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

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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.

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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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Y Q f QU' SS TIF., LUVG HINS fadlllf THE MIDfWINTER FESTIVITIES The Mid-Winter Hop of 1930 is still being talked about. It was by far the best and most successful dance St. john's has ever had. Weeks before the date of the occasion everyone in the Corps was seething over with eagerness to help make the Formal of '30 the best and most interesting of all dances. And when the long looked-forward- to time arrived and our guests of the week-end began to pour in from all directions, everyone knew and seemed to sense that the dance would be the best. Interior decorators were responsible for the marvelous setting of the gym and these effects added greatly to the success of the dance. Brightly colored lanterns covered the ceiling lights and cast just enough light to obtain the proper effect. The orchestra was placed on our new stage that had only been completed the month before. Colored lights were arranged in the balcony to play upon the dancers. Punch and cookies were ready for the thirsty ones at one corner of the floor and chairs were lined around the walls for those who cared to rest. The Common Room in the main building was used as a large reception room and the Cadet Decorating Committee had seen that it was properly enrobed. Pennants of every school in the country seemed to be occupying a place on the walls. Rugs covered the bare wood floor and a machine gun and a field piece placed at strategic points of the room added to its appearance. It was a reception room fit for a king. The Grand March with its clanking of sabres and the blushes and smiles of the pretty girls was the formal opening of the dance. The march was led by Cadet Captain Spooner and Miss Carol Dempsey of Shorewood, the rest of the Corps following ac-