1887 Pupils who had not whispered for one month were recognized.

1893 Primary pupils had their fingers frostbitten during the winter.

1896 Mothers were earnestly requested not to bring their babies to Commencement.

1901 School was dismissed for the funeral of President McKinley, who was assassinated, and students were required to attend memorial services.
The Board approved the purchase of locks for the outhouses.

1902 A truant officer was hired for $1 per month.

1905 Correspondence was exchanged with the "Iowa Institute for Feeble Minded Children" at Glenwood pertaining to three "feeble minded" children.

1907 A petition was submitted for bonds amounting to $24,000 for erection and furnishing of a new school building. At the March 11 bond election more than 213 males and more than 213 females voted in favor. (The Iowa Legislature passed a bill shortly before this time allowing women to vote on bond issues for school buildings.)

1908 The boys could go out for football at their own expense and time.

1909 Boys were ordered to stop throwing snowballs at the little children.

1910 The frequent absences of teachers was noted due to "undo exposure and too frequent indulgences in social amusements." Salary was to be reduced one-half for times absent.
It was unlawful to walk or drive on the school grounds.
A student was suspended for the axing of another student.

1911 Children through grade 8 were allowed to have a 15-minute recess morning and afternoon.
Four years of German or Latin were required.
Thirty credits were needed for graduation

1918 School was closed because of scarlet fever and the Board recommended that parents have their children vaccinated against the disease.

1944 Manning and Manilla shared an agriculture teacher.

1945 School was dismissed November 11 for Armistice Day. On that day, the last football game of the season, undefeated Manning was to play Manilla. Louis Muhlbauer's father wanted him to stay at home to pick corn. Superintendent Koch went to the farm and volunteered to take his place; Koch picked eight loads with a team of horses, while Muhlbauer helped lead Manning to a 48-6 victory.

1959 From 1954 until 1959, disputes were handled over the proposed new boundary lines for the school district.

1961 A board policy stated: "If a female student becomes pregnant regardless of whether she is married or single, she must drop out of school. Also, a female employee shall not begin a new semester of school after becoming pregnant."

Seniors
Boom-a-lacka! Boom-a-lacka!
Seven come eleven!
Whoop-er-up! Whoop-er-up!
1907!

Juniors
Rah Rate, Rah Rate
Manning High School Naughty Eight

Sophomores
Say, Oh my!
Sis, Buz, Boom!
Who're the Sophomores
Give 'em room!
Ho, Ray, Hay,
Right this way!
We're the Sophomores
Boom!

Freshman
Yip Yip Yay, Yip Yip Yay,
Manning Ninth Grade, leads the way.

Attention former Manning cheerleaders and students -- do you remember some of your sports cheers? If so please write some of them down along with your instructor's name, year, and any other cheerleading information and drop off a printed copy at the Monitor office or e-mail to mhs@davidkusel.com