Mineral Point High School - Radio Log Yearbook (Mineral Point, WI)

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-...-... .......... Z. z..-..5.4..-.:: :f 2, - :Z - :L Z W 2: - - :f ... ---,--in-vm-mf--im ---1-- I-M-f--an--Q. 'lvl-u ----- --------n--In ----- Class ll'lliistfo1r'y HN a bright September day about four years ago, if one had been for- tunate he might have observed a peculiar happening at the village of Grammar School. An airplane was out in the center of the flying field being put in shape for a flight. This plane was soon to take off upon a journey to the Point High Flying Field. Many mechanics and their aids were putting in supplies, tuning up the motor, testing the rigging, and per- forming many ofthe other minor tasks which must be done before the ship takes tothe air. Amid all this confusion a troop of some forty odd boys and girls- the youth of Grammar Village-came to the field. When they sighted this beautiful silver monoplane in the center of the field they were filled with awe, and many felt a great desire to become aviators. A consulta- tion was held, and all who wished to go decided to stow themselves away on the ship. By devious ways and methods we entered the plane, and many and varied were our hiding places. The take-off was thrilling, and, soon we were sailing through space. In due time we reached the flying field and then we had to make our presence known. We presented ourselves in a body to Commanding Offi- cer Bear, and that worthy gentleman Che must have liked our sweet and innocent facesj decided that we could become members of the school. The instructors at the field gave us many tasks to do, and as a result some of our members decided to end their careers. Algebra was the bogey for many, but they had enough intestinal fortitude not to give up the ship. Many of our members became aids in the carrying out of combats with other schools. Trophies in a great number were won. Our most brilliant performer in the speed contests was a red-headed young chap- Wash Keegan. About the middle of the year some of our members became restless, and after a short deliberation we decided to throw a party. For once we had a chance to raise a little Whoopee and did we ever raise it. The next step was our transfer to mechanics. VVe began to tinker with the motors, and we were becoming more acclimated to our school life. But again we lost a few of our members and became smaller. During this year we played a more important part in the combats, and more and more of our members were winning laurels. But other fields were present and many of our ambitious songsters took to the air to give the angels a thrill. Others of our group became orators and declaimers, filling the heavens with the outbursts of their strenuous efforts. A few became Thespians for a short space of time and again our class held the spotlight. FOURTEEN

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.. - - - .. -..-.,...,....-.......-............-..g.Q..-..............-.... .. ... .. - - - - - -- - - - - - -------.un-an--u----1--an-nl.Ill--In--1-n-----I - - - - - - - - - - HARRY MITCHELL-President 3-4, Booster Club 3-4, Editor. HELEN MORGAN-Vice President 1, Booster Club 3, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Operetta 1-2-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Declama- tory 3-4. ETHEL MOTLEY-Basketball 4, Staff. FRANCIS PALZKILL-Oratory 3, School Play 3. Football 3-4, Basketball 3-4, Track 3, Debate. LEO PALZKILL-Football 2, Track 3-4, Ag. Basketball 4, Staff. RAYMOND PALZKILL-Football 3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Ora- tory 3, Debate 4, Vice President 4, Business Manager 4, Staff. MARX' PARKINSKTN-GlCC Club 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-4, Staff. HAROLD PITTZ-Football 2-3-4, Track 3, Basketball 2. GEORGE PROCTOR-Basketball 4, Ag. Basketball 2-3, Track 3, Booster Club 3, Treasurer 3, Staff. HAROLIJ REGER-Basketball 3, Track 3, Staff. ISABEL STUDE-Basketball l-2-3-4 Ccaptainj, Glee Club 3-4, Operetta 4, Declamatory 3, Staff. MARION UNGER--Basketball 1-4, Commercial Club 1-2, Debate 4, Sec- retary 4, Treasurer 4, Assistant Editor. LORETTA WE1DENF121.I,ER-Orchestra l-2, Declamatory 3, Stall. FICRN WEINBRENNER-Basketball 4, Stall. MAR-IORIIL VVHITFORD-Basketball l, Declamatory 1, Band 3-4, Staff. JAMES WIIlTFCJRlliGlCC Club 2-3-4, Operctta 2, Mixed Chorus 3, Bas- ketball 2-3-4, Track 2-3, Staff.

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- .. - - ... - - .. .... - - - - ..,,,-,,+ .g..-.............-..... ... .. ... .. ... -...-..-..- Again during the middle of the year we experienced the same symp- toms which we had felt the year before. Our spirits were becoming so powerful that the safety valve had to be taken off and we proceeded to let off steam. This was the night of the Mechanics Party. Towards the end of the year our members were taken on many test flights and our flight instructors decided that we had advanced far enough to become observers. An observer is one who aids the pilots in their tasks and tries to down the enemy. In this particular branch we achieved great success and did a great deal to further our school. Our members had now decided upon the different things which would occupy their time most. Some took up Shorthand, others took sciences, a few stuck to manual and domestic arts. A large part went out for dramatics and public-speaking, and aided in put- ting many an appropriate program before the Assembly. As htted our part of observers we were to do more and more in the different athletic combats. Football attracted some, but basketball had the best representation of observers. Three of our number won letters QClem, Shorty, and Jim--jim was captain of the teamj. lt was one of the most successful teams of recent years and a good share of the credit must be given to our members. Slowly but surely the members of our class were soloing and soon we were nearly all privileged to wear the silver wings that stand for a first- class pilot. At last we were privileged pilots and could sit back and watch the newer members of the school pass through the agonies which we had un- dergone. But we were not finished and had to work hard in order that we might become proficient pilots and thus become a credit to our school and class. The mid-night oil was burned for a great many subjects including that love of a good many pilots UPHYSICSH. A few of our number being enamored of their new position tried to get by with a little fooling, but they were badly msitaken as one of the teachers brought them down a few notches. Sports again took a big share of our members and we had another good football team. Jim, Joe, Harry, George, Booty, Shorty, and Ray did their bit and won letters. Shorty, Jim, and Clem again proved to be the wings of the basketball team and Harold was the old standby in track. Not to be outdone the girls did a little combat flying and came back to camp with a trophy for being the best basketball team. Debate was started again and three Seniors were on the team. They were Marion, Ray, and Joe. The glee clubs still held attraction for some while others stuck with the band. In a short time now We will have taken our finals and the old school will see us no more. lt seems sad to have to leave it, but we are somewhat contented by the thought that others will come to follow our footsteps. FIFTEEN .. ... - - .. 1 .. 1 1 1 1 .. - -...i--.i.afs-1...-..i--.1-1--vii-1 1au-up-.,-.--lu-n-nn-nut