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

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('LASS II I S T () R Y It was a great day for us when we first entered the portals of Downers Grove High School to begin our four years apprenticeship for college, or for the great wide world. We were about eighty strong, green as grass, and greatly awed by this business of studying, reciting, and being chased by upper classmen. However, nothing tragic occurred and we grew courageous enough to hold our first class meeting, at which the following officers were elected: Douglas Huntington, President, Grace Bailey, Social Chairman, and Clara Rogers, Secretary and Treas- urer. Laboring under the great difficulties of Freshmen, we entered into all activities, and our boys began to shine in athletics. We put on two very successful parties that year, and had delightful times, despite our freshness. In the fall of 'll we returned to resume our work, more confident, and extremely haughty when in the presence of Freshmen. Our leaders for this year were: Glenn Weatherbee. President, Evelyn Wolf, Vice-President, and Clara Rogers, Secretary and Treasurer. There was one lone party thrown by us during our second term. Its feature was a skit called the “Lion Tamers’ Club”. In the autumn of 1923 there were fifty-three proud Juniors strutting about the halls, directing Freshmen to their various nurseries. This happy year was spent with Arnold Klein, President, Douglas Huntington, Vice-President, James Twohey, Secretary, and Glenn Weat herbee, Treasurer. Kvcryone had a great time at our “hardtimes” party, for we all felt natural. “Stephen Steps Out ”, a movie, was given to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet, our pride and joy. The Banquet was put on at the School, April 26th, 1924. The colors of the Class of ’24, blue and gold, were used as decorations of the Banquet Hall. Mr. Her acted as toastmaster, and various members of the faculty and student body spoke. As soon as the food had been consumed, we repaired to the gym, and enjoyed one of the best dances of the year. The Seniors praised this Banquet highly, and we were proud of ourselves. Then came our last year. We felt greatly the added prestige and responsibility of Seniors. 'Flic class officers chosen were W ilbur Coleman, President, James Twohey, Vice-President, Earnest Wright, Secretary. Marian Harvey, Treasurer. The most important work of our Senior year was the publishing of the “Cauldron”. We elected a staff, and into their capable hands we turned over the “Cauldron” work, feeling that our final year was well started. W e were guilty of only one social event. On a clear, crisp night in October we ventured out into the country, roasted weenies in the bright embers of the camp fire, danced to the music of a wee phonograph, and had a general good time. Another movie was sponsored for the benefit of the “Cauldron”. It was “Potash and Pcrlmuttcr in Hollywood”, and our usual luck and success were evident. Our class ran the Homecoming Dance, and was successful again. The last two events of our school life were the play, “The Importance of Being Earnest”, and the Carnival. Dorothy Scott. Thirty

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II () X () R S T U I) E X T S This page is dedicated to the recognition of the two members of the Senior Class whose grades, for the four years in high school, have been the highest. Kven as an athlete is honored, so should the student be honored. Myron StefTy and Charles West are the two whose records are outstanding in the Class of '25. We congratulate them. Tu tnty-nine

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LAS T W I L L A N I) T E S T A M K X T We, the Seniors of Downers Grove High School, being in good health, at present, but not knowing when we may become mentally unbalanced, or be stricken with some dread disease, as fallen arches, do hereby will and bequeath, to those following, our entire worldly possessions. We name Miss Knox executrix of this our last will and testament. Edward Adams leaves his oratorical powers to Jack Blakcslce. Horace Adams bequeaths his place on the Junior police to Fremont Plambcck. Keep out of the way of those wild “ottos”, Curley. Bob Andrus says he will gladly give Ed. Brooks his plow. This is a great sacrifice, Red. You should appreciate it. Evelyn Baron, very reluctantly leaves Hubie to Avis Pitcher. Few would be so generous. Mildred Bell leaves her dreamy eyes to Bessie Andrus; look out for sheiks Bessie. Martha Blakcy tosses her total possessions up for grabs. Tom Canty leaves his football prowess to George Bensley. ilbur Coleman needs all lie has and will accept donations. Donald Davis leaves his marcelle wave to Clara Zarn. Norval Dcach, lovingly bequeaths his shell-rimmed goggles to Mr. Russell. Caleb Diener leaves his picture to the Assembly Hall. Genevieve Drella parts with her smile. Esther Offerlc is the happy recipient. Howard Foreman donates his surplus energy to the Frosh and Sophs. Divided evenly, it might wake them up. Harry Frazier bequeaths the gym to anyone who will haul it away. Don Gallup leaves the basketball managership to Anthony Sebastian. Ruth Geissert leaves her coiffure to Eva Pollack. Dorothy Graves’ baby talk is left in charge of Frances Benning. Marion Harvey bequeaths her check-book to Wallace Hopper. I'sc it to the best advantage, Wallace. Hazel Heartt leaves Downers Grove to anvonc who wants it. She prefers Oak Park. Douglas Huntington leaves his executive ability to Don Dcegan. Sam Hurley bequeaths his stature to Howard Mochel. Frank Kellv bequeaths his full supply of diamond studded shoe horns to Miss Miller. Arnold Klein bequeaths to the faculty his collection of gum and P. K’s. The School is left to Mr. Her, by Marion Klinefelter. Betty Mahoney nearly left Amy but decided to take him along. Thirty-one