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

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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

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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

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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