Winterset High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Winterset, IA)

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L F. F. A.. CHAPTER IS LARGEST IN STATE Lloyd Bond Is Awarded T-he Degree of Master 'Farmer The Winterset Vocational Agriculture department offered classes for high school ,students and adult faI'1Y191'S- Courses in Animal Husbandry, Crop Production and Farm Management were offered high school students and Farm Economics was offered to ten adult farmers. Sixty-seven' high school boys enrolled in the day courses and 127 fanmers were enrolled in the evening class. This is the largest enrollment the department has had during its five years of existence. Besides the regular classes, lmany pro- jects have been carried out. Last year the boys earned on their projects 351855.81 net profits and 32409.92 labor income. The Future Farmers chapter which is composed of boys studying agriculture, organized this year with fifty-five mem- bers. This is the largest F. F. A. chapter in Iowa. The offilcers ara: pxpesident, Paul Newton, vice president, Ernest Muellerg secretary, Russell Andersong treasurer, Em-bree Jackson. The chapter made the following ac- complishments: 1. Sponsored over WOI. 2. Sponsored show. 4. Conducted a potato test plot. 4. Conducted a corn yield test plot. 5, Conducted a seed corn storage test. 6 Sent representatives to- ten district meetings. Lloyd Bond was granted the Iowa Farmer Degree which is the highest honor that can be granted by the State association. a broadcast program an apple and potato Robert Addy: What does the word 'davenport' suggest to you? Helen XVorley: Oh, I knowg a city in Iowa. At the commercial contest in Indian- ola, it seems that Mr. Crawley lost -his way. At any rate the question is, Where did the janitor find Mr. Craw- ley? - Edith Brown- VVhat's the traffic cop's so-ng? Dorothy C.-'Tm Following You. NORMAL TRALHNTTNG GLUTB HAS SUCCESSFUL- YEAR VVil1na Bennett Nlained President Of Club The Nonmal Training department was made up of twenty-five members, seven- teen juniors and eight seniors. The officers of the Junior Normal Training Club were as follows: President, Orvetta Smithg vice president, Vivian Eyerlyg secretary and treasurer, Uva Jordang social chairman, Mae Johnsong program chairman, Madge Morrissey. The offi- cers of the Senior Nzinmal Training Club were as follows: President, Wilma Ben- nettg vice president, Marguerite Elder- king secretary, Gertrude Monaghang treasurer, Mildred Jones. According to the Normal Training Constitution the meetings were held every other Tuesday after school. Fre- quently teas were given at the close of the meeting to which the high school teachers were invited. Many interesting speakers were secured for these meet- ings. In January the annual Normal Train- ing club initiation was he-ld. During the day a mock initiation was held which was followed by a banquet, after which the Junior girls were given N. T. C. pins. The mothersand teachers were invited. Miss Wallace, the state inspector, and Rev. L. H. Lanning were the speakers for the evening. After several days of practice teaching the senior girls invited their teachers to a banquet. At the banquet the girls sang their N. T. songs and gave an inter- esting program, -Mrs. Kathryn Kale be- ing the principal speaker. Timid Referee Cin a football gamebz Now, the last thing I wish for is un- pleasantnessf' A Thaine McKee: Have you any more last wishes? Maxine and Leland were riding in an airplane. .The motor blew upg the wings flew offg and the thing started to fall. Leland grabbed the parachute and said to Maxine, Quick, dear, jump! Jump for your life! Maxine looking clown, replied, There are a lot of people looking. Wait till I powder my nose. 15

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LARGE SQUAD IS OUT EOR GIRLS' BASKETBALL Alberta Sanders Heads Girls' Cage Sextette The girls' basketball practice began the first of October, Practices were held for the different classes and the class tournaiment, which the junio-rs won, was held the latter part of October. .Regu- lar practice for the first basketball squad began in November. The season opened by playing Patter- son here December 12. During the season's schedule three strong Des Moines teams were played and considering the sinexperience of the team, the season could be considered very successful. Nine- girls received their letters, seven of which received letters for the first time. As six of these will be back next ye r, the possibilities for a strong team ar - great. he W club has been reorganized. T e officers are as follows: President, Roberta Cooper. Vice president, Eleanor Roach. Secretary-treasurer, Bernice Comp. Social chairman, Mary Grace Ellis. The following are members of the irls W club: Roberta Cooper, Bernice Comp, Mary Grace Ellis, Eleanor Roach, Mary Ann Bar-rus, Alberta Sanders, Or- vetta Smith, Arletta Cox and June Simmons. The physical education department gave a program of Greek statuary in the school exhibition of May 7. A girls tennis tournament was held by the physical education department. , Katie Cr-:ft- Oh Ethel, if I could only die. Ethel Smith-Take it easy, I'rn doing all I can for you. Miss Veldhuizen- What is the plural for man ? Maurice I-Iassel- Men, X Miss V.- And the plural for child? M3UI'iCG- TWll1f,. Art Goshorn- Lend me a dollar, won't you, old man Robert H-ellen- Can't do it. I'm just on my way to borrow a dollar from Montrose. Goshorn- That's good. Make it two, and then you can give me one. PEP GLU B IN Sl?lIEtES ENTI-IUSIASM AT GAMES Football Squad Entertained By Pop Club The Pep Club this year consisted -of ninety-one members. This club inspired pep and enthusiasm in the student body for every football and basketball game in which the teams participated. Each member had a uniform in which the high school color scheme was car- ried out. The uniform consisted of a black skirt or trousers and black sweat- er with a gold megaphone and W , The Pep Club always aimed to have the let- ter VV and the opposing town's letter worked out to be presented at the half -of each football game. A banquet was given by the Pep Club for all the football boys. This was held in the high school gymnasium, which was decorated quite cleverly in gold and black. The taibles were arranged in the form of a W, The program was as follows: ' ' . Toastmaster ..... ....... K enneth Ritter Welcome ....... - ....... Mary Grace Ellis Response , .........,.... ................ D ick Hall Sportsmanship .... Margaret Williams Pep .... - .................... Willard Vaughan Toast ........................ Coach Paul Turner Toast ............ ....... - .............. I Dr. Wade Toast ............................ Emily Alexander The Pep club officers for the past year were: , President ........ - ...... - .......... Emily Alexander Vice President ..............., Mary Ann Bari-us Secretary-'llreasurcr .... Margaret Williams The Pep club sponsors were Miss Nor- ma Price and Miss Elizabeth Cole. Lillard- After all, fools help to make' life interesting. When all the fools are killed off. I dfcn't want to be here. Dana Thompson- Don't worryg you won't be. Roadside Housewife-Cto trampl Well, do you want a meal bad enough to work for it George Abraham-s- No, mum. I'.m just plain hungry, mum-not desperate. Mr. Henry- Cora, why were you late to school this morning Cora Miles- I think I must have over- washed myself. Lawyer- And where did you see him milking your cow? Alzina. Howell- Just a little back of the - center, sir. 14

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G. R. GIVES MOTHER- DAUGHTER BANQUET Eight Seniors Receive Honor Ri11gSiFO'F Slervice The work of the Girl Reserve this year has had many highlights-a camp at Rotary, a picnic for freshmen, a party for the mothers at Christmas, 'Character Emphasis Week, the Mother-Daughter Banquet, and installation and presenta- tion of senior rings. Cabinet officers for -the year 1933-1934 were as follows: Lois Eve Mease, presi- dent: Mary Hollingsworth, vice presi- dent: Ilo Comp, treasurer: Kathleen Croft, secretary: Mary Lucas, program chairman: Doris Estell, service chair- man: Eileen Miles, worship chairman: Mary Ann Barrus, music chainman: Margaret Williams, social chairman: Monica Hays, publicity chairman. The new cabinet for the year 1934-1935 is as follows: Monica Hays, president: Emma Mueller, vice president: Eileen Miles, treasurer: Marjorie Oliver, secretary: Ilo Cornp, membership chairman: Rosemary Schirm, Worship chainman: Ruth Mur- phy, service chairman: Dorothy Cunning- ham, social chairman: Vivian Gamble, publicity chairman: Roberta Cooper, music chairman. Each year it is a custom to present Girl Reserve rings to several senior girls. It is difficult each year to determine just how many girls will receive rings. A special committee is chosen which selects the girls who have done the most for the club. The girls who received rings this year were as follows: Lois Eve Mease, Mary Lucas, Mary Ann Bar- rus, Doris Estell, Margaret Williams, Emily Alexander, Virginia Hylton, and Mary Hollingsworth. The Girl Reserve was associated with the Hi-Y in a concession committee which sold candy at football games, bas- ketball games, and in the halls at noon and after school. The money earned will send the new president, Monica I-Iays, to the Y. W. conference at Camp Brew- ster in Omaha. i-l.i.-Lit Alice Kelly: Give a 'sentence with the word justice. , Willard Vaughan: I'd justice soon kiss you as not. HI-Y CHAPTER AMONG LARGEST IN STATE Kenneth ,Ritter Ts Hi-Y Presi- dent for 1933-1934: This year the Winterset I-Ii-Y had a .membership of 117 boys, the second larg- est Hi-Y in the state of Iowa. Some of the things accomplished by the Hi-Y this year are: Enrollment of 81 per cent of the boys of the school, Character Em- phasis Week, Father-Son Banquet, In- stallation ceremonies at Pammel park and finally maintaining the H-Y purpose which is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The cabinet officers for 1933-1934 were as follows: Kenneth Ritter, president: John Jackson, vice president: Arthur Goshorn, secretary: Walter Vance, treas- urer: George Montross, program chair- man: Harvey Bridenstine, social chair- man: Orris Holmes, sports chairman: Robert Hollen, membership chairman: and Wayne Bishop, puiblioity chairman. The cabinet for the year 1934-1935 is .as follows: George Montross, president: Walter Vance, vice president: Ernest Mueller, treasurer: Philip Grout, secre- tary: Arthur Goshorn, program chair- man: Robert I-Iollen, social chairman: Charles Beeler, sports chairman: Robert Parkins, membership chairman: Floyd Addy, publicity chairman. On Wednesday, March 1-ith, the Hi-Y sponsored the Father-Son banquet which was held in the Methodist church base- ment. There were one hundred and ninety fathers and sons in attendance at this banquet. The program was as follows: Toastmaster ., ....................... Kenneth Ritter Challenge to Youth ,....,...,.,,,..,,.,,,,, Dr, 'Wade Acceptance of Challenge .... Wayne Bishop Song Leader ...................... Jimmy Newsome The Hi-Y was indeed fortunate in se- curing Jimmy Newsome of Simpson col- lege to lead the singing. After the above program everyone left the scene of the banquet and proceeded to the high school to join the mothers and daughters who had been banqueting in the gymnasium. After a short pro- gram the principal address of the eve- ning was .given by Mrs. Morgan. 16