Springlake High School - Wolverine Yearbook (Earth, TX)

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SEPTEMBER 24 THE WOLVERINE PAGE 4 Heavy Wolverines Down Friona Chiefs HOME ECONOMICS CORNER PEP SQUAD ACTIVITIES The flint year students are now making health plana for the year. After the claas dlacuaalon and a study of health, each girl writes out a plan for heraelf to follow Some of theae plans Include such Items as: 1. Having eyea tested and glasses fitted. 2. Having ton- sils removed. 3. Have defective teeth filled. The class Is also mak ing posters Illustrating health hab- its. The best of these posters will be exhibited on the bulletin board In the main school building. The second year claas la con- tinuing with their food preserva- tion work. String beans, pump- kins. and tomatoes are the latest products canned .The class Is can- ning this week by tlfe open ket- tle. pressure cooker, and water bath methods. Containers of both glass and tin are being used so the students will learn the advan- tages and disadvantages of both types. HAVE YOU NOTICED? That Norman Isn't playing foot- ball. That Luclle Johnson looks like Creta Carbo. That the halls are empty dur- ing school hours. That Athenla cries when she has a cold. 'That Mrs. Axtell was typing with the second period class, but dropped out. That Wanda Lou and Joe are rather friendly. That Stanley Is Just as quiet as ever. That Mrs. Lee still knows how to blush. That Lillian Is a very busy girl. That Carroll Is still as full of fun as he was when he was a Junior. That Helen Buck can still glg- gle. THE MUSIC BOX A very enthusiastic group of girls met to organize the glee club for this year with Mrs. Axtell as sponsor. The following officers were elected: Eloise Holland, president; Clota Belle Sanders, vice-president; Tra- vis Hestand, secretary; Babe Kel- ley. chairman of the social com- mittee. The club Is making plans for the entire year. The first plan la for an operetta to be given as soon as the new auditorium Is completed. The girls are also mak- ing plana for costumes to be worn for their different appearances during the year. LOWELL HITE HEADS F. F. A. BOY8 Agriculture III boys have spent the week studying the F. F .A. manual and electing officers for the ensuing year. Those elected are: Lowell Hite, president; Stan- ley Slgman. secretary; Carrol Slg- man. treasurer; Hollis Bills, re- porter and Herbert Davis, parlia- mentarian. The pep squad has been doing their part toward winning the football games this season. You would think the girls were bunch of beginners in the Navy when you see them practice their march, left, right, left, right ; however. some of them can't march yet. but they can really yell. All the girls have been faith- fully practicing and a majority of them attended the game Fri- day night where they made a good showing. They stood be- hind those boys with an unwav- ering faith of victory, which was successfully accomplished. They will continue their practice and hope to havo their uniforms soon. They also hope to attend as many games as possible. HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RECORD Out of ninety students in high school three persons were absent, one day each, the past week, and two students were absent one half day each. There has been one wlth-drawal from school. Foy Cook, and one new student enrolled. Roberta Smith. PHOTOGRAPHER TAKES PICTURES AT 8. L WED. A photographer came to Spring Lake Wednesday and took pic- tures of all the classes and clubs and other organizations with their teachers or sponsors. Pictures were taken of the Glee Club. Pep Squad. Football Club. Home Eco- nomics Club. and Agriculture Boya The pictures were to be shown on the screen Sunday. Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Majestic Theatre at Amherst. School Days CHIEFS HELD HELPLESS THROUGH ENTIRE GAME Wolverines Gained 159 Yards From Scrimmage Against 53 CAPTAIN HITE SCORES Many students in the Spring Lake School District wero thrilled to their toes when those comfort- able new buses stopped at their door Monday. September 7. Thai school hall was soon filled with „ , —— „ . noisy, energetic people both old C ,toto Cross Fifty Yard Marker and young. One person asked If1 °n y .JPnc ' R ch anyone knew what he was saying. T Forty The regular first day assemble , —— „ , was held with Mr. Edelmon the' Carrying the fight to their op- superintendent. In charge. T h | ponents through out the entire grammar school students went to • their rooms to enroll and to check !B h ,d th Friona Chiefs help- out books. The high school stu- hl1 th y Pu,h ov r lwo dents enrolled August 27 and 28.1touchdowi' ° w,n ,h• P«n‘ng Of course there was the scramble of checking out books In the book- room. School was dismissed at noon. Some students were busy Tues- day rearranging their schedules. Oh. what trouble some people to win game for both teams by a score of 12 to 0. Only once did the Wolverines allow the Friona crew to pass the fifty yard line and then stopped the drive at the forty yard line. The Wolverines scored early In have! A number of new books •Joond Quarter when Hite, co- were received and had to be num- fwPtf| n °r ,U? locals smashed bered. Students met their classes lnm f°r • «ht P“ ° with little confusion. Stanley Slgman for the extra MANY IMPROVEMENTS ARE BEING MADE HERE There are many undertakings going on on the school premises at present. Grass Is being set out In the front of the school build- ings larger walks are being made, more rooms are being made In the main building and the gym Is being completed. These things are being con- structed for our pleasure and con- venience. and one must remember to appreciate them for what they are. For the first part of the year we must stand by and watch things progress and then the last part of the year we may enjoy using the new Improvements. The co-operation of the many school children In theae undertak- ings will help to make a much better school, school ground, and a much more beautiful place to attend school. We must appreciate these new Improvements enough io co-oper- ate and our rewards will be the things that we have hoped for, for so long. AGRICULTURE CLASS PREPARES EXHIBIT During this week Mr. Nix. the agriculture teacher, has had the Agriculture I Class to sow wheat and plant Sudan grass in small plots which are to be exhibited in connection with a Pig Production Exhibit at the Lubbock Fair. The exhibit Is sponsored by the F. F. A. boya and Mr. Nix. Mrs. Hite: Now what’s hap- pened. Ethel? Ethel: Oh. you left the kitchen door open and the wind blew my cook book shut. Now. I haven't the slightest Idea what I'm mak- ing. Mrs. Daughtry: Why must we always be careful to keep our homes neat? Helen B.: Because company may walk In any minute. point was incomplete. The second touchdown for Spring Lake came early In the Hite again carried the ball for ten yards around end. Friona attempted four forward passes. three of which were incomplete and one Intercepted. Spring Lake’s two pass attempts were incomplete. The starting line-up were: The summer vacation Is now ov- er and let us. fellow students, settle down for a little school work. Begin to work now; don't wait until time for an exam. Let a littlo knowledge settle In your head at all times. If you cram your studies, your subjects will probably mix and if they ever settle, they will be as crossed as the hair on your head. Beside . It Is hard to do 30 days of work In two or three. If It Is at all possible, be at school with a sunny smile each day. If you miss school and get behind In your work, you will get discouraged. If you are not Intere- estod In school, you will get very little out of it. Try to enjoy your classes, and you will! Th teach- ers can't make the school Inter- esting by themselves. You will reap according to what you sow. Don't put anything off that you can do today. Let us make a new school year resolution to study each school day and keep up with our work. Friona Position Spring lake Loveless C R. Slgman Tones G Vlnsant Benger G McClure Howlctte T Banks Williams T Davis Brookfield E S. Slgman Parr E Landers Coffman QB C. Slgman Boke H Drake Green H Coker Massie FB Hite Spring Lake made five subati- tutlons using Baggett. Cook. Price. Reaves and Hagan. Due to a slight mix-up. the first half of the ball game was played In eight minute quarters. Neith- er team received a single penalty except for off-sides. SPRING I.A K E PLAYS AMHERST TOMORROW Playing the first conference game for this season, the Spring Lake Wolverines will meet the Amherst Bull Dogs on Spring Lake's home field Friday. Sep- tember 25. at 3:00 o’clock. The admission will be 23o for outsiders (people not attending school) 5c for grade school child- ren and 10c for high school stu- dents. The boys feel encouraged by their victory over Friona and are working hard for the coming game. At the end of the game Spring Lake had Friona backed against the goal line. Banks. Davis. Mc- Clure and Vlnsant were doing ex- ceptional playing.

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r. GE 3 THE WOLVERINE SEPTEMBER 24 Spring Lake Will Have Modern Gym J STAFF 'Editor Lillian Nelson Co-editor Roaa Mary Henderson Sports Reporter ----Norman Co Copy Readers ------- Helen Buck and Fern Landers Typists J. E. Harland. Leo Baggett and Ethel Hite Sponsor Mrs. Z. B. Lee Special Reporters (this week): Edna Packard. Leo Baggett. Lu- cille Price, Wanda Lou Bartee. Wanda White. Clota Belle Sand- ers. Florence Shlplet. Ha Lewis, Mattie Ruth Koonce, Ethel Hite, Babe Kelley. Hollis Bills, Bernice Hyde and Hazel Hite. EDITORIAL BASKETBALL FOR GIRLS Clota Belle Sanders Girls, basketball has not bcon carried out extensively in Spring Lake High School, due to the condition of our Open Air Gym- nasium. The question arises In our minds, should girls be allowed to play? It Is said that basketball Is too strenuous for girls, but It la our opinion that they need the ex- ercise which they do not get sit- ting on the cottage steps or In Room 15. If it Is handled correct- ly. It will not barm a girl physic- ally and It will certainly Instil In their minds the spirit of compe- tition and good sportsmanship. We admire the person who has the over for their school enough to fight for Its honor and fame. This year will be the first year for us to play. The challenge comes to us as high school girls to work and practice hard, as there are few experienced players in high school. With proper coaching and co-operation on the part of the players, there is no reason why Spring Lake should not make a good showing In the county this year. So let’s get in there and Fight! Fight! Fight! and we feel certain that you will never re- gret your effort. News Flash! Special Feature. Thursday evening. September 17, 1936 at 3:59 and 25 seconds P. M. Carl Hagen. Honorable Senior, de- cided to feel at ease. Leaning back comfortably In his chair, he was thinking whom he would get In case his present girl should quit him. Suddenly he thought of one and as his brain reflected on his muscles, they jerked, thereby caus ing his chair to swap ends. This was followed by an uproar of the students and the laugh was on Carl. FACULTY MEMBERS ENTERTAINED Classes Organize SENIOR CLASS ORGANIZES The members of the Spring Lake faculty were entertained Thursday evening, September 17, by Superintendent and Mrs. Edel- mon. Games of ”42” wer played and refreshments of hot choco- late and cake were served to th teachers. Several watermelons were cut and beaten before the group dispersed. The entire facul- ty was present. Lowell Hite was elected as sen- ior president In a class meeting September 21. Lowell took charge and the following were elected. Carroll Sigman. vice-president; Ha- zel Hite, secretary-treasurer; Eth- el Hite, reporter and Clota Bello Sanders as social chairman. Low- ell appointed the following com- mittees: Flower committee—LIU- linn Nelson. Leo Baggett and Clota Belle Sanders; Class Colors —Waldo Drake, Junior Littleton and Harroll Sigman; Motto—Wan- da Lou Bartee, J. E. Harland and It ceil Sigman. These committees are to meet and then are to re- port at the next class meeting. Mrs. Z. B. Lee was elected as class sponsor. Mrs. Lee was the Junior sponsor last year. Mr. Edelmon talked to the class about selecting their class rings. FACED TILE STRUCTURE TO BE READY NOV 15 Combination gymnasium And Auditorium Ample For Basketball Play NEW BASKETBALL COACH Building To Provide Locker Rooms For Both Boys And Girls JUNIORS S. L STUDENTS TAKE SUMMER VACATIONS ROSE PETALS We’re sure proud of our foot- ball boys and pep squad girls for their work Friday night. You're doing mighty good. Keep It up. You should have seen Carl Hag- en the other day. We don’t know about his falling head over heels In love, but he surely fell head over heels on the floor. Last week pictures of the dif- ferent grades were taken. Bernice Hyde asked why the ex-graduates were not taken. Of course this put Edna to thinking because Bernice and Foy are the only ex-graduates going to school. We see that the girls are behind the football .coach and team with their well developed lungs. Stay right In there girls and N. R. A. (do your part). Many of the Spring Lake stud- ents took interesting trips during the summer vacation: Edna Pack- ard went to Dallas and Hereford; Ethel Hite spent three weeks In Glenmora. Louisans; Beatrloe Falkner spent four weeks in Cue- ruo, New Mexico and Tohoka; Toby Shelby went to Erick. Ok- lahoma; Ila and Modette Lewla spent a week In Dallas; Maxine Chancier spent two months in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Carrall and Stanly Sigman went to Colorado; Athenla Ebellng spent six weeks In Austin; J. E. White went to Pam pa; Joe Banka went to Dal- las; J. E. Harland spent two weeks In Dallas and Ft. Worth; and Hazel Hite spent three weeks In Oklshoma City. JOKES Mrs. Foster: Ozells, everytime you’re naughty I get another grey hair. Ozells. “Oh mother! What a ter- ror you must have been when you were small. Just look at grand- ma. A small boy found nothing he liked In the candy counter for a penny. Disgusted Margaret Lee finally asked. Do you want the world with a fence around It for a penny?” ‘T don't know,' he answered. ’’Let me see 1L Billy: Say, Weldon, do you want to see something swell? Weldon: You bet!” Billy: Then put this sponge In a pan of water. The junior class met September 12 and elected the following of- ficers: Rose Mary Henderson, presi- dent; Stanley Sigman, vice-pres- ident; Elsie Sulser, secretary; Babe Kelley, Elouiae Shelby and Hollis Bills, social committee; Travis Hestand, Joe Banka, and Fern Landers, program commi- ttee; Mr. Fred Nix, sponsor. SOPHHORE The aophmores held a class meeting Monday, September 21. for the purpose of electing offic- ers for the year. Those chosen were: Douglas Coker, president; Athenla Ebellng, vice-president; Wanda White, secretary; Billy Fern Howard, treasurer; Howard McClure, game leader; Weldon Barton, reporter; Mr. Reeve, spon- sor. The class chose blue and white for class colors, prln rose for class flower, and Stepping Stone t o higher education for the class motto. FRESHMEN The Freshman class held a class moeting Monday afternoon, Sep- tember 21. The following officers were elected: President. Faye Sig- man; Vice-President. Wlx Price; Secretary-Treasurer. Elvis Ses- tand. Mrs. Daughtry was chosen sponsor of the class. Appoint- ment of social committees and selection of s motto are to be ob- jects of the next meeting. Construction of a light colored, faced tile gymnasium-auditorium building la being ruahed to com- pletion for the Spring Lake School and community so that it may be ready for the coming baaketball season. The walls of the building are more than halt finished In spite of delays caused by weather and lack of materials. The new building will provide a playing court 72 ft. by 40 ft. of maple or beech flooring. Selec- tion of the floor has not been made but will be made in the near future from samples receiv- ed by the superintendent. Tho building will provide seat- ing room for more than five hun- dred persons at a baaketball game and approximately one thousand during dramatlo production on the stage. The walls of the building will stand twenty feet high, glvinr ample head room for basketball play. It will be covered with a curved roof supported by four steel truses that rest upon col- umns of tile and reinforced con- crete. It will meet one of our most felt needs , was the comment made by Mr. Edelmon, superin- tendent of the school when asked about the building. The Wolverines are looking with anxious eyea to the time when they enter their new home. Willie Boedckor, principal of the high school and former cap- tain of the W. T. S. T. C. Buf- faloes basketball team will have charge of the Wolverines during their first season In the gymn- asium. TEACHERS CARRY OUT A NEW SYSTEM IN CHECKING ROLL 4-11 CLUB GIRLS HOLD MEETING SEPTEMBER 15 The 4-H club met September 15. In a regular meeting. Miss West- brook attended the meeting. The goals for bedroom and' garden were checked. Each member has started a wild flower acrap book. This project was discussed at the meeting. The teachers will carry out a new system In checking the roll this year. A record of absentees is kept in the office. Each teach- er checks hla or her roll at the beginning of each class period and within five minutes after the bell the list of absentees Is sent to the office and checked or re- corded. This is done in order to keep a closer check on the stu- dents and see that they are at- tending every class. If a student (a present in one class and then absent In another, the faculty will know he la cutting class for some reason. While applying for a Job Mary Jane was asked If she was mar- ried. “No Mam.” she replied, but I'm In the market.

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PAGE 5 THE WOLVERINE OCTOBER 1 Seniors Choose Gold Ring With Set STAFF Editor Ulllon Mellon Co-editor Rom Mary Henderson Sport Reporter Norman Cox Copy Readers Helen Buck and Fern Landers Typists J. E. Harland. Leo Raggett and Ethel Hlto Sponsor Mrs Z. B. Lee Special Reporters (this week): Babe Kelley. Hollis Blits. Bernice Hyde, Edna Packard. Wanda Lou Bartce, Lucille Price. Hazel Hite, Iln Lewis. Florence Shlplct. Clota Belle Sanders. Toby Shelby, Wan- da White, Lena Martha Truelock. Eva Nola Welch. Mattie Ruth Koonce, Leo Baggett. Athenla Ebellng. and Ethel Hite. JUNIORS SELECT PINS AND RINOS W)IO S WHO OF THE SENIOR CLASS FROM THE EDITOR'S CHAIR The llalfour Award We have heard Mr. Edelmon ex- plain the Balfour Award and we find an article for this issue of the Wolverine explaining It to the public. We are moved to add our feeble voice to the discussion. The award is an award of hon- or for the one senior student of each year who is judged from the standpoint of loyalty, leadership, and achievement. This means the best all-around person of the sen- ior class. What higher honor could be awarded to any member of the class? We’d much rather have this than to be valedictorian or salutatortan, If we had our choice. We wonder how many of the sen- iors class feel that same way a- bout It as we do. We also wonder if the senior student understands yet Just what It will mean to re- ceive or not to receive this award at the end of school. Has ho thought that far ahead? We think. Mr. Senior, that this is the time for you to think of It. After all the faculty will have records of your achievements for the entire year and they will bo able to remember concerning loy- alty and leadership ss far back as September and October. How about comparing yourself with other members of the class and see for yourself Just where you rank? A little self criticism may prove valuable towards correcting your faults. Whom do you have to live with more than yourself? Wo say that If you consciously work for this award and don't succeed you will have a more lik- able personality and a finer char- acter at the end of school than you do now; so will have lost nothing and gained a lot. Let us not say. Every man Is the architect of his own fortune; but let us say. Every man Is the architect of his own character.”— G. D. Boardman. The Juniors met Thursday. Sep- tember 24, In order to select the pins and rings. The pins are being bought this year and rings which will match the pins will be bought next year. The pins are solid and have a blue set mounted with the crest which the school adopted. The crest has an old English S on It with Spring Lake printed at the botton. The Banner was selected for the guard which is attached to the pin by a small gold chain. The Banner Is gold and covered with blue enamel with 1937 in gold letters on the enamel. The rings for next year match the pins, and are similar to the rings selected by this year's sen- iors with the exception of the stone. The 1937 class chose a blue stone for their rings. RINGS TO UK RECEIVED MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER ROSE PETALS THOUGHT OF THE WEEK Speak well of every one If you speak of them at all—none of us are so very good.—Elbert Hub- bard. The school building and grounds are looking like a different place With all these new walks, lawns, rooms, etc.. It seems like a “big school. Spring Lake surely is growing. The new gymnasium is a rep for tho school. Although the weather conditions have hind- ered the progress of the building. It Is growing fast and the boys and girls as well as the teachers and community are very anxious to gel to use the gym. The Glee Club's and Mother Singer's oper- etta will probably be the first dramatic production In the new auditorium. Other activities are Just waiting for a place large e- nough to accomodate the crowd. This will be a busy community when the building is complete. Mr. Edelmon surely has a fine typing class almost any time In the day one can pass the room and hear three or four typewriters tapping. Although the pep squad girl's knees are tender from kneeling Friday to make their S. L. S.. It was worth the effort. The girls are planning big on their uni- forms this year. The Seniors. Juniors and Sopho- mores voted to standardise the white enamel crest for their rings. This crest will always represent Spring Lake High School and no other school can obtain It. You should be proud of tho Seniors of 1936-37 for selecting this beauti- ful crest for your school. Lewell Hite, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Hite, was born March a. 1920, at Vernon. Texaa He has attended Spring Lake four yeara He is president of the Senior Class, president of F. F. A. and Co-captain of the football team. ‘His favorite subject Is Public Speaking, and the sport he en- joys most is football. Lowell plans to go to Kelley Field and become an aviator. Carroll Sigman. son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Sigman. was born May 30. 1917. at Montague. Tex- as. He has attended Spring Lake .three yeara. He Is vice-president of the Senior Class, treasurer of F. F. A., and quarterback on the football team. His favorite sub- ject is agriculture. His hobbles are hunting and eating. Carroll plans to go to Kelly Field and become an aviator. Hazel Hite, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Hite, was born May 17, 1921. at Vernon. Texas. She has attended Spring Lake four years. She is secretary of the sen- ior class, pianist for Glee Club, member of Pep Squad and report- er for Wolverine. Her favorite sub ject Is Public Speaking, and the sport she enjoys most la basket- ball. Her hobby Is playing the piano. Hazel plans to take a bus- iness course at Dallas or Amaril- lo. Balfour Award For Outstanding Senior Student Given With Three Year Contract CREST ADOPTED BY SCHOOL Juniors And Sophomores Choose Similar Rings For Their Senior Years JOKES Mrs. Lee: Use the word 'boy- cott' In a sentence.” Elolse Holland: “It rained that nlht and the boycottan awful cold.” Mr. Edelmon: How many are In your family?” Athenla: Nine. Mr. Edelmon: Are you the old- est? Atheenia: No, my father Is. Ethel Hite, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Hite, was born Feb- ruary 11. 1920. at Vernon. Texas. She has attended Spring Lake school nine year . She is reporter of the Senior Class, typist and reporter for Wolverine, member of Pep Squad and Glee Club. Her favorite sports are hiking and swimming. The subject she enjoys most Is Public Speaking. Her hobby is writing letters. Eth- el plans to go to Dallas or Am- arillo and take a business course. Clota Belle Sanders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sander , was born October 22. 1919. at Sweetwater. Oklahoma. She has attended Spring Lake three year . Sho is chairman of the social committee of the Senior Class as- sistant yell leader of the Pep Squad, vice-president of Glee Club, and reporter for Wolverine. Her favorite subject is Public Speak- ing. and the sport she enjoys most is basketball. Her hobby Is sing- ing. Clota Belle plans to go to college and study vocal music. (Continued noxt week) Yellow gold rings set with a ruby stone which has a crest In the center of It were selected by the 1937 seniors of Spring Lake High School from samples shown by the salesman of the Balfour Jewelers of Attlcbourgh. Mass. The seniors were unanimous in their choice of this ring. The crest consists of an old English S with Spring Lake written undor It and a Roman ornament on each aide. This is placed on top of the ruby which Is oblong In shape. The shanks of the rings carries 19 on one aide and 37 In the oth- er In modernistic figure. The sen- iors are expecting the rings by the middle of November. The crest has been adopted for Spring Lake School and is to bo on all ring and pins which rep- resent Spring Lake High School. This crest may be placed on any type ring. This allows for change in style and general appearance of the rings, and yet Spring Lake's emblem will become sig- nificant through the years. The school is to receive a Bal- four award for the high ranking senior studont of six senior class- es for placing a three year con- tract with the company. This is a definite advantage for ordering from the Balfour com- pany. yet no sacrifice has been made on the quality of tho Jew ai- ry and the price of the Balfour Jewelry compares satisfactorily with the price of similar qua'lly merchandise of other companies. The juniors and sophomores were consulted In the adoption of the crest and allowed to makj se- lections for pins and rings to bo paid for and received when the proper time arrive- . Hazel: la this wrong: 1 have et' Junior: Yea.” Hazel: “'What's wrong with it?' Junior: “ You arn't et yet.” Rccll: Hello, Stanley, are you using your cap this afternoon? Stanley: Ye . I'm afraid I am. Rccll: “Good. Then you won't mind lending me your hat” PRIMARY NEWS In Mias Wilson's room there are two new pupils, J. D. Atwood and Roger Lovelady. The pupils are becoming very interested In their work. They are planning to make some book shelves of orange boxes and then paint them. Miss Kelley's pupils are showing rapid progress In their work. In the sand tray an attractive little home is built. The pupils have built this little house of white pasteboard. In front of the house is the lawn made of green con- struction paper. On the right side of the house is a little croquet yard. The equipment Is made of radio wire.