Prairie Du Sac High School - Prairie Pride Yearbook (Prairie Du Sac, WI)

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THE PRAIRIE 19 2 9 19 2 9 or Feb. 12 Patriotic songs were sung during the opening exercise period in honor of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Feb. 14 The members of the newspaper staff who edit the Agricultural Bulletin, were elected. Feb. 15 Prairie’s basketball team defeated Wanaukee. Feb. 16 School was held to make up one of the days lost last fall because of no heat in the building. Feb. 18 The Juniors started selling tickets for the Movie Benefit show which was given at the Bonham Theatre. The name of the show was “Captain Lash.” Feb. 19 A definition for nothing:—A bladeless knife without a handle! Feb. 20 Englishman:—You Scots eat oats? Why, we feed oats to our horses. Scotty:— Sure that is why Scotland has the best men and England the best horses. Feb. 21 The first edition of the Agricultural Bulletin appeared in the Sauk County News. Feb. 22 Luring the opening exercise period the seventh grade put on a program to coincide with the occasion. Black Earth defeated Prairie at a game of basketball on Prairie’s floor by a score of 10-27. Feb. 25 Mr. Wrench didn’t look very happy because of the defeat on the twenty-second. Feb. 26 The Sophomores had a sleigh ride party. Feb. 27 The fourth number of the Lecture Course was given. It was a play, “Let’s (Jo Somewhere”. Mar. 1 Sauk City defeated Prairie in a game of basketball at Sauk City. The score was 7-14. Mar. 2 The pupils were very busy because of test next week. Mar. 4 Band lessons were held on Monday instead of Tuesday. Mar. 7 Fourth six weeks Exams. Mar. 8 Prairie lost to Mazo in a game of basketball here, the score was 17-24. Mar. 11 The candidates in the oratorical and declamatory contests were assigned to various teachers for instruction. Mar. 12 The group pictures of the classes were offered for sale by the Juniors. Mar. 13 The Sophomores beat the Seniors in a game of basketball. Mar. 14 It was decided to hold a preliminary elimination oratorical and declamator) contest because of the large number of contestants. Mar. 15 A program was put on by some of the pupils and teachers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Mar. 16 A pep meeting was held to give the basketball team a good send off to Reeds- burgh to compete for the Championship. Mar. 18-24 Spring Vacation. Mar. 27 Jeanette Mather thinks maybe people will think she is an old maid because she is wearing her hair in long curls. Mar. 30 School again. Preliminary contest for the boys and girls. Apr. 1 April Fools Day. There are a lot missing from school. (Snow Bound). Apr. 3 Tonight was the declamatory and oratorical contests in which F2 laine S. and Charles (J. won 1st places. Apr. 9 Last number of the Lecture Course. Apr. 19-20 Senior ('lass play. May 11 Track Meet. May 17 Junior and Senior Banquet. May 28 Commencement. May 31 School Picnic. [291

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THE PRAIRIE 19 2 9 19 2 9 .6 Nov. 20 Chuckum:—So you would like to be a policeman? Well what would you do to disperse a crowd of people who gathered at the scene of an automobile accident? Scotty:—I’d pass the hat. Nov. 23 A mock wedding was acted out by the Snappy Supporters Club. In this mock wedding Prairie married Miss Victory instead of Lodi. 'Phis was to represent the Basketball game in the evening. The Basketball game turned out different as fate would have it— Prairie lost to Lodi 14 to 34. Nov. 25 Most of the pupils are reviewing for Exams. Nov. 28 2nd six weeks exams. Dec. 3 A survey was taken to see why students received the standings they got in the second six weeks period. Dec. 4 Harlan Stone and Charles Gruber had a heated argument which ended abruptly as one of the teachers happened along. Dec. 5 Mr. Babington read the results of the survey taken on Monday. Dec. 6 Two rival Girls’ Basketball teams played a game at 4:15 P. M. Dec. 7 Prairie’s Basketball team defeated Wanaukee 31-11. Dec. 10 All students who failed in two or more subjects were requested to consult with Mr. Babington. Dec. 11 The Band under the direction of Mr. Nealy entertained the school during the opening exercise period. Dec. 12 Two men were supposed to put on a Hawaiian program but they did not come. Dec. 13 The workmen employed at the new gym, started putting up the steel frame work. Dec. 14 The Basketball team won their second League game which was with Spring Green. The score was 7-17. Dec. 17 The second number of the Lecture Course. Mr. F. O. Holt gave a very interest- ing lecture. Dec. 18 I wenty-five pupils more or less were out of school because of the flu. Dec. 19 The German Class practiced Christmas songs in the German Language. Dec. 20 'Phis is part of the answer which appeared in answer to a certain question in examination: “For further information see the book . Dec. 21 I he boys who eat dinner in the locker-room organized their famous “Dinner Club”. Lawrence Kahnau was elected President. Dec. 22 Christmas Vacation. Jan. 8 Many students were absent because the roads were blocked with snow. Miss Doyle was out of school because of a sore eye. Jan. 9 Some freshmen are looking for a definition of yxinerskaluphuism! Jan. 11 Some pupils were found to be wise and others otherwise. Ja n.14 Miss Doyle returned to her position; as English teacher. Eyes better. Jan. 17 The pupils voted and the majority were for making up the time lost last fall, on Saturdays, instead of not having Spring Vacation. Jan. 18 Marjorie Accola, after being questioned, said that a soft custard was done when it spun a thread. Jan. 21 Madonna Ryan asked if it was really so that a Junior quit school, because he knew more than the teachers. Jan. 24 Third six weeks Exams. Jan. 25 Prairie defeated Sauk City in a game of basketball by a score of 11-13. Jan. 28 Several changes were made in the program to accommodate the new classes. Jan. 29 Much to do about nothing. Jan. 31 Mr. Shields:—What is a note? Harlan S.:—A piece of paper. Feb. 1 Prairie defeated Black Earth in a game of basketball at Black Earth, the score was 20-21. Feb. 2 School was held to make up one of the days lost last fall. Feb. 4 Mr. Babington gave a brief report on the basketball game at Black Earth. Feb. 7 Prairie defeated Spring Green here in a basketball game bv a score of 18-6. Feb. 8 No school. Southern Teachers Convention at Madison. |28l

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19 2 9 THE PRAIRIE 19 2 9 .GF Popular Song Hits Eleanor G....................................“Oh them Lodi Sheiks.” Ivan E.......................................“Oh them red-headed gals.” Alice S......................................“Laugh, and the world laughs with you.” Lester S.....................................“If I had a girl like you.” Gertrude J...................................“If you think of me when 1 think of you, then you think of me all the time.” Herman A.....................................“Lecture Courses are mv weakness now.” Verna E......................................“Let’s go somewhere.” Lyle E.......................................“Oh them girls with lipstick.” Norma S......................................“Three cheers for the Seniors.” Lawrence H...................................“Oh I wish I had someone to love me.” Florence S...................................“There is always room for one more.” Madonna R................................ ....“You’re the cream in my coffee.” Charles G....................................“ I'en little miles from towrn.” Harlan S.....................................“Some sweet day. Elaine S.....................................“Happy Days and Lonely Nights.” Lyle B.......................................“Til get by.” Miss Doyle ..................................“My Wild Irish Rose.” Harold Hill—“What year will the 1929 blue book be published?” Who Got Left ? Chas.: “Say, Harlan, your shoe is on the right foot.” Harlan: “Go on, boy, do you thing I’M crazy? (Looking downward) “My left shoe is on the left foot.” Chas.: “Well, isn’t that the right foot to put your left shoe on?” “A switch in the hand is worse than a dozen on the tree ” says the school boy. We editors may dig and toil until our finger tips are sore, yet some poor fish is sure to say, “I sawr that one before.” IT’s up to you to tell one now,—A good one. Betcha a lotta fellows wonder how the world ever got along before they were born. Mr. Wachlin requests his classes not to chew gum when he is around, because it re- minds him of cows, at home and that might make him homesick. Miss C rocker to lleene: What s the matter lleene, is your voice gone this morning?” Ileene: “No, not if I can catch it. Miss Crocker: “Well, then see if you can catch it.” Elaine was figuring cut her budget for her family of five. When it came to figuring the amount of money to be spent for recreation, the question arose as to how much she could sPend because of lack of funds. 'I hen Selma said “Elaine will be apt to attend basketball games won t she? Of course it was a perfect play on words, for her husband was to be a school teacher. Norma S.: “Have you read Freckles?” irgil M.: “No, thank goodness mine are brown.” R. S. B.: “When you fight with your conscience and get licked you win.” Clarence Sprecher: “The Seniors aren’t what they used to be.” John Koch: “Why.” C. S.: “They used to be Freshmen.” Io I he I pper Classmen (Seniors) Felt hats may come And straw hats may go, But the high hats go on forever. Don t look too far ahead or you may be discouraged over being so far behind. Senior: “Did you see how I swayed my audience?” Junior: “Yes, one of them swayed so hard that he woke me up.” One reason some seniors don’t speak good English is because they wish to be understood. 130]