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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1928 volume:

S.1 The 1928 ORANGE AND BLACK Published by the Students of the FALLS CITY HIGH SCHOOL Falls City, Nebraska This book is the publication of our school events; the promulgation of our school activity. It is the record of four of the happiest years of our life; a recollectio7i of our dearest associations. For you it is a reflection of the spirit and content of life and activity at our high school; it is to demonstrate that ideal to which we have dedicated every phase of our school life. I ' I L E OF BOOKS F A C U L T Y CLASS E S A T H L E T I C S ACTIVITIES F ILINGS DEDICATION To our beautiful new building and to the community which has so abundantly provided for our school life, this volume is, gratefully, dedicated. A. B. Gelwick. A.B., A.M. Peru State Teacher’s College University of Nebraska Superintendent Sally Mae Fox, A.B. Kansas University Biology A. VV. Starkebai m, A.B. W esleyan College Warrenton, Mo. Principal R. VV. Sympson, LL.B. Kansas City School of Law William Jewell Lati n Floy Dewald Hamilton College English Helen Wheeler, A.B. University of Nebraska Spanish History John S. Boswell, A.B. Peru Teacher’s College Science Jean Miner, A.B. University of Nebraska French History Leta Wakelin, A.B. Nebraska Western Wesleyan English Public Speaking C. F. Cummins, B.S. in M.K. Armour Institute Social Science Math me tics Mildred John, A.B. University of Nebraska English Grayce Myers, A.B., A.M. Nebraska University Columbia University Mathematics Mary Kirkpatrick, B.S. Kansas Agricultural College Home Economics Bookkeeping G. C. Cook. B.S., A.M. Nebraska Agricultural Col-legc Vocational Agriculture Dorothy Wade Peru Teacher’s College Commercial R. K. Hunter, A.B. Peru Teacher’s College Manual Arts 9 Meta Fraas. B.S. Nebraska I’nivcrsity Home Economics Dorothy Wiley Kansas University Music Florence Sturdevaxt, A.B. Nebraska University Physical Education Ralph Andrews Nebraska University Physical Education Vesta Brecht “ ere she knew an evil thought, she spoke no evil word. ” Lester Apel “ The farther I am from girls the better I like them.” Lloyd Bachman “ don't know what I'll be: guess I'll wait and see.” Marvel Atkinson “ There's little of melancholy in her.” Dec. Com. |r. Sr. Banquet 3. Glee Club 3. Muriel Bacon “ To every day she brings good cheer. and so we like to have her near. Dec. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Glee Club 3. Virginia Baker “Gin” “Not that I love study less but that I love fun more.” Prop. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet Mi ldred Beasley “ The charm of her presence was felt where she went.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Inez Andrews “Quiet in school, but how without. ” Dei.la Mae Brenner “ To be gentle is the test of a lady. ' Food Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet Lucille Carothers “7oo good for this wicked world.” Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4. 'Fable Dec. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Treasurer 4. Senior Play 4. Clyde Carson “Jack” “He's a quiet hoy—at times.” Senior Play 4. Elsie Class “She's true to her work, her word and her friend.” Basketball 1, Reserve. School Play 1. Reserve. John Cully “Silence is a true friend who never betrays. Kathryn Davis “ You know I say what I think, and nothing more or less.” Glee Club 1, 2. Reporter 2. Commercial Contest 1, 2. Rcc. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Junior Play 3. Senior Play 4. Esther Davisson Mamed Bliss. Glee Club 2, 3. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Rue ben Ernst “. things he loves are green, food, fords, and a freshman ’girl. 3 John Falter “Johnny” He is not absolutely bad—but he has his devilish moments.” Pres. 3, 4. Staff Rep. 1. Cartoonist, Annual 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 4. Nellie Farrington “With countenance demure, and modest grace.” Ida Ff.tv.nfr “ With the magnet of her charm she attracts a genuine friendship.” Glee Club 1. Lenore Fritz “Her quiet smile speaks far more than words.” Glee Club 1, 2. Mary Greenwald “Mary Jo” Isn't he just Precious?” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. I!carts and Blossoms 4. Basketball 2, 3. Vice-Prcs. 4. Food Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Music Contest 3, 4. Pep Club 4. Senior Play 4. Alice Gwinn “Gwinn” “ These women are shrewd tempters with their tongues. ” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Junior Play 3. Vice-President 1. Music Contest 3, 4. Windmills of Holland 1. Toreadors 2. Ghosts of I lilo 3. Hearts and Blossoms 4. Senior Play 4. Robert Harris “Bob” “ There may be greater men than but I doubt it.” Pres. 2. Baseball 1. Football 4. Senior Play 4. Track 3. 4. Pep Club, Pres. 4. Arleen Heck “As full of moods as an April sky.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 2. Food Com. Ir. Sr. Banquet 3. Hearts and Blossoms 4. 14 ■■ Jean Hiatt “Hiatt” “Oh this learning—what a thing it is.” Glee Club i, 2, 3. Dec. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Junior Play 3. Carl Hilgenfeld “Red” “ have the nerve to fuss, but not the inclination.” Football 2, 3, Captain 4. Track 3, 4. Junior Play. Senior Play. Irene Hughes “ Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.” Helen Jackson “Silent though glad, affectionate though shy.” Jean Johnson “’7V learning that concerns me. Basketball 1, 2, Verdon. Donald Kloepfel “Don” “ Young fellows will be young fellows. ” Helen Krieger “Sensibility is the power of women. ” Lloyd Lilly “Lily” “ Tve fought a good fight; Vve finished my course.” Basketball 4. Football 4. Eddr'ea Lowell “Eddie” “Mischief was her middle name, hut liked by all that knew her.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Music Contest 4. Clara Lucas “ Away —for folly I've no use. Cilcc Club 3, 4. Music Contest 4. Esther Ludwig “A winning way, a pleasant smile, a friendly hand to all.” Harper Marsh “Hip” “ Let come what will I mean to bear it out. ” Football 4. Dec. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. June Maust “ would rather talk with a man than an angel any day.” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. R. C. Music Contest 3, 4. Prop. Manager Junior Play 3. Food Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet. Senior Play. Josephine Merritt “Jo” “ A speed demon—with a typewriter. ” Glee Club 2, 3. Dist. Commercial Contest 3, 4. Mary Miller “ Better than riches or worldly wealth is a heart that is always merry. ” Mary Majerus “Mary Phil” “A perfect woman nobly planned, to warn, to comfort and command. ” Sec. 2, 3. Mt. St. Scholasticas’. Kent Morgan “Let the world slide—I'm happy. Pres. I. Dec. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Senior Play 4. Blaine Morris “See me, how calm I am. Helen Neary “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Eugene Peck “A son of the soil. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Smith-Hughes Contest, Lincoln 2. Willard Peck “Many a maid has gazed into my eyes and swooned away. Football 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3. Junior Play 3. Hi-Y 3, Pres. 4. Staff 3. Operetta 3. 4. R. C. Music Contest 4. Senior Play 4. Ruth Pribbeno “ There's friendliness in her smile, wit in her speech and energy in her deeds. Soccer 4. Irene Redwood “ The fairest garden in her looks and in her mind the zuisest books. Orchestra 2, 3. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Pro. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Music contest 3. Hulda Rieschick “If silence were golden, she zvould be a millionaire. Ernest Sauer “Ernie” Life without sports is not life. (ilcc Club i. Football 3, 4. Junior Play 3. Operetta 4. Hi-Y 4. William Sauer “Willie” Ernie's little nephew. ('ilcc Club i. Football 4. Track 4. Junior Play 3. Jane Schaible “Schaiblc” “ And still she talks—good heavens how she talks. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. The Toreadors 2. The ghosts of Hilo 3. Hearts and Blossoms 4. Junior Play 3. Senior Play 4. Pep Club 4, treas. 3. Harry Seegkr “Look you, I am the most con-cerned in my own interests. Football 2, 3, 4. Elizabeth Shields “Betty” “ And still they gazed and still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all she knew. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Pro. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Junior Play 3. Ruth Simanton “Si” “ 1st Ruth do it. ” Sec. 2. Staff 2. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3. R. C. Music contest 3, 4. Commercial contest 3. R. C. Dramatic contest 4. Dist. Dramatic contest 4. Pep Club 4. Adv. Com. Junior Play 3. Dec. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Editor Orange Black 4. Senior Play 4. William Smith A mighty basso. (dee Club 2, 3, 4. R. C. Music Contest 4. Elliot Spicki.er “Spick” The elements were so mixed in him that nature might say to all the world, Ale was a man.1 is Vida Tabler “ Though deep, yet clear, though gentle yet not dull.” Minnie Thompson “Not too serious, not too gay, but a rare good girl when it comes to play. Glee Club i, 2, , 4. Lura Veacii Lura would stop St. Peters roll call to ask a question.” Glen Vonderschmidt “Pm here on time, must have forgotten something.” Lloyd Walbridge “Wally” “Fortune is not on the side of the faint-hearted. ” Dorothy Jane Weaver “Dot” Dorothy—otherwise “Speed.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Vicc-Pres. 2. Dec. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Adv. Com. Junior Play 3. Business Manager Orange Black 4-. Music Contest 3, 4. Basketball 3. Pep Club 4. Gertrude Werner “Not to know her argues yourself unknown.” Soccer 4. Florence Whitaker “Florencic” “If Florence comes, can Gale he far behindI” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Inv. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Martha Whitford “Martv” “Man has his will but woman her way. ” Basketball I, Captain 2, 3. Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Pep Club 4. Treasurer 1. Vice President 3. Hearts and Blossoms 4. Inv. Com. Jr. Sr. Banquet 3. Lois Wileman “Seemingly quiet with a supply of energy and a frankness of speech.” ♦ Frank Witt “A true product of his native land” Helen Yoesel “She will make as much out of life as some who kick up more dust.” Raymond Yoesel “Women? I never heard of them before. What are women like?” Fred Zorn “Freddie” “ The truly civilized man has no enemies.” R. W. Sympson, Sponsor Helen Wheeler, Sponsor “ You made us what we are today, we hope you’re satisfied.” In the fall of 1924 we assembled at the old high school, one hundred and eight, green and very fresh youngsters, who soon organized as the freshman class. We elected the following officers: Kent Morgan, President; Alice Gwinn, Vice-President; Martha Whitford, Secretary-Treasurer, and Miss Ballah as Sponsor. Social life for us during that first adventurous year consisted of the initiation party given us by the Sophomores, wherein we were made to suffer great trials, and our own party in return to them. W e were greatly honored by having Miss June Maust, a member of our class, elected Queen of the 1925 Orange and Black. In athletics we were represented by Jean Johnson and Martha Whitford, who were members of the girls basketball team. The following year, having somewhat dimmed our verdant hue and attained more dignified ways, we entered school with an enrollment of ninety-eight. We chose Robert Harris for our President; Dorothy Weaver, Vice-President; Ruth Simanton, Secretary-Treasurer; Kathryn Davis, Reporter; and Mr. Sympson, Sponsor. With zeal due to previous knowledge of initiation parties, we racked our brains to find due nourishment for the poor freshies. This done our party was given and soon afterwards, in their turn, the Freshmen entertained us. In activities we were very busy. In basketball, Mary Greenwald, Ruth Simanton, Dorothy Weaver, Clara Ford, Martha Whitford and Lloyd Walbridge. Jane Schaible and Alice Gwinn took leading parts in the operetta. And then we became Juniors! Much was accomplished. Very early in the year we elected John Falter, President; Martha Whitford, Vice-President, and Jane Schaible, Treasurer. We chose Miss Wheeler and Mr. Sympson for our sponsors. Class rings and pins were selected. A lecture course of the best quality was sponsored. We also sponsored a movie, “The Bat” at the Filectric Theater and Miss Wakelin and members of the class established our theatrical ranking in High School with “The Boomerang”. The Junior-Senior banquet was the first formal affair held in the new gym. We feel that it was initiated well. In football we were represented by Carl Hilgenfeld, Ernest Sauer, Harry Seegar, W illard Peck, Chester Mosman, Lloyd Walbridge and Raymond Rawley. In both girls and boys basketball we excelled. On the boys squad were Raymond Rawley and Lloyd Walbridge and on the girls team were Ruth Simanton, Martha Whitford, Mary Greenwald and Dorothy Weaver. On the track squad were W illiam Sauer, Robert Harris and Carl Hilgenfeld. And now—at last we have reached the top of the ladder. We are Seniors! Our number has dwindled some but our spirits have soared higher. This year we chose as officers, John Falter, President; Mary Greenwald, Vice-President; Lucille Carothers, Treasurer; Miss Wheeler and Mr. Sympon as Sponsors. Of our sponsors enough cannot be said. They have advised, helped and guided us with unerring judgment. Again we were especially well represented in activities. On the football team were Carl Hilgenfeld, Willard Peck, Ernest Sauer, William Sauer, Robert Harris, Chester Mosiman and Lloyd Lilly. In basketball were Lloyd Lilly and Raymond Rawley. In track were Robert Harris, Carl Hilgenfeld, William Sauer and John F'altcr. The Senior class was well represented in the Operetta. The Senior play was given the last of April. The play chosen was “Daddies”. School ended May 18 and the well known “Class of ’28” parted, never to meet again as classmates. Martha Whitford Four years of hard knocks, experience, education and what not, come to an end. The finish of that tremendous struggle of supremacy, a coming up from the undeniably lowly Amoeba commonly called a freshman, with a grand crescendo, to that highest supremacy the Senior. And what have we to show for it—well never mind about that—now getting down to the point. “We”—if Lindy will be so kind as to led us this expression “We” the class of 1928 realizing “We” must soon step from our realms of senority, hereby do will and bequeath the following: First To the faculty our excess knowledge which is so ever present. Second—To the Juniors, our knowledge of being supreme. Third- To the underclassmen all unkempt lockers, broken pencils, marked up desks and other odds and ends of the same order. Fourth—To the lucky individuals (who by hours of concentration have been decided on) we bequeath the following. To start with We knew it! Inez Andrews wills her modest unassuming ways to Helen Koehler. Lester Apel wills his “Chevie” to Don Lang. Lloyd Bachman wills his friendly way to any who need it. Muriel Bacon wills her short hand ability to Mildred Merritt. Virginia Baker wills her new car to “Try and get it”. Mildred Beasley wills her compact to the Bell sisters. Vesta Brecht wills her stray knowledge to Harold Gurske. Della Mae Brenner wills her Virgil Book to any aspiring Junior. Lucille Carothers leaves her many friends to Genevieve Deitrick. Clyde Carson leaves the piano in the music room broken. Elsie Class leaves for Reserve nearly every night. John Cully leaves any left overs which we may have left out to Adelbert Frederick. Kathryn Davis leaves the “unvarnished truth” to Miss Wakelin. Reuben Ernest wills his averdupois to Henry Sauer. John Falter wills his “Overland” to anyone with 1.98. Nellie Farrington wills her natural locks to Lula Nemieir for Sunday wear. Ida Fetzner wills her kind manner to Helen Jones. Mary Greenwald wills her “Bobby” to anyone who can get him just try. Alice Guinn leaves her ability as a gold digger to treasurer of next years Senior Class. Bob Harris leaves his collegiate gait to Esther Kircher -don’t waste it, Esther. Arleen Heck wills her last name to Fred Heilman, sounds better. Jean Hiatt leaves school for Al. Carl Hilgenfield leaves school to join a circus. Irene Hughes leaves the gum under her desk to Ina Beutler. Donald Hysell wills a drum stick, a pair of glasses and a civics book just like new to the highest bidder. Helen Jackson wills her smile to Elizabeth Pyle. Jean Johnson wills her friends to Ruth Davisson. Donald Kloepful wills his Loyalty to Donald Ruegge. Helen Kreiger wills her walk to school to any one with a car. Lloyd Lilly wils his hobby of carrying milk to Art eaver. Eddrea Lowell leaves Harry Hillyard to Sue Falter, take care of him! Clara Lucas wills her many thoughts to Harry Hillyard. Esther Ludwig wills her hard studying to Margaret McCarty. Mary Majerus wills her school girl complexion to Jo Majerus. Keep it in the family for 10 cents Jo. Harper Marsh wills his ability as a carpenter to any of the big saw and hammer men of the trades class. June Maust leaves her ability to flirt with “Stue” X'eitzel. Josephine Merritt wills her report card to the Smithsonian Institute. Mary Miller wills her silence to seme of the big phonograph men of the Sophomore class. Kent Morgan wills his handsomeness to some Freshman whose ambition it is to appear on the silver sheet. Blaine Morris leaves his cave-man tactics to Gale Linsley. Helen Neary wills her many smiles to Dwight Lang. Eugene Peck wills his love for French class to Gilbert Fallen Willard Peck and Martha Whitford bequeath their loving cup to Brother Maust and Jo Majerus. Ruth Pribbeno wills her extra pencils to the needy Freshman fund. Raymond Rawley wills his ability to get to school one minute before the bell rings to Robert Schock. Irene Redwood wills her “Ninety Eights” to Philip Custer. Hulda Rieschick wills her kind manner to Hazeldeane Schultz. Ernest Sauer wills his knowledge of being a big Butter’n Bread man to Lewis McGranaghan. William Sauer wills his humor to Harley Jackson. Jane Schaible leaves a nickel to Has Shier. Harry Seeger wills his ability as a musician to Jack Hutchings. Elizabeth Shields will, on request give a privileged few the addresses of certain movie idols from whom she has received autographed photographs. Ruth Simanton wills her annual office to the next years Staff—Big Hearted. William Smith wills his red hair to Margaret McPherson. Elliot Spickler wills his many friends to Stuart Margrave. Vida Tabler wills her eraser to someone wishing to borrow one. Minnie Thompson wills her ability to manicure the ivorys to John Hermes. Lura Veach wills her medals lor winning high grades to Thelma Edwards. Glenn Vonderschmidt wills his Ford truck to anyone wishing a suitable roomy little town and country arrangement. Dorothy Weaver wills her way of attaining friends to Frances Wickiser. Lloyd Walbridge’s attraction for the fairer sex he wishes presented to Ralph Lewis. Gertrude Werner wills her conversation to any conversationalist. Lois Wileman wills her quiet way to anyone wishing to become a telephone operator. Frank Witt wills his ability at playing golf to Albert Maust. Florence Whitaker wills her sweet disposition to Marcella White. Helen Yoesel wills a 2 cent stamp to the needy freshman fund. Another liberal contribution. Raymond Yoesel wills his guarantee that the stamp is good. Fred Zorn leaves school for the “Gutter”. Well never mind about that we’ve got to finish this some time so whoa! as Paul Revere said at the end of his ride—’nd how. John P. Fat,tf.r P R () P H E C Y The clay was bright and balmy There was “picnic” in the air The Seniors all were going The question now was— where? A wise lad said “The River” Where it twists and winds and flows Where the hill tops stand as sentinels As to the sea it goes There are spots of light and beauty There are roads that twist and wind Let us have a day of frolic Kre our school days are behind Well we knew the region lying Near our famous Indian Caves Where the river stopped the onslaught Of the chieftain and his braves Many weird tales are echoed Of the days when bear and deer Lured the hunter to the river And the visions that appear Dancing in the dusk of evening Round a camp fire wreathed in smoke With his calumet the peace pipe Often wisely thus he spoke. Perhaps we might there discover Things we all would like to know. And the Seniors said together “To the River let us go.” One bright afternoon we met at three o’clock in front of the High School to start on our picnic to Indian Cave, which is, as you know, in the hillside on the edge of the Missouri River sixteen miles north east of Falls City. The Seniors and Faculty were all going, so were the well filled baskets the “Fats Committee” had worked so hard to fill. From the size and odor there was an abundance of fried chicken and an abundance of all the other good things it takes to make a picnic complete. We started in a procession of twenty cars each to keep in order of our starting. No trouble was experienced on the well traveled road. We arrived in about an hour and camped for a time in a delightful valley looking toward the river. A fresh cold spring was near and plenty of wood for our camp fire later on. In groups we wandered away to see the country and the river from various hill tops. Some climted a hill looking down on the “Big Muddy” until it lost its self a silvery stream in the distance. We were told we were looking into Iowa and Missouri on the other side of the river. A man in a small boat seemed the only live thing in our picture until some birds flew over the water in long graceful sweeps and we were startled by a ’possum darting in front of us into a hole nearby. We crashed through the brush and enjoyed our ramble, but our appetites did not letuslcose the thought of the lunch and bon fire we were to have at camp. One by one we returned and each busied himself or herself adding wood for our fire. Soon a merry, cracking, popping fire was burning, and baskets were brought from the cars. The ground was cleared and soon we were enjoying a most delightful supper. Our fire attracted the attention of a good farmer who had came by to investigate and seeing our merry party told us that there was a legend among the hills that each spring the Indian Spirits returned to this spot and danced round a camp fire and fled again into the shadows of night. The shadows were growing long and all rerdy darkness was settling in the valleys. Our camp fire was burning low and suddenly a little breeze caused a cloud of smoke to rise, when the smoke cleared away sure enough in front of the fire sat an Indian Chieftain and twelve of his braves, shadows yet real. Our president, John Falter, approached and addressed the chieftain, asking if we might stay for their ceremonial, and was pleased when he replied they had come tonight to be with us, they meant us no harm but would tell us many things if we would circle around them and stop in front of him. The braves stood straight and still, we formed a circle and did likewise. You can guess our excitement as the chief drew a long puff from the pipe, removed it from his mouth, gently blew the smoke in a blue cloud and said, “I see before me young men and maidens who can do much to make the world happier and better. I see no shadow of trouble but only joy and happiness for you. Many years from my peace pipe. I have been able to read the affairs of men. John Falter 1 see for you the life of an artist. I see books and magazines made beautiful by your pen. I see you an old man surrounded by a fine library and from it come echoes of music, for music and art are one. Inez Andrews will perfect hennapacks corresponding to her own auburn locks. She will be assisted by Josephine Merritt an accomplished manicurist. Lloyd Lilly and Donald Kloepfel will enter the Marathon to be held in 1940. Della Mae Brenner, Vesta Brecht, and Muriel Bacon will be jazz singers in the slum district of New York. Clyde Carson and Donald Hysell will go on a foreign Collegiate tour with their famous orchestra 99% pure. ; Mary Greenwald and Robert Harris will be happily married. They will reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carl Hilgenfeldt will be a renowned vetinary doctor in the Sahara Desert. Arleen Heck will establish a date bureau, modern information concerning any boy. The Chief shifted his peace pipe. The circle of the class of 1928 continued to revolve. Esther Ludwig, Mary Miller and Minnie Thompson will tour Australia in a one horse show; they will sell cough drops to the natives. Cora Gaither, Permelia Rush and Vida Tabler will play basketball in Asia Minor. Mary Majerus and Elizabeth Shields will marry into the nobility. Vernon Tabler and William Smith will be winners of the hog calling contest in 1938. Hulda Rieschick and Helenoesel will elope with two successful prize fighters. Fred Heilman and Harry Seeger will train fleas for Irene Redwood’s circus on wheels. Willard Peck will divorce Martha Whitford on the grounds that she still wears Fred Zorn’s Christmas present. The wind blew gustily around the cliff. The chief shivered and clutched his blanket closer. He continued to foretell with a gutteral voice. Reuben Ernst and Harper Marsh will plant a garden in Egypt. Ruth Simanton and Florence Whitaker will manage a resort in Florida for Buthmans and Linsleys only. Lester Apel and Floyd Bachman will raise poultry according to Mr. Cook's instructions. Virginia Baker and Dorothy Weaver will be second Ruth Elders. They will fly for Africa in 1946. Kent Morgan and Raymond Rawley will be their pilots. Ida I'etzner and Jean Johnson will buy a 1935 model Lincoln in partnership, when they get the money. Elsie Class, Mildred Beasley, and Dorothy Fleckanger will have big entries in the 1941 Kentucky Derby. Helen Neary, Lura Veach, and Gertrude Werener will be bathing beauties at Palm Beach. John Culley and Eugene Peck will publish a book on how to become handsome over night, (from experience). Kathryn Davis and Jean Hiatt will write a bock in colloboration concerning the likes and dislikes of Roy and Alfred. Frank Witt and Raymond Yoesel will sell ice cream cones in the Panama Canal Zone. Irene Hughes, Helen Jackson, and Clara Lucas will feed the bears and deers in Yellowstone National Park. William and Ernest Sauer will establish sauer pickles corporation. Lucile Corothers and Jane Schiable will discover gold in Japan, where they will be missionaries. The chief arose and heaped more fuel on the dying embers. Nellie Francis Farrington, Helen Krieger, Eddrea Lowell, and Lois Wileman will be spies for the Russian Reds. Ruth Pribbeno will be their leader. Alice Guinn and June Maust will teach French and love at Kansas University in 1940. Fred Zorn and Blaine Morris will be efficient surgeons in New York. The faculty who had remained seated all of this time were asked to rise. The chief gave them his blessing and predicted many happy years for them. The silence following the last words of the chief was intense. A little breeze again blew the ashes of our fire in a whirl and when they cleared away our Spirit friends were gone. From a nearby tree an owl called to his mate. We got into our cars and started home, quickly covering the intervening miles. We found the streets alive with cars and people who little dreamed of the privilege we had enjoyed. Thus endeth the chapter. 26 J U X I 0 R S Top Row- Howard Holtz ex dor f, Oneita Gillaspy, Mary Jane Huston, Merle Heck. Second Row Ruth Davisson, Kenneth Reiger, Edna Kuker, Herbert Saggs, Maragaret McCarty, Elmer Mosiman. Third Row Martha Deuchler, Francis Fidler, Hope Cheever, Leta Jane Cook, Charles Percival, Ella Rieschick, Marion Bates, Hollis Putnam. Fourth Row Gene Grush, Ward Crush, Marion Ross, Ione Evans, Leonard Castle, Suzanne Falter, Frank Faller, Delores Deadman. Fifth Row Philander Ries, Betty Edwards, Lawrence Weaver, Violet Snyder, Kenneth Gribble, Dorothy Hartman. Sixth Row De Cola Rush, Donald Reugge, Gale Linsley, Miss Jorn, Mr. Boswell. 28 JUX IORS Top Row— Jack Hutchins, Geraldine McGlone, Ixa Beutler, Edwin Fisher. Second Row—Clarence Lindsay, Ruth Weick, Harold Apel, Georgia Putnam, Edna McCoy, Milford Nelson. Third Row- Helen Koehler, Adelbert Frederick, Lucille Simons, Lawrence Warren, Grace Kratz, Harold Peck, Helen Jones, Duane Lyons. Fourth Row Fred Hellman, Elizabeth Pyle, Eddie Lane, Clarabel Harris, Harry Hillyard, Genevieve Deitrich, Robert Koehler, Heber Cheever. Fifth Rozv—Joy Beutler, Berthal Kelly, Stuart Neitzel, Gene Crush, Dwight Lang, Helen Hershberger. Sixth Row—Evangeline Kottman, Daisy Lash, John Horn, Harold Zoeller, Earl Tubach. 29 JUNIOR HISTORY In the fall of twenty-seven we scrambled up the steps to enroll as Juniors, ninety strong. After two years as lower class-men we had learned to conduct ourselves with dignity and therefore were worthy of the position of upper classmen. We elected as our President, Howard Holtzendorf; Vice-President, Harry Hillvard, and Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Jane Houston. Miss jorn and Mr. Boswell were chosen as sponsors. These officers have served us faithfully and much credit is due them. We soon bought our class rings and pins as a remembrance of our joyful days in old F. C. H. S. Our class proved its great ability in athletics. Junior letter-men on the football team were Howard Holtzendorf, Hebcr Cheever, Edwin Fisher, Gale Linsley, Leonard Castle, Frank Faller, and Elmer Mosiman. In basketball the lettermen were Edwin Fisher, Howard Holtzendorf, and Gale Linsley. Although we do not have the record of this years track team we are assured of a great success. Lawrence Weaver, Milford Nelson, Frank Faller, and Philander Ries are lettermen from last years team. We also have more promising material in the field. In the declamatory contests we were represented by Mary Jane Houston, Leonard Castle and Howard Holtzendorf. One of the greatest events of our high school life, the Junior-Senior Banquet, was given in May. We look forward to next year with hopes and expectations of proving to the Falls City High School that we have been one of the greatest classes ever to enter its portals. We wish to extend to the graduating Seniors our fondest hopes for success. L. C. o 1030 © O oflOWfiOOOO oo©oooooo«oo oo®®oooa®o®o «o«c OOOOflOO© o 00000A©00© S 0 P H 0 M 0 R E S Top Rou - Miss Sturdevant, Mr. Cummins. Second Row William Boose, Sanna Eve Basseler, Albert Maust, Josephine Majerus, Arthur Weaver, Francis Wickiser, Henry Heldberh, Helm a Edwards, Harold Gurske, Gwendolyn Schultz, William Vohl, Phyllis Hoover. Third Row Marcella W hite, Robert Schock, Lula Niemeyer, Kenneth Beutlar, Luella Deuchlar, Adella Deuchlar, Homer Wiltse, Lelia Andrews, Phillip Custer, Mildred Merrit, George Hahn, Helen Margrave. Fourth Row—Robert Grahm, Marvel Culver, Fred Briggs, Collene Schmitt, William Coatxey, Frances Schaible, Helen Marten, Stewart Margrave, Wilma Yoesel, Clarence Harris, Frances Moore, Marvin Holland. Fifth Row—Carlyn Cummins, Gilbert Faller, Dorthy Brenner, Grace Ferrer, Cecil Stump, Margaret McPherson, John Hermes, Hazel-dean Schultz, Opal Knisley, Samuel Gaither, Bessie Zoellers, Ralph Lewis. Sixth Row— Merlin Faller. Florence Martin, Morris Sehubert, Louis Me Granhan, Carolina Sauer, Esther Deckincer, Homer Witt, Alberta Trayer, Lenard Lehew, Louise Kolphe, Albert Fisher, Cecelia Haver-kamp. Seventh Row Lovella Schenck, Herman Shire, Helen Me Granhan, Eulalia Oliver, Bill Thomas, Helen Sandrock, June Fisher, John Cornford, Rosalee Calvin, Ferninda Godferrnon, Richard Kanaly, Margaret Deuchler. Bottom Row— Russell Schaffer, Lillian Pickard, Gladys Grush, Carl Leapold, Wilma Walraff, Alice Brayar, Harley Jackson, Rosa Crouse, Romana Gatz, Gordon Auxif.r, Catherine each, Fay Bachman. 32 S 0 P II O M 0 RE CLASS IIIS T 0 R Y In the fall of 1926 about one hundred and ten of us entered F. C. H. S.—the first “Freshies” in the new building. In the early part of the year we elected the following officers: Arthur Weaver Albert Maust . Marcella White Miss Reid, Mr. Hunter President Vice-President Secretary- Treas u rer Sponsors Having been initiated into the ways and customs of our upper classmen we entered in 1927 as more dignified sophomores. In September the following officers were elected: Robert Schock Stuart Margrave Fred Briggs Miss Sturdevant, Mr. Cummins President Vice-President Sec ret a ry- T re as 11 rer Sponsers All have proved most capable. During the first semester we initiated the Freshies with a party that was held in the Gym. We finally received our deserved thanks by a return party, held also in the gym about the middle of the year. We were well represented in football, Warren Prather, Russel Shacffer and Cecil Stump received their letters. In basketball, Alfred Kessler, Gilbert Faller and George Hahn received their letters. For track the following boys have gone out. William Thomas, Robert Schock, Albert Maust, Fred Briggs, Warren Prather, Eugene Sonner, Marvin Holland and Cecil Stump. We hope that with their aid we will win our share of the cups. Maragaret McPherson represented the Sophomore class in the humorous section of the County Contest. Since our High School career we have been deeply grieved by the loss of two of our members. Gertrude Torguson died after a brief illness of a few days. In October, Paul Majerus was killed in an automobile accident. Arthur Weaver, Robert Schock, Bill Thomas, Fred Briggs and William Boose were chosen from the Sophomores to be in the Pep Club. Although the girls felt somewhat slighted we were well represented by these boys. Sanna Eve Bassler F R E S II M E X Top Row—Orville Apel, Herbert Blether, Marvin Ken-topp, Richard Heck, Lester Kamerer, Wendell Hamm, Jack Houston, Charles Hustead, William Crook, Hoyt Barnibee. Second Row—Chevalier Crandell, John Gehling, James Cameron, Milton Blecher, Asa Butler, Erwin Hark-endorf, Edward Holland, Robert Grant, William Fisher, Lowell Haflich, Richard Brown. Third Row—Virginia Hartman, Edna Hartman, Bernice Bucholtz, Elizabeth Camblin, Grace Koehler, Jewel Haniford. Mary Helen Goolsby, Juanita Freeborn, Dorothy Lee Knisely, Craig Greenwald, Wayne Allen, Keith Beasley. Bottom Row Mildred Brecht, Lorraine Benschoter, Wilma Frie, Mary Krieger, Gladys Bucholtz, La Vone Bran-nen, Lucille Gellison, Dorothy Kratz, Delpha Dunn. 34 F R E S II M E X Top Row—Adam Lippold, Edmund Schmidt, Robert Peck, Victor McKneely, Donald Lang, Arthur Polkfoy, Owen Smith, Edgar Waller, Quimby Rush, Henry Sauer. Second Row- Margaret Yoesel, Kathryn Reiger, Mildred Oberst, Mary McAlexander, Raymond Voder, Raymond Meyer, Beryl Smith, Margret Zorn, Elda Saylors, Mary Martin. Third Row—Elnora Lowe, Christobel Weaver, Gertrude Nicholson, Doris Lawson, Beula Livingston, Bethyl Wright, Evelyn Ruegge, Nellie Wright, Helene Mackey, Geraldine Schneider, Elnora Yoesel. Bottom Row- Louisa Wertz, Grace Miller. Mildred Merze, Elaine Power, Hazel Reece, Felice Ross, Edna Whit-rock, Vera Shulenberg, Wilma Zorn, Josephine Vose, Ann Morgan. 35 FRESHMAX CLASS HISTORY Nearly a year has passed since the Freshmen, a hundred strong, entered the portals of the Falls City High School on September 3rd, 1927. That year has passed swiftly, very swiftly, and the Frosh can hardly realize that when they again take up their studies they will be no longer, the “wearers of the green”, but distinguished Sophomores! But to get down to history—soon after school opened last fall, we organized our class, electing the following officers: James Cameron President Beryl Smith Pice-President Dorothy Lee Knisley Secretary-Treasurer Our sponsors, to whom we owe much for their aid and advice throughout the year, and to whom we extend our sincere thanks, were Mrs. Dewald and Mr. Cook. A few weeks later we played the part of honor guests at a party given by the Soph’s in the gym. It was a right royal entertainment for, to be sure, we were the principal entertainers ourselves. However, we take into consideration the duty and efforts of the Soph’s and judge accordingly. Early in the second semester we returned the courtesy with another party, also given in the gym. As to its success or failure, it must be left to the Sophomores to judge. None of the Frosh were able to win their letter in Athletics but we were well represented in all sports and many of our enterprising gallants hope for success next year. Freshies also engaged in the other school activities, copped their share of honors in the county music contest, and generally, took their places pretty well, in High School life. 30 37 Coach Andrews Coach Andrews in his first year of coaching has demonstrated by teaching and example, a high type of sportsmanship. His teams were clean and hard fighting—enough tribute for any coach. Hilgenfeld Center Captain “Red”, playing his third and last year as a Tiger was an ideal leader. Gains were seldom made through him and he was an excellent passer. His shrewdness as a leader was displayed upon many occasions. He was a fine, clean sport and an ideal for the team. This Tiger will be sorely missed in F. C. H. S. next year. Holtzendorf Tackle Captain-elect Although playing his first year on the Orange squad, this Tiger displayed a fine fighting spirit, and a remarkable ability to play his position well. Gains made through him were small and far between. On the offense he could always be depended upon to open a hole. Because of his ability as a player, his high moral qualities and fighting spirit he was elected to lead the Tigers. Much is expected of “ Bennie” as a leader and player next year. Peck .... Fullback This Tiger was the best line plunger on the team. He was hard to bring down and always able to make gains. He was a great defensive back and a fine blocker. It is indeed a loss that Willard will not be back next year. E. Sauer Tackle Ernie was a great aid to the team. He always played a fast slashing game and was a constant worry to the opposition. His loss will be keenly felt by the team next year. Hilcenfeld Holtzendorf Peck E. Sauer Harris Linsley Cheever Seecer Harris Halfback Bob was very adept in his position. He was good on oft-tackle smashes, and a good man on the receiving end of a pass. The Tiger squad will lose the services of this fine, clean athlete next year. Linsley Halfback A great open field runner this fleet back was a constant worry for the opposition. He was an excellent punter and passer. We are glad that he has another year with us. Fisher Quarterback Eddie directed the teams play in a very creditable manner and was liked by the whole team. This Tiger will cause the opposition endless worry next year. Castle .... End Few men ever got around Leonard. Clean and reliable, he will be worth a great deal to the team next year. Cheever Guard Heber was an aggressive, fast and dependable guard. He was a hard, driving tackier and few gains were made through him. e expect much of him as a Tiger next year. Seeger .... Guard Harry is another veteran who will be sorely missed next year. Being big and fast he was one of the best linemen on the team. He played halfback in some games. Mosiman Guard Elmer was almost immovable and was a good defensive player. He is a fine, clean player and should be a bulwark of strength next year. Lilly . Halfback Speedy, a good open field runner and pass blocker, Lloyd was a great aid to the team. He played his last game for F. C. H. S. against Hiawatha. Castle Mosiman Lilly Fisher 39 Shaffer Marsh Stump Shaffer End This man was fast and a good pass receiver. As he is but a Sophomore he will be a fine player in his two remaining years. Faller Halfback Frank was always a hard worker, a good fighter and a clean athlete. He would be a great aid if he would be back next year. Marsh End He showed a fine fighting spirit and was a valuable player. His place will be hard to fill next year. Stump Quarterback He was fast and a sure tackier, and was good at returning punts. His next two years should see him playing great football for the Tigers. Prather Guard He could sift through the line and throw opposing backs for losses and was good on offense. Much is expected of him in the next two years. VonAchen . . Halfback Stanly was a nervy and aggressive player. He was a fine defensive player and a good passer. His presence will be missed next year. Hysej.l . . .. Tackle He made up for his lack of weight in aggressiveness and always carried the fight to his adversary. We wish he could be back next year. 40 Prather YV. Sauer Von Achex Hysf.ll FOOTBALL 11)28 Oct. 7—The first game of the season for F. C. H. S. was with Auburn. Although we seemingly outplayed them they scored a touchdown by intercepting a pass. Several Tigers played their first game for F. C. H. S. against Auburn. Score 7-0. Oct. 15—We journeyed to Horton to defend our laurels but here luck was again against us and Horton scored on a fluke pass. The final score was 7-0. Oct. 22—The Tigers went to Peru with the firm intention of twisting the Bobkittens tail. This was accomplished when the Orange scored twice in the third quarter. Peck crossing once, and Harris picking up a blocked punt and racing to the goal line. The final score was 13-6 w'ith the Tigers ahead. Oct. 28— Tecumseh came to Falls City expecting an easy triumph. They scored twice in the first half on fake plays, but the Tigers were showing a great fighting spirit. In the third quarter the Orange crossed. Peck carrying the ball. The final score was 19-7. However Falls City threw' a scare into the Indians. Nov. 2 We journeyed to Pawnee City to meet the Indians. The half ended, 6-6, but in the second half Pawnee began to work pass after pass for gains. Although the Tigers fought bravely we were overwhelmed 27-6. Nov. 11—Nebraska City came to the Tiger’s lair confident of a victory. However they were soon surprised. In the second quarter Linsley threw a perfect pass to Castle who countered. The half ended 6-0. However in the second half Falls City scored three more touchdowns, Harris crossing twice and Faller once. This was a glorious victory over an ancient rival, 26-0. Nov. 18—The Sabetha Indians met us on our field. Although outweighed 22 pounds to the man, the Tigers fought stubbornly but the superior weight soon told the tale. Sabetha scored tw'o field goals in the first half but in the last half they smashed the battered Orange line and passed for two touchdowns. The final score was 19-0. On Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day, we played our annual battle w'ith our ancient foe, Hiawatha. With many students and townspeople on the sidelines, the Tigers fought as they had never fought before. They literally played a much larger team off its feet but were not able to score. The great battle ended a scoreless tie, but Falls City seemingly had the edge. Every man on the team played brilliantly and Hiawatha was stunned at the strength and fight shown. 41 lb_______________________________________ BASKETBALL Standing—F. Faller, Guard; Linsley, Forward; Kessler, Center; Coach Andrews; Lilly, Guard; Nelson, Guard; Hillyard, Forward; Hahn, Forward. Sitting—Fisher, Forward; Holtzendorf, Guard; G. Faller, Forward. B A 8 K E T B A L L S C H E I) U L E Dec. 16—Humboldt at Falls City. Jan. 6—Peru at Falls City. Jan. 13—Nebraska City at Nebraska City. Jan. 20—Humboldt at Humboldt. Jan. 21 —Hiawatha at Falls City. Jan. 28—Plattsmouth at Falls City. Feb. 3—Auburn at Auburn. Feb. 10—Nebraska City at Falls City. Feb. 17—Pawnee City at Pawnee City. Feb. 25—Sabetha at Falls City. 42 BASKETBALL 1928 Although the 1928 basketball season cannot be counted a success as far as games won are concerned, the Tigers always displayed a fighting spirit and an attitude of fine sportsmanship that easily made up for the lack of victories. Starting the season with but one letterman, Gale Linsley, Coach Andrews was forced to choose almost entirely from the Junior and Sophomore classes. From these classes he chose a bunch of clean, fast, and hard fighting sportsmen who never seemed to know the meaning of the word “quit”. In practically every game of the year the Tigers opponents were much larger and experienced but this only seemed to make the Falls City lads fight the harder. At the end of the season Coach Andrews had developed a smooth working, fast and fighting quintet from the two middle classes. The high spot of the year was the 20-9 victory over the Pawnee City Indians. Displaying a billiant offense with Kessler and Fisher leading the attack, the Indians were played from their feet. The defense was so tight that Pawnee was able to score only two field goals. Another game of mention was with Nebraska City on the local court. Although defeated 32-22 the Tigers surprised Nebraska City with their strong attack. Expecting an easy victory over Falls City, they were swept from their feet by the brilliant attack of G. Faller and Fisher. Ten players were awarded letters at the close of the season. But one of these, Lilly, will be lost to the squad, the other nine returning to plan a banner season for F. C. H. S. in 1929. The ten lettermen are, Lilly, Fisher, Linsley, Holtzendorf, F. Faller, G. Faller, Kessler, Hahn, Nelson, and Hillyard. Edwin Fisher has been elected captain of next years quintet and will make an excellent leader for the Tigers. With nine lettermen returning to fight as they have never fought before, Falls City is assured of an exceptionally successful season in basketball. These Tigers will be out for blood to regain the laurels lost in the county tournament and the Peru tournament. A great season in basketball next year is predicted lor the Orange and Black. Falls City was entered in two tournaments. The Mink tournament at Peru and the Richardson County tournament on our own court. In the Peru tournament we drew Nebraska City and were defeated after a hard battle in which the Tigers always threatened. In the county tournament we drew Dawson, the champions, for our opening game. In this bitterly contested battle we were overwhelmed by a much larger and more experienced quintet, 21-12. In this battle the Tigers displayed their great fighting spirit better than at any other time. Dawson was not able to score throughout the entire third quarter and Falls City drew up to within three points of the champions before they were able to start scoring. We had indeed thrown a scare into them. It is predicted that the Tigers will cop the tournament next year and regain the challenge cup. L. C. 43 TRACK Top Row—Sauer, Cheever, Lang, Stump, Schock, Thomas, Horan. Second Row—Houston, Sonnkrs, Holland, Holtzendorf, Castle, Fisher, Cameron. ftottom Row—Kessler. Briggs. Faller, Hii.genfeld, Coach Andrews, Harris, Weaver, Nelson. TRACK 19 28 Although we are not able to have the complete schedule in track for this year we are assured of a successful season. We have already been in one quin-trangular meet and placed third, closely behind the first two. We are also entered in the Mink meet at Peru and the county meet at Humboldt. As in football and basketball, veteran material was lacking and Coach Andrews was forced to depend to a great extent upon the Junior and Sophomore classes. These classes produced many athletes of sterling worth in the distance events and several of the field events. Robert Harris, a senior, has been elected captain of the 1928 squad. Bob is a veteran sprint star from last year and will gain many points for the team. The seniors who may be relied upon to place high are, Harris, Sauer, Von Achen, Falter, and Hilgenfeld. Juniors are Weaver, Nelson, Faller, Horan, Cheever and Holtzendorf. Representatives of the Sophomore class are, Briggs, Fisher, Prather, Schock and Sonnor. 100 yard dash—Harris, Prather, Schock. 220 yard dash Harris, Prather, Schock, Faller. 440 yard dash— Prather, Von Achen, Faller. 880 yard run—Briggs, Fisher, Sonnor. 1 mile run—Weaver, Sauer, Briggs. r to yard high hurdles Horan, Prather. 220 yard low hurdles—Faller, Horan, Stump. Pole vault—Falter, Horan. High jump Nelson, Sauer. Broad jump—Prather, Von Achen. Shot put—Hilgenfeld, Cheever, Holtzendorf. Discus throw—Hilgenfeld, Cheever, Holtzendorf. Javelin throw—Nelson, Weaver. G IRLS’ A T II L E T I C S With our new high school came many new courses, among them, physical education for girls. The goal that was set out to attain was to promote a program in physical activities for all groups of girls rather than for a limited number chosen for their physical prowess. The modern girl is but the outcome of modern life; she reflects the restlessness of life in industry, religion, society and education. She, too, is groping and questioning, and alter all that is a healthy sign. The modern girl has much energy, but it needs to be directed; her personality, her sense of responsibility, her initiative, must not be crushed, but must be turned into wholesome channels. She needs a constructive outlet for her energy, her talents, and her abilities. It is because of this that physical education is so necessary for girls. It has been the aim of the physical education department to standardize, promote ideals of health and sportsmanship, and to develop initiative, alertness, judgment, self-reliance and endurance in the girls. Plato tells us that the purpose of education is to give the body and the soul all the beauty and all the perfection of which they are capable. It is through the realization of the fact that there must be a full and harmonious physical development that we hope to see the department grow and supply girls with the proper material and educational growth. The first year that girls physical education was put into the schools, we had very little equipment and the classes took up chiefly formal gymnastics, dancing, basketball, volleyball, baseball and other games. Basketball was an intra-mural sport last year in Nebraska and the girl’s basketball team played a good season. This year basketball as an intra-mural sport was ruled against by a state law. The second year of the life of the department experienced a wonderful growth. This year we have numbered among our sports, soccer, hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball and captain ball. Besides our sports we have taken up formal gymnastics, dancing, apparatus work, tumbling, stunts, and pyramid building. Numbered among our new pieces of apparatus we have the parallel bars, the spring board, mats and travelling rings. During the season of the boys’ basketball games, the girls physical education department worked two weeks in preparation for an exhibition which we gave as a preliminary to a game. This consisted of mat work, tumbling, stunts, pyramid building, work in the traveling rings, flips from the spring board and work on the elephant. As the second year is drawing to a close we are working most intensely on stunts for the May Fete. The Senior High girls are putting on a formal wand drill and a tumbling, pyramid building and stunt act which will be known as the “Topsy Turvy, Tumbler’s Stunt” by “Forty Flip, Flopping, Flappers.” The value of this training is unestimable. One has not only the satisfaction of perfecting herself physically and being able to do difficult stunts, but she gets the feeling of good sportsmanship developed in her and her initiative and personality develop in these surroundings. Next year or the third year of the life of the department we are looking forward to another glorious development. Florence Sturdevant Instructor. 45 () U R P () PULAH S T U I) E N T Miss Martlia hitford as a freshman gave definite indications of what might be expected of her during her high school life. In that year, flaunting tradition, she made the basketball team. Her athletic career, so auspiciously begun, was destined to be most successful. As a sophomore she had a good season on the court. A junior, and team captain, she became one of the best and best known basketball stars of this section. The basketball fans of Falls City will never forget how “Marty” passed, pivoted, dribbled and shot her team into many well earned victories. And not alone as an athlete has Martha’s life been enviable. Always a superior student, she has her share of honors in the school records. She has successfully participated in almost every school activity for which she has been eligible. She has been one of the driving spirits of the pep club, and cheer leader for several years. And what a cheer leader! How she could stimulate the student body with her contagious pep! With Martha’s graduation the school loses one of the most dynamic students of its history. Martha is to be honored for athletic and scholastic successes; but more than all, just because she is Martha. Her personality, sportsmanship, good cheer and good fellowship have all combined to make her the choice of the student body as our popularity queen. 48 Best Looking Girl Mary Majerus Best Looking Boy Willard Peck Best All-Around Girl Dorothy W eaver Best All-Around Boy Bob Harris Best Student . Ruth Simanton Peppiest Girl Martha Whitford Peppiest Boy Freddie Briggs Best Athlete Red Hilgenfeld Most Popular Teacher R. V. Sympson T H E 1 9 2 8 S T A F F Ruth Simanton Editor-in-Chief Dorothy Weaver Business Manager John Falter Cartoonist Deloris Deadman Activities Leonard Castle Athletics Gwendolyn Schultz Snapshot Editor James Cameron Freshman Representative Mr. R. W. Sympson Faculty Advisor Here it is—a year’s work at F. C. H. S.! We hope it satisfies. The staff wishes to thank all that contributed to the success of the book in the material compiled and the wonderful circulation afforded by the hearty cooperation. The staff hereby expresses its thanks to our advisor and friend, Mr. Sympson, for his good will, interest and advice. We also thank Mr. Starkebaum for his advice in business matters. G I R L S ’ G L E E C L U B Top Row—Arleen Heck, Alice Gwinn, Dorothy Weaver, Lucille Carothkrs, June Maust, Elizabeth Shields, Jane Schaible, Mary Greenvvald, Ruth Simanton. Second Row—Suzanne Falter, Martha Wiutpord, Onieta Gillaspy, Ina Beutler, Mildred Beasley, F.ddrea Lowell, Irene Redwood, Clara Lucas. Bottom Row—Grace Miller, Margaret Zorn, Gwendolyn Schultz, Sanna Eve Bassler, Carolyn Cummins (Pianist), Josephine Majerus, Helen McGranaghan, Francis Wickiser, Helen Sandrock, Miss Wiley (Director). 0 R C II E S T R A Top Row—Billy Crook, Hollis Putnam, Chevalier Crandall, Decola Rush, Esther Davisson, Robert Graham, Dorothy Weaver, June Maust, Mary Jane Houston. Bottom Row—Jack Houston, Charles Hustead, Howard PIoltzen-dorf, Donald Lang, Miss Wiley, E. Koepke. 52 RICHARDSON COUNTY MUSIC CONT EST Continuing the custom of last year, Falls City High School was represented at the county music contest. The various schools convened at Salem, Nebraska, on December 16, 1927. The schools competing were Falls City, Honey Creek, Humboldt, Salem, Dawson, and Verdon. Those participating in the contest from Falls City were Alice Gwinn, Mary Greenwald, Ruth Simanton, Suzanne Falter, Martha VVhitford, Lucille Carothers, June Maust, Chevalier Crandall, Ward Grush, Milford Nelson, Vergil Wiltse, illiam Boose, William Smith, and the members of the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs. Those winning honors were Alice Gwinn, first, Soprano Solo; Martha VVhitford, second, Alto Solo; Alice Gwinn, Mary Greenwald, Ruth Simanton, first. Trio; Alice Gwinn, Suzanne Falter, first, Duet; Chevalier Crandall, first, Cornet Solo; June Maust, first, Violin Solo; Vergil Wiltse, Alice Gwinn, Ruth Simanton, Milford Nelson, second, Mixed Quartet: Vergil W iltse, William Boose. Milford Nelson, William Smith, second. Boy’s Quartet; Girl’s Glee Club, second; Boys’ Glee Club, second. We appreciate the honors that have come to us and are especially thankful to Miss Wiley for her splendid leadership and cooperation. EARTS AND BLOSSOMS Jane Schaible Alice Gwinn Suzanne Falter Milford Nelson Willard Peck William Boose Martha Whitford Krnest Sauer Mary Greenwald Arleen Heck Virgil Wiltse Harold Peck This two act operetta was presented at the High School Auditorium, April 27, by the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs. THE CAST Mrs. Horace Manning, who believes in dreams June, her daughter, young, pretty, and romantic Marie, her sister, younger, and even more romantic Mr. Matthew Brandon, the absent minded man Philip Brandon, his nephew .... Jerry Higgins, poor but promising Malindy, a young lady of color .... Samson Bonapart, an ebony hued bell boy Eileen ........ Betty ........ Bruce ........ Bob.............................. Chorus ...... Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs The story takes place during the summer at Sunset Lodge, an American hotel. Jerry and Marie are in love, much to the disgust of Marie’s mother, Mrs. Manning, who plans to leave the hotel but by a scheme of Jerry’s is persuaded to stay. Mr. Matthew Brandon, an old sweetheart of Mrs. Manning’s, arrives with Philip who is in love with June. Philip is forced to go to the city on business and does not have time to explain his departure to June. She thinks he is lost to her forever. Philip returns, and after some difficulty, convinces June of his true reason for leaving. Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Manning meet on the lawn. June. Marie, Jerry, and Philip, hiding behind the ledge, learn that they were once lovers, parted because of a paper which Uncle Matthew promised to get for her when they were young. Uncle Matthew had brought this said document with him but it had been lost. However, Samson and Malindy find it and produce it, thus establishing once more the friendly relationship between Mrs. Manning and L'ncle Matthew. June and Philip are on good terms and Jerry is received into Mrs. Manning’s favor. Peace and harmony are restored, making a happy ending to an interesting story. 53 SENIOR P L A Y ‘‘DADDIES’’ CAST Robert Audrey James Crocket Henry Allen William Rivers Nicholson Walters Ruth Atkins Mrs. Audrey Bobette Audrey Madame Levigne Larry .... Alice (“Little Uncle Sammy”) Francois Co. Katie Robert Harris Willard Peck Carl Hilgenfeld Kent Morgan Clyde Carson Ruth Simanton Jane Schaible Alice Gwinn June Maust Suzanne Schock Lucille Carothers By Themselves Mary Greenwald SYNOPSIS Act I Living hall. Late afternoon in June. Act II—Living hall. Five weeks later. Act III—Robert Audrey’s study. A month later. Act IV—Living hall. The next morning. Place—In the Audrey home, near Tarrytown, New York. Time—Today. To begin with the “Daddies” are confirmed bachelors—each sworn to pay a large sum of money to the club if he marries. There motto is: Be single if you would be successful Ought Naught1 Cipher! 2 ero! The man who marries is a hero. At a reunion at the Audrey home, Mrs. Audrey incites these chaps to adopt an orphan a piece. Bob thinks he is adopting a small girl but gets one seventeen and falls in love with her. Crocket gets a child who wants him to play hide and seek all the time or else wants to read to him from her primer I see a dog I see a cat I see a c—o—w. She always stumbles over the word cow. Like all children she “wants a drink Daddy”. Walters gets a sweet war orphan. Allen adopts a boy—the boy turns out to be triplets. So it goes. The bachelors finally drift into the sea of matrimony. They need mothers for their little protege’s. With their forfeits they start a sum for war orphans. r 4 J U N I O R P L A Y ‘ ‘ M A R Y ’ S O T II E R II USBAXD” By arrangement with T. L. Dennison the Junior Class presented the play, “Mary’s Other Husband” at the High School Auditorium, April 13, 1928. THE CAST Mary’s permanent husband Mary’s other Husband Limpy Lannigan Officer Shea Mary Marshall Sylvia Allen Miss Emily Paisley Florence Ainslee Stella Marion Ross Harry Hillyard Harold Peck I loward Holtzendorf Mary Jane Houston Geraldine McGlone Ina Buetler Suzanne Falter Deloris Dead man At the beginning of the play we find Mary Marshall, an incurable romanticist, preparing for the visit of her Aunt Emily Paisley and her cousin, Florence Ainslee. She has deceived her aunt into thinking her wealthy and is trying to carry out the deception. She is aided by her friend and neighbor, Sylvia Allen, who has lent her silverware and curtains. Mr. Marshall, somewhat weary after a busy day, is approached by his wife upon his arrival home and told of the impending calamity, namely her aunt’s visit. In order to thoroughly carry out the deception Mary had arranged with an employment agency to furnish a butler. However, the applicant, Limpy Lannigan, proves unsatisfactory and thru the efforts of Mrs. Allen and the maid, Stella, is r.ot retained. In order to meet this new difficulty Mary insists on her husband playing the role of the butler. Fearing the worse from such a mad plan, Harvey reluctantly consents and attempts to carry out his wife’s wishes. At this point Aunt Emily and her niece Florence, arrive. All promises to go well until Aunt Emily insists on seeing Harvey. Her reason for this is that she wishes to deed her property to W illie, the fourteen month old son of Mary and Harvey and it is necessary for Harvey to sign the documents. Threatened with disaster Mary and Mrs. Allen prevail upon a young man, a friend of Mrs. Allen’s brother, to act the part of Mary’s husband. All goes well during the dinner hour barring the few irregularities in the conversation of Dr. Niles who is decidedly in the dark concerning the previous history of the family. This is a time of strain for Harvey in his capacity of butler especially when Mary’s other husband insists on being free with his kisses. Florence, who did not dine because of a headache, enters at this point and disturbs the serenity of the occasion by revealing the fact that Dr. Niles is her fiance. Believing that she has been the victim of unfaithfulness she breaks the engagement and refuses to be reconciled. Furthermore a necessity has obliged Mrs. Allen to call for her silverware and curtains which leads to Harvey being accused of burglarly and he is led off to jail by Officer Shea. Overcome with remorse Mary attempts a confession to her Aunt who pretends to consider her hysterical. Mary almost beside herself with grief because of the turn affairs had taken, plans to get Harvey out of jail and uses her imagination to this end. However, Dr. Niles suggests that they bail Harvey out. This proves to be unnecessary because he has been identified and released. Aunt Emily chooses this time to announce that she has not been deceived in the least, but has known the truth from the beginning. Dr. Niles and Florence are reunited while Harvey and Mary join in thanking Aunt Emily for her thoughtfulness in regard to the future of their son. Happy in her release from her troubles Mary premises that never again will she allow her imagination to cause her to attempt any more extravagant or romantic experiments. D R A M A T I C I) E P A R T M E N T This department, although not quite as old and as well tried as some of the other departments of our school, has developed rapidly and is unquestionably a success. At the beginning of the school year a recital was given by Miss Wakelin in which she did herself proud in the interpretation of “Alice-Sit-By-The-Fire,” a three act comedy by Sir James Matthew Barrie. Some of the most interesting of the convocation programs were the products of the work of this department. “The Thirteenth Chair”, a one act play presented by Miss Wakelin’s Home Room, was one of the hits of the season. The cast included Geraldine McGlone, Marion Ross, and Edna Kuker. Another interesting one act play, which was representative of the splendid work of this department was “The Twelve Pound Look” by Sir James Matthew Barrie. The leading parts in this play were taken by Willard Peck, Ruth Simanton, and Lucille Carothers, who received much commendation of their work. Also, the Junior and Senior classes are indebted to Miss Wakelin, the supervisor of this department, for the success of their plays, both of which were pronounced to be among the best ever given in the school. D. D. 1) E (' L A M A T O R Y C () X T E S T In the county declamatory contest held at Bratton Union on March 23, Falls City High School was represented by Margaret McPherson in the humorous division, Ruth Simanton in the dramatic, Leonard Castle in the oratorical, and Howard Holtzendorf in the extemporaneous. We carried away one first in this contest which was won by Ruth Simanton in her dramatic reading, “The Littlest Rebel”. Although our other contestants failed to place, their work was well.done and deserving of much praise. On March 30, the sub-district declamatory contest was held at Falls City. We were represented in this by Ruth Simanton, Mary Jane Houston, Leonard Castle, and Howard Holtzendorf. We were very triumphant in this meet, winning three firsts in the humorous, dramatic, and oratorical. Mary Jane Houston, Ruth Simanton, and Leonard Castle held up the glory of the school at the district contest at Auburn, each taking second place. Much of the credit for the success of our school in the dramatic contests this year is due to Miss Wakelin, our dramatic instructor, who has used her untiring efforts to promote the interest of this department. D. D. 36 Hl-Y Top Row—Howard Holtzendorf, Leonard Castle, Harold Peck, Hilly Thomas. Second Roto—Robert Peck, Eugene Peck, Ernest Sauer. James Cameron, Billy Crook. Third Row—Kenneth Cribble, Willard Peck, Milford Nelson, Mr. Boswell, Virgil W’iltsf.. H I - Y The Falls City Hi-Y is a newly organized group. We organized in the fall of “’26”, under a plan which was laid out for us by William Thomas, state Hi-Y secretary. We elected as our sponser and adviser, Mr. Boswell, who did his best to help us get under way. In the fall of “’27” things looked a bit discouraging for the organization, as eight of our strongest members had graduated. Some new and enthusiastic members soon took their places and were soon under way for a new year. We again elected for our sponser. Mr. Boswell, to whom we owe a great deal of credit for the success of our club. We chose for our officers this year. President, Willard Peck; V ice-President, Howard Hozendorf; Secretary and Treasurer, Leonard Castle. The purpose of the Hi-Y is, to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian ideas. Our slogan is, Clean living. Clean speech. Clean athletics and Clean scholarship. We try to follow these as closely in our every day life as possible. The members of our club took an active part in all of the school activities of the year. We were represented on the football team by Howard Holtzendorf, Ernest Sauer, Willard Peek W illiam Sauer, and Leonard Castle. In basketball by Howard Holtzendorf and Milford Nelson. We were also well represented in track. We were represented in the declamatory contest by Leonard Castle and Howard Holtzendorf. We furnished the entertainment for one of the convocation programs. Our quartet sang for several occasions. We had several special meetings aside from our regular meetings. We had a dinner at the home of one of the boys in honor of Bill Thomas, State Hi-Y Secretary. We also had Dad’s night, to which each member brought his father to help us discuss some of our most (confronting) problems. The Hi-Y organization is open to all who are willing to try to follow the clubs standards. 57 PEP CLUB Top Row—William Fisher, Josephine Vose, Deloris Deadman, Dwight Lang, Jack Houston, Robert Schock. Second Row—Leonard Castle, Howard Holtzendorf, Sue Falter, Robert Haris, Arthur Weaver, William Boose. Third Rmv—Donald Lang, Jane Schaible, Gale Linsley, Dorothy Weaver, Craig Greenwald, Mary Greenwald, Ruth Simanton, Miss Sturdevant. Cheer leaders—Vred Briggs, Martha Whitford. Billy Thomas. () R A N G E B L A C K Orange Black, Orange Black Biff! Boom! Bah! Falls City High School Rah! Rah! Rah! T H E P E P C L U B All institutions arc promoted by enthusiasm. Our beautiful high school building, splendid equipment, and efficient faculty need the support of an enthusiastic student body to exalt the school to a commanding position. Heretofore this enthusiasm had been spasmodic and disorganized but during the past year a new and more wholesome direction was given to the school spirit leading to the organization of the Pep Club, the first of its kind in the history of the Falls City High School. The membership of the organization numbers twenty-four, each of the four classes being represented by six. The members of the Club were chosen by a faculty committee on the basis of pep, school spirit, and general interest in welfare of the school. The success of the organization speaks for the wisdom of the plan. The Pep Club was wisely directed and aided by the following officers: Robert Harris .... President Dorothy Weaver ..... Pice-President Ruth Simanton ..... Secretary Howard Hoi.TZ.endore ..... Treasurer Martha Wiiitford, Fred Briggs, Billy Thomas Cheerleaders The Pep Club made its initial appearance on the Falls City athletic field at the time of the Falls City-Auburn football game. The twenty four pepsters, dressed in their white costumes, each displaying the tiger, emblem of the school, made a bright spot among the fans as with cheer after cheer they spurred the team to its greatest efforts. Not only through the football season but through the basketball and football seasons as well the Pep Club sustained the necessary enthusiasm of the student body. Its members took part in the convocation programs and in other ways kept the spirit of the school at white heat. Proof of the large place which the Pep Club has made for itself was furnished on the occasion of the football banquet, the climax of the football season. Directed by the wise counsel of Miss Florence Sturdevant, special committees arranged for the banquet, provided special decorations, issued invitations, and carefully looked after all the details connected with the occasion. In addition a committee prepared an excellent program which excelled by far all previous efforts of this kind. Another important social activity sponsored by the Pep Club was a party given at the High School gymnasium. Every member of the organization was present and several additional couples who were the guests of the club, showing that the wholesome enthusiasm had not abated. Such are the activities of the Falls City Pep Club in the first year of its history. Though but a youthful organization it bids fair to hold a permanent place in the life of the school. In days to come when the Orange and Black shall cross the line for a touchdown amid the cheers of the multitude of enthusiasts directed by the Pep Club of that time may they remember those who gave the Club its birth and successfully guided it through its first year of triumph. D. D. 59 TRADES CLASS Top Row—Albert Fisher, John Hermes, Owen Smith, Dale Dunn, William Vohl, Raymond Mayer, Robert King, Gerald Scott. Second Row— Merlin Faller, Glen Stumbo, Arthur Polkjoy, Herman Shier, Clarence Harris, Carl Furerer, Raymond Burnwortii. Third Row—Alfred Kessler, Glen Vonderschmidt, Richard Brown, Kent Morgan, Lloyd Bachman, Qltmby Rush, Finis Crook. Rottom Row— Earl Bryan, Batesy Miller. Lawerencf. Peck, R. E. Hunter, Gilbert Faller, Keith Beasley, Clarence Lindsay. T HADES A N I) INDUS T HIES The Trades and Industries course began in the Falls City High School in the school year of 1026. Work was started immediately along all lines of trades work, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, brazing, painting, cabinet making, mechanical drafting, and concrete form work. Many other branches of industry were studied. In practical carpentry the boys were given much experience and good practice while constructing garages, screens, bleachers, stage equipment and other similar jobs. Due to the lack of equipment no special effort was made to install a regular electrical course; although much was accomplished by the boys while planning, constructing, and wiring the floodlights for the auditorium stage. No practical work was done in plumbing; however, Mr. Hunter, trades supervisor, explained and demonstrated the preparatory work in that course. Drawings and plans were to be made of every project before work began, this called for mechanical and architectural drawing. The knowledge of this made it possible for a student to read and analyze blue prints, which is the first requirement of a mechanic. The second year began with production jobs in cabinet work for trades shop equipment. This was the construction of work benches and drawing tables. In production work each boy is assigned one specified job, just as a factory worker. This made shop work easier and much more was accomplished through class spirit and the correct supervision of Mr. Hunter. Students completing a two year trades and industries course are capable of going into the undustrial world as apprenticed mechanics who can soon specialize in almost any trade. The boys feel that they owe much to Mr. Hunter and the fine equipment they have to work with. K. R. M. no AGGIES Top Row—Lester Kamerer, Kenneth Schulenberc, Frank Witt, Wm. Smith, VVm. Rush. Harold Peck, Clark Percival, Herbert Bletscher, Richard Kanaly, Homer Witt. Second Row—Lester Apel, Milton Bletscher, Kenneth Rieger, Francis Fiedler, Donald Ruegge, Gordon Auxier, Asa Butler, F.rwin Karkendorf, Glen Grush, Gene Crush, Berthal Kelly. Bottom Row—Orville Apf.l, Marvin Kentopp, V ictor McKneely, Carl Hilgenfeld. G. C. Cook, Raymond Deckinger, Earl Tuback, Ward Crush, James Kanaly. S M I T II - II U G II E S A G K I C U L T U R E This course is meant primarily for the farm boys but is open to any boy who is really interested in agricultural work. Smith-Hughes work is made as practical as any course can be made. The work is made up of three phases, namely, class room work, farm shop and home project. The Smith-Hughes course covers three years of half-time work in high school. All kinds of animals are studied. The second year crops and soils are studied, and the third year horticulture, farm accounting, farm management, rural economics and marketing are studied. The Nebraska annual Smith-Hughes contests were held in Lincoln, April 26 and 27. The following Aggie boys represented the Falls City high school: Dairy judging— Harold Peck, Ruben Ernst, W ard Grush, and Berthal Kelly. W ood work—Francis Fiedler. Egg grading—Glen Grush. Poultry judging—Frank Witt and Glen Grush. Livestock judging—W ard Grush, Ruben Ernst and Berthal Kelly. Babcock tests—Milton Bletscher. Grain grading- Harold Peck and Kenneth Rieger. Grain judging- Harold Peck, Homer Witt, and Kenneth Rieger. Forge work—William Smith. The agricultural classes have an organized “Aggie” club. This club has the following officers: Earl Tuback, President; Kenneth Rieger, Vice-President, and Glen Grush, Secretary-Treasurer. The club meets once a month for a social get-together. 61 V O C A T I 0 X A L II () M E E C () X 0 M I C S In Vocational Home Economics a two year course is offered, which includes work in the selection, preparation and serving of foods; food preservation, selection, care and making of clothing; child care, house furnishing, house planning, home management, physiology, personal hygiene, and the study of art and science as related to the home. In February the home economics classes gave a convocation program in which they presented two short plays. “A Study in Color”, in which girls were dressed to represent different colors, demonstrated how to select becoming colors for various types of girls. The second play, “The Animals Show Us Up” was a clever satire on the food and health habits of humans. After the play the class en'ertained their mothers at a tea in the home economics rooms. On display in the department were fruits, jellies, preserves and vegetables canned last fall. The members of the advanced class wore the woolen dresses they had made. The freshman class had aprons, children’s garments, painted handkerchiefs and health posters on exhibit. Members of the home economics classes assisted in the serving of the Junior and Senior Class teas, which were given in the home economics rooms. The advanced class further completed the furnishing of the school dining room by making marquisette curtains and glazed chintz drapes for the windows, and colorful linen cross stitched covers for the table and buffet. On May eighth the home economics classes prepared and served a banquet to the members of the Rotary Club and their wives. The girls have been active in their plans for the Junior Fair which is to be given next fall, under the auspices of the Smith-Hughes Agriculture and Home Economics departments. C O MMERCIAL DEPART ME X T Falls City was represented by four students in the District Commercial Contest held at Benson High School, Omaha, Nebraska, March 31, three of whom placed. Hope Cheever placed third in Novice shorthand and sixth in bookkeeping; Jean Johnson, third in Championship shorthand; Josephine Merritt, fourth in bookkeeping and sixth in Championship typewriting. Robert Koehler also represented us in Championship typewriting. There were seventy-five students enrolled in the contest representing the following schools: Omaha Central High School, Benson High School, Platts-mouth, Nebraska City, Syracuse, Auburn, Shubert and Falls City. Students in the commercial classes devote some times each month working to qualify for the pins and certificates offered by the various typewriter companies and by the Gregg Writer. To date, April r, the following advanced typewriting students have received awards: Sixty-word pin, Josephine Merritt; Fifty words, Inez Andrew, Martha Jeffries. Robert Koehler, Josephine Merritt, Clara Lucas, Gertrude Werner, Eddrea Lowell, Jean Johnson, and Lois Wileman. Beginning typewriting students who have pins are: Fifty words, Lorena Lewis and Hollis Putman; Forty words, Edna Kuker and Helen Koehler. Those who have their thirty word certificates are Daisye Lash, Lorena Lewis, Ruth Davisson, Robert McDonald, Helen Koehler, Hollis Putman, Ida Fetzner, Violet Snyder, John Cully, Lucille Simon, Hope Cheever, Evangeline Kottmann, Edna McCoy and Hazeldeane Schuetz. Advanced shorthand students who have received Gregg eighty word transcription certificates are Gertrude Werner, Clara Lucas, Martha Jeffries, Jean Johnson, Ida Fetzner, Vesta Brecht, Mary Miller and Lois Wileman. Jean Johnson has also qualified for the one hundred word certificate. 02 J U NIOR - S E NIOR BANQUET On the night of May 5. the Class of 1929 gave a farewell banquet as a tribute to the Senior Class of 1928. It was held in the high school gymnasium which was decorated to represent a garden scene. This idea was carried out through the entire banquet. Places were laid at small tables for the members of the Junior and Senior classes, members of the faculty, and the members of the school board. The menu and program were as follows: MENU Strawberry Circle Ham Loaf Peas and Carrots Escalloped Potatoes Fruit Salad Rolls Olives Jelly Cake Mints C Coffee Nuts PROGRAM Toastmaster Welcome to Seniors— The Garden of Memories The Sail .... The Seed .... The Rain and Sunshine The Growth The Harvest Orchestra Howard Holtzendorf Deloris Deadman Mr. Schock Martha Whitford Mr. Sympson Mr. Starkebaum Mr. Gelwick 63 F0OTBALL B A X Q U ET An enlarged circle of football enthusiasts comprised the group that gathered about the banquet tables at the Christian Church on the never-to-be-forgotten evening of December 13th. The team was there in all its glory, the Pep Club with all its pep, the student body with its songs and cheers, the faculty with its most gracious manner, and the school board with its ever present dignity. The tiger, emblem of the team and the Pep Club, furnished the subjects for the toasts so ably given by Ruth Simanton, Mr. Huffman, Dr. 1 laycs, Mr. Sympson, and Mrs. Dc aid on the subject of His Pair. His Cunning, His Food, His Prey, and His Strength, while sparkling wit from the toastmistress, Dorothy Weaver, provoked merriment and applause. The climax of the evening was reached when the captain-elect, Howard Ifolt-zendorf, was presented by Coach Ralph Andrews who in a few well chosen words complimented the team on their good judgment in selecting Howard as captain. He forecasted a season of victory for the Orangemen under Howard’s capable leadership. Individual recognition was given to the different members of the team in appreciation of their loyalty during the season of 1927. The happy occasion was concluded by a series of yells for the school and team and by the singing of the High School Song, “Orange and Black . D. D. HOME R 0O M PRO G R A MS Among the most interesting features of the school activities were the programs presented by the various home rooms of the school. These were presented at the weekly convocations on Friday afternoons. These programs were always looked forward to by the student body and the faculty and awakened special interest because of their originality. After the institution of these programs, complaints about convocations were heard no more. They had been made places of real interest and enjoyment to the students. One of the most interesting programs was a one act play presented by Marion Ross, Geraldine McGlone, and Edna Kuker, under the able direction of Miss Wakelin. Some of the most original and clever entertainments were presented by the home rooms of Miss Miner. Miss Jorn. Miss Meyers. Mrs. De aid, Miss heeler, and Mr. Cummins. The home room of Mr. Sympson did itself proud in its splendid memorial day program. Because of the enjoyment and benefit derived from these programs the student body is hoping that this same plan may be carried out next year and that body is ready and willing to do its part toward making the programs successful. 64 D. D. ■ OS School calendar V«HM«n find Out Vhet Its all about, vith the usual c«rumonies(and (Peculations the halls} fep m — gir The matches hi-e belore the (sbcUh) u ) Nev Rules and (Single file jn Boling Mor OerbfesT Q ihere firvft appearance f;CHS ru ciramoitc OJub- Vwsento Ic€ (3owkJ .vV AL V 69 . e Football Banouct. Chi-istrnas Vacation vs« Patch Nick n m« haai 3roanJ School . „-= J ernow Dunn t r Sowtf I 2eaL Jaw. 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Thick as the slime of Soldiers Field I know that many weeks ’twill be Before my wounds are fully healed. In the fell clutch of quarterbacks, I have gone down with painful thud; Battered in numberless attacks, I’ve filled my eyes and ears with mud. And in that place of yells and cheers, Although they’re pulverized my spine And cauliflowered my flapping ears, And smashed the nose that once was mine: It matters not how great the ache From hurts I’ve had within the bowl, Henceforth I know that all is jake- I crossed the line,—I kicked the goal. Leonard Castle Howard Holtzendorf. F O O T B A L L The side lines all were crowded With maidens, young and fair, The score was against us and Defeat was in the air. The other fullback punted And the ball came to me, As I sprinted down the field, The maidens cried with glee. I dodged several tacklers, I stiff-armed quite a few. 'Fill there was not one remaining And the goal-line was in view. I ran, I ran, Oh, how I ran! Then I stumbled, oh, how cruel! And I heard my mother calling, “Get up, you’re late for school.” The Cauldron, ’27. 72 A CLASS EXPERIENCE The room was warm, I was drowsy too; So were some others— I think quite a few, The teacher’s calm voice was droning on Expounding a theorem in Solid Geom. I couldn’t grasp it, try as I would, And I knew that this class would do me no good. 1 must admit 1 had gum in my mouth; (Tho they say that to chew is a habit uncouth.) The warmer I got, the bigger my gum felt. Then the kind teacher, who all punishment dealt, Expounded a theory not found in the text; To my neighbor “You’re gum,” and to me “You’re next.” With a stern forefinger to the basket he motioned. And said: “You can’t chew gum whenever you’re notioned.” Well, that was the end of my pleasant class nap, And since then for Geom, I’ve ne’er cared a snap. The Cauldron, ’27. WANTED A girl by Leonard Castle. A man by Sue Falter. A marriage license by Jean Hiatt. Something to eat by George Barton. Someone to love me by Marion Ross. A horse farm by Gin Baker. A self hair curling iron by Lula Neimier. A report card with all A’s by Red Hilgenfeld. A new dance step by Duane Lyons. AN IDEA L Y 0 UNG L A I) Y Graceful as Lucille Carothcrs Eyes like Jo Majerus Nose like Betty Edwards Complexion like Mary Majerus Mouth like June Maust Teeth like Jane Schaible Hair like Grace Miller Tall as Florence Whitaker Clever as Virginia Baker Dimples like Sanna Eve Bassler Ideas on love like Mary Greenwald Voice like Sue Falter Dresses like Frances Wickiser Kind as Ina Beutler Cooks like Jean Hiatt Shape like Geraldine McGlone. 73 Hays Rucgge—“What’s the matter with your hand'” Adelbert Fredrick—“I was downtown getting some cigarettes and some big bum stepped on it.’ Timmie Zinn—“I dreamed I died last night. Mary Kreger—“What woke you up?” Timmie—“The heat.” June Maust “Most girls would love to go to tlie Shattuck Prom. Alice Gwinn—“ Yes, that is how most of them get there.” Pat Rowley—“I don’t think I deserve a zero on this test.” Miss Wheeler—“No, I do not either, but that was the lowest I could give you.” Mr. Boswell—“What is S2O3?” Joy Butler—“Why-er it’s on the end of my tongue. Boswell—“Spit it out quick, it’s arsenic.” Miss Jorn—“What is the future of the verb ‘to love’?” Arthur Weaver “To get married.” Edgar Waller—“I couldn’t get my Latin today.” Mr. Sympson—“Why not, Edgar?” Edgar—“’Cause no one else had it.” Before the exams. Gale Linsley—“Wish I had it all in my head instead of in my pockets.” Edwin Fisher—“Would you care to go to the Junior play?” Lucille Carothers—“Why, I guess so—” Edwin—“All right—buy your ticket from me.” Deloris D.—“Hello. Herman. Didn’t you see me in church yesterday?” Herman S.—“No, 1 didn’t. Deloris—“I tho’t so, 1 passed the contribution box.” Sue—“I can’t remember the words of that new song.” John—“That makes it easier; now all you have to do is to forget the tune to make us happy.” Heard at the Junior-Senior banquet— Harry Hillyard—“I feel sorry for that fellow over there.” Eddrea—“How so?” Harry—“He ate his salad with his spoon, and now he has to eat his soup with his fork.” HOW TO TELL A MAN’S CLASS Bill Smith—Freshman. William Smith-Sophomore. W. Algernon Smythe—Junior. W. A. Smith—Senior. 74 Ernie—“What is the matter with your face, Willard?” Willard—“Oh! Nothing. I was trying to find a good looking man and I ran into the mirror.” Miss Miner—“Why do you always scratch your head when I call on you?” Donald Hysell—“Because I’m the only one that knows it itches.” Mr. Hunter—“Say, what do you think you are— the best looking man in school ?” Kent Morgan—“No, but what’s my opinion compared to the opinion of thousands of women?” Miss Fox—“Why did you put the quotation marks at the first and last of your examination paper?” Chester Mosiman—“I was quoting the girl in front of me.” Harper Marsh— I wish 1 had money enough to get married.” Lawrence Peck—“And what would you do?” Harper—“I would spend it traveling.” Miss Wakelin—“We will have Paradise Lost just after Christmas vacation.” Alice Gwinn—“Oh, it’s cold around here.” Hot Hutchings—“Around where?” Alice—“Around my neck and shoulders, you dumbbell.” Robert Schock—“Barber, how long will I have to wait to get a shave?” Barber—“Oh, about two or three years.” Howard Holtzcndprf — “My father says we descended from apes.” M iss Wakelin—“Your private family matters have no interest for the class.” Marion Ross “W hat would you do if I kissed you?” Tiny Pyle —“Oh, I’d have my usual snappy comeback.” Carolyn C.—“How far were you from the right answer?” Stue Margrave—“Oh, about two seats.” Mr. Starkebaum—“Donald, what do you intend to be when you graduate from high school?” Don Hysell—“An old man.” Joe Majerus—“Most people admire my mouth. Do you?” Billy Thomas—“I think it is simply immense.” 7.-. KAN-U-I M A (1 I X E Genevieve Deitrich without a mirror? Lloyd Lilly with his mouth shut and his eyes open: Stuart Neitzel falling in love? Dorothy Weaver not falling up or down the steps? Jane Schaible as a missionary? Ksther Davisson as an actress? Marion Ross as a minister? Henry Sauer losing a few pounds?! Alberta Trayer without chewing gum? Donald Ruegge having a date? SCHOOL S Fat Lady .... Skinny Man Snake Charmer Lion Tamer Fire Eater Clown .... Band Leader Peanut Boy Chorus Girl Athlete .... I) E S H O W Mary Miller Howard Holtzendorf Gwendolyn Schultz Harold Gurske Marcella White Duane Lyons Dale Dunn Billie Crook lone Evans Philander Ries Mr. Boswell (in Chem. lab.)- “Now, class, 1 am going to do a very important experiment which is dangerous. The whole thing may explode. Come closer so you can follow it.” If common sense was brightness, some freshies would look like licorice sticks in a coal yard at midnight. If ignorance is bliss, those juniors must be happy students. If America ever gets in war and needs gun powder, it could get enough ammunition to blow up the League of Nations by scraping the girls faces with a chisel. Marvel Atkinson—“Have you ever read ‘To a Field Mouse’.?” Elsie Class—“Why no! How do you get them to listen?” Heard at the Operetta— M iss Wiley—“Quick, Fred, run up the curtain.” Fed Werner—“Say, what do you think I am, a squirrel?” Lived there a student with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said: School be hanged, I’ going to bed. “HO L I) E M ’ ’ The football game was over, And beside the parlor grate, A maiden and a dark haired youth Had lingered rather late. They talked of punts and drop kicks, But that grew rather tame, So Cupid put his nose guard on And butted in the game. He said, “It’s mighty funny If I can’t make a match,” And so he lined them up And made them toe the scratch. They charged upon the center And tackled left and right. And the way they held that chair for downs W as something out of sight. The youth grew rather nervous Under this new found bliss, He felt that the scrimmage Should end up with a kiss. And as he kissed her tenderly He heard her softly say, “You’re penalized for holding, Likewise, for offside play.” But then he said, “I’ll try again” And he went into the fray. And as they sat there quietly, Coming soul to soul, The Parlor door flew open And father kicked the goal. 77 The Crucible. THE SUPPORTERS OF THE ’28 O R A N (i E To these firms we are gratefully indebted May we stand by them as they did us. Dr. C. N. Allison Alexander Bottling Works Bassler Clothing Store Boher Brothers—Contracting Brown’s Cafe Chamber of Commerce Chaney’s Castle Battery Station City Meat Market—H. A. Coupe Caversagies Drug Store Custer’s Crook Hardware Store Dr. S. D. Cowan Davies Jewelry Store Electric Theatre—Jean Mullin Electric Tire Shop Falls City Creamery Co. Falls City Implement Co. Falls City Mercantile Co. Falls City Poultry Co. Falter Clothing Store First National Bank Freuse Recreation Parlor Dr. C. P. Fordyce Graham Lumber Co. Dr. E. R. Hays C. A. Heck—Feed and Coal J. S. Hillyard Son W. R. Holt Hardware B L A C K for their loyal support and generosity. Home Building Loan Assn. Horan Barber Shop Howard Miller Shoe Store Stacey Hoy—Ideal Cleaners R. J. Jenne— Ready-To-Wear James Poultry Co. Johnson Newell Druggists Kentopp Brothers Garage King and Df.Wald W. K. Knight—Photographer 1. C. Maust Oil Co. Maxwell’s I)r. H. R. Miner Nebraska State Bank Neitzel Variety Store H. J. Prichard Son—Garage Rawley-Myers Drug Store Richardson County Bank Rule Barber Shop Sc hoc ks Read y-to- W e a r Schulty Market Simanton Pence W. H. Stevens—Tailor Towle Lumber Co. Texaco Oil Co.—Amos Yoder Wanner’s Drug Store Uhlig’s Bakery Weaver Towle Orchard Co. Dr. O. F. 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