Winterset High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Winterset, IA)

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FRESHRIEN The freshmen enrolled in Winterset High School with 115 members. Mrs. Crann was elected sponsor. They thought their high school career was going to he all fun, but before a week was over, they decided it was a real task. The class was represented in the girls' basketball by lla Debord and Betty Cox. Several pupils were in! the glee clubs, band, and orchestra. The class mourned the passing of' their classmate, Joseph Parker, IN MEMORIAM On March 27 Joseph Parker, who was a freshman student in the Winterset High school, died at his home near Cummings, Iowa, where he moved with his parents shortly before his death. Joseph is remembered by his schoolmates and teachers as an industrious, ambitious, and sincere -student. The memory of his unfailing courage and perseverance in attending school under the most adverse circumstances will forever be an inspiration to those who knew him best. E111

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SOPHOMORES In the fall of 1934 the present sophomore class entered Vvinterset High School, 'confident that they would uphold the honor of the school and establish a record to be envied by all. There were 117 members. Deane Martin was elected presi- dentg Mae Breen, vice-presidentg and Martha Harvey, secretary-treasurer. In football the class was represented by Deane Martin, who won. his W , In basketball were Deane Martin, Aliva Chilcote, Leslie Garland, Paul Harrel, Waylie Estell, Ross Cox, and Lyle Mullins. Mae Breen, Eloise Travis, and Laura Abra- hams were on the girls' basketball squad. Mae Breen won in the humorous divi- sion of the home declamatory contest. They returned as sophomores, weakened in number, but not in spirit. They elected the following officers: president, Leslie Garland, vice-president, Mae Breeng secretary-treasurer, Theresa Lucas. In sports they were not backward. On the girls' basketball squad were Mae Breen, Eloise Travis, Laura Abrahams, Theresa Lucas, and Gtrace Cooper. Boys' basketball was represented by Deane Martin, Leslie Garland, Alva Chilcote, Wailtei' Beedle, and Paul I-Iarrel. In football DeanefMartin, Ross Cox, and Hubert Boyd won W's . There were several members in the glee club, band, and orchestra. In the home declamatory contest this year Mae Breen won first honors in the humorous division. The teacher asked the class to name the states of the United States. Bill Mon- aghan responded so promptly and accurately as to bring forth this comment from the teacher, You did very well. It could not have done so well at your age. Yes, you could, said Bill consolingly. 'fThere we1'e only thirteen thenf' John Elderkin: I want something for my voice. Clerk: '.'But this is a hardware store, not a drugf store. John: I know it. I want a niegaphonef' Young Wife: My husband is about to leave nie, doctor. I'd like advice as to what course to pursue. Doctor: How about a course in domestic science? U01

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FOOTBALL In the first game on September 20 Winterset fans saw a green Winterset team beaten badly by the crack Lincoln Hi-gh eleven. Although the 32-0 defeat was a stinging blow, the home team gained some good experience. Oni September 2 Winterset Won its first game at Adel, 6-2. much improvement. The team showed On October 4 the team upset Knoxville, 7-2, and won a decisive victory. Many long runs around end by Kermit Moore thrilled the crowd. Greenfield traveled to Winterset on October 11 and was sent home defeated, 21-7. Moore scored two touchdowns on end runs, and Cox scored the other and kicked the three extra points. Winterset and Melcher battled to a scoreless tie on the home field October 18. The boys went to Pella October 25 and won easily, 27-0. played fine ball and deserved much credit. Indianola was the next victim for the local machine. The on a muddy field, and the final score of the muddy battle was dianola 6. The annual Armstice Day game with Valley Junction was thrilling of the year. Winterseti led, 7-0, until the final seconds Valley scored on a pass and tied the score 7-7. The whole team game was pflayed Winterset 20, In- perhaps the most of the gamei when On November 16 the boys traveled to Perry to meet a strong Perry aggregation. Badly outclassed and outplayed, Winterset boys put up a game fight, but were beat- en 33-0. The final game of the season was played on a frozen field at Mt. Ayr on Thanks- giving Day. The final score was 0-0, but Winterset held a decided advantage throughout the game. Because of victories over Knoxville, Pella, Indianola, and Junction, Winterset won the conference championship. Captain Ernest Mueller played his fourth year as a regular the All-State Honor Roll, Hooey received much deserved praise a tie with Valley guard. Placed on for his fine work. He will be lost by graduation. Other seniors who will graduate are Donald Simpson, James Hollen, Bob Park- ins-, Willard Mease, Kermit Moore, Willis Cox, Audrey Estell, John Gillespie, Wil- lard Finney, Harold Allen, Leroy Addy, and Edward Hircock. The Season's Record Winterset 0 ........ Lincoln 3 2 6 ........ Adel 2 7 ........ Knoxville 2 21 ........ Greenfield T 0 ........ Melcher 0 l12l 0 ....,... Winterset 2 7 ........ Pella 0 Indianola '26 Valley Junction 7 Perry 3 3 Mt. Ayr 0