The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-04-30
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

bignell and Perry Outman.
The Operetta, "The Maid and The
MILDLY, which took place at the Opera
House, Friday night, was pronounced
a success. By some it has been said
to be best Opereetta ever produced
by b. H. S.
The music was catchy and the plot
unique. Murmurs were prevalent
through the audience as to who took
the part Of Anita, the mysterious
cause CT the trouble. She was the
only outsider in the cast; her name
was Polly and she was beautiful as
represented by the Spanish Count.
The s.aging made pretty picture.
The chorus girls in their white MILDLY
suits, red ties and sport hats formed
suitable background for the gaily
dressed principals and uniformed
Middies.
One Of the most enjoyable features
Of the evening was the dancing by
the Misses Velma and Selma Little,
and their pupils.
The Opereita was also a financial
success for it brought in over 500
after the expenses were paid That
amount will more than pay the
amount pledged on the piano.
Although the Operetta was a high
school feature, those in the grades
contributed in many ways towards it's
success. The attractive posters were
made by the eight grade girls and re-
present much time and hard work.
The Boy Scouts gave a military drill.
Practically all of the dancing was
done by the grade students, and
several were in the orchestra.
Those in charge of the Operetta
wish to thank Mrs. Earl Wilson, Mrs.
Crawford, and Mr.. Skinner, who made
up the cast, and helped in many other
ways.
The editors appoin ed for the
School Notes came TO class Tuesday
afternoon with no items and APPARENT
ly had forgotten there ever had been
any school notes. Other editors were
quickly appointed and er some
scurrying, this weeks notes were
produced. The Operetta did not
serve as an excuse since none Of the
staff had parts.
\ number CT girls in the grades
have organized a club which has
adopted the ideals of the Camp Fire
and Girl Scouts. Miss Helmick is
their leader.
Monday afternoon Mr. Hockstad
talked TO the high school students on
"The Bread and Butter Value of an
Education" Most of the outside
speakers have spoken en- the value of
education from the viewpoints of Gull
tire and service. BY a series of
charts and explanations Mr.. Hockstad
proved that the high school graduate
has dollar and cents value over the
undergraduate.
Lieut.. Pellet, a former agriculture
and science teacher. spent the week
end in Belding Although he has
been in the states for month he has
not yet received his discharge.
Beltino high school baseball team
played their third game of the sea-
son last Friday. May %. Ionia came
here with the intentions Of defeating
b. VI. S. because an effort had been
made to postpone the game on ac-
count of the operetta but they were
defeated by a score of 9 to II. Beld-
ing mas won every game so far and is
working hard for the championship.
The Lineup for b. II. s. was Ring.
Dehn. Peterson, Durham. Skellenger.
Childs, Condor, Dovle Coyle. Bat
teries. Coyle and Outman for Beld-
ing: Bannan and Haberstumpf for
Ionia. Several of the players had
parts in the operetta but they proved
70 be as valuable on the stage as on
the diamond.
The tennis this year is coming fine.
The school court is in good condi-
ton for the first time in three years.
The boys doubles have already been
played. Lynn Greenop and jerry
Lambertson won, 6-3, 6-3 from Frank
Davis and Sylvester Dehn. The re-
naming schedule for girls tennis is
as follows. Aileen Armstrong and
Edith Rowland; Geraldine Spencer
and Louise Lambertson; Gladys Cook
and Mildred Kramer and Maude Big
nell
The agriculture 10 class is doing
real business. They pruned scme
fruit trees for Mr.. Hockstad Tues
day.
High schoolers and the general
public are hereby given a cordial in
vitation to be present at the high
school building Friday evening, May
2. A big night is assured. Come
one, come all; bring the family.
Among the attractions will be
chance to look into the future through
the eyes of fortune teller. There
will be popcorn and candy to eat and
plenty of water TO drink. Myster-
ious exhibits which have never before
been open to the public will be re-
vealed to sightseers. Prizes will be
awarded on certain contests. TIC
each person who buys an admission to
the program number will be given.
After the program these numbers
will be placed in hat and the first
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