Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD - 1924 H S Yearbook This transcription of the 1924 Avon "Nova Lite" was prepared by Todd Schaefer, Todd_Schaefer-CTS007@email.mot.com This file may be freely copied by individuals and non-profit organizations for their private use. Any other use, including publication, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission by electronic, mechanical, or other means requires the written approval of the file's author. This file is part of the SDGENWEB Archives. If you arrived here inside a frame or from a link from somewhere else, our front door is at http://usgwarchives.net/sd/sdfiles.htm FORWARD Heartily taking up the task which falls to every Junior Class, we have endeavored to make this a master NOVA LITE-opening the doors to our school life. We have tried to portray that life as we have found it. We have borne in mind that we are the writers and not the ones to be written about, except as the class has taken its part in the activities of the year. We are attuned to the ideals of Avon and all through these pages have tried to manifest the spirit of those ideals. The Joy of our labor will be measured by your cordial acceptance of this book-the record of your own experiences as they appear in print and picture. Enjoy these pages, value them, and let them preserve for you the memories of a year at Avon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUME I. The Nova Lite MAY, 1924. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ INTERPRETATION --- NOVA Avon Spelled Backwards In Latin-New LITE Lite-light In Greek-A Stone --- AVON'S NEW BEACON LIGHT AND MILESTONE OF PROGRESS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Published by the Students of the Avon High School ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dedication TO PRINCIPAL RAYMOND J. CARROLL, B.S., B.D. whose excellent ability and faithful work have made possible this first Annual of Avon High School, and whose loyalty to the students is worthy of emulation. We, the NOVA LITE staff, dedicate this, the first volume of the NOVA LITE. [PHOTO] RAYMOND J. CARROLL Annual Staff Pearl Hennies Editor Florence Rosberg Senior Editor Henry Reister Associate Editor Raymond J. Carroll Faculty Advisor Burnell Reaney Sophmore Editor Donald Brodkey Freshmen Editor Leo Vesper Associate Editor [PHOTO] ANNUAL STAFF [PHOTO] AVON HIGH SCHOOL Book First Faculty Seniors Book Second Athletics Organizations Book Third Advertisements [PHOTO] SUPT. HENRY HALLA, A. B. Mathematics and Science A. B. Mathematics and Science Yankton College [PHOTO] GRACE E. BRANDT, A. B. English and Latin A. B. English and Latin Huron College Chicago University University of Colorado [PHOTO] PRIN. RAYMOND J. CARROLL B. S., B. D. History and Economics B. S. Science and English B. D. History and Psychology Olivet College Denver University [PHOTO] ELIZABETH L. GORDON, B. S. Home Economics and Related Sciences B. S. Home Economics Kansas State College [PHOTO] STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! SENIORS THE SENIORS CARRIE KLOCK "1924 Flapper." Member 1-2-3-4. Dramatics 1-3-4. President of Class 4. President of Student Council 4. Girls' Glee Club 3-4. Ukelele Club 4. ALVINA VOIGHT "Silence is golden." Member 1-2-3-4. Dramatics 1-4. Basket Ball 2-3-4. Girls' Glee Club 4. CORA BLEEKER "Oh, dear ----- ! " Member 1-2-3-4. Dramatics 1. Declamatory 2-3-4. Girls' Glee Club 3-4. Ukelele Club 4. AMELIA GOEHRING "Is he good looking?" Member 1-2-4. (Made in three years.) Debate 2-4. Basket Ball 1. FLORENCE ROSBERG "Consistency, thou art a jewel." Member 2-3-4. Dramatics 4. Debate 3-4. Declamatory 2-4. Basket Ball 4. Secretary and Treasurer of Class 4. Ukelele Club 4. LINCOLN WITTMEIER "Spit, the angel!" Member 1-2-3-4. Dramatics 1-2. WALLACE MEMMER "King Tut-but a modern one!" Member 1-2-3-4. Vice President 4. Basket Ball 4. Football 3. ROSE RADACK "Full of fun-Oh, boy!" Member 1-2-3-4. Dramatics 1-4. Declamatory 3. Basket Ball 1. President of Student Body 2. Girls' Glee Club 3-4. Ukelele Club 4. ESTIE BETZ "She's all right!" Member 1-2-3-4. Dramatics 1-4. ELDON HUBNER "The Cookie Pusher!" Member 1-2-3-4. Basket Ball 2-3-4. Captain B. B. 4. Football 1-2-3. Track 3-4. Dramatics 3-4. Quartette 4. Boys' Glee Club 3. President of Miltonian Literary Society 4. [PHOTO] Senior Class Senior Class Roll CARRIE KLOCK, Pres. WALLACE MEMMER, Vice-Pres. FLORENCE ROSBERG, Sec’y-Treas. Estie Betz Fred Heil Rose Radack Frank Obr Ewald Giedd Alvina Voigt Ellen Farrell George Berends Eithel Giedd Eldon Hubner Cora Bleeker Harold Roose Amelia Goehring Lincoln Wittmeier MISS GRACE BRANDT, Class Advisor CLASS COLORS-Purple and White CLASS FLOWER-White Rose CLASS MOTTO: "Honor Lies at Labor's Gate." The Seniors FRED HEIL "Last night on the back porch." Member 1-2-3-4. Football 2-3-4. Debate 3. Dramatics 3-4. President of Victorian Literary Society 3-4. Oratory 2-3. EITHEL GIEDD “Ike, the bashful boy!" Member 1-2-3-4. Football 3-4. Dramatics 1. FRANK OBR "He parts his hair in the middle to keep his senses balanced." ember 1-2-3-4. Basket Ball 1-2-3-4. Basket Ball Captain 3. Football 2-3-4. Captain 3. Track 3-4. Dramatics 1-4. Quartette 4. Boys' Glee Club 3. EWALD GIEDD "Sober, but-" Member 1-2-3-4. Basket Ball 3-4. Football 2-3-4. HAROLD ROOSE "Quiet but handsome." Member 1-2-3-4. Quartette 4. Boys' Glee Club 3. Orchestra 4. ELLEN FARRELL "But I don't see--!" Member 1-2-3-4. Dramatics 2-3-4. Declamatory 2-3-4. Girls' Glee Club 3-4. GEORGE BERENDS "We don't see him often--- he's too fast.” Member 1-2-3-4. Basket Ball 1-4. Football 2-3-4. Dramatics 1-4. History of the Class of '24 This is a true history of the class of '24 written by one of its members. On the 16th of September, 1920, we entered the doors of Avon High School for the first time as students. Our number was then twenty-three. There were: Elsie Wenger, Elsie Giedd, Carrie Klock, Cora Bleeker, Eldon Hubner, Lincoln Wittmeier, Albert Rehurek, Herbert Rehurek, Rose Radack, Estie Betz, Fannie Burma, Alvina Voigt, Ewald Giedd, Eithel Giedd, Donald Berry. George Berends, Wallace Memmer, Fred Heil, Louise Vilhauer, Mildred Roose, Ellen Farrell, Frank Obr and George Voigt. The first day of school we felt very small indeed. By the end of the first week we were all rather discouraged because instead of sympathy from the upper class men we received sneering looks and were constantly being pointed at by them. We learned, however, that we would not be considered until we had been initiated. The initiation took place on Sept. 23rd. We came out alive but very stiff and tired. In a week the boys were initiated and came out much the same as the girls, stiff and subdued. After these two exciting events we were considered a good bunch and praised for our courage, good nature and endurance. That year there were several boys on the football and basketball teams. They were Frank Obr, George Berends, Fred Heil, Albert Rehurek and Herbert Rehurek. Some of the girls took part in basketball also. They were Rose Radack and Fannie Burma. We were all fairly good students and our names often appeared on the exemption lists, in fact, there were never any examinations without some of us being exempt in one or two subjects. We were all anxious to have school close for it was our greatest desire to be sophomores. School closed with a community picnic which was very much enjoyed by everyone. Again we were assembled to register. This year we were to be sophomores. Several of our members had dropped out. They were: George Voigt, Albert Rehurek, Herbert Rehurek, Fannie Burma, Louise Vilhauer, Elsie Wenger and Elsie Giedd. However, one had entered our class. He was Harold Roose. In about a month we had another new member, Florence Rosberg, who had just moved to town from Minnesota. This year we were treated very well by the upper class men and were certainly glad of that. We took an active part in all school activities and our names often. appeared upon the exemption lists and honor roll. In the middle of the year the declamatory and oratorical contest was held and the sophomores were well represented. Cora Bleeker took first in declamation and Fred Heil took second in oratory. Only one of our number took part in debate. This was Donald Berry, but he did not make the state team. However, we were coming to the front. We were well represented in football, basketball and baseball. The boys on the football team were Frank Obr, Eldon Hubner and George Berends. On the basketball team were Frank Obr, Eldon Hubner, George Berends and Ewald Giedd, and on the baseball team were Frank Obr, Fred Heil and Eldon Hubner. On Senior day the boys were given their letters. Those from the sophomore class receiving letters were: Frank Obr, in football and basketball; Eldon Hubner, in football and basketball; George Berends, in football and basketball; and Ewald Giedd, in football. Those taking part in declamation also received letters. They were Cora Bleeker and Ellen Farrell. Then came the end of school and a farewell party on Donald Berry, who was leaving our class and going to Mitchell to live. Thus passed our second year in High with much work as well as joy and we were prepared to take the third lap in the race for an education. The three months rolled by very quickly. September 5th came and with it the sound of the school bell. We registered and then proceeded to take an active part in high school activities. Early in the year a Students' association was organized with Rose Radack as president and Florence Rosberg and Carrie Klock representatives on the student council and members on the constitution committee. Rose Radack was president of the Victorian Literary Society and Florence Rosberg president of the Miltonian Society; Ellen Farrell as treasurer. Frank Obr was president of the junior class, Eldon Hubner was vice- president, Fred Heil, secretary; and Harold Roose, treasurer. The boys on the football team from the junior class were Frank Obr, as captain, and Eldon Hubner, Ewald Giedd, Fred Heil, Wallace Memmer, George Berends and Eithel Giedd as players. In basketball there were Frank Obr, captain, and Eldon Hubner, Wallace Memmer and George Berends, players. Not only in athletics did we excel but in debate also. A banner was given to the class winning school championship. The juniors took it. On the state teams for that year were Florence Rosberg affirmative, and Fred Heil negative. Medals were also presented to the three best debators. Florence Rosberg took the silver and Fred Heil the bronze. In February a declamatory and oratorical contest was held. Cora Bleeker took first and Ellen Farrell second in declamatory and Fred Heil took second in oratory. Cora went to Scotland to the district contest and Ellen and Fred went to Yankton to the college contest. Altho we took an active part in outside work our school work was as well done and our names appeared frequently on the honor roll of the school. When the seniors gave their play four characters were needed so they chose Ellen Farrell as leading lady and Fred Heil, Eldon Hubner and Carrie Klock as three main characters. Near the close of school we decided to give the seniors a banquet and after much preparation on the part of the decorating and entertainment committees and toastmistress the banquet was given and certainly was a success. Then after the graduation exercises in which we again took an active part came the end of school and with it the Alumni Day picnic. In the morning of this day the letters for football, basketball, track, debate and oratory and declamation were given. Those receiving basketball letters were Frank Obr, Eldon Hubner, George Berends, Ewald Giedd; for football the same; for track, Frank Obr; for declamation, Cora Bleeker and Ellen Farrell; for oratory, Fred Heil; and for debate, Fred Heil and Florence Rosberg. We bade a sad farewell to the seniors and went home. Again it was time for school to begin. We were still sixteen In number until near the middle of the year Amelia Goehring joined our happy class. In November we decided that we would give our senior class play just before Christmas. We decided upon "Come Out of the Kitchen," with the following characters: Fred Heil, Carrie Klock, Ellen Farrell, Rose Radack, Florence Rosberg, Estie Betz, Alvina Voigt, Frank Obr, Eldon Hubner, Wallace Memmer, Harold Roose and George Berends. It was enjoyed very much and a good sum was taken in and deposited in the bank. Then came debate and Florence Rosberg and Amelia Goehring represented the school. Thus we again took the school championship. In March the annual declamatory contest was held and Ellen Farrell and Florence Rosberg took first and second respectively and Cora Bleeker third, Ellen Farrell went to Tripp to the district contest. Rose Radack, Alvina Voigt, Cora Bleeker, Carrie Klock and Ellen Farrell were members of the Girls' Glee Club and Frank Obr, Eldon Hubner and Harold Roose were on the Boys' Quartette. Carrie Klock was our class president, Wallace Memmer vice-president, and Florence Rosberg, secretary and treasurer. Our high school life is about to close and the door of the world is opening before us. For some, perhaps it means a higher education, for others a life as teachers, and for all a life of helpful work. We may truly say that we have ever found that true greatness cannot be obtained by shirking or lagging behind, therefore we of the class of '24 have chosen as our class motto-"Honor lies at labor's gate," and will endeavor to obtain every honor that we may no matter how much labor we must do. History of the Junior Class (By One of Its Members) Since our entrance into high school, he class of 1925 has taken an active part in the activities of the school. As freshmen there were twenty-three members. Leo Vesper represented the, high school in oratory. Leo Vesper and Ralph Memmer did commendable work on the first team during football season. Hattie Cihak and Mabel Koehn, represented our class in girls athletics. With Miss Carnahan, as advisor the class enjoyed many parties. The next year a number of the old members dropped out leaving only sixteen and a new member Henry Reister enrolled. With our splendid advisor, Miss Gordon, the class made a name for themselves in school events. Leo Vesper again represented the school in oratory and football. Henry Reister and Amelia Goehring debated for the school on the negative team. Our class won second place in interclass basketball and debate. As juniors only eleven of our old members returned to continue school work. Victor Lorenz and Ruben Giedd enrolled as new members but Ruben soon left again. Amelia Goehring was a member of the debate team this year. Leo Vesper and Ferdinand Rauch played on the first team in football and Victor Lorenz was a sub in basketball. Later Amelia Goehring was promoted to the senior class, leaving but eleven members in the junior class. Mr. Carroll was chosen class advisor and thru his helpful and excellent assistance the class has made even greater success. Next year when we are seniors we aim to be the best class Avon High School has ever graduated, and will be, the class always remembered on the records of the high school. Altho our number is small nevertheless great undertakings can be accomplished. As the old saying goes, "Valuable things are very often found in small packages." Watch our step!!! [PHOTO] Junior Class Junior Class Roll KEITHA LEWIS, President LEO VESPER, Vice-President HENRY REISTER, Secretary PEARL HENNIES, Treasurer RAYMOND J. CARROLL, Faculty Advisor Leo Vesper Mildred Roose Albert Hubner Ferdinand Rauch Henry Reister Sadie Van Gerpen Mabel Koehn Victor Lorenz Keitha Lewis Pearl Hennies Ruth Johnson CLASS COLORS-Old Rose and Silver CLASS MOTTO-"To the Stars Through Difficulties." Sophmore Class History The class of "1926" entered its Freshmen year in high school with a roll of twenty-six. Esther was elected president and Mr. Halla was chosen as the class advisor. Those who distinguished themselves in athletics were Myron Fenton, Harold Engel and Wayne Pelton, Harold Engel being the only student to receive a letter for track. The Freshmen also won a dual track meet from Tyndall Freshmen. The class of "26" was represented in debate by Burnell Reaney who won first place out of thirty-three entries. The close of school marked an end of one successful year for the class of "1926” Eighteen members of the Sophomore class returned to school. Myron Fenton was elected president and under the leadership of our class advisor, Miss Gordon, we have attained success. Harold Engel, Myron Fenton and Leslie Thesenga received letters for football and Harold was elected captain for the year of 1924. Harold Engel and Myron Fenton were regulars on the basketball team and Myron Fenton was elected captain. The class of 1926 has shown its importance in school activities and expects to do even better in the future. [PHOTO] Sophomore Class Sophomore Class Roll MYRON FENTON, President LOUISE HORNSTRA, Vice-President LAURA SATTLER, Secretary and Treasurer ELIZABETH GORDON, Faculty Advisor Junetta McPeek Leslie Thesenga Lester Lorenz Louise Vilhauer Thelma Schroder Lee Quartier, Harold Engel Ida Brandt Laura Sattler Harry Bieze Myron Fenton Esther Giedd Johanna Odens George Hauge Herman Oorlog Louise Hornstra Leona Westra Burnell Reaney CLASS FLOWER-American Beauty CLASS COLORS-Maroon and white CLASS MOTTO-"At the Foothills Climbing." Freshman Class Record The freshman class record is one of which we feel justly proud. The class organized at the beginning of the school year, electing Donald Brodkey, president; Alice Crosby, vice-president; Winnifred Hennies, secretary and treasurer; and Henry Halla, Superintendent as faculty advisor. By calling the meetings in a systematized manner the class accomplished much in the way of business and school activities. It was largely due to the splendid support of the freshmen class that this annual was made possible. This class also played an important part in school activities, having participants in football, basketball, debate, and declamation. We expect much from this class in years to come. [PHOTO] Freshman Class Freshman Class Roll Cecil Memmer Ruth Rauch Viola Walker Edgar Schaefer Arthur Nellis Lillian Hubner Loretta Eckert Florence Pelton Viola Bleeker Lester Lamkee Ray Robinson Rachel Hornstra Rudolph Schaefer Roland Hubner Chester Steckler Franklin Smith Alice Crosby *Theodore Giedd Donald Brodkey *Bertha Burfeindt Winnifred Hennies *Elnora Smith Dorthea Steinmeyer *Corean Voigt *Quit school at semester CLASS MOTTO-B Square CLASS COLORS-Purple and white CLASS FLOWER-Purple and White Lilies [PHOTO] SNAPS THE GAMES [PHOTO] Coach R. J. Carroll Coach Carroll has indeed done his part in making this year's athletics successful. He has spent much time as well as labor in making the basketball and football teams the bast which Avon high, school has ever bad. The basketball team won 15 out of 19 games and the football team won 6 out of 7 games. His work in track is also commendable. As a high school we must give him the credit for producing two of the best teams that Avon high school has ever produced. 1923 Football Men FRANK OBR Obr, '23 captain, fullback. Obr was one of the best football men in the state. He was one man they couldn't stop. Obr is a hard tackler and is able to use his hands to sift the interference. Many of Avon's touchdowns this year were due to the ability of Obr to pass, receive, or smash the line. The effect of his hard hitting-"the hospital." HAROLD ENGEL Engel, '24, captain-elect. Engel at end played a good, hard, consistent game all season. He was very fast and always down on the punts tackling the safety. Engel on defense was one of the strongest players on the squad. He has one more year and will develop into an exceptional player. GEORGE BERENDS Berends, '23, quarterback. Berends proved himself a real pilot and was able not only to guide his team but to carry the ball for long gains. In running back punts, receiving passes, and tackling he had no peer. Fast on his feet he never failed to gain yardage when he carried the ball. This being his last year of football at Avon he certainly will prove a great loss. [PHOTO] Football Team LINE: Engle, Rauch, R. Schaefer, Eithel Giedd, Thesenga, E. Giedd, Fenton. BACKFIELD: Heil, Obr, Berends, Smith. Avon 13 Delmont 0 Avon 13 Geddes 0 Avon 6 Tyndall 37 Avon 19 Lake Andes 6 Avon 19 Delmont 7 Avon 38 Gayville 0 Avon 13 Independents 0 Won 6 Out of 7 Games Played MYRON FENTON Fenton, '23. end. Fenton, our good little end. For "getting around there" he had no equal. This being Fenton's first year as a regular, he was consistent in his playing and a tower on defense. He has two more years as a regular for his high school and we are expecting great things from him. FRED HEIL Heil, '23, halfback. Heil, whenever given the chance, carried the ball for many long gains. If you value good health, don't let Heil tackle you. Always on the job and, oh---those line smashes. FRANKLIN SMITH Smith, '23, halfback. Smith was one of the individual stars of the Avon, whirlwind backfield. He was without a doubt the best open field runner in the state. He possessed an elusive sidestep and able to use the "stiff arm" to good advantage. He was equally strong on defense, his low, hard tackling in the games being remarkable. Smith has three more years and should make an all-state team. LEO VESPER Vesper, '23, halfback. Vesper showed real “punch" at half. Due to injuries he only played part of the season but was fast and consistent. EWALD GIEDD - Giedd, Ewal, '23, tackle. Giedd at tackle played a good, strong game. He was mixed up in every play and played a fighting defensive game. This is his last year at Avon. In all games he showed his true worth by handling his position satisfactorily to all critics. EITHEL GIEDD Giedd, Eithel, '23, center. This was Giedd's first year at center but he played his position excellent. He was a hard, aggressive, consistent player and outplayed nearly all of his opponents. FERDINAND RAUCH Rauch, '23, tackle. Rauch, playing at tackle, was a good player, this being his first year as a regular. We have great hopes for this boy in the future. At the latter part of the season, was one of the most consistent men on the team. RUDOLPH SCHAEFER Schaefer, R., '23, guard. He played a strong offensive game at his position. He was active, full of fight, and possessed a low hard charge that caused him to be feared by all opponents. LESLIE THESENGA Thesenga, '23, Guard. Thesenga, used as guard, played a strong game, and with another year's experience will no doubt be one of Avon's stars. He is a hard worker and has the ability to do things as they are supposed to be done. EDGAR SCHAEFER Schaefer, E., '23, sub-guard. Schaefer, playing his first year at guard, was one of Avon's strong points in a strong line. His ability to fight, his aggressiveness, and never giving up spirit made him a feared man by all opponents. [PHOTO] Basketball Team THE SEASON'S SCORES Avon 32 Delmont 9 Avon 18 Scotland 6 Avon 47 Delmont 12 Avon 14 Scotland 12 Avon 25 Delmont 2 Avon 17 Gayville 47 Avon 21 Ravinia 10 Avon 15 Lake Andes 23 Avon 2 Gayville 0 Avon 57 Dante 8 Avon 13 Tripp 4 Avon 18 Dante 6 Avon 24 Tyndall 1 Avon 17 Ravinia 14 Avon 12 Tyndall 5 Avon 16 Wagner 10 Avon 19 Lake Andes 14 Avon 8 Freeman 21 Avon 9 Delmont 12 Avon Won 15 Out of 19 Games Played Basketball Personnel CAPTAIN HUBNER "Son" completed his basketball career at the high school with the same dash and cleverness that has been characteristic of him during his four years on the team. His floor work is remarkable and his ability to locate the hoop from any angle and from any distance together with his stubbornness in defense, have gained for him the reputation of being one of the cleverest guards ever seen on a high school team. CAPTAIN-ELECT FENTON "Myron", forward, earned his right to captaincy of the 1925 basketball team by his hard work of the past season. He has a world of endurance, is a hard fighter on the floor, and has a deadly aim when within shooting distance. Fenton has two years left and under his guidance next year, it is certain that the team will be successfully piloted. FRANK OBR Obr, center, is practically in a class by himself. Besides being rather tall, he is a good jumper, which enables him to get the tip-off at will. He is a good, fast, hard worker, and above the average as a shot. He is one of the best defense men in the state, FRANKLIN SMITH "Smithy", at forward, is easily the speediest man on the squad. He is a keen basket shooter, an accurate passer, and a good floor man. He has three years left and next year should find him holding a star berth. HAROLD ENGEL Engel, guard. His work on the basketball floor has been of extremely high character. He played a strong defensive game and was a hard aggressive player. Engel was possessed of a good fighting spirit which caused his opponents considerable worry. GEORGE BERENDS "Hun", forward, was one of the lightest men on the squad. He was fast and slippery and especially strong on close up shots. This is Berends last year. VICTOR LORENZ Lorenz, forward. Lorenz played in part of the games and showed up like a veteran. He plays a hard consistent game. Track Team Track in Avon is practically a new event, nevertheless we expect to have a track team that will represent Avon High at the two district meets in April, at Tripp and Platte. Avon will also be represented at the state meet at Brookings. The following men compose the Avon track team: OBR- Discus, Shot Put. BERENDS- 100 yd. Dash, Broad Jump. FENTON- Mile Run. A.HUBNER- Mile Run. RAUCH- High Jump. QUARTIER- Mile Run. SMITH- Shot Put, High Hurdles, High Jump. R.SCHAEFER- Javelin. ENGEL- Pole Vault, Javelin, Low Hurdles. E. SCHAEFER- Shot Put. E. GIEDD- High Jump. LORENZ- Low Hurdles, High Jump. HUBNER- 100 yd. Dash, 220 yd. Dash, Broad Jump. [PHOTO] Junior High Basketball Team THE SEASON’S SCORES Avon Junior High 16 High Seconds 15 Avon Junior High 19 High Seconds 24 Avon Junior High 17 Tyndall 6 Avon Junior High 18 Springfield 8 Avon Junior High 10 High Seconds 16 Avon Junior High 23 Tyndall 3 Avon Junior High 14 Springfield 18 Avon Junior High 14 Springfield 7 [PHOTO] Girls’ Glee Club and Boys’ Quartette MISS BRANDT, Pianist MISS GORDON, Leader ROSE RADACK, Pres. PEARL HENNIES, Sec'y and Treas. Louise Hornstra Esther Giedd Cora Bleeker Ellen Farrell Rose Radack Pearl Hennies Alvina Voigt Louise Vilhauer Laura Sattler Mildred Roose Sadie Van Gerpen Carrie Klock Harold Roose Frank Obr Harry Bieze Eldon Hubner [PHOTO] Uke Club MISS BRANDT, Instructor Cora Bleeker Alice Crosby Laura Sattler Lillian Hubner Dorothy Steinmeyer Loretta Eckert Rose Radack Carrie Klock Esther Giedd Pearl Hennies Florence Rosberg Louise Hornstra [PHOTO] Debate Team Debating Season of 1924 The debate season of 1923-24 although not sensational was very satisfactory in that much good training on a very practical subject was secured. The State question for the year was, "Resolved, That the United States should own and operate the coal mines within its borders." Nine pupils tried out for the two teams on this question. Those who placed were Florence Rosberg, Donald Brodkey, Amelia Goehring, Fred Heil, Burnell Reaney and Ferdinand Rauch. In the first series of the State debates in our district our negative team won over Scotland on a forfeit by Scotland. Our affirmative team, which remained the same throughout the season, consisted of Florence Rosberg, Amelia Goehring and Donald Brodkey. In the first series this team lost by a decision of 3-0 to Tyndall. Lack of debating experience accounted for the one-sided score. It may also be said that at this writing Tyndall is a serious contender for the State Championship. In the second series of debates three weeks later Avon won over Freeman by a 1-0 decision. The same team debated and the same side was upheld as in the first debate. For the third series debate the team went to Yankton and were defeated. The decision was 3-0 against our team, but it was generally conceded that the debate was very close and by no means one sided as the score might indicate. Avon has for several years recognized the importance of debate and it is to be hoped that in the future all parents will insist upon their children taking part in this form of literary activity. The ability to speak in public is very essential to any one who wishes to make his life count for the most in after life. [PHOTO] Junior High Class Junior High Roll MR. CARR, Instructor Annetta Bertus Evelyn Schmidt Lucile Betz Eldon Sattler Anna De Neui Ella Voigt John Engel John Bertus Maurice Fenton Arthur Giedd Henry Goehring Leonard Giedd Lyman Hollingsworth Cornelia Hahn Cornelius Leih Edith Hoff Cecil McLane Edward Haenfler Theodore McLane Robert Haenfler Golda Ritter Charles Johnson Pearl Roose Lyle King Adela Steinmeyer Opal McPeek Florence Nieuwenhuis [PHOTO] Entire student body Junior High Teachers First and Second Grades MISS SCOTT Third and Fourth Grades MISS WEELDREYER Fifth Grade MRS. CARR Sixth and Seventh Grades MRS. AUSTIN Seventh and Eighth Grades MR. CARR Some Smiles Naughty, Naughty Mrs. Crosby: "Does Leslie ever tell you any questionable stories?" Alice: "Oh no, mother, I understand them alright." --- Mr. Carroll, after giving Amelia Goehring a report on insects, asked: "Who has insects?" "I," said Amelia. --- Donald B: "My brother is exactly opposite of me. I don't suppose you've met him have you?" Pearl H: "No but I should like to very much." --- Lincoln: "The only reason Wallace gets through is on account of his good complexion." Carrie K: "Just skins through, eh?" --- "What is a rain check, pa?" Mr. Down: "Don't ask such questions and bother your father. You ought to know a rain check is an umbrella." --- Miss Gordon: (In biology class), "come now can you tell me something about the joints?" Thelma S.: "Sorry, but I'm quite a stranger in town." --- Fred H.: "Son has been filing his old love letters." Frank O.: "Were they as rough as that?" --- A Question In Economics Mr. Carroll: "I'm looking for a bright boy who wants to earn a penny by mailing this letter for me." Eldon Hubner: "Huh, wot your looking for is a dumb bell." --- Ferdinand R.: "Please don't bother to see me to the door." Leona W.: "Really its no bother at all." --- Rachel H.: (poetically), "I could hang on your very words." Fred H.: "Is my line as strong as that?" --- George V.: (reflecting), "Yes, I was a freshman too. Some of the happiest years of my life, I spent as a freshman." --- Keitha L: "You ought to join the army." Lee Q.: "Why?" Keitha L.: "To learn what arms are for." --- Little cans of raisins, Little cakes of yeast; Little jug of grapejuice, Revive a thing deceascd. --- LOST- an ability to make girls love me. Shorty E. --- WANTED- A memorandum in which to keep the names of all boys forced to walk home with me. Rachel H. --- LOST- A wonderful girl. Wallace M. --- WANTED- A mute for my voice. Donald B. --- WANTED- A friend who will always take the other side of a question under discussion, so that I may argue from morn' 'til night. Ellen F. --- WANTED-good grade in English II. George H., and George V. --- Four young ladies, good looking, fine cooks want to correspond with four gentlemen from 18 to 50 years of age. Must have good teeth, long arms and a car. Object: Matrimony. Signed: Esther G., Laura S., Louise H., Junetta M. --- "That's the guy I'm laying for," said the hen as the farmer crossed the yard. --- Wouldn't it seem funny to see— "Tut" in a hurry, Leona W. without her smile, Alice C. quit bluffing, Rose R. without gum, Rachel without Fritz, Arthur N. with a girl, Ida B. with a beau, George B. early to school. --- Fired Him Hank: "My brother sure was dumb guy." Frank: "How's that?" Hank: "Why, they had to burn down the school house to get him out of the first grade." --- A Starter Mr. Carroll in Agriculture: "Now come along and I'll teach you to milk a cow." Barney: "Seein' I'm new to it, hadn't I better learn on a calf?" --- More Time At Home He (in front of her parents): "Here, son, take this quarter, and go see the Shiek.” Lester Lorenz: "If its all right to you, I'd just as soon stay here and watch you and sister after papa and mama have gone to bed.,' --- Freshman: "What's that lump on your head?" Senior: "A thought struck me." --- Oh Henry, is it really a diamond? Hank: "By gosh, if it aint, I'm out of four bits." --- Myron: (In Geometry), "How do you draw a circle." Leslie: "Use your head." --- Ruth J: "I don't look like myself at all in this new hat." Leona: "No, my dear; I think you made a very wise selection." --- "Lincoln", said Miss Gordon, sternly, "do you know that you have broken the eighth commandment by stealing Frank's apple?" "Well," explained Lincoln. "I might just as well break the eighth and have the apple as break the 10th and only covet it." --- He She's It Miss Brandt in Latin 1: "Donald, what are the two genders." Donald: "Masculine and feminine. The masculine are divided into temperate and intemperate and the feminine into frigid and torrid." --- A Proof of Advertising Mr. Carroll in History II: "And when Lord Chesterfield saw that death was near he gathered all his friends around him. But before he breathed his last he uttered those last immortal words. Who can tell me what the dying words of Lord Chesterfield were." History II class, (in chorus): "They Satisfy!" --- The Modern Pupil Miss Brandt in English I: "Chester, name the four seasons." Chester: "Can't do it-don't know how to play Mah Jong." --- Favorite Songs "Yes, we have no bananas"-Prof. Carroll. "Pal O’Mine"-Carrie K. "Sunshine of her smile"-Victor 11. "U tell 'er, I stutter,”-Wallace M. "Carrie me back to old Virginny”-Fritz H. "My Wild Irish Rose"-Frank Obr "That red headed gal"-Lee Q. "You've gotta see mamma every nite”-Rachel H. "Stumbling"-Ewald. "Its three o'clock in the morning" -Mabel K. "Why don't my dreams come true”-Cecil M. "Just for tonite”-Penton. "Louisiana”-Leo V. "Last night on the back porch”-Leona W. "My sweetie went away"-Harold R. "I don't let no man worry me"-Ellen F. "Oh, how she lied to me”-Shagg R. "There's a little bit of bad in every good little girl"-Pearl H. "Baby blue eyes"-Mildred R. "When shall we meet again"-Esther G. "Gee, but I hate to go home alone"-Amelia G. "I made up my mind to forget you”-Louise H. "When Irish eyes are shining Leslie T. "Lonesome, that's all"-Miss Brandt. "Old King Tut"-Louise H. "Stolen Kisses”-Donald B. --- The Freshmen behave in the assembly, especially Franklin and Chester. --- A tragedy in five acts: 1. Cram. 2. Exam. 3. Flunk. 4. Trunk. 5. Goodbye. --- Me Are Despio Am she went-Be she gone Are she left us all alone Us can never go to she Her, can never come to we It cannot was. --- When you are arguing with a fool, remember that the fool is doing the same. --- You can't drive a nail with a sponge no matter how hard you soak it. --- Miss Brandt: "I don't see how a person can be so stupid.” Lee: "Oh, really it isn't a bit hard." --- Mr. Carroll: "Have you been doing any outside reading?" Frank Obr: "No sir, its been too cold." --- Shagg: (at 2 a. m.), "Well, I must be off." Keitha: (yawning), "That's what I thot when I first met you. --- Miss Brandt: "Donald, decline, 'amicitia’ “ Donald: "I'm a kitty er--er- I'm a kity er-er-I'm a Roland interrupting: "Say, 'I'm a cat' “. ---