PJ Jacobs High School - Tattler Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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( b $ Now comes the sorry day for the iatted gobblers. Tis Thanksgiving. Lus- cious pumpkin pies and all the other trimmings appear from midst the irre- sistable smells coming from the kitchen. Nov. 4 — At the combination victory and pre-fair assembly this morning, we were told it would not be neces- sary to report for school in the after- noon. The features of the Fair-and- Supper were a pancake-eating con- test, an amateur hour, and a dance, with Benny Graham playing. Nov. 5, 8 — The teachers attended the convention at Milwaukee so we had only two days of school all week. Nov. 11 — Silence reigned for a whole minute at 11:00 A. M. this morning. The occasion was the Armistice Day assembly. School was dismissed for the rest of the day. Nov. 12 — The juniors and seniors heard an interesting talk on educa- tion by Professor Butsch of Marquette University. Nov. 13 — A group of students and a few teachers from Lime Ridge visited our school today. Nov. 14 — The Police Cadets gave their annual dance this evening in the gym. Music was furnished by the College Play Boys. Nov. 19 — Our Thanksgiving vaca- tion started at noon today. Nov. 27 — The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra played a concert this af- ternoon before an audience of grade and high school students. Nov. 28 — Our first basketball game of the season was played tonight at Tomahawk. The score was 27-25 in our favor. The Pep Club ' s annual dance was held tonight with Benny Graham playing. Dec. 5 — The G.A.A. sponsored the pep assembly for the first home game of the year. They did a good . u° ? % Cadet dance. . . The Grand March. . . Bugle call . . . Maestro

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The big parade. . . Margot dancers. . . Var- sity club assembly in stadium . . . Meet the coach. . . Armistice day. . . Fair. . . ' Bye bye ' . . . Cleaning up The trees boast bright colors. Sguirrels can be seen preparing for the visit of old man winter. Football is the topic of the day. The brawny heroes are lauded far and wide. explains the weird looking things walking around school. Oct. 10— Apparently the football players were not satisfied with the assembly, sponsored by the Pep Club, for they lost to Rhinelander by a score of 12 to 6. Oct. 14 — Otto Schact gave an in- teresting speech on elocution and self-reliance, even demonstrating the proper way to sing. Oct. 17 — A pep assembly by the Red and Black Club brought the same results as last week! Since it was our home coming game, there was a parade after school, and a bonfire and pep rally just before the game, but even that didn ' t rouse the team — Antigo 13, Point 7. Oct. 21 — Mr. Boyce introduced Sav- ings Bonds and Stamps to the stu- dents this morning. Oct. 23 — A beautiful dancing exhi- bition was given this morning by the Margot dancers. This was one of the many assemblies sponsored by the sale of ice cream bars. Oct. 24— The D.O.P.E. club did it! Inspired by the assembly this morn- ing, our team went to town tonight, with the results being Point 6, Mer- rill 0. Oct. 31 — Varsity club gave the team a good send-off for the Rapids game. Nov. 3 — We trounced Rapids tonight by a score of 20-19 in one of the most spectacular games of the season. We ended the season with two vic- tories and five defeats.

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te inlet Point takes the Hodag. . . Swing it, kids. So high!... King Steckel. . . Tony . Junior Class Play. . . Busy as bees The last leaf has fallen from the branches and a cold silence takes the place of cheery autumn days, but not tor long. White flakes begin to fall and ileds, skates, and skis appear. job, for we won from Rhinelander — 34 to 32. Dec. 10, 11— The Junior Class Play, Spring Fever , was given two nights to give everyone an opportu- nity to attend it. This fast, furious, and funny comedy was a huge suc- cess. Dec. 12 — The one-act play cast went to Madison for the state meet today. They got a C rating. Point played at Antigo and lost a thriller by two points. Dec. 16 — Point redeemed herself to- night by taking Nekoosa — 48 to 30. Dec. 19 — A Christmas assembly was given by the orchestra and the choir during 5th and 6th periods. School was dismissed until Jan. 5. Dec. 29 — We lost the alumni game by a score of 32 to 20. Jan. 5 — At the New Year ' s assembly this morning, Mr. Kraus urged all the students to make the most of their opportunities for the rest of the year. Jan. 9 — Our team played at Marsh- field, but lost 22 to 19. Jan. 16— The Red and Black Club gave the pep assembly today and gave the team a nice send off, for we won the game tonight — Point 31, Rapids 26. Jan. 22 — A large group of students and adults gathered this afternoon to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the WLS Prairie Farmer Station. Jan. 23 — A combination anniversary and pre-game assembly was held today. The event was Mr. Steckel ' s 30th year of teaching here. 10