Humboldt County High School - Winnada Yearbook (Winnemucca, NV)

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H. C. H. S. WINN ADA 1926

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H. C. H. S. WINNADA 1926 Two luncheons were given during the year—one to the successful contestants in a correct posture contest, and the other to those in a two week “no gum” contest. Much interest has been manifested in the home economics work this year, and a larger number of girls are realizing the advantages of a course which embodies so many phases of home making. ----------o---------- Mathematics MATHEMATICS courses offered during the year consisted of alge- bra, plane geometry, and solid geometry. Realizing the importance of the cultivation of habits of self-reliance, clear cut thinking and logical reasoning, the purpose of the mathematics department deals primarily with these points of development. Aside from the necessity of a mathematical foundation for such professions as architecture, astronomy, various kinds of engineering, and navigation, arises the immediate needs of every intelligent citizen for sufficient mathematical proficiency to master the ordinary problems of commerce and finance. ----------o---------- Our School and Grounds THE BUILDINGS and grounds of a school generally indicate some- what the character of the management of the institution and the attitude of the student body. We are or should be ashamed of deface- ment, mutilation and depreciation of our school building and grounds. On the other hand we take pride and interest in its improvements, beau- tification and upkeep. This year we are proud of the balcony that has been added to our gymnasium. First of all because it is useful in that about three hundred more spectators can be seated comfortably and where they are safe from being struck by players or balls. Second, because it adds beauty to our gymnasium, destroying the barn like effect, and making it very easy to decorate for entertainments and balls. Also those who do not dance can comfortably and inconspicuously observe from the balcony. Then we are proud of the large storeroom under the stage because it provides a place for all the apparatus that was formerly stored in various places such as the lower halls. It also releases a store room which is now converted into a beautiful music room. We also take pride in the remodeling of the shop which now takes care of almost any kind of work that students are required to do. Our locker system, newly installed, is a long needed addition. Now we can keep our personal property free from prying eyes and thieving fingers. Under these lockers also are supply lockers where text and supplementary books and general supplies are kept. All of these improvements have added utility and beauty to our building. On the outside the improvement is marked. Last spring concrete retaining walls were built, inclosing the lawn and forming a drive way, Vines, hedges and flowers were planted. Last fall and this spring we have enjoyed the first fruits of these improvments. Each year these will be more beautiful and with others added, our joy and pride in the beauty of our school house and grounds will only be equalled by the pride and joy we shall feel in the honor, uprighteous and success of the students, past, present and future of the Humboldt County High School.

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H. C. H. S. WINNADA 1926 SENIOR HISTORY WE ALL, as Seniors, look back to the day, September 6, 1922, with a great deal of happiness for it marks the beginning of our high school life. As Freshmen we were subjected to various and painful degrees of torture and after a week of this were declared full fledged students of Humboldt County High School. The members of the entering class were: Mary Quilici, May O’Carroll, Balentine Laucirica, William Black, Genevieve Woodward, Martin Gastanaga, Alice Martinez, Lucille Gran- del, Joseph Lorentz, Lawrence Murphy, Gertrude Washburn, Ralph Adamson, Clifford Campbell, Merle Germain, Louise Reil, Evelyn Tucker, Mabel Connor, Myrle Trousdale, Loene Kramer, Imelda Ger- main, Myrle Callahan. At the beginning of the new term, eleven valuable members were added to the class. They were: Susie Abel, Esther Brown, Carol Savage, Eleanor Fisher, Craven King, Neoma Baber, Vera Leonard, Estelle Petrinovich, Mary Dern, Frances Otis, Birdie Sanders. Three Freshman girls of whom we were ;well proud, made the basketball team. They were: Myrle Trousdale, Francis Otis, and Ger- trude Washburn. Our initial party given on St. Patrick’s day, was the most success- ful dance of the year. The decorations in green and white, were con- sidered extremely suitable. In the fall of 1923 we returned conscious of the distinction of being Sophomores. We found our class decreased in numbers. Mary Quilici, Myrle Trousdale and Mabel Connors deserted us for the Junior class. Alice Martinez and Evelyn Tucker left to attend busi- ness college. William Black, Martin Gastanaga, Clifford Campbell, Law- rence Murphy, Gertrude Washburn, Carol Savage, and Neoma Baber did not return. Georgia Barnes and Bertram English were new additions to our class. Our class party, with decorations of blue and silver representing a star spangled sky, was both beautiful and novel and secured for us the reputation of being the most original entertainers of the school. Frances Otis, a member of our class, received honorable mention at the state basketball tournament for her brilliant playing as forward. September 2, 1924 saw the beginning of the second half of our high school life. Returning, we found more of the old familiar faces gone. Estelle Petrinovich had moved to Reno. Bertram English and Mary Dern left us to become Seniors, while Georgia Hines and Frances Otis did not return. However, we were glad to see that Martin Gastanaga had returned from Paradise. Officers elected for this year were: Martin Gastanaga, president; Merle Germain, vice-president; Don Welsh, secretary and treasurer. Second semester: Martin Gastanaga, president; Merle Germain, vice-president; Imelda Germain, secretary and treasurer. We were very prominent in athletics this year being represented by Martin Gastanaga, Merle Germain, Ralph Adamson, Joe Lorentz, Frances Otis, May O’Carroll, Vera Leonard and Susie Abel.