SCHOOLS: 1926 Clintonian This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Richard Carstensen jmbelia@mchsi.com October 2003 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ________________________________________________________ NOTE: For more information on Clinton County, Iowa Please visit the Clinton County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/clinton/ ________________________________________________________ The "Clintonian" 1926 Published by: The Senior Class of the Clinton High School, Clinton, Iowa Copyright 1926 SEVEN CLASS ROOM PHOTOGRAPHS - PAGE 68 ORGANIZATIONS MUSIC - PAGE 69 Photograph of Miss Blanche Leigh Miss Blanche Leigh has been Music Supervisor of Clinton High School for past two years. She has ably shown her unusual ability as a music instructor by the progress and increasing interest in the Music Department. Miss Leigh is a graduate of Northwestern Conservatory of Music, also the School of Art and Expression at Minneapolis. Last year "The Mikado," given by the Junior-Senior Music classes under Miss Leigh's supervision, proved to be a very successful, finished production. The proceeds made the intial payment on a set of records used in the "Music Appreciation Course." Up to the holidays the work consisted mainly of Christmas carols for the program given in conjunction with the Dramatic Department; as well as for the caroling done in the various building in the city. Immediately after the holiday, work was started on "Pickles," a snappy musical comedy. This was presented by the Senior class under the supervision of Miss Billings and Miss Leigh. A Concert is to be given by all the music classes and glee clubs in the spring. The proceeds from this program will finish paying for the records and will start a fund for incidentals, the most important being to defray part expenses to the State contest. Miss Leigh is in favor of the simpler standard operas because the values gained from them are much more lasting than the transient musical comedies. Next year "Chimes of Normandy" or "Pirates of Penzance," two well-known operettas, will probably be given. The students, alumni and faculty members appreciate Miss Leigh's splendid ability in music supervision. JUNION-SENIOR GIRLS' MUSIC CLASS (With two group photographs) - PAGE 70 The first work the Junior-Senior Girls' Music Class did was to make preparation for the County Teachers' Institute, a picked group being chosen. Then a Christmas Program was prepared; selections were made from a Christmas cantata. At the same time practice and work was put on the musical comedy, "Pickles" to help the Senior Class deficit, but because of many conflicts it was deferred until too late for the music department to give a second opera. A concert was given by combined groups May 15. Thirty-six girls were chosen from the music class, forming a group who expected, had financial matters not interfered, to compete in Iowa High School Music Festival at Iowa City May 7, 8th. From this group of thirty-six a smaller group was chosen to sing at W O C. JUNIOR-SENIOR GIRLS' MUSIC CLASS - PAGE 71 Katherine Andresen Florence Mohr Geraldine Angell Rachael Morgan Marie Armstrong Myrtle Munson Mabel Beckwith Maude Nason Edna Beil Marie Nelson Hazel Bohne Blanche Niles Esther Bornhoft Irmal Parr Helen Brown Laura Paulsen Leona Byrge Marion Pierce Dorothy Crosby Irene Randall Mary Carter Eleanor Reed Helen Dannatt Bernice Rose Gladys Dierks Dorothy Sanders Marion Dierksen Esthal Sander Mary Dunkelberger Jessie Sanders Emma Frahm Dorothy Schnack Edith Fredricksen Marvel schmidt Irene Fulton Clover Schmaltz Alice Gabriel Elsie Seeser Evelyn Gamble Marie Seifert Mary Gehrman Mary Louise Seldon Maxine Gmelin Frances Sheen Caroline Grumpstrup Mary Small Mabel Hansen Grace Smith Inez Hardersen Eleanor Speer Evelyn Hedges Leone Steffenson Marie Hein Irene Steiner Margaret Heinsen Jane Stewart Bernice Heldt Helen Streib Alice Hjorstberg Mildred Stukas Lorraine Howes Virginia Sullivan Eleanor Jaegar Naomi Thursesson Pauline Jones Grace Tietjens Hazel Judd Claudia Tritz Mildred Kramer Helen Underwood Merle Leese Bertha Volk Frances Mc Carter Alice Wells Margaret Mc Gowan Mardelle Weinbeck Dorothy Meinke Edith Wogens Crystal Mewherter JUNIOR-SENIOR BOYS' MUSIC CLASS (With group photograph) - PAGE 72 In correlation with the work of the Junior-Senior girls the boys, while not as many in number, were willing to give their time and voices in preparation for the musical comedy "Pickles," also they Spring Program. A double quartet was chosen from this class, who had special numbers ready for emergency programs. This picked group was a great surprise to the High School when they appeared on the Spring Program, May 15, 1926. Following are the members: Hobart Badrick Clifford Lee John Behrens Alfred May George Benson Edward Maire Edwin Bulow Robert Matzen Gerald Burlingame Gilbert Moritzen Victor Charles Hartford Palsgrove Edmund Condon Lawrence Rimmer Howard Cope Verne Walters Ezra Foster Henry Weber Harold Hedges Francis Whalen Raymond Ives Joseph Willis Robert Johnson Henry Wohlwend Gerald Johnstone Herbert Thompson George Jones Eleanor Speer, Accompanist Ralph Laughlin SOPHOMORE MUSIC CLASS - PAGE 73 During the first part of the year the Sophomore music class studied just the general work of music. a Music Appreciation was given featuring recognition of tone quality of orchestral instruments. Later in the year preparation and work was started on the Christmas program. The Sophomore music class also helped to decorate for this program. The books used during the year were Number Two, Community Song Books. John Adams Warren Hamilton Valeria Olsen Sara Babcock Dorothy Holle Bernice Parr Dorothy Benson Russell Huber Andrew Proost Geraldine Bentley William Hofman Gwendolen Peterson Marie Bingham Eleanor Hurley Beryle Richardson Margaret Bondick Dorothy Housenga Clyde Scribner Rosalie Burke Margaret Johannsen Lois Slaughter Harriet Cowles Eileen Johnson Margaret Smith Emma Dierksen Jack Jordan Polly Smith Edith De Witt Ruth King Dorothy Stevenson Ida Ferguson Helen Krongard Mildred Storms Vivian Forth Beverly Klima Helen Swanson Anna Gaarde Beulah Lee Madge Swigart Marion Graves Sophia Lubovich Maurice Thomas Marjorie Harderson Dorothy Lutz Gladys Thomas Charlotte Hawkins Marjorie Merritt Elizabeth Walliker Kathryn Hawkins Mary Katherine Murch Helen Weseman Hazel Higgins Regina Norman FRESHMAN MUSIC CLASS - PAGE 73 There was quite a large Freshman music class this year. The general music principles were thoroughly studied. The Freshmen also had the Music Appreciation Contest. They helped to decorate the stage for the Christmas program, being that every class had a tree. The book used this year was "Gray's Favorite Song Book." Dorothy Andrews Florence Hudson Maxine Rundgren Mary Catherine Andrews Floyd Johnson Florence Sander Gertrude Bennett Kenneth Johnson Dorothy Seeser Arnold Berry Elva Jorgensen Alverta Schmalz Esther Bertel sen Mildred Kahler Dorothy Skow Marie Burde Eleanor Knapp Virginia Slocumb Margaret Butzbach Lenore Krentz Geneva Smith Helen Carstensen Helen Lanagan Sylvia Stremlow Edna Comstock Robert Larish Adelheid Svenson Charlotte Coolon Ernest Long Marian Swanson Bernice Coolon Evelyn Lutz Myrel Tadsen Mable Curtis Margaret Mc Clenahan June Tanner Dwight Dannatt Virginia Mc Donald Ethel Taylor Edwin Ewing Gladys Miller Benjamin Thomas Mary Faur Mildred Mitchell Thelma Thompson Hazel Gifford Virginia Naeve J. Underwood Leta Goff Annie Nelson Elizabeth Vickerstaff William Gonse Christina Elsie Nielson Russell Volckmann Leola Marie Hamilton Alice Ocker Karl Volquardsen Alice Hansen Marian Oliver Lois Wagner Eugene Harvey Alma Passick Harlan Warner Frank Heisterkamp Helen Phillips Joseph Carl Weber James Henderson Lloyd Peterson Bertha Jean Wells Elizabeth Hewer Mary Catherine Rau Edna Wenzel Emily Holgerson Lael Reed Nina Wisman Stewart Hubbart Norma Robbins INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (With photograph of Max R. Gmelin) - PAGE 74 "Results are what you want, not promises." has always been Mr. Max R. Gmelin's motto. In his eleven years of excellent work as Director of Instrumental Music in Public Schools he has followed this maxim. Mr. Gmelin studied four years in Chicago at the Spiering Violin School and the Chicago Musical College. During his four years in college, he organized an orchestra and played at many musicals. After the completion of his college work he taught classes in different towns until the fall of 1904, when, looking for a larger and better field, he came to Clinton. Here he taught and played in many musical organizations. At that time he began his career of twenty years teaching at Wartburg College and the public schools. In 1924 Mr. Gmelin was asked to devote all his time to the public schools. When the C. H. S. Orchestra was first started it was not a part of the school work. Those interested in orchestra work would be seen night after night carrying their instruments to Mr. Gmelin's home, to practice. Many students have taken advantage of the opportunities and foundation given by Mr. Gmelin's lessons. some are working their way through college by means of their musical ability, while other hold responsible positions in the musical world. JUNIOR-SENIOR ORCHESTRA (With group photograph) - PAGE 75 Each year keener interest was aroused, and the membership grew until, in 1925, it was considered necessary to divide the orchestra into two divisions--Junior-Senior and Freshman- Sophomore. These two orchestras take turns for playing at the different plays, Declamatory Contests, Senior Day and Commencement Exercises. This year, however, the Junior-Senior Orchestra is small than usual. It consist of 25 members who are as follows: Violins--Ruth Burdick, Alma Carstensen, Evelyn Gamble, Gilbert Jensen, Harold Kelly, Sabina Norman, Amy Prall, Leonard Peetz, Edna Sible, Vivian Smith, Mildred Stukas, Darline Tillottsen. Cellos--Herbert Edmunds, Anna Volquardsen. Clarinet--William Peterson Cornet--Maxine Gmelin. Saxaphone--Lyle Bossen, Edwin Moran, Bishop Miller, Cecil Bower. Trombone--Byron Van Fleet. Bass Violin--Francis Whalen. Drums--Hugh Holle. Piano--Edna Graham, Arthur Rohwer. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE ORCHESTRA (With group photograph) - PAGE 76 The Freshman-Sophomore Orchestra has a membership of thirty-six. They are hard workers and promise to be very good in their Junior-Senior years. They have played at many performances and everyone has been well pleased with their work. The following compose the orchestra: Violins--George Avery, Geraldine Bentley, Roger Bush, Agnes Baraber, Merna Derlin, Doris Edens, Iola Freeze, Lauren Farrell, Roberta Fenlon, Evelyn Goff, Eugene Goddard, Darline Gordon, Homer Hoskinson, Leif Juhl, Harry Larson, Edna Morey, Dick Melaney, Ellen Neilsen, Edward Roman, Clyde Scribner, Willis Scribner, Harold Simon, Charles Weber, Hugh Wakely. Clarinet--Bernard Huddelston. Flute--Arnold Fredrickson. Saxaphone--Claude Scribner. Cornet--Thorwald Morsing, Clarence Boisen. Trombone--Artemus Henningsen, Raymond Huebner. THE LOYAL BAND OF C. H. S. (With group photograph) - PAGE 77 The first Clinton High School band had its beginning in 1917, when it was known as a Cadet Band. It practised eagerly during the short time given it every Friday morning, and as soon as the warm spring days came, they spent this period in marching through the streets of Clinton, favoring the inhabitants with various tunes. This year we have another band, just as loyal. Indeed, it is considered the best Clinton has ever had, and its music is heard at every gathering, whether football or basketball, that is held at our High School. The band this year has not as large a membership as it might have had, owing to the many graduates of 1925. It consists of twenty-four members, who are as follows: Cornet--Lief Juhl, Thorwald Morsing, Clarence Boisen, Albert Crawford, Willis Scribner, Harold Schultz, Stanley Weber. Clarinet--Herbert Thompson, William Peterson, Bernard Huddelston. Piccolo--Raymond Fredricksen. Horn--John Vaupel. Saxaphone--Kenneth Armstrong, William Crawford. Baritone--Milton Winchip, Harold Simon. Trombon--Hary Hite, Reynold Matz, Raymond Huebner, Arthur Mc Cune, Byron Van Fleet. Tuba--Henry Kreim. Drums--Angus Mac Nicol, J. Underwood. STUDENT CLUB (With group photograph) - PAGE 78 The purpose of the Clinton High School Student Club, of the Girl Reserves, is to unite the girls of C. H. S. in a closer friendliness, greater service and high ideals of character and honor. The purpose was carried out in discussion groups, supper meetings and parties. One hundred and twent-seven girls belong to the Club and all take an active part. At the discussion meetings the girls talk over the problems at school and try to raise the standards. These meetings are very helpful and help the girls to know each other better and they can exchange ideas. Several parties were enjoyed this year. At the "Get-together" party two hundred girls attended. The dress-up party was a big attraction and also the joint party with Hi-Y Club. The Club is not only to bring the girls in a closer friendship, but also the faculty, girls and parents. This was accomplished by the Faculty Tea, Mother and Daughter Banquet, and Father and Daughter Banquet, which were big successes. In the way of service the girls gave money, at Thanksgiving time, to the Salvation Army and decorated a Christmas Tree for the Sunbeam Room at Jane Lamb Hospital this Christmas. This year the Club presented a three-act play, "Tea Toper Tavern," which was direct by Mrs. H. C. Baade. It was given February eleventh. All the girls took part and helped and also some of the boys of the High School offered their services by taking parts in the cast. Several girls are working for the Girl Reserve Ring, which is the highest honor that a girl can receive, for she must have high standards and be an example before the Club. Miss Grace Martins is the Girls' Secretary. CLINTON STUDENT CLUB - PAGE 79 The Cabinet for the year was: President JEANETTE BATHER Vice President JANE STEWART Treasurer MAUDE NASON Social Chairman HELEN STREIB Publicity Chairman HELEN WESEMAN Service Chairman EDITH WOGENS Pep Chairman DOROTHY STEVENSEN Helen Dannatt Ada Lambert Polly Dix Smith Onalee Darling Crystal Mewherter Elinor Stephens Vera Davis Cordelia Metzger Dorothy Stevensen Edith Dewitt Marjorie Merritt Jane Stewart Ella Dickey Alice Heinke Helen Streib Marion Dierkson Mildred Mitchell Mildred Stukas Merna Derlin Florence Mohr Dorothy Seeser Eunice Evoldsen Louinne Morris Gladys Thomas Roberta Fenlon Genevieve Morrison Naomi Thuresson Dorothy Jane Fluke Myrtle Munson Mildred Ugarph Mildred Franklin Florence Murphy Helen Underwood Vivian Funk Regina Murphy Bertha Volk Anna Gaarde Thera Murphy Elizabeth Walliker Alice Gabriel Maude Nason Helen Weseman Evelyn Gamble Annie Nelson Bertha Jean Wells Maxine Gmelin Grace Nelson Alice Wells Evelyne Goff Marie Nelson Hazel Williams Darlene Gordon Regina Norman Cathryne Wohlwend Edna Graham Bernice Parr Edith Wogens Marion Graves Irmal Parr Mabel Zollinger Bernice Grube Gwendolen Peterson Alla Anderson Chalotte Hawkins Marion Peterson Marie Armstrong Marjorie Hammann Josephine Phillips Jeanette Bather Merna Hamilton Marion Pierce Virginia Bather Alice Hansen Amy Prall Mabel Beckwith Margaret Harris Betty Purvis Dorothy Benson Katherine Hawkins Irene Randall Esther Bertelsen Elizabeth Hewer Mary Catherine Rau Esther Bornhoft Marion Heyman Bernice Rose Helen Broderson Dorothy Holle Dorothy Schnack Margaret Broderson Janet Huber Helma Schnack Sylvia Brown Ethel Jackson Clover Schmaltz Margaret Carey Margaret Johannsen Florence Schultheis Catherine Carroll Eileen Johnson Sabina Schultheis Mary Carter Edna Junge Mary Louis Seldon Bernadine Clausen Bernadine Keeler Nadine Siddell Lucille Clark Mabel Killean Thelma Slaughter Ruth Collis Ruth King Jeanette Slocum Elizabeth Coman Marjorie Kolmier Mary Small Marion Condon Mildred Kreim Margaret Smith Harriet Cowles Bernetta Kunau Eleanor Speer Dorothy Crosby SENIOR GIRLS' CLUB (With group photograph) - PAGE 80 The Senior Girls' Club was organized early in December. Despite the fact that frequent postponements and interruptions came up the Club has had some good times. There are forty Senior girls who are members of the Club. The purpose of the Club is create a better class spirit and to bring the girls in closer friendship with each other. A "boy and girl" party was enjoyed March 17. This was very well attended, nearly every member present, an added attraction being pictures taken for the Annual. This year the Senior girls also decided on their graduation dresses. The Club voted to have white flat crepe material. The following girls served as officers for 1925-1926: President MAUDE NASON Vice President JEANETTE BATHER Secretary and Treasurer GLADYS LITTLE Club Sponsor MISS BILLINGS CLINTON HIGH'S HI-Y CLUB (With group photograph) - PAGE 81 "May you be seen, but not heard," is a popular motto, but not the motto of the Clinton Hi-Y Club. Their's would better be, "May we be heard, although not necessarily seen." The Gospel team, made up of four members, were the first "oral persuasioners." They gave Sunday night services at churches, in and surrounding Clinton. The boys met with much approval and cooperation at all the churches attended. A Mother-Son Banquet was hel, as were "Friendship Campaigns" and "Vocational Guidances Campaign." The Club is made up of almost forty Sophomore, Junior and Senior boys. Mr. Yourd acts as discussion leader and club counselor, while D. E. Trump, Boys' Secretary of the "Y," has charge of the business meetings. All the fellows are looking forward to a bigger and better club next year, giving them a better chance to "create, maintain and extend throughout the High School and community a hight standard of Christian character." During the past year the officers have been: President EDWIN BULOW Vice President MERLE PETERS Secretary HERBERT THOMPSON Treasurer DONALD TYLER "LE PETIT CERCLE FRANCAIS" (With group photograph) - PAGE 82 "Le Peit Cercle Francais" was the name chosen for the French Club, which was organized in November, for the benefit of all French students. The purpose of the Club was to give the students a better knowledge of French language and customs. The Club planned to meet every two weeks, but due to the many other interests at school, they were unable to do so. A Christmas party was held at the High School, at which an interesting program was presented. A short play, "Les Mois Et Les Soissons," was well acted by members of both classes. Mary Louise Seldon sang, "Le Marseeillaise," in French. Later in the evening, each person received a small present and a candy cane. In April, another program was presented under the supervision of Mary Louise Seldon. The club entered a Float in the Homecoming Parade, also. Miss Bloom acted as sponsor, and the following served as officers during the year: President RUTH FRANKLIN Vice President MARIE ARMSTRONG Secretary RAYMOND HUEBNER Treasurer DOROTHY HOLLE STUDENT COUNCIL - PAGE 83 The Student Council system of student government has been in Clinton High School for the past two years, being organized in 1924. The following are the articles and rules of the Council: ARTICLE I. The Council shall consist of two representatives from each class, the president and one member elected by the class, and one representative each from the Girl Reserves, Hi-Y, Clintonian staff and faculty. ARTICLE II. The Officers of the Council shall be elected by that body and shall consist of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. ARTICLE III. The Council shall take charge of the ticket sales, subscription campaigns and all other matters of general interest. Each representative shall be responsible for any petitions from his organization. Each member shall make a report of the activities of his group at each meeting. ARTICLE IV. The Seniors who receive honor awards shall be made advisory members of the Council, without voting power. The Coucil is composed of twelve representatives of the variour classes and organizations in High School, whose purpose is to bring the students and faculty members closer together and to foster student government in High School. At the first meeting of the year, Marvin Wallace was elected president of the Student Council. Edwin Bulow was elected vice president; Margaret Harris, secretary; Bernetta Kunau, treasurer and Miss Corinne Forsee, advisor. The following is the personnel of the Council: Senior class president, Marvin Wallace; Senior representative, Maude Nason; Junior class president, Lyle Bossen; Junior representative, Gladys Dierks; Sophomore class president, Leonard Kinnan; Sophomore representative, Margaret Harris; Freshman class president, John Van Allen; Freshman representative, Mildred Mitchell; Hi-Y president, Edwin Bulow; Student Club president, Jeanette Bather; Clintonian Editor, Jan Stewart; Annual Editor, Bernetta Kunau. C. T. T. C. (With group photograph) - PAGE 84 The Clinton Teachers' Training Club is composed of the 39 Junior and Senior girls who are taking the Normal Training Course this year. The girls are directed by Miss Garrah M. Packer, Normal Training Critc. Officer chosen at the first business meeting of the year were: President INEZ HARDERSEN Vice President ALICE HJORTSBERG Secretary-Treasurer MARDELLE WEINBECK Chairman of Program Committe HAZEL JUDD Chairman of Menu Committee MAUDE NASON Chairman of Decorating Committee RUTH BURDICK Clinton Teachers' Training Club was organized in 1921 under the leadership of Miss Elizabeth Hein, the president, and Miss Adelphia Mitchell, sponsor. The purpose of the club was to develop the spirit of helpfulness and cooperation. The Club has a standard pind, and blue and grey are their colors. The Club tries to keep their activities connected with rural school life, due to the fact the girls will teach in rural schools first. At various meetings during the year some excellent talks have been given on conditions of rural life. Some of these speakers have been our principal, W. J. Yourd; our school superintendent, Clark W. Brown; and our county superintendent, F. C. Bowersox. Plans to be accomplished by the Club this year are the adoption of a permanent Constitution and the organization of a Normal Training Glee Club under the supervision of Miss Blanche Leigh.