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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1927
Page
7
Prominent figures Hol lie Kepler and Jack Lowe pledge Kappa Sigma while Donald Livoni joins Sigma Nu. The report notes fraternity affiliations and the individuals involved.
The sponsors for the high school classes include seniors Mr Storkan Mr Weymouth Miss Gillete, juniors Mr Davis Miss Fitzsimons, sophomores Miss Orebaugh and Mr Haviovic, and freshmen Mr Nielsen and Miss Lawless.
The sophomore class names Paul Kahl as president and Samuel Daniel as vice president with Merriman Riggs as secretary and Alfred Ladine as treasurer. Student council includes Mona Livoni and Kenneth Johnson, with Miss Orebaugh and Mr. Havlovic as sponsors.
The seniors held their class meeting Tuesday noon and elected officers for the year: President Eugene Davis, vice president Pred Vath, secretary Erwin Hinrichs, treasurer Forrest Planck, student council Virginia Daniel Grant Poole, sponsors Mr Storkan Miss Gillette and Mr Weymouth. A new student in 8S HS is Alva Case of Hamburg Iowa. Alva is a sophomore and welcomed warmly.
A system devised by Weymouth Gillette Storkan and Lawless assigns points for school activities. Rewards include class numerals at 110 points, small hats at 150, large S with service stripes at 190 and 380 points, plus various per activity point tallies for gym, swimming, basketball, hiking, track, baseball, and ice skating.
The third grade presented The Hare and the Tortoise with six performers: Stanley Rabe Franklin Dedrick Jack Bowman Joan Ahrens Vernelle Jurgens and Mary Jane Wood. First grade work improves with age, while Bolonius lessons show six year olds grasp concepts better due to mental development. A new merry go round on the playground delights younger pupils, and a rotating schedule allocates play apparatus by grade. Seventh grade has 44 pupils and eighth grade 71, totaling 115 in the junior high.
Lois Hardy won a gold star for perfect spelling last week. Wanda Moyer left for Hemingford Friday. Virginia Reker missed several days due to illness. Several tardiness cases appeared this month. Parents should note the morning bell before nine and tardy bell at nine. Third and fourth grades with Miss Runge enjoyed a Friday evening hike. Miss Fitzsimons and the normal training class observed a demonstration in the third and fourth grade rooms. Friday morning fourth grade geography was the demonstration lesson subject.
Monday the constitution committee chair Paul Kahl read the constitution and requested amendments. Time forced adjournment to Tuesday as the chapel discussed the document. Tuesday the constitution passed and was adopted by the student body. Wednesday seniors held a class meeting while others studied. Thursday Virginia Daniel spoke about the girls pep club, a new group this year. Mr Storkan distributed music books and singing followed. Friday new notebook covers arrived ending a perfect week.
A pole vault winner Alegro explains overcoming racial taunts by persistent effort. The Sunny Side Up piece praises grit turning handicap into victory and notes the girls pep club forming the Red Jackets with Helen Riggs as yell leader. They plan a first appearance Sept 30 against Sterling.
Monday morning Rev Bicknell introduced Mr Walker who sang two solos and Miss Clare Lockhart was announced as the prettiest part of the program. The three part program featured Miss Lockhart director of young peoples work and Mr Lockhart spoke of the desire to be distinguished. The session ended with reflections on making Sidney visitors welcome and a note on a large topographic map under construction, promised to cover more than an acre when finished.
Harry Reeves and Lois visit Crook while many residents travel to Sterling. Several calls occur at the Paul Dubbs and McDonnell homes. Beets harvest plans are set for early next week as families attend/be at beets digging season.
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