University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Top How Roll Inn. Miller. Woolery. Shnndrew. Erickson. Totlil, West. Hntlmwny. Kurtz. Strlckler. Kirkwntxl. I'cllijolui. Smith. Fisher. Wins. Hull 2nd Kim llumincll. Kelly. MrOulre. Nelson. Hitchcock, Smilli. Hickey. Ilihlehruiult. KinKery, Martenis. Field. Taylor. Mushy. Bowen. McGuire 1st Row Van KoiiKhnet. Reed. Anderson, M. Merritt. Bedell. I). Merritt. Scott, Mason We have also many famous people in our midst. I regret to announce that Mr. Samuel Brown Kirkwood, who was intending to speak this evening, is unable to do so as he developed an acute ease of writer’s cramp from signing 2.50 letters for the Press Association, of which he is president. He is also editor-in-chief of the “Campus Breeze,” which never before has been so good. Of course, everyone knows that the .Juniors won the debate, thanks to our able debaters, Gertrude Husby and Donald Van Koughnct. This proves that we are more than frivolous butterflies as some people are wont to say. 1 asked Miss Partington to speak this evening, but, owing to her very modest nature, she declined. I shall have to sing her praises. Miss Partington has upheld the reputation of her ancestors, class, and school, by being elected to Acme. To win this coveted honor, one must secure a unanimous vote of the faculty, which, as you know, is most difficult (not for Peggy, however). 1 awoke with a start. The radio phones were still on my ears and something that sounded a lot like Dave Wing’s orchestra was playing. I yawned. What was the use of writing a class report when the whole world knew of our activities? -o- 23 I 2S ]

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Prr.iiilmt...........................Daviii Wixo Vice Pr«»id nt.......................Jitua Parti xotox Secretary............................Dorothy Merritt Trmturtr.............................Robert Rhame I THREW down my pencil in discouragement. It was simply a mental and physical impossibilty to write up that class report for the “Risbila.” I took up the radio phones just in time to hear the beginning of Rachmaninoff's “Prelude,” and settled down comfortably to enjoy myself. I was carried to worlds unknown by those entrancing chords, and a sweet peacefulness stole over me as this was followed bv the strains of Chopin’s “Nocturne.” Everything but that wonderful music was in utter oblivion. Suddenly the music stopped, only the air wave could be heard, and then a voice saying, “This is the Minneapolis station, W. L. A. G., the ‘Call of the North, broadcasting for the Junior Class of the University High School.” The first speaker for this evening is Mr. David Wing, president of the Junior Class. He will tell you of some of the accomplishments of this class during the past year and make a few announcements—Mr. Wing. Mr. Wing: Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears. Won’t you cut yourself a piece of cake? Indeed, I hold only praise for the Junior class. Under the able leadership of Miss McGuire, we have blossomed out into the “best class that ever entered the University High School.” We firmly believe that the J. S. was a huge success, for our great economy could not have been for naught. We only indulged in two inexpensive parties and had a good time on our own ingenuity. Roth of these parties were with the Seniors as preambles to the J. S. We have saved our pennies conscientiously, —every bean, every piece of candy sold has added its contribution to our treasury. o---= 23 V-- ► I 27 |

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President I ’ice President . Treasurer Secretary John McConnell Kvaxoklink Nary Gkobuk Smith IIklen Reilly THE good ship “Sophomore lay rocking quietly near the dock in the harbor of U. Ii. S., preparatory to a cruise on the Sea of Life. Manning its decks was a jolly crew, good and experienced men all, under the able direction of Admiral John McConnell, First Mate Evangeline Nary, Keeper of the Log Helen Reilly, Guard-of-the Treasure Chest George Smith, and Lookout (in the tower) Mr. To-hill. This excellent and most skillful crew, having just returned from a voyage in the worthy vessel “Freshman.” possessed an astounding degree of nautical as well as terrestrial experience. The months, those latitudes through which “The Ship of State” is guided, had one by one been passed, and, despite a few weeks of gray sky anil gloomy weather, the ship had seen comparatively smooth sailing. Then, one sunny day, the crew learned that they were to reach the port of “First Quarter Exams,” when the vessel would he thoroughly cleaned, repaired, and re-stockcd. So far the cruise as marked by ” Kceper-of-thc-Log,” Helen Reilly, had been blessed with the good winds of Athletic Prowess, the sunshine of Good Marks, and the favorable weather of Social Intercourse. Athletic Prowess was attained by both hovs and girls, for the boys made splendid records in football while the girls excelled in soccer and captain-ball, going a long way toward the cherished “cup” which honors the class with the highest record. o- 23 O- I 29 1