Milford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Milford, IA)

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MAROON AND WHITE the shores of Lake Okoboji, opened in the sulmmer the Hi Tri was well represented by many of its enthusiastic members. In the fall of nineteen hundred and twenty more enthusiasm was shown in regard to Hi Tri work. Miss Perry, the Y. W. C. A. Student Field Sec- retary, held conferences with the girls, complimenting them on their splen- did beginning, and explaining methods of affiliation. The cabinet members elected for the year were Onalee Heldridge, president, Leona Moreland, vice president, Dorothy Gran, secretary, Mabel Born, treasurer, Margaret Meyer- dirk, chairman of the program committee, and Mary Warren, chairman of social service, Beatrice Fellows, chairman of social activities. Efforts were put forth after Miss Perry's departure to secure a charter, signifying that the Hi Tri had the honor of becoming an afiiliated club. Owing to the many unavoidable delays the charter was not received until the end of the school year. A series of Bible studies and general meetings constituted a helpful pro- gram. While the spiritual and mental sides of the Triangle were well em- phasized the physical side was not forgotten. Many enjoyable hours were spent in recreation. Social service work progressed nicely throughout the year. The Hi Tri contributed to the support of Miss Charlotte Neely, Y. W. C. A. Secretary in China, and the girls managed a campaign for the sale of Health Stamps just before Christmas. The Y. W. C. A. convention was held at Des Moines, Iowa, February fourth, fifth and sixth, nineteen hundred and twenty-one. Six delegates were sent from the Milford Hi Tri Organization. Those sent were Dagmar Hansen, Marv Warren, Margaret Meyerdirk, Dorothy Gran, Onalee Heldridge and Leona Moreland, with Miss Emma Wood as advisor. The conference theme was Make Your Light to be in Readiness . Many inspirational talks were given and the Hi Tri girls came back filled with en- thusiasm for their organization, realizing more than ever before the call to service Much credit is due to our High School advisors for their untiring efforts in behalf of the organization.

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lei Witt The Milford High School girls, during the spring of nineteen hundred and twenty organized a club which in due time would become affiliated with the Y. W. C. A. organization of the United States. It was decided to call this club the Hi Tri because it represents the triangle which has a three- fold purpose of developing the spiritual, mental and physical sides of life. The aim of the.organization is to give Christian training and instill Chris- tian ideals into the life of the school. This organization strives to increase the spirit of friendship, high standards of scholarship, and democratic ideals. Service is the watchword of the organization. The ofiicers of this club as first elected were Onalee Heldridge, presi- dent, Dorothy Gran, vice president, Leona Moreland, secretary, Arlene Hel- dridge, treasurer. The first advisors of the organization were Miss Julia Ward, Miss Emma May Wood and Miss Erma E. Hollen from the faculty, and Mrs. R. T. McElroy and Mrs. L. D. Daily as town advi-sors. Hi Tri meetings were held in one of the recitation rooms immediate- ly after school. These meetings, though few in number, were always inter- esting. When one of the finest Y. W. C. A., camps in the country, located on

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MAROON AND WHITE jnzniur Gisurietp Our first organization began in the spring of the Freshmen year. During this year we were too much occupied with our work to have any outstanding social events. As Sophomores we started out the year with a series of Weiner roasts and skating parties, at Arnolds Park. One of the big events during this year was the class sleigh ride. The majority of the class will remember sardines, nabis- cos, and cold feet. The spirit of our Sophomore year did not diminish any as we entered our Junior career. We began with Weiner roasts in the fall and had lots of jolly times up in the woods sizzling weiners around a camp fire . During the win- ter different members entertained us at their homes. Each was an occasion to be remembered. The theatre party at Spirit Lake was one of the most enter- taining events of the year. Did it rain? Hardly any, quoting Ralph. As Juniors we looked forward to the Junior-Senior Banquet, as our greatest so- cial event of the year. It was our first big affair and everyone was interested to make it the crowning event of the year. Owing to the interest manifested in athletics no social activities were held until later in the year, then they followed each other in rapid succession. The first of the series of events was a Breakfast, held at the Moreland home, hosts James and Wayne Yager, hostess Leona Moreland. One could almost imagine himself to be in a southern home. Dixie music was enjoyed by the guests while they ate the four-course southern breakfast served by negro waitresses. The occasion was so enjoyable that the seniors were tardy for school that morning. The next social function was a party given by Carl Hoesch in the Dewey home. The color scheme in the good old purple and white was carried out both in decoration and refreshments. Mesdames Dewey and Gallager, with their usual hospitality, made it a pleasant evening for all. Another party which will long be remembered, was the one given by Onalee Heldridge held in the Heldridge home. An enjoyable good time was spent and delicious refreshments were served. The Seniors were entertained by the Junior-Senior banquet on Monday, May 9, 1921. The banquet was a complete success, the gymnasium being beautifully decorated in appropiate colors. A splendid program of toasts was enjoyed throughout the five-course dinner, Stanley Overland, who was well qualified for the task, acting as toast- master.. The Senior class extends a note of thanks and appreciation for the royal entertainment which the Juniors so successfully gave them.