University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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The Freshman Class CLASS OFFICERS President ..................................C hari.es Bur bach Vice-President........................................Patricia Gregary Secretary.........................................Norma Scott Treasurer.....................................John McConsell Faculty Adviser...................................Louis Ton ill TT IS recorded somewhere in the secret archives of the University High School, that in the fall of 1921 there arrived a new and numerous body of persons, who came to be known as the class of 1925. From the earliest accounts of this class it seems that it was looked upon by Faculty and upper classmen with much respect, and with frequent prophecies as to its unlimited capabilities. Almost immediately they organized. Norma Scott, Keeper-of-the-Records, tells us that from then on the class has displayed uncommon dash and pep; yet, it is said, too, that the class has had no more than the traditional number of escapades. Chief-High-Mogul Bur-bach, and I Iolder-of-the Money-Bags McConnell tell us that we are a peace-loving and tranquil tribe. That we are. too. but we are also aggressive and conscientious adherents to the principle that “what is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” The achievements of the class have been along many lines. One of these is Athletics. To date, the Freshman girls have more points for the athletic cup than any other class. A mention must be made of the splendid work done by the girls on the captain-ball and newcombe teams, under the very able and delightful leadership of Miss Browning and Mrs. Cram. Three members have received letters at the annual exhibition this spring. The boys have practiced diligently at football, and have received all the benefits of that sturdy game with none of its injuries. As the average weight and stature were not sufficiently Herculean, none were able to make the team. Both the boys and the girls are looking forward eagerly to the baseball season. We expect to show great work along that line. Pcigc Thirty

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Standing— Finney. Erickson. Storr. Tamkornino, Kinckry. Erik son. Martenis. Mason. Hickey, Hummel, West, Miles. Wallace, Hildehrandt. Wing, Kirkwood. Strickler, McGuire Sitting—Riiame, Field. I). Merit, McGuire, Bedell, Woolery, M. Merit, Bull, Lelano, Bauermeister. Hathaway, Partington, Barlow, A. Fisher. Smith, Bowen, L. Fisher, Kurtz up brown” and let money go hang.” And we stuck to our word! Having arrived at school, we waited the usual time for the sleighs, and then all aboard! What followed simply defies description. A perfect night, perfect weather, forty pairs of fine lungs,—well. I shall have to leave the rest to your imagination. Finally, we arrived back at school and then—um-m-m! Nice hot cocoa, and sandwiches all ready. (This was due to the kindness of Sam Kirkwood’s aunts, who offered to fix the refreshments while we were riding, and to whom we are duly thankful.) And F.skimo Pies! W e didn’t have to drop in any dimes, either. The night-watchman was made so good-natured by such an abundance of good things to eat that he let us dance until eleven o'clock. Finally, we turned our steps homeward to dream it all over again. Hut, stay! Before we left, we all agreed again—that no one can have more fun than a Sophomore! Since it wouldn't be entirely conventional to let athletics pass unnoticed, we can say that it is one of our strong points. Yes. as everybody knows (we saw to that), we won the cup given for girls' athletics last year. We haven’t as many hopes for the cup this year, but then, strange things do happen! And, oh-h-h! You’ve all been to the football and basketball games, haven’t you? W ell, you know what those Sophomores are like! And thus, a few minor incidents unrecorded, endeth the Sophomore year of the flourishing Class of 1924. Page Twenty-tune

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Back Row—Young, Le Marquand. Lampland, Payne, Hermann , Johnson, Kenetchgis. Lacey, Borne, Wentling, Arny, Neson Middle Row. .Standing—Larson, Bkkntsen. Dvorak. Nary. Gregory. Cedkrstrom, Scott, Lieb, Ralph, Rehxy. Bauer, Washburn. Wheaton Middle Rozc. Kneeling—Gilmore. Burbach, Fredrickson. Haggerty, Stuhr, Blomquist, Collate. Brown. Smith iront Row—Manual, Ramsdell, Dameron, Louis, Murray, Beal, Cudwortii, Dourthy, TIIOM PSON Another great achievement is in Dramatics, and we have found many Shylocks, Launcelots, and Portias in our midst. In addition to the dramatization of the “Merchant of Venice. a group of Freshmen, under the supervision of Miss Inglis, in February, gave a short play entitled, “The Conspiracy.” This was given for the edification of the Fnglish Teachers of Minneapolis. The conspiracy is between Good Fnglish and Had Fnglish. The play quite captivated the hearts of the audience. Much rivalry has been going on between the Fresh Leaf and the Freshman Journal, two literary sprouts published monthly by the first and second section English classes, respectively. Eleanor King is editor of the former, and Donald Blomquist of the latter. Last, but not least, comes the cleverness of the girls in skipping rope and showers. It really is surprising how proficient we have become, although we are no worse than the Juniors. Although there is nothing very spectacular about the activities of our Freshman year, the class feels that it has been a year of rich rewards, and that it has been good, indeed, to be at Cniversity High. Page Thirty-one