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

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1921 volume:

19 2 1 Volume II Published kby the Senior Class of the DOWNERS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL Caulbron is taff George Bunge Arthur Mills Richard Drees James Mitchell William Ellis EDITORIAL STAFF Mary Curtis Gwendolyn Griffiths Virginia Waples Arthur Tylor Jack Reed Jeanette Wells Marjorie Whiffen Dorothy Towsley Grace Green Elizabeth Shaffer Elma Kelley Editor-in-Chicf Business Manager Asst. Business Manager Art Editors Special credit is due Mr. Snapp, Mr. Vernon, Miss Goodspeed, Miss Trott, Miss Sprecher, Miss Galbraith, Miss Newton, and Mr. Rogers, for their helpful advice and criticisms, and especially are we indebted to Mr. Snapp, Miss Good- speed, Miss Newton and Mr. Rogers for their interest in making our entertain- ment course a success. Jeanette Wells, in addition to being the editor of the Girls’ Athletic section of this book, is also an honorary member of the Staff, for having sold thirty-nine I). G. II. S. Entertainment Course tickets for the benefit of the Cauldron. The Editor. Page 2 Jforetoorb In compiling the following pages of this, the second edition of “The Cauldron”, the staff has endeavored to give a represen- tative portrayal of the varied activities and general school life of the Downers Grove High School, for the school year 1920-21. If we have succeeded in any small degree in so portraying this life that it will recall some happy remembrance in after years, of our High School Days, we shall feel well repaid for the efforts we have exerted in trying to accomplish this end. Page 3 Kenneth M. Snafp Betncation To jttr. ennetf) ill. gmapp ouh Superintendent and Friend, WE, THE CLASS OF IQ2I RESPECTFULLY ACCORD THE DEDICATION OF THIS VOLUME OF “THK CAULDRON JSoarb of education A. C. Miskelly, Pres. F. E. Dowe, Scc’v. N. R. Feasi.ky Mrs. M. II. Prince Mrs. Mattie Remmers C. A. Carlson W. I). Merrick W. R. Curtis Page 6 ©ur poarb of €bucatton A gcod school system is almost impossible without a good school board. The converse to this rule is applicable in many instances. It seems that Downers Grove is peculiarly fortunate in its selection of a group of men and a woman to look after the destinies of its public schools, in fact we ques- tion whether there is another similiar board in the county made up of as competent, well rounded folks as is our own. Mr. A. C. Miskelly, the President, is admirably fitted by education and business training for the place he holds. His standing in the community is such as to com- mand the respect of every citizen and the good will of every school boy and girl. He seems almost the ideal man for the place. Mr. Fred E. Dowe has served the city, as a member and secretary of the board, for more years than any high school student is old and each years experience has added to his efficiency until today it is our boast that we have the best school secretary in the state. Mr. Walter R. Curtis puts his whole heart and soul into his every undertaking and his school work is no exception to the rule. As chairman of the finance com- mittee, he is as liberal as the condition of our exchequer will permit. His knowledge of banking procedure is invaluable to the board. Mr. C. A. Carlson is the lawyer member which every school board organization should have. He is vitally interested in the administration of the schools and constantly strives for the highest educational ideals. His sane judgment and legal knowledge has enhanced his value as a school official. Mr. X. R. Feasley was for a period of years directly connected with the schools as Principal of the High School. Having been a high ciass administrator himself, he is in a position to appreciate good and bad school work from the standpoint of one versed in the profession. His selection as a school board member was very logical. Mr. . D. Herrick who came to us as a new member last fall has proven him- self to be excellently equipped for his duties. He is a broad, open-minded man, possessing plenty of common sense and an unusual amount of tact. His active interest in the affairs of the schools is made evident in a hundred different ways. Mrs. J. L. Remmers who was this spring elected to the board is herself a college woman with several years of teaching and supervisory experience, which should exactly fit her for board membership. W hile she has been on the board for but a few weeks, we predict for her a very successful career in that capacity. W hile Mrs. Minnie Prince retired from the board this spring, we feel that even a brief write-up of the organization, with her name omitted, would be incomplete. Mrs. Prince served the community very faithfully indeed for two years, being a member of the board the greater part of the present school year. Her sincerity of purpose and personal interest in each teacher and pupil endeared her to all. Pagf 7 ®lje Caulbron taff Page 8 Pagf Q Mr. Samuei S. Yerxcx Mr. Samuel S. Vernon, our High School Principal, came to us from the Richmond. Indiana,High School. He has been our instructor in Algebra and General Science, and together with Mr. Rogers, made the “Minstrel Show”, which was given to help finance athletics, a great success. He has constantly en- couraged a high standard of scholarship, fostered school loyalty, and ardently supported athletics. In the one year that he has been with us, he has won the love and esteem of the entire student body. Page 10 First Row—Miss Goodspeed, Miss Galbraith, Miss Radcliffe. Second Rou— Miss Clayton, Miss Trott. Third Rou - Mr. Ge.etinc, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Rogers. Fourth Rote Miss Harris, Miss Sprecher, Miss Lane. Miss Newton Page u Page 12 5ENI0R5 Page 13 Arthur Tylor Athletic Ass’n. (i) (2) (3) (4); Minor Football and Basketball (1); Major Foot- ball and Minor Basketball (2); Major Football and Basketball (3) (4): Hi Y Club (1) (2) (3); “Cauldron” Staff; Class President (3) (4); “The Amazons (4)- Our President, loyal and striving for right In his two years term for the Green and White. Elizabeth Shaffer Athletic Ass’11. (1) (2) (3) (4); Girls’ Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); French Club (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4); Vice-President of Class (1) (4); Orchestra (4); “Hicks at College” (3); “The Amazons” (4). “O , Fate, your ways are harsh and cruel, You have made another snarl, For you have let “Lish” graduate A year ahead of Karl.” Kathryn Davis Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); French Club (4); Sec’y- Treas. (4); County Contest Chorus (4). “Quietness is Heavenly bliss.” Jack Reed Salutatoriam Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); President, French Club (4); Hi Y Club (4); “Caul- dron” Staff (4); “Hicks at College” (3). “.7 fellow with plenty of brains, IIis specialty is choo-choo trains.” Adelaide Lynch Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4): French Club (4); “Hicks at College” (3); Commercial Club (3). “ Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice. ” . Iar.iorie West (Three year student) Athletic Ass’n. (3); Latin Club (3); French Club (3); Solon, Ohio, High School (1) (2). A sweeter girl you will never find, No ill can dwell in such a mind. Page 14 Lillian Schlauder Athletic Ass’n. (i) (2) (3) (4); Girls’ Basketball (2) (3); Commercial Club (3). Lillian thinks it is a sin To be rather stout when She wants to be thin. Edward Tank Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Minor Football and Basketball (3); Major Foot- ball and Minor Basketball (4); President Latin Club; Hi V Club (3) (4); Bus. Mgr.“Cauldron ” (4); Orchestra; “Strife” (3); “'Fhe Amazons” (4); Commercial Club (3). “Still water runs deep.” Arthur Mills Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Football Major (3); Minor (2); Basketball Minor (2) ; President Hi Y Club (3); Bus. Mgr. “Cauldron” (4); Class President (2); “Strife” (3); “The Amazons” (4). He is the kind you read of in books, Just as harmless as he looks. Robert Knoblauch (Three Year student) Valedictorian; Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) ; Minor Football (3); Latin Club (1) (2) (3); French Club (3); “Hicks at College” (2). A word or two will suffice, For everybody thinks he is nice. Virginia Waples (Three year student) Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3); Latin Club (2); “Cauldron” Stall (3); “Pa’s Picnic” (1); “'Fhe Amazons” (3); Domestic Science Club (3). “ A poet with talents. ” Jeanette Wells Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Girls’ Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4); “Hicks at College” (3). 11 Ha! Ila! says Jean, life's not so bad, As for me, I am never sad.” Page ty Ev E R ETT 15 R o W X Athletic Ass’n. (4); Decatur, 111., High School 1915-17; Lake Forest Academy 1917- 18; Lawrenceville, X. J. High School 1918- 21: “The Amazons” (4). This is our friend cchose name is Brown, The very best fellow—“outside of town”. Edwin Graves Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); Hi V Club (4); “Strife” (3); “The Amazons” (4). li e have in our midst a jovial lad. ho isn't an angel,— but isn't so bad. Elm a Kelley Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4): I.a tin Club (2) (3) (4); “Hicks at College” (3); “'Fhe Amazons” (4); Commercial Club (3); “Cauldron” Staff (4). “ A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” Ruth Wapi.es Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Girls’ Basketball (3); Latin Club (2); “Hicks at College” (3); Declamatory Contest; President, Domestic Science Club. “ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths, peace.” Mabel Oldfield Athletic Ass’n. (2) (3) (4); French Club (4); “Pa’s Picnic” (2); Commercial Club “The hearing ear and the seeing eye.” Fannie Radell Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); French Club (4); Com- mercial Club (3). “Good little girls should be seen and not heard. Said Fannie. Indeed, she lives up to her word.” Page 16 Lillian Dickson Athletic Ass’n. (i) (2) (3) (4); Athletics (1) (2) (3): Latin Club (2); Commercial Club (3); Domestic Science Club (4). “To every day she brings goed cheer, And so we like to have her near. ” Grace Green Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3); Girls’ Bas- ketball (1) (2) (3) (4); French Club (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4). “A double blessing is a double grace.” Vance Gesner Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Girls’ Basketball (1) (2); Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Domestic Science Club (4); Commer- cial Club (3). “A quiet, sincere girl.” Dorothy Tows ley Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Curls’ Basketball (3); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); French Club (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4); Sec’y-Treas. (3); “Hicks at College” (3); “The Amazons” (4); Declamatory Con- test; Commercial Club (3); Domestic Science Club (4). Cirls like “Dot” are very few, A friend of everyone she knew Mary E. Curtis Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Girls’ Basketball (1) (3) (4); Latin Club (2); French Club (4); “Cauldron” Staff (3) (4); Class Secretary (2); Vice-Pres. (3); “Hicks at College” (3); “The Amazons” (4); Declamatory Contest. “As pure as a pearl and as perfect: A noble and innocent girl.” Russell Winch ell Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3); Hi V Club (3) (4); “Hicks at College” (3); “Strife” (3); Commer- cial Club (3). A fellow whose ambition in life Is to win for himself a nice little wife. Page 7 Ruth Bolnad Athletic Ass’n. (i) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); Commercial Club (3). “Happy am I, from care I’m free, Why arent they all contented like meV George Bunge (Three year student) Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3); Latin Club (1) (2) (3); French Club (3); “Cauldron” Staff (2) (3); Orchestra (1) (2) (3); “ 1 licks at College” (2); “Strife” (2); Declama- tory Contest. “Here's a fellow, as you see, who Has taken a four year course in three. Harold Zindt Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Hi V Club (3); “The Amazons” (4); Minor Football (3). Some make mistakes as to their vocation, IIut we think that the stage will be Harolds location. Marion Knox Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Commer- cial Club (3). Marion's jolly, good and sweet, And a girl that's hard to beat. Leroy Sullivan (Three year student) Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3); Minor Foot- ball and Basketball (2); Major Football and Minor Basketball (3); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4); French Club (3); Hi Y Club (2) (3); “The Amazons” (3). This little boy just can't be taught, For he thinks that thinking is a waste of Thoughts. Pag? iS Class pistor? Four years ago a timorous, youthful, inquiring group of people left gladly, and thoughtlessly behind them a milestone on their path and approached, with eager footsteps the first stepping stone, to this another goal in their career. As Freshmen, the class of 1921 felt that Downers Grove High School would not for the next four years, lack energy and enthusiasm. Therefore, one morning soon after our advent into the halls of learning we timorously though eagerly mounted the platform and sang the Loyalty Song, which each had completely memorized. Throughout the year the Freshman played their part in entertaining the High School at Friday morning exercises. Our first year also marked the beginning of Mr. Feasley’s principalship. where for two and one half years, his splendid guidance was felt by every member of the High School. The class was organized early in the year with Hubert Bcbb as President and Miss Harris as advisor. Several class parties as well as several for the entire High School were given by the “Froshs”. Our boys met the usual amount of hazing at the hands of the Juniors and Seniors but that did not spoil their good time. They turned their collars inside out, washed their faces and kept on smiling. In September of 1918 we entered as Sophomores. This year found us some- what reduced as to numbers.but quality never lacking. Our class president at this time was Arthur Mills and Miss Smith our advisor. As “Sophs” we were more socially inclined and gave a number of parties. Under Miss Trott’s able direction a Latin Club was formed and most of the Sophomores joined. This organization still exists and is a source of pleasure to all who participate. One record of our Sophomore year of which we are very proud is the fact that in our Athletic Association dues we were 100%. In our Junior year we organized our class with Arthur Tylor as President and Miss Harris advisor once more. Again we “came to the front”, and gave a play', “Hicks at College”, coached by Miss Frances Hughes, for the benefit of the Cauldron. This was the first Junior Play ever given in this High School and was voted an entire success. Another important event in a Junior’s life is the Junior-Senior Banquet and ours was no exception. Under the efficient management of Miss Harris and her staff of workers a banquet was given which showed the ability and worth of the class of 1921. This was not the only banquet, however. The Basketball Banquet a few weeks later was enjoyed by the entire school and was one of the most enjoyable events of the year. Entering High School in the fall of 1920, as dignified Seniors, we elected Arthur Tylor, President; Elizabeth Shaffer, Vice-President; and Kathryn Davis, Secretary' and Treasurer. This time Miss Goodspecd was our advisor. Not to be outdone by the class of ’20 we decided to publish an annual and by hard labor and unceasing efforts, have at last gained our goal. In April, a Senior Play, “The Amazons” under the direction of Miss Goodspecd, was staged. This was Mr. Snapp’s and Mr.Vernon’s first year with us; the acquaintanceship of both we have thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Butler was Superintendent for most of us during our entire school career with the exception of the last year. This marks the close of our history as a class. But these four years spent together cannot be forgotten by any member of the class of ’21. We go out to various places and manners of living. But the influence of our school life goes with us—the influence not only that our classmates have had upon us but that with which our teachers have enveloped us. Elma Kelly Pagf 19 THE DAILY LYRE June 6, 1935 K. Shaffer M. Curtis STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant EXTRA Prominent Citizen Resigns Position Mr. Lloyd who for many years has held a prominent place as flagman at t he cross- ing of our city has resigned his position. This is some- what of a loss to the com- munity, hut Mr. Lloyd in- ternis to lead a retired life . This would he a great loss if it were not for the fact that we have a man ready to fill his place who is quite fitted for the work. Mr. Jack Reed has spent many years in training for a railroad posi- tion. From his childhood he has shown an unusual interest in all things pertaining to the railroad. In a private inter- view with Mr. Reed, he ex- pressed his high purpose in the following statement: ' ‘ For many years it has been my chief ambition to take a prominent part in the trans- portation industry of our country. However difficult the study of tlu system may have been, I feel fully repaid bv the honor my fellow citizens have shown me in selecting me for this high position . WOMAN SENATOR WILL SPEAK Woman Senator, Hon. Dorothy Towsley will speak tonight in the V. W. ('. A. building on “The Advisabil- ity of Excluding Men from Politics . Downers Grove is very proud of Miss Towsley and her effective work, and a large crowd is expected. Miss Towsley has long been deeply interested in politics dating from her English classes in High School, and her vast knowledge of the subject is overwhelming. DOWNERS GROVE WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Bill Feasley stars Thruout the Game 'Filings are on fire with ex- citement around t he Downers Grove Community High this week, due to the miraculous playing of Bill Feasley and the praiseworthy efforts of the “other ten . Old 1). G. licked the Hyde Park High School in the finals at the Stagg Field, Chicago. Famous Billy scored three touchdowns and a goal kick amid the frenzied cheering of the “purple and white root- ers. Hyde Park put up a good clean game but fell down before the assault of the Downers Grove fighters. When the homecoming play- ers were sighted in the even- ing all Downers(Irove turned out to welcome the victors. At the night a dance was held at Tyler’s Dance Hall for the boys. The music was fur- nished by K. Snapps Jr. world famous Jazz Band. The hall was beautifully dec- orated in purple and white banners and ribbons and all rejoiced in the huge victory. CLERK GRAVES SHOWS GREAT PRESENCE OF MIND Tuesday morning, about 10 o’clock, the vast Business of the Second National Bank of Westmont was brusquely interrupted by a raid of four bandits. The customers and employees were held up and two of t he bandits commen- ced to “help themselves to about §50,000 worth of stocks and bonds. In the interior, clerk Graves, whose services are valued highly at the Bank started backing toward the “police department button under the President's desk. The attention of the hold-up men was slightly distracted by the swooning of one of the efficient secretaries, Miss M. Knox, who had pushed over a chair making quite a racket. Graves gently pressed the button and resumed his atti- tude of fear and trembling. As the bandits were starting toward the door the brainy police force appeared on the scene led by Mike Venard Jr. and Bob Snapp. The bandits were taken without a mur- mur. They then were taken in the Parole Plane to the Downers Grove Police De- partment, where they will be tried by Justice of Peace Bunge before going to the Belmont Penitentiary. ‘1 Bachelor Maid Club Growing Rapidly A very important meeting of the Bachelor Maid Club was held at the City Hall, Wednesday afternoon. The President, Miss E. Shaffer presided and seven members were initiated making the roll of membership 230. Young ladies conscientiously live up to the club motto -“NO MEN! Miss M. Curtis — a prominent member gave a stirring lecture entitled, “THE INSUFFICIENCY OF MEN which was wildly applauded by the enthusias- tic man haters. Much to the surprise and disappointment of the members, Miss J. Wells handed in her resignation during the latter part of the meeting. This action was explained by her elopement with the city junk dealer the following evening. It was with much sadness that the ladies parted with Miss Wells who had long been a faith- ful member. The ladies solemnly curse the man who takes away a worthy member. Page 20 GIRL FLEES HOME FATHER PURSUED Last night a great commo- tion was heard about eleven thirty in the town in front of Mr. George Bunge’s Jus- tice of Peace Office. Every one was curious to know what the excitement was. This morning it was heard that last night, while the family slept. Jeanette Wells crept out her window onto the roof down a ladder to meet her lover below. Shall we men- tion his name? Well, it is Robert Knoblauch, promi- nent Junk dealer in town. But Miss Wells was mistaken when she reckoned that her father would be snoring peacefully and her mother dead to the world of care and toil. For no sooner had the girl entered her hero’s Ford aeroplane than they were peppered by her father’s pet machine gun. However they reached Mr. Bunge's office in safety, where they were united in holy matrimony. When the irate father arrived Mr. Bunge stroked his beard which has been gray over since he was editor-in-chief of the “Cauldron” and in hollow tones said,'' Peace be unto you!” The father was completely overcome by such a beautiful expression, and give his blessing to the chil- dren who after kisses and handshakes of gratitude sailed away in their plane for a trip across the Downers Grove lake. After their honeymoon they will live in the apartment above the II. Zindts Drug Store. NEW OWNER OF GRESS STORE Miss Lillian Sehlauder has purchased Mrs. dress' store on the corner of Main and Maple Ave. and will con- tinue that woman's good work. She intends to serve lunches at the lowest pos- sible rate and will specialize in all kinds of notions. ELECTIONS FOR TOWN Next Saturday afternoon election will be held for Mayor. The two candidates for this office are Miss Ade- laide Lynch and Miss Mar- jorie West. Both candidates are well qualified for the position and it is expected that the returns will be very close. The polls will be open from 2 o’clock until 6. Miss Lynch said. “ If I am elected, the first thing I will do will be to expel all forms of jazz dances, Tylor’s Dance Hall and gambling of all sorts.” “If I am elected,” says Miss West. ‘ ‘ I will see that no men take part in public offices and that men seen on the street after nine o’clock will be punished to the full extent of the law. Either of these platforms will be immensely pppplar with the women who are t he only voters to be con- sidered, as few men are ex- pected to brave the black looks and glances of hatred by the electioneers. TANK’S CURE-ALL Friday afternoon This Week Mr. E. Tank will give a soap box lecture at the corner of Main and Curtis streets in front of Tylor’s pool room. Mr. Tank has discovered a wonderful patent medicine with the following formula: H20 X H2S04 two parts Zn 2HCL. He guarantees this medicine good for mosquito bites, infantile paralysis, corns, chilblaines, hydropho- bia,spin a lmengit is, backache, indigestion and gout. It can be taken internally, exter- nally, is good for shampoo and complexion wash. DRINK ZINDT S NEAR BEER (The drink with a kick.) MRS. J. REED JOINS CIRCUS Mrs. Jack Reed (nee Miss Grace Greene) has joined Mills Brother’s circus and intends to start a public career as a bare back rider in said circus. When asked what her husband thought of her ambition she said “He doesn’t like it of course but I think every woman should have a public career, and since my husband’s new position keeps him away from home so much of the time, I feel that I should do some- thing to make a name for myself and not stand in his shadow.” Mr. Arthur Mills said that Mrs. Reed was an old classmate of his so he knew her ability in such lines was very great and he hired her without question. Mrs. Reed received her first train- ing in the Downers Grove Follies and steadily advanced from that time on until she is now able to accept the position offered her by the circus. SOCIAL NEWS The greatest social event of the season took place yes- terday at the Episcopal Church, when Mr. Everett Emma Brown was married to Miss Fannie Radell. The street was lined with the planes of the guests and the wedding party. Inside tin church was gorgeously decorated with festoons of dandelions and milkweed. The bride walked up the aisle leaning on the arm of her father. It was with tears of joy that the parents of the couple watched the party. The bride was dangerously gowned in Cerise net over purple cambric and carried a bouquet of red and yellow morning glories. The marriage was per- formed by the Reverend Leroy Sullivan of the church. After the wedding the bride and groom departed in a Woods plane, amid showers of old shoes and empty cans. Pagf 2i MODESTE S SHOP TO OPEN Miss Mable Oldfield wishes to give notice that a week from tomorrow she will open an exclusive shop for women's gowns. She has purchased tin Penners Har- ness shop and intends to car- ry only the latest creations from Africa. It is hoped that the ladies will stand in line and wait their turn as Miss Oldfield says there are plenty of dresses of the same kind and many varieties so that no jealousy need he aroused among the gentler sex. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Judson Ham- mersclunidt (nee Miss Vance Gesner) and family spent the week end at the home of Mrs. Hammersehmidt’s parents in Elgin. III. K. Snapp Jr. and Jazz Hand will play at Tylor's dance hall next Saturday at dance beginning 11 p. in. Lotsa Noise! 'Pile fact that Miss Lillian Dickson is soon to be the first lady of the land does not seem to have changed that young lady's attitude to her town friends in the least. Miss Dickson is to be highly congratulated and the town is quite proud to have foster- ed a president’s wife. EXPERT MARCELLERS ELITE SHOP Cor. Main and Curtis St. E. Kelly, Prop. ADVICE TO THE LOVELORN Kathryn Davis PURSUED BY THE GIRLS Dear Miss Davis: I would like to ask you advice about how to got rid of the girls. They’re always phoning me and making eyes at me in school. 'Flie more I ignore them the worse they are. They all call me I fandsome ” and bother me a great deal. Hon Vernon Why not joke a little with them. Hob? At least they will then see that they’re not fussing you to death. INDIFFERENT Dear Miss Davis: I have liked a certain boy for a long time and he seemed to like me very much until just late- ly. He is so indifferent to me and it hurts because 1 don’t know why he should be that way. He always used to take me riding in his plane and treated me so nicely. Katherine Snapp Try a little indifference yourself. Katherine. If that doesn’t work, don’t worry, for someone else with just as interesting a plane will be around soon. FATHER INTERFERES Dear Miss Davis: I would like to go out with a certain young fellow very much but my father forbids me. He is a perfect gentleman and is so nice. How can I persuade father to allow me his com- pany? Mary Jane Geeting Fathers generally know best, girlie. Perhaps he knows something about the young man that you are un- aware of. Indeed, you very likely can be thankful to him some day. Eat at the Waple Sisters PINK SHOP Meals at all hours. V. and R. Waples, Props. See Ruth Boland in THE BLOODY DAGGER running at the Westmount Opera House POOL ROOM Soft Drinks, cigars and cigarettes Prop. Art. S. Tylor High Prices Given for Junk. Robert Knoblauch Junk Dealer Page 22 Clagg $oem TO DOWNERS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL Oh Downers Grove High School, four brief years ago. Some two score of I'rcshmen, shy, timid, you know, Entered your halls, best under the sun. This was the beginning of Class Twenty-one. They were studious, brilliant and mischievous too. I think you might truthfully say that a few Will e’er be remembered from that point of view. They were happy, fun loving; one says that this class Just radiates pep, always docs—always has. They furnished the rooters who, loyal to the core, Cheered the team onward, no matter the score. Oh, many were the gifted in this fair class, Their virtues ranged widely from railroads to jazz In music, dramatics, in work and in fun, They gave an incentive for classes to come. Four happy years rolled into the Past And now it is nearing the end of the last. In place of the Freshmen of old ’seventeen A class of staid Seniors appear on the scene With thoughts of the Future their hearts are now stirred, Yet they thoughtfully linger to say the last word, Not to their classmates or friends in the song. To you, dear old High School, the last word belongs. May they take away with them the lessons they’ve learned, Not only in class rooms from pedagogues stern. But in sportsmanship, friendship, good thoughts and good deeds. For those arc the lessons that Life truly needs, They’ve earned their diplomas; their work is now done. They thank you sincerely—the class ’twenty one. Mary Curtis Page 23 Hast Wiii anb Testament of tfje Class of 1921 Downers Grove High School. W hereas, we, the Class of 1921 of Downers Grove High School have consulted I)r. Samuel S. Vernon, and, hereas, we have found ourselves to be in the last stages of our Senior year, and, W hereas (if Mr. Snapp doesn’t carry out his threat of holding up our diplomas) we shall within a short space of time emerge from our chrysalis of high school days and blossom forth into Life, and, Whereas, we arc possessed of much valuable property with which we can not be encumbered as we climb the steps to the Hall of Fame, and. Whereas, we must dispose of the aforesaid property in some way or another, therefore be it Resolved, by the aforesaid Class of 1921. that each and every member thereof will and bequeath his or her most valuable possessions to schoolmates; to wit, as follows: Kathryn Davis leaves her masterly comprehension of French to Nelleta Mis- kelly. You can’t appreciate the full value of this gift unless you know Kathryn. George Bunge leaves his Midnight Oil Lamp to James Mitchell. This is a very efficient machine, as would be necessary to fulfill George’s requirements. Jeanette ells leaves her abilities as a mechanical draftsman to Samuel Miskclly. Elizabeth Shaffer leaves Karl to May Binder. This is indeed a concession. Mary Curtis bequeaths her poetical turn of mind to Edith Perron. We be- lieve that Edith is quite worthy of this donation. Lillian Schlauder leaves her lithe and agile figure to Donald Towsley. Grace Greene leaves her goloshes to Hazel Bensley. We hope you will be duly grateful. Hazel. Vance Gesner bequeaths her place in the Orchestra to Geraldine Lacey. Russel inched leaves his long walk to school to Kearn Mackey. Probably Kearn appreciates this quite fully. Ruth Waples leaves her quiet disposition to Jeanette Phelps. Jack Reed leaves the hankering for noisy neckwear, which lie inherited last year from “Sid”, to Robert Wolf. Edwin Graves leaves his rubber heels to Russel Stephens. The study hall teachers are in a position to benefit by this gift, as well as the recipient. Marjorie West wills her infectious smile to Ruth Henderson. We believe a gift of this nature is quite a valuable asset. Robert Knoblauch leaves his lisp to Paul Grumhaus. And probably he ith glad to get rid of it. Dorothy Towsley leaves her ability as a whistler to Lillian Wilhelm. Elma Kelly bequeaths her wardrobe to Lurabcll Sherman. What girl would not be pleased to receive such a gift. Arthur Tylor leaves his perseverance to Karl Kellogg. This will come in handy, since Karl doesn’t graduate till next year. Virginia Waples bequeaths her histrionic abilities to Marjorie W'hiffen. Leroy Sullivan leaves his cigarette papers to Richard Drees. Here’s your chance. Rich, go to it. Harold Zindt wills his Beau Brummcl manners to Preston Snow. This means greater “efficiency”, Pres. Ruth Boland leaves her “puffs” to Eleanor Hanchett. Be careful Eleanor, and don’t get “all puffed up”. Fannie Radejl leaves her mastery of “the light fantastic” to Hester Moore. Quite a valuable gift these days. Pagf 24 Arthur Mills leaves his farming propensities to William Ellis. Farming, like charity, can begin at home in W illiam’s case. Mabel Oldfield leaves her golden aureole to Margaret Decgan. Adelaide Lynch wills her harem skirt to Irene Tank. You must take good care of it, Irene. Everett Brown leaves his voice to W ilfred Pape. Now you can make yourself heard when you call for a yell. Edward Tank leaves his pompadour to William O’Neill. Here’s wishing you success, Bill. Lillian Dickson leaves her unperturbed air to Margaret Lempke. Marion Knox bequeaths her spectacles to Eleanor Bird. Now you will be honored as quite a matronly young woman, Eleanor. The class as a whole leaves its good will to the High School. Given under our hand and seal this 25th day of May, in the year of our Lord 1921. (Signed) The Class of 1921 Drawn up by Jack Reed, attorney. Witness: Fred W itt. Class ;§ ong To the tune of “Solomon Levi”. The class of nineteen twenty-one is loyal, brave and true W hen once a friend they’re always a friend, And they will stand by you They’re very fond of work and play And'love D. G. H. S. Tho’ many a time the teachers here Have doubted it, I guess! Chorus: Ho, fellow Seniors, class of ’twenty-one! The deeds of valor you will do Are hardly yet begun! So cheer the colors of green and white The best ones under the sun! And don’t forget—you’ll be proud of us yet. The Seniors of ’twenty one! 2nd Verse We hate to leave your merry halls You’ll miss us here, ’tis true! W hen we have left you all alone, W hat in the world can you do! But dry your eyes, dear students all;— W e will the Frosh our pep! The Sophomores our ability! 'Fhe Juniors our good rep! Mary Curtis ! agf 25 They are Seniors Now Page 26 Page 2S Juniors Class Colors Red and White CLASS OFFICERS Leroy Phelps Robert Knoblauch Richard Drees CLASS Karl Kellogg Russell Stevens Leroy Phelps Ellsworth Bogart Dallas Burton Howard Wilhelm Anton Broberg Robert Wolff Preston Snow Richard Drees Elmer O'Neil Paul Grumhaus Edward Anderson Florida Waples Eleanore Wheeler Margaret Deegax Alice Conley Verne Deach Hazel Mi ley President Pice-President Secretary-Treasurer ROLL Bessie McCollum Cecile Alliscn Geraldine Lacey Lorraine Modjeska Donald Drew May Binder Hester Moore Elizabeth Plumlf.y Eugene Prickett Lester Barry Harley Rogers Stephen May John Babbage Evan Gollan Alfred axder June Beidelman Marjcrie Whiffen Margaret Lempke Elincre Bird Page 20 Class of ’22 In the fall of 1918, sixty-two very frightened Freshmen enrolled themselves on the books of fame of this institution. During the first week it seemed as though they would never attain the art of being able to go to a class without first getting in the wrong room. When this feat was accomplished they felt very much at home. To show that these Freshmen were very capable, 1 want to remind you that the first thing they did was to organize the class with Karl Kellogg, president; Ted Singleterry, vice-president; Marjorie Whiffen, secretary and treasurer; and Miss Hughes as their efficient class advisor. One morning, during the early part of the year, the Freshmen startled the whole High School by having a Class Color Day and singing the “ Loyalty Song”. Before the morning was over some of the colors which had once been adorning a Freshman could be seen gaily flying from the collar of an upper classman. The organization of a Necktie Association was the next thing to be invented by these Freshmen. Their motto “Blest be the tie that blinds”, was well carried out. During October the Freshmen were very busy planning for their first party. Rumors were around that the “Night Raiders” were in full force, but neverthe- less on the night of the party the Freshmen turned out in full force. Later on in the year they invited the whole High School to a second Freshmen party. The rest of the year was spent in the general grind of school work. The Sophomore year was started with forty-five members. One of the first events was the election of officers. The officers elected were; president, 'Fed Singleterry; vice-president, Russell Stephens; secretary, Marjorie Whiffen; treasur- er, Richard Drees. Soon afterward came our party, which was the only party given by the Soph- omores that year. This year was far less conspicious than our Freshman year. The Junior year began with the loss of only three members. A class meeting was held at the beginning of school. Leroy Phelps was elected president; Robert Knoblauch, vice-president; and Richard Drees, secretary and treasurer. In spite of equal “sufferage” the boys were determined no girl should be elected to any office, and they accomplished their purpose. At the beginning of school the Juniors gave a party, each one asking a guest. This party did not prove as successful as the parties of the previous years. After the Wheaton-Downcrs Basketball game the Juniors entertained the Basketball squads of both Wheaton and I). G. H. S. The Junior-Senior Banquet was given to the Seniors, April Ninth, under the direction of Miss Newton, class sponser. This was served in the High School. Mr. X. R. Feaslcy, former principal acting as Toast-master. Marjorie Whiffen Pagt 30 r rtvj «V Top Rotv—Wander. Howards, Ralston, Jenness, Swikard, Fisher. Herring, Ellis. Barr. Mitchell. Second Rou—Engstrom, Kingsley, Schmidt, Bensley. Deega$. Miskelly. I.ewis. Radcliffe, Sherman. Thatcher, Wells. Third Row—Staats. Leibuxdgutii, Smith, Foster. Borman. Smith, O’Neil. Klein. Dim, Stevenson, Stevenson. Fourth Row— Fuller, Andrus, Hall. Vaughn, Riehle, Weiss, Pape, Boone, Phelps, Lehman. Sophomores In the fall of 1919, sixty-two Freshman entered the Downers Grove High School, the largest class so far. It organized with Miss McMeen as class advisor, and elect- ed the following officers: Karl Kellogg ......... President Bud Smith ...... Vice-President Dorothy Near ...... Secretary and Treasurer The class took a prominent part in all school activities, both social and athletic. In the Athletic Association, it reported ico% membership the same day as the Juniors, who claimed first place. Several Freshmen were on the second team in both football and basketball. In the girls’ basketball the Freshmen lost the championship to the Juniors. In the winter the Freshman party was given; in the language of the newspaper reporter, “an enjoyable time having been had by all”. In 1920 the class, now Sophomores, organized under the leadership of Miss Galbraith and elected new officers as follows: Ray Klein ... President Nelleeta Miskelly ... ... Vice-President Jack Vaughn ...... Secretary and Treasurer The number of the class now considerably reduced, was reported to be fifty- one, but this number includes many Juniors and many who have left school. The activities this year were fewer, but the Sophomores contributed notably to athletics. The Sophomore girls won the championship in basketball. The Sophomore class party was given, April 29 and was declared to be one of the seasons most successful social events.—James Mitchell A SOPHOMORE’S OPINION OF HIS CLASS EXPRESSED IX SONG. Tune—Solomon Levi Oh we’re the noble Sophomores The class of twenty-three We’re jolly and we’re clever, We’re as studious as can be. (?) The Juniors arc to serious, The Freshman are too green, But we’re the noble Sophomores, The mightiest ever seen. Chorus: Oh Noble Sophomores Class of twenty-three Oh Noble Sophomores Best, we all agree. The faculty know everything That faculties should know. But when it is compared to ours, Their knowledge doesn’t show. The Seniors think they’re lofty, And without a doubt they are. But we’re the mighty Sophomores, And we beat them all by far. PH 33 FRESHMEn i|7||j |j,,if,|||,ri“tp |) i� '’''n • i .TrJnTT n T|jTn WTrrT Page 35 Page 36 Jfresfjmen CLASS OFFICERS Donald Towsley Albert Smith Margaret Stough Edith Perron CLASS Vernon Frank Richard Mejdrich Herbert Hawkins Horace Barnhart Homer Bolderbuck Edward Brooks Horace Whitney Donald Gallup Jack Dawson Kent Kingsley Emery Timpke Arnold Shrank William Sievers Welton Cress Donald Van Valen Kenneth Morton Fred Bollow Bernice Jones Ruth Henderson Lillian Elarton Marion Klinefelter . r A RG A R ET Sto UGH Clara Plambeck Richard Rumbaugh President ’ ice- President Secretary Treasurer ROLL Charles Sievers Jesse Oldfield Harry Tenuta Lillian Riehle Agnes Broberg Irene Tank Edith Perron Mary Gillespie Marie W oodson Jeanette Phelps Virginia Woodson Ruth Thomas Agatha Faulhaber Eleanore Hanchett Lucille Heintz Curtiss Bridgmex- Clarence Cope Paul Fraher William Kuetemeyer Louis Reese Richard Grout Horace Waples James Reha Virgil Suiter Page ft “Ht$t £9e Jforget” The Senior Class wish to thank the Faculty, the Board of Kducation, and the Woman’s Club for the genuine interest they have taken in us. It has been the custom in past years for the women of the club to make some liberal donation each year to the school. Among the gifts last year and this year were two sewing machines, a cash prize of fifteen dollars by the Home and Educational committee for the valedictorian, and paying for a guide through the Art Institute. The Woman’s Club also helped the Board of Kducation to furnish the dining room, a picture of which is shown below, and for which we arc especially grateful. I’agf 3$ H t a; A ' TRoTT SMo x run? s“ c«AMP £ ■ � NS ' THE STFAM Hg„rb 6 PP BuTTcKS. S mcR 3aeY 4 «■'.$ rxtfr Zo tH- R $eK,S OLb Xo-5 J0 iUlumnt, 1920 Allison, Bennett, (Attends Knox College) Anderson, Robert . .. Beidelman, Helen . . Boon, Guthrie, (Attends Ripen, is. College) Bush, Bruce, (Attends Ripon, W’is. College) Deach, Marion ...... Deecan, Helen ...... Dutton, Frank .... Fleming, Alwyn, (Attends University of Oklahoma) Flood, Flora ....... Fraher, Catherine Graves, Ralph Grumhaus, Harold Hall, Frank. ....... Hamner, W illiam, (Attends U. of III., Knox College) Hammerschmidt, Judscn ..... Harvey, Helen Hitchcock, Margaret (R. F Huntington, Stanley . . Kolar, Fdward, (Attends Beloit. W’is. College) Lyman, Romanzo ..... McCollum, Sidney . . Morgan, Ben Morton, Merville Nielson, Marie .... Phelps, Dorothy ... Putnam, Harriet, (Attends Knox College) Shurte, Richmond ....... Tank, Virginia ..... Tope, Lorraine ..... Verdi nils, Delight, (Attends Knox College) . Wales, Raymond, (Attends University of Illinois) Weiss, Bernice ...... Wolf, Margaret Woods, Vivian ....... Boardwell, Dorothy .... Denney, George ....... Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, 111. Oklahoma City, Okla. Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Lisle, III. Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Ottumwa, Iowa . D.), Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, 111. Los Angeles, Calif. Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Portland, Ore. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, 111. Downers Grove, III. Crest on, Iowa Downers Grove, III. Downers Grove, 111. Page 40 Page 41 ab, put ®rue Tunc: Old Black Joe Gone arc the days, When our hearts were free and gay, Gone are those days From the assembly hall away, Gone is the time when We ditched school every day, We never, never cut a class, It really doesn’t pay. hen we were late to school We did not care a rip. But now we’re here on time We never skip. The Freshies walk around With many a quivering lip. And Hazel cannot wear her socks Without a yellow slip. Now Rogers is our coach, We’re for him good and strong He takes the berries sure When leading us in song. Oh, he and I larris scrap And scrap the whole day long, He says the girls can’t have the gym, In this respect he’s wrong. Miss Harris teaches gym, Some people call her Pud, We’d call her by that name, If we really thought we could, As janitor she’s fine. She works up in the dump, She’s just as sweet, as sweet can be, Like sugar in a lump. Miss Goodspccd teaches English, Once she got in a pickle. We’ll tell you what it was— She said she didn’t giggle. And now there’s Mr. Gecting, He must feel like a nickel. The reason why?—the girls all Call him, “Sweety, Mr. Geeting”. M iss Newton teaches cooking, One day we made some bread. And after we had eaten it, We all fell sick abed, Our biscuits are as lead, Our muffins are too thin— But we’re taught, O very well, To use the rolling pin. 0 Mr. Snapp and Mr. Vernon Are bosses of this place 1 really shouldn’t say it, But they sure are a case, They make up rules and rules and rules (ad infinitum) And fling them in our face, But O, we like them both so well We take them with good grace. So there’s Lane and Trott and Galbraith And Snapp and Clayton too, The faculty’s a nifty bunch, We like them, now don’t you? They, one and all are for us, They’re faithful, loyal and true, We’ll have to say right from our hearts. That they know best, they do. Chorus: We’re working, We’re working, We’re on our way to fame, () Mr. Snapp is sore at us, But we love him just the same. The above song was written by Mary Curtis, and sung by Gwen Griffiths during the intermission in “Our Noble Faculty”. Page 42 DRAMATICS Page 43 fje jtlmsitrel IsJjoto (’AST or CHARACTERS Premier Ends Lester Snowball Barry Mr. Vernon Evan Gallan Ends Jack Fisher Edward Tank Don Stevenson Russ Stevens Bill Ellis Dallas Burton Leroy Phelps (’arl Kellogg Eugene Foster Edward Anderson Bud Smith ( 'LIFFORD SeDWICK Beauty Chorus Bill Pape Harry Putnam Kearn Mackey Lyman Di m Donald Drew Gardner Barr Preston Snow Interlocutor Mr. Rogers This entertainment given to raise funds for the Athletic Association was direct- ed by Mr. Rogers and Mr. Vernon. The program included the vocal, instrumental and vaudeville stars of the high school. It was a delightful surprise for many to note the talent which these young men possess along these lines. The instrumental music of the evening was furnished by Donald Drew and Harry Putnam. Donald Drew played a number of piano solos with the skill of the accomplished musician that he is. Harry Putnam delighted the audience with a trombone solo. Much comment was caused by Lester Barry, who made the hit of the evening, when he sang “(’all for Mistah Snapp”. Other soloists of the evening were Carl Kellogg, Don Stevenson. Jack Fisher, Leroy Phelps, Samuel Vernon and Tommy Rogers. ist Dorothy Towsley John Babbage Ki.ma Kelly 2nd Elizabeth Plumly Geo. Bunge Mary Curtis Beclamation The evening of February 4th. 1021 witnessed one of the most interesting events that Downers Grove High School students have ever participated in. The De- clamatory Contest, which was held at that time, was the first of its kind to be given in Downers Grove. It was well received, however, and besides being a most excellent training for the students who entered it, rendered a most enjoyable evening for people interested in this line of work among our High School students. The winners were as follows: GIRLS’ DRAMATIC First Place Second Place Elma Kelly Mary Curtis HUMOROUS First Place Second Place Dorothy Towsley Elizabeth Plumly BOYS’ DRAMATIC First Place Second Place John Babbage George Bunge Many of those who were in this contest have been asked to give their declama- tions again before various public gatherings, and Mary Curtis and George Bunge were sent to the Interscholastic Public Speaking Contest, held at Northwestern University, as representatives of Downers Grove High School. Page 45 0ur J otile Jf acuity A Burlesque in three acts by Jack E. Reed. Presented by the Dramatic Club, Dec. 7. 1920 ('AST OF CHARACTERS Mr. Snapp Mr. Vernon Mr. Rogers Mr. Geeting Miss Goodspeed Miss Galbraith Miss Trott Miss Sprecher Miss Clavton Miss Radcliffe Miss Newton Edwin Graves George Bunge Edward Tank Arthur Tvlor . . Grace Greene Elina Kelly Elizabeth Shaffer Lillian Schlauder Fannie Radell Dorothy Towslev Kathryn Davis ACT I As the Faculty would like to appear. Scene—A school room, the faculty standing round in a group, talking. Mr. Vernon has a tin halo over his head supported by a prop sticking down the back of his neck. He looks so noble and keeps his hands folded. The rest look much the same, minus the halo. Sprecher—“Ah most gracious principal, the students seem much pleased with the new rules’'. Radcliffe—“Isn’t it just fine? Such a well managed institution. Nothing ever seems to go wrong here, and a spirit of brotherly love pervades the corridors. ’’ Vernon—“ I am satisfied. If the students, bless their young hearts, are happy, I ask no more. It is only for them I live and work. Many hours have I spent thinking up new ideas for their welfare. So be it.” Curtain ACT II Scene I An ostentatious office, Mr. Vernon presiding. He is wearing black glasses, a black robe and a child’s embellished soldier hat. Miss Sprecher enters. Mr. Vernon, (in a deep voice)—“ Well Miss Sprecher what do you wish to bring before the court today?” Sprecher—“Please, Mr. Vernon, Sir, I'd like to give a little private party for the faculty at my house Saturday night.” Vernon (perturbed)—“A party! Do you want to demoralize the school? Do you plan to have dancing or card playing? Will you have any amusements, or serve refreshments?” Sprecher—“Why you see I’ve just had a birthday and I’d like to celebrate. All I planned was to make it a hobby party and have each member of the faculty come and tell about his or her hobby.” Vernon—“Urn, well! I’ll have to consult my book of rules for amusements. Volume one, Section three, page 1672, Article 397 (Reads) Upon humble applica- tion to the Principal, parties will be considered. Birthday parties will be looked upon leniently, and allowed if there is no dancing, and the assembly breaks up before 9:26 p. m. Yes, Miss Sprecher I guess I will have to permit it. But wait Article 565 says you must get a written statement of approval from the Coroner Pagf 46 of DuPage County and the 4th Vice-President of the National Dishwashers Associa- tion and the Janitor of the State Penitentiary at Joliet. When you have the document, bring it to me and I'll let you have your party.” Sprecher—“Oh thank you so much! I’ll go and invite the rest of the faculty now. ” Curtain Scene II—A room in Miss Sprecher’s house. Miss S. is sitting expectantly. Sprecher—“Its about time they were coming now. (Doorbell rings) Now for the fireworks!” (A sound of scraping metals, and grunts by men tugging at something. Enter Mr. Rogers pulling a child’s auto (with Mr. Snapp sitting in it) by a rope, Rogers carries a suitcase which he deposits in the wings. They stop.) Both Snapp and Rogers- w Vhew! Good evening Miss Sprecher!” (Customary civilities, 2nd and 3rd groups follow.) 2nd group. Vernon (with a long face and a pad and pencil) Trott, Goodspeed Galbraith. 3rd group. Radcliffe (comb and tissue paper in pocket) Newton (with oint- ment jar) Greeting (with large roll of paper) Clayton (with small paper repre- senting a cartoon). The rest of the faculty gather in a group and give “ nine rahs” for Sprecher. They take seats in a wide semi-circle) Sprecher—“Mr. Snapp you arrived first, so you can begin the evening with your demonstration.” Snapp—“Ah! thank you! (gestures) Now friends if you will direct your attention this way I will put Lizzie through her paces. (Gets in car and tries to start it. It rattles) Er, ahem (gestures). I believe there is something wrong. (Gets out and pounds at it. Several parts fallout). Donner und blitzen! (Puts parts back in place, more noise, gets into car and starts to pedal, a whole lot of parts fall out). This is most unsecmingly. I’m afraid I can’t demonstrate today, (heaps parts into seat and disgustedly pushes car off stage). Snapp—“Miss Goodspeed that costume of yours is unique to say the least. What are you going to show us?” Goodspeed (giggles)— Haven’t any of you heard? I’ve taken up interpretive dancing. Its perfectly grand. See here! (She is wearing a funny looking dress with a conventional design for a trimming. She goes through an outlandish set of gymnastics without much sense. Usual comments etc.) Sprecher— “Music goes well with dancing, Miss Radcliffe let’s hear yours.” Radcliffe (drawls)—“Wall—you guessed it that time. There’s nothin’ 1 like much better than the music of a typewriter hittin’ 60 words a minute. My favorite instrument is this (pulls a comb from pocket; the group gasps). “She plays “ Hiawatha’s Melody of love”, and is encored into playing “ Hold Me” on the piano. The faculty all bounce up and dance together, Snapp and Vernon after some deliberation. All dancers hold their partners at as near arm’s length as possible. Snapp—“ Rogers, that satchel of yours looks mysterious. What’s your hobby? Rogers (with great dignity and gusto)—“Friends, students, faculty: I have no hobby save only the uplift and perfection of my profession, and proficiency in same. I believe in concentration to the highest degree on one’s business, and I think a hobby only wastes time and prevents concentration. By working 36 hours a day, 9 days a week for 3 months, Professor Bighead of Numskull University has invented a new explosive. If 3 grams of this substance were sunk a mile into the surface of the earth and exploded, the entire continent of North America would be blown off the face of the earth All—“Merciful heavens!” Rogers—In that satchel I have a small sample of this explosive. Wait a moment and I’ll show it to you. (Exit) (Comments of “Just think of it”, etc in the interval). Pagf 47 (After a few seconds pause, a crash is heard behind the scenes and Rogers tumbles precipitately into the center of the stage. The group is duly excited— cries of “Good gracious” etc- Is he killed” Oh oh”) Rogers (sitting up and looking rather dazed)—“Wow! Did the house fall down? I can see more stars Galbraith “Stars? Oh. how fine! Astronomy is my hobby. Tell me what you see. Mr. Rogers. Are there really canals on Mars? And is the moon made of green cheese or is it Swiss?” Rogers— “They all look alike' to me. I’m feeling better now. though. (Laughs and resumes seat) Xewton “This is where I shine. I intend to be a doctor if such a thing is p ssible. Here. Mr. Rogers, try this its a soothing lotion of my own preparation. Just apply some of it to your right ear, and it ought to produce a very satisfactory warmth. (Rogers follows instructions. Xewton whispers something to Galbraith smiling meaningly and indicating Mr. Rogers. Galbraith shakes a “Xaughty, Xaughty” finger at Xewton who then retires.) Rogers—“Ha! It works. I feel much better.” Sprecher “Oh Mr. Geeting, show us what you have in that big roll.” Geeting “ Well, I'll tell yuh. I’m going to learn to be an airplane mechanic, and this is one of my instruction charts. (Unrolls scroll) You see this hypochon- driac pinwheel here thats to make the upper left hand dooflinker gyrate with uniform circular motion.” (An exaggerated sound of infant caterwauling in the wing where the doll buggy is deposited. Mr. Geeting looks startled and hastily rolls up scroll) Heavens! I hope Baby isn’t seriously ill! Sorry to have to leave so abruptly. (Exits.) Goodspeed “Oh dear, its too bad Mr. Geeting had to leave so quick. But then, he’s a pretty good mechanic, and he ought to be able to fix up the baby. Miss Clayton, tell us what you have, we’re all anxious to hear. Clayton “Well now that’s interesting. I didn’t know I was so popular. My hobby is cartooning. I can’t talk at much length about it. but I’ve found out several interesting things in my experience. For instance, a cartoonist’s lines are short, quick strokes, hemstitched along the wrong edge. And a human nose in profile is represented tho wrong end of a policeman’s billy. Here’s a sketch that I drew myself. (Hands a small piece of paper to Goodspeed) Goodspeed—“That’s a good cow, Miss Clayton.” Galbraith—“Cow? That’s a rhinoceros if ever there was one.” Rogers—“Ape, monkey or baboon.” Trott “As a South African walrus, it’s fine.” Clayton—“ Why no—its perfectly plain. Its a Hungarian ostrich eating oats out of its master’s hand. Dont vou see?” All—“Oh Yes!” Sprecher—“Mr. Vernon, you and Miss Trott are all there are left.” Vernon—“Go ahead. Miss Trott.” Trott “Mine is probably the driest subject this evening. Philosophy is my favorite. I think its just fine to be able to sit down and think out a problem philosophically. When half the students haven’t their lessons, its quite a comfort to know that after a variable length of time, the opposite situation will prevail, because it isn’t logical to remain in one extreme a very long time. Every thing in the universe coordinates longitudinally and logic is the prime mover and guiding force. More of philosophy is too deep to go into, so I’ll let Mr. Vernon have his say. (Sits down). Vernon “Well, now really, after sitting here and watching you, I’ll have to admit I had a pretty good time, even if you didn’t observe all of my rules. Social service is my hobby, that’s why I’m so particular. I’m the head of a settlement house in Patagonia, where we teach the blood thirsty natives the elements of genteel conduct. Once in fi weeks or so we let them have a party. The boys and girls Pagf 4S come in separate groups and play in opposite ends of the room. They have bread and milk for refreshments and must all go home at 0:07. Once a year we let them have a straight dance 20 minutes long, and all-day suckers in addition to the regular refreshments. Its a great institution if I do say it myself, (looks at watch) Well now, its just 9:20 so in accordance with the agreement we’ll have to break up. I’m sure we are all greatly indebted to Miss Sprecher for the fine time she has given us. (Chorus of “quite so” “ Yes, yes” as group rises to go.) Curtain ACT III As the students see them. Scene— A schoolroom, the faculty pacing restlessly around. A chopping block with a hatchet stuck in it in one corner. Vernon carries a butcher knife; Snapp, a coil of rope. A sign over one exit reads, “This way to Detention Dungeon”. Snapp (twitching his rope)—“Blast it all. to be frank with you, I’m angry; very much so! Here we have spent weeks thinking up rules and now they don’t like ’em. I don’t know what this place is coming to.” Goodspeed “ Make up more rules and have school on Saturdays. That ought to hold them a while. (Tee hee.) Galbraith “ Hang the leaders and send the rest to the block- (nodding toward chopping block) that’s the way it used to he done.” Radcliffe—“Send ’em all to the dungeon for their Christinas vacation.” Vernon “Ha! I have it (brandishing his knife) I’ll cut chips out of their ears!” All—“Fine, fine. Let’s start now!!!” Curtain tEfn ma?ons “The Amazons” is an Arthur W. Pinero play, and one of the best of his many excellent farce comedies. It is very funny all the way through, and the young players caught the spirit of the piece and carried it through with pep and precision to a hilarious finish. There were none of the long waits which so often characterize an amateur production, and the performance has set a high standard which it will behoove all future school entertainments to maintain. The story of the play is amusing and concerns a lady of the English nobility and her three charming daughters, who are everything that a reasonable mother might ask in the way of health, good looks, and social position. Unfortunately, Lady Castlejordan is not a reasonable mother, but fully justifies her reputation for eccentricity by preferring sons to daughters. The ways of an inscrutable providence having denied to her the much wanted sons, she proceeds to do the next best thing, and rear her three daughters as sons. They don’t exactly look the part. but they certainly dress and act it. being experts with rod and gun, and excelling in all athletic sports and accomplishments. To be sure, Lady Noeline is musical, with a weakness for the guitar, but this her stern mama interdicts, promising her a cornet instead. The three daughters are the ladies Wilhelmina, Thomasin, and Noeline Belturbet, known respectively as “Willy”, “Tommy”, and “Noe”, and most charmingly portrayed on the Dicke stage by Mary Curtis, Virginia Waples, and Elizabeth Shaffer. The scene in the play is laid in Overcote Park, a typical British country estate. The action of the play is fast and furious, and involves many ludicrous situations, woven together with a strong thread of romance—three of ’em in fact. Miss Fima Kelly took the part of Lady Castlejordan, and made herself a stately British dowager, with a mind of her own and-a distinctly feminine prerogative of changing Pagf 4Q it, much to the dismay of the Rev. Roger Minchin. her faithful friend and advisor. Edwin Graves took this part, thereby demonstrating conclusively to his friends that his future vocation will he along the clerical lines. Sergeant ” Shutter was an athletic and strong minded young person who had charge of the physical education of the Ladies Belturbet, succeeding admirably until the last act, when she too, displayed the eternal feminine as well as her three charming charges. Dorothy Towsley took the part of the Sergeant, much to the e lification of her friends in the audience. Harold Zindt had a part which exactly fitted him as Andre de Grival, the tempermental French count who insisted that he was English by training and education’’, dem nstrating it by his proficiency with British expletives and idioms. Arthur Tvlor, as Tweenways, had rather a sad time of it in upholding the traditions of his illustrious family and carrying on a personally conducted courtship at the same time. Everett Brown as Barrington was a gallant and resourceful lover, while Arthur Mills, as Fitton, the gamekeeper, was a real son of the soil. He smoked a pipe with all the grace and abandon of a veteran of tin weed. Leroy Sullivan in the part of Youatt, a dignified butler, played his role of faithful family retainer perfectly. Orbs, a villainous poacher, was a thankless character, but Edward Tank got all that was possible out of it. And then came the last act, wherein was demonstrated, as Count Andresagely remarked, “love laughs at blacksmiths”, also skylights and all other hindrances to the course of true love, and everybody lives happy ever after. The play was under the able direction of Miss Ada L. Goldsmith, and she will long be remembered for her work with the students. Their presentation showed the master hand of the director. Miss Goodspeed was presented with a bouquet after the final curtain by George Bunge on behalf of the Annual Staff. Jack Reed also deserves great credit for the artistic arrangement of the stage setting. The Orchestra must not be overlooked in the success of the Seniors. This well- trained group of students of our school played before the show and during the intermission under the direction of Mrs. Sanford,the music supervisor of the schools, and brought forth a hearty outburst of applause from the audience. Miss Gwen- dolyn Griffiths also favored us with a vocal solo, during the intermission. No further details need be given in this connection, as the mention of Gwen’s name is always sure to bring a crowd. Pagf fo Page Sr Cfje jflustcale Few opportunities have been afforded to the people of Downers Grove which have equalled the one given at “The Musicale” held on April 18th and 20th, to hear the musical ability of our High School students at its best. This was the first number on the Downers Grove High School Entertainment Course for the benefit of the annual. There were over fifty people in it, both members of the faculty and students. The High School Orchestra appeared for the first time since our new music supervisor, Mrs. Sanford, has been in charge. The entire program was well received, and amply demonstrated that Downers Glove people are interested in the development of our local talent. Credit is now allowed for both chorus and orchestra work in our High School, and this oppor- tunity of using the music department enabled the public to see just what can be and is being done along these lines in our schools. The success of this first number of our entertainment course insured the success, financially, of the “Cauldron”. The following program was given: Selections ......... High School Orchestra Mrs. Virginia Sanford. Director. Vocal Solo, “Who is Sylvia?” ...... Miss Iluth Larsen Violin Obligato Beatrice Anthony. Piano Solo ...... Miss Hazel Hurd Trio . Virginia ;Sanford, Dorothea Clover, Thomas Rogers Whistling Solo, “ Birds and the Brook” .... Dorothy Towsley Double Quartette, a. Hells of St. Mary’s, b. Popular Medley. . Gwen Griffiths, Martha Shaffer, Dorothy Towsley. Margaret Lempke. Leroy Phelps. Albert Smith, Anton Broberg, Karl Kellogg. Saxophone solo ... George Bunge Vocal solo ......... Gwendolyn Griffiths Violin Obligato- Beatrice Anthony. Faculty Chorus, songs of long ago. . Ruth Larson, Virginia Sanford, Martha Lane, Lydia Sprccher. Helen Newton, Ruby R idcliffc,Grace Manning, Lucille Fischer, Ruth Lohafer, Dorothea Clove, Beatrice Anthony, Maude Whiffen, Lucy Bellinger. Reading, selections from Kipling J. C. T. Rogers Duet, “O that We Two Were Maying” Ruth Larson, Helen Newton Violin solo, “ Mazurka ” ....... Vance Gesner Vocal solo, a. Last Rose of Summer, b. Annie Laurie Helen Newton Duet Beatrice Anthony violin. Marjorie Whiffen—Saxophone Piano solo ......... Donald Drew Chorus ....... High School Students Directed by Miss Gwendolyn Griffiths. Accompanists Virginia Sanford Hazel Hurd Ruby Radcliffe Elizabeth Shaffer Donald Drew Eugene McCreery Page 5 Mrs. N. R. Feasley An Appreciation The Cauldron Staff is exceedingly grateful to Mrs. N. R. Feasley, for contributing a number of I), (i. H. S. Entertain- ment Course, “The Fourth Estate”, a reading, was given by Mrs. Feasley on the evening of May sixth, all her time and talent being cheerfully donated to help us make this book a success. This certainly is a noteworthy example of true public spirit, which will long be remembered. Page 53 Page 54 3$f)at Happened to Jones Place—New York City. Time—The present. Hour 7:15 p. m. ACT I Scene—Parlor of Professor Goodly. Time—7:15 p. in. ACT II Scene—Same as Act I. Time— 15 minutes later. ACT III Scene—Same as Act I Time—10 minutes later. CAST OF CHARACTERS Jones, who travels for a Hymn-book House Karl Kellogg Ebenezer Goodly, a professor of Anatomy Richard Drees Antony Goodly, D.D. Bishop of Ballarat John Babbage Richard Heatherly, engaged to Marjorie Preston Snow Thomas Holder, a policeman Leroy Phelps William Bigbce, an inmate of the Sanatorium Harley Rogers Henry Fuller, Superintendent of the Sanatorium Russel Stephens Mrs. Goodly, Ebenezer’s wife Hester Moore Cissy, Ebenezer’s ward Martha Shaffer Marjorie f Marjorie Whiflfcn | Ebenezer’s Daughters Minerva Margaret Lcmpkc Alvina Starlight, Mrs. Goodly’s sister.........................Florida Waples Hclma, Swedish Servant-girl Eleanore Bird The Junior Play presented the evening of May 11, 1921 proved that the class has much dramatic ability. Ebenezer Goodly, portrayed by Richard Drees, as a henpecked husband was good from start to finish. Hester Moore, taking the part of Mrs. Goodly, proved that she surely knew how to take care of a husband. Jones, otherwise known as Karl Kellogg, won the admiration of all by his quick wit, ready tongue and his ability to meet any emergency. Rev. Antony Goodly D.D. (John Babbage) the English bishop could not have been excelled. He spoke the mother tongue as tho he had just arrived from Aus- tralia. Richard Heatherly (Preston Snow) wasa model young man when in the Goodly family but .........? Leroy Phelps as Holder the policeman filled his part very well. His 175 pounds filled the policeman’s uniform excellently. William Bigbee and Henry Fuller played their parts in realistic manner. Cissy, the knowing young lady demonstrated that one may be wise and yet modest. Marjorie (Marjorie Whiffen) the romantic young girl displayed the greatest faith in her “model” young man, Richard. That not all blue-stockings are of the pale bespectacled kind but that some are very charming was proven by Margaret Lempke as Minerva. Alvina, better known as Florida Waples, the maiden aunt left the impression that romance of maturer years may be just as romantic as that of younger years. The role of Helma, the Swedish maid was well portrayed by Eleanor Bird. Much credit is due Miss Newton and Mr. Rogers for their untiring efforts to make the play a success. The orchestra under the direction of Mi's. Sanford added much to the evening’s entertainment. Marjorie Whiffkn Page 55 Pagf 56 LS rioj Htterarp Section FOREWORD For t his section compositions from those written as class assignments at various t imes during the school year, have been selected. The papers are simply represen- tative of the class work and were not prepared for publication. A DOWNERS GROVER’S SATURDAY NIGHT Saturday night in Downers Grove is something of a state occasion. Mr. Head-of-the-Household retires to his domains in the basement and builds a hot fire in the heater, whereupon the entire family celebrates by taking a bath. But life is something more than bathing and getting up in the morning before you want to. And Saturday night is the one night in the week when all the family goes to bod gloating over the fact that next morning the villainous alarm clock will not spring forth its dread summons in the dawn’s early light. Let us take a peep at several of the representative citizens enjoying life. Down town our imposing street lights are ablv assisted by the glow of the shop windows, for on this night the stores remain open until a late hour. The ('orner Grocery, The ('orner Bakery. The Corner Drug Store and all the rest of the mercantile houses are doing a rushing business, with the tinkle of the bell on the cash register furnishing a pleasing musical accompaniment. About the only establishment that does not seem to Ik very busy is the Undertaken’ next door to the First National Bank. The A and P” with its handsome architecture and unique color scheme, is packed to the doors with a hungry crowd waiting to save a couple of cents on a package, of “Uncle Hiram’s Baled Hay The Appetizing Breakfast”. Klein's Sanitary Cash Market is also crowded but who ever heard of cash that had been long in circulation being sanitary? Behold! Here comes Farmer Hayseed rattling down Main St. in his Universal Car. All conversation ceases as he passes, for the simple reason that no human voice can make more noise than this variety of gasoline fireworks. He parks his car where he can find a place, and joins his cronies with the sage brush chins in front of Mertz A Mochel’s. When the weather has been cussed and Mr. Harding’s policies discussed, he remembers he has an errand to discharge. Old Dobbin, the last relic of tin pre-benzine days, has heaves, and requires medical aid. So out- friend enters the adjoining drug-store to buy the horse-medicine, glancing fear- fully at the picture in the window -the picture of the lady powdering her nose. But let us leave the farmer and look at a representative townsman. He has been attending strictly to business all week, and now he is going to betake himself and his family to that stately opera-house, the Curtiss Theatre, to see the “feature fillum”. The supper dishes are stacked in neat, greasy piles on the kitchen sink while the lady of the house wraps herself and the children in street clothes. Ha! they are off. “ Is the back door locked? “ Uh-huh. ” How proudly and happily they progress down the street, eagerly anticipating the classic scenario to be unfolded before their eyes. They turn into Main St. and mingling with other theater goers, are assimilated into the crowd. But hist! The eldest son and heir now breaks away from the family group and hies himself in a different direction. For in sooth he has a date with the fair Amelia (family name wit-held by request). “Jonathan, don’t forget to come home”, warns his mother. Pagf $8 “ Ye-ah”, from tho darkness, accompanied by retreating footfalls. After a little brisk walking, our hero arrives at the residence of his beloved. “Amelia will be down in a few minutes”, he is informed. He does not take this very seriously, however, for he knows that in regard to girls, a minute is built to the scale of anywhere from three to five times normal size. Eventually the fair one descends the grand staircase, and after some deliberation they decide it might be advisable to start if they are going to be in time to see the villain “get his”. But why do they walk so slowly, he clutching her arm, or perhaps vice versa? Are they down hearted? No. Far from it. When in each other’s company their heart action is mutually jerky, and they dare not over-exert. So they proceed along the way which is conveniently dusky, and enter the portals of the same ediface which his parents were heading for when he left them. Now Jonathan is by nature punctual and would have preferred to have arrived before two reels had passed, but then, he may console himself, that walk was worth it. And similarly Amelia if she were going with girl friends, would be there in time to see J. Franke Hoflfenfield’s ad of white enameled soot chambers for gas ranges. But when these two are together all they ask is two adjoining seats in an inconspicuous corner and the importance of the picture fades away into the distance. The first show is now over and the twain have enjoyed each other immensely. They decide to stay for part of the second show, for several reasons. They would like to see the first part of the picture; they would like to remain in the contigious seats for a while longer; and they would like to be as much to themselves and in the dark as possible when they leave. So, assuming a rather indifferent air, they sit tight while the crowd surges outward. A few people glance at them approving- ly and pass such meaningless remarks as “It looks like a pretty good thing”. They smile pleasantly, and “let the rest of the world go by”. At length having seen all they desire of the picture, they make their exit. Ella Mary's Pink Tea Room is next on their itinerary. “Peach Sun-burst” orders Amelia. “Heavenly Hash” says Jonathan. While waiting for their orders to be served they talk idly, trying to look un- concerned. But when the goods arrive, they fall to readily, showing that they are glad to have something with which to be occupied. It requires a little of their time to guide the spoons to their mouths but the rest of the time they spend looking approvingly at each other. The repast finished, their lips licked clean and Jonathan’s hard earned cash deposited in the till, they have no further excuse for delay and gazing soulfully into each other’s eyes, they arise spontaneously, simultaneously. The streets are even darker now, and the loving pair drag slower and slower along as they near Amelia’s home. They stop in front of the steps and face each other. It is a heart-rending scene, this parting, for they will not see each other again—until tomorrow! Jack Reed Pagf 59 THE WHISPERING PINES Twas one day I wandered lonely Past the rushing tumbling river. Far into the northern woodlands WandTing, brooding, sad and thotful Dreaming dreams without foundation Building eastles tall and sombre Changing oft to rainbow colors Then again to woody darkness. All the beauties of the forest All the music of the woodlands All the fragrance of the north land, These I heeded not. or heard not 'fill at last my wanderings led me Straight into that sweet, dim temple Of the pine trees tall and fragrant. There I halted, watching, list’ning Breathing deep their spicy fragrance. There I heard the sound of music Music brave and strong and tender Twas the pine trees tall and splendid Singing there in that dim temple. Hearken to us”, soft they whispered, “Hearken, Lover of the Forest, Listen to the song we sing you, Hear our song of steadfast patience, Hear our song of brave endeavor! Long ago the God of Pine trees He, the ruler of the Forest, He, the master of the Woodlands, Stretched his hand and bade us grow here. Bade us grow and guard his temple. Guard his green aisled, shady temple. Where the forest Nymphs and Dryads Danced and sang aloud his praises Where the spirits of the forest With the birds sang soft and sweetly. Straight way then, we grew and flourished, From the moss we sprang and flourished, His commands obeyed with gladness Guarded here his fragrant temple Many long years we have stood here Years of toil and joy and sorrow. Winds have bent and tost our branches Torn from us our choicest needles Page 60 Storms have beat and scoured our bodies, Hipped our tender bark asunder, Stripped from us our fragrant pine cones Till we bowed our heads in sorrow, Bowed our heads in weary sorrow Ready to give up the struggle. But at last our Master’s sunshine Filtered through our dripping branches Warmed our hearts and cheered our spirit Till we toiled again in gladness. For our Master toiled in gladness Thus great lessons he hath taught us Taught us that, tho’ pain and sorrow Block the pathway, bring the darkness. In the end toil and endeavor, Faithfulness, enduring patience, Bring at last the glorious sunlight, Lead us to a firmer highway Where our feet no longer stumble Where at last no trials obstruct us Where we find both joy and gladness So, oh wand’rer of the forest Hear our song and profit by it. Think not Life is always gloomy If you strive you reach the sunlight Reach the warming, cheering sunlight. Where you rest with joy and gladness Know at last your task is ended Know that it at last is finished.” They fell silent. Thru’ the woodland Swept the cooling summer breezes Thru’ the branches of the pine trees Swept the breezes sighing softly Bearing scents from all the forest From the flowers from the pine trees From the brightly burning campfires Like a troop of fragrant spirits. Then I laughed aloud with gladness Flung my arms on high exulting Crying to my friends the pine trees, Many thanks, Friends of the Forest, For the song you whispered to me, For the lesson you have taught me. As I heard you so shall others Hear your tale, your song of beauty And I wait the time with gladness When I too, shall see the sunshine!” Then at last I left the temple, Turning towards the rushing river, Filled with fierce exulting gladness. Once I turned and saw my new friends Standing dark and tall and splendid Nodding to me softly, whispering, “Forget not our strong, true friendship.” With a last, “I shall remember” Home I turned my lingering footsteps. Bearing in my heart the lessons. And at last I saw the forest Heard it’s music, saw it’s magic, Here was Life both grand and awful, Throbbing, beating, pulsing strongly. Wild and cruel, meek and gentle Green and fragrant as the pine trees. As the pine trees brave and splendid. Edith Pkrrox, ’24 SCHOOL LOYALTY Why does one hate to leave the old high school after four years of grind and play? Why does alumpeome into your throat as you leave the dear old building for the last time? Why does the student body yell until they are hoarse, while our team is playing a hard and clean game? Why do the players tight until they drop? Pride in the high school, one might say, but its that bigger, deeper some- thing that makes the boys fight until the end. it is school loyalty. We enter the assembly hall as Freshmen, glance timidly around over the vast number of occupied seats. We hurriedly get our books, and rush to our rooms, always fearing the dreaded Sophomore. When our daily classes are done, we leave the building on a run and are glad that school is over for that day. Is that school loyalty? But look at another picture, that of a Junior or Senior. You may see him hesitating to leave the dear old building so soon. You may see him loitering in the halls, gazing for the thousandth time on our heroes of old. Surely that is school loyalty. Out on the field our boys are running through their last signal drills, the captains are conversing. On one side of the field a vast throng of students, fluttering the banners of purple and white, may lx seen. While on the other side, red and white banners are displayed. The first half ends the score tied and our boys fight on. But slowly, steadily we are forced back until we are fighting under the shadows of our goal posts. Time after time, the enemy break through. Listen, glance at the side lines. On one side the stands are in an uproar, while on the other, what is that sound floating out o’er the cold air? Some might say cheering, but listen, the cheers are dying and turning to groans. Our team falters, sees that it hasn’t the support of tlie school, and the opposing team breaks through our line for a touch-down. Think, is that loyalty? To be loyal, one must back up the school winning or losing. Not alone on the athletic field, but also in our recitation rooms, we may show our school loyalty. Winning football games isn’t the only way to boost our high school, but we may also show our loyalty by making our high school rank first in Page 62 scholastic ability. Is not the student, who ranks high in his studies, just as loyal to his high school as a dashing half-back who can punt the ball over fifty yards? Perhaps there is not as much enthusiasm shown in studies as in a football match, but think, are they not far more important? Our primary purpose in coming to high school is to do our best in our studies, so we should place as much emphasis on school loyalty in our studies, as we do in athletics. But let us turn to another picture of school loyalty. Let us walk down to our town’s foremost theatre. As we approach the building we see immense crowds of people surging in. We glance at the bill boards and see that the Senior Class is staging its annual play. No wonder there is such a crowd, no wonder the build- ing is packed. For two whole weeks before t he play our school salesmen had shown their loyalty, by working during all their spare time, selling tickets. We stay and watch the play and join with the crowd in voicing its approval, when the play has drawn to a close. But perhaps we are a little ahead of time, Let us turn back a few hours, and possibly enter the same building, late that afternoon. Glance at the stage and you will see the talented Senior Class going through its last rehear- sal. While in the back, standing just a few feet in front of us, we may see the director, a contented smile illuminating her countenance. Surely the play will be a success. Truly those amateur actors and that calm director have shown their loyalty with their long nights of practice without a single grumble. Do you not think so? School loyalty, the biggest thing that one can obtain in high school, is it dying out? Are we backing our team winning or losing? Are we always for our high school? 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At iaU mX; J4l 'V Ca Jc . j?i X JU 7 w f: O' Page 64 Pagf 6s On the Wednesday following school registration day. the officere of tin Hi Y club held a meeting to discuss the problems of the year. Those present were W. H. Ritchie. County Secretary, Rev. Arthur S. Phelps, leader, Leroy Phelps, president, Karl Kellogg, vice-president, and Richard Drees, secretary and treasurer. It was decided that meetings should be held in the Congregational church every Monday night. It was also decided to furnish speakers for the assembly every Friday, with Mr. Vernons permission. Just after Christmas vacation the club was fortunate in securing the services of Prof. Camel. During the three days that he was in town he made many friends. His private interviews with the boys were of great benefit. No one could talk to him and come away with the same view on life and on lifes problems. Each night during his stay he gave a helpful lecture. All of these were well attended and very valuable. The next week we started a membership and self-analysis campaign. About forty fellows joined the club and many more hik'd out the self-analysis blanks. After this campaign we had a party in the basement of the Congregational church. Many members and friends were present and it was with happy hearts that we departed at a late hour. Early in January the much delayed speeches began to come. The first speech was given by Ted Curtis. Instead of talking on athletics, as was expected, Ted talked on banking. The speech was very interesting and showed that Ted knew as much about banking as athletics. The next week Rev. Nansen spoke on the ministry. He told of the hardships and easier things in connection with spiritual work, and showed the need of young men in the ministry. Mr. Howard Jones gave a very interesting speech on the stock exchange, and gave us all a hearty invitation to go in and see the interesting sights. Rev. Phelps spoke of the salesman. He told from his own experience just what a man must do to fit himself for such a position and told the essential qualities a man should have. Mr. J. L. Darby told us of the life of an editor. He showed how a seemingly dry article could be made into one of great interest. The speech was well worth hearing. On Thursday morning, May 5, Mr. Ritchie made his final appearance before the high school assembly. He had decided to return to his home in New Jersey. He made a brief speech and ended by telling us how he had enjoyed his work with us. Page 66 n Cooking Class The cooking class is one from which we receive benefits that last long after the pleasant memories associated with it have faded and gone. The class proved to be most popular. It is an education that is both cultural and practical, and is needed for efficiency by the woman of today, and is as valuable an accomplish- ment as a girl may carry out of her school life into her home. The necessity for the conservation of the world’s food supply has caused the study of food to be appreciated as never before. For this reason, not only women, but men are studying how they maybe able to substitute cheaper and more abund- ant food without sacrificing the nutritive value. It is also necessary to know not only of the cost and nutritive values of food materials, their composition and digestibility, but of the balanced ration, the proportion of different food necessary for perfect nourishment, and the way in which this proportion should be varied to meet the needs of the child, the aged, the laborer, or the student. In regard to the class itself, we shall mention the successes mainly, although we had a few failures. The surprises and disappointments that some experienced on looking into the little ovens will long be remembered, but nothing was ever made quite so bad, or cooked so long, that it was not eatable. At times, some of the food would be looked upon in a very dubious manner by some of the girls, but there was always enough left that were brave enough, or hungry enough to eat all that was cooked. In time, the class became so proficient in this art that Miss Newton dared to invite the Board of Education and their wives to be guests of the class, selecting two girls to prepare the meal and two to serve it, and inviting two members of the Board at a time on account of the small dining room, and so on. until all of the Board and their wives had had a chance to learn what “wonderful cooks were in the making” in D. G. H. S. The following week, after an experience of this kind, the pupils were expected tc prepare and serve the same menu at home. This was known as “ home project ”; no fatalities have been reported thus far. Gkack Greene Page 67 ®fje Hattn Club 'Fho Latin Clui), which was revived last year and which has afforded the mem- bers so many good times, has continued to do so during the past year with increasing success, by the help of one whom we all love, Miss Trott. It has grown considerably during the last twelve months and with difficulty parties arc held without “bursting” the house of the host. It sometimes looks as though a calamity far worse had befallen the “Domicilium Hospitia” after the “angry mol)” has departed homeward. All who have taken First Year Latin or Caesar are considered honorary mem- bers. much to their satisfaction. The officers are: Edward Tank ....... President Richard Drkks ..... Secretary-Treasurer The first party of the Club was held at the home of Florida Waples on Oct. 22, 1920. The earlier part of the evening was devoted to a program prepared by Miss Trott. in which the Latin play figured prominently. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing “Cootie”, a funny game which was found to be very interesting, and after the “eats” had been served, everyone went home feeling fine, just “itching” for another party. It would seem that the “itching” occasioned by the first party was rewarded, for the second one, also a “Cootie Party, was held at the home of James Mitchell on Dec. 10. 1920. After some Latin songs, sung by Marjorie WhifTen and Margaret Lempke, the game referred to in the above paragraph was played, until the refreshments (with- out which no party is a success) were served, and then after numerous farewells we all departed. Tlie “Convivium Tertium” appeared on the night of Feb. 18, 1921. Nelleeta Miskelly being the hostess. On this date the Freshmen were permitted to attend, and a goodly number came. At first. Miss Trott had decided to admit only “A” grade Freshmen but, moved by the earnest supplication of Jack Reed, she relented and allowed “B” students to attend. As a part of the program, four of the shining lights of the Club rendered a very coherent translation of part of Caesar’s Gallic Wars, which contained an interesting account of a gall bladder. It certainly worked out beautifully. After this, the club members busied themselves in playing the nerveracking game of Bunko and together with this, the parrot, and the icecream, they enjoyed a delightful evening. The winners at Bunko were Horace Waples and Margaret Smith. But “time was fleeting” and so, after refreshments were served, we once more turned our steps homeward, after an evening of fun, which we always find at these parties. On Friday evening, April 15, 1921, sixty-five young people journeyed to the southern end of town to the home of Ellsworth Bogart, on Summit and Webster streets, to attend the fourth party of the Latin Club Season. As soon as Edward Tank, the worthy president arrived, chances at lcent per were sold for a two pound box of candy. For a while, the sellers did a stirring business; that is until the Freshman Alphabet appeared and showed their know- ledge (?) of Latin to us. Then Kern Maekay rendered a song entitled “My Little Red Latin Book” (from the classic “Alice Blue Gown”) with such pathos that it brought tears (?) to the eyes of the listeners. However they were speedily dried when the announce- ment that Bunko was to be played was heard. Amid the din of voices and the clack of dice, the sport progressed rapidly Page 68 until twenty-three games had been played, when refreshments were served. James Mitchell was announced winner of the candy, which made him suddenly popular; while Richard Rumhaugh and Katherine Deegan were declared winners at Bunko. Thus the forth and the last party ended, and it is with regret that the Senior Members of the Club realize that they are over for them, for Commencement draws near. We are sure that the entire Club will join in thanking Miss Trott for the pleasure which she has given us during the past year, because the Latin Club parties will stand out as many of the bright and happy memories of our school life. Edwin Graves, ’21 Jfrendj Club On the evening of March eighteenth, 1921, the “Societe Francais”, just or- ganized, held its first party at the home of Jack Reed. The famous game of bunco was soon ushered in, and before long the house rang with merriment, completely drowning out the click of the dice. Later in the evening, refreshments were served and the prizes given out. Jack Fisher will long be remembered as champion player, and after elaborate (?) ceremonies had been completed, our hero, (the champ) modestly mounted to a seat of honor and presided over the meeting. “Toutes s’amusent bien”. The French Club picnic was the next important event. The members met at the depot, and hiked to the Cut-ten Farm. On arriving, weenies were roasted, and marshinellows toasted. A regular picnic dinner was one of the main features, and then games were played. After a most enjoyable afternoon, the picnicers returned in cars, well sun-burned. Jack Reed is president of the society and Geraldine Lacey is the secretary. 5untor=£s emor panquet Probably the most enjoyable social event of the school year was celebrated on the evening of April 9, 1921, when the High School Juniors entertained the Seniors with the annual banquet. The Juniors received their guests, the Seniors, the Faculty, and Members of the Board of Education, in the gymnasium which was beautifully decorated for the occasion with the Junior and Senior Class colors, red and white, and green and white crepe paper festoons being used. When all the guests had arrived they were led to the upper halls where the banquet was served by the Womans Guild of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The tables were prettily decorated with red and white, and green and white candles and carnations. The following dainty menu was served: Grape Fruit Supreme Chicken a la King Junior Baked Potatoes Buttered Peas Tomato Salad Rolls Jelly 1922 Sundae Cake Salted Nuts Coffee After dinner was over, speeches were made by members of the Faculty and of the two classes. Mr. X. R. Feasley acted as toastmaster. Then followed the class songs and the Loyalty song, after which the company adjourned to the gymnasium where a few stunts were put on by the Juniore. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Elm a Kelley Page 6q IBeljtnD tlje Scenes At the Junior Class Play Mr. Rogers (one of the two general managers and suggestion givers)—“Now I want you people to cut out all your gossip. This isn't a circus but if you can stand the humiliation of a boner. Miss Newton and I can too, I suppose. Get your audiences attention during the first act and you’ve got ’em for the rest of the night. Act for all you’re worth. Get the feeling into your system that your going to put this over and do it right. Let “pep” be your motto, people. If you forget to say a line or two, keep cool and act natural. ' (Oh yes, how easy that is to say!) “All right, now then are you all here?” This last expression would have been greeted with a hearty laugh had it occurred at any other time but. as it was, only a feeble response, a little shaky but brave, was heard. “Get behind the curtain there, hurry up. Remember, don’t lock that door, or there’ll be a collision sure as anything. Now for the curtain.” Moans from those who are able to express their feelings but a peculiar feeling similiar to that of sinking is experienced by the majority. Mistake is made by one of the actors something to this effect: Correct way. “What is a ‘billy’, brother?”. Way in which the actor renders it. “ What is a brother, billy?” General convulsions behind the scenes. Mr. Rogers once more plays the hero and again says, “People, cut out that laughing. Don’t spoil the show. Do you want to be vegetarians for the rest of your natural lives?” Laughing immediately stopped. End of first act. Down stairs, more paint and confusion, more helping hints from the managers. Second Act: Somebody leaves out a line. Gets a little flustered, tries to think of what he would say under natural circumstances, fails, coughs, and.finally is prompted. Curtain misses one actors head and hits a chair. End of second act. Once more the journey to the “underworld” more paint and a few words of praise. Third act goes along pretty smoothly. Miss Newton and Mr. Rogers two general managers, are gently pushed out onto the stage, acting in the meantime as if they weren’t enjoying it very much, but upon being presented with a bunch of red and white carnations a remarkable change of facial expression is at once apparent. End of third act. Many ejaculations of relief mingled with joy to- gether with many words of praise in payment for each heroic deed. Eats are handed out and an enjoyable time had by all. Margaret Lkmpkk Page 70 Page 71 JOKE SE( TION Margaret Deegan. translating from French- “The girls arrived in a delivery wagon, and wore both wearing the same dress.” We should think Siamese twins would be received with more ceremony! An essay by Ilarold Zindt on “ Macbeth” attributes the following to Banquo— “ ’Tis better to have lived and died than never to have lived at all”. Light occupations in I). (1. II. S.—adjusting the windows and window shades. Mr. Pape to Doyle Moore “Do you know my son?” Doyle “Oh yes. he and I sleep in the same Ancient History (Mass. WE WANT TO KNOW If the battle of Yorktown was the end of the Civil War. (for the benefit of a certain Frosh.) If the founder of the Mohammedan was Aladdin? (The student that suggested this afterward dropped the subject.) General Science students discovered that all green things need water. Maybe this accounts for the Frosh clustering around the drinking fountain. Eddie Anderson—“Did Napoleon have epileptic fits?” Miss Galbraith- “I don't remember that he did.” Boy page the ancients. THAT EXPLAINED IT Student I can't see because of the butterfly and the shrubbery.” Teacher— “ What do you mean?” Student—“The ribbon and Clara Plambeck’s hair.” IT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED Little Andy’s away. His voice we’ll hear no more. For what he thought was Ii_ () Was H2SO4. This, however, was not really Andy’s fault, for the label on the flask was a misnomer. Miss Galbraith “How did the change in the constitution of France affect the president?” Elma—“He got ten years.” Teacher “What is an underfed furnace?” Pupil—“One that doesn’t get enough coal.” Lyman Dum to Miss School—“Can you put five in your next quartette?” Miss Galbraith—“The situation does not look very good for Louis Napoleon. Why not?” Jack Fisher—“He got married.” Mr. Rogers—“Why didn’t Galileo prove his experiment?” Pupil—“He didn’t have time.” Mr. Rogers-—4'Why not?” Pupil—“He died.” She frowned at him and called him Mr. Because in fun he merely kr. So out of spite The following night The naughty Mr. kr. sr. Butch Klein “What are Grape Nuts?” Sully—“Dried grape fruit, of course.” Miss Trott —“What do the letters A.M. stand for, used in connection with standard time?” Frosh—“ After Midnight. ” (And they talk about Africa being the dark continent.) Miss Trott—“What is the gender of fifth declension nouns?” Brilliant Frosh—“ Why they’re all feminine— this is. unless they are masculine. ” Messenger from Grade School—“The High School is wanted on the ’phone.” Miss Sprecher—“All right. I’m coming.” George Bunge—“Anyone who wouldn’t pay fifty cents to hear Gwen Griffiths sing i love you’ hasn’t very good taste.” Easy fellows, don’t crowd! SOME NECTAR! SOME MUG! He sipped the nectar from her lips. As under the moon they sat; And wondered if ever another Had drunk from a mug like that! In the European History Class, Eddie Anderson had just finished an unusually bunkish line of bunk. “Say”, began Miss Galbraith, “you’ll have to turn over a new leaf”. “ Yeh”, says Eddie, “that’s where I found that.” CAN YOU IMAGINE Harold Zindt doing his own chemistry? The High School bell system working well for a week? A 100% attendance at a class meeting. Preston Snow with a new set of by-words? Mr. Snapp speaking before the assembly without roasting somebody? A large number of contributions to this department? George Bunge taking a full eight hours sleep? Lillian Dickson without Lillian Schlauder? Lcltoy Sullivan not chewing gum? Geraldine Lacey playing hookey? Grace Green without her powder puff? Bill Ellis short? Mary Curtis without Art Tylor? Florida Waples without her curls? 73 Elizabeth Shaffer in European History (Mass— “Mazzini always wore a black dress.” We agree, he must have been a radical! Margaret Deegan—“We read Washington’s Bunker Hill Address.” Edwin Graves- “ I was once mistaken for Roosevelt.” Jack Reed “That’s nothing,an old friend of mine came up to me and said ‘Holy Moses, is that you’?” Leroy Sullivan “The doctor says I have a tobacco heart.” His girl friend— I knew it all along. You always cared more for your old cigarettes than you did for me.” HIGH SCHOOL HOSPITAL Samuel S. Vernon, consulting physician. Helen Newton, head nurse. Smith Geeting, senior surgeon. Tommy Rogers, elevator boy. FIRST WARD—INCURABLES Ellis, William —hopeless despair, only cure, A in every study. Radcliffe, Ruby—Cannot resist dire threats of keeping malefactors until o:30. SECOND WARD HEART DISEASE CASES Curtis, Mary -Hearty condition of the heart. Interested in Art. Kellogg, Karl—Cardiac palpitations, varying with location. Seizures are in inverse proportion to the distance, from E. S. Lacey, Geraldine—Shows symptoms of highly inflamed heart; seat of inflam- mation unknown. THIRD WARD—MINOR AILMENTS Davis, Kathryn Severe case of wrinkled brows, probably from worry about the Chemistry exam. Graves, Edwin Sees spots before the eyes. Dotty about Dot. Greene, Grace Hair prematurely gray. Probably from deep thinking. Kelly. Elma—Giggelitis, long standing case. Excessive mirth produces a thrilling “Ooo h!” accompanied by facial contortions. Radell, Fannie Paralysis of the vocal cords; strained from over use. Stevenson, Don Right arm pulled out of joint from carrying books home. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW Why Kellogg does not got a girl nearer home. Why Vance Gesner is so interested in Home Economics. Why Elinor Bird never misses Sunday evening services. Why Everett Brown finds it necessary to go riding every night after school. What happened between Gene and Hester. Wilfred Pape (to Miss Lane)—“I owe everything I know to you.” Miss Lane—“Don't mention it. it’s but a trifle.” Miss Goodspeed (to Elmer O’Neill)- “Why are you taking English?” Elmer—“To get out of it all I can.” Miss Goodspeed—“Well you are succeeding excellently.” Pagf 74 CONUNDRUMS A sportsman—Fisher. A color—Brown. Another color—Green. A worker in iron—Smith. A sign of industry—Mills. Down in the south—Lynch. Used in the harvest Binder. Can fly and sing—Bird. White and beautiful—Snow. Done in field and class room Wander. A savage beast- Wolf. An entrance—Hall. Poor fish—Herring. Leading automobile—Mitchell. Out of style— Barr. Hot stuff —Burns. Not brilliant— Dum. A maker of barrels—Cooper. Refreshing— Wells. Store house for beverages—Tank. A line of actors—Drew. WHERE YOU WOULD FIND THEM IF A TELEGRAM CAME Harry Putnam at Mochel’s. Mr. Rogers in the kitchen. Russ Stevens, at the Y. M. ( A. Preston Snow, basement of the Episcopal Church. Marjorie West, at the movies. Robert Knoblauch, at the bowling alley. Ray Klein, on Saratoga Ave. ARE YOU A DETECTIVE? IF SO DISCOVER: Russell WinchelPs popularity. Ruth Boland’s busy day. Horace Whitney’s girl. Something John Swikard can’t do. Why Ruth Thatcher likes Western Springs so well. What Jeanette Wells said when the Seniors girls lost that basketball game. JUST HARD ON THE EYES Bob Wolf’s hosiery. Harold Zindt’s angelic expression. The athletic scores. The cemetery on main street. Hazel Bensley’s taste in dress. The gymnasium floor. l aZf 75 Page 76 s ___l € ur Coact) J. ('. T. Rogers is the name of the good-looking man whose photograph appears above. During the year just past, Mr. Rogers has had charge of all high school athletics and coached all teams. In spite of the fact that we have lost many games, Mr. Rogers is, without a question of doubt, the best coach we have ever had, and we have had some good ones. He is a good athlete himself and has the rare ability of being able to impart his knowledge to others. Our teams will win a big percentage of their games next year under his efficient direction. Page 78 tt)letics The high school student is possessed of enthusiasm, energy, and ability; not simply because he is a high school student, but it so happens that ho is attending high school when a peculiar set. of instincts appear. Certainly these cannot be ignored but must be properly directed. These tendencies in the form of “excess steam” must be superintended in the most delicate fashion. Society cannot afford to have turned rampant upon it each spring at graduation time, a multitude of young volcanoc’s which will erupt upon the slightest provocation, emitting crime and lawlessness; and this, simply because the play hours of high school life have been curtailed or misdirected in the atmosphere of loose social activities and immoral athletics. The habits of clean living and general integrity and courage are the qualities which will ultimately bring success to the high school student. His high school environment will mold to a great extent his future. His habits of study must surely be efficient, as also his habits in social activities; but his habits formed on the football field are habits of action, and are the habits which will control his action in critical moments of his later life. If the spirit of team play be emphasized along with personal aggressiveness, there will be formed, possibly unbeknown to the youthful athlete, a habit which will some day be capitalized in a successful business or professional life. Good athletes make good citizens and business men, both being necessities of a prosperous nation. It is the hope and aim of the writer to inculcate in the boys of his athletic squads the right spirit in athletics, and dcvelope material for his teams giving at- tention to more boys than has hitherto been the practice. In previous years too much emphasis has been put upon the training of the same few comprising the team, thereby giving only a limited number the beneficial training of the sports. The spirit of the sports must be present in all to bring noticeable results. Only by having such common enthusiasm will the thrill of the game and loyalty to the team be manifested. The teams of our high have not been successful in winning a large percentage of their games during the year, but the spirit for winning as well as helpful athletics has begun to grow. There is being developed an idea of what tin sports are for, and among the boys there is an increasing spirit of cooperation which will without doubt show itself in a real aggregation on the gridiron next fall where and when the fight, and teamwork along with experience will triumph aided by the support of a student body of sportsmen. Here’s hoping, .1. C. Rogers. Pagt 79 Jfoottmll The 1020 season found that practically all the old veterans had graduated the previous year, and it was necessary to find new material. So, early in September came the call for football volunteers. Twenty-five or thirty reported on the gridiron, most of whom had never before had a part in school athletics. Coach Rogers challenged under-classmen as well as Seniors to enter the squad, though they were hot given the immediate opportunity to become “regulars”, and many of the under-classmen responded. The team had rough sleddinh in the early season play, Naperville appeared first on the schedule. The conflict was one sided in favor of Naperville until the last quarter, when Downers hit a winning streak, but too late to win. Although Downers lost, we were not disappointed, for the final minutes of the play proved to us that with the right kind of spirit we could win eventually. Glen Ellyn and Elmhurst were the only victims to fall before the purple and white this season. In these combats the forward passing game brought results. Long end runs and several dashes through the line also proved effective. In both these games, the pep that seemed to have suddenly disappeared was again resumed and the contests were played at a hot pace from start to finish. On the squad were: “Ed” Tank “Bud” Smith “ Don ” Stevenson “Kid” Sullivan Foy” Phelps, Capt. “K” Kellogg “ Hus” Stephens “Clown” G ium ha us “Bed” Bkooks “ Hick ” Rogers “Cliff” Sedgewick “Butch” Klein “Art” Tylor The backficldwas lightjaveraging between one hundred and twenty-five to one hundred and thirty pounds. Also taking into consideration the fact that three- fourths of the fellows were inexperienced, it is highly probable that with one, two, and for some, three years of High School athletics ahead of them, they will have reached the “pink of perfection”. With the experience gained this season through the effective coaching of Mr. Rogers, it is evident that a successful team will represent Downers next year. Coach Rogers has worked tirelessly to make the team a success this year, and when he returns, he will have a firm ground work with which to build a successful ath- letic year. Leroy Phelps has been re-elected as captain of the 1921 football team. Team THE SCHEDULE Their Score ()ur Score Naperville, there. 27 21 Riverside, here (i fi Wheaton, there 51 0 Hinsdale, here 41 0 Glen Ellyn, here 6 17 Elmhurst, here 7 14 Riverside, there 35 0 Page 8o In Captain Phelps, Downers High School had an able leader as well as a player of no mean ability. “Foy” will again be with the team in the opposing defense. At tack- le and fullback Captain Phelps displayed remarkable football sense. “ Bullet ” Tank was well named for when- ever his signal was called, it meant several yards for Downers. This smashing full- back played the game from whistle to whistle and showed that he had the necessary drive at all times. We all regret his graduation this spring. “Yes, Russ got that one’', a common expression when a punt was “run back”. Stephens at end went down fast and tackled hard and low. He played a heady game and turned the runners in like a veteran. The Purple and White will be worn by Russ one more season before he graduates. The brightest light of the constellation was Brooks’—head. Besides playing a fight- ing football game at center, he drives a “Nash” and laps up tea just as the rest. Brooks learned several things about football last fall and with his courage and drive will develope into a stronghold for the center of the line. The best of it is—lie’s a fresh- man. “Buddy” and his grit—that’s the way to talk about Smith who played the game at halfback. Off tackle and around the ends, were his favorite plays which usually resulted in gains. If there is still a Maple Avenue in Downers Grove, Buddy will lx back on the gridiron with his fighting clot lies on next year. Although playing his first year on the first team Kelly showed he has the making of a good player. We might say that this young gentleman doesn’t even rouse his anger when an opponent maliciously steps on his neck. Certainly, this budding foot- ball player will bloom next fall without a doubt. Pagr Si “The Clown in all his glory”. Yes, we are referring to Paul Grumhaus he played tackle and made an “A” in chemistry— indicating he is pretty fair at both. With another year to go, Paul is due for a big season next year when we expect him to “hit ’em low” as he has in the past. “Sedgy”, though not a regular, was an asset and not a liability. He was the star of the Wheaton game. His success was not due to paraphernalia, for he delighted in playing sans shoulder pads, elbow pads, et cetera. Punt or drop kick, off tackle, or open field. Don turned the trick in the pinches. Ilis adeptness at pulling down passes made an important ground gaining cog and always added to the team’s fight. Don has a big future in High School athletics since this is only his second year of competition. Watch him climb. If you think that a gain was made thru “Huck” you have another guess coming because his part of the line was always there ready for the buck. Time and again Rogers broke thru to nail a fattering back in his tracks before he was able to start. He was aggressive and heady—a rare combination. Watch him next year. Although handicapped by inexperience Sullivan piloted the team from quarter quite creditably, and showed bv the end of the season that he could play football as well as peek-a-boo with the night cop. “Sullie” will have departed when the chimes ring out September ( , 1921. Tylor at guard could always be depended Upon to do his best which was enough to crush t he hopes of many a hard-hit ting back. The team will miss Tylor’s fight and steadi- ness next fall when the pigskin is brought out for another season. Page Sj tofeetball A large number of underclassmen answered Mr. Roger’s call to prospective “basket shooters”, and many earned monograms. The first three games of the season, namely with Naperville, Hinsdale and Wheaton brough defeat to the purple and white. Late in January the team jour- neyed to Iceland and Desplaines; winning both games. Then followed the games with Elmhurst, Glenn Ellyn and West Chicago in which the team lost in each case by one or two points. Even though we met defeat nearly all the season, we were faithfully supported by the student body. About the middle of February we entered the county tournament at Elmhurst. For the first game we drew Naperville and at the end of the first half we had held them to a tie. The team was working together with plenty of pep. But the last quarter proved fatal for Downers and our opponents won by a large margin. Next followed a ragged and drawn out game with Hinsdale. Stephenson,Putnam and Phelps filled the forward positions;Stephens played at center and Smith and Tylor, (Capt.) at guard. Tylor is the only one to graduate from school this year. With the experienced material left for next year’s team the county championship should come to Downers. Stephens has recently been elected to the position of captain of the 1921- 1922 team. THE SCHEDULE Their Score Our : Naperville, here 24 17 Hinsdale, there 30 15 Wheaton, here 28 14 Leland, there 25 30 Glen Ellyn, here 27 23 West Chicago, here 23 21 Des Plaines, there 14 20 Elmhurst, here 19 17 Naperville, tournament 29 14 11 insdale, tournament 30 12 Arthur Tylor THE RESERVES In both basketball and football it must not be forgotten that there are others beside the team members themselves who are responsible for a good team. The members of the second team always get the brunt of the knocks and never murmur. To them is due much praise, to them we owe the development which has taken place in athletics in the High School this year. Next year many of the seconds are going to step up to take the older boy’s places and will show 11s all just what kind of stuff comes wrapped up in a “scrub”. J. C. T. Rogers Page S j At center Phelps romped with a great deal of celerity, figuring in the attack at all times and never ready to say licked”. “ Fov” will give Downers his best next year as he is a Junior. Captain Tylorat guard was a hard fight- er and steady player. He proved himself to be capable of sacrificing greatly for his team and was always ready and willing to do anything possible to better it. It is re- gretted greatly that Art will be elsewhere next year. Buddy” Smith showed the same fight and nerve in basketball which characterized his football playing. With two more years ahead of him he is slated to show big stuff. Although Harry Putnam’s picture failed to get into the annual, he is nevertheless remembered. Putty” broke into the front ranks, and showed he had the stuff for the future. With a years experience, this little forward will be a factor in copping several victories for the Purple and White. Stephens proved himself to be a guard of unusual merit, combining aggressiveness with steadiness and good basketball sense. Buss will captain the team next season. Don Stevenson, another veteran of the gridiron, developed into One of the cleverest floor men in the county. Don pivoted and passed about his opponents with perfect ease and control, worrying them at all times. Don will make them step next year. Page 84 0ut pasiefmll Aquati of 1921 Turning out its first baseball team since the war, Downers Grove has met with a varying success. We have many good athletes on the squad, some of them having played on the football and basketball teams also. As a whole, the team is made up of a good bunch of fellows and a few real stars. One of these is Hill Boone, who is our star catcher. Boone catches them everywhere, and very few errors are chalked up against him. As a hitter, his size is sometimes a hindrance, yet he keeps his eye on the ball and smashes it for as many safeties as anyone on the team. Boone is a good lead-off man, being very hard to pitch to. Our star pitcher who completes the battery is Don Stevenson, already well known as a football and basketball star. Stevenson has a great variety of curves and also a fair change of pace, which often brings disaster into opposing ranks, causing rival batters to fall all over themselves trying to hit his delivery. He also is an accurate fielder, being able to get line drives, and bunts with ease. In the line-up he comes fourth, being the teams clean-up man, a position which shows him at his best. Turning to first base, we find Paul Grumhaus, (The “Clown”). He is able to catch them high and low, often stretching his lanky form on the ground in an effort to get a ball thrown wide of its mark. On second base we find little Dick “ Kerr” Grout, holding down the bag,and catching everything that comes in his direction. He shows up best catching pegs headed for second, and is noted for his fast fielding. On third base is Albert (Hud) Smith, who holds an enviable record on the football and basketball teams. Smith plays this hot corner of the diamond with a great deal of speed and very seldom do puzzling grounders get through him for a safe hit. At bat he is very capable, being able to hold his own with any member on the team. “Hud” is also known as a relief pitcher, being able to hurl a very puzzling ball. At short-stop, we find a future big-leaguer. Capt. Louis Stevenson. His stops are fast and his throws accurate. He is noted for his ability at fast throws from any position. He is a great asset to the team in fielding, and certainly is not a liability at bat. being able to “clout the pill” a mile, in the terms of a baseball fan. As a field general, he keeps his team in control and uses his head. In the outfield we have Klein, Wander, Boklerbuck. Knoblauch, Swikard, and Rogers, who all possess their merits as well as their faults. Klein playing center- field is considered a sure catch, and at bat, a sure hit. Most of the outfielders, however, are weak at bat, and often very erratic in fielding. Then we have Harry and Burton as utility men. Harry is a good fielder, and Burton is an excellent hitter. Burton will prove very valuable to the team as pinch-hitter. And last but not least we have Coach J. C. “Tommy” Rogers, to whom great credit is due for turning out this years team. He has worked very hard with the boys, being out every night teaching them how to field and hit the ball. So far this season, we have played four games, two with Elmhurst and two with Wheaton. In our first game played with Elmhurst, over there, we had a hard time both in fielding and hitting, being defeated by quite a large score. Yet, we came back the next week, and in a return game played them almost to a tie, staging quite a rally in the sixth. However, our rally fell one run short and we were bent but not broken, receiving the short end of a seven to six score. After another weeks grilling practice we staged a victorious battle against Wheaton, winning the game, four to three. This came as a surprise to most of the Downers Grove rooters, as they expected Wheaton to clean-up in baseball as they had in football and basket- ball. The following Saturday, however, Wheaton came back and defeated us by the score of eleven to five. This evened the series, and we hope to play off the tie in the near future. Although we have lost three of the four games played, we do not feel downhearted, and hope to finish the season victoriously. Robert Knoblauch Page 8$ 98 � � tI First Row—Coach Rogers, II. Rogers, Birton, Swikard, Grumhaus, Boone. Second Row—Knohiaach. Klein, Fisher. Wander, Grout. Third Row— Bolderbi ck, L. Stevenson, D. Stevenson, Smith, Barry. (girls’ tfjleticsi Miss Harris was in charge of the girls’ athletics this year. Besides the regular “gym” classes, which every girl was required to attend at least two days a week, she established an aesthet ic dancing class. During the last two weeks of the first semester a basket-ball tournament was held. The “line up” was as follows: SENIORS “ Lish ” Shaffer Forwards “Jenny” Wells “Gracie” Greene Guards “Gwen” Griffiths JUNIORS Eleanor Wheeler Martha Shaffer Bessie McCollum Margaret Deegan “Mewwy” Curtis Cent el’s Alice Conley Ruth Boland “Subs” Florida Waples SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN Edith Wells Forwards Rutii Thatcher Ruth Henderson Marie Henderson Lillian Wilhelm Guards Lurabel Sherman Virginia Woodson Jeanette Phelps Hazel Bensley Centers Bernice Jones Antonnette Smith “Subs” Irene Tank THE SCORES WERE: 1st game 2nd game 3rd game 4th game Seniors 0 Juniors 4 Juniore 2 Juniors 0 The Sophomores took first place. The Seniors were a close second. The Juniors followed with third honors. And the Freshmen.................... Sophomores 1 Freshmen 3 Sophomores 9 Seniors 3 The public game played between the Sophomore and Seniors teams, at the Naperville game. December 7. resulted in favor of the Sophomores, with the score 6-0. Jeanette Wells Pagf Sj 2 3 5 f eJacK Peed V Robert Knoblauch 1 ? Dorothy Towsley Geo Bunge pernor j§ tubents We respectfully honor and salute those whose names appear below, as they have proven themselves to be our best students. FOR THE ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE Valedictorian. Robert Knoblauch (Average 02) Salutatorian, Jack Reed (Average 91) Tied for third place: Dorothy Towsley and George Bunge. (Average 90) TWELVE HIGHEST FOR THE PAST SC HOOL YEAR Robert Knoblauch George Bunge Dorothy Towsley Jack Reed Edwin Graves Richard Drees Evan Gollan Robert Wolff Geraldine Lacey James Mitchell Margaret Stough Lillian Elarton Pagf 8S Pagf Sq ifltlStc Music has made great advancement in both the High School and Grammar Schools in the past few years. The first musical number on the 1920-21 program was an operetta, “On Plymouth Rock”, presented by the Grammar Schools under the direction of Miss Winifred Sheel, and assisted by the High School Orchestra. The successful rendering of this program proved Miss Sheel to be capable and painstaking in her work. The High School Orchestra appeared many times during the school year, their first public appearance being in connection with the Declamatory Contest. In addition to this, they entertained the assembly a number of times, and played at both the Junior and Senior class plays. The present orchestra was organized in 1918. by Miss Mcllhenny. who had given most of the members their first train- ing in the grades. Miss Sheel had charge of the Orchestra during the present year, until ill health compelled her resignation. Our new supervisor, Mrs. Sanford, has made wonderful progress with it in the short time she has been in charge. Our Chorus, also under the supervision of Mrs. Sanford, has certainly been a credit to D. G. H. S. Although it only received second place in the County (’on- test, we feel that we have yet to hear any DuPage County Chorus that can surpass it. Gwen Griffiths Page QO 10 j2pj Hie County Contest Chorus £!)e tattstictang Report Inasmuch as this august assemblage of brains and beauty, the Class of 1921, is about to bid a last farewell to these stately halls of learning, it was deemed expedient to procure and place on file a report of their higher thoughts and opinions, and their likes and dislikes. To this end a questionaire entitled “Statistician’s Report for the Class of 1921 ” was given to each Senior, and the 21 replies received gave forth some very interest- ing facts. The average girl is iy years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 128.7 pounds, wears a bx i shoe. The average boy is 17 years old, o feet 9 2-3 inches tall, weighs 148 pounds, wears a size 8 shoe and a 7 hat. The total weight of the class is 3920 pounds, of which 2445 lbs. is envolvcd in girls, and the other 1481 lbs. belong to boys. Five boys are taking a general course, three a college preparatory, and one business. Nine girls are taking general, two college preparatory, and one business. Then we asked them a very ticklish question- What study did they like best? Two boys said they liked Virgil best, two said Mechanical Drawing, and Commer- cial Arithmetic, Commercial Law and French received one vote apiece. The girls gave two each to Bookkeeping, Cooking, French and English, and Mathe- matics. Geometry and Latin received one each. In connection with studies, we asked who they thought was the most popular teacher. The boys gave Miss Sprecher 7. Miss Newton 3. Miss Trott, and Mr. Rogers 1. The girls gave Miss Sprecher 5, Miss Newton 3, and Miss Trott 1. We found that tin class grind is George Bunge, he receiving 12 votes, Russell Winchell 4 and Grace Greene and LeRoy Sullivan 1 each. The best looking boy in the class is Everett Brown, 7 voting for him, and 5 for Arthur Mills, 3 for Arthur Tylor, 2 for Edward Tank, and 1 for Edwin Graves. The vote for the best looking girl went much the same way. Elizabeth Shaffer received 7. Grace Greene 5, Mary Curtis, Jeanette Wells, and Elma Kelly 2 each and Adelaide Lynch I. The next question was “What do you think is the greatest honor that can come to a student of I). G. II. S.?” Three girls said to graduate, one said to get a scholarship to a college. Another one said to got suspended. Other suggestions were to get 5 “AV to win first place in an extemporaneous speaking contest, to succeed in one’s life work, and to bo head of the League of Nations. Two of the boys said to be valedictorian, but the valedictorian himself voted for being on the basketball team. Others suggested getting A from Miss Radcliffe, getting suspended, said just being a student here. What are you going to do when you leave high school? Four girls expect to go to college, two to teach school, two to take up music, one to be a stenographer, one to be a private secretary, and one to wash dishes. Five boys want to go to college, and one is going to study law. But best of all, two boys want to get married. They’re quite ambitious! Then we started in with the flattery again, asking the opinions as to the best Page ()2 dressed boy. Edwin Graves was elected, he receiving 11 votes and all others together only 7. Grace Greene took the honor as the best dressed girl, with 8 votes, Dorothy Towsley receiving 4, Elina Kelly 3, and others 4. Grace Greene also took the title of class peach, though there were other sug- gestions, and three said there was no such animal at large. When we asked which year they enjoyed most, 12 said the Senior year, ( the Freshman and one the Junior. A couple of boys said the year after leaving. And now the trouble with the class—we have no pep, no sense of responsibility, no courtesy, no originality, no harmony, no love of study. We are conceited, we are slow; in fact, we are dumbbells. Two of the boys said the trouble was the girls, and one girl said it was the boys. In regard to the class bluffer, we were fairly harmonious—Harold Zindt received all but two of the votes cast. Jeanette Wells was honored with the title of class cut-up, and Robert Knob- lauch is the class infant. The class athlete is Arthur Tylor and the most ardent lover in the class is Russell Winehell. Arthur Tylor and Mary Curtis were unanimously elected the most devoted couple in the class. No other couple has been able to survive more than four or five years at the very most. The girls think Everett Blown is the most popular boy in the class, giving him five votes and George Bunge three. The boys give George Bunge two, Arthur Tylor two, and Everett Brown one. The girls think Elizabeth Shaffer is the most popular girl, and the boys think Grace Greene is, but the total votes gives Elizabeth the first place. When we asked whether they were sorry to leave school or not, the girls were evenly divided, but only one boy was sorry to leave. A class reunion next year looks pretty good, as all but one voted in favor of it. This next is a rather embarrassing question: “What was your most embar- rassing moment in High School?” Some were in the Freshman year—spilling ink, inititions, the first day. One of the girls says “When a remark is made in front of Assembly, especially by Mr. Snapp, and everyone turns around and looks at me.” Another girl says When I fell out of my seat.” Another “talked about Mr. Feasley to his back, when his back was next to her.” A boy chose the time Mr. Rogers sent him to assembly from Chemistry class. The valedictorian didn’t have his Cicero. Miss Roberts called one of the fellows up on the carpet in Assembly last year. The president of the Latin Club gives making an announcement as his, and the most popular boy lost an excuse. The class bluffer says to ask Mr. Vernon. It must have been fierce. Mr. Rogers had the honor of helping the class peach out of the dirty clothes basket outside the cooking room, and she gave that as her most embarrassing moment. But what none of us can understand is why Mr. Rogers happened to be way down in the east end of the hall—that’s where the cooking room is. not the laboratory. We questioned the class on what kind of gum they chewed most, and from the returns, it would seem advisable for local merchants to stock up on Juicy Fruit, Beech Nut, and Spearmint. And by that same token, Horseshoe, Tip Top, and Plow Boy will be ready sellers to certain of the boys. Then we tried their favorite piece of popular music. There were almost as Pagf 93 many songs given as there were answers. “Margie” and “Bright Eyes” received two votes each. About everybody answered the next one—“What would you suggest as the greatest addition to our faculty?” Three people said they ought to have a heart. Others suggested brains, humanity, cheerfulness, reason, and common sense. One wanted a Spanish teacher, others more faculty, a beauty chorus, a few easy teachers and Hebe. Somebody suggested their absence, and one of the girls wanted more men. When it came to ambitions, we found the class to be very hopeful. If all the girls realize their ambitions, two of them will be successful, and there will be a Kindergarten teacher, a patriot, a fancy dancer, a happy girl, a professional whistler, a stenographer, and a girl with a complete education. 'Phe boys choose graduation, never wasting a minute, doing something worth while, being a railroad president, and being the greatest lawyer in the United States. One aspires to courtship, another to love. And HO! ALL YE MAIDENS!! The most popular boy in the class is in the market for a wife! Now Juniors give heed, Question No. 34 was asked especially for your benefit. The Seniors leave these friendly tips as advice for you Follow in our footsteps, have lots of pep, think before you act and be careful, study more and prepare for the worst, don’t leave the Annual till the last minute, don’t stay out late at night, and profit by our examples. Having obtained the Senior’s ideas and opinions on most other questions, we desired to know what the class would like to leave as a memorial to the school. The girls want to leave a refrigerator for tin dining room, the Annual, their pictures, a dictionary with all the pages, framed instructions on how to behave, and a dancing teacher. The boys suggest a real clock for the Assembly, gymnasium equipment, our studious habits, the Annual, a bottle of Bandoline, our good reputation, and, what probably will be left, our absence. (Compiled by Jack Reed) Pagf 94 J I Mentors l afeen 3nto tfte Alumni One of the most enjoyable affairs given in (he villiage in a long while was the Downers Grove High School Alumni Association’s reception to the Class of 1921. Representatives from classes since 1887 were present and enjoyed the gaities of the evening. Howard P. Jones, ’90, was master of ceremonies. He called on each class to do a “stunt” as the dates were read. Most of the classes being rather poorly represented, were unable to comply with the request and these were marched around the room by guards with sharp pointed spears. The class of 1912 in the words of one of them, “copped the berries” with their stunt. They put on a school house farce which was a big laugh from the time they came in singing their juvenile school song until the close. Jay Allison as “teacher”, was tin recipient of various bouquets of “flowers” and called on his scholars for speaking and singing. It was some stunt and was received with much laughter and applause. The class of 1920 were not far behind. They burlesqued the May Fete given by the local schools on the north side grounds. This beautiful pageant was given in a way which reflects credit on the class. The grotesque dancing and postures, the motions and facial grimaces were wonderfully—humorous. Following the stunts the class of 1921 was initiated with many a laugh into the Alumni Association. The serious part came when they took the obligat ion to “stand bv the school, always act for its interests, etc., etc.” As a fitting close to the evening an informal dance, with much noise made by toy balloons with squawkers, was enjoyed. Punch and wafers were plentiful and in spite of the heat the party was the most successful yet given by the Alumni Association. £lftertoorb After having perused the pages of this book, you have, no doubt, found ample room for criticism. It is sincerely hoped that you are pleased with it, but if you are not. we are not. We are entirely conscious of its deficiencies, and ask that you will make allowances for them. If you are dissatisfied, we can only hope that you may some day be given the opportunity of t rying your hand at a like work. Page 96