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George Wildeson Aileen Willennar Beatrice Willson Walter Wise
Merl Woolever
Lois Zimmerman Mildred Zell
Freshman Roll
Kenneth Abel LeRoy Arens Laura Baker Wesley Bauer Irene Bills Paul Bourns LeNoir Brandon Eugene Browand Eugene Brown Grace Burns Eugene Campbell Charies Capen Grace Carper Mildred Cosper Helen Daniel Ruth Kakright Paul Garver Harold Gengnagel Lewis Glbford
Edith Glendenning
Hilda Habig Francis Hogue Marcile Holman Edna Hook Helen Korff Iris Ladd Marian Link Mabel Lower Dorothea Lumm Homer Madden
Elllene McGrew Warren McNabb
Lucile Miller Ruth Moffet Eula Moore Wayne Mountz Raymond Noirot Ora Norris
Guy Peckhart Bernard Plum Edwin Rainier Angilla Shook Harry Smith
Roscoe Smith Irvin Stroh Russell Stroh Mae Surfus Washington Teeters Elma Trenary Jessie Walker Myron Watson Merle Wilson Geraldine Wimer
Jennie Zell
Anna Zimmerman Vera Walter Charles Quance
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Number, please .- Give me 812 Green .- Ding-a-ling-a-ling.
Hello, Bill. Is that you?
Yes-why, is that you, Steelie? Why didn't you go to the Court last night like you said you would ?
Well, Bill, I was going to call you up-the-well, it was a class party up at Ruth Creasy's-Fun, well, I guess we did, we had to go real early to avoid the rush- Eats did you say? Well, we surely did. You know what a good cook Ruth is, she had to hurry home to prepare it, too, as it was right after basketball practice .- Did you ask if many of the teachers were there? Why, Bill, I believe it was the first time in the history of the High School that every teacher was there. Real exciting all the way thru .- Oh, you-were there games. Everything was quiet when Sam Hanna introduced Mr. William Eakright, who was asking a divorce from his wife, Maude (Steele) Eakright. It was loads of fun, tho-it surely was a good thing that the party wasn't on a school night-And to think that some of the Seniors had to be reminded that it was time to go home-Everything went off fine, especially the dance Jessie Moffet and Marie Palmer gave-Oh, no, the faculty didn't see it-Well, Bill, we'll go to the show some other night. Good-by.
Another One
Of course, you wouldn't know me, very few people do, as I don't go any place to speak of. I'm a little yellow canary named Billy, and I live at Lochner's-the very same place where Clellah lives.
One day Clellah came home from school-no, she didn't get any letters that day because a letter didn't have anything to do in this case-but she asked her mother if she might have a class party at her house. I guess her mother said she could for she began planning and about 7:30 one Wednesday evening, the docr-bell would ring and in would come a couple people, I guess they were whit one would call the faculty; then pretty soon younger people would come-sometimes there would be a few boys and then a couple girls, then both boys and girls (but not so oft n). I'm real glad they didn't see me, because I didn't think it would be such a dressy affair.
After all the people got there they played games and seemel to be having a real good time. Then Miss Bateman, a member of the faculty, gave a very interesting talk, thanking all the Seniors for the nice class party in her honor. Pretty soon several other teachers got up and said they were very sorry that Miss Bateman was leaving that her place would be very hard to fill. If all the teachers are like that in the High School, I wouldn't mind having to go myself, instead of just hanging here in my cage, singing once in a while to attract some attention.
Then a boy named Pug Grate spoke. I guess he was speaking for the whole Senior Class. (Anyway, that's what I heard.)
I must have gone to sleep for the next thing I remember they began getting on their wraps, and I wonder to this day what all I missed when I was asleep. I could hear them saying, "O, that ice-cream made me cold," and "I do hate to get up and go to school tomorrow." I guess they had a good time all right, for I heard them tell Ciellah as they were leaving, "For my part I wouldn't mind having a party like that every week."
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The Juniors have not had as many parties this year as in previous years due to the fact that the students have been engaged in athletics and other school activ- ities. Nevertheless, we have had two very enjoyable social affairs besides the parties which were given for the entire school.
The first was a weinie roast held north of Auburn in a very beautiful woods near the home of Helen Dawson. We walked out, carrying the eats with us. Some had sacks, others had none, and several had two. (The names of the latter are not for publication.) The most exciting incident during the walk occurred when gravity exerted its power over Bob Sheets-he carried away a great deal of the Ashley road. A roaring fire was built at the place where we decided to eat, and in a few minutes the air was filled with the sound of hot dogs barking. A large number of the students attended, Miss Armstrong and Miss McGinnis accompanying us.
Our next party was held at Virginia Wigent's in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The house was decorated in green and appropriate games were played. An embarrassing test was given in Geography. (It also tested the ability of some in cheating.) We "kept the pig in the parlor," and also played winkum and other games. Tick Kuhl- man distinguished himself (?) by trying to tell a date (perhaps Tick is not good at such things), anyway the charm failed to work. Dainty refreshments were served. after which-to the astonishment of all-it was quite late, and we are not in the habit of being out late ( ?) we made a sudden departure. A. M. G .- 20.
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The Sophomores had four class parties during the year. Early in the fall we were entertained at the home of Aileen Willennar. This occasion was marked by the beginning of a romance which has since become famous. By some freak of fate (?) Eleanor and Fisher were partners during the strolling party and remained together all evening. The refreshments were unmolested by the Juniors-a very unusual cir- cumstance.
We had some difficulty in arranging a second party, but we finally had it during the holidays. Fisher West was the host. The main feature of this party was that we did NOT play winkum.
Our third appearance in society was at the home of Elbert Close. Here we found Miss McGinnis to be a woman of her word, for she sang for us in fulfillment of a long made promise. Other musical numbers were given by a quartet. One selection they rendered so sympathetically and appealingly that a few of the more tender-hearted boys actually shed tears. A nice little game was enjoyed by four of the boys upstairs, during the evening. The winners are not known but it is suspected that the winnings were rather small.
The fourth party was at the home of Randall Walters. An exciting game was being greatly enjoyed-as the old saying goes, "forbidden fruits are the sweetest"- when the class principal arrived. This game was replaced with others just as inter- esting; the climax of the evening coming when the refreshments were brought in- and such refreshments-Oh, Boy! -L. Z. '21.
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As this was our first year we were rather shy about appearing in society. Finally our dignified president realized the fact that we wanted a party and as a result we had one at Mae Surface's. We played a guessing game which was followed by a long stroll. It was a rather ticklish business to get partners for some freshies, as a mix- ture of timidness and partiality prevailed.
A second party was held at Raymond Noirot's at which all enjoyed a very original story read by Eugene Campbell. A lively game of winkum was played in which Miss McIntyre's laugh was enjoyed immensely. People are sure to be noticed when coming late and going early, so ONE couple took this as their method of gaining attention. Our usual stroll was taken and to our astonishment Geraldine and Myron did not change partners once during the evening. Several pretty pieces were played by Paul Garver and the Edison.
Our third party was held at Homer (better known as Dink) Madden's. Much to our sorrow, not a teacher was present. A barber shop was established for our amusement, alth several of the boys did not know how to make use of it-especially Edwin. The thought of being kissed by a girl startled him so that he sat for awhile as if he expected another. The boys attempted to show some of the girls how to play the game but got a little mixed up about the rules and forgot there were any girls behind the chairs. Marion Link was especially favored by Harold Gengnagle. Some of the class enjoyed the game Dry Booze; others enjoyed still another game!
Freshmen Reception
It is the duty of the three upper classes to see that the Freshmen are introduced into the high school life early in the season. The first reception to be given to a freshman class occurred when the members of the present graduating class were freshmen, and so we are glad to see this custom, which marked our entrance into the Auburn High, still kept up by the upper classes.
The reception was given on a glorious night in September and everything went off fine-except that the "High" platform somewhat embarrassed the dignified presi- dent of the Freshman class. (Was the Senior president used to such a platform? Oh, yes. He had given speeches before on the very same platform.) Several other speeches were given and some good music was enjoyed-especially that rendered by the Faculty Quartet ( ?).
As a result of the evening's gathering the upper classmen became acquainted with the Freshmen while the Freshmen were initiated into the high school life, The Sophs, Juniors and Seniors left the Y well satisfied with the new members of the high school family.
A Hoosier=Buckeye Party
After the game between the Bryan girls and the Auburn girls an informal party was given at the Y. M. C. A. in honor of the former team, In addition to the two girls teams, members of the boys' First and Second Teams were present. A game was played for the benefit of the Hoosiers but was enjoyed by the Bryan girls as well. Afterwards partners were drawn by lot and proceeded to the basement where refresh- inents, prepared by a committee of high school girls, were served.
Speeches were given by the coaches, captains, and a few others after which the party broke up.
The Bryan girls had a fine bunch and we can say no less for our Second Team. (But you know-"Distance lends enchantment.")
Valentine Party
On the evening of February the fifteenth the girls of the high school entertained the boys at the Y. M. C. A. Everyone was given a card, as he entered, to be matched with another-rather a family affair. Later in the evening a mock wedding was solemnized. Lucile Hoodelmier became the faithful wife of John Myers; Pauline Williams and Jit Baxter were the mother and father of the bride, while Professor Youngblood united the happy couple. A fancy drill was given by ten of the most awkward fellows in High School.
After finding each other's partners everyone marched down to the dining room where a dainty lunch was served by several of the High School gir's. At ten-thirty the halls were cleared and the party was over.
(As several social events occurred of which we were not able to give an account in the annual, the following space is left to those who wish to put in their own writeups. Scribe on! )
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OFFICERS FOR 1918-19.
Sam Hanna. President
Paul Husselman Vice-President
Ralph Fell. Treasurer
Henry Elliot. Secretary
OFFICERS FOR 1919-20.
Henry Elliot . President
Gladwyn Graham Vice-President
Eugene Browan.l. Treasurer
Jesse Shafer. Secretary
The Hi-Y Club was organized in 1917 and membership was extended to every boy in High School. The purpose of the club is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school high standards of christian character, and to bring the boys of the High School into closer fellowship.
At the beginning of the school year the members of the club assisted in the reception given by the school to the Freshmen. This and the suppers given every meeting night constituted the social life of the club.
Regular meetings were held every Wednesday evening, some business or pro- fessional man of the city giving a talk at each meeting. Topics for discussion were also distributed among the members. In this way the evenings were very socially and advantageously spent.
Much credit is due Mr. Binford for the assistance he has given the club. He has been of great help to the fellows and has taken great interest in their work.
The club is an important factor in the High School and it is to be hoped that more boys than ever before will be members next year. -R. F.
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Forwards-E. Brown, Huffman; Center-Grogg; Guards -- Elliot, Franz; Subs .- D. Brown, Bishop, Noirot, Shafer, Horn.
SCHEDULE
Home Team.
Auburn 42
St. Joe 16
Waterloo 13
Auburn 27
St. Joe 33
Auburn 34
Butler 15 Auburn 36
Auburn 11 Kendallville 6
Auburn 24
Waterloo 25
P. Lake 15
Auburn 21
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Auburn 28 Angola 30
Kendallville 29 Auburn 10
Auburn 38 2nd Team 15
Angola 21 Auburn 19
Auburn 73
Butler 10
AT TOURNAMENT
Auburn 19 Cromwell 13
Auburn 12 Kendallville 19
Field Goals-Huffman, 29; E. Brown, 20; Grogg, 24; Elliot, 15; Franz, 22;
D. Brown, 30; Bishop, 26.
Free Throws-Brown, 18; Bishop, 11; Elliot, 11.
Early in November Mr. McKenney called a mass-meeting of the boys in order to obtain candidates for the Boys' Basketball Team. A very large number came out to the first practice. As the season wore on the weaker ones fell out, leaving about 14, besides the first team, to practice. As no coach was available, Arthur Morr, '19, offered his services and much credit must be given to him for the way he handled the team. After the first team was selected Grogg, '19, was elected captain, being well fitted for this position.
Grogg, '19, center and captain, was always on the job. He made many baskets and his floor work was of the highest standard. Altho he ran up against many fel- lows bigger than he, very few of them got the tip-off from him.
E. Brown, '21, and Huffman, '20, forwards, were very efficient and developed splendid team-work. They played a very fast game and were always a menace to the opposing guards. Many baskets were made by this pair and they upheld the spirits of the whole team.
Franz, '21, and Elliot, '21, guards, were fast on the floor and accounted for a number of points by their spectacular long shots. Franz played the floor while Elliot was the back-guard. Elliot is one of the best guards that Auburn has ever seen, and with Franz for a teammate, Auburn High will not need to worry about gnards for her next year's team.
D. Brown, Noirot and Bishop, substitutes, were strong factors on the team. D. Brown and Bishop worked together as forwards in several games and showed up well. Noirot played a strong game with the Second Team until nearly the end of the season, when he was put on the varsity squad, where he made good.
Altho we lose Grogg by graduation, we have much to look forward to. The out- look for the next season is good and the material which was formed this year will surely put a successful team on the floor next year.
The Second Team was not organized until the basketball season was nearly over. This team did much by giving the varsity good practice. Only three games were played but these showed the material that the second team were made of. -
The first game was with the Kendallville Second Team, resulting in a victory for our boys, 15-11. In the second game, played with the varsity at the Coliseum, the second team was defeated, which was to be expected, 38-15. The third game. with the Waterloo Second Team, resulted in an easy victory, 31-19.
Forwards-Willson, Shafer; Center-Feagler; Guards-Noirot, Clark; Substi- tute-Horn.
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Forwards-Amstutz, Boland; Centers-Steele, Williams; Guards-Kuhlman, Creasy; Subs .- Schlink, Hoodelmier, Guild, Zimmerman. Bateman, Lanning, Rhoads.
SCHEDULE
Home Team.
Auburn 2
Campfire 8
Waterloo 9
Auburn 12
St. Joe 3
Auburn 35
Butler 17 Auburn 9
Auburn 19
Kendallville 6
Auburn 9
Waterloo 12
Auburn 12
Campfire 17
Kendallville 13
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Auburn 23
Bryan 4
Bryan 13 Auburn 16
Auburn 23
Butler 10
Field Goals-Amstutz, 31; Boland, 25; Guild. 9.
Free Throws-Boland, 23; Guild, 7.
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Under the able coaching of Miss Fitch and Mr. McKenney a strong team has been developed. There were many candidates at the beginning of the season, and a hard fight for positions ensued. Maude Steele, '19, was elected captain and she piloted the team throughout the season in a most creditable manner.
Amstutz, '20, and Boland, '20, forwards, proved very capable for the positions they held. They were good both on the defensive and aggressive. Boland shot the free-throws and added many points to her credit in this manner, also placing many field goals in for Auburn. The star on field goals, however, was Amstutz, who was . not only a good basket shooter but an exceedingly fast forward as well.
Steele, '19, and Williams, '19, centers, were very fast and it took a good center to get the tip-off from Maude. Williams played a steady game at side center and was always in the game.
Kuhlman, '20, and Creasy, '19, guards, played an excellent defensive game. Much credit is to be given Kuhlman for her superb work and the long passes which she made. She will be a strong factor in next year's team and we hope she will continue her good work. Creasy was especialy good on the defensive and was always ready when she got the ball to send it back under our goal.
Schlink, Hoodelmier, Guild, Zimmerman, Bateman, Lanning and Rhoads, substi- tutes, showed their ability as players when they were permitted to enter the game. They will furnish good material for next year's team.
Steele and Creasy will both be lost thru graduation and will leave a gap in the line-up which will be hard to fill.
The Alumni girls deserve much credit for their help in developing the team. They aided our girls at many of their practices and offered more resistance than many of the opposing teams.
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The Tournament
The Seventh Annual District Tournament was held in the gymnasium of the Kendallville High School, March 7 and 8, 1919. The place was crowded at every game, a large number of people going from the surrounding towns.
Auburn won her first game in the tourney from Cromwell by a score of 19 to 13, but was eliminated in the second game (with Kendallville) by a score of 19 to 12. This was the best game of the tourney, both teams doing spectacular work.
The finals were between Angola and Kendallville. Angola failed to get started for some reason or other, not getting a field goal during the entire game, and scoring on only three free throws. When time was up the score stood 30 to 3.
Kendallville as winner was entitled to represent this district at the State Basket Ball Tournament which was held at Purdue University, March 13 and 14, where she was eliminated by Emerson High of Gary, thus defeating our hopes of seeing this district win the State Championship.
Tournament Schedule
FRIDAY
9:00 A. M .- St. Joe 33 Hudson 20
10:00 A. M .- Salem 9 Angola 25
11:00 A. M .- Waterloo 57 Fremont 19
1:00 P. M .-- Spencerville 0 Ashley 2
2:00 P. M .- Auburn 19 Cromwell 13
3:00 P. M .- Kendallville 48
Flint 2
4:00 P. M .- Butler 16
Churubusco 21
7:30 P. M .- P. Lake 12
Wolf Lake 21
8:30 P. M .- St. Joe 15
Angola 16
SATURDAY
8:00 A. M .- Waterloo 24
Ashley 7
9:00 A. M .- Kendallville 13 Auburn 12
10:00 A. M .- Wolf Lake 28 Churubusco 13
2:00 P. M .- Angola 34 Waterloo 14
3:00 P. M .- Kendallville 23
Wolf Lake 14
8:00 P. M .- Kendallville 30
Angola 3
Indoor Field Meet
An indoor field and aquatic meet was held at the Y. M. C. A., Friday, March 28, beginning at seven o'clock in the evening. Every class in the school had participants in the various events, the girls having special events. The three lower classes were well represented while the Seniors were only represented by one person, namely, Grogg, with the exception of those taking part in the boys' relay race. Altho the Seniors only had one man entered, he took all the first places in the field events. The Seniors lost their chance of taking first place because of their failure to place any entries in the aquatic events. The Sophomores were the high point-getters of the evening, winning the pennant. James Bower was the high point man of the evening, making a total of 27. Bower won all these points in the aquatic events. At the
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close the Sophomores had a total of 71 points, Seniors 35 points, Freshmen 33 points, and Juniors 28 points.
After the events a pot-luck supper was served. There were a lot of eats and everyone sure did justice to them. Harold Grate, Senior, did spectacular work in the eating contest, winning first place over Victor Chase, Sophomore, by one cookie.
SCORE OF EVENTS.
Shot put, 12-pound-1st, Roger Grogg, senior, 35 feet 7 inches; 2nd, Lawton Feagler, junior, 31 feet 9 inches; 3rd, Eugene Brown, 29 feet 10 inches.
Medicine ball throw (girls)-1st, Pauline Williams, junior, 33 feet; 2nd, Orpha Weeks, sophomore, 30 feet 5 inches; 3rd, Ethel Amstutz, junior.
Standing high jump (boys)-1st, Roger Grogg, senior, 52 inches; 2nd, Edwin Rainier, freshman, 51 inches; 3rd, Jesse Shafer, sophomore, 47 inches.
Running high jump (boys)-1st, Roger Grogg, senior, 62 inches; 2nd, Lawton Feagler, junior, 61 inches; 3rd, Eugene Brown, freshman, 58 inches.
Running high jump (girls)-1st, Pauline Williams, junior, 44 inches; 2nd, Lucille Hoodelmier, junior, 44 inches, (tie) ; 3rd, Berniece Lanning, sophomore, 43 inches.
Pole climb-1st, Roger Grogg, 7 seconds; 2nd, Kenneth Abel, freshman, 9 4-5 seconds; 3rd, Lawton Feagler, junior, 9 9-10 seconds.
Broad jump (standing)-1st, Roger Grogg, senior, 9 feet 10 inches; 2nd, Law- ton Feagler, junior, 9 feet 3 1-2 inches; 3rd, Kenneth Abel, freshman, 9 feet 6 inches.
Potato relay race for girls-Junior class first, and the sophomore class a close second.
In the relay race for boys the senior class won, the freshman class was second, and the sophomore class third.
25-yard swim-1st, James Bower, sophomore, 13 3-5 seconds; 2nd, Eugene Brown, sophomore, 15 1-5 seconds; 3rd, Paul Bourns, freshman, 15 3-5 seconds.
Plain front dive-1st, James Bower, sophomore; 2nd, Eugene Brown, sophomore; 3rd, Henry Elliott, sophomore.
Plain back dive-1st, Henry Elliott, sophomore; 2nd, Eugene Brown, sophomore; 3rd, James Bower, sophomore.
Distance plunge-1st, Paul Bourns, freshman, 36 feet 2 inches; 2nd, Henry Elliott, sophomore, 36 feet 2 inches (a tie that was later won by Bourns) ; 3rd, James Bower, sophomore, 33 feet 10 inches.
Swan dive-1st, James Bower, sophomore; 2nd, Eugene Brown, sophomore; 3rd, Wesley Bauer, freshman.
Front jack knife-1st, Eugene Brown, sophomore; 2nd. James Bower, sopho- more; 3rd, Wesley Bauer, freshman.
Back jack knife-1st, Paul Bourns, freshman; 2nd, Eugene Brown, sophomore.
In the free-for-all diving contest, an added feature to the aquatic events, during which contest the divers could use any method, Paul Bourns, with his ladder dive, won first; James Bower, sophomore, diving off the window into shallow water, second; and Henry Elliott, diving from the window into deep water, third.
Following is the standing of the individual participants in the various events:
Senior class-Roger Grogg, 25; Harold Grate, 5; and relay race, 5; total, 35.
Junior class-Lawton Feagler, 9; Pauline Williams, 10; Lucille Hoodelmier, 3; Ethel Amstutz, 1; relay race, 5; total, 28.
Sophomores-James Bower, 27; Eugene Brown, 22; Henry Elliott, 10; Victor Chase, 3; Orpha Weeks, 3; Berniece Lanning, 1; Jesse Shaffer, 1; relay races, 4; total, 71.
Freshmen-Paul Bourns, 20; Kenneth Abel, 4; Edwin Rainier, 3; Wesley Bauer, 2; Eugene Browand, 1; relay race, 3; total, 33.
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Music and Dramatics
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Orchestra
A good musical organization is one of the greatest assets a school may claim. The A. H. S. Orchestra for the year '18-'19 is no exception to this rule. It has given some excellent numbers during the various times it has appeared in public, having played at the different musical recitals at the Court Theater and at the Junior-Senior play.
Pres Wilcox has been director of the orchestra for the past two years and to him is due the credit of organizing this group of High School students into an efficient musical unit, the more so because he has asked for no recompense for the work done. Director . Pres Wilcox
Piano Lucille Baughman
Violins
Clarinets
Gladwyn Graham
Russell Kuhiman
Ralph Fell
James Baker
Stanley Baxter
William Eakright
Donald Brown
Cornets
Glenn Heffley
Paul Garver
James Bower
Myron Watson
John Slater
LeRoy Arens
Bernard Plum
Virginia Wigent
Clair Grube
Saxophone Harold Gengnagle
Wyllis Wilcox
Drums Ralph Bishop
Orpha Weeks
Musical Recital
On the evening of March 26 a recital was given at the Court Theater by the music classes of the High School. Miss Brown, music supervisor, directed the chorus work, Pres Wilcox directing the orchestra. An excellent program was given and as a result of the entertainment over seventy dollars was obtained for the purpose of forwarding work in the music classes of the High School.
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