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

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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.

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SOCIAL AND LITERARY DECLAMATIONS ORATIONS PARTIES LITERARY COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES—1928

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+ 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.