Forest High School - Log Yearbook (Forest, IN)

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alendar -, S xg if ll I gl.. ' N' 2 f' af SEPTEMBER 6. School started today. What happy people! CWith the exception of the Freshmenl 10. Seniors elected officers today. ll. The Freshmen are wondering why the Seniors had ANOTHER class meeting today. Surely one,would be sufficient! 13. Well, the Freshmen finally found out. They were initiated today. 14. Continued initiation. Forest beat Michigantown in Softball this evening. 21. The Seniors started selling magazines today. This went on for two weeks with the Reds winning. OCTCEER 6. The band went to Indiana University. lO. The Sophomores ordered their Class Rings and the Seniors ordered their Commencement Invitations. . Senior Play--UThe Boarding House Reachn. . Last night of the play. And DID they playL The Seniors had a bake sale. Must have needed Udough.' . Sunshine Society had a party tonight with the Juniors as ghosts. . Paper drive sponsored by Seniors. Still needing paper. CGreenLJ 22. Began seliing annual adds which netted us over 3500. The band had a party and practiced marching, Sounds fishy to mel Ohl Ohh Report cards today. Cwhen I saw it, I had a visionl Ly DAD RRG his lecturelj 25. Hooray for the teachersi Teachers Institute already and a big two day vacation for the studious pupils of F. H. S. 26. Forest was honored by having eight Glee Club members sing in the State Choral Festival. 27 The Students were all invited to skate at Hoosierland Roller Rink at Frankfort tonight. 29. We had a guest todayl He brought a movie with him, entitled nConservation.N Bring 'em onl That's the kind of guests we likel 30 Our friend 'John Dallavaux' spoke to us this morning. Everyone, from the little tots to the big tots, enjoyed his talk. 31. The band played at Russiaville tonight at the Halloween parade, Congratulations, Bandl We heard many nice comwliments about you from other schools, NOVEMBER 2. The Home Ec. Classes enjoyed a trip to the Horticulture Show at Purdue. 3. Seniors had a get-to-gether at the Y at Kokomo. 12. Marilyn Mitchell was chosen by her class mates as the ideal girl for the entrant in the D. A. R. contest. Congratulations, Mitch! 14. Seniors Come-As-You-Are party and chili supper combination. And how some of them camel! 18 The Seniors must like to eat. Tonight they had a turkey supper at Pollock's house. Let us know when you win another turkey, Cooney, and we'l1 help you with it again. ll 12 15. 15 13 20 23. 24 -. 'T' we - - E - I 1 059' X 1 'if' 'P 'Y - I X ,J - n Q ' 'I 20 There goes a dignified Seniorl Bet he had his picture taken today.

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Music A total of 1,718 students from schools of this area participated in the Music Contest held in the Kokomo center, February 9, 1952. Over a period of five years, the number of pupils participating from F.H.S. has steadily increased from one to 35, indicating the growth of interest and enthusiasm in competitive musical activity. Although entering for the first time in a paticular field, the following scored quite satisfactorily, winning excellent ratings: Max Watkins, Cornet, Tommy Davis, saxophone, Harold Orr, base solo, Dick Davis, base solog and Betty Mitchell soprano solo. Also winning excellent ratings on the first entry in various ensembles were: Marilyn Robertson and Rex Mays, trumpet duet, Donna Jones and Carol Pollock, vocal duet, Donna Jones, Elizabeth Davis, Barbara Smith, Shirley Rooertson, Ramona Avery, Carol Pollock, girls sextet. Winning a superior award on their first entry as a barber shop quartet were: Dick Davis, Dee Stewart, Allen Milburn, and Ralph Foreman. This also marked the first year any provision has oeen arranged for barber shop quartet entries in the state association contests. It was an old story for several other veteran boys and girls, some of whom have participated several times in the NISBOVA contests. Those earning superior ratings in the event were: Larry Jordan and Larry Stewart, both in Eb alto saxophone solos and in a duet ensemble. Placing second with excellent ratings were: Dee Stewart, V trombone, Billy Peden, trumpet, Tom Brookbank, trumpet, Donna Jones, soprano solo' Barbara Smith, soprano solo, Janet Jordan, JudytAghors, Carol follock, and Lulu Bell Linsong clarinet quer e . Winning a high third place were Dale Orr, trumpet, and Carol Mundell, Eb alto saxophone. The contestants were ewerded medals significent of their rating. Several of the contestants presented their numbers before social organizations in Kokomo end the surrounding community. 19

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.- f vi ag -S E '26 flag? , ,,,.-f NOVEMBER 21. The Glee Club presented their Operetta, nThe Gypsy Troubadour.n Well done, Gypsiesl 21. At last it rolled around. That welcome Thanksgiving Vacation. Who's gonna sleep late the next two mornings? I gotta get up early to get the good out of the vacation. 28. Mrs. Carroll, of Carroll News Agency, was guest speaker at our Sunshine Meeting today. She showed us how to make many bows. 30. School was dismissed this afternoon. Something happened! No watery DECEMBER 8. Forest won the Burlington Tourney. Beat Camden in the finals 44-42. Yea! Rah! Bobcats! 12. Mary Harrison was first of the season to win a 30 Ucorrect TOICS per minuten pin in typing today. Congratulations, Mary! 12. Sunshine Society had their annual Christmas party. They had their exchange and UDecked the Ha1ls.n 14. Played Colfax on their floor tonight. This was our first defeat, We wuz robbed! 1 18. Christmas Vacation started early. School wasn't resumed until December 31, as we were snowbound. 31. Back to the old grind. I hear we will miss our naps from now on, won't we Mrs. Davis? JANUARY 1. Had our Christmas Exchange in the morning, were treated and sent home about lO:5O. 15. The Sunshine Society was honored by having Irmingard Hammer, a German student at Western High School, speak to us. Her talk was very interesting. FEBRUARY 9. Several students went to Kokomo to enter the Music Contest. 15. Medals were presented to the participants in the Festival this afternoon. We also enjoyed a movie about HIndiana.H 22. Sunshiners had another party. This time the Seniors sponsored it. 28. Sectional Tournament began today. 29. Sectional Tournament continued. MARCH 1. After a couple of tough battles, the Hotdogs advanced to the regionals 13. Annual basketball banquet!! Much fun!! Much food!! Much Speeches!! APRIL M. District State Choral Festival at Kokomo today. 17. Junior-Senior Reception. 25. Today was Senior Day. Have they a reason for HSenioritis?n HCa11ing all Seniors! Pack your duds!H M26. O Happy Day! The Seniors leave for Washington D.C. ay 1. Seniors arrive home from their visit with Harry. M. HBackulareatu??! this afternoon. Wonder if seniors have to know how to spell this word before they graduate!! 5. Commencement tonight. So long, Kids! 1O.f Hip! Hip! Hooray! School closes today! F h - beg, - I .I ,QA 5 bag' Af, J., W.. 4692.-:arg ' ye f' 21