Decatur High School - Decanois Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

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ElnV2lQxSNYl1E i-4 T 'vnu' Forum-Rotaro Pow-Wow One of the most pleasing functions of the year was the Forum-Rotaro Pow-lVow, held Friday, October 31, 1923, at the Staley Club House. Fifty- five boys and faculty members were present at the delightful party which was probably the biggest stag event of the season. .X banquet was served in the club house dining room with two boys from each table acting as waiters. .X delightful program was given by a number of capable entertainers, consisting of a musical treat by Raymond Lonnon's Trio, a Harold Lloyd comedy, and a number of short toasts from the members. The speakers of the evening were Mr. Nordman and Mr. Hubbart, advisors of the two organizations, Messrs XYestlund, Sprunger, and Miller also made short addresses. The affair was rightly named a Pow-XVow,.as everyone spent a most delightful evening. The Sophomore Party One of the most pleasing events of the season was the Sophomore party given Friday afternoon, October 26, 1923, in the gymnasium. The gym was very effectively decorated with cornstalks and pumpkins giving it a decided Halloween atmosphere. Fitting entertainment was furnished by various members of the class. The Sophomore quartet was especially a favorite. A reading was given by -lola Brundage, which was followed by a solo dance by -luanita Byers. Moving pictures ended the program. Apples and doughnuts were served as refreshments and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in dancing. A number of the faculty were present at this delightful function in addition to some two hundred students, who summed up the whole affair by saying that they had all enjoyed the evening immensely, To Mrs. Owens, the social chairman, Miss Durfee, refreshments chair- mang Miss XYhitcraft, decorations chairmang and Mr. Miller, program chair- man, the Sophomores should give due praise for a delightful afternoon. Page 114

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EAN JN QQADJ :ffi i'!':2'n.4 The Senior Prom On December eighth, nineteen hundred and twenty-three, three hundred Seniors enjoyed one of the most pleasing functions of the social season. As one entered he was received by the officers and advisor of the Senior class. His attention was then attracted to the spacious gymnasium artis- tically arranged to resemble an Arabian Tent. ln the center of the tent was a huge spinning ball, suspended from the ceiling, upon which the glaring light of a spot light shone. Past this at the further end was the tent for Bob Caldwell's orchestra which provided usually good music for dancing. A delightful program was given by jola Brundage, juanita Byers, Emmett Connors and Raymond Lonnon. The humorous reading by Miss Brundage and the beautiful solo dance by Miss Byers pleased everyone and the songs presented by Messrs. Connors and Lonnon were the musical fea- tures of the evening. The class was honored at this dance by the presence of its ofiicers' parents. The junior otiicers were also guests. Members of the faculty, as chaperones, charmingly assisted everyone in enjoying a pleasant evening. Much credit should be given to our social chairman, Miss Florence Hartman, and her co-workers. Tom O'Connell superintended the deco- rations, Halden Birt the refreshments, Dorothy Dearth the invitations and Marjorie Sullivan provided for the entirely delightful program. The junior Party . On December 15, l923, at 8 o'clock the members of the junior class met in the gymnasium for their annual class function. The room was beau- tifully decorated in accordance with the season of the year, and presented a truly Christmas effect. A grand march led by the class President, lVilliam Trisch, with Miss Helen Moffet, started the events of the evening. Following the grand march a program was given consisting of a reading by Anne Russel, a saxaphone solo by Danny Lutz, and a vocal solo by Miss Thies. These numbers were given at intervals between dances and were greatly appreciated by all the guests. The Senior officers and friends were guests of the junior class and the parents of junior officers were patrons for the evening. The juniors should feel well repaid for their efforts, as everyone pro- nounced the party a decided success. Our athletic Bushrod Sattley successfully guided the junior party staff. Mary Catherine McDonald as chairman of the Horal committee was an able assistant. Page 113

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dag. ,-ef'23m.e..:v e. g AN JDDEQQQ, i:fC 5'f':z,.4 The Junior-Senior Reception As we go to press, the plans for the annual junior-Senior reception still remain a mystery. In spite of the many efforts and plans of the social editors to pry into the secrets of the Junior social committee, the plans have not been disclosed to the eager ears of our editors. Judging from previous years, this function should be extraordinary. An unsolved mystery is always a fascination to curious people and we Seniors wonder what this social function given in our honor will be. tXYe never knew our little .luniors were so secretiveil XYill the affair be exquisite in decorating and will we all have an unusually gay and happy time? Can it exceed the plans of previous years? Surely with all this secrecy it should, although we Seniors think ours still holds the supremacy! I-low long we continue to hold this is to be proved. Let this little note be a reminder to the readers that there was a social function given by the class of '25 to the class of '2-l. Seniors-this to you: keep the details of this function ever fresh within your mind for your only record of the 1924 -lunior-Senior reception will be your memory. The X Club Party On January 18, 1924, eight of our prominent clubs joined to give the largest social function of the season. The gymnasium was simply but effectively decorated as a flower garden with balloons hanging over head and strands of flowers on the walls. At one end Bob Caldwell's Novelty Orchestra played for dancing beneath a flower bower. The program was delightful, particularly in its cleverness. The Silver Trio, consisting of Knife, Fork and Spoon, gave several popular songs. CThese young men were Ray Lonnon, Mr. Myers, and Mr. Howard. gl As usual, Miss Jola Brundage's humorous reading scored a huge success. Miss Helen Rosenthal and Miss Margaret Kistler sang very delightfully I Love a Little Cottage. The credit of this successful party should be given to Raymond Lonnon, the general chairman, and his co-worker, Miss Florence Hartman. Also the clubs are appreciative of the work of their advisors, and particularly of Miss Thies. Page Ilj