Randolph High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Randolph, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 28 of the 1928 volume:

.• £ 4 ■Huv « ) : rn ■ Wc .H % ’1«L -r. i. ► ,'V � . . r $} ' H%y ' - • r'ST «£$ 3 . v %i j •■’’V ‘v g � M :. M i . -v r OUR SCHOOL What a powerful institution! For shaping the minds of our people, O, pupils, worship this dear school, Your future deems it needful, May its product forever stand As citizens honest and able To help the cause of their country, By the mightiest motto, “To do”. An excellent band of instructors Have helped us thru these many years, So we don our knowledge as bucklers Pacting with memories and tears and say — “The columns of knowledge are great Yet there is room for additions, We as seniors of twenty-eight Were good builders of brain munitions.” Pctf e One R. A. Dawson, A. 15. Superintendent of schools Senior class sponsor Coach of senior class play Mr. Dawson has been associated with the Randolph Public Schools, as teacher and superintendent, since 1921. Because of his integrity and ability he was elected to the superintendency in 1923. He has held steadfastly to these ideals and the seniors of 1928 leave high school filled with respect and admiration for Mr. Dawson. Donald Syngg, A. B. Principal of high school Coach of football, basketball, track Junior sponsor With the close of this school year, Mr. Snygg has completed his third year as principal of our high school. Previous to his election to the princi-palship he served a year as teacher of mathematics and science. We, as seniors, have found him an efficient teacher, a successful coach, and a faithful friend. We will hold in high esteem his influence and leadership. X Barnell Edwards Garwood Empey Far a bee Morrow Waggoner FACULTY Leo Barnell, B. Sc. Smith-Hughes Agriculture Jennings Garwood, A. B. Science and mathematics Sponsor of class of ’30 Assistant coach of athletics Lucy A. Edwards, A. B. Normal training American History Conch of senior class play Louella Empey, A. B. Music and ancient history Director of glee clubs Director of operettas Pauline Farabee, A.B., M.A, English and declamation Sponsor of Girl Reserves Elaine Morrow, B. Sc. Smith-Hughes Home Economics Sponsor of class of ’31 Sponsor of home economics club Frances Waggoner, A. B. Language and typewriting Coach of junior entertainment Sponsor of class of ’29 Page Three C'arl Allison (Shorty) Basketball, football, track. I.oren Andrews, (Skinny) Basketball, football, track, Hot Box. Gertrude Behn (Gertie) Girl Reserve, glee club. Luella Bohnson (Lue) Girl Reserve, glee club, Hot Box, declamatory, Annual Staff, operetta, class play BernEdine Bruner (Buddy) Girl Reserve, Annual Staff, operetta, glee club, class play. Josephine Buol (Joe) Girl Reserve, Hot Box, President glee club, operetta, declamatory. Crystal Christensen (Chris) Vice President Girl Reserve, Hot Box, Vice President of class, glee club, operetta. Thelma Cogdill (Boots) Girl Reserve, glee club. Earl Craven Helene Heines (Heine) Treasurer Girl Reserve, glee club, Hot Box, declamatory, Secretary class, Annual Staff, class play. Page Five ---- -i .� « « Lois Finley (Finney) Girl Reserve, glee club, Hot Box. Cody Frederick (Brick) Football, glee club, operetta, declamatory, Annual Staff. Vivian Halleen (Biddy) Girl Reserve, glee club, treasurer class, class play. Gorden Kohnen (Red) Football, Hot Box, class play. Kenneth DeKay (Deke) Hot Box, glee club, operetta. Harold Eire (Ike) Football, basketball, Hot Box, Annual Staff, class play. Arlene Lageschulte President Girl Reserve, glee club, Annual Staff, class play. Rosalie Lingner (Rosie) Girl Reserve, glee club, declamatory. Irene Mahrt (Reinie) Girl Reserve, glee club. Ferdie Manzer (Ferd) Basketball, football, track, Hot Box, glee club, operetta. Page Six Pearl Rinehart Girl Reserve, glee club. Mildred Schrad (Mid) Girl Reserve, glee club. Norman Willey (CB) President class, football, glee club, Hot Box, operetta, Annual Staff, class play. Russel Wilson (Crack) Hot Box. Harold Wimmer (Jinks) Glee club, Annual Staff, operetta, Hot Box, class play. Edith Olsen (Bill) Girl Reserve, glee club, Hot Box. James Plith (Jim) Football, glee club, operetta. Otto Stave (Slim) Basketball, football, Hot Box, operetta, glee club. Josephine Willeka (Joe) Girl Reserve, glee club. Page Seven J? SENIOR CLASS HISTORY y % “The Past forever gone”— there is something infinitely complete and final about that phrase. To Seniors it seems to bear a special meaning — one of sorrow in the thought that our school days can never be recalled. Yet the pleasant memories that are ours can ever be awakened and thus, in a measure, bring consolation. Seven of our present class, Norman Willey, Helene Deines, Harold Eike, Harold Wimmer, Josephine Buol, Bernedine Bruner, and Cody Frederick, were introduced to the trials and joys of school life by Miss Havens, who many of us remember as a “friend in need” and a “friend indeed.” After our timidity had been overcome we thoroughly enjoyed the succeeding eleven years. In fact we must have become over-confident because at the fourth-grade picnic Harold Eike ventured out too far on a tree limb and fell into the creek. Except for this interesting event and the increase of four new members, Luella Iiohnson, Vivian Halleen, Rosalie Lingner, and Kenneth De-Kay, the first six years were rather uneventful. Junior High brought two memorable joys—bobbed hair and an hilarious Friday afternoon spent in reading notes written by the much-subdued girls of the class of ’27. Gordon Kohnen, Gertrude Behn, and Edith Olsen joined us in Junior High. With this preparation we launched forth into the biggest adventure of all — High School. Crystal Christenson, Arlene Lageschulte, Ferdie Manzer, Pearl Rinehart, Thelma Cogdill, and Lois Finley arrived just in time for the Freshman initiation. Some of our highly-successful athletes began their football training during this process. The Sophomore year was quiet—an appropriate preparation for the exciting year to follow. Irene Mahrt and Otto Stave joined our ranks at this time. The Junior Vaudeville and banquet were enjoyed to their fullest extent. The work necessitated by both seems to be forgotten while the fun and comradeship remain. In our last two years Mildred Schrad, James Plith, Earl Craven, Josephine Willeka, Loren Andrews, Carl Allison, and Russell Wilson increased our number so that it is now twenty-nine. Our last year is drawing to a close, and we as Seniors realize that our attention should be centered on the last part of our motto— “The Future still our own.” Our thoughts tend to return rather sadly to the Past, but we rejoice that it has left us so many dear recollections. We sincerely hope that the future will hring forth as many. Page Eight JUNIOR CLASS Of the thirty-one freshmen who so boldly entered Randolph High back in September 1925 eighteen have passed safely over the pitfalls of their course and are now about to enter into their senior year Several have left school and others have been stranded and have formed new associations. Members who have joined the class since the freshmen year are: Marie Schmitt, Helen Jacobson and Marcella Jonas. The class, one of the smallest in years, was very successful in their traditional stunt night and as this is being written they are making preparations for the big event of the year, the Junior-Senior banquet. SOPHOMORE CLASS The class of ’30 is one of the peppiest of Randolph High. School parties have been few in number due perhaps to their energies being directed along other lines. They have been active in glee club work and have been fortunate in being represented in the operetta cast, “Carrie Comes To College.” In the local declamatory contest held this year they won first and second in humorous, first in oratorical, and third in dramatic. In athletics they have also been participants. The Girl Reserve and Boy Scout organizations, the orchestra, and band are all assisted by sophomore talent. So we watch with anticipation this mischievous but capable class. It is the hope of the class of ’28 that each member will develop his talent during the two most opportune years of his high school life thus bringing credit to old Randolph High. FRESHMAN CLASS “Look out for the Freshies,” was the warning broadcasted on the first day of school. The warning was wisely heeded for they came, forty-four strong. They threatened to usurp the offices of the upper classmen and place themselves in distinguished positions. But they have now found their places as freshman and are helping to uphold the high standard of the school. They have entered four of their members in the local declamatory contest and they have helped to make the operetta, “Carrie Comes To College,” a success. One of their number was chosen to aid a sophomore and a junior in yell leading. The high school orchestra is composed almost entirely of freshmen. The boys of the class contributed admirably to making athletics successful. Especially did they show great possibilities in basketball. It is an assured fact that the class of ’31 will make a place for itself in Randolph High School History. Page Eleven President.......... Vice-President..... Secretary.......... T reasurer......... Social Chairman.... Program Chairman. Service Chairman... Sponsor............ ..Arlene Lageschulte j Verna Korff I Crystal Christensen ...Geneva Hall ..Helen Heines ..Vivian Halleen ..Bernedine Bruner ..Josephine Buol Pauline Farabee The senior girls of 1928 are members of the first class to graduate from the Randolph High School who have had the privilege of being Girl Reserves throughout their four high school years. The Girl Reserves have continued to strive to do interesting and practical work under their capable and efficient sponsor, Miss Farabee. The big project of the year was the sponsoring of the program of the Yankton College Girls’ Glee Club which was a success. At each of our monthly vesper services some lesson was taught which aided us to build into our standards of living the finest and best qualities of life. Social events are also enjoyed including parties and the annual Mother-Daughter, Father-Daughter banquets. It is the desire of the Senior Class that the Girl Reserves may continue to be successful in their undertakings and projects. President...... Vice-President. Secretary..... Treasurer...... Sponsor....... Agnes Gropper Cleo Fredericks .Madge Courtney Arlene Casteel Elaine Morrow The Home Economics Club is the newest organization of the high school. Girls who have taken or who are taking Home Economics are eligible for membership. The club has for its objects,—“to form a connecting link between the home and the school; to train young women to be active and efficient leaders in home and community life; to furnish an opportunity through organization for social life, such as programs, social gatherings, picnics.” Although new in its organization, this club has become very active. At Christmas time the girls gave a well-planned and entertaining party to their mothers for the purpose of explaining to them the aim and desires of the organization. In March they sponsored a movie for higher education in home economics. One of their projects was the adding of new curtains to the sewing room. As the membership of the club increases it will ably rank with the other high school organizations. Page Thirteen HOME ECONOMICS CLUB GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB For several years there has been a Girls’ Glee Club organization in Randolph striving to develop appreciation and a thorough knowledge of good music. Each year it has varied in form and methods. In 1924 Mr. E. G. Evans coached the high school operetta, “The Captain of Plymouth.” The Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs of 1925-’26 were successfully coached by Miss Edwards in giving the operetta, “In Old Louisiana.” Last year after meeting regularly during the year under the direction of Miss Empey the operetta “Love Pirates In Hawaii” was presented. This year the membership increased to such an extent that it was necessary to divide the club into two sections. Each group organized and elected Josephine Buol and Edith Olsen as respective presidents. Two regular meetings were held each week. With the aid of the Boys’ Glee Club a beautiful Christmas Cantata was presented to the High School and public. The Clubs completed their final work by presenting “Carrie Comes To College.” Page Fourteen BOYS’ GLEE CLUB For the past two years the Boys’ Glee Club has gone forward under the leadership of Miss Empey. From time to time the club has given selections before the high school assembly and they have supplied entertainment for the two annual banquets of the Girl Reserves. The Club played an important part in the Christmas Cantata and in the operetta, “Carrie Comes to College.” The following boys took leading parts in the operetta: Cody Frederick, Norman Willey, Ferdie Manzer, Edwin Joselyn, Kenneth DeKay, Harold Wimmer, Otto Stave and Delno Stageman. The other members of the Club took part in the choruses. Page Fifteen % SnyBg Hanssen Clark Thoophilus Garwood Allison Shearer Kohnen Hall Manzer Andrews Eike Joselyn (c) Behn Willey Fredericks FOOTBALL Randolph began the season with ten letter men and a small number of prospects yet she completed her scheduled games all-victorious, holding the opponents to one touchdown, which was obtained by Coleridge. It is the first year in the history of the school that Randolph has weathered the football season with no defeats. She also surpassed all former records in scoring, the final sum being 243 to the opponents 6. Under the coaching of Don Snygg with the assistence of Jennings Garwood, Randolph developed one of the cleverest teams for its weight in this part of the state. She showed her prowess by victories over Neligh and Albion. The disputed Northeast Nebraska Championship, which arose between Stanton and Randolph was not definitely settled though Randolph claims the honor, having defeated the same teams by a larger margin than its nearest rival. Captain Joselyn was chosen as a member of the state second team. Andrews and Captain Joselyn were also placed on the All-Northeast Nebraska team, while Allison took a berth on the second squad. We are proud of the fact that the above pictured men were able to appear upon the fields against odds and exert a crushing, oftentimes bewildering offense, which has placed them in a coveted position. BASKETBALL The basketball quintet of 1928, which won the first twelve games of the season from practically all of the outstanding teams of Northeast Nebraska, was defeated in both the Wayne and state tournaments. After winning the first two games in Class “A” at Wayne, Randolph was defeated by West Point and her reasonable hopes for another trophy had vanished. Randolph then journeyed to Lincoln to contend in the state tournament, but lost the first game to Columbus on the Coliseum floor. The Randolph team was renowned as one of the speediest and cleverest ever produced by our high school. The high point of the season was the decisive victory over Norfolk by the score of 27 to 18 on the Norfolk floor. It is our sincere aim and hope that those who will step into the shoes of those departing players will, as they have done, give their unselfish and concentrated efforts to glorify the name of the school and perpetuate the deeds of the squad of 1928. V Page Seventeen Trophy No. Trophy No. Trophy No. Trophy No. Trophy No. Trophy No. 1— Wayne Tournament, 1925; Donated by Greater Wayne Club, N. H. S. A. A. 2— Track and Field, Wayne, 1921; Presented by N. E. N. H. S. A. S. 3— Hartington Invitation Track and Field Meet; Randolph gained possession by winning three successive years, 1925, 1926, 1927. Bloomfield won the cup in 1923 and possessed it for one year. 4— Northeast Nebraska Track and Field Meet; Won by Randolph three successive years, 1908, 1909, 1910. 5— Northeast Nebraska Track and Field Meet; Held at various towns over a period of eight years, won three successive times by Randolph, 1914, 1916, 1920. 6— Track and Field Meet, Wayne 1921; Presented by N. E. N. H. S. A. L. Trophy No. 7—Wayne Track and Field Meet, 1926; Presented by N. E. N. H. S. A. L. Trophy No. 8—Wayne Tournament, 1922; Presented by Jones Book Store. Trophy No. 9—Hartington Track and Field Meet, 880 Relay Cup, 1926. Trophy No. 10—Hartington Track and Field Meet, Relay Meet Race, 1924, 1925. Trophy No. 11—Wayne Track and Field Meet, Relay Race, 1926; Presented by N. E. N. A. L. Trophy No. 12—Randolph Junior Track Meet, 440 Yard Relay, 1927. Trophy No. 13—Northeast Nebraska Football Championship, 1927 (Disputed with Stanton). Page Eighteen TRACK The outstanding members cf the track squad for 1927 were: Carl Allison, Loren Andrews, Vernon Vradenburg, Ferdie Manzer, and Ivol Shearer. Our track squad cinched the Hartington trophy of which it held two legs, Bloomfield holding one leg. This was the only trophy won during the season. Randolph entered the Nelight meet winning second place, and nosed c ut Neligh and Columbus for second place in the Norfolk meet. New school records were set in the hundred yard dash, the 440, high and low hurdles, the pole vault, and the discus. Bright prospects for the years of 1928 insure keen track and field competition for our neighboring cities. As material evidence of Randolph's athletic success we desire to present the photo on the opposite page. These are the prizes officially given to our high school and rightfully earned by our athletes, through the well aimed endeavors of our coaches. We do not wish to exaggerate in honoring these prizes, but we do intend to acknowledge respectful regard to those who willingly contributed to their accession. We realize that trophies cannot be acquired in any way other than by an actual displaying of athletic ability. Therefore, these trophies are the tokens which represent different climaxes in our athletic history. Years of individual effort with precise and concentrated teamwork at opportune moments explains their acquisition. Education is our primary aim in school. With education, athletics goes hand in hand, though secondary in importance. We rank high in scholastic accomplishments and it may be seen from the above that we have also made enviable records in basketball and track. Victory is sweet and we ai-e proud of Randolph’s athletes who have made it possible through consistent training, teamwork, and ability that we have come into possession of these trophies. We take pride upon seeing these displayed in our high school for we know the requirements which made them ours. We hope that these memories will spur our future athletes to give their best, that our school may be held in high esteem both in learning and excellence in athletic achievements. May a striking attitude of enthusiasm prevail in the minds of all those who look upon and comprehend this picture. May it inspire future athletes to the same untiring devotion as has been displayed by our athletes in past years. WHO’S WHO Name Appearance Hobby Asp.ratio:i Carl Allison Good-Looking Stories B. Ball Coach Loren Andrews Neat Trips to Minnesota Football Star Gertrude Behn Tiny Chewing Gum Home Life Luella Bohnson Fun Loving Eating Dramatic Coach Bernedine Bruner Reserved Vivian School-Marm Josephine Buol Mischievous Music ' Dean of Women Crystal Christensen Chic Candy Author Earl Craven Handsome “Gimme” Governor Harold Eike Keen. Typewriting Haberdasher Helene Deines Flippant Talking To weigh 100 lbs. Kenneth De Kay Serious Opening Windows President Lois Finley Gracious Reading Typist Cody Frederick Precise Boxing Prof, of Grammar Vivian Halleen Frim Going in Library Beauty Expert Gordon Kohnen Boisterous Talking Lawyer Arlene Lageschulte Dignified Studying Expert Accountant Rosalie Lingner Decided Dramatics Teacher Irene Mahrt Jolly Dancing Aviatrix Ferdie Manzer Athletic City Journeys Dentist Otto Stave Lanky Basket Ball Coach Mildred Schrad Unperturbed Movies Housewife I helma Cogdill Gushing Laughing French Modiste Edith Olsen Sedate Music Stenographer James Plith Classy Golf U. S. Senator Pearl Rinehart Serene Dancing 1eacher Harold Wimmer Sheik Smiling Political Boss Josephine Willeka Quiet Driving a Car Inventor Norman Willey Nifty Banking Accountant Russell Wilson Friendly Ford Mechanic Page Twenty ■ 9m