Roosevelt Lincoln Middle School - Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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20 THE RAIL-SPLI TTER Ferris McQuist0n Arthur Todd Merrill Enyeart Charles McClung Second Soprano Second Alto First Alto First Soprano TI-IE. BOYS' QUARTET The Boys' Quartet of the Junior High School was organ- ized in 1920 by Miss Thiele. They sang once in chapel that year and received much applause. ' The next year they practiced faithfully every noon until they had learned several songs. After singing a few times they received many invitations to sing. These are some of the places where they have sung: The Rotary Club, Teachers' Banquet, W'hittier P. T. A., Junior High P. T. A., P. T. A. Convention, Teachers' Convention, Methodist Church, UniversityMethodist Church, Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Brotherhood Banquet, Lincoln Repub- lican Club, Missionary Meeting at the Baptist Church, Ionian Literary Society, State Convention of the l. O. O. F., Methodist Epworth League, Salina Business College, Washiiigtoii High School, New Theater fbetween acts of the play Their Toinorrowswl and the Spring Festival. These boys, Charles McClung, sopranog Ferris McQuiston, second sopranog Merrill Enyeart, altog and Arthur Todd, second alto: have done much toward showing the public some of the things that the students in our school can do.

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THE RAIL-SPLI TTER 19 KING SOL IN FLOWERLAND King Sol in Flowerland was given May 26. 27, and 28, by the students of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, and was under the direction of Miss Edna B. Thiele, who was assisted by Miss Anna McCormick. This cantata was a very elaborate affair and the costumes were beautiful. ARGUMENT ' Flowerland has long awaited the visit of King Sol, the giver of light and heat, to fulfill his ancient promise to visit their fair land in order that they might show their joy and pay him homage. He finally consented to come and as a special favor, bring his sister, Princess Raindrop. At last the day arrived and it was indeed a gala one. Many songs were sung for King Sol and Princess Raindrop, and each flower had some good word for the honored guests. Dances were given in their honor, and were probably the most fascinating part of the event. The Sun Rays were the dancers of the King and the Water Sprites were the dancers of the queen. The dance of the Winds was made up of the North VVind, South ivind, East Wind and West VVind. The Flower Maidens' dance was very beautiful and each indi- vidual carried a hoop covered with flowers. Last was the Butterfly's dance. She was gorgeously cla-l in a purple and yellow costume and was greatly applauded for her dainty danc- ing. Another striking feature was the Bee, who was dressed in a brown suit with yellow stripes and blue wings. Like all other great days, this day came to a close, and all hearts were sad when the hour of parting approached. But they bravely sang: Farewell! O King most glorious Farewell! Farewell! Farewell! U Princess gracious Farewell! Farewell! ,

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THE RA IL-SPLI TTER 21 Jack Armstrong Wm. Eberliardt Bernice Winterbothani Lena Katherine Davis President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SEVENTH GRADE The opening of school in September, 1921 was an exciting time for the two hundred thirty-five seventh graders. We were entering junior high school and what was more, we were to go to the new Roosevelt building, Interesting things began to happen at once and have kept on happening. Every Monday morning we have marched over to Lincoln building for chapel. We have enjoyed these Chapels. Some- times we have had picture shows as a surprise. During the year each Home Room gave a chapel program, which was always enjoyed. Several times we entertained the eighth and ninth grades. Early this year we elected our officers and began in earnest to be good loyal junior high school pupils. We worked hard and we played hard and we have tried to meet the expectations of our teachers, and to show our appreciation for the nice new building provided for us. i1Ve have enjoyed our gymnasium and we became volley- ball experts. VVe were glad to cheer for our winning junior high basketball teams and many of us never missed a game. VVe are looking forward to next year, when we will bein Lincoln. There, by our studiousness, good behavior and enthusiasm, we hope to show that our year in Roosevelt made us realize the possibilities and pleasures of a junior high school.