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Brown left Auburn and Magginis took charge of the team with some more fast and heavy men: Weaver, Lawhead, Williams, DeLapp, Husselman. There was nothing slow in this team, as was shown in their record.
In '12 football was eliminated from the athletic schedule of the school, owing to a law passed by the state legislature that all players had to take a physical exam- ination.
Ten years passed before they decided in favor of again starting the activity that took weight. It was not a miserable failure in '22, or a great success, owing to the fact that we had a light team with little practice. Mr. Leitzman, the coach, had fair success in capturing the first game, but the other two were lost.
Looking into the future, we think, by arousing the interest of the old "scouts" and protectors of the crimson and black, we hope to see a team on the field that will again sweep the state off its feet as in 1909 and 1910.
In picture:
Top Row-H. L. McKenney, Kinley Tracy, Waldo Long, Du Vern Graham, Arno Garns, Morton Dove, Oscar Noel, S. H. Leitzman, coach; J. W. Mclntyre.
Bottom Row-Willard Lombard, Frank Bassett, Leo Bassett, Francis Franz, Afton Reed, Franklin Baker.
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Baseball
The first few days in April showed signs of spring. It was not long until swarms of high school boys were seen warming up their right arms. Many suffered from strained muscles, due to overwork, but when Mr. Leitzman distributed the uniforms no signs of suffering were shown.
Since many in the previous lineup had graduated, many changes were made. Dove was given the position as catch; Grogg, pitcher; Long, short; Garns, first base; Bartels, second; Bauer, third; Koscht, right field; Browand, center; Smith, left field; Likens, Jenner and Reed, outfielders.
With such a good lineup we started in to train, and practiced every night after school, except when the rain prevented.
During the short season we played two games, both of them with Garrett. The shortness of the season was due to the rainy weather, as games could not be scheduled satisfactorily in such unstable weather.
SCORE RESULTS
Home Team
Visiting Team
Auburn S
Garrett 16
Auburn 2
Garrett 2
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Track
The year 1922 was a very successful year in track and field events for the Auburn High School. We had a very good team of fifteen men, who did their best in what- ever event they were placed. We had four meets before the district meet.
Columbia City was the first meet, held at Columbia City. Our boys did their best and worked hard, but lost the meet by two points, the score being Columbia City, 22; Auburn, 20.
Our second meet was with Kendallville. Our team put up a good fight, but lost out after doing the best they could, the score being Kendallville, 21; Auburn, 19 points. They had eliminated the 120 high hurdles, and also the 220 low hurdles, which of course made it harder for us to win, as we had two good hurdlers.
The next meet was held at Auburn, a county track and field meet between all the towns in DeKalb county, Auburn taking first with a big score. Auburn came into possession of the relay pennant also, with a good lead on the other schools.
We had a triangle meet with Angola, Garrett and Auburn. The track meet was a little one-sided for Auburn, with 3912 points, Garrett second with 331/2 points while Angola brought up the rear with 17 points. Auburn also took the relay pennant very easily from the other two schools.
After working hard in the meets we were in, and doing fine, we went to the district meet held in Fort Wayne on May 12, Columbia City taking the meet with 1912 points, Auburn second with 18 points. The relay was won by Fort Wayne, and Auburn a very close second.
The first time in the history of Auburn High School that in a track meet any one of the team were eligible to go to a state track meet was this year. Grogg, '23 went to run the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Browand, '22, went to run the 440 yard dash. Graham, '23, went to run the 220 yard low hurdles. They did not show up as well at the state meet, but we are expecting them to go again this year and put Auburn on the map in track work. We are also looking forward to see the best team in the state this year, as we only lost four men from our team from last year. We also expect to have more men place at the district this year than we had last year. Our team goes to Angola for their district track and field meet this year. Our team is going to the state, and show the other schools that Auburn can run as well as any other school in the state.
Points made by each man during the year:
Name
Year
Points
Grogg
'23
46
Browand
'22
35
Graham
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36
Long
'21
31
Franz
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11
Thomas
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1
Garns
'33
3
Abel
122
7
Bartels
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Smith
'22
Swain
'23
1
Capen
'22
1
Simons
'25
Norris
'23
6
Dove
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DRAMATICS
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"Come Out of the Kitchen
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Burton Crane, from the North
Franklin Baker
Solomon Tucker, his attorney and guest. Edward Baker
Paul Daingerfield, alias Smithfield Leo Bassett
Charles Daingerfield, alias Brindlebury Ward Swarts
Rudolph Weeks, agent of the Daingerfields Philip Harding
Thomas Lefferts, statistical poet Kinley Tracy
Olivia Daingerfield, alias Jane Ellen Esther Whitten
Elizabeth Daingerfield, alias Araminta Eloise Harris
Mrs. Falkener, Tucker's sister. Katharine Lollar
Cora Falkener, her daughter Virginia Schmadel
Amanda, Olivia's black mammy Sylvia Brunkhart
Time: The Present
ACT I
The drawing room of the Daingerfield mansion ACT II
The kitchen, two days later ACT III The dining room, the same day
SYNOPSIS
The story of "Come Out of the Kitchen" is written around a Virginia family of the old aristocracy, by the name of Daingerfield, who, finding themselves temporarily embarrased, decide to rent their home to a rich Yankee. One of the conditions of the lease by the well-to-do New Englander stipulated that a competent staff of white servants should be engaged for his sojourn at this stately home. This servant ques- tion presented practically unsurmountable difficulties, and one of the daughters of the family conceives the mad-cap idea that she, her sister and their two brothers shall act as the domestic staff for the wealthy Yankee. Olivia Dangerfield, who is the ring-leader in the merry scheme, adopts the cognomen of Jane Ellen, and elects to preside over the destinies of the kitchen. Her sister, Elizabeth, is appointed house- maid. Her elder brother, Paul, the butler, and Charley, the youngest of the group, is appointed to the position of bootboy. When Burton Crane arrives from the North, accompanied by Mrs. Falkener, her daughter and Crane's attorney, Tucker, they find the staff of servants to possess so many methods of behavior out of the ordinary that amusing complications begin to arise immediately. Olivia' charm and beauty impress Crane above everything else, and the merry story continues through a maze of delightful incidents until the real identity of the heroine is disclosed, but not until Crane has professed his love for his charming cook, and the play ends with the brightest prospects of happiness for these two young people.
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"Princess Chrysanthemum"
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Princess Chrysanthemum
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Mary Beugnot
Yum-Yum. Edith Ashleman
Du-Du. Mary Johnson
Tu-Lip. _LaRea Foote
Fairy Moonbeam.
Carol Kutzner
The Emperor What-for Whi
Leo Bassett
Prince So-Tru Lowell Bourns
Prince So-Sli Philip Harding Ralph Black
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Saucer Eyes, wizard cat.
_Edward Baker
Frederick Bishop Jester
Trumpeters Clark Clement and Merle Lawrence Sprites-Katrina Baker, Sylvia Brunkhart, Esther Whitten, Ruth Whitten, Naomi Kraft, Dawn Hess, Helen Chichester, Virginia Schmadel.
Fairies-Alta Pomeroy, Helen Shook, Helen Brandon, Julia Duncan, Nelline Faylor, Doris Jones, Josephine Nelson and Frances Jellison.
Chorus: Girls-Eloise Harris, Eunice Ballard, Ruth Farver, Wilma Knott, Vada Lynn, Geneva Apt, Betsy Reesch, Hildred Ensley, Jeanette Summers, Myrth Pomeroy, Doloras Lucas, Helen Grogg, Hilda Weaver, Dorothy Nagle, Dorothy Courtemanche, Kathryn Groscop. Boys-DuVern Graham, Walter McBride, Arno Garns, Francis Franz, Wesley Shepherd and Archie Norris.
SYNOPSIS
ACT I
A great fete is being held in honor of the coming of age of the emperor's daughter, Princess Crysanthemum. She is loved by Prince So-Tru, and returns his affections, but he has a rival in the person of Prince So-Sli, who seeks the aid of Saucer-Eyes, the wizard cat, who carries off the princess to the cave of Inky Night, leaving the emperor and Prince So-Tru distracted at her strange disappearance.
ACT II
Princess Chrysanthemum, imprisoned in the cave of Inky Night, with the aid of a magic ring summons the Fairy Moonbeam, who is about to help her when she drops the ring and cannot find it. Fairy Moonbeam disappears at the loss of the ring,and the unhappy princess is left to bewail her fate. Prince So-Tru manages to obtain entrance to the cave, and finds the ring, which at once causes Fairy Moon- beam to return and aid him. At this moment the emperor arrives with his attendants and takes Saucer-Eyes prisoner, bearing him in triumph to his palace.
ACT HII
Threatened with torture, Saucer-Eyes confesses the complicity of Prince So-Sli, whom the emperor orders to instant execution. This is, however, frustrated by the appearance of Princess Chrysanthemum, accompanied by Prince So-Tru and Fairy Moonbeam with her band. The emperor pardons Saucer-Eyes and So-Sli at the request of the princess, thus bringing everything to a happy conclusion.
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Debate
The A. H. S. preliminary contest was held in the High School gym. Those who tried out for the debate were Vada Lynn, Morton Dove and Philip Harding. The question was concerning a settlement of industrial disputes. After much meditation, the judges chose Philip to represent A. H. S. in the contest between Auburn, Garrett, and Butler.
The next contest was held the following Friday in the A. H. S. gym. There was as much "pep" shown as if it had been a basketball game. Philip's opponents were John Fulks from Garrett and Earl McDonald from Butler. In this, too, he won. Bravo, Phil!
The county contest was held the following week at the Methodist church. The towns participating in the contest were St. Joe, Waterloo and Auburn. By winning this contest it enabled Philip to represent A. H. S. in the district contest.
The district contest was held three weeks later at Angola, in the community gym. It was to decide who should go to Bloomington to the state contest. Here Philip's opponents were from Pleasant Lake, Kendallville, Fort Wayne, Columbia City and Shipshewana, and he lost.
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JUNIOR-SENIOR POT LUCK SUPPER
The Junior-Senior pot luck supper was held in the gym, Thursday, April 19th. Every- body brought something to eat, and at 6:30 we all assembled in the domestic science room to eat all the delicious things, which included sardines and Limburger cheese. Everyone appreciated them so much, and certainly thanked Geng for the contribution.
After eating and eating until everything disappeared and we were sufficiently satisfied. we scampered down into the gym and indulged in such dignified games as jump the rope and tug of war. The party broke up rather early, because we ran out of entertainment after Philip broke his watch chain jumping the rope.
Everybody left in their Rolls-Royces (Fords) about 8 o'clock, perfectly satisfied with a delightful evening.
JUNIOR SOCIETY
Doubtless the Juniors are the most sociable class in the High School. They have had two parties and a wiener roast this year.
The wiener roast was first-in October at the county farm woods. Over the fields and fences, in the creek and out again, to a roaring fire and lots of eats. Doc and Jim had charge of the wieners, and the number they kept in reserve outclassed anything the others saw. Miss Dougherty and Mr. Vass chaperoned, but Peggy and Miss West got lost. They stopped at the county farm, and after looking around the place for the Juniors, decided that they must have taken to the woods. They fol- lowed, and arrived after all the eats were gone.
Then in December they had a big party at Ton Reed's. The fellows spent a lot of money bidding on shadows for partners, and were overjoyed at the deception of the screen. The Seniors enjoyed the eats almost as much as the Juniors.
Al loyal Juniors remember "Dollar, Dollar," out at Pearl Rigg's in February. And then the square dances! They never had more fun.
SOPHOMORE SOCIETY
Because it had been decreed that each class could have only one party a semester, we decided to make it a rousing one and urge everybody to be present. The party was held in the gym, on November 15. Everyone reported a good time. We especially enjoyed the play and the eats.
After vacation we decided to have a bob party. This idea had to be given up on account of the mud.
The failure on the part of Old Man Weather discouraged us, but finally the Freshies and Sophomores decided that they must have a party. It was held in the gym on March 25. Several races were on the program, and the winners enjoyed the prizes. ( ?)
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As Juniors we hope to hold parties as enjoyable as these, but there can be no better ones.
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FRESHMAN HALLOWE'EN PARTY
When we arrived at the High School we found that a detour must be made to the back door, so accordingly to the back door we went. There a ghost met us and conducted us up a dark stairway, where we were met by a Turkish lady, who directed us down some more stairways. On the stairway leading to the gym, we were cautioned of some broken step; therefore we clung to the banister, and re- ceived a shock which made us jump.
Oh, safely down in the gym at last! We found chairs facing the stage, where a few clever stunts were given. Afterward Miss West gave two short readings.
While the orchestra played we paraded around the room, so that the judges could select the ones best masked. It was such a mix-up that no one really found out.
The alphabetical journey caused much amusement.
Pop corn and apples were passed around in large baskets.
We went home early, for Freshinen are not allowed to stay up late, and felt that that we had had a very enjoyable time.
-Ruth Whitten.
PARENT-TEACHERS' RECEPTION
The reception given by the Parent-Teachers' Association the first week of October, 1922, proved a great success.
The parents of the students in the various city schools met at the McIntosh High School and were introduced to the teachers of the various buildings by chosen com- mittees.
The parents of students enrolled in the McIntosh and Junior High Schools met in the assembly room. Those of the DeSoto building occupied the office of H. L. McKenney, principal of the McIntosh High. The teachers of the Harrison grade school were presented in Room 6, and those of the Riley school in the office of G. W. Youngblood, city superintendent of schools.
At 8 o'clock a musical program was given in the assembly room, after which refreshments were served. The program was as follows:
Mr. LeRoy Close
Piano Solo, "Danube Waltz"
Piano Solo, "Meditation" Mr. LeRoy Close
Reading, "Maker of Dreams" Miss Eldah Clayton
Tenor Solo, "One Fleeting Hour" Mr. H. M. East
Soprano Solo, "The Wind" Mrs. Ruth Mallahan Soprano Solo, "I'll Build a World in the Heart of a Rose". Mrs. Ruth Mallahan
The Committee-Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Timbrook and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Youngblood.
McIntosh and Junior High Committee-Dr and Mrs. J. E. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Heyler and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Wimer.
DeSoto Committee-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Grube and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lige. Harrison Committee -- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knott and Mr. and Mrs. Don Sprott. Riley Committee-Mr and Mrs. McBride.
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FACULTY BLOW-OUT
On Friday, September 30, 1922, a bunch of young and comely matrons, who pro- pound knowledge in the Auburn schools, flivvered to the palatial mansion of Miss Treva Kessler at Tri-Lake.
Misses Dougherty, Humphreys and Hebel went canoeing at the unbecoming hour of 10. They did not return, even for the sumptuous noon-day repast, and a searching party was organized. They were found listening for that most beautiful sound of nature, viz., the mating song of the clam. After much persuasion they finally con- sented to return to headquarters for rations.
Those present at this wild debauch were Miss Ammon, Miss Humphreys, Miss Thrush, Miss Dougherty, Miss West, Miss Hebel, Miss Thornburg, Miss Dowell, Miss Ervin, Miss Armstrong, Miss Kessler, and last, but by no means least, Mr. Leitzman.
The great source of excitement was Piggy's upsetting the canoe and returning soggily homeward.
CHATTERBOX PARTY
Big party in the A. H. S. gym. All student body and faculty to be the guests of Miss Thrush and the Chatterbox staff.
As each guest entered the A. H. S. doors he was presented with a card with cats and bats and mysterious names printed on it. Then upstairs, and through the darkness were seen great, spooky ghosts. They came forward and greeted each guest and led them down through a long, dark hall, where they stumbled over slippery, snaky tubes,and led on down through the winding stairway, past skeletons, clanking chains and all manner of nerve-wrecking devices.
After everyone became acquainted in the gym, a very entertaining trial was held. Mr. J. W. Mcintyre featured as judge. Eloise Harris, the bride, charged Bob Little with cruelty, and was suing for a divorce.
After the trial a general good time was enjoyed by everyone, and four big booths were opened, where, by presenting the card with cats and bats on it, all the candied apples, cider, doughnuts and candy that anyone could possibly eat were handed out.
When the party was over and all said good-night, everyone declared that never was a better party held in the A. H. S. gym, and Miss Thrush and the Chatterbox staff were considered the most delightful of hosts and hostesses.
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Hi-Y Club
The Hi-Y Club has become a permanent part of Auburn High. It is an organization no high school should be without. Its purpose is to create a better moral standing among boys of high school age.
Auburn High is to be congratulated on being able to secure the services of Mr. W. A. Rubner of the Y. M. C. A. as a director of the club. Under his super- vision the club has completed a most successful year. Numerous social events mark the progress of the club in school life. When a banquet or social gathering is planned, it is put in the hands of the Hi-Y. They see that it goes over big. And it does.
Leadership of such an organization is a delicate problem, and yet the club feels confident that the present officers will continue the good work of the past. They have secured exceptional speakers for the various meetings, and big plans are under way for bigger and better "get together meetings."
Regular meetings are held each Tuesday, consisting of a supper and a general business discussion. Every other Tuesday an outside speaker is secured to talk on any subject which would be of interest to the club.
The Hi-Y officers for '23 are: Marshall Link, president; Franklin Baker, vice president; Edward Bourns, treasurer; Ralph Black, secretary.
. Motto: "Fifty members in 1924."
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Commercial Club
On the first Monday night in November a body of Commercial students assembled for the purpose of organizing a Commercial Club. Every person joining the club was required to have passing grades in three subjects, and that he or she must be a student in at least two commercial subjects. It was the purpose of the club to promote a greater school spirit and to raise the scholarship of the students by its requirements.
The officers of the club were secretary, vice president and president, all elected by the club.
At different times during the year the club meets for the purpose of initiating new members, and discusses different subjects in connection with the regular program.
The club is now preparing to give a play, "The Poor Married Man," in order to secure funds for new commercial equipment and to pay the expenses of the typing team who represented Auburn in the state championship meet held at Muncie.
Following are listed the names of the members: First Row-Chester Baker, Lucile Baker, Thelma Myers, Eloise Harris. Second Row-Morton Dove, Gertrude Phelps, Mary Johnson, secretary; LeMoyne Johnson, president; Lavornia Squires, Beulah Lower. Third Row-Walter McBride, John Creasy, Ruth Daum, Vera Crabill, T. D. Vass, organizer and adviser; Mary Campbell, Charlotte Thomas, Floride Jenner, Donner West. Top Row-Ralph Black, Delight Baker, Martha Falka, Marian Williams, Genevieve Berg, Mae Denny, Lott Scofield.
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Manual Training
Manual Training in our High School is purely elective, yet the opening of the present year found the candidates for the work exceeding the capacity of our equip- ment. It was therefore necessary to disappoint some boys, although we believe the adjustment was made satisfactorily. The twenty boys who started the course were as follows:
Harris Berg
Donald Lucas
Guy Donley
Richard McDowell
Maurice Close
Kenneth Osbun
Leonard Daub
Clayton Sattison
Kenneth Frick Harold Snyder
Francis Gallagher Adrian Timbrook
Lloyd Hoodelmier
Carl Wappes
Wayne Hilkey
Weston Walter
Richard Kruse
Vernon Wiseman
Henry Kressley
Walter Shafer
Of the above, three withdrew during the first semester: Guy Donley, Richard Mc- Dowell and Carl Wappes. At the beginning of the second semester Garth Silberg and Donald Morr, a former Ashley student, entered the class. We are closing the year with nineteen students, which leaves a net loss of one.
The time element this year is the same as last. High School students devote one-half day, each day, throughout the year, and thereby receives two credits.
One-half the time was devoted to mechanical drawing and the other half to bench and lathe projects. As usual, it has been an intensely busy year. At the writing of this copy, March 30th, the class has produced approximately five hundred plates of mechanical drawings, one hundred twenty-five individual lathe and bench projects, and forty projects for the school system in general. These school jobs range from simple repair jobs to very complicated new work.
Some time, in the near future, we hope, we anticipate larger and more con- venient quarters wherein we may enrich our present course and make the work even more vital than it is now.
We need to give more stress to those studies in our schools that tend to inspire constructive thought, concentrated thinking and definite results-educating the eye, the mind, the imagination and the hand-creating and executing the mental picture; bringing into play all that is best in man.
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Junior-Senior Glee Club
The Junior-Senior Glee Club has been such a long-standing organization that it was formed again this year as a matter of course. But when they all got together it wasn't such a bad bunch. They have not appeared in public this year, but that was not because they were not capable. You will have to admit if they hadn't been in the "Princess Chrysanthemum" it would have been a failure.
At the first meeting they decided to meet every Monday evening, but as that was a hard time for some of the girls, it was decided it should meet after school. Katharine Lollar was elected president.
If there were any vocal prodigies in the club, the credit must be given to Miss Ammon, who is one of the most efficient teachers ever had in the Auburn High School.
The members of the Junior-Senior Glee Club are: Sopranos, Katharine Lollar, Eunice Ballard, Virginia Schmadel, Geneva Apt, Mary Beugnot, Esther Whitten, Edith Ashleman and Eloise Harris; altos, Wilma Knott, Sylvia Brunkhart, Ruth Farver and Mary Johnson; pianist, Kathryn Brown.
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Freshman-Sophomore Glee Club
The Freshman-Sophomore Glee Club was organized last year, and it proved to be such a success that it was reorganized this year.
They have not appeared in public as much this year as last, but say-they sure can sing! Don't you remember "Princess Chrysanthemum?" It sure would not have been such a success if the F. S. Glee Club had not been there.
Perhaps they are waiting until next year-when they are dignified upper classmen -- to make their social debut.
At the first meeting LaRea Foote was elected as our chief chorister, or better, president.
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