University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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(The Hieing eventration The Junior Class at the close of 1916 will, without any doubt, he the best class that ever left the Cniversity High School. It is a large class and possesses much genius. For instance, the close descendant of Paderewski—Bonnie Hanson. I ler skill in tickling the ivories is well worth our notice. Again, there are Mildred W illiams and Xorman Bronson. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle cannot hold a candle to them. There are many more geniuses in this class, hut you know them perfectly well and so we will economize on space. 1 lowever, we must admit that we don't expect much of Bill Cary because he is too much of a dreamer, especially in English class. The Juniors are “Johnny on the spot when a good time is suggested and they are generally the ones to suggest it. The good time that the girls enjoyed at the “Kids’ Party at Kistler Hall was due to the planning of the Junior girls. This may also he said of the wiener roast, which was held on the River Flats. This year the Juniors have organized the class. The following are the officers: President, Wilfred Carry; vice president, Xorman Bronson: secretary, Ruth Thompson. The members of the social committee arc: Chairman. Erma Kistler; special arrangement, Ruth Thompson, Mildred Williams; refreshments, Vella Schweister, Vervinia Fredine, Agnes Hill; amusement. Wilfred Garry. Harry Wool man, Buell Knisely: invitations, Xorman Bronson, Esther Hill. At their first meeting, the Juniors decided to have a Junior-Senior party in the assembly room on May 14. 1915. They expect to have games, music, toasts and probably dancing. The room will he decorated suitably to the occasion, and a fine time is assured. The Juniors will expect a good showing in athletics next year, especially from Harry Woolman. our star catcher. They also intend to make a hit in dramatics and in numerous other things. In fact, their main aim is to make footprints in the sands of time. Ki th Kkf.it..

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thilrhictury ()ur high school days are near an end. We have had our troubles in the form of too long assignments in lessons, too little appreciation in marks of our hard work: often the daily routine has seemed too monotonous to endure at the time, but today as we look back on them we realize that pleasures loom up in place of troubles: that the teachers are really our friends, not our natural enemies; that next to home the school room has been the “dearest spot. And during these high school years our interests, our ambitions, our “hopes and fears and joys and sorrows have been similar. We have tried to remember that not enjoyment and not sorrow is our destined end, or way, but to act that each tomorrow finds us nearer to our goal —this graduation. Under the influence of these high school years doubtless there is not one who leaves this school today who has not in mind his ambition for a future career. For this reason I shall speak of my plan to be a settlement worker. I have chosen this vocation because, in my estimation, it is the solution of the present humanitarian needs and conditions. 1 shall derive great pleasure from having the privilege of helping poverty-stricken foreigners; of teaching and instructing the neglected children of the settlement district and of encouraging afflicted individuals who reside in that particular community. 1 also consider that this line of vocation offers unlimited opportunities for the personality of the resident worker to develop. Perhaps you can see better what I hope for when 1 say that I take Jane Addams for my ideal. She has practically personified every phase of social service in her character. She is the friend of the poor families in the congested tenement districts, the adviser of boys and girls who are brought up for trial in the Juvenile Court and a factor in purifying corrupted politics in Hull I louse district in Chicago. Although I should never be able to reach her level I should be pleased in knowing that I could at least imitate her work. —Blanche Flynn. i Ihtclielnr’s Romance “A Bachelors Romance, the class play of the Senior Class, was given in the Agricultural Auditorium in St. Anthony Park. The cast was composed of ten Seniors, six boys and four girls. The part of David, who is a literary critic on the Review at the opening of the story, and who finally succumbs to the charms of Silvia, was taken by Paul Dudley. Silvia, about whom all the interest was centered, was played by Grace Hineline. The part of Gerald Holmes was carried by F.ugene Burke, and Lamoine Rucker and Ora Allswager took the parts of Martin and Mulberry. The part of Miss C lementina was ably carried by F.lla Ness. Helen LeGrand. who fell in love with Savage, played by Carl Lindsmayer, was played by Blanche Flynn. The part of Harriet was played by Frances Storch and that of Harold was presented by Robert Steele. The cast was very well balanced and the play was an ideal exhibition of histrionic art of which all our students are proud. The play was given before a well filled house and an appreciative audience. Commencement Sleek Class Day Picnic— May 24th on River Flats. Class Play—University Farm Auditorium, May 28th. Baccalaureate Sermon—University Chapel. 4 P. M.. May 20th. Commencement Exercises—University Chapel, 8 P. M.. June 8th. Chorus (a) “Men of Harlach .......................................Glee Club (b) “Summer Lullaby Invocation Solo—“Who Knows ............................................Warner Hagberg Address....................................................President I'ineenf Solo - -- -- -- -- -- -- Lamoine Rucker Presentation of Diplomas...........................................Mr. Kent Class Song...........................................Glee Club. Class of or 5

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(Die Scipljomore (Class The Sophomore Class met May 4th and organized, electing officers as follows: Chester Betcher, president: John Keefe, vice president, and Aaron Rosenblatt. secretary and treasurer. Although the class is small in numbers, it has always contributed its share in the activities of the school. In athletics Bernard Brown, John Keefe and Mike Silverman are quite prominent. Mike was chosen manager of the baseball team, and Bernard Brown was elected captain, and he was also elected marshall of the Literary Society. Bonnie Hanson, the only girl in the Sophomore Class, had the honor of being the first president of the Literary Society. (To the IConjj Old-fashioned songs. And old-fashioned weather: Old-fashioned books. And old-fashioned leather; Old-fashioned girls. And mothers and boys; •J 7 A toast, each and all. to old-fashioned joys. John Proctor, Class of ’12. Miss Vella Schwister, champion llirter. possessor of rare beauty and indescribable charm, was busily engaged in the drawing of a certain picture in which she seemed to be very much engrossed. In fact, she was so engrossed that she attracted the attention of Miss Bovce who. with a bewildering look, glided softly to her side and inquired the meaning of her sudden quietude, to which the great and only Vella replied: “I am drawing a picture of Neptune. “But, mv sweet Vella, answered Miss Boyce, no one knows what Neptune looks like.” I know it. reiterated this same Vella of great and famous renown, “but thev'U know when I get through. (( lass to her) : ()h, mercy, but isn't she the clever child? I bet she figured that all out. Be careful. Vella, say we. or you’re apt to hurt yourself thinking. Goodness, but she's the keen old thing.