva Moody, an appeal against exams and some humorous poetry, by Mary Weaver, and a plea for higher education by the noted scientists. Dolly Stokes and Ruth Tibbets. The books are printed by Bernice Steinbrink on a press invented by Harriet Custer. The presses are run by Wosk Motors, invented by William Ketter and Orville Schulenberg, which run on water. Some more of the girls are teachers. Alice Kammerer teaches Dramatic Arts at Boston L’. Ruth Maust teaches in a deaf and dumb school so she won’t need to stop chewing her gum to talk. Dora Merrit teaches trig., and Fern Dunn coaches at Westport. Lorene Schneider owns a London paper, in which Erna Koepke has the fashion plate: Virgia Cook. “Society”: Etta Durfee. “Advice to the Lovelorn,” and Joe Barrett, “Unforgivable English Errors. incent Briggs is the first to appear from the business world. He manufactures Jennys” at Detroit. Lyle has a photograph of every girl he has dated. He calls the collection, “Lyle’s Loves.” Harold Cheever has a like collection, which surpasses Lyle’s, and which he calls “Harold’s Hopes.” After business comes pleasure. Carl Zimmerman owns the best circus on earth. His headliners, the Seven Swifts.” do every known tra] eze stunt. Thev are Margaret Grow. Wilma Bertram. Mahle Beaty. Martha Rieschick. Mildred Knisely, Esther Kircher and Elizabeth Goltz. Lydea Jansen is the slack wire artist. Jessie Fisher and Dorothy Hardenburger have invented a new drink, which ORANGE and BLACK fc Carl serves in place of lemonade. Warren Hysell and Ruth are advance agents. They clear the way for the parade. Norvall Butler has the most serious job in the circus—as star clown. Clarence Krecklow still leads the sporting life. He is also head of the “Wiltse's Wonder Worker’s,” manufacturing foot appliances. Mildred owns the factories and Charles Ruck is salesman. Dale Larimore coaches the Stellar Wrads” Basketball team. Herbert Witt and Clarence Reiger play guards. Homer Deadman and Max Andrews, forwards, and William Schrenk, center. Edwin Bletscher is manager. William Buthman and Fred Zorn are playing Professional Football as in our “high school days.” Time hastens, and the Class of '27 appear in faster sequence. Darrel Hinkle. LeRoy Little, and Loren Allison drive the airoplane express, carrying supplies to Dorothy Harrold, Evelyn Kanaly. and Geraldine Stevens, who have established a mission in China. Maragaret Kelly and Ruby Crothers have taken over the K. C. Baking Powder Company. Glen Peck runs a broadcasting station at Shenandoah; Oral Rawles is a noted politur'an: Boyd Hughes and Fay Snyder are rival entomologists—each has a large collection of bugs. Kennith Sandrock sucks the sugar from the sugar canes, and sells the canes. Some Sweet Job. Thus was I shown the varying fortunes of the illustrious class of the F. C. H. S., of the year 1927. —L. A. Last Will and Testament World weary and disillusioned as we arrive at the end of the trail, we. the Senior Class of '27. having perfect control of mind and being unaffected by hard study and high marks, and realizing that we soon must vacate our supreme possessions, do hereby will and bequeath them as follows: First: To our Beloved Teachers we will everything they didn't get out of us during the past four years, and leave our best wishes. Second: To the Juniors, our privilege to bear the air of superiority. Third: To the Sophomores, the dignity and grace of the Senior Class. Fourth: To the Freshies, all overlooked cuds of gum we may have left on desks or seats. Fifth: To such lucky individuals as we have separately chosen, we bestow the following items : Loren Allison wills his ability in Public Speaking to Fred Heilman. Joe Barrett leaves his innocent looks with Virginia Baker. Mabel Beaty bequeaths her satisfied air to Ruth Pribbeno. Wilma Bertram wills her science of cooking to Kathrine Davis. Edwin Bletscher presents the back seat of his ford to the Deuchler Sisters. Floy Branum wills all stray knowledge left behind to Duane Lyon. Lyle Briggs bequeaths his love of athletics to Carl Deckinger. William Buthman leaves his stand-in with the teachers to Dot Weaver. Xorval Butler leaves one-tenth of his Latin Vocabulary with Kathrine Little. (Continued on page 74) 1 2,7 I ]' J ORANGE and BLACK INEZ ANDREW A dainty maiden, quiet, sweet MARVEL ATKINSAN Know yet not me? LESTER A PEL I take things easy. MURIEL BACON As merry as the day is long. VIRGINIA BAKER Always ready for fun. MILDRED BEASLEY Full of pep, and a friend to all. GEORGE BARTON The girlies come, and the girlies go. but I go on forever. MARTHA BOLLMAN I would rather type, than eat. VESTA BRECHT Due reward is given to a worker. DELLA MAE BRENNER Szceetness, truth, and every grace. t 192 7 [ :to Zl ORANGE and B1 ATK fe CAMILLA BROOKS If I cannot find a way, I will make one. ELSIE CLASS Dark eyes, but bright prospects. LUCILLE CAROTHERS Oh! Yon beautiful doll. KATHRYN DAVIS just can't make my eyes keep still. ESTHER DAVISSON Child, thy smiles become thee well. PEARL DORSTE A good heart is worth countless gold. PEARL DUFF She who laughs, is always at ease. RUBEN ERNST Some grow 'eery, very, tall, but Rube seemingly greze, not at all. GRACE EICHSTEADT A smile for all who come her way. JOHN FALTER His art is drawing—girls. ORANGE and_ BLACK NELLIE FRANCES FARRINGTON cannot hide what am. IDA FETZNER My thoughts arc my best companions. FRANCIS FIEDLER A man of business, as well as of fun. LEONORE FRITZ See what grace is seated on that brow. RUBY FRYER She has been a credit to us. CHESTER GOODWIN To err is human, to flunk, divine. MARY GREEN WALD Let's see, which date shall it be ' tonight? KENNITH GRIBBLE If silence were golden. Td be nearly broke. ALICE GWINN Quiet—unlike most girls. DOROTHY HAEFFELE 7'is my talent to conceal my thought. aT ORANGE and BLACK |g ROBERT HARRIS Methinks I hear a feminine voice. AMANDA HARTMAN A silent countenance often speaks. ARLEEN HECK One of our Bc-witching” Juniors. JEAN HIATT think lots—about a chevied CARL HILGENFELD Cupid has never wasted an arrow on me. LAVONNE HILL Married bliss. HERBERT HOEMAN Always home by nine. (???) IRENE HUGHES There is mischief in this one DONALD HYSELL Wise, and otherwise. HELEN JACKSON She thinks too much—such women are dangerous. (33 1 dTORANGF and Bl CK fc MARTHA JEFFRIES A little of everything is my hobby. JEAN JOHNSON True modesty is a discerning grace. DONALD KLOEPFEL Gee! But Tin a wicked boy. ROBERT KOEHLER He is a scholar; therefore let us eat and drink. ALICE KUHLMANN like to be loved—lots. LLOYD LILLY My only books are woman's looks, and folly's all they’ve taught me. EDDREA LOWELL My little body is weary of this great world. CLARA LUCAS A great sweet silence. ESTER LUDWIG ’Tis her! I know her by her gait. HARPER MARSH Better late than never. ORANGE and BLACK JUNE MAUST A pleasant manner is worth a fortune. JOE MERRIT No one agrees with me. but the world still moves. MARY MILLER Does her own thinking, needs little advice. KENT MORGAN And bewitch m’cct ladies, with my leords and looks. CHESTER MOSIMAN Oh! .earning, what a thing it is. RAYMOND NICHOLSON He speaks his mind—how quiet. EUGENE PECK {Vise from the top of his head up. WILLARD PECK A man of business, as well as of fun. THELMA PORTER She's not what you’d call talkative. RAY PIERSON Not a midnight oil burner. ORANGE and BLACK RUTH PRIBBENr A quiet lillle ziilh a mind of her own. RAYMOND RAWLEY Let me have an audience for a second. DORIS RAWLES A friend worth having. IRENE REDWOOD Xot a talker, but a doer. HILDA RIESCHICK Here's to the girl, who is bound to win. ARCHIE 'RENTSCHLER Don't be afraid to bend. Archie, you won’t break. DOLOR IS ROLIFF Marion, Marion, where art thou, Marion ? PERM ILIA RUSH Simplicity and truth dwell in her heart. ERNEST SAUER I’m open to conviction, but don’t try to stuff me. MERLE SAYLORS Why worry about your future? [ 36 aj ORANGE and BLACK WILLIAM S ' ,;ER Welt: v on' believe 1 know. ROY SAYLOR “Mary's”—little lamb. JANE SCHAIBLE She Hid but dream of him. and he teas there. GERALD SCOTT The tho't of women never enters my mind. (ft ft) HARRY SEEGER Oh!—77 do anything once. ELIZABETH SHIELDS Sometimes sit and think, but sometimes I just sit. RUTH SIMANTON Although many have Si'd for me. there is only one that 1 love. KENYON SLIGAR Charlie Chaplin's rival. WILLIAM SMITH Wiser than most people think. ELLIOT SPICKLER One ear heard it, and at the other, it went out. ORANGE and BLACK jg MINNIE THOMPSON To know her, is to love her. LLOYD WALBRIDGE Tm standing on the verge of a great career; will someone please push me off f DOROTHY WEAVER An all around good sport. GERTRUDE WERNER To he a friend of hers is worth while. FLORENCE WHITAKER A delicate combination of smiles and talent. MARTHA WHITFORD There is none like him, none. LOIS WILEMAN She flirts, and flirts, and so forth. FRANK WITT It ivould take a lifetime to tell all I know. LURA VEACH A lively person. STANLEY VONACHEN Hush—we stand abashed before such greatness. [38] a ORANGF. and BLACK fc HELEN YOESEL She seldom speaks, but who knows what she thinks. RAYMOND YOESEL A worker is bound to win. MISS WHEELER Sponsor MR. SYMFSON Sponsor Junior Class History It was in the fall of twenty-six that the best ever class scrambled up the steps of the new building and entered as Juniors. Earlv in the year we elected our officers and made plans for the future. We elected John halter, president: Martha Whitford, vice-president: Jane Schaible. secretary-treasurer: Miss W heeler and Mr. Sympson. sponsors. They have indeed given their best to our class. As a remembrance in after life of the joys and sorrows in F. C. H. S. we bought our class rings and pins. We think we made a good selection, even the Seniors are willing to admit that they are good looking. We were the first class to sponsor a lecture course in the Falls City High School. It consisted of five numbers, which were well attended by citizens and students. In order to raise money for the banquet we gave the play. The Boomerang. on March 10. We also sponsored a show at the Electric Theater, The Bat. Our class was well represented in athletics: In football, by Carl Hilgenfeld (captain-elect), Ernest Sauer. Harry Seeger. Willard Peck. Chester Mosiman. Lloyd Walbridge and Raymond Rawley. In boys’ basketball, by Raymond Rawley and Lloyd Walbridge. In girls’ basketball, by Martha Whitford (captain). Ruth Simanton, Mary Greenwald and Dorothy W eaver. The greatest event of the year for the Juniors was the banquet given in May. In closing, to the Seniors and Faculty members, we extend our best wishes for a happy and prosperous future. —Wr. P.. '28. 19 2 7 [40] gj ORANGE and Bl.ACK 1—6th hour gym class. 2—Want a bite? 3—Take your choice, Kiris. A—A popular man. 5—Ambitious ? ? ? 6—Marvel (ous) ? 7—Always smiling. 8—Some couple, eh ? 9—Going riding? 10—Letter girls. 11—I'reshies. 12—A genuine smile. 13—Fighters. Peck Simpson Kratz King Kuker Linsley Hutchings Kd wards Heilman Kties Weaver inn Kottman Hates Yoesel Law- Lane Burnswortli Nelson Lyons Warren lloltzeiidorir Castle Hartman Herschherger Heist Jones Houston 19 2 7 Simon Dunn Putman Hi Ilya rd .la gar Frederick Lash Cook Huston McClair Void Heischick Butler Buck [«1 Mcdlone Most mil n Deuchler Burger Reece Deadmnn Simon Beaty Snyder Tuhach Putman (•rush McCoy (•rush Harris Fa Her Hartman Pflaun Koehler Deckinger Wrick Lang Pyle Durfee Rush (iillaspy A pel Davisson 19 2 7 ORANGF. and BLACK Falter Lippold Henderson Heck Little Suggs drilihle Birger Dietrich Kelly Beutler Rurgge Boss Brackhalm [43] ORANGE and BLACK 3= more The Class of ‘29 entered F. C. H. S. one hundred strong; where after having been initiated into the ways and customs of upper-classmen, we strove to please the faculty and our superiors. During our Freshman year we elected Edwin Fisher, president: Jack lliest. vice-president; Gale Linsley, secretary-treasurer, and Miss Mae Ballah as class sponsor. This year as soon as school got under way we elected our class officers, of whom the following were selected, Deloris Deadman, president; Leonard Castle, vice-president; Duane Lyon, secretary-treasurer. This year we are favored by having two class sponsors. Miss Jorn and Miss F'ox, both of whom served us to the best extent. For our class colors we selected scarlet and gold. After endeavoring to impress upon this year’s green images, the Freshmen, their true value by giving them an initiation party in the High School gym, we put away our childish things and tried to be lordly Sophs. I-ater on in the school year the Freshies returned our party with a very delightful entertainment. In athletics we took a foremost part, as we did in all other activities. In football, we were represented by fourteen men. of whom two, Edwin Fisher, Heber Cheever, made letters. In basketball, owing to the fact that there were so many men who reported for practice only one man. Gale Linsley, made his letter. In track we were represented by several valuable men. In declamation, Marion Ross, oratorical, Mary Jane Houston, dramatic, and Deloris Deadman. humorous, all of whom represented F. C. H. S. in declamation this year. In the Richardson county music contest two members of our class won first place, Hollis Putnam, piano solo. Dwight Lang, cornet solo. To the Sophomores goes the honor of winning the first great interclass basketball tournament by defeating the Freshmen 17-5 and the Juniors 12-5, thereby proclaiming them the champions of F. C. H. S. For our part of the annual sale we elected Edwin Fisher and Betty Edwards as the most popular couple in the Sophomore Class, and they were given the whole-hearted cooperation of the class. We have the honor of being the first Sophomore Class in Falls City's new two hundred and fifty thousand dollar school building. As we journey onward through old F. C. II. S. we wish to urge everyone to pass through the happy days of Sophomoredom. —H. L. H., ’29. Fisher McCarty Jorn (Sponsor) Fox (Sponsor) [44] Brenner Briggs Shier Peck Thomas Graham Miller Shubert Thomas Hahn Witt K leekner Majerus Fisher Pickard Kessler Fisher Huhhard Kanaly Mourer Yoesel Kimbal McGranoghaii Custer Coatney Culver Krueger Ha rris Beutler Stump Cornford Sand rock Holland Kleckner Auxier Pickard Trayer Crouse White Witt Havercamp Hunn Fuller Schaible King Harris Hermes Somer LeHew wmmmm j ORANGE and B1 AGK fc wmmm Koepke i touchier Bently Crubb Torgueson Prater Merrlt N lemeyer Krenzel Bassler Mosiman Cummins Weaver Sauer Deckinger Martin Cat Norton Wiltse Walfair Cuiver McPherson Knisley Deuebler. 1 Havercamp. Fisher Moore Brown R. Fa Her Curske Louis Schuet C rush Schock Boose Schultz Thomas Hahn Itockinger Frazier Centry Jackson Crook Bryan Miss Reid Sponsor) Majerus Deadlier, A. Wnl bridge Maust Calvin Schenrk MrCranaghaii In the fall of 1926, we entered our first year in the new High School, one hundred and ten strong. We were treated with great scorn, and looked down upon hy all the upper classmen. We organized our class, electing the following officers: Arthur Weaver..............................President Albert Maust........................Vice-President Marcella White . . Secretary and Treasurer Miss Reid was chosen our sponsor. We found that we had chosen wisely, and much of our success has been due to her. The Sophomores initiated us into the ways of the upperclassmen. hy giving us a party in the gym, in ()ctoher. We enjoyed it immensely and did our best to return the favor. During the football season we were represented on the first team by Harold Rennet, who won his letter. Our hoys played in the inter-class basketball tournament, losing to the Sophomores, but defeating the Seniors in a consolation game. Our section of the gym was decorated with our colors, red and white. Robert Schock and Frances Wickiser were chosen our representatives for the best all-around students for the annual. Now that our Freshman year is over, we hope that we will no longer be called freshies, but will bet]ueath this title to next year's class. —W. R. B.. '30. i i S3 ORANGF „nd B1 AGK COACH M. H. OBERMEIER As Coach of the Falls City High School Football Team, Mr. Obernteier filled his position remarkably well, Although handicapped by the lack of veteran players, he soon had a smooth working team, whose hard fighting and unswerving obedience to the rules of good sportsmanship led them through a successful season. His aim for fairness and clean playing was carried throughout and noted by all. Indeed, we feel fortunate in having had a man of his ability in the coaching position. Our first game of the season was with Humboldt, on October 1st. Owing to a short time for practice season, the game was much in doubt at the start, but from there on the game was ours. Falls City winning 60-0. Seven new men were in the lineup, playing with the four veterans—Krecklow, Rriggs. Cheever and Hilgenfeld. On October 8th, the team went to Sabetha, Kansas, where they were to meet one of their strongest opponents of the season. This fighting, experienced and fast eleven out-played us 38-0. T Horton, Kansas, journeyed to Falls City October 15th. bringing id ORANGF. and BLACK HINKLE (Fullback) This Is the llrst year that Darrel has played with the Orangemen. He was a hard hitting backfleld mail and difll-cult to tackle. His speed and weight carried him through for many a good gain. He is one whom F. ('.. II. S. shall truly miss next year. V A ABRIDGE (Center) Lloyd was a good defensive center and few line plungers were made through him. He was also a reliable passer, a good sportsman and a clean player. lie will he a great aid to the squad next year. RAW LEY (End) Pat was fast, and a a good man getting down the field on punts. Few men ever got around him. He was also a good man on the far end of a pass. He will be worth a great deal to the team next year. CAPTAIN KRECKLOW (Halfback) Clarence proved to he an excellent captain, being a capable leader for his loyal team-mates. He was an inspiration to his team and being a triple threat man worried his opponents verv much. His loss will be greatly felt next year. ()ctol er 22nd. Peru came to Falls City with an undefeated team that was almost sure of another victory. In this game our hoys fought with an unlimited determination that could not he checked, thus making large gains time and again. At the finish, Hinkle, Rawley and Krecklow had crossed Peru’s goal line for 27 points to their none. Falls City played Tecumseh at Tecumseh, October 28. This was an unfortunate game for us as many of the players were injured. Although the hoys fought bravely throughout the entire game, play after play failed and we were defeated 57-0. ORANGE and BLACK BA HURT (End) Joe filled the wing position in a first class manner. Being fast lie was a good mail to go down on punts and break up passes against our opponents. We will indeed miss him next year. CAPTAIN-EI.E T HILCF.NFELD (Tackle and Center) Red was a bulwark of strength and a continual source of worry to opposing linesmen. Ilis defensive work was faultless, always holding and often breaking through and spilling the runner for a loss. We expect him to lead his team through a successful season next year. CHEEVER (Tackle) This is Harold's third and last year with the Orangemen. He was a big man. possessing lots of nerve and steadiness, and through him many a man was thrown for a loss. We wish he could be with us next year. HUGH (Halfback) With weight and speed he was always in the play. Many gains were stopped by him. He did his share faithfully in every game, and will be greatly missed next year. Pawnee City, the champion eleven of southeastern Nebraska, was our next opponent. They met us on our home held on November 3rd. This heavy and fast team could not he held in check by our boys mainly because of the substitutes that were in our lineup. Thus we lost to them, 57-0. November 11th, Armistice Day, our team went to Nebraska City; there to meet a well balanced team on a muddy held. Owing to this difficulty many clever plays were broken up. and after a tedious battle where neither team scored against the other, the game ended 0-0. On November 19th, the Falls City Eleven went to St. Joseph, Missouri, where they played the Central High School. This team was one of the outstanding teams of Missouri, and when our hoys were put up against such a wall of strength as this, the worst could be expected. Nevertheless they fought it to the finish, putting to use the best of their technique, and giving their opponent a hard battle. Falls City played pluckily and throughout the entire game did not give up hope, although beaten by a large score. On Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, we played our annual game with Hiawatha, which was also the last game of the season. With many of the alumni here for the game besides the loyal number of students to cheer the boys on, it FISHER (Quarterback) Ed, although but a first year man, was small and fast. He was a slippery man to tackle, and made several good gains for Falls C.ity. We are indeed lucky to have this valuable man with us for the next two years. SEECiHR (Guard) This is Harry’s llrst year of football for F. ('.. H. S He was a fighting linesman, and using his weight and experience to good advantage he made many holes for our backfleld. He will be with us again next year. ALLISON (Quarterback) Loren was a steady pilot and a brainy player, and his work was a prominent factor in many of our victories. He always played a clean and a hard game, and his presence will be missed by all. SAUER (Guard) Oil the defense you could count 0 1 Ernie to hold like a stone wall. His weight made him a useful asset to our team, and we are looking for excellent work from him next year. ORANGE And BLACK fe C.IIKKVKH (Outer and Guard) Ho was a strong defensive man and many valuable plays were stopped by him. He will be with us two more years and we are looking forward to him for some valuable work. MOSIMAN (Halfback � “Chet surely proved himself a valuable man this year. lieing small and light was no handicap to him, as he was a deadly tackier. He will be with us another year. IIHIGGS (Halfback. Lyle played a steady and consistent game. lb was very valuable both on offence and defence. With great speed he had the knack of dodging opponents and making large gains. His valuable position will be hard to fill next year. PKC.K (Guard and Tackle) Always a power of strength, lie soon became an indispensable man to the team. He was right there with his share of tackles and worried opposing players. He should be a very dependable player next year. seemed impossible that there should he any difficulty great enough to defeat the team. Every man distinguished himself by playing his best game of the season. The returning of punts by Briggs gained much ground and kept the ball out of our territory. W hen the final whistle blew. Falls City was going good and leading 7-6. W e have seventeen men who made their letter fighting in football for F. C. H. S. this year. Eight of these will not l e with the Orangemen next year. Those that are graduating are: Krecklow, Briggs, Cheever, Allison, Hinkle, Ruch, Barret and elker. Although we shall greatly miss these men, there will l e nine veterans with us. who we shall l e able to depend on completely. Boys' Basketball The 1926-27 basketball season was a successful one. Under the supervision of Mr. Obermeier a strong team was built. The team won eleven out of twenty games. Men who lettered are Captain Krecklow. Captain-elect Raw-ley, Briggs. Hinkel, Ruch. Allison, Walbridge, Andrews and Linsley. Our team was very successful in tournaments, winning the county championship, getting to the finals iti the four-state tournament at I’eru. and playing two games at the state tournament in Lincoln. Briggs. Hinkel and Krecklow made the all-county team and Briggs received honorable mention at the state tournament. Although four regulars graduate, we can predict a good team for next year as there is much promise in the second team. SCHEDULE Dawson . . . . 16 . . Dec. 13 . 15 . . . Falls City Stella . . . . 4 . . Dec. 20 . . 20 . . . Falls City Bratton Un. . . 12. . Dec. 23 . . 21 . . . Falls City Sabetha . . . . 23 . Jan. 5 . 17 . . . Falls City Nebr. City . . . 22 . Jan. 10 . 24 . . . Falls City Peru . . . . 24 . . Jan. 14 . 14 . . . Falls City Humboldt . . 12 . . Jan. 19 . . 21 . . . Falls City Auburn . . . . 13 . Jan. 21 . 9 . . . Falls City Shubert . . . . 8 . . Jan. 24 . 13 . . . Falls City Hiawatha . . . 19 . . Jan. 26 . 10 . . . Falls City Robinson . . 16 . Feb. 1 . 20 . . . Falls City Shubert . . . . 22 . . Feb. 4 . 17 . . . Falls City Nebr. City . . . 22 . . Feb. 8 . . 21 . . . Falls City Dawson . . . . 17 . . Feb. 11 . 20 . . . Falls City Auburn . . . . 38 . . Feb. 12 . . 18 . . . Falls City Hiawatha . . . 11 . . Feb. 16 . 18 . . . Falls City Robinson . . 10 . . Feb. 21 . . 14 . . . Falls City Peru . . . . . 30. . . Feb. 23 . 16 . . . Falls City Sabetha . . . . 11 . . Mar. 2 . . 12 . . . Falls City Humboldt . . . 12. . . Mar. 7 . . 23 . . . Falls City 1927 j ORANGE and BI.ACK Boys' Basketball Squad Top Row—Ohcrmeier (Coach); Fisher, forward; G. Faller, forward; Andrews, center; Allison, forward; Linsley, guard; F. Faller, gtiard. First Row—Ruch, guard: Hinkle, center; Krecklow, guard; Rawley, forward ; Briggs, forward; Walbridge, center. TOURNAMENTS M-I-N-K.......................Peru, Nebr. RICHARDSON COUNTY .... Dawson. Nebr. NEBRASKA STATE.........Lincoln, Nebr. ORANGE and BI.ACK fc After four weeks of faithful training and practice, the girls’ basketball season opened with lots of pep and enthusiasm by winning a game from Dawson 72-7 on their court. We were very fortunate this year, in that none of last year's team graduated. Too much credit cannot be given to the efforts of our coach Miss Sturdevant. under whose supervision and careful direction a strong team was built up. Probably the most exciting game of the season at home was the one with Humboldt, January 19. It was attended by the largest crowd of the season, halls City led all the way through the game and in the last thirty seconds of play Humboldt looped in a field goal which tied the score 22-22. We also won over one of our greatest rivals this season. We defeated Sabetha for the first time in several years by a score of 20-13. There were only three Seniors on the team this year and prospects for next year would have been very good if girls' basketball had not been ruled out of Nebraska. There were also a number of girls who were very faithful in practice and would have been a valuable asset to the team next year. This season may well be considered a successful season, having won ten games, lost five and tied one. Sturdevant, coach; Harrold, guard; Wiltse, forward; Frederick, center; Weaver, second center; Cheever, guard : Kuker, guard : Greenwald, second center; Whitford. forward; Sinianton, forward; 'i'oder, forward. T SCHEDULE Dawson- . . 7 Dec. 13 Falls City Reserve . . 5 Dec. 17 Falls City Bratton Union . . . . . 11 Dec. 22 Falls City Sabetha . . 16 Jan. 5 Falls City Humboldt . . . . . . 22 Jan. 19 Falls City Nebraska City . . . . . S Jan. 21 Falls City Shubert . . 21 Jan. 24 Falls City Sterling . . 24 Jan. 25 Falls City Robinson . . . . . . 28 Feb. 1 Falls City Nebraska City . . . . . 16 Feb. 8 Falls City Dawson . . 3 Feb. 12 Falls City Robinson . . . . . . 23 Feb. 21 Falls City Sabetha . . 13 March 2 Falls City Humboldt . . . . . . 23 March 8 Falls Citv 19 2 7 I -IS I ORANGE anH BLACK 1 As the Orange and Black goes to press immediately, we are unable to give you a full account of the track work of ’27. This is Falls City's second year in track work. The track and equipment is much improved over last year. Coach Obermeier, however. faces a big task in rounding out a team, as only three veterans are left from last year. However, much interest is being shown and good time is being turned in. Events that will take place and men who are trying out for them are as follows: 100-Yd. Dash—L. Briggs. V. Briggs, Harris, Hinkle. F. Faller, Linsley. 220-Yd. Dash—L. Briggs, V. Briggs, Harris. Hinkle, F. Faller. I.insley. and Buthman. 440-Yd. Dash—L. Briggs, V. Briggs, Ries, Hahn. Andrews, Faller. and Buthman. 880-Yd. Dash—V. Briggs, Ries, L. Weaver. Allison. Krecklow. Nelson, Saunders and F. Briggs. One-Mile—L. Weaver, Saunders, W. Sauer. F. Briggs, Nelson and Hahn. 110-Yd. Hurdles—Schrenk, (I. Faller. 220-Yd. Low Hurdles, L. Briggs and Neitzel. 880-Yd. Relay—L. Briggs, V. Briggs, Hinkle, Harris, F. Faller and Linsley. One-Mile Relay—Buthman, F. Faller, Ries, Hahn. V. Briggs. L. Briggs. FIELD EVENTS Discus—Buthman. Pole Vault—Falter, Hinkle. G. Faller. Andrews and Allison. Shot—Hilgenfeld. High Jump—Linsley, G. Faller and Andrews. Broad Jump—L. Briggs. Hinkle and Buthman. Tavelin—Krecklow. 159] rf ORANGE and BLACK fe Track Squad Top Row—Mr. Obermeier, Ries. Weaver, Crook, Allison, Schrenk, V. Briggs, W. Sauer, Hinkle, Andrews, L. Briggs, Buthman, Harris, E. Sauer, Miller, Lehew. Second Row—Sonner, Linsley, F. Briggs, Castle, Hahn, G. Faller, Fisher, Stump, F. halier. SCHEDULE M-I-N-K Meet at Peru, Neb............................April 30 Invitation Meet at Hiawatha, Kans......................May 6 Journal Meet at Falls City, Neb........................May 11 State Meet at Lincoln, Neb.......................May 13 14 County Meet at Falls City. Neb.........................May 17 We present to the readers of this page, the world's champion runner, Mr. Lloyd Hahn, who as a former F. C. H. S. student has won many a track meet for Falls City. He holds the tri-state in the quarter mile at Tarkio, Mo. He established three records that day and won six firsts, winning the meet alone. I ater he joined the Boston A. A. U., and under their colors won and holds the world’s indoor record for the 1000 yds., 1000 meters. 1500 meters, and the quarter mile. He also holds the outdoor record of 2:26.1 for the 3(KX) yd. event. He lacked hut one-fifth of a second of equaling the one mile run against Wide. We are indeed proud that he is one of us, and we shall closely watch the future for new laurels that he will gain. 2—Fiery (!) forwards. 3—Three fighters. 4—Football demon. 5—Our center. 6—Who??? 7—Monsieur Walhridge. 8—Inter-class B. B. champs. 9—A real squad. 10—Saur ( what’s in a name?). ORANGE and BLACK 1—“Sturdic.” 2—-F. CV 3—Basketball clowns. 4—Guard lier close! 5—Charley. 6—Junior letter men. 7—Riding for a touch down. 8—Horton vs. Falls City. 9—Peck. 10—Soph. s |tiad. ORANGE andBLACK 2 Winning Class Representatives of the Orange and Black Sales Campaign This year an entirely new plan was used to select the most popular boy and girl in the High School. Each class met and elected the most popular girl and boy in the class. These candidates for the popularity contest then carried on the sales campaigns in their respective classes. Those having the largest percent of their fellow classmen subscribing to the annual were declared winners. By this means new enthusiasm was kindled in the various classes resulting in a large number of subscriptions to the annual. The representatives of the different classes approached each member of the school and urged them to buy an annual. The response indicated that everyone believed the Orange and Black deserving of their support. The faculty cooperated to Miss Gladycc Smith Mr. Gordon Wickiser ceive. the fullest extent with the students and encouraged the class members to do their best. At the close of the contest it was found that the honors were taken by the Senior Class. The class was represented by Miss Gladyce Smith, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Smith, and Mr. Gordon Wickiser, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wickiser. The Seniors appreciated the efforts of their representatives who were untiring in their work. The Senior Class members, because of their position in the High School, anticipate the possession of this volume which is a chronicle of their last year in high school. Perhaps it was to be expected that a large per cent of the Class of ’27 would feel that they could not afford to deny themselves the luxury of this record. Nevertheless Miss Smith and Mr. Wickiser truly deserve all the credit that they will re- ROBERT SCHOCK FRANCES WICKISER CARL HILGENFELD DOROTHY WEAVER EDWIN FISHER BETTY EDWARDS In every contest some are destined to he victorious and others must accept defeat. While the world admires the winner, it has the utmost respect for a good loser. Not only the winners, but the classes who failed to take first honors, are also to he commended for their part in supporting the campaign for subscriptions to the Orange and Black. While the Senior class succeeded in making sales to the largest per cent of its membership, the Junior, the Sophomore, and the Freshman classes also enlisted a large per cent of their membership as subscribers to the annual. The Junior class was represented by Mr. Carl Hilgenfeld and Miss Dorothy Weaver, the Sophomore class by Mr. kdwin Fisher and Miss Betty Edwards, the Freshman class by Mr. Robert Schock and Miss Frances Wickiser. These students were the duly elected representatives of their respective classes and to them much credit is due for the good showing made by their classes. Each class has an interest in the success of the annual because some portion of class activities is described therein. The success of any institution depends upon the co-operation of all its members. Thus each class had its part in the success of the co-operative effort to place the Orange and Black in the hands of the largest possible number of the student body. Without their sincere efforts the victory would have been impossible. a ORANGF. and BLACK fc Rival Class Representatives of the Orange and Black Sales Campaign 1 nr. l Orange and Black Staff Maude Harriet Weaver............................Editor Wilbur Schock.........................Business Manager Lyle Briggs .... Advertising Manager and Senior Editor Vincent Briggs......................Aeth'ities Editor Deloris Deadman.......................Snapshot Editor John Falter................................Art Editor Stewart Neitzei............................4rt Editor Willard Peck............................Junior Editor Howard Holtzendorf...................Sophomore Editor William Boose.........................Freshman Editor G. F. Cummins..........................Faculty Adviser This year the annual staff has attempted to give to the students of Falls City High School the very best annual possible. The expense of the book was met in the accustomed way— subscriptions, advertisements, fees, ami by a gift of seventy-five dollars from the 1926 Orange and Black Staff. We wish to thank everyone who has been ready and willing to assist in making the 1927 Orange and Black the biggest and best of all annuals. Although we were handicapped by limited time and funds, we feel well repaid, and we believe that in later years it will bring hack the memories of the good times and stunts that we had in dear old Falls City High School. Third Row Majerus, Cornford, Harris, Auxier, Little. L. Comford, Rieger, Kanaly. Hughes Lehew, Miller, Deckinger, H. Witt. Second Row—Brackhahn, H. Apel, Ruegge, Yoesel, Tubach, Smith, Schulenburg. L. Apel VV. Crush, E. Peck. Fiedler. Smith-Hughes Vocational Agriculture First Row—G. Crush, F. Witt, H. Peck, K. Rieger, Ernst, G. Crush, Hilgenfeld, G. Peck, H. Witt, Durfee, Kelly, Mr. Cook (instructor). Smith-Hughes Judging Team Top June—H. Will. Mr. Cook (instructor). Rieger, Wamsley, H. Witt. First Roio—K. Rieger, Ernst. G. Crush, H. Peck, Tubach, G. Crush, W. Grush Smith and Hughes, two congressmen, in the year 1917 formulated an act, a part of which provided for vocational agriculture. The purpose of the act was to provide co-operation between the federal government and the states for the promotion of agriculture. This act was passed and approved February 3, 1917. This is the second year of the course in the Falls City High School. We have forty boys enrolled in the work. This course is meant primarily for the farm hoys but it is open to any boy who is really interested in agricultural work. The instructor is on the job twelve months in the year. He spends the summer months supervising the boys’ projects and lending any aid tp the farmers that he has time to give. Smith-I lughes work is made as practical as any course can be made. The work is made up of three phases, namely, the class room work, farm shop, and home project. The class room work consists of recitation, laboratory, and the supervised day's lesson are made in the recitation. The laboratory work consists of field trips in stock judging, poultry culling, orchard spraying, soil study and weed identification. Milk testing and seed identification are also done in the class room. The students study under the supervision of the instructor in order that they may have any help necessary. The very latest material available is used in the class room study. Many bulletins which farmers do not have access to nor time to read are used for study. The class studies for a practical knowledge as well as a technical one. Daily market reports are kept in order that the student may know the value of live stock and farm crops. The farm shop offers the class work of a practical nature, such as wood work, rope work, belt lacing, tool sharpening, soldering, harness work, cementing, forge work and motors. Hay feeders, chicken feeders, scoop endgates. hay racks, wagon boxes, individual hog houses, hog troughs, brooder houses, coal chisels, punches, and similar articles are made. The home project gives the student an opportunity to do practical work of his own. It gives him a responsibility and encourages him along agricultural lines. Every boy in the course has a project, related to his class work, such as raising hogs, feeding steers, dairy, poultry, corn, oats, or wheat production, fruit growing, gardening and farm accounting. The boy finances his project and keeps an accurate record of all expenses; all profits and losses are the boys’. This work is supervised by the instructor. The Smith-Hughes course covers three years of half-time work in high schools. Each student may make four credits a year. The first year is devoted to animal husbandry. All kinds of animals are studied, including breeds, breeding, care and management, feeding, etc. The second year crops and soils are studied, and the third year horticulture, farm accounting, farm management, rural economics and marketing are studied. The student carries history, physics, civics, mathematics, English, etc., along with his agricultural work. When he graduates from high school he has twenty credits in the above courses and twelve in Smith-Hughes agriculture. Third How—Ernst, Knight. Schock. Wiltse, Weaver. Second How—Sandrock, W. Peck, Gribl)le, Schrenk. H. Peck, Castle, Holtzendorf. T'irsl How—Allison, Ci. Peck, Deadnian, Mr. Boswell (sponsor), Jager, E. Peck, Andrews. The first Hi- in the history of the halls City High School was organized this year in December. Getting an inspiration from the conference held in the Junior High in November, we immediately saw the need of such an organization in our school. We elected the following officers: Homer Deadman, President; Max Andrews. Vice-President: Willard Peck. Secretary. We elected Mr. Boswell as our sponsor, Mr. Lichty, Mr. Cummins and Rev. Schrenk as our advisory hoard. They have indeed served us well and with untiring efforts. 1 he purpose of lli-Y—To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Slogan—Clean living, clean speech, clean athletics and clean scholarship. We bought our pins as a symbol and remembrance of our Hi-Y in after life. As this was the first organization of this type ever introduced in the Falls City High School, we. as the Hi-Y. think we have had a successful season along with many good times. We extend a hearty invitation to our fellow students to join with us in the fall of '27. We also wish the greatest of success to our parting members. The garage completed Nineteen hundred twenty-six and seven has ushered into F. C. H. S. the course in Trades and Industries and it promises to he an invaluable asset to the school and community. Our slogan is knowledge with practice, which will fit boys for jobs that will prove the value of a diploma. This year, boys have had training in carpentry, house wiring, soldering, brazing, some plumbing, painting, cabinet work and concrete form building, as well as mechanical and architectural drawing. A number of them have shown such ability that they will be ready to begin work with a contractor when vacation begins. Next fall these boys will receive more advanced training in these and allied subjects, and bricklaying and plastering will be added. ORANGF. and BLACK l'he garage at the beginning of construction Top Rmv—Prater, Pickard, lirenizer, C. Veach, Strout, L. Yeach, Crouse Third Rmv—Moore, Walbridge, Kuker, Chcever, Hughes, McCarty, Crothcrs, Bertram Second Rmv—Gatz, Schuetz. Hunn, Miss Fraas, Brenner, Rush, Weick, Calvin First Row—Trayer, Butler, Dietrich, Frazier, Yoesel, Niemeyer, Merrit This is the first year of Smith-Hughes Home Economics in Falls City High School. We have a well equipped Home Economics Department including gas stoves, a model kitchen, besides the laboratory and a dining room, the furnishings of which were selected by the advanced class. The two years’ work in Vocational Home Economics offers a well rounded course which prepares a girl for the vocation of home making besides enabling her to secure some position even if she does not have a college education. She also has a good background for training for a teacher, a dietitian, a nurse or work in institutional management. In Smith-Hughes Vocational Home Economics a half of each school day is devoted to Home Economics and a related subject, either Related Art and General Science the first year and Related Physiology, Home Furnishing, Home Management and House Planning the second year. The course is also arranged so that the girls may take a College Preparatory course in connection with their Home Economics. The first year the breakfast and luncheon unit is taken up in foods work, including the selection of foods, their place in the diet, cooking and meal planning. They have the selection, care and repair of clothing, also the construction of garments. the study of textiles and work in Child Care and Social and Family Relationships. The second year the dinner is taken as a unit, and more advanced work in foods, dietetics, clothing and child care. Each girl has a home project giving her an opportunity to carry out some of the things she has learned, and also to take more responsibility in the home. A class project carried out was the serving of a Father and Son Banquet to the Smith-Hughes Agr. boys and their fathers. The meal was prepared by the advanced class and served by girls from the beginning class. UJ27 [72] a ORANGE an.) BLACK fc ('elective') Fetzner, Hartman, Kelly, Durfee, Brooks, Frederick, Yoesel, Gribble Wiltse, Lash, Smith, Henderson, Stokes, Jones, Tibbets This work is given as a one-year course. It is of special benefit as an elective subject for tbe girls who do not have time to take the full Smith-Hughes course. Because there are no related subjects the content of the work is mainly food study and clothing work. COMMERCIAL CONTEST The District II Commercial Contest was held at Falls City on March 26. 1927. Seventy-eight students were entered from the following high schools: Omaha Central. Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Auburn, Syracuse, Dunbar, Shubert, Humboldt, Peru, and Falls City. Falls City entered the following students in the various classes: Champion- ship Typing—Belva Moody, Katheryn Davis, Ruth Yoder; Championship Shorthand—Esther Kircher, Belva Moody and Oral Rawles; Junior Shorthand, Dolores Roliff: Novice typewriting—Jo Merritt, Ruth Simanton. Robert Koehler: Novice Shorthand—Lorene Schneider, Martha Boll man, Ida Fetzner: Penmanship—Helen Martin. Mable Hunn, Dolores Roliff; Spelling—Robert McDonald. Ramona Gatz. Carolyn Cummins. Belva Moody placed first in Championship Shorthand and fourth in Championship typewriting. Lorene Schneider placed third in Novice Shorthand and Robert McDonald, third in spelling. These three students were eligible to go to the State Contest which was held at Hastings, Nebraska. Falls City students did not go to the State Contest this year. Officers in charge of the contest were: Dorothy Wade, Falls City, President: Warren McMahon, Plattsmouth, Treasurer; Florence Irland, Syracuse, Secretary, and Margaret Stewart. Ashland, Vice-President. dl ORANGF. and Bl.APK fc Lincoln Essay Contest The Illinois Watch Company of Springfield, Illinois, each year offers to any high school in the United States a bronze medallion of Lincoln for the best theme on the life of Lincoln or any phase of it. The intention is to promote interest and knowledge in our national heroes, and since Springfield was the home of Lincoln and is his buriel place, it is appropriate that The Illinois Watch Company should sponsor a Lincoln interest. This year for the first time the Senior English classes accepted the offer. Of the fifty-five entrants working under Mrs. DeWald, second, third, fourth and fifth places were taken respectively by Elmo Vaughan, Mary Weaver, Robert McDonald. and Edwin Greenwald. Homer Deadman with a comprehensive theme on the life of Lincoln, won the medallion which was formally presented to him by Mr. Cummins, the principal, before a convocation of the student body, the faculty and visitors. It was of hammered bronze with an embossed profile of Lincoln on one side and a space for the winner's name on the reverse. The medal would be recognized as a work of art either on a desk or the wall and will he prized by the owner more and more as the years go by. Its beauty and symbolism will serve as an inspiration to succeeding classes. —M. W. Last Will and Testament (Continued from page 28) Harrold Cheever and Clarence Rieger present their great stature and powerful frame to Billy Thomas. Virga Cook bequeaths her secrets of the kitchen to Elizabeth Pyle. Ruby Crothers leaves her best shoes to anyone wishing to become a big “squeak in F. C. H. S. Harriet Custer presents her elbow room on her desk to Billy Thomas. Homer Deadman gives his privilege of helping Alice Gwinn in Trig, to Archie Rentchler. Fern Dunn leaves her unique method of donning her Senior Cap to the next fashion dictator. Etta Durfee presents her rides to school with her brother to Helen Yoesel. Emma Louise Fisher bequeaths her love of eating candy in school to Gladyce Grush. Jessie Fisher and Dorothy Hardenburger leave their friendship to Harrold Gurschke. Elizabeth Goltz leaves her shyness to Roy Sailors. Margaret Grow presents her studious manner to Bob Harris. Dorothy Harrold and Blanche Jones give their readings to next year’s Public Speaking class. (Continued on page 93) ORANCF. anrl Bl AC K Te Junior-Senior Banquet The farewell banquet given by the Juniors as a tribute to the Seniors of 27 was the first formal occasion to occur in the gym of the New Senior High School. In the atmosphere of the highly decorated room, decorated to represent a roof garden, everyone present truly felt the spirit of a so auspicious affair. Fifty tables, arranged to seat the two hundred guests, were lighted by pastel-shaded candles, and held tiny upturned umbrellas for nut cups. The entire lighting effect was carried to a most striking degree. The room was entered to the strains of music furnished by the Colonians, which orchestra played during the entire evening. After the banquet a dance was held until a late hour. MENU Mint Cocktail Creamed Chicken in Timbales Corn a la Southern Olives Stuffed Tomato Salad French Pastry Coffee Mints Parsleyed Potatoes Hot Rolls Conserve Nuts Toastmaster . To the Seniors Reply . . . Friendship Courage . . Honor . . . Sincerity . . PROGRAM .......................John Falter ..................Dorothy Weaver ...................Herbert Knight .......................Mr. Wiltse ...................Mr. Cummins ...................Harriet Custer .......................Mr. Gwinn 2 ORANGE and BLACK 3= Lyceum and Little Symphony This year, for the first time in the history of the Falls City High School a Lecture Course was sponsored. This course was sponsored by the Junior Class. Considering the fact that many organizations in the city had tried courses and failed it seemed an ambitious thing for the class to attempt. However, the class is not one to shv at things because others have failed or because the task seems difficult. That the course was a great success goes without question. To have brought five high class entertainments to the city and especially to the high school was a worth while undertaking. Good high class entertainment is one of the best things that can be brought to a community. This was brought when the class brought the Adanac Ouartette, I.aurant the Magician, Chester M. Sanford, Jess Pugh and Beulah Marty and Company. We are pleased that we sponsored the course and we thank the students and general public for their support. Also, in connection with the course, we. along with Supt. Gwinn, handled the Little Symphony Orchestra. This was an immense undertaking. It went big and we made money on it. We feel that to have been hack of such entertainment as these was a real worth while effort. We wish that we could have more of these great entertainments. Inter-Class Basketball Tournament Thursday and Friday, March 3rd and 4th. were set aside for the annual interclass basketball tournament. This tournament was sponsored by Coach Obermeier. and the regular squad, under the rules of the State Athletic Association; no member of the 1st team being allowed to take part. On Thursday evening the Juniors and Seniors were scheduled to play, and the Freshmen and Sophomores. On Friday, the winners of these games played for the Championship and the losers were allowed a consolation game. In the first round of the tourney the Juniors were victorious over the Seniors in a hard fought game, the final score being 6-7. While the Sophomores beat the Freshmen 17-5, leaving the two middle classes to battle for the pennant. All classes were well represented on the side lines. On Friday evening the bleachers were filled with those who came out to see the final round. In the consolation game between the Seniors and Freshmen the under-classmen played an excellent game, defeating the Seniors 11-8. The Sophomores' victory of 12-5 over the Juniors was due partly to the pep shown on the side lines, but largely to the team work and sportsmanship displayed on the court. 4 1 13 £ 31 C £ IB m e a 4 1 31 € MUSIC AND DRAMATICS Girls' Glee Club, Second Group Top Raw—Jones, Carothers, Gwinn, Shields, Whitaker, Hiatt, Greenwald, I). Weaver, I alter, Redwood. Second Row—Thompson, Schaihle, Crothers, Schmidt, Miss Wiley (director), Wiltse, Harrold, Yoder, Branum, Kanaly. Third Row—Beasley, Whit ford, H. Weaver, Heck. Dunn, Evans, Beutler, Simamton, Lowell. Girls' j OR A NCR and BLACK. fc Club, First Group Top Row—H. Martin, I7. Martin, Wickiser, Sandrock, Farington, Lucas, Bacon, McPherson. Second Row—McGranaghan, F. Schaihle, Majerus, Torguson, Prater, Merrit, Niemeyer, Tibbets. Third Row—Goltz, Grow. Deuchler, Sauer, Miss Wiley (director), Schultz, Custer, Edwards. Toiirth Roto—Davisson, White, Andrews, Culver, Thomas, Bassler, Trayer, Cummins. jj ORANGE and Bl.AflC fa Boys1 Glee Club Top Row—Krueger, W. Peck, Corn ford. Weaver, Schock, Nelson, Allison. Third Row—H. Witt, G. Peck, Saylor, E. Peck, Kelly, Tubach, Gribble, Knight. Second Row—Hinkle. Smith, Wiltse, Miss Wiley (director), Moody (accompanist), H. Peck. Hoemann. first Rote—Lippold, Deckinger, Little, Boose, Custer, Ernst, W. Crush, King. The Orchestra Left to right—Putman, piano; Simpson, violin: Torguson, violin; Miss Wiley, director; McDonald, violin: Heck, piano; Maust. violin; Davisson, saxophone: Allison, flute; Deuchler, violin; Rush, saxophone; Zimmerman, clarinet; Martin, violin; Redwood, saxophone; Holtzen-dorf, violin: Jager. clarinet: Houston, drums; Hartman, violin; Lang, trombone; Mc-Granaghan, violin; Branum, cornet; Hillvard, cornet. The Ghosts of Hilo. a two-act operetta, was presented by the High School Girls’ Glee Club, coached by Miss Wiley, music director, assisted by Miss Sturdevant and Mrs. DeVVald, at the High School Auditorium on April 29. THE CAST Princess of Hilo . Favorite of Princess Sorceress .... Little Sister . . . Maude H. Weaver . . Jane Schaihle Dorothy I larrold . . Alice Gwinn “The Ghosts of Hilo is a Hawaiian operetta whose scene is laid on the Island of Hilo. Freshies. a one-act operetta, was presented by the High School Boys’ Glee Club, coached by Miss Wiley. Music Director, assisted by Mrs. DeWald, at the High School Auditorium on April 29. THE CAST Charles...............................................Willard Peck Jack..................................................Kenyon Sligar Fred.................................................I.eRoy Little Bill..............................................Herbert Hoeman Paul..............................................Lavern Corn ford Rod...............................................Herbert Knight Joe..............................................................Roy Saylors George............................................William Boose Jim..................................................Hollis Putman Harry..........................................................Loren Allison Clarence.............................................Arthur VV’eaver Frank.................................................Virgil Wiltse “Freshies is a collegiate play, staged in a boys’ college. The Glee Clubs have proven great successes this year. The Girls' Glee Club entered the county music contest, receiving first place. They have always been ready to help with the convocation programs and the student body of the High School has been very appreciative of the good work of these groups. Third Row—Putnam, piano; Hillyard, cornet; Lang, cornet; Bassler, violin; Crothers, v cal solo; Branum, cornet; Schmitt, accompanist; Schiable, Wiltse, Voder, Glee Club. Second Row—Wiley, director; Fisher, Heck. Greenwald, Glee Club; Harrold. vocal duet and vocai solo; Schultz, Weaver, Shields, Buetlcr, Maust, Glee Club; Dunn, vocal solo. first Row—Jones, (dee Club; Cummins, accompanist; Whitford. 1 alter. Glee Club; Gwinn. vocal solo; Carothers, Glee Club; H. Weaver, vocal duet; Torguson, Beasley, Glee Club; Redwood, saxophone solo; Prater, Glee Club. County Music Contest February 15, the preliminary for the Richardson County Music Contest was held at the high school. From this the contestants were chosen who represented F. C. H. S. in the county contest, March 4 and 5. The contesting schools were: Humboldt, Honey Creek, erdon, Dawson, Sacred Heart Academy and Falls City. Friday night the solo events were held. Saturday afternoon the instrumental, and Saturday night the group numbers. The results of Falls City’s efforts were as follows: Cornet Solo—Dwight Lang, first place. Piano Solo—Hollis Putman, first place. Violin Solo—George Bassler. first place. Clarinet Solo—Carl Zimmerman, first place. Saxophone Solo—Irene Redwood, first place. Cornet Duet—Dwight Lang. Harry Hillyard, first place. Soprano Solo—Alice Gwinn, fourth place. Alto Solo—Dorothy Harrold, first place. Vocal Duet—Maude Harriet Weaver, Dorothy Harrold, first place. Trio—Mary Greenwald, Dorothy Harrold, Alice Gwinn. second place. Quartet—Suzanne Falter, Alice Gwinn. June Maust. Ruth Simanton, second place. The Girls Glee Club also placed first. Imogene Schmitt, Arleen Heck, Hollis Putnam and Carolyn Cummins were the accom-paning pianists. Besides eight gold medals and two pennants, Falls City was awarded the cup for high points in the contest. Humboldt ranked second. Much credit is due to Miss Wiley for her successful work. 13 2 7 ( 81 | ORANC.F «n,l R1 4CK fc So This Is London'1 PRESENTED AT The High School Auditorium, Falls City, Nebr., May 27, 1927, by a special arrangement with Samuel French Co.. New York. Coached by Miss Leta Wakelin of the English and Public Sjteaking departments, and sponsored by the Senior Class. CAST Hiram Draper (Junior)........... Eleanor Beauchamp............... Lady Ducksworthy................ Hiram Draper.................... Mrs. Hiram Draper............... A Flunky at the Ritz............ Sir Percy Beauchamp............. Lady Beauchamp.................. Alfred Honeycutt................ Thomas.......................... Jennings..................... . . Kenneth Sandrock . . . Gladyce Smith Maude Harriet Weaver . . . Darrel Hinkle . . . . Ruth Maust . Clarance Krecklow . . . Loren Allison . . Mildred Wiltse . . Homer Deadman PLOT The son of a rich and characteristically American shoe manufacturer. Hiram Draper. Jr., becomes acquainted with Eleanor Beauchamp, daughter of Sir Percy Beauchamp, an English manufacturer of shoes. The meeting has taken place on shipboard prior to the opening of the play. Before the boat arrives in England the young people are engaged, to the consternation of both families. Old man Draper imagines that all English people are affected fools, while Sir Percy is convinced that all Americans chew gum and tobacco. At last the two families meet and become acquainted with each other, finding to their great surprise that there is not so much difference between England and America after all. SCENES Act T. The Drapers’ Suite at the Ritz, London. England. Act II. Sir Percy Beauchamp’s Living Room at Brimshot. Act III. Lady Ducksworthy’s Drawing Room at Brimshot. ORANGE and BLACK. The Boomerang PRESENTED AT The Auditorium of the Falls City High School. March 10, 1927, by special arrangement with Samuel French Co., New York City. Coached by Miss Leta W’akelin. of the English and the Public Speaking Departments, and sponsored by the Junior Class. CAST Dr. Gerald Sumner.......................................Willard Peck Marion Sumner...........................................Kathryn Davis Heinrich.............................................Herbert Hoeman Virginia Xelva.......................................Elizabeth Shields Mrs. Creighton Woodbridge...............................Jane Schaible Budd Woodbridge . .......................................Kenyon Sligar Grace Tyler...............................................Alyce Gwinn Gertrude Ludlow...................................................Jean Hiatt Preston De Witt.........................................William Sauer Hartley.........................................................Ernest Sauer Mr. Stone..............................................Carl Hilgenfeld SCENES Act I —A doctor’s office. Act II —A living room. Act III—Same as Act I. PLOT Budd Woodbridge is the victim of a heartless young beauty. Grace Tyler. Budd woos her in the old eloquent manner and loses ground. He is near a nervous breakdown when his physician gets his mind off the adored one and her cruelty by telling the young man that he is a victim of germs. In a month the physician agrees to effect a cure, and does it by placing a beautiful nurse in charge. Incidentally, the physician falls in love with the nurse who is in charge. The play is full of the spirit of youth. STAFF A dvcrtising C out in it tec John Falter Ruth Simanton Miss Wheeler Dorothy Weaver Mr. R. W. Sympson Stage Carpenters Trades Industries Director Miss Leta Wakelin Business Manager Gerald Scott Property Manager June Manst ORANGE and B1 A r-L' | ■ The Declamatory Contest This year the aspirants to fame in the art of declamation were unusually successful. They brought much honor both to themselves, and to the Falls City High School. Their natural ability and the careful coaching of Miss Wakelin are the factors that insured success. A preliminary contest was held at the Auditorium of our high school. In the oratorical division Marion Ross placed first. He delivered “The Flaming Torch of Patriotism.” Mary Jane Huston was awarded first place in the dramatic section. She read The Wheels of Time.” In the Humorous Section, Deloris Headman read “Jim Fenton’s Wedding. and placed first. As an extemporaneous speaker. Homer Headman discussed the situation in Nicaragua. He was awarded first place. The above mentioned four entered the sub-district contest held at Falls City. Our school made a good showing with the following results: Marion Ross, first: Mary Jane Huston, first; Heloris Headman, third: and Homer Headman, who discussed “The Foreign Situation,” third. Thus Mary Jane and Marion were eligible to enter the district contest, held at Omaha, April 22. On March 29, at Honey Creek, a county declamatory contest was held, and again the honors went to halls City. Marion Ross, Mary Jane Huston and Deloris Headman all placed first, and Homer Headman placed second. Everyone was especially elated when word was received that Mary Jane Huston and Marion Ross had placed first in the district contest. This was held at South Omaha High School, April 22. and no doubt Marion and Mary Jane will attain new heights of glory in the state contest to be held May 6. Public Speaking Department The public speaking department furnished many programs for the school and outside functions. From its repertoire was given the one-act play, “Suppressed Desires.” Kenyon Sligar interpreted the part of Stephen Brooster: Martha White-ford. that of Henrietta, his wife: and Gladyce Smith, that of Mable, her sister. In this clever satire. Henrietta is obsessed by current fads among the intellectuals— psycho-analysis, the subconscious self and the “Complex.” Freud's theory that one’s suppressed desires are expressed in dreams produces wonderful comedy situations when Henrietta, assisted by Hr. Russell, the distinguished psycho-analyzer, tries to make converts of her husband and her sister. The play was given at high school convocation, before the Hiawatha school auditorium and the Chamber of Commerce banquet. A Puppet show, with Misses Mary Jane Huston and Dorothy Brenner, taking the parts of the puppets, was one of the hits of the year, when presented at a school convocation and again at a Rotary banquet. Also a majority of the cast of the Junior play was selected from this department. ORANGE and BLACK 19 2 7 [80] 1—Spickler, Scott Co. 2—A young acrobat. 3—A hard looker. 4—Freshmen ‘‘gang. 5—A woman-hater. 6—Industrious Seniors. 7—Under-classmen. 8—Flaming youth. 9—Freshmen clowns. 10—Ruby. 11—Sin-twisters. 12—A girl worth know ing. 13—Hearts for sale. 14—Vanity fair. 15—He can surely “tickle the ivories.” ORANGF. and BLACK fc 1—Where’s “Hutch?” 2—Constant companions. 3—Bat'er up. 4—The two “Mils.” 5—A 100% sportsman. 6—Smack !!! 7—F. C. H. S. Shebas. 8—Basketball stars. 9—Vamps (???) 10—A graceful miss. 11—Waiting (???) 12—Familiar faces. 13—Senior ( lass 1 res. 19 2 7 [87] 5—Bliss. 6—Always together. 7—Four—hut not forlorn. 8—Three maids in a row. 9—That s right—look prettv. 10—Just a hunch 19 2 7 ;xh: 3 ORANGF. and BI.ACK fc 1—“Marty.” 2—Windv davs. 3—Elsie and Irene. 4—An “E“ girl. 19 2 7 1—Sheiks ? ? ? 2—He-men. 3—A studious lad. 4—Best all-round Fresh ies. 5—The long and the short of it. 6—Some pose. 7—Senior representatives. 8—What’s the joke ? ? 9—Baby Billy. 10—Get out Ernie! 11—School day sweethearts. [89 ; 1—An all-round athlete. 2—This won’t do Miss Miss Fox! 3—A star hasketeer. 4—Tulsians. 5—President of Sophs. 6—Dr. Sonnier. 7—Here we come. 8—April fool—it’s Norval. 9—Watch your step. Horner. 10—Senior bleachers at inter-class basket ball tournament. 19 2 7 [ 90] 11—A sweet miss. 2—Junior lassies. 3—A cheery situation. 4—Studious Freshies. 5—Why so serious? 6—“Baby Face.' 7—What are they look ing at. 8—Frequently seen with ‘‘Spick.” 9—Quiet (?) girls. 10—Infants. 11—Freshmen pals. 1-—What used to was. 19 2 7 [ ! 1 ] 1—Little Sophies. ORANGE and BLACK zi ORANGE and BLACK, fe 1 -Pals. 2—Laurant Co. 3—Jane and her limousine. 4—Winter days. 5—Lulu. 6—Green girlies. 7—' building; l 2 Billy. 8—“Emmie Lou” knows this car. 9—A big guy. 1()—Let s sec you smile. - 11—100 per cent sheik. 12—C hums. 13 Sing-Sing 14—i iny, Gerry and Ina. 19 2 7 [ 02] ORANGE and BLACK Last Will and Testament (Continued from page 74) Elmer 1 fey unwillingly gives Herman Shier the privilege to walk home with Esther Davisson. Darrel Hinkle leaves his overflowing love to Mary Greenwald. Boyd Hughes gives his extra credits to the coming Seniors. Lydia Jansen presents her ability as a high-stepper to Edna Yoesel. Alice Kammerer wills her extra inch of skirts to Aneita Frederick. Evelyn Kanaly gives her ability to guard her sheik to Martha Whitford. Margaret Kelly bequeaths her ability to sit still to Dwight Lang. William Ketter wills his well well to the Falls City Water Works. Esther Kircher presents a package of animal crackers to Albert Pflaun. Herbert Knight gives his nickels to Miss Reid to be distributed in times of True False Tests. Mildred Knisley wills her Ford to Violet Snyder, providing she doesn't park along the roadside. Erna Koepke leaves her wiki and woolly ways with Frances Wickiser. Clarence Krecklow and Mildred Wiltse will their quarrels to Carolyn Cummins. Lorena Lewis leaves the library in charge of Albert Maust. LeRoy Little leaves bis affection for I lerbert Knight to One( ?) of the weaker sex. Dale Larimore presents his love of argument to Robert Koebler. Robert McDonald bequeaths the Senior knowledge of Cicero to George Barton. Ryuth Maust leaves her lip stick with Genevieve Dietrich. Dora Merritt bequeaths her four cylinder giggles to Edna McCoy. Belva Moody wills her skill in typing to Herbert Hoeman. Glenn Peck leaves for the farm. Howard Ratekin wills his place in the front seat of Amanda Hartman's Ford to Earl Tubach. Oral Rawles presents her shorthand pencils to Gene Grush. Viola Reiger leaves her smiles with Edna Simon. Charles Ruch presents his advising look on How to get moved in the Study Hall to Hays Ruegge. Kenneth Sandrock bequeaths his red hair and Bright ideas to Betty Edwards. Imogene Schmitt leaves her skill in note writing to her sister Colene. Lorene Schneider wills her small feet to John Baudendistel. William Schrenk leaves his bluff to anyone who needs it. Orville Shulenburg leaves his reckless driving to Ida Fetzner. Bernice Steinbrink leaves her perfect marcel to the Lowell Beauty Shop. (Continued on page 96) ij ORANGE Mrs. Heck—Arleen, what are you doing out there? Arleen—I’m looking at the moon. Mrs. Heck—Well, tell the moon to go home, and come in off of that porch. They sat together, worked together, all semester long. Played together, strolled together, happy as a song. They crammed together, flunked together, and then wondered what was wrong. Mr. Boswell—Has the absolute zero been found? Ernie Sauer—Yes. Mr. Boswell—Where? I have never seen it. Ernie Sauer—On my test paper. Wilbur Schock—Darling, you are tbe eighth wonder of the world. “Emmie Lou —And who. may I ask, are the other seven ? Stanley—Did you know that I was a life-saver last summer? Sue Falter—Really, what flavor? Mrs. Jones—Blanche, didn't I hear the clock strike two as you came in ? Blanche—You did. mother dear. It started to strike ten, but I stopped it to keep it from waking you up. Elmer Hey—I once loved a girl who made a fool out of me. So and So—What a lasting impression some girls make! and BLACK 3 Little words of foolishness, Little words of sass. All mixed up together. Make up the Junior Class. Freshman—Only fools are positive. Senior—Are you sure? Freshman—I am positive. Miss Wheeler—Now let's see if I can find some more dates??? Roy Saylor—This isn’t leapyear, anymore. Mr. Boswell—What is the next subject we are to analyze in Physics, Norval ? Norval—Well-less-see, I know, I have it right on the end of my tongue. Mr. B.—Don't swallow it. it is Arsenic of lead. Dainty little zeros. Formed by teacher's hand : Make the little Junior, Flunk to beat-the-band. Dora Merritt to “Snooky” Barton— Just because you're a ham. you needn’t think your “Swift.” A school annual is quite an invention ? ? ? ? The school gets all tbe fame???? The printer gets all the money, And the staff gets all the blame. William Buthman—With all your faults, old man. I love you as much as ever. Early to bed, and early to rise. Whatever a man seweth. Then you won’t have to give alibis. That shall he easily rip. LACE your Annual in the hands of a printer who specializes in College Annual wor —one who knows your problems, and is able by experience and willing by real interest to cooperate in every step of its production. That one act will be a long step toward your goal of success. Get in touch with us early, so that we may help you all the way, both for fine results and economy. Tiventy'Five Tears Successful Printing Service Smith-Grieves • Company KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ORANGE and BL. AC.K C Editor—Do you think we can find any jokes on the student body for the next annual ?” Business Manager — Sure, the school's full of them. The farmer makes his living from the dirty dirt. So does a certain Senior girl. IF A GROCERY SOLD MUSIC The New Vegetable Song: “In a Little Spinich Town. The New Bologna Song: “Tonite You Bologna to Me.” I heard a rip. I felt a breeze. And then I knew I couldn’t sneeze. W. Schock—Well, I passed Math, at last! Sweet Young Thing—Honestly? W. S.—What difference does that make ? George Bassler—I can't tell you how much 1 love you! Imogene Schmitt—Perhaps you have some other way of expressing it. Kent M.—Could you love me? Dot Weaver: Could you ? Don’t put the wrong answer on your examination paper. It isn't fair to the '■fellow sitting next to you. Sweet Young Thing—Haven't I met you some place before? Elmo Vaughn—Possibly, sometimes I get a little careless where I go. Frosh.—Why do the Seniors wear caps and gowns at commencement ? Soph.—So they may sleep during the ceremony. Si.—I can see good in everything. Boots.—Can you see good in the dark ? Roy S.—I was out with a toe dancer last night. Mary—How come? Roy S.—Just look at my shoes. Mrs. DeWald—Who wrote, “My Soulmate ?’’ Norval Butler—I don't know, honestly. I've never even seen her. May piece he with you ‘till we meat again,” said the butcher as he stuffed a dog into the grinder. Gladyce—No; my mother objects to kissing. Gordon—But I didn't ask to kiss your mother. Umpire—Foul! Bright Freshie — Where are the feathers? Umpire—This is a picked team, sir. DRAMA IN THREE ACTS Act I. Maid one. Act II. Maid won. Act III. Made one. Mrs. DeWald—Albert, will you he quiet for a hit? Albert Maust—No, but I will for two hits. Mr. Obermeier—Gertrude, how do you divide fractions? Gertrude T.—Turn them upside down. Miss Reid—Marion, how did you become such a good orator? Marion Ross—I began by addressing envelopes. 50 ORANGF and Bl 4TK fc Last Will and Testament (Continued from page 93) Geraldine Stevens presents her ability to flirt to Louisa Koepke. Dollie Stokes wills her True Story Magazines to Jane Schaible. Gladyce Smith has nothing to leave; she takes “him” with her. ilbur Schock wills his gray hair to the next business manager. Vernon Tabler gives his cigarette holder to Robert Grahm. Elmo Vaughn bequeaths his ability to hold his tongue to Josephine Majerus. Cleon Wamsley leaves school to join the circus. Duane Wamsley leaves the piano to Mollis l’utman. Maude Harriet Weaver wills her job on the annual to her worst enemy. (If she has one.) Mary Weaver wills her study lamp to Donald Hysell. Gorden Wickiser wills his quiet manner to Arthur Weaver. Herbert Witt leaves his Agricultural class in charge of Kenyon Sligar. Ruth Yoder presents her basketball suit to Sue Falter. Carl Zimmerman gives his ability as yell leader to Morris Shubert. In Witness Whereof, we set our hands and seals. (SEAL) —The Senior Class ol 27. Florence—What did your dad say when he walked in on your strip poker game ? Virginia—Hey. what’s coming off here ? W. Peck—It won't be long until football starts again. Alice G.—The coach won’t make you do all your practicing on the field will he. Honey? Mr. Sympson—can anyone tell me how iron was discovered ? “Lilly —I heard my dad say they smelt it. Evelyn—Was that a veteran of the war that 1 saw you with last nite ? He only had one arm. Fern—Oh. no, his other arm was around somewhere. Spick—For two cents I’d kiss you. Jane—Here’s a dollar hoy, let's get going. HEY? OR HAY? Miss Jorn—Try this sentence: Take the cow out of the lot. What mood? Arthur Weaver—The cow. Don H.—Have you heard the latest Scotch Song? Anyone Who Will Listen—No. what is it? Don H.—Let the rest of the world go buy. Marty—Don't smoke those cigars. Freddie—W hy not ? Marty—You might get cigarlet fever. TO THE FACULTY Compel me not to toe the mark, To be so prim and true. But rather let me do those things That I ought not to do. Jorn—What are the five senses? H. Gurske—A nickel. 1927 [ 96 1 J ORANGE and BLACK fc TYPEWRITING ROOM CH EM I ST R Y LA BO K A TO K Y A SCENE IN OUR AUDITORIUM 19 2 7 I 1 ORANGE and BLACK Pat: “That’s one thing that I like about my girl. So and So: “What’s that? Pat: “The guy she goes with.” A Certain Senior: I know I’m not good looking, hut what’s my opinion against thousands of others? Blanch J.: “How could you live without me? Herbert K.: “Much cheaper. Cleon: “My horse hit me once.” Red: “That’s nothing. My flivver two-hits me all the time.” M iss Wakelin: “I3o you know anv thing about Shakespeare’s works ?’’ Stanley .: “What kind of a factory is it?” Miss Reid: “You haven’t learned much in this class, have you, Vincent?” Vincent: “I admire you for your broadmindedness in taking the blame like that.” Absence makes the grades grow lower. John: “May I kiss you?” June: “Heavens! Another ama- teur ?” Miss Jorn: “What does unaware mean ?” William Boose: “It’s the last thing you take off at night.” Bob: “Lived here all your life?” Kent: “Don’t know, haven’t died vet.” ORANGE and BLACK 1927 ! M Dr. C. N. Allison Dan C. Arendt Brown’s Cafe I. M. Branum Chamber of Commerce Chaney’s Furniture Store Candy Kitchen Castle Battery Station City Meat Market Caverzagie Drug Store Custer's Crook Hardware Store Dr. S. D. Cowan Davies Jewelry Store Electric Tire Shop Falls City Daily News Falls City Daily Journal Falls City Implement Co. Falls City State Bank Falter Clothing Store First National Bank Graham Lumber Co. Golden Rule Store Haeffle Coal Co. Howard Miller Harlan Recreation Parlor Horan Barber Shop Stacy Hoy, Ideal Cleaners James Poultry Co. Jenne Co., Ready-to-Wear Johnson Newell Drug Co. Dr. Cecil Johnston Kentopp Bros. Garage King Dewald Dr. O. F. Lang Mahoney Meat Grocery Martin Studio Maust Oil Co. Maxwells Mettz Stitzer 1 Iat Shop Dr. II. R. Miner Nebraska State Bank Dr. E. R. Hays Neitzel Variety Store 'Prichard Garage Ben Roundtree, Contractor Rawley-Myers Drug Store Richardson County Bank Rule Barber Shop Schock’s Ready-to-Wear W. H. Stevens, Tailor Standard Store The Ministerial Association The Peoples Store Towle Lumber Co. Texaco Oil Co. Morsman Tire Shop Wanner’s Drug Store A. J. 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