Hayfield Consolidated School - Hornet Yearbook (Hayfield, IA)

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CLASS HISTORY On September 3 1934, fifteen small and eager children entered the first grade of the Hayfield Consolidated School. They were met at the door by the smiling face of Miss Mabel Earp, their first teacher. Three of the fifteen who have been together through their twelve years are: Donald Schulz, Donald Formanek, and Mercedes Formanek. Another member of the group to graduate' was picked up the following spring, Delores Falada. Donald Geddes entered the class in their third year of school. During the eight years there were many different ones in the class and graduation from the eighth grade, on May 15, 194-Z found our class with three girls and three boys: Delores Falada, Mercedes Formanek, Norva Johnson, Donald Geddes, Donald Schulz, and Donald Formanek. In the fall of 1942, seven green but brave Freshman enter- ed the assembly of the high school: another member joining the group, Wanda Hanson. They did not seem too out of place as the teacher of their seventh and eighth grades accompanied them, becoming high school principal and remained with them their four years of High School. During the year the class took part in parties and other school activities. Sophomore year found us more confident than the previous year. The class found that they had an extra member, Kenneth Heller. During the year the class enjoyed parties with members of the lower class and also took part in many other activities. Acting niuch more sophisticated, as they were juniors of the Hayfield High, the class began its year's events with their Junior Class Play, Here Comes Charlie , which was directed by Miss Jennie Gerlachg and all members of the class participated. Another event to which all juniors look forward was the jr. Sr. Banquet, which was held at the Hotel Edmar in Mason City on April 28th. The following year found the seniors approaching rapidly the time of entering into the world. Another member appeared at the beginning of the year, Shirley Jensen. Many events occured during this year. Election of class officers was held as usual, the returns being: Donald Formanek, Pres.: Donald Schulz, Vice Pres.: Delores Falada, Sec.: and Donald Geddes Treas.: and Mr. Brown as sponsor. The class motto, flower and colors were selected. The Best Is None Too Good as the motto. Colors-Pea Green and Rose and the class flower, the rose. On February Zlst the seniors traveled to Mason City to have their pictures taken at Russel's Studio: they were accom- panied by Mr. Brown, the sponsor. I-Iamilton's school of Commerce was visited and the movie Bells of St. Mary's was attended.

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February llth they were honored by a Valentine Party given at the school house, by the junior Class. On March 25th the party was returned a spring scheme was carried out. It was held at the home of Mercedes Formanek. The class is now working on their Senior Class play The Skelton Walks directed by Miss Dorothy Missal, to be given April 24-thg and is looking forward to the very important eventsg skip day, jr.-Sr. Banquet, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. CLASS PR OPHECY All abo ard, yelled the conductor as we grabbed our bagg- age and climbed aboard the Rocket . We had just finished in M.G.M's production of 'Silver Lining' and we were leaving for New York. From there we would go to Europe by atomic airship to spend our two month vacation. With a sigh of relief we settled down in our seats. Soon an argument in the back of the car distracted us. We turned around and to our surprise we recognized Delores Falada, argu- ing with the conductor. We went back to help her out of her difficulty, but as usual Delores didn't need any help. She could still put up a good argument! She was now Mrs. Murven Anderson and singing with his band. They were to appear at the Avolon Ballroom in Hayfield, Iowa. When we arrived in Hayfield, we took a taxi to the Hotel Astoria where we were to spend the night. The next morning we decided to tour the town. As we trudged up Federal Avenue, with the wind beating against us, we noticed a very refined, young lady having the time of her life trying to hang on to her hat and a dog at the same time. As we approached her she looked vaguely familiar. We recognized her as none other than Shirley Jensen. As we exchanged greetings, Shirley invited us to have lunch with her and her husband, Don Geddes. Don was the owner of a chain of Geddes Department Stores . After having a love- ly time with Shirley and Don, we hastened to our hotel. After a short nap we decided it was time once again to leave. We called a taxi and left for Grand Central Station where we took the Zepher to New York. When we arrived, we hurried to the airport. We had to ask the manager for tickets as we didn't have reservations. When we approached the office, what should we see but DONALD G. SCHULZ MANAGER written in big, bright, gold letters. We rushed in to surprise Don. We chatted a while and Don informed us that he had inherited the airline from his great-grandfather. He was still sticking to his motto, Always be a Bachelor . Wonder how long he'l1 stick to this?