Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

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(Dm %U v £UtilMu0 rl'he new public school building; cf Osceola is one of exceptional merit. It is one of I lie new up-to-date, thoroughly modern structures that is only equalled by buildings of recent structure. The building was completed January 1, 1913 at a cost of $50,000 and is without doubt unexcelled by any and equalled by only a very few school buildings in Nebraska for its complete arrangement and plan. The architectural effect is simple but graceful and its conservative lines and proportions, together with its proper location on a spacious campus adds to its worth, not only a-; an educational structure, but a public building cf great worth and beauty to the city and community. It is a two story building with a high and spacious basement, constructed of a fine grade of pressed brick, stone, and a frame work of steel, ft is 107 feet, 7 inches in length and 71 feet, 10 inches in width. The fuel room an 1 ash pit are constructed underground cub side the building proper adding to the convenience, fire protection, and sanitaiy conditions and minimizing chances for the accumulation of dust and dirt. In the basement is located the furnace room equipped with two large high pressure boilers and water heater with both local and furnace attachment. The boilers are sufficiently large that either will generate enough steam for the proper heating of the entire building in common winter weather. The basement also includes a large gymnasium equipped with lockers, toilets, and baths and is arranged with a large gallery for spectators. A large, well lighted room and store room is given over to Manual Training. Laboratories with closets and pantry are arranged for Domestic Science and Domestic Art. In addition to these departmental rooms tlie basement is equipped with toilet rooms, store rooms, drinking fountains and a fire-proof vault for records.

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 The Freshmen class opened tlie year oi‘ 1912 and ’13 with the membership of thirty-two, but for various reasons the following have had to quit school: Mamie Lovell, Susie Farris, James Farris, Louis Odgen, Yerner Roberts, Edna Kidder and Edison Kidder. The class organized the second week of school, electing the following officers: Harry Pike, president; Marjorie Snider, secretary and treasurer. In the fall the girls and boys formed a basket-ball team, the boys winning the Championship of the High School. The team was as follows: Perry Miller and John Deland, forwards; Albert Timm center and Roy Horst and Russel v‘-guards. When we first entered High School, wo thought that High School life was a long sweet dream. We soon changed our minds when the lessons were assigned. I believe algebra was the most puzzling thing we “Freshies” ever came in contact with, and Latin proved almost as hard. We all vowed never to forgive the man who wrote the Latin book. Physiography was interesting, especially the “field trips.” English wras changeable but most of the time “dry.” Although during our Freshman year we may, have done many foolish things, we are sure the older students will overlook them. All Freshmen are “green” when entering High School, as you all know by experience. We were constantly annoyed by the older students of the school, but we soon came to the conclusion that they knew no better, and we heartly forgive them. We all sympathize with the Seniors who leave the “Dear Old High” and we are certainly glad we can stay a few more years and make the class of 191(5 a class not to he forgotten. RUSSELL M. CIARK, ’16.

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2ito tk'Mcation The New Higli School building was formally dedicated January 3d, the exercises of the day beginning shortly a ft noon and continuing with music interspersed till after the hour of midnight. An immense crowd thronged the halls and rooms of the building during the afternoon and evening and the building was explored and admired to the heart’s content by the visitors. The program of the day was dixided into three parts, an afternoon and evening program, being held in the school auditorium and the banquet in the gynasium, tallowing the evening program 2 P. M. Farewell to the old building. Concert by High School Orchestra. 2:30 P. M. Music,................High School Chorus. Invocation,...........Rev. II. G. Wilcox. Vocal Solo,............Miss Emma, Falter. Ode to old building,.......R. G. Douglas. Address,..........Chancellor C. A. Fulmer Violin duet,...Miss Smith, Miss Walrath. Dedicatory Ode,.......High School Chorus. (Written by Rev. C. A. Spalding.) Benediction,.........Rev. S. C. Hulhorst. The address of Chancellor Fulmer, of Wesleyan, teemed with good thoughts and was ably delivered. His theme was the advancement which is being made in all lines of human thought and effort and he made especial mention of man’s unwillingness to go back to the old things. O. E. Mickey, chairman of the board of education and Judge F. If. Ball, secretary of the board, delivered addresses and conducted the dedicatorv services. 7:30 P. M. Concert...........High School Orchestra. Music,............High School Chorus. Invocation,.......Rev. C. A. Spalding. Violin Duet,....Arthur Mickey, Miss Smith. Add l ess,.............Dean E. L. Rouse. Review of Osceola’s School Buildings, Judge 11. II. Campbell. Piano Duet,....Misses Walrath and Peterson Benediction,.......Rev. P. Gordon Silas. In his address, Dean House, of Peru Normal, discussed the great things that are accomplished by men as first taking shape in vision and pointed out numerous illustrations of his point. He said that the high school building first existed in the vision of possibly one or two, who foresaw the coming need of enlarged educational facilities for the youths of this school district. The program concluded, those who participated in the banquet repaired to the gymnasium, where a delightful feast was spread, after which the following toast list was carried out, R. G. Douglas serving as toast master. Mrs. II. G. Wilcox—Books, Brains and Boys. Dr. John R. Gray—The Building. Reading—Miss Margaret Kepner. 11. C. Beebe—Our Schools. Miss Rasmussen—The Patron’s Opportunity. Supt. C. B. Moore—When Dreams Come True. The entertainment furnished by the or-chestia was especially fine. Another “special” of the day was the candy booth, from which the senior girls received a welcome sum. —RUTH WALKER ’14