Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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C!)C 19 2 6 I U a p S. T. H S. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION —1925— December 30...........................................First Alumni Dance 1926— .......... Initial Meeting and Election ............Alumni Picnic for Class of '26 OFFICERS President........................................... Russel Rasmussen, '21 Vice President........ ...............................Hurdman Bark, '25 Secretary and Treasurer........................Grace Coleman and Ila Bark Charge )f Social Committee.... Lorene Stinson January 2 June 18.... SOCIAL EVENTS The first of the notable society events of the year was the Senior Masque Ball This was lovely with everybody in costume and with the added novelty of having Faletti's orchestra. There was not another dance until Christmas time, but in between schedules, Mr. Cranor gave the student body a fine party and get-together. Just before vacation the Juniors gave a confetti dance. This was something new, and everybody had a grand time. (But it was pretty tough on Pummy. For months afterwards he was still sweeping up confetti.) Then during Christmas vacation the Alumni gave their first dance. On this occasion old friends met those whom they hadn't seen for years. This also proved a very delightful affair. During February sometime, after the game with Plano, the S. T H S. students entertained the Plano rooters with refreshments and about an hour of dancing, and helped to revive good feeling with Plano. Next came Spring with the Seniors preparing to leave us for the cold cruel world. As was only proper and fitting, the Juniors gave the Seniors a reception. This the Juniors did up brown according to all reports. All the girls were togged out in new party gowns, and the boys in their newest suits. All in all everybody had a great time. The Freshmen had their fling when they gave a reception for the eighth grade, and showed them real S. T. H. S. hospitality. The X-Ray also did its bit by giving the May Fete dance. Although students said they were all in they still seemed to be able to dance. This was a success and helped the X-Ray to receive some much needed money. While the social events seemed to be few and far between, each one was a success. P-....J: T:. -.:ty-four

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