Knox High School - Sandbur Yearbook (Knox, IN)

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Q The Redskin Annual Class Plays .fi I. HE Fixer, a three act comedy presented by the seniors November 27, was an- gie other success. The story revolved around Waldo Powers CRay Beauchampj who was always getting himself mixed up. His friend, Willie B. Repaid fDon Shillingj was the fixer who tried to fix everything for him, but us- ually made things worse. Marigold Maine, the lovely heroine was played by Evelyn Edwards. Mrs. Maine QHarriett Johnsoni carried very well the role of Marigold's mother. She played opposite Chester Reitknecht, who was the eliicient Dr. Robin Killum. The comedy interests were supplied by Gabriel fMickey Thurmonl and his sweetie, Cleopatra CVivian Wagnerj a maid at the hotel. Hinkle 1 Phillip Badellj was the timid soul who was engaged to Marigold. Ethelyne played by Anita 'Hale depicted the role of secretary to Mrs. Gosnell, fMarion Watsonj and only added to the already mu ch complicated situation. Irene Miller CCamilleJ furnished the love interest for Willie while Inez Byer fRuth Royce! was the plain home girl. Many times the intri- cate, interwoven plot became so complex that it seemed it could never be straightened. However the fixer straightened out all the problems and difiiculties. The audience, convulsed with mirth most of the time, once more paid homage to the dramatic talent of the Senior Class and to the director, Miss Nees. On April 9, 1935 the Juniors produced their first play, a three act mystery drama entitled Tiger House. There were ten charactrs: Erma Lowrie, the pretty heroine, was portrayed by Mary Ed Johnstong Macintosh, her detective-sweetheart by 'Devon Biggs, and Arthur Hale by Edward Roepstorfil The Comedy roles were taken by Ei- leen Pettis as Aunt Sophia, a maiden aunt, Peggy Van Ess, a modern girl, by Audrey Schock, and Oswald Kearns a bug collector, by John Whitson. Mystery and the sinis- ter were added by Yami, a Hindu, played by Neal Smith, the Mystery Woman by Phyl- lis Mosher, Mrs. Murdock by Mary George and Thompson by Frank Gurrado. The play was the first of its type to be presented in our school, and the unusually large audience acclaimed it one of the best ever given. The play was ably coached by Miss Nees. Annual Spring Contests NOX came through the spring contests with her colors flying high and thus proved her supremacy in music commercial work, and mathematics. ln, the annual County Music Contest held Saturday, April 6, at the Center if ' School. Knox was very successful, and brought home five first places, one second, and one third. Those who won firsts were John Whitson, Clarinetg Gerald Storey accompanied by Anita Hale, saxaphoneg Anita Hale, accompanied by Alice Andrews, violin, girls' chorus, accompanied by Julia Henry, and Girls' Trio accompan- icd by Julia Henry. Bennie Pannarole, accompanied by Anita Hale, won second place in baritone voice, and Lucille Edgell won third in grade piano. On the same day, April 6, Miss Schmide took the school winners in Mathematics. Vera Wilde and Stella Maslowicz in Alegbra and William Fehringer and Richard Barr in Plane Geometry, to Valparaiso to compete in the sectional math contest. The unus- ual honor of being the sectional winner at Valparaiso, with the right to compete in the state contest at Bloomington, April 19, was won by Richard Barr. On April 13, the Knox Commercial Department under Miss Purcell made a sweep- ing victory in the county contest. All four Knox teams won first place, and many in- dividual honors Were attained: Advanced Typing, Marian Watson, first, and Inez Byer, seeondg Beginning Typing, Elizabeth Cromey, first, and Lucile Kaley, secondg Book- keeping, Evelyn Lainhart, third, and in Shorthand, Florence Humes, second, and Olive Johnston, third. Q 1935 p

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The Redskin f Music and More Mllsirr . GAIN, the Music Department of K. H. SL displayed remarkable talent this year. lg The High School Chorus, consisting of forty-two members, performed very Eff successfully at several important functions. Of these appearances, perhaps ' those to be considered the best were the Christmas Candle Light Vesper Service, featuring the singing of the Hallelujah C'horus, and the selections of negro spirituals given on Stunt Night. The first was presented entirely by members of the Chorus at the Christian Church as a pre-Christmas program. The Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs also performed separately. The Woman's Club was delighted with selections by the Girls, and a convocation audience received the initial appearance of the Boys with enthusiasm. Additions to the High School Orchestra have greatly improved the organization. Gerald Storey and Orville Nichols, saxophone, and Jo Ann Thomas, bass viol, are the new members. The organization contributed much to the musical spirit and life of K. H. S. having played for the Junior and S'enior plays, the Black 'Cat Night Club sponsored by the Masque and Lyre Club at the Hallowe'en Carnival, and other school programs. Members of the Chorus and Orchestra participated in the County Chorus and Orchestra. Because of repeated demands, a Junior Orchestra and Band were organized. Their first appearance was at the spring' concert given April 26. The Girls' Trio composed of Anita Hale, Alice Andrews, Mary Ed Johnston ac- companied by Julia Henry has been very popular this year and have performed at practically every town function. They had the pleasure of giving a number of out of town programs also broadcasted from South Bend again this year. All in all, the Music Department because of the untiring effort and enthusiasm of Miss Winship, music director, has proved its merit both at school and throughout the County. Masque and Lyre Club ,,,.f-i I- HE Masque and Lyre Club is an organization whose purpose is to further in- ,Z5Tf terest in lnusis and dramatics. The club, now at the age of two and a half years, is under the able leadership of Miss Nees and Miss Winship. The lf!-Bl membership this year is twenty-three. The ofiicers for this term are: Viv-- ian Wagner, President, Don Shilling, Vice Presidentg Eileen Pettis, Scc'y-Treasurer. Our club has had a very profitable year. We purchased pins for the first time and also red caps to wear to the basketball games to help spur the boys on during the game. The club was well represented in both class plays, the orchestra and chorus, and all programs put on by the school. At the Hallowe'en Carnival the Club royally entertained their guests in the f'Black Cat Inn. They put on an original floor show consisting of dancing and singing, and they even had an orchestra which furnished dance music fit for a king. On January 21, 1935 the Masque and Lyre Club held an invitational party, and everyone who attended reported a good time was had by all. We invite all who have an interest in music or dramatics to try out for members ship in our club. We want to express thanks to all who have helped make this a suc- cessful year and hope that next year will he as much of a success, or, if we dare to wish for it, even more of a success. 1935 L

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. The Redskin 53, NDER the direction of the New Chief, Coach Hubner, the Knox 1 War- gl riors made a fairly good record this season, in lieu of the fact that only three veteran braves remained from last year's squad. The schedule took 'V this season's warriors into some additional new camps of great strength, such as Mentone, a contender at the State, and LaPorte, a strong .foe of. the North. North'Judson, sectional winner, and Winamac of the Pulaski Region again proved to be a few points 'too strong for the local Redskins. However, the invasion of most of the Starke Camps added scalps to the Redskins. Walkertonians'of the St. Joe tribe were ambushed and over powered twice during the winter, the Redskins being only one of three teams'to be successful in performing this feat. The Redskins are losing five of their Senior braves by graduation this'year, but will have seven warriors who are fairly well drilled in shooting and Fighting tactics to add great strength to the ranks. Among those that are 'graduating are Chief Rain- in-the-face Beauchamp, Warrior Kaiser, Lazar, Wil- helm, and Badell. The returning experienced war- riors are Smith, Zechiel, F. Gurrado, Daly, Sellers, Shinneman, andf'Basney. The Papooses under the leadership of Chief Lewis did well by invading the enemies territory frequent- ly winning fifty per cent of their battles. 'Members of the petit warriors were Papoose Hall, Nichols, Biggs, Walters, A. Gurrado, Lainhart, Phillips, Downs, and Schulmeister. Much credit is due Chief Hubner and his staff, and with a group of warriors trained in his system of warfare we'expect next year's season to record more scalps. The schedule for 1935-36 will find the Redskins invading two State Contender Camps, Michigan City and Mentone. Also Washington, Ply- mou'th, Bourbon, Bremen Argos, and Star City are new regions to invade next season. The Redskins war cry for 35-36 is Win a Sec- tional. Base Ball The Knox Baseball team with its coach, Mr. Hubner, played four games last fall, In the two contests with North Judson, one game ended in a tie and the other in a vic- tory for the visitors. Hamlet also defeated the Redskins once and tied them once. Winning five games and losing one to North Judson, the Knox High School Girls' Baseball team under the direction of Mrs. Abner was very successful. The victories in- clude two from Grovertown, one from Center, one from Winamac, and two from North Judson. Those on the team were Elizabeth Cromey, Mary George, Mary Lantero, Marjorie Hanson. Harriet Johnson, Irene Miller, Francis Mlekodaj, Julia Helen Henry, Sarah Frances Geiselman Vera Wilde, Georgia Ream, Virginia German, Jennie Mlekodaj, Norma Peterson, Edna Summerfield, Phvllis Biggs, Lavon Refzkling, Betty Greenfield, Stella Maslowicz, Pansy Leonard, Anna Roberts and Sara Pettinato. 1935 p