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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1928 volume:

V ision £7 VSION—the finest of God’s V- gifts to wan — the quality which made it possible for those early founders — Marquette, Joliet, LaSalle, Nicolet — to see in the vast wooded tracts the dream of a civilized community. Prc ■ogress (PERSEVERANCE and fore-JC. sight, industry and ambition, integrity and idealism— these are the ideals with which the stalwart pioneers were so generously endowed — the qualities that nourished the slowly developing community which the founders so fondly visioned. Achaevem en t CIVILIZATION, buildcd on the visions and ideals of our hardy forbears, finds at last its realization in a prosperous city, fostered by a spirit of progress and ambition, and enlightened by education. “All that is great in man comes through work, and civilization is its product ” V Z TZM .Prairie Dog Staff Quinn. Reiser, McCIoskey, Amann, Linton. Zeman Turtscher, Kuchenbecker, Paris, Hammes, Smith. Hazelwood Departmental Heads HARRY McCLOSKEY, Editor-in-Chief CHARLES AMANN. Business Manager EVA LINTON, Subscription Manager BLANCHE ZEMAN, Advertising Manager IRENE SMITH, Advertising Manager CHESTER REISER, Athletics Editor JULIA MARGARET PARIS. Album Editor LEONE HAZELWOOD, Literary Editor THELMA HAMMES, Humor Editor LCELLA KUCHENBECKER. Art Editor IVA TURTSCHER, Organization EDITH QUINN. Faculty Advisor F. ©reword (J7rC fr have altempted in this VJc booh to portray student activity in Prairie du Cliien High School; to depict the school not only as an institution for training an intelligent and high minded citizenry, but also as a segment of life itself. IVe wish to express at this time our appreciation to students and townspeople alike who have so generously helped to make this publication possible. Dedication. () the Spirit of Prog-Cf ress—that indomitable and inspirational will which forces man on to the ultimate realization of the best in humankind, we, the students of the Prairie du Chic it High School, respectfully dedicate this sixteenth volume of the Prairie Dog Page Eight ORDER OF BOOKS Administration Classes Organizations Atkletics Features A Quiet Niook in ike N ear by Hills I Page Ten AI) M1NISTR ATION A. O .EAGAN Superintendent Pagr Twelve Board o:f Education JtV jFacnilt MISS ALLEN, Grinnell English-Dramatics We are grateful to Miss Allen for a number of excellent dramatic performances. Not only in plays, but in the declamatory contests as well, her students have done credit to her training. MR. BOCKWITZ, Bradley Polytechnic Science Mr. Bockwitz is head of the science department. His unusual personality has motivated a group of Freshmen to organize a Science Club. MISS ENGLESBY, University of Wisconsin Commercial Miss Englesby assists Miss Maxwell in the Commercial Department. The first semester she had a class in Business Forms; at present she is teaching Bookkeeping. MISS HUNTING, University of Wisconsin English and Latin Miss Hunting has given many Freshmen their start in High School by her classes in English I and Latin. Her winning smile and agreeable disposition have made her very popular among the student body. MISS LYNN, Eau Claire Normal Physical Education Miss Lynn has charge of Physical Education for the girls. As a result of her stimulating interest in athletics, the girls have organized several class teams in Basketball. MISS MAXWELL, Whitewater Normal Commercial Miss Maxwell’s ability as a Commercial teacher has been proved beyond doubt by the splendid record made by her students in the last three district commercial contests. Her courses have been extremely popular. MISS NORSENG, River Falls Normal, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin Music Under Miss Norseng’s capable guidance, interest in music has greatly increased in the High School. She has presented several entertainments which were most favorably received. arm MISS QUINN, University of Minnesota Lirrary-Encmsh Miss Quinn, who has charge of the grade and High Schol libraries, also teaches English Literature. This year she has acted as Faculty Advisor on the Prairie Dog. MR. RICHARDS, Stout Institute M A N U A L Tr AINING-ATH LETICS Mr. Richards is perhaps best known to townspeople as the coach of the High School teams. His teams have been a credit to Prairie du C'hien not only as a record of achievement, but also as models of sportsmanship. Students know him in another capacity—that of Manual Training teacher. The work produced by his department bears witness to Mr. Richard's ability in this line. MISS TODD, University of Minnesota Mathematics Miss Todd has that rare ability to make Mathematics a fascinating study to boys and girls alike. This year she sponsored the organiia-tion of the Fair and Square Club. MISS TREE, University of Illinois History M iss Tree has won the hearts of all her students by her pleasing personality and interesting classes. In addition to her class room work, she has undertaken to supervise fhe decorations for the last two proms. MR. TWEET, St. Olaf Science-German Mr. Tweet teaches Science and German, and his classes are reputed to be interesting ones. He assists Mr. Richards in coaching the various sports. MISS TWIST, Stevens Point Normal Home Economics Miss Twist is best known to the girls of the High School. She has proved herself a most sympathetic and capable teacher. Senior Summary HEN thi class of ’28 entered this high school they were not noted for their IUJ intellectual ability, but for being an all-around class. Mr. Parker was unanimously electe l to the office of Freshman Class Advisor. He proved to be quite a success and a general favorite. The Freshmen planned a surprise party on his birthday which happened to be on February 12. It was a real surprise to him and he was presented with a lamp. The class president for the ensuing year was Earl Jambura. The class advisor for the Sophomore Class was Miss Campbell. 'This year was a quiet one, for the students of that class who were beg’nning to assume a more serious attitude. The class president for the year was Edna Sainty. The Junior year, as we all know, is a busy one for there is the prom. Harry McCloskey was Junior class president and he had quite a job on his hands. Miss Tree took charge of the prom. The affair proved to be a wonderful success. The decorating was artistically done and Fred Elch's Band furnished the music. The Senior year, a most important one, is slowly coming to a close. Miss 'Tree is the Senior Class Advisor. Iva Turtshcer is our class president. The Seniors put on the High School Christmas Party. The proceeds were used to put on a Senior masquerade party. —EDNA SAINTY, 28. C lass Offic ers Turtschcr, Kramer, Hazelwood, Brown, Zeman ! i I age Eighteen ALLEN, FAE Glee Club 2-3-4 Extemporaneous Reading 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Carrie Come to College 3 Minstrel Show 4 The Importance of Being Earnest 4 BENDA, BERTHA Declamatory 2 Latin Club 4 Basketball 2 Extemporaneous Speaking 4 BROWN, MURRELL Glee Club 2-3-4 Boys’ Double-quartet 4 Student Council 4 Minstrel Show 4 CAYA, THURLEY Glee Club 1 Mathematics Club 4 My Spanish Sweetheart Gypsy Rover Nothing But the Truth Minstrel Show 4 The Importance of Being Earnest 4 CONOPA, LEONARD Football 4 Wrong VIr. Wright 3 Nothing But the Truth 4 Minstrel Show 4 The Importance of Being Earnest 4 Entered from Eastman High School BAl'MER, LULU Glee Club 1 Basketball 1-2-3 BILY, DOROTHEA Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 2-3 Basketball 4 Carrie Comes to College CAMPBELL, HELEN Latin Club 2-3 CHILSON, HENRY Glee Club 3 Latin Club 3-4 Football 4 It Pays to Advertise 3 Wrong Mr. Wright 3 Minstrel Show Entered from Campion High School COPSEY, LOREN Entered from Lynxville Grade School ( gm : - -mm DAVIS, CLYDE Latin Club 2 Mathematics Club 3 It Pays to Advertise 3 Entered from Lynxville High School GALAGAN, MARK Glee Club I Latin Club 2-3 Football 4 Gypsy Rover Mask and Wig Club 2 Minstrel Show 4 GLYNN, DOROTHEA Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Sextette 3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Latin Club 2-3 Minstrel Show 4 HAZELWOOD, LEONE Class Secretary 4 Class Treasurer 4 Annual Board 4 Latin Club 3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 IIONZEL, LILLIAN Commercial Contest 4 Latin Club 1-2 FINLEY, KATHRYN Latin Club 3 Basketball 3 GAULKE, MARIE Glee Club 1-2-4 Class Secretary 2 Class Treasurer 2 Latin Club 3-4 GOLDBERG, JENNIE Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 3-4 Carrie Comes to College 3 Minstrel Show 4 IIINCHON, GERALDINE Entered from Harpers Ferry High School HORKHEIMER, AGNES Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 2-3 Mathematics Club 2-3 Carrie Comes to College 3 HORKHEIMER, IRENE Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 3 Mathematics Club 4 Basketball 2-3 Carrie Comes to College 3 KRAMER, GLENN Class Vice-President 4 Mathematics Club 4 Nothing but the Truth 4 The Importance of Being Earnest 4 Entered from Eastman High School LINTON, EVA Annual Board 4 Mathematics Club 4 Nothing but the Truth 4 Mask and Wig Club 3 The Importance of Being Earnest 4 Entered from Eastman High School MAXWELL, WILLIAM Gypsy Rover 1 PINTZ, DAN Basketball 2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Football Captain 3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 JAMBURA, EARL Glee Club 1-2-3 Orchestra 1-2-3 Band 1-2. Assistant Director 2 Class President 1 (Mass Vice-President 2 Commercial Contest 3 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Captain 4 Football 2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3 My Spanish Sweetheart And Home Came 'Fed Gypsy Rover Minstrel Show 4 LENGST, GEORGE Latin Club 1-2 MARSO, CECELIA McCLOSKEY, HARRY Glee Club 2-3 Boys Double-quartette 4 Band 2 Student Council 2 Commercial Contest 2 Annual Board 4 Latin Club 3 Mathematics Club 4 Basketball 2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 My Spanish Sweetheart 2 Gypsy Rover 1 Carrie Comes to College 3 What Happened to Jones 3 Mask and Wig Club 2-3 State Commercial Contest 2 Minstrel Show 4 Officer 666 3 'Lhe Importance of Being Earnest 4 REED, BEULAH Campfire 4 Latin Club 4 Entered from Eastman High School Page Twenty REISER, CHESTER Annual Board 4 Basketball 1-2-3 Captain 3 Football 3 Baseball 1-2-3 Minstrel Show 4 SAINTY, EDNA Glee Club 1-2-3 Class Secretary 1 Class President 2 Class Treasurer 1 Latin Club 3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 SHAWLEY, WARREN Orchestra 1-2-3-4 SIME, JENS Latin Club 2 Mathematics Club 4 Basketball 4 Football 4 It Pays to Advertise 3 Minstrel Show 4 STOHLMEYER, ETHEL Entered from St. Mary’s Academy ROSEN. ALBERT Glee Club 3-4 Boys' Double-quartet 3-4 Ring in the Sawdust 4 Basketball 3-4 Football 3-4 Baseball 3-4 High School Male Quartette 3 Carrie Comes to College 3 What Happened to Jones 3 Entered from Kansas City ILgh School SC H AIJ FENBIL BARBARA Giee Club 2-3 Orchestra 1-3-4 Campfire 1 Latin Club 1 Baseball 2-3-4 Carrie Comes to College 3 It Pays to Advertise 3 SHECKLER, HOWARD Basketball 4 Football 4 Officer 666 The Importance of Being Earnest 4 SLAMA, MARIE Commercial Contest 3-4 Latin Club 2-3 TURTSCHER, IVA Glee Club 2-3 Class President 4 Class Secretary 3 Class Treasurer 3 Campfire 2-3-4 Annual Board 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 My Spanish Sweetheart 2 Page Twenty- VALLEY, BERN ETTA Glee Club 1-2-3-4 WHITE, CLIFFORD Minstrel Show 4 I I ( i WILLARD, BURDETTE Entered from Bagiev High School ZEMAN, BLANCHE Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Campfire 2-3-4 Annual Board 4 Mathematics Club 4, Secretary and Treasurer Basketball 1-2-3-4 My Spanish Sweetheart 2 Gypsy Rover 1 Carrie Comes to College 3 The Importance of Being Earnest 4 ZABEL, EVELYN Latin Club 3 Commercial Contest I Page Twenty-two Ye diromele of Ye J umor ass E Junior Classe entered upon ye makinge of its historie three years ago in ye yeare V 1925. Then, we knew naught of ‘xy” ande ye unknown quantitie, nor of “sumus, Qy estis, sunt,” nor yet of Caesar’s Gallic Wars. S’e Halls of Prairie High, fulle of wonder were theve ande manie the facts to he learned. Mightie were ye sages that stoode guarde over these wonders ande facts innumerable. Ande manie would have been oure errors ande misfortunes hade not certainc of ye sages befriended us and given us their vaste wisdom ande advised us alonge ye way. Before ye close of ye firste semester elected we our firste officers: Ye Presidente Luella of the house of Kuchenbecker. Ye Vice Presidente Einar of the house of Sletmark. Ye Secretarie ande Treasurer Thelma of the house of llammes. Ande ye ende of ye firste yeare founde us no longer altogether greene. Still verdant were we, yet knewe we manie things. Ye summere of ye yeare 1926 came ande wente ande at its departure we betook ourselves hacke to Prairie High Schoole. Sophomores were we ande as such gained we ye esteeme of alle, big and little, especiallie of ye little ones—ye Freshmen. Marveled they at oure vaste knowledge ande at oure ease in the presence of ye mightie sages. Bute we boasted not overmuch for there were yet manie things to learn. Now were we to hear that two triangles are congruente if ye three sides of one are equal respectivelie to ye three sides of ye other. , VVe elected oure newe officers ande they were: Ye Presidente Thelma of the house of Hammes. Ye Vice-Presidente Einar of the house of Sletmark. Ye Secretairie ande Treasurer Victor of the house of Pintz. And yet another summere came ande wente, ande once againe did we return to oure beloved schoole. Now were we Juniors, ande jollie Juniors we are. Muche did we know ande shorte was ye time until we should gaine ye dignitie of Seniors. We labored muche ande greate wereOure accomplishments, ande ye Seniors were with difficultie keepinge us in oure propere place. Again we elected oure classe officers; this time Miss I odd is oure classe advisor, ande muche she will do to helpe us. Ye Presidente Einar of the house of Sletmark. Ye Vice-President Thelma of the house of Hammes. Ye Secretairie ande Treasurer Victor of the house of Pintz. Now the summere vacation is hasteninge alonge apace ande when next we ineete it wille be as Ye Senior Classe of Prairie High and a mightie classe we shalle be. —DOROTHY MARTNER, ’29. Sletmark, Hammes, Pintz, Smith, Crowley Page Twenty-three ■■ AMANN. CHARLES Annual Board 3 Orchestra 2 BENDA, MARY BUNDERS, ANDREW CLINGER, JAMES CROWLEY, CLEMENT Student Council 3 Latin Club 1-2 Mathematics Club 3 Minstrel Show 3 DeMUTH, ADELAIDE Glee Club 3 Declamatory Contest 3 Entered from I. C. Academy, Dubuque, Iowa ERTEL, HARRIET Campfire 3 Latin Club 3 Mathematics Club 3 Entered from Eastman High FAGAN, DOROTHY Commercial Contest 2 FAVRE, NELLIE Campfire 3 Latin Club 2 FELDE, LUELLA Glee Club 3 Campfire 3 Latin Club 3 Entered from Viroqua High School Page Twenty-four GALLAGHER, THOMAS Baseball 2-3 GROOM, IMOLA HAUPT. ROBERT Glee Club 1-2 Orchestra 1-2-3 Band 1-2 Football 1-2-3 KONICHEK, MARTHA KOVANDA, HELEN Ba ketball 1 GREMORE, THELMA Campfire 3 Latin Club 2 HAMMES, THELMA Glee Club 1-2-3 Sextette 1-2-3 Class President 2 Class Secretary 1 Oratory 2 Campfire 1-2-3 Annual Board 3 Latin Club 2-3 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 Whose Little Bride Are You? 1 Carrie Comes to College 2 Rings in the Sawdust 3 What Happened to Jones 2 All-of-a-Sudden Peggy 3 Mask and Wig 1-3 Pres. 3 Minstrel Show 3 KAHLER, ORPHY Basketball 3 KONICHEK, MYRTLE KOZELKA, ADOLPH Baseball 1-2-3 Page Twenty-jive r KRAMER, BLOSSOM Glee Club 3 Campfire 3 Mathematics Club 3 Latin Club 3 Entered from Eastman High School LEE, GLADYS Glee Club 1-2-3 Latin Club 2-3 Mathematics Club 3 MARTNER, DOROTHY Glee Club 1-2-3 Campfire 2-3 Latin Club 2-3 Mathematics Club 3 Carrie Comes to College 2 MICHEL, VERONICA Glee Club 3 Latin Club 3 Basketball 3 Entered from Eastman High School NOGGLE, ELGIA Glee Club 1-2-3 Campfire 1-2-3 Latin Club 1 My Spanish Sweetheart Carrie Comes to College 2 KUCHENBECKER, LUELLA Glee Club 1-2-3 Class President 1 Declamatory 2 Campfire 1-2-3 Annual Board 3 Mathematics Club 3 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 Carrie Comes to College 2 What Happened to Jones 2 LEE, ORLANDO Glee Club 2 Basketball 2-3 Football 2 MERACLE, DOROTHY Glee Club 1-2-3 Vice-President 2, Treasurer 3 Campfire 1-2-3 Latin Club 1-2 Mathematics Club 3, President 3 Basketball 1 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 Carrie Comes to College 2 Wrong Mr. Wright 2 All-of-a-Sudden Peggy MILLER, LEOMA Latin Club 2 Mathematics Club 3 PARIS,JULIA MARGARET Glee Club 1-2-3 Sextette 2-3 Rings in the Sawdust 3 Declamatory 2-3 Campfire 1-2 Annual Board 3 Latin Club 1-2 Vice-President 2 Mathematics Club 3 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 Whose Little Bride Are You? 1 Carrie Comes to College 2 What Happened to Jones 2 Mask and Wig Club 1-2 Minstrel Show 3 Page Twenty-six PENDLETON, ROBERT Band 1-2 Oratory 1-2-3 Latin Club 1-2-3 Mathematics Club 3 Basketball 3 Baseball 3 Wrong Mr. Wright What Happened to Jones 2 All-of-a-Sudden Peggy 3 Mask and Wig Club 1 Minstrel Show 3 POHLMAN, LEOTA Campfire 2-3 Latin Club 2-3 Basketball 1-3 RICK, ADELINE Glee Club 1-2-3 Sextette 1-2-3 Campfire 1-2-3 Latin Club 2-3 My Spanish Sweetheart Carrie Comes to College 2 Nothing But the Truth 2 Mask and Wig Club 1 Rings in the Sawdust 3 RUTTER, KERMIT SEBASTIAN, ROSE Latin Club 1-2 Treasurer 2 1 ft _m 1 PINTZ, VICTOR Class Secretary 3 Class Treasurer 3 Basketball 3 Football 3 Baseball 2-3 Wrong Mr. Wright 2 Minstrel Show 3 The Importance of Being Earnest 3 REED, IRENE Latin Club 3 Entered from High School Eastman RINK. RUSSELL Band 1 SCHWERT, AIMEE Glee Club 1 SEIDEL, CHESTER Page Twenty-seven SIME, DONALD Cilee Club 1 Mathematics Club 3 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 SLETMARK, EINAR Cilee Club 1-2 Boys’ Double-quartet Class President 3 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 Minstrel Show 3 SPALLA, TEKLA Latin Club 3 Entered from High School Eastman STEINER, VEDA Cilee Club 1-2 Latin Club 2 Mathematics Club 3 Basketball 2-3 Captain 3 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 SWIGGUM, ADA Glee Club 1-2 Latin Club 2-3 SIME. DOROTHY Cilee Club 1-2 Campfire 1-2-3 Mathematics Club 3 Basketball 1-2-3 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 Carrie Comes to College 2 SMITH, IRENE Cilee Club 1-2-3 Student Council 3 Extemporaneous Reading 3 Campfire 1-2-3 Annual Board 3 Latin Club 3 Basketball 1 Carrie Comes to College 2 Wrong Mr. Wright 2 All-of-a-Sudden Peggy 3 STEINER, ANITA Latin Club 1 STRNAD, BLANCHE WACHUTA, CHARLES Page Twenty-eight WAGNER. NORMA Glee Club 3 Campfire 3 Minstrel Show 3 Entered from Alma High School ZEMAN, BERNADETTE Glee Club 1-2-3 Sextette 1-2-3 Declamatory 2 Campfire 2-3 Mathematics Club 3 Basketball 1 My Spanish Sweetheart 1 Carrie Comes to College 2 It Pays to Advertise Minstrel Show ROLFE, BASIL Entered from Ferryville WHITE, PEARL Glee Club 3 Orchestra 1-2-3 Band 1-2 TURN MEYER, LESTER Baseball 1-2 GILKES, ALICE Entered from Bagley High School ! i • i i Page Twenty-nine Page Thirty .L e Si opnomore uummary '- IIE Sophomore Class, one of the largest, has, during the Freshmen and Sopho-f Q more years, taken an active part in the school activities. We feel justly proud of our achievements, for though not yet two years old, we are well represented in every one of the sports, as well as in music, dramatics, the declamatory contest, the Fair and Square Club, Forum, and the various Camp Fires. Moreover, we have a debating team that worthily upholds the reputation of the class and dispatches all opponents promptly. The class officers for the Freshmen year were: George Nauert, president; Mildred Scherlin, vice-president; Thomas Bright, treasurer; and Neal Glenn, secretary. Our advisor was Miss Hunting who graciously consented to continue in the same capacity for this year. Our Sophomore officers are: Neal Glenn, president; Edward Crowley, vice-president; George Nauert, treasurer; Mildred Scherlin, secretary; and Marguerite _ Nickerson and Margaret Feeney, representatives on the Student Council. This fall we kept up an old tradition by acting as sponsors for the Freshmen Mixer. All classes took part with the result that we became well acquainted with the new students. We have reached the half-way mark of our high school career and feel well satisfied with our accomplishments. We look forward to another two years in Prairie High— may they be as successful as the past two. —GRETCHEN STEINER, 30. CLASS OFFICERS Glenn, Scherlin, Nauert, Feeney, Crowley, Nickerson Page Thirty-one Class Ro Ahrens, Leonard Haggerty, Eftie Noggle, Kenneth Allen, Irma Hahn, Margaret Pitzer, Mable Allen, Veneda Herpel, Arthur Reiser, Robert Bergen, Thomas Holly, Lila Rod, Catherine Blazek, Marie Hoppe, Feme Rosen, Donald Bush, Joseph Kahler, Arnold Ruth, Vivian Cornford, John Keizer, Betty Scherlin, Mildred Crowley, Edward Kolbe, Marion Smith, Leonard Davis, Genevieve Krachey, Joseph Steiner, Gretchen DuCharme, Francis La Bonne, Roy Stohlmeyer, James Feeney, Margaret Lawless, Marguerite Strnad, John Gaulke, Carl Mara, Cecilia Zabel, George Geisler, Rose McClure, Naomi Zach, Frances Glenn, Neal Naucrt, George Zeil, Harold Gokey, Florence Nicholson, Beatrice Nickerson, Marguerite Zweifel, Herman Page Thirty-two iEigiity Six Singing Fresli men HIS year there is a startling number of Freshmen in our high school. Some fc came from our own grades, some from St. John’s school, some from St. Gabriel's, and others from the town of Bridgeport and elsewhere. They range in size from giants to dwarfs and from barrels to toothpicks. Our class officers were elected early in the first semester. The president is Edward Scherlin; vice-president, John Pohlman; secretary, Rudolph Silberschmidt; treasurer, Ralph Dohse; and representative to the Student Council, Lloyd Miller and Julian Rosen. Miss Quinn is our Class Advisor. The Freshmen have organized a science club which meets frequently. The president is Harold Ziel; vice-president, Mavis 'Fainter; secretary and treasurer, Marjorie McEachern. The club is sponsored by Mr. Bockwitz. The Freshmen have not been idle as far as dramatics are concerned. Some participated in the play, All of a Sudden Peggy which was a success. They are now very hard at work on two one-act plays, Cabbages,” and “Spreading the News” The girls seem to be more brilliant than the boys. Only two boys have been dn-the honor roll throughout the school year, whereas five or six girls have already distinguished themselves in this way. We are hoping that the boys will reassert themselves and reestablish their reputation before another year passes. Of course, the boys are interested in athletics, and Lawrence Jelinek of Bridgeport succeeded in playing on the first football squad. In basketball, Harold Zeil played on the second squad; in baseball, we again find Lawrence Jelinek. Bridgeport’s budding athlete, representing the Freshmen athletes on the first squad. —WILLIAM SCHERECK, ’31. . n im I Page Thirty-three ( lass Officers Scherlin. Dohse, Silberschmidt. Rosen, Miller, Pohlman Class Roll Barth, Philip Benda, Dorothy Bunders, George Buroker, Harland Carl, Oscar Corn ford, Harry Gaulke, Clement Geisler, Kermith Hoffman, Betty Kalina, Emma Kavon, Virginia Kolbe, Harold Koresh, Vernon Kozelka, Edward Kozelka. Raymond La Bonne. Leo Lechnir, Dorothy MacEachern, Marjorie Martner, Grace Novacek, Joseph Pinkerton, Florence Pohlman, John Rink, Roger Rosen, Julian Saintv, Doris Schaub, Gilbert Sheckler. Norma Smrcina, Hazel Stoeger, Junior Strauman. Emily Fainter, Mavis Thimmesch, Caroline Turtscher, Kermit Valley, Marcella Walker, Leo Willard, Cecil Jelinek, Lawrence T hirty-four C lass Roll Allen, Helen Haupt, Geraldine Powers, Rose Antoine, Jeanne Herold, Pauline Rosencrans, Glenn Bickel, William Hotfman, Jane Schereck, Gertrude Blazelc, Julia Huk, Josephine Schereck, William Dobse, Ralph Kahler, Franklin Scherlin, Edward Evans, Howard Lanke, Lawrence Silberschmidt, Rudolph Evert, Wauneta Mara, Naomi Steiner, Roger Feally, Raymond Maxwell, Loretta Steven, Helen Finley, Anna McGrath, Thomas Strauinan, Richard Gaulke, Marguerite Miller, Lloyd Strickler, Lucile Gilkes, Alfred Novy, John Valley, Arthur Gokey, Dorothy Oswald, Dorothy White, Lillian Griesbach, George Pintz, Margaret Ziel, Harold D. wm f ■HMij Page Thirty-five ORGANIZATIONS II 9 m ave Organizations ScliooJ C i f ANY people think clubs and organizations in a school are not of any C f benefit, but rather a hindrance to the children, as they serve to take their minds from their studies; consult the students and let them explain that it takes away the monotony of study, gives them new ideas, and background to work with. The girls and boys must be given a chance to show their abilities. They have certain ideas of their own and it is the place of the teachers and of the school in general to help them broaden their ideas and apply them in beneficial ways. In our school we have several organizations—the Mathematics Club, Dramatic Club, Camp Fires, Science Club, and Forum. Each of these organizations has a definite purpose. For instance, in the Dramatic Club, certain pupils feel that they would like to take up some particular line in dramatics after graduation. But first of all they must know a little more about it, broaden their views, find out what their work would really mean, and thus decide whether they wish to continue in that line. We must arouse a student’s interest, get him to working, to show us his ability. It helps the student to know how to conduct himself when he is before a group in a meeting. Our high school students who are leaving are to be our men and women of tomorrow. They are bound to be leaders, and to do so, they must know how to lead and how to stimulate others to activity. They must learn to take the initiative and to hold positions of responsibility. With the aid of our well trained teachers as advisors, a pupil can do a great deal in his particular line. We are reaping many benefits. We are trying to become better men and women and do our share in life to the best of our ability. We are not only preparing ourselves for life, but more than that, we are having a foretaste of life’s pleasures and responsibilities. —EVA LINTON, ’28. I llgll Sell ool Orckestra HIGH School Orchestra is a prominent factor in the spirit of any school. Our School has always had an orchestra under the direction of an advanced musician and its members have given a great deal of time and effort to make it a success each year. This year a new plan has been adopted whereby orchestra students practice on orchestra material at home. Each member has a card on which he marks every week the time spent on orchestra music. This card is signed by the parents and brought to orchestra rehearsals for the approval of our director. In November, after three months of hard practise, the musical organizations of the school gave a musical consisting of numbers from the Girls’ Glee Club, Boys’ Double Quartet, the Grade School and the Orchestra, including vocal and instrumental solos. The orchestra also rendered several selections at the Minstrel Show as well as contributing music at the dramatic productions staged during the year. Our orchestra meets every Monday at the close of school. Throughout the year we have worked on classical selections, marches, and a few popular numbers. Though our membership is limited we have enjoyed working together under the direction of our capable director, Miss Norseng, and hope that the student body has appreciated our effort in making the high school orchestra a reality. —BARBARA SCHAUFENBIL, ’28. Billings, Stohlmeyer, Shawley, Schaufenbil, Miss Norseng, Gokey, DuCharme, Kahler, Miss Engelsby, Kahler, Herpel, White 9 fl 1 rT 'Pop row: Sainty, Glynn, G. Mariner, Horkheimer, Meracle, Reiser, Kramer, Shecklcr, Noggle Third row: Miss Norseng, Miss Quinn, Rick, Hahn. Antoine, Pint , Hammes, A. Horkheimer, B. Zeman, Geisler Second row: Steiner, Mickel, Biley, Pinkerton, Kuchenbecker, Feeney, Zeman First row: Lee, Lawless, Paris, Smith, Wagner, F. Allen, I. Allen T lie Girls Glee Clial) HE Girls’ Glee Club is one of the largest and best organized clubs of all the musical activities in our high school. It is composed of forty high school girls chosea on the basis of ability from the sixty-two girls who tried out for the club last fall. I he club, which meets every Wednesday night, is divided into two sections, alto and soprano, and the blending of voices is very fine. This is due to the splendid training and leadership of Miss Norseng. When school started this fall, the Girls’ Glee Club was the first organization to produce any public entertainment. With the help of the orchestra and some of the grade students, they gave a delightful program consisting of many beautiful vocal and instrumental selections. Both Miss Norseng and the Club in general received many fine compliments on the work produced at this time. Last year the musical societies of the high school put on the operetta Carrie Comes to College which was very successful. The story was an unusual one of college life, full of comic and dramatic bits. The cast contained eleven characters. The operetta to be put on by the same societies this year, Rings in the SanJust” is a thrilling story of circus life with many laughable situations and dramatic contrasts. The cast consists of eight characters; Miss Norseng and the cast feel that the operetta will be a great success. —MAVIS TAINTER, 31. ------------ Rage Thirty-nine Miss Norseng, Antoine, Hammes, Zeman, Paris, Rick FLe Girls Sextette (the last two years, the Girls' Sextette has been under the direction of Miss Norseng. Through her excellent direction and the cooperation of the members, the organization has been a success, and has contributed towards many entertainments. They took part in the concert given by the musical organizations of the school as well as in the Minstrel Show where they sang several negro selections. The members are: Adeline Rick, Julia Margaret Paris, Bernadette Zeman, Sopranos; Dorothea Glynn, Thelma Hammes, Jeanne Antoine, Altos. Unfortunately, Dorothea Glynn was unable to be with the group when they had their picture taken. —JEANNE ANTOINE ’31 Back row: Miss Norseng, Sletmark, Griesbach, Rosen, McCloskey Front row: Glenn, Nauert, Herpel, Brown .Boys Quartette £7 NI)ER the supervision of Mr. Collins during the year ’25-’26, a Bovs’ Glee Club was organized. Last year the group consisted of twenty-four voices. This year, instead of using a large group of untrained voices, the number was cut down to eight boys who comprise the Double Quartette. This has proved very successful. Because the members joined of their own volition, they have cooperated to the fullest extent. The Boys’ Double Quartette has appeared before the public on numerous occasions during the past year, and has always pleased the audience. Miss Norseng proved herself very successful with this group. The members are: first tenors, George Nauert and Neal Glenn; second tenors, Arthur Herpel and Einar Sletmark; first basses, Harry McCloskey and Albert Rosen; second bassfcs, George Griesbach and Murrell Brown. During the first part of February, the boys of Prairie High School put on a Minstrel Show under the supervision of Mr. Eagan and Miss Norseng. This was very well received by the audience. The boys from the Double Quartette and a few others carried the heavier parts. The High School Girls’ Sextette and the grades also took part, thereby making the affair of interest to the entire school. From the members of the Double Quartette, Miss Norseng picked four boys who make up the Boys’ Quartette. 'I'his group meets as a regular class during school hours every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for forty minutes. In this way, they can accomplish a great deal because all the members are present at every practice. Though the group is a new one, their progress has been rapid, and we look forward to hearing them. - -GEORGE NAUERT ’30 Page Forty-one .Dramatics and .( 1M1c Speaking 0UR High School has developed a wonderful phase in a High School career, one that both students and public enjoy—this is Dramatics. We have talents in our students, which, under the trained direction of Miss Allen and with the diligent work of the student, may be uncovered and developed. These are not only a benefit to the students to whom they belong, but are also an honor to their parents and the school. Miss Allen has supervised the Public Speaking and Dramatic work in addition to carrying a heavy schedule of English classes. The individual students have profited by her professional coaching. The student body and the community have seen several enjoyable performances made possible only by Miss Allen’s patience and enthusiasm. The first play that wa;l presented this year was entitled “Nothing But the Truth”, a three-act comedy by James Montgomery, taken from a novel of the same name by Frederick S. Idam. This presentment was delivered very skillfully. The hero, Robert Bennett, was in a very critical position, having to either lose or win ten thousand dollars for speaking the truth for twenty-four hours. The play was very much enjoyed by both cast and audience. “All-of-a-Sudden Peggy” was an Irish play, Peggy O’Hara and her mother being Irish. Peggy, who was constantly changing her mind “all-of-a-sudden”, held the attention of the crowd, keeping them constantly laughing and interested. Miss Allen has found several individuals with ability in the Freshmen class. She has worked with these people a great deal. As this goes to press, “Spreading the News” by Lady Gregory, and “Cabbages”, by Staadt, are under preparation. The cast is entirely of Freshmen, and it is interesting to see their talents in Dramatic Arts. The costuming and stage management are the responsibility of the Dramatic Club. In the latter part of May, the Senior class play will be given by the Seniors to furnish them pleasure as well as a remembrance of their last year of High School. Some of the people in High School are keenly interested in Oratory, Extemporaneous Reading and Speaking, and Declamatory work. Opportunity for individual drill work has been showered upon each student who has taken part. The oratory winners are: Edward Crowley, Marjorie MacEachern; (alternative), Robert Pendleton; for Declamatory: Adelaide DeMuth and Julia Margaret Paris; (alternative) Florence Gokey; for Extemporaneous Speaking: Bertha Benda and Neal Glenn; for Extemporaneous Reading: Fay Allen and Irene Smith. These winners have the opportunity of going to Mus-coda to try their sk� ll with respresentatives from other schools. One of the new organizations of this year was the Dramatic Club. Miss Allen selected those whom she thought had ability by try-outs and plays. The club consists of twenty-six members who seem keenly interested in the work and are determined to make this innovation a success. They have read about several similar activities of fellow clubs throughout the state and one of their aims is to present a play at the State rage Forty-two Forensic Convention with Neal Glenn as Listed below are the Fae Allen Irma Allen Jeanne Antoine Edward Crowley Margaret Feeney Neal Glenn George Griesbach Thelma Hammes in Madison. Thelma Hammes was unanimously elected President ice-I resident, and Margaret Feeney, Secretary and Treasurer, members of this club: Jane Hoffman Marguerite Lawless Luella Kuchenbecker Marjorie MacEachern Eva Linton Dorothy Meracle George Nauert Marguerite Nickerson Julia Margaret Paris Robert Pendleton Adeline Rick Donald Rosen Irene Smith Mavis Tainter Grace Martner N of Huang .Bui 1 he X rutli Robert Rennet E. M. Ralston Dick Donnelly Clarence Van Dusen Bishop Doran Gwendolyn Ralston Mrs. E. M. Ralston Ethel Clark Mable Jackson Sable Jackson Martha Donald Rosen George Nauert Neal Glenn Leonard Conopa Glenn Kramer Marguerite Nickerson Eva Linton Adeline Rick Thurley Caya Effie Haggerty Jane Hoffman All of a SuXlen .P pgg7 Anthony, Lord Crackenthorpe _ The Hon. Jimmy Keppel (his brother) Major Archie Phipps (retired) (Lady Crackenthorpe’s brother) Jack Menzies _ _ Parker (footman at Hawkhurst) _ Lucus (Manservant at Jimmy’s flat) _ Lady Crackenthorpe _ The Hon. Millicent Keppel _ The Hon. Mrs. Colquhoun _ Mrs. O’Hara (widow of Prof. O’Hara F. R. S.) Peggy (her daughter) _ Robert Pendleton Edward Crowley Ralph Dohse Howard Evans Kermit Turtscher Harold Ziel Dorothy Meracle Margaret Feeney Betty Keiser Thelma Hammes Irene Smith ( asf—‘ 'Importance of Being Lamest. Kramer, Sheckler, Conopa. V. Pintz, McCloskey Miss Allen, Caya, Zeman, Linton, F. Allen F air and Square CluL Mathematics Club, Fair and Square, was organized fO in November, 1927. The purpose of the Club is to create a greater interest in Mathematics and enable those who are interested to study interesting subjects which are not given in the regular class work. We have secured a demonstration slide rule for use in the Algebra and Geometry classes, as well as in our Mathematics Club. We are looking forward to becoming acquainted with the surveyor’s transit to be used in Trigonometry. The following officers were elected for the year: Dorothy Meracle, President; Blossom Kramer, Vice-President; Blanche Zeman, Secretary and Treasurer. Freshmen and Sophomores, to be eligible for membership, must have one year of Algebra with a grade of B. Geometry is required of Juniors and Seniors. In this way, the Mathematics Club hopes to promote scholarship as well as an interest in things which are outside activities. Meetings are to be held once every month. Since this Club has been organized so recently, and because of conflicts with other school activities, meetings have not been held every month. Organization was completed in the November meeting. The February program consisted of a short play, Mathesis, and the history of numbers and counting in different countries, namely China, Rome, Greece, Egypt, and that of the Mayo Indians. As an assembly program, a play was given entitled Falling in Love with Plane Geometry in which Plane Geometry is found by her friends, particularly Jim Nasium, to be quite charming. —BLANCHE ZEMAN, ’28. Page Forty-four Tlie F orum 7N 1925 a group of students decided to organize a club for qJ the purpose of increasing interest in Latin. The name “Forum was chosen for the new organization. This was considered most appropriate, as the Forum of Roman antiquity was the favorite spot for social as well as political meetings. In 1926 pins were purchased by the club members. They were miniature facsimiles of a Roman temple column, with the word “Forum embossed on the base. 'This design has been chosen for permanent use. The meetings are intended primarily for social purposes, and many worthwhile entertainments have been provided by the members during the past three years. Each fall an annual mixer is given by the old members to welcome and initiate the new members into the group. At Christmas time a party is always held in the gymnasium with a Christmas tree and gifts for all members. The annual spring picnic is another affair which everyone anticipates with much pleasure. Other meetings and programs are held at various times during the school year to promote a feeling of good fellowship and congeniality among the Latin students. The officers elected for 1927-28 were chosen from the members who have belonged to the club for a year. They are: George Nauert, president; Thelmas Hammes, vice-president; Neal Glenn, secretary and treasurer. At the present time there are fifty-one members in the “Forum'’. I Tke 'W at opapiwi Camp Fire aims to organize the daily life of girls. It aims to show that romance I O and beauty are to be found on every side and in wholesome ways. It organizes girls and women to promote wholesome, happy life in home and community. The principal means of reaching these aims is through honors and ranks based on attainment. The activities are focused and the ideals emphasized by simple ceremonies and ritual together with symbolic and beautiful costumes and decorations. Wohelo is the watchword. It is made up of the first two letters of Work, Health and Love.” The Watopapiwi Camp Fire, organized five years ago, is under the guardianship of Miss Tree, with Miss Lynn as assistant guardian. There are fourteen girls in the Camp Fire. Several candy and sandwich sales have been held during the year. A gypsy hike, a Valentine masquerade, and a St. Patrick's birthday party were on the social calendar. This year a week end camping trip at McGregor Heights will complete the activities for the season. Ceremonies were held once a month at which honor beads were awarded and rank taken. These were followed by a social hour. —BLANCHE ZEMAN ’2S Miss Tree, Martner, Miss Lynn Lawless, Nickerson, Kramer. B. Hoffman, Smith, Meracle, Feeny, Ertel, Zeman, J. Hoffman, Felde Page Forty-six Sonowa Campfire C HE Sl,n,,vva Campfire, under the guardianship of Miss Todd and Miss Twist, was organized in hte fall of 1926. The girls chose Sunowa, meaning, sun on the water for their group name. It is symbolic of cheerfulness. There were hut seven members last year, one being Lisetta Graves who isn’t here this year. The new members are: Frances DuCharme, Thelma Gremore, Geraldine Haupt, Eflie Haggerty and Irma Allen. Last year many an enjoyable hike and party was experienced by the members. Included with these was a week-end trip to McGregor in May. The girls found Bob Inn and Ridgewood delightful. This year the old members entertained the new ones at a hobo party. Invitations were written on crumbled brown wrapping paper. All the girls came dressed in tramp clothing with originality shown in the use of a bandana handkerchief, an old deck of cards, a clay pipe, or a pair of dice. A regular hobo luncheon was served on tin plates. New members were obliged to beg for it. After “Home, Sweet Home’’ was played we left, but not without regret. Of course all of Campfire isn’t parties; we have regular meetings, besides additional outside work to be done for head honors. Our watchword is “Wohelo”, formed from the first two letters of the words work, health, and love, and it is our aim to make these qualities our guiding principles. —IRMA ALLEN, ’30. McClure, Haggerty, Allen DuCharme, Pohlman, Favre, Miss 1 odd, Holly, Miss Twist, Gremore, Hoppe, Rod A.a W a-’k i-a Camp F ire ✓ HE Aawakia Camp Fire was organized four years ago under the guardianship f Q of Miss Campbell. Last year Miss Quinn succeeded her. This year it was again necessary to find a new guardian. Miss Engelsby assumed the leadership with Miss Quinn as assistant. At the first meeting of the year the following officers were elected: Thelma Ham-mes, president, and Bernadette Zeman, secretary and treasurer. Ceremonials have been held every month. At the beginning of the year, four new members were elected: Jeanne Antoine, Dorothy Gokey, Pauline Herold and Norma Wagner. The older members have enjoyed having these girls in the group and appreciate the effort they have put forth to help make the Camp Fire work successful. Perhaps the feature entertainment of the season was a sleigh ride party held the latter part of November. Another popular event of the season was a masquerade party held in the upper corridor. The Watopapiwi campfire also attended. Dancing was the chief entertainment; the music was furnished by the radio and Electrola. The organization of a Camp Fire group is not only for social purposes, but it is an excellent thing for any high school or community. The watch-word of the Camp Fire, “Wohelo , is made up of the first two letters of the words work, health, and love. These three words signify the interests of the organization. It is the aim of every Camp Fire girl to uphold the law of the camp. We are glad to say that with the exception of one or two, our group will be able to remain together another year. —BERNADETTE ZEMAN, 29. Miss Engelsby, Sime, Slinde, Rick, Zeman, Kuchenbecker, Wagner, Miss Quinn Noggle, Turtscher, Antoine, Hammes, Reiser, Herold, Gokey Commercial Contest HE Commercial Contest, which included Junior and Senior Typing, Senior Short-hand. Rapid Calculation, and Penmanship, was held on Saturday, April 21 at Platteville. In this contest the schools of this district, nine in all, were represented. They are: Lancaster, Mineral Point, Cobb, Cassville, Darlington, Cuba City, Platteville, Highland, and Prairie du Chien. Each school may send two competent contestants for each event. One of our contestants, Thelma Hammes, took the mumps three days before the contest, so was unable to enter. The winners of either first or second place in the District Contest arc eligible for the State Contest at Whitewater. If a high place is achieved, it is not only a great honor for the contestant, but to the teacher as well. Last year Prairie du Chien High School scored the most points, attaining first place. This year we were not as successful. We took third place with five points, Lancaster and Darlington taking first and second with seven and six, points respectively. No other school wanted to contest our penmanship, so we lost five points here. Contests are of great value to the students. It gives them good training in concentration and nerve reaction. They act as an incentive to students to better work. The spirit from the beginning to the end of the contest is one of lively enthusiasm, thoroughly mixed with good hard work. Contests are now universally recognized as the greatest aid toward developing the minds of high school pupils, and also in developing their interests. The honors many have won, others too may win; the gratification they feel as the recipients of these tributes in recognition of their achievement others too may enjoy. Try! “Auccuracy First.” Sebastian, Slama, Honzel, Miss Maxwell, Davis, Zabel, Steiner, Rick Page Forty- ! Honor Roll These students have been on the Honor Roll four times out of five six weeks periods. FRESHMEN Allen, Helen Benda, Dorothy Hoffman, Jane Kozelka, Raymond Martner, Grace MacEachern, Marjorie Rosen, Julia Sainty, Doris Schereck, William JUNIORS Benda, Mary Kozelka, Adolph Smith, Irene Zeman, Bernadette SENIORS Campbell. Helen Honzel, Lillian Slama, Marie I lie ;Oall of ike Easf 0NCE you hear it, you can never forget. It keeps a-calling you. When you hear it call, you want to go anywhere East of Suez. It makes you feel drowsy, dreamy. It makes you desire to leisure your life away under oriental skies. It is mysterious. After you hear its call, you hate the rush and buzz of cities and industrious countries. It keeps a-calling you and you have to heed. There is no way out. In time you have to answer this strange mysterious call. It is irresistable. —WILLIAM SCHERECK, ’31. f Romance in History WILIGHT fell. The lone evening star looked silently upon the { ) Indian village nestled quietly at the foot of the dark shadowed hills. I wilight passed, and a large silvery moon took the place of the star as shepherd of Nature’s vast realm. Big fleecy clouds served as sheep folds for the stars silently grazing in the blue pastures of the heavens. The swarthy skinned Indians, seated around their evening campfire, Puffed at their pipes and watched these silent changes. Before them played the flames, dancing up and down in their bright colors of orange, blue, yellow, and red, casting weird, ever-changing shadows upon their stolid watchers. Behind them the shadows played at hide and seek, darting hither and yon among the darker objects. Trees loomed out of the darkness like young giants. Large boulders showed their frightened, white faces against the black background. Here and there eyes of the passing inhabitants of the forest flashed their silent messages, as they watched the dark silhouettes against the fire light. Then as one moved, hastily retreating steps sounded sharply, and all was quiet. At odd moments, a bird might be heard, whispering love messages to its mate, and in sharp contrast, the penetrating cry of a coyote, an owl giving its cry of warning as it espied some small night prowling animal. A short scuffle, a small frightened cry, and again silence. As time went by on its silver wings, the quiet watchers of the fire slowly arose, and retired to their tents. Others came back from their teepees only to enter the black depths of the forest in search of prey, or to visit the water’s edge, where its soft noises could be heard as the waves gently lapped the banks. The moonbeams played gently over the surface and its silvery smoothness remained unbroken, save where a slim young fish cut its stillness with a graceful dive. This was the very place that the City of the Prairie Dogs now stands, more than a hundred years ago; but now, with the passing of White Haired Time, changes have taken place. And although it is the same evening star, the same moon, the same hills, a new people has sprung up and changed the scene to that of a modern time. No more shall the coyote wander here, but others of his friends of nature have remained behind, and still serve to remind us of the scenes which were enacted here so many years ago. —LUELLA FOJCHENBECKER, ’29. 1 Page Fifty-one ant] lor tin pROM my earliest days I have had a great desire to become, as the funny sheet of the Sunday paper puts it, “Somebody’s Stenog.” As I grew older this childish ambition developed and increased till I pictured myself supreme at the head of a large office force, the chief advisor of my employer, in short, a successful business woman. These, of course, were only day dreams, as I had not, as yet, the slightest knowledge of even the most fundamental requirements of a business career. To me it seemed like play to sit all day at a shiny typewriter or to take dictation with my pencil fairly flying over the page. My brightly colored bubble was soon to burst, as I later discovered, but for the time being I gloried in my air castles. The first class in Shorthand was a thing most terrible to me. Whatever of the explanat'on of those odd little dots, dashes, curves, and curliques which, it seemed, made up that form of writing, sunk into my dazed brain served only to make me more stupefied than ever. I left the classroom with an odd sinking feeling. The bubbles had burst and left me feeling like— like a child who has just been told that there is no Santa Claus. That night found me with a dozen or so sharp pencils attempting to write five pages of, (oh, would that it weren’t) Shorthand. I must have presented an odd figure, sitting there writing cramped, little figures that were sure to be out of proportion in some way. One page, two—already 1 had developed writer's cramp; would I never get done? I began to feel my senses had become numb, but still I wrote on, knowing little of what I was writing and caring less. In fact, at that moment, I wished the whole collection of Shorthand characters at the bottom of the sea. (Perhaps Neptune would keep them locked up in his treasure chest). At any rate I sat there writing, writing, writing. My dreams the next few nights were extremely troubled. 1 imagined myself surrounded by a multitude of tiny figures. Suddenly they began to come to life, to move around and form words which I could not understand but which seemed more fatefully significant to me than any writing on the wall. I found myself almost suffocated by that infinity of tiny characters which seemed to take fiendish joy in disturbing my sleep. Now I was almost choking—oh, oh! I awoke to find my head at the foot of the bed and the covers twisted around till I actually did feel choked. Hut as time went on, Shorthand lost some of its dread for me. I tool; only a short time to write the required five pages, and the circles and curves began to have a definite meaning. I learned to form words which, wonder of wonders, I was able to transcribe after I had written them. This, of course, was not without much toil, but finally it came to pass that Shorthand was no longer a nightmare but a pleasure. Now I can sit and dream once again of my ambition to get into the business world, and the air castle which had faded into plain daylight seems again just within my reach. —HELEN SL1NDE, '29. BKmmKiMb 1$ Ur ( IHc« fora ?, 1 ■ f � � s£$i ;-tct 4ftr tir'ie Ke;r.« v £ aaer.- c. •.{ «-p it plif ' i ftvm'FT t � « ofes? wMMteNnfe tr i ajMMgi 2 iv- fit'v {:: tac . i� - tei: M. : • fHm- - «« • ;. fja!M -t i'. ■fr ?! ••£■ ! n :{S4ci a t ... E. E. RICHARDS Director of Athletics Pagt Fifly-lhret Graduating Letter Men McCloskey, C. Reiser, Jambura, 1). Pint VV'liat it Cleans to Be An Atklete N athlete should keep himself “physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight at all times. He should be careful of his diet; pure, wholesome, well balanced meals at regular hours are necessary for the best development of the body and mind. Eating between meals overworks certain portions of the body and does not nourish other parts. A good athlete must exercise systematically; his muscles must be developed gradually, and then kept up to the mark by regular exercise. To overdo one day1 and to do nothing the next keeps him always at the starting point. Social activities should be abolished on all school nights, and smoking and drinking should never be indulged in by an athlete, as they weaken both muscles and nerves. An athlete is not an athlete who does not obey his instructors, who puts his individual success above that of his team, who does not take defeat graciously, or who disputes the decision of the referee. Good sportsmanship, a well trained mind, and responsive muscles, clean habits and a receptive attitude will develop the weakest body; what may it not do for the normal boy ? Sime, Chilson, Galagan, Sheckler, Conopa Football RAIRIE opened the football season at Sparta, September 24. Our line was made up of all new men who were inexperienced and therefore unable to stop Sparta’s terrific line thrusts. The final score was i$-0. Bloomington came to Prairie to play the second game of the season. With a game’s experience tucked away, the home boys did very much better, making three touchdowns and holding Bloomington scoreless. Score 18-0. The following week after the Bloomington game here, we traveled to their city for the return game. It proved to be a big surprise, ending in a 6-6 tie. Bloomington uncorked several trick plays which were good for gains. In the last few seconds of play, a 25 yard forward pass by Dan Pint to Robert Reiser was good for a 60 yard gain only to be stopped on the 5 yard mark, thus depriving us of a victory. On October 15, the strong Richland Center team invaded Prairie to offer the opposition in Prairie High’s homecoming festivities. The Maroon and Gold earned a nice victory, 6-0, which was scored on a pass, Dan Pint to Jambura. Dan played a great defensive game and also gave On October 15, the strong Richland Center team invaded Prairie to offer the opposition in Prairie High’s homecoming festivities. The Maroon and Gold earned a nice victory, 6-0, which was scored on a pass, Dan Pint to Jambura. Dan played a great defensive game and also gave trouble when he started tossing his passes. Lancaster, who won from Richland Center by five touchdowns, gave Prairie a hard game which resulted in a tie. Both teams played hard and well and the game was interesting throughout. Score 0-0. Prairie journeyed to Viroqua, October 29, to receive a 19-6 defeat. The day was extremely cold; hence, much fumbling occured. It was largely on account of Prairie’s numerous fumbles that Viroqua was able to win. The last game of the season was played at Waukon; Prairie was defeated 2-0 due to a punt which was carried back on our own goal line by the wind and resulted in a safety. Our line did exceptionally well in holding the heavy Waukon team as they did. In the last quarter, Prairie gained 54 yards on four passes and then tried for a field goal, but the kick was blocked. D. Pint , McCloskey trouble when he started tossing his passes. FOOTBALL SQUAD ’28 aseiba f 7 RAIRIE defeated Bloomington 9-2 in a hit and run affair, the opening game of ZJT the season. Bloomington was unable to score until late in the game. Vic Pint did well at bat, getting several clean cut hits. The second game of the season was played at Fennimore. Only seven innings were played, but Prairie needed no more. They scored a 22-0 shutout victory. Every man on Prairies team saw action in the game. Fennimore had started strong, but they could not keep the pace. Prairie journeyed to Lancaster the next week to meet with strong opposition. The game proved to be hard fought and one that almost turned Prairie to defeat. Leading by a score of 7-0, Prairie changed pitchers. Due to the extremely cool weather, the new rnoundsman was ineffective. As a result, Lancaster scored six runs in one inning. Phis brought the score to 7-6 with one inning left. This last inning proved to be a hectic one. With men on second and third bases, and no outs, Chester Reiser struck out two men and the third popped a high fly to Jambura which ended the game. Prairie, going to play Bloomington the next week-end, was set for a hard game. Contrary to their expectations, Bloomington proved a very weak team and Prairie won easily, 10-1. Home runs by Dan Pintz and Chester Reiser were the big features of the day. I he last game of the season was a home game with Lancaster, who had given Prairie such a close game on their own field. The boys from Prairie settled right down to win, and win they did, by the lop-sided score of 17-1. Vic Pintze again j) pjntz showed himself an able batsman, and C. Reiser and Kloak did fine work on the mound. Baseball, the greatest game for professional sport, is again in full swing at Prairie High. Good prospects are seen in thirty recruits who are working hard with Coach Richards. On April 27, Dan Pintz as pitcher, and Vic Pintz as catcher, led the team to a 12-7 victory over Fennimore’s speedy nine. It was a good game, well played, and interesting throughout. Other prospects for the mound position are seen in Robert Reiser, Jens Sime, and Adolph Kozelka. George Nauert is promising as catcher. Another game is scheduled with Fennimore and two with Bloomington. We are looking forward to a successful season in baseball. BASEBALL SQl'AD 23 Mr. Richards, Clinger, C. Crowley. Jelinek. Noggle. D. Rosen. Mr. Tweet J. Sime. A. Rosen. V. Pintz. D. Pintz. R. Pendleton, A. Kozelka Nauert, R. Reiser HE Basketball season opened December 2 with a game with the Ex-High School stars; they were out to win, remembering the defeat they had suffered the year before. The first half closed with both teams playing steady basketball. The second half was too fast for the Ex-Stars and the game ended in a score of 24-12 in the favor of Prairie High. Prairie next met Bloomington on their own floor. The game proved to be a very uninteresting one in which Prairie had little difficulty in scoring a 20-4 victory. The first hard game of the season was played on our floor. Sparta, fighting for a victory, was playing very fast basketball and came near to winning. Because of Prairie’s uncanny basket shooting, they were able to keep a slight lead, thus winning 11-10. The Ex-Stars played a return game on December 30. With a new line-up, which failed to function properly, they were again defeated 20-7. Immediately after Christmas vacation, La Crosse Central, district champs for 1925, invaded Prairie’s floor with a determination to win decisively. They were met by a team who had an equally determined spirit. The game was indeed a thriller from the first whistle to the last. The final count was 13-10 in favor of Prairie—another welcome victory. Prairie, on taking the first long trip away, was given a surprise by being beaten by Viroqua by a score of 11-7. Starting the plays too quickly resulted in the upset which was Prairie’s first defeat in six starts. Our next game was played at Waukon, Iowa. The Prairie boys won in a walk. They made baskets at will, Waukon’s defense being wholly inadequate to stem Prairie’s rushes. Score 23-14. On January 28 the team journeyed to Richland Center where the baskets were put in so fast that Bill Schubert was yelling for Prairie not to shoot. Prairie’s victory, 37-10. The following week-end Bloomington came to play the return game on our floor. Prairie’s pace was too fast, and Bloomington was unable to get its plays past our defense. Another victory, 41-6. On February 11, Prairie met their second defeat of the season at La Crosse by a score of 42-19. La Crosse played a better brand of basketball than they had played all season. They featured a five man running defense which completely baffled the Prairie boys. On February 17, Prairie played a return game with Richland Center. Jambura i I t Due to the smallness of the gym, the boys had a hard time starting. At the half, the score stood 17-9 in favor of the Center. The second half saw much fouling and long shooting with the final score 22-30 in favor of Richland Center. Prairie again played Viroqua on their floor on February 24. Both our first and second teams made the trip. The Prairie seconds took the Viroqua seconds into camp to the tune of -35-2. The game between the first teams was interesting and fast. The first half ended 7-3 in favor of Prairie, the game ended 21-7 in our favor. Viroqua did very well considering the fact that they had four new men in the lineup. Sparta took a close game from Prairie on the home floor March 2nd by a score of 16-14. The game was an exciting one. Prairie wound up the game with a whirl-wind finish, netting two baskets in forty seconds. Prairie won the privilege of entering the District Tournament at Sparta for 1928 by winning two elimination games at La Crosse. The first game was played with Norwalk. Prairie had an easy time, winning by a score of 18-6. Their close guarding kept Norwalk from scoring many goals. The second game was played with Cochrane. It proved to be an uninteresting affair. Prairie again won, 17-3. This victory gave Prairie the right to enter the tournament. FIRST SQUAD Mr. Richards, Nauert, Pendleton, McCloskey, Sime, Mr. Eagan Sheckler, V. Pintz, Jambura, D. Pintz, R. Reiser Page F, SECOND SQUAD Mr. Richards, Kahler, Mr. Tweet Gallagher, Crowley, Smith, A. Rosen, A. Kozelka HE Second Squad Basketball Team is deserving of a good deal of (O credit when speaking of Prairie's season for 1927-28. They showed very fine spirit in coming out night after night for practice in order to drill the first team. The Second Squad played three games with out-of-town opponents during the season. Their first game was played at McGregor. The boys returned home victorious by an 18-19 score. It was a hard fought game, and each one of Prairie’s men worked in a creditable manner. The next game was played with Viroqua's Seconds at Viroqua. It proved to be almost a track meet, with our boys taking the long end of a 34-2 score. Albert Rosen, forward, starred with eight field goals and two free throws. The last game was played on the home floor with Wauzeka furnishing the opposition. It resulted in another victory for Prairie, 23-10. To some, the task of the second team may seem a thankless one, but many of boys will have their rewards next year when they gain their berths on the first team. Page Sixty FEATURES in a i .' ' Zv rf,v •• I :-tf• t . :-41....... j. : nqv. fcPSs . - ' ' ’ - U ' • :- • ? W'W'ilM. v •’■ Thr • j r.:. . Mk): i «? 3C ? •- ,«fc V; -,uzc a • itiah n tht •‘.►j xjiian; ! ■ie'mtt ,i ?n annth . , for Pt+i ‘t $2 • • w mf ! • m • th' ecrnd t- -� • l o � .2V- ifcci• fr«.i If -..rf- - ■■• whfb I'jy :.� ; thei� ’ I DEDICATION As it is customary to preface a hook with a dedication, we have decided to dedicate this humor section to all benighted souls who have successfully struggled and coped with the preceding trash. You have a rare treat in store for you. Prepare to enjoy the highly intellectual and subtle morsels of humor we cast before you. We rest happy in the assurance that we are not casting pearls before swine. 11 FO R EWORD In this humor section we will endeavor to show what the perfect annual should be. We made several valuable suggestions to the editorial staff, but were severely rebuffed and were told that we might confine our efforts to our own little section. Please remember that we are working under a serious d-sadvantage—the Faculty Advisor firmly requests that all copy be OKed before going to press. Consequently, some of our choicest bits of humor were eliminated. If you wish to know more of the details, see the humor editor. In the meantime—“Let joy reign unconfined.” Ill SCHOOL BORED IGNATZ PUMPERNICKEL . . president Mr. Pumpernickel is a graduate of our own eighth grade and wields a powerful intellectual inHuence over the community, lie has endeared himself to the students by advocating an eleven month school term. ARCHIBALD SNICKERBILT _ vice-president Mr. Snickerbilt is a firm backer of the famous Greek Department of our High School. He is willing to spend any amount of money on the development of Greek inasmuch as he thinks it the coming language. FRITZ HAUFENKUCH . secretary It is largely due to Mr. Haufenkuch's efforts—ably seconded by other members of the Bored—that we have the present corps of teachers. (Censored.) PATTY HINTISKZ . _ . treasurer Mr. Hintiskz resigned his position as driver of the pop corn wagon to be the School Bored treasurer. It is said to be a much more remunerative position. LOO IE SMITH Looie Smith has distinguished himself by being the only member of the Bored who does not hold an office. At the present time he is trying to convince the Bored of the necessity of a smoking room for the boys of the High School. IV FACULTY DIRECTORY 57 Varieties Yes. 57 Varieties, but not of pickles, indeed not—not pickles, but teachers. We looked up and down the list of the teacher's directory and found that the fourteen most interesting of the 57 were our own teachers of Prairie High. To begin with there is: MISS ALLEN:—graduate of St. Solomon's college; a very energetic young lady with an eye for final “t’s . She seems to be extremely interested in mail trains coming from the South and is eagerly looking for a job in Southern extremities. She has a marked interest in recipes, which seems rather odd for a dramatic coach. MR. BOCK WITZ:—graduate of the “wide open spaces”; the well known Science and Physics teacher who always walks as if he were going somewhere; this indicates a slightly civilized farmer. We find that he has a soft heart for the couch in the den where he spends most of his time reading the murder cases in the daily papers. But what would the Science Department do without the popular Mr. Bockwitz? PROFESSOR EAGAN:—“Nuf sed”. MISS HUNTING:—the international champion cook of cabbages and tomatoes. She is earnestly searching the world for a “worser” half who can live on those rations. Her motto is: “Veni, vedi, veci.” MISS LYNN:—came from Torture Island, and brought a bit of her home town with her, for she teaches Physical Torture. Her favorite city is Milwaukee. Why? For very good reasons of her own. We all wonder what she’ll do next year. MISS MAXWELL:—We suspect Miss Maxwell of bribery. Of course, we didn’t catch her red handed, but we did make a complete tour of the faculty and no one would tell us a thing. We decided that such silence was most unnatural on the part of faculty members, so what could we do but draw certain evident conclusions? But even though she be a felon—or whatever term is applied to people who indulge in bribery—we can’t quite decide to bring suit against her. MISS NORSENG:—graduate of Lark college; good natured and good musician, but very partial to drug stores. She hales from the Northern woods of Wisconsin and is already to go back. Divers explanations have been offered, but unfortunately the majority of them have been censored. She can offer more possible explanations for her actions than any other member of the faculty, but we suspect such fertility of invention. MISS Ql INN: graduate of Pumpkin Ridge; an extremely supernatural and intellectual specimen of human nature, and she declares by her Irish wit and wisdom that should an earthquake tickle the halls of Prairie High, she would, with the cool mind and scientific procedure of a philosopher, analyze it. MR. RICHARDS:—Mr. Richards is habitually a very quiet man, but those who are in a position to know say that the secret of the matter is in getting him started. I his year he invested in a car which he is most generous with. We would say more—but “teacher won’t let us.” MRS. SCHREINER:—comes from the best town in Wisconsin—Prairie du Chien; busy and terribly worried about failing pupils. She thinks of going abroad this summer and is taking cod liver oil so she’ll not lose w'eight if seasick. MISS TODD:—She is not particularly fond of cooking, and we warn her that shell have to change her ideas in three or four years—maybe one or two. We add suggestion—bridge players help to pass away the time. MISS 'FREE:-—our trusty history teacher of Ancients. Moderns, and Americans. She is very fond of cooking and really missed her vocation. However, she may find it yet. because she eagerly visits the postoffice daily. MR. 1 WEET:—As full of pep as limburger cheese. Behind the twinkle of his gray eyes and the dimples at the end of his pretty smiles, lay streaks of humor, cleverness, and an inclination to tease. If you wish to know more about him, confer with some of his VII hour assembly students. MISS FWIS7 :—She likes em short and stout. Her secret ambition is to open a tailor shop, but judging from the aromas that come floating up- wards about noon-time, we think anything but a tea-room would be a sheer waste of talent. V ALBUM THELMA HAMMES President of Freshman Class 1-2-3 Agonizing Sextette 1-2-3 Borem 3 Flask and Jig: pres. 3 ROBERT PENDLETON Orchestra: Jew’s harp Lead in Importance of Being Robert Footsteps offstage in Officer 1,234,567,000 Whistle offstage in Carrie Kicked From College EARL JAM BUR A Champion human fly Camp Fire 4 Greek club; vice pres. 3 Roller skating team; capt. 3 AL ROSEN 1st place State Gum Chewing Contest 2-3 Extemporaneous Speaking 3 Honor roll 2-3-4 ELGIA NOGGLE Flea trainer—or is it Kenneth ? Basketball team—center 2 Inter-state giggling contest 3 MISS QUINN Sponsor Math club (???) Champion ski jumper Official dry cleaner of Prairie Dog age bixty-four VI I) R A M M E R In spite of all that the students and general public could do, the dram-mer department gained headway in our fair halls of learning this year. A good bit of the blame may justly be laid at Miss Allen’s door. Under her influence, some of the more depraved students organized Flask and Jig. Try-outs were held to determine membership, but unfortunately a fire broke out when only twenty-six students had been “tried”; consequently, membership has been limited to twenty-six. It is rumored that the fire was planned by enemies of the drammer department, but that they miscalculated the time and in consequence failed to attain their end. Two plays were presented in the course of the school year. The coach wisely chose two three-act plays, thereby enabling the audience to leave between acts without disturbing the players. The first play, Everything Hut the Truth, was played to a capacity house of twenty-five. (Fifteen members of the faculty and ten relatives.) Five survived the ordeal without any apparent injury. 'Fen left at the close of the first act and five more after the second. One had to be carried out during the third act; the other four have not yet fully recovered. The play was a complete success. The second play, All T’wuncl Piggy, was of a much different type. The humor was most soothing, and by the close of the second act, the entire audience was peacefully sleeping. The usual orchestra music between acts was postponed until the finis of the play, whereupon they played Yankee Doodle to awaken the audience. This play was pronounced by actors and coach alike as most entertaining and clever. Several students entered the draminer contests held this spring. Following is a list of the local winners and the names of their selections: DECLAMATORY— Throwing the Bull (from Ben Mur) The Face on the Barroom Floor ORATORY— Gettysgoat Address Bunkem Hill Address EXTEMPORANEOUS READING— Bed Time Stories Statistical Abstract of U. S. EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING— The Abolition of the 18th Amendment Our Own Mississippi Bridge a Reality in 1998 Leonard Conopa Chester Reiser Joseph Krachey Dan Pintz Murrell Brown Einar Sletmark Gretchen Steiner Clyde Davis The Draminer Department refuses to admit defeat and it is said,—upon reliable information,—that they will be allowed to continue their perfidious practices still another year. VII MUSIC Under Miss Norseng’s capable guidance, the music organizations of the High Sshool have been inspired to do their worst. She has organized the orchestra, the Clee Clubbers, the Agonizing Sextette, and the Knock Kneed Quartette. Not satisfied with this record of crime, she has likewise instituted a series of music appreciation lectures. She begins this diabolic practice in the first grade—that's the insidious part of it! On Friday, December the thirteenth, the various organizations presented a program. Following is a list of the selections rendered: Jingle Hells _ The Girls’ Clee Clubbers Spring Song _ Knock Kneed Quartette How Dry I Am _ _ Double Boys’ Quartette Symphony in C Minor _ Orchestra I Don't Know Why I Did It—Solo _ Miss Norseng Herself Hallelujah Chorus _ _ High School Chorus The Vulgar Boat Song _ Girls’ Clee Clubbers There's No Place Like Home _ _ Audience In February, after the townspeople had recovered somewhat from the above onslaught, a minstrel show was perpetrated. Unfortunately, the supply of shoe blacking gave out before the entire cast was lathered, but this deficiency was quite overlooked because of the terrific vim and vitality of the participants. As this goes to press, the town is being threatened with an operetta, Rings in the Sawdust. It promises to outshine all previous productions. Further comment is not necessary. VIII LIBRARY D E P ARTMHNT These people unreservedly recommend their favorite books: The Call of the Wild ______ Julia Blazek Little Women ______ Margaret Hahn Mother Goose _______ Mr. Eagan Black Beauty _______ Harold Ziel Beautiful Joe ______ _ Joe Bush The Three Musketeers _ George Nauert, Donald Rosen, Neal Glenn Helps for Ambitious Girls _____ Thurley Caya Tale of Two Cities (PdC and Bridgeport) _ _ _ A! Rosen Midsummer Night's Dream The Little Red Hen Millikan and Gale’s Physics The Day’s Work Men Have Known “Boy Wanted” The Exceptional Employee The Portion of Labor For the Honor of the School How to Tell Stories to Children Wagner Story Book Lives of the Hunted _ John Cornford, James Stohlmeyer, Kenneth Noggle Why Go to Collegef _ George Lengst Travels with a Donkey _ Howard Sheckler Mavis Tainter Red Reiser Mr. Bockwitz Henry Chilson Luella Kuchenbecker Pauline Herold Mr. Tweet Harry McCIoskey Robert Haupt George Nauert Earl Jambura IX ATHLETICS This year, instead of going out for the usual athletics, Prairie High School organized teams in some of the more cultural lines. We have a gum chewing team, consisting of Al Rosen, Gertrude Schereck, and Florence Pinkerton, which won second place at the State Contest held this year in Charme. Mr. Richards has worked hard with this team. Our roller-skating team, too, has been making marked progress under the careful coaching of Miss Hunting. Gladys Lee, Donald Rosen, James Stohlmeyer, Leonard Ahrens, and Grace Martner were successful in getting places on the first team. Though the team had some excellent material and prospects seemed more than encouraging, they met with some hard luck just before the contest, and consequently, did not place. Gladys Lee developed a case of pernicious mumps; James Stohlmeyer had a nervous breakdown shortly before the meet; Leonard Ahrens overslept the morning of the local contest; the other two members of the team were disqualified at the eleventh hour inasmuch as they had spent too much time in practicing and therefore, had an unfair advantage over other contestants. Our spit-ball shooters are to be congratulated on the excellent record they have made this year. 'This is the first year the sport has been organized and we are giving all credit to these worthy pioneers and to their coach, Miss Allen, who has spent so many hours painstakingly perfecting accuracy shots and increasing shooting range. Members of the team are: Ralph Dohse, Adolph Kozelka, and Arthur Herpel. What the team lacked in quality, they made up in quantity. We are expecting great things from our spit ball sharpshooters another year inasmuch as we are losing only one member of the team by graduation. Mr. Tweet has successfully introduced a new sport—jackstraws. Raymond Kozelka, William Bickel, Harold Kolbe, and Kermith Geisler distinguished themselves by earning berths on the team. All in all, we feel that we have achieved an enviable record in athletics for the year 1927-28. X H U M O R Wc want to be sure that you understand that the following is meant to be funny. We felt it advisable to forewarn you. Brace yourself for the shock! Below are the three jokes without which no annual is complete. 1. “Who was that lady I seen you with? “That wasn’t a lady; that was my wife. 2. The policeman, tired from his day’s work, came home. Upon entering the house he asked, “Beans for dinner? “No beans, returned his wife. “What, no beans? —and so he shot her. 3. The building was in flames. The woman on the 13th floor screamed for help. “Don’t jump, lady! Wait till we get the net, shouted the fireman. The net!—the net!—would it come in time? At last came the welcome words, “Jump! lady, jump! So she jumped. But the firemen had forgotten the net. FAMOUS LAST LINES Mr. Tweet Ada Swiggum Neal Glenn Robert Haupt Mr. Eagan Robert Pendleton Arthur Herpel Thelma Hamrnes Dorothy Meracle Miss Quinn Adeline Rick “Bud Brown Julia Paris Elgia Noggle Helen Slinde “Bud” Kuchenbecker Miss Maxwell Jeanne Antoine Mr. Bockwitz Jens Sime Vic Pint ‘7 am here. You may study” “Say ” “Yessum.” “I von’t do it anyway.” “That’s right! That’s right! “I've read all of Shakespeare's plays.” “I didn’t have time” “Have you seen Dorothy f” “Have you seen Thelma?” “Did you sign the card?” “Oh! You ought to see my dorg!” “IThere’s my Bull Durhamf” “I almost popped.” “Oh! Girls!” “Hello Honer” “Oh! Oh! Oh!” “Then, in addition to that—” “H’hat’s the name of that piecet” “Silence in the hack of the room ” “Gosh! I hope it doesn’t rain.” “This is sure a swell evening.” A HIGH SCHOOL ALPHABET A—is for awful, which everyone get . B—is for bad, because one frets, C—is for careless which is our delight, L)—is for dandy and for that we’ll fight, F—is fine, and we’ll get it or bust! Song of the Wanderer Too Tired Under the Moon My Girl Has Eye Trouble I’m a Stern Old Bachelor There Ain't No Maybe in My Baby's Ey IVhere You Worka, Johnt You Gotta Know How to Love I Love the College Girls Ain’t that a Grand and Glorious Feelin’ I Didn’t Raise My Ford to be a Jitney Broken Hearted I’d Love to Call You My Sweetheart Cherie, I Love You Just Another Day IV as ted Away Mississippi Mud When I’m Gone You’ll Soon Forget Me Roll ’Em, Girls ... Thanks for the Buggy Ride Tonight’s My Night with Betty Give Me a Night in June Forgive Me ... Walked Back From the Buggy Ride Two Man-ny Parties _ _ _ Together We Two _ Ask Me Another ) CATALOG Robert Pendleton George Nauert Wagner-Jambura Red Reiser Dan Pintz John Cornford Marcella Valley George Lengst Al Rosen Howard Sheckler Kermit Rutter Adeline Rick Arthur Herpel Harry McCloskey Henry Chilson Murrel Brown-Cheater Reiser Margaret Hahn Len Conopa Thurley Caya George Griesbach Elgia Noggle Mr. Bockwitz Anita Steiner Pauline Herold Dorothy and Thelma Bernadette Zeman .b pil-ogiae C7TS the day draws near when C T this volume of the Prairie Dog goes to press, we look back on our year’s work with a good bit of relief and not a little regret. We have spent many painful hours— and likewise, many happy ones—in editing this book. We realize that we have made mistakes; we hope that our successors can profit by them. At least we have the satisfaction of knowing that we have done the work to the best of our ability. We wish to acknowledge our indebtedness not only to those students who have actively helped in the preparation of this book, but also to the entire student body whose spirit and backing have helped to make the book a reality. We trust that you, dear reader, will, in future years, find it an index to your memory. To us it has meant hours of pleasant association and development. Page Seventy The Arctic Badger Wholesale Grocery Ballantine Garage Bastel Electric Shop Bittner’s Grocery Store Bride Sheckler Check Wall City Meat Market Crawford County Bank Commercial Hotel Crystal Laundry Electric Shoe Repair Erdenberger Ice Fuel Co. Flood’s Drug Store Garvey’s Dry Cleaning Garvey’s Pharmacy Grelle Brothers Herold Grocery Horsfall Lumber Co. Imperial Interstate Power Co. Kaber’s Cafe Kaiser Son McCloskey Mitchell Nichols Photography Northern Iowa Produce Co. Old Sanitarium Hotel Otto Insurance Agency The Pal Paris Dry Cleaners H. L. Pendleton Peoples Bakery Peoples State Bank Phoenix Products Co. Powder Puff Beauty Shop Prairie Concrete Products Co. Prairie Sand Gravel Co. Prairie du Chien Bank Prairie du Chien Creamery Regent Theatre Rosene Style Shoppe Scherlin Son Schreiner Schmidt Weightier Garage Seipp Otteson West Plumbing Shop Woolen Mills Wunsch’s Confectionery Yellow Cab Co. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Dr. F. J. Antoine Dr. C. A. Armstrong Dr. R. J. Campbell J. P. Evans Dr. D. P. Fagan Dr. R. W. Fallis Graves Earll Dr. W. A. Hall Dr. J. J. Kane Dr. H. W. Lawrence Munson Curran Dr. W. T. Pinkerton Dr. O. E. Satter Dr. P. L. Scanlan Dr. A. N. Steiner Wisconsin Chiropractic Hospital Page Seventy-one r The new and unusual—that sparkling reality which is known as the life of each school year—is caught and held forever within the pages of Bureau built annuals. 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Page Seventy tv:a 25 CENTS SAVED EVERY DAY GROWS TO $100.00 IN THIRTEEN MONTHS Open An Account With Us For Regular Weekly Deposits Bank of Prairie duChien THE BANK OF SERVICE Page Seventy-three F. H. Poehler, Pres. R. D. Paris, Sr., Mgr. J. W. Paris, Secy.-Treas. Prairie fra Cljien Mnnlen Mill Company i i i i i i i I ! I I ! I Manufacturers of Mnolena Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Page Seventy-four I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I There is no question about the Value of an EDUCATION There is no question about the Value of a Savings Account They are both worth making a sacrifice for. START YOUR ACCOUNT HERE Crawford County Bank Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin More than a Quarter of a Century of Successful Banking Page Seventy-five Commercial Department Savings Department “The Bank of the People” Make This Bank Your Bank CAPITAL AND SURPLUS S60.300.00 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN WISCONSIN Bond Department Insurance Department Page Seventy-six MAY NICHOLS Expert Photographer A Studio Squipped for All Kinds of Photographing Arrange for a Sitting Now ( “Photographs Live Forever” Studio 119 S. Church St. The Thinking Fellow Calls a Yellow 290 YELLOW Page Seventy-seven Florsheim Shoes Mallory Hats Edw. F. McCloskey Clothier The Home of Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes Phone 222 111 E. Bluff St. Scherlin Son PEOPLES STORE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season SERVICE Phone 38 QUALITY Page Seventy-eight STYLE HEADQUARTERS where oriftg IBrmb (Elotlrea i For Young Men and Men Who Stay Young Are Sold ! ( ( I H. G. Kaiser Son Stetson Hats Manhattan Shirts The Quality Grocery A full line of STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES W. C. BITTNER, Proprietor Phone 219 Page Seventy-nine Garvey’s Pharmacy i The tt 34CaJlZ Dru Store Students’ Headquarters for School Supplies Prescription Experts We Invite You to Call Grelle Brothers DRY GOODS I t i i i j I i 8 Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings Rugs, Coats, Suits and Notions A Complete Stock of New Goods at all Times Page Eighty 1 1 Dependable Protection i I The arow got Achilles in the mly spot that was not protected. I It YOL would avoid financial loss YOUR INSURANCE policies must be written to give YOU the protection YOU need. i I I Do YOU need ACCIDENT, HEALTH, LIFE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, FIRE, WIND- I STORM, FUR COAT, or TOURIST BAGGAGE ! INSURANCE? We may it our business to write insurance properly. i i Otto Insurance Agency i • i i Poehler Building- 121 E. Bluff Street • Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin l • KABER’S CAFE The Best Place to Eat Compliments of Try Our Lunches and Meals H. J. Kaber, Prop. INTERSTATE Prairie du Chien - Wisconsin POWER Best Wishes CO. to PRAIRIE DOG PHOENIX PRODUCTS CO. 125 E. Bluff St. Phone A9 Prairie du Chien | Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Wisconsin 1 1 Page Eighty-one Horsfall Lumber Co. “EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING” George L. Griesbach, Mgr. Phone 41 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Telephone Y156 Office Plant N. Michigan St. Prairie Concrete Products Co. s “Quality and Service” fc'.'.. - Ribstone Stave Silos, Brick and Building Tile Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin If you are thinking plumbing; And want the best; Phone two eight seven, And talk to West. V THOMAS WEST Prairie du Chien - Wisconsin PiU'C F ICE CREAM and BUTTER NUTRI riOUS FOODS—they produce Growth, Health, Strength, Efficiency, and are F.CONOMICAL. . Manufactured by j Prairie du Chien Cry. Co. ! I I I I CITY MEAT MARKET Phone Herpel Kuchenbecker Make our Market YOUR MEATING PLACE ! --------------------------I ! ICE CREAM and CAFETERIA LUNCHES Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Page Eighty-three ! Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin The New CROSLEY ICYBALL Complete Burns-Mitchell Electric Co. Phone 226 We Aim to Please Compliments of FLOOD’S DRUG STORE Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin F. FLOOD Page Eiglily-jour Imperial Ice Cream Parlor SEIPP OTTESON Candy Fruit Lunch Furniture and Undertaking A Full Stock of High Grade FURNITURE Follow the Crowd Prairie du Chien - Wisconsin TAILORING Dry Cleaning Pressing Master Tailor Master Cleaner Phone 169 BADGER WHOLESALE GROCERY CO. Garvey’s Dry Cleaning “Service” Prairie du Chien Wisconsin WEIGHNER’S GARAGE Wunsch’s Confectionery OVERLAND-WHIPPET and FIRESTONE TIRES Ice Cream Candies Confectionery 221 West Bluff Street Phone 200 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Prairie du Chien - Wisconsin SCHREINER SCHMIDT Powder Puff Beauty Parlor Call and See Us 206 E. Bluff Street Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Phone X59 Prairie du Chien - Wisconsin Page Eighty-jivt Burns-Mitchell Electric Co. CRYSTAL LAUNDRY E. D. Buchwald, Prop. Sales RADIO Service EVERYTHING ELECTRIC.IL Phone 226 Phone 271 223 W. Bluff St. THE PAL Ice Cream Parlor Soft Drinks and Fine Confectionery J. M. Higgins, Prop. Electric Shoe Repair Shop 217 W. Bluff Street R. G. Steinberg, Prop. Compliments of Pearl Herold Grocery The most modern and Others Fix ’Em We Rebuild ’Em sanitary grocery in the city COMMERCIAL HOTEL PEOPLES BAKERY U) Peoples Daily Bread for the People Your Patronage Appreciated Good Rooms Cafe in Connection S. Marousek, Prop. Reasonable Rates 208 E. Bluff St. Phone 13 Page Eighty-six ROY SEZ:— Our Customers Are Proud of Their Clothes! Good clothes cost money and should look spic and span. 1 o be well dressed, your garments must be cleaned and pressed. Send them to I HOMAS for Kxpert Work, Reliable Service and Clothes Insurance. PARIS DRY CLEANERS TAILORS Steam Cleaning- Pressing Repairing Altering I hone A254 Prairie du Chien, Wis. JOS. P. CHECK Dodge Brothers Cars Graham Brothers Trucks Dependable Service Phone 297 Ice Coal ERDENBERGER Ice Fuel Company Quality - Service Office 18 Phones: Yards A210 THE OLD SANITARIUM AND HOTEL Good beds, good food, consistent prices on everything,—and last but not least—an interest in your welfare. Jay Atchison, Mgr. BASTEL Battery and Electric Shop 201 N. Church Street Automotive Electrical Specialists Auto Accessories, Tires, Storage Batteries and Radio Sets Phone Y2 Wood Coke Prairie du Chien Wisconsin NORTHERN IOWA PRODUCE CO. Prairie Sand and Gravel Co. Phone 166 The Highest Cash Price Paid for Poultry and Eggs Prairie du Chien - Wisconsin Phone 113 Prairie du Chien - Wisconsin Buy Where Every Buy is a Real Buy ★ THE STAR DEPT. STORE ★ The Home of Munsingwear Successor to Woolley Thompson Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin BALLANTINE GARAGE Fred Standorf Sons Coal Wood Coke Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Prairie du Chien - Wisconsin THE REGENT The Home of First Class Movies We wish to express our Appreciation to our A dvertisers Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Page Eighty-eight .Professional Directory O. E. SATTER, M. D. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN W. T. PINKERTON, M. D. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN H. W. LAWRENCE, M.D.,M.S. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN J. J. KANE, M. D. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN J. P. EVANS Attorn k y at Law PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN DR. R. J. CAMPBELL DENTIST Peoples State Bank Building PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN A. N. STEINER, D. D. S. Telephone A273 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN DR. R. W. FALLIS DENTIST PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN MUNSON 8c CURRAN Attorn cys-at-Law PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. WISCONSIN F. J. ANTOINE, M. D. Telephone 130 Over Peoples State Bank PRAIRIE DU CHIEN. 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