Debate Besides the league debates, the two teams debated Down, Formoso and Lebanon. Louise Bardrick, Herbert Knox, Bernese Smith, Ronald Fleck, Robert Fulton, Rex Troutman, Charlotte Bartleson, and Mary Tilton are eligible to join the National Forensic League, honorary forensic fraternity, and with the exception of Mary Tilton, they will receive letter in recognition of their work. Girls' Athletic Association The purpose of the association is to encourage indoor and outdoor sports; to promote good sportsmanship and give every girl in school a chance to keep herself physically fit. The board of advisors of the athletic association is composed of three faculty members: Miss Chittenden, Miss Matney and Miss Gifford, and the officers, who were Telva Gholson, President; Dorothy Butler, Vice-president; Opal Clanin, Secretary; Fern Johnson, Treasurer. The B. H. S. Life ( the school newspaper) Staff: Louise Lyster, Rex Troutman, Emma Jeanne Cole, Agnes Spatz, Miriam Dexter, Leo Gaston, Maxine Shaffer, Kathryn Boddye, Esther Park Girls' Glee Club Lila McGaughey, Hortense Springer, Louise Hyde, Margaret Freeman, Bertha Heiman, Frances Broadbent, Olive VanPelk, Fern Johnson, Nellie Johnson, Louise Cooke, Maxine Shaffer, Elizabeth Caughey, Beulah Wills, Neita Henderson, Dorothy Butler, Maxine Baker, Katherine Prewerr, Alice Cooke, Emma Armour, Miss Gish, Helen Louise Smith, Mary Tilton, Parthene Young. Boys' Glee Club Ronald Fleck, Wilbur Kent, Wallace Treaster, Herbert Knox, Francis Smith, Lowell Kepple, Glen Pagett, Paul Johnson, Edwin Shurtz, James Dean, Clarence Kirkbride, Leo Gaston, Miss Gish, Roland Anderson, Olive VanPelt, Rex Troutman. Orchestra Erma Babbitt, Richard Hubbard, Charlotte Bartleson, Stewart Barker, Glen Pagett, Floyd Green, Billy Springer, Doris Dockstader, Clifford Scholten, Wallace McKinnie, Robert Thierolf, Olive VanPelt, Betty Shaffer, Clinton Rector "The Whole Town's Talking" The Senior class play Cast: Paul Johnson, Dorothy Butler, Bertha Heiman, Harry Mead, Benda Clark, Kathryn Boddye, James Dean, Ralston Culp, Heita Henderson, Maxine Shaffer, Agnes Spatz, Beulah Wills, Lawrence Carlton. The Class Will We the Seniors of 1927, of Beloit High School, County of Mitchell, State of Kansas, being of sound mind and disposing memory, realizing that our existence in B. H. S. is fast drawing to a close, of our own volition and accord, do hereby publish and declare this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and disavowing all previous wills and bequests and devises of any nature whatsoever, heretofore by us made. We name Fermon Sewell executor of this testament. As soon as possible after our departure, said executor shall administer and transmit each and every provision of said document as herein set forth, viz., to wit: To the Class of '28, we will and bequeath our unexcelled ability to get through the halls despite the congested traffic conditions. Also we bequeath to the Class of '28 our superiority over all creatures, not only mentally and physically, but also morally. We hope said class will appreciate our generosity in bequeathing these unusual gifts upon them. To one, Robert Lukens, James Dean doth hereby will and bequeath his ability to make a speedy and prolonged exit from all classes. To one, Ben Leonard, Louise Lyster leaves her excessive avoirdupois and hopes that he will not be neglectful to it, for it will be unaccustomed to such a strange place. Ro one, Robert Annan, John McMann leaves his exemplary conduct at all times. To two, Wilma Heiman and Ava Cooke, Bernese Smith wills and bequeaths her good standing with Miss Peery providing they can find it. Neeva Wray prefers not to part with any of her possessions and under no condition will she part with one. To one, Joseph Hill, Ronald Fleck leaves his chawming English accent. He hopes that Joseph will display his talents at all possible times. To one, Mary Jordan, Dorothy Butler wills and bequeaths her ability to create a disturbance. To one, Everett Brown, Wilmer Colby wills and bequeaths his unchallenged possession of a permanent position on all Beloit athletic teams. To one, Francis Smith, Paul Johnson wills and bequeaths his unequalled ability to collect and avoid serving eighth hours. To one, Glen Pagett, Edwin Shurtz wills and bequeaths his facility tin acquiring a prominent position in every activity in high school. To two, Harold Conley and Harold Brown, Agnes Statz and Ester Park leave their ability to be on the first honor roll. To one, Alice Jacobs, Isabel Barker leaves her pedagogical air of unruffled calm. To one, Melvin Geiser, Ralston Culp leaves his ability to sleep through any kind of adverse conditions, and still be on the first honor roll. To one, Elizabeth Caughey, Orpha McDaniels wills and bequeaths her success in maintaining and intellectual silence. To one, Tommy Smyth, Dale Kerr leaves all the packages of gum he has deposited in Miss Drake's waste basket. To two, Louise Bardrick and Loraine Gregory, Dorothy and Elizabeth Childers leave their school girl complexions, hopeing the two will appreciate the generosity which prompted the gift. To one, Clarence Kirkbride, Leo Gaston wills and bequeaths his good grades in music, knowing that Kirk will be kind to them. To anyone who wants it, Mary Tilton leaves her ability to dye successfully. To one, Betty Shaffer, Bertha Heiman wills and bequeaths her unquestioned privilege of right of way at all mirrors in B. H. S. We, the undersighed , do herby testify and declare that the aforesid is the last will and testament of the Senior Class, published this twentieth day of May, nineteen hundren twenty-seven at the City of Beloit, County of Mitchell, state of Kansas. (signed) CLASS OF '27 MYRLE NOAH, MILDRED YEAGER Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of May, 1927. REX TROUTMAN Notary Public My commission expires 1947. Hobo Day High school students were give the afternoon of April 8th by school authorities, accordingly. Early in the afternoon tramps and hobos, many with their families---some walking, some driving dilapidated cars and buggies, were seen coming toward the school. All formed in a parade east of the school building preparatory to marching to town. After parading through the streets the crowd of tramps arrived at the Grand Theatre to view a wild western picture. Prizes were given for the best costumes. Mary Jordan, dressed abundantly as an old-fashioned lady, received first prize from the girl contestants. Ronald Fleck, dressed as a girl and having acted like a boy does when he dresses as a girl, won first place in the boys' contest. Ben Leonard's family composed of Margaret Annan, Mary Kreamer, Doris Dockstader, Louise Bardrick, Margaret Freeman, Tweed Ross and Isaac Caughey, was given first place in the family group. After seeing the picture the groups separated and many picnics were organized to celebrate and enjoy life in holiday style. Because of the demand, the student council decided to have a "hobo-day," so the Second Annual Hobo-day was planned for closing the holiday. The Class Prophecy School was out and little Bud Culp tripped lightly down the street, his heart was light and his mind was free from school and all its trouble. Never again was his mind to be burdened with such things as school for he has his hard earned diploma under his arm and at last he was free. To celebrate the grand occasion he decided to take a little tramp into the woods, for he was in his usual high spirits and was just as energetic as ever. He walked briskly along and got several miles away from town before he realized he was slightly fatigued. So he found a nice grassy spot beside a babbling brook and unwound himself beside this pretty little brook and settled down for a little nap. The day was quite warm and the walk had tired him more than such things usually did, so he soon was fast asleep. How long he slept he knew not, but when he awakened he could hardly believe his eyes. The pretty babbling brook was gone and in its place a mighty river was rushing by. This startled Bud and he began to look around further. He looked for his prized diploma and it was nowhere in sight. He was horrified when he glanced down at his own clothes, and found in place of his beautiful new suit a tattered and ragged and dirty affair. He blinked sleepily and looked around, stroking his chin as he did so and to his surprise he had a full grown beard upon his face. Well, all this was too much for poor Bud and he started to run, but his joints were so ***** and sore that he stopped immediately. However, he finally succeeded in finding the road and started in the direction of Beloit. After walking for several hours he came to a little village which he thought surely must be Asherville but on inquiry he learned that it was his old home town of Beloit. He asked the time of day of some one and also found out that it was June 1, 1940 and then he realized that he had had a little longer nap lthan he had intended to take. Nevertheless, this did not seem to worry him, but he was interested in finding out what had become of his old classmates who had suffered with him for four years. One of the first persons he met was John McMann and he was overjoyed to see him. They celebrated at McMann's Care (formerly Quinn's) and John told him about all the scandal and gossip of his schoomates, and this is what he heard. Joe Morris, despondent over Bud's disappearance, left immediately and last heard from he was directing a stock company in the South Sea Islands. Jim Dean, the efficient class president of '27, is now official announcer over IMIT. His lectures are greatly enjoyed by the whole world and his last on "Woman's Place in the Home" has received much praise from everyone. Dorothy Butler has gone to the Holy Land to look up her family tree, but she has been disappointed for there are no jungles there. Nelda Auldridge decided to become a scientist and recently discovered why Physics is a bore to high school students. Frances Broadbent is the most highly patronized of all New York milliners. She has a rushing business and would be at a terrible loss if it were not for Orpha McDaniels' efficient help and creative ability. Roy Cameron operates a soup factory in Chile, and serves beans with every bowl. Lawrence Carlton is pastor of the Beloit Methodist Church and has a full house every Sunday. His pews are furnished with sofa pillows and mattresses. Milton Quinn is touring U, S. and Canada in his Ford. So far he has reached Manhattan. Rex Troutman has organized a new club in Beloit and has appointed himself president. The name of the club (which is a secret organization) is "Rejected Suitors." Wilmer Colby has gone to China as a missionary and writes back that all the heathen women in his territory have been converted. Lawrence Gilbert was elected tyo the United States Senate and is well known for his filibustering. He always has talked and said nothing. Edwin jordan has leased the Grand Theatre and is now showing educational pictures that are well worth seing. "The Temptation of Adam" by Kenneth Wehl is now running. Dorothy and Elizabeth Childers have taken up tow dancing and their duet act is simply a knockout. Neita Henderson, after tiring of the bright lights of Broadway, has come back home is now contentedly washing dishes at McCann's Café. She is contented because Harry Mead is now the efficient head waiter there. Rollo Roquet and Dale Kerr are big oil magnates in the West now. Their specialty is "A Revised Castor Oil" for all ages and stages. Vera Creitz and Paul Hohnson had a beautiful wedding a month ago and are now spending their homeymoon in Venice, Italy. Frank Creitz was recently arrested for selling poisoned ***** and is now serving time because he was unable to pay his fine. Kathryn Boddye has a very neat little shop in Macyville, where she sells butter and eggs and other ice creams. Isabel Barker has started a home for deaf and dumb cats which she takes a great interest in. Louise Jones and Ruth Jordan have charge of the bread line4 in New York City and say business is fine and very rushing at times. Ronald Fleck recently won the World's Championship in track. He actually completed the mile run in two hours. Edwin Shurtz is manager of Coron's Ladies Ready To Wear and has just received a new shipment from the latest Scottsville styles. His tore is always crowded. Agnes Statz lost all faith in mankind and went to Russia where she is trying to revive it. Mildred Yeager is the famous tight rope walker for the Tice and Treaster Circus. Arthur Tice is president of the company and Wallace Treaster is animal trainer. ((((( Larry W. Bunch ~ ~ 404 San Mateo St. ( @ @ ) Avenal, CA 93204 G ~~~ ((( "If you have the law on your side, argue the law; If you have the facts on your side, argue the facts; If you have neither, pound the table and argue conspiracy."