Bloomington High School, The Gothic, 1938, Page 7

Description:	Bleached December—Gym Gems came offwith the much talked of barrel of fun andPlunko Peanuts—Channing Pollocks story, TheFool, was presented with all the finesse of professional actors—the Reflector staff startedbothering people for their literary masterpieces—the football victory banquet sparkled with wellearned praise—Coach Mumby crossed his fingersand sent out a first call for mat practice—a littleof the real Christmas spirit warmed the school byway of the Christmas cheer drive—and Old Santarode in on a hopelessly short twelve day vacation.Wooly January—a tootin rootin meller-dramerstole the spotlight at the Senior Sport Dance—the band and orchestra concert plucked astar from the field of musical accomplishments—the Invitational Debate Tourney flung echoes tothe four winds—and the basketeers kicked thedope bucket skyward by outshining New AlbanysBulldogs by a 23 to 22 score.Fleeting February — convo dished out someworthwhile tips by way of Mr. Damons talk on theselection of a vocation—Gothic sales were dead-lined with the largest number ever to be sold—theboys gym got a spring posey in its bonnet as theStudent Council sponsored the first all schooldance—Honor Society drooped its learned mantleon 29 new members—Bloomington rang the gongat the State Wrestling Meet with some single titlesand the collective label of third place.Windy March—Bloomington, gallantly galloping through the sectional, was finally scalped byye old rivale, Martinsville—the seniors windedthe facultys deadeyes, with a 23 to 18 victory—Proscenium Players presentation of AbiesIrish Rose scored a four bell hit—the Seniorstook a Swing at Spring in the form of a sportdance, high lighted by the bare-legged, grass-skirted boys ballet.Budding April—Len Bunger donned the crownof the junior class presidency—true love wonout in the rioutous mellerdramer, On TheBridge at Midnight—Senior Reception for parents came and went—the long heralded Reflector made its debut—the Gothic went into thehome stretch minus tentative May.Flowery May—Much ado about something?—Honor Day featured the talented and the hardworking—Class Day bubbled gay predictions—theGothic came out (we hope)—Baccalaureate solemnized the memories of four happy years—andlastly, Commencement closed each seniors bookin which was recorded a record of laughter andtears.l 0?
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