Polk High School - Cub Yearbook (Polk, NE)

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What was that commotion way before sun-up last Thursday? Why don't you know—it was the senior class ready and waiting to start on that long awaited trip which everyone had been trying so hard to keep see re tJ Out-side of a few sad ones who had to leave their better halts at home, everyone was in unusually good spirits. We even got to see the sun rise—quite a thrill for some of the city folk. The trip to Lincoln was smooth sailing for nearly everyone and we arrived safe and sound.about 9:10. (Mr. Lindholm's car managed to have a flat tire, but since it happened Just across the road from a service station we were very forgiving.) The first place we visited was the Lincoln High School. There we were furnished with a guide who showed us the interesting parts of the building. We almost lost some in the ” Veteria. Lucky lunch wasn't ready yet. Next stop on our list was the fire and police department—No we hadn't violated any traffic rules—We were first shown the fire trucks and all the equipment which included everything from hose to emergency lighting systems'. They then took us to the sleeping quarters, kitchen and recreation room. Next we were given a demonstration of how they slid down poles when alarms were sounded, and last they showed us how the extension ladder was raised and moved by means of a turn-table Some of the class were fortunate enough to soo the fire department in action later in the day. The police department was in another part of the same building. We were first taken into the assembly room and then on to the cells where two men and three women were being held. The guide then showed us the guns and different kinds of shells used by the department. In the shooting gallery some of the boys were given a chance to prove their markmanship. Noel came quite close by hitting the target, but Freddie's and Freco's shots went wild. The excitement of the day must have been too much for them. We had a care ful c.qck-up at this time to be sure that we hadn't left any of the class me. bers. Our Jour.ey to the zoo was most interesting. Here we saw all sorts of animals and birds including the chipmanzee who was offering- free flowers to everyone, he was a good shot too. Many p-cturcs were including one of the coach and sponsor—they still say it was a put up job. Lunch hour finally came and were we hungry! We all met at the YMC . and ate in the Colonial room which was slightly crowded. One queer thing that happened was that two girls tried to get exactly the same things for dinner. When it came time to pay up, one's bill cane to 47g! nd the other to 48 . Finally they discovered it—one had two pats of butter and. the other .only one. The shopping hour kept us busy! We visited every dime store we could find locking for souvenirs, medals and gadgets. Some even kept the escallators at Miller and Paine's busy. We met at the Lincoln Hotel at 2:15. Here we visited the KFAB Janboree cession where wc all Joined in the fun(?). Ihey dedicated the song Youths of America to us. We must have looked lots younger than we felt by this time. Three members of the group even sang over the radio with the choir.

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 rue J ft f • Ori. £riday evening at 7:30, the Jr. Sr. Banqi fe ! was held in the aud- itorulm of the high school. • The theme: Tulip Time was carried out in every detail. An aren of flowers, flanked by a picket fence, led the guests from the stage parlor to the auditoruim proper. Here an old Dutch Kill and, garden, set in a rectangular court of prettily decorated tables, completed the setting. Green and white coudlebra adorned the tables. Covers were laid for 95 guests, including students and faculty. An Old Dutch Windmill adorned each cover. These served as place cards, menus and orogram. Colors were green and white. Nut cups were molded pink napkins, filled with peanuts. Following was the delicious dinner Hope Bailey-president of the Junior Class, and toast mispress, open ed the program with a welcome, Tulips Lift Their Faces. Kennet.n Da vis, Sr . Class president, gave the response, Until The Tulips taae. The program continued with the following numbers: Song-Little Dutch Mill—Johnny Nyberg In an Old Dutch Garden—Leonard Stromberg Fiano Solo-Tiptoe Through the Tulips—Miss Sandfort Tulios in Full Bloom—Bonnie Flick Song-I Wore a big Red Rose—Alice Marie Rodine Mills will Turn on—Mr. Carlson Elocution in Dutch—Melba Ann Wilshusen. The Jr. Mothers served the dinner. The menu consisted of uruxt cocktail, creamed chicken, mashed ootatoes, peas and carrots, spring salad, buttered rolls, olives and pickles, ice cream, cake, nuts and. c off e e• The waiters and waitresses chosen from the Sophomore Class were. Leonard Jisa, Alvertus Laesle, Billy Grimes, Doris Recknor, Doyle Gust afson, Caryl Sterner, Wayne Glasser, and Dorothy Ehn. The boys wore white shirts and dark trousers. The girls wore white blouses, with green and white full gathered skirts. They were very efficient, and their method of service was unioue. When all had reached tne table, plates were laid in union. This added a great deal to the beauty of the service. As I look into your future, I can see a vision bright, Showing all the deeds and exploits Of our honored guests tonight. I can see you as you clamber Up life's steep and winding stair; I can see you as you settle In the presidential chair. Yes, I see you on the mountain; I can see you on the plain, Leading armies into battle, Bringing vlct'ries home again. Famous doctors, lawyers, teachers, Aviators, nurses, too; Able seamen leading navies Far across the ocean blue. As you come to fame and glory; As your honors multiply, Kay you ever think with gladness Of your days in OLD FOLK HIGH.'

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Last but not least we arrived at the capitol footsore and weary . Here we were furnished with a guide who showed us all parts of the building. Of course we visited the tower, and took more pictures. Girls, why ,d you scream so in the elevator? There wasn't any mouse? Again we went shopping after which we ate supper. 3y now it was time for a show. Host of us went to see Iceland and others went to see Flying Tigers. You should have seen all the Polk Seniors that chose seats in the balcony. Wonder why? It was too early to go home yet so we headed for York to see the midnight show Voodoo. Wow! was it terrifying. Isaccson's car wa6 late to the show because Gerald and Junior chose what must have been triple feature in Lincoln and one car almost got lost leaving Lincoln but we all got there, eventually. Finally it was tirm . to-drive the res of the way hone, but where were the girls in Lindholm’s car? Did Voodoo get them? How about it, girls? Thursday after a happy but hectic day the Seniors arrived home at—well we aren't telling the time, but land o' goshen, you should have seen them the same morning at about 9 o'clock. Oh well, it only happens once in a lifetime. P.S. The 3enior class now has §1.00 left in the treasury, but it was worth it. When the tardy bell rang there were No-Seniors . At exactly 'one minute after, in a tremendous hurry, in marched a group of 23 students. Seniors?? We hope so, but from the looks you would never have guessed it. Tatter and torns, dirt and grim, sad and smiling—a sight to behold. Why they would even have made the King of Trampville heave a sigh of regret and disappointment at losing his well earned title. Stick candy, gum, crac- ker Jacks served as Interesting and amusing extras against the school rules. Fdt the entire day they refused to study, and.only attended their regular class schedules as matter of routine. At exactly 4 o' clock, they marched out of the halls of learning, paraded the down town section, and then hid in the shelter of their secluded Isle of Tramp- ville, awaiting some future date to return to the halls and classmates of old Polk Hi,