Starbuck High School - Chippewan Yearbook (Starbuck, MN)

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Wwdufrw' -p L, 'I nzfif .L-ff' Mm s Af M ,ff ,L-U9 is ' nior Class Play '97 NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH This play develops from the idea of its hero, Robert Bennett, that he can tell the absolute truth for twenty-four hours. Bob wagers E. M. Ralston and Dick Donnelly, his two partners, and Clarence Van Dusen, a customer, that he can do it. Bob tackles the bet boldly, for he must win the money for his fiancee, Gwendolyn Ralston. For a very short time, the task is placidly easy, but truth routs trouble and then things begin to happen. Trouble doesn't seem very large and aggressive when he first bothers the noble resolve of our hero, but he grows rap- idly. Soon we see Bob disrupting the domestic affairs of E. M. by telling Mrs. Ralston about E. M.'s affairs with Mable and Sable Jackson, two flappers. The bet is to end at four o'clock, and when the clock strikes four, Bob tells many falsehoods in order to clear his partner and keep Gwen. The innocent Mr. Doran, Ethel Clark, a singer, and Martha the maid, all help develop the excitement which is carried through to the end. LYCEUM COURSE The student body and faculty, as well as friends, have enjoyed the seven lyceum numbers, both musical and lectural, which were given in the school auditorium this school year. The musical numbers were unusual in their presen- tation. The lecture and travel talks were in- tensely interesting and well illustrated. Stan- ley Brooks, the actor, gave a very fine imper sonation of Charles Dickens' characters. The following numbers were presented: Sept. 26, 1934-Utica Jubilee Singers. Nov. 14, 1934--Stanley Brooks, actor. Nov. 23 1934--Mme. D. Pirie-Beyea lecturer. Jan. 24, 1935-Brown and Menely musical program. Jan. 30, 1935-Orpheon Quartette. May 21, 1935-Gerald Giving, travel talk. May, 15, 1935--Jane Dudley, violinist. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to the new lyceum course to be given next year. CAST OF CHARACTERS Robert Bennett-Who tells nothing but the truth .................... Dorvan Skoglund E. M. Ralston-Head of the Ralston brokerage firm .................... Joseph Belgum Dick Donnelly-A business partner of Ralston ................................ Earl Larson Clarence Van Dusen-A business partner of Ralston ............ Lorrin Dahlager Mr. Doran-The effeminate financeer who knows nothing about business .... Arnt Aune Gwendolyn Ralston-daughter of E. M. Ralston .................... Margret Larson Mrs. E. M. Ralston-Wife of E. M. Ralston ............................ Amy Nelson Ethel Clark-Friend of the Ralston family ............,....... Clarice Sanvik Mable Jacksonl Who make ........ Sylvia Koland Jlife miserable for Sable Jackson JMr. Ralston .... Florence Pederson Martha--Maid in the Ralston home ........................................ Alice Norby Director: Supt. W. A. Peterson DECLAMATION Declamation is becoming more popular each year. This year eighteen students learned sel- ections. The contestants that appeared at the local contest were as follows: Dramatic: Aulis Pederson, Margaret Ram- stad, Carol Larson, and Margret Larson, Hum- orous: Pearl Norby, Amy Nelson, Lucille Lar- son, and Clarice Elie. Oratorical: Joseph Bel- gum, Dorvan Skoglund, and Earl Thompson. Amy Nelson, Margret Larson, and Joseph Bel- gum were chosen to represent their school in their respective divisions at the sub-district contest which was held at Starbuck. In this con- test Margret Larson placed second and Amy Nelson and Joseph Belgum placed third. Wm

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r, 7f.,4.za,4 ,I-J J.f,LAf -44J'f 'f'K-J iff? 4 N I I 1 ., o,,.-.,.a '..-'. 5 ' ', k ' KA , - , . , ...... ,4. ,t..--.,.- --J-'M'--fr '- , , , . , , gp ,-.-' '.-. , wc. 0 I 0 Nl-V,-.,, . K-- fi..ft-f.r.r . 1 ' '. ,map , N--114-IL 't A fr A.-'.,f4.,'1,,1 ..Lvs-wh-I Football Glenwood, 20-0g Parkers, 13-03 Wheaton, 21-69 Benson, 12-05 Melrose, 27-05 Sauk Centre, 31-0, Alexandria B, 0-3 The 1934 football season may not be con- sidered a very successful one on the basis of games won and lost, but football, like all other athletic contests, is valuable to the high school athlete in the training it gives the individual, so in the final analysis the summary of each con- test is of secondary importance as compared with the physical and mental training afforded in gridiron activity. The season was inaugurated with the tra- ditional Glenwood game, but the Bucks again fell victim to the county-seaters by a 20-0 margin. Versus Parkers Prairie, the Bucks showed the benefits of another week's practice, and dominated the play in the first half, but the reserve power of the opposition took its toll in the second half and Parkers took the battle by two touchdowns. The third tussle of the season was dropped to a fast Wheaton team, 21-6, and the powerful Benson team was held to a 12-0 score. The Melrose and Sauk Centre games were easy victories for the opponents, but in the sea- son's finale, the Bucks defeated the Alexandria svteam 3-0 on a well-executed 35 place-kick by esen. This game terminated the high school ca- reers of Captain Skoglund, Arnt Aune, Joseph Belgum, Everett Wesen, Glen Rundquist, Phillip Hagert and Lorrin Dahlager, who wish the eight returning lettermen and the rest of the squad good luck and continued fine sportsmanship in the next campaign. Bzlsfketball With a veteran team back, the prospects were good for a strong aggregation to represent the local school, but the first four games were dropped, to Glenwood 31-193 33-29 to Herman, in spite of a powerful fourth quarter rally, 25-22 to Benson, altho the Bucks had a 13 point lead at one time, and 24-22 to Alberta. The advent of the new year saw the Bucks take on new life and defeat Hancock 24-18 for the first victory of the season. Hoffman and Villard were victims of 38-15 and 31-13 scores, and Tintah was the fourth loser, when the locals won 28-16. Herman snapped the winning streak, how- ever, to win its second game from the Bucks 36-25. The 35-34 victory over Hancock took its toll from the locals, for they were able to score only 19 points to Glenwood's 26 in the second county battle. The squad suffered the worst whipping of the year when Wheaton ran up a 41-22 score. The Bucks balanced accounts with Benson when they rallied to take a 24-23 thrill- er. Two games were dropped to Alberta and Tintah, but the regular season was satisfactor- ily ended with a 48-12 score over Villard. The sub-district at Benson resulted in a 26-18 Benson victory over Starbuck, and a first round Morris victory over Hancock. Morris defeated Benson for the title and the Bucks subdued Hancock for consolation honors, 30-35. A summary of the season shows that the A team won 8 out of eighteen games, but out- scored the opponents 466 to 444. The B team played six games, winning four and outscoring their rivals 113 to 69. The Frosh team won and lost two games. In the class tournament the Seniors defeat- ed the Juniors for the school title. The tournament at Benson completed the high school play for Captain Rundquist, Dorvan Skoglund, Lorrin Dahlager, Everett Wesen, Phillip Hagert, Arnt Aune, Orville Hagen, and Joseph Bel m. ,gan Z3-I ' f .hd-6 l X K ,- -'W' . 4- 4-g,,g,,.., f I . School The Starbuck School Band is an organiza- tion consisting of twenty-two members from both the high school and the elementary grades. It is under the direction of Mr. Ralph Forde and regular practices are held every Thursday after- noon. Mr. Forde gives individual instrumental Band instruction throughout the day on Thursday. On Monday afternoons, Mrs. Forde meets with several groups of violin pupils. During the school year the band appeared on the Armistice Day program, the Christmas Operetta, and the Memorial Day program.

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I 1 f ,ay . . Q - W' .Nw ' 0 A fS9!h'5MM . v ' if 4 , , ll1111Q1'fC,l3SS-Pl3Y. ,t i ,F . 4 f, I nf f s 'X Y. nr X 1 1 fsl !,. .X -. X Take My Advice The play centers around a small town news- paper, the Eureka News, which, together with other businesses of Eureka, is being gradually taken over by John Wargrim, ruler of Eureka and political boss of the News. Bob Mannion, the editor, and his sister Virgy, are helpless to oppose him because of a debt they owe to War- grim. Mrs. Nelson-Dodd, a would-be social power in Eureka and president of the Uplift Society, who is out looking for her fourth hus- band, has a hard time landing Jud Fenton, a town character who has scruples against work- ing. Jimmy Sampson, whose business is working up towns, provides a great deal of excitement with his human alarm-clock methods and his helplessness as the victim of Virgy Mannion's witty comebacks. Marcia Wargrim, daughter of John Wargrim, and would-be bride of Bob Man- nion, becomes very angry when Peggy Acton, a visitor in Eureka, pays off the editor's debt thereby making him subject to her wishes ac- cording to the terms of a contract he made with Wargrim. The climax is reached when Miss Acton orders Bob Mannion to carry out his or- iginal intention of marrying her after he decid- ed not to, when Peggy exposes Wargrim's treachery by disclosing that she is the daughter of his dead brother. lv CAST OF CHARACTERS Bob Mannion-Editor of the Eureka News .......,,....... Lloyd Landmark Jimmy Sampson-Whose business is Wakmg up towns ......,......... Carlton Wollan Jud Fenton-A town character who has scruples against working .,., Philip Hagert John Wargrim--A power in the estate who controls and dominates Eureka .... Melvin Kj onaas Peggy Acton-Who arrives in Eureka three months before ..,.,.,..... Karen Tolstad Virgy Mannion-Bob's snappy sister ....,.................,............. Phyllis Sanvik Mrs. Nelson-Dodd--A would-be social power in Eureka, and president of the Uplift Society .....,.............. Joyce Erickson Marcia Wargrim-Daughter of John Wargrim ....,,............., Verna Erickson 559' 5956 ' MA I Q., z. , 5 I A W -ff uv- N4,w,...?f+ 4- -f--1 me f Y -.V-Ax Y