Southwestern High School - Prospector Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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SENIORS PRESENT THE POOR NUT The Poor Nut , a comedy farce, was presented by the seniors with great verve and pep on May 24 and 25. Symbolic of the title, the play centers around a col- lege student named Robert Miller, of Ohio State Uni- versity. He is very clever in botany but bashful in the presence of girls. He has written to a girl from Wis- consin whom he has never seen, pretending he is a great athlete and a big fraternity man. Marjorie Blake, a student of Ohio State and a friend of Julia Winters, the Wisconsin girl, sympathizes with John. She obtains a , . The Poor Nut and His Tormeters Left to right in the top row: Michael Kareha, Arthur Plots, Carl Dettmer, Kenneth Beckett, Karl Wagner, Russell Reckwald, Milton Silverman. Lower Row: Edna Rebert, Harriet Hull, Ken- neth Sansom, Helen Townsend, Norma Heddle, Kenneth Town- send, Gerald Krause, Grace McLean. position in the same book store at which he works and tries to aid him in overcoming his bashfulness. Just before the big track meet between Ohio State and Wis- consin, Miss Winters comes to the book store, searching for John. She encounters Marjorie, who later tells Mil- lcr she has been there. Julia is engaged to Spike Hoyt, captain of the Wiscon- sin team, who is infuriated with her. When she finally meets Miller, she is disgusted. But at the track meet she roots for Ohio State. After Miss Winters converses with John he believes himself to be possessed of an in- feriority complex. Two of the Ohio State men are un- able to run, and the coach chooses John. He is compelled to run against Spike in the 440. Hoyt beats him, because John is afraid of being spiked, but in the relay he re- instates himself by winning for Ohio. In the end he asserts himself and claims Marjorie as his bride. The first act of the play takes place in Colonel Sma1l's book store in Columbus, Ohio. Finding Margie working in the store, John becomes somewhat disgusted with him- self, thinking that he has been discharged. He, how- ever, finds that Margie is his assistant. John and Margie have many interesting conversations, but they are always interrupted by John's tormentors. In the first act of the play Julia tells John that he has an inferiority complex. This worries the poor nut and makes him more discouraged than ever. When Coach Jackson appeals to his pride, John becomes furi- ous and is determined that he will win the meet at all costs. The second scene displays the track meet. Spectators, the peppy music of Wisconsin and Ohio colleges, played by the school orchestra, and the varsity yells led by Magpie make a big hit. The third act discloses the dinner-dance in the Psi Sigma fraternity house. After a trying evening, John pronounces himself free from the complex. Hoyt comes to the rescue and takes Julia back again as his fiance. The part of John Miller was played by Kenneth San- som and Dale DeWitt, Helen Townsend and Fern John- son portrayed the role of Marjorie, Harriet Hull and Ruby Johnson acted the part of Julia, the Wisconsin co-ed. The character of Spike Hoyt, Captain of the Wisconsin track team, was taken by Gerald Krause and Gerald Hallahan. Kenneth Townsend and Bill Sands acted the part of Wallie Pierce, Captain of the Ohio State team, Coach Jackson was impersonated by Karl Wagner and Clarence Sloan, Russell Reckwald and John Kuhr played Doc Spurney, the rubber down , Magpie Welch, cheer leader, was Arthur Plotts and Lyle Janisseg Michael Kareha and Otto Marotz appeared as Hub Smith, shiek of the school, Kenneth Beckett and Steve Tompos played as Professor Deming, friend of Miller, Milton Silverman and Joe Marvaso acted as Colonel Small, the role of freshman was played by Carl Dettmer and Andrew Pappg William Knight and Edward Budnik were the official startersg Edna Rebert and Regina Singer as Betty, Norma Heddle and Geraldine Knaggs as Reggie, Grace McLean and Leonora Corsini as Helen were the girls at the dance. Miss Savage and Miss Davis coached the play, While Miss Cornville and Mr. Mote supervised the stage set- tings. The orchestra played for both performances. Many seniors took parts as spectators of the track meet. They Ushered ln Poor Nut May 24 Left to Right: Edward Budnik, Dale Dewitt, Clarence Sloan, William Sands, Steve Tompos, Gerald Hallahan. Second Row: Leonora Corsini, Fern Johnson, Miss Marian Davis, Ruby John- son, Geraldine Knaggs, Regina Singer. Lower Row: Otto Ma- rotz, Lyle Jannisse, Andrew Popp, Joseph Marvaso, John Kuhr. Page Seventeen

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Presentation of Spade By Leonora Corsini Juniors, it has been the privilege of my classmate to present to you the pick which was used to break the ground for our much loved school. I hold in my hands the spade which turned the first sod. This spade was presented to us seniors six months ago. It has been to us a reminder that we must dig deeply into the roots of knowledge if we wished to attain the heights of glory. Now it has grown dear to us, and as we leave, I fear we grow a bit sentimental. Oftentimes we have become discouraged and have felt as though we could end our pursuit of knowledge right then and there, when suddenly and unexpectedly a new attempt would yield some of the riches for which we had been searching. It was through these excavations that we have been able to accumulate the wealth of knowledge which we possess. Many students have taken this spade and started on for a greater education. They started with good inten- tions, but gradually fell by the wayside. In this grad- uating class there are those who started at the begin- ning and who, having overcome all obstacles, have at least reached this great goal. This spade is a challenge to you-it holds forth prom- ises of unknown riches yet to be gleaned from the boundless wealth that still remains untouched. It is yours to decide whether you will accept the challenge it so presents. Therefore, in the name of the class of June, 1928, I present it to you, hoping that you may ever use it wisely. Acceptance of Spade By Albert Beauvais We, the junior class, accept the spade from the senior class with the intention of furthering its tradition. In doing this we will make a better school. Each junior class, upon receiving the pick and spade, has harder work to do than the previous one, because each gradu- ating class is a little better than the one preceding. We will have a hard time measuring up to the standards of the present senior class, but I think we can do it, at least we will try. The Southwestern pick and spade! For what do they stand? They represent Southwestern traditions. How are they used? As a pick breaks up the hard surface, and the spade lifts the fragments into the wagon or storehouse, so in Southwestern, the reasoning power makes the knowledge to be gained accessible, while the memory places it in the brain-learned. The junior class accepts the spade and promises to pre- serve its honor and integrity. May future Southwestern students do the same. Page 'Sixteen Presentation of Pick By Gerald Krause ' In behalf of the successful outgoing seniors, I have the pleasure of presenting to you this pick. For four years this implement has been a standard and an ideal for the seniors to uphold and raise. Now that we are about to leave Southwestern, and go on into the world seeking our fates and fortunes, we hope that we may feel confident that the standard of this pick will be maintained and that the juniors will do all that they can to raise them. You are undertaking a great task. May you meet with more success and glory for the Blue and Gold. Acceptance of Pick By Sylvia Zimmerman Having the opportunity of accepting the pick this eve- ning, we, the juniors, promise faithfully to guard this with more success and glory for the Blue and Gold You, the seniors, have exhibited remarkable grit and verve in your attempt to make this the most successful year. As you have done, so will we likewise do. Our motto shall be, Dig deeper and deeper. With this treasured pick, symbolic of the successful efforts of many loyal seniors, and with an everlasting memory of your accomplishments, we will strive to es- tablish records without parallel in the history of South- western. Before you depart, however, we, the juniors, extend the best of wishes to you seniors and sincerely hope that whatever you undertake will meet with great success. The Goal By Laura Crawford Four years ago came we hither, Some as strangers, most as friends. Four short years we worked together Looking forward to the end. Many hardships, many pleasures Stretched before us on our way, Leading to the day of triumph That is called Commencement day. Soon we'll look into the future, Knowing not what lies before- Realizing not the treasures We are leaving ever more.

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THE WORK OF THE COUNCILLORS-STUDENT COUNCIL AIDS SCHOLARSHIPS Clarence Sloan, President of the Stu- dent Council, has guided the club through an unusually active semester. Perhaps the best thing that they have done is to promote the school's scholarship. Two very good mass-meetings were held for this purpose, and scholarship has been a subject very much discussed by repre- sentatives in the Coucil and in the groups. Two mixers were also given, one each for the lower and the upper grades. The council supervises the mixers every year. Both were very much enjoyed. Represen- tatives from Northwestern's Council were present at a council meeting and at the upper grade mixer. In return, some of the Prospector councillors attended one of their meetings and a dance at the home of the Colts. It is interesting to note the differences between the two councils. The Southwestern council plans to visit coun- cils in other schools, also. A football scoreboard will be ready for use next sea- the Student son. Its making has been sponsored by Council. Money was raised by a basketball contest be- tween 12A and 12B boys' teams. The Hi-Y appreciated the help of the club during their clean-up week. J. B. Angell secured the support of all the members of the Council in this worth-while cam- paign. Junior Student Council Problem The Junior Student Council, which is composed of seventh and eighth grade pupils, has completed a very interesting semester. Through the effort of the coun- cil and the co-operation of the student body, two cups were procured for intramural basketball and baseball activities. The cups will be passed from victor to victor, year after year. The oliicers during the past term were: , . The Junior Council president, Joe Walsh, vice-president, Elwood Priceg sec- retary, June Precobb. There are twenty-four members in the council, one to represent each group. The mem- bers are: 7A-1, Paul Lucas, 7A-3, John Ziegler, 7A-5, Joe Benedickg 7A7, John Steiner, 8B-1, Simon Weissg SB-3, Russell Hiltmang 8B-5, John Klupacsg 8B-7, E1- wood Price, 8A-1, Joe Wash, 8A-3. David O'Pearg 8A-5, Page Eighteen The Senior Council A petition to obtain soap and towels for the boys was sent to the Board of Education. These necessities were procured and are now being used. Through the aid of the council, the gym ofiice has a first aid kit. William Voellmig is vice-president, Margaret Dem- chak, secretary, and Cecelia Linn is corresponding secre- tary of the Student Council this year. Checker Club Affairs The Checker Club was represented in the city checker tournament by two of its members, John T. Kuhr and George Hughes. Both turned in good performances. George Hughes was eliminated in the district final, while John T. Kuhr did not lose out until the finals for the west side championship. The Club will probably lose four of its members by graduation in June. They are John T. Kuhr, Joseph Marvosa, Clarence Sloan, and Stephen Martin. Students who wish to join the club next term are asked to turn in their names to Miss Carrel, who is the club's faculty adviser. The club oiiicers are: President, John T. Kuhr, vice- president, Albert Beauvaisg secretary, Randall Grayg treasurer, John Harris. The club members are John T. Kuhr, Stephen Martin, Joseph Marvaso, John Harris, Albert Beauvais, Randall Gray, George Hughes, Stanley Burbank, Clarence Sloan, and Preston Cook. Dennis Marting 8A-7, Anthony Guerierog 7A-I, Ruth Sandusky, 7A-IV, Pauline Stockdale, 7A-VI, Esther Schulticg 8B-II, Thelma Childs, SB-IV Treva Tiewigg SB-VI, Elizabeth Yukosg 8B-VIII, Melma Andrews, 8A- II Kathdyn Maltbyg 8A-IV, Margaret Rigdong 8A-VI, June Precobbg 8A-VIII, Erma Horvathg 7A-VI, Maxine Niepoth.