University High School - Flickertail Yearbook (Grand Forks, ND)

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The judges for the contest were: Miss Richardson, Roger Johnson, Sydney Thorwaldson and Fridjon Thorliefson. They gave the English I class first place, and the English III class second place. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB DANCE The Girls' Glee club sponsored a dancing party on Friday evening, November 20. Punch was served during the evening and Miss Carol Miles acted as chaperone. The committee in charge was composed of the Misses Hazel Jack, Dorothy MacMillan and Gladys Leeson. Excellent music was furnished by Emard's Orchestra and after a very enjoyable evening of dancing, those present departed for their homes. CIVIC LEAGUE DANCE The first Civic League Dance of the year was held in the Women's Gym, December 15 after the Basket Ball game here with Minto. Music was furnished by Melody Boys' four piece orchestra and frappe was served. Mr. Nerhus acted as chaperone of the evening and everyone had a very enjoyable time. PER GRADUS DANCE On Friday evening of February 8, the members of Per Gradus enter- tained most successfully. Dancing and cards were the diversions and the hours were from 8 to 11. The music was gay and they all knew the way to enjoy themselves. Toward the close of the evening light refresh- ments were served. All the members reported a very good time. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB PARTY Sixty couples attended the Co-ed program dance Saturday evening, February 16, in Gymnasim by the Girls' Glee Club of the U. H. S. Eighteen regular dances and two favor numbers constituted the program for the evening and music was furnished by Emard's Orchestra. The hours were from 8 to 11 o'clock. The University colors, pink and green, were used in decorating the hall and refreshments were carried out with green appointment. The committee in charge was composed of the Misses Hazel Jack, Camilla Redick and Gladys Leeson. Miss Carol Miles and Professor H. J. Humpstone were invited to attend the party as chaperones. PER GRADUS BANQUET The Eighteenth Annual Per Gradus Banquet was held on Wednesday evening, May 16, 1923, in the Dacotah Hotel. Promptly at 7:30 P. M. the members of Per Gradus and the faculty assembled in the Banquet Room which was very effectively decorated in purple and gold, the society colors. The menu, place cards, and many novel favors fitted into the color scheme and added to the success of the banquet.

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SOCIETY PER GRADUS DANCE The members of Per Gradus showed their pep by giving the first social affair of the season, Friday evening, November 3. The chaperones of the evening were Mr. A. H. Kazda and Mr. R. W. Johnson. When the clock struck eight, a person could have seen a jolly group of Per Gradians and Alumni gathered for the purpose of having a good time. Dancing and cards were the diversions and at the close of the evening refreshments were served. Excellent music was furnished by the Per Gradus Orchestra. BETTER SPEECH WEEK Better Speech Week was observed from November sixth to eleventh. It is customary to have a contest at the end of this week in which all the English classes participate by giving some original stunt or play in which the need for better English is shown. The English I class presented The Court of King Cole. The characters were King Cole, the Queen of Hearts, Tom the Piper's son, Mary Quite Contrary, Little Bo Peep, and the Knave of Hearts. The scene was laid in the court of King Cole and showed the King and Queen very indignant because their subjects were abusing good English. When Little Bo Peep was brought before the King and Queen, she accused the Knave of Hearts of running away with good English. The play ended with the King and Queen pardoning their subjects after the Knave was forced to bring good English back and was consigned to the Tower. The English II class presented Speakwell Ranch. The setting for the play was at a party at a western ranch where a group of college boys and girls were visiting. The hostess offered a prize to the man who spoke the best English all evening. She incidentally told her maid that she would marry the winner. The man who was interested in the hostess solicited the votes of the others, thinking it would please the girl if he won. The play ended with the hostess telling what the prize was, which was herself. The English III class with R. C. Greenberg as captain, presented the trail of the state of North Dakota vs. Miss Incoherence and Miss Impropriety for intentionally assaulting and harming Miss Good English. Much interesting testimony was given by the different members who were witnesses. The play ended with the Judge sentencing the defendants to a period of probation during which they were to report to Miss Laycock. The English IV class with Dorothy MacMillan as captain presented First Settlers and Good English. The characters were many of the old settlers such as: Teddy Roosevelt, the Marquis de Mores, J. J. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. and Mrs. Wesby, Capt. Griggs, the boy Steffanson, and Miss Cavalier. The setting was in the post ofiice at Pembina in 1885. The first school teacher who came up the river on Capt. Grigg's boat brought to them the news of the building of the Uni- versity at Grand Forks. Teddy Roosevelt and the Marquis, who were up in the country at this time buying cattle for their ranch, told of the affairs in the Bad Lands. J. J. Hill told them of his plans for extending the railroad and the betterment of North Dakota. The Play ended with Capt. Griggs relating some of his experiences and expressing the wish that better English might be developed as rapidly as the territory.

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The following five course dinner was served: Fruit Cocktail Celery Olives Roast Turkey and Dressing Creamed Peas Mashed Potatoes Head Lettuce Thousand Island Dressing Ice Cream Wafers Coffee After the dinner the program for the evening was given. Mr. Kazda presided as toastmaster, and as usual had his large stock of jokes well in hand. A message of Welcome was deliverd by Carl Wild. Ernest Johnson gave the Response An alumna, Miss Clarissa Rees, gave a talk, in which she pointed out how Per Gradus benefited her, and how it would benefit any woman. Raymond Olson created a social at- mosphere with his Flashes O'Mirth. Miss Theresa Klemesrud and Miss Ruby Moen gave a very fine piano duet. Following this an alumnus, Conrad Leifer, gave a talk in which he presented the View Beyond. Dr. Henry J. Humpstone spoke on the Value of a Literary Society. Miss Miles gave two pleasing vocal selections assisted by Olga Stenmo at the piano. Professor Schmidt concluded the program with an address in which he told many interesting and humorous reminiscences of his school days. In the opinion of everyone present the banquet was one of the most successful ever held. CIVIC LEAGUE CARNIVAL AND DANCE V The Civic League Board staged their last program of the season, May 12, 1923, in the form of a carnival and dance. The scene of the activities was the Women's Gymnasium. Booths games, dancing, and refreshments, horns, paper caps, confetti and streamers in brilliant colors made the event both a pleasure and a success. A quoit tournament was held between the various classes. Paddie Fagstad carried off the honors for the Juniors. Faculty members present were Mr. Nerhus, Miss Colvin and Miss Laycock. THE JUNIOR PROM The most successful social event of the year was the Prom given by the Junior Class on May 25. Paddie Fagstad was the Prom Manager. Al Vallely, floor manager, Jeanne Fuller had charge of decorations and favors, and Helen Fadden of invitations. The success of the Prom was the result of much effort on the part of those in charge. The Prom began at eight o'clock in the Women's Gymnasium which was beautifully decorated in purple and grey, the class colors. Other things that helped to make the affair the success which it was, were many unique favor dances, Emards orchestra, and the presence of a large number of almuni members with their usual display of pep. The patrons and patronesses were Superintendent and Mrs. C. C. Schmidt, Principal and Mrs. A. H. Kazda, Miss Miles and Dr. H. J. Humpstone, Miss Colvin, Miss Knuz, Miss Laycock, Miss Richardson, and Mr. Nerhus.