Prairie Du Chien High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1927 volume:

THE PRAIRIE DOG --PRAIRIE DOG 1927 THE PRAIRIE DOG VOLUME XV PUBLISHED 15V THE JUNIOR CLASS OF THE PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HIGH SCHOOL Prairie tlu Cliien, Wisconsin MCMXXVH ffl SfflfoefBbb HaBflfl fb ----+ Standing—McCloskey, Sheckler, Paris, Fallis, Griesbaeh, Ytinker, Pinkerton, I intze, Bergen Seated—Gassen, Gremote, Maronsek, Ge rge --- PRAIRIE DOG 1927 -— PRAIRIE DOG STAFF Editors in Chief_______ Business Managers______ Advertising Manager Subscription Managers Literary Editors_______ Photography Editor Art Editor ____________ Athletics Editor ______ Social Editor _________ Humor _________________ Dorothea Griesbaeh Franklin Ilintze Harvey Yunker Russell Sheckler -------Robert Paris Katherine Pinkerton Murrell Gassen Pauline Marousek Lois George ---Florence Bergen ____Vivian Gremore -------Robert Fallis —Alice McCloskey ____Franklin Hintze ikata m fa + PRAIRIE DOG 1927 - FOREWORD y N thp days when the world was young, the Prairie Spirit, guiding genius q§ of Prairie du Chien High School, dwelt in peace and happiness, showering his blessings generously on our school, and all was well. But one evil day the wicked witch. Indifference, cast upon him her dire spell, changing him into a dog. The charm was so powerful that it could be broken upon only one condition—that he perform certain labors with the aid of the high school students, and fulfill several extremely difficult requirements. Assisted by the classes, and under the inspiration of Hercules, who had himself undertaken similar labors in his day, the Prairie Dog accomplished many difficult feats, such as slaying the Nemean lion, and obtaining the golden apples of Hesper-ides, and at last was freed from the enchantment and again smiled down upon the high school in well-deserved tranquillity. But turn these magic pages, and they will unfold for you the story, and may you profit by it, and come in time to dwell with the gods, with Hercules, and the Prairie Spirit, on Mount Olympus, and dine at your pleasure on the nectar of success and the ambrosia of well-deserved triumph. dataft m So — PRAIRIE DOG 1927 - DEDICATION S wc recount the manifold benefits and advantages which have been provid-ed for us during our school life, that has been so crowded with pleasant and varied experiences, we realize fully that none has contributed quite so much towards making these experiences possible as our parents have. With deepest appreciation, and in sincere recognition of these wonderful opportunities which they have made possible, we. the Junior ('lass of 1927, dedicate this volume of the Prairie Dog to our parents, who have been with us and back of us always, whethei in failure or success. Bfl BBSIfo + ----PRAIRIE DOG 1927 --- ORDER OF BOOKS I. The School, (Apples of Hesperides) II. Classes, (The Herds of Gcryoties) III. Activities, (Among the Amazons) IV. Athletics, (The Nemean Lion) V. Features, (Capture of Cerberus) PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL +■ timkfa k rafcg ti.ifflillffil lb ihqta [ Ted4 Sffifos fab ssiffin k EIGHT The Scl ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 - + THE SCHOOL Apples of Hesperides ( y7 FTER the ugly hag, “Indifference,” had cast upon the Prairie Spirit her C malevolent curse and changed him into a dog, he stood in the library of our Halls of Learning one dark night, contemplating his sad situation. Suddenly he heard a rustle behind him. Turning, he saw, stepping from one of the books on the shelves, a tall, athletic young man who greeted him cheerfully, saving, “I am Hercules, famous athlete of Ancient Greece, and have been sent by the goddess Faith to assist you in overcoming the spell of the witch. Your first act in gaining your freedom will be to obtain the golden apples of Hesperides, which are Work, Health, Happiness and Wisdom.” He tapped on a book of mechanical science, and out came an aeroplane, in which he and the Prairie Dog soon were on their way to seek the priceless apples. Upon reaching Africa, they stopped at Mount Atlas and asked the giant Atlas, who was holding the earth and heavens on his shoulders, to get the much sought fruit for them. Now Atlas was the father of the Hesperides and could easily grant their request, but he hesitated exceedingly until he learned that Hercules and he were graduates of the same university, when he consented with alacrity. When he returned, he was not anxious to again shoulder his burden, but the Dog barked so fiercely at him that he was greatly frightened and was soon persuaded to resume his labors, while Hercules and the Prairie Dog hastened back home and presented the apples to Mr. Eagan, who together with the other teachers, used them to advantage in every class. date ra lb + --PRAIRIE DOG 1927 —•— A. (). E. (. , Superintendent ficMPfe Tm iSStoefBbUiffiiBSn So TEN PRAIRIE DOG 1927 •• BOARD OF EDUCATION ROY SHECKLER President C HARLES CiRELLE MRS. JOHN PARIS HENRY OITO THEODORE ZIEL tiatatil Tbb4 Bffltoers.i.ssflBSfl FACULTY MISS CAMPBELL Ripon College ENGLISH-DRAMATICS • Miss Campbell is quite versatile. Besides her English work, she coached and directed the Senior play, basketball, oratory and declamatory. April 30, at Richland Center, was the high spot of the year, she thinks. MR. COLLINS Illinois College FRENCH-HISTORY-MUSIC • Mr. Collins is a talented pianist, always willing to play for us, whether in general assembly or upon any program at the school. His hard work with both the band and orchestra has produced organizations which have received much favorable comment. MISS HALPHIDE Stout Institute DOMESTIC SCIENCE • “Just like mother used to make,” will be the comment upon the products of kitchens in which Miss Halphide's students will later reign supreme. Tasty food and smart clothes are some of the ways in which her art is expressed. MISS HUNTING University of Wisconsin LATIN-ENGLISH • Under Miss Hunting's able leadership, the Forum, a Latin club, was founded this year. Her scholastic ability, combined with her pleasing personality, has made her popular with all her students. MR. KIRKEBERG University of South Dakota SCIENCE-ATHLETICS • Mr. Kirkeberg was head of the science department and coach of Prairie High's first football team. He had a large, interested class in boxing, also. Mr. Kirkeberg has never lost his temper. msssm —tiatasi m B8BfasasuiiohnftH ife TWELVE ----PRAIRIE DOG 1927 miss McIntosh University of North Dakota ENGLISH-LIBRARY The Freshman English students under the instruction of Miss McIntosh should finish the course with flying colors. Her happy smile and cheerful disposition have brought joy to the hearts of troubled students hunting for material in the library. MISS McRAE Lawrence College MUSIC This is the third successive year of Miss McRae's teaching here. During this time she has produced three delightful operettas in the high school, as well as several in the grades, which have more than proved her ability as a teacher. MISS MAXWELL IVhitewater Normal COMMERCIAL Miss Maxwell came to us in the middle of the year. She accepted the position left vacant by Miss Anderson’s resignation. The results of her work have been highly satisfactory. MR. RICHARDS Stout Institute MANUAL TRAINING-ATHI.ETICS Mr. Richards has the most interesting department in the school, many of the boys think. He keeps them busy both in the shops and gym, and has served as coach of both basketball and baseball. MISS FREE University of Illinois HISTORY-MATHEMATICS Miss Tree has proved her efficiency as a teacher, and as a dramatic coach in the successful production of the play, “Whose Little Bride Are You?” She showed her ability to absorb work by teaching six classes every day in the year without a complaint. da to k M fo a© u m fa THIRTEEN Classes • PRAIRIE DOG 1927 - CLASSES The Herds of Geryones I' was a bright warm morning when Hercules and the Prairie Dog planned L their second journey. After an hour’s steady digging in the ground beside ( the school portals, the Prairie Dog found a bow and a quiver of arrows, which Hercules grasped firmly in his hands, and after aiming carefully, shot at the sun. At the third shot there came a loud thundering voice, and the sun muttered violently, “(Jo ye down to the Mississippi river, and upon the spot where Marquette and Joliet discovered the ‘Father of Waters’ ye shall find a golden canoe, in which steer thv course through the lake of lotus flowers to an island called ‘Horseshoe.’ There ye shall see the herds of Geryones, with which ye must return here.” Following the sun’s instructions closely, they crossed the river, sailing through the enchanted lake, whose waters were filled with white and gold lilies of marvelous beauty. Arrived at the island, they sought the giant Geryones. He refused to divulge the secret of the whereabouts of his cattle, and Hercules was forced to slay him. The Prairie Dog, by means of his sharp scent, and keen powers of hearing, located the herds, and they were driven into the boat. In all there were four herds, numbering more than two hundred. When the boat again entered the lotus lake, a strange transformation occurred. The herds of cattle instantly were changed into groups of students—Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. No one was more surprised at this than the Prairie Dog, especially when he learned that they, too, had been under the sorcery of Indifference. They fell down and worshiped our heroes, and their joy knew no bounds when they were welcomed into Prairie High School. tiattasil ffi FIFTEEN fr. ------------------------------ PRAIRIE DOG 1927 i i i—m S fa SbMraiffiiib— Ora G. Allen Entered from Eastman High School Glee Club 3 Band 4 Boxing 4 Jean Amann Glee Club 1-2 Campfire 1-2-3-4 Vice-President Declamatory 1-3-4 1st place District 4 3rd place Sectional 4 Annual Board 3 In Old Louisiana Come Out of the Kitchen Twilight Alley And Home Came Ted Stop Thief Basketball 1-2-3-4 I Carolyn Bergen Glee Club 1-2-3 Campfire 1-2-3-4 Declamatory 1-2 In Old Louisiana Basketball 1-2 Or in Boardman Glee Club 1 Secretary and Treasurer 4 Commercial Club 2 Stop Thief Baseball 4 Letter for Athletics 4 Football 4 Cheer leader 3-4 Mamie Burtson Glee Club 1-2-4 In Old Louisiana Valda Caya Basketball 1-2-3 Lawrence Betz Entered from Campion 2 Come Out of the Kitchen Stop Thief Basketball 4 Football 4 Robert Crowley Glee Club 1-2 Stop Thief 4 Baseball 2-3-4 Football 4 Mask and Wig Club 4 Letter for Athletics 2-3-4 SIXTEEN Pauline Dolan Entered from St. Mary’s Academy Campfire 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3 i I Marie Farason Entered from Mable, Minnesota i i i i Kathleen Finley Basketball 4 I I Ruth Fritsche j Glee Club 1 -2-3-4 In Old Louisiana i My Spanish Sweetheart | --------PRAIRIE DOG 1927 i i ♦ Mildred Gander (ilee Club 1-2 Campfire 1-2-3 4 Annual Board 3 In Old Louisiana Basketball 1-2 Mask and Wig Club 4 Prom Committee 3 Raymond Glynn Entered from Campion Academy Track 3 Commercial Club 3 I OLA GRANZOW Entered from Eastman j High School j Glee Club 3 Campfire 3-4 Student Council 4 Commercial Contest 4 My Spanish Sweetheart Thomas Haupt Glee Club 1 Commercial Club 2 Stop Thief Baseball 4 Letter for Athletics 4 j Football 4 Boxing 4 I 4 ' V SEVENTEEN ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 James Howarth Entered from l)e Soto Commercial Club 2 Basketball 4 Baseball 2 John Jambura Orchestra 1-2-3 Commercial Contest 4 Commercial Club 2 Stop Thief Football 4 Boxing 4 Irma Kahoun Glee Club 1 Campfire 2-3-4 In Old Louisiana Commercial Club 2 Come Out of the Kitchen And Home Came 'Fed Basketball 1-2-3-4 Letter for Athletics 2-4 Doris Ki.oak Entered from De Soto Campfire 3-4 Basketball 2-3 + Anna Kovanda Commercial Club 1-2 Stop Thief George Kozf.lka Baseball 2-3-4 Track 1 Charles Kramer Stop Thief Cyrii.la Kuchenbecker Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Sextette 3-4 Campfire 2-3-4 Class President 2-4 Declamatory 1-2-34 2nd place Sectional 1 2nd place District 4 Annual Board 3 In Old Louisiana Gypsy Rover My Spanish Sweetheart And Home Came 'Led Stop Thief Basketball 1-2 Mask and Wig Club 3 EIGHTEEN PRAIRIE DOG 1927 • Elizabeth Lawless Glee Club 1-2 Campfire 1-2-3-4 Declamatory 1 In Old Louisiana Come Out of the Kitchen Stop Thief Mask and Wig Club 4 Clement Lechnir General Course Elaine Lewis Entered from I)e Soto Glee Club 2-3-4 Camp Fire 3-4 Class Secretary and Treasurer 2 Twilight Alley Basketball 2 President Glee Club 3 Roy Linzenmeyer Baseball 2 Letter for Athletics 2 + Cecelia Long General Course Pearl Mapson General Course Newell Munson Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Commercial Contest 2-3 Commercial Club 2 Annual Board 3 In Old Louisiana Gypsy Rover Basketball 3-4 Letter for Athletics 4 Clarence Novacek Glee Club 3-4 Basketball 4 Baseball 3-4 Letter for Athletics 3-4 Track 1 Football 4 ra SS9 Htt eeekb mufti Hb NINETEEN +— PRAIRIE DOG 1927 + Mary Powers • Commercial Club 1-2 Phiup Nugent Glee Club 1-3--J Orchestra 4 Class Vice President 3 4 Oratory 2-3-4 2nd place District 4 Commercial Contest 4 Annual Hoard 3 (n Old Louisiana Come Out of the Kitchen Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley My Spanish Sweetheart Whose Little Bride Are You And Home Came Ted Stop Thief Mask and Wig Club 4 Hazel O’Brien Entered from Eastman High School Glee Club 3-4 George Panka CORRINE RlTTEN HOUSE Glee Club 1-2-3 Declamatory 1-2-3-4 Commercial Club 2 In Old Louisiana Gypsy Rover My Spanish Sweetheart Stop Thief Basketball 3-4 Mask and Wig Club 4 : Clinton Roach Entered from Eastman High School Glee Club 3-4 Orchestra 4 Class President Gypsy Rover Mv Spanish Sweetheart Stop Thief Basketball 3-4 Letter for Athletics 4 Mask and Wig Club 4 Dallas Schaefer Commercial Club 2 Christopher Si me Glee Club 3 Stop Thief Basketball 1-3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Letters for Athletics 3-4 Football 4 I + TWENTY data k ! • PRAIRIE DOG 1927 Sei.ma Sletmark Glee Club 1-2 Campfire 3-4 : Commercial Club 1-2 In Old Louisiana j Clarence Solberg Commercial Club 2 | Gypsy Rover Stop Thief Mask and Wig Club 4 i i i Arnold Thimmesch Entered from Black River Falls H. S. Lelah Spiker Glee Club 1 Campfire 3-4 Whose Little Bride Are You? Faye Stitz Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Sextette 2-3 Declamatory 1-2-3 Commercial Club 2 In Old Louisiana Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley Basketball 1-2-3-4 Letter for Ahtletics 1 Franki.in Tesar Class President 1 Oratory 2-4 Commercial Contest 2 Commercial Club 2 Annual Board 3 Come Out of the Kitchen Gypsy Rover My Spanish Sweetheart Whose Little Bride Are You? And Home Came Ted Stop Thief Basketball 4 Mask and Wig Club 4 Secretary of Lyceum 3 Willis Smith Class Secretary and Treasurer 3 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Captain 4 Baseball 3-4 Letter for Athletics 2-3-4 Track 1-2 Football 4, Captain 4 President Athletic Association 3 datalfe aa « TWENTY-ONE ------------PRAIRIE DOG 1927 SENIOR CARDS CLASS OFFICERS Seniors President -------------------------------Cyrilla Kuchenbecker Vice President ---------------------------------Philip Nugent Secretary and Treasurer ________________________Orin Boardman 'ilaklfil k B1 fosse buds fife ife TWENTY-TWO PRAIRIE DOG 1927 • STOP THIEF 111E dramatic season of the year was concluded by the play, “Stop Thief ' f Q presented by the Senior class under the direction of Miss Campbell. The scene is laid in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Carr, in Providence, Rhode Island, on the wedding day of their daughter Madge, who is to marry Mr. lames Clunev. Mrs. Carr, in order to carry on the ceremony in the proper manner, advertises for a maid from the city who will come to assist in the wedding preparations. Nell, the maid, arrives and begins work. She is really a person of somewhat lax moral qualities, and has a partner in thievery, Jack Doo-gan, who promises her to “turn straight” after this place has been robbed. The father gives Madge a ruby ring as a wedding present, and just before the wedding ceremony it disappears. Throughout the entire day things are constantly being lost and found, leaving the family dazed and utterly distracted. Nell and Doogan, while conspiring to go off with the wedding presents and family silver, are obliged to change their minds upon the arrival of the local police force. Instead of one wedding, the eventful day ends with three. Following is a list of the characters in the play: Joan Carr ____________________________________ Mrs. Carr_____________________________________ Caroline Carr ________________________________ Madge Carr ___________________________________ Nell _________________________________________ William Carr _________________________________ James Cluney _________________________________ Mr. Jamison __________________________________ I)r. Willoughby ______________________________ Rev. Mr. Spelain _____________________________ Jack Doogan __________________________________ Joe Thompson _________________________________ Sergeant of Police ___________________________ Police Officer O’Malley_______________________ Police Officer Clancy ________________________ Police Officer O’Hrien________________________ ______Anna Kovanda ________Jean Amann ___Elizabeth Lawless Cyrilla Kuchenbecker __Corrine Rittenhouse ______Franklin Tesar _______Philip Nugent ____Clarence Solberg _______Clinton Roach ____Christopher Siine _______Lawrence Betz _____Charles Kramer _____Robert Crowley _____Orin Boardman _______John Jambura _______Thomas Haupt tlatatfS k SSfaft bfaBI Rftljfa- TWENTY-THREE -------PRAIRIE DOG 1927 ------- Elden Ahrens Class President 1 Vice President 2 Commercial Club 2 Basketball 3 Florence Bergen Glee Club 1-2 Campfire 1-2 3 Class Vice President Annual Board 3 Gypsy Rover Joseph Biehl General Course Hockey 2 Kenneth Bonney General Course Entered from Eastman High School Boxing 3 •+ j I Nettie Cherrier Glee Club 2-3 My Spanish Sweetheart Howard Copsey Entered from Ferry ville Orchestra 3 Louise DuCharme Glee Club 2-3 Reginald Fallis Glee Club 2-3 Commercial Contest 3 Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley Whose Little Bride Are You? Mask and Wig Club 3 ------ibaltaiSi k BBS fa oh (finite TWENTY-FOUR Robert Fallis Orchestra 1-2-3 Annual Hoard 3 Basketball 2-3 Letter for Athletics 3 Football 3 Arthur Fealy General Course Orchestra 3 ------------- PRAIRIE DOG 1927 —— Eleanor Gokey Glee Club 1-2-3 Commercial Contest 2-3 Basketball 3 Katheryn Finley Entered from Buck Creek School Murrell Gassen Glee Club 1-2 Class President 1-3 Annual Board 3 In Old Louisiana Track 1-2 Cheer leader Mask and Wig Club 3 Chairman Prom Committee 3 i ! i ! i 1 i Mary Goldberg Glee Club 1-2-3 Sextette 1 Commercial Contest 2 Commercial Club 1 Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley My Spanish Sweetheart Vivian Gremore Glee Club 1-2 Campfire 1-2-3 Class Secretary and Treasurer 1 Declamatory 1 Commercial Contest 1- —itahA m SHfasSbi. affisfiu Hb Annual Board 3 Gypsy Rover 1 Mask and Wig Club 3 Lois George Entered from Eastman High School Glee Club 3 Campfire 3 Commercial Contest 3 Annual Board 3 i ■ I + � TWENTY-FIVE PRAIRIE DOG 1927 -------- —•—----- Dorothea Gribsbach Glee Club 1-2-3 Sextette 1-2-3 Campfire 1-2-3 Declamatory 1 Commercial Contest 2-3 1st place Rapid Calculation 2 1st place Shorthand and Typewriting 3 State Champion Shorthand 3 Annual Hoard 3 Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley My Spanish Sweetheart And Home Came Ted Mask and Wig Club 3 Earl Hazelwood Basketball 1-3 Baseball 3 Franklin Hintze Glee Club 2 Class Vice President 1 Student Council 3 Oratory 1 Commercial Club 1 Annual Board 3 Come Out of the Kitchen Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley My Spanish Sweetheart Whose Little Bride A re You ? And Home Came Ted Mask and Wig Club 3 Clara Kimball Glee Club 1-2 Sextette 1-2 Commercial Club 1 Declamatory 1 Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley My Spanish Sweetheart Mask and Wig Club 3 Halsey Kloak Entered from De Soto Baseball 2-3 Letter for Athletics 2 Eugenia Klema Entered from Wauze-ka High School Cl lee Club 3 Campfire 3 Esther Kopan General Course Laurette Krueger Latin Club 3 Glee Club dab ft SiAaefB.usBHSfifi k TWENTY-SIX Bernice Lanke Latin Club 3 Gladys Loomis Glee Club 1-2-3 Leila Mayne President Latin Club 3 Pauline Marousek Class President 2 Student Council 3 Declamatory 1 Commercial Contest 2 Annual Board 3 • PRAIRIE DOG 1927 •+ Royal Meraci.e Glee Club 2 Football 3 Letter for Athletics 3 Lester Meyer Genera! Course Arnold Muller General Course Alyce McCloskey Glee Club 1 Campfire 1-2-3 Class Treasurer 3 Declamatory 1 Annual Board 3 Come Out of the Kitchen Twilight Alley Whose Little Bride A re You ? And Home Came Ted Basketball 1 Mask and Wig Club 3 Teh BStoefe.uffifimfo I TWENTY-SEVEN r I i Adolph Now General Course Robert Paris Orchestra 1-2-3 Annual Board 3 Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley Whose Little Bride Are You? And Home Came 'Led Football 3 Letter for Athletics 3 Track 1 Boxing 3 Latin Club Treasurer 3 Mask and Wig Club 3 Katherine Pinkerton Glee Club 1-2-3 Campfire 1-2-3 Annual Board 3 Gypsy Rover Twilight Alley My Spanish Sweetheart i ! Mary Alice Plank General Course | —--f- PRAIRIE DOG 1927 Beatrice Ray General Course Esther Saul General Course Marguerite Schnug Glee Club 3 Virginia Schwert Entered from Eastman j High School TWENTY-EIGHT . PRAIRIE DOG 1927 Ralph Smyth Basketball 1-2-3 Track 1 Ora Clark Glee Club 1 — Harvey Yunker Annual Board 3 Basketball 2-3 Marie Wagner Glee Club 3 Entered from Eastman High School to m to Russell Shecki.er Annual Board 3 Basketball 2-3 Baseball 1-3 Letter for Athletics 2-3 Football 3 Lawrence Standorf Orchestra 2-3 Band 3 Baseball 3 Football 3 Letter for Athletics 3 I Hattie Wachuta Glee Club 1-2 Basketball 2-3 Myron Sherwood Entered from Mt. Sterling Glee Club 3 I TWENTY-NINE ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 — JUNIOR SCINTILLATORS CLASS OFFICERS Juniors President _____ Vice President Secretary _____ Treasurer _____ __Murrell CJassen .Florence Bergen ----Robert Fallis Alyce McCloskey + Data Tra lUttsiQbi.niMte •——••—� —« —■—• PRAIRIE DOG 1927 —— MASK AND WIG CLUB (7 HE Mask and Wig Dramatic Club was organized in the High School the latter part of the first semester. Its first performance was given Tuesday evening, March 16, 1926. The program was in the form of a “Stunt Night.” The stunts were very cleverly worked out, and delightfully mirth-provoking, and much credit is due the directors, for but a few nights were spent in preparation and practice. Financially also, the “Stunt Night was a real success. We hope that this organization will be carried on again next year and that their entertainments will be as enjoyable as their initial one. The events of the evening included: a piano duet; portrayal of the Family Album; the Light-House Tragedy; an old-fashioned quartet; a humorous reading; a song pantomime; representation known as the Mock Faculty; Romeo and Juliet; the Mint Spy; a fashion show in which every man was a lady; and several musical selections of varied types. JUNIOR PROM 0N May 18, 1926, our annual Junior Promenade will be given in the High School gymnasium in honor of the class of 1926. The decorations are to be those of spring, with many flowers and ferns. Nye Adams’ orchestra is to furnish the music, with several additional specialties. It is an event which is much looked forward to, and everyone awaits vhe night when all will march to the Promenade, and the long-anticipated occasion will become a reality. Itaaklii BH SSAttSSSbiiBttBlffifl Bb THIRTY-ONE « PRAIRIE DOG 1927 SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS Sophomores President _________________________________Edna Sainty Vice President __________________________Earl J am bur a Secretary and Treasurer __________________Marie Gaulke CLASS ROLL Fay Allen Jennie Goldberg Naida Miller Marie Slama I.ulu Haumer Audra Harwood A del la Minnev Wilma Smith Bertha Benda Leone Hazelwood Andrew Nickerson Ethel Stohlmeycr Dorothy Bily Doris Hinchon Norman Nilsson Ralph Thimmesch Murrell Brown Lillian Honzel Harold Phillips 'I helma Thompson Helen Campbell Agnes Horkheimer Daniel Pintz Iva Turtscher Ethel Carey Irene Horkheimer Gladys Ray Bernetta Valley Thurley Caya Earl Jambura Thelma Reed Arnold Weeks Loren Copsey Harry La Bonne Emma Rehr Clifford White Clyde Davis Virgil Leard Chester Reiser Evelyn Zabel John Eggers Orlando Lee Edna Sainty Irwin Zabel Mark Galagan George Lengst Barbara Schaufenbil Blanche Zeman Marie Gaulke Dorothy Glynn Roy Gokey George MacEachern William Maxwell Harry McCloskey Warren Shawley Howard Sheckler Jens Sime Raymond Wachuta m‘ SffltoerSbi-sfiHiSin fa THIRTY-TWO SOPHOMORE SUMMARY the most worthy class of ’28 first entered this High School, they were ll J not heralded from afar for their brilliancy. Nevertheless, overcoming difficulties, the unquenchable spirit of the Sophomore class still shines. Their basketball record shows two of their classmates making the first team, while they were yet Freshmen. In the Sophomore year they provided four first team men, and took second place in the interclass tournament. In football they produced three first team men in the first year that that sport was an active department of Prairie athletics. They also have shone in the baseball firmament, having produced two first team men in their Freshman year, and four in the Sophomore year. A Sophomore student brought home the first place in rapid calculation from Platteville. All of these things were done by what some people (of hasty judgment) called the class of the least intelligence. 'I'his class, also, has dramatists, declaimers, and even some geometry sharks. If it has all this to its credit at the middle of its career in High School, what, may Tra Sitosii0b� .fia$SBfib THIRTY-THREE --PRAIRIE DOG 1927 - I ask you, will be to its creel it at the end of two more years when it graduates? It has the best opportunities for glory, yet to come, and bids fair to do justice to the records of previous classes that have gone out into the world from our Alma Mater. Chester Reiser is a guard for the basketball team, and won honorable mention at the La Crosse tournament. Besides all this, he has the honor of being captain and pitcher of the baseball team. Edna Sainty is our class president, and is one of the girls on the basketball team. Norman Nilsson and Virgil Leard are good pals, and are well known students in detention. Iva Turtscher is one of the forwards of the girls’ team in basketball, and is a typical Prairie High School athlete. Fay Allen is also a member of the team, and is a strong debater for modern times. Bertha Benda is a bright student and is a debater for the good old days of chivalry. She was also in the declamatory contest. Lulu Baumer and Blanche Zeinan are also members of the basketball team— the former being a guard. Adella Minney, Thurley Caya and Thelma Thompson are shebas of our class, as every class must have. Raymond Wachuta is the class jester, and represents our musical talent in the Assembly with his harmonious mouth-organ. George Lengst is the class sheik and also the champion Charleston dancer of the school. Audra Harwood is one of the actresses of “Whose Little Bride Are You,” and is a member of the Mask and Wig Club. Marie Gaulke is our secretary and treasurer. Marie Slama is a Latin shark of great ability. Dan Pint is the class “big boy,” and is also on the football team, while Clyde Davis is the smallest boy in the school. Jens Sime is Sergeant-at-Arms in the Latin Club, and is a great asset to the club. Harry McCloskey obtained glory bv bringing home Hrst place in rapid calculation from the Platteville contest. I he class of 28 is indeed a large one. To mention the good merits of each and every member would fill a book in itself. Due to lack of space in this worthy publication, only the brightest spots have been touched upon. In the future the good old class of 28 will shine with ever increasing brilliance, both in the classroom, and in extra-curricular activities. -datasll m Sato ere, uffiHnfiflki FRESHMEN - PRAIRIE DOG 1927.—• CLASS OFFICERS Freshmen President --------------------------------------Luella Kuchenhecker Vice President............................___Einar Sletmark Secretary and Treasurer----------------------------- Thelma Hammes Charles Amann Mary Benda Margaret Blazek Andrew Bunders Anna vie Carey James Clinger Joseph Crowley Michael Dagnon Kathrvn Emmons Dorothy Fagan Nellie Favre I homas Gallagher Kenneth Geisler Lawrence Graap Roswell Graves Thelma Gremore Thelma Hammes Robert Haupt Orphy Kahler Martha Konichek Myrtle Konichek Helen Kovanda Adolph Kozelka Eva Krogman Luella Kuchenhecker Gladys Lee Joseph Ludvik Anna Mapson Genevieve Marso Dorothy Manner Donald McMurchie Dorothy Meracle ROLL FJgia Noggle Charles Oestriech Julia M. Paris Robert Pendleton ' ictor Pintz Leota Pohlman Adeline Rick Russell Rink Basil Rolfe Kermit Rutter Wilma Schroeder Amy Schwert Rose Sebastian Cyril Sendlebach Dorothy Sime Donald Sime Warren Shaw ley Einar Sletmark Helen Slinde Irene Smith Anita Steiner Veda Steiner Lawrence Stevens Daniel Strauman Wilma Strauman Blanche Strnad Ada Swiggum Lester Turnmeyer Charles Wachuta Pearl White Bernadette Zeman ' ----ttaakiSs m ----- THIRTY-FIVE FRESHMEN MIXER 0N September 21, 1925, the Juniors and Seniors gave the Freshmen a “Mixer,” and it was in truth a mixer. The entertainment of the evening consisted of games, stunts, and dancing. Many of the stunts performed by some of the gallant Freshman boys were indeed funny! The mock wedding also afforded many laughs. We trust that these Freshmen, although now full of pranks and fun, will, when they give the incoming Freshmen their “Mixer,” assume the serious attitude that was displayed by the worthy Juniors and most worthy Seniors at the party. ♦-----data ra fSSfaeGabhB iffinlh THIRTY-SIX ctiuities • PRAIRIE DOG 1927 • + ACTIVITIES Among the Amazons (HE third task of the Prairie Dog was to seek the girdle of Versatility, the IQ remarkable, jeweled creation of great value which belonged to the queen of the Amazons who were a race of women of unsurpassed strength. 'I'his was an endeavor that required much skill and tact. Hercules first sought the aid of Miss McRae and Mr. Collins, who promised to bring the musical organizations of the school and accompany the Prairie Dog on his quest. They traveled far into an unknown country and experienced many strange adventures, in one of which the sextette became lost for two days in a deep woods. These brave singers were located only by their heart-rending version of the song, “Show Me the Way to Go Home, which was heard by the searching party miles away. At the end of a month’s journey they reached the country “Myspanishsweet-heart, where dwelt the famous Amazons. At first they were met with hostility, but the inhabitants were so delighted with selections from the orchestra and band that they promised to take the party to their queen. When the queen heard the purpose of their mission, she emphatically stated that under no circumstances would she part with her girdle. However, the glee clubs joined forces and gave such a splendid rendition of the “Song Without Words that when Hercules, upon bended knee, requested the girdle, she charmingly presented it to him, with instructions to use it wisely to gain variety in the school life; and the happy company wended its way home. The girdle was given a place of honor among other trophies, where it remains forever—an inspiration to the various societies and activities of the school. ♦ (fata M THIRTY-SEVEN —------—-------------------- PRAIRIE DOG 1927 THE FORUM O T an open meeting held April thirteenth of this year, a Latin club known C' as The Forum was organized. To the uninitiated, such a statement may seem relatively unimportant. To the Latin students of our high school, it means a step forward in a new direction, an effort to popularize, enliven, and rejuvenate a language sometimes unjustly described as “dead” by certain prejudiced individuals. It was at the request of the students themselves that such a group was formed—a fact especially worthy of note in this extremely unclass-ical age. Thus far splendid cooperation and support have been forthcoming on every side. A word with regard to the organization of the club: Leila Mayne was elect- ed president; Julia Margaret Paris, vice president; George MacEachern, secretary; Robert Paris, treasurer; Jens Sime, sergeant-at-arms. Meetings are held every two weeks. Club members are to have distinctive pins next fall. No Latin student is eligible for membership if his class standing falls below a C. In this way The Forum hopes to promote scholarship as well as interest in things classical. Since the club is of such recent origin, the programs have neither been many nor pretentious. Plans for next year, however, give promise of greater ventures, including a Latin plav or two, a Roman banquet, and various discussional meetings. It is the ambition of The Forum to so grow and expand that it may become a vital element, not only of the Latin department, but of the entire high school. DECLAMATORY AND ORATORY CONTEST 0N April 22, 1926. the Declamatory and Oratorical Contest was held in the high school auditorium. There were six in the former contest, and three in the latter. First place in declamatory was awarded to lean Amann, who gave, “When the Honeymoon Wanes.” Second was given to Cyrilla Kuch-enbecker, who spoke, “The Maker of Dreams.” In oratory, first place was given to Philip Nugent, who spoke, “A Man Called of God,” and second place to Franklin Tesar, who spoke, “A Man of Imagination.” On April 29. the winners of these places went to Richland Center to compete in a sectional contest. Here, first place was given again to Jean Amann, and second place to Cyrilla Kuchenbecker. In oratory, Philip Nugent received second place. We feel exceptionally proud to think that three out of four of our contestants received places. On May 7, 1926, the winner of first place will go to Platte-ville to compete in the district contest, and we hope that our contestant will be as successful there as she was at Richland Center. IRTY-EIGHT m WAftafiHBfin fb — PRAIRIE DOG 1927 ---- Standing—McCloskey, Fallis, Jambura, Nugent Seated—George, Griesbach, Miss Maxwell, Granzow, Gokey COMMERCIAL CONTEST £ |y EMBERS of the Commercial Department who were chosen to represent yl the High School in the contest at Platteville again returned with high-est honors. They won thirty-five points and took first place in the contest. Platteville was the nearest competitor with twenty-four points. Following are the places won by. the individuals: Penmanship. Eleanor Gokey, first. Philip Nugent, second; Rapid Calculation, Harry McCloskey, first, John Jam-bura, second; Junior Typing, Reginald Fallis, third, Lois George, fifth; Senior Shorthand, Dorothea Griesbach, first, lola Granzow, third; Senior Typing, Dorothea Griesbach, first. The above group of winners entered the state contest at Whitewater, where Dorothea Griesbach became State Champion Shorthand Writer by writing a perfect paper, writing and transcribing notes taken at 100 words per minute for five minutes. She also placed fourth in the state in typing. These two places gave Prairie du Chien seventeen points and sixth place in the state. Manitowoc, Marinette, Tomah, Racine, and Oshkosh, in order, were the only schools of the ninety-six represented in the contest which placed ahead of us. A complete list of the contestants and the places they secured are not yet available. This has been a great year for the Commercial Department, but there are a number of Juniors who are developing rapidly. These people, with a number of very promising Sophomores who will enter the department next fall, should be able to uphold next year the excellent record which Prairie du Chien High School has been making of late years in the Commercial work, and make next year another great year. The State Championship in shorthand gives the high school a beautiful silver cup in token of the excellence displayed by one of its students. data m‘ISifoaSbu iffiRib THIRTY-NINE t ■. PRAIRIE DOG 1927 ----------.+ RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 0NE of the greatest improvements at the high school this year was the installation of 220 steel lockers with Yale locks. Both the girls’ and boys’ sides have been equipped with them. New showers have also been installed on both the boys’ and the girls’ sides. There have been only two showers on each side to take care of over 100 boys and 100 girls. These were entirely inadequate to accommodate either the girls or boys. Each boy and girl now has his own locker and key. In each locker are nine hooks and plenty of space for keeping a gym suit, towels, and changes of clothing. The gymnasium has undergone a considerable change. Six feet of the stage, which was so near the west basketball basket, have been cut away, greatly reducing the chance of injury to players and materially increasing the playing floor. On the stage has been built a bleacher which will seat 125. New benches have been built around the entire floor also. We hope to give the gym a coat of paint next year. Four new baskets for basketball have been installed along the sides, so that by stretching the volley ball net across the gymnasium, two games of basketball can be in progress at the same time. An indoor diamond was painted on the gym floor in red and white. Both boys and girls found the game very interesting during the winter. Volley ball was introduced this winter, also, as was tennis. Tennis became so popular that two outside courts were laid out, with a protecting wall on the East along Michigan Street. With the introduction of these many games, with football in September, and the installation of the much needed equipment, both boys and girls found abundant opportunity to get excellent physical exercise in some game which they liked. During the winter, both girls’ and boys’ interclass tournaments were held. In the boys’ tournaments in basketball and kitten ball, cups were awarded. Both were won by the eighth grade this year, rather an unique circumstance, considering the fact that every class in high school was represented by a team in basketball. Without the manual training department, it would scarcely have been possible for us to have had the improvements that we have. The boys assembled the lockers, a task that the locker company asked sixty dollars for; they built the four extra baskets in the gym, and rebuilt and set up two on the playground; they painted all these boards, as well as the two old ones in the gym; they built the bleacher and benches inside and rebuilt the entire bleachers in the balcony; they made a wonderful oak table for the physics laboratory, as well as a cedar chest, large enough to hold the equipment for twenty-five players; they built frames and a cabinet for the safety vault; bulletin boards were placed in all the rooms in school; benches in their shop were rebuilt, as well as other equipment for it. A course in Home Mechanics was introduced, wheih Mr. Richards says is one of the most popular and practical courses in all manual training. datalfe ra SSAaere.uBBaBfiflk FORTY ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 + WHOSE LITTLE BRIDE ARE YOU? 0N February 12, 1926, “Whose Little Bride Are You,” was given in the High School auditorium under the supervision of Miss Tree. This was a farce-comedy in three acts, and it produced laughter from the beginning until the final curtain. The plot is very complicated, for no less than ten people are engaged in “love entanglements.’ However, all is straightened out, and each lady becomes a “Little Bride.” The cast included the following people: Dr. Benjamin Bellows ______________ Algernon Clawhammer _______________ Augustus May ______________________ Simeon Singleton ------------------ George Tobin ______________________ Florence Bellows __________________ Mrs. MacEachron ___________________ Dolly MacEachron __________________ Maggie Brady ---------------------- Mrs. Amelia Tobin _________________ ..Franklin Hintze ..Reginald Fallis ____Robert Paris __Franklin Tesar ___Philip Nugent ____Lelah Spiker Alyce McCloskey ______Julia Paris Thelma Ilammes .Audra Harwood Tm BBS fa as , bra rife ib ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 MY SPANISH SWEETHEART HIS production was an operetta put on by the High School students. The plot was very interesting—a young, captivating Spanish Senorita wins the love of both a Spaniard and an American. She causes them to be enemies and even brings on a bull fight, which is cleverly displayed. However, the American finally goes back to his English sweetheart, and the Spanish dancer to her Spaniard lover. Much of the success of the production was due to the excellent coaching of Miss McRae, ably assisted by Miss Campbell. The cast was as follows: Muses— eda Steiner, Clara Kimball, Elgia Koggle, Bernadette Zeman, Faye Stitz, lola Granzow, Ruth Fritsche, Nettie Cherrier, Thelma Hammes, Luella Kuch-enbecker Cook -------------------------------------------------------l v(l Turtscher Kit and Kat --------------------------------Helen Slinde, Bernadette Zeman Greta and Blitz ----------------------------------Dorothy Si me, Donald Sime Burgomasters—Inar Sletmark, Franklin Tesar, George MacEachern Mrs. Pemberton Smythe______________________________________lola Granzovu English Girls—Adeline Rick, Dorothea Griesbach, Mary Goldberg, Katherine Pinkerton, Elaine Lewis Jimmy ......................................................Philip Nugent Tommy ---------------------------------------------------------------Franklin Hintze Senorita Carlita ----------------------------------------Cyrilla Kuchenbecker Don Pedro ------------------------------------------------------------Clinton Roach Spanish Dancers—Blanche Zeman, Julia Paris, Luella Kuchenbecker, Corrine Rit-tenhouse, Katherine Emmons, Harry McCloskey Juan and Juanita --------------------------------Robert Paris, Clara Kimball THE ATHLETIC DANCE 0N October 31, 1925, a dance for the benefit of the athletic association was given in the gymnasium. The decorations were those customarily used at the Ha Howe en season, and were very artistic. Corn stalks and pumpkins were much in evidence. I he event was well attended and everyone danced and made merry throughout the entire evening. Hate rORTY-TWO . PRAIRIE DOG 1927 LITERARY STUDENTS 'HERE are always 57 different varieties. If nothing else, it adds a spice to (O the profession of teaching which is unrivalled by any concoction of Heinz. Students, in general, really are people, and yet at times a frenzied pedagogue yearns for a ream of paper and a supply of ink with which to supplement that well-known natural history, “Wild Animals I Have Known.” I was asked to write an ‘‘humorous essay on students.” There is, no doubt, a great deal of humor in student life, but humorous writing being beyond my ken, I shall not attempt it. Let this be a generalization on certain types found in every high school—vea, even bevond the mighty portals of Higher Education. First, and favoritely foremost, we have the Educational “gedunker,” (may my colleagues, and all readers who happen to struggle through this, pardon the vernacular!) This gedunker is a person who attends high school to get “a edjucashun” by any means. He has no definite point set in life, as yet, at which he plans any incendiary mischief against the world; rather he is going to submit to algebra, Sophomore English, civics and physics because they are handed to him, with a stern look from the authorities, and rustling of leaves of a class book in the immediate vicinity. But, he doesn’t do anything to especially harm those subjects. He is considerate to the extreme for he only gedunks his brain-matter to the first knuckle of effort, and—let’s it go at that. He rates a C, a I), on bad days an F or two, and emerges each June saying “Eureka,” not because he has “found” anything in particular, except a report which barely gets him through. Then we have the “would-be text-book. His ambition (and idea of great learning) is to memorize a page or two, (sometimes five) of the text book. When the occasion arises he gets up before his classmates and in a colorless monotone reveals his great fund of knowledge by reproducing the exact words of the lesson. To the uncultivated or blank mind he is a Parnassus of achievement, but to the teacher (who, usually, is the other one who reads the lesson) he is the last word in ennui. The next class of inmates in our secondary schools are, at least, interesting. They are wise in that they know that they do not know. There is no salvation for them, and they are made to realize this by a teacher who also knows that they do not know. They are the convenient pupils who help to make up a curve of probability in the average class. These are not the only classifications for high school students. There are also Freshmen, whose actions speak for them. They are by degrees: timid, over- worked, and near-Sophomores. The second class has the “Sophomore-blues.” There are such eternities stretching out before them. The Juniors are beginning to feel the weight of the world on their shoulders, but it is not until one becomes a Senior that his Atlas-like duties become realities. A Senior should be dignified and full to overflowing with knowledge. Some are and some are not. data k k— s FORTY-THREE THE BANNER 1926 I I Between, among and around these classes are the rest of the students, “Every one, a law unto himself,” not entirely in disciplinary matters, but personality. We bless them for their originality until it reaches a certain point, and then we inconsistently denounce originality in all forms. On the whole, students in high school are the most democratic, friendly, and really fine group of boys and girls anywhere to be found. They have an unrivalled sense of humor (alas and alack! sometimes we hope indeed that it is unrivalled!) and disregarding any statistics to the contrary, I believe that they are highly honorable. You more perservering readers who may have followed through to this last paragraph, do not accuse me of choosing an unsuitable title for my essay, because I have not. After all. we are all students of life, if not also of books, and that is the lesson most worth learning. —GEORGIA CAMPBELL. DREAM PRAIRIE HEN twilight broods along the somber hills llfj And wafts its phantom spell of ribboned mist— Above the myriad slumb’ring lakes and rills— Its drifting silvern fog and amethyst; Like some aspiring, eager organist, Whose timid fingers tremble at the sound They free, the blatant factory whistles twist Their vibrant undulations, which resound In echoes, near and far, and quiveringlv rebound. A church bell clangs its faint suggestive lay; Then darkness—silence—mystery untold— A few far stars in lone and mute array, A few far lights of iridescent gold. The dusky night is fraught with visions old: Is that a light, a camp fire’s distant flare; Is this a ghoul, or Indian chieftain bold, A-sweeping past on steed of winged air To some long-lost encounter he would gladly share? No, 'tis a vision; those dim days are gone To join the dappled day-dreams of the past: The years slip by, each one a wary fawn Who starts and trembles, gliding to the vast Infinity. The Prairie, calm, steadfast. Remains the same; man’s petty whims of time Have moved it naught; and constant to the last The rivers mingle with a throbbing rhvme. The hills gaze down in pity, glorious and sublime. —DOROTHEA GRIESBACH, ’27. FORTY-FOUR date ffl BfflAtteas.uBSBSfcfci PRAIRIE DOG 1927 PAPER ON ALEXANDER POPE OEEK good in evil, truth in lies, or hope To find some meed of flattery in Pope. The first is not, the second cannot he— The third, perhaps, is the hardest of the three. Of humble birth, and poor of health beside, He won to fame, ambition was his guide. Ambition, that can conquer every ill, And work a cure, unless perhaps it kill. Teaching himself, he sought to gain his ends By seeking men of knowledge as his friends; For only those can teach who know,— From empty fountains, what can flow? Those who know nothing, teach us naught Save what they know, too dearly bought, To give for nothing; time we need The empty, eager mind to feed. Man reaps and sows; 'tis only right, That they who read may some day write. And thus it is, when knowledge grows We turn from learning to compose, Though they who translate soon will find They've altered what a first designed. To climb the Grecian hills we try, But fail, unless first knowing where they lie. Why criticise? Each has his range and scope; If Homer was Homer, Pope was likewise Pope. Each to his laurels, to them each bequeath Equal of honors, each deserves his wreath. The writings of each man must show Some individual traits we know, Which banish doubts of authorship away; Pope has one quality so great we say— Whatever man may think and then design Is summed by him within a single line. —FRANKLIN TESAR, '26. date m“ SSSfagBbbratiEBlfe FORTY-FIVE ------------ PRAIRIE DOG 1927 •+ GIRLS’ GLEE CU B Smith, Kirk, H tmmts, Paris, Kuc tenbecker, Pinkerton, Gaulkc Miss McRae, Griesbach, Saints, 'Annan, B., Mariner, I.re, Swig gum Koggle, Annan, Sime, Slinde, Stitz, Gremote, Kuchenhecker, C., Kimball, Schroeder orkheimer, L, Klema, O'Brien, Schnug, Meracle, Cheerier, Bily, Goldberg, J. Granzow, Lewis, Krueger, George, Schwert, Loomis, Emmons, Allen, Goldberg, M., Miller IIorkheimer, A., Schwert, Burtson, Fritsche, Gokey, DuCharme, Schaujenbil, Turtscher, Glynn i i +----ra BgSfaa bfafl R iib-----------1 FORTY-SIX Zeman, llammes, Rick, Kimball, Griesbach. Kuchenbecker, Miss McRae BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Novacek, Roach, Sherwood, Glynn, MacEachern, Sletrnark, Mr. Collins Fealy, Jambura, McCloskey, Nugent, Graves, Wachuta Hate k fgSfoEffibbBBsffftlib--------------------4 FORTY-SEVEN BAND Poach, MeCloskey, White, Pendleton, Glenn, Nilsson, Munson, llaupt, K., Standorf, I... Standoff, Smith, Allen, Yunker, Kink, Kellogg, Kahler, A., Zabel, Shaub, Kahler, Zabel, G. ORCHESTRA Fealy, Paris, Smith, Mr. Collins, Munson, Copsey, Herpel Jamhura, Kellogg, Standorf, Standorf, L., Nugent, Jambura, J., Fall is •+ FORTY-EIGHT • til 4 + Standing—Miss Tree, Smith, A. Merode, Zeman, Smith, J , Ulema, Pinkerton, Bergen, Mc- Closkey, Miss Anderson Seated—Kahoun, Lawless, Amann, Kuchenbecker, G re more, Bergen, George, Griesbach WATOPAPIWI CAMP FIRE HE Watopapiwi Camp Fire was organized here four years ago, under the (C) guardianship of Miss Andrews. At the beginning of this school year Miss Anderson succeeded her as guardian, with Miss Free as assistant guardian. Miss 'Free took Miss Anderson’s place upon her departure at the end of the semester. The treasurer of the organization is Florence Bergen. During its existence the group has done much active service for the Red Cross and in the school activities, doing exceptionally good work helping collect clothe and funds for the Armenians last winter. Not only in school activities, but also for their own interests, do the Camp Fire girls work. Once each month a ceremonial meeting is held, when the honor beads are given for work along special lines. There have been several candy sales to obtain money for the national dues—each girl contributing her share of candy. For social meetings, a Christmas party was held at the Smith home, and a valentine party was given at school. In return for a masquerade, to which the girls of the Ao-wa-ki-a group invited us, a May Day breakfast was given for them. The watchword, Wohclo. is made up of the first letters of the words work, health and love. These are the fundamentals of the organization. Camp Fire is a very much worth-while organization, making girls better women and better citizens of anv community, as they fulfill and live the principles upon which the organization is built. ilatalil m SlfaaiSbbB iffiiib FORTY-NINE • PRAIRIE DOG 1927 -- Standing—Hammes, Sletmark, Lewis, Kloak, Granzow, Miss Campbell, Spiker Seated—Kuchenbecker, Paris, Gander, Slinde, Noggle AO-WA-KI-A CAMP FIRE HE Ao-wa-lci-a Camp Fire did not accomplish much last year, because of C) its late organization, but this year it has fully made up for the things it was unable to do then. Eight new members were taken in at the beginning of the year: Adeline Rick, Dorothy Sime, Elgia Noggle, Julia Mar- garet Paris, Thelma Hammes, Helen Slinde, Luella Kuchenbecker, and Iva Turt-scher. The older members have enjoyed the companionship of these girls very much, and have completed a considerable amount of Camp Fire work with their assistance. Ceremonials have been held each month. At the beginning of the school year a ceremonial was held, followed by a luncheon served by members of the group, at which several of the teachers were guests. Another event was the entertainment of the Watopapiwi Camp Fire at a masquerade party in February. Miss 'Free and Miss Campbell, guardians of the two groups, acting as judges, selected the best dressed individuals, who were awarded the prizes. Dancing, games, and a luncheon included the entertainment. On May first our group was invited to a May Day breakfast given by the other group. It is with regret that the girls of the graduating class think of leaving their Camp Fire; they wish it the best of luck through the coming year, and desire to thank the guardian, Miss Campbell, for her assistance in making this Camp Fire a success. ilatasfe k BStosB.uifflBflflk PRAIRIE DOG 1927 - ATHLETICS The Nemean Lion 7N the forests of Nemea there roamed a many-headed lion, whose skin was qJ reputed to be so thick that nothing could pierce it. The Prairie Dog was obliged to kill him in some way. Phis labor was so difficult that it was necessary to call out the whole athletic brigade for assistance. The aggregation boarded a north-bound train, after receiving a valiant send-off by the entire faculty and student body of the school, some of whom feared that the men would never return alive. Soon they reached the forest, and there ensued a battle royal. The regiment under Colonel Minor Sports drove the raging lion in a cave. Then the football squad, headed by Coach Kirkeberg and Captain Smith, began to cut off his heads. I'his was an extremely arduous feat, since a new head appeared as each one was cut off. After many clever ruses, only one head remained, and the basketball team guided by Mr. Richards, rushed in, seized the beast, and soon made short work of him by strangling him to death. Hercules and the Prairie Dog stripped off the lion’s kin, and used it to make football helmets and basketballs enough to provide trophies for each of the athletes, whose successful return home was heralded throughout the town. It was an event of such remarkable achievement that the Mayor and the Board of Education proclaimed it a legal holiday. ffl BSifhsSfaii R iife FIFTY-ONE FOOTBALL SEASON 1925 HE Prairie du Chien gridiron team, coached by Mr. S. F. Kirkeberg. and |Q led by Captain Willis Smith, had an excellent reason. At the beginning of the season pro pect were good for a trong team. About thirty men an wered Coach Kirkeberg first call, and this was a large number for our school. The season was opened at Boscobel. October second, and we won by the score of thirty to seven. It was an easy victory, as we were in danger at no time, and our heavier and stronger team smashed through for touchdowns almost at will. Smith. Pintz. and Jambura starred for Prairie. The second game was played at Prairie on October tenth against Viroqua. and we again won by a score of six to nothing. The whole team showed the results of good coaching and hard training. Our ends broke up many passes, and Crowley and John Jambura did some very good tackling. On October sixteenth we won our third game by defeating Bloomington by the score of nineteen to nothing. Our team again showed improvement, due to several changes in the line up. Russell Sheckler. Pintz. and Haupt starred for Prairie du Chien. We romped home with another victory on October twenty third, by defeating the Boscobel team by a score of twenty to nothing. Captain Smith. Crowley. Jambura. and Sime did excellent work for Prairie- On October thirtieth, we su fie red our first defeat when Viroqua clashed with us on their home field, the score being nineteen to nothing. The field was covered with ice and snow, a condition with which our boys were not familiar. tCumtimJrJ «i P+jt 56 J m M(befla .nkinBnHh------1 FIFTY-TWO Standing—Mr. Richards, Sime. Reiser, Yunker, Pintz, McCloskey, Kozelka. Mr. Eagan Seated— ovacek, Munson, Sheckler, Leard, Smith, Eallis, Reiser, Betz, Roach First Rozz—Sime, Eallis, Meracle, Mr. Kirkeberg, Crowley. Board man Second Rons—Standorf, Jambura, J., Sovacek, McCloskey. Paris Third Rozz—Haupt. Jambura, E., Smith, Sheckler, Pintz BB PRAIRIE DOG 1927 ----- I I LAWRENCE BETZ was a man whom no opposing player took lightly, once they had met. He was a fearless guard who could he depended upon to cover his ground. He was a popular member of the squad, and could see the bright side when things went wrong. ROBERT FALLIS played at center. He was a member of the squad from last year. As he had been used at all three positions of center, forward and guard, he worked into the center position easily. He has another year and should be a very strong center. VIRGIL LEARI), though a new man at center, was used by Mr. Richards in that position in parts of some of the most important games. He developed into a good dribbler with good judgment in the short pass floor game. His eye was good at the medium and short distances, also. He will be a Junior next year. NEWELL MUNSON will long be remembered for his basket at Bloomington in the closing seconds of an overtime period, with the score 12 to 12. In every game he gave a good account of himself at forward. He is a Senior and it will take a good man to All his shoes. CLARENCE NOVACEK, though joining the squad late in the year, developed into a good guard. He was a hard, earnest worker and got into the plays well. He is another Senior who will be missed. da 4$ m BBS ene k m nfln Hi + FIFTY-FOUR ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 — + CHESTER REISER. One of the coaches at the tournament said to Chester Reiser after one of the games, “Our hoys think a lot of you.” This is the feeling that every team had regarding this player. He always played the game hard, and few forwards got through his side for close shots. He is eligible next year. Any coach would he glad to have Reiser. CLINTON ROACH was a forward who could he depended upon to put up a fight in every game he played. He was one of the quiet, hard-working players who kept a guard busy whenever he was in the forward position. The squad loses an excellent player in Roach. He is from Eastman, and has many friends in Prairie High. i i RUSSELL SHECKLER. Sparta will not soon forget Russell Sheckler. His eye for the basket on long shots accounted for nearly half of the twenty points in the game here. Playing at forward early in the season, he was shifted to left guard when the position became vacant. He developed rapidly and was always a threat at most any range from the basket. WILLIS SMITH. This was a great year for Willis Smith. He set the pace in speed for the team and acted as its captain. He showed sufficient ability in two games at the La Crosse tournament to win him a forward position on the all tournament team. Some one will have to move next year if he fills the right forward position as it has been filled by Willis the past three years. ihatal$I Tm Sffl to (State FIFTY-FIVE ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 BASKETBALL SEASON 1925-1926 - HILE the team lost Wachter, all-tournament center, Nugent, John Pintz, and Pinkerton from the 1924-1925 squad, Smith, Reiser, Fa 11 is, Sheckler, and Jamhura were eligible, so the prospects were bright. The team soon showed signs of the speed which carried it to a successful season against heavy opponents. The opening game of the season was played on the home floor with the Alumni on December fourth. The score was 16-15 with the Alumni on the short end, after playing four over-time periods. Close guarding by Prairie and long shots by the Alumni featured the contest. Bloomington came over the following Friday with great expectations, but took home the score 11-18, which gave Prairie another victory. Friday, December eighth, the team journeyed to Sparta. In an exciting game Sparta was victorious by a score of 11-7. Beginning the second half, the “Prairie Dogs,” as the Sparta community styled them, were in the lead 4-2, but Sparta’s short hook pass took them through our first line of defense beyond which were “open spaces,” since our guards were not used to the largest high school gymnasium in the state. On lanuarv eighth a return game was played at Bloomington. An overtime period was necessary for us to win 14-12. Munson was substituted in the period and got through right guard for a pretty, close shot as the whistle ended the period. Viroqua came down the following Friday, but was completely outclassed by the home team. The score was 6-18. Waukon, Iowa, came for a game January twenty sixth. They put up a good game during the first half, but the pace was too fast in the second half, when we won 21-10. The team took their second defeat January twenty ninth at Richland Center. The first half ended with a score of 3-7, with Prairie in the lead, but Richland Center came back strong, and by an amazing reversal of form, coupled with some lucky long shooting, was able to win 16-8. On February thirteenth, the high school entertained the La Crosse De Molay team. They had four men who were six-footers. They used their height to advantage, but could not cope with Prairie’s speed in the second half, and lost 10-8. The game was a thriller. The return game here with Richland Center drew the largest crowd of the year. The score was 9-0 in our favor, a minute before the half ended. With a good lead, Prairie played a safe game, and won 19-14. It was one of the year’s sweetest victories. The team went to Viroqua February twenty sixth. The outlook in the first half was very discouraging, but it was different after a talk at mid-time, and we came out with a score of 19-11. Another victory. Fine playing was shown in the return game with Sparta here on March fifth. Everyone who saw the game wondered why Sparta won the first game. Prairie was plainly the better team, and won 20-13. (Continued on Page 68) •+ date k iStoas.uafiBBen fa ------PRAIRIE DOG 1927 --- Standing—Amann, Miss Campbell, Kahoun Seated—Rittenhouse, Klema, Stitz, Sainty, Turtscher GIRLS' BASKETBALL i ANV girls responded to Miss Campbell’s call for Basketball candidates yyi at the beginning of the year. Of those who came, the following were chosen for the team: Fave Stitz, Jean Amann, Irma Kahoun, Iva Turt- scher, Pauline Dolan, Corrine Rittenhouse, Eugenia Klema, Lulu Bau-mer and Edna Sainty. Fave Stitz was chosen as captain of the team. The positions on the team were: Jean Amann, center, with Faye Stitz play- ing sub, Irma Kahoun and Pauline Dolan guards, Iva Turtscher and Faye Stitz forwards. Iva Turtscher played guard during the first part of the season, but in the latter part she displayed such ability when playing forward that she was read- ily transferred to that position. The first game of the season was played with Bloomington. Phis was really the hardest game of the year, and ended with a score of 6-6. An overtime period was played, and when the final whistle blew the score still remained the same. Both teams then looked forward to the return game which was to be played on the floor at Bloomington. This game, though well fought, ended with a defeat for the home girls, 10-8. The Patch Grove game was exciting, the score being 20-8 in their favor. When the return game was plaved on their floor, we were defeated, 12-9. The seventh and eighth grades of our school had also entered into the mysteries of Basketball with much vigor. They wanted to play us, so a game was arranged, they being defeated, 27-1. Another game, though not on the schedule, was played during the Christmas vacation. 'Phis game was one which is usually played sometime during the year. It was the Alumni game, and resulted in a defeat for us. The final score was 12-8. i FIFTY-SEVEN - PRAIRIE DOG 1927 + First Row'—Mr. Eafian. Sime. J.. Graves. Boar Jinan. Her pel. Pinte. Mr. Richards Second Row'—Havpt. Smith, Crawley. Pints, D.. Reiser. Kloak. Sine, C.. Tvrnmeyer Third Row—Kozelka. AStandorj. Hazelwood, ovacek. Kozelka. G.. Weeks FOOTBALL (Continued from Pa fie 52) The McGregor team was defeated on their own held by a score of twelve to nothing. The locals plaved one of the best games of the season. Pintre's and Jambura's line smashes were the features of the game, and the fans were brought to their feet when we pulled off successfully a fake play that ended in a touchdown . On November seventh, we met McGregor on our home held and outclassed them twenty to nothing. Bloomington came here November fourteenth, confident of a victory, but returned beaten by the count of eighteen to nothing, in spite of the fact That our Coach was in Milwaukee during the game. e played the last game of the season against Fennimore on November twenty first. We were defeated seven to nothing on a questionable decision. Being the first football season in the history of the school, it should be ronsid-ered an exceptionally successful one. The record of the team is one of which we should be proud. During the whole season there was not a team that scored against us on our home field. fifty-eight tlakil k ffitoepeuussffin Features PRAIRIE DOG 1927 - FEATURES Capture of Cerberus last feat of all. and the one which put an end to the enchantment of fc the Prairie Spirit, was to obtain the dog, Cerberus, or Immortality, who was to be found in Hades, the Lower World. Using his own skill as a dog, he fought long and untiringly with this monster, and at last vanquished him. The Lord of the lower regions then complied with his demand, and Hercules led Cerberus away in chains. When this unusual dog reached the earth, he was changed into a marble statue, in which form he remains, insuring the success and immortality of our school for all time. Again it was night, and Hercules and the Prairie Dog stood together in the library. Hercules bade his friend farewell, saying that if he ever needed his services or assistance he should tap at midnight upon the mythology sneif and murmur thrice some secret shibboleth with which he was entrusted. Then with one last look, the valiant warrior stepped into his book and was gone. The Prairie Dog uttered a sigh of sorrow, which was followed by a shout of joy, as he beheld himself in the sudden glow of moonlight. Once more he was the Prairie Spirit! Indifference had been routed, and he was left, after all his adventures, a happier and wiser spirit, well fitted to rule over the Prairie High School forever and a dav. And thus ends the legend of the Prairie Dog. ibaidlil iffl 8§afiaSSs9b FIFTY-NINE - PRAIRIE DOG 1927 TO BROADCAST FROM THIS STATION Ol f ANY notable and entertaining features are to be broadcasted this week CsVls from Radio Station PI)CHS. Among the artists, you will find the well-known lyceum speaker, Mr. Slinde-Richards, pictured at the upper left, who will enlighten you with a ten hour speech next Sunday evening on My First Love Affair.” This will contain a delightful impersonation of a giggling schoolgirl and her bashful beau. Next to Mr. Richards is the far-famed quartet known as the “Girls With Curls,” whom you often hear over Station PDCHS, in their valuable “Beauty Hints,” especially those on the process of permanent waving. At the upper right in this picture, vou will see Miss Sirne-Collins. who will give a collection of Irish Ballads about two o'clock Saturday morning. While singing those old favorites. Miss Collins will accompany herself on the Jew’s harp. In the second row of portraits, you will notice first the He-Man Trio, composed of Sheik MacEachern, Fleischmann’s” Jamhura, and Caveman Crowley. They will present an oriental interpretative dance, which you will enjoy hearing very much. The most important event of the week, however, will be the radiocasting of an address by Mr. Steinbach, the world’s champion janitor, on Furnaces I Have Met.” He is a great authority, and his talk promises to be a thriller. Don’t Miss It! All this week we are presenting the honorable Class Presidents, in a series of lectures on “How to Become Great.” Their line of blaah is invaluable, and any future Freshmen should make a note of this, and listen in, if they desire notoriety in their high school careers. The third row shows the popular Sweetheart family, Dears, deer and Dears, who will recite for vou some of the latest spring poetry. The Sweetheart family does most of its broadcasting in the spring, especially when the moon is full and the roads are good. In the left-hand corner, you see a full-length view of the best loved announcer of Station PDCHS. Mr. Biehl-Tree, who often favors us with discourses on the impressive subjects of geometry and modern history. 'Phis is the same gentleman who conducts the most worthy column, Advice to the Lovelorn,” in our leading journals. See him for advice on all heart questions. Next in line, we have the world-renowned Charleston Sextette, pictured in the act of demonstrating one of the most attractive steps, known as the “Chop-Suey.” They give Charleston lessons from this station every Wednesday afternoon from two-thirty to five o’clock. Last on the list is Miss Tesar. whose bedtime stories are guaranteed to put anyone to sleep in five minutes. Dentists use them instead of laughing gas. Listen in on Station PDCHS. and get the latest lore. It will repay you manifold. data k SSlhsBbuflsiffin to - SIXTY-ONE ------------PRAIRIE DOG 1927 LAF A LOT is radio station PDCHS, broadcasting its first and last annual pro-fO grain from the High School furnace room. We have with us a number of stars and satellites, all well known from former appearances on the air and elsewhere. They will do their best to furnish vou with high class entertainment, and wish to announce that comments on the various numbers will be appreciated. All telegrams, floral offerings, eggs, aged vegetables, and other tributes should be directed to those responsible for this program, while phone calls will be answered, when the line is not busy, by members of the studio. ('Pry ;o find them.) Our program opens with a crash and a bang, with the selection, “Indian Love Call, played by the high school orchestra. Unfortunately the Call is done in pantomime by the director, so you’ll miss the better part of the entertainment; but the scene is very well painted in music. The pianist puts one heel on the highest key of the keyboard, and, rushing down to the bottom a la Pavlowa, gives the impression of a cascade dropping merrily down among tall pines, and losing itself in the slough of Despond. Sighing wind is supplied by the saxophones, and close harmony, performed among the violins and clarinets, hints that gentle breezes might have been born in the blue summer sky; the color, blue, being expressed by occasionally overlooked sharps and Hats. In the distance the drum beats agitato. That is alternately thunder and the war dance done by the Indians in the village. Against this serene background you must imagine a lone Indian, silent and strong, emitting an emotional love call. Oh, ain't it grand! I his is station PDCHS. You have just heard the high school orchestra playing “Indian Love Call. As a token of her appreciation, Miss Dorothea Griesbach of Cannibal, Missouri, sends a large jar of applesauce with the request that it be delivered to the members of the orchestra. Since music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. Mr. Eagan, the faculty soloist, will sing, “Isn’t it strange how red black raspberries are when they’re green? ..................There! Wasn't that just gorgeous? The studio folks always seem to see little fairies and hear murmuring brooklets when he sings. And now, little boys and girls, put away your algebra and physics books, jump into your little nighties, and get ready for your bedtime stories. Miss Campbell has a pleasant surprise for you. The announcer doesn't just recall whether she will relate Mark Twain’s “Par a dise Lost, or Jean Amann’s, “Tale of a Bunny.” Here’s Miss Campbell now. ---LAF A LOT- “Hello, my little boys and girls, and how are you this evening? Just fine? Well, isn’t that laavely. Now everybody listen well, and Miss Campbell will send a kiss to you. Ready? Sma-a-ck-k. Sque-a-wrp-bzz. Now I’ll tell you a bedtime story. Once upon a time—this is station—squawk—KUKU—eeh—a little bunny rabbit—awkhhhh—and too many pals—arpwxxx—And now, citizens of this republic if it were not for the price of bologna and limburger che—rhzxysur—and he sat right up and wiggled his ears and said boo!!—That certain party of mine.— And what do you suppose that little bunny did next? Ha, ha, ha—why he just— usM to lb + --PRAIRIE DOG 1927 —■ + zipgrr—then after thaa—the Last Rose of Summer. Zbrkaa—with regard to the present strike in England—so Bre’r rabbit ate another carrot and little Seppy Squirrel said—in lieu of the fact—hmm—bztklmpp—Thanks for the Buggy Ride—and after all, mother is the dearest Iil woman in the—blaa—bzt—krmp—where all the little bunnies were—signing off till zmstkrploovm. Now the bunny rabbit—squarw —still the constitutional prerogative—and bleem—you have just listened to Professor—krrzbltt. Goodnight little boys and girls.” --LAF A LOT-- Shhh! Shhh! For vou Freshmen and Sophomores and all other grown-ups who have just seen the Juniors and Seniors safely to bed, station PDCHS will now broadcast a joke paper, compiled and read by our humorist, Newell Munson. --LA FA LOT Ahem, ah: Our Professor is really a very efficient man, but he seems to be over-estimating himself. Listen to this announcement he made in geometry class: “I will teach circles in here next week.” --LAF A LOT-- Then when the class began to explain problems, he said, “Now, class, please notice Clara’s figure. It is a little too wide, is it not?” --LAF A LOT-- Vivian Gremore and Franklin Tesar debate matters quite well. Their latest subject is: Can fish swim as fast as automobiles? --LAF A LOT-- The Senior English classes recently published Tattlers fashioned after the historic old newspaper. The headline on Miss Kuchenbecker’s read: MAN SHOT IN HEAD ACCIDENTALLY DIES --LAF A LOT-- Among the advertisements in these periodicals were found the following: FOR RENT or sale, cheep, cheep! All the pencils found in the typing room. Miss Maxwell. --LAF A LOT-- LOST, my A grades. Finder please return to George MacEachern and receive reward (if returned on the dav I obtain my allowance.) --LAF A LOT-- WANTED, a maid to keep my desk in order. Must present reliable references. Mr. Eagan. --LA F A LOT- WANTED, an easy physics exam. The Senior Class. --LAF A LOT-- WILL SELL, mv English and History notebooks. Guaranteed to meet every requirement. Mary Goldberg. --LAF A LOT-- WANTED, at once, a new sign for the back of my Ford. My old one is slightly the worse for wear. Miss McRae. --LAF A LOT-- WANTED, a new kind of a reputation. I am tired of my old one. K” Pinkerton. ------------------------------PRAIRIE DOG 1927 t “Thought you had a date with Irma last night.” “Yeah, but I didn’t stop in.” “How come?” “Well, I walked by, and there was a car out in front with a sign on it which read, ‘Willys Knight.’ ” --LA FA LOT-- This Willie is a very likeable young man. but it seems to me that the high school carries its affection for him too far. At the baseball game I heard everyone just hootin’ for dear life. I asked the cause of the commotion, and here it was just because he had caught a fly. --LA FA LOT-- Adeline: Whom did you meet up town? Elgia: Oh’ the teachers, the mayor, the street cleaner, and a—and a—Gas- sen’s dog, and Robert Paris. --LA FA LOT-- Harvey: Hey Russ, whatcha stewin’ about? Russ: Aw that Florence Bergen might be a vamp but she ain’t gonna turn me into one! Harvey: Explain yourself, man. Russ: Well, I was down plavin’ tennis with her and I missed the ball once, and she called out “Love fifteen.” --LAF A LOT-- Proposition: The whole is greater than a quarter. Proof: Drop two bits over a manhole, and see if it goes through. --LAF A LOT-- “77 e Erlkwg” Who rideth so late through the night wind wild? It is one of the high school sheiks trying to get home before the curfew rings. --LAF A LOT-- Do you like circles? No, not as a rule. --LAF A LOT-- Miss McIntosh: 1 die, vou die, he dies, we die. you die, they die. Charles, what is that ? Charles Amann: That’s a sign of no more. --LAF A LOT-- Thelma Hainmes was asked to contribute something to the humor department. “Do something funny,’’ was the request. She didn't say a word for five minutes. --LAF A LOT-- Jean: Oh, Perrv, I’m so sorry, but I can only be a big sister to you. Perrv: Oh, all right, but you’ll have to give me a quarter a night to keep me out of the parlor. --LAF A LOT-- Thev fed Clint Roach some acid, Thev poured it down his face, fie neutralized it to a salt. The villain was so base. --LAF A LOT-- Miss McRae: Did you ever sec Lohengrin? Mr. Collins: No, but I heard Lawrence Betz laugh. ------tiaiilfe SIXTY-FOUR ,|n � ----------------- PRAIRIE DOG 1927 • Clarence: They say that the Prince of Wales is traveling incognito. Chris: Really? And in what country is that? --LAF A LOT- Parson, answer this: Hosana? --LAF A LOT- Leila: I saw Valda going down the street in a figured dress. Thelma T.: Figured dresses are the rage this year. Leila: Well, I saw Valda go down the street in a rage then. --LAF A LOT- These April showers May he over hut don’t July to me, August! --LAF A LOT- Heard in history III: They are going to teach the young Turkeys to he friendly with Germany. --LAF A LOT- Caroline: Why are you off on Robert? Elizabeth: The dumb-bell—when I told him I wanted a course dinner, he ordered bran muffins and celery. --LAF A LOT- Prof.: For what is Switzerland famous? Frosh: Swiss cheese. Prof.: Oh, something grander, more impressive. Frosh: Limburger. --LAF A LOT- Mr. Kirkeberg (in science class experiment): Set the alarm for two, please! Bobby Pendleton (waking up): You, and who else? --LAF A LOT- Elden Ahrens (quoting statistics): Isn’t it terrible—every time I breathe, someone in the world dies. Earl Hazelwood: Have you tried using Listerine? --LAF A LOT- Miss Halphide (telephoning the meat market) : I want a pound of mince- meat, and cut it from a nice, tender, young mince, if you please. --LAF A LOT- 'I'his is station PDCHS. You have just heard the joke paper, broadcasted from this station by Newell Munson, B. V. I). Trusting that your aching sides now need a rest, we will announce something serious for your agile brains. It is said that the teachers have laid aside their grouches, and will join in the mirth of the student body. 'I'his is serious! --LAF A LOT— The whole school building is filled with hidden megaphones. They are busy down in the snap-shot department cutting snaps for the Prairie Dog, so we hid one down there too. The conversation listens well: “Here's Mr. Collins’ head. Put it over in that pan of water—can’t you squeeze Ora Allen into a diamond?—Cut off this elbow a little bit more, will you? Save Miss Tree’s body, but throw the rest of them under the table.—Say, keep your hands off Miss Campbell—Looki Fav’s face! It’s all funny.—Say, Mr. Eagan, can we cut the basketball bovs with the paper cutter?—Where’s that razor? Here cut Frank Tesar’s neck along this line—soak Mr. Kirkeberg again. He’s all curled up.—This kid’s head is too big. Do you suppose it would look funny if it were SIXTY-FIVE • PRAIRIE DOG 1927 ----------- —-----------—- trimmed down? Put Mr. Richards on the blotter. He's all wet—There now, stick them all under that pile of books.” Why, those young scoundrels! What’s the world coming to? --LAFA LOT--- Mr. Kirkeberg will now explain the principle of the electric bell. All right, dear listeners, this is your cue to go to sleep, and we’ll honk the horn when the storm is over. Honk! Honk! Dear listeners, we let you sleep through two numbers. The second was a selection by the girls' glee club, so you didn’t miss a thing. --LAFA LOT--- How intelligent are you? If you want to try your skill, get a pencil and paper and listen to the next number on the program. It is an intelligence test, written, revised, and passed upon by Miss Tree, notable brain gymnast. All ready? --LAFA LOT--- How old are you? Has that anything to do with the price of cheese in Bolivia? If not, go down and ask Mr. Eagan to excuse you from detention. Be sure to leave the office door open so you won’t risk cutting your neck on the glass when you are thrown out. Were any of your ancestors arrested for picking premature cocoanuts? Why is a tomato? Alice, Where Art Thou? (Look most any place for Clarence Solberg’s light trousers and black sweater. She will be somewhere in the immediate vicinity.) Do snakes eat peanuts? If so, go back and erase the answer to the first question. Now turn over your paper; draw a dumb-looking face, and print next to it the name of anyone upon whom you have a special pick. When Minnehaha Falls will Pikes Peek? Why pay more? When the United States has a vegetable famine, how will the policemen survive? This is too deep for the average student, so it is herewith answered: He will eat his beats (beets.) That is all. Apply cracked ice to the head, and rest for a day or so. --LAFA LOT--- Having so promiscuously installed megaphones in the high school building, one found its way into the typical class, so we are delighted to present the next number as “La Classe Ideal.” Stand by for one moment please. --LA FA LOT-- English Teacher: Use “abridge” in a sentence. Sophomore: I won some money once in a bridge game. --LAFA LOT--- Teacher: VTery good, now try one with “repeater. Stude: Miss Tree petered out, going to Glenn Park. --LA FA LOT-- Teacher: Now Laurette. what can you do with the states of the union? Laurette: Virginia asked, “Where has Orie gone, and Minne sorta winked at Della Ware and said, “Kin Tuckie milk New Jersey cows if Mrs. Sippi forgets I owe a debt to Ida Hoe?” --LAF A LOT-- Teacher: Now get ready for the class in tongue twisters. Myron, let’s hear what you have to offer today. Myron: Zealous Zalus Zelu zestfully zested zestful Zemo Zobo’s zetetic zebu. Ila k m4 SS Att t m m ‘ PRAIRIE DOG 1927 «■ � —� j« Now, in conclusion of our program this evening, I wish to read a few of the acknowledgments of our program received from various members of our vast radio audience. --LAFA LOT- Here's one from Raymond Glynn: OLD STUFF, BUDDY. TRY INSTALLING SOME NEW JOKES. Me must have met Mr. Munson before. And Louise DuCharme telegraphs: PROGRAM COMING IN FINE. LET’S HEAR SOME MORE SONNETS BY EINAR SLETMARK. This one is from Harry McCioskey: I ENJOYED TO THE FULLEST EX- TENT THAT JOKE ABOUT RUSS AND FLORENCE. I ACTED UPON HER SUGGESTION ONCE MYSELF WHEN SHE SAID ‘LOVE FORTY,’ AND I GOT INTO AN AWFUL MIXUP. The last communication for which we have time this evening is from the High School Assembly, and is as follows: HOW SOON WILL THE ORCHESTRA BROADCAST AGAIN? WE SHOULD LIKE TO BE IN EUROPE WHEN IT DOES. --LA FA LOT- 'Phis is radio station PDCHS, located in the furnace room of the high school building, owned and operated by the Prairie Dog, in the state where the tall beans sprout and where the north begins, announcer FAH, signing off at exactly three fifty P. M.. central standard time. The detention list will be as follows: Good night, ladies and gentlemen. CALENDAR 1925-1926 EPTEMBER 8—Schools opens. September 16—Freshmen still running wild. September 20—We really sympathize with these young Freshmen. September 21—Freshmen lixer. Lots of funny stunts. October 2—First football game of the season. Boscobel 7-P. D. C. 30. October 10—Another football game. Viroqua 0-P. I). C. 6. October 16—Bloomington 0-P. I). C. 19. October 23—Our boys are doing fine! Boscobel 0-P. I). C. 20. October 25-30—The Manual Training boys put in fine new lockers for the students. October 30—Viroqua and Prairie play football. Viroqua 9-P. D. C. 0. October 31—Athletic Dance—Benefit Athletic Association. Success. November 7—Another football game. McGregor 0-P. D. C. 20. November 1 1—Still another game. November—Last game of the very successful season. Fennimore 0- P. I). C. 7. Don’t say that our boys can’t play football! November 23-28—Thanksgiving vacation. December 4, 1925—We open our basketball season. Alumni 15-P. D. C. 16. December 11—Blomington 11-P. D. C. 18. December 18—Sparta 11-P. D. C. 7. Hard luck fellows. December 18-January 1—Joy! Christmas Vacation! January 4—Back to the old Grind! January 8—Bloomington 12-P. I). C. 14. January 15—Girls’ game. Patch Grove 20-P. D. C. 8. Too Bad! January 15—Boys’ game. Viroqua 6-P. D. C. 18. Not so bad. January 26—Waukon, Iowa 10-P. I). C. 21. Going fine fellows. January 29—Richland Center 16-P. I). C. 8. Oh My! Oh Me! iffl fflfosfibla BfiBfllSl fb SIXTY-SEVEN A. . PRAIRIE DOG 1927 February 8—Miss Maxwell starts teaching in High School. Big Event! February 12—Lincoln program given in the Auditorium. February 12—“Whose Little Bride Are You” given. February 13—B. B. game. DeMolav 8-P. 1). C. 10. February 19—Richland Center 14-P. 1). C. 19. February 26-28—Just school work. March 1-5—We have new bleachers in our Gym. March 9—Masque and Wig Stunt Night. Very good. March 11-12-13—Basketball Tournament at La Crosse. We had hard luck, but just wait ’till next year. April 1—Lots of “funny” jokes played. April 20-30—Everyone is being afflicted with that terrible illness—“Spring Fever.” April 22—Declamatory and Oratory Contest. April 29—Contestants went to Richland Center. Miss Campbell tells us that they had a “real time.” May 1—Mr. Eagan and Mr. Richards “WORK on the tennis court ALL morning! May A—Only one month and then V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N-! May 6-7-8-9—Just common school days. Horrors! COMING EVENTS May 7—Declamatory and Oratory Contest at Platteville. Here’s good luck to everyone! May 8—Commercial Contest at Whitewater. May 18—Junior Prom. May 26—Senior Class Play. June 1-2—Final Exams.—Did you Hunk? June A—Graduation. June 1—Joys ?—Sorrows ?—Vacation ! BASKETBALL SEASON 1925-1926 (Continued from Page 56) The team had won many hard games, and had developed to such an extent that there was little question about its being invited to play in the La Crosse tournament. The invitation came as expected. In the alphabetical draw for opponents at the tournament, Prairie drew Bara-boo, conceded to be one of the best teams in the district. The game was the toughest kind of a battle, which we finally lost 14-11. Inability to make free throws lost the game. 'I'his meant that Prairie would not get into the finals with La Crosse. I'his fact doubtless had something to do with their showing against Bangor the second day, when they lost their second game in an overtime period, 19-14. Again, free throwing could have won. This put us out of tournament play, but we remained for the finals and the tournament dance. While our two straight losses were disappointing, the boys did not become grouches and begin offering all sorts of alibis. They accepted defeats from teams that outplayed them in the games on the days played. Their conduct was such that they were declared, by the awarding committee, to be the most sportsmanlike team at the tournament, an honor almost as great, if not as great, as winning. Captain Willis Smith made the all-tournament team as a forward, and Chester Reiser was given honorable mention, although they played in only two games. Mr. Richards had an excellent team, composed of boys who played the game clean and hard. No team defeated them on their home Hoor. Their record is one of which Prairie High is proud. Aft b L b£b nflB Aii + SIXTV-EIOHT i I l l • PRAIRIE DOG 1927 •• COURSE OF STUDY PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HIGH SCHOOL NINTH YEAR FIRST SEM ESTER Algebra English Elementary Science Physical Education 1-5 Latin Domestic Science Manual Training and Drawing Music 2-5 English Citizenship Physical Education 1-5 Ancient and Medieval History Bookkeeping Latin Domestic Science Manual Training and Drawing Music 2-5 SECOND SEMESTER REQUIRED UNITS Algebra English Citizenship Physical Education 1-5 ELECTIVE UNITS Latin Domestic Science Manual Training and Drawing Music 2-5 Commercial Arithmetic TENTH YEAR REQUIRED UNITS English Science (Physiology) Physical Education 1-5 ELECTIVE UNITS Ancient and Medieval History Bookkeeping Latin Domestic Science Manual Training and Drawing Music 2-5 English Modern History Geometry Physical Education 1-5 Latin French Stenography and Typewriting Music 2-5 American History and Civics Physics Physical Education 1-5 ELEVENTH YEAR REQUIRED UNITS English Modern History Geometry Physical Education 1-5 ELECTIVE UNITS Latin French Stenography and Typewriting Music 2-5 Commercial Law TWELFTH YEAR REQUIRED UNITS American History and Civics Physics Physical Education 1-5 ELECTIVE UNITS English Latin French Solid Geometry or Economics Stenography and Typewriting Music 2-5 English Latin French Advanced Algebra or Social Problems Stenography and Typewriting Music 2-5 NOTES Sixteen units will be required as the minimum for graduation. It is recommended that students who secure an average standing of 85, or more, in their Freshman year, carry five full unit subjects thereafter. At least three units of English are required. English the first two years includes Public Speaking and Dramatics. Social Problems and Economics are given in alternate years with Advanced Algebra and Solid Geometry. These subjects are open to both Juniors and Seniors. A course will not be offered unless a class of fair size desire to take it. Physical Education may be required for more than one day a week. Rhetorical work is required of all students. Tm B fageSbbtiffin to SIXTY-NINE N ADVERTISEMENTS Patronize Our Patrons “JAHN OLLIER AGAIN FINE annuals, like brilliant victories, are brought about by the co-ordination of skillful generalship and trained effort. The Jahn Ollier Engraving Co. is America's foremost school annual designing and engraving specialist, because in its organization are mobilized America’s leading creative minds and mechanical craftsmen. THE JAHN CLLIER ENCRAVING CO. Photographers, Artists and Makers of Fine Printing Plates for Black and Colors 817 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago •— PRAIRIE DOG 1927 •+ Over 22 Years of Successful Banking DIRECTORS WHO DIRECT W. R. Graves F. H. POEHLER J. H. Peacock L. Cornelius J. W. Paris Edw. F. McCloskev L. W. SlLBERSCHMIDT T. E. Gander Our directors are men of standing—who have been successful in their own lines of business. They are in constant touch with the affairs of the bank, and give it the benefit of their broad experience in directing its policies. CRAWFORD COUNTY BANK Prairie du Chien, Wis. ----PRAIRIE DOG 1927 Howe Printing Company PRAIRIE DU CHIEN WISCONSIN I I I + This annual is a sample of Howe service —ihntasfe eh B ! fa sea h sstfsuBo --PRAIRIE DOG 1927 • BANK OF PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RESOURCES OVER $1,000,000.00 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Modern Up-to-Date Safety Deposit Boxes Just Installed We Are Now Ready to Write a Complete Line of Insurance and Will Appreciate Your Business “THE BANK OF SERVICE” ESTABLISHED 1889 107 E. Bluff St. T. J. BERGEN Insurance Agency + PRAIRIE DOG 1927 W. R. Graves J. S. Earll GRAVES EARLL Attorneys at Law Prairie du Chien, - - Wisconsin STYLE HEADQUARTERS Where SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES For Young Men and Men Who Stay Young Are Sold H. G. KAISER SON Stetson Hats Manhattan Shirts ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 MAY NICHOLS EXPERT PIIOTOGRAPIIER A Studio Equipped for all Kinds of Photographing Arrange for a Sitting Now ENLARGING AND KODAK FINISHING A SPECIALTY Come and See Samples of the Work Done in the Past Studio 127 S. Church St. GRELLE BROTHERS DRY GOODS Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings Rugs, Coats, Suits and Notions A Complete Stock of New Goods at all Times k llfosSbbai ltinlb PRAIRIE DOG 1927 EDW. F. McCLOSKEY The Leading Clothier Home of MART SCHAFFNKR MARX CLOTHES FLORSHIEM SHOES MALLORY HATS Phone 222 1 1 1 E. Bluff St. THE QUALITY GROCERY A Full Line of Staple and Fancy Groceries tr I I ft T W. C. BITTNER, Prop. Phone 219 t mk mA fe PRAIRIE DOG 1927 ----- GARVEY'S PHARMACY The Rexall Store Students’ I leadquarters for School Supplies PRESCRIPTION EXPERTS We Invite You to Call Start Now to Build Your Estate with TRAVELERS LIFE INSURANCE Most liberal contracts at lowest possible rates You make no mistake when you buy Travelers Life Insurance Otto Insurance Agency 121 E. Bluff Street PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, - - - WISCONSIN -+ +■ M BS8fib PRAIRIE DOG 1927 - Hours 9:00 to 6:00 Phone 280 Grey Rose Beautye Shoppe Jos. Zimmerman, Prop. Come in and See Us 104 East Bluff Sreet Prairie du Chien, ..... Wisconsin Donated by a Friend SCHERLIN SON Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season Phone 38 PRAIRIE DOG 1927 City Meat Market Phone 55 Woolley Thompson Hkrple Kuciienbecker L’p-to-Date Dry Goods and Men’s Furnishings Make our Market Your Meeting Place Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Bachtell Johnson Staple and Fancy Groceries Ice Cream, Soft Drinks and Confections Prairie du Chien Clinic ★ W. T. Pinkerton, M. D. J. J. Kane, M. D. O. E. Satter, M. D. 1210 S. Second St. Prompt Delivery Phone Us Your Order lsza 3uoiici Prairie du Cnicu, - Wisconsin -itate a +• — PRAIRIE DOG 1927 H. L. Pendleton Pianos Victrolas Jewelry and Radios Flood’s Drug Store Graduation (lifts, Select Stationery, I .atest Copyrighted Books, Conklin Fountain Pens, Eversharp Pencils Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin “ I he Store That Service Built” Invest your earning in the best securities on earth. Crawford County, Wisconsin Real Estate for sale by Everything in Fuel W. M. ERDENBERGER C. II. ERDENBERGER v k B. L. Ducharme Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin 1 13 W. Bluff Street ’Phone 18 ---PRAIRIE DOG 1927 •+ Day Fan Radios Fortunate are you who graduate Quality Service Satisfaction Others not so happy— Return and studies hate; Don’t make their mistake; —buy a Prairie Mfg. Co. Schreiner Schmidt FORD Cars Trucks Tractors Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Peoples’ Bakery People’s Daily Bread for the People Pull line of bakery goods— American Beauty, Rye, Graham, Wheat —fresh daily Pure Food Ice Cream and Butter Nutritious Foods—They produce Growth, 1 lealth, Strength, Efficiency, and are economical Your patronage appreciated S. Marouskk, Prop. 208 E. Bluff St. Phone 13 Manufactured by Prairie du Chien Creamery Co. Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin , 1 +----- —--------------------- PRAIRIE TAILORING DRV CLEANING ALTERING REPAIRING PRESSING Phone 169 Prompt and Intelligent Service GARVEY’S 12.1 V. Bluff St. Prairie du Chien DOG 1927 -----------------—.— COMMENCEMENT Is a clay long remembered in after life. Make it a day of happiness by giving a long remembered gift. SUGGESTIONS Watches, Chains, Bracelets, Fountain Pens, Pencils, Diamond Rings, Belt Buckles, Cuff Links, Scarf Pins, Mesh Bags, Compacts, Pearl Necklaces, Kodaks, Albums, Ivory, Pyrolin. Cornelius Bros. Selecting a Wife— and selecting plumbing both demand careful consideration! Because, you must live with both a long time! Poor plumbing means discomfort, inconvenience, and endangers health. Getting rid of it is as expensive as a divorce. The PAL Ice Cream Soft Drinks and Fine Confectionery Avoid plumbing mistakes. Our knowledge and experience assures you greater health, protection, comfort and convenience. The Old Sanitarium and Hotel West Plumbing Shop Good beds, good food, consistent prices on everything—anti last but not least— an interest in your welfare. 'Phone 287 114 W. Bluff St. Jno. I vers, Mgr. Ifaatasil k BBS fa ggSbI. OBtife lb + -------------PRAIRIE DOG 1927 --------------------------------------——+ W. L. Hintz The Crystal Laundry DeForest and Kennedy Radios E. I). Buckwald, Prop. Tel. 226 216 N. Mich. St. Phone 271 223 W. Bluff St. C. A. Armstrong, M. D. Seipp Otteson Furniture and Undertaking Sonora Phonographs Postoffice Block Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin A Full Stock of High Grade Furniture Badger Wholesale Grocery Co. Munson Curran Attorneys at Law Prairie du Chien, - Wisconsin Postoffice Block Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin The Imperial Ice Cream Parlor F. J. Antoine, M. D. Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Candy Fruit Lunch Follow the Crowd Office over the Peoples State Bank Tel. 130 tiaatalSl ffl ISSihg£bbB l! llb •+ - PRAIRIE DOG 1927 'Bride b$Iiec.fcle£ Powder Puff Beauty Parlor Call and See Us 206 E. Bluff Street ’Phone XS9 Prairie du Chien, - Wisconsin From a Friend Compliments of a Friend HENRY 0. GAUGER, D. C. The latest styles in HAIR CUTS Prairie du Chien Wisconsin for Ladies and Gentlemen OLIVER SHOP 120 E. Bluff Maytag Was Kgn5 with Cast Aluminum Tub MIRACLE OF MONDAY Fagan Specialty Co. Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin At Your Service Red Top Cab Co. A. R. Marvin Tel. 290 208 W. Bluff .— --------------------------PRAIRIE DOG 1927 Bastel Battery and Electric Shop Automotive Electrical Specialist 109 2 N. Church St. E. A. Bastel Tel. Y2 Kaber’s Ice Cream Light Lunches and Regular Meals Cigars Candies and Delicious Soft Drinks P. A. Panka 1 lie 1 lome of Pine Footwear Shoes for the Whole Family Repairing Neatly Done Quality Style Service 205 E. Bluff St. Studebaker Oldsmobile Hamann-Weighner Co. f irestone Tires Phone 200 Prairie du Cliien, Wisconsin The Unique Shop Millinery and Ladies’ Ready to Wear 206 Bluff St. Prairie du Chien, - Wisconsin Ballantine Garage Prairie du Chien, - Wisconsin Try Our Pie a la modes at Billy’s Cafe Electric Shoe Repair Shop 217 W. Bluff St. R. G. 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