Lafayette High School - Oak Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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XVZIS are Dale l in ven, ght, its in- 'OSS- :rch em- tire- lids tors rig- pay. Key mer the tat'- red Y S' ati- LH- of ex- ach ind re- 1. rho nsg ble Jwl om Kth Nineteen Tlifrty-four 13 PIONEER PUBLICATIONS HE 193-L Oak Staff makes no pretention of being a brain trust. but. it has solved one of the knotticst economic problems of L.ll.S. in pre- senting the student. body with the current publi- cation. The class had the courage to take first steps toward a more sensible year-book, operating un- der a code of no club assessments, 110 class dues, and a. subscription-financed production. A stur- dy pioneer into the new field of magazine annu- als, the publication has the two-fold task of main- taining the high standards set by its parent Oak and of setting the precedent as an entirely new type of school record. Those who study the annual problem prophesy that the 1934 Oak bids fair to be a model for other schools. Like the Oak, this year's mimeographed Light is a pioneer. The work of Miss Coffman and her department is responsible for the attractive ap- pearance of the new style weekly. That it has paid for itself and additional equipment through subscriptions with no advertising is noteworthy. l arf? f ,..-1 rf W Ui WLS N f W gg' WM -' 7 9 ff, wa ,909 4 fy 'I ,fr 1 f W MW J W Wg . at ' fi .. 5 X -5 v . f 1 ,I , .wi , Ml R - Q -1- f,L 'l .rag 2 f 7 4. M. ,I f, p , f I jf ft A LOUD KNOCK, A LUC The policy of a low rate, resulting in a high per- centage of sub- scribers, has made the paper of more practical value as a school organ. A volunteer staff awarded for de- pendable service, by activity points, has edited the pa- per as an extra- curricular activ- ity. KY BREAK PPORTUNITY knocks but once to give one a lucky break. A very loud knock was given this year when HA Lucky Break was chosen as the senior class play. On April 6, at. eight o'clock, a lucky cast performed HA Lucky Break to a lucky audi- encc. The plot concerned a very wealthy man about thirty-five years of age who thought everyone liked him because of his wealth. llis business manager, played by Dale Davis, endeavoring to prove him wrong, circulated the rumor that John Bruce, played by Ray Hochstcdler, had lost his money because his stock had crashed. At Hotel Mullet, Bruce found the girl of his heart, Nora, played by Elizabeth Dale. She and her mother CEvelyn Bartlingj turned out to be true friends of Bruceys during his supposed failure. Because of an aristocratic, sophisticated moth- er, played by Dorothy Mack, Claudia, portrayed by Virginia Gibson, was to be separated from her lover, Gene Thomas, but through To-mmy's foresight the two eloped, much to Mrs. Barrett's disappointment. Comedy leads were taken by Rtuthe Rich as Elmine Ludine Smith and Beryl Streeter as the super-salesman, Benny Ketcham. Others in the cast were Fern Hart, Elizabeth Brubaker, J. R. Bass, Mary Josephinee Shaw, lola Round, Billy Surface, Ervin Somers, and Edouard Brinegar. The play was directed by Miss Marian Harvey and Miss Winnifred Gallagher. CONCENTRATED MASCULINE TALENT Membership in the Orphe-Delphian Society is voted to boys possessing special talent in art, music, dramatics, or speech. Because of the activity of the club members in the various outside projects, the annual Orphe- Delphian play was not given. The fall social event was the party held at Greenfield Village, while the spring one will be on the last day of school, probably to be held at the Big Red Apple. ROSES WITIIOUT THORNS HA rose by a.ny other name smells just as sweet. A little secret is revealed in the fact that the name Sesora is really roses spelled backward with the a added to give it the right pronuncia- tion. This club stands for the higher and' finer things of life that the rose symbolizes. The Sesorians are a very active group of talen- ted girls, who devote their time to bringing out the particular talents of each member. These talents were revealed in the play, f'The Rebellion of Youth , and at the programs given at the successful Christmas dinner. the delightful spring tea, and at the annual spring banquet given in honor of the senior Sesorians and their mothers. Unselfishncss on the part of thet Sesorians was shown when they took care of a family at Thanks- giving and at Christmas time. TR UE BL UE The symbol of Girl Reserves is the triangle rep- resenting mind, body, and spirit. The side repre- senting mind has been well-developed in Lafay- ette's chapter this year by the play, ttDeariesy', centering around an orphan's home and a ffbig, badu matron. Contributing to the development of the triangle were the pre-Easter services in collaboration with the lli-Y, developing the spir- itual sidc. The completion of the triangle was brought about by swimming classes at the Y- improving the body. After all, ofvwhat value is the symbol if the circle, representing the world and other girls, is not there? The circle has in- cluded the mother's tea, Christmas and Thanks- giving baskets, lnterclub Council of the three high schools, andl especially the Kansas City con- ference. In the qualities of Christian leadership being developed steadily by individual members is the symbol of Lafayette Girl Reserves complete.

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l2 Thr' larffzylftfe Oni: CLUBS AND THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS STUDENT COUNCIL HAS BUSY YEAR CC F the students, for the students, and by the students. That 's our governing body. lts motto is fWVe strive to please. The first session, held from September until January, discovered 'tsomething new under the sun . and the first football queen coronation was inaugurated at Lafayette. During the second session, opening in February, with newly elected members and closing simulta- neously with the school year, a great feature marked the career - of this body. Through its untir- ving efforts and Mr. Dailey's co- operation, Lafayette secured its First Annual Field Day and -1- Frolic. On May 18 a part holiday was secured, groups raced to the athletic field, and the fun began. Games galore were held, and, as a fitting climax. an informal party was given. ln providing funds for the project, a rip-roaring basketball game had bee11 demonstrated on April 10, at home room period, by Hoss's Hamburg's and Herner's Hot Dogs. lt proved no small feat-ure of the event. Lafayette may well be proud of the high type and outstanding accomplishments of its 1934 stu- dent council. N. H. S. INITIATES THIH-TEEN DEAS at Lafayette about the number thirteen underwent a radical change on Feb. 27, when thirteen seniors received invitations to become members of the National Honor Society. Especi- ally do the girls in this select group regard with favor the number which gave them a majority. Upon witnessing the impressive initiation cere- mony his first year in high school, what student does not set for himself, secretly or openly, the goal toward which he will work during his high school career? Certainly nothing could afford him a more definite conception of the requirements of a well-rounded growth during these years. To be eligible for membership, a student must rank in the upper third of his class in scholar- ship, Leadership and character are harder to measure but are linked up, more or less, in service to the school, the value of which is estimated in activity points. Recognition of those who are outstanding in these four cardinal virtues, scholarship, leader- ship, character, and service, is the purpose of the organization. Lal'ayette's chapter, number 429, organized in 1925 under the sponsorship of Bliss lietha liowen, its present adviser, now numbers ninety-eight, thc total of each class's nlembersliip since its founding in this school. Alumni members in- itiated the elect of the 1933-l class at an impress- ive ceremony in assembly March 2. KNOVVLEDGE LEADS TO HONOR EHOLDI To those who hold high the torch of knowledge goes the key to success! Mem- bers ot the Torch and Key, meeting a require- ment of a. grade of 'KEN in at least three solids during the preceding semester, are the victors to whom go the spoils. Wa? The organization was orig- A' 7,2 inally known as the Lafay- b fl 1 ette llonor hoclety but was changed to Torch and Key in l929 since the former I A name conflicted with the National Ilonor Society. 1 mfr: 735. D : f 1. ? 51 .L f d To Arthur Murray goes the distinction of hav- ing been a member every semester since he entered high school. ttWIIO, NVHO, VVIIO? 'Wvho wrote 'The Charge of the Light Brigade? Q3 CJ Who wrote the life of 7. is x the Orleans maid? f vi iw. Who was the leader of 'W ' 5 the Fourth i l'l'lS2lllk'4f.l I X l l Not only who, but what, when, and where are calls which must be answered quickly and pati- ently by the group of librarians known as La- fayette Owls. i This club, organized in l92S, is made up of volunteer workers whose one objective is ex- pressed i11 the elub's motto, t'I serve. Each student gives one hour of work every day, and an additional half hour each week is given to re- ceiving instructions in the use of library tools. Although service is voluntary, students who are chosen must measure up to set qualifications: as a result, the library assistants are responsible girls with high scholastic standards. ln reward for their service to the school. Owl members are given activity points ranging from four for the first. semester to nine for the sixth semester. Nine I the k sentit catior The towai der a and a dy pi als, tl tainir and c type Thi that other Lil: is a p depai peara paid subsc ff Q W fm if I giver chose On perfo ence. Th thirty liked mana provc Bruci mone At heart her i true failui Be er, p by Y . J-nn...-. . if 4- 1-no-,sl-54 -:nu-1----h

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