Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

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Class ong Words by Dorothy Phelps Tune—Funiculi, Funicula ist verse. Some think the Class of ‘Twenty is the finest, And so do we, And so do we, Some others think we are the best and brightest, We try to be, We try to be, And we, we are the gayest and the jolliesl, We’re never sad, We’re never sad In Math and Science, French and even Latin, We’re not so bad, We’re not so bad. Chorus: Seniors, Seniors, Seniors of D. G. Seniors, Seniors, Seniors brave and free, We are the ones who are for fun, Each others joys and sorrows share; Seniors of ‘Twenty, with them none can compare. Seniors, Seniors, Seniors now are we, Seniors, Seniors, Seniors of D. G. But now our years together, dears. Are at an end and we must part. But the memory of our class will e’er be in our heart 2nd Verse: Our aim will be to seek and strive for knowledge, To reach the goal, To reach the goal. In business, shop, the home and, too—at college, We will not fail, We will not fail. We’ll miss our comrades, teachers, one and all of them With all our heart, With all our heart. We leave, we leave D. G. H. S. the “Cauldron,” That work of art, That work of art. Chorus:

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Class i tStorp In the fall of 1916 sixty-five Freshman invaded the halls of the Downers Grove High School. We were merry, inquiring, eager newcomers, ready for fun and work in any proportion. Our first act after becoming accustomed to our new surround- ings was to elect our officers and organize our class, which we did in a very business- like manner. We took but little part in athletics during our first year, waiting until two years later for that. Many people will remember the “Faculty Meeting” given by the “Freshies” at a morning exercise in school. Our different teachers were faithfully and painstakingly portrayed since their mannerisms had been care- fully noted by the boys and girls who took part in the little play. The faculty was given the unusual opportunity of seeing themselves as others saw them. Another event of interest to our class was the Freshmen Halloween Party on October 27, 1916. Everyone wore a costume. The clown, the Indian, and others equally well known weie excellently represented. On May 2, 1917 the Annual Concert of the High School Chorus was given, and under the direction of Mrs. Clare Zollinger Puffer resulted in a decided success. After the excitement of the final examinations had passed away, we joyously looked forward to the three coming months of vaca- tion without lessons. Following the vacation we had the pleasing sensation of being important “Sophs,”—no longer insignificant “Freshies.” We took up our work with re- newed energy. A generous part of our time was devoted to war work. A number of the boys worked on farms the last few weeks of school and in the summer. Dur- ing our Sophomore year we became more closely united in friendship and learned to work together in harmony. In September 1918we began our third year with somewhat decreased numbers, but those who returned rejoiced that another year of unknown pleasures was at hand. Athletics were taken up at once. The entire basketball team with but one exception was formed of Juniors. The Junior Class also did its part in the High School W ar Savings Campaign in which 785 was placed in Thrift Stamps by the students. The Basketball Banquet in the spring of 1919 was enjoyed by the whole school. A month after this we loyally and royally entertained the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet. Our third year is one to be remembered. Our fourth and last year commenced in the fall of 1919. Only thirty-seven of our once large class remained. Some had gone to other parts of the United States; others, becoming tired of school, had drifted out of the class; and a few because of sickness were not favored with the good fortune of keeping up with their classmates. However, we undertook our tasks with undiminished spirit, seriously resolving to uphold and advance the standard set by previous graduating classes. We elected our class officers who have proven their ability to carry out the work assigned them. In the basketball team the Seniors were in the majority again. The County Tournament was revived with favorable score for Downers. We formulated and carried out the plan of publishing an annual, the first in Downers Grove, and the first of its name. And we have the distinction of being the largest class ever gradu- ated from Downers Grove High School. As a whole our history comprises only a few examples of our active school life. We shall profit by our mistakes, and the memory of our school days shall be a pilot to us in our future life. W e have earnestly endeavored to maintain the standard established by the school. Our school life has been a pleasant composite of glad- ness and sadness with happiness ever in the ascendent. That which we may accom- plish in the future we owe in a great part to the tireless energy and cordial coopera- tion of the faculty of the Downers Grove High School, and the Board of Education. Flora Flood I'age 24

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Class Will We, the Senior Class, having attended a competent and noted physician, and having been told that we have contracted serious,—nay fatal—cases of Book- wormitis, Englishization, Physiology-pox, Mathematickles, and knowing our system to be full of Latin microbes and French parasites, do conclude that we can- not live. So, being intelligent Seniors, we have prepared for that dire catastrophe, and have legally drawn up our last Will and Testament. And we command yea, with our dying gasp we will command, that this Will and Testament be thoroughly and conscientiously carried out. We, the Class of 1920, do hereby will and bequeath, To the Faculty, all our amazing knowledge collected by them on our examina- tion papers. They may use this knowledge, and may give it to the world when the world is ready to receive it. To the High School, a new Freshman class. May they follow in our manly footsteps. All the members of our class possessing athletic ability, willingly and unselfishly leave their talents behind to be distributed thru out the future student bodv of D. G. II. S. Sidney McCullom leaves his unexcelled and marvelous taste for gorgeous neckties to Jack Reed. Alwvn Fleming leaves one fourth of his vertical length to John Twohey, hoping that Johnny will thoroughly appreciate his sacrifice. Ben Allison leaves his great car-wrecking ability to George Bunge. You must be careful in the future, George. Helen Bcidclman bequeaths her red ribbon to Ruth Thatcher, and her yellow spats to Evan Gollan. Dorothy Bordwell wills her gum wrappers and her English book to Virginia Waples. Those wrappers arc worth something, Virginia. To Harold Zindt, George Denny leaves his unequalled collection of large and small freckles. Harold Grumhaus bequeaths his eyes and his worn-out celluloid collar to Leroy Sullivan. Marion Deach leaves her pantomime abilities to Lester Barry. May he pro- fit by Marion’s gift. Guthrie Boon leaves his presidential powers and his title (the Hon. Esq.) to Clarence Cope. Katherine Fraher leaves her pink sweater and her fondness for hospitals to Grace Greene. Flora Flood bequeaths her gentle manners to Martha Shaffer. Helen Harvey leaves her vocal powers and her reputation as a walking En- cyclopedia to Hazel Benslcy. Stanley Huntington leaves his ten cent cuff buttons and his rubber heels to Russ Stephens. As a mark of especial distinction, Bruce Bush wills his smile and his special chair in the English class to Karl Kellogg. Margret Hitchcock leaves her “shining light” and her “Perfect French Possible” to Catharine Morgan. Dorothy Phelps bequeaths her petite figure and her “I suppose so” phrase to Ruth Waples. Harriet Putnam leaves the care of her kid brother to Margaret Lempkc. To Robert Knoblauch. Ralph Graves bequeaths his rubber band and pea sho- oter. Be careful with them, Bob. Romanzo Lyman leaves his surplus avoirdupois and his spectacles to William Ellis. With those “specs” William will have no excuse for not getting his studies. Frank Dutton wills his treasurer’s abilities, and his hair on the right side of the part to Leroy Phelps. This hair will help you immensely with the girls, Leroy. Page 26