University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1931 volume:

1 v V CLASS OF 1931 Published Annually by the Senior Classes of University Hifeh School Minneapolis, Minnesota 1 CJ 'S£s ljI 3 cMvi- u, i • juj u cu. S !x l? Aflf s J Cy J lQjJ J | JaMJJ g Ji To The Spirit of Adventure As Seniors, we leave U High behind us to enter, more fully than ever before, this world of romance. Adventure lies before us. It is then to the Spirit of Adventure, synonymous with the Spirit of Youth, that we, the Class of 1931, dedicate this, our annual. A Word From Our President THERE is .1 popular impression that the high schools of today arc better than they were a generation ago. This may be true in certain respects. Certainly they are different; their courses have been expanded and their spirit and atmosphere have been modified. But fundamentally they serve the same purposes and accomplish the same ends as did the high schools of yesterday. While times have changed, graduates today arc intellectually no better and morally not superior to their predecessors. The school they have been attending still represents, as always, society’s sacrificial effort to fit youth for the consideration of the problems of its day and generation. It is society’s attempt to short-cut the laborious processes of trial and error. It is well to remember that we arc not better than our forefathers. The problems we face are more numerous and more difficult. The schools our fathers have established have been improved to fit us better to meet the demands of our day than our fathers were fitted to meet the demands of their day. Whether we meet these demands successfully depends largely upon individual willpower and purpose. L. D. Coffman President, University of Minnesota FOREWORD WE, the graduating Seniors of the Class of 1931 of University High School, present you with our Bisbila. We have dedicated our annual to the Spirit of Adventure. As symbolic of this, we have chosen for our theme the Arabian Nights, which have stood through countless ages, and will stand for countless ages more, as the Spirit of Adventure, Glamour, and Romance. We have tried carefully to carry our theme through our entire annual. The characterizations beside the pictures in the Album are actual excerpts from the stories of the Arabian Nights. As we are departing, we leave behind to you, the other classes of the school, some few things by which we hope we may be remembered. This, our calendar, a record of persons and events, is one of them. The pages which follow are filled with pictures and accounts of the studies, the work, and the play of the four years we have spent here. We leave them to you between these two covers with the hope that they may be a constant reminder of cherished memories and of our farewell words to you: Good-bye, good times, good luck! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS WE, the Class of 1931, wish to express our deep appreciation and gratitude to those members of the faculty who have constantly guided us and aided us through our four years of high school. To Miss Mary Gold, who so helpfully encouraged and assisted us during our trials as Freshmen and Sophomores. To Miss Rcwey Belle Inglis, whose untiring effort and ready assistance have proved invaluable to us in the activities of our Junior and Senior years. To Mr. Harvey O. Jackson, who as assistant class adviser and business adviser of the Bisbila, has so willingly and capably aided us in all of our problems. To Miss Elsie Wiggert and Miss Florence Smythe, who creditably guided and helped in the art work of the Bisbila. To Miss Winifred Sharpstene, whose enthusiasm and incomparable coaching made possible the success of the Senior class play. Finally, to Dr. Charles Boardman, who as principal of the school, proved an ever-sympa-thetic friend and counselor, whose suggestions and aid have been inspirational to us during our association with him. Back rott1: Farley, Smith, Maus, Lund, Floyd. Fourth row: SharpstenC, Parsons, Hoveo, Friedl. Third row: Jensen. Marlowe, Quinn, llusian, lnglis. Second rote: ’ Thorcson, Will, Stokes, Stindeen. First row: Wiggert, Stokes, Hoardmnn. Jackson. Wettlcson. Faculty ADMINISTRATION Lotus D. Coffman, Ph.D., LL.D., President. Melvin E. Haggerty, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Education - Charles W. Boardman, Ph.IX, Principal. - Oliver R. Floyd, M.A., Assistant Principal. INSTRUCTORS Lloyd Bjornstad, B.S., Manual Training. Dorothy Bovee, M.A., History. — Ln.i.iAN M. Busian, B.L.S., B.A., Librarian. — Charlotte Croon, B.S., PsyeMogist. — Theodore Dostal, B.S., Physics. John Farley, B.S., History. Frank H. Finch, M.A., Psychologist. — Verne Fryklund, M.A., Manual Training. — Leslie N. Gareouch, Ph. I)., Biology, General Science. Mary S. Gold, M.A., History. — Rudolph F. Goranson, B.S., Vocal Music. Rewey Belle Inclis, M.A., Assistant Professor, English. — Eleanor P. Marlowe, M.A., Latin. Julia A. Maus, B.S., English. “ Nadine L. Miller, B.S., Mathematics. — Sara Jane Parsons, B.S., Mathematics. — Abe Pepinsky, Asst. Prof., Orc xstral Music. - Lloyd W. Peterson, M.A., Physical Education. Edith M. Quinn, B.S., Assistant Librarian. Winifred Sharpstene, B.S., English. —- Randolph B. Smith, M.A., Psychologist. - Florence I.. Smythi B.S., Art. «■ CLAUDE N. Stokis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mathematics. - Edith 1. Stokes, B.S., Geography. - Harvey O. Jackson, B.S., Mathematics. - Gladys Jensen, B.A., French. - Archie N. Jones. B.S., Asst. Prof., Vocal Music. - S. E. Torsten Luni� , M.A., Cliemistry. -Myrtle V. Sundien, M.A., French. - Evelyn Thoreson, B.S., Latin. - Alice Timberman, B.S., Physical Education. —Edcar B. Wi sli y, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, History. - Mabel H. Wettlebon, B.S., English. « Lucy M. Will, M.A., German. FAREWELL Strong Mem'ry on my heart shall write Those happy scenes, when far awa ” —Robert Burns. AFTER four years of study, work and play —four years in which the bonds uniting us have constantly been drawn closer—we, the Senior Class of University High School, have come to the dawn of our graduation. Some of us will continue our pursuit of study; others will enter some of the countless business professions; all of us will scatter into the world. We have, during our high school careers, changed into men and women, and we face a burden of responsibility that only a man or woman could bear. We are about to sever the bond connecting us with the classmates and teachers who have so ably helped us in the past four years, and we hope that they will remember us in the future as we will remember them. With us will remain a memory of the traditions, joys, and friends of our high school days, and we go with the hope and belief that we were among those who furthered those joys and traditions. With this thought in mind, the Seniors .bid their farewell. O I s B I L A t The Senior Class Rouert Savage Murray Junior High I; Class President 4: Class Council 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3: Senior Class Play; Operetta Committee 4; Chow Mein Sales 3; Track 3, Captain 4; Football 3, 4; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Boys’ Club Council 3; Variety Show 3; Boys’ Honor Society 4. He was young, well-made, sensible, agreeable, and hud the gift of charming all with whom he came in contact. At anson Harris Class Vice-President 4; Class Council 4; Bisbilj Board 4; German Club President 4; Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Track Manager 2; Boys’ U Club 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Club Council 3, 4; Library Board 4; Sunlight Committee 4; Boys' Honor Society 4; Boys’ Club Banquet Committee 4. A man worthy of any honor, generous, and of the utmost liberality. Betty Jane Smith Class Secretary 4; Class Council 4; Library Board 4; Dramatic Club; Operetta 4; Girls’ U Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. 4; Acme 4. She was like a fresh and slender twig, enchanting and captivating every heart by her elegant manner. Hare Douglass University High, Oregon I; West Philadelphia High 2; Class Treasurer 4; Class Council 4; Bisbila Board 4; Dramatic Club 3; Green Stockings 3; Tennis 4; Football 4; Basketball 3, 4; Golf 4; Boys' U Club 4; Honor Roll 3. 4; Boys' Honor Society 4. lie was kind, generous, liberal, and took pleasure in obliging, as far as in him lay, those wins had business with him. Page 9 B I S B I T A Marshall Abbey Class President 2; Dramatic Club 3; College Daze Business Manager 2; Track 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Boys' U Club 3, 4; Boys' Club Council 3; Bovs' Club 2, 3, 4; Sunlight Committee 3, 4. He was followed by a damsel of surpassing beauty and grace. Priscilla Alden Breeze 4; Bisbila Board 4; Operetta 4; All Star Team 4; Glee Club 4; Girls' Club I, 2. 3, 4; Honor Roll 4. Courteous in speech and of auspicious aspect. John H. Allison Football 4; Boys’ U Club 4: Boys’ Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 4. In ever) tumult his voice was heard above all the rest. Robert Alway Class Vice-President 1; Class President 3; Senate Secretary 2, Treasurer 4; School Treasurer 4; Breeze 3, 4; German Club 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Green Stockings 3; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Play; Football 4; Basketball Manager 2; Hi-Y Club 1; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Orchestra 1,2; Library Board 3; Boys Honor Society 4. Prosperity was his lot, and he became a sultan and ruled his harem. Page io ♦]{BISBILA}i Cyrus Anderson German Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Operetta 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Golf 3, 4 and Captain 3, 4; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Boys’ Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 3. Neither his innocence nor beauty coulJ more tin cruel hearts of his masters. Elizabeth Armstrong Class Council 3; Bisbila Board 4; Breeze 1; Toy Shop 3; Senior Class Play Costume Committee; Dramatic Club 2 3, 4; Girls’ U Club I, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Girls’ Club Cabinet 3; J. S. Committee 3; Acme 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. She haJ the best master for the fine arts, and it all came so easily to her that her teachers were as-founded at t e progress she made. Barbara Bailly Class Council 3; Bisbila Board 4; Breeze 2; German Club 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Senior Class Play Costume Committee; Girls’ Club Cabinet 4; Sunlight Commitcve 4; Mothers’ and Daughters’ Banquet Committee '; Acme 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society. I am a lady of sense, little inclined to ini pertinence. William S. Baring-Gould Bisbila Board 4; Breeze 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Dramatic Club 3, President 4; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; Chow Mein Sales 3; Honor Roll 1, i. 3; Dramatic Club Eall Production 4. Because of my quick wit, I wot chosen to perform before the most critical people. fiJU - (j+v£{L Page n if B I S B I L A )■ Philip Bkngtson Class Vice-President 3; German Club Secretary 4; Dramatic Club 4; Track 3, 4; Football 2, 3, Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Boys’ U Club 2, 5, President 4. lie was merciful. benificent, ami liberal; ami bis color made him the terror of his neighboring states. Frederick Bjorkluno Breeze 4; Traffic Commission 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Daddy Long Legs 2; Dust of the Road 2; Business Manager of College Daze, Variety Show, Senior Class Play, and Operetta 4; Business Manager of Glee Club 3. 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Sunlight Committee 2; Boys' Honor Society 4. lie was prudent, wise, and a discerning man, skilled in Business problems. Charlotti Bi.umkntmal Toy Shop 3; Variety Show 3; Operetta 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Girls' Club I, 2, 3. 4; Senior Girls’ Luncheon Committee 4. Black uere her eyes and hair, but her soul was fair as the lily. Donald Bussey Library Board 4; Variety Show 3: Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; Basketball Manager 2; Football Manager 3; Boys' U Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Boys' Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 4. He was a sensible and intelligent man, and a student of Mat jematics and Physics. Page -• { B I S B I L A }■ ■- Marian Carlson Bisbila Board 4; Library Board 4; Pot Pourri 2; College Daze 2; Variety Show J; Operetta 4; All Star Team 2; Girls U Club I, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer J; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Girls Club Cabinet 4; Girls Club Banquet Committee 4. She this a timid damsel with hair like ebony and c teeks pink as coral. Harry Charlton Class Treasurer 2; Track 3, 4; Tennis 2, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Golf 3. 4; Hi-Y Club 1. 2; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Boys’ Club 2, 3, 4; Sunlight Committee 4. The features of his countenance had become so beautiful that he uas the admiration of all that saw him. Theodore Christianson, J -Class President 1; Class Council 3; Senate Vice-President 3. President 4; Breeze 1, 2, 3; Traffic Commission 4; Dramatic Club I, 2, 3 4; College Daze 2; Green Stockings 3; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Play Ticket Manager; Swimming 2 3, Captain 4; High-Y Club I, Vice-President 2; Boys’ U Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Boys' Club Council 2, 3; Boys’ Club Vice-President 3; Sunlight Committee 2, 3; Homecoming Committee 3, 4; Fathers’ and Sons’ Banquet Committee 2, 3; Boys’ Club Banquet Committee 3; Boys' Honor Society 4. He was endowed with good manners and eloquent speech. Lois Curtis Senior Class Play Costume Committee; Girls’ U Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mothers' and Daughters’ Banquet Committee 4; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. She doeth her share thrice over. Page 1} -S{BISBILA)3— William Divanky Traffic Commission 4; Football 2; Boys’ U Club 2, 5, 4; Boys Club 2. J, 4. He u is tall of stature and of an aspect of dignity. Jane Dicks Library Board 4; Dramatic Club 1 2, 3, 4; College Davie 2: Toy Shop 3; Green Stockings 3; Variety Show 3: Operetta 4; Girls’ U Club I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Chow Mein Sales 3; Honor Roll 3 4. She was struck with o young man's engaging countenance. Jeanette F.vans Girls' Club I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 4. There appeared upon the threshold a winsome and delicate-featured damsel. Marion Evans Sanford Junior High, Minneapolis, I; Breeze 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Operetta 4; Glee Club 4; Orchestra 2; Girls’ Club 2. 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. And she had nothing hut good to say for her enemies. Page if 4 B I S B I L A h Harry Field Breeze 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; Basketball Manager 4; Boys’ U Club 4; Glee Club 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Boys’ Club 2, 3, 4. I was placed at the head of all important functions of the state. Alva Fitch Class Council 4; Bisbila Board 4; Dramatic Club Treasurer 4; College Daze 3; Senior Class Play 4; Operetta 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Library Board 4; Glee Club 2, 3, President 4; Boys’ Club Council 4; Boys' Club Banquet Committee 4. He teas a handsome youth, polite, and of an upright character. Ruby Fransen Central High, St. Paul, 1; Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Girls’ Luncheon Committee 4; Girls’ Club Banquet Committee 4. Site was given a task, and she did not fail. Sylvia Friedland Breeze 3, 4; Bisbila Board 4; Dramatic Club; Variety Show 3; Operetta 4; Girls’ U Club; Glee Club 4; Orchestra 1; Girls’ Club I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll. To be a scribe was her calling. Page 15 s| B I S B I L A )§— Bi-tty Fritz Marshall Junior High, St. Paul, I; Breeze 4: Operetta 4; Girls' U Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Candy Sales 2; Chow Mein Sales 3; Girls' Club Banquet Committee 2. Ask, as a friend, a favor of her; and she will grant it willingly. Willis Gortni r Bisbila Fditor-in-chief 4; Breeze 2, 4; Quill and Scroll Secretary 4; Senate 3; German Club Treasurer 4; Dramatic Club 4; Dramatic Club Production 4; Basketball 3, 4; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Orchestra I, 2; Boys’ Club 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 3; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Boys’ Honor Society 4. My father, finding me unusually qnick and clever for my age, turned his thoughts to my education. Dorothy Gould Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; Glee Club 1; Girls’ Club I, 2, 3, 4; Cindy Sales 1, 2; Chow Mein Sales 3; Girls’ Club Banquet Committee 2. So she hastened, lest she be not on time. Stlwart Gowns Breeze 1, 2: Bisbila Board 4; Pot Pourri 2; Green Stockings 3; Pickles 2; Track 3; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Boys’ Club 2, 3, 4. And he was learned to inquire the reason of it ell. rage 16 O I S B I L A Lillian Henskl German Club 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Girls' U Club 4; Girls' Club Council 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Mothers’ and Daughters' Banquet Committee 4; Honor Roll 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. She is very learned in all languages and has. had much ravel and ad ecu! lire. George Kent Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Boys’ U Club I, 2. 3, 4; Boys’ Club 2, 3, 4; Sunlight Committee 3; Fathers' and Sons' Banquet Committee 3. I knew no uay of escape but to shove off my beard, so I shaved it. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Class Council 4; Bisbila Board 4; Breeze 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Toy Shop 3; Variety Show 3: Senior Class Play; Girls' U Club 3, 4; Girls' Club Cabinet 3, 4; Mothers’ and Daughters' Banquet Committee 2, 3; Acme 4; Honor Roll I, 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. And when she smiled, the sun scented to shine again. Gertrude Lawton (‘lass Council 3; Senate 2; Bisbila Board 3; Breeze 2, 3, Editor-in-chief 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Production 4; D.tddv Long Legs 2; Pht Pourri 2; College Daze 2; Green Stockings 3; Toy Shop 3; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Play; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Girls' Club Cabinet 3; Homecoming Committee 2; Mothers’ and Daughters’ Banquet Committee 3; Acme 3, 4; Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Dramatic Award 4. She sings, she dances, site makes verses; in fact, there is no accomplishment in which she dues not excel. Page 17 - M B I S B I L A b Katherine I.indqujst Dramatic Club 3, 4; All Star Team 3; Girls' U Club 3, Secretary 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club Banquet Committee 3; Honor Roll 2. 3, 4. How elegant is she, sat ing that she doth not speak. Mildred Long Breeze 4; College Daze 2; Girls' U Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Girls' Club I, 2, 3, 4; Mothers' and Daughters' Banquet Committee 3, 4. And she smiled upon them all and gate them courage. David MacMillan Class Treasurer 3; Class Council 3; Bisbila Board 4: German Club 4; Variety Show 3; Track 3; Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4; Boys’ U Club 2. 3. 4; Chow Mein Sales 3; Boys’ Club 2, 3, 4; Sunlight Committee 4; J. S. Committee 3; Library Board 4. He was incomparable among the people of his age in glory- and in courc-ge. Gp.org Mann Breeze 2, 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Green Stockings 3; Toy Shop 3; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; Orchestra 2; Boys' Club Council President 4; Boys' Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3. 4; National Honor Society 4; Dramatic Award 4. Now thou wilt find no one better acquainted with the affairs of the world than myself. Cage fS EfBISBILA Gi rtrudi Mears Roosevelt High, St. Paul 1; Bisbila Board 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Toy Shop 3; Senior Class Play 4; All Star Teams 2, 3; Girls’ U Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club Cabinet 4; Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4; Library Board 4; Girls’ Club Banquet Committee 3; Acme 4; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. She is merry and bright end hath a heart of gold. Pi.in Mears Roosevelt High, St. Paul I; Breeze 4; Traflie Commission 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Boys’ Club Council 3; Boy ' Club 2 3, 4; Library Board 4; Sunlight Committee 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 3; J. S. Committee 3; Fathers' and Sons’ Banquet Committee 3; Boys’ Club Banquet Committee 3, 4; Boys’ Honor Society 4. He took pleasure in night excursions ond met with many wonderful ad ten tu res. Peggy Jane Mills Class Council 3; Senate 3; Breeze 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Pot Pourri 2; Variety Show 3; Ice Cream Sales 4; Candy Sales 2; Chow Mein Sales 3; Girls' Club Council 3; Girls’ Club President 4; Homecoming Committee 3; J. S. Committee 3; Acme 3, 4; Honor Roll 3, 4; Traflie Commission 4; Library Board 4. May Cod give thee abundant joy for thou hath lightened the hearts of many. Richard Moonf.y Orchestra 2; Boys’ Club 2, 3. 4. And of me it k m truly said, I was slow but sure. Page io - ----------1-----• .. r • 4 B I S B I L A Everett Myers Boys' Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll I, 2. 1 am he whom people call The Silent. Charles Nordin Bisbila Board 4; Breeze 4; Quill and Scroll 4; German Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Senior Class Play 4; Track Manager 4; Boys’ Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 4. studied the sciences ami writings of tlx poets so I surpassed the people of my age. Dorothy Ovrom Claw Secretary I; Class Vice-President 2; Senate 4; Traffic Commission 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Bagotrix 1; Variety Show 3; Operetta 4; Girls’ U Club I, 2, 3, 4; Candy Sales 2, 3; Chow Mein Sales 3; Girls’ Club Cabinet 4; Library Board 4; Homecoming Committee 2, 4; J. S. Committee 3; Mothers’ and Daughters’ Banquet Committee 4; Acme 3, Secretary 4; Honor Roll 2. 3, 4. Her uit and charm drew her scores of friends. Bess Palmer Class Council 3, 4; Dramatic Club I, 2, 3; College Daze 2; Variety Show 3; Operetta 4; Girls’ U Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3: Sunlight Committee 4; J. S. Committee 3; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Library Board 4. It she not a fine person to he a queen! Page .’0 ♦3f B I S B I L A } - Bernice Peterson Class Secretary 5; Class Council 3; Breeze 3. 4; Dramatic Club I. 2, 3; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; Girls' U Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club Cabinet 3, 4; Glee Club 4: Ice Cream Sales 4; Candy Sales 3. 4: Chow Mein Sales 4; Library Board 4; Mothers' and Daughters' Banquet Committee 3; Acme 3, President 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Her life it platan , and Iter eye is cheerful. IanTha Powkie Senate 4; Traffic Commission 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Green Stockings 3; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Play; Girls' U Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 3; Girls' Club Council 1, 2; Sunlight Committee 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Honor Roll 4; Library Board 4; Acme 4. She hath a mind of her own, and speaks what e'er she fancies. Lucius Putnam College Daze 2; Tennis 3, 4; Football 4; Boys' U Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Boys' Club Council 4; Boys’ Club 2. 3, 4. When in a crisis there was need for o courageous and honorable man, I was called upon. Lyman Ritzinger St. Paul Academy 1, 2; Class Council 3; Breeze 3: Senior Class Play; Boys' Club 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 3; J. S. Committee 3; Rings and Pins Committee 3. And his face was fair to behold. Page 2l i B I S B I L A El.EANOK Rosenberg Dramatic Club 2; Girls Club I, 2, 3, 4. S be learned quickly and was a diligent student, which called forth praise from her masters. Russell Rosenoaiil German Club 4; Football 4; Hi-Y Club 1; Boy ’ U Club 4; Boy ’ Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 4; Orchestra 2. He pasted the night in deep study. Jean Short Library Board 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Daddy Long Legs 2; College Daze 2; Variety Show 3; Girl ’ U Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Girls’ Club Cabinet 4; Sunlight Committee 3. And lo, the door opened; and there came forth a most beautiful damsel. Hi.li.n Stinnette Class Council 4; Bisbila Board 4; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Flay Committee; Operetta 4; Chow Mein Sales 3; Girls’ U Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Sunlight Committee 2; Acme 4. And her charms are loo wonderful to mention. I'age -v —-§f B I S B I L A H� Hejlkn Thompson Breeze 3; Library Board 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Pickle 1; Pot Pourri 2; College Daze 2; Variety Show 3; Dramatic Club Production 4; Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; All Star Teams 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ U Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mothers’ and Daughters’ Banquet Committee 3; Honor Roll. S ae had a passion for music and could sing and play almost any instrument. Jean Tucker Library Board 3, Secretary 4; College Daze 3; Variety Show 3; Ice Cream Sales Chairman 4; All Star Teams 3, 4; Girls’ U Club I, 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Girls' Club Council I, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Acme 3, 4; Honor Roll 4. Her wit made her the favorite among her sex. Miriam Weil Breeze 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club Production 4; Senior Class Play; Candy Sales 2; Girls' Club I, 2, 3, 4; Acme 4; Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. She it as small in stature, with eyes like deep pools, and long silken hair. Jack Wight Tennis 3. 4; Basketball 4; Boys’ U Club 3, 4; Boys' Club 2, 3, 4. Verily women arc treacherous to everyone near ond distant. ( B I S B I L A Jr an Smith Marshall High, Minneapolis I; Library Board 4; German Club 4; College Daze 2; Variety Show 3; Girls' U Club 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 2. 3; Girls' Club 2. 3, 4; Sunlight Committee 4: Honor Roll 3, 4. But ask me, .iml I uill tell you all. Jane Williams Senate I; Breeze 4; Library Board 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Pot Pourri 2; Green Stockings 3; Variety Show 3: Senior Class Play; Candy Sale 2; All Star Teams 3; Girls' U Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Girls' Club Cabinet 4; Sunlight Committee 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 1; Acme 4; Honor Roll 3, 4. Like a halo of tpun gold, her hair encircled Iter head. Alice Woolkry All Star Teams I, 2, 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4. He found Iter to resemble t te lance in straightness and slenderness. Margaret Zelnla Traffic Commission 3; Dramatic Club 2; Pot Pourri 2; College Daze 2; Variety Show 3; Senior Class Play; Operetta 4; All Star Teams 3, 4; Girls' U Club I, 2, 3. President 4; Girls’ Club Council 3, Vice-President 4; Girls’ Club Banquet Committee 3; Acme 3, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. A virtuous young woman, a person of extreme fidelity and kindness. Page -•4 - :{ B I S B I L A f - Thc Four Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor THIS BEING THE HISTORY OF THE GLASS OF 1931 ONE day, during the reign of the Caliph Charles Boardman. a certain sailor by name, Sindbad, while eating, heard a Centralitc porter wailing. Go,” Sindbad commanded his slave, and bid the porter, Hindbad, come to me. He brags of his meager misfortunes. I shall tell him what real troubles are.” After the trembling porter had been seated opposite him, Sindbad narrated the tale of his FIRST VOYAGE My illustrious forbears having been merchants, when the time came for me to decide on my occupation, I too bought the necessary books and papers of that calling, and embarked upon a ship, the Freshman of a group, the U. H. S. All of us were new seamen, but the capable guiding of our captain, Mary Gold, and the pilot, Ted Christianson, scon enabled us to overcome the fears and sicknesses which beset us. After three months of clear sailing, our ship crashed upon the rocks of examinations. The hurried packing and cramming of our supplies had been of no use. We soon arrived home safely with no one missing.” SECOND VOYAGE The next year, as we set sail on the Sophomore, we had the good luck of having the same captain and a new pilot, Marshall Abbey. We looked back with an experienced air at the new ships. Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth. One of the first obstacles was the large pledge made for the trophy case at Bagdad. Then, free of responsibilities we entertained ourselves at the port, Shevlin, each vowing to return the next year in the junior!” THIRD VOYAGE With a new captain, Rewey Belle Inglis, and new pilot, Robert Alway, the Junior was well charted over the stormy seas. We were now held up to the new merchants and sailors as models of propriety and wisdom. We discovered the means of electing a council to transact necessary business at the ports. This council also planned the J. S. where we entertained those sailing on the Senior. Soon we arrived at Bagdad richer than ever.” FOURTH VOYAGE I had intended to settle down with the gains of my expeditions, but as I was collecting my goods, the Caliph sent a messenger requesting my service on an embassy for him. He promised me and my fellow men all responsibilities and the leadership as the sailors of the Senior. We agreed and soon learned that this dangerous voyage held darker seas and sharper rocks. These were offset by the same outstanding captain and as promising a pilot in Robert Savage. With them, we encountered the squalls of finance, the gales of opinion, and the heavy cargo of leadership. We enjoyed the voyage more than any of the previous ones. The Caliph was delighted and inquired as to our futures in Bagdad. I replied, 'I think that I shall sail a few years more before I settle down, for I dread leaving the seas.’ The Caliph, pleased, presented me with this reward--------------a diploma.” The humble Hindbad bowed low as he breathed, You have nobly earned your reward. May Allah bless your future voyages.” Page iS B I S B I L A )8 Back rote: Kitllciwn, Nelson. Xlalcolmson, Peek, Coffey, June . Lyon. Palmer. ('onion. Seventh row: Vale. II. Davis. Williams, Goodson. Rupp, Benson. Klolm, Stokes. Sixth row: Chase, Ward. K. Freeman. Klvgrcn, Kuehn. Cults. McCrcc, Ellison, Schulze. Fifth row: Dittenhofer. Poucher. Mull. Bardin, C. Lathrop, Gronewold, l'rimcau, Grevc. Fourth row: Hetifttson. Bowaficld, Turley, M. Johnson. Seder, Robinson, Anderson, Hermann. Green. Third row: Peebles, Fruen, Hendricks, J. Davis, Riflrfn, Baker, Mcrcncss, Firestone. Second rote: R. Freeman, K. Johnson, Smith, Miller. K. I.athrop, Fronts, Orr, Cummins, Ilenrici. First row: Pagenkopf, Ruben, Wilson. Williams, Wcttlcson, Harris, Her . Farrell. Beyer. Junior Class OFFICERS Daniel Harris James Williams ... Jane Wilson Kalmon Herz Mrs. Mabel Wettleson Miss Winifred Sharpsteni: President Vice-President Secretary - T rea surer Adviser Assistant Adviser NOW that we have reached the end of our Junior year, our thoughts go back to the accomplishments, the trials, and the tribulations of the past months, and forward to the deeds still to be accomplished in our Senior year. In the various branches of boys’ athletics our class has been unusually active. We had six Juniors on the first football team, and we were well represented in basket- Fage t6 B I S B I L A ball, swimming, and track. Also the tumbling team, a new feature, organized by Junior boys, was almost completely composed of members of this class. The girls, too, have done credit to our class in athletics. The Junior girls had the largest attendance at play-hour and won the basketball championship in the winter quarter. Our standing has been shown in other school activities also. The Honor Roll has always had a large number of our members on it since we were Freshmen, and we have many who arc striving to qualify for the National Honor Society. There have been quite a few of our number in the ranks of the Dramatic Club, Campus Breeze staff, and the Glee Club. An entirely different plan of government was undertaken by our class this year. A new Constitution was adopted which provided for a class council, to be composed of the four officers and seven other members representative of each group in the class. This council has carried on the business of the class. All through our work in the past three years, we have been trying to prepare ourselves for the responsibilities we will meet in the following year, and we believe that we will be worthy of the high standards set for us. Kathleen Bardin Donald Cameron Katherine Green Dorothy Grevc Winifred Hermann Chester Kershaw William Kuehn COMINGS Frederick Malcolmson Robert Mcreness Jane Mull Janet Orr Kathryn Peebles Elizabeth Schulze Gail Stokes GOINGS Betty Barlow Irma Warming John Kennedy George Zaun Marion Treadwell Page j Hack- row: Sigveland, 1'iccfa. Oougan, Alderman, Chri� topbcrson, Gurnee, Monohan, Swenson. Burnham. Shipper. Seventh row: T. Childs, James, Young. Pearson, Peebles, Meyer, Barron , Molzahn, Loevingcr. Sixth rote: Pratt. IlucklK'c, 11 yams, Han n, Sallndin, Prink. Hughes. NVeyl. I-ifth row: Hcncman. Winther. Sawyer, McCarthy. II. Johnson. Conway. M. King. McGovern, Utnc. Fourth row: Corrigan. Bouthilet, Hicks. Harris. Ilensel. llirschman. Cook. Kelley. Third row: M. Childs, liases. West. Blond. Charlton. Barrows, Heaton. Shellman, Burkhard. Second row: Easton. N. King. I.iet ke. Taylor. Haas. Fritz. Anderson. G. Johnson. First row: Pease. Stafford, McClure, Beery, Marlowe, Moos, S| ecr, Brewer, Armstrong. Sophomore Class OFFICERS Malcolm Moos Celonese Beery Robert Speer Robert McClure Miss Eleanor Marlowe Mr. John A. Farley residcut Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser Assistant Adviser THE Sophomore Class! What does one usually associate with the name Sophomores”? Perhaps you think of them as infinitely better than Freshmen, but still the lowest of all the Senior High. Probably an average class, with a few dumb clucks”, several bright ones”, a few wise guys”, with the great run of the class remaining nice kids”, not especially talented, or yet particularly bonehcads”, but Page tfBISBILA }■ - l coplc you arc glad to know, and work with, and play with. They arc usually rather bewildered at the change in status, and it requires about two quarters to adjust themselves to the duties shoved upon them, the awe shown by the Junior High, and the disdain of the Junior and Senior classes. They do nothing of note, merely fulfilling the requirements of tradition, and finally wind up the spring quarter by appearing really quite promising.” This year’s class has been, though, a little different. (That’s what they all say!) They arc about the normal class, in regard to their members, but they have changed the usual program. They accepted responsibilities from the start with none of the usual flustered embarrassment. They made themselves felt in all the student affairs throughout the school, in both the ordinary extra-curricular activities, such as athletics and the productions of both the Dramatic and Glee Clubs, and also in the social life of U High. There was a tendency to wander from the trail left by previous classes, and to use individuality. For instance, there was the Class Party, which departed from custom by being held in the University Y. M. C. A. This proved to be a stroke of genius, for surely no better place could be found than here! At least there were no complaints made about not having a good time! Of course there were other events, just as important, and probably just as much lun, but still not official, so here is not the place to record them. All in all, however, it can be assured that the Class of 1933 will always remember this year as one of the happiest and most successful in its history. COMINGS John Hughes GOINGS Page 9 William Shryock Donne Gosin Robert O’Brien Robert Rcnham Comyn Johnson 4 B I S B I L A }8— Hack row: Men . Hardin. McMillan. Spaeth, llilkcnc. Hricrlcy, Farrell, Kculcr, Gate , DeMott. Seventh rote: I'rimcau, Klein, Blumbcrg, Swenson, Williams, Carlson. I’agenkopf. llcdhack. Stark. Sixth rote: Cullutn, Shipper, Andrews, Palmer, James, Gilmore, Blackburn, Waddell, Scrrell, Wartchow. Fifth rote: Odell, Hoardmnn, Erickson, Green, Bergen, TulTrec, Rosenwald, Plank, Pratt. Fourth row: Tyler, Kiehert, MeWethy, WietholT, Holladay, Combs, Lictzkc. Meyers, Burgess, Woodruff. Third rote: Henson. Harry, Gradwohl, King. Boyd. Frantz, Comfort, Spencer, Johnson. Second r� u : Estes. Fruen. Molgilncr. Nelson, Koscnholtz, Hennessy, Peterson. Freeman. Goodsill. Smith. First rote: Ru?p. Kobitshek, Nordland, Turnacliff. Stokes. Glenn. Stevenson, Weirs, Caldwell, Kuchn. Ninth Grade William Glenn - President Carol Turnaclii f ... Vice-President Dorothy Rosenwald - Secretary Robert Stevenson - Treasurer Mr. Claude N. Stokes - - - - Adviser Miss Zita Friedi. ----- Assistant Adviser ABOUT nine months ago we, ninety very fresh Freshmen, gazed timidly about Room 117. Over one-half of our members had previously attended other schools than University High School, and so we felt strange and ill at ease; but it did not take us long to become acquainted. A class party in Shevlin Hall in February was the only social function of the entire year. Mrs. Parsons helped with the plans for this party; and Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Miss Will, Miss Friedi, and Mr. Farley chaperoned. The girls and boys of the ninth grade class have both organized athletic teams. A Freshman debate team was an interesting feature of our activities this year. Nearly one-half of the Junior High Honor Roll is composed of ninth graders. Many of our members have participated actively in the various Junior High School Clubs. The cast of ’'The Knave of Hearts”, a one-act play in the Dramatic Club Fall Performance, included several persons from our class, and other would-be actors have been given ample opportunity for practice in the many classroom dramatizations of The Merchant of Venice” and other plays. The competitions among rival societies in the English classes have developed a lot of talent in speaking and acting which will undoubtedly show up in the Senior High organizations next year. Regular class meetings have been held about once a month for the purpose of becoming acquainted, for conducting business, and also for self-improvement. rage so i B I S B I L A )• ■■ Bark row: Go wen. Kllison. Peterson. Krey, Liggett. McGee. Barnes. Cummins, Odell. Sixth rote: Hathaway, Ferguson, Mellon, Snyder, Klein, Brink. Lal)u, Jeffery. Fifth row: F. Hanson, Hazon, Bell. Oistad, Penfidd, K. Hanson. Hushncil. Fourth rote: King. Goodman, Goldman. Pci sell. York, McCarthy, Macoubrcy, Davis. Third row: l’cpinsky. Palin, Mowery, Harris, Hardcastle, Mealy, Owings. Second row: Oren stein, Allin. Damn. Mudgett, Bcddall. Leren, Oyrom, Boucher. First rote: Grossmith, Ramstad. Kuclin, Lawton. Shellman, Glockler, Fraser. Eighth Grade OFFICERS Kirk Lawton Betty Kuehn Ruth Shellman x - Paul Ramstad Miss Edith Stokes President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser THE students in the eighth grade take part in all the activities cf the University High such as athletics, parties, dancing classes, study classes, and dramatics. February eleventh, a class party was held at Shevlin Cafeteria. The stunts, fortunes, dancing, games, and refreshments were enjoyed by all that were present. February twenty-seventh, a tea for the eighth-grade mothers was given by the girls of the class. An entertainment consisting of a play, piano solo, Bowery stunt, and duet preceded the serving of tea and cookies in the Girls’ Club Room and Room 111, which were decorated attractively with flowers, candles, and ferns. The class is fast becoming a smooth running organization with the help of our class adviser, Miss Stokes. Fage v B I S B I L A f Back row: W. Smith, Spaulding. Schwartz, Arnold, Dougan, Chapin. Wiethoff, Moorhousc. Fifth rote: Longbothom. Ka� mutsen, Nordin. Wciller, Myers. Peek. May. Fourth row: Farrell, Beebe, Lloyd, A. Smith, Tibbetts. Goodwill. Chapman, Scott. Third rote: Sheurer, Lawton. Firestone, Bussey. Boyd, Field. .Mc(icc. Second row: Beery, Harding. Hastings, Nelson. Kelsey, Pcrussc. First row: Eastman. Goldman, Sharp, Maus. Scrrill, Corneveaux, Wilson. Seventh Grade OFFICERS Jack Sharp Bennett Serrill Harold Goldman George Cornevlaux Miss Julia Maus Miss Mary Gold President 'Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Adviser Assistant Adviser OUR class has not had much time or money to do anything out of the regular school routine. However, the most interesting event that has yet taken place was the class party. At the party, members of the class danced, played games, and partook of the refreshments. The party which lasted from two-thirty until four-fifteen, was made possible by Miss Maus and Miss Gold, our adviser and home room teacher respectively. Each pupil gave twenty-five cents to be used as funds. Another interesting event that has occurred this year was a debate which took place in the Social Studies class on the question: Who was the greater statesman and who did most for England, Disraeli or Gladstone? Each pupil in the class had his chance to display his talent and to state his points. There were many interesting arguments brought out and, on the whole, the debate was fun, in addition ro being educational. Next year we shall be glad to climb to the next step of the U High ladder, and leave the lowest rung to a new class. Page Si • Organizations IN MANY respects, a school is known by the organizations which it sponsors. They are in reality the great socializing forces of school life. Half the zest of going to school is in participating in them. University High School is extremely fortunate in being the home of a number of unusually excellent societies, including chapters of many national organizations. In them we have a chance to develop and learn how to use talents which may be of great asset to us in our later life. Through them we entertain and instruct not only the pupils themselves, but their parents and friends. They encourage us, through competitive tests, to raise our scholastic standing, and develop our resourcefulness in vying with our fellow classmates for honors. We may well be proud of our organizations. §{ B I S B I L A K Hack row: Nordin, Fitch, Carlson, MacMillan, Charlton, Gowcn. Second row: Armstrong, I'ricdland. G. Mears, Aldcn, Harris. Siinncttc, Bailey. First row: Baring-Conlu, I’. Mears, Inglis, Gortner, Kirkpatrick, Douxlass. Bisbila Board Willis Gortner -William Baring-Gould ) Elizabeth Kirkpatrick ( Barbara Bailev - - - Helen Stinnette I Alan son Harris ( Charles Nordin -Gertrude Mears - - - David MacMillan -Betty Armstrong -Marion Carlson - Alva Fitch................. Stewart Gowen -Harl Douglass -Sylvia Friedland | Priscilla Alden I Miss Rewey Belle Inglis -Miss Elsie Wiggert Miss Florence Smythe Mr. Harvey Jackson - Editor-m-Cbief Associate Editors Organization Editor Album Editors feature Editor Girls’ Athletics Boys Athletics Art Editor Assistant Art Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Typists Editorial Ad riser Art Ad risers - Business Ad riser Pane S4 ■4 B I S B I L A )8 Back raw: Baring-GouM, Xordin. Alway, William . Palmer. Yale, Dittenhofer. Third raw: kifkin. Anderson. Bardin. Aldcn, Lawrence, Harris. Second row: Fritz, Kvans, Kirkpatrick, Davis, Seder. Friedland, Well. First row: Gortner. Bjorklaml, Wettlcson, Lawton, Goodson, Mcars. Campus Breeze Gertrude Lawton Miriam Weil Mortimer Dittenhofer Margaret Seder Bill Baring-Gould Don Rupp -Bob Ai.way -William Yale -Fred Bjorklund Linn Firestone -Mrs. Mabel H. Wettleson Edi or-iis-Chief Associate Editor Wake-up Editor School News Editor E eat lire Editor Re-write Editor Sports Editor Photographer Business Manager Circulation Manager Adviser THE Campus Breeze during the past school year has accomplished two main projects: it has successfully enlarged the size of the paper from five to six columns in width and from fifteen to nineteen inches in length; it has established a chapter of the international honor society for high school journalists, Quill and Scroll. The Breeze has offered several interesting features this year. Among these arc the Corner on Science, Faculty Opinions, Movie Column, Exchange Column, Junior High Column, Literary Supplement, and interviews with such famous men as Costc, Bcllonte, and Byrd. Another innovation has been the press cards which have aided reporters materially in gaining interviews. The Breeze has succeeded in establishing a Journalism class for next year. Students taking the course will automatically become members of the Breeze staff, and the preparation and management of the paper will be carried on during class hours. Thus, by receiving school credit for their work, the members of the staff will find even greater satisfaction in their production than heretofore. The staff wishes to express its appreciation to Mrs. Wettleson, the adviser, for the wonderful co-operation she has given the paper. Pane 35 Sf B I S B I L A Hack row: Alway, Fitch, Dittcnhofcr. Second row: Ovrom. l’owric. Kculcr. Kelley. Pirst row: Christianson, Farley, Coffey, Senate OFFICERS Ti-:d Christianson - Walter Coffey ------ Ruth Kelley ------ Bob Alway ------ Mr. John Farley........... President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser ALTHOUGH the first undertaking of the 1930-1931 Senate, the annual Field Day, was cancelled because of heavy rain, the Senators compensated for it with a most successful Knights’ Homecoming Banquet. Another social achievement was an Athletic Dance given for the purpose of encouraging school spirit. The Senate has formed an honorary club for boys, which it feels will be a great asset to the general welfare of University High School. In the spring quarter the Senate found it necessary to take action on the disciplinary problems prevailing during the free periods of the day. The result was the formation of a Traffic Commission and Court composed of Senate members. A committee of three was appointed to read all Student Opinion” articles submitted to the Campus Breeze. This group brought all suggestions or complaints to the student governing body for definite action. The revised point system was put into effect for the first time. The sixty-dollar debt for the Trophy Case fund was paid by contributions from different classes and organizations. The Senate has taken charge of all assemblies and school elections. These many things could not have been accomplished without the kind assistance of the Senate adviser, Mr. John Farley. Page S6 4 B I S B I L A 4 back row: Palmer. Carlson. Powrie, Cutts, Nelson, Short. Turley. Third rote: G. Mcars. Anderson. B. Smith, Peterson. Mills, Bengtson. Second rote: Picks. Lathrop. Kirkpatrick, Harris. Thompson. Ovrom, J. Smith. First rote: Fitch, Tucker, MacMillan, Busian. Williams. P. Mcars. Library Board OFFICERS Plin Mears - -- -- -- - President Jean Tucker - Secretary Miss Lillian Busian.................................Adviser ALTHOUGH the Library Board is a comparatively new organization in University High, it has witnessed many accomplishments and additions to the library and study hall since its origin. It was founded by Miss Ruth Ann Condon three years ago last fall, but has done much of its developing under the direction of Miss Lillian Busian. The number of members has been greatly augmented this year so as to enable the study classes to be disciplined by the students instead of by the faculty. The members are chosen from the Junior and Senior classes. This year it was composed of eight Juniors and eighteen Seniors, an increase of nine from the original number. One half of the members have the responsibility of the checking in and out of all books which are taken from the library, and also the reserve books which are taken for one period only. The other half (consisting for the main part of boys) has charge of the discipline and talking in the study hour. One of the greatest outside activities which the Library Board is undertaking is the drawing-up of a new Constitution. This will include the rules and regulations of the library and any other material which will be of use to the student body as well as to the members of the Board. base -■{ B I S B I L A }S- Hack- rove: Fitch, Coffey, Putnam. (lurnee. Second row: Salladin. Kuehn, Harris. First row: Pagenkopf. Mann, Lund, Kittleson. Boys’ Club Council OFFICERS Gf.org Mann.............................President Howard Kittlilson..................Vice-President William Pagenkopf.......................Secretary William Salladin - - - - ' - - Treasurer Mr. S. E. Torsten Lund....................Adviser THE Boys’ Club was organized to promote fellowship among the boys of the school. The only requirement for membership is enrollment in the Senior Fligh School. During the past year an amendment was added to the constitution of the club allowing the members to withdraw if they so desired. In order to promote a friendly feeling among the boys a dinner meeting was held during the winter quarter. The Boys’ Club and the Girls’ Club promoted a sunlight and a paper sale. In addition, furniture was procured through the Parent-Teachers Association to furnish the new club room. Pictures were given by the class of 1930. The club room also served as a lunch room for the boys of the Senior High and allowed them to cat their lunch in the building. To avoid going into debt, during the past year the main objective of the club has been the firm establishment of its financial status. This year, for the first time in the history of the club, the members agreed to pay dues. Face jS B I S B I L A )� Hack rote. Short. Bengtson. Mean . Peterson. Williams. Itarrons. Zelncr. Second row: Ovrom, Kirkpatrick. Bailey. Kculer, (Irccn, Ilcnscl. First rote: Bowstuld. Tucker. I'arsons, Mill , Cook. Girls’ Club Cabinet and Council OFFICERS Pf.ggy Jane Mills ------ President June Bowsfield ----- Vice-President Linda Cook....................................Secretary Jean Tucker...................- Treasurer Mrs. Sara Jane Parsons..........................Adviser THE Council is composed of the officers and representatives from each class. This group forms the executive committee of the Girls’ Club. The cabinet consists of the chairmen of the committees. Every girl belongs on one of these committees, if possible, the one of her choice. The chairmen hand in reports of the work being done by their girls. These reports are used for the point system. Every failure to do an assigned task gives a girl a black mark. These are taken into consideration when officers are being elected. The Girls’ Club sponsored the Mothers’ Teas which were given by each class. It also had charge of the Mothers’ and Daughters’ Banquet which took place on May 8. Meetings of the club were held every two weeks. The first part of the hour was a business meeting and the last part was given over to a speaker or some other form of entertainment. Some of the other activities were a paper-sale, parties, and sunlights. Pate 37 4 B I S B I L A 4 Hack row: Charlton, Dcvancy, MacMillan, Coffey. Fourth row: Conner, Williams, A. Fitch, Alway, Kent. Third row: Anderson. Abbey, Sigvcland, Christianson. Second row: Field, Dittenhofer, tiowen, Sherman. Meyers. First row: 13. Harris, Savage. Bengtson, Pagenkopf, A. Harris, Kittleson. Boys’ U Club OFFICERS Philip Bengtson -William Devaney -Howard Kittleson William Pagenkopf - President Vice-President Secretary - T reasurer THE Boys’ U Club of University High School is an honorary athletic fraternity of all the boys in the school who have been outstanding enough in athletics of one kind or another to have been awarded the U”. The chief purpose of this organization is to promote good fellowship and sportsmanship and an advancing interest in athletics among the members of the club. Upon being awarded a U , ihe boy automatically becomes a member and is then entitled to all the rights and privileges of the club members. The basis for awarding the coveted U” is for outstanding work and participation in intcrscholastic athletic contests or successful management of an athletic team. Throughout the school year the club conducts meetings, plans pepfests, dances, and the like, and is one of the important organizations of the High School. Pone 40 -4 B I s B I L A ► - Back row: Young, Curtis, Stokes. Klohn, Peek. Ward. Bardin. Barrons. Williams. Fifth row: Peterson, Mcars, It. Smith. Mull, McCarthy, Lawrence, Conway. Kculcr. Fourth row: (Ironewald, J. Smith, Davis. Turley, Thompson, Lathrop, Kirkpatrick, Anderson, Green. Third row: West, Stinnette, Hayes, Fricdland, Fritz. Long, Miller, Charlton. Second rote: Cummins, Orr, Haas, lienscl, Ovrom, Dicks, Armstrong. Blond, King. First row: Powrie, Palmer, Lindquist, Zclner, Tucker, Bengtson. Carlson. Short. Girls’ U Club OFFICERS Margaret Zelner Jean Tucker Katherine Lindquist Ann Frances Bengtson Miss Alice Tim berm an President Vice-President Secretary - T reasurcr Adviser THE Girls’ U Club is composed of all the girls of the school who have won their small U by meeting all the requirements. A girl must have a C average in scholarship, and a B in gymnasium, in addition to 180 specified points which may be won in several ways, such as apparatus, hiking, dancing, swimming, leadership, teams, and outside sports. In addition she must have 75% play hour and 75% vote of the active members. During the four years in high school a girl may win the three small letters, U”, H”, S”, and a large U”, consecutively. Similar to last year, there was one girl, appointed at the beginning of the year, in charge of each of the major sports: soccer, basketball, baseball, and swimming. The duty of these girls is to sec that more girls become interested in their particular sport; and they, together with the officers, select class managers. The election and initiation of new members, and the dinner meetings have been carried out regularly, but this year we did not have the usual gym demonstration. May even' girl in the High School make it an aim to become a member of U Club and enjoy the good times. Page 41 4 B I S B I L A K Back row: J. Fitch, Sigveland, Nelson, Monohan, Chase, Mens, Ellison, Ilcneman. Sixth ran : Zelncr, Aldcn, Dittenbofer, I’axnikopf, Brewer, McCarthy, Kifkin. Fifth rot v: Firestone. I-aw ton. Lawrence, Corrigan. Peterson, Blumenthal, Seder, Hendricks. Fourth row: Blond, Thompson. M. Kinjf, Green. Smith, Charlton, llir.schman. Third row: I'ricdland, Dicks. Field, Evans, Childs. Fritz. Second roii: llenrici. N. King. E. Anderson. Speer, Spencer. First row: Bussey, Stinnette, Goranson. A. Fitch, C. Anderson. Glee Club OFFICERS Alva Fitch Betty Jane Smith Mortimer Dittenhofer Mr. Archie Jones Mr. Rudolph Goranson President Secretary Genera! Manager Ad t'iser Assistant Adviser THE Glee Club has long been one of U High’s most prominent organizations. Its membership numbers about fifty. Since the Glee Club has been under the guidance of Mr. Archie Jones, it has been the custom to have several public appearances in addition to an operetta. During the winter quarter the Glee Club presented a cantata, The Building of the Ship, by Henry Lahee, as the third annual mid-year concert. These concerts, which are usually given during the Christmas holidays, are attended by the parents and friends of the club members. This year the group chose a very modern operetta entitled Riding Down the Sky”; with the combined coaching of Miss Winifred Sharpstcne, Mr. Archie Jones, and Mr. Rudolph Goranson, the performance was a credit to the Glee Club. Besides the usual activities undertaken during the year, the organization enjoys broadcasting programs over the University of Minnesota radio station. The programs are made up of the club’s favorite songs studied throughout the year, and are sung during the spring and fall quarters. During the spring quarter the Glee Club is occupied with preparing the music for the Baccalaureate service and Commencement. Poet F- B I S B I L A )§► Back rote: Gootlron. Dougan. Jours. Lindquist, Mnlcolmson, Peek, Gortner, Christianson, Beyer. Fifth rote: Ward, Barrons, Vale. Klohn, Xordin. Williams. Short, l’owric. Fourth rote: Lawrence. Conway, Rculcr. Mull, Firestone. Dittenhofer, Mcars. Mills, F. Bengtson. Third rote: Harris. Cook. Kirkpatrick. Primeau, Kitkin, Seder. Anderson, Lawton. Second row: Orr, Weil. Fruen, Ilenscl, Charlton. Thompson, Dicks, Armstrong. Wilson. First row: Williams, Farrell, Green, Baring-Gould, Sharpstcnc. Fitch, Stoke . I . Bengtson. Dramatic Club OFFICERS William Baring-Gould ... President Katherine Green ... Vice-President Carlyle Beyer - Secretary Alva Fitch - - - - Treasurer Miss Winifred Smarpstene - - Adviser THIS year the Dramatic Club has been under the direction of Miss Winifred Sharpstcnc, who follows Mrs. Ruth Nethercott as dramatic coach; and the club has been running smoothly as if no change at all had taken place. The first meeting of the Dramatic Club was high spirited and well attended; and since the first quarter was already on its way, a fall entertainment was immediately planned. Three plays were successfully presented in the Music Auditorium on November 22. The Junior High Dramatic Club produced The Knave of Hcartsy and the Senior High club presented two plays. The Eldest and The Travelers. Later in the year the senior class presented for its annual production The Admirable Crichton by Sir James Barrie. The presentation of this revived masterpiece was highly praised. In 1930, as a means of expressing appreciation of dramatic art, a Pierrot-Harlequin statue was presented to the school. Each year the names of one boy and one girl who distinguish themselves by their dramatic achievement are to be inscribed on the base of the trophy. At the end of last year the well-deserved honors went to Elizabeth Grobc and Albert Killeen. This year the names of Gertrude Lawton and Georg Mann are to be added. Page 43 4 B I S B I L A National Honor Society SENIORS GERTRUDE LAWTON BARBARA BAILEY WILLIS GORTNER LILLIAN HENSEL MIRIAM WEIL GEORG MANN BERNICE PETERSON ELIZABETH KIRKPATRICK MARION EVANS JUNIORS MARGARET SEDER CARLYLE BEYER LINN FIRESTONE MORTIMER DITTF.NHOFER THE National Honor Society for Secondary Schools was first inaugurated at University High in 1922. Since that time it has been one of the goals toward which every scholar strives. Its membership is purely honorary, as the society does not take an active role in school functions. The original purpose of the National Honor Society was to encourage the development of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. It is by these standards that one is elected into the society. Members are elected annually by the faculty, not more than five per cent of the Junior class and fifteen per cent of the Senior class being chosen. Pact 44 -if B I S R I L A )• Quill and Scroll OFFICERS Margaret Seder -Georg K. F. Mann ... Willis A. Gortner ... Mortimer Dittenhofer Miriam Weil.................... Gertrude Lawton ... Mrs. Mabel Wettleson President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Program Chairman Membership Chairman Ad viscr MEMBERS WILLIAM S. BARING-GOULD LINN FIRESTONE CHARLES NORDIN DONALD RUPP THE International Honorary Society for High School Journalists, or better known as Quill and Scroll, has this year added the University High School to its list of chapters. Although it is purely an honorary society, our chapter has decided to remain active, rather than just be a name. The Quill and Scroll chapter started out with six charter mem-. bers; this number was enlarged to ten during the early months of the spring quarter. All of the members must be high scholastically, and must pass the approval of the national secretary. They arc accepted as having done distinctive work in some phase of high school journalism. Among the projects promoted by Quill and Scroll at U High arc the plans for establishing a journalism class, the formulating of a style sheet to aid the staff members and writers of the Campus Breeze, and the plans for a typing class. Past ti Acme Bernice Peterson Jean Tucker Dorothy Ovrom Margaret Zelner Miss Mary Gold Mjss Gladys Jensen Mrs. Sara Parsons President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Advisers MEMBERS BETTY ARMSTRONG BARBARA BAILEY FRANCES BKNGTSON KATHERINE GREEN ELIZABETH KIRKPATRICK GERTRUDE LAWTON GERTRUDE MEARS . PEGGY JANE MILLS DOROTHY OVROM BERNICE PETERSON IANTHA POWRIE JANET REULER MARGARET SEDER BETTY JANE SMITH HELEN STINNETTE JLAN TUCKER MIRIAM WEIL JANE WILLIAMS JANE WILSON MARGARET ZELNER ACME is an honorary club of Junior and Senior girts who have shown outstanding leadership or service in the school. To be elected a girl must have an all-round record of high scholarship and an interest in athletics. The purpose of the organization is to foster a higher standard of service for the school. Porc 46 jf B I S B I L A ►- Fall Quarter Honor Roll LAWTON. GERTRUDE SENIOR HIGH ALL A’S CHILDS. MURIF.t SHIPPEE, WARNER STAFFORD. GRACE ALDERMAN. DEFOREST ALL A’S AND B’S GORTNER, WILLIS MILLS. PEGGY BAILEY. BARBARA HAYES. MARY MULL. JANE BEYER. CARLYLE HENSEL, LILLIAN PETERSON. BERNICE DAVIS. JANE JONES. ETHELDREDA REULER. JANET EVANS. JEANETTE KELLEY. RUTH RUPP. DONALD FARRELL. KAREN KING. NANCY SEDER. MARGARET FIRESTONE. LINN LATHROP. ELEANOR SPEER. ROBERT UTNE. WINIFRED WEIL. MIRIAM . B AVERAGE ALDEN, PRISCII I A HARRIS. DANIEL HENRICI. CARL JOHNSON. WALTER KING. EDITH KIRKPATRICK. ELIZABETH KLOHN, LAURA LINDQUIST. KATHERINE LOEVINGER. ROBERT MANN. GEORG McCarthy, mildred NOR DIN. CHARLES OVROM. DOROTHY PALMER. BESS RIFKIN, HERSCHEL ROSENDAHL. RUSSELL SMITH. BETTY JANE SMITH. JEAN WILLIAMS, JANE ARMSTRONG. ELIZABETH BURKHARD. ELEANOR COOK. LINDA CURTIS, LOIS DITTENHOFER. MORTIMER DOUGLASS. MARI. EVANS. MARION FRIEDI.AND. SYLVIA GREEN. ROBERT BRIERLY, GORDON BUSSEY. NATALIE FERGUSON. DONALD GOLDMAN. HAROLD GOODSILL, MARSHALL JUNIOR HIGH ALL A’S AND B’S HARDING, MARGARET HENNESSEY. ELEANOR JAMES, JANET KING. MILDRED KREY. FRANCES MUDGETT, ROXIF. MYERS, PAULA RAMSTAD. PAUL SHARP. JOHN TURNACUFP, CAROL B AVERAGE COMBS. LOUISE COMFORT. ELIZABETH CORNEVEAUX. GEORGE CUMMINS. MARJORIE SERRILL. JULIAN ERICKSON. FRANCES FIRESTONE. GEORGE HEALY, FRANCES KELSEY. JOHN W. KUEHN. BETTY L. McGEE. PAUL McGEE. RICHARD PETERSON. LOIS SHELLMAN, RUTH Fait 47 { B I S B I L A } Winter Quarter Honor Roll SENIOR HIGH ALL A’S CHILDS, MURIEL l.ATHROP. ELEANOR MILLS, PEGGY FIRESTONE, LINN LAWTON, GERTRUDE SEDER, MARGARET SHIPPER WARNER STAFFORD. GRACE BAILEY. BARBARA BENCTSON, ANN FRANCES BEYER, CARLYLE DITTF.NHOFFR. MORTIM ER EVANS. MARION GORTNER, WILLIS GREEN. KATHERINE HENSEL, LILLIAN AI.LISON. JOHN BEERY, CELONISE BREWER. BARBARA BUR KNAR I). ELEANOR BUSSEY, DONALD COOK, LINDA CURTIS, LOIS DAVIS, JANE DOUGLASS, HARL EVANS, JEANETTE TUCKER, JEAN ALL A’S AND B’S ALDERMAN, DEFOREST JONES, ETHELDREDA KELLEY. RUTH LOEVINGER, ROBERT MEARS, GERTRUDE MULL. JANE OVROM. DOROTHY PALMER, BESS PETERSON. BERNICE RAMSTAD. PAUL REULER. JANET RUPP. DONALD SERRILL. JULIAN SMITH. BETTY JANE SMITH. JEAN UTNE, WINIFRED WEIL, MIRIAM B AVERAGE FARRELL. KAREN FINGER, SHERMAN GREEN. ROBERT HARRIS, DANIEL HENRICI. CARL HENSEL. CARL KING, EDITH KING, NANCY KIRKPATRICK, ELIZABETH LINDQUIST, KATIURINE McCarthy, mildred McCREE, DONALD NOR DIN, CHARLES PEPINSKY, EUGENE RIFKIN, HERSCHEL ROBINSON. DONALD ROBINSON. KATHERINE ROSENDAHL, RUSSELL SHEI.LMAN, MARIAN SPEER, ROBERT WILLIAMS, JOHN JUNIOR HIGH ALL A’S BENSON. MARY ANNE FERGUSON, DONALD COMBS, LOUISE FIRESTONE, GEORGE GOLDMAN, HAROLD GOODSILL, MARSHALL JAMES, JANET BRIERLY, GORDON COMFORT, ELIZABETH ERICKSON. FRANCES GOLDMAN, HILTON HARDING, MARGARET PETERSON, ALL A’S AND B’S KING, MILDRED KREY, LETITIA l.ATHROP, HELEN MOGILNER, NATALIE MUDGETT, ROXIE B AVERAGE MEALY, FRANCES HENNESSEY. ELEANOR HOLLADAY, CONSTANCE JOHNSON. GOULD KUEHN, BETTY LOIS SERRIU MYERS, PAULA NORDLAND. MARY JANE SHARP. JOHN TURNACLIFF, CAROL WILSON. GEORGE LAWTON. KIRK LIGGETT, JOHN McGEE, PAUL McGEE, RICLIARD MELLEN, FLORENCE , GEORGE Fo£C «6fBISBILAfc Junior High Organizations WE have in our school another large group of organizations that play a large part in the life of the Junior High School. The nature of these groups is varied, but they can be classified into three divisions: government, social, and vocational. The Junior High Senate is perhaps the most important organization in the Junior High. The duties and accomplishments of the group have been varied, but most of them come under the general heading of promoting proper conduct. During the first part of the year Senate members acted as monitors at Shevlin during the lunch hour, but conditions improved until this was no longer necessary. Several discipline cases concerning proper attitude and conduct around the school were brought before the group and suggestions made to the offenders. When student government was taken away from the Senior High Senate, the Junior High group also lost their authority; but a plan was prepared and presented to Dr. Boardman in an attempt to regain their duties in the corridors of the building. Members of the Senate are John Hcdback, president; Betty Boyd, Carol Turnacliff, Elaine Eraser, Bob Gates, Curtis Wilson, and John McGee. Mr. Claude Stokes is the adviser. The Junior High Girls’ Club is composed of all the girls of the Junior High. Its purpose is to promote fellowship among its members and to advance their interests. The board of this organization is composed of the officers, committee chairmen, and two advisers, Miss Bovec and Mrs. Parsons. The first part of the monthly meetings was usually devoted to business and the latter to entertainment. Short skits or plays were given, and sometimes a special speaker was presented. Besides the regular meetings, the Girls’ Club sponsored Mothers’ Teas given by each of the Junior High classes. Candy sales were used as a means of making money. There were parties given during the holiday seasons. Girl Scout Troop 44 of University High School is a young troop, as it was started in 1928. There are now eighteen members. With the help of their ten laws, promise, motto, and slogan, they try for the highest rank, the Golden Eaglet. As one of the present members says, The game of scouting is like a golf game with the tenderfoot, second, and first class tests, and the Eaglet for holes; and the number of months for par. It is like a game too, because it is so much fun to learn the things that will prepare you for emergencies.” In the spring they had their badge day party where they received proficiency badges and entertained their mothers. They had most of their hikes in the spring and fall. The girls may take overnight hikes to the Girl Scout cabin ''Lockslca” near Fridley. If you love the outdoor life or want 'to be prepared’ for an emergency of any kind or to better your life, the Girl Scout life is the one for you,” was another enthusiastic statement. This year the Junior High Dramatic Club was under the direction of two practice teachers, Miss Arline Nussbaum and Miss Aurelia Childs, who were directly responsible to Miss Winifred Sharpstcnc, dramatic coach. Pantomimes were given before the group, and plays were read to them. At one of the meetings Miss Nussbaum demonstrated the interesting art of make-up. During the spring quarter a different plan for programs was tried. Committees were appointed, and it was the duty of each to take full charge of one meeting. The Junior High shared the first quarter dramatic production with the Senior High group when they presented The Knave of Hearts.” This year the Club was led by Douglas Menz, president. Page v 4 B I S B I L A ►- Junior High Organizations—Continued The Arc and Cartoon Club and the Technical Club differ from other organizations in the school in that each member works on an individual problem or project. In the first group, reports on topics of interest and demonstration of the work in which they were most interested were given at the meetings. For example, one of the members gave a talk on leather and articles made from it. Some of the other projects were wood blocks, clay modeling, making of lamp shades, and cartooning carried on by a small group of boys. These boys first studied figure proportions to help them with this work. Their president was Bud Green. The members of the Technical Club made everything from model airplanes to ladios. The club had an enrollment of thirty-two members, a good share of whom were not enrolled in a shop class, but who wanted a chance to become better acquainted with the shop and to work on their hobbies. They had a regular organization with the necessary officers, the president being Stuart Swenson. This year Miss Lucy Will, German instructor, organized a club for all members cf the German classes. The original plan was to have only one group to include both Junior and Senior High German students. Because it was impossible to arrange for meetings when all could be present, it was changed in the final quarter to two organizations. This means that henceforth there will be a Junior High German Club as an established organization at U High. Mr. Leslie N. Garlough made plans this year for a Junior High Science Club for all the boys interested in this field of work. Ware King was elected chairman, and Paul McGee, secretary. At the programs planned by a committee, talks on various branches of science were given by the members, and careful notes were taken by the secretary. Lack of interest and co-operation on the part of the boys led to the natural death of the club. The object of the Press Club was to interest boys and girls in reading newspapers and in writing for the school publication later. Members of the Breeze staff talked to the group on their field of work, and stories of famous newspaper men were read. They also had some practical experience, when they interviewed each other and then wrote articles. Meetings were held four times a quarter during the fall and winter months, under the direction of Mrs. Mabel Wettleson. The Junior High Home Economics Club was composed entirely of boys and had a limited membership of eighteen. A president was elected each quarter, Frederick Arnold acting as the first and Karl Wartchow as the second. The purpose of the club was to acquaint boys with conditions in the kitchen. One boy acted as inspector at each meeting to see that everything was in order at the end of the hour. Since their main interest was in candy, they made several kinds. Before the end of the year they discovered that they could make very eatable gingerbread, cookies, and even lemon pie. They paid for the cost of their club which amounted to about ten cents a lesson. Miss Zita Friedl was their adviser and instructor. The program of organization meetings was interrupted this spring because of the dismissal of the Junior High School at two-thirty. The various organizations were given the chance to carry on with the work of their group if they cared to do so. Naturally such organizations as the Senate and Girls’ Club functioned during the final quarter, but many of the others decided to disband until next year. Pa£C o I B I S B I L A ► Y esterday-T oday-T omorrow We’re leaving U High in the morning— We’re going our separate ways. Some of us go with remarks of regret; Some go with words of praise. But wherever our paths may lead us. Whatever the future may be, We’ll carry some memories with us— Some scenes in our dreams we’ll see. It seems it was only last evening. As Freshmen we entered those halls; And now, as Seniors, we’re leaving. To go where the future calls. And some will remember through friendships, And others remember through books, The rest? Well, they may remember That even U High had its nooks. We’ve played—and we’ve worked (?)—and we’ve studied (?); As boys and as girls we came. And now as young people we’re leaving— We hope we have played well the game. We will miss some friends, and some teachers; We go both in sadness and joy, For the unknown lies ever before us. And will all of our talents employ. Pag si B I S B I L A There’s the trolley and jolly old skipper,” With kindness and friendship for all; The rides on the old inter-campus With tedium never did pall. For he spoke as he punched our tickets— He greeted us each by name; He never has entered our building, But he’s part of us just the same. The assembly—who e’er can forget it? Perhaps the one chance in the day To walk with HER through the mud or slush, And to sit through an amateur play, To listen to tedious announcements Of items we knew long before. To sing in a half-hearted manner. Or if lucky—to sneak out the door! 'age S2 B I S B I L A And then there’s the famous detention,” Where Oliver Floyd is czar, And the lad who was tardy and told the truth Was out of luck by far— But where the worldly-wise one. By following Ananias’ lead. Could get away with murder” Plus a halo for the deed. And last but net least—the study hour,” Where passing of notes took place (Unless Miss Busian caught the wretch And brought about his disgrace). The halls—the friends—the studies— Wherever we may be, We’ll carry some memories with us— Some scenes in our dreams we’ll see. Pagt 5? -«sf B I S B I L A )3— .Standing: AKvay, I'ctcrson, Mann, N’orclin, Williams, Baring-Gould. Hussey. Sitting: Savage, Kil .ingcr, Harris, Field. Weil, Zelncr, Lawton, Meats, I’owric, Gould, Kirkpatrick. The Admirable Crichton THE Seniors chose .is their annual class play this year, The Admirable Crichton, a favorite written by Sir James Barrie. The plot was so unique and the talent so well developed that the production proved a great success. Georg Mann, in the title role as the versatile butler, Crichton; Bill Baring-Gould, playing the part of laugh-maker as the Honorable Ernest Wooley; and Charles Nordin, as the pompous Earl of Loam, presented commendable male characterizations. Gertrude Lawton and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick brought out effectively the contrast between the aristocratic Lady Mary and the cockney servant. Tweeny, with Jane Williams and Bernice Peterson supplying additional feminine talent. A large group of Seniors portrayed the varied types of servants and guests involved in the play. The comedy centers on an aristocratic English family who are shipwrecked on a desert island. Here the butler, through native ability, becomes the master and commands the respect of his erstwhile employers. The rescue of the group restores normal conditions, and Crichton, who had reigned as king on the island, returns to his position as butler. Much credit for the success of the performance is due to the unfailing aid and constructive advice of Miss Winifred Sharpstenc, U High’s new dramatic coach. Mid-Year Presentation The first dramatic performance of the year went off with unusual success when three one-act plays were presented before a large and appreciative audience on November 22. Miss Winifred Sharpstene uncovered a corps of able actors and actresses, including both the Junior and Senior High. The first play was The Knave of Hearts”, a lively fantasy well adapted to the budding actors of the Junior High. The second presentation was The Eldest”, a serious play by Edna Ferber. Bettyc Fruen played with excellent feeling the dramatic part of the eldest child of a selfish family. The third play was a comedy by Booth Tarkington, The Travellers”, in which Bill Baring-Gould as Mr. Roberts, and Katherine Green as his hysterical wife, left the audience weak with laughter. Thrills and laughs galore provided all with a highly appreciated evening’s entertainment. I’agc $4 B I S B I L A ►- Riding Down the Sky THE annual operetta of the University High School glee club was presented at the Music Auditorium on March 20. The presentation, ’’Riding Down the Sky,” was modern in both plot and music, and under the able coaching of Mr. Archie N. Jones, the vocal and dramatic performances were skilfully handled. Donald Bussey as a pilot, Ben Baker, and Helen Thompson as Carmclita demonstrated their vocal skill in the leading roles. Douglas Men ., Alva Fitch, Bud Green, and Robert Monahan were included among the principal male performers, while Cyrus Anderson and Robert Speer furnished the comedy. Jane Dicks, Margaret Zclncr, and Margaret Seder played the feminine parts well. The plot centers in Santa Delmonica, a South American republic. An airplane piloted by Ben Baker makes a forced landing here at the time that a revolution, led by Francisco, is about to break out. Carmelita, the president’s daughter, is about to be forced into marriage with a wealthy gentleman, but the wedding is avoided. Love interest is supplied, and a happy ending is brought about by the comic failure of the revolution. Mr. Jones was assisted in the operetta production by Mr. Rudolph Goranson and Miss Winifred Sharpstene. Cantata The University High School Glee Club presented a cantata this year in place of their annual mid-year concert. It was held in the Music Auditorium on Sunday, February 22. Since there was no admission charge, everyone was urged to come, and an especially cordial invitation was extended to the parents of the student body. The cantata selected was The Building oi the Ship , a long narrative poem by Henry W. Longfellow. The poem, set to music, describes the adventures of a young shipwright in building a ship and thereby winning a bride. The four solo parts were taken by University students, with the exception of the tenor solos, which were sung by Ms . R. Goranson, assistant music director of U High. Mr. Archie Jones directed the performance, assisted by the University orchestra. Page 53 4( B I S B I L A )• - Homecoming CELEBRATING a gridiron victory by a 12—6 score from the Wayzata squad, U High alumni, teachers, parents, and students gathered on the evening of October 29 for a homecoming banquet and dance. An interesting program of speeches was arranged, with Mr. Jones presiding as jester, in accordance with the theme of Knights’ Homecoming. Deans Coffey and Lawrence represented the parents. Dr. Boardman the faculty, Don Rieck, 1928 football captain, the alumni, and Phil Bengtson and Jane Dicks represented the boy and girl students. The coaches of the two teams also spoke. Dancing to the music of Peck’s Bad Boys followed the banquet. Athletic Dance A dance at Shclvin Hall was sponsored by the Senate following a basketball victory from Mound on January 30. The dance was a success, and the students were entertained by the music of Bay Clagget. Bob Boucher, a talented tap-dancer from the seventh grade, treated the dancers with a clogging exhibition, and was generously and enthusiastically applauded. The dance was given in honor of the basketball and football squads, and football letters were awarded at that time. Christmas Party One of the events that the students look forward to at mid-year is the Christmas party, which is annually staged in the ballroom of the Minnesota Union following a Christmas assembly. Led by genial old Santa Claus—Plin Mears’ twin brother—the party gained a jolly holiday atmosphere. A toll of one or more presents to be given to the needy was levied for admission, and dancers were then entertained by a lively orchestra. Refreshments were served to all. Page 56 t 9 Athletics INTEREST in all forms of physical education is today more marked than ever before, and the training such as a boy receives in athletics is now recognized as of great importance in teaching him the elements of sportsmanship, and in helping him to build a strong, virile body which will be an asset to him throughout his life. The college and high school athletes who enrolled for military or naval service in the Great War, were, almost without exception, found to be free from physical defects. The training of youths in the knowledge and practice of healthful habits, and in those activities which lead to the development of fine physique, poise, grace, and skill, is coming to be a first essential in the development of human efficiency, as well as in the protection of national welfare. This end of University High School students’ education is indeed well taken care of by a carefully organized program in physical education and competitive athletics, and as the end of the year draws near, the Seniors will leave with a feeling of regret to know that they cannot take part again in one of the most enjoyable activities of our dear old University High School. 4 B I S B I L A )► Back row: I'ctcraou. J. Fitch, Kent, Kittle sou. Williams, MacMillan, Bengtson, Gurnee, Allison, Mcars, Roscmlahl, Palmer. Second row: Lyon, J. Williams, Ilcrz, Elvgren, 1). Harris, Abbey, Savage, I’agenkopf, Putnam, lluckbec, Alway. First row: Davis, Salladin, llcnsel, Douglass. A. Harris, Brink. McCrcc, Cults. Football UNDER the capable leadership of Captain Philip Bengtson the University High football team finished the season in third place. In the first game of the season, against Princeton, though still a bit crude in form, the team easily put down their opponents. In the Hopkins game they came through in easy style. Against Excelsior, a game made wet and slippery by snow, U High brought home six touchdowns. The Homecoming game against Wayzata was a hard-fought battle with the team following up their chances very closely. U High scored two touchdowns to the opponent’s one. The sailing was clear until they met Saint Louis Park. This game was the cause of much argument as to the last and winning touchdown scored by the Park team. University High probably would have succeeded in a protest of this game, but refused to do so, preferring to be a good loser. In the final game of the season the Little Gophers entered with little of their usual drive and spirit. The battle was very evenly fought until the last quarter. In this game Mound introduced a radical type of defense; the ends played behind the tackles, who were spread out quite wide. The Gophers suffered a serious handicap when their brilliant quarterback. Boh Savage, broke his ankle. The final score was: Mound 12; U High 7. ’«£ • $s — B I S B I L A ►— Great credit must be given Captain Bengtson. He was the one who could be counted on to gain the needed yards for a touchdown or first down. He has received three letters in this sport, a record equaled by very few. In football circles it is common knowledge that he is a capable grid man and that he is a promising prospect for the University of Minnesota. He has shown great line-plunging ability, speed, and shiftiness in a broken field, and can play at either tackle or fullback. The ends, Williams and MacMillan, did fine work this year in blocking passes and going down under punts. Bengtson, Coffey, and Mcars played stellar football at the tackles. They opened holes for the backfield, and stopped the line-plunges of the opponents. The guards, Elvgrcn, Allison. Putnam, and Dan Harris, aided in the running of interference and in making holes in the line. Gurnee’s play at center was very commendable. The backfield players were Al Harris, Pagen-kopf. Savage, Kittleson, Kent, Bengtson, and Abbey. Kittleson and Savage did the punting and passing, Bengtson the plunging, and Pagcn-kopf, Abbey, and Harris the interference, blocking, and speed work. In the Excelsior game AI lie Harris could very easily be compared to MacDougal. The Seniors who finished their high school grid.careers were Captain Bengtson, Abbey, Allison, Al Harris, Mears, Putnam, Kent, MacMillan, and Savage. The team owes a great deal of credit to Coach Peterson, the man who devoted his time, effort, skill, and patience to build a team for University High. He and the boys were down on the Plats rain, shine, mud, or snow. They were there every night, learning tricks with which they could better down their opponents. The students should be praised for the way they turned out at all games. Their yells and cheering certainly helped inspire the team. We are sure many individuals went home with very sore throats. The group of boys who deserve much more credit than they receive is the group who make up the scrub teams. They are bruised and battered around by the first team, who have all the odds in their favor—better coaching, the more experienced players, more weight, and usually the better equipment. The subs are necessary to any and every first class team, and to them should be heaped their share of the glory. The boys honored this year by their selection on the Lake District All-Conference team were Phil Bengtson for his second successive year at tackle, and Dave MacMillan at end. Both of these boys are Seniors. Those honored on the second team were Bob Savage at quarter and Howard Kittleson at halfback. Kittleson has one more year left in high school. PHI I. BENGTSON Page y 4(BISBILA)3 - Hock row: I’ctcraon. Williams, Gurnee, Heuprison, Charlton, Nelson. First row: Field. Gortncr. Fitch. Anderson. Douglass. Wight. Basketball COACH Peterson was greeted this season with the return of six lettermen: Captain MacMillan, Bengtson, Gortncr, Pitch, Anderson, and Charlton. The team was made up of large and rangy men who were fast and could handle themselves well. Pete drove the team very hard on fundamentals, and as a result all were accurate shots and clever passers. Because of an injury received in an automobile accident during Christmas vacation, Dave MacMillan was lost for the entire season. University High opened the schedule against St. Paul Central, winning the game by a very narrow margin of one point. The first conference game of the season was dropped to Wayzata to the tune of 18—9. In the second conference game, against Hopkins, U High led at the half through their ability to sink free throws, but were unable to hold their lead until the end of the game. The team came through for a victory over the alumni. In the next game, against Mound, the l ittle Gophers showed a very strong offense to snow their opponents under with a 30—3 score. Again along came Hopkins, who held U High to the unlucky nine points. At Mound the team put down their rivals in a decidedly rough-and-tumble battle. In the first game of the sub-district tournament. University High conquered the Bloomington quintet. Pitch and Anderson doing most of the scoring. In the semi-finals, our cagemen were defeated by Wayzata by one lone point, which was scored on a free throw in the last fifteen seconds. Although Bengtson obtained the tip-off the greater part of the time, his mates were unable to take advantage of this. The scores were never separated at any time by more than three points. This season was the most successful at U High for many years. Fagc 6a -4 B I S B I L A ► Back row: Baker, Kinjr, McCrec, Beyer. Freeman, Speer. Second row: Palmer. Abbey. Meyers, Her , McClure. First rote: Kent, Milkenc, Monolian, Christianson, Mean, Rjorkland. Swimming THIRTY-TWO candidates greeted Coach Nick Lahti at the start of the swimming season. Returning lettermen were: Captain Christianson, Plin Mcars, and Howard Meyers. In the first meet ot the season the University High tankmen were badly defeated by a powerful aggregation from Shattuck. Against Mechanic Arts the team splashed out a 44—31 victory. Captain Christianson won the 100-yard breast-stroke, Meyers the 100-yard free-style, and Hilkenc the 40-yard frcc-style. The 160-vard relay and the 180-yard medley-relay were also won by the U High mermen. The swimming team next engaged the Edison tankmen. The races and relays were very even, but Edison had the advantage in divers. The University swimmers lost by three points. Next the tanksters met Johnson High .School. Our men took the 160-yard relay in very easy style, Christianson won in the 100-yard breast-stroke, Finger and McCrec finished first and second in the 220-yard free-style, and McClure brought back a first in the 100-yard backstroke. Meyers, in the 180-yard medley, overcame a lead to win a first. U High scored 47 points to Edison’s 28. In the final meet of the season at the Armory, St. Paul Central downed the Little Gophers. Most of the races were close, but invading tankmen were the more powerful. The U High men fought gamely, but were only able to secure a few second and third places. Great promise for the future may be seen in some very able men, such as Pagen-kopf and Meyers in the 100-yard free-style, McClure in the backstroke, linger and McCrec in the 220, and Jack Kuehn, a Freshman, in the dives. Captain Christianson swam with great success and ability this year, winning his event three times. Page 61 «6(BISBILA)9� Track THE track team of 1930 began the season with bright outlooks for the future. Although they lost some men through graduation, the vacancies were filled by some very capable men. The half-mile relay team set a new record for the Lake-District at the Minnesota Indoor Relays. The record-breaking time for the relay was 1:40.3, as compared with the old record of 1:45-7 S2t by University High the previous year. The winning team consisted of Bill Pagcnkopf, Robert Savage, Albert Savage, and Tom Sherman. All of the members ran beautifully, and might have made better time had they been pressed. Next was the district meet held at Mound. Again U High finished with flying colors; they scored 5 5 points against the nearest team’s 33 points. The half-mile team again won by a wide margin. Al Savage and Goffc Benson set new district records in the high-hurdles and high-jump respectively. Bob Savage won in the low-hurdles, and Charlton captured the javelin-throw. Bob Savage took second in the 100-vard dash, as did Sherman in the shot-put. By taking three firsts and two seconds for a total of 21, the U High trackmen won the Mound Relays, thereby continuing their excellent record. The medley-relay team won with about eight yards to spare. The 440-relay took their event with little difficulty, and the half-mile team came through in their usual form. In the state meet, which was the fast meet of the season, the half-mile relay team tied for second place with the time 1:36.9. They lacked but one-tenth of a second for a first. This year the 880-yard relay team won for the third successive time in the annual Minnesota Relays. The team was comprised of Captain Bob Savage, Paul Conlon, George Kent, and Bill Pagcnkopf. The way in which they passed the baton was perfect. Their time of 1:40-7 was the second fastest for high schools in the state, West of Minneapolis having the best time. In this race Pagcnkopf finished up with a lead of 3 5 yards over the Columbia Heights team, who came in second. Kittleson, John Williams, Brace Gurnee, and James Williams were entered in the high-jump, 60-yard dash, and the shot-put respectively, but they failed to place. U High followed their path to success with successive victories in the Mound Relays, the District Meet, and the Regional Meet. In the District, U High swamped their next opponents by 51 points, with the final score ending at 83 to 32. The season thus ended with no defeats for the champion Gopher squad. Page tn B I S B I L A ►- Summaries of the Games FOOTBALL 1930 BASKETBALL 1930-1931 U High 21 Princeton . 6 U High — 1$ St. Paul Central -17 U High 13 Hopkins 0 u High 0 18 U High 40 Excelsior 0 u High 9 Hopkins 16 U High 12 Wayzata 6 U High 9 Alumni 4 U High 14 St. Louis Pk. 20 U High 30 Mound . 3 L7 High 7 Mound 12 u High . 9 Hopkins .10 u 27 19 10 7 44 u High 26 Bloomington ... _ 1 5 (Games won. 4; lost, 2) u High _13 Wayzata . ..14 150 116 (Games won, 5; lost, 4) SWIMMING 1930-1931 TRACK 1930 U High 19 Shattuck 48 First in Minnesota Relays U High 44 Mechanic Arts .31 First in Mound Relays U High 36 Edison 39 First in District Meet U High 22 St. Paul Central .55 TRACK 1931 121 I7l First in Minnesota Relays (Meets won, 1; lost, 3) First in Mound Relays First in District Meet First in Regional Meet Letter Men ALWAY, ROBERT ABBEY. MARSHALL ANDERSON. CYRUS BENGTSON. PHILIP BUSSEY. DONALD. Manager CHARLTON, HARRY CHRISTIANSON. TED COFFEY. WALTER CONLON. PAUL DITTENHOFER. MORTIMER. Manager DEVANEY, WILLIAM DOUGLASS. HARL FIELD. HARRY. Manager FITCH. ALVA FITCH. JAMES GORTNER, WILLIS GURNEE. BRACE HARRIS. ALANSON HARRIS. DANIEL KENT. GEORGE KITTLF.SON. HOWARD MAC MILLAN, DAVID MCCLURE. ROBERT MF.ARS. PLIN MEYERS. HOWARD PAGENKOPF. WILLIAM PUTNAM. LUCIUS SAVAGE. ROBERT SIQVERLAND, IVAR WIGHT. JACK WILLIAMS. JAMES Page 63 -4BISBILA j8 - Girls’ Athletics THE school year 1930-31 marks a decided change in the girls’ gymnasium work. In order that the sports will not become monotonous and that the young seventh graders will not be doing the more difficult work of the twelfth graders, a system has been worked out so that the two youngest classes will have Newcomb twice a week and kickball once; the ninth grade will have volley-ball once a week and touch-down twice. These sports will prepare the student for soccer, volley-ball and basketball which are played in the senior high school. The tenth grade has basketball once a week and volley-ball twice; the eleventh grade has volley-ball once and soccer twice; and the graduating class has soccer once and basketball twice. In the winter quarter there is apparatus work, exercises, dancing, swimming, and basketball. The spring quarter finds the girls outdoors again. In the Junior High School each class replaces the other as in the fall quarter with track and baseball. The Senior High School classes are enjoying tennis, which has never been successful in University High School before. Baseball is being played in a regular routine form in each class. For the first time the girls have had regulation uniforms. The middies are furnished by the university, and each girl buys a regulation bloomer. This year the girls have had no need of cluttering their school lockers with gym clothes as new ones have been furnished in the physical education building. Heretofore, having only one gymnasium has caused an inconvenience, but this year the high school classes have had the use of two in addition to the swimming pool. The girls were given tests in balancing, time, judgment of the eye, and posture. An average was made and those ranking in the higher one-half were given separate instruction. We attribute this fine program to Miss Timberman and Miss Hume, who have guided girls’ athletics throughout the year. Faze 64 -4 B I S B I L A ►-Girls’ Athletics—Continued 1930 SWIMMING Winners—Seniors, first; Seventh, second. The teams are as follows: Twelfth Eleventh Tenth R. BENGTSON I. POWRIE P. TURLEY A. ADAIR M. ZELNER F. BENGTSON M. OEHLER G. LAWTON J. CUMMINS L. JURGINS G. MF.ARS J. MULL Ninth Eighth Seventh V. BLOND D. STARK E. FRANZEN C. BEERY V. HADELSM M. DAVIS F. CHARITON II. BERRY M. GASEN J. FRITZ D. ROSENWALD B. KUEHN SOCCER Winners—Seniors. GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAMS Twelfth Eleventh Tenth Second Team H. THOMPSON H. PRIMEAU M. WEST M. KING J. TUCKER J. MULL R. HIRSH MAN M. HAYES M. ZELNER M. MILLER P. TAYLOR Z. BAR RONS E. KIRPATRICK J. SMITH C. BARRIE M. CHILDS M. LONG P. TURLEY J. FRITZ J. HEATON B. FRITZ F. BENGTSON F. CHARLTON G. STAFFORD L. HENSEL G. STOKES B. BREWER B. ARMSTRONG M. GRONF.WOLD B. LAWRENCE P. ALDEN L. KLOHN N. KING G. MEARS K. BARDIN W. UTNE J. WILSON V. BLOND A. BROMS K. HAAS G. PECK M. MCGOVERN E. BURKARDT Second Team E. JONES GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAMS Twelfth Eleventh 2nd Team Cont. Tenth L. HENSEL E. JONES J. SMITH B. MOLZAHN P. TURLEY E. LATHROP I.. BOUTHELET Second Team F. BENGTSON H. PRIMEAU GERTRUDE MEARS M. MILLER G. STOKES Second Team G. PECK M. GRONEWAI.D m. McGovern L. KLOHN E. LATHROP Second Team J. DAVIS J. MULL B. WARD Va c 6b • :( B I S B I L A f Tumbling LAST fall a number of boys turned out for the University High gym squad and held their first workout with Captain Ostrander of the U of M. From then on things looked brighter; tights which were the characteristic color of the school were bought, and Jim Williams was elected captain. The team gave their first appearance before the parents and teachers. Maurice Ostrander, a very able leader, took the task of training the boys to the various pieces of apparatus. Before long a few of them were getting used to the work, and the outlook was promising for the future gym team of U High. Mort Dittcnhofcr, Allan Poucher, Guy Chase, and a few others then started to work for the Northwest Gym Meet, held each year at the University of Minnesota. The captain, Jim Williams, on account of football and basketball, was not able to take part in practice to any great extent. During the winter quarter the problem of training the team came to Al Eller, who was a very experienced man. Due to the helpful advise of Al, the team presented three exhibitions between the halves of the basketball games. March seventh was the date of the Northwest Gym Meet; only one man from U High was entered. No places were taken by the home squad, but promising experience for the future was obtained. A few days later an All-University 'gym meet was held; anyone was eligible for entrance. Mort Dittcnhofcr, Allan Poucher, Guy Chase, and Jim Williams constituted the U High aggregation. Williams received second place on the parallel bars, and tied for second on the mats. Although gym as a sport is not established by the school, the boys hope that next year they might receive minor letters for their efforts. Trophies and Medals Each year medals arc awarded to individuals and squads which attain the highest proficiency in both girls’ and boys’ athletics. In addition to these medals, their names are engraved on large cups which stand permanently in our trophy case. Among the boys, the gymnasium class is divided into a number of groups. Records arc kept of the scores made in the competitive athletics in which they take part: touchball and soccer in the fall; basketball, indoor baseball, tumbling, and swimming in the winter; and track and baseball in the spring. The girls have won six trophies for their physical education work. One was presented by the Girls’ U Club of 1928 to encourage enthusiasm for athletics. Another was given to the class or squad having the highest average in posture. Since play hour is an extra-curricular activity, there are trophies for the excellency of the class which has the best attendance, fairest sportsmanship, and most victories at this time. The final awards are those for health and attendance. Of these latter two, there are awards for both the Junior and Senior High School. Past 66 4 B I S B I L A 1 The Thousand-and-Second Story (As originally told by Sheherazade to the Suit an Shahriar, and then lost, which was probably just as well.) THERE dwelt, many years ago, in the days of the Arabian Nights, in the great city of Bagdad, the noble and good Caliph, Haroun al Rase hid. It was the custom of the Caliph on the days when the affairs of state pressed too sorely upon him, to journey forth into the streets of the city which he ruled so well, in search of adventure. And it so happened that on one of these excursions he came upon a very strange adventure indeed, which all started when he discovered, sitting on the curb before the royal palace, a stocky young man with red hair and steel-rimmed spectacles, who was crying piteously. The Caliph was touched. My good young man, he questioned, what is your name, and why do you sit on the curb before the royal palace wearing red hair and steel-rimmed spectacles and crying piteously, huh? My names is Mcars, replied the unfortunate, and I am sitting here on the curb before the royal palace wearing red hair and steel-rimmed spectacles and crying piteously because, in the twelve years which have passed since 1 graduated from the Institution of Higher Learning, University High School, I have been living with my sister ‘Gertrude and have lost track of all the friends of my childhood. But now Gertrude has married an animal-trainer who has turned me out of house and home, so 1 am forced to sit here on the curb before the royal palace, wearing red hair and steel-rimmed spectacles, and crying piteously, as I am without friends and have no place to go.” How sad, consoled the Caliph, but come with me tonight in search of adventure and perhaps we shall find some of your childhood friends. The young man shook his head sadly and blew his nose on his pocket handkerchief, but would probably have accepted the kind offer but just at that moment two armored cars careened down the street past them, a steady stream of machine-gun bullets passing between them. Duck for cover!” yelled Haroun, as he and Plin took shelter behind a passing garbage-can and settled themselves comfortably. It’s another gang war. Just Gentleman Alva Pitch and old Silent Dick Mooney, the two infamous desperadoes. They often play like that.” By this time all was quiet. Here comes Undertaker Abbey,” continued the Caliph, pointing to a sober-looking young man dressed all in the conventional black of his lugubrious calling, and there is Coroner Cy Anderson, and Wight and Gowcn of the Ambulance Brigade. Where are the police?” asked Plin. We’ll sec them later,” returned the Caliph, and he was right. At this moment an officious-locking street-sweeper appeared and began plying his trade among the dead and wounded. Big business,” he murmcred, big business.” It was none other than Fred Bjorklund. 'T went to school with them all,” muttered Mears. To think they would come to this!” That was quick service!” rejoined the Caliph, but I need refreshment. There is a night club across the street.” They made their way past the numerous shops emblazoned with the signs which made this particular thoroughfare the Great White Way of Bagdad. E. Myers, Motorcycles,” they read. And Ritzingcr Tattooing Parlors,” D. Gould, High Class Trimming,” H. Charlton, Proprietor of the Last Miniature Golf Course in Page 67 -«6( BISBILAjS the World,” ”L. Hensel, Round the World Tours—Travel the Hcnsel Way,” and one more beautiful than all the others, D. Ovrum and Staff of Lady Barbers, Including B. Palmer, J. Williams, and I. Powrie.” Well, well!” gasped the astonished Plin. A search-light swept the sky for a moment, illuminating all. What’s that?” he asked. Only Bill Devaney,” replied Haroun. They’ve wired him electrically and hired him to stand on the corner and warn airplanes off the skyscrapers.” A harsh, rasping, unpleasant voice broke in on their conversation. Buy a collar-button, mister?” it said. Buy a collar-button?” The Caliph kicked the voice’s owner aside, but not before Plin had recognized behind the peddler’s heavy growth of beard the features of one Georg K. F. Mann, a well known ne’er-do-well with whom he had gone to school. They were now at the door of the night club. This is 'Texas’ (Jane) Dicks’ place,” explained the Caliph. A blare of music greeted them from the sixty-piece orchestra, conducted by Philip Bengtson, working harder than he ever had on the football field. The orchestra contained such sterling stars as Helen Stinncttc at the piano, Russell Rosendahl at the drums, Betty Fritz at the trombone, which required a lot of hot air, and Jean Smith, Katherine Lindquist, and Ruby Fransen, playing other instruments, the names of which I do not know. Duets were sung in a rich soprano by the Evans Sisters (Jeanette and Marion). They were really not sisters at all but were billed so to create better box-office standing. Donald Bussey was also on hand to sing and receive grapefruits. The strident voice of Texas” Dicks greeted them as they entered, with a jovial, Hello, sucker.” Hello yourself,” replied the Caliph sulkily, depositing his turban with the hat-check girl, who was named Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, and purchasing a package of Spuds from Margaret Zelner, who was selling cigarettes in pink tights. A waiter glided forward and showed them to a secluded table behind a palm. Mears spoke to him. You look familiar,” he said. I am,” kidded the waiter. But the reason I look that way is because I used to go to school with you. My name is Ted Christianson.” Well, well,” laughed Mears, and do you spend all your time waiting?” No,” admitted Ted, I sell bathtubs in my spare moments. I want a menu,” demanded the Caliph and the forty-page book was brought. A small legend on the cover ran: Toothpicks by Allison.” He always wanted to be a forester,” remembered Plin. They ordered a Putnam Sundae, named after a young man, Lucius Putnam, who had just established an all-time mattress-testing record, and a Kent Parfait, named after another young man, George Kent, who had just been awarded a generalship in the Russian army because of his long and very luxuriant beard. Those who name ice-cream confections arc hero-worshippers. I want a paper to read while they fix my sundae,” yelped the Caliph, who was really a grouchy old bird, and one was brought. Well, well,” he exclaimed, President of the United States Harry Field says that the Prohibition question is all wet. And here it says that some Jean Short has swum across the Atlantic Ocean under water. And it also says that the young scientist, Miriam Weil, has succeeded in grafting a grapefruit and a watermelon, so that it is now no longer necessary to take bath?. And here is good old Chas. (O. O. McIntyre of Bagdad) Nordin’s humor column, 'Bagdad Day by Day.’ I always read that. No matter how bad I feel it makes me feel worse. And here are the comic strips, by B. Armstrong and M. Carlson!” I remember that they drew the illustrations for the 1931 Bisbila,” said Plin. Suddenly there was a crash. Page 6S B I S B I L A )► A raid!” exclaimed the Caliph, and he was right. In a moment the room was full of Police-Commissioner Robert Savage, Chairman-of-thc-Committce-for-thc-Sup-prcssion-of-Vice Robert H. Alway, and Dog-Catcher Alanson Harris, backed by a heavy rear guard consisting of Dave MacMillan and Harl Douglass. ''Hello, boys,” greeted Texas” Dicks. We’re pulling a raid,” said Commissoner Savage. 1 don’t find anything wrong,” said Dog-Catcher Harris. Now that we’re here we might as well stay, though,” added Chairman Alway. Ho-kay, Chief, Ho-kay,” echoed the rear guard. They were soon seated and watching the floor show, which was just then starting. It consisted of Peggy Jane Mills, Betty Jane Smith, and Jean (Crip) Tucker, adagio dancers, Helen Thompson in songs both popular and otherwise, and some comic chit-chat between Barbara Bailey and Lois Curtis which convulsed the audience. However, our two heroes did not sec all this. At the first mention of a raid they found themselves in the open air. The money our food would have cost us we shall give to the Salvation Army,” the Caliph said benevolently. One of the girls of the Salvation Army group came forward to receive the offering. Mcars recognized Bernice Peterson. Ye gods,” he said. Didn’t any of the girls I used to go to school with marry and settle down?” Oh, yes,” responded the Caliph, pulling down a list from his pocket. Besides your sister Gertrude, there was Priscilla Alden, Charlotte Blumenthal, Sylvia Friedland, Mildred Long, Eleanor Rosenberg, and Alice Woolerv. Look out, there! Plin had almost fallen over a studious-looking gentleman who was standing in the middle of the sidewalk lost in deep reverie. ‘'That is the great Professor Gortner,” whispered the Caliph. Do not disturb his train of thought. He is probably evolving the proof for A plus B equals C.” Mears was awed. What is that great building up ahead?” he asked. That is the office of 'The Bagdadian’, our greatest newspaper,” replied the Caliph. Gertrude Lawton is its editress.” Poor Gertrude,” sighed Plin. She used to edit 'The Campus Breeze’. I guess the ties must have been too strong for her to have sunken as low as this.” Suddenly there was a crash and something whizzed by. What was that?” questioned Mears, startled. Oh, just a young reporter on 'The Bagdadian’,” replied Haroun. Sap named Baring-Gould. Probably hurrying to get his copy in before the paper goes to press.” I’m sorry for him,” said Mears. He used to be over-worked, and I guess he still is. I can remember Gertrude and Willie Gortner, who is now the Great Professor Gortner, making him stay home and write things for the Breeze and the Bisbila when he should have been out culturing his mind and building his bodily tissues at movies and dances. I always knew he wouldn’t amount to much, the way they made him toil.” Well,” said the Caliph, my little venture for this evening is over. It has been most enjoyable. And you-------you seem to have located quite a few of your friends. Arc you happy now?” Caliph,” said Mears, a tear trickling down his cheek. Keep this to yourself, but I think they would have been better off never to have graduated from high school.” And he was right. Page 69 4 B I S B I L A fr -The Class Will WITH the consent of the omnipotent, omnipresent Allah, we the Seniors of University High School, being of sound mind and memory, and having reached years of discretion, do hereby declare this to be our last Will and Testament, and do hereby bequeath our most treasured possessions to the following beneficiaries: Plin Mears wills his noise, detention record, red hair, and drag with the faculty to any one who’ll accept them. Jane Dicks wistfully wills her silent wisdom to Kay Haas. Lucius Putnam and Marl Douglass leave their dexterity as crooks to the dramatic upstarts of the Junior class. Phil Bengtson bequeaths the mud in the River Flats to Howard Kittleson as a beauty preparation. Betty Armstrong gives generously of her middle name to Georg K. F. Mann. Katherine Lindquist confers Virgil upon Janet Rculcr. Dave MacMillan is Scotch,-------------but on second thought he has decided to leave his basketball ability. Jane Williams wills her Hard Times Party to the Junior boys as a solution for their problems. Charles Nordin is giving Miss Will a marriage certificate and a ring. Peanuts Held and Jack Wight bequeath the trials and tribulations of the office page to some red-blooded he-man!” Dotty Gould is willing to will her grace in dancing to the aspiring Junior Highitcs. It’s often handy at Sunlites. Jeanette Evans bestows her Irish Ire upon Eileen McCarthy. Fred Bjorklund has condescended to present a portion of his excess dignity to Bud Green. lantha Powric leaves the first and last vestiges of her suntan to Bettye Fruen with instructions to use moderately. Robert Savage thrusts his primitive instincts upon Lloyd James. Helen Stinnettc was going to leave Alva, but she’s reconsidered. Now she has nothing to leave. Stewart Gowen sends his success in collecting ads to Hazel Purdy whose chances were interrupted. Peggy Mills leaves her way with girls” to Howard Shcnahon. Dorothy Ovrum leaves her way with men” (cave men) to Billy Ovrum. Willis Gortner reluctantly gives his derby to Kalmon Herz. Jean Smith confers her comprehensive volume of Who’s Who In 'U High” upon the library to be used with discretion. Russell Rosendahl bequeaths his tongue to Tommy Cat. Sylvia Friedland leaves another wad of gum for the Shevlin tables. Donald Bussey, Harry Charlton, and Lyman Ritzinger are mailing their pictures and complexions to the Palmolive Soap Corporation. Helen Thompson leaves the responsibility of the Glee Club and Archie to Eleanor Anderson. Gertrude Mears wills her kick in soccer to Fran Bengtson. Al Fitch hands his revolution to Robert Speer. Marion Evans has finally agreed to leave the drinking fountains in the halls when she goes. I'a c 70 ■4 B I S B I L A )► Richard Mooney has been prevailed upon to bestow his good looking Physics prac” to the girls who really need him. Barbara Bailey confers the Girls’ Club telephone upon anyone who is ready to use it. (She must also have a pleasant voice.) Georg Mann, in a broad minded mood, has deigned to present to the whole school his Pointers on Becoming Intelligent.” Bess Palmer and Marshall Abbey leave their best wishes and the halls to Jane and Clarence. George Kent returns Chaucer to Canterbury and hopes he’ll stay there. Cyrus Anderson bequeaths his gift of bluff to Katherine Peebles who needs extensive lessons in it. Bill Devaney leaves his extra inches to Carl Hcnrici. Priscilla Alden gives her auburn locks to Elsa Freeman. Miriam Weil leaves with satisfaction her Saturday morning appointments with the Breeze to Margaret Seder. Bernice Peterson bestows her charm upon June Bowsficld. Lois Curtis lends one of her South Dakota athletes to Zora Barrons. Ruby Franscn gives her locker mirror to Maddy Johnson. Jean Short and Betty Smith willingly will their telephone numbers to some good looking men. Alice Woolery leaves Economics for Home Economics. Bill Baring-Gould confers his notebook (plus contents) to the Mississippi. Lillian Hensel presents Paris to Miss Jensen. Eleanor Rosenberg has a Campus Ticket with very few punches for someone with a promising future. Jack Allison leaves the vehement language of his 1860 speeches to the faculty for private use. Crip Tucker leaves the chocolate, cherry, and maple nut,” to the Juniors. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick willingly wills all the formulas used in Math III and IV, Chemistry, and Physics to the ignorant Junior Highite who thinks he’s heard of everything. Alanson Harris confers Cleopatra upon the Ancient History department as a companion for Toto. Margaret Zelner presents the Acme apples to some very high powered salesman. Gertrude Lawton gives Betty Anderson a complimentary copy of Reminiscences of the Men I Have Played Opposite.” Kathleen Bardin is the favored recipient of a Charles (Buddy) Rogers picture from Charlotte Blumenthal. Everett Myers wills his motorcycle to Fred Malcolmson to enable him to arrive at school on time. Mildred Long presents Lord Byron to the English olficc for analysis. Marian Carlson leaves her ideas for posters for Karen Farrell. Robert Alway gives hints of his technique with Freshman girls to Doug Menz. Betty Fritz gives one sandwich of her lunch between third and fourth periods to Winifred Hermann. Ted Christianson bestows upon the school the Senate’s Student Government and the Traffic Commission. And as a final gift the Senior Class confers upon the Junior Class the responsibility, pleasures, and problems of the leaders of the school. Witness our marks this first day of June in the year of Mohammed nineteen hundred and thirty-one. Witnessed by the: Caliph’s Grand Vizier Class of ’31” Page 71 — B I S B I L A f A Thousand and One Nightmares or A Day at U High Introduction IN the name of the Faculty, the Compassionate, the Merciful.1 Praise be to the Faculty, the Masters of the two worlds.' Of a certainty the doings of the Seniors become a lesson to those that follow after.3 So glory be to those who appointed the things that have been done.1 These histories arc made up of the various and sundry doings that have been done by the great graduating class of the nineteen hundred and thirty-one, and arc called The Thousand Nightmares and One Nightmare” or A Day at U High,” and there is contained therein an intermittent touch of humor, with now and then a wisecrack.5 It is recorded in the archives of the University High School'' that there was a certain youth in the class of ’31 who had a great attraction over women.' He was a fair, well-built chap, and was indeed a pleasing sight to look upon. But his crowning attraction was a mole upon his red check. When he had attained the age of eighteen years the grey down appeared upon this mole,' which was like a globule of ambergis, and he captivated the minds and eyes of his beholders. Nightly he took these fair damsels to shows, dances, and parties, and whatnot,’ and on each succeeding night he journeyed forth with a different pearl of great price.”10 Of him the poet says: To each fair maid he dated. He told a tale, a wisecrack, or a pun; And when they ail were aggregated. Truly, a wonderous yarn was spun. 1. The author his found to his own woe that the faculty is not always so merciful, but it must be admitted that it docs make a fine introductory passage. 2. Junior and Senior High Schools. 3. It is to be understood that only the good doings are referred to. 4. It has been determined that one of the best and most effective forms of worship is an occasional offertory, such as an Acme Apple or a Dixie. 3. It is generally admitted by those authorities (i. e. Jack A.) who have occasion to be more familiar with laughter and its causes that there is a distinction here. 6. This school is thought to have been located upon the University of Minnesota campus at Minneapolis, Minnesota. 7. It is commonly understood that this was not at all uncommon in that year’s class, which was renowned for its handsome men. 8. It is of course understood that he was more mature than the remains of that famous hairless human being which exist in the Smithsonian Institute, and who was formerly known by the name of Donald Bussey. 9. It is permissible to make your own interpretation of the word whatnot. 10. The story-tellers of the class of ’31 obtained a great deal of amusement by emphasizing the two words great price. It is thought that they tried to achieve a double meaning here and wished to have their listeners interpret it in such a fashion that they obtained the same meaning from it as one does from the modern phrase golJ-Jigger. Page ,-v B I S B I L A Nightmare One AND what would you like to know today?” questioned the Royal Soothsayer as he unfurled his crystal and got ready for business. I think,” said His Honor, the Caliph of Bagdad, thoughtfully, one finger pressed hard against his forehead, that I should like to hear about the most interesting document in the world.” Well,” returned the Soothsayer, gazing deep into the murky depths of the sphere before him, I’m not sure I can tell you about the most interesting document in the world, but here in my crystal I see what is certainly one of the most curious. It comes from University High School and it is called a multiple-choice test. And he read as follows: In June of this year, 1931, sixty-two Seniors will graduate from this institution because they (1. were good boys and girls and worked industriously for four long hard years, 2. knew more than any of their practice teachers, 3. were good bluffers and had a pull, i. e. drag, with the faculty.) These Seniors are especially noted for their (1. good looks and winning ways, 2. sense of humor, 3. silence in classrooms) and are seldom seen but frequently heard. Among them are many intellectuals (?) of the highest type (???) who are constantly (1. poking fun at, 2. treating very nicely indeed, 3. giving the third degree to) their practice teachers and who delight in sticking gum (1. in the drinking fountains, 2. behind their cars, 3. under chairs where other people will be sure to get their hands in it.) When called upon to tell what they liked best about the school they answered, (1. Men’s Union meals, 2. Shevlin Hall prices, 3. the small assignments and high marks.) They invariably stayed home on Mondays because (1. they had an engagement with a dentist, 2. they were resting up from an engagement with someone other than a dentist, 3. they were sick.) During their Junior year they were requested to write long themes. Some of the subjects chosen were: (1. ’Why I Wisecrack,’ by Jack Allison, 2. 'Why I Gurgle When I Giggle,’ by Dorothy Ovrum, 3. 'I Was Born That Way,’ by Georg Karl Frederick Mann, 4. 'The Future of the Two-Column Feature,’ by William S. Baring-Gould.) The faculty secs these students go with (1. sobbing grief—is it possible?—in their hearts, 2. regrets, 3. joy and merrymaking) and all join together in a Maypole dance to express their lighthearted happiness. These Seniors will leave the school and fare forth into the world where they will take their places among their fellow (1. guinea pigs, 2. morons, 3. menaces to World Peace.)” I’w 73 -4BISBILA ►- NIGHTMARE 9 Dorothy Ovrum: Is he popular?” Jane Dicks: Popular? Why, when he left town, twenty-three girls went back into circulation!” NIGHTMARE 25 The Caliph of Bagdad, who has three attractive daughters, sc .: Talk may be cheap, but you should see my telephone bill!” NIGHTMARE 31 Georg Mann: I wanna buy a hat.” Clerk: Would you like a Homburg, sir?” Georg: Oh, I’m not hungry. I just wanna buy a hat.” NIGHTMARE 38 Jane Williams: Do you think airplanes will ever supplant automobiles? Bob Alway: Heck, no. Who wants to park in a damp old cloud?” NIGHTMARE SO The Caliph of Bagdad, who is quite a statistician, sez: If all the cars in the work! were parked end to end, it would be just our luck to have Bill Baring-Gould up at the front in Minerva.” NIGHTMARE 66 Jack Allison: I hate those impromptu complexions some of the girls have, don’t you?” Robert Savage: What do you mean—impromptu complexions? Jack: The kind they make up as they go along.” NIGHTMARE 70 The Caliph of Bagdad, who is not very intelligent, sez: I have just discovered that a medicinc-ball is not a doctor’s dance.” NIGHTMARE 74 Taxidriver: My, what a clutch!” Harry Peanuts” Field (frem the rear): Hey, you keep your eyes to the front and mind your own business!” NIGHTMARE 100 Peggy Jane Mills: How did they treat you when you were in Scotland?” Lillian Hensel: Reluctantly, very reluctantly.” NIGHTMARE 109 This is going to be good,” said the father as he led his son to the reform school. NIGHTMARE 120 L’il Alice (entertaining her sister’s boy friend): Oh, Cy, guess what father said about you at dinner tonight.” Cy Anderson: I haven’t an idea in the world.” L’il Alice: That’s right.” Page 74 4 B I S B I L A NIGHTMARE 296 Cop: Hey, you can’t park here!” Alanson Harris: ''Officer, you may know the traffic rules, but you don’t know this car!” NIGHTMARE 502 Harl Douglass: 1 his must be a Mohammedan restaurant. It says on the menu, 'Meals served here Allah carte.’ ” NIGHTMARE 5 84 Bernice Peterson: Bill was priceless last night!” Betty Jane Smith: What, broke again? NIGHTMARE 600 Dorothy Gould: Penny for your thoughts.” Plin Mears: Still gold-digging, huh?” NIGHTMARE 720 He: Would it be an offense if I kissed you?” She: Offense? It would be a miracle! NIGHTMARE 823 Irate Father: Say, did I see you kiss my daughter?” Ted Christianson: Certainly not! I wanted to sec the color of her eyes, and I’m near-sighted.” NIGHTMARE 996 Is she dumb? She thinks a collegian is an auto crash, that a ’cello is some sort of a dessert, and that all Canada is dry because she read it on a gingcrale bottle. NIGHTMARE 1000 The Caliph of Bagdad, who is quite a scientist, sez: I’d be happy if I could find some way of using bath salts in a shower bath.” For that Next Order of Printing Call • • o fmerican ‘Tress Qo. 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