St Edward High School - Beaver Yearbook (St Edward, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1927 volume:

§r- i m 1 Of _ . ,-v.f ,'fr fO| .F' , Ij m The Beaver MCMXXVI1 Annual, Published by Students of the llii h School, St. Edward, Nebraska Foreword THE BEADER of nineteen twenty-seven is the fourth volume of the St. Edward high school annual. Through this annual, we the staff, hope to preserve the ideals of our school. We have tried to present a true picture of our students, our faculty and of all our activities. We trust that the contents of this book will bring memories dear to you in the future. YOU have made this book and we know that you have made it worth while. —THE STAFF. Dedication THIS 1927 Beaver is most respectfully dedicated to our kind friend, Miss Hehnke, who, we feel, has reached and inspired more St. Edward people than any other one individual this community has ever known. —THE STAFF. Table of Contents School Board Our School Faculty Classes Activities Departments Athletics Alumni Advertising Members of School Board H. E. WELLS President 0. H. FLORY GEO. THOMAZIN M. J. WILSON DR. G. W. SULLIVAN N. F. ROCKEY Secretary MKI “Our School” - The Beaver— —= Our School Every student is proud of old S. E. H. S. To us she is a dear friend for whom we feel a genuine affection, and it is with many a sigh that we leave her protecting walls after four happy years spent there. This year the enrollment of the entire school is approximately three hundred and sixty. In all grade there has been a noticeable increase over previous years. The high school is a good example of this, the seating facilities in the assembly having been considerably enlarged to suitably provide for all. The courses offered in the high school are classical, commercial and normal. The college entrance course leads in the number of students enrolled. The faculty believes that the highest aim of an educational institution is the equipping of the boys and girls, in a practial sense, so that they will be good citizens of the world. This is emphasized in all departments from the grades on through the high school. As a result the students cooperate splendidly with the teachers. This coupled with their unwavering loyalty to their Alma Mater, even in after years, and to their class-mates, serves to create an ideal atmosphere. A new honor system has been inaugurated by the students of the high school. The main feature of this is the highest precentage of points won by classes in scholastic efforts, daily attendance, declamatory work, basketball and physical culture attendance; the winning of Maroon and Heaver contests. The victorious class is to be presented a trophy cup with its achievements engraved thereon and placed in the assembly as a permanent and glorifying record of the “best class”. This brings in a keen sense of class competition and promotes student cooperation. It is a splendid thing and all year the classes have been on “tiptoes” to prove to the others that they are the best “all around class.” The athletic and social doings are manifold. First of all there is the star basketball team, the pride and joy of every student. This year we were in class “B” at the tournament and won our first game from Scotts Bluff. We also won the pennant at the County tournament. In the spring the boys play baseball and no mean game either. It is possible that we shall have a foot ball team next year. For girls’ athletics there are physical culture classes in which health rules are observed and exercises taken to build up a strong constitution. The Maroon, our monthly paper, published for the information of the public on school functions is a fine example of student journalism. The 1927- - ■ ------ - The Beaver= — = Beaver, annual yearbook, sponsored by the Seniors records admirably school day memories. It is a notable fact that a high school of this size is able to support both publications because of the limited financial backup, but through the cooperative efforts of student body it is very nicely managed. Then there are all our gay traditions handed down from other classes, that make giddy and dashing splotches of color against the drab greyness of study. The mixer, initiation of Freshmen, (what Freshies will forget the branding done and did you all get your shoes and stockings back?) Seniors mascots, convocation, class programs, mock funerals in honor of visiting basket ball teams, carnivals, class plays, (and they did not savor of amateurism at all,) ear-splitting pep rallies, long wind-taking snake dances and for the exalted Seniors; the Junior-Senior banquet, the class day exercises, and all the commencement festivities. The declamatory contest each year creates considerable excitement and gives splendid experience to the contestants. We have placed many winners in sub-district and district contests the past few years. The school is fortunate in having one of the most beautiful campus grounds in the state. In summer especially the green velvet lengths of lawn surrounding the building presents a most picturesque scene. The attitude of the public toward the school has always been favorable and their interest in school activities much appreciated. IQ27 Faculty AHH SUPT. H. W. THOMPSON EVEN a Democracy needs capable leaders if the success of that government is to be assured. Our public schools are, in a small part, truly representatives of our nation. A capable Superintendent is a requirement. Mr. Thompson has served in that capacity for three terms. He well deserves to be called a, “Good Superintendent.” His ability and faithfulness have made him many friends. Hard work, fair play, and sincerity are among his virtues. PRIN. C. C. WEINERTH His successes do show forth his worth” VERA E. MITCHELL 'She has a rare sense of what to do and what to be, and the ability to live up to it” FRANK A. MARTIN “ ‘What is right’ is his guide of action; his sufficient motive, a sense of duty” MARY K. CLEVENGER “Enthusiasm, Chserfulness and the Art of being a Friend; these gifts are hers in great store” EMMA R. HAGEMAN “Be it work or be it play, her whole soul is in it” The Elementary and Intermediate Departments THE faculty of the elementary and intermediate departments have played an important part in the success of our school this year. Miss Hehnke, Principal of the Grammar Department for a number of years, holds a high place in the affection and regard of those who have had the rich privilege of being under her instruction. She has been assisted in the department this year by Miss Crosby of Boone, and by Miss Cloughesy of Albion. The faculty and pupils of the Grammar Department have contributed enthusiastically to our High School activities. Miss Kealey, an alumnus of our High School of the class of ’20, has instructed in the Fourth and Fifth Grades this year. Miss Smith, of Albion, has been in charge of the Second and Third Grades. Miss Let-key, of Burwell, has instructed the First Grade; and Miss Dickenson, an S. E. H. S. alumnus of the Class of T9, has directed the Kindergarten. We wish to express our appreciation to these teachers for their enthusiastic support of our High School activities. They have been loyal in their co-operation with our efforts in connection with our plays, our parties, and our athletic contests. We are glad that so many of them will return next year. AHH MARIE ALBERTS—Commercial-Classical “A happy heart is much more to be chosen than great fame.” Declamatory (2-3) NINA ANDERSON—Normal “Tis only lovely thoughts can make a lovely face.” Class Secretary and Treasurer (4), Gills Chorus (4). GREGER ANDREASEN—Commercial “His deeds are greater than his words.” District Typewriting Contest (3-4), Maroon (4). CHARLES BAUSTERT—Classical “Blessed with a smile that won’t come off.” Track (4). MARION BUCK—Classical “Was once caught studying, but has almost succeeded in living down the disgrace.” Basketball (3-4), Baseball (1-2), Maroon Staff (3), “Home Ties” (3), S. E. Club. KENNETH CARTER—Commercial “He’s a dandy good fellow in every way.” Basketball (3-4), Baseball (1-2), Class Treasurer (2), Class Quartette (4), Maroon (4), “Adam and Eva” (4), S. E. Club. KATHERINE CHRISTENSEN—Normal “She’s a girl with a sweet little smile, now ask if she isn’t worth while.” Girls Chorus (4). EFFIE CURTIS—Commercial “She’s always finding little ways of helping other folks.” Basketball (2), Declamatory (4). ALICE FLAHERTY—Normal “A light heart lives long.” Big Cut H. S. ’24 and ’25. FRANK FONDA—Commercial “The best good fellow that ever was.” Baseball (2-3), Class President (3-4). Class Vice-President (2), Declamatory (4) “Adam and Eva” (4), Student Manager (4), Beaver Staff (3-4). PANSY FONDA—Classical “When me and work fell out.” Operetta (1), Class President (2), Declamatory (1-2), Maroon (3), Beaver (3-4) Editor (4), “Home Ties” (3). ELOISE GROSSNICKLAUS—Commercial “Here’s to the girl with eyes of blue, who’s heart is kind and love is true.” Columbus H. S. ’24 and ’25. THEOLA GUILES—Normal “Indeed” said she, “a teacher I will be.” Declamatory (1), Maroon (1-2), Beaver (4), “Home Ties” (3), “Adam and Eva” (4). DAISY HERMSMEIER—Normal “The door of wisdom is never shut.” Basketball (1-2), Operetta (2), Declamatory (3), Girls Chorus (4). JOHN HALL—Commercial “Girls, don’t look at me—I’m so bashful.” “Adam and Eva” (4), Track (4). VERNA HARRIS—Classical “Women are coquettes by profession.” Genoa H. S. 24 and ’25, Girls Chorus (4). AMELIA HANSEN—Normal-Classical “She’s a friend to both work and play.” Beaver (4), Art Editor (4), Maroon (4), “Home Ties” (3), CHRISTENA JACOBSON—Normal “Beware of two black eyes (some (?) more than others.) Ewing H. S. ’24 and ’25, Declamatory (4). OLIVE MARSHALL—Classical-Commercial “Thoughtful and serious, as she may seem, her mind entertains many a wonderful dream.” Declamatory (2-3-4), “Adam and Eva” (4). TWYLA MARSHALL— Commercial-Classical “She puts her worries down in the bottom of her heart and sits on the lid and smiles.” Declamatory (2-3). MAURICE MATZEN—Classical “One can not always be a hero, but one can always be a man.” EVA MILLER—Normal “I love my love and my love loves me.” Operetta (1), Orchestra (1-2-3), Pianist (3-4), Orpheum (2), “Adam and Eva” (4). HARI.AN NELSON—Classical “I’d rather be right than Presid:nt.” Basketball (2-3-4), Baseball (1-2-3), Operetta (2), “Adam and Eva” (4), Orpheum (2), High School Yell Leader (1-2), Class Quartet (3-4), S. E. Club (3-4). VIOLETTE NELSON—Normal “Not merely good, but good for something.” Class President (1), Declamatory (1-2), Maroon (4), Beaver (4), “Home Ti.s” (3), “Adam and Eva” (4). DONALD O’BRYAN—Classical “Most great men are dead or dying, and I don’t feel well myself.” Baseball (1-2), Orpheum (2), Class Quartette (2-3-4), High School Yell Leader (2-3-4), Maroon (2-3), Class Vice-President (4). LUELLA PAHRMAN—Normal “A sober second thought is always essential and seldom wrong.” STANLEY PETERSON—Commercial “I have an ambition to drink pop and be tough.” Big Cut H. S. ’24 and ’25. HERTHA POPE—Normal “She records none but hours of sunshine.” Declamatory (3). ETTA ROBERTS—Commercial “Gentle, kind, a loving friend, ever willing aid to lend.” REVA SCRIVEN—Normal “Gives to the world the best that she has.” ■■I LILLIE SKANDERUP—Normal-Classical “Be good, sweet maid and let those who will be clever.” Maroon (3), Declamatory (2), “Home Ties” (3). LEONARD THOMAZIN—Commercial “A man of business as well as fun, too busy to eat or sleep.” BERTHA TRUELOVE—Normal “Here’s to the have-beens, the are-nows and the may-bes.” Declamatory (2), Basketball (3), Girls Chorus (4), H. S. Orchestra (1-2-3). VANCE WEBB—Classical “The truly great man is he who does not lose his child-heart.’ Basketball (4), Maroon (4), “Home Ties” (3), “Adam and Eva” (4), Track (4), S. E. Club (4). KENNETH WELLS—Classical “Does not take the dreadful drudgery of being an idler.” Orpheum (2), “Home Ties” (3), Basketball (4), “Adam and Eva” (4), Maroon (3-4), Editor (4), S. E. Club (4). JOHNNY BAUSTERT— “It fell to his lot to be Senior Mascott.” - The Beaver-- Class History I remember, I remember Our good old Freshmen days And Miss Janike who started us, In High School’s pleasant ways. We entered High School fifty strong in the fall of 1923. We may have been green but we were bubbling over with pep and good spirits. They tried to initiate us but ail they did was scare us a little. We were ahead for two days in the Maroon contest and although we didn’t win it encouraged us to bigger and better things. Besides we won a quarter holiday by the contest and we made the most of it, even if it did rain that day. We placed several members in the Declamatory contest that year and also did our part in the High School carnival. Our officers were Violette Nelson, president; Morris Shaffer, vice-president and Donald O’Bryan, secretary-treasurer. W : chose scarlet and cream as our class colors and proud we were on the day we presented our pennant. The second year in S. E. H. S. we elected the following officers: Pansy Fonda, president; Frank Fonda, vice-president; and Kenneth Carter, secretary-treasurer. This was the year we had to struggle through plane geometry and thus first got acquainted with Miss Mitchell. However she wasn’t our sponsor. Miss Newcomb filled this position the first part of the year but which she resigned in favor of Mr. Gray and well do we remember him, especially the the time we went to the skating rink at Genoa. We didn’t seem to have much use for sponsors that year, in fact we ran off to Columbus one day and Mr. Gray had to borrow a car to follow us. The year we were Juniors we put ourselves on the map by the presentation of “Home Ties,” one of the most successful plays ever given in S. E. H. S. We also entered several contestants in declamatory and several of our boys began to shine as basketball stars. Our banquet, given in an “old fashioned garden” was a huge success, and likewise everything we undertook. We received several new members this year and they were W’armly received. Our officers were: Frank Fonda, president; Kenneth Carter, vice-president; Morris Shaffer, secretary-treasurer. Senior year is always the gladdest and the saddest of any in school. We won the Beaver and Maroon contest both this year. Many of our members were in declamatory. Our Senior play was “Adam and Eva”. Three new ideas were introduced in high school this year. One was the double-seats and I am sure we all benefited by this. This was the first year St. Ed. had a student manager and one of our members, Frank Fonda, was chosen for this position. The class of ’27 was the first to have a mascot and our little mascot was with us everywhere and certainly beloved by all. Our Senior officers were: Frank Fonda, president; Donald O’Bryan, vice-president; and Nina Anderson, secretary-treasurer. And now as we go “from school life into life’s school” and we look back over the years of happiness spent together there we’ll always have a warm spot in our hearts for dear old S. E. H. S. and the class of ’27, the largest class ever graduating from here. ft- 1927 =The Beaver— Last Will and Testament We, the Senior Class of the St. Edward High School, county of Boone, state of Nebraska, being indisputably sound in mind and memory and about to pass out of existence, do make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament: First: We bequeath to Mr. Weinerth, all the fear, admiration, reverence, awe, respect and deference, in which we hold him that he may, when we are gone, distribute said fear, admiration, reverence, awe, respect and deference among the incoming Freshmen that they may conduct themselves in his presence, as we have always endeavored to conduct ourselves. Secondly: We give back and return to our beloved teachers all the unsolicited advice, information, reproofs, and admonitions, which shall, at the time of our departure be in our minds and memories, feeling that anything so freely and abundantly given away as said advice, information, reproofs and admonitions must be of trifling value. Thirdly: We give and bequeath to the Juniors of St. Edward High School the two rows of seats on the west side of the assembly. Also our Seniors privileges and polished manners that said Juniors may occupy these seats with the gravity and impressiveness befitting our successors. Fourthly: We give and bequeath to the Sophomores all our old basket-ball wear- ing apparel and any mislaid rubbers and overshoes which we may leave about the building. Fifthly: We will to the Freshmen our never failing loving kindness that they, when they shall become Sophomores next year may not inflict too much suffering on the incoming Freshmen. Sixthly: We give and bequeath to the incoming infant Freshmen all our courage, fortitude, forbearance, and resolute endurance knowing out of our past experience that said infant Freshmen will have sore need of all these before another May. Seventhly: 1. I, Eva Miller, being of musical talent do will and bequeath my position as pianist of the High School, and any orchestras formed during that time to Aubrey Allen. 2. I, Reva Scriven, being of a sweet nature do will and bequeath to Freda Becklam the honor of having a real Swede beau from Swedeland. 3. I, Alice Flaherty, having been sorely tried by my Ford Coupe do will this incumbrance to Erma Grape, with all it’s bum spark plugs, broken fenders, honeycombed tires and leaky radiator. 4. I, Verna Harris, do present my own private perfumed lip-stick to Rerna-detta Callahan. 5. I, Frank Fonda, having held the position of class president for two years, do bequeath the position to Ernest Gorr. (You have more influence the second year, Ernie.) G. I, Kenneth Carter, give my ability to wash candy dishes and lick candy pans to Kenneth Weed. This is a very sticking job. 7. I, Kenneth Wells, having ruined my finances on the Mayflower, do present this ancient vehicle to Kathleen McKay. ■The Beaver— — — 8. I, Marie Alberts, having developed flirtatious tendencies do will and bequeath said flrtatious tendencies to Sara Ellis. 9. I, Daisy Hermsmeier, being of a very studious nature, do solemnly bequeath to Gertrude Sauler my habits of study. 10. I, Pansy Fonda, being of a somewhat sleepy nature do will to Alice Lister the privilege of being tardy at least once a day. 11. I, Amelia Hansen, Having a fun loving disposition do bequeath to Eldon Cross my talent for cartooning. 12. I, Maurice Matzen, do present my love for all sports, including penmanship to Alden Anderson. 13. I, Harlan Nelson, being somewhat mischievous, will and bequeath to George Curtis my book on “The Art of Throwing Ink Bottles.” 14. I, Marion Buck, being small but mighty bequeath to Hilbert Hazlitt my ability as a basket-ball star. 15. I, Lillie Skanderup, being somewhat of a vamp, do present my popularity with the boys to Fern Condreay. 16. I, Olive Marshall, having super knowledge in mathematics, do present my Geometry note-book to the Sophomores. This has helped many and may help many more. 17. I, Hertha Pope, do will and bequeath to Ethel Wheeler, my position as star member of the Reviews class, and my ability to always hand my notebook in on time. 18. I, Christina Jacobsen, being of a very studious nature, do bequeath my Bookkeeping set to Kurth Nelson, along with any helpful information that may be included. 19. I, I.uella Pahrman, having no further use for it, do will my Reviews manual to Mildred Carlson. This should be dusted each week. 20. I, Stanley Peterson, being of a very modest and shrinking nature do present to William Price, the medal I won in the Bathing Beauty contest. 21. I, Bertha Truelove, being of a happy-go-lucky disposition do bequeath to Mel Jackson my ability to vamp anyone I care to. 22. I, John Hall, having a habit of laughing at everything and studying nothing, do will this said habit to my brother Floyd so all the talent can be kept in the family. 23. I, Effie Curtis, being of a boisterous nature do will and bqeueath to Ida Bennett my affection for poetry and all other literature. 24. I, Donald O’Bryan, a true Irishman, do present my position as yell leader to William Jackson. Also I present the name Athanacious to any one caring to have it. 25. I, I-eonard Thomazin, after sober deliberation, do present my number thirteens and a half to Alfred Mahon. 2G. I, Theola Guiles, having fully mastered the art, do present to my twin. Viol:; Wilson, the ability to write notes to more people in one period than any one else has been found doing. 27. I, Etta Roberts, being quite tlapperish do will and bequeath to Lottie Hazlitt, the knowledge that all “Bills” are not those that come the first of the month. (Sometimes they are B. B. Stars.) —— The Beaver= ■ —-■■■■■- 28. I, Greger Andreason, being an experienced typist do will and bequeath to Ilene Saunders my typistic and chaufferistic qaulities. 29. I, Charles Baustert, having a generous nature, do leave to Gordon Matzen the privilege of taking Dorothy Engel to town every noon. 30. I, Violette Nelson, knowing it will be of great value do will and bequeath to Audrey Nelson my “Him Book.” It will tell you which “hims” to seek and which to avoid. 31. I, Vance Webb, do deliberately will to Everett Rapp my size and appetite, also my ability to play fatherly parts in class plays. 32. I, Eloise Grossnicklaus, being of Swiss descent do present to Arthur Weidner my Swiss characteristics. You already have the “yodel.” 33. I, Twyla Marshall, famous in the art of sharpening pencils for the whole class, do carefully bequeath this talent to Isabel Greig. 34. I, Nina Anderson, having long been worried over the class funds, do will and bequeath to all future class treasurers, the worries and troubles of trying to get any money from said class members. 35. I, Katherine Christensen, being of a sober nature, do bequeath said sober nature to Freda Sauler. It gives one a studious appearance. Eighthly: All the rest, residue and remainder of our estate, real, personal and mixed we give, devise and bequeath to John Hood, absolutely and forever, in grateful recognition of past favors at his hand, said favors being: The removal of certain wads of “Wrigley’s Spearmints” unavoidably deposited in places that caused some slight inconvenience to fellow students; the obliteration of all writings and traces of other classes except our own in the assembly by means of erasers, broom and dustpan, soapsuds, sandpaper, Bon Ami, ammonia, Dutch cleanser, camphor, lemon juice and fresh air, since we had no desire to look on any one’s work but our own. We make, constitute and appoint our beloved sponsor, Vera E. Mitchell to be executrix of this our last will and testament. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names this the 11th day of May, A. D., 1927. The Seniors of St. Edward High. 1927 - =The Beaver— Senior Class Prophecy It was a dark, rainy day in April of 1977. Just the kind of a day which makes one feel like reading or just sitting and dreaming of the past and of good old high school days which passed so swiftly. Betty Lou Anderson of the class of 1977 of S. E. H. S. was spending the week end in the country with her grandmother Anderson. Betty had been looking for something to do when all of a sudden she remembered that her grandmother had also graduated from Old S. E. H. S. and had promised her that some time when she felt well enough she would show Betty Lou her graduation gown, memory book and things and tell her about her old classmates. “Grandma,” asked Betty Lou “Won’t you show me your graduation gown, and memory book and things this afternoon and tell me about your old class? You know you said you would someday, and on rainy days like this I just love to hear stories like that.” “Well, well, I certainly will,” replied grandma. “My old heart is just aching to talk about my old school days again. Come and help me upstairs and I’ll show them to you.” Grandma was helped upstairs to the attic where she seated herself in an old fashioned rocking chair beside an old trunk. Betty was just bubbling with excitement for she herself was to graduate in May and she was busy picking out her graduation outfit. “So you want to see my graduation clothes first? Well, well, I’m sure there could be no better time than this afternoon. My, how you do take me back to my high school days! Fifty years may seem like a long time to you, but to me the memories of our old class seem but happenings of yesterday.” “Yes, I graduated from the same school you are graduating from, but my! what a change since ’27. You know, they tore the old school building down, back in '48 and built the fine modern one you now have.” “I suppose you wonder how we ever got along with any smaller building, but then you must remember that there weren't so many children went to school in those days. I suppose it’s because there were not so many people living here them. “My! how this old trunk lock sticks: but I guess it’s got a right to; you see it hasn’t been open for years. My! but its dusty! child. My back has been bothering me so much of late that I haven’t been able to keep the old attic as tidy as it used to be. Ah, here is the gown right on top wrapped up in this paper just as it has been for years.” Grandma unwrapped the gown and spread it across her lap affectionately. “There it is, dear, isn’t it beautiful? I see you are smiling, well, I don’t blame you; it don’t look much like the dresses you girls wear now days, but then, that was the way they wore ’em back in twenty-seven and you can bet there wasn’t a prouder girl, or boy either for that matter, than I was that night of Commencement. Here are the stockings I wore too. Feel them, you can’t get that quality silk now days, at any price and I remember I only paid a dollar and seventy-five cents for them too. Here are the slippers I wore, I suppose they look kind of queer to you too, but I thought there wasn’t a prettier pair anywhere. Let me see—yes I think I got them at Hasselbalch’s. See that scuff there on that toe? That’s where Donald O’Bryan stepped on my toe at the Alumni Banquet. Seems like he has left his mark on nearly ..... ------------------The Beaver— everything he attempted. Yes he is now president of the General Electric Company. You say you have read of him? Well no doubt you have all right.” “Here is the nineteen twenty-seven copy of the Beaver. It looks kind of smad beside the one S. E. H. S. now puts out. Gee, here is the picture of our class, there were thirty-seven of us counting our sponsor and mascot.” “This is Verna Harris. She owns a chain of beauty shops all over the United States now. Yes she is the one you read about.” “This is Lillie Skanderup. She taught school for a long while. She is married now and lives in Hastings.” “Hertha Pope, she did work in the Hotel Fontenelle in Omaha but I think she is somewhere in California now.” “Here is Johnny Hall. Yes, he is the rich old fellow who owns the Blue Cab Taxi line in all the large cities.” “Here is Stanley Peterson. He is now head butler at the White House where he has worked for about fifteen years.” “This is Bertha Truelove. She taught school for a year or two after leaving school. She is now a prominent concert violinist and instructor in the Chicago School of Fine Arts.” “Here is Marion Buck. He went into professional baseball some years ago. He was with the New York Giants for seven seasons. His name has been foremost in baseball for a long time.” “This is Morris Matzen. He was always a good friend of mine, rathsr quiet sort of fellow. He is now at the head of the department of English at Ya'e University.” “Kenneth Wells, here, was the editor of the Maroon in Twenty-seven. He’s been in the newspaper business nearly ever since. He retired to his home in Chicago last year, but he still writes for the American Magazine.” “This is Twyla Marshall and this is Olive Marshall. They both became nurses. Olive is in the St. James hospital in Los Angeles and Twyla went with a group of other nurses to Hawaii a few years ago.” “Luella Parhntan of course you know, she teaches in S. E. H. S.” “Here is Leonard Thoniazin. Of course you know who he is; he is Secretary of Treasury of the United States.” “This is Harlan Nelson. He was one of our star basketball players. He was athletic star at the University of Nebraska and after completing his course he received the position of head athletic coach.” “This is Etta Roberts. She lives at Des Moines, Iowa now. She is a celebrated author and writes for the Red Book Magazine.” “Eva Miller was our school pianist all through high school and she was also pianist for the High School orchestra. She has played on the Chautauqua p'atform for a number of years.” “Here is Frank Fonda our class president. He was also the first student manager of S. E. H. S. Seems like he has been at the head of something ever since high school days. He is now president of the World Broadcasting Company.” “This is Vance Webb. We always called him “Cow”. When Christina Jacobsen began to win fame as Contralto Soloist she hired “Cow” for her manager and advisor. This is Theola Guiles who is now her Accompanist.” “This is Violette Nelson. She went to New York and the Follies snapped h.r un.” “Here is Alice Flaherty. She is an instructor at the University of Nebraska.” “Marie Alberts, here, is in Omaha Tech; where she has taught for a number of years.” “That’s Eloise Grossnieklaus. She was bookkeeper at Hasselbalchs’ store for several years. She later married a garage man and settled here in St. Edward.” The Beaver— ■ --------------- “Here is Katherine Christensen. She became a nurse and went to Hawaii with the same party as Twyla Marshall.” “This is Charles Baustert. If I am not mistaken he is now secretary to president Fonda of the World Broadcasting Company.” “And dear Daisy Hermsmeier! She was always a hard worker. She is dean of girls at Hastings college now.” “Here is Gregor Andreason; now the famous scientist, physicist and astronomer of whom you have no doubt read. There were mighty few algebra problems that he couldn’t work when he went to school.” “Yes, this is Effie Curtis. She is now at the head of thp department of Home Economics at Iowa State College.” “This is Amelia Hansen. She was the art editor of our Beaver. Just notice her work! You have none better now. She is now at the head of the Department of Fine Arts at Cornell University—Yes she is the Hansen who writes for the Literary Digest.” “Nina Anderson of course you know who she is! She edits the question and answer department in the Omaha World Herald.” “I suppose you know who this is, it’s me of course. That’s how I used to look. I’m still my same old self except that I am not so spry as I used to be 1 gusss. You know what I have done so I don’t have to tell you much. After graduating from normal I taught for four terms in the St. Ed. Kindergarten—why yes, didn’t you know my maiden name was Scriven?” “This is Kenneth Carter. He went into the elevator business and is now president of the Union Grain Corporation of America. He just about contrails the entire United States grain market.” “Pansy Fonda, was the editor of our Beaver. She could surely give comic readings to perfection. She was on the Orpheum circuit for a number of years. She is now an instructor in the Omaha School of Dramatics.” “And last but not least is our sponsor Miss Mitchell. After leaving St. Edward she received a position as instructor of mathematics in the Kearney State Normal where she remained until a few years ago when she retired.” “Well dear,” said grandma when she had finished. “You see most of my old class have each made a place for themselves in the world—you know it doesn’t seem possible that it has been fifty years since we were all togother at dear old S. E. H. S.” The young folks now days may have changed a lot since twenty-seven but down deep I’d bet there is the same school spirit that has always been.” “Well we had better go down stairs now it’s getting dark and it will soon be time to get supper. You may take my memory book and Beaver down stairs with you if you care to.” = 1927- Class of ’28 Fiist Row: A. Mahon, Mr. Martin, W. Price. S:cond Row: R. Camming:, F. Webb, L. Hazlitt, F. Condreay, I. Bennett, E. Finch, M. Jackson. Third Row: A. l ister, G. Matzen, I). Engle, A. Weidner, V. Wilson, F. Hall. Fouith Row: A. Allen, G. Curtis, E. Gorr. Fifth Row: E. Grape, B. Callahan, S. Eilis, F. Sauler, M. Carlson. E. Rapp, G. Saule; . Sixth Row: I. Saunders, J. Peterson, F. Becklam, E. Cross, E. Wheeler, I. Greig. Not Pictured: H. Hazlitt, W. Jackson. The Beaver Class of 28 Class President..... Vice-President .... Secretary-Treasurer Maroon Reporter.... Maroon Reporter..... ...Ernest Gorr Aubrey Allen Ilene Saunders ...Ida Bennett William Price The Junior class this year elected a Class Council to be a permanent committee for matters of importance in the class. It was composed of the following members: President................. Secretary................. Mel Jackson Alfred Mahon Edna Finch ...............Ernest Gorr ..............Aubrey Allen William Jackson Lottie Hazlitt Ilene Saunders The Junior class under the sponsorship of Mr. Martin enjoyed a very successful school year. The play given by last year’s Junior class was the best ever presented in S. E. H. S. until we presented our class play “The Road to the City,” but you know records are always broken sometime. We give the keenest competition ever in contests; talk about pep, it is seen on the face of each member of the class. Oh Man! what a class. WHEN RECORDS ARE BROKEN WE WILL BREAK THEM Class of ’29 First Row: H. Miller, E. Rearadon, K. Nelson, M. Nelson, F. Neiman. Second Row: E. Arney, J. Moore, M. Sauler, S. Andreason, M. Sauler, M. Webb, V. Grossnicklaus, F. Martin, A. Anderson, F. Masten, L. Tomazin, A. Sauler. Third Row: A. Huffman, Miss Clevenger, M. Arney, L. Nelson, C. Boltz, A. Keeshan. L. Swanson, A. Webb, D. Pearson, A. Nelson, K. Weed. Not Pictured: E. Limbo. The class of twenty-nine—Sophomores—are destined to make S. E. H. S. famous, for found in their numbers are artists, poets, novelists and speakers, which at some time or another have provided delightful entertainment by displaying their talents. St. Edward High would deem it scarcely possible to get along without this peppy class, for their presence is certainly felt throughout the entire school. Class of ’30 First Row: R. Birkby, E. Apple, K. McKay, H. Miller, Geo. Anderson, C. Stillinger, N. Koop, E. Wall, C. Sandberg. Second Row: P. Jensen, D. Bennett, V. Condreay, V. Reed, C. Cruise, V. Swanson, A. Horne, F. Jones, O. Skanderup, A. Anderson, Wm. McCall, M. Newton. Third Row: Miss Hageman, D. Wake, D. Curtis, N. Lawrence, K. Masten, A. Nelson, R. Cuniming, T. Cahill, E. Buchanan, G. Nelson, M. Ryding. Fourth Row: F. Nelson, M. Anderson, R. Koeber, M. Hazlitt, L. Slifer, P. Jensen, G. Flaherty, A. Keeshan, V. Nelson, J. Baustert, D. Cavanaugh, V. Anderson, V. Francisco, C. Warnke. Not Pictured: A. Nelson, M. Rosencrantz. The members of the Freshman class are forty-five in number. They are under the reliable sponsorship of Miss Hageman, and are hoping to remain under her good leadership We have chosen our class colors to be green and white and our lovely pennant of which we are so proud hangs on the east wall of the assembly. Our colors stand for us in every respect. The white stands for the clear record we hope to make while the green for our strength and vigor that we put into our work and our boosting for the High school. ■ ------The Beaver Senior Catalog Pansy Fonda—“Pinny”_______________________ Verna Harris—“Scrub”______________________ Frank Fonda—“Frink”_______________________ Marie Alberts—“Hiram”_.___________________ Daisy Hermsmeier—“Muggins”________________ Maurice Matzen—“Matzen”____ Olive Marshall—“Pidge”_____ Harlan Nelson—“Pat”._______ Effie Curtis—“Fuzzy” ______ Donald O’Bryan—“Barney”____ Eloise Grossnicklaus—“El”__ Eva Miller—“Eve”.__________ Reva Scriven—“Scrivvy”_____ Theola Guiles—“Oie”________ Twyla Marshall—“Twigs”----- Kenneth Carter—“Bill”------ Kenneth Wells—“Bud”________ Alyce Flaherty—“Al”.------- Amelia Hansen—“Mely”_______ Christina Jacobsen—“Chris - Nina Anderson—“Andy”------- Catherine Christensen—“Katy”_ The Beaver —--Senior Catalog — Continued Hertha Pope—“Sheba”____________________________ Luella Pahrman—“Susie”_________________________ Violette Nelson—“Vi”___________________________ Lillie Skanderup—“Skillie”_____________________ Etta Roberts—“Etta” Greger Andreason—“Greger”______________________ Charles Baustert—“Charley”_____________________ Vance Webl)—“Cow”______________________________ Leonard Thomazin—“Tommy”_______________________ Bertha Truelove—“Breezy”_______________________ Stanley Peterson—“Stan”________________________ Marion Buck—“Tig”______________________________ John Hall—“Johnny”_____________________________ Juniors = The Beaver= Sophomores Freshmen fatziyiAriLi AHH Manager of Student Activities Frank Fonda was chosen Student Manager for this school term. He is a senior and is President of his class. The duties of our Student Manager are of various natures. He has charge of all activity funds. He also handles the administrative end of all general school activities. The importance of his work with the basket ball squad cannot be over emphasized. The routine of the Student Manager was not yet established when Frank accepted the position. You see, this is the first Student Manager of activities St. Edward High school has ever had. In spite of this fact. Frank “went over big.” He is a natural business man, and best of all, he has the good will of every student. Frank’s successor will haive no small task if he keeps up with the standard Frank has set. WILLIAM JACKSON sv C x X « Hi Cjh (} h U Mc v € Jcfr li.il ah H glen i-l-t I I S'tG' .f yi SI I ool DONALD O’BRYAN The Beaver Staff E2ditor-in-Chief Pansy Fonda Assistant Editor.......................................... Aubrey Allen Business Manager Frank Fonda Assistant Manager William Price Art Editor Amelia Hansen Activities Editors Violette Nelson, Theola Guiles Sponsor Miss Vera Mitchell This year the Beaver has gone over big financially, for which we are indebted to our two hundred subscribers and to the staunch support of the business men who have advertized so willingly in our book. As to the quality of the contents you must be the judge. ■ UH ■HBHMI THE MAROON ST. EDWARD. NEBRASKA, JANUARY, 1927 BEAVER STAFF IS MAROON MAKES APPLI- k High.tho tc I Albion 18 t High School . Genoa w to mar S f rvdlWN| with Bu-n -, and � .« Beam which w; M� irht victorb jgpeed the most Bod. The bo � Mnt half •« ■ Clh therw WM ,TT thi half. th. R then' doom M to 4 In St. I Jgfeccond half « , Wflmt. frith •. . Ttjiv WM -t i«-.� Bhmtion of the I “Jh event, the oftlsial rules Ut« . � riod of three minutes in |ah� ll bo pUy d in order to Five such periods, waaary to decide the winner. I these periods. each team had i chances to win the game thrown but not once did any o ne even close. In the fifth koog, lengthy Genoa center, DICKENSON ADDRESS! | AND TBAC'I ’arent and the Teacher Asso t meeting at thJ h Monday ■cauae of the uo •nciunco was was awarded The main feal the address n| irer of the Prc| rse, who spo! Youth. t the downwa •Is whose parenl sat in them ana urc too often all. As a solu| vd cotnmui y supervised. hurch or sodtH Ho also urgB One division of Knglish literature has been dropped. Agriculture has been substituted for General Science In the ninth grade. Commercial Law Botany and Bookkeeping have been added. Mr. Thompoon now teachea Physics and Agriculture; Miss Clevenger. Civics and Botany; Mis Hageman Eng-and Botany; Hah 9; Mr. Martin. 1 Singing. ST. ED. HIGH GAGERS WIN TWO FROM THE GENOA INDIANS First Game, 22 to 12; Second Game 19 to 19. Indiana Were Beaten From the Start CLARKSON IS DEFEAT BY THE A Fighting The Clarkson boys were seiil with tile short end of a l) to No one knew it until there i The Maroon Staff Kdi tor-in-Chief Kenneth Wells Assistant Editor Alice Lister Business Manager Kenneth Carter Assistant Manager Ilene Saunders Circulation Manager Athletic Editor Vance Webb Joke Editor Arthur Weidner Typist Senior Reporters Junior Reporters Gregor Andreason Violet Nelson and Theola Guiles Ida Bennett and William Price Sophomore Reporters Mabel Keeshan and Margaffet Nelson Freshman Reporters Anna Keeshan and Donald Wake Faculty Advisor C. C. Weinerth Each year the Maroon, our monthly publication has grown, until now in it's fifteenth year it has reached a point to be striven for. It is truly representative of our school and every student has been urged to contribute to it. Our present staff was chosen by the faculty at the beginning of the year and the various reporters by their classmates. Senior Class Play “ADAM AND EVA” A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS THE CAST James King, a rich man _________________ Corinthia, his parlor maid______________ Clinton DeWitt, his son-in-law ......... Julie DeWitt, his eldest daughter....... Eva King, his youngest daughter Aunt Abby Rocker, his sister-in-law ____ Dr. Jack Delamater, his neighbor Horace Pilgrim, his uncle.._____________ Adam Smith, his business manager........ Lord Andrew Gordon, his would be son-in-law SYNOPSIS This is a bright and amusing play on the American business man who has a genius for making money, but not a trace of talent for managing his own family. The exasperated father puts his young businss manager in charge of his household; he, himself, leaving for the far-off Amazon. All emergencies are met, of course and everybody profits thereby. “Adam and Eva” was genuine fun. The generous praise received by the cast and director of the play was well-deserved. The play was presented with a commendable degree of finish in all parts. Characters were we'l-adapted and every situation was portrayed in true, life-like manner, carrying the audience completely into the spirit of the play. The auditorium was filled both evenings of the performance, and all expressed great appreciation for the character of the play and the high quality of its presentation. Vance Webb Olive Marshall Harlan Nelson Eva Miller Theola Guiles Violette Nelson Kenneth Carter ___________John Hall __________Frank Fonda Kenneth Wells Junior Class Play THE CAST Robert Darnell, a country physician...„...................Ernest Gorr Richard James, a man from the city Arthur Weidner Jud Judkins, a young farmer Eldon Cross John James, Richard’s invalid father William Price Duke, a man of mystery.................................. Aubrey Allen Jet Sanderson, at the crossroads............................Mel Jackson Toto Lee, her cousin....................................Uene Saunders Lily Marton, a girl from the city..........................Alice Lister Mrs. Sanderson, Jet’s widowed mother.......................Freda Sauler Marie, a lady’s maid Fern Condreay “THE ROAD TO THE CITY” The Junior class play was presented on the evenings of December tenth and eleventh. Both audiences were large and appreciative. Each character was well adapted to his part. We believe the success of the play was, to a major extent, due to the efforts of our sponsor. Mr. Martin, and to the sound advice and helpful criticism of Mr. Weinerth. - ---. -— The Beaver= — ■ Declamatory The annual contest was held at the High School auditorium Friday evening, March 18. There was an unusual amount of talent displayed this year. Although there was a heavy snow storm that evening the house was filled by a very attentive and highly appreciative audience. Prizes were awarded in four classes: Dramatic:—Dorothy Pearson. Humorous:—Isabelle Greig. Oratorical:—Floyd Martin. Extemporaneous—Eldon Cross. The sub-district contest was also held at St. Edward, March 25. The winners from Newman Grove, Cedar Rapids, St. Anthony’s School of Cedar Rapids, Albion, and St. Edward participating. Isabelle Greig carried off first honors in the Humorous class. She entered the District contest at Wayne, April 8. The students of S. E. H S. take a very great interest in Declamatory work. So many were entered this year that it was found necessary to hold an elimination contest before the regular local contest. The towns people also take a wonderful interest and co-operate with us in every way to make this activity a success. DRAMATIC “Laddie” Olive Marshall “The Miser Fitly Punished” ................ Kathryn Masten “Cigarette’s Ride” Ilene Saunders “The Last Leaf” Dorothy Pearson “The Arena Scene”_______________________ Christina .Jacobson HUMOROUS “Hey Rube” ______„___________ __________________________ Allie Nelson “(Seventeen) Jane” _ Isabelle Greig “Gee Whiz”______________________________________________Ray Cumming “Grooming Hubby for the Party” ......................... Sara Ellis “Betty at the Baseball Games”______________________________Effie Curtis ORATORICAL “Americanism” ..... .. “President Wilson in League of Nations” EXTEMPORANEOUS “War Debt Policy” .. ..... “Henry Fords Industrial Plan” ........... “Fall-Doheny Trial”______________________ Floyd Martin Donald Wake Frank Fonda Eldon Cross Ernest Gorr - -—..=cthe Beaver— Junior-Senior Banquet The Seniors of ’27 were cordially invited to banquet in a Dutch Garden, planted by the hands of artful Juniors, who borrowed scenes of Holland. Creaking windmills, tulip lined paths and bird houses were outstanding features. Tables were placed in fan shape. Wooden shoes served as flower pots for the cut tulips. The Senior colors, of scarlet and cream, were carried out almost entirely in decorations, menus, flowers and motto. Menu Fruit Cocktail Chicken Delicious Riced Potatoes Asparagus Windmill Salad Rolls Pickles Cake Coffee Mints Ice Cream TOASTS Toastmaster... ..................................... Ernest Gorr Out of the Cradle_____________________________________Frank Fonda School Days ________________________________________Mel Jackson Life Dreams Miss Mitchell PROGRAM I ow Intermediate High Stuck INTO reality..................................... Hilbert Hazlitt LIFE’S joys...........................................Pansy Fonda SCHOOL continues ___________________________ — Mr. Thompson 1927 The Be------ “S. E. ” We have now a strong club organized for athletics. This spring the constitution will be changed admitting football and track letter men. A banquet was held on March 29 at the Methodist church, which twenty-five attended. Each year there will be a banquet about this time and it will become one of the big things in High School. THE BANQUET Menu Chicken Delicious Peas Rolls Mashed Potatoes Salad Grape Ice White Cake Coffee Earl Hasselbalch Toastmaster Harlan Nelson _................. Welcome Frank Fonda ____________________________________ Athletics and Finances Harry Rich Athletics as They Used to Be in S. E. H. S. Bill Keeshan .................................... University Athletics C. C. Weinerth ... High School Athletics Hilbert Hazlitt Captain Elect Extemporaneous Qiris’ Chorus The girls’ Chorus was started during the latter part of the year. Due to the short length of time to be devoted to chorus work the organization was limited in size. It provided an opportunity for those taking part to secure some good training in organization singing. The chorus appeared at several school functions, presenting their numbers with a pleasing degree of finish. It is hoped that this organization will be maintained and that it may assume an increasingly larger place among the high school organizations. The membership this year included the following girls: Nina Anderson, Katherine Christensen, Verna Harris, Daisy Hermsmeier, Bertha Truelove, Reva Scriven, Eva Miller, Ilene Saunders, Mel Jackson, Lulu Nelson, Mabel Keeshan, Florence Nelson, Margaret Anderson, Kathleen McKay, Rose Birkby, Neva Lawrence, Dorothy Curtis. The chorus was conducted by Mr. Thompson. Camp Fire While Camp Fire is not strictly a High School organization, every member has been a student of S. E. H. S. The local group is very prominent in community activities. Each year the group goes camping. To raise funds they have served several banquets and given an annual play, all of which have been enthusiastically supported. The Beaver- Parent'Teacher Organization The P. T. A. being only two years old, we are pleased to announce that its membership is growing steadily. We feel that the purpose and aim of this organization to secure an understanding and co-operation between parents and teachers is gaining its end. Not only the parents, but the people in the community at large are taking an interest in the welfare of the school. The first meeting in September was principally a welcome to our teachers. Rev. Frank gave the address of welcome and Supt. Thompson responded in behalf of the teachers. Mr. Kennedy’s orchestra played several selections, after which a social time was held getting acquainted with our new teachers. In October we heard some splendid talks from the faculty. Prof. Weinerth spoke on “High School Activities,” Miss Hehnke on “Character Building in the School”, and Miss Clevenger on “Girl Physical Training System”. November 15 was our “Health Meeting” and the program pertained to that. Rev. Goman of Albion gave an address on “Phases of P. T. A. Meetings.” In December it was decided to take up the study of the book “Your Child Today and Tomorrow”. Rev. Randall also gave an interesting talk. In January the P. T. A. were invited to hear Prof. Dickenson of Pitts-bury on “Prison Reform” held at the Presbyterian church. The February meeting was on “Nebraska.” After a short musical program in March the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Chas. Shaeffer. Vice-President, Mr. C. C. Weinerth. Recording Secretary, Mrs. Nellie Cross. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. H. Saunders. Treasurer, Mrs. Curtis. Next year we expect to have a bigger and better organization. DEPARTMENTS -----S3----- The Beaver Commercial Out of the approximate number of one hundred fifty students in high school there has been an average of sixty-two students taking some work in the commercial department. This about a twenty per cent increase over last year. Our typing department has been allowed to increase due to the purchasing of four new machines, giving us a total of ten. In order to accommodate the greater number of students a double shift is made for each class period, allowing ten students for the first twenty minutes, and ten more for the remaining twenty minutes of the period. Three semesters of Shorthand are given. The aim of the beginning class is to master the theory of the text with a reasonable amount of speed in taking dictation. The third semester takes up a thorough review of the first year’s theory and the developing of speed. Bookkeeping is taught one semester. During this time they learn all the rudiments by developing exercises and the keeping of a model set of books. Credit is given only to students who complete this set. Our fourteen Commercial Law students are very much enthused over their intensive and extensive study. It is a practical study that no student can afford to miss. This is given the second semester and to seniors only. Eighteen students were enrolled in the Business Arithmetic class the first semester. The subject is open to tenth and eleventh grade students. Their work ranges from the most simple to the most difficult everyday problems. Home Economics Our class in Home Economics is offered to the Freshmen girls for one year. We meet seven periods a week, two double periods for practical experiments in cookery and home care lines, and three single periods for theory and discussion. Home projects is another big feature in our work. Great interest has been manifested on a whole in every line to the few that can be accommodated. The equipment and time given to this work will only take care of twelve girls, it is sincerely hoped that soon the school will be able to give more girls a chance to take this work. The work in this course is based on subjects of particular interest to girls, and is centered around home activities. We not only learn the principles of good cookery and meal planning, but also take up the study of horn.' management, needs for good homes, also the girls’ relations and duties in their own families. If the world is going to be what it should be in a few years, more girls are going to have to be trained for better homemakers, wives and mothers; as well as on industrial lines. For we know the home is the center upon which all other institutions are builded. Since the woman or mother is the “hub” of the family circle, of course she must be better trained; so she can easily meet all situations with intellectual reasoning and poise. We, realize this great need and strive at all times to bring out this fact in our Home Economics work. Help boost for a better and larger department for your “Girls Home Economics” next year. Normal Training Since the reviews work is alternated only four subjects can be taught in one year. Twenty-four Juniors and Seniors took the same review subjects. This year we had arithmetic and geography twelve weeks each; drawing and penmanship were our minors. In pedagogy observations are made in the grades upon which to base the study of methods and practice. Each normal trainer teaches twenty-four periods. Two days are spent in rural observations. The Nebraska course of study, which is one of the subjects in the list of seventeen in which normal trainers must pass examination, has received more careful study of this year. Several of the girls will have completed all their examinations before school closes. Judging from the type of class work and practice teaching done, we will have a number of strong teachers to go out ready for rural schools next fall. The Beaver English The public often informs us that our present day high schools are too theoretical, that a high school graduate does not have a practical education, and that an apprenticeship, in four years, will give an individual more practial and useful training than will a complete high school course. To some extent, the public is right. A very small proportion of high school graduates go on with their schooling to such an extent that their theoretical knowledge may be applied. The need for efficient men and women was kept in mind when the English course of our high school was planned. The necessity of “Good English” need not be emphasized here. That, the individual who has mastered his language holds a distinct commercial advantage, is sufficient. Four years of English are offered The entire course consists of English Literature, and Constructive English—both oral and written. In the Freshman year, part time is spent on the fundamentals of grammar, the written paragraph, theme writing, letter writing, and oral English. “Silas Marner,” “Treasure Island,” “The Ancient Mariner,” and “The Merchant of Venice” are the classics studied. The entire first semester of Sophomore English is spent on the mastering of fundamentals of composition. Six weeks are spent on the Intimate Essay—reading and writing. An extensive study of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is made. English Literature is taught to the Juniors and Seniors. Long’s English Literature text and a good reference library make this possible. Browning’s short poems are studied quite intensively. Macbeth is studied during the last period of the semester. All through this Literature course, the practical side is emphasized. Poetry is no longer considered a mere source to pleasure and culture. To the student today, it is as practical as a Geometrical problem or a principal of physics. Mathematics The mathematics department of our high school offers a year each of beginning Algebra and Geometry, then a semester of Advanced Algebra and a'so of Solid Geometry. In order to complete the classical course it is necessary to have earned all of these five credits. Consequently we have a large number enrolled in our advanced classes as well as our beginning. We have tried to make our mathematics fit our type of students as nearly as could be done with the limited time and equipment. The Freshmen Algebra class have completed the fundamentals of their own text, supplemented by typical examples from other good texts. The Plane Geometry class have completed the basic work of the five books in the Wentworth-Smith text, besides some supplementary work from other texts. They have kept notebooks in which thsy have placed typical exercises, original problems and demonstrations. After a comprehensive review of fundamentals the advanced Algebra class were able to thoroughly cover complicated exercises dealing with quadratics, irrationals. Binomial theorem, progressions, logarithms, and so forth. In our Solid Geometry work we have aimed at the practical, spending less time in theory. The derivation and application of basic formulas have been one of our outstanding goals. —.............. The Beaver—- — ---- General Science General Science is the science required of all Freshmen, the first semester. The topics studied are for the purpose of giving scientific explanations to what ever effects daily life in so far as they lend themselves, readily to elementary scientific discussion. Great interest was shown in every phase taken up, and especially for the home and group projects. Botany Botany is offered the second semester of the Sophomore year. It is required of all prospective Normal Trainers, but it has become a popular course and we boast of one of the largest Botany Classes in the history of the school. The work is made as practical as possible by correlating the text work with home projects and practical experiments. We aim to make the student more appreciative of the plant kingdom by showing its relation to mankind. We feel that one’s life can be made more enjoyable and worthwhile, by cultivating a love for nature. Physics The physics class of this year is probably the largest in the history of the department. The group plan of conducting experimental work proved the most satisfactory for the class of twenty-three students. A great deal of practical work has supplemented the laboratory studies of the various phases of the subjects. Whenever possible observations have been made of the industrial applications in our own community of principles studied in the course. Field trips were made to the pumping station, to two of the electric power plants, to the service department of the Ford garage, and to the telephone office and shop. Other trips were made which are not included in this write-up. The course has resulted in increased interest in the technical phases of many of our common instruments and appliances, and has given a foundation for more advanced study of the principles of physics. Agriculture The general agriculture course, given in the ninth grade, has had for an aim the increase of interest in agricultural problems and processes. The membership of the class was about equally divided between pupils who live in town and those whose homes are in the country. Home projects have had an important part in the course, with the result that many agricultural problems have been carried to the home for individual study. Several field trips were made in connection with the study of animal husbandry, crop raising, and marketing. These have contributed to the practical value of the course. It is easily possible for St. Edward to have a more extensive department of agriculture. Surely the importance of the industry of farming in this community would justify a larger position of this study in our schools. The state of Nebraska and the Federal government not only encourage schools to establish complete courses of agriculture, but they also contribute financial assistance under the provision of the Smith-Hughes law. It is possible for St. Edward to have a vocational agricultural course. Such a course will very speedily demonstrate its value to the school and community. The Beaver Latin Two years of Latin are offered. In the first year’s work the conjugations and declensions are mastered and some simple Latin stories are read. The study of grammar is continued in the first semester of the second year, with which a number of simpler stories are translated. During the second semester Caesar is included with the reading. Some time was spent in studying the large number of English words derived from the Latin. This has been interesting as well as helpful to increase the comprehension of English words. American History The American History class consisted of members of the Normal Training group and of the general and Commercial courses. It has been the aim of the course primarily to show the development of American institutions and ideals. To aid us in this purpose we have had access to a rather complete library of references and sources. Topical study has contributed to a better understanding of history problems and has developed desirable study practices. The second semester of the course was strengthened by the addition of a weekly summary of current events. This part of the course has been carried out in an interesting and profitable manner. A modified form of the “contract plan” of study has been used during part of the year, and this has proved highly satisfactory as a means of getting the most out of the history course. General History General History is given for the whole year, and required of all sophomores, so naturally we have a well rounded class. The purpose of this course is to recall those happenings in the past of mankind which serve to make our world of today clearer, by showing the one road that man has traveled to get as far as he has. It is also hoped that through this course, the students will awaken to a lasting interest and curiosity for further study in histocical lines. As a whole the work of the class has been very good and we are proud of the way each has learned to grasp and interpret the major points. Civics The Civics course offered to the Juniors and Seniors and required of all normal trainers, deals with the political side of the work, the first semester. Boyntons “School Civics, the text, is supplemented with practical problems and readings from our various reference books. The second semester we deal with Economic and Social problems. We strive hard to make the work as concrete and practical as possible, and thus associate home problems and solutions with genera! ones. A day each week has been devoted to “Current Topics” and this has proven both interesting and inspiring. Manual Training This subject is reserved for Freshmen. The shop will accommodate only ten students. The equipment is in proportion to the size of the shop. Consequently the enrollment is not large and the projects are limited. Fundamentals are emphasized. The course is made as practical as possible. The boys receive much direct experience from doing general repair work about the buildings. The Beaver— Basket Ball Schedule St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. Belgrade 14 Edward—21 Belgrade 3 Elgin „ . 12 _ _ Cedar Rapids 3 Edward—22 Genoa Indians 12 Cedar Rapids 17 Edward—19 _ Genoa Indians 13 ... .Clarkson 12 Genoa High 10 (Five extra periods) Fullerton 18 Albion 4 Edward—17 . Elgin 11 Edward—14 . Genoa High 13 Clarks 7 Albion 25 Edward—33 Fullerton 15 Oakdale 22 Edward—19 Primrose 3 BOONE COUNTY TOURNAMENT Edward—24...............Albion.... 26 (Two extra periods) Edward—81______________Primrose-----------------17 Edward—14______ Albion .12 (Extra period) STATE TOURNAMENT Edward—15 Seotts Bluff 11 Edward— 6 ____________ Ravenna IS 437 304 ST. EDWARD AT TOURNAMENT After a very successful basketball season the Maroons were rewarded by being given a class B classification at the State Tournament. This is the highest classification ever attained in the state tournament by this school. Those who made the trip besides Coach Weinerth and Student Manager Fonda were Kenneth Carter, Harlan Nelson, Marion Buck, Hilbert Hazlitt, Vance Webb, Kenneth Wells, Arthur Weidner, and Alfred Mahon. The team left on Wednesday, March 9 after being given a great send-off by the student body. The trip to Lincoln was made in cars . We arrived in mid-afternoon and after registering at the field house we retired to our suite of rooms in the Lincoln Hotel. St. Edward made the official opening of the tournament in class B by defeating Seotts Bluff 15-11, in which were shown flashes of real basketball. Our rivals staged a rally in the final minutes of play but failed to over come the lead stacked up by St. Edward in the earlier part of the game. The second game was played the following morning. Injuries and sickness of several members of the team was partly the cause of our 16-6 defeat in the second game at the hands of Ravenna, Class B Champions. After our elimination the time was spent in witnessing the remaining games and attempts at getting a few minutes sleep when possible. We returned home Sunday. All reported a fine time. I 92 7 ALFRED GEORGE HILBERT MAHON CURTIS HAZLITT ALFRED “AL” MAHON—Guard “He was a stranger and we took him in.” Without any basketball knowledge in the beginning, “Al” showed an eagerness and a desire to learn. As a result he made his letter. Alfred should “go over big next year. GEORGE “ABE” CURTIS—Center Six feet of George, and oh how that fellow can play the game. When “Abe” was “hot,” it was “How do you do. Victory?” George will return next year. Next season he should develop into an outstanding center. HILBERT “CHICK” HAZLITT—Guard Without doubt Hilbert is the most handsome individual on the squad. Just ask the fairer sex of any school we have played. Seriously, “Chick” is clever with the ball. The team’s offensive centers around him. He returns next year and is Captain elect. KENNETH VANCE MARION CARTER WEBB BUCK KENNETH “BILL” CARTER—Center and Guard Sincerity plus hard work makes “Bill’ one of the most dependable men on the squad. He is a three year man and a Senior. Kenneth has one weakness and that is—Oh but that would be telling. Any way “Bill” will be missed when the team lines up next season, for he is the type who is in the right place at the right time. VANCE “COW” WEBB—Guard Determination, two hundred nineteen pounds, and the above nickname are a few of the conditions which helped Vance through his first basketball season. “Cow” plays a guard position, and guard ’em, he did. He is always the first of our squad to impress our opponents. Vance is a senior and it is with regret that we see him graduated. MARION “TIG” BUCK—Forward The little blonde is our “point a minute” man. He rivals “Chick” in appearance and plays his position equally well. The chief difference is that “Tig” has “home ties.” He is the leading scorer, a two year man, and a senior. Marion played in every game of the season which indicates that he is a good student as well as an athlete. KENNETFi ARTHUR HARLAN WELLS WEIDNER NELSON KENNETH “BUD” WELLS—Forward “Bud” has made his first basketball letter and is a senior. He is one of the hardest workers on the squad and he may well be an inspiration for his lower classmen. Although Kenneth did not make the team until his senior year, he spent four years of constant practice. He proved to be a man dependable and always the same. ARTHUR “ART” WEIDNER—Forward “Art” plays the game because he likes it. He plays with all his might. He is a junior and has received his first basketball letter. Mr. Weidner is an entertainer of some note. The importance of this ability should not be under estimated in team play. Now lead us Arthur with: “I Miss My Swiss.” HARLAN “PAT” NELSON—Forward Harlan is a steady man. At all times during the season he looks like a basketball player. He is a deliverer in close games. Who will forget his long throw which cinched the County Tournament? Pat is one of the most experienced men on the squad having played three seasons. Coach Wcinerth It is hard to say just exactly how fortunate the school is in having a man like Mr. Weinerth for Principal. On all sides you can see the results of his influence. The S. E. Club, the Interscholastic contest and above all his wonderful work in the class room makes it all the more emphatic the wonderful work he has done in high school. It is quite apparent that S. E. H. S. has ac complished more in athletics under Mr. Weinerth's direction than ever before. He has produced two basketball teams that have played quite out of their class considering the size of the school. Never before have we had so high a rating at the State Tournament. We are sorry to say that Mr. Weinerth will not direct athletics in school next year but never the less it is only needless to say that his work in the past year will go far toward making a strong team next year. Track Track is a new—rather a renewed sport in our High School. Years ago, this High School boasted of good track teams. Several St. Edward track men held State records. During the last few years track has been permitted to become just, “history.” A star cannot be fully developed in one season. Interest in this sport has been stimulated. Coach Weinerth predicts outstanding track teams in future seasons. Physical Training This year a new course was instituted in the High School, Physical Culture for Girls. We feel that just a small beginning has been made this year, but we hope to see great strides taken along this line in the near future. Due to the crowded schedule, it necessitates giving the class after school from four to four forty-five twice a week; therefore the class wasn’t as large as it was hoped for. A half credit is given for the years work. Thirty girls received their credit. We aim in this course first of all, to develop good clean health habits such as proper posture, correct exercise, plenty of rest, proper eating habits and to show the needs for cleanliness. We also stress the need for care in one’s dress or personal appearance. Then again we endeavor to develop sportsmanship and clean play in our game work, and character through both precept and concept. In short we want to help our girls to be good, clean and intelligent “American Girls.” We feel that much can be done for the girls in this community through this type of touch with their sister classmates and instructor. So next year, get into the physical training class, for we are sure it will mean a bigger and richer life for you both today and tomorrow. -The Beaver- Alumni 1893 Willis Warner Lillian Flory 1895 M. J. Kennedy Nellie Phelps (Mrs. H. G. Cross) Elmer Wilson S. J. Kennedy Etta Sisson (Mrs. A. Hedleind) Augusta Nelson (Mrs. W. Schelp) Margaretta Long (Mrs. J. Waltz.—Deceased) Blanche Thompson (Mrs. Ratcliffe) Maude Vizzard (Mrs. Arthur Webb) 1896 E. E. Nickerson Wm. Houenstine Agnes Nickerson Maude De Vor e(Mrs. J. Jones) Kate Egan (Mrs. H. Ixiucks) Daisy Williams (Mrs. Allison—Deceased) Iva E. Williams (Mrs. Ireland) Deceased 1897 Gertie Anderson Ella Vizzard Ella Hehenke (Mrs. E. N. Zeorian) John Harger — Win Flory Geo. C. Anderson 1899 Maggie Kennedy (Mrs. D. W. Durant) Anna Westmore (Mrs. C. Ellison) Jake Long (Deceased) Wm. P. Eagen (Deceased) llettie J. Hehnke 1900 Maude Simpson (Mrs. Geo. Anderson) Carl De Vore Rose Wilson (Mrs. J. 11. Huffman) Guy Green 1901 Florence Allen (Mrs. F. Bruno) Alta Hall (Mrs. J. McCall) Ed. Hall Belle Harris (Mrs. Ed. Jenkinson) 1902 Martin Apgar Maude Wells (Mrs. Tom Apgar) Mary Johnson (Deceased) Henry Currier 1903 Carrie Sheldon (Mrs. M. Smith) Myrtle Wi'liams Faye Vanderhoof (Deceased) Norma Grape (Mrs. F. F. Flaherty) Alma Hasselbalch (Mrs. W. S. Kennedy) Maggie Williard (Mrs. C. H. Mengedoht) Glenn De Vore Wm. Vizzard Roy Kennedy 1901 Melissa Clark Lola Davis (Mrs. Fred Frank) Sadie Finch (Mrs. Verne Moss) Grace Hall (Mrs. G. C. Blaugh) Hattie Kennedy (Mrs. S. P. Wetzel) Olga Liembach (Mrs. R. C. Hildreth— Deceased) William Peterson Earl H. Blackburn 1905 Mary Currier (Mrs. C. K. Shedd) Edwin Currier Henry Dress Nannie Case (Mrs. W. C. Peterson) Anna Vizzard (Mrs. Harry Webb) Dora Wake Mary Sisson (Mrs. Geo. Graham) Hazel Gill (Deceased) Sadie Garten (Mrs. Geo. Laurence) Erie Gorham Max O’Donnell 1906 Nellie Williams Muriel Thomazin Maggie Case (Mrs. Roy Force) Ella Kealy (Mrs. Fred Hirsch) Hallie Wheeler (Mrs. 11. K. Shutt) Frank Hall 1907 Iva Amies (Mrs. W. A. Condreay) Glenn Blackburn Ray Burn James Clark Nettie I’enry Glenn Kennedy George Smith Ethel Wake 1908 Ray Burn Glenn Blackburn James Clark Glenn Kennedy George Smith Ethel Wake (Mrs. H. Black) 1909 Fern Criss (Mrs. Glenn Blackburn) Arnold Hasselbalch Sylvia Johnson (Mrs. A. Weber) Fern Wanderhoof (Mrs. Ray Burn) Maude Walker (Mrs. F. Porter) IQ27 -The Beaver Alumni 1910 Ella Berlin (Mrs. Russel Garst) Minnie Christensen (Deceased) Myrle Dress (Mrs. A. Hasselbalch) Robert Flory Harry Hall Pearl Harris (Mrs. G. Hill) Ruth Houghawout (Mrs. L. Armes) Alida Johnson Arta Lewis Ross Smith Bessie Wilson (Mrs. Howard Zaylc ) 1911 Leonard Clark Mary Swanson (Mrs. I. H. Myhre) Archie Utterback 1912 Henry Burn Ed Coin Irene Baker Gladys Gilespie Grace Grieg William Hall Lena Hehnke (Mrs. Leslie Ashbury) Lloyd Jones Kattie Kierman (Mrs. W. Flaherty) Edythe MacGregor (Mrs. Henry Burn) Julia Peterson (Mrs. O. Skanderup) Wendell Taylor 1913 Don Clark Harriet Ellison (Mrs. C. A. Nickolson) John Brisben Clara Ellis (Mrs. Lester Hoy) Myrtle Olson (Mrs. V. Force) Bessie Roberts (Mrs. Dixon) Anson Thomas Alice Younger (Mrs. C. Willets) 1914 Amy Berlin Dora Collins (Deceased) Dorothy Eley (Mrs. M. E. Fonda) Lillian Eley Forest Long Louise McCollough Agnes Muffley Oscor Owens Myrtle Simpson (Mrs. Glen Williams) Ruth Squair Maxfield Wilson Floyd Young Carl Wells Arthur McKay 1915 Lueile Armes (Mrs. Henry Peterson) Vera Burn (Mrs. C. Styles) Daniel Cain Mabel Clark (Mrs. R. F. Du Bois) Fred Collins Claude Davis James Griffin Gottfred Gummerson Ruth Hall Edith Horn (Mrs. R. E. Pool) Pearl Hunter (Mrs. R. Greig) Clara Lapping (Mrs. Carl Sward) Ethelyne Laurence (Mrs. Fred Collins) Elizabeth Lehmann (Mrs. M. Walwrath) Helen Sisson Lloyd Smith 1916 Tessie Agan Harvey Barber Bertha Brunk Venna Buchtel (Mrs. H. Beason) Harold Edmondson Lottie Eley (Mrs. Claude Davis) Raymond Fonda Orris Force Alice Haney (Mrs. James Sandford) Iouise Hunter (Mrs. Harvey Barber) Gene Kiester (Deceased) Camella Knudson (Mrs. G. Gumming) Asher Long Frances Moran Harold Nickerson Harry Rich Floyd Shacklock Eldon Surface Shirley Wilson 1917 Philip Baker Belle Curry (Mrs. Robt. Cummings) May Finch (Mrs. Joe Malter) Robert Grieg Marie Howell Robert Kennedy Iva Shaffer Clarence Styles Macie Wheeler Fred Rengler 1918 Blanche Abbott Helen Beecher John K. Burn Richard Miles Fitch Donald W. Flory Everett Green Mignion Pearl Howell Alma A. I .arson (Mrs. A. Peterson) Bertha Lehmann Mary Lightner (Mrs. Dana Williams) Harry McKay Mabel Nelson (Mrs. A. Andreason) Mary Owens -IQ27 The Beaver- Alumni Ella Rich (Mrs. John Burn) Echo Sisson (Mrs. R. Fisher) Irene E. Smith (Mrs. C. Cockron) Emil Swanson Lenore Tomlinson Mildred Waller (Mrs. Ottis Conger) Ray Wheeler 1919 Minnie Burke Iva Crosier (Mrs. Everett Moss) Hester Curry (Mrs. O. Cumming—Deceased ) Leliah Dickenson Guy Dress Ray Ellis Esther Fitzgerald (Mrs. Glen Stettler) Louise Goehry Mildred Green (Mrs. R. Cumming) Earl Hasselbaleh Neva Merchant Ethel Obrist (Mrs. Earl McCone) Anna Olson Elenora Olson Bessie Novathy (Mrs. C. Price) Florence Patterson (Mrs. L. Novotny) Otto Rich Leta Wilson (Mrs. G. Olson) Florence Mackey (Mrs. H. Fonda) 1920 Lucile Dickenson Bernice Dodds Fern Ellis (Mrs. W. Cromwell) Edna Ellis (Mrs. D. Shell) Doris Fonda Eva Grieg (Mrs. Chas. Johnson) Rosa Mae Kealy Paul Nelson Fay Smith 1921 Veda Abernathy Gladys Benson Gladys Blair (Mrs. Earl Dill) Nellie Burke Ruth Burke (Mrs. Dave Snodgrass) Bernice Carder I illian Cherry (Mrs. Robert Carter) Ella Crosier (Mrs. Orris Force) Gladys Cross (Mrs. Joe Downs) Paul Flaherty Frances Gorham (Mrs. W. Bloxom) Bernice Guiles (Mrs. M. Goodman) Cyrenus Hall Erma Horn (Mrs. Glenn Ronk) Ella Nelson Alta Obrist (Mrs. Geo. Evans) Francis Robertson Lorene Schaffer (Mrs. Paul Trullinger) Dean Shaffer Eva Wells Neva Wilson 1922 Irene Allen Milda Berlin Frank Barber Robert Currier Charlotte Currier (Mrs. Radquist) Mary Cruise (Mrs. O. Thompson) Ruth Cross Walter Carlton Ester Carlson Will Fisher Julia Fischer Lida Howell Mabel Hazlett Lillie Niklosson Albert Rich Ruth Robertson Aletha Scrivens (Mrs. Walter Reick) Leon Schaffer Irene Trulove (Mrs. Paul Jackson) Augusta Voight Nora Wray (Mrs. Art. Weber) Zslda Nelson 1923 Nellie Curry (Mrs. Fay Smith) St. Edward Esther Lightner( School, Lincoln, Nebr. Ruby Fonda, Teaching, Salem Ralph Martin, Farmers State Bank, St. Edward Lathem Burke, Knudsen’s Store, St. Edward William Keeshan, School, Lincoln, Nebr. Byron Cahill, Home, St. Edward Alice Moran, Home, Omaha, Nebr. Hilda Peterson (Mrs. Elmer Nelson) Lindsay, Nebr. Edna Swanson, School, Van Sants, Omaha, Nebr. Mildred Lawrence, Teaching, Boone Jessie Keeshan, School, Lincoln, Nebr. Marjorie Lowe, Home, Fort Collins, Colo. Hazel Nelson, Teaching, Palestine Dorothy Kemper, Wise Memorial Hospital, Omaha, Nebr. Henrietta Corcoran, Ottumwa, Iowa Amelia Jensen, Home, St. Edward Iva Ellis, Working in bank, Genoa, Nebr. Ruth Fonda, (Mrs. Loren McCandles), Hastings, Nebr. Margaret Coop (Mrs. L. Gustafson) St. Edward Marie Hazelitt (Mrs. Dave Snavely) St. Edward Florence Shade (Mrs. H. Simpson) St. Edward Vera Peterson, Chicago Lumber Co., St. Edward Leonard Sissons, Long Beach, California -The Beaver- Alumni 1924 Elton Breckenridge, Art School, Chicago Pearl Silvers, Denver, Colorado Floyd Weed, St. Edward Earl Kassmussen, Home, St. Edward Anna Christensen, Teaching, Monroe Mona Cahill, Teaching, New Orleans, La. Verner Ronnquist, Bank, Chicago Maurce Smith, School, Omaha Agnes Cumming, Teaching, St. Edward Ivah Birkey, St. Edward Francis McCarty, Home, St. Edward LaVera Muckey, (Mrs. Ed. Mahon), St. Edward Elmer DeVore, Home, St. Edward Wesley Parrott, Home, St. Edward Clara Nelson, (Deceased) Amy Weed, Telephone Co., St. Edward Elmer Hirsch, Home, St. Edward Hazel Burke, General Hospital, Lincoln Esther Crosier, Home, St. Edward Lancelot Swallow, Smith National Bank, St. Edward Floyd Ellis, Home, St. Edward Ixiis Shaffer, Clarkson Hospital, Omaha 1925 Pauletta Andreason, (Mrs. Earl Haw-torne), St. Edward Frank Agan, School, Omaha Alta Cumming, Teaching, St. Edward Edna Carlton, Hasselbalch Store, St. Edward Charlotte Dorr, St. Katherine Hospital, Omaha Mable Decker, Home, St. Edward Edgar Greig, St. Edward Arnold Horn, St. Edward Ella Hansen (Mrs. Walter Albers), St. Edward Alma Johnson, Home, St. Edward Gladys Jacobsen, Home, St. Edward Evan Jones, Jones’ Cafe, St. Edward Allen Kennedy, St. Edward Edwin linden, St. Edward Dorothy Masten, Wise Memorial Hospital, Omaha Lavinia Masten, Teaching, O’Neil, Nebr. Zoda Nelson, Wise Memorial Hospital, Omaha Ruby Olson, Luther College, Wahoo, Neb IxRoy Phillips, St. Edward Aubrey Parrott, St. Edward Fern Roberts, School, Van Sants, Omaha Venita Rominger, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa Beulah Smith, Miller’s Garage, St. Edward Nettie Stout (Mrs. Bert Porter), St. Edward Iona Becklan, School, Kearney Don Schaeffer, Portland, Oregon Maude Truelove, St. Edward Francis Wray, Portland, Oregon. Edna Olesen, Home. St. Edward 192ti John Miller, Gary, Ind. Berniece Nelson, Genoa Verna Jensen, Mhyre Store, St. Edward Herman Ronnquist, Augustanna College, Rock Island, Illinois Eleanor Nelson, Luther College, Wahoo 1 hilis S ifer, Pearson Store, St. Edward Claiiee Smith, Farmers Union Creamery, St. Edward Zella Snavely (Mis. Virgil Nelson), St. Edward Ada Lightner, School, Lincoln Gerald DeVore, School, Omaha Della Nelson, Home, St. Edward Harold Kealy, Home, St. Edward Marion DeVore, Clarkson Hospital, Omaha David Wilson Eugenia Hirsch, Van Sants, Omaha John Anderson, Home, St. Edward Gwendolyn Ellis, Teaching, Elgin, Nebr. Royal Cruise, Home, St. Edward Pearl Potter, Home, St. Edward Charles Agan, Home, Woodville Roy Smith, School, Hastings, Nebr. Evelyn Weldon (Mrs. Les. Bensen), Lindsay, Nebr. I eslie Shaffer, School, Hastings, Nebr. Erla Wilson (Mrs. Frank Padden, Fremont, Nebr. Marvin Nelson, Hasselbalch Store, St. Edward Ella Skanderup, Teaching, St. Edward Cornelia Weldon, School, Hastings, Nebr. Esther linden, Carsten Store, St. Edward Our Advertisers Smith National Bank Carsten Company Robertson Studio The First State Bank I. H. Myhre Miller Garage Wells Wright St. Edward Oil Co. Farmers State Bank Good Eats Cafe Variety Store Wheeler Barber Shop The Styles Store Kennedy Furniture Store Hasselbatch’s Store Liberty Oil Co. Harris Implement Co. George Cumming Garage The Chicago Lumber Co. Nebraska Gas Electric Co. Nelsons Ford Garage Lightner Lumber Co. H. A. Fitch George P. Rich Harry P. Knudsen Farmers Union Toggery Beauty Shop Oliverius Shoe Store Lowenberg Buck, Inc. E. G. Criss Albion’s 5-10 and 25c Store Wilson Studio Matthew Brothers Herbert Gaines Jones Cafe Pittenger Cleaner Ideal Bakery Fred W. Lehman A. W. Casper Albion Variety Store G. A. Carlson Papez Brothers The Toggery H. C. Steiner The Foundation of Success THE man who has a good bank connection—who has his banker’s friendship and confidence—has gone a long way toward commanding the confidence of every man with whom he may have occasion to transact business. A bank connection is a mark of dependability. You may start with only a small Savings or Checking Account; but if you keep this account growing, if you permit the bank to work with you, if you settle your obligations promptly, you will steadily build up the kind of a business reputation that commands universal respect. And this respect, this confidence in you, is the solid, enduring foundation on which success must be erected. THE SMITH NATIONAL BANK Carsten Company St. Edward's Big Store EXTRAORDINARY SHOWING OF LADIES’ COATS, DRESSES, HATS MEN’S GUARANTEED CLOTHING JEWELRY AT DEPARTMENT STORE PRICES PIECE GOODS MUNSING UNDERWEAR SHOES FOR ENTIRE FAMILY WORK CLOTHING CHILDREN’S WEAR GUARANTEED HOSE And EVERYTHING that’s GOOD TO EAT + “You’ll be Sorry when You Miss Me!” “You’ll be Sorry when I’m Gone!” —before you do go, before you leave the old home, at least be sure that Your Photograph remains behind. This means you, Mr. Man; and You, Little Lady Beaver Photographer ROBERTSON STUDIO “My grandfather” said Bud proudly “was a very great man. One day Queen Victoria touched him on the shoulder with a sword and made him a knight.” “Aw, that’s nothin’ ” said Bill disdainfully, “One day an Indian hit my grandfather on the head and made him an angel.” Dugan one day went into the Lyric and at the end of the show sought out the manager and demanded the return of his entertainment tax. “Dear me” gasped the manager “this is an extraordinary request. Why do you want it back?” “I was not entertained” was the disgusted reply. Miss Hageman was crossing the street when a large dog dashed into her and knocked her over. Next instant a Ford car skidded into her and inflicted several bruises. When she was assisted to her feet by the alarmed bystanders someone asked her if the dog had hurt her. “Not exactly” responded the breathless victim “it was the tin can tied to it’s tail that did the most damage.” Teacher: “We borrowed our numerals from the Arabs, our calen- dar from the Romans, and our banking from the Italians. Can anyone think of any other examples?” Alice: “Our lawnmower from the Smith’s, our snow shovel from the Jones, and our baby carriage from the Nelson’s.” +' Good Service WHAT IT MEANS HERE AT this bank “good service” is more L than a convenient advertising phrase. It is demonstrated every day in prompt attention, courtesy, and a whole hearted endeavor to accomodate you in every way possible. gjhe FIRST STATE BANK ST. EDWARD, NEBRASKA Lawrence C. Clark, Cashier F. L. Fenner, Ass’t. Cashier — r---------------------t i A COMPLETE line of dress ma-terials and laces for this seasons wearing apparel. Also showing latest styles in suits, for young men of good taste. I at aimuiDH) a | 1. U. MPHRE The public’s approval of Chevrolet is evidence of their dependability and remarkable value. MILLER GARAGE SALES AND SERVICE ST. EDWARD NEBRASKA IDells and Upright Cash Store GROCERIES AND MEN’S FURNISHINGS FEATURING Advo and Advona Canned Goods—Fresh Roasted Coffee— Fresh Fruits and Vegetables—Johnson’s Cookies— and Fresh Candies FULL LINE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES St. Edu?ard Oil Company Gasoline, Kerosene, Oils and Greases 100' i Pure Pennsylvania Oils Tires, Tubes and Accessories We Specialize on Quality and Service FRED McNALLY, Proprietor . to Pv Tnl Always stands for the Ld UaLlt . highest degree of efficiency and safety. Every transaction is viewed ! from the standpoint of good service to our customers. We invite your business with the assurance that it will be efficiently handled. H. W. CHAMBERLAIN, President E. T. COLLINS, Vice-President C. H. CASPER, Cashier FARMERS STATE BANK GOOD EATS CAFE SHORT ORDERS AND LUNCHES POPULAR PRICES PHONE 181 THE BEST FOR LESS Come Make Yourself at Home. You Are Always Welcome Radio Equipment and School Supplies ALBIN PEARSON VARIETY STORE ST. EDWARD, NEBR. WHEELER BARBER SHOP FIRST CLASS WORK 3 CHAIRS “IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL’ L----------------— 1 q BRADLEY SWEATERS INTERWOVEN SOCKS FLORSHEIM SHOES MUNSING WEAR SHIRTS—CAPS “THE STYLES STORE” Kennedy’s Furniture Store j ESTABLISHED 1896 FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING OFFICE PHONE 260 RESIDENCE 261 AND RED-201 ! Quality I Merchandise and, Service 1 ; iTasselbalch’s i Store I ] }HAT influences the average conscient-Ll ious person in choosing his or her oil service station? Is it not a combination of friendship and quality—plus service? At the Liberty Oil Company Service Stations these three elements are paramount. LET US PLEASE YOU LIBERTY OIL COMPANY ST. EDWARD NEBRASKA : | j All Kinds of Farm Machinery Repairs John Deere and McCormick-Deering Farm Implements HARRIS IMPLEMENT COMPANY ST. EDWARD NEBRASKA + OAKLAND, Pontiac and Dodge Sales and Service at all times. Also a nice line of dependable used cars and a complete line of up-to-date work. GEORGE GUMMING GARAGE “THANK YOU” '+ Why Live In a Borrowed Home? EVENTUALLY you pay the price for a home—why not own it, instead of having this value in rent receipts. Establish for you and yours, a place to live in that you can say is “our home.” Living under a roof you can call your own gives real, genuine pleasure and a privilege to fix up as you please, with a feeling of security and independence, that you cannot enjoy in a “borrowed home.” Let us help you build your home. We give plan books, free of charge, showing many beautiful and desirable homes, that can be built at reasonable cost. Blue prints for any of these homes can be secured for you. An estimate of cost will be gladly furnished. In building your home, let us supply you with Long-Bell Trade-marked Lumber and Curtis Woodwork for the utmost in value and satisfaction. Consult with us about your building problems. The Chicago Lumber Co. A. I . PETERSON, Manager 4------------------------------------------ —--------+ Pat: “What luck did you have in hunting for vour Geometry book?” Bill J.: “Marvelous! I couldn’t find it any place.” Dugan: “She even asked me to come over again.” Clyde: “No kidding?” Dugan: Well it amounted to the same thing. She said, “I’d just like to see you show up around here again.” Teacher: “Name the five senses.” Student: “Nickles and buffalo nickles.” Tig: “My boss is the meanest man on earth.” Barney: “How so?’ Tig: “He sawed the le.-s off of mv wheelbarrow so that I can’t sit it down and rest.” Ole: “Hello, there, do you know who this is?” Bud: “Nope, its all dark in here, and I can’t see a thing.” ■■ —••— —•— —— —-—••—+ BRING A LIGHT TOUCH TO HEAVY WORK The lightest way of doing heavy work can be the most thorough too— CLEAN WITH A PREMIER DUPLEX. VOSS WASHER—Has a wringer that swings and locks in three positions. Cleans without rubbing—-washes finest laces without wearing or tearing. : SERVEL—ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR—Ideal Refrigeration-Cleaner and Better. HOT-POINT STOVES AND APPLIANCES—ASK US TO DEMONSTRATE NEBRASKA GAS ELECTRIC COMPANY •i--—-————■ -— —•—— .............................. ...... Did you know that the 1927 model Ford Car was greatly improved? It develops more power, more speed and smoother operation and is today the High Peak in car values. Let us demonstrate. OTTO NELSON—FORD GARAGE ST. EDWARD, NEBRASKA ! 7 +------------------------------------------------+ ! i I ! Building Material j and Coal i i i i I |« mumTiTm | Lightner Lumber Company I 4--------------------------- + H. A. FITCH Registered Optometrist EYES TESTED GEORGE P. RICH Hardware and Implements QUICK MEAL STEEL RANGE ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES MAZDA LAMPS AGENT FOR WHITE SEWING MACHINES SHEAFFER’S SELF FILLING FOUNTAIN PENS AND PENCILS $2.50 to $5.00 HARRY P. KNUDSEN REXALL DRUGGIST ST. EDWARD, NEBR. I Bring your Produce to FARMERS’ UNION We will do our Lest to please you J. M. MARTIN. Mgr. Marcelling and the latest in all lines of beauty work. Toggery Beauty Shop MRS. F. M. McCAY PROPRIETOR ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW IN FOOTWEAR Oliverius Shoe Store ALBION, NEBRASKA WE SPECIALIZE IN MEN’S AND LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR AND INVITE YOU TO PAY A VISIT. FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE AT REASONABLE PRICES, COME TO o Lowenberg Buck, Inc. ALBION, NEBRASKA E. G. CRISS Plumbing and Heating The best of everything: in material anti workmanship We Solicit Your Business PHONE 75 — + WHEN IN ALBION DON’T FORGET Albion 5,10 and 25c Store ALBION, NEBRASKA The Wilson Studio offers opportunities for good photos seldom found outside of the largest cities. WILSON STUDIO ALBION, NEBRASKA Three Chair Service “A Place That Courtesy Built” MATHEWS BROTHERS BARBER SHOP — + 1h ■ ■ —11 - . - — + HERBERT GAINES LUNCHES AND “The Tire Man of Your Town” SHORT ORDERS A place where you WE ARE HERE TO get your money’s SERVE YOU worth, or your money back. REASONABLE m PRICES If Quality harness, parts and repairing. Jones | H Standard tires and Cafe tubes at the right prices. EVAN JONES, Proprietor j ► •) .— + A smart young man came into Isador’s store and asked of the proprietor how many doors were in the building. Isador said “Just two, the back door and the front door.” The gentleman cleverly explained to Isador that there were four, the back door, the front door, the cuspidor and Isador. Considering this a joke worth while Isador said to his wife that evening. “How many doors are there in the store?” “Two of course” answered friend wife. Swelling with pride Isador said, “No, there’s four, the back door, the front door, the spittoon and me!” Mr. Weinerth had just given Pansy a long and severe scolding, during which time she had sat and gazed at him raptly. “Well” said Mr. Weinerth, when he had finished “Do you think you have learned anything now?” “Yes” exclaimed Pansy “it’s the lower jaw that moves, isn’t it?” t 1 j PITTENGER Ideal Bakery Cleaner The Pride of St. Edward for Have you tried our Dainty Lunches Beautiful Dry Cleaning Coffee with cream 5c Chocolate 10c ag| Sanitary Electric Soda Fountain Shoes and ....Shoe.... i SEE A. W. CASPER The Jeweler Repairing First Quality Jewelry Reasonably Priced Fred W. Lehmann i ALBION, NEBRASKA Full line of School DISTINCTION Supplies, Sheet Music and Candy at 1 Modes of Coats and Dresses for all occa- ! sions Variety Store (ALBION’S TRADE CENTER) ..—— J I ! 1 ► • G. A. CARLSON ALBION, NEBRASKA PHONE 84 —.— — •)• High School Calendar Aug. 30—School begins. Mad rush on part of Seniors for seats by the door. Sept. 1—First class meetings. Sept. 6—High School mixer and initiation of Freshies. Sept. 7—Frank elected student manager. Sept. 16—Maroon contest begins. Seniors 100 G first. Sept. 21—Boone County Fair. Sept. 22—Seniors win Maroon contest 600 points. Sept. 28—John Baustert elected Senior mascot. Sept. 29—Mr. Lister speaks in H. S. Sept. 30—First Senior party. Oct. 8—H. S. carnival. Oct 13—H. S. dismissed to hear Ex-Gov. Bryan. Se.et 6 Oct. 13—Unlucky 13! Report cards out. Oct. 15—Seniors present “That Rascal Pat’’ (Dandy). Oct. 22—Juniors give program, (Good). Oct. 26—Blind Boone concert. Oct. 28—Hallowe’en parties. Oct s Oct. 29—-Sophs give Hallowe’en program. Spooky! HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR Nov 19 Nov. 2 Nov. 1—Double seats in assembly. Much conversation. Nov. 2—Election Day. Heated political arguments. Nov. 3—Freshies present pennant. (Wonderful). Nov. 4-5—Teacher’s convention. Nov. 11—Armistice Day Program. Nov. 15—Boys appear in Maroon and White trousers. Nov. 15—Beaver Staff announced. Nov. 17—Inter-class Basketball games. Seniors and Sophs are victorious. Nov. 19—First Basketball game. Belgrade. Nov. 22—Beaver contest. Seniors win first 100'i . Nov. 23—Pansy gets to school at 8:30! ! ! Nov. 25—Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 29—Seniors win Beaver contest. Total subscriptions 185. Nov. 30—Five Seniors girls stage a foot-race. Vi and Oie have a fite! Dec. 1—Vi and Oie make up. Dec. 3—Seniors receive Xmas present from Mr. Wilson of Albion. Dec. 6 Mr. Thomnson appears in History with “make up”!? Dec. 7—“Whispering list” begins. Dec. 10-11—Junior class play “The Road to the City.” Dec. 17—Private pep rally in library. We beat the Indians!! Ray! Dec. 23, Jan. 3—Christmas vacation. HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR Jan. 6-7—Semester exams! Ugh! Jan. 10—Registration for second semester. Jan. 14—Funeral held for Clarkson. Jan. 25—Mr. Robinson photographs the Freshies and Sophs. Feb. 11—Earl Hasselbalch (Hass ’19) speaks on Life of Lin coin. Feb. 14—Mel starts to school again. Feb. 15—Mr. Robertson “shoots” the Home Economics girls. Advanced Typing class and Normal Trainers. ____ xJcLTl. I 4 Fel.2S Feb. 21—Juniors present program and Art yodels. Feb. 25—Mouth-harp contest. Aubrey Allen wins first and Norman Peterson, second. March 3—Preliminary contest for Declamatory. March 4-5—County basketball tournament. St. Ed. wins. March 9—Boys leave for state tournament. Class B. March 14—Boys having returned, they tell the story. March 15—Mr. and Mrs. Mil's sing at High School. March 18—Declamatory contest. March 25—Sub-district declamatory contest. Isabel carries off first prize. l l rch I 8 HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR ■ April 1—April Fools?’ Day. April 4—Seniors of ’26 present their prift to S. E. H. S. April 7-8—School closed on account of scarlet fever. April 7-15—Rain! Rain! Rain! April 18 etc.—Hives! Hives! and more hives. Scratch! April 20—Rev. Frank speaks in Hiph School. April 21—Seniors win banner as 1927 Honor class. April 22-23—Senior class play “Adam and Eva.” April 29—Track Meet at Central City. . May 5—Junior-Senior Banquet. May 8—Baccalaureate services. May 11—Class Day. May 11—Grade operetta. May 12—Commencement. May ? ? ?—Sneak Day. f ■—-------------------------—------------------------- In Keeping With Our Best Traditions The Toggery Announces In accordance with our policy of featuring only merchandise of nationally known quality. Outfitted with the newest equipment for your comfort and convenience —this store will merit the patronage of men who realize the importance of a correct fit and the self respecting obligation to be smartly dressed. The Toggery THE STORE FOR MEN—ALBION • •—••—••—••— —••— ——- -—■ — ••—••—• —••—■■—••—m—..—.. - ■ • • Frank and Eva were saying good-night on the doorstep when a window above them was pushed suddenly open and the weary voice of Mr. Miller said, “My dear sir, I have no objection to your coming here and sitting up half the night with my daughter, nor even your standing on the doorstep for two hours saying good-night, but out of consideration for the rest of the'household who wish to go to sleep, will you kindly take your elbow off the door-bell?” “I’m offering a prize for the laziest man in the school and I think you’ll win it.” “Aw right, roll me over and put it in my back pocket.” t -------------------—f Qraduation The eventful time when you want gifts that last Just a Few Suggestions Watches Sheaffer Pens Sheaffer Pencils Diamonds Dinner Rings Belt Buckle Sets Pearls H. C. 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