Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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8 THE MILESTONE. Dec. 5, “ First Senior Orations read. 4 4 6, “ Rooster fight between two Senior girls. 4 ( 7, “ “I see no occasion for merriment.” 4 4 23. “ Closing Kxercises. Musical Program. 4 4 24, “ to January 8, 1899. Vacation. Jan. 3, i899- Ernest Brilge entertained the Senior class. 4 4 23 “ Physical Culture introduced. 44 25, “ Several Junior boys were locked in the labratory by Seniors. 4 4 26, “ ‘‘Sweet girl graduates with their golden hair all hanging down their backs.” Feb. I, “ Reading of Second Orations by Seniors. 4 4 2, “ Parallelobiped discovered. 4 4 8, “ Seniors elect new class officers. 4 4 II, “ Climax of cold weather. Thermometer registers 40 degrees below zero. 4 4 17, “ Seniors receive their class pins. 4 4 i7, “ Sophtnore Class party at the home of Elizabeth Sharpless. 4 4 i7, “ ‘‘Pat” gets his face blown up. 4 4 18, “ Astronomy class met at the home of Ernest Bridge to study the stars. 4 4 21, “ Wesleyan Male Quartet gave a concert. Athletic Association received part of proceeds. 4 4 22, “ Washington’s Birthday; holiday in the afternoon. 44 28, “ Fire in the High School Building. Mar. i.3, “ Sophomore young lady tumbled from her seat. (t i7, “ Much greenness among the Juniors. 11 26, “ Prof. O’Connor taken sick.

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High School Calendar. Sept. 5, 1898. School opens. We view the new Principal and the bashful (?) Freshmen. “ 7 4 4 Seniors have their first class meeting and elect officers. “ 12, ii Soldiers of Co. L come home. “ 28, 4 4 Freshmen have a hay rack ride. Oct. io, t 4 Seats changed the first time. “ 14, 4 4 Seniors publish the “High School Bieeze.” “ 21, 4 4 Norfolk Public School’s excursion to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. “ 24, 44 Dr. Taylor of Yankton visits school and examines the eyes of the High School pupils. Nov. i, 44 High School attended the funeral of Mrs. Salter, President of the Alumni Association. “ 4, 44 Seats changed again. “ 16, 44 Astronomy class met at the home of Agnes Thompson to study the stars. “ 18, 4 4 Senior class decided to publish a Milestone. “ 21, 44 Athletic Association organized. President, G. H. Whaley. Vice President, Guy Alexander. Secretary, Otlio Johnson. Treasurer, Norris Huse. “ 24, 44 Thanksgiving holiday.

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THE MILESTONE. 9 Local Declamatory Contest. Clyde Hayes wins first medal. Maud Tannehill wins second medal. to April 9. Vacation. Winifred Jeffries entertained the Senior Class. Prof. O’Connor passes crisis in his illness safely. District Declamatoiy contest. Clyde Hayes wins first medal in humorous class. Debate between representatives of six North Nebraska High Schools. William Darlington represents Norfolk. Prof. Whaley takes Supt. O’Connor’s place for a month, and Mr. Barnes takes Prof. Whaley’s place in the High School. Prof. O’Conner much better. Lottie Kuhl entertained the Junior Class. First Anniversary of Dewey’s Victory at Manila. Graduation gowns begin to be interesting. Freshmen’s party at G. A. R. Hall. Final examinations begin. Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. J. J. Parker at First Congregational Church. The beginning of the end. Memorial Day. Junior Day. Commencement of the Class of ’99, at M. E. Church. Alumni reception at the home of Miss McClary. FINIS.