Benton Township High School - Scarab Yearbook (Benton, IL)

Page 23 text:

It '» ll ■'-r'lUi-: JSr'q’ds SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1918, we assembled as the largest Freshman class that had ever entered B. T. H. S. There were one hundred and twelve of us. The other classes saw that we meant business when we elected Bill Foulk, Harry Crisp, Mabel Hart and Gilbert Vansdale for our officers. Miss Pfaff kindly consented to be our shepherdess and guide our tender feet over the rugged pathway of the Freshman year. We had an enforced vacation of six weeks on account of the “flu,” which caused us to lose our other holidays. In order to get acquainted with high school customs we held a party for ourselves on January 4th. This one was soon followed by an overall-apron party. We had lost thirty-five when we started our Sophomore year. We chose Harry Crisp for president, Blanche Dollins for secretary and treasurer, and Miss Pfaff for our advisor. The first social event of the year was an enjoyable picnic at the dam. On Hallowe’en we entertained the Juniors with a masquerade party, and some time afterward they entertained us with a party at the K. of P. hall. The Freshmen also entertained us this year. Both parties were very successful. The last and biggest event of the season was the Soph-Senior reception, to which the Seniors testified that it was the best of the year. We were very happy at the beginning of our Junior year, for we were now upper classmen and were proud of the fact. Our officers this year were: Levi Browning, president; William Brinley, vice-president; Aden Poindexter, secretary and treasurer. Miss Pfaff was again our advisor. We were first entertained by the Seniors at a Hallowe’en party. Next in order was the Junior “Guest Party,” the first affair held in the new gym. We entertained the Sophomores with a party shortly afterward. The greatest social event of this year was the Junior-Senior reception. Ward’s Hall was beautifully decorated with the Senior colors—purple and gold; 19

Page 22 text:

Rl'TH BALDWIN “Raslus Smile and the World Smiles with You”. Pen Club. One, Two and Three. Athletic Association, One, Two and Three. MARGARET MARSH All the World Will Be Jealous of Mo” Mulberry, Ivan., H i g h School. One. Two and Three. MABEL HUNGATE I Ain’t Nobody’s Fool”. LEVI BROWNING “Slu” I’m Sorry I Made You Cry”. President, Three. Secretary and Treasurer, Four. Editor-in-Chief of Scarab. Four. Senior Play. “Abe” “Livery Stable Blues”. Athletic Association. Two and Three. Agriculture Club (Vice-President) Four. Football Three and Four. Track, Three. 18

Page 24 text:

SENIOR CLASS HISTORY CONTINUED and the entertainment, consisting of dancing, cards and other games, was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Seniors at last! But only fifty-two out of one hundred and twelve have reached that high goal. The officers this year are: Bill Foulk, president; Katherine Dillon, vice-president; and Levi Browning, secretary and treasurer. We were very sorry to lose Miss Pfaff as our class advisor, but we have found a worthy successor in the person of Miss Quesenberry. Our rings and pins have arrived and everyone seems well pleased with them. As an extra undertaking we have brought the Brown Lyceum Course to our school and the entertainments have proved a success (financially?). Our Senior play was “Nothing But the Truth,” and of course it was a great success. In athletics our class has always had distinguished men in the foreground. Among them are William Foulk, William Brinley, Joe Kirsh and Paul Whittington. We are proud of our school, our class, and our colors of blue and white. 20