Galesburg Augusta High School - Rambler Yearbook (Galesburg, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1929 volume:

THE SECOND EDITION Che Souvenir OF THE Galesburg High School Foreword Dedication Faculty Classes Organizations Literary Athletics Jokes Advertisements MCMXXIX FOREWORD Following the example set by our pre¬ decessors, the Class of 1928, we, the Seniors of 1929, present this, the second edition of of the Galesburg High School Souvenir in memory of the happy days spent in that institution. We hope that following Senior Classes will continue this publication, and will attempt, as we have done, to make it bigger and better with each succeeding year. To our friend and teacher. Miss Roberta Hunter, who for the past two years has directed our plays and in many other ways assisted us in our High School activities, we, the Class of 1929, dedicate this, the second edition of the G. H. S. Souvenir as an appreciation of the interest she has shown in our welfare; past, present, and future. + GALESBURG HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Hobart Jackson. President Mr. J. R. Comings . Secretary Dr. L. V. Rogers . Treasurer Mr. R. G. South worth . Trustee Mr. Harlow Rice. Trustee ANNUAL STAFF Mr. Pearson, Advisor MORRIS AUSTIN Editor in Chief RUSSELL SHIRLEY Assistant Editor FRANCIS MARTIN Advertising Manager RICHARD BARBER Business Manager LEON BROWN Athletics Editor HOPE HARDING Art Editor HELEN SOUTHWORTH Social Editor NEVA ALDRICH Literary Editor VIOLA LEWIS Class Editor DOROTHY ROELOF Joke Editor CHARLES S. PEARSON Superintendent of Schools A. B., Western State Teachers’ College LOUIS E. ROBERTS A. B.. Western State Teachers’ College. History and Coach NORIENE SMITH Life Certificate Western State Teachers’ College Commercial and Girls ' Basketball JOSEPHINE LINDSAY Life Certificate Northern Illinois Teachers’ College. DOROTHY HALL CHAPMAN Associate Degree. Grand Rapids Junior College. Music i CLR55E5 SENIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE FRESH M AN EIGHTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE ALDRICH, NEVA “If friends are like roses— She is a whole bouquet Chorus 26. ‘27. ‘28; Orchestra ‘26. ’27, ‘28, ‘29; Junior play; Junior play com.; Senior play com. Operetta ‘27. 28. Annual Staff. Classical Club 28. Class Treasurer 28. AUSTIN, MORRIS. “Squire “I say not much but think more.” Class secretary and treasurer ‘29. Junior play; Senior play. Junior play com; Senior play com. Junior banquet com. Annual staff. BARBER, RICHARD. “Si” “I love to wind my tongue up, I love to let it go.” Climax High 26, 27. Classical Club ‘28. Vice-President 29. BLAIR, MARGARET “Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.” Valedictorian; Class president 28; Glee Club ‘28. 29; Glee Club Operetta 29; Operetta ‘27, 28; Accompanist ‘29; Or¬ chestra ‘29; Junior play; Senior play; Chorus ‘26. ‘27, 28. ‘29; Classical club ‘28; Junior banquet com; Junior play com. 4 BRESSON. BURR ‘A very careful student; careful not to have a nervous breakdown.” Comstock High 25. 26. Football 27; Basketball ‘28; Baseball 28. Senior play. Quartette 29. BROWN, LEON. Brownie ' His cares are now all ended.’ Football 25. 26; Basketball 26, 27. Track 27; Junior play. Operetta; Chorus Annual Staff 4 DOWNS. MARION. ‘ Pat” “A maid o’ independent mind. Chorus ’26. ’27. ’28. ’29; Operetta ' 26, ’27. ' 28; First place oratorical contest ' 28; Debating ' 29; Junior Banquet com; Basketball ' 27; Tennis ' 29. FREER. JACK. “Teak “None but himself can be his parallel.” Football ' 26; Basketball ' 27. ' 28. ' 29; Classical Club ' 28; Chorus ' 27. ' 28. ' 29; Track ' 28, ' 29; Tennis ' 29. HARDING. HOPE. Hopeless “And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew.” Annual Staff; Classical Club ' 28. Junior play music; Senior play; HINDS, WARD. “Speed “Pork, peanuts and apple pie, May we never part until I die ” Football 25. 26. 27, 28; Basketball 26, ’27, 28, ’29; Baseball ’27, ’28, ’29; Tennis ’27; Class president ‘25; Junior play; Senior play; Operetta 26. 27; Orches¬ tra ’26, ’27. 28. 29; Chorus ’25, ‘26, ’27; Classical Club ’28. KRIEGER. MILDRED. “Millie “She’s the same in sunshine or rain. Chorus ’26, 27, ’28, ’29; Operetta ’26, ’27, ’28; Senior play; 3econd place oratorical contest ’28; Junior banquet com.; Classical Club. LEWIS, VIOLA, “Jack “Here’s a girl that never weeps And is only quiet when she sleeps. Salutatorian. Chorus ’26, ’27, ’28; Orchestras ’26. ’27, ’23; Junior play; Senior play; Operetta ’26, ’28; Classical Club ’28; Junior banquet com.; Senior play com.; Annual staff. + MARTIN. FRANCIS, Fannie” “By birth a king, at heart a clown.” Football 26. ‘27. 28; Basketball 29; Baseball 27, 28—Captain 29; Junior play; Senior play; Operetta 26. 27, 28. 29; Chorus 26. 27. 28, 29; Annual staff; Class president 27. 29; Quartette 29. PARKS. BARBARA. “Parky” “I’d rather be out of the world than out of fashion. Augusta High 26. 27. 28; Senior play. ROELOF. CARL. Milky “I ' m no shark but I ' m big enough to hold down my job.” Football 28; Basketball 28. 29; Baseball 29; Operetta 26, 27. 28, 29; Chorus 26. 27, 28. 29; Classical Club. ROELOF. DOROTHY. “Dot” “Two can laugh better than one.” Girls’ Basketball 26. 27. 28, Capt. 29. Tennis 27, 29; Chorus 26. ‘27, 28. 29; Girls’ Glee Club 28. ’29; Class Vice Presi¬ dent 28: Annual staff; Junior play; Senior play; High School Operetta 27, ' 28. ’29; Glee Club Operetta; Classical Club; Junior play com.; Senior play com.; Junior banquet com. SHIRLEY. RUSSELL. Russ” “Greater men than I have lived but I doubt it. Football 26, 27, 28; Senior play; Junior play; Senior play com.; Junior play com.; Annual staff. SMITH. CLARA, “Smitty” ‘All the worlds a laugh and all the people giggle. ’ Chorus 27, 28; High School Operetta 27, 28; Classical Club; Senior play. SOUTHWORTH, HELEN, “Peggy” “It’s a woman’s privilege to change her mind.” Junior play; Senior play; Glee Club Operetta 29; High School Operetta 26, 27, 28, 29; Girls’ Glee Club ‘29; Classical Club; Junior Banquet com.; Annual staff. y VAN SICKLER, PAUL. “Van - ’ “A sober youth with solemn fiz. Who eats his grub and minds his biz.” Football 26, 27, 28; First place declamations 28; Classical Club. - IN MEMORIAM LAWRENCE CLIVE BATEY October 16, 1910 — September 25. 1928 CLASS OF 1929 “To live in the hearts we leave behind. Is not to die.”—Campbell EDWARD KLEPPER July 17, 1913 — December 24, 1928 CLASS OF 1931 + JUNIOR CLASS Irma Himes . Vernette Rogers Miss Hunter . Secretary-Treasurer Miss Hunter Stephen Ford Milton Bresson Gerald Baker Asher Clark CLASS ROLL Glen Barber Lawrence Telfer Irma Himes Anna Shupp Charles Crittenden Emma Vermeulen James Bolton Virginia Dutton Vernette Rogers Frank Branch Colors—Purple and Gold. Flower—Lilac. Motto—Good, better, best Never let it rest ’Till the good is better And the better best. SOPHOMORE CLASS Mabel Kirklin . President Leslie Kinney. Vice-President Josephine Bronson . Secretary-Treasurer Miss Smith .Class Advisor Robert Schram Donald Vandelaare Charles Wilson Robert Smith Leslie Kinney Edward Klepper Irwin Jones Loren Senf Hubert Roelof Miss Smith Ruth Stough Mabel Kirklin CLASS ROLL Mary Wood Helen Simon Lucille Aim Linnea Sahlstrom Barbara Clark Betty Imus Elizabeth Coville Josephine Bronson Miriam Krieger jtMaxine McGowan Ilah Coville Florence Austin Bethel Tupper Mildred Gay Mary Baker Grace Bishop Dorothy Van Brussell Richard Blake John Warren Edward Wheeler Robert Van Sickler Robert Bolton Claude Gifford Colors—Violet and Gold. Flower—Violet. Motto—Gold not gilt. FRESHMAN CLASS Elihu Root. Arthur Wood James Imus ... Mr. Bentley .. . President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer . Class Advisor Sherwood Hinds, Jr. Ralph Henson Lloyd Pry Howard Brown Russell Shupp Franklin Austin William Downs James Imus CLASS ROLL Mr. Bentley Merna Backus Herbert Illick Leland Strong Alfred Mudgett Gordon Jackson Arthur Wood Elihu Root Jack Perry Maxine Root Mary Walroth Gertrude Walker Hazel Logsdon Pauline Solomon Ruth Rice Olive McGowan Rachel Davis Marian Newbury + Colors—Green and White Flower—Lily-of-the-Valley Motto—Getting ripe. EIGHTH GRADE Mildred Conklin . President Robert Edwards . Secretary Lynn Wilson.Treasurer Mrs. Lindsay . Class Advisor CLASS ROLL Charles Rundio William Shafer Ruth Cory Lance Johnson Arthur Root Robert Edwards David Barber Leland Telfer Lloyd Bush Blake Smith Claude Cupples Mildred Conklin Leland Clark Paul Maile Juanita Grosswiler Mrs. Lindsay Lynn Wilson Olive Schram Howard Wood Gladys Lamphier Ada O ' Connel Eugene Davis Betty Freer Edward Snow Colors—Orchid and Gold. Flower—American Beauty Rose. Motto—Up the ladder step by step. 4� i + SEVENTH GRADE Russell Shedd . President William Bolton . Vice-President Josephine Mead .Secretary and Treasurer Mr. Roberts.Class Advisor Mr. Roberts Leon Simon Russell Shedd John Siager Robert Newell Milton Stager Arthur Newell Arthur Royal Carl Pierman CLASS ROLL Harley Cook Forrest Schuyler Virginia Whitney Vivian Werner Victoria Niedzwiecki Beatrice Bush Rosalie Aim Josephine Mead Sarah Rice Edna Van Sickler Lillian Coston Bonnowyn King Elizabeth Bush Wayne Morrison Robert Shafer Hudson Roelof Sterling Garrett William Bolton Pauline Gifford Colors—Blue and Gold. Flower—Peony. Motto—Build for character—not for fame. DRCflNIZRTIDNS SENIOR PLAY JUNIOR PLAY OPERETTA GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB ORCHESTRA BOYS’ QUARTET DEBATING TEAM STAGE SETTING FOR “THE WHOLE TOWN’S TALKING” On the evening of December 15 the Seniors presented the play— “The Whole Town’s Talking”—directed by Miss Roberta Hunter. Much credit is theirs for the excellent production and the scenes. All the parts were well played by the members of the cast. The Seniors are very much indebted to Miss Hunter, who put forth her greatest effort to make the play a success. CAST Henry Simmons . Harriet Simmons .. Ethel Simmons . Chester Binney.. Letty Lythe. Donald Swift . . Roger Shields . Lila Wilson . Sally Otis . Annie. Sadie Bloom . Taxi-driver . Mrs. Jackson . ... Francis Martin . Viola Lewis ... Margaret Blair . Russell Shirley Helen Southworth . Burr Bresson . Ward Hinds .... Hope Harding . Clara Smith .... Dorothy Roelof . Mildred Kreiger . Morris Austin Barbara Parks + . - ■ - —— ■ ——— -. . ♦ “THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS” The Junior Class, directed by Mrs. C. S. Pearson, presented the play, “The Family Upstairs” on March 22, 1929. CAST Joe Heller. Emma Heller.. Louise Heller. Willis Heller. Annabelle . Charles Grant. Mrs. Grant. Herbert . Miss Callahan . “THE GYPSY ROVER” Miss Chapman directed the operetta, given on May 10. Much talent was shown in the portraying of the different parts. CAST Meg. Zara . Marto .. Sinfo . Rob . Lady Constance. Lord Craven .. . Sir Geo. Martindale. Nina . Capt. Jerome . Sir Toby Lyon. . Me Corkle.. Lackay . SYNOPSIS Act I. A Gypsy Camp near London. Morning. Act II. A room in the home of Sir Geo. Act III. Same as act II. Between acts I and II two weeks elapse. Between acts II and III two years elapse. .. Dorothy Roelof .Vernette Rogers . James Bolton .Robert Bolton ...Francis Martin ..Virginia Dutton . Alfred Mudgett .Irwin Jones Pauline Solomon . Jack Freer . Alfred Mudgett .... Robert Bolton Gordon Jackson . Gerald Baker ... Virginia Dutton ... Vernette Rogers . Stephen Ford .Irma Himes . Asher Clark Emma Vermeulen . Lynn Wilson . Anna Shupp GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB STATE CLASS C CHAMPIONS First Soprano— Virginia Dutton Josephine Bronson Dorothy Roelof Helen Simon Ruth Stough Frances Barber Pianists, Lucille Aim and Anna Rose Smith Director. Miss Chapman The Girls’ Glee Club is in the second year of its existence. It was organized by Miss Chapman in February 1928. The first year there were fifteen members, of these five graduated and their places were filled with five new members for 1928 with the addition of one new member as Class C schools are entitled to sixteen members. The Glee Club held its first meeting in October, officers were chosen and it was decided to hold regular practices on Thursday evening. Business meeting and extra practices were held as needed In January the Club presented an operetta, “The Rivals” by Rhys- Herbert. The proceeds being kept in the treasury to buy music, pay dues, and other expenses. Besides the operetta, the Glee Club has sung at several banquets and entertainments and given a complete program for the American Legion Hospital. At the district contest in Kalamazoo in April of this year the Club won second place and were entitled to go to Lansing for the state contest where they were again chosen State Class C Champions. 1928 and 1929 Second Soprano— Margaret Blair Pauline Solomon Bethel Tupper Linnea Sahlstrom Gertrude Walker Alto— Vernette Rogers Rachel Davis Marian Newberry Helen Southworth ORCHESTRA R. BROCATO, Director Drums . Trombone . .Elizabeth Bush Flute. Virginia Rogers Piano . Saxaphone .... .Ward Hinds Clarinet. _Mr. Ray Don Struble Cornets Herbert Illick Irwin Jones Mary Riley Carl Pierman John Riley Violins . Violins . Leland Strong Viola Lewis BOYS’ QUARTET MISS CHAPMAN. Director JACK FREER, First Tenor IRWIN JONES. First Bass FRANCIS MARTIN. Second Tenor BURR BRESSON, Second Bass •j j ™ ■ m i w ■ DEBATING TEAM MR. ROBERTS, Coach LUCILE ALM HELEN SIMON MABLE KIRKLIN MARION DOWNS DEBATES Preliminary Series— Date— Opponents— Place— Galesburg- Nov. 16.Galesburg.Drew a Bye.4 .... Dec. 6.Lakeview .Here . 4 .... Jan. 9.Mattawan .There . 3 .... Jan. 24.Eau Claire . Here (forfeited) .. 4 .... Elimination Series— Feb. 14 .Paw Paw .Here . Opponents o .0 .1 .0 0 Total Points .15 .5 Practice debates were held with Homer, Western State High, Kal amazoo Central, Marshall, Comstock and Lakeview. No decision was rendered at these debates and they did not count in the series. The question was, “Resolved : That a Federal Subsidy for the Devel¬ opment of an American Merchant Marine Would be a Wise National Policy.” Galesburg High School began its debating career by succeeding in qualifying for the elimination series of debates and thereby winning the mahogany wall plaque given to the 64 schools of the 264 qualifying for the elimination series. The plaque is presented through the courtesy of The Detroit Free Press. ■+ SOCIAL AND LITERARY DECLAMATIONS ORATIONS PARTIES LITERARY COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES—1928 DECLAMATIONS Galesburg High School is a member of the Michigan High School Oritorical and Declamatory Association, and to choose the winners a local contest was held in the assembly room on Friday morning, Febru¬ ary 22. Those taking part in the contest were: Betty Imus, Hazel Logsdon, William Downs, Ruth Stough. Ruth Rice, Barbara Clark, Helen Simon, Robert Van Sickler, Alfred Mudgett, Rachael Davis and Ger¬ trude Walker. The two chose as winners were: Helen Simon—The Grave of the Unknown Soldier. (First Place) Hazel Logsdon—The Grave of the Unknown Soldier.(SecondPlace) Helen Simon won third place in the sub-district contest at Paw Paw. ORATIONS Barbara Parks was awarded the dictionary for the best oration in the English classes. Lucille Aim represented Galesburg High School in the National Oratorical Contest held here this year. All the con¬ testants spoke on some phase of the Constitution. Last year Morris Austin represented the school. SHAFTER ESSAY CONTEST Richard Westnedge Post Spanish War Veterans of Kalamazoo of¬ fered prizes ot $5.00, $3.00 and $2.00 fqr the best essay on General Shafter in each group, the two groups being the seventh, eighth and ninth grades, and the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. The con¬ test was held here on December 18 in connection with the P. T. A. The winners were: Olive McGowan—ninth grade .(First Place) Russell Shedd—seventh grade.(Second Place) Sarah Rice—seventh grade ...(Third Place) Helen Simon—tenth grade .(First Place) Margaret Blair—twelfth grade.(Second Place) Virginia Dutton—eleventh grade.(Third Place) Later in the year the Post presented the High School with a framed portrait of General Shafter, painted by Mrs. Ben Graham of Galesburg. + SOCIAL ACTIVITIES MASQUERADE — BOX SOCIAL On Friday evening, October 26, occurred one of the most brilliant social events of the year when the basketball girls, under the supervis¬ ion of Miss Smith, gave a masquerade dance and box social. Much tal¬ ent was shown by Francis Martin, who acted as auctioneer. The gym¬ nasium was decorated in the typical Hallowe’en colors and added much enjoyment to the gathering. The prizes for the prettiest and funniest boxes were awarded to Miss Hunter and Miriam Krieger. Helen Simon and Glen Barber won the prizes for the prettiest and funniest costumes. SENIOR PARTY Saturday, March 16, was the date set for the first Senior party. The class met in the gymnasium which because of its icyness drove us to the warm home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearson. Games and Contests were played the rest of the evening and everyone had a fine time. Plans are being made for another brilliant affair at the end of the year. JUNIOR PARTY A farewell party was held at the home of Irma Himes for Keith Davis in December. The party was also the basis for a Christmas par¬ ty. Preceding this the Juniors had journeyed to Miss Hunter’s for their dinner and then to the theatre. SOPHOMORE PARTY The first Sophomore party was held in the gym in November. The teachers were invited and proved to be a very congenial bunch. This was also a Christmas party and Leslie Kinney acted as Santa Claus. In February they had a party at Miriam Krieger’s. Games and jokes afforded the amusement for the evening. FRESHMAN PARTY A w T eenie roast held in Rice’s woods was the scene for the first Freshman party. Mr. Bentley and Mr. Roberts acted as chaperones. During the party several car loads of High School boys came to initiate the Freshmen, but didn’t succeed. Another party was held in the gym in February. ATHLETIC BANQUET On April 3d the P. T. A. sponsored the Athletic Banquet, which they served in the K. of P. Hall. Letters w r ere awarded to the 1928 Base¬ ball team and the 1929 Football and Basketball teams. Dr. C. E. Boys and Charles Struble, a former G. H. S. athlete, were the speakers for the evening. CLASS OF ’29 We here present this little rhyme To show the class of twenty-nine To ail our dear and loving friends, Who have stuck by us to the end. Our President we introduce! Young Francis Martin.gay; In many things her does excell. Especially down Roelof’s way. The Scotchman. Richard Barber, next Will be the one in line; He’s generous hearted as can be. Like all young Scotchmen fine. A bright ycung man with high I. Q. Is Morris Austin, Esquire; To the White House he will go— That sure is our desire. Helen and Margaret have always been A very charming pair; Off to college they will go To get a society air. Our fair violinists have won The heart of Every person; Viola and Neva of talent great Deserve our admiration. Laugh, and the world laughs with you Dorothy and Clara say. And we all agree right with them, For they laugh the live long day. Leon and Burr are boys who wish That every single day Would dawn to be an ‘April Fool So t’would be safer tricks to play. For quietness and modesty Mildred and Marian Cannot, we say. e’er be excelled— A lady is each one. Hope Harding is a real artist And talented indeed; While Barbara Parks the fashions set For all of those in need. Frances Barber was with us— A singer we thought she’d be; But some one else has won the prize. So differently we see. A warm spot in our hearts we hold For all the football boys; Our jolly Russell. Speed and Carl— In this line were our joys. A new one in our class this year Was young Paul Van Sickler; Another one we welcomed here Was Mr. John E. Freer. And now we’ve held them up, dear friends. For your approving eye; We bid you all a fond farewell— Adieu, Good Night, Good Bye. THE GIRL SCOUTS The Galesburg Troop of Girl Scouts chose for their name Shatter Troop. The troop is sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association and Mrs. C. S. Pearson is captain. The mem¬ bers meet every Tuesday after school in the kindergarten. In December they had a Christ¬ mas party and in February a Valentine party. Twenty girls enjoyed an all-day hike April 27. On April 30 a Court of Awards was held at the Parent-Teacher meeting. Mrs. R. G. South- worth and Mrs. Morgan Sanders, the committee, presented the awards. Tenderfoot pins were given to Shirley Bolton, Darline Conklin. Mil¬ dred Conklin, Lillian Coston, June Cupples, Ruth Downs, Lois Freer, Lois Groswiler, Esther Genther, Bonnawin King. Vida Lowe, Nelly Myland, Doris Sanders, Jane Lois SandvalJ. Wilma Solomon, Ardis Schuyler, Ruth Shafer, Dorothy Simon, Ruth Southworth, Virginia Whitney. Betty Freer and Juanita Groswiler received second class badges, and Gertrude Walker a first-class badge. Juanita received one, Betty two, and Gertrude fourteen special Merit Badges. The Scouts had a candy sale in January to earn money for their badges. THE BOY SCOUTS The Boy Scouts have met in the gymnasium alternate Tuesday evenings with Scoutmaster C. S. Pearson and Assistant Scoutmaster Harold Mikle. Almost all the boys passed their be¬ ginning tests under Scoutmaster Leonard last year and are working for higher awards. HIGH SCHOOL ELECTION 7-8-9 grades Most Popular Boy .Eugene Davis. Most Popular Girl .Pauline Solomon Best Looking Boy . Lynn Wilson. Robert Edwards Best Looking Girl.Olive McGowan. Marian Newbury Best Boy Athlete.Eugene Davis. Best Girl Athlete.Gertrude Walker Best Boy Student.Franklin Austin. Best Girl Student.Ruth Rice . Most Bashful Boy .Ralph Henson . Most Bashful Girl . Olive Schram. Neatest Boy . Lynn Wilson . Neatest Girl .Marian Newbury . Most Ambitious Boy ... Eugene Davis. Most Ambitious Girl ... Ruth Rice. Slowest Boy .Arthur Root. Slowest Girl .Glennis Fitch .. Most Original Boy.Sherwood Hinds. Most Original Girl.Josephine Mead. Noisiest Boy .Sterling Garrett . Noisiest Girl .Gertrude Walker. Quietest Boy .Franklin Austin. Quietest Girl . Ruth Rice. Jolliest Boy.Elihu Root . Jolliest Girl .Maxine Root . Most Mischievious Boy..Leon Simon . Most Mischievious Girl Gertrude Walker Worst Giggler .Juanita Groswiler Most Dignified Boy .Leland Strong. Most Dignified Girl ... Elizabeth Bush. Boy Always in Trouble Howard Wood . 10-11-12 grades Francis Martin Dorothy Roelof Leon Brown .Neva Aldrich Ward Hinds . Vernette Rogers Virginia Dutton Russell Shirley Margaret Blair Loren Senf ..Bethel Tupper ..Leon Brown Linnea Sahlstrom . Morris Austin Margaret Blair Ward Hinds ..Florence Austin Richard Barber Grace Bishop Irwin Jones Clara Smith Loren Senf Bethel Tupper ..Francis Martin ..Dorothy Roelof ..John Warren Emma Vermeulen ..Clara Smith ..Morris Austin Ruth Stough Leon Brown ■+ 1928 ACTIVITIES JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior banquet given by the Juniors to the Seniors of 1928 was held on Saturday evening. May 19, at the Columbia Hotel, Kalamazoo. The tables were artistically decorated with silver and blue place cards and programs. Favors, to correspond with the scheme of the toast, were small racers filled with candy. An elaborate three-course banquet was served which consisted of: CONSUMME ROAST CHICKEN MASHED POTATOES PEAS HOT ROLLS OLIVES FRUIT SALAD ICE CREAM CAKE The following toasts were responded to, Francis Martin acting as toastmaster: RACE Field Marshal .Francis Martin The Race is Won .Margaret Blair Laps .Glenn Wheaton “Cheering” Laurence Batey. Francis Martin .Burr Bresson. Ward Hinds “The Goal . Mr. Leonard “Awards . Mr. Pearson After the banquet a theatre party was enjoyed by many. BACCALAUREATE Rev. W. A. Hutchinson, pastor of the Congregational church, deliv¬ ered the Baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class Sunday evening. May 20, in the Congregational church. He spoke on the motto of the class: “We have crossed the bay; the ocean lies before us.” The church was decorated in the class colors—blue and silver. The Girls’ Glee Club sang two numbers. The class was attended by the Juniors. 1928 ACTIVITIES COMMENCEMENT The Commencement exercises of the class ot 1928 of the Galesburg High School were held on Friday, May 25, in the school auditorium. A Class of 23 was graduated. The program was as follows: March .Miss Leah Brown Invocation.Rev. W. A. Hutchinson Salutatory . Rosabelle Imus Oration .Faye Carson Class History— .Virginia Rogers, Norman Crittenden, Eunice Covell Piano Solo. Helen Krieger Prophecy—Ellen Leach, Bernice Barber, Sherman Comings, Stanley Bishop. Song .... Girls’ Glee Club Class Poem.Glenn Wheaton, Alice Coville ClassWill—Florence Whiting, MarcellaMeger, MargaretPaul Violin Solo.Myrtle Proctor Giftatory—Avery Davis, Mary Kirby, Blanche Wilson, Arthur Aim, Charles Bentley, Madalon Jackson Valedictory.Blanche Blake Class Song . Seniors Presentation of Diplomas.Supt. C. S. Pearson Benediction.Rev. George Brown EIGHTH GRADE EXERCISES The Eighth Grade Promotion exercises and High School Musical pro¬ gram was presented in the school auditorium on Thursday, May 24, at 8:00 p. m. The following program was presented: The Mill Wheel.N. Lighthill The Music of the Forge...I. Wilson ’Tis Morning.J. S. Fearis HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Instrumental Trio—Blanche Blake, Virginia Rogers, Myrtle Proctor. Massa Dear—from New World Symphony.Dvorak The Dancers . Arr. from Lacome GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Where Sparkling Waters Flow.I. Wilson The Old Salt.R. Raymond Fadeth the Smiling Day .N. Lighthill HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Welcome . To the Girls. . To the Boys. Prophecies. Class Poem. A Farewell . EIGHTH GRADE Presentation of Diplomas. .Ruth Rice ... William Downs Marion Newberry Gertrude Walker ..Sherwood Hinds Pauline Solomon .C. E. Leonard 1928 ACTIVITIES DEDICATION OF BLAKE FIELD A short ceremony to dedicate the new athletic field took place early in the summer during the Home Coming. The following program was presented: Raising of the Flag .Boy Scouts Song . Girls’ Glee Club Address . W. A. McLean We are very fortunate to have this new field. It is of about five acres in extent. As yet the field has not been used, but work is now progressing rapidly toward the completion of four tennis courts and a baseball diamond. Besides these, provision has been made for a foot¬ ball field, a cinder track and room for field meets and playgrounds. ALUMNI BANQUET Another event of the summer that was as interesting to past as well as to active members of G. H. S. was the Alumni Banquet. This was held in the Methodist church and the banquet was served by the Methodist ladies with the Senior girls assisting in the serving. The following menu was served: Fruit Cocktail Pressed Chicken New Potatoes in Cream Green Peas Stuffed Olives Sweet Pickles Perfection Salad Hot Rolls Ice Cream Cake Coffee Candies After me banquet was served a program was presented as follows, Mr. John Goldsmith acting as toastmaster: March ..., -Wallace Blair. David Burgess Invocation .Mr. W. A. McLean Welcome .Gene Bloss ' 76 Response . Virginia Rogers ' 28 Music.Chautauqua Players Address .. President D. B. Waldo W. S. T. C. Music . Chautauqua Players Business Meeting . Ayres R. Raymond Benediction SCHOOL CALENDAR 1928-1929 Sept. 4—School opened Sept. 5—Football practice began Sept 14—Dedication of new flag pole Sept. 18—Half holiday for County Fair Sept. 27—Visit of Grand Rapids wholesalers Oct. 5—U. of M.-Ohio Wesleyan football game Oct. 8—Staff for Souvenir elected Oct. 9—Sophomore-Freshman girls party Oct. 25—Health Clinic held Nov. 1—Commencement invitations ordered Nov. 6—Group pictures taken for Souvenir Nov. 27—Grade Thanksgiving program Nov. 28-29—Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 1—Boy Scouts organized Dec. 6—First G. H. S. debate; we won Dec. 21—Christmas vacation Jan. 7—School resumed Jan. 24-25—Semester examinations Feb. 18—W. S. T. C.-Cincinnati debate Feb. 22—Declamation contest March 4—Presidential Inauguration by radio March 8—Girls’ basketball team party March 21—Baseball practice begins April 3—Athletic banquet April 4—Miss Hutzel gave health talk April 5—Blake Field used for first time April 11—Girls’ Glee Club contest May 17—Orchestra program May 25—County Track Meet at Comstock May 31—Junior-Senior banquet June 2—Baccalaureate June 6—Eighth grade promotion June 7—Commencement June 8—Alumni banquet RTHLETIL5 OTp «- in ( FOOTBALL F. N. BENTLEY. Coach FIRST TEAM G. BAKER—L. E. C. BIBBINS—C. R. SMITH—R. E. C. ROELOF—R. G. P. VAN SICKLER—R. T. W. HINDS (Capt.)—L. H E. KLEPPER—L. T. K. DAVIS—L. G. R. SHIRLEY—R. H. F. MARTIN—Q. B. L. KINNEY SECOND TEAM —F. B. C. WILSON J. WARREN R. BLAKE I. JONES A. MUDGET R. VAN SICKLER A. CLARK M. BRESSON G. BARBER J. BOLTON S. HINDS R. BOLTON SCHEDULE 1928 Gale. Opp Sept. 21 . .Kalamazoo Central ..Here .. . 7 .. . .. 0 Oct. 1 . ... Here . 52 .. ... 0 Oct. 5 . .Augusta . ...There . .79 ... . .. 0 Oct. 12 . .Lawton . ...There . .33 ... ... 13 Oct. 19 . .Athens . ... Here . . 6 . ... 7 Oct. 29 . .Kalamaoo Central . ... There . . 0 .. ...20 Nov. 2. .Vicksburg. ... There . . 0 .. ... 18 Nov. 9 . Lakeview . .. Here . .13 .. ... 6 Nov. 16 . .Schoolcraft. ... There . .32 .. ... 19 Nov. 28. .Comstock . There . . 6 .. ... 0 Total . .228 83 BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FRANCIS MARTIN—L. F. LESLIE KINNEY—C. CARL ROELOF—L. G. GERALD BAKER—R. G. WARD HINDS—C. ROBERT BOLTON—L. F. JAMES BOLTON—R. F. F. BRANCH—R. F. SCHEDULE 1929 • Gale. Opp Dec. 7 . Portage . .Here . 6 84 Dec. 14 .Schoolcraft .... .There . .13 . 24 Dec. 21 . .Alumni . .Here . .19 . .SI Jan. 11 .Scotts . There . .26 .33 Jan. 18 .Schoolcraft. .Here . .19 34 Jan. 28 Richland . Here . .28 .. .29 Feb. 1 . .Scotts . .Here .. . 14 .35 Feb. 6 . .Comstock . .Here . .13 . 22 Feb. 8 . .Portage. .There . .12 . 62 Feb. 11 . .Richland . .Here . .21 .. .20 Feb. 15 . .Augusta . .Here . .38 . 16 Feb. 22 . .Augusta . ..There . .31 .10 Total . 240 ....370 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Kalamazoo County Champions 1928 and 1929 FIRST TEAM NORIENE SMITH, Coach DOROTHY ROELOF ((Capt.)R. G. EMMA VERMEULEN—L. G. VERNETTTE ROGERS—J. C. IRMA HIMES—R. C. VIRGINIA DUTTON—R. F. GERTRUDE WALKER—L. F SUBS. PAULINE SOLOMON MARY BAKER OLIVE McGOWAN FRANCES BARBER SECOND TEAM H. LOGSDON R. DAVIS M. BACKUS M. ROOT M. NEWBERRY M. WALWORTH SCHEDULE 1929 Gale. Opp Dec. 14 . Schoolcraft . .There .14 .... .. 3 Jan. 18 . .Scotts . .Here . .39 . . 12 Feb. 1 . .Schoolcraft . .Here .. .10 . . 5 Feb. 11 . Scotts . .There . 9 . . 6 Feb. 15 . Augusta . .16 .... .24 Feb. 20 . .Vicksburg . .Here . .31 .... .25 Feb. 22 . Augusta . .15 .... 11 CLASS D TOURNAMENT HELD AT GALESBURG This is the second year for the Kalamazoo County Class D tourna¬ ment to be held in the Galesburg High School Gym. for the purpose of choosing the champion Girls’ and Boys’ basketball teams. The tour¬ nament took place Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. February 28 and March 1 and 2. The first of the series of games was played between Richland and Augusta. Richland won by a score of 29-13. The second game, between Scotts and Schoolcraft, was won by Scotts. 23-14. The third game, between Galesburg and Comstock, was won by Galesburg. 26-14. Friday Richland and Scotts played and Richland won 10-9. Galesburg played Portage and Portage won 24-15. Saturday night Portage won from Richland 19-4 which made Port¬ age the champions of the tournament. The two girls teams, with highest percentage in the county, played for the championship. This game was between Galesburg and Augus¬ ta and was won by a score of 23-7 by Galesburg. Engraved trophies were presented to the winning teams and pen¬ nants to the runners up in both the boys’ and girls’ games. Both the Portage boys and the Galesburg girls were the defending Champions. BASEBALL 1� 2H Gale. Opp April 6 . .Comstock . There .. 7 . . ... 9 April 13 . .Schoolcraft . Here . . 0 .... .19 April 20 . .Augusta . Here . .12 .... .14 April 27 .Portage . There . . 0 ... .11 May 4 . .Richland . There . . 8 ... .10 May 8 . .Climax . Here . . 2 ... 5 May 11 . ..Scotts . . Here . . 1 .... .13 May 18 . .Vicksburg . There . . 0 .... 1 Total . 30 82 PLAYERS C. E. LEONARD. Coach N. CRITTENDEN. Captain F. MARTIN G. WHEATON S COMINGS L. KINNEY W. SUMNER C. BENTLEY R HOLTON G. BARBER B. BRESSON •+ Jakes and Rdvertiseme Conscientious Service Courteous .Sympathy Wilson’s Funeral Home EARLE S. WILSON MORTICIAN Phones 8 and 56 GALESBURG MICHIGAN Mr. Barber—Why did you shut the radio off Richard? R Barber—Because they were broad¬ casting the services from the church. Mr. Barber—What’s w rong with that? You should listen to such things. Richard—I know, but they were taking up the collection. Miss Smith—Morris, will you please run up the blind for me? Morris A.—Well-a-I’m not much of an athlete but I’ll try anything once. Milton B.—Did you ever take chloro¬ form? Clara Smith—No, who teaches it? John Dalbec DRUGGIST DRUGS — TOILET GOODS H. H, Warren, Jr, Life Insurance— tomorrow is too late. Fire Insurance— have enough. Casualty Insurance— is expensive if you don’t have it. Jack Freer—It ' s a wise cork that knows its own pop. Margaret B.—The man I marry must have looks, brains, a good disposition and plenty of money. Helen Southworth—I expect to be an old maid too. Mr. Roberts—What right have you to swear before me? Leon B—Well, how should I know you wanted to swear first? Russell Shirley—‘How would you like to be buried in a Jewish cemetery?” Vernette R.—“I’d die first.” Freer Carson FANCY MEATS FRUITS etc. ICE CREAM KODAKS This advertising space paid for by Dixie Garage CHRYSLER MOTOR CARS GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING Wrecking Service FISK and GOODYEAR Tires and Tubes Phone 9102 GALESBURG MICHIGAN Sonnet to Irwin Jones Oh bury him deep In some shady bower; He drives in the middle At sixty miles an hour. J. Bronson—I don’t believe I deserve a zero. Miss Hunter—I don’t either Jose¬ phine, but that’s the lowest I could give you. Jim Bolton—I want your daughter for my wife. Mr. Backus—Tell your wife she can’t have my daughter. CLARKE EDWARDS The Midway Cate Lunches, Soft Drinks, Confections Burgess Seed and Plant Company Never study if you’re tired Or have a thing to do; Never study if you’re happy For it’s sure to make you blue. Never study in the daytime— Don’t think of it at night. But study all the other time With all your main and might. Carl Roelof—I’ve never seen such dieamy eyes before. Pauline Solomon—You ' ve never stay¬ ed so late before. R. Shedd—Hey, for gosh sake, what’s a football coach? F. Schuyler—The ambulance. I think. Schroders GALESBURG for TRUNKS, BAGS and SUIT CASES ICE CREAM CANDY and TOBACCO Beck ' s Barber Shop ANYTHING in the TONSORIAL LINES Mr. Hinds—Jr., what’s the matter, why are your marks so low since Christmas? Junior—I don’t know unless it’s ’cause everything is marked down after the holidays. Poling Clerk—“Your name?” Supt. Pearson—‘Mr. Pearson.” P. Clerk— ' “Your profession?” Pearson—“Sup’t. of the G. H. 8.” Clerk—“Can you read and write?” Virginia Dutton—I held “tt 45 sec¬ onds yesterday. Helen Southworth—That’s nothing Charles held “me” for three hours last night. G E. Wilcox Conklin ' s Confectionery Store Ward H.—It’s raining, let’s take a taxi home. Linnea—Gosh, it would cost ten dol¬ lars to go way out to Galesburg. Ward—What do we care, we haven’t got ten dollars. Mary Walroth—Would you put your¬ self out for me? Burr—Why sure I would Mary. Mary—Then please do. I’m sleepy. Less. Kinney—Gee, but I had a funny dream last night. Chas. Wilson—Yah! I saw you with her. Douglass ' Modern Country Stores STORES of BARGAINS GROCERIES and MEATS THE SAXOPHONE SHOP The World’s Finest Band and Orchestra Instruments Galesburg Coal and Lumber Company DEALERS IN FUEL and LUMBER If Its Anything in Fuel or Building Material—We Have It. TELEPHONE 20 Galesburg. Miehigan SouthwortlvCarter Company FORD PRODUCTS Modern Shop Equipment insures Expert Service ALL SPECIALLY TESTED Brocato ' s Music Studio Pupils prepared for band, orchestra and solo work. 156 E. Main St., Kalamazoo I’pstairs Phone 2-7043 This from Francis Martin: After the ball is over. After the game is won. Help me to find my shoulder Lost in that last end run. “I hate that chap said Irma, as she rubbed cold cream on her face. Miss Hunter—The opposite of sorrow is happiness and the opposite of hatred is love; now what is the opposite of woe? Robert Van Sickler—“Giddap. COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SOLICITED 4% Paid on Savings Accounts We Issue Travelers Checques Galesburg State Bank Phone 98 H. G Aldrich Son EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE and IMPLEMENTS The Galesburg Bakery OPEN EVERY EVENING Midwav 4 Furniture Company LOCATED Six Miles East of Kalamazoo One Mile West of Galesburg On US-12 A P, Taylor HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS We Specialize in Paint and Painters’ Supplies utograp s Mr. Bentley—I’m quite a near neigh¬ bor of yours now. Miss Smith. I live just across the river. Miss Smith—Indeed, I hope you’ll drop in some day. •Darling,” gently lisped the maiden, •If you’ve never loved another, How did you learn so to embrace?” Joyfully he pressed her to him, And whispered in her ear with haste, •Football training in Galesburg High Taught us to to tackle ’round the waist.” Mrs. Lindsey— In history class tell¬ ing her pupils what they should study for a test) “Now I don’t care anything about dates, but I do about men.” Grace B.—Mr. Bentley, just what is football? Mr. B.—It’s a piece of leather en¬ tirely surrounded by 22 men. Mrs. Bentley—Cook’s burned the ba¬ con, Frank; I guess you’ll have to be content with a kiss for breakfast. Mr. B.—All right—bring her in. THIS ANNUAL PRINTED by The Galesburg Argus We also print CARDS — INVITATIONS — PROGRAMS OFFICE AND FANCY STATIONERY BOOKLETS J