DeRidder High School - 1929 Beauregard Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Submitted to the LaGenWeb Archives by Jo Ann McCollister Pape. High School Days Good Times Book Of Don Thomas McCollister Transcribed by Jo Ann McCollister Pape January 23, 2001 The following is a transcription taken from the book of Don McCollister and chronicles the activities of the DeRidder High School graduating class of 1929. The book itself is titled High School Days, Good Times Book, arranged by Lucretia Collins, Decorations by Carol E. Auck, Universal Press, Chicago, 1924. I have included all material in the book, including the names on graduation invitation insert cards, names on photographs and hand written information of Don McCollister himself. Any editorial notes are in parentheses. I have left the spelling as it appeared in the book, but some names were difficult to read. HIGH SCHOOL DAYS GOOD TIMES BOOK This book belongs to: Don McCollister Graduated from DeRidder High School (Post Card found in front of book: Photograph of what appears to be a ferry, caption at the bottom, and date in upper right; the list does not appear to be of the 1929 time period due to the Lake Charles address and telephone number. On the back is a hand written list of names.) Up the Delaware, 1928 830 Cleveland St., 2446 -Phone Number Sue Lawton Frank McCollister Eddie Almany Rose June Bessie Hoffman Don Mc Betsy Moon Leoman Pate Loretta Hanchey Louis Devillia MY TEACHERS Teachers of DHS, 1926 - 27 Miss Ruby Stripling, Algebra Miss Bush, History Miss Williams, Biology Miss Edwards, Art Miss Hopper, English Miss Boyer, English Miss Howard, English Mrs. Clemmenson, B.K.K. Miss Hooge, Algebra Miss Fletcher, English Miss Johnson, Typ. Mr. Roatin, Geom Mr. Chony (?) Coach Mr. Young, Sponsor MY CLASSMATES Algebra Class: Lorna Williams Bill Gill Opal Hodges Kermit Lindsey Collis Hendrix Essie Lee Chevelier Cecil Brown Arthur Davis Don McCollister Malory Ogdon Everett Cryer J. M. McMayon Kenneth Matson Tony Tregalo Martha Lanies Davis Marien Gener Pauline McGee Mary Hopkins Ellin Jenil Bookkeeping Class Tittles McMayon Luther Borrow Teddie Shirley W. H. Vermillion Louis Fletcher John Cooper Carol Lumery Mark Dempsey Cathis Hendrix Tony Tryalo Am. Joban Herman Gibson Cecil Brown Malary Ogdon Charles Sailor Bill Gill Don McCollister Lucil Stalens Helen Wick Kenneth Harmon Elvira McFatter Gertrude Wick Bankie Johnson Earlin Royal Bernice Myers Wanatie Lunsford Marien Gener Helen Cryer Jimmie Echoles Denice West Hoyd Corbit Ethel Galloway History Class Tony Tryalo Martha Lewis Davis Kenneth Matson Malory Ogdon Bill Gill Arthur Davis Cecil Brown Loma Williams Tittles McMayon Essie Lee Chevelier Mary Hopkins Opal Hodges Marian Lener Onnie May Hoyt Collis Hendrix Everett Cryer Elen Jemil Kermit Lindsey Don McCollister Friends from other Classes Murl Harper Herman Faulkner O. J. Morison Charles Soilar Charles Dunlap Hovis Heath Cecil Brown Herman Gibson Bill Gill Malory Ogdon Therman Smith Callis Hendrix Kermit Lindsy Kenneth Madison Bernice Watson Audrey Mae Harper Edith Hooks Evelin Stracner Bankie Johnson Elvira McFatter Louise Taylor Rolly Williams Bobby Bennett Tinny Faulkner Elsie Dear Hazel Dear Browler King Hazel Mae Green Cathran Sailor Jessie Hopkins Mary V. Louis Agnes Louis Jimmy Echols Perna Davis Mae Craig Cagle Hazel Corbett Inez Blue Dorothy McLaughlin MY STUDIES (In this section there are 2 round stickers. One is black and has an emblem of an open book; the other is blue in color.) Round black sticker reads at top: Book 7, K T, Completed Round Blue sticker reads: Training in Church Membership, Senior Course, 2 ATHLETICS (The following program is in the book.) DeRidder High School Football Banquet High School Cafeteria Wednesday Evening March 6, 1929 At 7:00 O'clock Program Toastmaster: M. B. Smith Attitude of Municipality toward High School Athletics: Mayor W. R. Middleton Value of Athletics: Supt. D. G. Lunsford Presentation of Sweaters: Coach Frank M. Rolufs Menu: Frazar Fruit Cocktail Gray Celery Hanchey Olives Baked Chicken a la Mattison Lyle's Dressing Mangano Mashed Potatoes Jackson Apple Sauce Burrow Buns Galloway Coffee Jack Salad Dempsey Ice Cream Ivy Lee Cakes Shirley Mints (I suspect the names are of students in the class, possibly class officers.) DANCES AND PARTIES On March 31, 1927 the Christian Endeavor gave a party. The following attended: Ruth Fedd Dorothy McLaughtin Hazel Mae Green Inez Blue Mae Craig Cagle Hazel Corbett Perma Davis Jimmy Echols Elvira McFatter Cosciel Stephenson Bankie Johnson Melonee Shirley Helen Bennett Rolly Williams Thomas Sontar Murl Harper Bertie Borentrine Jack Nicklis Kenneth Blue Adelbert Kohler Fay Leatherman David Smith Herman Gibson Don McCollister The party was given at the home of Mr. And Mrs. R. A. Williams. The refreshments was (sic) enjoyed most of all. Senior Banquet Tuesday, May 21, 1929 Masonic Hall Toastmaster: Miriam Smith Reading: Agnes Lewis Solo: John Russell Galloway Address: W. R. Middleton Remarks: M. B. Smith Boys' Quartet: Harris Heath, James Benfield, Don McCollister, John Galloway (Inserted under cellophane is what may have been a boutonniere and a card.) Boutonniere and card, Helen Cryar A Valentine Party at Mrs. Arch Denton's home. (On the page is a Valentine of an old touring car. The back door is a flap that opens and inserted is a picture of a girl, no name. Under the valentine is an explanation.) The car of which we opened the back door. There we found the name of the girl whom we were to be served with. (Appears there were prearranged dates and the names were revealed in the valentine.) CLASS PLAYS (Ticket) The Path Across the Hill High School Auditorium February 15, 8 p.m. Admission: Children, 25 cents COMMENCEMENT Commencement Sermon DeRidder High School Sunday, May 19, 1929, 11 o'clock a. m. Processional: Mrs. F. W. Raggio Doxology: Congregation Invocation: Rev. K. W. Dodson Hymn - "Holy, Holy, Holy": Congregation Boys' Quartet: "The Wayside Cross" (by) H. R. Palmer: John Russel Galloway, Harris Heath, James Benfield, Don McCollister Scripture Reading: Rev. E. M. Stewart Girls' Quintet - "Ivory Palaces" (by) Barraaclough: Louise Taylor, Earline Royal, Ruth Shaw, Edith Miller, Virginia Sanders. Sermon: Rev. E. M. Stewart Hymn: "All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name": Congregation Benediction: Rev. W. A. Jordan Postlude: Mrs. F. W. Raggio Commencement Exercises DeRidder High School Thursday Evening May 24, 1929 8 o'clock Accompanist, Mrs. F. W. Raggio Processional Class Song: Words by Helen Clouse Invocation Salutatory: Jeannette Harrison "To Spring" (by) Grieg: Miriam Cain "Buddy and Waffles" (by) John Morosa : Agnes Lewis "Smilin Through" (by) Arthur Penn: Boy's Quartet Valedictory: Melba Lee Address: Dr. C. Cottingham Awards and Diplomas: Supt. D. G. Lunsford and Sam Houston Jones "Farewell to Thee", Liloukalani (There is another invitation included in the book.) The Senior Class of Deridder High School Requests your presence at the Commencement Exercises, Thursday evening, May 22nd, 1930, at eight o'clock, High School Auditorium Class Motto: Turn your face toward the sun, and the shadows will fall behind. Class Colors: Orchid and Green Class Flower: Sweet Peas PRESS NOTICES Closing of the DeRidder School, by W. C. Roaten Thursday evening of last week witnessed the closing of the high school career of the senior class of the DeRidder High School in the granting (of diplomas) to its 56 graduates. This was probably the largest class in the history of the school as it was at least the equal of any in ability. The auditorium was crowded with interested friends and relatives of the members of the class, and there were many who could not even gain entrance to the room. President C. Cottingham of Louisiana College delivered the address to the class in his usual forceful style. His address was full of thought of a high order, and the pupils as well as other members of his audience found much that was worthy to be remembered and worked into their lives. Following is the program presented: Several numbers by the high school band under the direction of J. J. Padden, band master; Processional, Mrs. F. W. Raggio: Class Song composed by miss Helen Clouse, a member of the class, sung by the class; Invocation, Rev. W. A. Jordan; Salutatory, Miss Jeannette Harrison; Piano solo, "To Spring," Miss Miriam Cain; Reading, "Buddy and Waffles," Agnes Lewis; Boy's Quartet, "Smilin' Through," Harris Heath, Don McCollister, John Galloway, and James Benefield; Valedictory, Miss Melba Lee, Address, Dr. Cottingham; Awards and Diplomas: Supt. D. G. Lunsford and Sam H. Jones; Quintet, "Farewell to Thee," Misses Earline Royal, Virginia Sanders, Ruth Shaw, Edith Miller, and Louise Taylor. An Innovation was the presenting of medals to one boy and one girl in the class by the American Legion, the presentation being made by Sam H. Jones of the organization. One of the several commendable things being done by this organization is to encourage the development of a higher form of citizenship throughout the country by making awards to the young people on the basis of their tendencies in the direction of worthwhile citizens. The pupils themselves were asked to make a careful estimate of their classmates and then fill out blanks in which their estimates are tabulated. A committee from the ghigh school faculty makes a like estimate which counts fifty percent in deciding the awards. The winners of these very desirable honors were, for the boys: Bertie Barentine, first, John Cooper, second, and Harman Gibson, third; and for the girls: Jeannette Harrison, first, Melba Lee, second and Helen Clouse, third. To the winners of first places were awarded bronze medals with appropriate inscriptions. Principal Smith awarded a medal given by the Underwood Typewriter Company for proficiency in typewriting to Edna Berry of the Sophomore class who made a record of 64 words per minute. He also awarded scholarships as follows: To L.S.U. to Melba Lee, To State Normal College to Juanita Lunsford, and to Southwestern, to John Cooper. Mrs. D. W. Raggio was the accompanist for the musical numbers on the program. The work of the year was formally closed at three o'clock Friday afternoon by giving the pupils their report cards showing the grades they had made in their various studies during the year. The total enrollment in the school last year was 1291, of which number 333 were in the high school. There were graduated from the high school 56 pupils, and there were promoted from the seventh grade 87 pupils who will constitute the eighth grade next year. PHOTOGRAPHS OF CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS (This section contains a number of photographs and cards, with nicknames hand written by Don.) Norman Coward - Bats Thomas Eugene Wells - Doc Miss Emily Dempsey Brent Seale - Bloaty Robert M. Crews - Coolie Duford Pitman - Carpenter Mike Balistrella - Bellystretcher Miss Etha L. Cole - Epha Miss Bernice Alford - Al - Ford Miss Bobbie Belle Bennett - Sissie Miss Anna Rachel Cobbs Miss Melonee Shirley, In your golden chain of friendship regard me as a link. Miss Mary Ruth Jackson Photograph of Emily Dempsey Photograph of Frank Edgar McCollister (older brother of Don) Photograph of Mildred (no last name noted) Photograph of Eddie Almany (There are many interesting 1929 photos but no names) Photograph of "Spotted dog, loving and true best friend I ever knew, because we are two of a kind." Photograph: School days of DHS (In the photo are Don and Eddie Almany and 3 unidentified girls. MISCELLANEOUS "Guess Who" Who is this lad of personality fair, With dark eyes and same colored hair. He sticks by me in worst of luck, He helps me with his grit and pluck. He stand (sic) by me when my money's gone, Even when poverty's (sic) face is my futures down. Who is this lad, when a pinch, Can show that he's my buddy every inch. (unsigned) "That School Day Buddy O' Mine" We all have friends and Sweeties, That we have left behind; But I know someone who's a pal, He's that school day Buddy O' Mine. We've cheered each other when we feel blue, We are as happy as can be; And where ever you see my Buddy, There I will always be. And when school days are over, And we will have to part; There'll always be a place for this buddy, In a corner of my big heart. I may forget the past, And all I have left behind; But someone I can never forget, Is that school day Buddy O' Mine. We have chummed and tom-cated (sic) together And Argued a great deal; But when I am blue and need a pal That's when my Buddy's real. We swapped our smokes and Jolly Jokes And been without a dime; But we're always pals together, Me and that Buddy O' Mine. We've swapped our girls and cars And letters we got from girls at home, Been Buddy's together, and under the weather, But we're never these way's alone. "are we Eddie" (signed) Don McCollister I would flood your path with sunshine I would fence you from all ill. I would crown you with all blessings, If I could but have my will. Aye, but human love may err, Dear, And a power al wise is near. So I only pray God bless you, And God keep you through out the years. (signed) Your Mother (Annie Emma Howell McCollister) Dear Don, Remember the glorious 4th of July 1929 as one of your happiest. Lovingly, Aunt Ruby (Ruby Howell Cobb, sister of Annie) (The following appear to be autographs) Emily Dempsey, De Ridder, Louisiana Earl Anderson, DeRidder, Louisiana Etha Cole, DeRidder, Louisiana Eddie Almany, DeRidder, Louisiana Mildred Lyles, DeRidder, Louisiana (This might be the Mildred in unidentified photo.) To my brother, Skeet, We may come and we may go, And, we may part for everymore, (sic) But in the end we'll still be true As pals and brothers As in the days of yoar. (sic) J. H. McCollister (oldest brother of Don) Photograph of Etha Cole Photograph of Don and Etha Photograph of 3 girls, bottom of photo one is identified as Mildred Christmas card from Bernice Iuardy, 1928. Newspaper clipping from the Beauregard News, page 5, section 1 (assume photo was taken 1929), caption under photograph: Some of the boys in the class of 1929 are Luther Barrow, James Benfield, Cecil Brown, Howard Collins, Effison Cooley, John Cooper, Everett Cryar, Arthur Davis, Mark Dempsey, Charles Dunlap, Jimmie Echols, Willard Francis, Louis Fletcher, John Galloway, Herman Gibson, Bill Gill, Murl Harper, Tobe Hanchey, Collis Hendrix, Harris Heath, George Henry, Robert Hernandez, Charles Higdon, A. M. Jouban, Kermit Lindsey, Don McCollister, George McGregor, M. M. McMahon, Jack Ozment, Charles Sailor, Edward Russell, David and E. J. Smith, Clarence West. (Inside the back cover the following is hand written) A cowboys story after returning from the West. I have worked in the hayfield And have worked on a farm, I got nothing for it but grub, And a musel in me arm Don Remember child Remember That God is in the sky And looks down on all you do With an ever Watchful eye. Your mother