Palmer High School - Palmerite Yearbook (Palmer, NE)

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enior' Record SENIORS RECEIVE THEIR DIIPLOMAS Commencement Held Last Night At Palmer Opera House The seventeen members of the class of 1942, Palmer high school, re- ceived their diplomas last night when the commencement exercises were held at the opera house. The program was very pleasing and im- pressive and the opera house was filled almost to capacity. In their blue caps and gowns the seniors, accompanied by their spon- sor, Mr. Carlson, marched in as the processinnal was played and seated themselves on the stage, which had been decorated with a most beautiful and colorful array of flowers. High school students who appeared on the program acquited themselves in a most creditable manner. The addresses given by Onilee Winchell, valcdictorian of the class, and Beulah Clarke, salutatorian, were exceptionally well prepared and delivered. The Junior girls' trio and the Soph- omore girls' quartet were very well rendered, and spoke well of the music department of the school. Mr. David Grant, head of the Speech Department of Hasting College, de- livered the commencement address. His general theme was Democracy, and he brought a very clear and in- spii ing interpretation of the subject. Even in modern times when it seems necessary that our lives need regulating by the government to a certain extent, in order to compete with the foes of Democracy, he showed how this can be done in a democratic way, and through our consent and direction. Principal E. B. Marhall presented the awards of honor to members of the class, which included the fol- lowing: Scholarships to the Grand Island Business College, value S250 each, to Onilee Winchell and Beulah Clarke. Scholarship to Hastings Business College or North Platte School of Commerce to Virginia Gee. University of Nebraska Regent's scholarship to John Golden. Scholarship to any of several church colleges of the state to Onilee Winchell. Scholarship to any of the State Teachers Colleges, lChadron, P.ru, Kearney, Waynel to Beulah Clarke. Palmer High School 'Citizenship Awards, to the boy and girl consider- PALM ERITE ed by the faculty as ranking highest' in citizenship, to Robert Taylor and Onilee Winchell. Diplomas were presented to eleven eighth grade graduates by Superin- tendent Martin E. Carlson, Mr. W. E. James presented the high school diplomas to the seniors. BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Su11day, May 10, 1942 8 0'cl0ck P. M. Methodist Church Prelude Processional .... Call to Worship Invocation ......... Vesper Hymn, No. 45 Scripture .......... Prayer .............. Vocal Solo My Task The Old Refrain Class Sermon ..... Hymn No. 562 . . Benediction . . .. Mrs. W. A. Rasher Rev. John C. Van Cleef . . .......... Congregation . . . . Rev. Paul Kenny . . . . Rev. Van Cleef . . . . . Clinton Wegiler Weller Trio . . Rev. Kenny . . Congregation . . . . Rev. Van Cleef Recessional ............... .... M rs. W. A. Rasher COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Wediiesday, May 13, 1942 8 o'clock P. M. Palmer Opera House Processional ............... Mrs. W. A. Rasher Invocation . . . Salutatory ........ Junior Girls' Trio Maxine Anderson, Valedictory Address Address to Class Joys of Spring .. Sue Golden, Lore . . . Rev. L. A. Fishel . . . . . . . . Beulah Clarke June Forbes, Gwendolyn Rice Onilee Winchell . . . . . . . . Mr. David Grant . . . Sophomore Girls' Quartet uc Herring Carol Hettrich, Marjorie Rudolf Presentation of Scholarships and Awards Principal E. B. Marshall Presentation of Local Eighth Grade Diplomas Supt. Martin E. Carlson Presentation of Class of 1942 Supt. Martin E. Carlson Presentation of Diplomas Mr. WV. E. James, Treas. Board of Education Recessional .............. .... M rs. W. A. Rasher

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This is one time each year, said enior Record of all. We were quite carried away by the beauty and magnitude of what we saw. K TIME OUT FOR LUNCH. Immediately after lunch we visited the police station and the fire de- partment. We all enjoyed ourselves here and had a very interesting guide. Didn't we, girls? We took time for shopping and vis- iting the various department stores. Nearly everyone rode on the escala- tor which proved to be a delightful way to spend time. Many souvenirs were acquired dur- ing the -course of the day. Most dec- orated of all was Milton Suck who bought souvenirs as long as there was any room left on his coat lapels. Some went out to the Penitentiary but no one was allowed to go in. We watched the Lincoln Star print- ing their 5 o'clock edition and then went to eat our supper. In the evening we all attended a double feature movie at the State Theatre. The shows were Klondike Fury and Yokel Boy. We ate a lunch after the show and then start- ed home, a very happy, but also tired group. -One Of Them One day Leroy decided that he would take out life insurance and he was being examined and cross-ex- amined. He had been put through 2' severe physical inspection, and had to answer numerous questions abou' himself, his past, his ancestors, and so on. Finally the examiner asked: You don't dissipate, do you? Not living fast, or doing anything in ex cess? Leroy thought a minute and then with a blank look on his face replied: I-er-I sometimes chew a piece of gum. Onilee: You look depressed, Lor- ene, what are you thing of? Lorene: My future, tYou know, this draft businessl. Onileez What makes it sems so hopeless? Lorene: My past. 'Traffic Cop: Here young lady! What's your name? Virginia: Oh, mine's Virginia What's yours? PAL RIT! MAY 7. 1942 MAY 14, 1942 The Democracy class have been Baccalaureate skipping all over the book lately in The Baccalaureate services for the order to be sure to cover the most C1358 of 19421 Palmer high School valuable material. The last chapter was held at the Methodist church last we read was Assurlng Industrial Sunday evening, with a good sermon Peace. The employer and laborer by Rev. Paul KSHHY of the Church seem to see everything from differ- Of Ch1'iSf- ent viewpoints and through different- colored glasses. At point after point their interests seem to conflict. Strikes is one of the most prominent questions at present because of the war crises. Should workers have the right to strike in time of war? Laboi and capital must for their own good and for the sake of the public be will- ing to allow their disagreements to be settled without interruption of service to the people, if any means of fair settlement are available, especial- ly at the present. Cooperation, not strife, is the ideal for both elements in industry. The Typing class has been given their assignment for the rest of the year, and are we working. tSome- times Miss Kutcher wonders if it's our fingers or our mouths which we work the mostl. The seniors have learned to erase very rapidly, in fact we have some students who can erase so good, that you don't even know they erased when you use the magni- fying glass. English 12 have taken their test, and have just completed reading The Three Strangers by Thomas Hardy, one of the outstanding novelist's of his day. It shows his great skill in presenting the blind impassiveness of nature and the grim depressing as- pects of human life. We read some of this aloud in class. Clyde has such a wonderful sense of humor, that the part he read seemed very amus- ing, and was enjoyed by all! WELL!! John: So your uncle had no chil- dren? Marion: No, none at all. John: Did your father have any? Beulah: If you read something fun- ny in this column what would you think? Barbara: I would think someone else was writing it. Mr. Kenny, that the school and the Church are brought together. Special musical numbers were a vocal solo by Clinton Wegner and a vocal trio by the Weller Trio. The church was beautifully decor- ated with flowers. Senior Breakfast One of the very pleasant events in connection with the school-end acti- vities was the Senior breakfast Tues- day at 7:45 a.m. at the H. H. Golden home. Mrs. Alvah Gee assisted Mrs. Golden in preparing and serving the breakfast. Besides the members of the senior class, guests included the high sclio 1 faculty. Mrs. Earl Marshall and Miss Emma Carlson. The tables were beautifully decorat- ed with garden flowers and blue ta- pers. A three course breakfast was served. Mr. Carlson was presentfd with a gift by the senior class of which he has been sponsor for their four years in high school. MARGARET LEFT OUT In the Senior Class History the name of Margaret Burkhardt was omitted from those who were listed as members of the class when they were Freshmen. This was an error of the typist, but entirely uninten- tional. Margaret has been with the class all four years. Mr, Marshall, said Vivian at the church festival, won't you buy a bouquet, to present to the lady you love? That wouldu't be rightg I'm a mar- ried man, Mr. Marshall replied. John tainted at the club the other night. We thought he was going to die. Well, did he kick the bucket? No, he only turned a little pale.

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Poetry - Essay AMERICA America is my native land, On whose firm soil I stand, A great and mighty nation, The best of all in my estimation. America the home of the brave and free, Free from foreign rule and tyranny, Over which the flag of Freed-om flies, Always seen in the azure skies. America, the pious land, With whom 'God walks hand in hand Where our forefathers fought, Now peace is sought. America, this great Democracy Shall forever be, It will go on forever, Ceasing never! -Louis Rt Le1'oy. Friendly Sunshine You come up a ball of fire And you go to rest the same A daily friend you never tire But day by day you play your game. You give warmth to a cold earth You give light to a dark old world Without you there is no mirth In laughter no lips are curled. No bud becomes a flower No smile becomes a laugh But if you're here an hour The task becomes just half. A kind friend and a true one You bring joy to many a heart Cheerfully your daily work is done And loft behind when'er you part. Wending your way westward You slowly vanish from sight You, who from the eastward Chased away the night. When you sink in your crimson bed Far across the horizon In prayer you bow your head Before you journey on. --Lorene Whited and Onilee Winchell VERY MUCH TOO MUCH Too many highways, too many cars, Too many people, behind the bars, Too much poverty, tco much wealth, Too many people, in ill-health. Too much politics, too much booze, Too many hats and high heeled shoes, T00 ITIHHY Spending their dough on gas Too much talk of Europe's sass. Too many living beyond their means, Too many buying canned corn SL 'beans Too many buying goods on time, Too many people without a dime. Too much ball, too much play, Too many politicians not earning their pay. Too many taxes, too much spent Too many folks spend every cent. Teo many teachers, too much school, Too much breach of the Golden Rule. Too many poets, too much prose, But NEVER enough silk for women's hose. -John Golden -Christian Burkhardt AN ESSAY ON ILLNESS There comes a tilne in every per- son's life when they must experience a very serious illness or when their very rlear loved ones fall close to the clutches of death. Some are too imntature to realize the seriousness of this terrible thing known as dis- ease which eventually takes its claim to every human being. To the happy carefree and careless type of person, illness strikes hard the first time, when one of their parents or loved ones fall seriously ill, they awaken with a start. They begin to realize for the first time in their overcrowded life the real value of their friends and associates. Per- haps ycu think that you realize and fully appreciate the loved one close to you, but it can never fully be ex- perienced until you realize that one of them is about to be taken from your midst. When the customary surroundings which you are accustomed to are sud- denly taken away, you 'begin to real- ize just how important a position they held in your life, although you may not have even taken time to recognize them previous to this. The surroundings which you place yourself in play an important role in your life, especially if they are pleas- ant. The privileges which you now 'PAI:- nrr: enjoy may never even be thought of, but taken for granted. When even some of the smallest ones are takey from you, their importance suddenly looms before you. Only a person who has had some of the privileges of life suddenly and perhaps unexpected- ly snatched from him, is the person who thinks back on the days when he took these privileges as a part of his every day life. A good example would he a person who suddenly found that he was go- ing to loose his eye sight. Not until he had been plnng'd into his own private and dark worl'l. where the sun never rose, did he ap- preciate the glorious sunrise and svn- set, the clear blue sky, and the wood- ed hills. Still another example. per- haps less drastic, is the person wlro accidently looses the use of his legs in an auto occident or because of the disease, infantile paralysis. He can still move around by use of a w eel chair, but he leaalizes the privileges of walking which he had so unthink- ingly taken as his heredity. Every person must at sometime come to a stand still by some means whether it be illness or accident, ard realize the great expanse of pfivil- eges which he so freely uses without thought of value. This understanding is a course in the school of hard knocks which every preson must pass through. If you receive your education early, ycu are lucky and may consider yourself well versed in the disasters of life. -Robert Taylor Ever Heard 'Em? Said the boots to the cowboy: You ride, I'll go on foot. The big rose to the little one. Hi, bud. One light to another: Let's go out together. One ear to another: Funny we haven't met. We live on the same block. The hat to the hat-rack: You stay here, I'll go on a head. One hand said to the other hand when they met at twelve: Ah! This moment together.