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

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January March Tuesday. 3—First day of school this year. We notice the effect on some of the students; in fact, even on some of the teachers. Friday. 6—Another victory. 37 to 13! This time it was at Nebraska City. Wednesday. 11—We can’t recall what happened. Sorry! Saturday. 11 Tecumseh’s journey to Falls City came to nought. Wednesday. 18—Term examinations. Students are under a mental strain. Friday. 20—D. A. R. Contest. Defeated Peru by a margin cf 36 points. Tuesday. 24—Boys bring home the honors again by defeating Wymore. 51 to 20. Thursday. 26—Preview of the Junior class play was given in assembly this afternoon Friday. 2 7—“At High gate House. written by our dramatics instructor. William D. Fisher, was given in the auditorium by representatives of the junior class. Good! Tuesday, 31 -Falls City shows its flying colors by defeating Humboldt a second time. 35 to 24. February Thursday. 2—Moving pictures of dental hygiene were shown. Friday. 3—Sorry. Nebraska City. Tuesday, 7—You till it in. Thursday, 9--The county agent gave us an illustrated demonstration of meat-cutting. Friday. 10—The roof of the auditorium came perilously near falling today when the lusty voices of the students were raised in rousing cheers. They worked, too. for we defeated Jackson High. Tuesday, 14—Valentine's Day. The chorus and gym students presented an appropriate program. Friday, 17—Auburn came down for a game of basketball, and lost it. Tuesday. 21—The game with Creighton was just twenty seconds too long. Perhaps we’ll do better next time. Thursday, 23—Cartoon lecture was given, showing the evil effects of alcohol and tobacco. Friday. 21—Defeated Peru at Peru Saturday. 25—G. A. A. girls entertained the Nebraska City G. A. A. at their annual sports day. Tuesday. 28—-Everyone snowed in. even the teachers. Wednesday, 1—Much to our surprise, this month made its entry like a lamb, and our basketball boy8 got to Beatrice. Thursday, 2—Our lads are maintaining their tine record in the tournament. Friday. 3—Meeting of the prophecy committee. What do you think of their work? Saturday, 4—We retained the district championship for another year. Tuesday, 7—Band give the concert which was postponed when we had the snow a week ago. Wednesday, 8—Boys went to Lincoln for the state tournament today. Friday, 10—Soloists and small groups went to MINK contest at Peru. Saturday. 11— Band and orchestra placed in music contest. Falls City received state basketball championship. Game ended in disaster when Heinzelman fractured his leg. Too bad! Monday, 13 — Convocation held, in which the state champions were honored. Friday. 17 -Did all you careless drivers benefit by the movie on Safety given by the highway patrolmen? Wednesday. 22—Seniors are reviewing for regents’ exams. Tuesday, 28—Senior class play try-outs. April Saturday. 1 — No Joke; the annual's gone to press. Monday. 3—Senior I. Q. tests. Tuesday, 4—Scholarship tests. Thursday. 6—Spring vacation started today. Tuesday. 11—Back to school today, more afflicted with spring fever than before. Saturday, 15—Numerous carloads of commercial students left bright and early for the commercial contest at Nebraska City. Friday. 21—State music contest at Fremont began today. Saturday. 22—Our contestants are in the competition at Fremont now. May Saturday. 6 — Juniors entertained us at the annual banquet. Thank you! Friday. 12—Class day exercises. Annuals are given out. No more school for the seniors. Friday, 19—Senior class play. “Spring Fever.” given. Sunday. 21—Baccalaureate services held in the auditorium. Thursday. 25—Received our diplomas at our Commencement. We are row ready to embark upon our careers as graduates from the Falls City High School. Friday, 26—We return for our last farewells and to receive our report cards. —By Helen Dale.

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Just to Remind You Listen, my children, and yon shall hear Of the many events of the fast school year. September Friday, 2—Freshmen Registration! Just which teachers do you prefer to Hunk you? Monday, 5—Labor Day and tlie beginning of our labor. The band gave a concert at the big Missouri Pacific picnic. Tuesday. 6—Senior fellas’ meander to the third door lor a glimpse of the new feminine charm there. Thursday, 8—Freshies are gradually putting two and two together, but they invariably make five. Friday, 9—Freshies have the idea now the week is over. Wonder what they will do Monday? Thursday. 15— Band gave a concert at the Humboldt fair. Wednesday, 21—Everyone is becoming accustomed to their harness. Wednesday. 28—Initiation of new members of the G. A. A. was held in collaboration with the picnic at Crystal Reach. Thursday. 29—Evening of our big bonfire and traditional shirt tail parade. Friday, 30—Don James led the attack against Pawnee in the first football game of the season. Pawnee and Humboldt bands were our guests at the Junior Fair. October Monday, 3—Nothing happened today. Friday. 7—Defeated Auburn at Auburn with a score of 19-6. Wednesday. 12 Senior class meeting. Officers for the school year were elected. Friday, 14—Played Jackson High on the Wesleyan Field at Lincoln. A good crowd of Falls City enthusiasts were present to witness a tie of 0 to 0. Tuesday. 18—First of the six weeks tests are under way. Everyone has his fingers crossed. Thursday, 20—Professor Stecklehcrg entertained us at a paid convocation. It was worth the nickel charged to hear him. Friday, 21--George Hansen, the supposedly meek husband, shows his superiority to his wife. Josephine Weaver, in The Bamboozle. Wednesday. 26 Ve recall our childhood days as the report cards first appear. Thursday. 27 Teachers convention, meaning vacation for us. Whoopee! November Thursday. 3- -Cheerleaders conduct a peppy pep rally. Friday, 4 Tied a football game with Nebraska City. 6 to 6. Wednesday. 9 The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Pace, gave a program at 11:20. Friday, 11 -Our team, accompanied by the band, journeyed to Tecumseh and was defeated. 6 to 0. Tuesday, 15—Extra! Extra! Lost: Everyday Problems in General Science. Who is the Frosh that works Science problems every day? Friday, 18—Lincoln High tramps all over us. but we’re game and can take it. Monday. 21—Tempus Fugit! Six weeks tests are here again! Wednesday, 23—No more school until next week. Thursday. 24 Turkey, pumpkin, and cranberries topped off with a great victory over Hiawatha in the last game of the season constituted our Thanksgiving celebration. December Thursday. 1—Just twenty-four more days until Christmas. Friday, 9 Played a basketball game with Humboldt. tipping the score at 36 to 16. Thursday, 15—Preview of the operetta given in convocation. Fridav, 16— Dumb Waiter” presented by the chorus classes, under the direction of Miss Ruth Cochrane. Tuesday. 20—Not much doing today. Friday. 23- -Christmas is approaching! We are granted a vacation. Sunday. 25 Merry Christmas!

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YESTERDAY. . Well, not much longer ago than that some of us appeared like this when with high hearts we looked forward to becoming great big Seniors.