Higginsville High School - Blue Bird Yearbook (Higginsville, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1928 volume:

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' x--' I U l I .gf , i ,,',- f B fn. , I 'July ' ' L 'lt' ' -- ', '1 ff!-'Auf' f 432336- ' -'A W ' 'QQFQ 1-:,aU,.a:4.u In 9 'N f .F AU 'Q I . DEDICATION ' To Clarence Earl Neff, a true friencl, a sincere teacher, and a faithful sponsor. we affectionately dedicate this edition of the Bluebird. PAGE 3 ',,,.e,x,'-'- y, -X f W , .I 5 r J 1 -,N 1 x M ' X' u .. rx 4, 2+ H I I mu E 12499 11L9l? ff91-1 IN MEMORIAM Glarl mnlkwitz Member of class of 1930 Born November 6, 1909 Died July 15, 1927 william 1Hnrtvr Eennette Member of class of 1932 Born April 23, 1913 Died March 17, 1928 ff 9' 'jg' ff 3, AQJQL- r , , v if VN ' IACD 6 HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING ff 6 op jxwsi z,,Djm. W 'T 5' 'lx I n ., -,... .un . E M X 4 I I Ullllkilmll , X .,, Y ' v IQ gjfrkvf A 24, ' U! --- l l. PA mf ' . A 1 BLUE i Board of Education l- The Board of Education of the Higginsville High School is made up of the following members: H. F. Campbell, pres- identg Daniel Hoefer, vice-presidentg Louis H. Lake, secre- taryg Walter Haderg Alfred Holkeg Oral' Haleg and James Phillips. The educational privileges enjoyed by the pupils of Higginsville and the surrounding community are, in no small way, due to the untiring' efforts of this group of men. Under their supervision three new grade school buildings have been built and the high school building enlarged to its present size. .iffy PAGE 9 e BLUE A unto A O. L. DAVIS B. S. in Education A. M. University of Missouri Superintendent of Higginsville PAGE 10 44 . Schools 1 926-'28 H. F. CAMPBELL Member of Board of Education 1907-'28 President of Broad of Education 1910-'28 iqxv-2? Ni, BLUE I 11-In ? DANIEL I-IOEFER 1907-'30 Vice-President of Board of Education LOUIS H. LAKE Member and Secretary 1918-'27 Secretary 1928 WALTER HADER 1925-728 ALFRED HOLKE 1927-'30 ORAL HALE 1926-'29 JAMES PHILLIPS 1926-'29 AW PAGE ,e 55.. f BLUF Q I r. 7:3 PAGE 12 DEAR OLD H. H. S. Oh, the days I attend in Higginsville High Are the happiest days of all, Full of fun and seriousness, Where pleasures come at our call. With earnest teachers to instruct, And help us as they do, We boys and girls will be Men and women fine and true. For when we awake in the morning, Refreshed by a night's repose, We're even more eager for learning, Than anyone ever knows. With Home Economics and English, Music and History too, Remember We're never idle, We always find plenty to do. I rather enjoy my studies, For my mind is then employed, And when I think of the next two years, I am surely overjoyed. To think of all the other things, That We can learn to do, We then can study shorthand Oh yes, and typewriting too. But oh, when our school days are over, We'l1 feel we are left alone, Away from our dear old High School, And friends with whom we roam. And it makes me then so sad, To think of the days gone by, But the best of friends must part, And so must you and I. -Pearl DeLane Tindall 6 f -A x. BLUE M E -NME Faculty The Faculty of the Higginsville High School is com- posed of the following teachers: Mr. O. L. Davis, Superin- tendent and Mathematics, Mr. W. P. Slayton, Principal, Science, and Physical Education, Mr. C. E. Neff, Vocational Agriculture, Miss Clarice Wittenburg, Teacher Training, Mr. Jean Sexton, History and Physical Education, Miss Helen Preston, English and Girls Physical Education, Miss Margaret Bolton, English and Music, Miss Helen Johnson, Vocational Home Economics, Miss Helen Myers, Com- mercial Subjects, Mr. Ernest Willer, Instrumental Music, Mr. Forest Greer, Junior High Principal, Mathematics, and Debate, Miss Grace Jennings, English , Miss Lucille Raubin- ger, History and Health. These faculty members were selected because of their personality, character, preparation, and ability. They take personal interest in all student activities, and by their super- vision and cooperation, they have done much to aid the con- stant growth and success of the Higginsville High School. PAGE 13 , Jawa! BLUE 59 WILLIAM P. SLAYTON Principal of Senior High A. B. Degree General Science Physical Education Director of Athletics CLARICE WHITTENBURG B. S. in Education Teacher-Training American Problems Sophomore Sponsor , 1 C. . E. B. S. i A ure A. M. Uni sity Missouri Vocational Agriculture Senior Sponsor HELEN PRESTON A. B. Degree English Junior Sponsor Director of Girls Physical Education f We me fwewlc. if , . - 'u PROF. ERNEST A. WILLER Director of instrumental music Band and Orchestra HELEN JOHNSON B. S. in Education Voc. Home E onomics ' Sophomore Sponsor f . LLL X -iff! M- fff'fl'n!'vw, .1 ' 'L '- . , ' ,le ' L.. BLUE BIRD FOREST GREER Principal of Junior High Science, Mathematics Debate Coach GRACE JENNINGS English in Junior High JEAN SEXTON A. B. Degree History, Physical Education Junior Sponsor LUCILLE RAUBINGER Social Studies Junior Chorus Director HELEN MYERS B. S. in Education Commercial Work Senior Sponsor MARGARET BOLTON A. B. Degree English Senior Chorus Director -.4355 i , ,- 59' ee f 4 in DW2. BLUF gg PAGE 16 Senior Class Officers Florence Sheets .... ........... ....... P r esident Ervin Forderhase .... .. Vice-President Jack Smith ....... .... S ecretary Helen Vermillion ..... .... T reasurer Evelyn Truesdale ........................ .... H istorian Mom: 4 us 2 bz is 2 Db Colors-Black and Gold Flower-Yellow Tea Rose -.6454 S My O 01 r-Ti 0 k A V f ' V -F- - ,Y -fin 4 HH nl . . iv ,gif j , , ,gl .22 kf X ' Af' ' L, X Y EI X 4 LE,Q.ni,.4 X 'fa 'yi I -- ww X I 1 A, I, Y ,f f' ' Q., f , WMI' . iii! 1 7' '50 I X , I MP 4 K - N :NE A 'V 57 ffgl, f-Y M11 7 -lf' .X W! Y . -lx ' A L a x eff O 1 .--1-1 ' lW', I5 Qjg,-v iii! EE HB9 ggg 52112113 HE HHH HH f ff. ff N ags?- J--1 1 XX I. u X 9 o iv f kSxen2ofPf 4 S 'X Qizhll 1 I L I .-L... ' P -1. BLUE 59 A iii DIK12. ----m c Senior Class History Four years of joy, four years of willing work, and four years of faith- ful companionship-such has been the history of our class. W e, seventeen girls and twenty-six boys entered the Higginsville High School in September, 1924. This proved to be an energetic class, having entrants in all the activities, including football, basket ball, oratory, and declamation. Eight of our men were on the football squad and one of them, Schneider, made the first team that season. In January, 1925, we held our first class meeting, electing the follow- ing officers: Floyd Gladish, President, Florence Sheets, Vice-Presidentg Albert Schneider, Secretary, and Helen Vermillion, Treasurer. Being true Missourians, we selected Black and Gold, as our class colors, with the yellow tea-rose as our class flower. Our number was reduced to thirty-three at the beginning of our Sopho- more year. Many were the triumphs we won as Sophomores. We had five football letter men, namely: Schneider, Jenkins, Atchley, Gladish, and Preuitt g and one letter girl, Caroline Schmidt, on the basket ball team. Our entrant in oratory, Evelyn Truesdale, won first over a large field of Seniors. She also won in the County Contest. Caroline Schmidt was elected by the student body as the Best Girl Student Athlete for the 1926 Bluebird. We started our Junior year with high expectations. Early in the seaf son work was begun on the Junior-Senior banquet. We gave a play, The Lottery Man, to provide funds for this entertainment. We as Juniors set high standards. Our class emblem has been adopted as the High .School emblem. Six of our boys won football letters, namely: Atchley, Schneider, Jenkins. Forderhase, Pevestorff, and Albers. One girl, Caroline Schmidt, won a place on the basket ball team. We also lead in the oratorical contest, by Evelyn Truesdale's victory over three boys. A shift was made in our class officers with the following results- Florence Sheets, President, Ervin Forderhase, Vice-President, Jack Smith, Secretary g and Helen Vermillion, Treasurer. - Our Senior year was exciting in every respect. Early in the year we elected the Annual Staff, and it started work immediately. Seven of our boys, Atchley, Pevestorff, Wehrman, Albers, Huddleston, Forderhase, and Gladish, won football letters. Atchley served the team as captain. Two girls, Caroline and Irene Schmidt, won basket ball letters. Caroline served the team as an efficient captain. Caroline and Vernes were elected by the student body as the leading athletes of the year. The following girls were chosen as Senior representatives to the Razzers Club-Frances Dennis, Caroline Schmidt, Evelyn Truesdale, Mary Celeste Wollenman, and Beth Neale, of which Caroline was elected leader. It is the ardent wish of the Class Historian that our class may be just as staunch and true to our ideals in the school of life as we have been in the school of learning. Evelyn Truesdale, Historian ' PAFF 19 ' 1 BLUE 1 WRU A 4511 l PAGE 20 FLORENCE SHEETS Class President President T. R. C. 1928 Chorus 1928 Annual Staff ERVIN FORDERHASE Basket Ball, 1925-'27-'28 Football, 1924-'25-'26-'27 Track, 1925-'26-'27-'28 Orchestra, 1925-'26-'27-'28 Band, 1926-'27 Vice-President JACK SMITH Secretary Basket 1928 Annual Staff HELEN VERMILLION Class Treasurer Chorus 1925-'26-'27 Quartet 1925-'26 Orchestra 1927-'28 Annual Staff ELIZABETH NEALE Basket Ball 1928 Razzter Club Annual Staff Chorus 1928 VERN ES ATCHLVEY Football 1924-'25-'26 Capt. 1927 Basket Ball 1927-'28 Capt. 1928 Track 1925-'26-'27-'28 Annual Staff Debate 1927-'28 Chorus 1927-'28 Declamation 1928 Operetta 1928 Mr. Athletics 1928 Stock Judging Team FLOYD GLADISH Football 1924-'25-'27 Track 1926-'27-'28 EVELYN TRUESDALE Class Historian Chorus 1925-'26-'28 Dramatics 1927 Razzer Club Oratory 1925-'26-'27-'28 Declamation 1925--'28 ' Annual Staff Basket Ball 1928 Debate 1927-'28 ALVIN A. WEHRMAN Football 1927 Track 1927-'28 Grain Judging Team 1927 Basket Ball 1928 Dramatics 1927-'28 MARGARETTE LYONS Chorus 1927-'28 Operetta 1928 CAROLINE SCHMIDT Annual Staff Basket Ball 1925-'26-'27 Capt. 1928 Miss Athletics 1926-'28 Razzer Club C.Ye1l Leaderj 1928 Debate 1927-'28 Chorus 1925 Second place typing contest 1927 C. M. S. T. C. WILLIAM N. HANDLEY Football 1927 Track 1928 Basket Ball 1928 Chorus 1928 Operetta 1928 Annual Staff GEORGIE LEE WILILNARD Orchestra 1925-'26-'27-'28 Chorus 1926-'27-'28 Band 1928 Operetta 1927-'28 RUTH GWINN GLADISH Basket, Ball 1925-'26 Ope-retta 1928 Declarnation 1925-'26 Dramatics 1927-'28 Chorus 1926-'27 Razzer Club FRANCES DENNIS Yell Leader 1928 Basket Ball 1927-'28 Debate 1927-'28 Razzer Club 1928 Chorus 1925-'26-'27-'28 Drama 1928 Annual Staff Quartettes 1925-'26-'27-'28 First Place Typing Contest C. M. S. T. C. ROY C. GARNER Basket Ball 1927-'28 Track 1925-'28 Annual Staff -if'-1-'lf' PAGE 21 BLUE Dgrgo w H 'ex . X- ,vi-'V' JAH! WWA 444.vp WMM fr-M. C, PAGE 22 W. C. BRUENING Basket Ball 1927 Dramatics 1927 Chorus 1927-'28 Annual Staff ANNA LOUISE PETERSON Declamation 1926-'27-'28 Orchestra 1927-'28 Chorus 1928 RUTH TEMPEL Annual Staff MAX SLUSHER Basket Ball 1927-'28 Track 1926-'27-'28 Band 1927 Chorus 1927-'28 Orchestra 1926-'27-'28 Annual Staff CARL J. MUENCH Chorus 1927-'28 Band 1927-'28 Operetta 1927-'28 Orchestra 1928 Dramatics 1927 Annual Staff IRENE SCHMIDT Basket Ball 1927-'28 Chorus 1928 Vice-President of T. R. C. 1928 MARGARET FARRELL Chorus 1927-'28 Basket Ball 1928 FRELDEJRXICK W. ALBERS Football 1924-'25-'26-'27 Basket Ball 1925-'26 Track 1925-'26-'27-'28 Chorus 1927-'28 45 BLUE Q -We L -L so HERBERT HUMBURG NANNIE MARY POISAL Basket Ball 1925-'26-'27-'28 Class Yell Leader Chorus 1927-'28 CLEDA STRATMAN Chorus 1926-'27 Debate 1927-'28 Oratory 1925-'26 Dramatics 1926-'27 WILLIAM LINEBACH, JR. Basket Ball 1928 Track 1928 Orchestra 1927-'28 Chorus 1927-'28 Yell Leader 1927 ROY ALVIN BIESEMEYER Chorus 1925 ALBA FRANCES BERRY Chorus 1927-'28 IRENE HUDDLESTON HAZEL HAGOOD Office Girl X, , 1. BLUE D391 1? T PAGE 24 HERBERT JOERLING Basket Ball 1926-'27-'28 PEARL DELANE TINDALL Basket Ball 1925 Chorus 1925-'26-'27-'28 Dramatics 1927 HELEN RUTHE-RFORD Chorus 1927-'28 CHARL-ES PEVESTORFF Football 1924-'25-'26-'27 Track 1925-'26 Chorus 1927-'28 RHODA WEGENER Chorus 1927 T. R. C. 1928 MARGARET' WEGENE-R Chorus 1926-'27 T. R. C. 1928 MARGARET BUSCH Chorus 1927-'28 MARY C. WOLLENMAN Chorus 1928 Orchestra. 1928 Dramatics 1928 Razzer Club 128 1 Nj, :1- fl BLUE M ,g- MARVIN SCHMIDT Basket Ball 1928 Chorus 1928 Band 1928 Orchestra 1928 LAURA GEIRKIN Chorus 1928 T. R. C. 1927-'28 MAYME MAYCOCK Post Graduate from Corder T. R. C. 1928 ARNOLD HUDDLNEISTON Football 1924-'25-'26-'27 Basket Ball 1927-'28 Dramatics 1927 Track 1927 Chorus 1925-'27 dwg 4 PAGE 25 N BLUE Q . BIRD N A ef PAGE 26 Sam Schooling. Junior Class Officers .... Evelyn Burgan ...... . . Marie Pevestorff ..... Clyde Adams ...... . . . . . .President . .Vice-President . . . .Secretary . . . .Treasurer .Historian Alleen Brelpohl ......................... .... Colors-Purple and White Flower-Lily-of-the-Valley ?n-F43 QM 6 , mur SQL , 33-JJ num MM if .Z .JNSWA Q ,X hi! 1 Tvs I X ' f J Eg W X ' f A ' X NIV if A JUD,ZbfJ fb ' ' mg ,.,, l If 42 f' .I 1, BLUE l. A 41.1-11 . 1, Junior Class History When the present Junior Class entered as Freshmen in the Fall of 1925, it was the largest Freshmen Class which had ever enrolled at Higginsville High School. It remained for us to prove ourselves as satisfactory in qual- ity as in quantity. Toward the middle of the year the class held its first meeting at which the following officers were elected: Clyde Adams, President g Evelyn Bur- gan, V ice-President 3 Ruth Gladish, Secretary, Albert Meinershagen, Treas- urerg Cieda Stratman, Historian. The upper classmen made us quite uncomfortable at times, but with such personnel as ours we could afford to be tolerant and let them have their fun. We soon became very interested in football, six of our men being on the squad. We were also fortunate in having girls out for basket ball. Then, too, we had some very talented musicians in our class, three of whom were in the High School Orchestra. In the Spring four members of our cgass entered the Declamatory Contest, and four entered the Oratorical ontest. Reassembling in the Fall of 1926 we were glad to remember that we were no longer insignificant Freshmen. Instead we had become soph- isticated Sophomores. Again we held our place in football, basket ball, oratory, and in the declamatory contests. In January 1927 the Sopho- mores gained distinction in the social world by giving a class party, which proved to be one of the best parties given during the year. But now J uniors! Juniors! Very dignified and sedate, we realize the duties and privileges of our class, and enthusiastically began to make plans for the year. Finding among the Juniors some unusual talent, we presented the play, Am I Intruding'! which was received with much praise. The Junior Class is also prominent in the fact that we have boys on the football team, girls on the basket ball team-and ........ well, fairest of the fair the Blue Bird Queen is a Junior. What more could one ask? There is an- other thing that looms upon our horizon, the J unior-Senior Banquet to bc given in the Spring. And thus in the bright days of May, our Junior life is ended to return nevermore. AILEEN BREIPOHL. 6,c,aAzZfC,ZffnJ1 GQ I CHQ-v.ufv,9'Yrv-'A-ov1,Q.4Af C 2 . .f I All 1 in-X, or .,.. 1 - -e - - ig , ' - -'f' - inc.. d4fof,c,lna-1!-01-' l729'... 7-6 Gy dfd-, . .124 Al X ,. Q7 ' 3 79 H xx Q I I X IJ! lj! Il Xg.,fg,I My , . w W fbi - 472:54 VX' if ' I 1 A ' f' 3 'JL' In -7 1 -we mf 554 ff' A , f ffl' Y 4? A L ffl, KQV QQ J x I , X., I ,. , I f' 1 ' wr 7 SAM SCHOOLING Football 1926-'27 Track 1927 Class President EVELYN BURGAN Vice-President Chorus 1926-'27 Blue Bird Queen li, , Vx MARIE PEVESTORFF Basket Ball 1926-'27-'28 Chorus 1926-'27 Oratory 1926 Orchestra 1926-'27-'28 Secretary Razzer 1928 CLYDE ADAMS Basket Ball 1926-'27-'28 Football 1925-'26-'27 Dramatics 1927 President 1925-'26 Treasurer 1928 Track 1926-27-'28 Chorus 1926-'27-'28 Treas. T. R. C. Oratory 1926-'27-'28 ALBERT MEINERSHAGEN Basket Ball 1928 Debate 1928 Orchestra 1926-'27-'28 Oratory 1927 IRENE KOENIG Basket Ball 1926-'27-'28 Chorus 1927--'28 AILEEN BREIPOHL Chorus 1926 Dramatics 1926 Class Historian 1927 HAYES FINLEY Football 5-'2 -'27 33? 7-, ' ' I 0 HARRY PAGE Football 1925-'26-'27 asket Ball 1926 Chorus 1926 Track 1925-'26 HELEN RAMEY Basket Ball 1927 Razzer Club 1928 'V Ya, ,.f'. ,ff I f rf I, X H' Kfw X ,r f, ix u f:WfZi1i,...1 f..f1f'fff2fff r Mk, 4, 1 a!f,f-'1:kr'--ld 1 ,A :AE X rx La x NfVYT'i . 1. 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' U 2 A 'swf UMC? Av- ew W il 1C fi LU K J M4177 Akfvklif' i K, xl . 4,AMMf, 4 2 x-N 1 Q xx ,. . X .. xxx 45 X F , 1 BLUE EQ X 'BIRD 54' A. s fix: -L , f 'Y'- W-' fwf' v, ff T - NX ie tux la 5 iff J ,S X 1 X, 5 X -Q ' LEONARD Voss J, , X? wi .X Q Chorus 1928 91,0-!'v - xbx FX ' 6 ' f . N to +5 E J E as X. - . X Basket Ball 1927-'28 VJQZL, 7,U,Lzgg,,1A,, 315 4 f , . -v I I 3 wx R kt ,Aff f!f4M1 ff--'f' lfkfln X! i ' ' 1 ' X f ' f f 5 f . X - ,EA E., 1.1.1,-,fra Q .E ,1 2 ,Miki I,-x -V' x.,.L, f4i', A V, LA hit... K I ,' 'I 1 - il, fn ' L-'.. f'Lf..! if '11 4' H ' 1 . fEI6E31A RHODES I, . ,I fwfi 3 ' 4 orus 1928 f ' ' ' ' 4' f ,V - ' 1 Dramatics 1927 xr. 43.10--AJ!-A lm .. if KERMIT STOSBERG 1 ff,-,1.f,w.. 'J if -M- r f 5-t ' I 0'-4' 'j1,,,,' -1 5, 446 ,Af r 1-ff . ,J F4 ' f . IQ'-f Life' . ' ' L L ELLYN JONES 'O , , ' otball 1926-'27 AEG? ' Batket Ball 1928 Track 1927 - Orchestra 1926-'27-'28 chorus 1926-'27-'28 Band 1927-'28 95 PAGE 32 ELIZABETH WOLLENMAN Chorus 1928 Dramatics 1928 Declamation 1928 LUCILE LXYONS HERBERT HELD Football 1925-'26-'27 .Bgfsket Ball 1925 Track 1 Chorus 926-'27 fi Ufffm 1 74410 af., afar fwu. afdzfffgmng GILBERT SCI-IAEFER Chorus 1927-'28 ELSIE STARKE Chorus 1926-'27 Basket Ball 1927-'28 1- as EE 11 1 ' 1 We f. v- Q, BLUE -15114.19 A REBECCA CRAIN Chorus 1926 Declamation 1927-'28 Basket Ball 1925-'26-'27 Dramatics 1927 ERNEST PREUITT Football 1928 Band Basket Ball 1928 Track Orchestra 1926-'27-'28 Boy Scouts EARL HADER FLORENCE BELLE FOX Chorus 1927 Basket Ball 1927 MILDRED WITTHAR FRIEDA TEMPEL Chorus 1927-'28 f-'ppp-.-AJ fqlulviff u nk ' J L7 4- N L 5 5 -f'L,CL,A-4 -LF . 7,014 tv XZH, 1 gf , .L 'i4'1 '-f if ,Gow ', ,. NITA HOSMAN ,J-. L HA., 'J ' ' . Chorus 1927-'28 YA, ,, jgp., ff'-+ 11ALPH FROESCHLE , JIM, 1.- 5 Orchestra 1928 ru' aw'- ' T,., I A ' I I V, y1.I.-- I' ,m!vx , Yau: I BILLIE KINCHELOE Chorus 1 927-'28 LENORE LEFMAN Chorus 192 6-'27-'28 1927 1928 wif-if .,. .1 ,. , , L 714 PAGE 33 f I - ga' , N ' '39 1 s s s ,f 1. 14,4 iw BLUE Diane JU 3wJ.U2 Tbmlnwu 0543-GJ: -9'c.u..L43.4 Q4JLq,- of 2214 ff 3 f'7'C ff? ,4 fy- ,MEI ff.-wr, -fi,-if X19 fm. sz :Z-if PAGE 34 OT'IS KAMPSCHMIDT Chorus 1928 Track Orchestra 1926-'27-'28 FRANKIE BELL GANN Basket Ball 1927-'28 Chorus 1927 T. R. C. 1928 LORENE ARENSMEIER Chorus 1927-'28 EDDIE SCHMIDT Yell Leader 1927 BYRON ST'0LL Boy Scout RUTH BIESEMEYER Chorus 1928 TL R. C. 1928 Absent- 1?8 EULA STARKEBAUM Chorus 1927-'28 1928 1, ,YRIQJC1 so l5l,UP AL M 595 lNlI!,D 6 op l Y y'X fkXA f Q pw 1, A Z fu l f ' Q G - I .. Q , , ' A A V Aflwviuk X - -' fp 7'M '! , UM X Y aaiiiw , Q AW M ' Q ,fi ,11'lx, A Y! 5' 'f K f yM 1Vf I mfPF7. 2' 'AM..,' Y X M A JEQO75077ZO7?f 'X W' ,ff x if ff 9 . 'F ' . 1 3- IXI v A E BLUE ww ff' 1. I., .,, A ,A Sophomore Class History On December 21, 1926, the first meeting of the present Sophomore class was held. The class consisted of forty-four members, and from this group the following officers were chosen: Oliver Schindler, President, Billie Pevestorff, Vice-President, June Andrews, Secretary, Edward Line- bach, Treasurerg and Genevieve Lefman, Historian. Miss Jennings and Miss Whittenburg were chosen as our class sponsors. The chief activities for that year outside of our regular school work, consisted of the organization of a citizenship club, a welcome party tender- ed us by the 1927 Seniors, a Christmas party in which we joined with the other Junior High classes, and a valentine party at the home of Mildred ewitt. When we met for the purpose of reorganization in the fall of 1927, the following were elected as class officers: Billie Pevestorff, President 3 Oliver Schindler, Vice-President, Ruth Meinsen, Secretaryg Edward Line- bach, Treasurer, and Mary Grace Gray, Historian. Miss Johnson and Miss Whittenburg were selected as our sponsors. Wine and Silver were chosen as class colors and the red rose as class flower. Our only social activity in the fall was a weiner roast at the Camp ground east of town. We have always tried to prove our loyalty to our school by throwing ourselves whole heartedly into its activities, and we hope, in the years that are to come, it will have no cause to be ashamed of us. DID YOU KNOW THAT- About thirty-three and one-third per cent of the Sophomores were placed on the E Honor Roll? The Sophomores furnished two football letter men and one basket ball letter girl? The first class assembly program for 1927-1928 was given by the Sophomores ? The president of the Sophomore class was selected as a member of the school 1927-1928 debate team? The Sophomore class is represented in the school orchestra and band ? The Sophomore girls were granted a half-day holiday in January for having the least number of tardies and absences? MARY GRACE GRAY. PAGE 37 4 7399 ii ' 771 Presldent of Sophomore Class Orchestra 1927 28 ate 1928 Oratory 1927-'28 BILLIE PEVESTORFF ld 1928 Chorus 1928 Boy Scouts R SCHINDLER nt of Sophomore Class 1928 Band 1927-'28 co s 1927-'28 Z' SEN Razzer Club a cy 28 Oratory 1928 nf, 1, gf? d 1927 28 Orchestra 1927- D RD LINEBACH, JR. 8 1 '2 nate 1927-'28 Chorus 1927-'28 Boy Scouts WILLIAM McC ORD Orchestra 1928 MARY GRACE GRAY ZZPI Club Historian Chorus 1928 'NH- M 'm. ld. Af, MABEL BECKMAN sket Ball 1928 Razzer Club Chorus 1927-'28 CLYDE ONEY otball 1927 Basket Ball 1928 ack 1928 Orchestra 1928 JAMES HANDLY MARIAN ROGERS morus 1928 Razzer Club Quartette 1928 52 'S r-s. BLUE 1 59 BIRD- J - WILMA STILL Chorus CLARENCE MUELLER Football 1927-'28 Chorus 1927-'28 Track 1927-'28 EUGENE FITCH Boy Scouts Chorus EDNA HEHLD Basket Ball 1927-'28 Chorus 1927-'28 ,,,,,q, QQ 4, 710770 rrodvuac - 'MILLDRED MORRIS v Basket Ball 1927-'28 Chorus 1927-'28 EARL MEINERSHAGEN Orchestra 1928 Band 1927-'28 Basket Ball 1928 Boy Scouts 'evoffl-0 QII,,3L.nJ.l.Ax.:- .,0.,u.A4-4 Bbw! CLDAW -DMX JUNG Basket Ball 1927-'28 -w ' .. Chorus 1927 , . A - '1- ,!v,,!v1': fy 1- 44 ,, L. fr I ff. .f-- f, on-'3,f -.- L ' ,f f .,,,, I I r ,,. 5 .M EMMET SCHAEFER Orchestra 1927-'28 Band 1927-'28 Boy Scouts LAURA WAGNER Basket Ball 1927-'28 Chorus 1927-'28 PALIL 39 0 f be Avtdb MJF .f .J ,ww TAO! W 7f'f'fJ x !I1,f,4 , 7K LZZU rrp? VR 'QW ,Oil K P' fm. 4' n ' I' HE 'U3tD1r 6 Sass ,QM h X r W5 Football 1927-'28 asket Ball 1927-'28 MYRTIE E. STILLWELL Chorus 1927-'28 AXE ELMO FITCH K AUDREY LANE Chorus 1 928 HOMER MEINERSHAGEN .frnz 444- nn ffalffa W7- ,MW CLARENCE KELLEY MADEILINE SEDDON Chorus 1928 RAMONA STEFFENS Chorus 1927-'28 Razzer Club 1928 Absent- MELVIN FETTER Chorus 1928 Boy Scouts THELMA ZILLIOX 1928 I I V 4 , J I . PAGE 40 ?,r.JL ,fy 1 ff J. ' PCI, ff 'L f' ' f , . . -' V ' fl! I L . V I I ',f ' - 4,51 I f ' 1 Y -x, ,J,f4pL.f rv-, 'j ' I ' - - -cz f 4: -ff- . . 'lp -Q54 ' ' L'l 1, KR ' 'V- Q ' s o ow 'il A A ' +C' Q, fgiflg Q Q- IW .2 ,..?... lcmwi i f 'II Tlllllllllllllllll J 0 i La W V As Og, ,, 'AS 271W W ' W fm! gc vp I, f 53.5 fig 'ia zmzorH fz Z L I f i U I 4':.l:'i I I I-fu-L W - -2-14152-Zziiltl' 112 ' ff 1, zz f K 11 '11 G 4 f -A .' runmni . A - , .K M I , ax -. 5 1 - fyyx H , -Q 5- K , ' ff 'ff full X l,gQ1'gAfs, .gg fu J N fy 23 ' ,....,-f- b FQ 'J X f 's?'f?,?f., , N 111 !2W'u' W I Ai Wg'lWxx',!' .x 5 ff'-W -W S-K' 4 IJ if xzwafiyii E 'Mi-L' 'Wp,f Q- 19' XM g ,-Z , ' f, -1 V fy 'umxx ' ' '-'-- ,Acad I I X xx. 7 .X 'fl 1 7 x -X F l , f ' H V1 V 0 1Kl4l M H -. 14 V S 2 Z I 3 Ninth Grade Class History It was on a bright September day two years ago that we, a group of eager students, made our first entrance into the high school building as seventh graders. At first it was hard for us to become accustomed to the new place we had taken but we soon grew to like the high-school way of doing things. When we had finished the eighth grade we found that our high school had grown as dear to us as our former ones had been. It was only because we knew that we could enter as gallant freshmen the next year that we could think of leaving it for the summer. And so it was that we waited rather impatiently for the arrival of September the fifth, 1926, when the doors of 1-1. H. S. would open wide and we could renew our quest for knowledge. All of our earlier timidity had vanished and we entered as a class with experience. There were some, however, who had not been with us in the first years of our quest. It was new and strange to them, but in only a short time they felt that they were a part of us. And how many were there in this Wonderful Class of ours ? Seventy- six, sir-the largest freshman class that ever entered our dear H. H. S. Our class was well represented in basket ball, football, and orchestra. While we were interested ,in activities we hope that our participation in them may not keep our time from our studies for we wish to be so efficient in them that when our school term is ended our teachers will be able to say, We.l done my good and faithful students, enter into the Sophomore class with joy. We established high ideals and strove for the joy that comes from trying to reach them. Through our many trials and tribulations we were safely guided by our kind and patient teachers and courage-courage that never failed us and made us triumphant. And now as we continue our journey, striving for higher and better attainmehts which are sure to be ours in the end, we see luring us on, not only the dignity of the Seniors, but fun and festive frolics of all kinds. DOROTHY WADDELL. 2 bQ.JLJl,..,-...'. a 5 Gigi It-g 5315-uv J GX of Q,Q,.g,N,, JC O Q... NNI X X H Q A imogs N-JS. 'ka x-9'f'if'efxks-l.-1.2-' 'N-fs-D., . fb ,sw Z' vbxs.. .v....N,.ra,'l.k.,A we ee-1,.:,wgfefQf W , is Q Q o . 451+ . sis.-vs., . I KDQS .-15,-,mug N., NX ik Br-egg, xt .,..nx . ..A?,-QJ LS ti , :ii :lg - ee -fee eefeeefe -fe We ff- N fi, Wh in fv JJ JU!! MQW Freshman Class B, i Fourth Row: Edward Frevert, Junior Limerick, Vernon Wagner, Arla Hilgidick, Forrest Whitthar, Courtney Jenkins, C. L. Foulcls, 'gary Lieser, Edward Jungeblut, Third Row: Clifton Oliver, Selma Starkebaum, Virginia Spears, May Biese- meyer, Mildred Tatum, Edith Mathews, Alma Raasch, Marie Werning, Harold Riekhof. Second Row: Eleanor Davis, Maurine Cole, Ruby Mehrtens, Edna Reinwald, Janice Bruening, Elsie Schloman, Genevieve Preuitt, Mildred Tempel, Katherine Leslie, Marion Grogan, Virginia Colliers. First Row: Edwin Jennings, Maud Kennedy, Velma Sharp, Muriel Finley, Char lena Robbins, Beulah Fielder, Ella Ternpel, Genevieve Owens, Deloris Lay, Vernon Tankslcy. ' il0'LfvvAf' my kl,4fr't,'vtYf . fl fl me 4-1 fi 529 , Freshman Class Fourth Row: Townsend Hader, Harry Meinershagren, Bernard Starke, Lewis Tyler. Third Row: John Truesdale, Norman Perry, Birch Hunt, Billy Koenig, Delmar Meinershagen, Conrad Squires, Fred Lefman. Second Row: Frances Brown, Mildred Albers, Kathryn Detert, Geo. Kent Mein- ershaeen, Aileen Bear, Grace Freund, Margaret Ramey. First Row: Inez Foulds, Gene Gunn, Marjorie Kincheloe, Edlia Allen, Dorothy Waddell, Elizabeth Herd, Helen Gladish, Lorena Solomon. Absent: Johnnie Fetter, Leonard Fetter, Iva Mills, Edith Goring. I'.-V116 45 1.. e , , XAN.,-,- 1' 74 ,, X Blur. A 355 sumo , Eighth Grade Fourth Row: Raymond Banderman, Perry Groves, Clyde Poisal. Third Row: William Simmons, Harold Golladay, August Simmons, Billie Oney. Second Row: Fred Andrews, Anna Mary Scheppe, Frances Russell, Meda Moore, Billie Bennette. First Row: Pearl Gilkey, Elsie Boemker, Vera Heldman, Hazel Booker, Thelma Bird. - Absent: Courtney Jenkins, Edward Johnson, Dick Rogers, William Simmons, William Strathman, Corder Bray, Virginia Gray, Lillian Heaton, Minerva Schlueter, Catherine Hofman, Marie Christian. PANIC 46 fv , , fa! if M s U1- , 1 1. , EQ lbllljlg whiff nh ' Q A K g Eighth Grade Class History In the fall of 1926 we entered the open doors of H. H. S. as Seventh Graders, all desiring to gain knowledge. The eighth grade class was very successful in accomplishing big things-even in making the Freshmen work to keep up with us. Great enthusiasm was displayed along all lines of student activities. We elected the following class officers: President, Elsie Boemkerg Vice-President, Anna Mary Scheppeg Secretary, Dick Rogers, Treasurer, Henry Schneider. After three months of vacation we enrolled as Eight Graders-the smallest class in the school-a group of twenty-five. Several weeks later we elected the following class officers: President, Harold Golladayg Vice- President, Frances Russell, Secretary, Pearl Gilkeyg Treasurer, Elsie Boem- kerg Historian, Anna Mary Scheppe. On December 28th we gave a skating party at the Eleventh Hour Service Station, and spent a delightful evening. If the eight graders are as loyal to their class and school next year as they were this year, although we may be the smallest in quantity, we hope to be the finest in quality that has ever worked, played, and graduated from this H. H. S. ANNA MARY SCHEPPE, Historian. PAl I' 4 as .fi 'u BLUE Seventh Grade Fourth Row: Henry Schneider, Jack Morris, Floyd Gann, Croft Bruening, Wil- liam Thieman, J. G. Stillwell, Spencer Tatum, Fred Hader. Third Row: Louise Schneider, Anthony Benzick, Lakin Phillips, Keith Collins, Duane Jones, Fred Guhl, Leonard Smith, Phillips Simpson, Eldred Seddon, J. W. Solomon, Vernon Heldman. Second Row: Wilma Meinsen, La Vesta Barnett, Margaret Huenefeld, Virginia Still, Virginia Dennis, Eleanor Felgate, Laverne Young, Serena Alberswcrth, Alvena Schowengerdt, Virginia Johnson, Anna Mae Carothers. First Row: Maurine Meinershagen, Lorene Meinershagen, Verna Heusi, Leta Vcrn Tlruesdale, Pearl Stratman, Helen Willis, Clay Anna Mills, Malda Fitzsimmons, Mary Madalene Sharp, Carol Hale, Agnes Kampschmidt. PAGE -iS 3 1, - wi, In ff BLUE Seventh Grade Class History The seventh grade class of the Higginsville Junior High School is com- posed of thirty-six girls and twenty-eight boys. When this class was or- ganized it was not nearly as large as it is at the present time. Seventeen of our present number entered the Emerson School in the year 1922 and twenty-two of us entered the Irving School the same year. The other twenty-one joined us in the other grades. We can never forget the happy days spent in work and play while in those buildingsg but we enjoy our Junior High School work in our new building, under the present system. We like going from room to room to recite our lessons to the different teachers. We like climbing' the stairs to the study hall and attending the assemblies. We will in time, out-grow our childish ways and become more like our Senior classes, especially the Freshman who are our ideal students. But as the years go by we will mount in our ideals and the Senior class of the high school will be our goal. We hope as we proceed joyfully on our climb, that we may continue to increase our number, but most of all to increase our knowledge, so that, when we are graduated from the High School in 1933, we may leave as wise, true, and loyal citizens as our present Senior class is doing. FRANCES SHEETS, Historian. PAGE 49 BLUE sw BIRD 4' PAGE 50 Great Men in History--Old and New Patrick Henry was a great statesman, So I'll learn about him all I can. For I have heard some people say, They wished more were like him today. And yet, there still are others, too. George Washington, for me will do. For he was a great leader brave, And the American homes, he helped to save. Next comes Paul Revere, He was a man who knew no fear, He warned the people and their horses they mounted Then the British army soon was routed. Yet, too you must not forget, Lincoln also with me makes a hit, Through his honesty, he, a great name made, For later he was called Honest Abe . But Lindy is the best, , He sure did beat the rest 3 Although Washington crossed the Delaware, Lindy crossed the Atlantic in air. -ANNA MAE CAROTHERS. -4511? L ,gwg W gl, it 3 op - divx-M Offlcui PADDLUL R - il if VM!! i ,f 1 SX f N O A if Wifi! I V ii gs '.'- ,V X K XX N 71 ii, gi 'm f Y, f ,J ? xxx i - ,f 5: I f Afx i Xi i W1 fi' XX X N Aux , i'iiY 'PA,X ,,g,,.i.1-5 - -- I Activities Q W5 i 7 W, X Z, - Q ii PAA I' Q 5 Q I E 1 7 A f ., own L3nz,D A 9' BLUE BIRD QUEEN Evelyn Burgan MISS ATHLETICS MR. ATHLETICS Caroline Schmidt Vernes Atchley 4 PAGE T -14' K t all J CY Dj I X1-ef jDIIl.D , Q, M QEJ 59 Staff Third Row: Handley, Brueningg, Atchley, Muench. Second Row: Vermillion, Slusher, Smith, Garner, Tempel. First Row: Farrel, Sheets, Schmidt, Dennis, Truesdale, Neale PANIC 5-I .Z if., Al M BLUE BIRD ff' Evelyn Truesdale William Handley Helen Vermillion: Jack Smith ........ Max Slusher .... Carl Muench. . . Roy C. Garner. . . Florence Sheets. Ruth Tempel .... Vernes Atchley. Caroline Schmidt Beth Neale ........ Francis Dennis. . Margaret Farrel. W. C. Bruening .... Staff ...--....... .............. . . . . .Assistant ..........Edit0r .Assistant Editor Business Manager Business Manager . . . . . . . . . .Circulation Manager . . . . . . . .Advertising Manager . . . . . .Accountant . .. ...Art Editor .. .. . . . .Social Editor -...- n..--.. . .Athletic Editor . .Athletic Editor . . . .Snaps and Chronicler -1325 . . .Humor Editor ..........Typist . . . . .Cartoonist PAGE 5 wifi fi , 7 Orchestra T'hose Standing: Marvin Schmidt, Geo. Kent Meinershagen, Delmar Meiner- shagen, Albert Meinershagen, John Truesdale, Edward Liinebach, Junior Limerick, Townsend Hader, Clarence Heusi, Grace Freund, Helen Gladish, Gene Breipohl, Prof. Willer, Instructor, Billie Pevestorff, Allen Hardy, C. L. Foulds, Billie McCord, Llewellyn Jones, Earl Meinershagen, Emmet Schaefer, Clyde Oney, George W. Ver- million. Those Sitting: William Liinebach, Ervin Forderhase, Marjorie Kincheloe, Anna Louise Peterson, Georgie Lee Willard, Marie Pevestorff, Genevieve Owens, Mildred Albers, Elizabeth Herd, Otes. Kampschmidt, Katihryn Detert, Helen Vermillion, Agnes Kampschmidt, Ernest Preuitt, Inez Foulds, Clifton Oliver, Max Slusher, Ralph Froeschle, Emmet C. Boedeker, Mary C. Wollenman, Dorothy Waddell, Carl Muench. PAGE 56 f.,, BLUE L The Orchestra The orchestra became acquainted with its new and accomplished direc- tor, Mr. Willer, in September, 1926. After becoming accustomed to the new routine, the orchestra started on its work. With the help of Mr. Davis, Professor Willer increased the orchestra from fifteen pieces: eight violins, clarinet, saxophone, two trumpets, trombone, drum and piano, to thirty pieces: seven first violins, seven second violins, viola, bass violin, flute, two clarinets, two saxophones, horn, two trumpets, two trombones, tuba, drums and piano. With Pro-fessor Willer's untiring patience and not a little hard work and study on the part of the students, we were at last presentable to the public. During the latter part of April we gave a program in the High School Auditorium to help pay our expenses. In the spring of 1927 we entered a musical contest at Warrensburg where we were placed in com- petition with the best orchestras of the district and were given second place. This year we have increased our number to forty-two members: eight first violins, six second violins, two third violins, viola, two cellos, bass vio- lin, two flutes, three clarinets, four saxophones, two horns, three trumpe-ts, three trombones, tuba, snare and bass drums, and piano. The achieve- ments are proving to be as successful and interesting as those of last year. An invitation has been extended to the orchestra to broadcast a program over station WOS at Jefferson City, and the orchestra is going to War- rensburg again, to compete with other good High School orchestras of this part of the state. In the years to come we hope to make even more progress than we have made in the past two years. PERSONNEL FIRST VIOLINS-- FLU'I'ES-- George Lee Willard Marie Pevestorff Marjorie Kincheloe William Linebach Anna Louise Peterson Irvin Forderhase Genevieve Owens Mildred Albers SECOND VIOLINS- Clifton Oliver Ralph Froeschle Carl Muench Clarence Heusi Grace Freund CLARINETS-H Edward Linebach Junior Limrick Townsend Hader SAXOPHONES- Albert Meinershagen John Truesdale George K. Meinershagen Delmar Meinershagen Marvin Schmidt C. L. Foulds HORNS- Emmett Slvhagsq isoeaeker 32152 gjeliibghl orot y a me THIRD v1oL1Ns- TRU1I'g,E,E3LSE,euitt Mary C. Wollenman Max Slusher Vloljkfnes KRH1pSChmldt Earl laaeinershagen - - TROMBO ES- CEI Illlgegan Vermillion gfnlqqeitg Schaefer JOdes Kampschmiat Gebsrge ivy Vermillion Elizabeth Herd TUBA- BASS VIOLIN- Llewellyn Jones Billy Pevestorfl' DRUMS- PIANO- Billy McCord Helen Gladish C, L, Fouldg PAGE 57 ri BLUF , Q3 'g'L'.L. LL - Band Fourth Row: Llewellyn Jones, John Truesdale, Geo. K. Meinershager, Delmar Meinershagen, Marvin Schmidt, Emmet Schaefer, Clyde Oney, Johney Willer, Geo. W. Vermillion, Billie Pevestorff. Third Row: Dee Jones, Odes Kanipschmidl, Georgia Lee Willard, Earl Meiner- shagen, Max Slusher, Ernest Preuitt, Curl Muench, Norman Perry, Billie Oney, Lakin Phillips, Ernest Willer, Instructor. Second Row: Keith Collins, Oliver Schindler, Croft Bruening, William Thieman, Albert Meinershagen, Edward Linebach, Townsend Hader, Junior Limerick, Phillip Simpson, Edward Johnson, Gene Breipohl. First Row: Vernon Tanksley, Clarence Heusi, William McCord, C, L. Foulds, Emmit C. Boedeker, Allen Hardy. PANIC SS 1- BLUE EM . BIRD-. -5 M H. H. S. Band The H. H. S. band, during the last year, has been making remarkable progress. Under the leadership of Prof. Willer the band has worked very nard, until now it is spoken of by the many other towns. Prof. Willer has Dy his untiring efforts been able to put the band on a basis where it can compete with other bands in this vicinity. The band boys have been show- ing their appreciation by coming to band practice and being ready to play wnen they are called upon. Many of the boys are taking individual lcssons. On practice nights Prof. Willer takes the separate divisions and goes tnrough a piece with them. In this way the boys learn more of the rythm and time of the piece. He also points out the different signs. The band this year played at all of the football games here at home, and played at two games away from home. All the band boys have a uniform, and this helps the appearance. The band intends to give several concerts this year. The public will tnen have a chance to see the progress the boys are making. Prof. Willer is to be congratulated on the way he has Worked with the band so that it is capable of playing before the public. - PERSONNEL PICCALO- TRUMPETS- K Clarence Heusi Ernest Prellitt Max SIUSIICI' Albert Meinershag-en Q69 J0nf?S Edward Linebach Earl Meutelfshagen Junior Limerick iilfen Phllhps Townsend Hader 1 y Oney Phillip Simpson Edward Johnson William Thieman Croft Bruening Keith Collins Oliver Schindler SAXOPHONE- John Truesdale George K. Meinershagen Delmar Meinershagen Marvin Schmidt HORN S- Allen Hardy Gene Breipohl Odes Kampschmidt Carl Muench George Lee Willard Vernon Tankesley Norman Perry TROMBONE- George W. Vermillion Johnny Willer Emmett Schaefer Clyde Oney BASS- Llewellyn Jones Billy Pevestorff DRUMS- Billy McCord Emmett Charles Boedeker C. L. Foulds PAGE 59 Jiri ss ff A AEIUF 1 lsffiog 552, W V Senior Chorus Fourth Row: Frederick Albers, Charles Pevestortlf, Wm. Linebach, Ernest Preuitt, Clyde Adams, W. C. Bruening, Leonard Voss, Herbert Held. Lester Oster- moyer. Third Row: Wm. Handley, Llewellyn Jones, Gilbert Schaefer, Clarence Mueller, Billie Pevestortf, Max Slusher, Edward Linebach, Melvin Fetter, Odes Kampschmidt, Carl Muench. Second Row: Ned Foulds, Margaret Busch, Beth Neale, Pearl Tindall, Helen Gladish, Margaret Bolton, Instructor, Mary C. Wollenman, Mabel Beckman, Alba Berry, Georgia Lee Willard. . First Row: Marion Rogers, Beth Wollenman, Nannie Mary Poisal, Florence Sheets, Evelyn Truesdale, Frances Dennis, Audrey Lane, Elba Rhodes, Margaret Far- rell, Irene Schmidt, Lorene Arensmeier. P XG E 60 .J R4 ff f- Q.. , UL , '. .M . Senior Chorus Chorus Class of '26, '27, '28 consists of a mixed class of about fifty members under the supervision of Miss Margaret Bolton. During the year '26 most of the time was spent in finding out what kind of voices the class contained, and practicing on songs for commence- ment and baccalaureate in the year '27. Toward Christmas of '26 an operetta was decided upon as the work for the last semester. A Spanish operetta The Belle of Barcelona , was CIIOSQII and the following people took the leading parts: Georgie Lee Willard-Luis de Montero, a wealthy plantation owner. Marie Pevestorff--Gloria de Montero, his Wife an aristocrat. Evelyn Burgan-Margarita, an accomplished daughter. Ruth Gladish-Mercedes, her sister. Billie Kincheloe-Francisco de la Viga, chief custom House Inspector who claims to be a nobleman. Llewellyn Jones-Pedro, manager of de Montero's plantation. Carl Muench-Emilio, a toreador, a suitor of Mercedes. Harry Page-Don Juan. Arnold Huddleston-Don Jose, student friends of Emilio. Cleda Stratman-Dona Marcela. Aileen Breipohl-Dona Anita, friend of Margarita. Frances Dennis-Martha Matilda Ayres, an English governess. Harry Lee-Lieutenant Harold Wright, custom Inspector from the U. S. Ernest Preuitt-Patrick Malone fPatJ, companion of Hal. Albert Schneider-Captain Calton, of the cruiser Montana. In the year '27 the class gave an open house which they spent much time on. In '28 A Dutch Operetta Tulip Time in Holland was decided upon and is being worked on now. The cast of characters are as follows: Hans fa young Dutch Apprenticej-Llewellyn Jones. Aunt Anna lChristina's Guardian!-Ruth Gladish. Katinks Ca Village Maidenj-Marion Rogers. Hendrick Van Oster fBurgomaster of Asendorfj-Carl Muench. Christina fa charming Dutch girlj-Wilma Still. Theophelus McSpindle Can authority on botanyj-Georgie Lee Willard. Ned Baxter fan American college student!-Billie Kincheloe. Dick Warren Ca fellow student of Ned!-Ernest Preuitt. PACE fil rm 6 +5 muy 1 W? Dramatics, Oratory, and Declamation Third Row: Arnold Hucldleston, Clyde Adams, Albert Meinershagen. Secord Row: Anna Louise Peterson, Vernes Atchley. Mary C. Wollenman, Billie I'evusto1'fT', Ruth Gladisli. First Row: Beth Wollenman, Elizabeth Herd, Evelyn T1 uesrlale, Janice Bruening, Rebecca Crain, Gene Gunn. I Mild U2 wr! X37 1 I! 'ij n -I- Y? ref Dramatics, Oratory, and Declamatlon On October 18, 1926, a dramatic club of forty-six membe1's was organ- IZQCI under the sponsorship of Miss Whittenburg. The following officers were elected: Mary Cleveland Van Meter, President 5 Wordic Cassity, Vice- 1-'residentg Vernes Atchley, Secretary, and Leo Ward, Treasurer. Later in tne fall, the club decided upon the name of Jolly Jesters , and adopted the court jester as its emblem. Programs consisting of readings, reviews of contemporary plays and talks concerning the origin and history of the drama, the art of stage make-up, and the production of amateur plays were given at the extra-curricular period each Monday and Tuesday. Four one- act plays entitled, Sauce For the Goslings, Every student , Solemn Pride , and Station YYYY were presented at various assembly hours. QS1nce the last two were royalty plays, it was necessary to secure special permission of the authors to present them free of charge.J Our activities Ior the year were financed by money obtained from selling tickets to the travelogue in the high school auditorium, and dues of ten cents per member eacn month. The dramatic club was not reorganized in the fall of 1927, but a one-act play entitled The Maker of Dreams , was taken to the dis- trict contest in Warrensburg, April 27 and 28. The cast consists of Ruth Giadish as Purrette, Vernes Atchley as Pierrot, and Alvin Wehrman as the Maker of Dreams, and was supported at the piano by Helen Gladish. Oratory has always been entered into with great enthusiasm in H. H. S. Rivalry is prevalent among all classes, and the night of the big contest is always exciting. The 1927 annual oratorical contest was held, March 31, in the high school auditorium. Four students entered the contest. From the four students, Evelyn Truesdale, a Junior won first place with her oration, America's Contribution to Constitutional Government. Billie kevestorff placed second, with his oration, The Meaning of the Constitu- tion Today. Albert Meinershagen placed third with his oration of Hain- ilton and the Constitution . Miss Truesdale had also won first in the pre- ceding school contest of 1926 winning over a field of eight. Sh: won first in the county contest thereby representing Lafayette County in the district contest. Miss Truesdale however, failed to make a come-back in the 1927 county contest, where she placed third. The spirit of oratory had invaded the school again this year. Many students are working on their orations and from all indications the 1928 contest is predicted to be a lively one. The students of H. H. S. have always been very enthusiastic about de- clamation, and have carried away a number of honors in district contests. No declamation contest was held in the spring of 1927, but Anna Louise Peterson and Wordic Cassity were chosen to represent our school at the dis- trict contest at Warrensburg in April. The reading selected by Anna Louise was The Stolen Gem and that chosen by Wordic was Danny , Wordic was successful in placing himself in the finals where he won second place symbolized by a silver medal. It is planned to hold a school contest early in April of this year. The following students have decided to enter: Anna Louise Peterson, Mary Celeste Wollenman, Elizabeth Wollenman, Rebecca Crain, Elizabeth Herd, Gene Gunn and Janice Bruening. The win- ner of the contest will be sent to Warrensburg, April 27, 1928, to compete with students from other high schools in our district. We sincerely hope that this representative will succeed in bringing fresh laurels to our school. PAGE 63 ff- f 'H we L ' A - ai- 1i1i:.D yy Debate Fourth Row: Elizabeth Griffith, Herbert Joerling, Ruth Meinsen, Third Row: Evelyn Trucsdale, Edward Linebach, Caroline Schmidt, Vernes Atchley. Second Row: Cleda Stratinan, Albert Meinershagen, Forest Greer, Coach, Billy Povestorff, Frances Dennis. First Row: Pearl Stratman, Caroyl Hale, Mildred Lackey, Maurine Cole, Muriel Finley, Clay Anna Mills, Louise Schneider. PAGE G4 7, Fi JJ 'JR E , tar! -L: :Q BLUE H , IBIIZD g H. H. S. Debate Debate, though sometimes considered a rather uninteresting subject, nas been classed among the first of the school activities for the past several years. Our state debaters last year were Mary Cleveland Van Meter, and Kathryn Roberts Feith. The question for debate in the State Debating League was: Resolved That The Adherence To The Permanent Court Of international Justice fthe World Courtl Under The Reservations Approved By The U. S. Senate Of January 27, 1926, Is A Wise Public Policy. This team won the Northwest District Championship and was awarded a silver cup as a reward for their wonderful work. Higginsville High School also took part in the County debates last year. We had two teams which were as follows: Affirmative-Florence Sheets and Frances Dennisg Negative-Caroline Schmidt, Evelyn Truesdale and Earl Forderhase. The question used by the County League was: Re- solved That The President of the United States Should Be Elected For A Single Six-Year Term. Those taking debate this year Were, Cleda Stratman, Ruth Meinsen, Elizabeth Griffith, Caroline Schmidt, Evelyn Truesdale, Vernes Atchley, Herbert Joerling, Albert Meinershagen, Edward Linebach, William Peve- storff and Frances Dennis. The last two named were selected as the first team and represented H. H. S. in the state debates. Albert Meinershagen and Cleda Stratman were selected as alternates. The question for debate was: Resolved That a Federal Department of Education Should Be Created With a Secretary in the President's Cab- inet. H. H. S. was in but three state debates this year. These were with Concordia, Bates City and Odessa. We were victorious in the second debate. Four girls will be sent to the debate tournament which will be held at William Woods College sometime in March. They were selected as follows: Affirmative-Cleda Stratman and Ruth Meinseng Negative-Evelyn Trues- dale and Frances Dennis. Three boys will be sent to Westminster College to a debating tourna- ment which will be held there during the same month. They are as follows: Billy Pevestorff, Edward Linebach, and Albert Meinershagen. Those students who will represent the school in the County League have not been selected up to the present time. It is hoped that the same interest will be taken in this as in the .State League. u Much credit is due to Superintendent Davis and to Mr. Greer our De- bating Coach, because of their untiring efforts and coaching of our de- bating teams. A practice debate was held February 23, with Cameron H. S., in which H. H. S. was victorious. The Negative girls debated at this time. In the near future our Affirmative girls will debate Corder H. S. and the boys' team will debate the William Woods H. S. FRANCES DENNIS. PAGE 65 f . BLUE ibnzn y yy ,M 91 Razzer Club Back Row: Grace Freund, Mary Grace Gray, Marie Pevestorff, Mabel Beckman Helen Ramey, Mary C. Wollenman, Irene Koenig, Frankie Belle Gann, Caroline Schmidt. Front Row: Marion Rogers, Helen Gladish, Gene Gunn, Ruth Gladish, Frances Dennis, Elizabeth Herd, Ruth Meinsen, Evelyn Truesdale, Beth Neale. Absent: Ramona Steffens, Genevieve Owens. , PAGE as 'J .,. Bl UF il Razzer Club The Razzer Club of H. H. S. was a Club organized September 20, 1927, for the purpose of creating spirit and pep and promoting enthusiasm at athletic contests. Five of the best all around girls, chosen by the faculty, from each class, comprise the Club. Miss Helen Preston, with the help of Miss Helen Johnson, acted as Sponsor, and Caroline Schmidt was elected 1-'resident of the Club. The established costume is white trousers and shirts with blue sashes and ties. An example of the stunts performed by the girls was the drill put on between halves at the football game between Marshall and Higginsville at Higginsville. Dressed in their white costumes, half with blue sashes and ties. and half with purple, representing Marshall, the girls marched out on the field from the south end. At the head of each line two girls carried a banner on which was the name of the town which they represented. The Marshall line carried purple balloons while the Higginsville girls carried blue ones. Just behind the banner in the Higginsville line rode little Bobby Uavis on a pony representing VICTORY , and behind the Marshall ban- ner came Marie Pevestorff dressed as a nurse, carrying an immense bottle 1or Eddie Schmidt who was dressed as a small baby, representing DE- FEATH. Marie pulled him in a little red wagon and as he was constantly crying, finally gave him the bottle. When the two lines reached at the center of the field, they formed two semi-circles, facing the bleachers, with Bobby on the pony in the center of Higginsville's circle and Eddie with his bottle crying in the center of Marshall's circle. The Higginsville circle gave a strong yell for Higginsville's team. Then came a weak one, drowned out by Eddie's crying, by the Marshall circle for Marshall's team. After the yells all the Marshall balloons burst while the blue ones sailed up into the air. Both lines left the field, Marshall with drooping heads, and Higginsville proud and full of pep for the supposed victory. RUTH GLADISH PAGE 67 -Z 'Qi-XJ ,W We ,e num 24 , -W Campfire Girls S Fourth Row: Genevieve Preuitt, Janice Bruening, Kathryn Detert, Anna Mary cheppe. Third Row: Eleanor Felgate, Laverne Young, Virginia Dennis, Virginia Still, Genevieve Owens. Second Row: Gene Gunn, Vivian Thomas, Vera Heldman, Grace Freund, Eliza- beth Herd, Elsie Boemker, Virginia Johnson. First Row: Malda Fitzsimmons, Anna Mae Carothers, Marjorie Kincheloe, Helen Preston, Leader, Verna Heusi, Helen Willis, Katherine Spears. PAGE GS ff -1 I' 'ie-K 1 A G ll:f,iw BLUE Q 151110, gg ff? HE-HA-LO Group Of Camp Fire Girls The second group of camp fire girls was organized at council fire meeting, October 19, 1927. Four girls of Che-Wi-Wo Camp Fire con- ducted the council fire meeting. It was a very impressive' service. Each girl took the camp fire oath and pledged herself to obey the laws of the camp fire, which are: Seek beauty, give service, pursue knowledge, be trustworthy, hold on to health, glorify work, be happy. When a girl has proven her right to membership, she may wear the membership pin or ring. The first rank that a camp fire girl may attain is that of Wood Gather- er. It marks a stage in her progress, it proves that she is sincere in her ideals and is trying to live up to the camp fire law. And it establishes and completes her membership in the organization. The ceremonial gown is the insignia of Wood Gatherer. The second rank is that of Fire Maker. The Fire Maker has had longer experience in camp fire than the Wood Gathererg she has passed another stage in her progress and can assume some responsibilities. A girl may well look at her Fire Maker's bracelet with pride, for she has had to fulrill many requirements that test her in various ways before she may wear it. The third and highest rank for a camp fire girl to obtain is that of 'iorch Bearer. Just as soon as a girl becomes a Fire Maker, she should look forward to and begin work for the rank of Torch Bearer. Before a girl can become a Torch Bearer she must have shown the powers of steady leadership or of realcraftsmanship and her appointment must be approved by the guar- dian and girls. She must have learned how to get along amicably with others both in work and in play and be a good team worker. He-Ha-Lo Camp Fire Girls gave a Japanese Bazaar the week of Decem- ber 21. They had many interesting novelties to sell and the sale was quite a success. Thus far the camp fire organization has been successful among our scnool girls, and we hope it may continue to be in the future. The girls have had many interesting social events and good time-s such as parties, Wiener roasts, and hikes, as well as learning many useful things in work and play. PAFF' 60 A . BLUE I - Boy Scouts Fourth Row: Vernon Heldman, Lakin Phillips, J. W. Solomon, J. G. Stillwell, Clyde Lake Beatie, Croft Bruening, Conrad Squires, Philip Simpson, Leonard B. Smith. Third Row: Oliver Schindler, George K. Meinershagen, Eugene Fitch, Vernon Wegener, Ernest Preuitt, Melvin Fetter, Clarence Heusi, Fred Andrews. Second Row: Courtney Jenkins, Byron Stoll, Townsend Hader, William P. Slay- tou, Scout Master, William Pevestorff, Edward Linebach, Delmar Meinershagen, Nor- man Perry. First Row: Edwin Jennings, Billie Bennette, Burch Hunt, Earl Meinershagen, Em- met Schaefer, Clyde Oney, Gilliert Gladish, Harold Golliday, John Rowlison. PAGE T0 dwg BLUE M Dino -ji' Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts of Troop No. 2, were organized 1924. The most of us well remember when a stranger came to the schools of Higginsville, and stated his business as a Scout Executive, and said he was going to organize a troop or more here. Our first council was the St. Louis council. At this time Mr. Neff and Rev. Heusi served us as Scoutmasters. Later Mr. H. L. Lee took the work as scoutmaster. It was under him that we were registered under the Kansas City, Mo. Council. Then advancement began very rapidly. During this time our troop took part in many scout activi- ties. We went to Kansas City twice to see the Kansas City scouts' roundup. We went to Lexington to put on a stunt for a scoutmasters' conference. Later we went to Richmond for a field meet and returned with several pennants. In '26 and '27 some of our boys went to the scout camp, close to Noel, Missouri. When school commenced in September, 1927, the posi- tion of Scout Master was taken up by our Principal, Mr. W. P. Slayton, who has well performed his duties. The fol- lowing officers were chosen: Senior Patrol Leader, Court- ney Jenkinsg Four Patrol Leaders, Townsend Hader, Clar- ence Heusi, Clyde Oney and Edward Linebachg Assistant Patrol Leaders, Ernest Prueitt, Oliver Schindler, Byron Stoll, and Birch Hunt. Under our new and able Scout Master, Mr. Slayton, we have progressed greatly. All these points summed up shows that the Higgins- ville Boy Scouts have been a success. COURTNEY JENKINS. -QP! PAGE 71 P eve 'NS web lilolll wil, Xgglnim wiv at 29 no National Athletic Honorary Society Top Row: Roy Garner, Albert Meinershagen, Ernest Preuitt, William Linebach Hayes Finley. Bottom Row: Alvin Wehrman, Floyd Gladish, Secretary-Treasurer, W. P. ,Slay ton, Faculty Amlvisorg Ervin Forderhase, Vice-Presidentg Vernes Atchley, President. GE T dg wk, e f BLUE 529 fs National Athletic Honorary Society The National Athletic Honorary Society is one of the latest achievements in our school. It was established for the purpose of encouraging better and cleaner athletics and to raise the scholastic standard of our high school boys. In order to be a member of this society, the boy has to win a letter in one of the major sports in our school, or two letters in minor sports in our school. The boy also must have a scholastic standing, for three consecutive semesters, equal to or above the average of our high school. We are also proud of this group of boys because they represent our school in various activities such as athletic, debate, music, etc. They stand for the highest ideals of any boys in our school. Not a one of them indulge in the use of alcohol and tobacco. This society has been organized and the following of- ficers have been elected: Vernes Atchley, Presidentg Ervin Forderhase, Vice-Presidentg Floyd Gladish, Secretary-Treas- urerg Mr. Slayton, Faculty Advisor. -ibm? PAGE 73 A 6 - Triple R Club Fourth Row: Rhoda Wegener, Clydle Adams, Frankie Belle Gann, Elsie Starke. Third Row: Juanita Handley, Louise Wheat, Margaret Wegener, Irene Koenig, Lenora Lefman. Second Row: Nannie Mary Poisal, Frieda Tempel, Clarice Whittenburg, Instruc- tor, Mildred Whitthar, Laura Gerkin, Irene Schmidt. First Row: Mayme Maycock, Frances Oliver, Nita Hosman, Lucille Lyons, Elba Rhodes, Eula Starkebaum, Ruth Biesemeyer. Absent: Florence Sheets. -L ,I kr vljgqf., so BLUE C it D18-D. 5 C N , Triple R Club President ...... . . . Florence Sheets Vice-President ....... ..... I rene Schmidt Secretary-Treasurer .................................... Clyde Adams The Triple R Club, composed of members of the Teacher Training UIBSSGS, was organized in the fall of 1926. Aside from our regular class work which consists of co-urses in reviews of common school subjects, psychology, Sanitation and School Room Decor- ation, Rural School Management and Methods, we have carried out a num- ber of Worthwhile projects. Chief among these were a moving picture snow illustrating Ruskin's King of the Golden River , individual child study scrap books, and sand table projects. Committees were appointed to serve one Week to lead opening exer- cises each morning and, as nearly as possible, We have tried to conduct our activities in such a Way that they will best fit us for work in the rural schools in which we hope to teach. Each month we have pla.nned room decorations appropriate to the season and this year We have added a num- ber of large potted plants to help to enhance the beauty of our room. We have tried to keep in touch with former Teacher Training grad- uates by sending them copies of our monthly club paper, The Triple R Tatler and a number of suggestions for methods and patterns. We also nave assisted in conducting a rural milk survey and intelligence and achievement tests in several rural schools. Late in October the club gave a tea for the grade teachers, both of the Emerson and of the Irving Schools, in token of our appreciation of their cooperation each time that we have asked their aid. In December the Seniors entertained the individual children whom the-y studied, and also the mothers of these children at an afternoon party in the Teacher Training Room. We have had a number of other social times at the homes of the club members. We have tried to arrange our class room Work and outside activities so that we will receive a full, Well-rounded development for the profession which we hope to enter. FLORENCE SHEETS. -Area'-I JC f i .... ...N .Ii Blur , iff me ,,1511:,D ,I 2535 W -,Wy Vocational Home Economics Fourth Row: Edna Held, Virginia Spears, Edith Mathews, Mildred Tatum, Myrtle E. Stillwell, Pearl Tindall, Audrey Lane. Third Row: Maude Kennedy, Ruby Mathews, Mildred Tempel, Helen Johnson, Instructor, Mildred Morris, Edna Reinwald, Virginia Collier. Second Row: Lorene Arensmeier, Elizabeth Griffith, Selma Starkebaum, Helen Vermillion, Beth Neale, Evelyn Burgan, Janice Brueniri, Marie Werning. First Row: Maurine Cole, Laura Wagner, Charlena Robbins, Ella T'empel, Gene- vieve Preuitt, Genevieve Owens, Marion Grogan, Edith Goring, Madeline Seddon. PAGE 76 If! - V-4 - , YY Y s7?a2 , V' . BLUE 3 . Q23 . .- Vocational Home Economics Every girl should take Vocational Home Economics, as it prepares her to be a real efficient home maker. This course includes, Clothing, Foods, Home Care of the Sick, Child Care, Home Management, Home Furnishing. Applied Art, and Related Science. In the clothing course, construction, appreciation for clothes, and the proper clothing in relation to health are studied. With foods, emphasis is placed on the wise selec- tion of food in relation to health. It includes the buying, preparing and serving of foods. Home management helps one to develop an understanding of the many problems in- volved in the house, and the spending of the family income. House planning and furnishing teaches the selection of furniture and equipment from the standpoint of service, economy, and beauty. Home care of the sick and child care prepares one to meet simple emergencies, and to appreciate children in the home and their training. Applied art and science deals with problems relating to the daily work. In 1927, four girls, two from the first year class, and two from the second, represented Higginsville High School at Columbia in the Contests. Although they did not return victorious, they obtained some very valuable information from the trip. MILDRED MORRIS. PAGE 77 Z . QIQQL 8 QfffG9'QgLe5ifii or or Vocational Agriculture Fourth Row: Hayes Finley, Forest Fox, Bernard Starke, Harry Meinershagen Gilbert Schaefer. Third Row: Clarence Meuller, Albert Meinershagen, Leonard Voss, Vernes Atch- ley, Odes Kampschmidt, Herbert Humburg. Second Row: Edward Frevert, Frank Gray, Arla Hilgcdick, C. E. Neil, Instruc- tor, Forest Witthar, Ralph Froeschle. First Row: Johnny Fetter, Billy Koenig, Harold Rxekhof, Jack Spear, Roy Lieser Harold Speas, Fred Lefman, I AGE T8 ,J div! . T F -k.f Y 4fL A BLUE Dre.. C 4? . Vocational Agriculture The Vocational Agricultural Department opened last fall with an enrollment of twenty-three students-eighteen in the Elementary Course and five in the Advanced Course. There are two phases of study in the Elementary Course: Plant Production and Soils and Animal Production. Each of these requires a year's work to complete and gives the student two units credit toward g1'aduation. This year we are studying Animal Production and have a splendid group of projects started. They include: Ten Sow and Litter projects, all except one using pure bred stockg four Poultry projects, all using pure ored chickensg two Ewe and Lamb projects, one using pure bred sheep, and one pure bred Cow and Calf project. It is hoped that these projects will furnish stock for a pure bred sale next fall. In this, we have a three- fold purpose: First, to create an interest in the boys for better stock and to teach them how to raise properly, handle, and sell good stockg Second, to make the boys a profit on their projectsg Third, to aid in the distribution of better breeding stock in the community. The Advanced Course is offered to those students who have success- fully completed the two phases of the Elementary Course. Students in this work enjoy the same privileges regarding contests, sales, etc., as do tnose in the Elementary Courses. However no home project is required and only one unit of credit is given for each year's work. The line of study pursued depends largely on the desire of the majority of the Class. This year we are studying Farm Management . Two Senior boys in this class win have six units in Vocational Agriculture at the end of this school year. Both last year and this year, the classes in Vocational Agriculture at- tended the American Royal Live Stock Show in Kansas City. Through the cooperation of the American Royal Live Stock Show Company, the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, the Railway Companies, the Hotels and various other Kansas City Commercial Enterprises, Vocational students were able to make the trip at a relatively small cost. This enabled many boys, who otherwise could not have afforded it, to see the Show. We plan on entering teams in the Stock Judging and Grain Judging Contests at Warrensburg and at Columbia this spring. Last year teams were entered at the Warrensburg Contest and won the following places: judging saddle horses, thirdg judging draft horses, fourth, judging dairy cattle, sixth 5 judging hogs, secondg judging sheep, first. It must be remembered, however, that the value of Vocational train- ing does not lie entirely in the judging of live stock, nor in the making of profits from projects. In fact, the greatest value is in the pre-paration of me boys to get more out of life, to make more efficient farmers, better citizens and community builders. PAQF 79 J V H 9 is .-5L' W The Commercial Department The purpose of the Commercial Department is to train those who wish to become workers in the commercial world. The typewriting class of H. H. S. of last, 1926-1927, took part in a number of tests for speed. Two of the girls, Frances Dennis and Caroline Scnmidt, won pins and several won certificates. Ten typewriting students tried in the O. A. T. contest, an accuracy test. Those receiving certificates were: Margaret Busch, Frances Dennis, Margaret Farrell, Roy Garner, Hazel Hagood, Helen Rutherford, Caroline Schmidt, Ruth Tempel, Evelyn Truesdale, and Georgia Lee Willard. Helen Rutherford received a bronze pin for submitting a copy showing the best Tyllllll. Ten shorthand students tried in the O. G. A. conte-st. Those receiving certificates were: Alba Berry, Lillian Blacke, Frances Dennis, Margaret Farrell, Irene Huddleston, Hazel Hagood, Caroline Schmidt, Evelyn Trues- dale, Ruth Tempel, and Eva Peacock. The unusual thing about this was that each of the ten persons sending in manuscripts received a certificate. Ruth Tempel received a bronze pin for sending in the best manuscript. In the spring of 1927, three of our typewriting students entered the Central Missouri typeing contest held at the C. M. S. T. C. at Warrensburg. Frances Dennis won first, for which she was awarded a gold medal. Caro- line Schmidt won second, and received a silver medal. This year C1927-19281 several members of the typewriting classes have won certificates and Helen Rutherford, Margaret Busch, Margaret Farrell, Frances Dennis, Evelyn Truesdale, and Caroline Schmidt have Won pins. We intend to enter the contest at Warrensburg in the spring. H. H. S. realizes the importance of training her students for the busi- ness world, by her ever increasing improvement in this department. MARGARET FARRELL. Jvagjv-4' -xl' BLUE? X14 Duzn J 25' 6 qs - 4625735 X X ff ff f' Vfgj -' 2' V ff 1 , g, pg3g, n A kj7ff2k'fzCJ R .l 1 fx fi' I .1-,nfl Lf' Q :J V' V. ',QLgX.l. 4,2 5-he Us ,l '- ,fvfl 1217 f ij ,Qc , 3.4 l LZ? K' '5.lff'J,, Football Coaches and Captain WM. P. SLAYTON, Coach Letters in Football 1919-'20-'21-'23 Basket Ball 1920-'21-'22-'24 Track 1920-'21-'22-'24 Tennis 1921-'22 Baseball 1920-'21 VERNES ATCHLEY Captain Football 1925-'26-'27 Basket Ball 1927-'28 A ' xl 2 T JEAN SEXTON Assistant Coach Letters in Football 1923-'24-'25-'26 Track 1924-'25-'26-'27 PAGE 8.4 ff all Aillll- 1 - i,, Y -Me em W 4 mul Ulil-N6-JJ by Football Squad Fourth Row: Elmo Fitch, Courtney Jenkins, Forest Fox, Ben Starke, Frank Gray, Wilmot Lolmoefencr. Third Row: Coach Slayton, Hayes Finley, William Handly, Herbert Held, Clarence Mueller, Gene Sexton, Assistant Coach. Second Row: Ernest Preuitt, Harry Page, Ervin Folrdeirhase, Vernes Atchley, Captain, Clyde Adams, Frederick Albers, Charley Pevestorff. First Row: Arnold Huddleston, Llewllyn Jones, Townsend Hader, Clyde Oney, Sam Schooling. Absent: Alvin Wehrman, Floyd Gladish. PAGE 84 J rJQFffff1?, ,.-..-Y - 3 :5 Xia' 6 BLUE Football in 1928 .Football practice started on September 2, with thirty-five boys re- porting. We missed Albert Schneider, our captain-elect who was unable to attend school on account of sickness. Weather conditions were splendid for all the games but one. This was tne last game and was played in a sea of mud at Lexington. The score was nothing to nothing, so after all it wasn't so bad. We had the lightest team in the conference the squad averaging only 145 pounds. The coaching staff consisted of Mr. William P. Slayton and Mr. Jean Sexton. Mr. Slayton formerly coached at Marcellne, lvlo., where he turned out three championship teams in as many years. he is a graduate of Mis- souri Wesleyan, where he distinguished himself as an athlete. He made sixte-en letters in college. he made four letters in football, four in basket ball, four in track, two in baseball, and two in tennis. He also played on three championship football teams, and was a member of two championship track teams. During his college career in football he made all conference fullback for three successive years. lvlr. Slayton was also made captain his laSt two years in college. Mr. Sexton came here direct from Westminster College where- he was an outstanding athlete. He made four letters in track and four in football. he was chosen on the all conference football team, at the fullback position for three years in succession and was captain of the track and football squad in his senior year. He also holds the intercollegiate' shot record, which is 44' 10Mg . With the material on hand the coaches turned out a very good team and we hope to have Mr. Slayton and Mr. Sexton back with us next year. I September 23-Northeast, 18, Higginsville, 0. The boys fought hard but lost. . October 7-Slater, 05 Higginsville, 0. Almost a victory. October 14-Richmond, 19, Higginsville, 6. An old rival. October 21-Marshall, 405 Higginsville, 12. Marshall got all the breaks, better luck next time. October 28-Independence, Og Higginsville, 0. We gave Independence a big surprise. November 4-Sedalia, 385 Higginsville, 12. Ike made, a home run but fell down. November 18-Odessa, 14, Higginsville, 12. An unearned victory. November 27-Lexington, 0, Higginsville, 0. A hard fought battle in a sea of mud. VERNES ATCHLEY. PAGE 8 Q- pr'1r 7wr--- rf -'N ' -,ww 'Y-W' UW., I BLUE BIRD ? PAGE 86 VERNES ATCHLEY Letterman 1925-'26-'27 Captain 1927 Left End HAYES FINL-EY Letterman 1926-'27 Captain Elect 1928 Quarterback CHARLES PEVESTORFF Letterman 1926-'27 Tackle FREDERICK ALBERS Letterman 1926-'27 Right End ARNOLD HUDDLESTON Letterman 1926-'27 Tackle ERVIN FORDERHASE Letterman 1926-'27 Left Halfback ALVIN WEHRMAN Letterman 1927 Right End FLOYD GLADISH Letterman 1926-'27 Quarterback -ibn! BLUE Dum 55' LLEWEL-LYN JONES Letterman 1927 Right Guard CLYDE ADAMS Letterman 1925-'26-'27 Left Guard HERBERT HELD Letterman 1925-'2 6-'27 Tackle HARRY PAGE Letterman 1925-'2 6-'27 Center ERNEST PREUITT Letterman 1 927 Center CLARENCE MUELLER Letterman 1 92 6-'27 Fullback CLYDE ONEY Letterman 1927 I Right Half -ik! PAGE 87 I, 3311? ILLUI' 59, 15112.13 18 Girls Basket Ball CAROLINE SCHMIDT Forward 1925-'26-'27-'28 Captain 1928 Atl' HELEN PRESTON Coach 1 926-'27-'28 2 fl 1- 11, 111111 . 1311219 J 55 JCL CAROLINE SCHMIDT Forward 1925-'26-'27-'28 Captain 1 928 IRENE SCHMIDT Forward 1927 FRANKIE BELL GANN Jumping Center 1927 NANNIE MARY POISAL Forward 1927 IRENE KOENIG Guard 1927 LOUISE WHEAT Guard 1927 MARIE PEVESTORFF Running Center 1926-'27 RUTH MEINSEN Guard 1927 1 .errgflff J Q4 S x., PAGE 8 lf fi F X ru. , Q5 'im ,N 'Billy in Basket Ball Squad Fourth Row: Margaret Farrell, Elsie Starke, Helen Raniey, Janice Bruening Edna Held. Third Row: Marjorie lxincheloe, Gene Gunn, Mildred Morris, Lorena M. Solo mzin, Elizzlbeth Herd, Helen Gladish. Second Row: Ruth Gladish, Frances Dennis, Evelyn Truesdale, Helen Preston Couch. Beth Neale, Elizabeth Jung, Grace Freund. First Row: Louise Wheat, Nannie Mary Poisal, Irene Koenig, Caroline Schmidt Captain, Frankie Bi-ll Gunn, Irene Schmidt, Marie Pevcstorff, Ruth Meinsen. Absenl: Genevieve Preuitt. PANIC 90 J NM?-XM? 1 - off'g,, A 3- S 't.1-'f-w- 7 ,......------ 'S BLUE BIRD 5g Basket Ball Review September 2.1, 1927.-Mayview, 03 Higginsville, 54. Frankie started the season off right by getting the tip off. ' September 28, 1927.-Corder, 185 Higginsville, 30. Yea Meinsen! You got that dribble. ' October 5, 1927.-Concordia, 265 Higginsville, 20. A hard fight but fought in vain. October 12, 1927.-Lexington, 233 Higginsville, 26. Higginsville ahead one point and one minute to play. Thanks Pewee! For getting that tip off. d October 26, 1927.-Waverly, 23, Higginsville, 29. Koenig's guarding saved the ay. - November 2, 1927.-Odessa, 22, Higginsville, 14. But wait until next year. BOOM! BOOM! November 17, 1927.-Alma, 29, Higginsville, 14. A1ma's experienced team showed it. November 24, 1927.-Dover, 203 Higginsville, 30. We'll always remember I. Schmidt's goal shooting. Tournament at Lexington, December 3, 1927.-Alma, 193 Higginsville, 21. Fifteen for Carry! We needed that goal. Odessa, 18, Higginsville, 8, We fought till the whistle blew! January 13, 1928.-Lexington, 16, Higginsville, 12. Look out Lexington for t-he return game. January 20, 1928.-Buckner, 175 Higgins-ville, 35. Easy game. January 24, 1928.-Odessa, 31, I-Iigginsville, 22. Too bad we could not have a few more goals. January 27, 1928.-Alma, 309 Higginsville, 34. The Spirit of H. H. S. and the fight of the team gave this victory to us. Tournament at Fulton, February 2, 3, 4.-Desloge, 285 Higginsville, 20. Fell victim to a new team. Mokane, 22g Higginsville, 30. Came back stronger from the last defeat. Alma, 33, Higginsville, 28. We failed to conquer our old nval. February 17, 1928.-Alma, 35, Higginsville, 25. And again they beat us. February 24, 1928.-Odessa, 15, Higginsville, 14. That's alright, we sure showed you a good, -hard fight. , i-. February 25, 1928.-Carrollton, 53 Higfinsville, 39. A game with less competi- tion than usual. March 6, 1928.-Lexington, 165 Higginsville, 30. Substitution was necessary, but we beat them just the same. Fifteen for team for the last game of the season. PAGE 91 -15255 . - . W . 3 ef. six H -H is A. so as rw fig S , M Basket Ball Squad Fourth Row: Wilmot Lohoefener, Clark Salyer, Elmo Fitch, Townsend Hader, William McCord, Delmar Meinershagen, Earl Meinershagen, Norman Perry. Third Row: Eddie Schmidt, Herman Peters, Emmett Schaefer, Llewellyn Jones, Ernest Preuitt, W. C. Bruening, James Handly, Jack Smith, Clyde Oney. Second Row: Birch Hunt, Albert Meinershagen, Leonard Voss, William Handley, William P. Slayton, Coach, Herbert Joerlmg, William Pevestorff, Edward Linebach, Max Slusher, Edwin Jennings. First Row: Oliver Schindler, Farrel Matthews, Hayes Finley, Ervin Forderhase, Clyde Adams, Vernes Atchley, Captain, Arnold Huddleston, Roy Garner, Marvin Schmidt, John Truesdale. Absent: Alvin Wehrman. PAGE 92 n ff N, , ,ff ff! P---M' ' nr -f-'X if 'fig 1 r-i --' r 'e'i '4qs-se, H AOTHXQ J, . I, , , fl fr .1 x. BLUE I 0 . Basket Ball 1928 Basketball started December 10, with twenty-five boys reporting for practice. There were four letter men back which made the prospects for a successful season very bright. The boys started the season off with diligent work under the new coach, Mr. Slayton. We were given some floor plays which we were to use in learning the fundamental principals that every basket ball player should know. Our basket ball squad' holds a distinction equaled by few, and surpassed by none. Namely, that not a man on the squad ever smoked. Our first game with Independence came directly after the Christmas holidays, and we were defeated, 16 to 27. This was not a bad showing how- ever, as the boys were inexperienced. After this the boys settled down to hard work and the results were shown by our defeating Sweet Springs the following week. Each game showed an improvement over games that were played earlier in the season, and it was said by several disinterested coaches that the Higginsvillei team had made more progress the season just past than any other team in the conference. We attribute our success to Mr. Slayton who has at all times been faithful in his efforts to make the Hig- ginsville basket ball team a success. SCORES h Independence, 273 Higgins-ville, 16 Sweet Springs, 14, Higginsville, 28 Sweet Springs, 22, Higginsville, 24 Sedalia, 24, Higginsville, 10 Corder, 17g Higginsville, Malta Bend, 22g Higginsville Sedalia, 57, Higginsville, Independence, 285 Higginsville Lexington, 149 Higginsville, Carrollton, 155 Higginsville, Concordia, 28 I-Iigginsville, Odessa, 19, Higginsville, Odessa, 253 Higginsville, Slater, 303 Higginsville, Corder, 105 Higginsville, Malta Bend, 8, Higginsville, Slater, 185 Higginsville, Lexington, 305 Higginsville, Marshall, 22, Higginsville, Marchall, 265 Higginsville, Carrollton, 85 Higginsville, VERNES ATCHLEY. PAGP as , C ULUIQ ri- Q5 wen Track Third Row: Llewellyn Jones, Otis Kampschmidt, Jack Smith, Clark Sayler. Second Row: Sam Schooling, Floyd Gladish, Clyde Adams, Charles Pevestorfl' Billy Pevestorll. First Row: Clarence Mueller, Earnest Preuitt, Ervin Forderhase, Coach Slayton Vernes Atchley, Alvin Wehrman, Clyde Oney. inxui-1 94 Q, IJ !7X2I-s ..- V.: ,X ,yil..W,Qi:-.1 BLUE H -I M M gi BIRD Track Track started on the 12th of Marchg about fifteen boys reported to coaches Slayton and Sexton. With two of the best track coaches in the conference and with the material on hand, the prospects for a track team are very bright. This early in the season it is hard to determine just what the results will be, but everything points to a very suc- cessful season. The field events will be coached by Mr. Sexton who has distinguished himself in college in this par- ticular line of sports. Several of the weight nten have been working for the past two weeks on field events and are showing rare form this early in the season. Mr. Slayton will have charge of the sprints, hurdles, broad jump, the middle distance events and several others of equal importance. Mr. Slayton has always had a running relay teamg therefore the material he has, he should make a good showing in this event. ix! PACE 9 wifi S PAGE 96 Q BLUF e e if an D an Dangers of Living Eat meat, and you'l1 have apoplexy. Eat oysters, toxemia is thine, Dessert, and you'll take to paresis, Have gout if you drink too much wine, Drink water, and get typhoid fever, Drink milk, get tuberculosis, Drink whisky, develop the jim-jams. Eat soup, brights disease, think of this! And vegetables weaken the system. Cigars mean catarrh and bad breath, While coffee brings nervous prostration, And cigarettes bring early death. So eat nothing, drink nothing, smolke nothing, And if you would live, have a care, And don't breathe at all, pray remember, Unless you breathe sterilized air. Don't Be a Gloom Gatherer When Old Man Gloom comes 'long your way, Put out your card, Not Home Today 5 In other words just smile and smile, Don't Wear a face as long as a mile. Our life has sides both dark and bright, The latter seek with main and might, Don't let the dark side bother you, But chase Old Gloom in all you do. If you do this you'll get along, And life will be a merry song. gg M4-XJR, PAGE 97 1, BLUE 15112.19 9, sf I 1928 Class Prophecy The wind whistles around the house corner, and I huddle nearer to the blazing fire. Yes, it was a regular winter's night, blasting wind, whirling snow, and crackling logs. Why is it that a cold winter's night makes one so lonely? Lonely, for old friends, old familiar places, and old chums. As I sit by my fireplace this evening and watch the sparks fly silently upward, I see in their smoke the dear old building of H. H. S. So familiar and yet so quaint. Out of every window and door peeks the face of a dear friend or classmate, so I say: Tell me dear old burning fire, Where my friends and classmates are? As if in answer to my urgent call a drowsiness steals over me and I watch with half-closed eyes the fantastic movements of the smoke as it reveals to me my hidden classmates. I peer deeply into the burning coals, for the smoke is clearing reveal- ing a theater, a large New York one. Who of my classmates are seeking their fortunes here? Quick to respond to my question the curtain rises disclosing a massive orchestra and yes, there is Georgia Lee directing, with his trusty violin laying reverently on his. shoulder. Another classmate makes up the orchestra, there is Max with his cornet, Max looks up at Georgia Lee proudly, for he is glad his classmate is his director. The music changes into a lively fox-trot and out on the stage comes the chorus. Right on the left end, front row, are two charming blonds, and on closer observa- tion, I find to my surprise, they are Ruth Tempel and Helen Rutherford. Right behind them in the brunet row stands Mary Celeste, and Ruth Glad- ish. Who on earth would have thought of those innocent classmates of mine going on the stage? But I must say I was not ashamed of them for they lead the whole chorus in high kicking, and the fancy steps. Glancing over the audience I behold down in the front row, two of my old boy friends, Vernes and Ervin. Both were too intent on the chorus to notice me. A desire to see and talk to my chorus girl friend lead me to seek admittance behind the stage. There to my amazement stood Arnold Huddleston, and Charlie Pevestorff. serving as head stage hands. Both were surprised to see me and showed me the door to Ruth's room. Ruth was overjoyed to see me and started right in telling me all about my lost classmates. She related the following: Margaret Farrel, and Alba Barry, were operating a beauty parlor down the street. They have many aristocratic patrons, such as Mrs. Roy Beismeyer, nee, Margaret Busch. You know, Margaret since leaving school has been a very active social worker. Un the street a little way is a large restaurant, owned and operated by Helen Vermillion and Bill Handly, Irene Huddleston and Pearl Tindall assist them as waitresses. Back in the kitchen working hard and furious is Mar- PAGE 98 'lid if 'I7i99fi I ,ff , ., BLUE garet Wegener and Rhoda. They are certainly making good use of their Home Economics. Now to get back to some of my boy friends, Floyd Gladish has at last realized his hearts delight, he is planning a Trans-Atlantic flight. Jack Smith is to accompany him as co-pilot. The financial backer of the flight is the very prominent Roy Garner. Roy is very wealthy, due to his unusual profit in the Greenhouse business. Roy always did have a love for flowers. As I might have known many of my classmates sought the school as a means for their future. Florence Sheets is employed as primary teacher in the Albers school, named after its founder, Fred Albers. Alvin Wehrman is football coach in the same school. Caroline as a result of Miss Preston's untiring efforts, is coaching basket ball in the same school. Then there were tho-se friends of mine who have sought the home fires. Frances, my dearest chum, has a darling home in the country, where she can raise white chickens and rambler roses to her heart's con- tent. Nannie Mary and Margaret Lyons are living happy and contented in the country. Their farmer husbands are energetic and successful. W. C. Bruening and Carl Meunch are working on a large newspaper, as chief cartoonist and advertiser. There are other friends in the journal- istic profession. Hazel Hagood is typist and Laura Gerkin reporter, for the Kansas City Star. To get back to the farm there is Bill Linebach. He's running a farm in california. I think his main interest is in Dates. Herbert Humburg is a life saver, at Atlantic City. Herbert was al- ways helping some one in distress. Beth Neale is doing charity work in the South, she is trying to uplift the negro standards. Herbert Joerling is a prominent lawyer in New York. He always did have a good line of gabb. Cleda Stratman is his secretary, and as Herbert says, A very capable one. Marvin Smith following in the footsteps of his father, is a preacher in a large Lutheran Church. Anna Louise has gone on the stage as a dramatic artist, she was al- ways good at speaking. ' Ruth was unable to locate the rest of my classmates, and as the cur- tain was rising for her next act, I bid her farewell and hurried out of the theater. The fire still burns bright, and the wind still howls. I sit huddled by the glowing embers. All is calm around me and I again have a ieeling of loneliness. A loneliness of depression. I gaze intently into the fire. Was my dream true? Have I rightfully placed by classmates? As if in answer to my question, a roar of a northern wind sweeps down the chimney and almost extinguishes the blaze. I shiver and realize it is late. Taking one last lingering look at the dying embers, the embers that so gracefully work- ed out the destiny of my beloved classmates, I wander aimlessly up to my room. Dear old dying, fire, Goodnight, You have told your story right. EVELYN TRUESDALE. PACF 'H s ai BLUE Q me q,4,ii PAGE 100 Just Freshmen The Seniors call us greenhorns, They try to rule us outg The Juniors say, They're fresh all right , When there's some of us about. The Sophomores don't have much to say- For in their minds 'tis clear - That they recall some pleasant day In their dear old Freshman year. The teachers say good words for us They help us all they can And Prof. he thinks we're it, all right For he's just a regular man. Of Junior High we are a part And to her soon must bid good-bye And as lower grades succeed us They must have that spirit try. Oh, we are Freshmen of 1928, How gladly we our names relateg Yes, we're a lucky eight times ten E'en though were just Freshmen VELMA SHARP Ode to Posture Good posture is an asset Which very few possessg Sad to relate, the favored ones ' Seem to be growing less. We see the folks around us All slumped down in a heap, And the way that people navigate Is enough to make you weep. Some elevate their shoulders, Some hollow in their backs, Some stiffen up their muscles, And some just plain relax. The one who walks with grace and pose Is a spectacle so rare, That even down on gay Broadway The people turn to stare. If you would cut a figure In business, sport, or school, Just mind the posture receipts, Obey the posture rule. LILLIAN CURTIS DREW. - f. , BLUE . J unior-Senior Reception 1927 On the evening of May 13th, 1927, Higginsville High School Auditor- ium was the scene of a very successful Junior-,Senior reception. Red and white CSenior colorsb and Old Gold and Black, Uunior colorsj gayly stream- ed from ceiling to floor. Two long banquet tables reached across the spaci- ous hall. The guests entered the banquet hall by a lively grand march, played by a six piece orchestra, directed by Professor Willer, and found their places marked by artistic place cards. The Philathea class of the Christian church served the delicious dinner. Dr. Walter Eckel of Lexing- ton, Missouri, delivered a very interesting and beneficial after-dinner ad- dress. MENU Fruit Cocktail Chicken Croquettes Giblet Gravy Escalloped Potatoes Peas in Patty Shells Combination Salad Hot Rolls Butter Olives Sponge Cake Ice Cream Coffee Mints PROGRAM Toastmistress . . . ............... .... F lorence Sheets Invocation ........ ............ .... D r . Walter Eckel Welcome Seniors .... Florence Sheets Response ...... . . Wordic Cassity The Board ..... . . . Floyd Gladish Response .... . . . Mr. Campbell The Faculty . . . Hattie F. Houston Response .... Prof. O. L. Davis Vocal Solo . Frances Dennis Reading . .. Evelyn Truesdale Piano Solo .... Vocal Solo ..... Closing Number J . . . Ruth Tempel Helen Vermillion Juniors PAGE 101 , '5 He- g -- p Retrospect September 5-We're off, and the annual race for grades CU, education UD, fun VU,-well whatever it is, we're all glad to be back to Dear Old H. H. S. September 5-Are the new people, teachers or pupils? September 6-A limp and then a black eye appears. Our gridsters are get- ting down to business. September 7-12-We find that one person cannot be in two classes at the same time. Therefore, conflicts. September 9--First assembly of the year. Classes assigned sections in which to sit at assemblies. September 16-Rev. King of the Presbyterian Church, talked to us on be- ing a good loser. September 19-Class meetings and election of officers and sponsors. September 20-H. H. S. Pep Girls selected. September 21-Our Basket ball girls get off with a flying start by emerg- ing with the long end of the score. The first game of the season and against Mayview, 54-0. September 21-Everybody digs up money for football tickets. September 22-Fifteen for Dennis and E. Schmidt! Now we know who are the two noisiest persons in school. September 23-Hard luck, gang! Northeast will not win next time. September 26-The ofiice takes steps to cure the chronically tardy. September 27-The Blue Bird staff selected. September 28 -The second victory for our Basket ball girls. Walked all over Corder, 30-18. September 30-4Senior chorus sang several songs in assembly. October 4-The Sophomores had a Weiner roast and the Juniors turned out 811 ITIBSSQ. October 5-Basket ball with Concordia. We were defeated, 26-20. October 7--Slater is no better than we are, since we tied in football. October 12-Fate decreed that Lexington should lose the Basket ball ganyg, with Higginsville, 26-23. , PAGE 103 -iid -'S .--s. October 14-Richmond won this football game, but that's all right, boys, now for the next one- October 16-Teacher training girls entertained the grade school teachers to a tea. October 18-Higginsville was one of six Missouri high schools honored by a visit from well-known members of the State Vocational Agricultural Department, including Dean F. B. Mumford, George S. Reaves, Jewell Mayes, and Guy James. October 21--The Razzers paraded the field during the intermission bev- tween halves, with Eddie Schmidt dressed like a baby representing Marshall, and Bobby Davis was on a small pony, representing Higgins- ville. October 21-That's O. K. guys. Your intentions were good. Marshall 40, Higginsville 12. October 26-Our girls walked all over Waverly. Score, 29-23. October 28-Such a dry day! N o football-no fun. November 1-Miss Adams, a dramatic reciter, honored us with a program in assembly. November 2-Steady nerves, Carrie! We can't let the other teams beat us as Odessa did, 22-14. November 4-Sedalia-wow! What a team. Score, Sedalia 31 g Higgins- ville 14. November 11-The Razzers staged a wedding in assembly. Miss Victory and Mr. Independence were about to enter the gates of holy wedlock, but Mr. Higginsville interrupted the ceremony and married Miss Vic- tory. November 11-The whole gang went to Independence and witnessed a 0-0 game. November 17-You fought hard girls, but Alma fought harder. The score was--Alma 29, Higginsville 14. November 18-The Razzers became newsboys and presented a stunt in as- sembly. November 18-Odessa visits us and wins the football game, 14-12. November 21-Sociology class went to Lexington to visit the poor farm and county jail. Immediately, on returning, Miss Whittenburg called the roll. We wonder why ? November 24-Basket ball with Dover. Score, 30-20 in our favor. November 24-Our football boys crawled to Lexington, in the mud, and played a 0-0 game. November 24-25-26-27-We had something to be thankful for-no school. PAGE 104 -as-fr. 'M 57292 2 ' 2 3 15 l l eff November 28-Roll call. A few were still on their vacation. November 29-Boys begin basket ball practice. December 2-Our debators did not talk convincingly enough for the judges. Concordia won. December 2-Rev. Webdell talked to us and the Emerson school first grade orchestra played for us. December 3-Basket ball tournament at Lexington. Beat Alma. Lost to Odessa. December 4-Meinsen says she wants puncture proof tires for cars?!! December 7-The morning after the night before. Inky's birthday party had its effects. December 9-Miss Blue Bird, alias, Evelyn Burgan. Miss Athletics, alias, Caroline Schmidt. Mr. Athletics, alias, Vernes Atchley. December 9-Old Mr. Zero helped to make Ruth Tempe1's skating party a success. December 13-Bad luck! Muddy streets are often our downfall. Poor Mr. Sexton! December 14-All Juniors Cand Seniorsj busy on Junior play. Attaboy, Seniors! This may mean a big blowout in the spring. December 15-Well, Seniors, it looks as though we'll have a swell banquet. December 16-No assembly. Little use made of study hall. Lots of fun. December 21-Teachers training class had a Santa Claus party. More toys! December 23-Boys played basket ball at Sweet Springs and won by a score of 22-20. December 23-Oh, what an assembly! Sleighbells, n'everything. December 23-No more school till January 2. January 2-Come on, girls! This is your chance. Get your man! January 2-Some people think it's still vacation. How about it Mr. Sexton? January 5-William Chrisman came to Higginsville for a basket ball game. Chrisman won by a score of 27-11. January 13-Boys and girls played basket ball at Lexington. The boys lost by a score of 14-13, and the girls lost by a score of 16-12. January 17-Our boys went to Sedalia and played a hard game, but lost, 54-27. January 20-The girls' basket ball team went to Buckner and won the game. Score, 35-17. PAUL 10 f BLUE BIRD of C .sl January 20-The Sophomores gave a program in assembly. Pep talks, songs, And the Lamp went Out. January 24-Both of our Basketball teams went to Odessa and lost the games. The boys' score was 27-21, the girls', 31-22. January 25-The Orchestra gave a recital at the High School building. January 27-Mr. Morris, Central Business College representative, talked to thetSeniors and gave a shorthand lesson. We'll all be stenograph- ers ye . February 1-The Corder boys' team played at Higginsville and were de- feated, 27-12. February 2-Girls' Basket ball Tournament at Fulton. Our team played three games and lost two and won one. February 3--Our boys' team went to Slater and were defeated, 25-19, even though they did play hard. February 4-0-ur boys' team went to Carrollton and won their game. Score, 29-7. February 9-Our boys' team went to Marshall and were defeated, 27-16. February 10-11-Boys' Tournament at Marshall. February 13-Everybody weak in the knees. Are semester exams that effective? February 13-Leap Year party. The girls took the boys to the show n'everything. February 14-The Senior girls were little girls once more. They wore hair ribbons to school, thereby being Valentines. February 17-Sophomores had charge of assembly. They gave a one-act play for the benefit of a better school library. February 17-Girls' went to Alma and lost. Raubinger, a good joker, and oh, what a driver. February 17-Hard fight between William Chrisman and Higginsville Blue Jays at Independence. Blue Jays lost, 28-25. February 17-Sophomores presented their play, And the Lamp Went Out at the Legion Auxiliary Banquet. February 21-The boys' team went to Malta Bend and were defeated, 21-19. February 22-The First Year Home Economics Class visited Meinsen's Meat Market, and studied the different cuts of meat. February 23--Frances and Evelyn gabbed with the Cameron Debate Team, and their gab was so effective that we won. February 23-Orchestra played at the Masonic Banquet, and twelve charming girls served. PAGE 106 2453243 -- -- e -----e-f-H . xx ef-- QQ BLUE - g 1511119 1? February 27-The Teachers Training Class went to various rural schools, to do their practice teaching. February 28--Lost to Slater by score of, 30-26. March 1-Debate with William Woods Academy. No judges decision. Important Events of 1926-27 September 17, 1926-The Seniors entertained the Freshmen and all new students. January 28, 1927-Junior play, The Lottery Man . March 4, 1927-Operetta, The Belle of Barcelona . April 27, 1927-Athletic play, Officer 666 . May 13, 1927-Junior-Senior reception. May 18, 1927-Senior play, The Spell of the Image . May 21, 1927-Rural Graduation Day. Basket Ball Tournament at Lexington. Basket Ball Tournament at Fulton. A successful football team. They lost only one conference game. BETH NEALE. PAFI1 107 'oi ' N29 so ' 'S is la PAGE 108 Toast to Seniors Here's to the Seniors, so happy, Here's to the Seniors, so gay, Here's to the Seniors, so faithful, In classes, in work and in play. May their lives be full of endeavor, May their minds be full of the right, May their hearts be full of the Joyousness, That comes in obeying The Light . Here's to the Seniors, let each one Be helpful in the work that they choose, Be game, be honest, be Willing If even the battle they lose. EVELYN TRUESDALE It's Not So Much It's not so much the word we say, It depends on how we say it. It's not so much the game we play, It depends on how we play it. It's not so much the action kind, As the motive that's be-hind it. It's not so much the fault we find, It depends on how we find it. Many Seem to Be Trying -To be stylish instead of beautiful. -To be clever instead of dependable. -To be sophisticated instead of Wise. -To be theological instead of religious. -To be hilarious instead of happy. -To be modern instead of modest. -To be lively instead of lovely. Sidelights on the Faculty Listen, my children and you shall hear Of the wondrous tale of our faculty dear. Mr. Sexton tells stories and jokes, And takes great delight in the fun that he pokes. Mr. Slayton makes you think he's rough, But after all he's not so tough. It's wonderful how he can run a bluff, But perhaps we've already said enough. Mr. Neff, our sponsor dear, When we're in trouble he's always near, To him, the Seniors owe their success, He made us all do our very best. Miss Jennings leads us in the paths of knowledge, And prepares us for our life at college, She makes us study from time to time, But we all think she's mighty fine. Miss Whittenburg is so kind and sweet, From the top of her head to the soles of her feet, She seems like a mother to us all, And always answers any call. The fairy tales that Mr. Greer tells, Makes your imagination swell. He is principal in Junior High, Which we'll all remember forever and aye. The way Miss Myers works is a fright, And of course, she's always right, The way she types and takes dictation, Surely works on our imagination. Miss Johnson has a jaunty walk, And, Oh My! You should hear her talk. She has always been our friend, And will continue to be until the end. For all our knowledge in Physical Ed. We owe to Miss Preston's head. Miss Raubinger, another teacher whose name we often hear, We have learned to think of as quite a dear. She's always willing to do her part, And we have found that she really has a heart. Miss Bolton teaches us to sing a song, Whether it's short, or whether it's long. We are sure it will sound right, For she works with all her might. PAGE 109 J 1 J 'vi 1- . X'gfl 5g' PAGE 1 When you see Mr. Willer Coming down the hall, You may know he's going to ask you If you've practiced your music at all. When you see Mr. Davis, Coming on a run, Be sure, Dear Child, You throw away your gum. So here's to the teachers, Long may they live, Even as long As the lessons they give. ill? The Students' Psalm Professor Davis is my supervisor, I shall not want. He maketh me to study Algebra, He leadeth me on to greater things. Mr. Slayton restoreth my soul with Science, He leads me in the paths of hard Work, For his name's sake. BETH NEALE Yea! Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of my Citizenship class, I shall fear no failures, For Miss Raubinger is with me, Her brains and her teachings they comfort me. Miss Jennings prepareth English to keep me busy, She anionteth my head with long lessons, My knowledge runneth over. Sure-ly the goodness and mercy of my teachers, Shall follow me through all my school, And I shall remember them forever. KATHERINE LESLIE. 10 -fmgbrff . WY, new -'5 F. BLUE . High School Plays for Years 1927-28 Am I Intruding'? CLASS 1929 On December 15, 1927, the Junior Class displayed some of its talent by presenting a comedy, Am I Intrudingf' CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Hastings . . . ................................. Evelyn Burgan Blair Hoover ...... .............................. Ra lph Froeschle Ernest Rothburn . . . .... Lester Ostermeyer Marjory Vare .... ....... R uth Gladish Dickie Waldron . . . ..... Hayes Finley Mona .......... . . . Frances Dennis Violet Vare . . . . . . . Beth Wollenman Horace Vare .... ..... C lyde Adams Peter .......... ....... Sam Schooling Dora ............ ....... M arie Pevestorff Gerald Mays ....... .. . Albert Meinershagen Jane Vare's Niece ...................................... Irene Koenig SPECIALTIES : Duet, Yesterday , Evelyn Burgan-Vernes Atchley. Duet, Side By Side , Grace Freund-Marion Rogers. Encore, My Blue Heaven . Officer 666 The H. H. S. Athletic Association presented a play, OHicer 666 , on Wednesday, April 27, 1927. CAST OF CHARACTERS Travers Gladwin .................................. Henry Hanneman Whitney Barnes ...................................... Floyd Gladish Bateato, Gladwin's servant .............. ......... E ddie Schmidt Police Officer, Michael Phelan, No. 666 . . . .... Albert Meinershagen Alfred Wilson ....................... .... E rvin Forderhase Thomas Watkins ................... . . . Gaylord Garrison Captain Stone ......... Albert Schneider Kearney, a policeman . . . .... Arnold Huddleston Ryan, a policeman ...... .... C harley Pevestorff Helen Burton ............ ......... E mily Kite Sadie Small, her cousin . . . . . . Frances Dennis Mrs. Burton, her aunt .... .... K athryn Wiley PAGE 111 N- Q ig. Q 4 ,471 - ,. .1 .L The Lottery Man QCLASS, 19285 A Three-Act Comedy! A Tonic For Glooms! Roars of Laughter. Such was the play, The Lottery Man presented by the Junior Class, January 28, 1927, in the High School Auditorium. It was given to provide funds for the Junior-Senior reception. Mrs. Wright .... Foxy Peyton . . . Jack Wright .... Stevens ...... Helen Heyer .... Mrs. Peyton ...... Lizzie Roberts . . . Hedwig Jensen . . . Hamilton ....... The Magician . . . Chorus ....... CAST OF CHARACTERS . . . . Helen Vermillion ...... Ora Jenkins . . . . Vernes Atchley . . . Ervin Forderhase . . . . Frances Dennis . . . Evelyn Truesdale . Nannie Mary Poisal . . . . . Rhoda Wegenier Roy Garner Specialties .....W.C.Bruening ...JuniorHighGirls The Spell of the Image CLASS 1927 Another Senior play, The Spell of the Image was given May 18, 1927. CAST OF CHARACTERS Kitty Aldrich ........................................ Ann Williams Belinda .................. ............ H elen Breipohl Mrs. Breckinridge ........... ............. A nita Schooling Phyllis Castleman Aldrich . . . . . . Mary Cleveland Van Meter Carolyn Alexander ........ ............ La Verne Collins MacDonald Dunbar ...... ........ H enry Hanneman John Harlan ....... Mrs. Van Alstyne Terrance Donavan Ted ............ Lester Ross ....... Fre-dericka Fare . Burton Mathews . Henry Carter . . . Dances by Chorus.. l . PAGE 112 VQFL? William Meinershagen Edith Hader . . . . Marcellus Handley . . . . . . Ralph Mueller . . . . . Walter Mueller .. . Ellen Claire Allen . . . Rollin Rutherford . . . Clarence Sowers 52 , BLUE SUNSHINE CLASS 1928 On the evening of May 15th, 1928, Sunshine , a Three Act Comedy by Walter Ben Hare, was presented by the Seniors of 1928, in the High School Auditorium. Cast of Characters Maudelina McCann, aged ten .......................... Elizabeth Neale Mrs. Bunch McCann, of Detroit, the mother ............ Helen Vermillion Mr. Sol Whipple, of Whipple's Corners, Conn., the country lady .......... ................................................EvelynTruesdale Miss Tessie Mitford, the mental case .................. Mr. Juda K. Butternip, of Peoria, Ill., the old man ....... Miss Gregory, the nurse ............................. Buddy Brady, of New York, the ball player ...... .... Major Kellicott, the speculator ............... Jim Anthony, lhe's engagedl .............. Sylvia Deane, Cshe's engagedj .... Mary, Sunshine ......-.--..........-. Synopsis . .Frances Dennis . . .. .Roy Garner Margaret Farrell . . . .Bill Handley . . . .Herbert J oerling . . . .Vernes Atchley .Florence Sheets . . . .Ruth Tempel Sunshine, as her name infers, furnishes a wholesome feeling of good cheer for a fault-finding group of patients who vie with one another in stating their enjoyment of poor health at the Sunshine Sanitarium. Buddy Brady, a south-paw whose fame has endeared him to all lovers of America's universal game, appears on the scene in fair health and high spirits, but immediately after meeting Sunshine, decides that his sub- mucuos infection will require an extended rest and close attention. Major Kellicott, alias Hannigan Blake, in reality the step-father of Sunshine, accompanies Buddy's friend, Jim Anthony, who comes to the Sanitarium for a visit with his fiance. The Major attempts to draw Jim into a well-laid swindling scheme but Buddy, secretly informed of the Major's identification by Sunshine, thwarts the plan. Miss Mitford, the mental case, in her search for clues, Butternip with his .sincere fondness for tonics, and the disappearance of Maudelia, the ter- rible infant and Amelia, the parrot with a green body and a yellow tail furnish excitement and entertainment for the audience. PAGE 113 Z 4 4, C 425 F- , ,KT P X, , V E w , E RMK ,X AIWEE X K n EE WWW 'W K... 5 Mlm mur Q 'BIRD gi Mm THE FAMILY TREE 5 . , V ' iff, I Qi' E if7'V Eu' A 'E FXNXKQ , Qjfs' f.A E , fff-ff W X E . i I 1 W X E' 53ff- .,,, 'WM EQ' E ' 'K g E' ' f A525 935' 44 . , , - b f 1 'Wig ' ' , Q ff.-.-:fi W f - 4 ' ':,: , E -1A' ,,,..! 0 E L EIE EK z A , E .Q 4 E ilxfwi v q , E fr ,EEEE EEEEE EE E E EE Q V k m, W W . .....4:..,. .rf ,MY LE V W F Ji W., i WM ' 1 ..-W-M W . ... U., .,.----xr. - ' A1 r H. Q:--.wa .. Www, -MM . -, A EW-in-NH-J Vi ry VV A+ E E M' 1' Q ML dwg , Q Q F . x 1. e. BLUE . Blue Bird Humor PUBLISHED EVERY TWO YEARS Editor-in-Chief ................................... Frances J. Dennis Reporters ............................. Beth Neale, Evelyn Truesdale Editor's Note.-After 1928 all students are requested to hand their Jokes in on tissue paper so all may see through them. H. H. S. CLASSIFIED ADS For Sale Cheap-one set of Senior books.-Carl Meunch. Lost-Three girls' basket ball games. Finder return to H. H. S. Found--Eight wads of gum on Freshies' desk. Owner may have same for the asking. Wanted-a good cook. Call Jean Sexton. MISCELLANEOUS Expert advice on the art of love-making.-Al. M. Taxi Service, day or night.-Billy P. Violin lessons cheap.-George Lee W. Personal-I'll go, but don't let Leo know.-Evelyn. Said Miss Raubinger to Frederick Hader, Frederick, if you cannot behave yourself I shall have to take your name. Outside, Frederick confided to a chum, Miss Raubinger's threatened to marry me if I don't look out. W. C. Bruening in American History Class telling of the surrender of Lee in the Civil War: General Lee had on a new confederate uniform and gold-gilted sword and General Grant only had his ragged union suit on. - Two girls fainted. Ervin F.: You know Mr. Meinsen, the butcher, what do you suppose hc weighs ? Sexton: I don't know, what does he weigh? Ervin: Meat. Nvilggxzf -13? si iii gl Miss Preston fin English IIIJ Class, how do you paralyze a word? Max S.: Hit it in the head! I sit alone in the twilight Forsaken by girlies and men, And murmur over and over- I'll never eat onions again! BILLY MCCORD I'd rather be a Could Be If I could not be an Are, For a Could Be is a May Be, With a chance of touchin' par. I'd rather be a Has Been, Than a Might have Been, by farg For a Might ha.ve Been has never been, But a Has was once an Are. Helen Ramey: Ain't love grand ? Cleda S.: I say it is and I ought to know. Bill Handly: Aw, no! It costs too much. Beth Neale is so dumb she thinks Shorthand is only for students with small hands. Caroline reading Shorthand aloud, After Lee Surrendered at Hippi- potamusf' A seventh grader inquiringly asks, Why does Preacher renew old acquaintances before every football game ? -11.1-1 Anna Louise is so modest she won't work improper fractions. l.l- You can always tell the Freshies by Their green and gauky air, You can always tell the Sophomores by The way they comb their hair, You can always tell the Juniors by Their dignity and touch, You can always tell the Seniors but- Chewing gum .. Recitation ability Basket Ball .... Quietness ...... Staying at home You can't tell them much! THOSE NOTED FOR : That permanent Wave .... PAGE 116 wwf Irene' H Frederick A Caroline S. . . Evelyn T . Frances D . . . . Roy G 6 , .-M BLU: Q M I1-IRD M, 9 Six feet two ........ . . . Peggy R.. Flapper ways ......... ,..,, A lba Berry Raven hair ............. ......... R uth T. School girl complexion . . . ........ Rebecca C. Modesty ............. .... A nna Louise P. Pep ................ ......... . . ...... Arnold H. Lifelessness . . . .......................... ....... R uth M. GETPYSBURG ADDRESS We can little remember what we have learned here, But we can never forget the things we have done here. Davis: How many subjects are you carrying Bill? Bill L.: Carrying one and dragging three. Jack Smith says, Always look wise in class and escape recitation! Mabel Beckman must belong to the Northwest Mounted Police for her motto is, Get Your Man . A STUDENT'S PRAYER Now I lay me down to rest, Just before my six weeks test, If I should die before I wake I'll have no six weeks test to take! It is better to have halitosis than no breath at all! A dance, a date, perchance out late, A class, a quizz -no pass, Gee Whiz! HAYES F. Skinny can't throw passes for he has poor table manners. Let there be light-but not too much. -Helen V. Clyde Adams must be from Bermuda, he's so big and strong. PAGE 117 I5 Song ki? BLUE Q g A I - 1539 oooe I Mary C. W ollenman Caroline Sc H midt Margaret L Y ons B ad little girls N O fun Pegg Y Evelyn True S dale A L ba Berry Franc E s Dennis Margaret F A rrell Helen V ermillion Beth N E ale An H H. S. Girl Bl O ndes No M oney Brun E ttes 1928 Song List Prisoners Song ................ Brokenhearted ................................. Author .. Roy Beisemeyer . . . . . . Wilma Still Margaret Busch Out in the New Mown Hay ............... ...... Nobody Knows What a Red-Headed Mamma Gan Do i. .......... Carry Tonight You Belong To Me ......... ' Ain't She Sweet? .............................. ............. All Alone ......................... Breezin' Along With the Breeze ....... . Gimme A Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh? . . . Sunday ..... Any Ice Today Lady ? . Lonesome and Sorry .............. Where'd You Get Those Eyes? ......... I Wonder How I Look When I'm Asleep . . . . . . . . . Frances and Evelyn Me and My Shadow ............... Side by Side Baby Face ................. Forgive Me Let's Talk About ivigfstveetid '.'.'. . So Blue .............. Just a Memory ............. Rio Rita ........ PAGE 118 -Q?-'If . . . . Billy Pevestorff Albert Meinershagen . . . . Vernes Atchley . . . . . . Ruth Meinsen . . . . Kermit Stosberg . . . . Frances Dennis . . . Ervin Forderhase . . . . . Peggy Rogers Inky CharleyP. .. . Clyde and Mable Beth Neale .. Edward Linebach . . . . . . Bill Linebach . . . Helen Preston . . . . . Floyd Gladish . . . Margaret Farrell e BLUE BIRD Q fe CAN YOU IMAGINE? Frankie Bell with black hair. Mr. Slayton in overalls. Ruth T. flunking on test. Floyd G. at William Woods. Herbert Humberg as a Sociology shark. Max S. as chief flunky for Coolidge. Mr. Davis, chewing gum. Roy B. with a girl. Bill L. embroidering. Rhoda with bobbed hair. Al. M. as a woman-hater. Charlie P. in a hurry. Alvin W. without his car. Beth Neale as yell leader. Mr. Willer teaching Home Ec. Sexton in a bathing suit. Caroline without a smile. The Know Nothing Party without their Hist. Books. Pearl without her compact. Billy K. with an arm full of books. The word Fire , rang through the building and each carried out their most precious belongings Bill P. ...................................... Ruth M. Georgie Lee .......................... .... H is Violin W. C. Bruening .... ........ H is big feet Roy G. ......... ...... H is wavy hair Beth N. . ....... Her little blue hat Caroline . ........... The basket ball Sexton .. ............. .. Himself Frances .... .... P icture of an ex-graduate Evelyn T. ......... Typewriting paper Myers . . . ............. Typewriter Skinny . . . .. A Freshman girl Slayton . . . . . Seven sweaters Bolton . . . . . . . . . Baton Willer ......... Orchestra Albers . . . .............. Broom Greer . .. ............. Debaters Davis . . . . . Board of Education Preston .... .......... T rue Story F. Gladish .... Book on Evolution Johnson . ........ Cook B00k Jennings . . . Expeflellce JQRNS? PAGE 119 BLUE BIRD Q .aiiaoe Raubinger . .. Koenig ........ Whittenburg . . . Ruth T. ..... . Foulds ..... Boedeker . . . Aileen B. . . . Edward L. . . . .l. i Miss Bolton-Oh, Dear! Satan always finds Work for idle hands to do! Georgie Lee-Well, now what do you want us to do? iii Mule- What are you ? Ford-'Tm an automobile. Mule- Gwan! If you're an automobile, 1'm a horse. ,iii- Vernes- Is a chicken big enough to eat when it is three weeks old ? Mr. Neff- Certainly not. Vernes- Then how in the dickens does it live '? iii- Seventh Grade . History Book . . . . . . . Schoolhouse Collar and Cuffs ...........Marie ........Poems GradeCard Bluff Question-Why do they call them Glee Clubs? Answer-Because it's funny how some students get in. i. Silently one by one, In the notebooks of the teachers, Blossom the little zeros, The forget-me-nots of the pupils. .. .1- H. H. S. TRACK TEAM Standing broad grin .............. W. C. Bruening Standing joke .................. Frances Dennis Hurling the hot air .... .... E velyn Truesdale Low gurgles ............ Herbert Humburg Throwing the bluff ........ . . . Al Meinershagen Running broad sarcasm .... . . . Helen Vermillion PAGE 120 wgrwff V wg, .gig Q The Wonderful Sophomore Class CWith Due Apologies To O. W. Holmesj Have you heard of that wonderful Sophomore class, That built the pep that will always last, It has run two years to a day, And then, of a sudden, it-ah, but stay I'll tell you what happened without delay, Scaring the people into fits, Frightening the teachers out of their wits- Have you heard of that class, I say? Now in building to studies, I tell you what, There is always somewhere a weakening spot, In English we seem to get a thrill, In Algebra we are trying still, But History is just like taking a pill, Above or below or within or without- And that's the reason, beyond a doubt, That we sometimes break down, but never wear ou Mr. Davis inquired of each lad and lass Where he could find a high school class That is full of pep and really has An open mind and a willing heart, An eye to health and the important part Which it should play in high school work, A steadfast purpose that does not shirkg A cooperative spirit and one which feels The intrinsic worth of high ideals. When he asked that, do you suppose Any one hesitated? No, all arose With one accord. You could hear the roars Clear down the street of HSOPHOMORESX' Ah, said Mr. Davis, We'll put them through, Perhaps, after all, we'll find they'1l do. Do! I tell you, I rather guess That class is a wonder, and nothing less! Babes will become grown-ups, beards will turn gray, Teachers and learners, will all pass away, Children and grandchildren-ah, but say, You never will find one to surpass That 1927-'28 Sophomore class. MARIY GRACE GRAY. PACE. 121 Q of U N ff' W, f X 1 ,y xr 'x -. 'T V - ff-Ri-Yu 5 4 yi J Us, lv., 'iy,,j: g fy W 1. H pf -' X As' K ,Q-Dj' 35:1-D if ' -, ,4 A-',. -ff-4-H 2 i L.,.,,4-,- PAGE 122 , J F xkpj? j '49 -'D V R , f7,,,,f -'T f ,V 7. ,I mx nefil.-'jx it qw ' 5 A: Lvxsx' in I A , X X I - . ,f . ,I ,As , , Wi 3 x, , .V- I, f , , !,.,,,,.,..,,-, , M., BLUE iii or WSP--- if Alphabet of Life A ct promptly. B e courteous. C ut out worry. D eal squarely. E at at what is wholesome. F orgive and forget. G et religion. H ope always. I mitate the best. J udge generously. K nock nobody. L ove somebody. M ake friends. N ever despair. O we nobody. P lay occasionally. Q uote your mother. R ead good books. S ave something. T ouch no liquor. U se discretion. V ote regularly. W atch your step. X ercise. Y ield to superiors. Z ealously live. The Cry of the Freshman The more you study, the more you know, The more you know, the more you forget, The more you forget, the less you know, So why study? The less you study, the less you know, The less you know, the less you forget, The less you forget, the more you know, So why study? -if-5 PA! I fi ffl, Y BLIUF - fi g W A The Class Will Ladies and Gentlemen: Upon behalf of the class of 1928, of Higginsville, Missouri, U. S. A., I shall read to you upon this solemn and serious occasion, her last will and testament, and distribute from her dying hand, the few gifts she has to bestow in her last moments. Owing to the flighty condition of her brain, she begs me to state that she may quite possibly have been mistaken in her inventory, but such things as she thinks she has, she hereby gives into your possession, praying that you will accept them as a sacred trust from one who has gone before. We, the class of 1928, being about to pass out of this sphere of educa- tion in full possession of a crammed mind, well-trained memory, and al- most super-human understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, and such estate as it has pleased the Fates and our own strong hands and brain to Win for us, we do dispose of the same as follows: We give and bequeath to the dear faculty, who have been our instruc- tors in all the wisdom of the ages, a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. It has been a hard strain on them, for Seniors are said to be at all times and under all conditions difficult to man- age, but they have all done their duty, and verily now shall they have their well earned reward. To our class sponsors, Miss Myers and Mr. Neff, we gladly leave the profound admiration and ever-enduring friendship of the class of 1928. Into the hands of Prof. Davis we return the school and hope that he will keep it, and we make over to him now, in partial payment for all that he has done for us, a heavy mortgage on our future in the Great Unknown. Again, we give to our beloved faculty all the amazing knowledge and startling information that we have furnished them from time to time in our various examination papers. If the faculty see fit, they are hereby authorized to give out such of this information to the world as they may feel the world is ready to receive. This, of course, is left entirely to their personal discretion. To the Juniors we leave our biggest hats that their heads may rest in comfort. We likewise give to the Junior Class, as a student body, Frederick Albers' knowledge of economics, philosophy, art, science, and the universe in whole or in part. We trust the class may be able to survive it. To the Sophomore class, for whom We have such a fatherly affection, we leave the study hall with all its happy memories. A if , BLUE fel fi To the football team next year we gladly bequeath the ability of Chas. Pevestorff 3 we couldn't induce Skinny to surrender his. Evelyn Truesdale bestows her honor of being the most silent girl in school to Marian Rogers. Frances Dennis bequeaths her curly locks to Aileen Breipohl. To anyone who needs it, Floyd Gladish bequeaths his bluif. Apply early and avoid the rush. Roy Biesemeyer gladly surrenders his title as handsomest boy in school to Eddie Schmidt, and hopes he will not abuse it. To Marjorie Kincheloe, we bequeath Carrie's methods of playing basket ball. Ruth Tempel leaves her shorthand ability to anyone who- can do it justice. Pearl Tindall beiqueaths her blonde charms to Ruth Meinsen, trusting she will fully appreciate them. Margaret Busch leaves her methods of flirting, her slang, and line of chatter to Rebecca Crane, we feel she needs them very much. To the Sophomore class that is to be-any over-looked hunks of gum we may have left adhering to the underside of desks, banisters, assembly seats or any likely or unlikely places, any stubs of pencils, erasers or scraps of paper that we may leave behind us in the excitement and haste of gather- ing our cherished treasures for the last time. Besides these gifts, we leave, not of necessity, but of our own free will, our blessing, tender memories of our pleasant association together, and our forgiveness for anything we may not have exactly appreciated in the dem- onstrations of the past, and a pledge of friendship from hence forth and forever. All the rest of our property we give and bequeath to our beloved Prin- cipal, Mr. Slayton, for his use and benefit absolutely, and to be disposed of for the good of the coming classes as he may see fit. And we do hereby appoint the said .Principal sole executor of this, our last will and testament, in witness whereof, we, the class of 1928, have to this our will, written on one sheet of paper, set our hands and seal this fourth day of April, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. BETH NEALE. PAGE 125 fi . - PAG IG 126 ..., -. .M-.N ,...i -vw' nvvm a'1',i.M W' ' , , A sr A. ,fi .- BLUE Q 54 Q , H. H. S. Yells I yell, you yell, all ycll Higglnsville! fthis is given in a slow monotonej I yell, you yell, all yell Higginsville! I yell, you yell, all yell Higginsville! I yell, you yell, all yell Higginsville! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! Give 'em the ax, the ax, the ax! Give 'em the ax, the ax, the ax! Give 'em the ax, the ax, the ax! WHERE? Right in the neck, the neck, the neck! Right in the neck, the neck, the neck! Right in the neck, the neck, the neck! THERE! What's the matter with Opponents? They're all right! Who's all right? Opponents! What's the matter with opponents? They're all right! What for? SAUSAGE! Wheeeeeeeeeee! Little tiger! Opponents! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Big tiger! HIGGINISVILLE! Well, well! Who can tell? We might beat this team all to Rickety rickety russ! l We're not allowed to cuss! But nevertheless, we must confess, That we're the bunch from H. H. S.! Wei'll Win, by golly, we'll Win! We'll win, by golly, we'l1 win! We've done it before, we'll do it some more! We'll win, by golly, we'll win! Oh Me! Oh My! Won't we beat that opponent High? fRepeat several times and faster.J Come on gang, We're with you! -JQPJ PAGE 127 .fg.,, 3 BLUE gl We've got the zip! We've got the pep! We're out to Win! So watch your step! We've got the school! We've got the steam! We've got the coach! We've got the team! Yea! Bluejays! Yea! Bluejays! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! Ricka Chicka Boom Ricka Chicka Boom Ricka Chicka Ricka Chicka Boom! Boom! Boom! Ripraree! Ripraree! Higginsville High School! Yes Sireeeeeee! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! TEAM ! TEAM ! TEAM! Who? TEAM! Who? Team! Who? TEAM! TEAM! TEAM! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Higginsville, Higginsville ! Rah ! Rah! Rah! Rah! Higginsville, Higginsville ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Higginsville, Higginsville! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH I Hip! Hip! Hooray! Hip! Hip! Hooray! Hey! Hey! Bluejays! Feed 'em grain! Feed 'em hay! Anything, Anything! To stop that bray! Yea Higgins! Yea Ville! Yea! Yea! HIGGINSVILLE ! OUR OLD HIGH KH. H. S. SONGJ Once again, here as schoolmates assembled, We fain would lift our hearts in song, To our High School, our dear Alma Mater, Let gladness the moments prolong, We are proud of her lads and her lasses, Of honors Won in days gone by, So here's a cheer for our old High School, For our old High School, Our dear Old High ! Chorus: Here's to our Classes! Here's to our lasses, Here's to the lads they adore 5 Here's to the Senior, so mighty , Junior some flighty, Freshy , and Sophomore, Let mirth and gladness, banish all sadness, And as the days go by. PAGE 128 -'J Q L fff Finis ' The staff has finished it's task, We lay aside our peng If there's nothing else you ask We'll be very glad to end. Be slow to criticise Commend if well you may But if you feel inclined to kick Please aim the other way. sJ4,?-f'-if PAGE 129 BLUE W2 l l ll l PAGE 130 It Pays to Advertise The codfish lays a million eggs, The helpful hen but one, But the codfish does not cackle To tell what she has done. So we scorn the modest codfish, While the boafstful hen we prize Which only goes to show, my friend, It pays to advertise. -gif? 3 op ,,.?... Fas .AX x ,nab u Ill ll: J U ELUUUUU E-f gUUL MUHHUUUJUUUU l U mmm mum HUUUUUUUUJUUUU !' QQQEQHQEEX F EHHUHHQEQHE ' I ajmwwaaaaf me: ,,,,,' . F E P ' - , qv xxx QA ----- , 7 W + 'lf A 1 ,,, , MQW - . ,,,. ,A 'lxl 'lllllllllllllllu ,muv 1 - ,, ,..,.. .. ....- X141 yfwgff X! W qlEafl65if:'v I ,I X fciferfzfzy ,R W J ' VA 1 2. , Mfg f BLUE ie? ei DIED fir PAGE 132 We Thank You We hereby thank all those who have so loyally support- ed us in this work by buying advertising space. We appre- ciate this support, and wish our advertisers success in the future. A THE STAFF. wiv! Q ,, , 41-, h ll , i.,, BLUE . BEST OF EVERYTHING is the Slogan Lafayette County's Greatest Department Store For thirty-seven years this store has used every effort to supply your needs. We want to please you HOW. Men's and Boy's Store on first floor. Wo1nen's Ready-to-Wear and Millinery shown on second floor. Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes on balcony. Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Silks, Notions, Munsing- wear, first floor. Basement Store-toilet articles, house furnishings. glassware, queensware. Also 5c, 10c 25c, and 50c sec- tions. Toilet and rest room. . L , . s f. y f1ERCl:llVTlLE COIVPHIVY THE BEST OF' EVERYTHING HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI PAGE 133 J -qgfgg H I 1 'U M BLUE A Iblrzps WE INVITE YOU ALL ACCOUNTS APPRECIATED THE FARMERS BANK OF HIGGINSVILLE HIGGINSVILLE LUMBER CO. 'Telephone 162 QUALITY - SERVICE A sf BUY FLOUR MADE IN HIGGINSVILLE PRIDE -Best Soft Wheat Flour MELINITE -Best Soft Wheat Flour Use Peacock Soft Wheat Bran Peacock Soft Wheat Shorts All Kinds of Feeds HIGGINSVILLE MILLING CO. CENTRAL CAFE n FOR GOOD EATS REGULAR MEALS SHORT ORDERS FOUNTAIN SERVICE RAY L. CLAPP, Prop. MOTTO-SERVICE AND f QUALITY. 'I PAE13 if 6 BLUE FOR GRADUATION AND FOR EVERY GIFT OCCASION We offer the very latest creations in Jewelry that will continually grow in favor. TAYLOR BROS. A store handling nationally known guaranteed merchandise All Work Satisfactory-Shoe Repairing JONES' SHOE SHOP THOS. J. JONES, Prop. The Shop That Is Right Shining Parlor PAGE 136 L-.im f H m. ,. C. HUGH RIGG INSURANCE ALL LINES EXCEPT LIFE Higginsville, Mo. PORTER'S CAFE Muehlebach on Tap Quality NEHI Beverage A Good Place to Eat Phone 398 Higginsville, Mo. CLEANING-PRESSING-REPAIRING-DYEING SEND IT TO A CLEANER INSTEAD OF A CLEANER'S SIGN ROYAL CLEANERS A H. E. MOCK, Prop. We Call for and Deliver Phone 220 WHEN IN HIGGINSVILLE Visit SI-lORTY'S CAFE GOOD THINGS TO EAT PACE 137 L59 L STETSON HATS FLORSHEIM SHOES WILSON BROS. FURNISHINGS ALWAYS FIRST WITH THE LATEST OUR BUSINESS IS RUN ON A CASH BASIS AND WE SELL FOR LESS STIER CLOTHING CO. THE LADDER OF LIFE IS FULL OF SPLINTERS BUT WE. NEVER SEEM TO REALIZE IT UNTIL WE BEGIN T0 SLIDE. KEEP CLIMBING! I N S U R A N C E HOWARD BENNETTE Higginsville, Mo. FIRE - WINDSTORM - AUTOMOBILE - PUBLIC LIABILITY 81 PROPERTY DAMAGE PACF' 138 N-if? I tg, s THE BEST IN DRUG STORE MERCHANDISE THE FINEST IN DRUG STORE SERV ICE N HUSCHER 81 KOPPENBRI K Registered Druggists and Book Dealers Save With Safety at 77:49 exxcxma ifforee An Eastman Autograph Kodak will Print a record of your school days complete DO IT ELECTRICAL S C. LEFMAN ELECTRICAL HOP KELVINATOR, R.C.A. RADIOLAS, HOTPOINT ELECTRIC RANGES, WIRING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Wiring a Specialty Phone 388 Higgins ville, Mo. -QF? lf L Q ff QQ ,volvo I S fee NEW SERVICE BARBER SHOP EXPERT WORK GUARANTEED DANDRUFF CURE GUARANTEED WILLIAM S. I-IEATON, Prop. Two Doors North of Rexal Drug Store THE SHINKLE PRINTING CO COMMERCIAL PRINTERS ROOM 7 LAND BUILDING Higginsville, Mo. DOWNING BROS. HARDWARE Mr. Greer-What do we remember Franklin for? Max-Ice Cream. PACE 140 dwg DR. R. L. SEARFOSS oPToMETR1sT Mary C.- What would you do if you could play the piano like I can? Carl- I'd take lessons. MATTINGLY BROS. STORES CO. A VARIETY OF MERCHANDISE Ten Stores in Missouri Odessa Carrollton Glasgow Macon Holden Fayette Lexington Higginsville Warrensburg Richmond NETTLETON SHOES FOR MENg QUEEN QUALITY SHOES FOR WOMEN R. A. ROBERTS SHOES AND GENTS FURNISHINGS BRADLEY SWEATERS, ALLEN A. HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR Phone 183 Higginsville, Mo. PACT' 141 1' 'Mi fi f.,, BLUE MORGAN'S BATTERY SHOP PHONE 712 BATTERY CHARGING AND REPAIRS RADIO BATTERIES FOR RENT Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Biggest in the World RALSTON B. YOUNG, Agt. Higginsville, Mo. Ike: I didn't bring an excuse for being absent yester- day, because Ma was too busy to write one. Slaytonz Then Why didn't your father write one? Ike: He's no good at making excuses. Ma catches him every time, an' you're smarter than she is. PU F 14 A 6 ,rl ur, BLUE Q 53 E U k 1 cg. P '--L., ' ,i 'kfflgf X if ir! ' if AW - - fl? '4' ' - f E BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE About one thing at least, we can all agree-that The1'e's no place like home. Happily for most of us, a dwelling is no less home because it is humble, rather the reverse. A palace is seldom a home in the full meaning of the word home, But how to obtain that home-what shall it be like--how large-of what construction-and how financed? We consider it a part of our job to assist the builder to satisfactorily solve the home-building prob- lems. Come in and talk with us-We have many plans of inexpensive homes, and our practical building coun- sel will help you. LEIDIGH LUMBER CO. TRUMAN RosE, Mgr. F' f' 44 x 0, glw ralilrkgig W, 4 f H1012 Jfmff i tm ,ALL ,Y Established 1878 AMERICAN BANK CAPITAL 350,000 Higginsville, Mo. Phone XG P W Phone R mem 'l611rHOM'E' Store es e Should lima' 76 86390 FIRST I '5 , . I I HOME FUR NISHER FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING PA F 144 1 of , -Y Y , A.- ,,,,,.,..-,'f X f J N-J wh, -vi, R- 'N?e:A-W fwwf 'F ' 'XZ f Q S3 q 141 FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS HIGGINSVILLE FLORAL CO. JOHN R. FARMER, Mgr. Two Blocks West of Post Office THE NEW FORD CAR TOMORROW'S CAR MADE AVAILABLE TODAY JOE L. BENNING MOTCR CO. Authorized Ford Dealer Higginsville, Mo. 'F Q , FOR SERVICE THAT MAKES FRIENDS AND KEEPS THEM CALL 275 EAGLE MILL 8: ELEVATOR CO. HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI When Built With Clay It's There To Stay MATT FACE BRICK BUILDING BRICK HOLLOW BUILDING TILE DRAIN TILE I-IIGGINSVILLE BRICK 8: TILE CO Higginsville, Mo. PACE 146 ,J f-M I5ll1ll ..xbg -I ef -IBIKIB .JJ USE AL'S BEST COFFEE FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS I-Ilginsville Wholesale Grocery Co. for Economical Transportation . ,LI IQ-IEVROLET J See the Bigger and Betten .CHEVROLET kd Better If dliggerx I and gf ER 4212551 A Demonstration Will Convince You MOLLENKAMP BROS. Higginsville, Mo. STORAGE GAS AND OIL PAINTING PACF' 14 J drag! CF 'Z , 4 3 if ,, A Y wu- l v ,.- 6 ING C0. Y MANUFACTUR AH LE PACJI- 14S A , .IM Q .. BIRD O. B. BEATIE POULTRY - EGGS - CREAM M. F. A. FLOUR - MEAL - FEED Highest Market Prices LOHQEFRNER MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS QUALITY AND SERVICE Four Deliveries Daily Phone 161 CHARLES SEMMLER MERCHANT TAILOR CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING Clothes That Fit. Phone 169 SCHOWENGERDT CLOTHING CO. MEN'S CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS LADIES' READY-T0-WEAR Higginsville Missouri A 4 'S 32:9 BLUE Q g BIRD -gn We call for and deliver Phone 77 SPOTLESS CLEANERS Guaranteed tailor made suits by J. L. Taylor Sz Co. Give our cleaning and pressing a trial HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI STOLL'S BAKERY 8z GROCERY WHERE QUALITY RULES Call 706 Higginsville, Mo. John R.-I have added these figures up ten times. Mr. Davis-That's good. There is nothing like being absolutely sure. John R.-Yes, but I have ten different results. FOR QUALITY GROCERIES Fresh Each Week and for EATS THAT PLEASE We Are Headquarters KENNEDY'S CASH GROCERY PAGE 150 J E..Y., fi M TRI-CITY ICE CO. THREE PLANTS Higginsville - Concordia - Sweet Springs F. L. McCORD HOME OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT Phone 273 , Higginsville, Mo. MISSOURI MOTOR CO. CHRYSLER SALES AND SERVICE Auto Repairing and Accessories Phone 13 Higginsville, Mo. 'Tis hard to part with those you love, When your heart is full of hopeg But 'tis harder still to find the towel, When your eyes are full of soap. By Carl Muench and Max Slusher. if rv. as 5 E sa? I D is E Z E 3' in N DLL 2-U E 2 S' AD FN 5 I 5 2' Q- F 4 3 Q 5 ' D F P1 c: Q' E+- 11 gg E 2 E Q 51 L11 E Q D 2 P --Q.: M 9 2 8 3 mv if 5 ,L EI Q H XR 3 D 5X6 .W D ,, l E 3 D D 1i?A4-Tir ik- 'J Phone 1 FREITAG 8: RABSAI-IL GROCERIES AND QUEENSWARE FLOUR AND FEED 82 Higginsville, Mo. fi , IU. K 4119 THE HOME PHARMACY THE STORE for BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES Prescription Druggists, Paints, Oils, Glass, Stationery, etc. TELEPHONE 265 Why keep yourself and family cut off from- friends- police- fire protection- doctors- schools- newspapers- from the rest of the world? Order a telephone today! It costs only a few cents a day. CITIZENS TELEPHONE CO. HIGGINSVILLE, CORDER, MAYVIEW PAlF'1'l S 6 A., E EIMS A INTERNATIONAL SHOE CO. MAKERS OF ALL LEATHER SHOES 44 SPECIAL FACTORIES Not the best because its the biggest, but the biggest because its the best. Made and sold 5,137,784 pairs of shoes in 1927. Higginsville plant's capacity, 4,000 pairs daily. Annual pai'- roll over M million dollars. Daniel Hoefer, Pres. I Wm. Hoefer, Ass't Cashier BANK OF HIGGINSVILLE IN BUSINESS FOR 44 YEARS CAPITAL AND SURPLUS EXCEEDING S170,000 THE BANK THAT SERVES THE PEOPLE YOUR BUSINESS IS APPRECIATED PAGE 1 4 4, fi, .sans ?w 1898 1928 BLACKSMITHING-HORSESHOEING Constant Satisfaction Has Built This Business In Business Here Mo1'e Than a Quarter Of a Century HENRY MOLLENKAMP Phone 369 Higginsville, Mo. I 1 0 . V . f t I W I WOMENS' WEAR C I 4, J , , H 1-' f 1 BLUE BIRD 55 Photographs in this Annual made by A. T. and Mrs. Peterson THE PETERSON'S STUDIO Leonard Rehkop, Successor PAGE 156 Niffafr fx K e Q U L l.h5'12 ga ,.....i,Y,, - -4, M-. W , .an ,,,. ,A ..,,,,,r,, ,, In 1899 this organization was established. Ever Since then it has been making progressg adding to its equip- ment, to it's knowledge of the profession and it's pres- tige in the community. We feel that our years of experience have been very valuable to us, and because they are valuable to us, they are valuable indeed to those who call upon us. HOEFER 81 MEINERSI-IAGEN Higginsville Blackburn Phone 20 Phone 95 f' 'rl wi fy' j , vsif- J me 1. , f -ff -M -.v ' ' 1- ,4,Qf,f ' ,Q 1 -If ,J 'Q 'x - - Y Y Y -,-A X ,-Q JH IH ,VJ -,.. vi ml, l1,if:j5HLQQQLfp,,.,-'H ....... ..,. .. ..- ' 4 , 1 - ,- .' -- gl 1 C .J ii-' if ,- . . z- - aaa f 5: in . 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