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

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o+ m S |T) And now spring. That season when A young man ' s fancy turns to thoughts of love is again here. Little green sprouts which will soon be flowers are all ready popping out of the ground. April 1 — The last of the assemblies sponsored by the Pep Club ' s sale of ice cream bars was given this morn- ing. Carl Brown and Gene Meneley presented a variety musical show, singing, playing a vibra harp, a piano, and a couple of saxaphones. April 3, 6 — Our Easter vacation was shortened this year because school is to be dismissed two weeks earlier this year. I guess it ' s worth it! April 10 — The sixteenth annual Ju- nior Prom was held tonight with 170 couples attending. The theme, The Couple in the Castle was carried out beautifully. The music was fur- nished by Johnny Nugent and his orchestra. April 11 — The District Music Tourna- ment was held for the solos and en- sembles today. Twenty three schools participated in the events. Besides the regular band numbers, there was a twirling and a flag swinging con- test. In the evening the best solo and ensembles presented a program, followed by a dance for the out-of- town participants. April 17 — An assembly was held for the junior boys this morning. The boys who attended Badger Boys State last year told how it was run and also some of their own personal experiences. April 30 — The senior class presented the last high school production of the year tonight when they gave their annual class play, entitled June Mad. This comedy was well at- Over the top. Thee Winners ' two and. . . On, fects Dramatic club play. . . Awards. . . One and so ambitious. . . Sound ef- 13

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jCI u ii r r v WH i ' § And. furthermore . . . Dance for visitors. The Great Dictator. . . Will ya. . huh? . Stevens Point we hail to thee . . . te Lntet Another new year. We all turn over a leaf only to discover it ' s not so much different from the old one. The days soon begin to get longer and the snow is beginning to disappear. Feb. 27— After the Pep Club assem- bly we beat Merrill 48 to 20 and took second place in the conference. March 5— The Dramatic Club Play, The Late Christopher Bean , was given this evening. We won our first game of the tournament from Ne- koosa. March 6 — We won from New Lisbon —31 to 25. March 7 — We lost the champion- ship game to Rapids by a score of 28 to 17. A big fight was staged af- terwards with everyone taking part. March 17 — The local forensic con- tests were held today to see who would represent Point at Nekoosa. March 19 — We took three firsts at Nekoosa. March 23 — At the forensic assembly Andy Komasa gave his declamation, The Man Without a Country. March 25 — Two senior assemblies were held today. Mr. Detert told of NYA help being given in schools and Mr. Bablitch announced the Constitution contest. March 26 — At the Forensic contest at Rapids Andy and Yvonne Moreau both took firsts. The band ' s annual spring concert was held tonight with four bands taking part. Francis Per- ron, band president, directed the senior band during the ceremony. March 27 — Mr. Dobson presented the J.C.C. awards to the three winners who wrote essays on Americanism. March 30 — Attorney Meleski review- ed the world situation and emphasiz- ed the privileges of American citizen- ship at an Americanism assembly. 12

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■ ■ ,. ■ ! V, • ! ;4n ■•■■ ■ Americanism — by District Attorney Mele- ski . . . Fire Drill . . . The Couple . . . The Prom. . . The Castle . . . Plunk, plunk. . . T M $ The trees are bedecked in new- born splendor. New spring outfits rival nature in their colorfulness. The warm sun begins to awaken the gypsy in your soul. The outdoors beckons. tended by students and their parents alike. May 2 — The remaining part of the District Music Tournament was held today. Twenty-two high school bands took part in the parade, which was held in the afternoon. Other events of the day were sight- reading contests and a mass-band concert in the evening, followed by a dance. May 8 — Tonight the seniors held their senior ball. Benny Graham sup- plied the music ,and a good time was had by all. May 14, 15 — Several band students participated in the National tourna- ment held in Duluth. May 22 — The senior class met for rehearsals. Everywhere were to be seen students, from the green sopho- mores-to-be, to the sophisticated seniors, running around with their Tattlers under their arms and pens, or what have you, in their hands. Ah, for the good old school days. May 24 — Rows and rows of gray figures, all intent on the advice be- ing given to them. Yes, Baccalau- reate has at last come for the seniors. May 25 — The last day of slavery for many of the seniors has come, for today, they take their senior exams. May 28 — With mixed looks of hap- piness and sorrow, the seniors marched up to receive their diplo- mas. Farewell! 14