Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

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I»ag« Thirteen -----Osceola High School- Senior Class Prophecy AYIXG been in the navy for forty-four years and fighting against all Europe in the war that started soon after T graduated from High School, I will tell this following story to my friends before I die. First I will relate a small portion of my own life’s history if you will permit. Since leaving the navy I have wandered up and down the streets of New York and other small seaport towns and now that I am certain of death from rheumatism and Saint Vitus dance, I. Paul Johnson, will tell what I have for so long kept a secret. One fine day the Rear Admiral set me scrubbing the deck. I saw coming in the distance a small craft. As it came nearer I thought 1 recognized the face of one of my former classmates within. I was so interested that 1 fell overboard and when I regained consciousness I beheld the face of Elton Merck, who had for many years been a pirate of known reputation but as yet had lxren uncap:ured. We were seated on a rock on the sea shore of a small island when with a splash there can e ui on a rock the fair form of a sea nymph. In tones of sadness she began, “For many years I have been waiting to tell some human being of my life and my traditions. I am the Goddess of Love. I travel the world over, in the sea. in the air anti creeping on the ground. I will now tell you the purpose of my visit. 1 know you are sea pirates and 1 come to warn you that President Danielson of the United States has sent out ships for the capture of Captain Bcrck. I wish to prevent you any trouble that I may. Now. Bcrck, since you are an old classmate of mine I will tell you that Heinemeyer is now the commissioned officer appointed by the president for your capture. He was one of the most prominent physicians in the city of Foley. Nebraska, but because of his good work there was recognized by the President. I will tell you a little of the rest of our class Ixfore 1 give yen my plan for vour escape, rvilla Timm married a very wealthy lawyer, her millionaire of former days, and is at present dwelling in Boston. May Olson has become a great German |»oetess and is writing prose for school work also. Ivan Mills has l)een a successful farmer for twenty years and in the evenings enjoys the beautiful violin music given to him by our former Mary Lewis. Alverta Ihichta has become a great opera singer and is making records for Sears-Roebuck Co. A wonderfu new invention for an Allie Gun has been made by Grayson Garner which adds another honor to his name. Glenis Anderson is located in the most savage and uncivilized parts of Africa trying to soothe the savages with her charming music. Roy Horst may at the present time be found at Washington seated in the Senate Chamber. Donald Ray invested heavily in Tokahan Mining Stock and is now putting his time and fortune in studying music. He is the leader in one of the greatest bands in America. It greatly outclasses Sousa’s hand of former years. Kdith Query still remains “Miss.” She is a great tem| erancc worker and also gives lectures on the Woman's Suffrage question. Miss Fvelvn Price helps Miss Query in this kind of work also. Lillian Chauner has escaped in a pneumatic tube that the baker had invented and they have never been heard of since. Just at this moment she said, and Paul Johnson may become a minister more powerful than Billy Sunday. At this I sprang to my feet and she. (Georgia Waggoner, with a shriek and a splash suddenly disappeared beneath the surface of the placid water. Now you ask how 1 came here. Captain Bcrck was captured and I was found helpless on one of the largest streets in America. That is how 1 Ijccamc a subject of these awful diseases, that molest me now. But I will have to refrain from talking for 1 feel another spasm coming on.

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Senior The ( Monitor. gFTER searching some time in the dusky, dusty vault I am able to bring to light sonic very important material in the way of history of the Class of Sixteen. From the statistics of Osceola Schools I inferred that the members of the now graduating class were either so smart that they didn't need to attend the First irade or else they hadn't yet found out that the ()sccola Schools were the best. In the Second Grade, however, we find three pupils who have climbed over the boulders of trouble for eleven years together and who have graciously welcomed the new members. These faithful three are Arvilla. Paul and Ivan. For several years this trio had to laugh, work and wait alone, that is. without the inspiring influence of the other members of the present class. Hut in the Sixth Grade the magnitrde of the class grew tremendously, for in this year (Ilenis joined them, changing the trio to « cpiartette. And in tile Seventh Grade. Roy and Floyd added much to the rapidly increasing sagacity of the class. The later years spent here were the most enjoyable: I think almost any member of the Senior Class can recall the exciting tales told of their numerous parties and wienie-roasts. And, again the) were soon to graduate and then—High School! But upon arriving at High School they found things to Ik quite different. They were no longer the upper class but were indeed quite at the foot again. Books, lessons, teachers and even many of their own classmates were strangers, for this year Lillian and several rural students, namely, Elton, May, Edith. Evelyn, and Alverta, joined them. This class not unlike all other Frcshies was green, but leaving it to the world in general, don’t you think we have improved ? ()ne good characteristic of the class was thoroughness, which was so clearly shown in their first class election. Every officer from president to doorkeeper was elected. The class high school spirit was good and their interest in High School activities was proven by their good representation in all of them. We were especially well represented in History' liase ball, foot ball and basket ball, the Freshmen boys winning the Inter-Class Basket Ball Championship. You may be sure that in a class of forty members, class spirit was not lacking and one result of this was many good-time parties, picnics and wienie roasts. Although we enjoyed our school work we were not at all disappointed when the last day of school came. Indeed it was quite the other way and we had to celebrate. This we did down on the Blue River by an all day picnic. The next year we came back as Sophomores and welcomed Georgia. Our class this year only numbered twenty-three, many of our former classmates failed to return and others were still recognized as Freshmen to our great regret. At class election Miss Snyder was chosen Class Adviser. John Deland as President and Edith Query, as Vice-President. During this year the class enjoyed many parties and were the honored guests at the Senior-Sophomore reception. Another picnic closed our second year of High School life. The third year we were known as flighty Juniors and were joined by Mary. Gordon and Donald. This was a very busy year. c were presided over by Alverta Buchta as President and Floyd Heinemeyer as Vice President. During this year the well known club, “The Tacks was organized. We had the honor of entertaining the Seniors to a banquet this year and in turn to Ik their geests at a Fall Festival. Coming Lack as Seniors we were joined by Grayson, who was the last to learn that the Osceola High School was the In-st. Counting we found seventeen ambitious Seniors. This year we were particularly well represented in the high school activates. Though we have done our lK st. we realize we have made many mistakes and wish that the other classes may profit thereby. e sincerely hope that we have done something worth while so that their paths may be made easier. Having spent these four years in High School, we will lx better able to meet the problems of life and in our work we will lx assailed by many pleasant memories of our dear ()ld High!

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The Senior The ( Monitor We. tin- class of 1916, of the Osceola High School, Polk County, State of Nebraska. I’nitcd States of America, of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and establish this last will and testament hereby revoking nil former wills made by said class. hirst: We do hereby bequeath unto the Faculty the privilege of leading the Freshmen Class of 1916 into paths of fame and glory a we have allowed them to lead us. Second: We give and bequeath to our honored School Board the use of all the surplus money from the Monitor after all just debts are paid by said party. To Superintended Duncan, we do give and bequeath everything he may have gained by his e. | erience in leading the Class of 1910. The Domestic Science girls do gladly give and bequeath to our honorable principal. Mr. Cel wick, the exclusive right to anything which is fit to eat that he may find in the laboratory. To Miss Snyder, we most lovingly bequeath the hope that othei students will realize her value. To Miss Simpson, we do hereby will and bequeath the privilege of satisfying Carl Wicseman's appetite if it can be done. To Miss Walker, we bequeath the privilege of using the piano in the study hall during the entire vacation without being disturb'd by anyone. To Miss McXerncy. we hereby give and l equeath the right to safely start next year’s Freshman class on the road to success. We further give, bequeath and assign unto the several individuals herein enumerated and their heirs and assigns forever the following personal property and properties to-wit: Gordon Danielson's dignity to Sylvester Bittner. Roy Horst’s frivolity to John Richardson. I.illian Chauncr’s ability to make dates to Grace Deeter. Page Fourteen Class Will Arvilla Timm’s privilege of correspondence to Faith Bradford. Alverta Buchta’s reputation to Esther Lees. Character was not desired.) Find Johnson's ability to bluff to Lola Duncan. denis Anderson’s true and faithful heart to a Junior. Flton Berck’s height to Clement Anderson. Floyd Heincmeyer’s inquisitiveness to Blanche Koehler. Georgia Waggoner’s ability to flirt to Glen Hutchinson. Grayson Garner's honors to Anna Oberg. Donald Ray’s undue influence with the teachers to Carl Wieseman. Ivan Mill’s musical talent to Gcralyn Walrath. Kvelyn Price’s athletic skill in Basket Ball to Deborah Leibee. May Olson’s high ambitions to Lynn Snider. Kdith Query’s roniatic nature to F.lvera Roslund. Mary T.ewis’ ability to teach school to Marjorie Snider providing she remains single. In witness whereof, we the Class of 1916. have to this our last will and testament, set our hand and seal, this 9th day of May in the year of our Lord 1916. A. II. Buchta, . It torn ey at Late. We the undersigned, at the request of the testator. A. 11. Buchta (attorney at law), do solemnly affirm that this is the true copy of the last will and testament of said testator and hereto subscrilx? our names. F. . M. Prick, G. R. Danielson.