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

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CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1936 we entered F. C. H. S. to start our four years of diligent labor. Under the supervision of our sponsors, Miss Myers and Mr. Smith, we elected the following as our class officers: John Swearingin, president; Edward Carter, vice president; Robert Heinzel-man, secretary and treasurer. The next year, as sophomores, we elected as class officers: Virginia Shannon, president; Ruth Braun, vice president; Robert Huffman, secretary and treasurer, first semester. Roy Kouns, secretary and treasurer, second semester. Caro-lyne Barton, Neola Hayes, John Swearingin, and Norman Johnson had leading parts in the operetta, “Oh, Doctor,” directed by Miss Ruth Cochrane. Robert Heinzelman lettered in basketball. Irvin Cornford and Garold Peck were on the Junior Fair Board. On entering our junior year, we elected as class officers: Carolyne Barton, president; Bernice Gatz. vice president; Roy Kouns, secretary and treasurer. In the operetta, we were represented by Sally Graham, Marceille Ketter and John Swearingin. Arlin Fritz, Charles Green-wald, Norman Johnson and Jim McKelvey lettered in football. Robert Heinzelman, Richard Huettner and Norman Johnson lettered in basketball. On the Junior Fair Board were Richard Jahns, Garold Peck, Irvin Cornford and Robert Wagner. Virginia Shannon was on the annual staff. Our junior play entitled “At Highgate House,” written and directed by Mr. William Fisher, was given with the following in the cast: Carolyne Barton, John Swearingin, Maxine McNulty, Frank Buchholz, Douglas McIntyre, Virginia Shannon, Roy Kouns, Neola Hayes, Clarence Heck and Gene Hale. In May of 1939, we were hosts to the seniors for the annual Junior-Senior banquet, which was held at the Hotel Weaver. In the last year of our high school career, we elected Arlin Fritz, president; Marceille Ketter, vice president; Eleanor Lucas, secretary and treasurer. We also elected as Orange and Black staff members: Virginia Shannon, Bernice Gatz, Robert Heinzelman and John Swearingin. We were represented in the Young Citizens Contest and the D. A. R. Contest. Two one-act plays were given by the senior class with the following taking part: Virginia Shannon, Carolyne Barton, Gene Hale, Roy Kouns, Harriette Medlock, William Huebner, Milton Martin and Phillip Jackson. Sally Graham, Marceille Ketter, John Swearingin, and Arlin Fritz took part in the operetta, “Robin Hood, Inc.” This is but a brief history to tell you some of the things we have done. We wish to thank our former sponsor, Mr. Cummins, and our present sponsors, Miss Weiland and Mr. Smith, for their excellent guidance through our four years of high school. By Bernice Gatz. [PAGE 13]

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Arlin Fritz President Marceille Ketter - -- -- -- -- -- Vice President Eleanor Lucas - -- -- -- -- - Secretary-Treasurer CLASS FLOWER: Rose CLASS COLORS: Aqua-blue and Silver CLASS MOTTO: “Non Progredi Est Regredi” (PAGE 12]

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THE YEAH • September 3—School starts September 14—Junior Fair September 28—Shirttail Parade September 29—Beat Pawnee. Good start. • October 6—Wair dashes 60 yards to help us beat Auburn October 9-13—We study for a change. Six weeks’ tests October 13—Jackson 13, Falls City 0. We have a good excuse. October 15—What young men spend their allowances by matching nickels e v er y morning? October 20—G. A. A. girls entertain Sacred Heart girls. October 26-28—Teachers Convention . . . but we’re not complaining • November 3—F. C. H. S. 13; Nebr. City 2. No souvenir hunters allowed. November 30—We go old-fashioned as we celebrate Thanksgiving on the 30th and beat Hiawatha 25 to 7. • December 20—Ah! Vacation! January 2—Ho hum! We get up early again. January 5—Good picture show. I wonder what it was about? January 10—“Robin Hood, Incorporated.” January 24—Seniors give one-act play. Nice work. Miss Kollenberg! January 31—Band concert shows excellent work, Mr. Pace is doing • February 24—MINK Contest. More honors. March 2—G. A. A. girls go to Nebraska City for play day. March 5—Home Ec. girls serve banquet for Ag. boys. Yum, yum! March 6-9—District Tournament in new auditorium. F. C. is outshone only by splendor of new building. March 9—G. A. A. girls entertain Nebraska City and Sacred Heart. March 13-16—State Tournament. Ouch! Fine spring vacation! March 20—Navy sponsors picture show. Three cheers! March 24—Easter. Aren’t we pretty? Brrr! March 27—University Orchestra, very good. Now, girls . . . March 28—Junior Class Play April 1-2—Regents Exams. Oh, for the wings ... April 5—Milk Benefit Show April 6—Commercial Contests. More headaches April 19-20—District Music Contest. I hope . . . • May 3—Junior-Senior Banquet. Thanks, juniors May 10—Class Day. Good-bye, now. May 17—Senior Class Play. May 19—Baccalaureate May 23—Commencement (Sigh) Carolyne Barton. [PAGE 14]