Windsor High School - Pow Wow Yearbook (Windsor, IL)

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POW-WOW Social Events All School Party The upper classmen entertained the Freshmen at an All-school Party by giving a mock trial, with the Freshmen as the accused. The party was a success, with over a hundred present. Refreshments of ice cream bars were served. Christmas Party Since the girls were victorious over the boys, in- the sale of basketball tickets, a party was given in their favor on December 23. An enjoyable program was presented, after which contests were held. The gift exchange was as interesting as ever. The P.-T. A. and faculty presented each student with an orange and a candy bar. The boys serv- ed ice cream bars. At the usual time that school would have been dismissed, everyone departed for the Christmas vacation. Senior Party The Senior class entertained themselves and a few guests at a hobo party, April 8, in the high school gym. Prizes were given to the winners of various contests. Re- freshments of sandwiches and pop were served. Junior Party April 1, the Junior class held an April Fool Party in the gym. The games, which consisted of London Bridge and Partner's Tag , were enjoyed by all present. Several pranks were played, one of which was giving some of the guests marshmallows flavored with quinine. After this, they had animal crackers and punch. Sophomore Party The Sophomore Class held a Kid party February 25. There were about fifty present and only three were not dressed as kids. There were quite a few black eyes, freckles, and pigtails present. They served refreshments of ice cream cones. Freshman Party April 15, the Freshmen had a Backward Easter party. Besides wearing their clothes backwards, they acted backward. Many new games were enjoyed after which they were served deviled eggs, minced ham and cheese sandwiches, and cookies. Pep Meetings This year several good Pep Meetings were prepared by the Cheer Leaders. Some new and clever yells were introduced and some rousing cheering done. Also, some good talks were given by students and teachers. Junior-Senior Banquet On May 15, the Seniors, faculty, and the board and their wives, were guests at a Banquet given by the Juniors. We motored to Mattoon to the Hotel U. S. Grant where the dining hall was decorated with flowers and candles. The theme of the banquet was Graduation , with diplomas as place cardsf, and the caps as nut cups. The school colors, blue and gold, were used as the color scheme. After the dinner the following program was given: Processional .................................... Seniors, Juniors, Faculty, Board t'To the Class of '37 .................. .................. I -Iclen Ashbrook Song, We've Been Thinking ........... ................... . Tunior Class Reading, I've Got a Pain in My Sawdust Mrs. M. E. Gibson Song, The Seniors are Going to Leave Us .. ...... Junior Class Our Diplomas ......................... .... E ileen Robertson Senior Class Phophecy .. ............... Mildred Thompson Violin Solo ........... ...................... J anet Baker Songs ............. Richard Hampton and Walter Rose Senior Class Will .................... Rose Thompson Honors ........... .... . . J. H. Dunscomb Good-bye, Seniors .. .............. ..... J unior Class 1 9 3 8 Twenty Five