Stewartville High School - Tiger Spirit Yearbook (Stewartville, MN)

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THE TIMES OF 3 5 The athletes were awarded letters today; I’m going to wear mine tomorrow on my new white sweater. Those of our class who have been out for athletics this year were Vernon Ballard, Charles Lamp, Elmer Olson, Richard Runkle, Homer Woold- ridge, and Vernon Flint. Exams ! I hope there shall some time come a day when I shall not have to bother with such dreaded things as struggling through two hours of trying to figure out something of which I know nothing. But, of course, there is a reward, in this cffse, the dream of being a sophisticated Senior. Having acquired more dignity and having proceeded to dispense with the duties and work of the Junior year, we've launched out into the last stretch of road in our journey. I have solemnly promised to make it really worth while. We had a very exciting class meeting today. As we were electing our officers, we had to be very particular and get just those who we thought could fill the impor- tant positions of officers of the Senior class most satisfactorily. We elected as presi- dent, Eleanore Luehmann; vice president, Mary Kelly; secretary, Marie Gathje; and Carmen Struve as treasurer. Miss Koch was again elected as our class adviser for the third time by an unanimous decision. The personnel of our class has changed once more. Isabelle Shodcn, Lillie Johnson, Vernon Flint, and William Meschke have left us. However, we have a few new mem- bers whom we are mighty glad to welcome, Margaret O’Connell from Ontario, Canada, and Wayne Limbert from Stacyville, Iowa. Our class is again to be honored by having Eleanore Luehmann, Jean Burrington, and Ruth Bentley on the School Static Staff. The size of our band was augmented by the admittance of LaVonne Eggers, and I heard today that Agnes Halloran joined me Glee Club. rootoall is over and we ve worn tne maroon and gold jerseys lor the last time. Somehow, as the final whistle blew, I had a strange ieeiing overtake me. All that might be said I am omitting and shall list only the names oi tnose who were out for football this year: Homer Woolariuge, Richard Kunkie, Elmer Olson, Vernon Bal- lard, and Charles Lamp, who has been our manager. Our number is decreasing and we beg.n to oe afraid that our class will not be able to claim tne distinction oi being tne largest class ever to have been graduated irom S. ti. S. At any rate, Lorla Daenziger has moved to Wells, Minnesota. 10 show our appreciation tor the work which the tootbail boy3 did in trying to win tne games for U3, we gave tnem a party at tne school house, m one room tuo-e who enjoy bunco played it, while in the other room, the rest danced, everyone w'as contentedly eating wnen someone oistumed the peace by shouting, ,’speech ! Speech ! ’ v nereupon eacn oi the boys on the squaa arose, and gave his opinions on tooioan ana speecn making, whicn ip most cases proved very amusmg. Tonight our aeoate team met the Winona team. I'm sorry I wasn't present, but I understand that two members oi our class, Mary Dixon ana noiner vVooianage, are both good debaters. Speaking of tired and sore feet, mine certainly are. And why shouldn’t they be, niter naving been cramped into a new pair of shoes last night and taken to tne .11 mgh School Party, where everyone hau a cnance to walk over tnem in tne most aggravating manner when 1 danced, or rather, snufiied around trying to make Cne giris feel at ease. When I couldn’t possibly stand up any ionger i went to tne cluer side of the gym where they were playing ounco ana, unaer cover 01 tne table—wuere i pretended to be very much absorbed in tne game, I secretly released my feet from their prison ior a brief period. But i had such a good time that i can easily over- look tne fact that 1 am paying for my good times today, treasure onests nlied with ice cream and tempting cup cakes maue up the refreshments which were heartny partaken of by all. “All the World’s a Stage” again tonight for the Seniors as the class play “New' Fires” is to be presented. The cast includes: Verna Born, Kutn Bentley, Vernon Bal- lard, Elmer Olson, Carmen Struve, Margaret KcITy, E:iward Kuisle, naroid Dean, Jean Burrington, Marion Reese, Dorothy Everts, Charles Lamp, Mane Gathje, Mary Dixon, and Herbert Hathaway. When I w'as a Freshman I decided I’d try to be what I then called valiterian of tl e class but I’ve tailed. However, ’m glad the honors cf being v aiedictonaa and Salutatorian go to Lucille Wood and Eleanore cuehmann respectively. At last, all the work, planning, scrambling, and rehearsing is over, and the result was an attractive banquet given the Seniors. We carried cut in Dutch style the tables and decorations. A group of us gave a Dutch skit, w'hich would have oeen entirely satisfactory if one of the legs or my pantaloons had not insisted on falling dowrn, and required constant pulling and jerking. After the banquet proper, we an enjoyed dancing to the music furnished by the orchestra until a late hour.

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THE TIMES OF 35 Ohsberg is the adviser. Eleanore Luehmann, Ruth Bentley, Helen Priebe, and Max- ine Crowley were the ones who joined from our class. A party was given tonight by the Seniors. We danced and played bunco, and had the best time. 1 took Mary Dixon to the party. She surely is a grand girl. We have a new girl in our class. Her name is Phyllis Pratt, and she comes from Royalton High School (seems to me that’s Miss Pennie’s home town). We all hope she likes it here. There wasn’t much snow, but our class decided they wanted to have a sleigh ride. We had a good time falling out of the sled and throwing snow down the girls’ necks. When we returned to the school, we played games and ate lunch. The Girl Reserves gave a play last night, and it was about old maids. “Spin- ster’s Convention” they called it. Those from the Sophomore class that were in it were Dorothy Everts, Irene Struve, Carmen Struve, Eleanore Luehmann, and Ruth Bentley. School is just about out and we are anxious for vacation, but to complete our Sophomore year up we had a picnic across the lake. We played baseball and other games. Everyone of us had a good time. We are anxious to be back and see how it will feel to be Juniors. I feel as if I’d reached a higher step on the ladder today, sitting over here next the Seniors this year. All the class is back, and several new ones, from Racine I guess. I am acquainted with them already. Their names are: Jean Burrington, William Meschke, and Lorla Baenziger. Isabelle Shoden decided to come back to S. H. S. too this year, also a nice looking boy from Rochester. His name is Vernon Flint. LaVonne Eggers came to us from Winona. We had election of class officers today. All new officers v ere elected. They are Lucille Wood, president; Elmer Olson, vice president; Margaret Kelly, secretary- treasurer; and Miss Koch as class adviser. This will be an important year, and I’m sure we’ll get along splendidly with this staff of officers. Mr. Jorgensen had Glee Club try outs today, all those who were members of the club last year were readmitted and the volume will be increased by the addition of James Bleifuss, Jean Burrington, and LaVonne Eggers. I had my first glimpse of Pine Lawn today, the whole class went down there on a weiner roast, we all went in car3, and I was tickled pink cause I was put in the same car as that good looking new girl. It was the first time the new coach, Mr. Pedersen, had been with us, and I am under the impression that he had a good rime, that is, if you can go by the number of weiners he consumed. This has been a very thrilling day for all us Juniors, for we showed our ability as actors and actresses in presenting the Junior Class Play, “Hobgoblin House. It went over very smoothly for our first appearance on the stage, except for a few mis- haps, which only went to create more suspense and a higher degree of tenseness on the part of the audience. The cast consisted of Jean Burrington, Dorothy Everts, Ruth Bentley, Verna Born, Marie Gathje, Helen Priebe, Richard Runkle, James Blei- fuss, Elmer Olson, Vernon Ballard, and Vernon Flint. Miss Tuohy coached the play, for which we give her much credit. I had a splendid time tonight. Miss Koch gave our class a party at the Hotel Tews. Some very good speeches on politics were given by several orators of our class . The tables were cleverly decorated, and the food was excellent. I’m sure everyone else, as well as I, ate too much and went home with the feeling of great satisfaction which comes over one after partaking of palatable food for approxi- mately half an hour. Oh Horrors ! The declam contest started today, and as I found myself confront- ing the sea of faces in the assembly, my knees began shaking in the most aggravat- ing fashion and I became very much embarrassed when I found myself unable to say a word of the declamation on which I had spent so many hours rehearsing before my morror at home. At last I recovered my power of speech and somehow struggled through my selection, much to the relief of all. Last night our class gave an all high school party. It was an ideal evening so we had a large attendance. And I was so surprised to 3ee Sonny Olson with a new girl friend ! I guess he wanted to make a lasting impression on her as he didn’t pay much attention to any one else all evening. We played games and performed stunts. Our appetites did credit to the delicious refreshments. When we gave our Class Play we had a contest for a ticket sale, and tonight the losing side gave us winners a sleigh ride party. It snowed ill evening, but that only added to the fun. When we became too cold to stay out any longer and as the houses were tired anyway, we proceeded to the school house, where we got warm by playing games and dancing. This page is sponsored by THE STEWARTVILLE STAR, Printers of This Annual

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THE TIMES OF '35 vr»- . . -.rr CLASS PROPHECY n In the year 1935 four members of the Senior Class decided to 3pend a portion of the year 1955 traversing the globe in an attempt to see the members of their class at work. In the following paragraphs, they relate to you the story of the strange and varied occupations in which they found their classmates engaged. Upon arriving in New York City, I got off the train and went to a baseball game between the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. Having heard so much about the now three Dean Brothers, I was anxious to see them play. From my place by the St. Louis dugout, I could see all the players. Suddenly the team ran to the dug- outs and there were the three Deans and the youngest Dean was none other than Harold Dean from the Class of ’35. He pitched a good game but lost 1 to 0 when he threw insults to the umpire instead of the ball to the home plate. Before leaving New York I went to Coney Island. A large sign immediately attracted my attention. On a big tent was printed “Tingling Brothers and Sisters Circus.” I went to the circus. First there was a wild animal trainer act. This time it was a woman whom I recognized as Mary Dixon. Her act consisted of making kangaroos piay leap frog over lions and tigers. I talked with her later and Irom whal she said it seems that Charles Lamp and she are partners and own the entire show but like to go with the acts. I didn't get to talk with Charlie. Mavy said that he doesn t perform in the afternoon as it is too not. I went that night so I wouldn’t miss his act. Pretty soon in came Charles riding two mules with their tails tied together. He was swinging on the tails ana maxing funnier faces than lie ever did !n school. I have spent the day canoeing up and down the Amazon River trying to get a glimpse oi Edward Kuisle. I heard that he is trying to teach hippopotamuses how to properly chew bubble gum. Business relations took me farther south. While in Chile, I was attracted by a large hospital for the Prevention and Cure of Athlete's Foot. The manager and builder was Richard Runkle. I talked v ith him later and he stated that he had saved up his money from Listerine toothpaste and built this hospital. Dick stated that he still runs a mile in one minute and sixty-three seconds. While visiting the hospital, 1 noticed many famous athletes such as Babe Ruth, Bobby Jones, and Pug Lund While crossing the Atlantic by plane we stopped at one of the Artificial Islands to refuel, and while waiting there a strange aircraft appeared. It seemed to be made out of various old parts. After I found out it belonged to a Wooldridge, I was certain they must mean Homer, Jr., so I went to the plane and the pilot was Homer all right. He said that he had been to both poles three or four times. His aircraft motor had belonged to a washing machine, speedboat, motorcycle, and then finally the plane. He had now perfected it in such a way that he could travel about 99.999 feet on a pint of water. At present he was using compressed air as it was lighter. Margaret O’Connell joined the list of famous people recently when she swam across the Atlantic Ocean in less than three hours. I am sorry I missed the event. Violet Farley has taken up horse-back riding in Africa and has become a teacher of the art in a prominent riding academy. She invited me to go with her for a ride, but I declined. My next stop was in the Belgian Congo. While talking to some of the natives, they suggested that I see the jumping dwarfs, and so I decided to visit them. When I came to their village, I learned that Marie Gathje was their leader. She stated that she had always had the desire to make dwarfs jump, and that now she had some that could jump four feet high. Upon arriving in South Africa, I discovered one of my classmates reforming the natives. I’m sure you’ll be interested in knowing that this successful person was none other than Verna Born. In Honolulu, I found another one of our class, Irene Struve, who was the most noted and popular life saver on the beach. While eating dinner in one of the Hotels in the Philippine Islands, my attention was attracted to the leader of the Ladies’ Orchestra. Her uniform made it difficult for me to distinguish her at once, however, later I discovered that it was Maxine Crowley. I certainly enjoyed the fine music given by her orchestra. On my trip to the East I was delayed at Siam. Having always wanted to visit the King and Queen of Siam, I did so. I was surprised to find that the Queen of Siam This page is sponsored by JOSEPH A. STREIFF, Attorney-at-Law