St Anthony High School - Tattler Yearbook (St Anthony, ID)

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THE TATTLER »:iilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlMllllllllMlllllllllllllliiiiiiilllllllllllllliiiiiiiiilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii» History of the Class of 1921 NE definition which has been securely fixed in our minds is — His- tory is a record of past important events, their causes and results. The student will say that the history which he enjoys most is one with very few dates. In this I shall attempt to please that class by mentioning only two dates, both of which are important to the members of the class at least. In September 1917, fifty girls and boys having obtained by hard study their release papers from the eighth grade entered the Freshman class of the High School. We were Freshmen hut not doomed to drift — determined Freshmen to row out and meet the rough places. We were very often impressed by the Seniors on whom we looked with eyes of awe — those Seniors who had almost completed this higher education. With Professor Sparks in the Superintendent ' s chair and Mr. Cotton as prin- cipal and our class advisor we soon gained confidence in ourselves and soon were able to hold our own with the upper classmen. The Freshmen held a class meeting soon after school started for the purpose of electing a leader. James Sharp was chosen president; Bessie Fisher, vice- president; and .Millie Birch, secretary and treasurer. Under their leadership the class was well able to endure the taunts and jeers of the upper classmen. In the beginning of the second semester the class constitution was drawn up and the following officers were selected: Fyle Ferney, president; Ida Osgu- thorpe, vice-president, and Hugh Baumberger, secretary and treasurer. We were represented that year on the debating team by James Sharp and the boys’ and girl’s basketball by Theodore Harder and Millie Birch. Our Freshmen class party was a great success. Then our ability as en- tertainers was brought to light and we have been prominent in that line ever since. We enjoyed several High School parties during that year. These little so- cial functions made things seem brighter and we found our first year’s work a very pleasant one. When school began the next fall we felt somewhat more dignified, for weren’t we now to be known as Sophomores? We found it much easier now to command the respect of the other classes. The faculty was almost entirely new. Mr. Fewis, who has remained with us ever since was Superintendent. His noble qualities were recognized imme- diately, and he at once gained the due respect of all the students. Miss Wood was principal and the remarkable manner with which she has managed every thing for the good of the High School is admirable. Our officers for the first semester were: Arvilla Brower, president; Hugh Baumberger, vice-president; Fucile Hudson secretary; Forrest Buster, treasurer and Miss Hynds, class advisor. The first party held in the Gym that year was given by the Sophomore class. The class colors, purple and white, which we had chosen when we were Freshmen were artistically used in decorating. Two members from onr class were again given places on the High School Basketball team. It was during this year that the school entered the State Declamatory contest Page Thirty

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THE TATTLER iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimii: The Senior Teachers Training class gave an interesting, educational pro- gram. When it was over the under classmen shyly asked us what we were talking about. “Where ignorance is bliss.” This class has not been without the little disagreements that are certain to come in discussing such momentous questions as rings or pins, class motto, caps and gowns, and class play. Pins were chosen by the class. Perhaps the influence of the salesman was manifested in our choice. That ancient question caps and gowns has caused much consternation in our peace-loving class. By a unanimous vote we decided to abondon them. Every member in the class signed a petition to that effect and it was presented to our considerate school board who actually ignored our pleadings. So in spite of our ceaseless efforts ' to cast them off we are to be forced to don our flowing robes and with a “solemncholy” air march down the aisle to receive our diplomas, to the tune of a funeral march. O! if they would only play “Yankee Dooddle” to re- lieve the tension. On the evening of April 8th the Senior class was royally entertained by the Juniors at their Annual Prom. The music, the decorations, refreshments and the program all combined to make the affair a delightful one, especially for the Seniors. One week later the Seniors returned the compliment by entertaining the Juniors at the Annual Senior Ball. The decorations were very original and the balloons were a surprise to all. The evening was spent in the usual manner, doing the “light fantastic, and having a good time generally. “Assisted by Sadie,” has been selected as the class play and promises to be one of the best plays so far presented by high school students. The Honors of our class go to Hazel Van Tassel, Valedictorian, a respected and well liked member of our class for the four years, who has a record with neither a tardy nor absent mark ; Tyler Buchenau, Salutatorian, has been active in oratory for three years and has a promising future. Our motto “Be not simply good; be good for something” will be our slogan when we bid adieu to our High School days and embark on the uncertain Ship of Life. CLASS OLLICERS 2nd Semester Orville Potts Glen Perham Hazel Kooch Class Advisor Mr. Lewis. 1st Semester President Norma Soule ice-president Leah Evans Secretary and Treasurer Mollie Hopkins Page Twenty-nine

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THE TATTLER »:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiir which was held at Blackfoot. Four members from the Sophomore class contested in this district. At the beginning of the second semester the class officers elected were Theo- dore Harder, president; Lavern Hansen, vice-president, and Earl Anderson, sec- retary and treasurer. When school closed that spring we were proud of the fine record and good reputation which we had made for ourselves as a class. In our jolly Junior year we began with thirty members. The officers elected for the first semester were Earl Anderson, president; Millie Birch, vice president; Ida Osguthorpe, secretary and treasurer, and Air. Jewell, class advisor. Debates again held a prominent place in the school work and four of our class made names for themselves and honors for the school. The praises for this go to Norma Soule, James Sharp, Lavern Hansen and Tyler Buchaneau. Five of our members entered the Declamatory contest and three of them, Hazel Van Tassel, Tyler Buchaneau and Ida Osguthorpe won in this district and were sent to Idaho Falls. In Athletics the Juniors came forth again both as players on the teams and as supporters of all the games. In March we gave our Junior Prom. It was proclaimed the most elaborate affair ever given and the Seniors who were the honored guests reported an ex- cellent time. At the close of our term as Juniors, we began to feel the responsibility which had been shifted to our shoulders by the Seniors. We began to feel more serious and dignified and to look at life from a different view point. During the summer vacation two of our numbers Bess Fisher and Arvilla Brower, decided to forsake the single life. Both married fine young men who were graduates from the St. Anthony High School and are now very happily settled. This last year has passed very quickly and we are now almost ready to make our exit. But before we go we must tell you about this — the crowning year of our High School career. For the first semester we chose Norma Soule, president; Leah Evans, vice- president ; Mollie Hopkins, secretary and treasurer, and Mr. Lewis, class advisor. Three of the Juniors became ambitious and joined our class. Welcome fel- low classmates. Our class has always been strong for athletics so of course members from it again entered football and basetball teams. The best players on the teams are hailed as Seniors. We were again represented in the Declamatory contest by Hazel Van Tassel, Ida Osguthorpe, James Sharp, Tyler Buchaneau and Lucile Hudson. Al- though we did not have a chance to do much in the line of debating four of the Seniors were on the team. For the second semester our Senior class officers were : Orville Potts, presi- dent ; Glen Perham, vice president, and Hazel Kooch, secretary and treasurer. We feel grateful to the Juniors for the lovely party which they gave in our honor. We know that we shall never again be treated so royally. On the evening of April 15th occurred the Senior Ball. We only hope that everybody had the good time which we wished them to have. The play selected for the Senior class is called “Assisted by Sadie. Since the Seniors have proven their ability in every other line it is certain that they will succeed as actors and actresses. Judging from all which the Seniors have accomplished we will let you deter- mine whether or not we have lived up to our motto : : Be not simply good. Be good for something. Page Thirty-one