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

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-'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

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, '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

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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