St Johns Military Academy - Trumpeter Yearbook (Delafield, WI)

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11911 F., JJFGI H 341111 - 1 '1'-- 5 Q -um,r.l13' THE HDMECOMING HOP A note, new to the St. john's social calendar, was struck the evening of the trium- phant Homecoming game with the Shattuck School, Saturday, November 2, 1929. Not for many years had a Homecoming Hop been held at St. john's and the event was welcomed by all. It was especially appropriate after the glorious victory over our new rivals the Shads and served as a pleasant outlet to the overwhelming spirit of con- quest that filled the air. The St. john's Chapter, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, organized the affair as the most profitable means of recouping the chapter funds and, too, to make Homecoming a real one in addition to the football game. At 8:00 o'clock the party began and the guests were greeted by a huge gymnasium transformed into a spacious ballroom. The spirit of Hallowe'en was successfully carried out by cornstalks and pumpkins tastefully arranged. Music was furnished by the Mil- waukee Country Club orchestra which obligingly played any numbers that were requested of it. Although many cadets had procured partners for the dance, a considerable number of stags cruised around the room, unattached, and to accommodate them cutting in was permitted. This innovation constituted a complete departure from St. John's custom, but was entirely in harmony with the occasion and by no means detracted from the fun. In fact the function was more like a family party than the austere, staid military hops and the conscience, rather than the book of etiquette, dictated conduct. .The only regret was, that the Shads were unable to attend, but had to return early, thus missing an excellent example of St. john's hospitality. At 11:45, the ceaseless bugle blew and the orchestra swung into the last dance. This finale was the last opportunity for a few words with the femme and to get just another- dance with Bob's sister. It appeared that only that small percentage that always lets golden chances slip by, failed to cut in. The dance ended in a prolonged whirl as the orchestra waxing hot crashed to a silence and one of the happiest Home- comings in St. john's history came to a close. Incidentally, the Homecoming was a real one and sufficient money for a plump nest egg was collected by the Brotherhood.

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V 1 THANKSGIVING HOP The morning of a certain Thursday in November dawned cold and snappy, but no one thought, or cared the least about thatg for it was Thanksgiving Day which everyone had been looking forward to for many weeks. A good many peqple were on hand as early as the Cadets were up, so, although the day was quite cold, a airly large crowd witnessed the annual Kemper-DeKoven football game which took place at 9:50 o'clock in the morning of that important day. The interest in the game and the crispness of the air worked everyone into a very hungry individual and no one was late to formation for the turkey dinner. The afternoon was spent visiting with parents and friends, showing them about the various buildings and telling them about the events of the past months. Soon the time of the dance grew near, and everyone departed to get ready for the event. Soon each Cadet was leading a lady fair toward the new gymnasium where dance melodies could be heard drifting out upon the cold night air. The gymnasium was decorated in a true autumnal robe. Corn husks and stalks lined the walk and large, yellow pumpkins lay half hidden at their feet. The orchestra was from the Milwaukee Country Club and lived up nicely to their reputation of pleasing everyone. Colored lights played upon the dancing couples and many a bashful Cadet had to quicken his step to escape being in the limelight. There were a few Cadets who stagged the dance, but nevertheless enjoyed themselves by cutting in on some friend of theirs who gave up his partner with a smile and then walked away with a stormy look in his eyes. When the bugle call sounded the end of a perfect evening everyone was in a won- derful mood, but a bit sorry that it was all over. And as each Cadet bade good night to his lady love and parents, each heart felt thankful for such a Thanksgiving. Plaque won at the Dramatic Guild Contest at the University of Wisconsin by St. John's Swagger ,Stick Club. IWW 4111: Iii-wifi 1 l fl lx-Q --ll.. ima sat. .iircmiiiais aa

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ina air. af i uai as ni U W THE BREAKING 'UP BANQUET The forty-fifth annual Breaking-Up Banquet took place on the evening of Wed- nesday, December 18, 1929. It was of such a nature that everyone felt happy and satis- fied with all the happenings of the past first term. The dinner was fit for a king, and the silence that was o served during the repast was a sure sign that it had hit the spot. After the dinner Colonel Farrand, in a short speech, called to the mind of everyone the high marks of the first four months of the school year. How all the St. john's teams had gone so far yet undefeated and that the Corps had even a higher scholastic average than of many years of the past. After this speech 'our undefeated football team presented a gift to their coach, Lieut. Wilhelm, who in turn helped award his team with the honors that were due them. Letters were awarded also to the members of the Lightweight, juniors, and Midget football teams. Next the recruiting medals were awarded to various Cadets who had helped fill the ranks left vacant by last year's graduating class. Then, in turn, the best set-up new and old Cadet came forward to receive their medals. Directly behind came the winners of the best drilled old and new Cadet medals. The four Cadets then returned to their seats amid the cheers and applause of their fellows. Following these awards, Colonel Farrand announced that the Company plays would now take place. and put on a short skit that brought many a laugh to the Corps. They called it His Lord the Overseer. The Band combined with the Signal Detach- ment then showed the Corps a Noon-Hour Back Stage. It also brought many a laugh as the workers seemed always to be in each other's way. Lost In the Wilderness of a Haunted House, was the weird playlet that was put over big by A and D com- panies. It was really weird and had quite a surprise ending. The final play of the evening, which was put on by B and C Companies, brought the Corps to their feet by the unusually fine setting of the first scene. The stage was made over into the We- Gyk-Inn Night Club and contained everything from the black and red checked table covering, down to two highly painted night club girls. The theme of the play contained some very funny lines and went over in a big way. The Corps and all others present considered it a huge success and showed their appreciation by clamoring for more even after the final curtain had been dropped. Q After the finish of their final play of the evening, the band, under the direction of Capt. Thompson, began softly to play Silent Night. The lights were dimmed and everyone arose and joined in on the first verse. It was a fitting end for such a night, and after the Finish of the song the Colonel dismissed the Corps and everyone went to their 'barrack where they dreamed of the happy two weeks which began the following morning.