Greene High School - Greene and White Yearbook (Greene, IA)

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H A P P Y D A ZAE Two days later the fellows doned thah'best shirts, the girls curled their hair, and all posed with a most pleasing smile for individual photographs. The 13th through the 17th was a big week for all the spirited mem- bers of the high school, espedahy by the Juniors, whose task it was to arrange the annual Homecoming events. The pro- gram on main street Wednesday eve- ning included a band performance, presentation of floats, pep talks by high school members, past and present, and rousing cheers from all led by the cheerleaders. An- other pep meeting Friday afternoon and all was climaxed by the clash and the gridiron of the Manly Railroaders Greene Ramblers on the that evening. Marian Petersen was crowned Homecoming Queen by the re- tiring queen, Rita Ann Dralle. The next day, October 18, three students entered the state contest at Postville. Margaret MacLeod and Jane Frudden brought home a first rating in baton twirling and Mary Noehl received a first rating in flag twirling. NOVEMBER The student body was entertained on the third by a baritone soloist, Mr. D. L. Wood. Friday, the 7th, brought vacation whUe the faculty attended the state teachers' meeting in Des Moines. On November ll, Mr. Robert Fischer, commander of the local Tack-Barnett Legion Post, addressed the H.S. as- sembly at our Armistice Day progrmm An impmaptu vacation was awarded us that afternoon so the sharpshooters could take advantage of the opening day of the pheasant season. A negro male quartet from Rust Gol- lege, Mississippi, sang spirituals for us Thursday, the 13th. The fa- vorite song was Beans . And who said school was just books, study and tests? Chief Youngblood, a Chippewa Indian, vividly spoke to the student body on the 2lst. The same evening the Junior Class presented a mys- tery, Ghosts Wanted L L CAnd there were plenw on hand O 01. The basketball season opened Novem- ber ZU, at New Hartford. The Ram- blers dropped the closely contested game Q6 to Lkl. The student body received a tele- gram on November 27 announcing the campaign for subscriptions of the GREENE AND WHITE of l948!! Bigger and better than ever before, bring- ing forth the highlights of the school year. Only three days were given in which to subscribe-- 24th through the 26th. 15

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I ' V , iiwggiiil 'IIN' pl SEPTEMBER September first could have been just the first day of any month, but to the students ,of Greene Hi, it marked the beginning Qf.9nother lep in their struggle .for knowl- edgef ,High school registration numbered 171. . On Thursday, the fourth, a group of seniors presented an assembly UTr8ditionslProgramH to inform the fnew Fresh and remind the others of the favorable records in sports, aeademics, and music that the stu? dents had to uphold in the dawning schoollyeart S6PtQmb6f'l2Q the o.H.s. football squad journeyed to Nora Springs toevictoriously open.the season with a 6-Q sec- 'cess. The days pre- 'ceding the loth found the more spirited and ener- wgetdc students practicing vigorl- ously for.cheer-leading tryeouts, but'only to awaken the.next mornmg with sore and aching muscles. 14. c WAY T 'WBA we . wt e Chosen bye popular student vote from a field of 3 groups were Ruth McRoberts Mary lNoehl, and Frances- Shultz to lead us in our ver- bal support to the athletic teams. A welcome visitor on the 25th, dne duly remembered by thejupper class- meng was Mr. Gates from Waterlooi who spoke to the assembly groupg Although School had been in proa g1'BSS just a month, a surprise but thor- oughly welcomed half-day vacation was enjoyed by all on Tues, day, the 30th. Cold weather had al- ready descended but the heating plant wasn't quite ready to do its job. 'd OCTOBER The evening of the third the Senior Glass formally initiated the Class of l95l into our midst at a high school party. The entire class' of bb members obllgingly attended. October sixth, the students were ed- ucationally and musically enter- tained by a concert harpist. Every one certainly enjoyed the lovely muy sic,

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H A P P Y Thanksgiving vacation included the 27th to December 2. DECEMBER The twelveth month of the year opened with everyone eyeing the calendar and the tinsel decked study hall, and putting time in until the long-awaited Christmas vacation. Monday, December 15, the junior high students presented a Minstrel Show to the highly appreciative student audience. It was the Sopho- more's turn to entertain. This they did, on the nineteenth with a Christmas program. The student body entered into the festive spirit singing Christmas carols. Vocal and instrumental numbers, a one- act play. the Nativity Story, and refreshments made the program a very enjoyable introduction into Christmas vacation. The Junior Class sponsored a Christmas dance Tuesday, the 23. The Snow Ball will be remembered as one of the nicest parties of the year. JANUARY School commenced again on January fifth with everybody immediately looking forward to C?D the appnn. ching semester were given the Wednesday, the honored Mr. G. examinations which fifteenth. 21st, the students Wilkins at a fare- well party. He had been princi- pal of G.H.S. for four years and had given many of us our firm 16 D A Z E foundation in mathematics. We all regretted seeing him leave but with him went our well-wishes in his business venture. Mrs. A.Morran came as sub- stitute in the math de- partment un- til the arri- val of Miss Mary Lou We- gand on Feb- ruary l3, who is shown here with her dog. FEBRUARY The county basketball tournament was held Parkersburg the 1-Pth thru the 6th. Greene defeated Bristow 36 to ll on the opening night but dropped to Allison the following evening 24 to 35. Parkersburg immerged as the county champs. The ninth thru the lbth, the students ob- , served courtesy week. Interest was aroused thru a courtesy honor roll, daily as- sembly talks by faculty and students, class dimus- sions and a poster contest. Jane Frudden and Terry Shook presented the winning high school and junior high posters. The nineteenth was a busy day for the annual staff and students. Photographers from National Studios, Waterloo took pictures of organiza- tions and extra-curricular groups.