EiUtratimt ia Htp ronartmta mrtlrnii luj mhirlt anripttj tmprotiea itself. 2Sral riuiratton iifterminea pragraaa. —A. Crago. I § I i o o f f D o l c ° T f o T 0 ° f j( «W ) (M)(M)(M) (The PERUVIAN OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE ROY CHAMBERLAIN EiJt br in 6 itep' WALDO O.W1LLHOFT 0L1N ELLIOTT j3 us i ness Afana prs h I I =5 5 7Pu6Hshed 6! SOPHOMORE .CLASS NEBRASKA STATE TEAOIF.RS COHERE PERU,NEBRASKA Volume XV III O pCo LD M5b P1! 1 TiARTHURL.HlLL, X our CiASSyCDViSER in Appreciation OF HIS UNSELFISH DEVOTION TOTHF ClASSOF 1925, OF HIS ENTHUSIASM, qOQDWm, SINCERITY and Idealism, which FIAVe BRIGHTENED OCR COLLEGE YEARS .AMD QIVEN TOW ANEW OUT- LOOK on i iee, THI%- The 1925 Peruvian Indicated I b b I 5 b I 9 9 9 9 INTRODUCTION TN constructing this 1 VOLUME OUR AIM HAS BEEN TO PRESERVE IN WORDS AND PICTURES THE RECORD OF THE COLLEGIATE YEAR; TO PORTRAY THE EVENTS AND PLEASING- REMINISCENCES THAT HAVE TRANSPIRED; TO SERVE ASA TOKEN OF OUR RESPECT AND ESTEEM FOR OLD PERU My memory goes where the Missouri flows—Down by Old Peru HHIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHllllllHIIHMIlllllllllllHllllMIHIIUIIHIHIHIIIIHHIIIIIIIIHIIIIHIHIIHIIIIIIIHimillllllllllllllllllllllil History was made in the old oal(s shade—Down at Old Peru i What the critics thought of the class we taught—Down in Old Peru 1 ii r Oh the tal s we had and the wal s we had—Down at Old Peru i L We crushed them all that glorious fall—Down in Old Peru ADMINISTRAT ION FOR KNOWLEDGE ITSELF IS POWER BACON--- W. R. PATE, A.B. Mr, Pate has been president of the Peru State Teachers College since August of 192.'. In these two years in which he has been with us, he has won the love and respect of one and all. So Peru honors her president not only for the noble way in which he has aided in building up the school, but for his admirable personality and character. Mr. Pate has been in school work in Nebraska for twenty-eight years. He received his education at the University of Nebraska, and is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, and the School Master's Club. Progress For Peru 0VERYTHING which does not move forward stag- nates. Still water becomes impure; an unused arm atrophies; even a quiescent, self satisfied civilization holds its own only for a time and then retrogrades to the lower level from whence it came. So it is with education. The knowl- edge that would have been sufficient a thousand years ago, or a hundred years ago,—aye, even a generation ago, will not suffice for the present generation. During a portion of the Middle Ages Europe became apathetic toward education and failed to reach forward for new knowledge. Soon the knowledge that it had taken centuries to accumulate became lost to the great mass of people and generation after gen- eration groped in mental darkness before the awakening occurred. Likewise a Teachers College that does not have a pro- gressive program, that does not look forward to newer and better things in education, that does not give to its students the cream of subject matter and method as determined by the latest investigations,—the Teachers College that does not do these things will fail to measure up to its full responsi- bility. May we of the Peru Faculty and Student body consecrate our time and talents to the end that Peru may continue to be known as a Teachers College abreast of the times. W. R. Pate, President. COLONEL T. J. MAJORS President of State 'Teachers College Board of Education Colonel T. J. Majors has again been elected to the presidency of the State Teachers College Board of Education. Through the years of struggle and strife, no one has fought harder for our Alma Mater than has the Colonel, and vc honor him accordingly. W. N. DELZELL Dean and Extension Director Since his graduation from this institution in 1S94. Mr. Dclzcll has ever been a staunch and steady friend of Old Peru. Since 1905, he has been on the Peru faculty—the first to welcome the new students, and the first to greet the old, returning. INICE DUNNING Dean of Women and Preceptress As Dean of Women, Preceptress at Mt. Vernon Hall, and sponsor of the Gills' Club, Mrs. Dunning has this year, through her av operation, enthusiasm, and “mothering won the love of every College girl. Mrs. Dunning is a former Peruvian, coming to us from Alliance. Pane 17 R. D. OVER HOLT, A.B. Registrar Mr. Ovcrholt has joked with the students of Peru and has straightened out their registration difficulties for seventeen years. To every student who has left this institution during those years. R. D. Ovcrholt. Registrar, is a fond and pleas- ant memory. CLARA M. DUNIGAN Assistant Registrar Miss Dunigan's faithful toil and friendly smile in the office helped many a student in many a way. To her. we wish to convey an expres- sion of our gratitude and good will. ELMA I. GOCKLEY Bool{J{eepcr and Secretary Miss Gockley serves very efficiently in the position of bookkeeper, secretary to the Presi- dent and Y. W. sponsor. She has a smile and a pleasant word for all. and a willingness to help wherever she can. Paze18 R. E. ALBRIGHT, A.B. Professor of History Mr. Albright came to Peru last fall as Pro fessor of History, not as a stranger, tor he has taught here previously. He has won a position of esteem on the campus not only among those who arc in his classes, but among the students generally, by his willingness to help in campus activities. CHLOE C. BALDRIDGE, A.B. Director of Rural Education Miss Baldridge came to Peru with a fine record as County Superintendent of Nance County. She is a member of the executive committee of the Rural Department of National Education' al Association and is State Vicc'Prcsidcnt of P. T. A. for District Two. Her work in Peru has added to an already fine reputation. E. C. BECK, A.B., A.M. Professor of English Mr. Beck is noted on the campus both for his limitless enthusiasm for school activities, and for his unusual ability as an instructor. His courses arc a source of enjoyment to all enrolled in them. Mr. Beck received his A.B. and A.M. from Nebraska, his M.A. from Harvard. P sc 10 MAE MILLER BECK, A.B. Supervisor of First and Second Grade Teaching Mrs. Beck graduated from the two-year course at Peru in 1912. Since that time she has taught in Nebraska, Montana and other states. In 1924 she returned to Peru, and received her A.B. degree. Now as first and second grade super- visor she is again showing Peru her sterling worth. RUTH G. BRANDT Supervisor Junior High Teaching Miss Brandt has done much for Peru in build- ing up the Junior High and in helping those who expect to take up that line of work as their profession. Miss Brandt, a former Peruvian, came to our faculty three years ago from the Lincoln Public Schools. LIBBIE A. BRANSON Assistant Librarian Miss Branson, assistant librarian, has given of herself liberally to Peruvians for fifteen years. Hers is a faithful, loving, patient character which may well be esteemed among the highest. Miss Branson is a Peru graduate. Page 20 GEORGE W. BROWN Professor of Rural Education and Associate Professor of History and Sociology Mr. Brown has been in Peru, as associate pro- fessor of history since 1917. The boys and the girls of the Trainers, who go out from his direc- tion, and the practice teachers who have had the privilege of being under his supervision, are the better citizens for his aid and instruction. EMILY BURTON Supervisor—Fifth a?td Sixth Grade Teaching Miss Burton is another former Peruvian stu- dent who joined our teaching staff in 1921. Since then the Everetts have been proud of her sponsorship, the fifth and sixth grade teachers glad of her aid. and the entire school apprecia- tive of her music. W. R. CARTER Associate Professor of Biology Mr. Carter is one of the newest of Peru Alumni to take his place on the teaching staff of his Alma Mater. Mr. Carter came to Peru at the beginning of the second semester. Paprt ESTHER A. CLARK, A.B., A.M. Professor of Languages For her ability as a language instructor, for her noble character, her enriched personality. Peru lias known and loved Miss Clark for tweiv ty'seven years. Students may come and students may go, but Miss Clark's influence stays with them forever. A. B. CLAYBURN, A.B. Professor of Geography Mr. Clayburn has taught geography to the Peruvians who are in college, for three years. To the boys in the grades who were fortunate enough to be under his guidance, he has taught the many arts of growing to young manhood. A. CRAGO, A.B., A.M. Professor of Education and Psychology To be in one of Mr. Crago’s classes is to meet a man of character as well as to gain in forma' tion of inestimable value, whether the teaching be one’s intended profession, or whether it be of an entirely different nature. He is a man whom Peru prizes highly. P.irc 22 RUBY E. DAMME Director of Physical Education for Women Before Miss Damme had been on the campus a month, the girls who were taking work under her caught some of her tremendous enthusiasm and spirit. This spirit was evident throughout the whole year in all Girls' Athletic Activities. MARY EBERSOLE, B.S. Professor of Home Economics Miss Ebcrsole's sunny personality and happy smile add much of the joy and pleasure to our campus life. She has, this year, acted as the successful and muclvlovcd sponsor of the Fresh' man class. Miss Ebcrsolc has been a member of the Peru faculty for the past two years. MARIE H. FAULHABER, A.B., A.M. Associate Professor of English Miss Faulhaber is the successful Critic teacher of the English Department in the Training High School, and is the high school debate coach. She is very prominent in sponsorship positions, and holds a strong place on the faculty list of Peru State Teachers College. Put L. J. GILKESON Superintendent of Training School Mr. Gilkeson is known to every Sophomore and Senior for his assistance in securing posb lions; to all Freshman for his “.......... observe at 10; 50”; and to all the students for his eternal joking. JESSIE J. GLASS, A.B. Librarian Miss Glass is serving her second year on the Peru faculty. During the time she has been with us she has shown herself very efficient in library work. During the past few years previous to her position here she was with the High School library of Lincoln. LON R. GRAF Coach and Instructor of Physical Training for Men Peru feels that she owes much to Mr. Graf for his share in winning the athletic honors which she has received in the past two years. Mr. Graf is sponsor of the ”P” Club, and is well liked by all the men. Page 24 ARTHUR L. HILL, A.B. Professor of Mathematics Mr. Hill, Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Peru for the past three years, and sponsor of the class of 25. has won the friend' ship and good will of us all. He received his A.B. from Doanc College in 1912. A. E. HOLCH, A.B., A.M., Mus.B. Professor of Biology As professor of biology, as sponsor of the Junior class, and as a friend, wc one and all admire Mr. Holch. He received his music de- gree at University of Illinois, and his A.B. and A.M. at University ot Colorado. W. F. HOYT, A.B., A.M. Professor of Physical Sciences Mr. Hoyt is nationally known as a chemist. One should deem it an honor to be in his classes. He is in Who's Who in America, the author of several manuals and textbooks. Mr. Hoyt has been with Peru for fifteen years. I'hku 2.’ C. A. HUCK, A.13. Associate Professor of Mathematics Mr. Huck. Associate Professor of Mathematics, has been a “Peruvian” for only two years, but in that time he has shown himself worthy of the title. He came, last year, from Wellsville, Mo., where he was Superintendent of Schools. ANNA IRWIN, B.S. Associate Professor of Commerce Miss Irwin carne to Peru in the middle of the year in response to the increase in enrollment in the Commercial Department. Miss Irwin is a graduate of Warrensburg. Mo.. State Teachers College. V. H. JINDRA, A.13. Director of Band and Orchestra and Instructor of Violin Mr. Jindra has done much for Peru in the way of music. His untiring efforts in band and orchestra work are showing results. This is Mr. Jindra's second year on the Peru faculty. He received his A.B. at the University of Nebraska. Pape l!( PEARL S. KELLEY Supervisor Third arid Fourth Grade Teaching We were sorry to have Miss Kelley absent from our midst for a quarter of this year, but arc glad to have her back with us again. For Twcntyninc years. Miss Kelley has supervised the primary work, and the early elementary teachers owe much to her instruction. PEARL KENTON, A.B. Associate Professor of lumguage Miss Kenton is another Peruvian to return to teach in her Alma Mater. Miss Kenton has shown herself to be very efficient in her work and has won a deservedly popular place on the high school faculty. CECELIA KETTUNEN Professor of Art Miss Kcttunen came to Peru for the first time last fall, but she has already won a place for herself in Peru. She is very well qualified, hav- ing attended the Chicago Art Institute and Yale University. Faste 27 ALICE M. MUSSELMAN, Mus.B. Supervisor of Public School Music Miss Mussclman has accomplished a tfreat thing this year in the presentation of the May Festival. Throughout the whole year in all the work leading up to the great event she has shown herself a careful and thorough instructor. ELIZABETH McCOLLUM, B.Ed. Director of Kindergarten Miss McCollum is a 24 graduate of the National Kindergarten College at Chicago. III. Her work in establishing the kindergarten this year, her work with little tots, her training of the practice teachers have all joined hands to make her famous in Peru. NONA M. PALMER, A.B., B.Ed. Professor of Commerce MlSfl Palmer has, in her ten years as head of the Commercial Department, built up a strong and popular course. Before teaching at Peru, she took post graduate work here. Miss Palmet- is well liked by all of her students. Page 28 J. W. PAUL, B.S. Professor of Manual Arts Mr. Paul's department is one of which we may well be proud. He began his work in Peru six years ago. He is a graduate of the Bradley Polytcchnical Institute. FLOY ROYSE Instructor of Piano Miss Roysc received her training in music from the Conservatory of Music at Nebraska University. She has built up the piano depart' ment, so that it is one of the most popular departments. As an instructor and a friend, Miss Royse is highly prized by Peruvians. C. A. SPACHT, A.B. Principal of the High School During his first year as principal of the Demonstration High School, Mr Spacht has made himself very popular. It the fall hr turned out a winning Bobkitten football team, and later a winning basketball team. Page 2; A. HAZEL TAYLOR Professor of Speech Education Miss Taylor joined the Peru faculty last fall from the Columbia College of Expression. Chi' cago. where she was teaching. During the short time that she has been with us. Mis Taylor has won the admiration of all through her marvelous ability as a director of plays. GRACE TEAR, A.B., A.M. Professor of Principles and Methods of Education Miss Tear came to Peru from Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Peru was most fortunate in securing her. She plays an important part in our Educa' tion Department and the students go out much better teachers for her training. Miss Tear is sponsor of the Senior class. ALMA A. TOLIN, R.N. School T lurse and Associate Professor of Hygiene Campus life could not go on without Miss Tolin's helping hand. Miss Tolin has been with us for six years and every student who has at' tended Peru during those years, has a place in his heart for the school nurse, who has done so much for him. Pajje 30 Peru Alumni Association OFFICERS SANFORD CLEMENTS. '12 President VERNE CHATELAIN. ’ 4... Vice-President . N. DEI—.1:1.1.. 94. .. Secretary CLARA M. DUNIGAN............................................... Treasurer TRUSTEES J. A. JIMERSON. '14 1930 CHARLES B. LETTON. '79 ..............................................1929 MRS. EDITH CARPENTER-FOWLER. ( 1.....................................192S R. R. McGEE. 07 1927 M. C. LEFLER. '09....................................................1926 Our Teachers College THE OLD NORMAL HOR fifty-four years, Peru was officially known as the Nebraska State Normal and tor forty of these years it was the only school of its kind in the state. The curricula consisted of a two-year college course and the secondary courses for Elementary Certificates. Classes were: Seniors and Juniors (College Freshman and Sophomores) Sophomores (12th grade) and Freshmen (11th grade). Trainers consisted of teachers working for Rural Elementary Certificates—all students doing work above the two years college course were classified as Post Graduates. THE NEW COLLEGE The year 1921 marked a new epoch in Peru’s history as important and far-reach- ing as was the establishment of the Normal fifty-four years before. Our school on July 1, 1921, became a State Teachers College in name as well as in fact. The dream of hundreds of alumni came true. In fact Peru had been issuing Bachelor of Educa- tion degrees since 190S which represented two years college work above the two-year Normal course. Ten years later—in 1918—Peru met the collegiate requirement for the right to issue an A.B. Degree in Education, and three years later the State Legisla- ture officially made Peru (together with her three sister State Teachers Training In- stitutions) a State Teachers College. Peru needed very little change to become a standard Teachers College, so was the first of the state schools in the state to cast off the Normal school cloak and wear the full regalia of a State Teachers College. In the Fall of 1921 the students were classified as College Freshmen and Sophomores (11th and 12th grades) of the Normal and were transferred to the training school which became a twelve-grade Demonstra- tion High School. GROWTH OF THE COLLEGE The history of Peru Normal was precious and golden and will always be held sacred not only by the alumni of that period but by students of all time. Those blazing the trail days gave for Peru a solid foundation upon which to build a College, which is unsurpassed in the Missouri Valley. The Peruvian of 192 1 shows an attendance of forty-five men of college rank in school. Doubtless there were a few more men in school whose names do not appear in the Annual. This was the last year Peru was a Normal. Pago : l The enrollment of men at the end of the third quarter nf tins the fourth year, 1924-25, shows 148 men of college rank or over 200 per cent mere.i-e in the attend ance of men since the school became a college. The following record shows the wonderful growth since Peru became a college: Year College Second.it y Total 1920-1921......................... 188 121 1921- 1922...................... 2-1? 182 427 1922- 1923........................ 260 14 -?• 15 1923- 1924...................... 288 164 4 2 11924-1925......................... 371 I To 4 1 Ycar before Peru became a College. tThc attendance for the first three quarters only in 1924 2 . Note:—The above figures do not include Summer Schnoi attend.m. DEGREES ISSUED SINCE 1921 Edna F. Barnes. 22, Omaha. Nebraska. J. Allen Jimerson, '22. Supcrinlcndent of Schools. Strom-hurg. Nebi Leah G. Krcamcr. 22, Little Rock. Arkansas. Milton Henry Landolt, 22. New York City, with Davey lice In-titutr Louise Neal. 22. University of Chicago. Chicago. Illinois. Elmer Earl Wilson, 22. Superintendent of School , Soda Spring-. Idaho Zclla M. Andrews. '23. H. S. Instructor. Hiawatha. Kan-a- John S. Boswell. 23. High School Instructor. Palls City. Nebraska Hazel Carlson Comstock, '23. Los Angeles. Cahlornia. Sara Coleman, 23. High School Instructor. Hampton. Iowa. Esther Dclzcll. 23. High School Instructor. Nebraska City. Nebraska Harriett Glasgow, 23. High School Instructor. Wahteton. Nott’n Dakota Earl V. Harlow, 23. High School Instructor. Iron Mountain. Michigan Fay M. Jones, 23. Superintendent of Schools. Byron. Nebraska. Lewis Herbert Kcrl, 23. High S hoo! Instructor. Crete. Nebraska Nellie M. McAuley, 23. High School Instruitor. Des Moines. Iowa. Dagmar Bonde Mardis. 23. Instructor, Omaha. Nebraska. George A. Medsker. 23, Superintendent of Schools. Lawrence. Nebraska. Henry C. Mcents. 23. Superintendent of Schools. Elkhorn. Nehia-kn. Minnie Mcinhold Mohlcr, 23. Ewing. Nebraska. Earl E. Melvin, 23. Department of Geography. Teacher- College. Wayne. Nebr. Rose B. Miller. 23. High School Instructor. Hebron. Nebraska. Richard H. Ovcrholt. 23. Soph. Medical Col.. Uni. of Nebraska. Omaha. Nchi. Bernice Peters. 23. Greenwood. Nebraska. Eunice A. Randolph. ‘23, High School Instructor. Minden. Nebraska. Eva B. Shuman. 23. County Superintendent. Pan bury. Nebraska. Warren W. Stephenson, 23, Athletic Coach. Malvern. Iowa. Mac Miller Beck. 24. State Teachers College. Peru. Nebraska. Mary C. Borne. 24. High School Instructor. Madrid. Iowa. Irma D. Casey. 24. High School Instructor. Hermann. Missouri. Esther Cole. 24, Graduate student. University of Nebraska, Lincoln Margaret Atlanta Cole. 24. High School Instructor. P'airbury. Nebia-ka. Jessie F. Connell, 24. Idaho Polytechnic Institute. Pocatello. Idaho Katharien Lambert, 24. Dean of Girls’ High School. P'airbury. Nebraska Spencer M. Leger. 24. Superintendent of Schools. Elmwood. Nebraska. May Linger. '24. Public Schools. Omaha. Nebraska. Lola Ellen Lohr, 24, High School Instructor. Franklin. Nebraska. Crystal Margaret Meyer. 24. High School Instructor. Paxton. Nebraska. Mabel Gustafson Quiller. ‘24. Public Schools. Omaha. Nebraska. Alice A. Smith. 24. Los Angeles. California. Ruth Strong Warnock, 24. High School Instructor. Farragut. Iowa. Daniel H. Weber. 24. Superintendent of Schools. Shubert. Nebraska. George Raymond Willv. 24. Athletic Coach. Wilber Nebraska. Mary E. W tse. '24. High School Instructor. New Castle. Wyoming. Dessie Wright. '24. High School Instructor. Laurel. Nebraska. Page 32 THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY STATE IS THE EDUCATION OF ITS YOUTH. DIOGENES—• 5Z 5 CLASS OFFICERS President...........Kotas. 1 2 Vice President......Collistcr, 1 .....................Del sell. 2 Secretary......Brcckenridge, 1 2 Treasurer.............. Bostrom, 1 2 SENIORS J Cleo Austin Omaha Latin Katharine Borne 'Hebraea City Biology Tennis Club, Y. W. A.} Girls Club. Bernice Breckenrjdge Gretna HOME ECONOMICS Y. V . C. A., Ev., Glee Girls Club. Bessie Church ENGLISH Ev.s Girls’ Club. Mrs. L. W. Collister ENGLISH Girls’ Club. uiimniinuanmndii i v. C! Donald Blakkenship Peru Comm lrci Men's Club. Bernard O. Bostrom Peru physical SCIENCE M. Cl. A., Ev., Tennis ub. Men's Club. H. D. Bugbee Pair bury BIOLOGY Ev., Mens' Club. George Church Peru MANUAL TRAINING Ev., Men’s Club. L. W. Collister Pent MANUAL TRAINING Men's Club. Page 34 YSICAL SCIENCE Club. Tennis Club. Mark Delzell Marie Grabill Ros eland MANUAL TRAINING Girls' Club. Ev.. D. C. Lela Hazzard Broadwater LATIN Y. W. C. A.. Orch.. Glee Club, Girls' Club. Esther Hoyt Peru PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC Philo, Glee Club. Orch., Tennis Club, Girls' Club. Peru PHYSICAL SCIENCE P. Club. D. C.. Philo, Men Club. Track. Y. M. C. A. Estella Grom Slt'dUtOU ENGLISH Girls' Club. Leo Fa u noe iebrasl a City MANUAL TRAINING Men's Club. P. Club. Loren a Hart Palmyra BIOLOGY Girls' Club. Ida Hi:ywood Peru BIOLOGY Philo, G. A. A., Girls' Club. William Kotas Million history Pl.ilo, Y. M. G. A„ P. Club, Men's Club. Page 35 Edward W. Matejovsky Gene PHYSICAL SCIENCE Philo, Y. M. C. A., P. Club, Men’s Club. J. W. POYNTER 7 ebrasl{a City BIOLOGY Mrs. K. Rutherford i 'I Page HOME ECONOMICS Girls’ Club. Sterling Sears Peru BIOLOGY Y. M. C. A.. Men's Club, Glee Club. Tennis Club. Omer Sperry Peru BIOLOGY Y. M. C. A., Men's Club, Philo, D. C. Glover Milam Auburn HISTORY ]’. Club. Men’s Club. Paul Reeves Burwcll HlOLOt.Y Y M. C. A.. Philo. Club. Muriel Scheue Omaha I NC.LISH G. A. A., Philo, Girls’ Club. Clarence SpeicH Stocl ham ENGLISH Men's Club, Y. M. C. A., Ev., D. C., Debate, Tennis Club. Floyd Higgins Stella PHYSICAL SCIENCE P. Club, Men's Club. Payee 36 A. E. Holch Citiss Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS Preside?) t.........Wright, 1-2 Vice Prc-.side? ..Gilkcson, 1 2 Secretary.....Jones. I: Cook. 2 Treasurer ..........Graham, 1-2 JUNIORS Zayda Akins Western Stewart Blades Irwin, [uwa D. C.. Ev., Ped.. Men's ( Y. M. C. A. Glenn Gilkeson Peru Philo, P. Club, Men's Club. Vera Cook Peru Y. W. C. A., Girls' Club. Roy Dahlstrom Peru Tennis Club, Y. M. C. A., Philo, Orch.. Men's Club. 1 - =3 Edward Bath Hrtnrnville Ev.. Men's Club. Maurice Boren Fairmont D. C.. Ev.. Men's Club. Mark Crandall Nebraska City Ev.. Orch.. Bund. D. C.. Y. M. C. A . Men's Club. Lloyd Dallam Peru Ev.. Y. M. C. A., Tom Cats, Glee Club, Men's Club. Rebecca Graham Julian Y. W. C. A., Glee Club, Philo, Girls' Club. Pane 38 Lylf. Laugiilin Peru Ev., Y. M. C. A.. Orch.. Glee Club. Men's Club. Anna Maxwell Thurston Girls' Club. Vina Rudolph Peru C. C. A.. G. A. A., Ev.. Girls' Club. D. T. Whimer Hardy P. Club. Men’s Club. Roscoe Wright Peru Ev.. Debate, Y. M. C. A., Men’s Club. Clarence Grandy University Place Debate. D. C.. Ev.. Y. M. C A.. P. Club. Ped.. Men's Club. Bernice Lewis Pent Philo. D. C.. Girls' Club. Glenn Melvin Reynolds Men’s Club. Arthur Schneider Elmwood P. Club. Philo. Men's Club. Y. M. C. A. Harland Whitwell Peru Philo. Men’s Club. Pap:e 39 miUII!ill!(C« - David Clark Vesta Track. Men's Club. Clay Gwinn Falls City Track, Men's Club. Faye Redd Riverton, Iona (J. A. A., Girls' Club. Mi rill Ellis ( )ma ui G. A. A.. Girls' Club. Cghlkt Hall Auburn Y. M. C. A., Men's Club. ■ •' - • .. t .Ini ’ l’ji«e 4 ( Arthur L. Hill Cliiss Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS Pres...Nncrlingcr, 1; Brackc. 2 V. Pres...Madden, 1: Emriek.2 St't ..Mickcl, 1: Robertson, 2 Treas.....Poyntcr. I: Ewers, 2 SOPHOMORES 1 Walter Alfs Shicl(ley Men's Club. Y. M. C. A. A ttjjti. courteous, deep' thinking, self'Cimtained. a man. Li;cy Armstrong Brown ville CHs Club. Oh! for a marcelle li e Lucy's. I Vick Brack e Fairbury Philo. D. C.. P. Club. Y. M. C. A. Victorious in leading our class to the finals. Juanita Bruns Omaha Philo. Girls’ Club. Juanita went after the Bob' cats and got Claud. Roy Chamberlain Brownville Peruvian, Ev., Debate. Y. M. C. A., Men’s Club. His success is assured as he goes on his way For he conquers the trials that come up every day. Di va Armstrong Brownville (Jills' Club. Smiling blue eyes willi fire be' neath A joy)ul spirit, the gods be' neath. Minnie Bergman Lincoln Girls Club. A 17idly heart and a noble soul. Winnie Brown Hamburg, Iowa Y. W. C. A.. Ev., Glee Club. Girls’ Club. A quiet little mouse where Lyle isn’t concerned. Lorene Buising Falls City Ev., P. Club. Track, Men's Club. Let W mnifred Teich him. Marie Claursen Omaha Girls' Club. Glee Club, Y. W. C. A. A girl who always seems to say. the nicest thing in the nicest way. ♦ 1 MHMj Wilma Coatney Cecil Coatney Falls City Ev.. Y. W. C. A.. Girls' Club. Bill, a girl we ail li e. trust, ami admire. Francis Conkle Peru Ev„ Tomcjats, Men's Club. Y. M. C. A.. Glee Club. We love your voice Lafayette. It's ijuality we can't forget. George Cowell Peru Men's Club, Y. M. C. A., P. Club. Track. Let George do it. Boone Dallam Peru Men's Club. It would be a boon if there were no worl Minnie Edgington Steele City Y. W. C. A., Girls' Club. A studious girl who always found, good lucl{ and friend ship all around. Peru D. C.. Philo. Men's Club. Y. M .C. A. The man who put the P in pep. Gladys Colwell Odell G. A. A.. Philo. Girls’ Club. A game sport to be relied uoon. Orville Conkle Peru Men's Club, P. Club, Y. M. C. A. At last. I made the team! Carl Cunningham Pawnee City E , Peruvian. Tomcats. Y. M. C. A.. Men’s Club. Cunning? Yes he (h) am! Dick Ebersole Peru Philo, Peruvian, Tomcats, Men's Club. There are lots of good fish in the sea. Patre 43 i |{lHIIU!l!M!tll Hill CteL. Olin Elliott Peruvian, Ev., D, C., Men's .Club. Ev.. S. O. A. P„ Girls' Club. Elsie Eskenv Shenandou i, lowa Y. W. C. A., Girls' Club. Iowa's pride. Olive Evans T ecumseh Y. W. C. A.. Girls' Club. One who has never been Ipnown to say An unwind word in i an uri' i ind way. Dorothy Fletcher Omaha Philo, G. A. A.. S. O. A. P„ Girls' Club. An alluring way and a friendly smile A devotee to the latest style. Roland Edie Putrruv City P. Club. Ev.. .Men's Club. speed limit. Ruth Ernst Falls City I). O.. Glee Club. Girls' Club, V. W. C. A.. G A. A. A pleasant wax. a pleasant smile. A pleasant girl who's really worth while. Frances Eskew Shenandoah. Iowa ■ Y. W. C. A.. Girls' Club, Glee Club. The busiest girl on first. Mabel Ewers Fdirhury Ev.. S. O. A. P„ Glee Club, Girls’ Club. Come on gang. Elizabeth Graves Filley Glee Club, Girls' Club, G. A. A.,...Philo. Graves but not grave! Paw 44 grimummiuuimiiimic' •A ■ 11 Fred Heskett Salem Men’s Club. .Quiet, self-controlled; null go |ar. he Philip Hoyt Peru Ev.. Orch., Tennis Club. Ii;ind. Men's Club. Phil-o-sophy Hoyt. of the fourth dimension and Ein- stein Theory. Mildred Klepser Omaha D. C„ Philo. Tennis Club. Girls' Club. Her subtle charm gives her a mar of distinction. Helen Lkihty •'alls City Ev., S. O. A. P„ Girls' Club. Ho. Ruby’s rny aunt. Pearl McGinnis Stella Girls' Club. Philo. Y. W. C. A. With golden: locljs adorn- ing a smiling face. (lillHUHIimiUKHIIl Edna Hall Hemaha D. C.. Y. W. C. A., Girls' Club. Dependable; she is des- tined to become a Hal! of Fame. Ralph Hiuoins Stella p Club. Men's Club. Philo, Y. M. C. A. Hig. the war god. John Jones Stella Men's Club. Mid hard ltte and good !uc! . His smile goes straight on. Malva Larsen Ratolins, Wyoming Girls' Club. Glee Club. Blades are her specialty. Alta Lucas Dnadillu Girls’ Club, Ev. She has a monopoly on the business management. Pa«e45 Gladys McKenny Stdfc Ev., Girls Club. Gladys likes cm fast—in trac . Charles Madden Pawnee City V. M. C. A.. Philo, Track, D. C.. Men's Club. Work, fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” Claud Matthews Palls City Club. Men’s ( :iuh M. A. „ Philo. 7i inl{ i rliat it means to be Club president. Buena Lee Mead Dunbar 0. C.. Philo, Girls’ Club. Hcver too bus . t0 |lc|k and cheer. Care, were listened when sne was near. Lucy Mitchell North Loup Girls’ Club. A quiet, but willing helper. Warren McMahon Parra gut, Iowa Ev.. Men's Club. Peruvian. The office cat. Marion Marsh Auburn Ev., D. C.. Peruvian, Glee Club, Girls’ Club. S. O. A. P. Perseverance, personality, popularity, success. Mary Mattox Tecum sch Girls’ Club. Love heals a Pccl{ of wounds. Helen Miller Seward Girls' Club. Glee Club. Y. W. C. A. A Miller from whom we xpcct much in the future. Mary Nagle Julian Girls’ Club, C. C. A., Y. W. C. A. “I'm going to Latin. Where else tuould you suppose?' Tase 16 Dorothy Nicholas j chras a City V. W. C. A.. Glee Club. Girls’ Club. Ev. I'll never get a school! Otto Parian Prague Men's Club. V. M. C. A. He Otto get good grades. He docs. Jennings Pariuott Peru p. Club., Tomca ts. Philo. Men 's Club. 1 am captain of my 13 . B. fate. I ar n master o 1 w ty athletic sotd. Marie Phelps Preston Glee Club. Girls' Club. Y. W. C. A.. G. A. A. A basketball sharl{. Kenton Poynter Mound City. Mo. D. C., Philo, Men's Club, Y. M. C. A. A small Poynter directed toward greatness. Arthur Nelson Rushan Men's Club. Who had that he had a musical said? Marion Overholt Peru Ev.. D. C.. G. A. A.. S. O. A. P.. Girls' Club. Glee Club. Can you dance? Oh. no? Good Bye! Charles Parriott Peru Philo. Y. M. C. A.. Tomcats, Men's Club. Oh. Charley my boy! Mildred Pate Peru Philo. D. C., Peruvian, S. O. A. P., G. A. A., Girls' Club. Behold, the President's daughter smiles upon us! Robert Pierce Ellis P. Club, Y. M. C. A.. Men's Club. The ladies clasp their hands and sigh When'er they see him pass' ins by. Ease -GTrL- Club. Do we l.l{e Maurice. Well—! Dues Maurice lil{e us. Well— Lillian Rieger Falls City Girls Club. Y. W. C. A.. Glee Club. Entertaining, but why? Ernestine Robertson Omaha D. C I Jhilo, Peruviar i. 1 0. A. I 1 Glee Club. She was happy today. wi ih 710 fc. ar f or tomorrow. For h ers was a nature that banished all sorrow. A met my st Pryor j etnaha Ew. Gul Club, Y. W. C. A. Sure, an' can tic Jc the it ones. A r le i- re i•: Ritc h i e Stella Philo. Y. M. C. A.. D. C., Mcn’.s Club. The famous mellowphonist. GliRTRl DE SciIROTH Hchgh Girls Club. . i Home Economics is my specialty. ' Helen Sti;ken iioltz Julian Gnls Club, Philo. A girl of abilities and worth. WlNNlFRED TeICH Bancroft Tennis Club, Peruvian. £v., Girls' Club, D. C. Loved for her features fair, her loving heart, and her win' ning air. Harry Tackett Rulo Men's Club. Hats off to Hal. the wire• tapper. Philo, D. Girls Club, agogian. G. A happy girl grow old. With a lot of of gold. Club, Ped' ne'er heart I iiiM Norman Thorpe Waco Men's Club. With feet that climb up the ladder of life. And a smile that is gay m the midst of strife. Fern Ware Omaha D. Q. G. A. A.. Girls Club. Personalities may be culti- vated blit Fern has one all her own. Juliette Wesin Omaha EyM S. O. A. P.. Girls Club. Romantic, wants a Grandee. Waldo Willhoft Nebraska City D. C.. Y. M. C. A., Tennis Club, Ev., Orch., Peruvian. Calm, cool, collected, con Jident. Gretchen Wartenslaben Sheridan. Wyoming Girls Club. Her sweetness has attracted the man of Merritt. Goldie C. Thorpe Mound City, Missouri Girls Club. A sir! who is gay and sweet and elever. One who will be a friend forever. Marie Upp Hebron Girls' Club. A friend that can't be beat. Elry Wratherfield Stella Y. M. C. A., Ev., Men's Club. A hard wor er and a good student. Merritt Whitten 7 cbras a City D. C.. Men's Club. Pccla gogian. King Whitten, of the Ped gogian. Track, Toni Cats. Welcome Wills Brownville D. C., Ev.. Glee Club, Y. M. C. A., Men's Club. We welcome Welcome with a will. Pagt Anita Booth Douglas Philo. Gfec Club, Girls’ Club. — ■ — A Booth that wc lil{c to patronize. 5% Grant Casey Peru. Men’s Club. Wc grant that he is an able man. Mary Eastwood Armour Y. W. C. A., Girls Club. A sweet, demure and ap- preciative lass. V I1 I John Hanson Shicl(ley Philo, D. C., Glee Club, Men's Club, Y. M. C. A. Schon from Shic lcy. Clara Larsen Lyons Girls Club. Here but a short time, but gained many friends. W.U I I K U I TTZHNT3ACH Peru P. f Ilul’ . Men’s (Hub. The mvnuiMf huh-cal—- hltzic. Sr. Nita Dillon Peru Philo, G A. A., Gills’ Club. 'Eat. drinand be merry. Bllva Estes Sici u v. IoiVil Girls Club. feature wins no victories without the aid of art. Alma Jorn Verdon Philo, Y. W, C. A., Girls’ Club. With an abundance of quiet grace. Jere Mickel Lincoln D. C., Ev., Y. M. C. A., Pc' ruvian. Men’s Club. “Sure, and I'm a Romeo! Page 50 Beatrice Nesbitt Kcol{ul . Iowa Ev., S. O. A. pM Clcc Club. Girls' Club. A captivating way. a charm mg face. A sense of iiumor ami a form of grace. Grace Pruin Friend Philo, Y. W. C. A., Girls' Club. One of the busiest girls on the campus. Willis Taney Otoe Men's Club. Boy, can I strut1' Helen Neal Pern Girls' Club. Sure I've got a date Miriam Pass Lincoln • Girls' Club. Oh. I've got something to tell you. Amy Snowden Albia, Iowa Girls' Club, Glee Club. Well. where's Dora Wood ward?” F. WARMAN Gladstone Philo. Y. M. C. A.. Men's Club. I’m going on a lecture tour. Fnge 51 Class History word “History” brings a vision of a textbook and a student poring over it V. J trying to remember that which he has had to learn. But “Class History.” The picture is very different over a textbook because Class History is not found there. Nor docs it have to be learned. Instead, it is a part of us. In this picture is found the smiling faces of friends, and you can hear the sound of laughter. Those of you who were here last year can easily play again that game of New Orleans and can hear the sides squabbling over which had won. Why did we all have such a pleasant lime at our first freshman party? Because there was laughter and the good will of friends. These same qualities were present when someone stole the weiners we had gotten for our weiner roast. Then at convocation we got station H'E'L'P over the first radio set up in the Chapel. Help was brought in by friends in the form of music and comic entertain' ment. Wc never could have cleaned the athletic slope so thoroughly if we had not been a body of friends working together to the accompaniment of laughter. Or probably, to he more exact, laughing together to the accompaniment of work. Just to mention our banquet is enough. Everyone here knows it takes hard work by friends to make a banquet. This year has just been a continuation of last year’s good times and friendships. The old and new friends had a gct-togcthcr at the Sophomore mixer. Then we all went to the movies. There were other parties where laughter and friendships were prominent. Then clean-up day came again. Wc were promoted to the campus to dig dandc lions. Although there were reports of sore knees and blistered hands no one would willingly have missed the fun. And the beautiful FreshmaivSophomore banquet which we so thoroughly enjoyed. We know the time and hard work, by friends, necessary to make a banquet worth while. Wc spent class day in a most enjoyable manner because wc were with friends, and where there are friends there is laughter, and laughter means happiness. Our graduation concluded our activities for the year. Then the time for departure. “Freshmen, when this time comes to you, you will wonder as wc do why you hate to leave.” Then perhaps you can understand what someone felt when he said: “From quiet homes and first beginnings Out to undiscovered ends, There is nothing worth the wear of winning But laughter and the love of friends.” Page 52 Miss Mary Ebersole Class Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Carter, L2 Sec Dillon, 1; Hayward, 2 Treasurer .Cascbeer, L2 FRESHMEN [KKUlltlllKUKmilllllj l Arthur Garriss Tecumseh P. Club. Turn Cats. Peel.. Men's Club. Eldon Hayward Tecumseli Y. M. C. A.. D. C„ Philo, Tom Cats. irk' Katherine Adle Sidney, Iowa Girls' Club, Y. W. C. A. Floye Alexander Stella Philo. Girls' Club. William Anville Julian Ev., Y. M. C. A„ Men's Club. Warren Bailey Elmwood Philo. Tom Cats. Men's Club, Glee Club. Y. M. C. A. Lni is Carter Hebrtm P. Club. Men's (’lub Lorisr. Casi-hekr Torh Girls' Club. Clec Club. Y. W. C A.. G. A. A. Fern Ahrens Hobart. Oklahoma Gals’ Club. Glee Club. Evelyn Anderson Slrumsburg Girls' Club. Floyd Armstrong Auburn Men's Club. Howard Bath Brownville Men's Club. Papre 54 Beulah Bebout ?iebrask.a City Girls' Chib. Im-ssA Bever Btircltaril Girls' Club. Lucille Britt DuBois Girls' Club. Carrie Cameron Burr Girls' Club Edith Chaney Riverton, Ituou Girls' Club. GENF.vir.vn Be.ro Shubert Gills' Club. Prank Boole Rem D. C.. Y. M. ('.. A . Blub., Men's Club. Bessie Brown Broc Ciris' Club, G. A. A. Ellen Cameron Omaha G. A. A„ Y. W. C. A„ Girls' Maud Case Sutton Y. V. C. A., Girls' Club. Elsie Chizi-k Omaha Girls' Club. Cecil Carpenter Douglas V. M. C. A.. Tom Cats. Men's Club. Parre 55 KnmiininuimiiiKiiij l Ben Church Alexandria D. C.. Y-. M. C: A.. Philo, Men's Cluh. Peru Ev.. Y. W. C, A., CIcc Cluh. Girls' Club. IN VM Rachel Crocker Beatrice Ev., D. C.. S. O. A. Girls' Club. Margaret Daeschner Mound C::Y Missouri Girls' Club. D C Y W. C. A. William F. Davenport Peru Debate. Y M. C. A . Philo. Men s Club. Lena DcFreece Riverton, Iowa. V. W. C. A.. Ciris' Club. Adelaide Ciochon Elyria. Girls' Club. Mekna Conger Ed hut Girls' Club. Grace Cutshall Du Hois Girls' Club. Margaret Dahlstrom Peru Philo, Glee Club. Girls' Club. Aileen Dean Douglds Girls' Club. Julia Diehm Sterling Girls' Club. Page 56 Helen Uim.hr Jillum Ciris Club, Clce Club. Irma Essex Roc f„rd Girls- Club. Glee Club, Y. W. C. A. Willard Gaines Watson. Missouri Men's Club. Leila Graul Alexandria Glee Club, Girls' Club. Y. W. A. Freda Hageman Ithaca Girls' Club. Lorine Erickson TecuinseJi Girls' Club. Glee Club, Oreli. Y. W. C. A. Grace Fish Shubert Girls Club. Elvira Gjertson Omaha Girls' Club. Pearl Guilliatt Auburn Y. W. C. A.. Glee Club. Girls' Club, Ev. Marian Dodderer . Vrrdon Girls' Club. Glee Club. Philo. Y. W. C. A. Harriett Dodderer Verdon Girls' Club. Glee Club. Philo. Y. W. C. A. Pair - 7 i(iu(tnii iuuiiiiiii(inj i Lucille Hanks 7 cbra.il{o City Philo. Girls' Glut). Mary Harrison Richard Hartley Plattsmuu'.li Philo. Glee Club. Men's Club. Tom Cats. Leon Heftie clock ham Men's Club. Y. M. C. A. Everett Heywixid Peru Men's Club. Joy Hinriohs Nebraska City D. C. Clee Club. Men's Club, Tom Cats. Ethel Hanson Bellevue S. O. A. P.. Y. W. C. A.. GirL' Club. Robert Harrison Panama Men's Club. Juanita Hauptman Julian Y. W. C. A.. Philo. Girls' Club. May Henning Hebron Girls' Club. Alice Hildebrand DuBois Girls' Club. Thelma Hoot T ecuwseli Y V. C. A.. Girls' Club. Page . 8 Ethel Johnson Auburn (JiiU' Club. Y. W C A. Jeanne Kelley Kiiirliiis. W’voin:ii Girls- Club. Willow Kissock Lead. Soii:h Dakota Philo. S. O. A. 1 . Y. V. C. A., Girls Club. Alma Kowansky Omaha Hbilo, Glee Club, Cirls Club. Beryl Lawless Hebron D- C- Girls' Club. Glee Club. Rury Lioiity Morr.ll, Kansas Ev., Girls Club. Merle Irwin Auburn Men’s Club. Helen Jones Salem Girls’ Club. Y. W. C. A. Emily Kerns Auburn Girls’ Club. Mary Klinger Julian Girls Club, Glee Club. Malva Larsen Raiulins, Wyoming Girls’ Club. Marie Lf.wis Sliubert Girls' Club. Page 59 g[mim(iuin(uiimn(ni Arthur Lindahl Nebraska City Philo, Men's Club, Band. Orth.. Y. M. C. A. w Rita Lyons Douglas Ciris’ Club. Norma Maag } ebrasl{a City Girls' Club. Elsie Mares Peru G. A. A., Girls' Club. Philo, Glee Club. Edna Melvin Reynolds Glee Club, Girls' Club. Y. W. C. A. Rosa Lee Mills Auburn Glee Club. Philo. S. O. A. P„ Girls' Club. Fairy Lwee Palmyra Girls' Club. Esther McKnight Albion IX C.. S. O. A. P„ Ciris' Club. Philo. Hernice Malone Douglas Girls' Club. Audrey Martin Pawnee City Girls' Club. Margeretta Miller Hebron Girls' Club. Eunice Moore Cambridge Girls' Club, Glee Club, Y. W. C. A. Paw 10 Kathleen More hi ad Mary Sue Moore Selma Moulton Vernon More head Mrs. Helen Naiman Alexandria Girls' Club, Y. W. C. A. Harriet Nelson Wesley Nedrow Aleie Nicholas DeVVitt Myrdeth O’Neal Auburn Men’s Club. Verna Olsen Greenwood Pape 61 John O'Neil Dunbar Men’s Club. Francis Parish Elmwood D. C„ Men's Club. Philo. Lois Pasco Auburn G. A. A.. Girls' Club. Glee Club. Gladys Payne Brocl{ Y. V. C. A Clec Club. Philo, Girls' Club, Margaret Peterson Oakland Girls' Club. D. C„ S. O. A. P . Y. W. C. A. Maude Pointer falls City G'ec Club. Y. W. C. A. Gills' Club. Hazel Osborne lirnwmillc Girls' Club. Glee Club, Girls' Club Council. Y W. C. A.. Philo. Margaret Parker Johnson Girls' Club. Lora Pasco Auburn Clec Club. Girls' Club. Ellen Person Bayard Girls' Club. Ruth Philbrook Clarks Girls' Club. Glee Club, Y. W. C. A. Montie Randall Atkinson Men's Club. Page 62 Iva Reaoan H utnboUU Girls' Club. Harold Reed Douglas Men's Club. Tom Cats. VlRoiL Rhoads Salem Men's Club. Joseph Robertson Oak Men's Club. Pauline Rohrs Auburn Girls' Club. Glee Club. Ev.. Y. W. C. A. Arnold Selk Plymouth Ev.. Men's Club, Glee Club, P. Club. Christine Rasmussen Omaha C. C. A.. Girls' Club. Ev„ S. V. A. P. EEr: : Herbert Redfern Peru Men's Club. Mildred Reynolds Monrcficld Girls' Club. Glee Club. Y. V. C. A. Lulu Roberts Douglas Girls' Club. John Rogue Auburn Men's Club. Raymond Schreiner Dunbar Men's Club. Glee Club. Page 63 Ward Shafer Rwsk'n D. C., Men's Club - -e-' c W 1 ♦a.;--- Louise Smidt Adams . W. C. A., Girls Club, Glee Club. Verna Sparks T ecumsdh D. C.. Ev.. Glee Club, Girls' Club. C. A. A. Raymond Steeves Panama Men's Club. Albertina Traudt Stoc ham Girls Club. Lucille Tucker Nebraska Ci£ - Girls Club, Glee Club, Philo. I ua Yr Bernice Shier Fall, City D. C.. Ev.. Girls' Club. Glee Club. G. A. A. Mae Smith Hastings, Iowa Girls Club. Stephen Stasnyt Pawnee City Men’s Club. Avery Stevens N,cbrasl{a City Men's Club. Laura Tucker Sterling Girls’ Club. Bartlett Vance Peru Men's Club, . It . Page 64 Lettie Van Winkle Panama Philo. G. A. A.. Girls' Club. Gladys Vollkntink Peru Girls' Club. Anna Wendell Cool Girls' Club, Glee Club, Y. W. C. A. Charles Williams Douglas Y. M. C. A„ Tom Cuts, Men's Club. Dora Woodward Guide Rock, n .Av G ls' Club' Glcc Club, Y. W. C. A. Wilbert Zorn Palls City Ev., P. Club, Mens’ Club. nmumniuu.mmjg Everett Vanderford Peru Men's Club. Lydia Vodehnal Ord Ev., Girls' Club. S. O. A. P„ Glcc Club, Y. W. C. A. Hazel Warman Fairbury Philo. Glee Club. Girls' Club. Merna Whitla Butte Girls' Club. Lambert Williams Stella D. C., Men's Club. Gertrude Zabel Rohrs G A. A., Girls' Club, Glee Club. PnRi 65 Class of 1928 class of 1928 started out on its college career with the largest enrollment of t J any class for several years. One hundred seventy-four were enrolled in this class which accomplished so much in the past year. From the very first the Freshmen were prominent in all school activities. There was no organization in which this class was not well represented. The Peru Dramatic Club is one of which any college could feel justly proud. Six- teen Freshmen were selected in the try-outs to become members of this club The class has also been represented in forensics. Fulton Davenport, a Freshman, was one of the members of the College Debating Society which won all the debates of the past season. The College Orchestra and Glee Clubs had a large number of Freshmen as mem- bers. They participated in The Rose Maiden,” the musical cantata which received much favorable comment from all who witnessed it. The class was also well represented in the Philomathean and Everett Literary Societies, Y. W. C. A., Y. M. C. A., C. C. A., Episcopal Guild, G. A. A., S. O. A. P., and Tomcats organizations. The class as a whole has loyally supported all forms of athletics. Five men, Wilbert Zorn, Howard Bath, Lewis Carter, Arthur Gariss, and Everett Hey wood, won letters in football. Arnold Selk received a letter in basketball. In the track meet the Freshmen made a fine showing. Wonderful prospects are held for the participants who will be here again next year. No one can deny that the girls are also held in highest regard in the athletic world. In the inter-class tournaments the Freshman girls won in both soccer and basketball. Several girls received their letters in athletics. Everyone looks forward to the Sophomore-Freshman Banquet, which is one of the chief events of the year. The Freshmen entertained the Sophomores at the annual banquet May 1, 1925. There were two hundred fifteen persons present. The decora- tions were unique and beautiful. Panels of conventional flowers were placed along the walls and hung from the ceiling. The entrance to the n om was banked with boughs and beautiful wild flowers. A soft, beautiful light was cast over the room through the vari-colored shades. Music was furnished by the college orchestra under the direction of Mr. Jindra. The beauty and success of the banquet was due to the untiring efforts of the class sponsor, Miss Ebersole, the committes who were placed in charge. Miss Kettunen and the Art Department. MENU Fruit Cocktail Creamed Chicken on Rosettes Mashed Potatoes Buttered Carrots Celery Tomato Salad Hot Buttered Rolls Olives Jelly Radishes Ice Cream Roses Calje Mints Coffee Tffuts Richard Hartley was Toastmaster Page 66 C. A. Spacht Principal CLASS SPONSORS Son'or Miss Kenton Junior Miss Baldridge Sophomore.... Mr. Huck Freshman .... Miss Faulhaber HIGH SCHOOL Pearl Kenton Peru Class Advisor Shelby Armstrong Nemaha Edith Austin Brown villc Girls' Club. Rural Life Club. Laura E. Collins Peru Girls' Club (See.). Rural Life Club, Senior Class Play. Nellie Cowell Peru Girls' Basketball. Girls' Club. Senior Class Play. Dean Armstrong Nonubu football Thelma Argabright Tsfemo ia Girls' Club. Rural Life Club (Pres.), Senior Class Play. Ethel Austin Brownville Girls' Club. Rural Life Club. Lillian R. Courtney Brownville Girls' Club, Rural Life Club. Edith O. Davenport Peru Girls' Club, Senior Class Play, Orchestra. Pase 68 Gladys Grossoeiime Peru Girls' Glee Club. Debating, Orchestra. Belva Hauptman Peru Girls' Club. Cora Hutchinson Auburn Girls' Club, Glee Club. Lestur L. Jones Peru Rural Life Club, Senior Class Play. Mildred K. Kelly Pawnee City Gills' Club. Rural Life Club. James W. Delzell Peru Track. Football, Basketball. (Capt.). Senior Class Play. Eleanorh R. Harajlan Peru Basketball. Girls' Club. Girls’ Glee Club. Charles Humbercer Jansen Football. Rural Life Club. Franklin Jones Peru Frances Kelly Jeniaba Basketball (Capt). Girls' Club. Senior Class Play. PaK tin Clara B. Lawrence Yamaha Girls' Club, Girls' Glee Club, Senior Class Play. Ruby O. McCormick Syracuse Girls' Club, Rural Life Club. Pearl Newton Brownville Girls' Club, Rural Life Club. Harold O. Peterson Peru Football, Basketball. Kittie Irene Rhodus Peru Gills' Glee Club, Senior Class Play. Gills' Club (Pres.). Samuel J. Majors Per II Pool hall. Senior Glass Play. Cornelia M. Moore BroiunoilJe Rural Life Club. Girls Club. Carletta Parker Johnson Rural Life Club, Girls' Club, Rural Life Club Play. Clara Pierce Peru Rural Life Club, Girls' Club. J. Clifford Roberts Brownville Debating. Basketball. Fago 70 Wanda V. Sears Peru Girls' Club. Basketball. Senior Class Play. Oliver C. Rogers Peru Thelma P. Shively J eiiuiliu Rural Life Club. Ciris' Club. Leora H. Setzer Peru Glee Club. Girls' Club. Rural Life Club. Senior Class Play. Clara M. Stites .. UrocJ; Girls' Glee Club. Girls' Club. Nellie Thomas Nema m Rural Life Club. Squire A. Watson Peru Rural Life Club. Mildred C. Siske Puienee City Rural Life Club, Girls' Club. L. Dean Sultzuauch A uburn Senior Class Play. Margaret D. Vance Peru Basketball, Rural Life Club, Senior Class Play. Page 71 Zella Fern Whitten Brownville Rural Life Club. Girls' Club. Madeline E. Wilcox Peru Girls' Club, Rural Life Club. Geraldine Wills Peru Girls' Club. Rural Life Club. J. Addle Wensien Brownville Debating. Senior Class Play. Wilma M. Whitsvell Peru Gills’ Club. Bert D. Williams Peru Football. Senior Class Play. Page 72 Senior Class History XN 1921 '22 a group of green little Freshmen sought Peru High School. There, with due respect for the upper classmen, they struggled through their first year of High School. That first year was marked with the usual program, parties, athletics, and class picnics. Class colors were chosen and through four years, never has that blue faded or the gold tarnished or soiled. The Sophomores contributed their share to High School activities, taking a keen interest in all that went on. They proved their ability to shoulder difficult problems by making a success in everything they attempted. The following year, the Juniors were the peppiest class in school, taking active part in everything. The distinguishing event of the Junior year was the Junior-Senior trip to Falls City. The excursion was a decided success. All plants must grow and bloom, so in 1924-2 the bud of 1921-22 blossomed into a full blown flower, and fifty-two Seniors received diplomas. The Senior class is full of leaders, who will make names for themselves in various vocations in the coming years. The Seniors boasted the captain and five additional players on the fighting Bob Kitten football team; while four Senior boys made their basketball letters. To the girls' basketball team the Seniors contributed five players. On the debating squad there were three Seniors. The Senior class presented The Charm School, a comedy in three acts by Alice Duer Miller and Robert Milton, April 30. It was a clever play with all characters well portrayed. This play was a success, thanks to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Buena Lee Mead, who so generously gave her time in coaching The Charm School. The Juniors treated the Seniors to a very delightful trip to Sycamore Springs. Needless to say, the occasion was one of keen enjoyment. On May 5, the Seniors had their first Class Day. Everyone assembled in front of the Trainers building .it 8 o'clock, armed with spoons, hats, wraps and other weapons for the battle of the day. With accidents no more serious than a puncture, we reached Beatrice in due time. After a delicious dinner the class visited the various places of interest in the city. To the coming Senior classes we wish to say, May your high school days be as full of color and joy as ours have been. CLASS OFFICERS First Sf.mf.ster 24-2 President............................................FRANKLIN JONES Vice'President........................................Frances Kelly Secretary............................................. Lester Jones Treasurer........................................Cora Hutchinson Second Semester President.................................. Vicc'President............................. Secretdry'T reasurer....................... ...James Delzell ...Frances Kelly Cora Hutchinson Tapi- First Row—J. Jones. Secretary 2; M. Clincher . A. Vates. Miss Baldridge. K. Wilson. Secretary 1, Vice-President 2: B. Hunt. A. Gaines. Second Row—M. Dasher. ('. Gordon. P. Collins. I.. Clevenger, Dillon, K. Chntelain. Treasurer 2. JUNIORS First Row—M. Jones. M. Parriott, D. Rice, Vice-President 1; I,. Path. President; Z. Haupt- man, L. Vanderford, B. Newton. Second Row—!•’. I vers. Treasurer 1; A. Karl, It. Kbersole, l . Gulden, ( Rhoades, Presi- dent, 2; R. Majors. B. Red fern. Page 74 First How____TJriffgrs. 1‘ - Hoollstorff. M. Rhoclus. M. Monteitli. M. C. illispie, (1. Fisher. H. Woiidy, |„. Majors. (I. I.enhy. Second |{ow_____K. Nincchelscr. K. lOlliott, 13. Lewis. M. Milnes, O. Dasher, G. Dasher, L. Hawsnti, M. 'anet . Third r,, V__.J. Juhl, I ’. Cole. H. LSrundson. .1. Thornhill. P. Rohirds. V. McAuley, R. Paul. C. A. Ruck (Sponsor). SOPHOMORES Spring has rolled around once more With it, brilliant kids galore. They are of the Sophomore class And they can anyone surpass. The record for 1925, Has been of one fully alive. There were parties and picnics At those we had fun; And clever things pulled o(T, At which no one threw puns. Our presidents, Juhl and Briggs, Were like horses hitched to riggs. For they always pulled us thru The mires we got into. In football we highly have scored. None of our men were ignored; In basketball, too, we were there, And the games we have played we played fair. In '27 we’ll graduate, And after that we’ll decide our fate; Whether or not to college go. Or earn our salt with spade and hoe. But now in closing we've got to say. That you must hunt for many a day, If anywhere in this world you'll find A more honest bunch and kind, Than the Sophomore of 1925. Page 75 FRESHMEN On September 10, 1924, the following Freshmen appeared for class work in the Peru Demonstration High School: John Bath Margaret Majors Leora Leahy Edwin Pierce Stuart Nelson Maurice Nelson Vyril Applegate William Mclninch Harold Patterson Edythe Grossoehme Esabel Hanson Dorothy Wright Andy Polston Donna Delzell Clinton Cowell Viola Gregory Edith Grafton Reginald Vance Virginia Milstead Maxine Scars Moorey Cook Sterling Nelson Ruth Adams Vera Hutchinson Opal Kelso Edvthc Goings Wilma Neal Clarence Kizer Kathryn Hedge Pete Yates Eugene Sperry Otto Bocllstorff Emily Peterson Oliver Graves Kathryn Briggs Thomas Railsback Freshmen are always welcome in our midst: for, without them, how could there he any Seniors? The first social event in which the class participated was a Hallowe’en party. Appropriate games and costumes, together with the Hallowe’en spirit, made it an evening to he remembered. On December 19, the class was presented as a Christmas gift to the High School. There were jokes at the Freshmen’s expense, hut they were taken in the right spirit. The Freshmen contributed to the enjoyment of the annual “Hi School Nite by giving a sheet music revue. The final event to which the class is looking forward is a picnic, by themselves and the Sophomores, which is scheduled for May 8. Let us hope that it will he as successful as has been our other undertakings. Paw 7G TIS NOT WHAT MAN DOES WHICH EXALTS HIM, BUT WHAT MAN WOULD DO. browning — Presenting above, in graphic form, the attitude of the busy student toward the manifold organizations and activities which demand his time. ORG ANIZ ATIONS Dramatic Club A. HAZEL TAYLOR—Sponsor MEMBERS AND PLAYS Joint Owners in Spain1''-Alice Brown Ethel Jones Marion Marsh Buena Lee Mead Esther McKnight Omcr Sperry—Director The Romancers”—Rostand Jcrc Mickcl Charles Madden Winnifred Teich Clarence Spcich Mark Crandcll Merritt Whitten Helen Jones—Director “Columbine”—Argali Mary MeVay Stewart Blades Rachel Crocker Arlecne Ritchie Ward Schafer Ruth Jones—Director “The Dust of the Road”—Goodman Buena Lee Mead Cecil Coatney Omer Sperry Lambert Williams Clarence Grandy—Director Page 78 Till COM HOY OF IiKRORS ’ Ov h rt infs” — Gcrst a i berg Fern Ware Edna Hall Margaret Peterson Grace Fish Stewart Blades—Director “The Trystring Place”—Turlington Zayda Akins Frank Bogle Margaret Daeschncr Ruth Ernst Ben Church John Hansen Arlecnc Ritchie—Director Moonshine”—Arthur Hopk' s Clarence Grandy Waldo Willhoft Clarence Spcich—Director The Lord's Prayer” Marie Grabill Welcome Wills Kenton Poynter Verna Sparks Joy Hendricks Bernice Lewis Ernestine Robertson—Director The Flight” Mary Sue Moore Eldon Hayward Mildred Pate Mark Dclzcll Victor Bracke Mildred Klcpscr—Director “The Noble Lord”—Wild Maurice Boren Ernestine Robertson Jerc Mickel—Director The Beau of Bath”- McKn Welcome Wills Marion Ovcrholt Omcr Sperry Buena Lee Mead—Director Su N N Y Mor n IN G”—Qu in ter os Dorothy Fletcher Beryl Lawless Francis Parrish Bernice Shier Salma Staben Happy Pair” Franklin Jones Rachel Crocker Kenton Poynter The Comedy of ERRons'-SJuiJ spaire Olin Elliott Welcome Wills Eldon Hayward Ward Schafer Lambert Williams Jerc Mickel Arlecnc Ritchie Cecil Coatney Ernestine Robertson Mildred Pate Clarence Grandy Keaton Poynter Omcr Sperry Stewart Blades Mildred Klcpscr Fern Ware Clarence Spcich Buena Lee Mead Frank Bogle, Ben Church—Stage Mgrs Zayda Akins—Art Director Page 79 Everett Literary Society iriE, who arc members of the Everett Literary Society, are proud of the progress 111 our organization has made during this school year. The first semester our time and efforts were directed toward the staging of the annual production. The second semester we instituted a new series of programs which we felt would he more truly representative of what a literary society should he. The entire member- ship was divided into separate groups and each group was made responsible for a program in which every member of that group should take part. At each of our meetings a unit of thought has been carried out; for instance, one night India was discussed from many different aspects, the literary, the musical, and the human stand- points, particularly. This plan has proved most successful, for not only have we had an ever-increasing attendance at our meetings, hut our programs have been both in- teresting and instructive at the same time. And now, just a word of appreciation for our sponsor. Miss Emily Burton. Only those who have worked with her could possibly appreciate her worth, for it is to Miss Burton that much of this year's success is due. Page 80 Ollfj-Jlllirn t !Kh : rn--, WIWT fifcfteifisM puiiip.iierr Ar,-IUi H AAMfiltf 'r k , i •: - + r I ■nr ji ► .siftavy f. ! ui;y tafirr ■ fILTfi iSMS.V ' !£ PhtliCP’ '•• ' tUr M ckIl mtuhr ■«£« ! Paso SI Page 82 VlilY- W£ATMtK?r.iClO luntHA. tjYault'. 'ViUr.il : • LnsuasW8BSBB Pasrp R '9X25 i§ 2a.25 A' A'rt At ? '. w yr-r nrs . . -£ t%RS w-tocJ wrjmmtW . W7 M3¥ § fig A.MtfftMjr-ft si- rj vm t-v-fm. s ?. jm!SAw-cs'ci mnrfflLs-v-M j yr.w Mry-zrrts. 2 vrtf.fiecKmK os mfr-rmni MS MMr-iVh. Philomathean Society Philomathean Society in the year 1924-25 has proved its worth. Its larger I) membership has been conscientious, has helped to promote the welfare of the organization at every opportunity, and has established its standing as one of the most active organizations on the Peru campus. In September the society started with Edward Matejovsky as president. The second semester Arlcenc Ritchie presided in the same position. New members were taken in the first of the year, and initiated at a successful Philo party. The second semester a party again initiated more new members. The programs, arranged by program committees have been of their Philomathean quality. Mr. Albright, the advisor for this year, has been the best a society could desire. Under his guidance the Philos have kept up to the top notch. The Philo Road Show was a decidde success and deserves credit. Paco 81 Page Hr, Page 86 Girls’ Club Girls' Club is the only organization on the campus which has as its aim the furthering of a spirit of social unity among all the students. To further this aim, a series of teas have been given throughout the year to which students in the different departments have been invited. The teas were very carefully planned as to appropriate decorations and refreshments. A red letter day on the Girls’ Club calendar was the Hallowe'en party given at Mt. Vernon Hall. It was a mammoth undertaking and its success was relatively great. Another big event was the Valentine Costume Party which we will remember chiefly for its harmonizing beauty of detail. The annual play was given on March 25. It was the “Princess Kiku,” a produc- tion most lovely to look upon as it depicted for us the beautiful land of the Cherry Blossoms. The proceeds from this play went to help swell the Student Loan Fund maintained by the club to help those students who are financially unable to continue their education. It is by carrying on the Student Loan Fund from year to year that the Girls’ Club is rendering its greatest service to the school. Page 87 rase 88 Y. W. C. A CABINET OFFICERS President..... Vice-President.... Secretary..... Treasurer..... U. R.......... Advisors MEMBERSHIP ROLL ...Winnie Brown Program Chairman.................Lhla Hazzard ....Marie Claussen World Fellowship............Katharine Borne .... Ldyia Voduhnal Publicity...................Frances Eskew Dorothy Nicholas Service.....................Minnie Edcinoton ....Eliza Michels Social.............................Edna Hall Chloe C. Baldridge. Elma I. Gockley Katherine Adlc Evelyn Anderson Emily Burton Winnie Brown Ruth G. Brandt Chloe Baldridge Ruth Blomquist Mae Miller Beck Beulah Bcbout Estella Crom Mrs. Crago Vera Cook Merna Conger Wilma Coatney Ethel Clayburn Marie Claussen Esther A. Clark Maud F. Case Helen M. Clincburg Mrs. Inice Dunning Miss Dunigan Marian Dodderer Dena Dc Frcccc Ruby Damme Margaret Daeschner Olive Evans Ruth A. Ernst Minnie Edgington Lorinc Erickson Elsie Eskew Frances Eskew Irma Essex Grace Fish Mildred Graf Elma Gockley Ethel GirtholFer Edith Girtholfcr Leila Graul Thelma Hoot May Henning Selma Hedbloom Lela Hazzard Edna Hall Freda Hagcman Ethel Hansen Esther Hoyt Alma Jorn Helen Jones Pearl S. Kelley Fairy C. Lull Alta B. Lucas Clara Larsen Ruby McCormick Kathleen Morchcad Mary Sue Moore Eunice Moore Margerctta Miller Helen Miller Elisa M. Michels Edna N. Melvin Mary McVay Pcarle McGinnis Myrtle Maxwell Selma Moulton Lucy Mitchell A!fie Nicholas Grace H. Pruin Marie Phelps Margaret Peterson Nona Palmer Maude Pointer Pauline Rohrs Mildred Reynolds Ruth Telit Albertina Traudt Goldie C. Thorpe Winn if red Tcich Marie Upp Lydia Vodchnal Dora Woodward Hazel Osborne Mary Eastwood Gladys Payne Edythe Chancy Anna Wendell Ruth Philbrook Louise Smidt Mary Nagle Maude Henderson Grace Tear Dorothy Nicholas Belva L. Estes Miriam Pass Pearl Cuilliatl Mrs. M. K. RutherfordMrs. Naiman Floy Roysc Harriett Dodderer Lillian Rieger HE Peru Y. W. C. A. was organized and received its permanent charter October 19, 1 ) 1906. The first membership of this organization was made up of about twelve girls. It increased from year to year, and this year the one hundred mark was reached. The Y. W. C. A. was one of the religious organizations of the College sponsoring the Student Friendship Fund drive. We were indeed fortunate in having Professor Albright discuss party issues and candidates of the presidential campaign. Just before the College closed for vacation a special drive among the members was put on lor the purpose of making several needy families of Peru happy on Christmas day. It was with great pleasure we welcomed Miss Frances Pcrrj National Secretary of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Y. W. C. A. Her visit was a source of inspiration to all of us and wc trust she will be able to come to our campus again next year. At the suggestion of Miss Perry wc held a Charm School, a series of meetings which were very helpful to all of us. After the Charm School another project, the Community, was taken up in order that the girls who teach next year might have a better realization of the responsibilities of the teacher so far as the community is concerned. A very successful Y. W. year was closed with an all-membership picnic. Truly the Y. W. C. A. motto, “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts, ' has made itself in our association together. Page 90 Y. M. C. A. CABINET FIRST SEMESTER President............................Charles Madden Vice-President............Roy Dahlstrom Secretary..............................Jerf. Mickel Treasurer.................Roy Chamberlain Campus Service. Advisors.......... SECOND SEMESTER President.....................Omer Sperry Vice-President...........Roy Dahlstrom Secretary................... Frank Boole Treasurer................ Eldon Hayward ....................Mark Delzei.l .........Mr. Craoo. Mr. Clayhhrn PURPOSES OF THE Y. M. C. A. HE Y. M. C. A. of the Peru State Teachers College is a union and faculty members of the College for the following purposes: f the students 1. To lead students to faith in God through Jesus Christ. 2. To lead them into membership and service in the Christian Church. 3. To promote their growth in Christian faith, especially through the study of the Bible and prayer. 4. To influence them to devote themselves in united effort with all Christians to making the will of Christ effective in human society and to extending the Kingdom of God throughout the world. Pnfff? S)2 C. C. A. College Catholic Association was organized by Miss Eleanore Lally, Super- J visor in Training School, in 1907. Miss Lally was a very devout woman; broadminded and very liberal in her religious belief, which made her an ideal leader for the first State College Catholic Association. The first room was fixed up in the Old Normal Hall and was one of the most beautifully furnished rooms on the campus. During the advisorship of Miss Mary Mullen, Domestic Science teacher and graduate of Peru, started a very important movement, which we are still fostering, of the erection of a chapel near the campus. At times when there was no member of the Catholic church on the faculty, other members have kindly acted in that capac- ity. During the summer school, of which Mr. Dclzell was advisor, over $100 was subscribed towards the furthering of our chapel. At present we have a nice room in the new Auditorium where we hold our services every other Saturday. Rev. J. A. Maichler of Nebraska City, Nebraska, has co-operated with the asso- ciation in all its activities. We look forward to a future time when we shall have a permanent chapel and a real, live organization in Peru. Page 03 = HE S. O. A. P. is a new organization on the campus this year and was in- J stituted by a body of girls who wished to promote athletic enthusiasm and pep among the girls. The bulwark upon which the club rests is loyalty to Old Peru. The organization is open to all girls who will take an active part in promoting school spirit. The S. O. A. P. made its first public appearance the morning the football boys left for the championship game with Chadron. The club, in co-operation with its brother organization, the Tomcats, next assumed the responsibility of giving to the State Championship Football Team of Peru a banquet; an achievement of which we are justly proud. Throughout the year the S. O. A. P. girls have faithfully attended every athletic event on the campus and by means of stunts between halves and con- certed whole-hearted yelling, have made their name recognized and respected. Our sponsor, Mrs. Mae Miller Beck, has been loyal through all the difficulties attending the development of a new organization. It is intended that the organization become a permanent institution on the campus and to this purpose new officers have been elected for the ensuing year. Great things arc expected of this infant organization in the years to conic and those who have put forth their best efforts to make it a success will watch its develop- ment with keen interest and pride. OFFICERS President........ VicC'Prcsident... Secretary........ Treasurer........ Reporter......... Sergeant'at'Arms. ...Beatrice Nesbitt ........Mabel Ewers .......Mildred Pate ........Faye Emrick ...Juliette E. Wesin Ernestine Robertson Pag . 04 'Pop Row—Victor T'rarkc. Fl. y l lli;rp:in. . Orville Conkle. Arnold Solk. Vm. Kotns. Third How-— Ralph Williams. Itoln-rt l'ieree. Arthur Oariss, Kvorett Heywood. Second Uovv—I «on Oral’ (advisor), lialph Higgins. 1,orotic Huisitm (Secretary-Treasurer). Wilbur IVok. George Cowell. Arthur Schneider. Claud Matthews (President). Glen Gillceson (Football Captain 102 1). Kdward Matejovsky. Bottom Row—Lewis Carter. Mark Hclzell (Hasketball Captain 1025). Wilbert Zorn. .Jen- nings Harriott (Haskeiball Captain 102t ). Glover Milam. Donald Wcimcr (Vice-Presi- dent). Howard Hath. K. C. Heek. HE “P Club is an was organised in 19' as advisor. Honorary Charles Gately. Fairbury Ed. Rosenquist, Ong Frank Sharrar, Peru Adam Traudt, Stockham Eschcr Landolt. Peru Victor Brackc. Peru Ernest Longfellow, Peru Stafford Prantc. Peru Clifford Clark, Swanton Alva Fisher, Peru Dean Pomeroy, Allen Don Wilson, Harvard Floyd Higgins. Stella Fred Rothcrt, Harvard Walter Buettzcnbach, Peru Carl Rosenquist. Ong GeorRC Willv. Hebron Leo Fauncc, Nebraska City Alfred Bichm, Hebron Clyde Ivcrs, Colorado rganization of letter men I, with Victor Brackc as members of the “P Club Glen Frary, Auburn Paul Wilcox, Nebraska City Burr Standlcy, Peru Gaylord Toft. Oak Harry Paap. Otoe Donald Wcimcr. Hardy Richard Madden. Pawnee C. Glover Milam, Auburn Charles Place, Ncbr. City Mark Dclzcll, Peru Glen Gilkcson, Peru Millard Bell. Beatrice Lon R. Graf (advisor) Forest Bell. Beatrice Ralph Higgins, Stella Claud Matthews, Falls City Darwin Carter. Hebron Robert Sandberg, Peru E. C. Beck. Peru of Peru Normal School. It President and W. G. Speer arc: Roland Edic. Pawnee City Lorcnc Buising. Falls City Leo Bourke. Havelock Harry Williams. Ord James Conway. Gresham Howard Brunsdon. Peru Robert Pierce. Ellis Wilbur Peck. Reserve, Kans. Wilbert Zorn. Falls City E. W. Matcjovosky, Geneva Win. Kotas, Milligan Lewis Carter, Hebron Jennings Parriott, Peru Arthur Schneider, Elmwood Arthur Gariss, Tccumsch Howard Bath. Peru George Cowell, Peru Arnold Selk, Plymouth Orville Conkle, Peru Everett Hcywood, Peru Page 05 College Orchestra y HE orchestra, under the direction of Prof. V. H. Jindra, pm on some coni' V J mendablc work, especially during the first sc m ester. They were especial I v active during the foothill season, at which f ine several appearances were made in chapel, and selections, dedicated to the Champnndup Bohe.it team, were offered Later this same group appeared in a radio program, broadcasted by the Peru State Teachers College from station WOAW. During the spring several heavy numbers, such as “Light C rivalry” by Suppe, and “Tancred Overture by Rossini, were studied. However, the annual orchestra com cert was turned over to the high school and grades. This program, given in the College Auditorium, Wednesday evening. May 6th, brought forth much favorable comment. Entertaining, as well as instructive, rhythmic exercises were offered by pupils from both Miss McCollum's and Mrs. Beck's departments. Following tins demonstration from the kindergarten and primary groups, the following interesting program was carried out: 1- Beginners’ Class in Violin Jean Craco. Daisy Dahlstrom. Dorothy Sanders 2. Junior High School Orchestra- Selections High School Violin Ensemhlc (a) Our School March............................................. ............Schuster (b) O Sole Mio................................................................Capua (c) Humoresque ................................ ..............................Dvorak 4. Violin Solos (a) Crimson Blushes .......................................................... Lester Winifred Pi-ttit (b) La Cinquantaine ....................................................Gabriel-Mari: Tsaiu l Hansen (c) Meditation ................................................................Mormon Otto Boellstorff (d) To Spring .................................................................Grieg Esther Hoyt Clarinet Trio, “The First Smile ..................................................Lagyc Roy Daiilstrom. Stephen Stastny. Katherine Adle 6. Violin Solos: (a) Thais ................................................................. Massenet Philip Hoyt (b) Third Air Varie.............................................................Danda Doris Rice High School Orchestra—Selections 8. Announcements of National Music Week and Community Singing, conducted hy Mrs. Dunning, Dean. 9. Home Sweet Home the World Over........................................... Lambe Students or Violin Department—Mary McVay. Piano Page 06 Glee Clubs JOINT GLEE CLUB PROGRAM CONVOCATION December 12, 1924 And the Glory of the Lord..................... (From the Messiah) How Lovely Are the Messengers................. (From St. Paul) Native Music.................................... Alice Musselman- • Director Mary Mc.Vay—-Aeamipmmt ........Handel ...Mendelssohn .Victor Herbert boys' ulee club Pape 07 Willhoft Grandy Albright ((’oat h) 'hambcrlain ( ’apt.) Wright Davenport C!ost ;llr Spcirli College Debate debating season of 1925 was entirely successful, for both Tarkio College V. J and Maryville, Missouri, State Teachers College were taken down to defeat. It looks good to see debate, in which Peru used to be a school of inter-state reputation, once more revived and pushed to the front. The debating class is the foundation of the debating team. It meets as a regularly scheduled class and meets the first three quarters. From this class the teams are selected, and not every member gets to represent the school, only those proving their ability to debate. The Tarkio debate was held at Tarkio, Mo, and the team making the trip was Roy Chamberlain and Roscoe Wright who represented the Peru Negative team. This was a close and interesting debate and Peru has been able to get the promise of an- other event with Tarkio for next year. The Maryville debate was at home and the team has been called Peru's 'Bantams.” A Freshman and a little Senior, but, my what pep when they became excited. Fulton Davenport and Clarence Spiech were the Peru team against Maryville. The coaching this year was done by our History teacher, Mr. Albright, and he is already making plans for bigger and better debate for next year. Page 08 fhntWnin. KauUiulicr (Coach), Orossoclimc. Uhoailcs. Dillon. Wcnsicn. Claim s. Kola-ns High School Debate HE Slate League question scleeted for the High Schools of Nebraska during the season of 1924-25 was: Resolved, That the United States should enter die League of Nations.” The debates scheduled were: Affirmative—Peru-Humboidt; Peru-Auburn. Negative—Brock-Peru; Pawnee City-Pcru. Letters were awarded to Clifford Roberts, Averyl Gaines, Gladys Grossoehme, Ralph Chatelain, Adolph Wcnsicn and Cleon Rhoades. At the banquet tendered the teams by Coach Faulhabcr, Averyl Gaines was elected captain for next year. The High School debaters deserve a few words of commendation for the interest they have taken in their work and for their admirable spirit of loyalty manifested during the season. Their work this year serves as a stepping stone for better work in the future, and in anticipation of the fact that some of the best debaters will be available next year the prospects for a successful season for the year 1925-26 are most encouraging. Tage 9! Rural Life Club Rural Life Club was organized in September, 1924, with Miss Baldridge J as sponsor. The aim of the club is to develop community leaders and to in- terest trained teachers in the rural schools. The play, Back to the Farm,” was presented by members of the club on January 30, 192T The club bolds two meetings each month. The officers arc: President, Thelma Argabrigbt; Vice-Presi- dent, Clara Lawrence; Secretary, Rosalee Moore; Treasurer, Lcora Setzer. SCENE FROM BACK TO THE FARM” Page 100 HARD PRESSED Peru College boasts of two publications, the Peruvian, which is the annual year book, published by the Sopho- more class, and the Peru Pedagogian, which is the weekly school paper. THE PRESS The Peruvian XT has been the extraordinary responsibility, and pleasure, of the 1925 Peruvian Staff to record in this annual the events and associations of the most success- ful year in the history of our school. Ours has been the task of publishing a championship Peruvian for a championship year. The admirable manner in which the staff has assumed this great task and brought it to a successful culmination is highly commendable. To a very great extent the quality of this annual is a result of their co-operation and dependability, the two cardinal features of any successful enterprise. As to the work of the various in- dividuals, no words of commendation are necessary. Their work in this volume speaks for itself. The theme about which the 1925 Peruvian has been built is one which we believe to he most symbolic of our school, namely, “Progress in Education.” In carrying out this theme we have attempted not only to preserve for the individual a Memory Book which will serve as a present source of pleasure and a priceless treasure for future satisfaction, but also, to proclaim the success and progress of our Alma Mater. So it is our sincere hope that in constructing this annual we have raised the al- ready high standard set by our predecessors; that we have kept pace with the pro- gress of our Alma Mater; that we have depicted her in such a manner as to illumine her record; that we have given to her a full measure of the glory which she rightly deserves; and that we have done this in the most pleasing manner. —THE EDITOR. Png 102 Page 103 i TOURNAMENT EXTRA PERU PEDAGOC1AN BOBCATS WIN THIRTY-NIN CONSE I 'BER FOUR TOURNAMENT AT PERU T i« hn lkw U ru Iknr «a- iu iklMM t. iiui) .-i by Iwj -‘•«•V r ft Vwk u4 f«r •'. rum fp't-1 WrtVjKI !Ua rtik n •ir.r. ua'it ww f «i T 4 t Jr l-lfc II r.m 1 Ai WwUjin (l«7 I '•I • u«Ik M| na IT •. X. HU tJ YV. !'• |N « C ! •'■ W • - j t . «1IJ- -. |' --I • a £ ! I ■ 11 1Vr Ui Ira mt '.Ir i’ il i I I .1. - • tkl -ut (am WAV tkrj'.ltr • • — W««l • .mxiAaU, t r t srt .•.•, • -.J iu ■ — «u! U •sil' J y«k, l'- Jafi. sal Ibiu .1 m ft a V«r. t . 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In 191 he entered Westminister, playing baseball and captaining the track team. In 1916 he returned to Nebraska and worked as guard and tackle under Coach Jumbo Stiehm. He also starred on the cinders. After doing his bit lor Uncle Sam, he was dis- charged at Camp Like and returned to Tecumseh Here he played tackle and coached the football team that won the American Legion State Cham pionship in 1919'20'21 and 22. In the fall of 1923 Graf was called to Peru to take charge of the Bobcats. His football team of 23 lost one game and tied two. In basketball another State Conference Championship was added. Last sum- mer he t(X)k work under Rocknc at Notre Dame, and he expects to return again this summer. This year he has given Peru her first State Confer' cncc Football Championship; has added another State Basketball Championship, establishing a world's record for conference wins; and has re' vived interest in track and developed a track team that will soon be wearing a state champion' ship crown of its own. Coach Graf, known as “Little Knute, needs no alibis—he produces the goods. Paco 105 “JIM COATNEY, with his “Come on now, let’s go,” was responsible for much of the pep that featured all athletic events of Old Peru. OMER SPERRY was assistant cheer leader and the responses which the girls thundered back to his gentle entreaties added greatly to the enthusiasm. Color Song Fling abroad our college colors To the free Nebraska breeze. Blending hcav'ns own white and azure With the soft green of the trees! While our loyal hearts and voices With pride and joy unite. As we sing Peru's devotion To the pale blue and the white. CHORUS While our loyal hearts and voices With pride and joy unite, As we sing Peru's devotion To the pale blue and the white. Thru the years of sun and shadow Mid the scenes we love so well. O'er our hearts our dear old colors Still weave their magic spell; And wherever life shall call us We'll strive with all our might. To uphold the brave traditions Of the pale blue and the white. When the cares of life o’ertake us. Mingling fast our locks with gray. When our dearest hopes forsake us. False fortunes fade away. We shall banish care and sadness. My mcm'ry fond and bright. Of the Old Nebraska College. And the pale blue and the white. Yells Who rah who rah who rail rah College College Nc bras ka White and blue White and blue What's the matter with Old Peru Blue and white Blue and white Teachers College, she's all right. Team. team, ra ra. Team. team, ra ra. Who ra who ra Team team ra ra. SEASON’S FOOTBALL RECORD Peru 12 Tarkio 0 Peru 47 Tabor 0 Peru 0 Peru 21 Doanc 0 Peru 48 Cotner 6 Peru 48 Wayne 0 Peru 27 York 0 Peru 6 Chadron ... 0 SEASON’S BASKETBALL RECORD Peru .17 Cotner 7 Peru .15 Cotner 12 Peru .30 Doanc 6 Peru .47 Doane 1 3 Peru .31 York 20 Peru .41 York 18 Peru .37 Hastings 10 Peru .22 Hastings 1 1 Peru .25 Grand Island 16 Peru .42 Grand Island 21 Peru .27 Kearney 12 Peru .17 Wesleyan 16 Peru .26 Wesleyan .... 14 Page 106 GilkeSON, Captain Glenn Gilkeson, All-State end and captain, has been a clever and reliable end for three seasons. He played eight fine games of football in 1924. As a captain Peru has had few so popular. FOOTBALL Bath, Half Howard Bath is one of five Bath brothers. Hob is a Peru Prep product, one of the best of a fine lot. His specialty is breaking through the line a la Rhodes and rushing down the field. In 1925 “Hob” Bath will be one of the best halfbacks in the state. Brack n, Hdlf Victor Bracke. a former Fairbury product, was a halfback in 1921. “Vie is an overseas man with two wound stripes received in the Verdun drive. Injuries received early in the fall prevented his taking part in the later games. Btusing, Half and Quarter Lorinc Buising, plunging halfback from Falls City, has made good his reputation as a football player. The fleet Falls City athlete not only carries the ball but makes interference like a Rutherford. In fact, it is Buising that cleans up so that Edie can get under way. The sports writers are not ignorant of the fact: so Buising's name appeared among the AlbState men. He will be a mainstay next year. Buettzenbach. Fullback Walter Buettzenbach. known and feared throughout Nebraska as “Bitzie,” was the unanimous choice for AlhState fullback. The Alliance editor says that he “is built like a Perchcron and runs like a Kentucky thoroughbred.” “Bitzic” weighs 198 pounds and can use every pound when plunging the line. He is the best punter in the state, can pass accurately, and drop' kicks with the best. As a defensive player he has few equals. Carter, End Lewis Carter is the season's Hebron athlete. Hebron always manages to have one athlete at Peru. Carter, an All-State high school selection in 1923. added to his honors by getting mention for All-State in college circles. He was Gilkeson's running mate. He will be even better next season. Cowell. Fullback George Cowell very nearly made his letter last year. Buck” has been a substitute for Bitrie. and Biuic is always in the game. This year Cowell had his chance and made his letter. He is an exceptional for- ward-passer and made a valuable addition to the team. Delzell, Quarter Mark Dehell, veteran quarterback, barked signals for the state champions. He proved himself as a field gen- eral despite a pair of crippled knees. He was men- tioned on every All-State list: the Oviahd J ews made him All-State quarter. Dekcll is a product of Peru Prep and a three-strip Bobcat. EniE, Half Roland Edic. the Pawnee speedster, made more sen- sational runs this season than any other man in the conference. He is speedy and shifty. He easily led all other halfbacks in the conference save McKclvcy among those who selected All-State teams. Edic was the Locke of the State Conference. t Page Faunce, Guard and Tactic Leu Fauncc, known at Nebraska City and Peru .t “Mick. is a veteran Bobcat. Constant shifting has kept this 200-pound guard otf All State. Fauncc played a marvelous game at Chadron. and has been a pep- injector all season. “Mick wears three stripes. Gariss, Guard Arthur Gariss is another member of that great Tccumsch high school team. His faithfulness and ag- gressiveness gave him a guard position his first year in college. His ability was great enough that he was selected on All-State teams. Gariss is a freshman and has a football career ahead of him. He is one of those players that arc sorry when the season closes. Heywood, Tackle and End Everett Heywood was captain of the Peru Prep team last year. He has been playing tackle and end on the varsity this year. He is one of the original Battling Bobcats, evidently. He is due for several great seasons in the near future. Higgins, Tackle and Center Ralph Higgins, of Stella, is the youngest of a family of athletes. One brother was a captain at Peru: two of them have earned their letters at Nebraska. “Hig is a fine specimen of physical manhood. He had played no high school football; so he has learned the game under Graf. Fie learned well enough to be mentioned for All-State honors. “Hig is a two-year man and is expected to make Peru one of the greatest tackles in the state in 1925. Page 110 Kotas, Giicml William Kotas made his letter as a guard and center in 1917 under Coach Johnson, and like Schneider and Brackc, came hack.' He was one of the most faith fill workers on the squad and is a booster for athletics at Peru. Ma rejovskv, Giuird Edward Matejovsky. who completed several years of successful teaching, returned to Peru last fall. He was a faithful worker on the football field and made his letter as a guard. “Matty” stands for clean athletics and the right kind of sportsmanship. Matthews, Guurd Claude Matthews, guard, is president of the ”P” Club. Matthews is a Palls City athlete. Against Tarkio and Kearney he showed All-State calibre. But an injured knee kept him out until the crucial Chadron game. “Malty” is perhaps the speediest guard in the Conference. He will be back for his third stripe in 1925. Milam, Tackle Glover Milam, known in athletic circles as Dluib, is a three-stripe man in football. He has twice been mentioned as All-State tackle. Last year he was men- tioned as All-State center. Milam is a natural athlete whose ability to follow the ball and recover fumbles has helped Peru to more than one victory. Page 111 Harriott. End Jennings Harriott, end. changed lurns with Carter. Harriott is heavy and rangy. strong on offense. He barely missed Ins letter in 192.V This season he has been a regular. Parriott is a Peru Prep product with two more years of service for “Old Peru. Pick, Gward and Center Wilbur Peek, of Reserve. Kansas, is the biggest man on the squad. Peek tips the scales at 23 2 pounds. He played guard and center. His best game was played against York. Peek will be a power on defense next season. Pierce, End Robert Pierce is a Beatrice high school player. Last year “Bob” did not come out. This year he went half the season before demonstrating to the coach that he could play end. Pierce is light, but he is one of the deadliest ends in the conference. He will make a valu- able player in 1925. Schneider, Center Arthur Schneider, of Elmwood, who starred at Peru in 1916-17. returned this year. As a center he de- serves the All-State honors which he received. No center in the conference could get down under punts or break up passes as “Jew” Schneider. Schneider is the philosopher of the champions. WhlMl ii, Tciclyle T. I). Weimer. of Hardy, called the “giant tackle.' led all tackles for All-State honors. “Ted Weimer is a track man who carries 196 pounds of well developed physkjuc. He played his first football in 1925. This season he has been one of Graf’s greatest men. In the Gli.idron game he proved a power on olfense and dc- fensc. Weimer should be the most feared lineman in Nebraska next season. Williams, Guard R. T. Williams was a late season find. He came out for football in 1923: this season lie came out regularly and worked faithfully. One day he got his chance, and made good. From that day he played a regular guard. His aggressiveness caught the eyes of the coaches and sports writers, and Williams was mentioned for All-State. Zorn, Half Wilbert Zorn, captain of the AlbSouthcastcrn eleven in 1923. is from Falls City. “Dutch' has been another speed merchant in the Graf backficld. He has de- veloped much as a football player: and vied with Edic in making sensational runs. He will make a valuable halfback next season. Clarence Grandy, Student Manager “Skip was appointed student manager of the 1925 football team by the Athletic Board. His duties in this capacity were to make arrangements for visiting teams and officials, to look after finances on trips, and to take care of the correspondence of the Athletic De- partment. H:s faithful work was rewarded with his letter. Page 113 Hey wood Zorn Cowell Bath Mutejovsky Grandy (Student Manager). Kotas, Matthews. Parrlott. Peck. Carter. Graf (Coach) Delzell, Gariss, Higgins, Bitzle, GUkeson, Bulslnw. Edle. Schneider. Brack Williams, Milam, Weimer, Fan nee, Pierce State Championship Football Squad COACH GRAF'S smile was broader than usual after he had walked down on the football field on October 8, and inspected the fifty-six men who had an- swered his first call. Of the fifty-six prospects twelve were letter men. At center the veteran Schneider was hack, and with Higgins as a sub the position needed little at- tention. Captain Gilkeson, All-State end of '2 3, took his old position, but it was necessary to develop someone to replace Frary for the other wing. Carter and Par- riot were chosen for the work, and they did it well. Milam, All-State center of last year, was shifted to tackle and he and Higgins were used alternately in this position. Weimer, playing his old tackle, continued to break up plays behind the opponent’s line and could be depended on for a gain whenever called upon to carry the ball. Gariss, a new man from Tecumseh, developed into a real guard. Williams got his chance and made good as a guard when Matthews was laid up with injuries. This was the line against which no team in the conference was able to make a touchdown. With Bitzie, All-State fullback, Edie and Buising, star halves, and Delzell at quarter, all going in fine shape, and with Zorn and Bath at halves, Cowell at full, and McElroy at quarter the coach had a backfield that always gave a good account of itself. It was a team such as this, a coach such as Lon R. Graf, a faithful second string, a loyal student body and alumni that enabled Peru to win her first state con- ference championship. We are sure that this year's splendid co-operation and suc- cess will be reflected in even a larger attendance of high school athletes at Peru next year. Pase 114 THE TARKIO GAME On October 3, Umpire Gowdy, Kansas U. blew his whistle at Tarkio. Mo., summoning the Bobcats of 1924 to come forth to their first battle. The Bobcats, who had the importance of winning the first game so firmly instilled into their minds by Captain Gilkeson. received the summons and acted. The 1 2 to 0 score indicates that Tarkio hoped to wipe out former Peru defeats, and that the Missourians fought a good light. Bitzic made the first touchdown on line smashes. The aerial attack of Tarkio in the last part of the game was quite successful for a time, but an intercepted pass in the last quarter gave Bitzic the opportunity for a sensational 85-yard run for the second touchdown. THE TABOR GAME Peru made its “second invasion of the East on October 10, when the Bobcats ran wild and defeated labor College 47 to 0. Tabor was completely outplayed. Gariss, Weimer, Schneider and Parriott starred in the line, while long runs by Edic and Zorn, and the general- ship of “Little Mack featured the work of the back field. Peru demonstrated an ability to use the pass successfully in the second half and Bitzic's toe was given a vacation. THE KEARNEY GAME Peru won the first conference game of the season by defeating Kearney 16 to 0 on the Peru gridiron. After allowing the Antelopes to spend their energy in an unsuccessful attack that covered the first half, the Bobcats came back in the second half and smothered them with an olfensc which they could not withstand. At no time during the game did Kearney come within scoring distance of Peru's goal. This game was featured by better team work, and the prediction was made that Peru would cause some surprises before the season was over. The quarterback work of McElroy, “Little Mack,“ in the second half was sensational. This was “Little Mack's last game; appendicitis got him. THE DOANE GAME October 24 was Home-Coming at Peru, and the Bobcats entertained the ch'v.J by proving the superiority of Bobcats over Tigers. Doanc used the forward pa . . for several nice gains the first half. The tackling of Schneider and Milam in the line. Carter . 17-y.ud run with an intercepted pass resulting in a touchdown, and the work of the back field furnished the thrills. The fact that Peru lost 100 yards in penalties, and that Graf used substitutes in the last quarter, shows how completely the Tigers were outplayed. Score: Peru 16. Doanc u. THE COTNER GAME The Bobcats, possessed with the Hallowe’en spirit that occasionally overcomes the other' wise docile nature of football men. began their antics in the afternoon by defeating the Coiner Bulldogs 48 to 6. As a result of penalties amounting to 45 successive yards on two occasions. Cotner scored the 6 points made against Peru in 1924. the result of two dropkicks. The heavier Cotner line hit the Peru line and rebounded, interfering with the Bulldog’s offense. Edic dashed round the ends. Buising smashed the line. Dclacll made ccntcr-sncaks. and Dhuh scooped up a pass and toted it over. The real sensation of the game was a pass. Bitzic to Gilk. lor the fourth touchdown. It was one of the longest passes ever made in football 63 yards. THE WAYNE GAME After it forced albnight ride because of car trouble, the Bobcats arrived at Wayne and intrenched at daybreak. The 14 to 0 score at the end of the first half shows the clfect of the trip. The boys came back true to form in the second half, smothering the Wildcats with their offense. The thrills of the afternoon were furnished by Buising’s 70-yard return with a punt through the Wayne defense lor a touchdown, and by Edic's 95-yard sprint for a goal from kickoff. The work of Schneider. Weirner, and Bitzic received much favorable comment. Score: Peru 48. Wayne 0. THE YORK GAME Bv (Ideating York 27 to 0. the Bobcats, with their goal line uncrossed, earned the right to battle the undefeated Chadron Eagles on Thanksgiving for the football championship of Nebraska. The Panthers (ought a game light out they weakened from the onslaught of Bitzic. Buising. Edie. and Bath: and in the fourth quarter Peru made three touchdowns. Schneider demon' strated the proper manner ol going down under punts. Weimer played a great game at tackle, and Cjilk continued to snag passes. Edie's ability in running the ends accounted for much of Peru s yardage. York s passing attack was unsuccessful: an olT'tackle play was their only dan- genms offense. THE CHADRON GAME It was snowing when the Bobcats solemnly shook hands with each other and trotted out on the Chadron field for this, their crucial test. Gilkeson had won the toss and chose to kick. Bitzic kicked to the 3-yard line. The sleek hall was returned to the 1 3-yard line. A pass was fumbled. Milam I ell on the ball. Three furious plunges and Bitzic had accomplished what other men had attempted to do all season and failed—crossed the Eagle’s goal line. Right there Peru had won the State Championship. For the remainder of the game Delzcll played a careful defense, giving Chadron no chance to even the score. A slippery ball caused a fumble which spoiled Peru's chances for another score in the first quarter. Chadron took the fight to Peru during the second quarter hut could not gain consistently. The Bobcats began the third quarter with a drive which carried the ball 50 yards into Chadron territory before a bad pass ended the offensive. In the next invasion. Peru loll short of the snow-covered goal line by six inches. Chadron kicked and Peru’s next drive again fell short. The Eagles were unsuccessful with their desperate attempts to use the pass and the gun ended the great battle. Chadron fought like men and lost like men. There were no stars among the Bobcats. The entire team played the greatest game of the season and well deserves the honor that is theirs. We have bad our basketball titles and our baseball titles: to these we now add a football title, the first to come to a teachers college in the history of the conference. .. _ I . Graves D. (Jordon 'T. Kailttback I« Ivors 1T ••• Williams S. Majors I . Armstrona J. Juhl I . Wlpr ins Spneht (( oa« h) H. 1 etorson. R. Majors, Iv. Stand ley. I,. Parriott ((’.). .1. Delzoll. ii. I Jrundson, t 11 uinboraor 1 . Hath .1. l illon ( . Adams High School Football HEN Coach Spacht sent out his call for football recruits it was answered by twenty-four stalwarts who got into togs and began to practice in order to uphold the glory of Old Peru on the gridiron. This number continued faithful to the end as two full teams were out and scrimmaged two nights before the last game. The season opened with a bang when Verdon went down to defeat by a 13 6 count. Then followed the opening game at Peru with Hamburg, Iowa, who in turn bowed her head to a 16 0 defeat. Nebraska City came down to take Peru’s scalp and did by a 20 21 score after a hard fought and spectacular game. With Falls City the Prep School played a scoreless tie. 0 0. this being the second tic in two succeeding years. Pawnee City left Peru in the dust when Peru was defeated 4 1 0. But revenge is sweet and Havelock went home with a 14 0 score against them. Plattsmouth came next and carried off honors by a 14 0 score. On Turkey Day Auburn came to Peru and played a 0 0 game: this is our worst regret for our “Friendly Enemy, Auburn, has never beaten Peru. The team of “24“ could not have been excelled for its clean playing and sportsmanship. They won without bragging and then met defeat with a grin. Verdon (there 1 ............................................ 6 Hamburg (here) ........................................ Nebraska City (here)........................................ 21 Falls City (there)..................................... Pawnee City (there)........................................ 44 Havelock (here) ....................................... Plattsmouth (there) ........................................ 14 Auburn (here) ......................................... Opp. Peru 6 13 0 16 21 20 0 0 44 0 0 14 14 0 0 0 i’UK ? 118 Delzrll, Captain Captain Mark Dclzell—For' ward on 1925 State Basket' ball Champions that estab' lished a world's record with forty'two consecutive confer' ence wins. Mark has been a member of the Bobcats for three successive seasons. BASKETBALL “Jen Parriott, Forward (Captaiivelect) “Jen” has the natural physique, combined with good action and several years' experience in Peru Prep. He is a pluggcr. never missing a night of practice: and he always works hard. He developed a good eye for the basket, some of his shots being almost phenomenal. His big chance carne in the Wesleyan game where his fluke goal enabled the Bobcats to keep their record untarnished. He will make a captain worthy of the team. Bitzie. Guard. All-State Buettgenbach is a big, strong and rough athlete. The latter quality is not so much because of his desire to mix the bone crushing sport with the cage pastime but rather in his earnest endeavor to play the game hard and fast. In addition to being a good defensive man he has a good eye for the basket at long range and during the past season the strawberry thatched guard has frequently trotted up the court to sink, the needed points. Bitzie will be the hub of next year's offense. Gilkeson, Forward. All-State The Lincoln Star says of Gilk: “He came into his own this year. He plays a fast floor game, is quick to size up plays and is always a scoring threat. Gilk is a student of basketball as he is of football, and possesses a thorough knowledge of the game. This is his third year with the Bobcats—his second year on the All-State. Pape 120 Milam. Guard Dhub continued to wreck his opponent’s scoring machinery this season and established beyond question his ability as a stationary guard. His floor work was an improvement over that ol last year. Three subs fell off the bench and the coach dropped his stop watch when Dhub dribbled under the basket and shot the first field goal he had attempted in his three years of college basketball. Schneider, Forward “Art” proved his ability to come back in basketball as in football. While some said his style of play brought back reminiscences of the old'time game, he dropped them through the hoop just as regularly as any member of the team. He was full of fight and possessed a cool head. It took a good man to fit into a combination that had been playing together two years. Injuries received in the Wesleyan game kept him out the remainder of the season. WEIMER, Center. AlbStatc This is 1 cd s third year on the All-Statc. He maneuvers his 195 pounds on the basketball floor so that lie is the talk of the conference. This season both his ability to shoot baskets and his floor work were an improvement over last year's. It was Ted’s cool head that directed the fight on the Coyote floor that was largely responsible for that victory. Quoting from The Star: Weimer was the unanimous choice tor center. He breaks fast, is all over the floor, and handles himself with ease, having been a member of the Peru team since it started its winning streak. Patre 121 BuiSINC, Guard Buising won his letter this year playing his first season of college basketball. He developed rapidly toward the close of the season. His aggressiveness and alertness combined with his speed, will undoubtedly make him one of the best guards in the conference next year. It was Buising who helped save the day at Wesleyan after Bitzic and Dhub had been taken out on “personals. CoNKLE, Forward “Conk” is a product of Lincoln Hi and Peru Prep. He possesses a burst of speed and plays a great floor game. The team work of Conk and his co-partner Sclk in the Doane game here was one of the best exhibitions of the season. Cowell, Center and Forward “Buck” was used at both center and forward. He bad bis initial training at Peru Prep. In two years of playing, he never missed a practice. He plays a clever floor game and should be an outstanding man next year. Selk, Forward “Shorty” is one of those small men possessed with speed and almost perfect coordination on the basketball floor. He has a good eye for basket shooting and is a strong believer in team play. He is shifty and uses his head. Shorty comes from Scotia where he was a star performer. Parre 122 Basketball Season of 1925 =nHE Bobcats, with a lineup of veterans, began their march for another State Championship by defeating the famous Haskell Indians on the Peru floor. Although the Bobcats had some trouble in locating the basket, the team was showing mid-season form and the result was never in doubt. The following Friday Cotncr, considered one of the strongest teams in the Conference, bowed to Peru. Close guarding by both teams kept the score down. Playing their last home game until February 28, the Bobcats walloped the Grand Island quintet by a score of 25 to 16. The coach used a number of subs, and they showed up well, leading the Zebras until the first string was put in. The two-game series away from home resulted in a 36 to 6 romp over the Doane Tigers and a hard-fought victory, won by the narrow margin of three points, over the Cotner Bulldogs. Cotner is always a dangerous op- ponent on her own floor. After a “P Club benefit game in which the Syracuse American Legion was defeated by a 54-25 score, the Bobcats made a three-day road trip, defeating Hastings, Grand Island, and Kearney on three successive nights. Peru averaged 35 points per game on this trip. On the next trip York was disposed of easily, but Wesleyan threw a real scare into the Bobcats. Peru had snatched the State Championship from Wesleyan near the close of the season last year and Wesleyan did not intend to let them repeat. After Dhub and Bitzie were taken out on ac- count of personals, it looked as if nothing could save the day. Then Schneider in- jured his knee and Parriott was sent in. The score was 16 to 15 in favor of Wesleyan with but a few minutes to play. A foul was called on one of the Bobcats. After the try for goal one of the Wesleyan men passed the ball to Parriott by mistake. “Jen” could think of but one thing to do and he did it. As the ball passed through the hoop, another State Championship had been annexed. Wesleyan took the defeat like the true sports they are, and the following night came to the home of the Bobcats to fight another good fight, though losing by a much larger score. The District High School Tournament was held at Peru the next week and the visiting athletes had the opportunity of seeing the Bobcats defeat York, Hastings, and Doane on three succes- sive nights. Thus ended the greatest basketball season in Peru's history, a season that saw Peru hang up a world’s record for successive college victories. PttBf 123 Facts About The Bobcats’ World Record ERU State Teachers College has established a world's record for successive vie- tories in a college conference, winning 42 games without a defeat. The Bob- cats began their marvelous record under Coach Speer, now coaching at Mid' land. During the season of 1922-23 the Speer team won every conference game. In 1924 Coach Graf took the team and went through the season undefeated. In 1925 the Graf team duplicated the feat with thirteen successive victories. The last game the Bobcats lost they lost to Doane in 1921 by the score of 14-16. The list of victories follows: 1921 1924 Midland 11 Peru 18 Chadron 17 Peru 3 3 Cotner 13 Peru 16 1922 Cotner 20 Peru 27 Kearney 15 Peru 18 Doane 8 Peru 34 Kearney 17 Peru 21 Doane 23 Peru 29 Cotner 11 Peru 27 Grand Island 13 Peru 20 Cotner 18 Peru 28 Grand Island 7 Peru 3 3 Doane 18 Peru 27 Wesleyan 16 Peru 17 Doane 12 Peru 23 Wesleyan 16 Peru 38 Midland 12 Peru 19 — — Midland 17 Peru 18 133 247 York 12 Peru 39 — — 1925 124 230 Cotner 7 Peru 17 Cotner 12 Peru 15 1922 Doane 6 Peru 30 Chadron 9 Peru 28 Doane 13 Peru 47 Kearney 9 Peru 28 York 20 Peru 31 Kearney 0 Peru 33 York 18 Peru 41 Wayne 16 Peru 26 Hastings 10 Peru 37 Wavnc 10 Peru 33 1 l Peru ) Cotner 9 Peru 36 Grand Island.. .. 16 Peru 25 Cotner 14 Peru 36 Grand Island 21 Peru 42 Midland 18 Peru 49 Kearney 12 Peru 27 Midland 12 Peru 32 Wesleyan 16 Peru 17 Dana 7 Peru 43 Wesleyan 14 Peru 26 104 344 176 377 The Men Who Made the World’s Record The following are the letter men who played on the undefeated Bobcats: 1922 1923 1924 1925 Gaylord Toft. Captain Fred Rothert. Captain Ted Weimer, Captain Mark Delzell. Captain Wilcox Bitzie Bitzie Weimer Rosen qui.st Weimer Frary Bitzie Rothert Milam Milam Gilkeson Frary Frary Gilkeson Milam Bitzie Willy Delzell Schneider Simon Faunee Lon R. Graf. Coach Sclk W. G. Speer. Coach Gilkeson Parriott Delzell Cowell W. G. Speer. Coach Buising Conklc Lon R. Graf. Coach l’a re 124 District High School Tournament HE success of the Fourth District High School Basketball Tournament has y J helped in making Peru a popular meeting place for the high school athletes of this part of the state. The committee in charge, the members of the “P Club who refereed, the Tomcats who helped entertain, the visiting teams, and the student body are all to be commended for their splendid spirit of co-operation which makes a tournament such as this a success. Nebraska City, Verdon, and Honey Creek won the Classes A, B, and C cham- pionship cups in this district. Syracuse, Talmagc, and Shubcrt were runners-up. These six teams went to the State Tournament the following week. The tournament showed the interest and enthusiasm that is taken in basketball, and that the coaches of the various schools are doing much toward getting their men ready for college athletics. It is our hope that the high school athletes will continue their training as members of the Bobcat squad. CLASS A Nebraska City ............15 Lewiston ................. 8 Nebraska City ...........29 ] Nebraska City Syracuse .................10 ) Syracuse ...............15 J Dunbar ................... 7 j CLASS B Peru Prep 16 j Auburn 14 Peru Prep Hi } Verdon ..20 Verdon (forfeit) 2 j Otoe 0 ( Verdon ... 20 | Verdon Douglas 21 ) Stella 11 Douglas ... 11 1 ! Talmagc .. S Talmagc 15 Talmagc . 12 | Humboldt J J CLASS C Salem .15 I Dawson . 1 3 j Salem .151 fShubert 1 4 1 Shubcrt 9 Shubcrt .21 ) Shubcrt .16 | i Cook .10 f 1 i Bratton Union.... .15 ) 1 1 1 Vesta . 8 Bratton Union • 6] 1 Bratton Union 10 ! Honey Sterling (Bye).... ■ 5 | 1 Creek i Table Rock .26 | I i 1 Brownvillc . 9 j Tabic Rock • 111 1 1 Honey Creek 1 1 Honey Creek .26 | Honey Creek .12 1 1 Pal m y ra • 7 | | Honey Creek.. 13 | Tsiko 12o Lee Parriott. Humbcrger. Roberts, Dallam, Rall.shnrk. Williams. Dasher. Spacht (Coach) •i. Dillon, L. Bath, J. Delzell (Captain), Los Parriott, C. Adams High School Basketball EVERAL hard basketball games were fought both at home and away and under the direction of Coach C. A. Spacht the team showed much improvement over last year's team. The 192? team showed themselves very capable of absorbing coaching by the tour games won and along side of the ever-increasing and enthusiastic high school spirit should even bring a record of more wins in the coming season. Again let us consider the leader of the team, James Delzell. “Jimmie” filled this place very successfully and his smiling face and determined look encouraged every player on the court to give his utmost for the Purple and the Gold. Smiling Jimmie “fought a good fight” in the last season of his High School Basketball. Other seniors did their part in making the basketball season a success. Tip Roberts was «always anxious to get into the fray and when in “stepped on the gas.” “Charlie” Dallam made the crowd hold their breath with his long shots but we will let memory record the successful hits. Lcs Parriott held down the center position and was always mixed in the team work and recorded his share of points for the team. Harold Peterson started the first semester but entered college the second semester. With the letter men. Bath, Dillon. Adams. Railsback, and several second string men return- ing we look for the Peru Prep Basketball Liner to be steered through the deep, stormy waters to an ever increasing line of victories. Let us continue our true loyalty to the Purple and the Gold and, “play fast and clean till the whistle blows.” Place Opr Verdon (there) ............................................ 16 Nebraska City (here)....................................... 13 Falls City (there)......................................... 1 1 Fairbury (here) ........................................... 10 Auburn (here) ............................................. 13 Wahoo (here) .............................................. 29 Plattsmouth (here) ......................................... 6 Auburn (there) ............................................ 12 Dunbar (there) ........................................ Malvern (here) ............................................ 21 Syracuse (here) ........................................... 30 Falls City (here)........................................... 6 Auburn (tournament) ....................................... 14 Verdon (tournament) ....................................... 20 Opp. Peru 16 5 13 8 1 1 1? 10 21 13 16 29 6 6 5 12 7 31 15 21 13 30 17 6 16 14 16 20 11 Page 126 I Buising, Track, Captain Lorine Buising is a thrcc-lct- tcr man. He is confining his effort in track this year to vaulting and running the hurdles. Buising and his team- mates arc demonstrating that Peru is to he feared in track as well as in football and basketball. TENNIS AND TRACK Hack How—Parriott, Carpenter. Dolzell, Kota . Matejov ky r..w. ll. ISitx.ie. 2nd How—Oral (Coach), Robert on, ( onkl . Whitten, Wurman. Matthews. Itnmlnll. I'm It 1st How—Scrlk, fartor, Kdic . Ruining (Captain). Cwlnn. Z in. Madden. Track Squad QERU is gradually developing a reputation on the cinders and the interest and enthusiasm demonstrated this year is proof that track is here to stay. The squad lias been hnndi- capped on account of the track being in poor shape this spring. The squad of twenty- five men who reported included three letter men. Edic. who has received much favorable com- ment from coaches who have seen him in action, won the 100-yard dash at Tarkio in 10 seconds flat. He is a member of the relay team, runs the 220. high jumps and broad jumps, and throws the javelin and puts the shot. He was easily the high point man of last year's dual meet with Tarkio. Weimer tied for first place in the pole vault with Tarkio both years. He puts the shot, throws the discus and javelin, broad jumps, runs the 220. low hurdles and is a member of the relay team. Captain Buising is the other letter man back. Madden is running the quarter and half mile, runs the hurdles, and pole vaults. Matthews is back at the hurdles and Whitten is again hurling the discus. Conklc is running the 220 and is improving with the discus. Of the new men. Carter and Zorn arc running the 100 in 10.4 and arc both members of the relay team. Gwinn is another man who is showing up well in the dashes. Sclk is leading in the broad jump and crowding the leaders in the high jump and pole vault. In the distance events Heywood is leading in the half mile. Warman holds the record for the mile with Cowell a close second. Pratt. Dclzcll. and Carpenter arc some of the other distance men. Considering th.nt most of the work this season has heen done without a track and that it takes time to build up a strong track squad. Peru is doing exceedingly well. This season Peru has won a telegraphic meet with York 110-30. At the Kansas Relays, the team, composed of Edic. Zorn. Carter and Madden, took third place in the fast section of Pu v 128 the half-mile relay. At the Drake Relays they again took third place in the first section of the half-mile relays. The squad will go to Tarkio May 2. for a dual meet, and to Hastings on May 9. The State meet at Nebraska Stadium on May 15 will complete the season. We arc sure they will give a good account of themselves, and that this season's record will be very satisfactory to those who arc interested in Athletics at Peru. The New Track This spring a contract was let to widen and lengthen the athletic field, and to construct a cinder track around the football field. The track is 400 yards in length and when completed will be the best in the state, with the exception of that at the Nebraska Stadium. It was not completed in time to be in the best of shape but was used temporarily. With this new track in perfect shape, with a number of this year's squad back, and the new material that will be avail- able, Peru should come into her own next year. Tennis XN the spring of 1925 the Tennis Club completed the most successful season in tennis that has been known at Peru. The regulars of the team were Willhoft, Hoyt, Dahl- Strom. Beck, with Spcich, Stevenson and Williams as alternates. Under the leadership of Advisor Beck the season opened with a home match against Tarkio College. Beck won a hard-fought three-set match against Visser. Willhoft trounced Raines two straight sets, and Hoyt added to the Peru score by defeating Waugh. Spcich and Stevenson succumbed after a heroic struggle. The doubles were won easily, Hoyt and Willhoft pairing against the McMullens, and Beck and Dahlstrom beating Nuckoll-Waugh. Final score, five to four, Peru's favor. On May 2 the Peru team invaded Tarkio ground and evened the count by losing, four to three. Beck returned the favor of playing Visser by beating him another three-set match, and Willhoft again won from Raines in two hard-fought sets, 6-4. 6-4. Hoyt, Dahlstrom and Spcich lost their singles to the McMullens. The doubles broke even, Holt and Willhoft losing, while Beck and Dahlstrom defeated NuckolbWaugh. On May 8 Tabor College suffered an ignominious defeat at Peru, 6 to 0. Tabor's star, Uyemura, reputed to have been champion of Tokyo University. Japan, permitted Willhoft to carry off every game, 6-0. 6-0. Peru was represented during the match by Beck, Hoyt. Dahl- strom and Willhoft. Each played a stellar brand of tennis against Tabor. The final encounter for the season was the part played by the Peru team in the State Tournament held at Lincoln on May 14 and 15. This was the first time Peru has ever been represented at a State meet, and the results, in spite of the inexperience of the players, were encouraging. In a few more years Peru will cause more than one discussion when they send a team to a State meet. P Ke 129 Page 130 Damme, Director The work of Miss Ruby Damme, as director of Physi- cal Education for women, during the past year has been an incredible success. She lias truly put Women’s Athletics on the Peru map. WOMEN’S ATHLETICS G. A. A. Officers V. Sparks, V.B. L.: I. Reagan, V. Pres.; M. Ovcrholt. Ten. L. S. Stabcn. Adv. Mgr. Baseball L.; M. Phelps. Hiking L. M. Schcuer. Swin. L.; J. N. Dillon, Cone. Mgr.; M. Harrison. Pics. R. Damme, Adv. Spon.; R. Ernst, R. See.; A. Nicholas, C. See. Freshmen. Soccer Team Woodward Morehead Damme (Coach) Traudt Overholt Pate (Capt.) Sophomore Volley Ball Team Regan Grover Nicholas Cameron Mars Van Winkle Harrison Sparks Woodward (Capt.) Brown White Basketball Team Rudolph Phelps Damme (Coach) Pate Stabcn Overholt Graves Schcuer (Capt.) Ware Ernst 1 i Page 133 Dillon Mares Harrison Rudolph Heywood Reagan Ware Nelson Pate Stain n Ernst Overholt Scheuer Sparks Damme (Coach) Nicholas Phelps Woodward Freshman Basketball Team Harrison Sparks Nicholas Morehead Van Winkle Damrnc (Coach) Woodward Larson Reagan (Capt.) T raudt Pa ne 134 Girls’ Athletic Association Girls Athletic Association was organized in the fall of 1924, under the direction of Ruby Damme, the head of the Girls' Physical Education Depart- ment. This organization originally was the Olympic Club. The purpose of this organization is to enlist the interest of as many college girls as possible in athletics, both indoor and outdoor sports; to give them executive experience in handling these sports and in the conduct of meetings, and to foster school consciousness and school spirit- In previous years basketball was the only sport on the campus. This year keen interest was equally shown by all students in soccer, volley ball, track, basketball, baseball, hiking, swimming, and tennis. Soccer was the first sport played. In the final tourney the Freshmen won from the Sophomores. Dora Woodward was Captain of the Freshmen team and Selma St.ihen was Captain of the Sophomore team. Helen Jones was soccer sport leader. Volley ball enlisted the interest of students from all classes. In the tournament the Sophomores won from the Freshmen, the Juniors and Seniors being on the Sopho- more team. The losers entertained the winners at a kid party in the little Gym. Such cute little kids. Oh my, yes! Of course they had their barber pole stick candy. Alfie Nicholas was Captain of the Freshmen team and Muriel Scheuer was Captain of the Sophomore team. Verna Sparks was volley ball sport leader. Four teams played basketball in the color tournament, the Blues winning from the Golds and the Whites winning from the Reds. The Whites copped the final victory. In the class tourney, the Freshmen were winners. Iva Reagan was captain of the Freshmen team and Ruth Ernst was captain of the Sophomore team. Lettie Van Winkle was basketball sport leader. In baseball the Sophomores won from the Junior-Senior team, as the Freshmen drew a bye. They played the Sophomores. Fern Ware was captain of the Sopho- more team and Ida Hcywood was captain of the Junior-Senior team. Selma Staben was baseball sport leader. A great number of girls are out for track, swimming, hiking and tennis. Fern Ware is track sport leader, Muriel Scheuer swimming sport leader, and Marion Over- holt tennis sport leader. Points are earned by making teams and individual work. Five hundred points are required to earn a letter, each additional five hundred points entitles the earner to a bar. The girl receiving the highest number of points is awarded a trophy. Any college girl may become a member of the association by earning one hundred points. J. Nita Dillon had charge of concessions. Representatives of the G. A. A. con- ducted successful candy sales at the various games. The careful guidance, coaching, and directing of Ruby Damme, sponsor and advisor, and Mary Harrison, president, manifested a successful organized society. If each year is as successful in creating athletic spirit and enthusiasm among the college girls, it will not be long until girls' athletics are put on par with the boys' athletics. Page 135 M. Vance M. Glllispie R. Damme (Coach) M. Parriott M. Sears IC. Harajian X. Cowell F. Kelly (Captain) W. Sears K. Wilson Z. Haupiman f High School Girls’ Basketball Peru High School girls, under the excellent direction of Miss Ruby Damme, teacher of Physical Education, had a very successful season. Their quick, short throws and turn passes lost their enemies and resulted in a machine-like regularity of keeping the ball at Peru's goal. Frances Kelly, captain and jumping center, was spoken of as one of the best centers in this part of the state. Not only was Kelly a good jumper but, she is an accurate passer and always there in team work. Wanda Sears, running center, was quick, and covered the floor well, always getting her signals and playing a good line game with her forwards. Eleanore Harajian. right forward, was small but quick and an accurate shot, often rolling in the baskets from almost under the goal. Maxine Sears, left forward, though only a freshman, made her letter this year by her sincere determination to play a hard, clean game; and she won. “Max” could be depended on to get the ball and place it to advantage. Margaret Vance, left guard, was determined and made up for her inability to grow tall by the “ol fighting spirit” which she always put into practice. “Maggie” was not only fast but always kept her opponent under cover. Nellie Cowell, right guard, with her close and steady guarding kept the ball away from the opponent' goal. Nell has been on Peru's basketball team for three years and it'll be a difficult task for the team of '26 to find one better. Much credit must be given to our “subs,” Ellen Wilson. Zola Hauptman, Margy Parriott, Iris Jones and May Cillispie. SEASON'S RECORD At Nebraska City 18 Peru 17 At Peru ..27 Nebraska City .... 13 At Auburn 16 Peru 18 At Peru ..28 Auburn s At Falls City 16 Peru 17 At Peru ..17 Falls City 9 At Verdun 7 Peru 12 At Peru- -No return game. Page 136 THAN HAPPINESS. I « Miss Popularity Featuring in this section the woman and the man, honored by vote of the entire student body as most truly represent- ing the School Spirit; and the May Queen, for the annual May Festival. FEATURE In Commemoration This boulder marks the scene of the first graduation exer- cise Held in Nebraska, 1870. REMINISCENCES Rt. Rrv. Irving P. Johnson, D.D Bishop of Diocese of Colorado. Commencement Speaker. F. T. KliUNEY, D.D. Bishop of Diocese of Omaha, baccalaureate Speaker. Commencement Week Program S:00 P- m. 10:30 a. m. 8:00 P- m. 7:30 P- m. 8:00 P- m. 10:00 a. m. 2:30 P- m. 8:15 P- m. 8-00 a. m. 10:30 a. m. 1 1 • 30 a. m. 6:30 P- m. 10:00 a. m. 12:30 P- m. SATURDAY, MAY 25 Faculty reception to graduating classes. SUNDAY, MAY 24 Baccalaureate service. Farewell service of the local churches at the M. E. Church. MONDAY, MAY 2? Joint Program of the Philomathean and Everett Literary Societies. TUESDAY, MAY 26 Sophomore Class Play. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 High School Commencement. Cantata—Rose Maiden. Concert hy Thurlow Lieurancc Company. THURSDAY, MAY 28 Senior Breakfast. Class Day Exercises. Planting of the Ivy. May Day Ceremonies. FRIDAY, MAY 29 Commencement Exercises. Alumni Luncheon and Induction of Classes of '25. Class Reunions. Pkkc142 Thurlow Lieurance Com poser'Pianist Edna Woolley Lieurance Soprano Lieurance Program PRESENTED WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 1. “Scene Characteristic. ' from Winona and Shabotha. (a) “Among the Pines 1 Love to Roam. (h) “From the Old Dance Lodge (Original Ojibway Home Song), (c) “Prayer for Her People. 2. “She Stands There Smiling (Secular) ..............Roos'Lieurance She stands there smiling. She is the spring come walking. The spring comes walking, walking in the land. In her hair arc summer winds. Checks arc bright red willow bark. In her footsteps grasses spring. Her voice is the meadow lark. Her breath is the cherry blossoms. In her eyes are the bluc dccp lakes. Her lips arc the wild strawberries. In her smile the land awakes. She stands there smiling. She is the spring come singing. The spring comes singing, singing in the land. 4. “Ghost Pipes ..............RooS'Lieurancc 5. Flute Solos. (a) Selected. (b) A Sioux Love Song. 6. From the Southwest. (a) “I Sing in My Heart at the Weav ing (Characteristic). (b) “The Chant of the Corn Grind ers (Pueblo). (c) “Autumn (Secular). 7. Analysis of Indian Melodics. 8. Demonstration of Indian Flutes. 9. “Where Dawn and Sunset Meet RooS'Lieurance 10. Indian Songs. (a) “The Owl's Bleak Cry. ' (b) “Wium,” an Indian Lullaby from the Pueblos. 11. Piano Solo. “By the Waters of Minnetonka. 3. “By Weeping Waters” (Indian Mourn ing Song). the Fire Dance. Page 143 SEPTEMBER 8. Arrivals: “Can you direct me to the nearest street car? “I never saw such hills! 9. Registration— “Ya registered yet? “Naw, I can’t get climatology in.” “When do we cat?” 10. Short classes. More students arrive. We'll collect a college yet. 11. Students are showing an alarming bent for study. Stop ’em someone! 12. Practice teachers appear to listen to Professor Oilk at 7:50 conference. 13. Where is the crowd going? To none other than the Crystal Theatre, Palace dc Luxe. 14. Some lemons, some peaches, several pears,—all dates. 15. College mixer. Some dates result—not of the Dromedary variety. 16. Everybody going strong. 17. President Pate gives us a good talk in Chapel. 18. The literary societies meet. Also the Sophomores. 19. Jere Mickcl goes down town and gets lost. 20. Rain. 21. More rain. 22. Ernestine proves her love for strawberries. She wasn't sick—nothing like that! 23. Prof. Hoyt walked the entire length of the Campus without his black cap. 24. New Sweaters on the campus. 25. Everett party and initiation of new members. A hot time! 26. Eldon H. takes a domestic streak. 27. Eldie Cameron gamboled over the campus in a little new number,—a hunting cap. 28. A cold damp day. Booo! 30' SCquarterback f°°tba gamc—A fcw skmncd shoulders—Mary MeVay proves to be a OCTOBER 1. Chapel—Victor Talking Machine demonstration. 2. Why don't the boys shave? Some bet? 3. Francis Parish has his lesson in Botany. What's going to happen? 5. A peaceful autumn Sunday—“Just the day for a hike.” 7. Fair and warmer. Not much change in tempa-chccre. 8. College orchestra entertains at chapel. We have some orchestra, we have. 9. Philomathean Literary Society has party and initiation of new members. Some time! 10. Ellen Wilson plays a piano solo in chapel for us. We also have a high school rally. 12. A good day for Kodacing. Certain coy couples indulge. 13. Girls' and Men’s chapel. 15. Miss Burton whistles for us in chapel. A bird in our midst. 16. Still in the harness. 17. We stepped on Kearney 16-0. Come again. Payee 144 20. Mary McVay plays for us in chapel. We arc certainly proud of our musicians. 21. Big explosion in chcm. lab. No one hurt—three Irishmen killed, says Whitwcll. 2$. Dramatic Club Plays. Charles Madden and Mark Crandall show their pugnacious natures. 24. Peru team turns Doanc over their knees, spanks them, and send 'em home. Score -1 0. 25. Everybody hiking. 27. Prof. Huck was late to class this morning—almost. 28. C. C. and E. R. rides to a fall on a bicycle. Oh what a spill! 29. Shh! We're not sure, but we suspect some of the boys of trying to raise ticklers. 30. Going to be a Hallowe'en party at the dorm tomorrow. Queer packages arc going in and out. We’re interested. 31. We turn Cotner into a ghost. 48-6. The dorm party was a wow! Bones, chains, skclc' tons, ghosts, and oh that dead man in the basement! NOVEMBER 2. Jim Coatney says he isn’t peeved, he’s just “maddish!” Page J. L. Webster. 3. Now would you believe it? Miss Damme and Mr. Crago read a funny page in chapel. 4. Leu ranee, the magician, docs his stuff. The college youngsters arc wide-eyed. 5. Teachers Convention. Everybody dashes off for vacation, a rest, you know. 7. Did ja hear Esther Hoyt sing over the reddio? Peru is well on the road to fame for her celebrities. 10. Lonesome Peru. 11. Armistice Day. A reading by Mrs. Dunning, in chapel. “Over the Top.” 12. The Peruvian staff entertains. It is “subscription day.” 13. A novel act of trouser mending done at the Farley house. 14. Big football rally. Game with York here. Our game 27-0. 16. The two deans have a conference?!?!? 17. First day of educational week. Address by Superintendent Graham, of Auburn. 18. Walter Alfs said “Hello.” instead of “How-do-you-do.” Shocking! 19. Chapel: Miss Mussclman gave an address on “The Place of Music in Education.” 20. Every fellow has a new girl -exceptions. 21. Physical Education Day. Exhibit given in the big gym by the gym girls. Pretty keen. 22. Vick Brackc shows his daughter around the campus. 24. Presentation of the Student Fellowship work in colleges, by Professor Albright and Roscoc Wright. 26. We arc beginning to smell our Thanksgiving dinner already. Yum! Yum! 27. Thanksgiving program by the Kindergarten Band and the first, second, third, and fourth «. grades. 28. Thanksgiving Day. Turkey cranberries-- pic—etc., etc., etc., and some more etc. We arc thankful: Peru 6, Chadron 0. DECEMBER 1. We celebrate our championship victory! Fifteen rahs!! S2. Do you think Hob will Bc about Beulah today? Well rather. 3. College orchestra entertains us at chapel. 4. Arthur Gariss is having his troubles in feminology. 5. Girls' and Men's separate chapel. 8. The Public Speaking Class gives a play, “The Wages of Desire.” We sec Muriel's hand in this. 9. Getting pretty cold. Parc 145 . 10. Wc all have our pictures taken and freeze in the process. 12. Silence does not reign supreme in Mount Vernon Hall. “The occupant arc notified that silence is golden.” 13. Spud Carter proves to be a gay young blade. Better watch nut girl , he quite the shick! 14. Olin Elliott delivers an oration on the Library steps. Sr contrary to hi usual custom — f wc wonder!? 15. Two scats broken in a rush to chapel due to rumors about announcement of a vacation. 17. Kindergarten version of the “Star of the East ' in chapel. 19. Christmas Carols—Community singing. Christmas Vacation begin . All away to celebrate on mother's cooking once more. JANUARY 3. Everybody back again, and so anxiou to assume the old burden. 4. “What did ‘HE’ give you for Christmas?’ “What a good looking scarf! ’ “I simply didn’t rest a minute!” (The above arc the remarks heard when friends exchange vaca- tion talk.) 5. Community singing. 6. A feeble attempt to get back into the harness again. 7. Piano solo by Professor Holch in chapel. 8. Mustaches and shingles adorn the campus. 9. Violin solo by Professor Jindra in chapel. 10. Some dorm girls dean house. Isn't that surprising? And some boys don't. 12. Girls' and Men's Clubs meet. 13. Grande’s mustache disappears. Did Juliet?—?? 14. Miss Taylor reads for us in chapel. 15. Professor Dclzcll has a new tic. Some knockout. 16. L. C. Oberlies of Lincoln gives us an address in chapel. 19. High School girls' Glee Club entertains us. directed by Mary MeVay. 21. High School orchestra shows its talent. 23. No school, end of semester. Registration. 26. Some new students arrive. Now for some run! 27. Fresh: “Will you please tell me where the freshmen go? ‘ Soph: The same place the freshwomen go. I suppose. Everybody laugh. 28. Mark Crandall play a cornet solo. More! More! 30. The football sweaters arc presented to our champions. Pretty neat. Wonder who will be the first girl to appear in one? FEBRUARY 1. Some cold atmosphere. Several studes take the skids. 2. Old Maids of Mount Vernon hold a gossip session. 3. The boys have all the new girls catalogued already. 4. We arc given an astronomical lecture. Some need no instructions upon the stellar wonders. 6. We are entertained by a violin quartet. Jew becomes inspired. 8. Oh. how it snowed! Omcr Sperry fails to appreciate the beauty of the storm. S'pose be has a date? 11. Edward Matejovsky gives us a patriotic address. “That is a very good point. Mr. Matejovsky. a very good point. 13. Philos meet. The library building rocks and totters under the pressure within. 15. Red Carpenter goes to church. rase 146 16. A Girls- Club birthday party. We arc all invited. We all went. No one got a bite to eat except two little tuflics. The party was in chapel. 15. Everetts meet. They have something up their sleeves. 20. Mr. Church expostulates in chapel. 23. Mount Vernon Hall hursts forth into song. Some unsuspected talent is discovered. Why don l they serenade the fellows some cold night? 2 5. Superintendent N. C. Abbott lectures on an “Unconventional Outline. 28. 'I he last day of a short month—and it snowed. MARCH 2. Some more music. Esther Hoyt, vocal solos. Mrs. Church, piano solos. 3. Who broke Ernestine's watch crystal? 4. A tournament rally. More fun! More people killed! 5. Nig is crowned the campus shick unanimously. 6. Vacation. Will wonders never cease? 9. Girls and Men's Clubs meet. H . Teds mustache is now in full bloom. One at a time, line lip! A penny a look. 11. High School Orchestra tunes up. 1 3. The Girls’ Club advertises their coming play. “Princess Ki Ku.“ Some cute Ifl Japs. 14. An almost Spring Day. 16. A community sing. Even Olin joins in our harmless li’l pleasure. I 7. Tire Terrible Trio get chased by a cow. Aw-gwan. Honest! 18. Girls’ quartet operate. Not so worse, girls. 21. Girls’ Club play “Princess Ki Ku.“ Shrincr tries to vamp a Jap unwittingly—oh very! 23. Roy Chamberlain is beginning to show signs of spring, a new tic and a new way to part his hair. 24. Nobody Knows What a Rcd'Hcadcd Mama Will Do. Ain't it the truth? 25. Es McKnight was ejected from the library. An awsomc sight. 26. A good night for a murder. The hoys serenaded the dorm. 27. Vacation. New spring duds. 31. Everybody hack. Grand reunions at the station. “Did you miss Me? “Why didn't you write? APRIL 1. Coffer Miller Players advertise themselves in chapel. Sounds good. Their evening performance of the “Rivals goes over big. 2. The fourteenth robin was seen, and almost salted by Zayda, but it was an elusive little rowdy. 3. The most representative students of Peru spirit were chosen. Is it you or is it me? 6. Hot zig! The gold basketballs arc presented to our noble heroes. 8. Dramatic Club gives their annual play. Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors. We modestly admit its success. 9. Everett and Philo again toss the Parliamentary Ball. 10. Miss Damme’s Class of Dancers do their stuff at chapel time. When s the next exhibit? High School night is a big success! 11. Did someone say Blue Mice? 1 3. Prof. E. C. Beck talks extensively upon “Little Old Concord. We feel much enlightened. 14. Louise Smidt has a conference with Miss Glass. Buzz! Buzz! Tape 117 15. Was there chapel? Who spoke? 16. Lost! Ted Wciincr’s mustache! hinder may keep, as another one i'- on the way. 17. Jcrc Mickcl plays piano solos. We want more hut find enchore was served first. 18. Movie. Trail of Lonesome Pine. 20. Junior High School pageant. Cute little characters come out of a big hook. 22. Arbor Day address. Campus Clean-up Day. Maybe we didn't work, though! 23. Philo and Everett. 25. Senior party. Too bad the Sophs plans for getting the cats didn l work. 27. Girls Club elections. 29. High School gives us a glimpse of their play as a tantalizer. 30. High School Senior play, “The Charm School. And docs it have charm? It surely docs! MAY 1. The Freshman-Sophomore banquet! The Freshmen outdo themselves as the royal enter' tainers. The unruly Sophs are on good behavior for the occasion. 2. A piano recital by Miss Roysc's students. 3. Six couples on the campus break up. Five make up again 4. Mrs. Bert Swenson of Berkeley. California, explains the Swenson Scholarship. 5. Sneak Day. A lonesome campus, but oh. you sneakers! Fun and frolic abound. 6. Violin and Orchestra Recital. Address by Supt. N. O. Abbott of Nehiasku City. 7. Everyone is in the full grip of Spring Fever! Epidemic sweeps campus. 8. Movie—“The Light That Failed.” 11. President Pate tells us of the “Value ol Education.” 13. Marion Dodderer plays piano solo. 14. Spring dresses adorn the campus. Were ever maids so I an ? 15. Junior-Senior dinner? The hoys serenade, and the dorm girls get bold and join them on the | oich. 16. Ye Editor tears his hair. Fear not, he has more left. 17. Everyone is studying hard on campustry. the most popular of courses. 18. Juniors entertain at chapel. 19. Got your job yet? “Mercy yes! I can’t decide which of my six offers to accept 20. Publicity for the “Rose Maiden. 22. Public School Music Class docs its hit. and not a little bit. 23. Reception for graduates. 26. Sophomore play. “The Intimate Strangers. “The best one yet! 27. May Day Festival, crowning of the queen. 28. Sophomore Class Day. 29. Commencement. Au Revoir! Old Alina Mater. Tage 118 . M9 Freshman-Sophomore Banquet—1924 HE Freshman-Sophomore banquet of '24 was held in one of the most magni- ficent and beautiful settings of any banquet Peru ever boasted. The Freshmen worked for many months on their decorations, and when it was completed, it was a true piece of art—a glorious Grecian banquet hall dignity itself. The huge Grecian pillars, and the lovely lighting clfects, gave the room an appearance of vast proportions. The color scheme was worked out in the class colors -orchid and amber. The tables were decorated with yellow narcissus, and candles of orchid and amber. By each place card was a minute individual boquet of violets and tea roses. To com- plete the Grecian effect, music was furnished by an accomplished harpist, Miss Marie Swanson of Omaha. At 7:50 on the evening of that biggest event of the year April 25 the Fresh- men assembled their guests in the kindergarten room. From there, they marched to the symposium. The menu was as follows: Fruit Cocktail Creamed Chicken Creamed Asparagus Combination Salad Olives Stuffed Celery Fruit Ice Coffee Demitasse Mints The toasts which completed the evening's enjoyment were worthy of Peru students and made everyone realize the sterling traditions and the possibilities of our Alma Mater. Mashed Potatoes Rolls and Butter Jelly Cal e JJuts Page 150 EVENTS FALL MIXER The annual mixer planned and carried out by the Christian organizations of the school, was in the nature of an informal ice-breaking fun festival. During the first part of the evening a short program was presented, followed by the presentation of the faculty to the students. Then the fun began with games and contests of all sorts. At the close of the evening everyone was served with doughnuts and coffee. SENIORS The ‘ 'Senior Get Acquainted Picnic occurred soon after school opened in Septem- ber. Since it was held out in the open of course all the boys were present, for they were sure of a good time and plenty to eat. As usual it took an extra half hour to gather, but we reached our destination at the time of day when a camp fire is most enjoyed. Here we prepared our delicious coffee and bacon and egg fry. With the growing dusk and in the firelight we enjoyed various games. But going home was a more difficult task, for the boys, instead of going back the same way as we had come, led us to a cornfield through which we stumbled and fell for at least a half hour before reaching the open road. We were a tired yet happy group who reached home feeling we had at least made the acquaintance of the members of our class. HOME-COMING DAY October 24 was the date put aside for Home-coming” for Peruvians, this year. The alumni came back to Old Peru in goodly numbers, and old friends and new had a glorious good time together. There was a special program in convocation in honor to the alumni present, and in anticipation of the coming game. The Home- coming game was played with Doane, and no victory for Peru was ever more loudly cheered. The success of the team put everyone in fine spirits for the evening's pro- gram, which was much enjoyed by the present students and the old. The Dramatic Club presented their first two plays of the season in the Audi- torium, and invited everyone to come and enjoy themselves. And they did! The first play was “Joint Owners in Spain, a comedy which took the house by storm; the second The Romancers”; and the third “Moonshine. After the plays all went to Mt. Vernon Hall, and greatly enjoyed the reception there. THE JUNOR PICNIC About i: .10 on an early November evening the class of '26 appeared noisesomely, at the scene of picnic, on the old pageant grounds east of the athletic field, and after depositing of bundles and other paraphernalia peculiar to picnickers, proceeded to the Page 151 surrounding woods to gather fagots for the camp fire. No work, no eats, the edict of Sponsor Holch, was respected to the letter, and soon we had fuel piled high about the fire, where Rebecca Graham and her assistants were preparing the repast lor our consumption. Very soon all was in readiness, and we, tired from our games and wood-carrying, attended to this next duty with a will. Hot dogs began to snap and sizzle in plaintive tones as they were impaled on forked sticks and subjected to the flame. Relaxation, and entire dismissal of formality, combined with a friendly, gct-acquainted mood, rendered the party an orgy of feasting alternated at intervals by tunny stories, jests, and good-natured quibbling at which Bill Dallam, Mr. Holch, Zada Atkins and Rebecca Graham took no back seat. Doe to the unfortunate circumstances which kept a number of Juniors away, we were somewhat delayed in stowing away all the food prepared by the cooks. However, this difficulty was soon solved when we resorted to games and activity which in the end enabled us to dispatch with the last remnants of that delightful though mammoth meal. Other duties of campus life calling, W'e left the picnic grounds early, while the woods still echoed with the sound of Jun Jun Ra Ra, rendered by some twenty lusty voices, in whose minds were three attending thoughts: Full we are Friends we are And may this happy event be repeated, materially and also in the spirit of our further class association. P CLUB ORPHEUM The annual College Orpheum was staged very successfully Friday evening, Decem- ber 12. After some lantern slides of Peru's first team of Bobcats, and the team of '24, and then a moving picture of the political troubles in Frogland, the program began with a number of songs of yesterday and today interpreted by a group of col- lege men. Mable Ewers then sang In the Garden of Tomorrow, and the song was greatly appreciated. The Crocker-Jones Company followed with a very clever and amusing little comedy —the best of the season. The Peruvadors then proved their ability as a jazz orchestra, and were followed by a clever little act, Reading the Funny Paper. Coatney and Delzell in Takeoffs kept their audience in an uproar through their entire peppy, zippy part of the evening's entertainment. The last act was the Barrels all right! Each chorus girl wore a barrel, lettered Vanities 1925. The Bluette polka was very prettily danced by Rae Crocker. The next was a scene of an Oriental goddess and the graceful daughters of the Nile. Playfulness, an adorable little dance, was given by Goldie Thorpe and Margaret Parker. The skaters, Mable Ewers and Marion Overholt, in their snowy white costumes, gave a pleasing dance, also. The last number, Stepping the Steps, danced by Mary Sue Moore and Dick Ebersole, was much praised for its ease and grace. For the grand finale,” they were l a«e 1 f 2 joined by a group of gay chorus girls and together they sang a popular song as the curtain came down. DRAMATIC CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY The week before Christmas vacation, the Dramatic Club, after one of their suc- cessful plays, assembled in the Faculty room for a little Christmas party. Each mem- ber had been instructed beforehand to bring a present to the person whose name he had drawn. So they were met at the door and their gifts were taken and piled under the tree. When the tardiest couple had finally arrived (guess who!) Santa Claus, alias Charles Madden, called off the names and presented the gifts. Each person, as he received his present, had to unwrap it, and display it to the rest of the crowd. Hilarious pleasure overwhelmed each as he received his gift, and wild blowing of horns and beating of toy drums ensued. When the kiddies began to tire of their toys, and to get restless, someone sug- gested feeding them to quiet them down. So splendid sandwiches and coffee, Christ- mas cakes, and brick ice cream with red bells through it. were served. When they were satisfied in this respect, the good times started in again. Every old-fashioned game you ever played, including Pig in the Parlor,” was enjoyed, until the late hour finally broke up the party. The room was very attractively decorated with snow,” Christmas wreathes, candles, evergreen, holly, and even a spray of mistletoe! Ask Miss Taylor how many times she got caught under that inoffensive little sprig of white berries and green leaves. She and the other ladies present will doubtless have a somewhat difficult time counting the number of kisses they received that night! GIRLS' CLUB PLAY The W Girls’ Club play was something unusual for Peru—a Japanese plav, “Princess Kiku. The stage was beautiful in its Oriental setting, with Japanese lanterns, parasols, summer houses, chrysanthemums, cherry trees, and other summery things of Old Japan. The little maidens who took the parts in the play did exceptionally well, for Japanese plays are very difficult to interpret. The dances also added much beauty and loveliness to the general effect. The cast was as follows: Princess Kiku... O Mimoso San... O Totmai San____ O Yuki San...... O Haru San...... Ito............. Cecil........... Miss Prendergast ......Grace Fish .Margaret Parker ....Mildred Pate ....Helen Lichty Lydia Vodehnal .....Lelia Graul ..Willow Kissoek ...Verna Sparks I’lltfe 153 THE EVERETT REVUE Something novel was given this year by the Everetts in the form of a Revievv. It is the custom of the society to give an annual program lor the public, and this year’s was a great success. The performance was given on the evening of December 5, in the Auditorium. It began with a musical number, Romany Days, which had for its setting a room in Mt. Vernon Hall. Eight girls were seated about the room singing love songs to the accompaniment of their ukeleles. This ended suddenly when someone heard Mrs. Dunning coming. The pretty act ended with an encore in which the girls, dressed in colorful kimonas, carrying lighted candles, sang Good Night Ladies. The second feature was “Lima Beans, ' a one-act nonsense play, in which Jere Mickel played the part of he,” Faye Emrick the part of she. The play centered about the fact that in the two weeks he and she had been married, lima beans had been their chief fare. When she fails to have lima beans for dinner one day he flies into a rage and a comical and clever quarrel ensues. The third number, a dance by Jean and Jeanette, and one by the Sunflower Girls was as great a success as were the others. They were so appreciated by the audience that they had to give another short dance. The last feature, a feature indeed, was Bill Dallam's famous minstrel show. Bill had his octette of minstrelists sitting on the back fence singing negro songs of every kind and description. Never were niggah chillen quite so amusing before. They used their legs to good advantage too, in keeping time to their singing. The fine success of the Everett program was largely made sueh by the director, Marie Grabill. PIANO RECITAL Early in the spring, Marion Marsh, student with Miss Royse, gave a very interest- ing and pleasing recital. Among the numbers which stood out especially were a Beethoven sonata played with extraordinary ease and appreciation, the Liszt Lkbe- straume, which concluded the program, and two Etudes by an American composer, Arthur Foote. The numbers were cosmopolitan and very well balanced. Miss Marsh is to be congratulated for a recital which showed excellent musicianship. THE COFFER-MILLER PLAYERS Peruvians were treated to a surprise and a treat in the presentation by the Coffer- Miller Players of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s classic comedy, The Rivals.” The ap- pearance of the players was arranged for and presented under the sponsorship of the Dramatic Club. Although the players were known in Peru only through reputation, that reputation was seen to be well-earned in their appearance here. Of course, to all who know the play, Sir Anthony Absolute, Bob Acres and Mrs. Malaprop stand out invariably, and these characters as played by Mr. Coffer and Miss Miller indeed reached heights of comic perfection. The costumes were lovely, and the scenery was in the modern manner, simple and yet elfective. The production was a practical lesson to those interested in play production, as well as a hilarious evening to everyone in the audience. Page 154 COMEDY OF ERRORS The annual Dramatic Club play, Shakespeare's “Comedy of Errors, was pre- sented Thursday evening, April 9, and it added a store of goods to the reputation of Peru’s Little Theatre. Probably no play had previously been produced in Peru by the students which was such a grand success. Every character from Aegeon to the Dromios was up to the professional standard. It laughter makes one healthy, Peruvians should have had a goodly supply of health for some time after April 9. The cast was as follows: Aegeon Salenius Antipholus of Ephesus Antipholus of Syracuse Dromio of Ephesus Dromio of Syracuse... Balthazar Pinch A Merchant Clarence Grandy Jere Mickel Cecil Coatney Soldiers Adriana [Ward Shafer J Lambert Williams [Eldon Hayward Ernestine Robertson Luciana Amelia Phyrne Luce Mildred Klepser Fern Ware PH1LOMATHEAN ROAD SHOW Probably the most successful enterprise undertaken by the Philomathean Society during the year was that of the Road Show given April 17, in the College Auditorium. “The Music Shop, with Victor Bracke as proprietor, was well received. He, in company with Miss Kohansky and the Messrs. Lindahl and Dahlstrom, furnished a tew of the latest syncopated numbers. Cecil Coatney and William Warman, Negro porters, were the two comedians of this act, the latter engaging in a “hilarious Negro j'g” “The Lady Loses Her Hoop,” a short tragedy in three scenes, featured Willow Kissock, Charles Parriott, and Jennings Parriott. The title of this little playlet was self-explanatory. The third act, with its “provoking predicaments, caused the audience much amuse- ment. The moral of this act seemed to be: never call for a date over the telephone —you may get more than you bargain for. The “Toonerville Trolley proved to be the “freak attraction of the evening. The Skipper -no other than Mary Delzcll—has a right to feel proud ol his “locomo- tionless vehicle. It is the only four-wheeled invention on the market whose motive power is entirely derived from the shrill sound of a referee's whistle. The final act was given to several vocal duets by Miss Kelley and Miss Kohansky, and a ballet dance by Mary Sue Moore. All were received very enthusiastically. In between acts, the audience was entertained with several tenor solos by John Hansen. His “Swede from Minniesoti” created a great hit with the crowd. The piano selections given by Hazel Warman were exceptionally well rendered and encores by the audience showed their appreciation of them. The success of the road show is due greatly to the capable and untiring efforts of Dorothy Fletcher and Professor Albright. I’aee 155 m MT. VERNON BANQUET FOR BASKETBALL BOYS Shortly after the hoys won the state championship in basketball the Ml. Vernon Hall girls decided to give them a banquet. By 6:30 on the evening nf the great occasion, the guests, who were the basketball hoys, Coach Graf, Professor Beck, Presi- dent Pate, Colonel Majors, and Dean Delzell, had all assembled and the doors to the dining hall were opened. The Dormitory piano furnished the music as the guests and hostesses found their places. Mr. Gilbert and his excellent force then served a wonderful two-course meal, which was cnjoyably supplemented by old songs led by Mrs. Dunning. When the repast was over, members of Ml. Vernon Hall gave very realistic infla- tions of the various boys on the team. After some more singing, the evening s toasts were given. Miss Scheucr was toast mistress, and introduced the billowing toasts: P. “Prosperity, by Prof. E. C. Beck E. “Enthusiasm, Mark Delzell R. “Reputation, Beatrice Nesbitt IJ. “Unity, Coach Graf “PERU, Colonel T. J. Majors. The banquet ended as it had begun and as it had been carried out through the entire evening, with “pep. STUDENTS RECITAL BY PIANO DEPARTMENT On May 2 the students of Miss Roysc's piano class gave their annual concert. The work of each and every member not only showed marked improvement since last year, but also gave proof of the musical ability of each student. Miss Royse is to be greatly commended for the work she has done in the department. The two-piano numbers which she so successfully worked with, were unusually well accepted. The solos in themselves were proof of both teacher's and pupils' ability. Judging from this recital, the piano department is as worthy of praise as any department on the campus. The program was as follows: Two Pianos—Polacca Brilliant...................................Rohm Piano I Piano II Pauline Rohrs Rebecca Graham Helen Clineberg Ella Crook Solo—Under the Greenwood Tree...................... Grant Schaefer Fern Scheetz Duet—Spring Serenade ................................... La com be Margaret Clineberg Zola Hauptman Solo—Swing Song .................................. Ambrose Helen Clineberg Solo—Souvenir ............................................... Drdla Rebecca Graham Two Pianos—Morning ...........................................Grieg Piano I Piano II Marion Marsh Pauline Rohrs Solo—Nocturne ................................................Grieg Ellen Wilson Solo—Schenando .............................................Beecher Pauline Rohrs Two Piano—Waits ...................................Arensky Piano I Piano II Mary McVay Ellen Wilson Solo—Nocturne ...............................................Chopin Jure Mick el Solo—Waltz ..................................................Chopin Mary McVay Two Pianos—“The Gum-suckers March....................... Grainger Piano I Piano II Jf.rf. Mickf.l Avery Stevens Pag. ISC CLEAN-UP DAY Clean up day this year proved to he more of a day for beautifying the campus than for cleaning it up. The work of the various classes last year was so lasting that there was little cleaning tor the students of 2 5. Perhaps we enjoy beautifying more than we do cleaning, anyway! As last year, the Freshmen were assigned to the athletic slope, and the Sophomores to the campus proper. The Juniors and Seniors, however, were this time merely given flowers and shrubbery to plant about the campus. The Training School worked on their own campus and the Dorm lawn. The poor Sophomores had all the dandelions to dig, and many an aching back and leg resulted. Of course, the next morning there wasn't a single dandelion on the whole campus. All that work for nothing! And speaking of work for nothing, every single plant the Juniors and Seniors planted, is thriving wonderfully! Well, no joking, the campus was much prettier at graduation time, for the half- day's work wc spent on it. And in years to come the labor will show up more than ever. At 5 ;()o o'clock everyone was ready to cat, and the meal which Miss Ebersole and her assistants had cooked on the big stove was a feast indeed. No wonder, for it was the first time we had used the splendid big stove built tor us down on the athletic slope. Clean up day will undoubtedly soon become campus day, and will be one more of Old Peru's hundreds of traditions, of which we arc so proud. SOPHOMORE SNEAK DAY When Tuesday morning. May 5, dawned bright and clear an eaged-eyed crowd of Sophs infested the train, a truck, and numerous cars, and sped towards Nebraska City, leaving the work-worn Frcshics far, far behind. Upon arrival everyone drove around the city a few times to advise the inhabitants of the presence of so notable a class. At 1 ():. () the crowd assembled at the State Schwl for the Blind, where they were entertained by the students. It was here that casualty number one occurred. A chair was used as medium between the truck and the sidewalk, but when Amy Snowden stepped thereon, alas! It could not stand the shock! From there, the hungry Sophs hied themselves to the Olympic Candy Kitchen where a most satisfying dinner was served especially for these illustrious guests. Dick Ebersole had been wailing for food from the start, and the amount of food he put away did justice to the hours he had waited. A movie was next in order, and Blanche Sweet reigned supreme in “His Supreme Moment. There seemed to be half a dozen of the aforesaid moments, and authori- ties differed as to which was the moment. After the movie some of the stouter hearted visited the Wilson Packing House, but gorcy tales of the sight to be seen changed the minds of not a few. At this juncture casualty number two occurred: Otto Pabian disappeared and for two hours did not turn up. His friends were afraid that he had become lost beyond rccovcrv in the packing plant, but he serenely bobbed up again some time later, accusing his party of having abandoned him. Nearly everyone went through Arbor Lodge and Morton's Park. The girls of Mount Vernon decided that it might be advisable to move the Lodge to Peru to be Page 157 utilized as a dorm. At 4:00 o’clock everybody gathered ;,t Brown's Park, where the Sophs lost their dignity for two hours, when a hearty picnic lunch was served. N one was able to complain because of an insufficiency; rather there were groans to the contrary. John Hansen almost furnished another casualty, for, as he crossed a creek at the rear of the mess cabin, he barely escaped a dousing. From that time on the evening wore on rapidly, and the Sophs reveled in their freedom from campus cares. Some even forgot themselves so completely that in then frivority they went back to the city to another movie. As early as 10:00 o'clock most of the Sophs were safely home again, very much worn out by their unaccustomed gaiety and hoarse from singing on the homeward ride. But wras the day a success!? Well! Now all together. Sophs! Yea bo! Yea bo! Yea bo! SOPHOMORE CLASS PLAY “THE INTIMATE STRANGERS “The Intimate Strangers” is one of Tarkington’s more recent productions and has been acclaimed by critics as one of his best works. The central figures in the plot arc people who have reached the years of discre- tion and really should know better. But they apparently don’t and fall deeply in love, without regard for age, conditions or circumstances, mostly the last named. U is then that the lady in the case becomes perverse, and tries to convince her sult M that she is a veritable centurian. He hesitates to believe the evidence offered, especially as the lady of his heart does not bear out the talc as far as appearance is concerned. Then the fun begins. Of course there is a flapper in the foreground who keeps things lively; and a few settled, staid people to be properly shocked when the occasion arisen, which it does, more than once. The cast of characters follows: Aunt Isabel.............. Florence................. Aunt Ellen............... Mattie................... Mr. Ames................. Johnny White............. Station Agent............ Henry.................... Dorothy Fletcher ...Mary McVay' ....Helen Lichty .....Nita Dillon Merritt Whitten ...Kenton Poyntcr ..Welcome Wills .....Jere Mickcl STAFF Stage Manager...................... Assistant Stage Manager............ Business Manager................... Assistant Business Manager......... Property Manager................... Play Committee.. .................. .....Jere Mickcl .....Walter Alfs .Jennings Parriott .....Lay Con Id e Claude Matthews |Mablc Ewers . I Marion Marsh [jere Mickel Page 150 Mr. Holci i He hurries here he hurries there It's Sir. Holch so please don't stare. Miss Mc('olu m Miss McCollum lil{c gypsies gay. jumps i i her lizzy and rides away. Mr. Crauo Emotions arc well, let me see Asl Mr. Crago and let me he. Miss Taylor W iatcrcr .s ic attempts to do. You can bet she puts it thru. Miss Burton Mr. Jmdra. so they say. Oocs a-courting night and day. Mr. Paul Where arc my l cys? you'll hear him call. Who can it he? Professor Paul. Miss Mussulman hlow her song's begun Lool{ (juic , it's our Miss Mussclman. Miss Damme Tou }{now it when she calls to you. The Queen of Sports in Old Peru. 9 Ted Whim er “Tumble, twinkle little hair. Hoir I wonder what you aire. Ilf above that lip so brave. Why the dicken s don't you shave7 Muriel Scheuer “I'm screaming girls. said Muriel. “Let's iot he sinRinR this. I care for that.'' she ealled in glee. Wu.s ever such a Miss? Cleo Austin Clco .s gor the argument. She's got the foree to back it. I) Clco gets to Washington. There sure will be a racket. Jim Coat key It teas Jim in P Club Orpheum. Jim in Philo, too; It's Jim that maizes the campus howl. Wc .sure like Jim—ive do. Jennings Parriott Jennings P.—our athletic star. From Peru will not go far; He's captain elect for basketball. And is High Mogul at the Blue Mice hall. 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It will pay you a 20 par cant increase in sick benefits for two months when you are confined in an established hospital. It will pay you $50.00 a month when you are quarantined and your salary stopped. It pays regular indemnities of front $233 to $1,500 for major accidents, or for acci- dental loss of life. All benefits are doubled for travel accidents sus- tained through railway, street car or steamboat wreck. Protects during the vacation period as well as dur- ing the school year. Teachers Casualty Underwriters 1407 () Street LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Pass- HiS GEO. J. FOYT ! TAILOR and CLEANER I1‘ It Can Be Cleaned, We Can Clean It CUSTOM CLOTHING TO ORDER Auburn, Nebraska TRY OCR SERVICE CRYSTAL THEATRE PERU, NEBRASKA GOOD SHOWS EVERY NIGHT First National Corp and Paramount Pictures Electric Fans and Hood Ventilation MRS. FAY WHITFIELD, Mgr. I_____________________________ BENNETT THEATRE AND CONFECTIONERY O. R. BENNETT, Manager AUBURN, NEBRASKA MATINEE SATURDAY AT 3 P. M. Feature Attractions, showing all NEW PICTURES SECURED DIRECT FROM OMAHA Our New Theatre has 700 Comfortable Seats When in Auburn, Stop at CROSSLEY’S --FOR-- GAS, OIL and ASSESSORIES Phone 184 G. C. CROSSLEY Bette Crowell Helene Frary THE BETTE-HELENE BEAUTE SHOPPE Over Deleo Light Store AUBURN, NEBRASKA Shampoo, Facial . Marcelle llnir Cutting, Manicuring, Scalp Treating PHONE aoo OPEN TUESDAY. THURSDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS I We will do our very best to merit your confidence in us by giving you the best, service possible when filling your order for Cut Flowers and Plants. No order too large or too small to engage our most careful attention and consideration. Having enlarged our Greenhouse, we feel we can meet your requirements more satisfactorily than in previous seasons. With best wishes for the PERUVIAN and the P. S. T. C., we remain, yours for unbounded success, THE MILAM GREENHOUSES Auburn, Nebraska Phone 189 Page 169 Judge: Ten dollars or ten days; take your choice. Bill Anvillc: 1 11 take the money. Dick H.: Haven't I seen you somewhere else? Ethel H.: Perhaps. I've been several other places. t % Eldic Cameron (at the restaurant): Waiter, have you any green peas? Waiter: Yes, sir, have some? Eldie: Yaas, bring three. Waiter: Anything else? Eldic: Well you might bring me a strawberry cut in thin slices. Waiter: Is that all? Eldie: Mercy, yaas—what do you think I am—-a perfect gourmand? fr “We certainly did raise the devil, said one fond parent to the other when the grades report arrived from college. =? s The night watchman at the college had noticed Prof. Hoyt using the hig telescope. Just then a star fell. Goodness gracious, said the watchman, that fellow sure is a crack shot. if ❖ if Prof. Beck: Did you study your lesson last night? A. Ritchie: “Well. I looked it over. Prof. Beck: You mean you overlooked it?” $ Auntie: “You must not whistle at the table, Bobby. Bobby: I'm not whistling at the table, auntie. I’m whistling at the dog.' TOLD ON JOHN HANSEN Johnny went calling with his mother one day, and Mrs. Jones, taking him on her lap, and looking fondly into his eyes asked, “Where did you get those big brown eyes? Aw. replied Johnny, They came with my face. t- FINIS Hig: We'll be friends until the end. Blank: Lend me ten dollars. Hig: This is the end. t THE RULING PASSION Boone D.: What’s all that noise? Orville C.: Oh, that's just the barber shaving himself. Boone: But why all the noise? Orville: He’s trying to persuade himself to have a shampoo. t Alumnus: This school has turned out some good men. Fresh: When did you graduate? Alumnus: That’s the point I am trying to bring out—I didn't. if Pabian: Where docs Taney go every morning so early? J. Jones: Down to the post office to fill his fountain pen. if Prof. Hoyt: “What is a unit of electricity? A what? Prof. Hoyt: Correct. Paire 170 AVENUE STORE We aro glad to welcome you to Old Peru at all times. The little store with a big business. REMINGTON PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS SCHOOL SUPPLIES NOTIONS CONFECTIONERY FRUITS GROCERIES AND FRESH MEATS SEE US FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT Opposite the Training School—It’s the handy place to trade and reduce your expenses if you make your purchases of us. H. U. LANDOLT Phones 73 and 78 Peru, Nebraska PERU VARIETY STORE For Dry Goods, Notions, Dress Shirts, Ties, Hosiery, Light Hardware, Dishes, Candies, School Supplies, Stationery; in fact, most anything you want. P. W. WICKHAM, Prop. 1885 THE MARDIS STORE «25 This Store has been serving the Faculty ami Sludeiils with Quality Foods sinet? 1KS5 and is going strong in 1!I2 . Your patronage is always appreciated and you will be served with the Highest Quality at the Lowest Price it' you do your trading with ns. Phone 25 THE MARDIS STORE Phone 25 QUALITY IN DRUGS Everybody wants quality when it comes to drugs and they always get it when they come here. We should like to have you remember this when next you need anything in the drug line. BARNES PHARMACY THE EEXALL STORE PERU NKRRAiSKA LIVERY - TAXI - DRAY CALL YOCK MICKEL Phone 2-2 rings Peru, Nebraska Past 172 RWU0 m Page 173 To the Students of Peru College YOU WILL BE WELCOME IN NEBRASKA CITY VISIT ARBOR LODGE of Historical and Patriotic Interest Nebraska City Chamber of Commerce Patre 174 NEBRASKA CITY A Twenty-mile Drive from Peru 'J'o this end our Association is pledged to the furtherance of courtesy, co-operation and the square deal. You will find our Merchants alert and progressive, with large and varied stocks for your in- spection. Our beautiful stores will bear comparison with large city stores as to prices and quality of merchandise, and the utmost consideration is given to the out of town patrons. Page 175 Nebraska City Chamber of Commerce Noerrlinger: Would you kiss a girl under the mistlc toe? Parrish: No, under the nose. Cecil Hughes: What's the most nervous thing next to a girl? Richard Leahy: Me. Hauptman: Frances has the most charming way of proposing I have ever heard. Mildred, Marion, Rae, Fay (in chorus): Hasn't he, though? It was a tense moment in the middle of a Class Room Management class lecture. Prof. Gilkcson stopped abruptly half way thru a well-rounded sentence. “Will you, he began politely, indicating a young lady in the sixth row (we don't tell who), “please stop chewing gum in that slow rhythmic fashion, for I can't lecture in that tempo?” “Oh, my.” Mildred exclaimed impatiently, “we’ll surely be late to the movie. We've been waiting a good many minutes for that mother of mine.” “Hours. I should say,” Jcre snapped. “Ours,” she cried joyfully. “O, Jere, this is so sudden.” Ham Actor (with feeling): “Will you miss me?” Voice from balcony: “Gimme a gun and I'll try not to. Buck: “That’s a fine lot of pigs there. What do you feed 'em? Coatney: “Corn.” Buck: “In the car?” Coatney: “No, in the mouth.” Esther McKnight: “Is it true that an alarm clock will run eight days without winding?” Marion O.: “Why surely.” Esther: “Well, then, how long will it run if you wind it?” $ $ Boots: How docs it feel to be a freak, Buzz? Buzz: I'll bite. How does it? She: She swears that no fellow’s lips have ever touched hers. He: Well, that's enough to make any girl swear, I think. Vick: “See here doctor, that bill you sent me was pretty steep.” Doc.: “But think what I saved you by telling your wife she shouldn't go to Palm Beach this summer.” “That fellow sure is conceited, isn't he?” “I'll say so. He even expects the discharge of his duty to make a noise that can be heard around the world. The Boston minister who says that jazz is the greatest incentive to immorality has it wrong It is an incentive to murder. Such being the case, the linotyper who got it as immortality was right. (In a practice teaching English class) Louise Casebecr: “In using not only, but also must be used in the same sentence. Can any one give an example?” Mac Dunning: “A goat can not only run. it can butt also.” Pape its SHOP AT MILSTEAD’S HHKH IS THH HIOASOX UP-TO-DATE DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE Can be found in every department Wayne Knit Hosiery Cheney Neckwear Florsheim Shoes Caps, Suits Underwear Arrow Shirts Ballbaiul Footwear Blouses Dutchess Trousers Powell Work Clothes 0. J. MILSTEAD I______________ Peru, Nebraska For General Merchandise See H. W. GOOD Peru, Nebraska THK AGKXCY THAT HKLl’S BOOMERS MIDWESTERN TEACHERS AGENCY Quality, Not Quantity, Our Aim B-:{882 K-2575 507 Richards «look Corner Kleventli and O Streets We have a full line of Meats, Groceries and Vegetables at All Times T, C COLLINS PHONE 115 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1925 THE CHATELAIN STORE CLASS—PltiLO—EVERITT SEALS, IMNS AND KINDS SCHOOL NOVELTIES ALWAYS ON HAND J. C. CHATELAIN Watchmaker and Jeweler Peru, Nebraska EAT EAT PATTERSON’S CAFE DR. L. B. SHREVE H. F. PATTERSON, Prop. Meals and Short Orders DENTIST ICES, CONFECTIONERY AND Phone 27 TOBACCO Peru, Nebraska EAT EAT Peru, Nebraska HENRY FIELD SEED CO. SHENANDOAH. IOWA We Appreciate your Patronage and Strive to Please Most every one in Nebraska buys seeds from Henry Join in and make it unanimous BOTH BARBER SHOPS PERU CANDY KITCHEN GOOD THINGS TO EAT HUGH CABMEN Pw’ii, VeliiHskn Paze 178 STUDENTS— LET US PRINT YOUR PRO- GRAMS, CARDS, AND OTHER WORK. PRICES RIGHT AND WORK MADE SATISFACTORY. “THE POINTER” Peru, Nebr. DIRECT YOUR FRIENDS TO US Your Business and Theirs Will be Appreciated PERU STATE BANK Cleaning - Pressing Tailoring SUITS MADE TO ORDER Peru, Nebr. JOHN CEJKA Patronize Peruvian Advertisers 100% CARE PURITY ACCURACY A Modkctn, wc a kept dm sta which extends welcome to every student LOYAL PHARMACY E. F. SCHWEDHELM Pa-e180 Winnie B.: “Don't you wish you were a bird so you could fly. fly thru the air? Lyle L.: “Naw. I'd rather he an elephant and squirt water through my nose. 3 3 3 Prof.: “Mr. Jones, what do you know of the Caucasian race? Johnnie: “I don't know. 1 went to a baseball game that day. 3 3 3 Sergeant-Major notices recruit pass him in new uniform and carrying a bucket. S. M.: “Where are you going?” Rookie: “To fetch some water, sir.” S. M.: “What, in those trousers? Rookie: “No. ir. in this bucket. 3 3 Mark D.: “There is a story in that girl's face. Mark (’.: “Yes. she made it up. 3 3 3 Mr. Hill (in algebra): “Now we find that x is equal to ;ero.” Louise Smidit: “Gee. all that work for nothing. 3 3 3 Rae: “How do I look?' Hig: “Sweet enough to kiss. Rae: “Aw-go tin. 3 3 3 Ethel Girthoffer: “Are you letting your hair grow out? Editlvthe Same: “Well I don't see how I can stop it. 3 3 3 (On a botany excursion) Prof. Holch: “In the south this tree is a source of great pleasure to the natives. Mildred Pate: “Why? Do they make porch swings of it? 3 3 3 Niggah. shoot yo dollah. and give us a little Ford action. “Boy. what you all mean by Ford action? “Shake, rattle, and roll, niggah, shake rattle and roll. 3 3 Monte R.: “I have only one friend on earth—my dog. Warren R.: “Well, why don’t you get another dog? 3 3 Kathryn M.: “D'you sell those pictures? Zada A.: “No. I only paint them for art's sake. Kathryn: “Oh! Docs he sell ’em? 3 3 3 Waldo W.: “Have you heard of the new hearse in Nebraska City? Merritt W.: “No. Waldo W.: “Well, people arc dying every day to take a ride in it. 3 3 3 Mattie: “I wonder if your father would consent to our marriage. Juanita: He might: lie's awfully eccentric. 3 3 3 Stewart Blades: “Say something soft and sweet to me. Mai. Malva: “Custard Pic. 3 3 3 Edie: “Thinking about me? Gladys: “Oh. was I laughing? Pardon me! 3 3 3 “Adam! Quick! The baby has just swallowed a safety pin! And Adam laughed and laughed, for he knew safety pins had not been invented yet. 3 3 3 LAST DATE WITH MABLE No more stern, sad. tragic picture do you know Than of young Charles pausing near the show?— And. looking sadly at his date, all mournful chants. “Mablc, I left my money in my other pants. Paire 181 The University School of Music LINCOLN ESTABLISHED 1 Kl 1 MUSIC DRAMATIC ART A Large Fa cully of Specialists Complete Courses Lending to Degree Modern Equipment Visit ora Welcome Information on Request 11 tli and K Streets THE STEWART SCHOOL SERVICE WELL TRAINED TEACHERS WANTED FOR BETTER POSITIONS WRITE FULLY TODAY 138 North Twelfth Street Lincoln, Nebraska _________________________________________________ TUCKER - SHEAN JEWELERS—Diamonds. Watches, Fine Jewelry, Clocks, Sterling Silver, Cut Class, Expert Watch, Clock and Jewelry repairing. Let us figure with you on your Class Pins. Rings and Trophies. OPTICIANS—Eyes examined tree. In our Optical Department you may select just what you want in Eye Glasses or Spectacles. Fine Optical Repairing. Broken lenses duplicated. STATIONERS—Stationery for the office, school and home. Waterman's Fountain Pens, Office Equipment and Supplies. Crane’s, Whiting’s and Hurd’s Fine Stationery. Complete line of Supplies for all departments of schools and colleges. J12:5 O Street Lincoln, .Nebraska Page 182 ETERNAL' TRIANGLE Pace 1X1 , . BM 'Oat - , w ■■• .XV .• T he W. AU w$l% Il 1 :'mMi nc re! .'■ Page 185 RESPONSIBILITY INTEGRITY ABILITY Three fundamentals necessary for the building of anything worth while. This “Peruvian” was Printed by the Jacob North Printing Co. PRINTERS OF COLLEGE ANNUALS 1118-22 M Street LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Page 186 There is now a monthly magazine on the market from Leavenworth, Whose Loose in America.” There is to be another out also “The Loose Noose, from Joliet. A “GLASSY” STARE Erratic Maiden Lady: “I say. sales person! Is this the mirror department? Clerk: “Yes, ma'am.” E. M. L.: “Well. I'd like to see something odd in a mirror. Clerk: “Yes, ma'am. Just take a look in this one, ma am. $ Prof. Albright: “Tell me. Miss Traudt. what do you think of the Turkish atrocities?” Albertina: “Sir! I'll have you to understand that I n one of the few girls who still retrain from smoking.” $ ❖ V Norma: “How dare you? Papa said he'd kill the first man who kissed me.” Jim C.: “How interesting; and did he?” $ $ $ ‘AVhy docs Hcftic sleep with his window open in all kinds of weather? He heard there was a girl burglar at work on the campus. ’ $ Bart: “Why did you give up pipe organ lessons?” Mary Me: “I felt so blooming childish playing with my feet.” $ State Attorney: “Have you discussed this case with the defendant's attorney?” Ernestine: “Yes, sir.” Attorney: “On what day? Ernestine: “Two days before the Sunday you discussed it with me.” Gilk: “That rouge certainly looks natural. For a long time I thought it was really your skin Es. Me: “Well, it’s the next thing to it.” $ $ s Barber: You will have something on your face after the shave? Ted: Yes, leave my nose, please. PERU If I could paint a picture. And paint it in colors true, I would spend my time in work sublime Painting old Peru. Those kings of the stately forest, Monarchs of ages past. Those rugged hills, those rocks and rills, Those friends that always last. I would paint those hills and valleys. We mix our earthly colors Those fields with their golden sheaves, And call our paintings good: The little squirrel with his swish and swirl, But the God above with a heart of love Those beautiful autumn leaves. Makes colors that no man could. He has taken the rarest colors. The gems of heavenly blue. And painted a picture in nature,— God bless it. old Peru. Silas R. Barton. s THE PERU CAMPUS The Peru campus overlooking the Missouri River is the most distinctive campus in Nebraska. Comprising over sixty acres of oak'covered hills and valleys, it is the natural home of song birds and wild flowers. In autumn it is a glory of colors; in spring it is a dream of song and verdure. The athletic field was carved out of the hills. With its natural amphitheater it is one of the most picturesque bowls among all the colleges. Few colleges can boast as noble God'given setting as “Old Peru.” Page 18’ IE are pleased to refer you to the illustrations in this publication as samples of our Photographs. PETERSON STUDIO PERU; NEBR. In Gratitude XT is with ;i feeling of mingled rejoicing and regret that we bring this volume, together with twelve months of planning and toiling, to a close. For, although our work has been a pleasure and an inspiration, it has meant sacrifice, not only to us, but to the student body. Truly, the publication of the College Annual represents possibly the biggest undertaking among all the student activities. Yet, who will say that the reward is not worth the effort? So we take this opportunity of extending our thanks and our kindest person d regards to all who have given us their support in the task of assembling and publish- ing this volume. We wish especially to express our gratitude to the following: Mr. L. A. Hines, of the Artcraft Engraving Company, for the personal interest which he has shown in making this a better Peruvian; Prof. E. C. Beck, for his many helpful suggestions: Mr. Peterson, for his exquisite photographic work; and Jacob North and Company for their valuable services in printing. These, and others whom lack of space will not permit us to mention, have made our burden a little lighter and our undertaking more successful. For our fellow-students whose hearty support has helped to make this book a reality, it is our sincere hope that they will find, even as we will find, an ample re- ward in the satisfaction which it affords. This reward will be augmented more and more as the hand of Kismet leads us nearer and nearer to our fate. For, When we are old and worn with years, we'll read This record of our youth, the day, the place; And we will suit our memory to our need. And long-forgotten name to faded lace. Sadness will come to us who fail to trace The dreams we dreamed so certain to succeed; Times later generation will erase The dreamer and the doer and the deed. Then let us sec these tranquil hills again; Fruit laden trees, the lighted homeward street; Let us not seek our former years in vain; Let us find youth unspoiled and living sweet— For us, once more, the splendor and the pain Thinking the old earth trembles at our feet. Rov E. Chamberlain. P.120 189 r Pnj e 100 tyrom friends for thoughts of LAuld Lang Syne I mm | Page 191 Index AI urn ni Association ............. Advertisements .................... Autographs ........................ Basketball ........................ Writeup ....................... Tourney ....................... High School ................... High School Girls............. Banquet. Freshman-Sophomore. 1924 Coach Graf ........................ C. C. A............................ Debate—College .................... High School .................. Dedication ....................... Diary ............................. Dramatic Club .................... Events ........................... Everett .......................... Faculty .................................................................................. 17-30 Feature .................................................................................139-142 Football............................................................................... 107-1 is Squad ............................................................................... 114 Writeup ............................................................................ 115-117 High School .............................................................................118 Freshmen ............................................................................... 53-66 G. A. A.............................................................................. 131-135 Girls' Club ...............................................................................87-89 Glee Club ................................................................................... 97 Greeting ................................................................................... 16 High School Section: Seniors ............................................................................ 68-72 Writeup..............................................................................7 3 Juniors ................................................................................ 74 Sophomores ............................................................................. 7 5 Freshmen ................................................................................ 76 In Gratitude ........................................................................... 189 Introduction ..................................................................................6 Juniors ...................................................................................37-40 May Queen ...................................................................................140 Orchestra ....................................................................................96 Peruvian Staff ..........................................................................102-103 Philomathcan ..............................................................................84-86 President Pate .............................................................................. 15 %‘P Club ....................................................................................95 Press .......................................................................................101 Pedagogian ..................................................................................104 Quotation bv Prof. Crago......................................................................... Rural Life Club................................................................................ Satire ................................................................164. 170, 176. 181. 187 S. O. A. P...................................................................................... Scene Section ................................................................................ Seniors ...................................................................................33-36 SnanShots .........................................1 19. 159. 160. 161. 167. 173. 179. 183. 185 Sophomores ... ......................................................................... 41-51 Writeup ................................................................................ 52 Tennis ......................................................................................130 Title Page ................................................................................... 3 Track ...................................................................................128-129 Y. M C. A.....................................................................................92 V W. C. A..................................................................................90-91 Yell Leaders ............................................................................... 106 Paste 102 .31-32 162-188 190-191 1 19-126 123124 ..125 .126 ...136 .110 ... 105 ...93 .98 .99 4 5 1 44-1 48 . 78-79 1 50-1 18 .80-83
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