Rhinelander High School - Hodag Yearbook (Rhinelander, WI)

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it FIU, flQ.f T ' 1 X l F AQ, -Q, MARCH March blew in with a wind-up of basketball tournaments. Our regional tournament, which was played here this year, lasted four days with many high schools competing for the regional championship. Following this the top winners went to the state tournament at Madi- son to try their luck. After a period of concentrated preparation, three forensic contests, declam, oratory, and extemporaneous reading and speaking were held and winners were announced. Russ Hoogerhyde, the greatest archer in America, exhibited his skills in archery and gave the historic and dramatic Romance of Archery. For many this was the second time he had appeared before them in a school assembly. Six times national champion, he shot arrows over our heads in long, upside down, and backhand shots, which was exciting to the sophomores but was still thrilling even to those who had seen him before. This year the Music Festival was divided up with the soloists competing at Antigo this month and the groups, in May. The soloists didn't know whether they would receive medals or not Con account of the metal shortageb but the spirit of the soloists was still present. APRIL With the hint of spring in the air April brought that little germ, spring fever, which made us restless and dreamy. April 1, or April Fools' Day, passed with its little tricks played on both teachers and students. Although some of us wouldn't admit it, we did get Easter baskets filled with chocolate eggs and rabbits or boxes of candy. A school for drama with Edward Rees and Julie Gregory presented a skit as it would be broadcast over a radio showing a fascinating and authentic demonstra- tion of the use of sound effects. The sophomores, after attending and dancing at all the other school parties of the year, designed and planned their party, the last one Cnot counting the Promb of the year. Miss Young's play cast was chosen and play practice began for the senior play to be presented in May. Rehearsals were also started in orchestra and music groups who were to perform at Commencement events. In preparation for the festival in May, the band, orchestra, and vocalists practiced steadily with even extra rehearsals. The band presented the First public audition of festival contest pieces at their last concert of the year. ft? X 4 1 al aa Page 24 GSX ...EZLM 2617 MAY The last month finally arrived. It no sooner came than the band, or- chestra, and vocal classes packed their equipment and set off for the long awaited Music Festival at Antigo. A good time was had by all, not only because of the many high honors won, but because of the renewing of old acquaintances and making of new friends. Another long awaited event came at last, the Prom. Those much talked about formals and daring hair- dos were at last displayed, and a pretty sight it was. No matter how nice other parties were, there were none that could compete with the Prom and its festive atmosphere. The rest of the month was dedicated to numerous senior activities. The juniors were just beginning to realize the place they would hold and the seniors, the one they were to lose. The senior class play, Lease on Liberty , was a success. Then came the Senior Banquet and on the next day the Class Day Exer- cises. Mingled in with the bits of nonsense and serious parts of the pro ram was an air of sadness. As a climax to this day the long awaited HOEAG was issued. It was accompanied with the eager turning of pages, the usual squeals of delight or surprise, and the mad scramble to et all the names possible signed in each book. Then came Baccalaureate and Commencement. The former seniors set their shoulders to face a new life and the other classes put away all thoughts of school until the next school term would begin.

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DECEMBER December proved to be one of the busiest months of the school year. Our basketball triumph over Wausau, one of our strongest opponents, seemed to put everyone in the best of spirits. The band presented its first concert which was very successful, and not to be out-done, the juniors presented their annual class play Good Night, Ladies, which had a laugh in every line. December seemed the month of successes, for our debate squad won six out of six debates at the Wisconsin Rapids tournament. The nearer we came to Christmas, the stronger became the Christmas spirit. Every club had some sort of party and many girls feared for their waistlines because of the generous lunches each club gave, but they followed the motto Christmas comes but once a year so why not make the most of it? . Along with the parties, Miss Olsgard and her music classes, with the aid of Miss Young, presented a beautiful Christmas Candlelight Service. Everyone looked forward to vacation and to start it off right, the last day of school the Dra- matic Club presented a Christmas play and a very nice program. Since they would come back to a new year and final examinations, all the students, from an reports, made the most of vacation. 5 ,Qin 'Q 'Y 2 ' I ix, 1,. : I' Q, rl' x ' 1 2-K s JANUARY Another new year began and school started again. The first week was one of the coldest anyone could ever remember. Casting all feminine caution to the winds, the girls wore ski pants under coats and some even became brave enough to wear slacks in school. At least 150 students and teachers carried their lunches and there was a general dash, at noon, to restaurants and drug stores. With the new year Mr. Kruschke obtained a new secretary, Mrs. Margaret Hansen. His former secretary, after eleven years of service, resigned to become a housewife. During the second week examinations were given and there was a general atmosphere of suspense, fear, and finally relief when they were finished. Ex- aminations were followed by the all-school party sponsored by the seniors, whose slogan was Be a sport and support the Senior. Sports Spree. Suit- able decorations helped to carry out their wintry scheme. Miss Catlin began declamatory work for the Declamatory Contest in March. She reported that she had a lot of promising prospects so we hope we'll keep up our good reputation. Along with the declaration of war the Red Cross put in a plea for aid so a certain day was set aside for pupils to make their contributions. The Home Economics classes began knitting and it was suggested that they might help the Red Cross by knitting for the soldiers. FEBRUARY February came and with it-Lent and no school parties. The suffering students having given up everything from candy to gum Calthough the teachers could still spot some gum cheWersD were in the dullest season of the year. Club candy sales also fell with the sacrificers. Five basketball games broke the monotony of the schedule and the only assembly was one given by our debaters who exhibited their talents in a debate before the assembly on February 9. February 14 was St. Valentines Day and whether hearts were given out or not, the spirit prevailed. Declam eliminations announced the contestants for the tournament held here, from which were chosen winners to go to the district contest at Stevens Point. After all the cold weather in January the ground-hog came out the second of February to test his shadow. The Winners of the sixteen intramural teams played off for the championship and the top scorer was honored. Graduation seemed closer than ever to the seniors, for the first six weeks had started the second semester and the Announcement Committee was chosen to select the senior graduation announcements for 1942. X Page 23

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0 Ti e- Post-Footlull Party, Noxcmbcr 14, Candlelight Service Clast tableauD, December 17. f iff Pep Play, Winning Ways, January 23. Page 25