Source: the 1915 Yearbook "Aurora",
the first yearbook for Odebolt High School
Freshman Class of 1915
The above are not identified in the 1915 yearbook, however the
following students were listed as graduating in 1918.
Ahlberg, Helen - Ballard, Blanche - Barkley, Louise - Bruce, Rosmer - Bruning,
Coletta - Brynteson, J. T.
Buehler, Vernon - Carlson, Joseph - Down, Lawrence - Fertig, Frances - Frevert,
Wilmot - Goreham, Irene
Hanson, Morris - Harding, Esther - Hill, Darrell - Kiner, Wilkie -
Krusenstjerna, Florence - Lange, Esther
Lundell, Mildred - Meyer, Bertha - Nelson, Alice - Olney, Laveda - Raveill,
Matilda - Rex, Earle
Samuelson, Anna - Searight, Russell - Searight, Roland - Shaw, Frank - Stanzel,
Candace.
Rosmer Bruce - top row on left; Frank Shaw- 2nd from left in 2nd row.
The Class of '18, consisting of about thirty-five members, started its High
School course in a far more studious and business-like manner than the average
Freshman classes of past years in the Odebolt High School. To begin with, the
faculty honored the Freshmen by giving them a room of their own so that they
would not have to mingle with the other students-particularly the Sophomores.
All of the members were from the eighth grade in the Odebolt schools, with the
exception of twelve who came from the rural school, and accordingly, they lost
no time in the formality of becoming acquainted.
An early proof of the fact that this was no unusual class was demonstrated by the fact that at the beginning of the year, the class organized-a deed without precedent for years. As a result of this organization, Frank Shaw was chosen president; Gayle Lawson, vice-president; Rosmer Bruce, secretary; Florence Krusenstjerna, treasurer; and Blanche Ballard, historian. A few days later, a second meeting was called, and the class flower, colors, and motto were selected. The flower chosen was the sweet pea; the colors, light blue and gold; and the motto, "Second to None."
Somewhat later an entertainment committee consisting of Louise Barclay, Anna Samuelson, and Ted Brynteson was chosen by the president of the class to take charge of all the social functions during the year. The committee has never failed in its duties and has afforded many enjoyable evenings.
The first party planned by this committee was a hard-time party held at the home of Candace Stanzel on the evening of November 3. The boys came dressed in jeans and the girls, in gingham and calico. Pickles, sandwiches, coffee, and cake were served in a very informal manner in keeping with the nature of the party.
The next party enjoyed by the class was at the home of Lorraine Searight, who entertained at a taffy pull on December 9. The evening was spent at games and music until Miss Knapp announced that the taffy was ready to pull. The Sophomores came in mass uninvited and engaged in many antics to their own satisfaction and delight. They finally propped the doors shot, but the Freshmen could not be locked in and went home feeling very happy.
Several other social gatherings are being planned by the class for the remainder of the year.
Due to Gayle Lawson's leaving school, a meeting was called for the purpose of choosing a new vice-president to fill her place. Lawrence Down was elected to her office.
The year is passing with the Freshmen making better records than any previous classes. It is their desire to make them even better toward the end of the year so that when they become Seniors, they will, in all probability, constitute a graduating class which will be a credit to the town and school.
(transcribed by B. Ekse)