Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

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THE NAPANET 1931 Here is something pretty — a stage all decorated. A tall figure is coming out tc address us. Anna R. She must be the assistant manager of a theatre. She introduces to us the two star comedians, Elwyn B. and Charlotte Dick in Wait a Minute, Nineteen Thirty. Now I see someone in the barber ' s chair. He is being shorn by Dale Farrington, Of course there would have to be a barber out of our class. Here must be a County Fair, for I see numerous stalls, and animals of different kinds about the grounds. Above one of the stalls is the sign Mrs. Marjorie Mac Rae famous for her pies. That is none other than Marjorie Gingerich. Now as we Wander about the grounds we come to the poultry section to learn that the Rummel sisters, Frances and Maxine have taken prize for their Leg-horns, the white egg- layers. We 1931 Seniors couldn ' t possibly do without a beauty specialist, says my crystal. For here I see Arabella H. carefully dressing Frances Gall ' s hair. Frances has quite a business air about her. Yes, and I can see dimly an office room, and above the door, Frances Gall — Private Secretary. This looks interesting. A bridge table in a grand resort hotel. The couples play- ing, appear to be members of the wealthier sex. But with all her riches, we recognize one of these players as AUegra Richmond. Now my crystal takes on the aspect of a school room. Rows of desks, black- boards, little heads bobbing about. But more important is the instructor at her desk, who looks up now and then, to see Jack or Johnny pulling Suzzie ' s curls, or making hand-signs. This is Erdean Stahly ' s kindergarten class. In place of these little tots I now see older children, they look to be Sophomores. Their teacher is attempting to explain a geometrical figure to them. However, it is so poorly drawn on the board that I could not explain it myself if asked. Let us conclude that one of the boys of her class drew the figure. I am sure that would suit their teacher, Frieda Clouse. Oh, how pretty! Here is a living room fit for a king and queen. I recognize the landscape gardening as that of Arlene Conrad. And none other than Marie Walters could have done the interior decorating, for my crystal reveals a cup won by her for that type of work. Here is something of interest to the girls, and maybe some of the boys. It is a dress parade, or style show. All the pretty colors of the rainbow are draped grace- fully on slim, lithe figures by one we all know Kathyln F. She will no doubt be a style expert. Who is this coming? Little Miriam Miller in her white uniform. Before her scatter the subordinate nurses. I just saw one tall, gaunt figure disappear. But wait. Her head is reappearing around a corner — it is only 1, Norma M, But to my mis- fortune Miriam sees me. But after all, it isn ' t so bad. She only puts me in charge of Roberta Hepler, Farm Bureau head, who has come to this particular hospital to have her tonsils removed. Playing thus with my crystal is fun, but it is now clouding over and I can see no more. — Norma Manuel. L Page Twenty-six

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THE NAPANET 1931 Class Prophecy TT7T ' ITHOUT my cr ' stal it would be a difficult task to carry out what has been fV? assigned to me — that of prophesying the future of my fellow-Seniors. But or! here in the refracted lights of my crystal I see it all. A figure swathed in yards of filmly stuff, being looked upon by a vast audience is none other than Alberta W. who has proven her stage career a big success. What do I see in the blue background?? Two pretty little faces encircled by a ring — it must be serious! ! About and near the brunette I see little children. She, Margaret M. will be a governess perhaps. And in the background surrounding the blonde are rows and rows of dining tables. I remember Kate M. said she plans on taking up dietetics. Now — what have I here? A trace of broad smile. Of course — it is Edwin R. No wonder the smile, for I see now coming into view two feminine figures. Edwin must be a dancing instructor for he is swinging the girls rhythmically to the orchestra in turn, and appears to be giving them pointers now and then. What do I see now that doesn ' t lock as good — a police cop stops a car. Why — it is Stahly W. driving. He must be the 1940 speed record-breaker. Here is something of a different nature — a book. Someone is turning over its leaves as if it pertained to chemistry. It is Fay Danner. Don ' t be surprised if sh; is responsible for the issuance of the 1940 Chemistry Text Book. Again as I turn my crystal I see a green coloring. Now I know what it is — a hay meadow and two farmers in big straw hats — Henry B. and Robert R. Here is an Austin and somebody getting out of it. You can be sure that it is Nap ' s live-wire — Wanda Minard. What do you suppose she is doing riding around in an Austin? What is this? Rows of test tubes thistle tubes, labelled bottles and boys all alike. No wonder — it is Don and Dean P. Looks as if they are going into chemistry in a big way! I thought so! Mary Pippen entering a store, above which hangs a sign — Drugs. Let us follow Mary into the store and satisfy our curiosity. A person behind the counter whom we can all guess is Wayne D. What is he doing? Nothing out of the ordinary — just fishing into his pocket. He hands a roll of bills to Mary who is now Mrs. Dunham. Ah! this makes me dizzy — a typewriter keyboard — a silver cup — Russel Jones. Of all things! Now don ' t get hungry. For I see pies, cakes, roast chicken, and lots of good things so tempting to we Seniors. But stay! They are being watched by Mary Malcolm. Looks as though she is going to be supervisor of a 4-H Club or some such thing. I must be right for I see Clara Ruff in charge of a sewing stall near by. This is strange — the faint out-line of a boot. It must be Italy. But what is Eleanor Sechrist doing over there, trying to enchant some handsome Italian with an over-flowing melody of love?? Looks as if somebody has found trouble for himself, for I see Raymond Reed ' s long legs dangling in the air. Don ' t get a bad impression of him, for he is only making his way back to earth by means of a parachute. But he isn ' t the only one who flo ats about on high. Richard Blessing is up there too. Down below I see a dilapidated plane. Page Twenty-five

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THE NAPANET 1931 7 » ' T ' HE graduating Class of 1931 numbers thirty-eight students. Of this number thirteen are boys and twenty-five are girls. This is the smallest class since 1926. This Class claims to make up for this shortage in numbers by their good looks and intelligence. Classes for the past seven years have numbers as follows: 1924—24; 1925—37; 1926—36; 1927—57; 1928—54; 1929—47; 1930—57. March and December are not popular birthday months for no student claims windy March and only one graduate celebrates December. May, October and No- vember are celebrated most frequent — there being six birthdays in each of these months. The rest of the birthdays are well scattered among the other seven months. No pupil has a birthday on an important holiday. There is one pair of twins and two other pupils whose birthdays ball on November 28. Twenty-one were born in 1913; eleven have been in school more than twelve years and six less than twelve years. The average age of the girl s is 18 years, 1 month and 5 days. The average age of the boys is 18 years and 5 days. The girls graduate 2 months and 12 days older than the girls of 1930. The boys graduate 1 month and 22 days younger than the boys of 1930. Both the oldest and youngest are girls. The youngest, Frieda Clouse, is 16 years, 4 months and 6 days old to-night. She is a sister of Vera Clouse the baby of the Class of 1930, and 3 months and 18 days younger than Vera was on her graduation day. The Salutatory was given by Frances Gall; the Valedictory by Fay Danner. —J. A. A. Page Twenty-seven