Tecumseh High School - Echoes Yearbook (Tecumseh, MI)

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ECHOES OF 1935 SOCIETY NOTES JUNIOR SENIOR RECEPTION We, as Juniors entertained the Seniors at a delightful dinner-dance on May 18, 1934, in the high school gymnasium. The gym was decorated in yellow and green, with a false ceiling made of six large canes. Dinner was served at small tables, by members of the Sophomore class, after which the following program was presented: Toastmaster Donald Benedict Welcome to Seniors.... Marie Wintersteen Response Eugene Crane Vocal Solo Rita Brannam Piano Solo Geraldine Brown Address Mr. Dustin Dancing was enjoyed after the program with music furnished by Fish ' s Or- chestra. CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 21, 1934, the Seniors entertained the entire high school at the annual Christmas Dance. A very unusual false ceiling was formed of silver icicles and the room was lighted only by several decorated Christmas trees. Everyone en- joyed an evening of dancing to the strains of Fish ' s Orchestra. JUNIOR PLAY We, as Juniors, presented the three act comedy-drama, Tea Toper Tavern on May 4, 1934. The story dealt with 3 young college girls who opened a smalL inn, and all found elegible husbands after a fire, an epidemic of smallpox and plenty of mystery. The cast included: Marion Day Marie Wintersteen Rosamond Reid Mary Bell Sally Lee Dixon Margaret Pennington Anne Annesley. . Gertrude Rogers Barry Reid Raymond LaBounty Harriet Annesley Edna Breese Mike Ryan Frank Harris Tess Doris Swift Brian Pierpont Leon Williamson Rev. Archebold Perry James Buck Dallas Thorne Donald Benedict John Sedgewich .. J. C. Heesen Gloria Sherwood Sallie Heilman Celeste Clara Eyler A large and appreciative audience enjoyed the presentation which was directed by Miss Esther Rupp. Thirty-Five

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ECHOES OF 193? We, the senior class, do hereby appoint Miss Mary Louise Allen executrix of this, our last will and testament, and do hereby affix our signature and seal. The Senior Class of 1935 JULIA FREER, J. C. HEESEN, Class Attorneys (SEAL) In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal, on the twelfth day of June in the year one thousand, nine hundred and thirty-five. BENITO MUSSOLINI TARZAN OF THE APES HUEY LONG M. W. WILSON Speech Department Upon the petition of a number of students, a class in public speaking was organized this year under the supervision of Miss Josephine Woodhams. All forms of public address have been studied, including dramatics. The officers chosen for the class were president, Frank Harris; vice president, Helen Dust.n; secretary, Mary Heath Brainard; treasurer, Vivian Isaacson; re- porter, Mary Bell. This group has shown much enthusiasm, and has been active in all depart- ments of this work. A debating team consisting of Mary Heath Brainard, Donald Benedict and Raymond LaBounty represented Tecumseh High School in the Lenawee County Forensic League, winning two and losing two debates. The second team was composed of Helena Langthorne, James Buck, and Fay Munger. The local oratorical contest with six contestants was held March 15. Mary Bell was awarded first place on her oration entitled Crime and It ' s Cure, and Donald Benedict placed second with his oration on The Christian Deal. The declamation contest was held March 18, with seven entrants. Vivian Isaacson won first place for the second consecutive year. Her declamation was The Valley of Bones. Jack Larson, with his declamation The Call to Arms tied for second place with Virginia Ames who gave You are the Hope of the World. i Several programs and plays have been presented during the year, including a one act play, The Maker of Dreams by Oliphant, which was entered in the county competition. The parts were taken by Mary Bell, Helena Langthorne and Mary Heath Brainard. LThis class has met a need long felt in Tecumseh High School. £ £Z -A S -+ - S LSJ£=£- J O Thirty -Four U tMj qL JhL j y L C ' '

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ECHOES OF 1935 ANNUAL CALENDAR - By CLOVER GUY SEPTEMBER— 4 School resumes — for some. 21 Football game with Monroe — there. One of Tecumseh ' s big games. 21 School was let out so we could go to the fair. Well, it really turned out to be a dusty day. Usually it is muddy. OCTOBER— 5 Football game at Hudson. 5 Dance in gym. Gee! those football boys felt like dancing — Oh, Yes. 12 Junior Class party. The girls brought their dolls. 26 Sophomore Class party. Plenty of whispering was going on the following Monday. Those Sophies certainly can talk. NOVEMBER— 2 Football game at Blissfield. Everyone had hoarse throats on Saturday. 8-9 Fruit and vegetable show put on by the agriculture class. No one threw vegetables, just looked at them. 22 Home Ec. fashion show and tea. No, we ' re not really ritzy, just enter- taining. 28 Commercial Club party and Senior dance. Yes, the Seniors were there. DECEMBER— Junior Dance. They are play.ng follow the leader — Seniors were leaders. 13 Senior Play Matinee. It went off with a Ung! ' Er sumpin. 14 Senior Play. No the cast wasn ' t nervous — not much! 21 High School Christmas Party. Basketball game at Ann Arbor. JANUARY— 25 Band Dance. FEBRUARY— 15 Basketball game at Blissfield. 27-28 Tournament — everyone holding his breath. MARCH— 1 Freshman Class Party. 7 F. F. A. Minstrel show. 14-15 Band Piay Crazy Politics. Crazy show. 27 Donkey Basketball game. Real dcnkey ' s too! And a carload of fun. 29 Senior Class Dance. Last but not the least to be put on by the Seniors to which the whole school could come. 29 Celebrate Spring vacation! It would be cold! APRIL— 9 Freshman party. They will be all partied out if they keep on going at that rate. MAY— 22 Junior and Senior Reception. The Juniors do the work and the Sophies serve the eats. 24 May Party. A real celebration. JUNE— 9 Baccalaureate. 12 Clrss Night — Of course nc one was embarrassed! 13 Commencement — The beginning of the end! 14 School closes. Juniors are now Seniors (we hope). Thirty Six