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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1926 volume:

V THE CAULDRON Jack Blakeslee Editor-i n-Ch ief William Barnhart Business Manager 1926 Volume VII Published by T H E S K N 1 O R C I. A S S OF THE DOWXKRS ('.ROW HIGH SCHOOL 11 Rloit vati BtcVl Advisory Staff t I) E DIC1 A T I O X As a token of deep appreciation to our three advisors, Miss Dunbar, Miss Don Beck and Mr. Moser, zvho have so untiringly aided us in all of our activities this year, and as an expression of our gratitude to them, we the Class of IQ26 do respectfully dedicate this seventh Colume of the Cauldron. F O R E Y () R I) “The Universe, is an immeasurable wheel Turning for evermore In ihe rapid and rushing river of time,” -and as it turns, we the class of 1926 will want, in the future, to turn back, against the current, if just for a moment now and then, to recall the happy memories, and the friendships we have made during our High School Days. Thus it is, that the class of ’26, in the hope of perpetuating these memories and friend- ships, wishes to leave with their schoolmates, this seventh volume of the Cauldron. May it mean as much to you who read it, as it does to us, who leave it with you. G Doac Faculty Classes Alumni Literary Activities Organizations Athletics Jokes P TRONS =?c3-a c Samuel Di;m Hazel Whiniieimer Elizabeth Haworth Robert MeVitty Maidk Haller Jack Bi.akesi.ee Eleanor Drees Charlotte Bordwell Olive Statton William Barnhart Jane Frankenfield Edwin Lawson Hubert Hoffert Dorothy Patterson Elizabeth Merrylees Fred Towsley s r II K S '1' A F F Jack Bi.akeslee William Barnhart Fred Tows ley Hubert Hoffert Maude Haller Eleanor Drees Jane Fraxkenfield Edwin Lawson Dorothy Patterson- Olive Statton Hazel Irene Weinheimer Elizabeth I Iaworth Robert McVitty Elizabeth . 1 errylees Samuel Dum Charlotte Bordwell Editor-in-Chief B usiness Ma nager Assistant Business Manager Advert is i ng Manager Subscript io n Ma n ager Literary Editor Social Editor Athletic Editor Art Editor Alumni Editor Dramatic Editor Girls' Athletics Editor Joke Editor Junior Editor Art Director Snaps 9 B () A R I) () F E I) U C A T I () X Community High School District No. 99 Mr. Frank X. Davis President Mr. W illiam Herrick Secretary Mr. Norman F.. Andersen Mr. Philip H. Weinheimer Mrs. W alter C. Barber 10 ERNEST ILKR Superintendent of Schools Graduate from University of Chicago, B.S. degree. Graduate Student School of Education, University of Chicago, working to- ward the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. 12 Charlotte D. Andersen English B.A., Northwestern I'nivcrsity Evanston, Illinois Homer E. Bale . Science B.S., Illinois College Jacksonville, Illinois Elizabeth Barrett Secretary University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois State University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Daisy Dunbar .... Latin B.A., Knox College Galesburg. Illinois University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Nellie Anne Erusii Commercial B.A., Penn College Oskaloosa, Iowa State University of Iowa i:s Virginia Jackola Physical Education B.S., Rockford College Rockford, Illinois Clarence Johnson Manual Arts DeKalb Normal School DeKalb, Illinois Clark C. Mahr Commercial Simpson College School of Business B.A., Simpson College Indianola, Iowa Ruth Belle Miller English B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois Ray 1). Hahn Physical Education B.S., Kansas Agricultural College Manhattan, Kansas 14 Karl Moskk story B.A., Northwestern College Naperville, Illinois University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Edger I). Russel Mat hematics B.A., Westminster College Fulton, Missouri Blanche Thompson Music Columbia School of Music Academy of Fine Arts Chicago, Illinois 15 Marion Von Beck French, Algebra B.A., Cornell University Ithaca, New York 0:� - D-G-- VS H Ass lle L e • D-Gr- VS o v-A 16 17 THE CLASS OF 1926 Colors Green and White Flower Lily of the Valley OITICKRS 1922-1923 Advisor President Secretary Treasurer 1923-1924 Miss W atts, Mr. Brown William Ray Margaret Grout Virginia Lacey Robert Me Vi tty 1924-1925 Miss Miller, Miss Smith, Mr. Russei George Bens ley P EGG Y W EI N H EIM E R Maude Haller Virginia Lacey 1925-1926 Miss Dunbar, Miss Von Beck, Mr. Moser Advisors Leonard Sullivan President Frances Benning . Vice-President Evelyn Mochel Secretary George Bensley . . Treasurer Advisors President I ice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisors President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Miss Gault Dorothy Patterson Eleanor W aim.es William Ray is Donald Baker “Moon” From the crown of his head to the soul of his foot he is all mirth. Crowder, Mississippi High; Charleston Agri- cultural; Minor Football (4). William Barnhart “Barney” “Nothing great is ever achieved with- out enthusiasm.” Cilce Club 1) (2) (3); “ Miss Cherry Blossom ” (2); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Hi-Y Club (.), (2). 0); A. A. (1). (2). (3). (4); Minor Football (3); Major Football (4); Lightweight Basketball (3); Heavyweight Basketball 4); Business Mgr. Cauldron (4); Latin Club (3). Frances Bex king “She gains many friends by her pleas- ing dis position. West Lafavcttc High (1), (2); ice-Prcsidcnt (4); A. A. (3), (4); G. . . ;). -4); Basketball (3); Girl Reserve (3), (4); Forum (4); G. A. A. F.xhibit (3); Latin Club (3). George Bensley “Benny” “Is this that haughty, gallant, gay Lathario?” All Conference Center (;) (4); Football (1), (2). (3). Captain (4); A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4); Hi-Y (1), (2), (3), (4); Dramatic Ass’n (1), (2); Latin Club (2). (3); “D” Club 14); Minor Basketball (4); Track (4); “Nine 0’ Clock Town” (2). Jack H. Blakeslee “Jack” He speaketh not; and yet there lies a conversation, in his eyes. Hi-Y Club (1), (2), (3); Vice-President (4); Football—Minor (1). (2), Major (3), (4); Minor Basketball (4); “D” Club (3), (4); A. A. (1), (2), (3), 14); Junior Editor (3); Fditor-in-Chief of Cauldron 14); Latin Club (1). ID Katherine Boland “She looks demure,— But, Oh! My!” Girl Reserve (3), (4); G. A. A. (3), (4); . A. (1). (2), (3), (4); Glee Club (1), (2), CO, (4); “I.ass of Limerick Town” (3); “Miss Cherry Blossom” (2). Maurine Boltz “Min’’ “A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience.” Fairfield High (1). (2), ( ); Social Committee (4). Charlotte Bordwell “Babe “ A daughter of the Gods; divinely tall, and most divinely fair.'' A. A. (1), (2). (3), (4); Dramatic Club (i), (2); Forum (4); (I. A. A. (3); President (4); Girl Reserve (2), (3); Secretary (4); Hockey (4); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Glee Club 12). (3), (4);(i. A. A. F.xhibition (3); Basketball (1), (2), (3); Track (1), (2); “Mam’zellc Taps” (4). Arthur Browne “Merton “A man, he seems, of cheerful yester- days And confident tomorrows.” W est Intermediate High (1); Zion Preparatory College (2); Glee Club (3). (4); Orchestra (3), (4); “Purple Six' (4); Minor Football (3); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); A. A. (3), (4); “Haddon Hall Mystery” (4). Ray Carpenter “Carpy” “ Always steady, always true.” Football (2), (3). (4); Basketball (3), (4); Track (3), (4); Baseball (3); A. A. (1), (2). (3); “1)” Club (4); Football Mgr. (4); Basketball Mgr. (4); Hi-Y Club cl. (3). 20 Eleanor Drees The fairest garden in her looks, And in her mind, the wisest books.'' A. A. (i). (2). (3), (4); Dramatic Club (1). (2) ; Orchestra 11), (2), (3), 4 ; Girl Reserve (1) , (2); Glee Club (1), (2), (3), (4); Latin Club (3) ; Secretary (2); Treasurer (4); “Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); School Betterment Committee (2) ; “Lass of Limerick Town (4); Literary F.ditor of the Cauldron 14); “MamV.elle 'Laps” (4) - Howard Drew “Howy” “ lie loves not many words.” Ili Y Club (3), (4); Chorus (1); A. A. (1), 12), (3). 4); Minor Basketball 1 3); Lightweight (4). Samuel Dum “Sam” “Every man has his fault, and honesty is his.” I) Club (3), (4); Football (3), (4); Latin Club (.). (2). (3). (4): A. A. •■.). (2), (3). (4); Glee Club (4); brack (4). Marion Ehr For truth has such a face and such a mien, As to be lov'd needs only to be seen. Latin Club 1 1). (4); Dramatic Club (1); Girl Reserve (1), (4); ‘‘Only 38” 1 1); Mctuchcn High (2), (3); Forum President (4);G. A. . 14); Hockey (4); A. A. (1), (4); Girls’ Glee Club (4). Jane Frankenfield “Jan” “ With a friendly smile for all. A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4); Dramatic Club (1), (2); Forum (3). (4); G. A. . 1 3); Secretary (4); Latin Club (2); Secretary (3); Girl Reserve (3), (4); Hockey Team (3); G. A. A. Fxhibit (3); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Glee Club (1). (2), (3). '4); Basketball (2); Cauldron Stall’ (4); Social Committee (1); “Mam’zelle 'Laps” (4); Track (1) (3); “Miss Cherrv Blossom” (2); Haddon Hall Mystery” (4). 21 Margaret Grout “Dutch” “ Pretty to walk with, witty to talk with And pleasa nt, too, 0 think on A A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4); Dramatic Club (2); Girl Reserve (2); Class Vice-President (2); G. A. A. Exhibit (3); G. A. A. (4); Basketball (4); Glee Club (1). Maude Haller “ Those about her, from her, Shall learn the perfect ways of honor.'' A. A. (1). (2), (3). (4); Latin Club (1), (2); Dramatic Club (1), (2); Forum (3), (4); Girl Reserve (1). (2), (3). (4); Glee Club (1), (2), (3); Orchestra (4); “Purple Six” (4); “Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); G. A. A. (3); Treasurer (4); Debating'Peam (4); Basketball (3); Class Treasurer (3); Building and Grounds Committee (2); G. A. A. Exhibit (3); Hockey (4). Margret Alice Hammond “Peggy” ' She is as changeable as the wind. Dramatic Club (1), (2); A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4); Girl Reserve (1). (3), (4); G. A. A. (4); Forum (3), (4); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); “Mam’- zclle Taps” (4); Glee Club (3), (4); G. A. A. Exhibit (3); “Haddon Hall Mystery” (4). Beatrice Hanchett “Beat” “As chaste as u ns min'd snow.” Latin Club (1), (2), (4); A. A. (1), (2), (3); Glee Club (1). (4). Elizabeth Haworth “Lib” “ As merry as the day is long. A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4); Girl Reserve (1), (2), (4); “Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); “The Merchant Gentleman” (2); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Hockey Team (3); G. A. A. (3), (4); G. A. A. Exhibit (3). (4); Forum (4); Dramatic Club (1), (2); Cheerleader (3), (4); Cauldron Staff (4); “Haddon Hall Mystery” (4). Richard Henderson “ have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.' Hi-Y Club (3), (4); Track (3), (4); Football Major (2). (3), (4); “D” Club (3), (4); Football Minor (1); All-Conference 2nd team end (4); Class Social Committee (1); A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4); Chorus (1). [Hubert Hoffert “E'en tho vanquished he could argue stillr Hi-Y Ob (2), (3). (4); A. A. (i).(2), (3), (4); Radio Club (3), Property Committee (2); Latin Club (1), (2); Chorus (1), (2), (3), (4); Orchestra Ob (2). (3), (4); ‘‘Purple Six” (4); Forum (3), (4); Dramatic Club (2); “Miss Cherry Blossoms” (2); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); “Mam’zelle Taps” (4);'Cauldron Staff (4); “ D” Club (3). (4); Football (1). (2). (3) . (4); Basketball (1). (2). (3). (4); Track (2), (3). (4). Jack Hoffman “ A man in all the world s new fashion planted. That hath a mint of phrases in his brain Orchestra (2). (3), (4); Hi-Y (3), (4); A. A. Ob (2), (3), (4); Radio Club (3); Minor Foot- ball (4); 'Track (4); Minor Baseball (1); Major Baseball (2); Glee Club (2); Latin Club (3); “Haddon Hall Mystery” (4). Richard Kellogg “His words like so many nimble and airy servitors, trip about him at command. Football-Minor (1), (2). Major (3), (4); 'Track (2), (3). (4); “D” Club (3), (4); Social Committee (1); A. A. (1), 2). (3), (4); “Mer- chant Gentleman” (2); Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); Declamatory (2); Latin Club (3), (4); Dramatic Club (1). (2); Forum (3), (4); 1 lad- don Hall Mvstcrv” (4); Lightweight Basketball (4) . F LO R E N C E K E ST E R “She's quiet—sensible and cheerful besides. Latin Club (2), (3), (4); Forum (3), (4); A. A. (1), (2), (3). (4); School Property Com- mittee (2); Glee Club (4); Girls Reserve Ob (2), (3), (4); “Mam' elle Taps” (4). 23 t Virginia Lacey “Ginner” “ A lady wise but coquettish, serious but smiling.” Class Secretary (2). (3); A. . (1), (2), (3). (4); Dramatic Club (1), (2); Orchestra (1); ‘’Mer- chant Gentleman” (2); Glee Club (1), (2); Latin Club (1), (2); Girls Reserve (1), (2). (3); Social Committee (2). (3); Sophomore Editor of Cauldron (2); I loekey Team (3); (I. A. A. (3), (4); Basketball Team (1), (2), (3), (4). Edwin Lawson “Ed” Here's an all round man. Ili Y Club (3), (4); Latin Club (1), (2). (3); A. A. � i). (2), (3). 4); Lightweight Basketball (3); Major Basketball (4); Minor Football (3); Major Football (4); Track (3), (4); Athletic Editor, Cauldron (4); School Social Committee (2); “O” Club (3), (4). Dorothy Matson “Dot” “A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.” Girls’ Glee Club (1), (2), (3). (4); Dramatic Club 1), (2); Latin Club (1), (3); President (3); A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4); Forum (4); G. A. A. (4); Girls Reserve (2), (3), (4); Miss Cherry Blossom” (2);G. . . Review (3), (4); “Mam’- .ellc 'Laps” (4); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Hockey (4). Iona McNally . . “Mac” “ Her beauty makes This vault a feasting presence full of sight Girl Reserve (3), (4); G. A. A. (3), (4); Hockey (3), (4); Latin Club (4); Forum (4); “Miss Cherry Blossom” 2); (I. A. A. Review (3); Dramatic Club (2); Glee Club ( 1), (2), (3); A. A. (i), (2), (3). (4). Robert McVitty “Bob” “ am sure, care's an enemy to life. Dramatic Club (2); School Betterment Com- mittee (2); Social Committee (3); “Merchant Gentleman” (2); Class Treasurer (2); Forum (3), (4); A. A. (1), (2), (3). (4); Cheer Leader (2) , (3); Debating Team (3), '4); Lightweight Basketball (4); Glee Club (2), (4); Latin Club 12� ; Joke Editor, Cauldron (4); Hi-Y (2); Asst. Business Manager Cauldron (3); Track (3) , (4). 24 James Maxfield “Jim “One who never fails to help others.” Football (4); “! ' Club (4); A. A. (1), (2), ' ;), (4); Mi Y (3), (4); Track (4); Minor Toot- ball (3); Latin Club (1), (2); Radio Club (3), (4); “Haddon Hall Mystery” (4). Florence Michael . “Flo” “ The hand that hath made you fair. Hath made you good'' A. A. (i). (2). (3), (4); Cl lee Club (1), (2), (3). 14); Latin Club (2); “Miss Cherry Blossom” 12); “Lass of Limerick Town” '3); Dramatic Club (1); (iirl Reserve (2). (3), Treasurer (4); Ci. A. A. (4); Hockey (4); Forum (4). Lester Miller “Joe “Quiet, we admit, but he gets there just the same.” Glee Club (1), (2), (3). (4); Radio Club ( 3); A. A. (2), (3), (4); “ Lass of Limerick Town ” (3); “ Mam’ .cllc Taps”. Sam Hughes MiSKELLY “Sam “For he’s a jolly good fellow” A. A. (1). (2), (3), Vice-President (4); Hi-Y (2). (3). (4)- Evelyn Mochel “Ev “ The mildest manners, and the gentlest heart. A. A. (1). (2), (3). (4); Girl Reserve (2); Dramatic Club (2); G. A. A. 15). (4); Hockey (3), (4); (i. A. A. Fxhibit ( 3); “ Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Class Secretary (4); Glee Club (2), (3); Secretary, Glee Club (2). Dorothy Patterson “Pat” “ Short but Sweet.” A. A. (i). (2), (3), (4); Glee Club (i), (2), (4); Latin Club (1), (2), (3); Class President (1); Vice-President Forum (4); “Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); Dramatic Club (1); G. A. A. F.xhibit (3); Art Kditor Cauldron (4); “Mam’- zclle Taps” (4). Earl Patten . . “Pat” “ Deeds, not words.” A. A. (1). (2), (3), (4); Radio Club (3); Hi-Y (2), (3), (4); “D” Club (4); Minor Football (4). Eva Pollack . “Eva” “ Whence is thy learning': Hath thy toil O'er books consum'd the midnight oil':” A. A. (1), (2). (3). (4); Latin Club (1). (2). (3). (4); Forum (3). (4); Debating Team (3), (4); Orchestra (1). (2), (3). (4); Glee Club (1). (2), (3), (4); Dramatic Club (1). (2); “ Miss Cherry- Blossom” (2); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); G. A. A. (3). (4); Track (3); Hockey (3); G. A. A. Review (3). Marjorie Potter “Marj” “A gracious and a happy girl With step as light as summer air. A. A. (1), (2), (3); Dramatic Club (1), (2); G. A. A. (3), (4); Girl Reserve (2); Hockey 'Learn (3), (4); Basketball (4); Glee Club (1). (2), (3), (4); Miss Cherry Blossoms” (2); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); “Mam’ .elle Taps” (4); Track (3). William Ray . “Billie” “ There was a prince here is a prince.” Major Football (1), (2), (3), (4); Major Basketball (3); Captain (4); Minor Basketball (1), (2); Track (3). (4); Class Treasurer (1); President (2); Hi-V (2), Secretary (3), President (4)- Zelma Rigsbee ... “Rigs” “Steady and always true at heart. A. A. (i), (2), (3), (4); Dramatic Club (1) ('� lrl Reserve (1), (2). (3). (4); A. A. (3). (4) Glee Club (1). (2). (3). (4); Hockey (3), (4) Captain (3); Miss Cherry Blossom” (2) Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Latin Club (1) (2); “Mam’zelle Taps” (4); Basketball (1) (2), (3), (4); Asst. Girl’s Athletic Editor (4) G. A. A. Exhibit (3). Gladys Schaetxle “She has a pep that bubbles and bubbles, hid a happy heart that overshadows troubles.” Scnn (1), (2); (I. A. A. (3). (4); G. A. A. (3); Hockey Team (3); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Secretary and Treasurer of Forum (4); Girl Reserve (3), (4); Asst. Literary Editor (4); Glee Club (3), (4); ‘TIaddon Hail Mystery”. Lester Sheldon “Les” “A little backward about coming for- ward.” Shelby Public High School. Genevieve Snow “Gen” “ She will and she will not. she grants. Denies, consents, retracts, advances, and then flies A. A. (1). (2), (3), (4); Dramatic Club (1), (2); Girl Reserve (1), (2), (4); Glee Club (1). (2) , (3); Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); G. A. A. (3) , (4); Forum (4); Hockey (4). Olive Statton “Shorty” “ Age cannot wither her. nor custom Stale her infinite variety.” A. A. (1), (2). (3), (4); Girl Reserve (1), (2), (4); Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Hockey Team (3), (4); G. A. A. (3), (4); G. A. A. Exhibit (3); Forum (4); Dramatic Club (1). (2); Cheer Leader (3), (4); Cauldron Staff Alumni Editor (4); Glee Club (1), (2), (3), (4); Track (2), (3); Mam’- zelle 'Laps” (4); iladdon Hall Mystery” (4). Harold Steffy “StefTy” “Men of few words are the best men” Dramatic Club (i), (2); Ili Y (3), (4); Glee Club (i); A. A. (1), (2), (3). (4); Stage Mgr., “Importance of Being F.rncst” (3); Stage Mgr., “Haddon Hall Mystery” (4); Stage Mgr.. “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Basketball (4); Track (3), (4). Mabel Steib “Maybells” “She never smiles once, Hut always laughs twice.” . A. • 2), (3), (4); Girl Reserve (1); “Cherry Blossom” (2); “Lass of Limerick Town” (3); Glee Club i). (2). (3), (4); Dramatic Club (1); “ MamV.cllc 'Taps” (4). Leonard Sullivan ‘‘Sully “Oh heaven! were man But constant, he were perfect ” Latin Club (1), (2); A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4) Ili-Y (3), (4); Dramatic Club (2); Forum (4) Minor Basketball (3); Minor Football (3) Class President (4). Eleanor Waples “El” “Her air, her manners, all who saw ad- mired; Courteous tho’ shy: and gentle tho9 retired.” A. A. (1). (2), (3), (4); Class Secretary (1); Basketball (1), (2), Captain (3); Hockey (3), Captain (3); G. A. A. (3), (4); Forum (4); Glee Club (1). (2), (3), (4); Dramatic Club (1). (2); “Lass of Limerick 'Town” (3); “Manrzclle Taps” (4); G. A. A. Review (3). Hazel Irene einheimer “ Peggy■” “ Music hath charms.” Dramatic Club (1), (2); A. A. (1), (2). (3). (4); Girl Reserve (3), (4); G. A. A. Board 3); G. A. A. (3), (4). Vice-President (3); Vice- President (Vice Club (2), (3); Glee Club (i), (2), (3). (4); Forum (4); Cauldron Staff (4); “Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); “Lass of Limerick 'Town” (3); MamV.ellc laps” (4); Hockey Team (4); G. A. A. Review (3), (4); Carnival (2). (4). % • 28 Lillian Welch “She doeth little kindnesses Which most leave undone or despise. Glee Club (4); Marshall High, Chicago (1). Crescy Woehrel “All grant him prudent. Hi-V (1), (2), (3), (4); A. A. (i). (2)w(3), (4); Forum (4); Minor Football (2); Minor Basket- ball (2). Geraldine Wole “Geer’ “Happy am I, from care I'm free. Why arn't they all contented like me?” A. A. (1), (2), (3), (4); Dramatic Club (2); Forum (4); Girl Reserve (2), (3), (4), President (4); (i. A. A. (3), (4); Class Basketball Team (3); Hockey (3). (4); Glee Club (3); Miss Cherry Blossom” (2); Lass of Limerick Town” (3); County Typing Contest (3); Track (3). Clara Zarx Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” A. A. (3), (4); Girl Reserves (4); Latin Club (4). ‘29 I'.va Pollack Maude Haller HONOR STUDENTS The Class of '26 extends their heartiest congratu- lations to Kva Pollack and Maude Haller. During the four years in High School they excelled in every line that they undertook, and attained the highest standing in the class records. We have high expectations for their future work and feel sure that our faith is well-placed. S K X I () R CLASS II I S T () R V Yes, sir! We’re all through. Out of the eighty-five who plunged into the pool of knowledge, fifty-four of us emerged with diplomas, that reeked with edu- cation, clutched in our hands; proof enough that we had undergone the trials and tribulations of a student and had come out conquerors. As Freshmen, we held the hand of Miss Gault, our life-guard, and rather timorously waded into the precarious waters which almost claimed us more than once. One of our most notable dips was the “Hard-Times” party which was a source of amusement to many of the Seniors who favored us with their presence and partook generously of our refreshments. Members of the group entered various branches along the educational line and succeeded in disclosing their ignorance quite shamelessly. But we had Dorothy Patterson, Kleanor Waples and William Ray to guide us aright during this trying era in our hitherto un- eventful lives, and so Darwin-like, the fittest survived. Enlightened as to the high school code of navigation, we struck out for un- discovered lands, led by W illiam Ray, Margaret Grout, Virginia Lacey and Robert McVitty, and managed our traffic so as to avoid conflicts with the Seniors, but took a fiendish delight in frightening the new-comers into deep water much to the horror and wrath of their indulgent mothers. Under the soothing influence of Miss Watts, though, the turbulent waters again took on a calm and unruffled aspect and the process of evolution continued on its determined way. On arriving at the happy state of upper-classmen, we repainted the old, sea- going craft, left to us by the now alumni, and set sail for the Junior-Senior Ban- quet. With Miss Miller as Captain, George Bensley, Pilot; Peggy Weinheimer, Virginia Lacey and Maude Haller manning the sails, we attained the proverbial “Golden Fleece” or, in short, put it over big! ith great wonder and awe we witnessed the graduation of the Seniors to the higher walks of life. Then we remaining fifty-four proceeded to fill the gaps caused by their de- parture. W ith the task of setting a worthy example, we were compelled to pur- chase a huge liner to carry our burden and, under the able supervision of Mr. Moser, Miss Dunbar and Miss Von Beck, received excellent cooperation in all Cauldron benefits. The officers on our last voyage were: Leonard Sullivan, Frances Benning, Evelyn Mochel and George Bensley. Certainly “no class made has got a shade on 1926”. Time only can tell whether we have made the desired impression on the under-classmen and created the proper, studious and earnest atmosphere. 31 Margaret Grout. LAS T WILL A X D 'I' K S 'I' A M E X 'I' We, the Class of 1926, it having been fore-ordained that after the date of June 2, 1926, we shall cease forever to exist in the records of the Downers Grove High School, do will and bequeath as follows: Donald Baker leaves his southern accent to Stanley Mieezkowski. W illiam Barnhart unwillingly bequeaths the care and protection of Beulah Jacobs to Howard Mochel. Frances Benning gives to Howard Miller 2 feet 3 r4 inches of her height. Use it to the best advantage, Howard. Amelia Bensch leaves her entire bookkeeping set to anyone who is energetic enough to drag it away. George Bensley gladly bequeaths Virginia Lacey to himself. Don’t you consider that rather selfish, George? The managing of next year's Cauldron is left by Jack Blakeslee to anyone who is fool enough to take it. Katherine Boland leaves three cents, two nickels and Willard Anderson to the Junior Class. You may not need Willard, Juniors, but you’ll need the 13 cents. The only thing . laurine Bolt leaves Spencer Lott is an aching heart. Too bad, Spence. Charlotte Boardwcll renews her lease on Richard Henderson, and leaves nothing but her typewriting ability to Joseph Swidcr. Arthur Browne, alias “ Blimmer” alias “Gringo”, leaves his title of “Merton to James Mackey. Live up to its principles, Jim. Ray Carpenter bequeaths his ability of managing athletic teams to Thomas Leavitt. Do your stuff, Tom. Lleanor Drees donates her poetical ability to Karl Shrager. Howard Drew leaves the entire body of High School girls to Edward Ellis. Yes sir, every one. Homer Samuel Dum (not dumb) leaves his Latin vocabulary and sheik hair cut to his brother, Frank. Samuel isn’t so selfish. Marion Khr says she will leave her essay-writing ability to Dorothy Paine. 32 Jane Frankenfield leaves her address book to Mabel Andrus. Go and visit the boy friends, Mabel. To Tiny Hudson, Margaret Grout leaves her dreamy eyes. Don’t vamp the boys too much. Maude Haller parts with the jazz orchestra. You should have seen the farewell! Umm Boy! Betty Blanchard draws Margaret Hammond’s make-up kit. Or do they call them compacts? Beatrice Hanchett very reluctanti) leaves Mr. Hahn’s Economics class to no one in particular. Elizabeth Haworth leaves her leading ability to Esther I.ittlcford. Richard Henderson leaves absolutely nothing, and guarantees it for an indefinite period. Hubert Hoffert tosses his winning smile to Harold Kcster. Better stay under cover, now, Harold. Jack Hoffman parts with his poetic inclination. George Dick is the luck) party. Richard Kellogg’s massive chin is left to Steve Kcsscl. Make use of it, Steve. Florence Kester leaves her nervousness to Fremont Plambeck. V irginia Lacey leaves her passion for waiters to Alice Matson. Lawson leaves his mighty hold to next year’s wrestling team. Iona McNally gladly sacrifices her Civics book to anyone who is foolish enough to take a dose. Robert McYitty leaves an idea to Albert Bartlett. How fortunate, Albert, if it don’t slip. Dorothy Matson leaves her giggle to Gertrude Mochel. Smile pretty kinda, Gcrt rude. James Maxfield leaves Minnie Mis kelly for a space of two minutes. Verna Timke is bequeathed an Egyptian bob by Florence Michael. Lester Miller leaves his arch supports to James Pricer. Could he use them? Samuel Miskelly leaves Downers Grove on the first train for Oak Park. What’s the attraction? He also leaves his beard to Robert Haworth. Evelyn Mochel leaves Curley Plambech to Mary Fox. However, rumor has it that he still hangs around MochcFs Meat Market. Dorothy Patterson gives to Lorraine Heinze her artistic abilities. Laugh that off! The art of feminine attraction, in booklet form, is bequeathed to the Freshman boys by Earl Patton. Eva Pollack bequeaths her debating ability to Dorothy Easley. Marjorie Potter leaves her pull with Mr. Mahr to any needy unfortunate. W illiam Ray bequeaths his baby Lincoln to next year’s biology class. Dissect this animal. Gang. Zelma Rigsbee leaves the mumps to Allan Rawcliffe. Come and collect them, Allan. Gladys Schaetlze parts with her dramatic abilities. W alter Hoagland is the happy recipient. Lester Sheldon bequeaths his basketball ability to Robert Hillard. Now you should be able to play the game. Genevieve Snow leaves Fritz in the soup, meaning she leaves him to the Junior class. Catharine W hitchorn will assume possession of Olive Statton’s dancing ability. Harold Steffy leaves his presidential aspirations to Pliny Adams. Ivan Mansfield is bequeathed Mabel Steib's somber demeanor. Poor Ivan! Leonard Sullivan bequeaths Arthur anderpoel his Charleston ability. Don't get fallen arches. Art! Eleanor W a pies leaves Hebe to the janitor for repairs. Peggy Weinheimer leaves to Emerson Michael her soft, sweet (?) voice. Lillian Welch leaves fourteen new hooks for the hall. Crescy Woehrel leaves a string of broken yesterdays. To Isola Peterson, Geraldine Wolf gives an automobile ride. One way transpor- tation only. Clara Zarn leaves “Flaming Mamie” to “Red Hot Henry Brown.” W e, the class, as a whole, bequeath our unlimited supply of spizeringtom to next year’s Seniors, to aid and abet their efforts in producing a superfine Cauldron. This having been duly witnessed under our sign and seal. 34 (' I. A S S PR () P II EC Y Last night I lay awake listening to the wind blowing around the house. I heard the clock downstairs chime twelve and a moment later was startled by the creaking of my door and the appearance of a white figure which entered and stood before me. Terrified I sat up and stammered, “What strange creature are you?” “I am the spirit of the Class of '26,” he answered solemnly, and then added, “It has been given to me to foretell the lives of the members of your class.” Then he ordered me to follow him. Too frightened to refuse, I carefully tip- toed after the apparition downstairs to the fireplace. “Now be seated,” he said, “gaze into the fire and I will give you a vision of your classmates as they will appear in the future.” The fire crackled mysteriously in the grate; the flames and smoke leaped up the chimney and the pictures passed before me one by one. hirst I recognized, our editor-in-chief, Jack Blakeslee, sitting before a desk in a private office, and the spirit informed me that he was the business manager of the Associated Press. He was talking to no other than W illiam Barnhart, now president of the Con- tinental and Commercial Bank. When he had gone Mr. Blakeslee rang for his secretary who, to my surprise, was Clara Zarn. Suddenly the scene changed and I saw the interior of a large theatre and I realized I was to enjoy a vaudeville act. Imagine my surprise when I saw Olive Statton and Elizabeth Haworth give that now world famous “Bowery Dance”. This concluded the acts, and the cinema, “When Woman Loves,” featuring Dorothy Patterson and Leonard Sullivan, with Arthur Brown playing his usual role of villain. Before I could recover from this surprise the interior of a church was pictured in the coals. At the organ I perceived Florence Lester accompanying Peggy W einheimer who was singing, “ 1 Love You Truly”. Just as the strains died away she began playing Mendelssohn's “Wedding March . I leaned forward in my chair, and gazed intently into the flames, and whom should I see but Fmil Woehrel, who was pastor, coming from the vestry and at the same time, Sam Miskclly ad- vanced from the other side and met his bride-to-be at the altar. The best man was Harold Stcffy, and he almost forgot the ring. The spirit by my side now stirred the fire and mumbled, “The bride whom you saw is a wealthy and prominent girl from Oak Park. Oh, happy may the)’ be!” As he finished speaking the flames grew brighter and 1 saw the interior of a charming home. The spirit said, “You are now in France, and this home belongs to the Misses Dorothy Matson and Frances Bcnning.” Then I distinguished their smiling faces and realized that they were entertaining. Among the guests I saw W illiam Ray, now British Minister, and beside him his wife, formerly, Iona McNally. Margaret Grout and her fiancee, a distinguished French nobleman. 35 were there. I recognized Donald Baker, the world renowned inventor of a per- petual motion machine, talking to Jack Hoffman, America's greatest poet. Eleanor Waples was also present and was now a famous athlete about to enter the Olympic contests. The interior of a telegraph office loomed up through the flames, and I saw a woman enter the building and Catherine Boland came forth to take the message. I recognized the customer to be Maurinc Boltz who was sending a message to her husband, Spencer Lott. The scene suddenly became a blank and when 1 recovered from these repeated shocks I was frightened for there 1 beheld the interior of a jail and saw the prisoners in their striped suits. To my surprise I knew the warden to be our old classmate, Lester Sheldon. I entered the court room and there sat Richard Kellogg as the honorable judge. As I looked about the room a policeman entered, whom I could not have recognized but for his smile, as Robert McYitty. The culprits were Charlotte Boardwell and Richard Henderson, who were arraigned before the judge for speeding. They were let olf with a light sentence for the very sentimental reason of an elopement. The flames suddenly grew brighter and I saw the front of a large theatre where Gladys Schaetzle was billed. The apparition told me that we were now in Holly- wood-by-the-Sea, Florida, and that the tickets were all sold for a month in advance. Tile picture shifted and 1 beheld a large institution for homeless children. Florence Michael was sitting on the porch telling stories to a group of children. The figure at my side said, “ Lillian Welch inherited a large fortune very suddenly and invested it all in making other people happy. And now observe your class- mate, Earl Patton, who is also doing good for mankind. I saw the operating room of a hospital where Earl was in actual service. The nurses attending the operation were Marjorie Potter and Zelma Tigsbee. Then I saw a large aeroplane land in a distant field. The picture gradually grew brighter and seemed to advance until 1 beheld Ray Carpenter, who was pilot. I le assisted his passengers to alight and to my surprise, Genevieve Snow and a tall dark man stepped out of the large and well-fitted aeroplane. “Genevieve is on her honeymoon with her husband whom she met at Purdue. They arc on their way to their ranch in Texas,” the spirit said. Gradually a large school house came into view. I saw Marion Ehr, Beatrice Hanchett and Maude Haller come out of the building and 1 wondered how they could be connected with this school. The apparition informed me that Marion was a prominent English teacher, Maude, the director of music, and Beatrice, the kindergarten teacher in Los Angeles, California. As I was recovering from this surprise I saw the club room of “L'Homme Seul , an exclusive bachelor's club. Sam I)um, Howard Drew and Lester Miller were sitting before a fireplace discussing the latest scandal which centered around the separation of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hoffert. A large apartment house loomed into view, and 1 saw Peggy Hammond, 30 (Counihan), pushing a baby buggy. She stopped to converse with a couple who were entering and they none other than Virginia Lacey and George Benslcy who had been recently married and who were now looking for an apartment. Fhe fire played about the grate in beautiful colors and then 1 saw, Jane Frank- enficld consulting Eva Pollack in her well furnished office. Eva as I understood, was a prominent attorney and she was handling Jane's divorce case. Geraldine W olf, a reporter on the staff of the paper of which James Maxfield was editor, came in to get the particulars of the case. It seems that Jane had married Edwin Lawson and was now eager to secure a divorce in order to marry Kent Kingsly who had remained true to her. My last real picture was a shop owned by Mable Steib and Eleanor Drees, as 1 was thinking of this I saw Evelyn Mochel enter and the apparition told me that she had married Curly Plambcck and was very happy. I next saw a large dark forest of pine trees and the fire in the grate burned low, almost to ashes. The spirit spoke, “My allotted time has been spent and may you deliver these prophecies which you have seen to your classmates in proper form. No class has graduated from 1). G. II. S. which has had the promise of a greater future.” Then, strangest of all things, I saw the figure leap into the fire and penetrate to the depths of the forest, where he was forever lost to my sight. Only a few- dying coals were left on the grate. I suddenly sat up with a start, and gave a shrill shriek in fright. Hazily I collected my senses sufficiently to grope my way to my room. The wind was still blowing and I was too nervous and exhausted to sleep; so I sat down and thought long of the strange things I had seen. Often since that night have 1 sat and mused before the fire hoping to see therein the face of some good friend of the class of '26 but never have 1 been able to do so again. v «Substitution Nal Substitution Wo i. Ophelia frlirr p$ Hlaroohe F w Scenery ss o D mm 40 .1 U X I O R (' I. A S S R () L I Arthur J. Stephens ...... President Fremont Plambeck Pice-President Spencer Lott . . Secretary Alice Beresford . Treasurer Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Andersen, Miss Thompson Advisors K v e r ett e Andris Mabel Andrus Maude Austin Alice Beresford Clarissa Bogart Ksther Boldebuck Myrtle Bower Marguerite Canty Donnell Deegan Frank Dum Mary Gleason Anna Louise Gordon Violet 1 Ialler Wallace Hopper Gladys Hudson Stephen Kessl Harold Kester Mildred k rag eland Thomas Leavitt Esther Littleford Spencer Lott Florence Alma Martin Alice Matson Elizabeth Ierrylees Sta N LEY . 11 ECZKOWS KI Gordon Moiins Avis Pitcher Mabel Pitra Fremont Plambeck Marion Roiilfing Karl Schrager A NTH O N Y S E B A ST IAN Irene Skuttle Marie Smith Arthur J. Stephens Joseph Swider Fred Towsley Carl F. Vogler 11ELEN W EATHERBEE Roy edei.i. Catherine W’hitehorn Kendall Wyllie Maercker i i CLASS 0 F ’ 2 7 Once upon a time, many years ago, eighty-one little tots entered the higher school of learning, namely Downers Grove II. S. Under the able advisorship of Mrs. Andersen and Miss RadclitTe they survived their first year of High School life, having had but two parties. With the assistance of Fred Towsley, President; Clarissa Borgart, Vice-President; Irene Chester, Secretary; Fremont Plambeck, Treasurer; they indulged in the school activities. Growing wiser in the ways of the world their second year was more successful. Donnell Deegan as president made them feel the heavy responsibility of their exalted position in the school. They had one typical Sophomore party, that is, they all acted very foolish but reported “a good time was had by all”. In 1925 A. I)., a most eventful year was begun. Class officers were elected as follows: President, Arthur Stephens; Vice-President, Fremont Plambeck; Secretary, Spencer Lott; Treasurer, Alice Beresford. Confronted with the time- worn money problem they devised many schemes of earning money such as spon- soring movies and selling candy. At last the great event of the Junior-Senior Prom arrived never to be forgotten by any one who attended. And they lived happily ever after. 42 SOPHOMORES 43 S () P II () M O R E C L A S S R O L L Dorothy Easley President Kathryn Rassweiler Pice-President Virgil HECht Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Bale, Miss Miller, Miss Brush Advisors Ruth Adams Willard Anderson Anna Baron Elizabeth Berg I .A W R E N CE B RI DO EMAN Stanley Brown Marjorie Burns Elsie Chambers George Dick Dorothy Easley Howard Eddy Edward Ellis Robert Eraser Ralph Godboldt Robert Haworth Margaret Heartt Virgil Hecht Lorainne Heinze Burton Herring Robert Hillard Walter Hoag land Ethel Hoffman Raymond IIubbert Dorothy Hunt Beulah Jacobs Tillie Karesh John Kempfer Helen Kent Stanley Lyman Hall Arnold Larson Charles J. Lukes Earl McCollum James Mackey Ivan Mansfield Ruth Merrylees Emerson Michael Minnie Miskklly Gertrude Mochel Howard Mochel I. w r e n c e Moor e Robert Moore Joseph Mrkvicka encel Mrkvicka Livina Oestmann Gabrielle Perkins K ATM R Y N R ASS W EI L E R Alan Rawclii fe Charles Rodlund K kn n eth Singleterry VlOLET ThOLIN Dora Torrey Arthur anderpoel Dorothy Wachter Philip Weiniieimer Raymond Welch Roy Haymond Kreml 4.5 S O P II () M () R E (' L A S S II I S T () R V In the distinguished year of 1925, distinguished for the reason that about seventy-five Freshmen, easily recognized by their verdant hue and hopeful man- ner. as only Freshmen can be hopeful, invaded the halls of I), (i. H. S. prepared to make themselves known. That little thing was quickly accomplished for the Freshman class led by Lawrence Bridgeman as President, Lorraine Heinze as Vice-President, Dorothy Kaslev as Secretary, and Ivan Mansfield as Treasurer, entered into all school activities and gradually adapted themselves to the ways of dignified High School students, that is most of them did. Our Freshman basketball squad upheld our reputation by defeating the mighty Faculty, and many of the coveted half-holidays fell to us. Inspired by the true Yuletide spirit, we gave a peppy Christmas party, at which games and dancing were enjoyed with high spirits. 'This was our only social adventure during our first year. Miss Bleeker and Mr. Johnson, as our advisors, contributed much to the success of our Freshman year. Willingly we discarded the green stamp of “Frosh” and confidently we began a new era in our school life as Sophomores. In that year Dorothy Kaslev acted as President, Gabriel Perkins as Vice-President, Virgil Hccht as Secretary-Treas- urer and Mr. Bale, Miss Miller and Miss Frush as competent and enthusiastic advisors. Margaret Meant proved to be a worth}' representative of our class on the school social committee. At the very beginning of the year we ventured out to the Forest Preserve and enjoyed a jolly weiner roast, roasting our “hot dogs after dark over a huge fire. 1926 revealed many Sophomores as budding stars on the basketball squads and in athletics in general, and the class was well-organized in most of the or- ganizations of the school and showed its willingness and ability to cooperate. One more Sophomore social held in the form of a Masque Party in the Gym completed our separate activities, the costumes being many and clever and fur- nishing lots of merriment. Our class, during the first two years of High School life has proven itself loyal to Downers Grove High, and with two more years ahead of us, filled with op- portunities, watch us continue in the true school spirit and take advantage of those opportunities! 4� ; 47 4S F R E S II M E X C L A S S HO L L Harriett Hasselbacher . President Norman Stephens . Pice-President Ruth Hunt Secretary Ruth Rigsbee Treasurer Mr. Russell, Mr. Mahr, Miss Jackola Advisors Pliny Adams M A RG A R ET A L EX A N I) E R Alice Anderson Victor Andrew Th ho do re A rta bassy Joseph Augustine Albert Bartlett irgima Bauer Bernard Becker Dirk Beixtema Kdward Ben way Merlys Blakeslee Betty Blanchard CH A R LES B LA N K E N B U R ; X ATII A XI E L B ROW N E Rose Callahan Jennie Carpenter Kmily Cepek Kdward Clink Violet Con nit Kmily Cooper Roy Cruse William DeVore Louise Deiderichs I Iarold Diener Kmma Genevieve Dum Horace Kddy John Khr Mary Louise Fox Dorothy Geidel Mary Janette Gordon I lARLOW ( jREGORY John Hadfield Leland Hamblin Richard V. Hanson Catherine Hanson I Iarriett Hasselbacher 'ILLI AM I IATIIA WAY Esther Hawkins Lucy Heinze Elmer Herrick Ruth Hunt John Jenner Eugene Waples Robert Wed ell Gertrude eiss Robert Wyllie M A RJO RI E A N N E J E N S E N Melvin Jensen Milton Jensen Douglas Kingsley Ralph Dana Knoblauch Dorothy LkClear Eleanor Lepik Edna Liebsack Dorothy McDonald George MeKi.roy Kenneth Mi ley Howard Miller Florence K. Miskklly James Mullins Lorraine Murphy William Murphy Doris Nelson Lillian Nelson Marie Louis Olson Arthur J. Patton Dorothy Payne I so la Peterson Lloyd Pfeiffer ' Joseph Piechocinski James Pricer Latheryn Prickktt Evelyn Rascii Edward Reideler Ruth Rigsbee Theodore Rigsbee Marjorie Rodlund Billie Rosenbaum Charlotte Ross Edward Scahill Luella Schubert Frank Sherry Robert Shrank Dorothy Speir Norman L. Stephens Vernice Stephens Jack W. Stephenson Myrtle Taylor George Tenuta Helen Venard Dorothy alker Thomas W ynn Robert Walter William Zimmerman 49 50 h Q A L U M X I 0 F 1 9 2 5 The last class function of the Class of 1925 took place at the Congregational Church, on Thursday evening, May 28th, 1925, Commencement Night. The invocation was given by Rev. A. S. Phelps. 'Phis was followed by a salu- tation by Charles West. The High School Chorus then gave a selection. The speaker of the evening was the Hon. Francis G. Blair. After the chorus sang again, Myron Steffy gave the Valedictory address. The diplomas were presented by Mr. Frank X. Davis, President of the Board of Kducation. Then fifty of the class of 1925 became the Alumni. The members of the class are now engaged in the following pursuits: Edward Adams, Horace Adams, Gilbert Mochel and Arthur McElroy are pursuing studies at Illinois “U”. Robert Andrus is busying himself at home. Evelyn Baron is working in Mr. Lozier’s office in Downers Grove. Mildred Bell is at the American College of Physical Education in Chicago. Martha Blakey. Marion Wheeler and Margaret Shurtc are working in Chicago. Thomas Canty is clerking in the Illinois Trust Savings Bank. John Cooper is with Scars Roebuck. Harry Frazier, Douglas Huntington, Arnold klien and Betty Mahoney arc at Knox College. Wilbur Coleman and Sam Hurley are carving their names on the seats at Purdue. Donald Davis is at the Union Trust Bank, Chicago. John Stoops is with the C. B. Q. R. R. Caleb Diener is helping the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. at Downers. Genevieve Drella is in the office at Potter’s Mfg. Co., Downers Grove. Howard Foreman and Beatrice Nielson arc working at the C. B. Q. R. R. Don Gallup is aspiring to be an Engineer at an Engineering School. : i Ruth Geissert is Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts, Art Institute, Chicago. Dorothy Graves, Marion Klinefelter, and Jean Phelps arc attending the National Kindergarten College, Kvanston. Hazel Heartt is going to De Pau University. Frank Kelly is working for L. Klein and Son in Downers. Shirley Maxfield and Margaret Sullivan are laboring in the offices of Marshall Field Co. Mary Moore is taking nurses' training at the University of Illinois Nurses’ School, Chicago. Xorval Deach, is attending Armour Technical Institute. Julia Perron and Eleanor Schultz are attending Northwestern University at Evanston. Franklin Roe is going to Northwestern College at Naperville. Dorothy Scott is at Chicago Normal College. M yron Steffy, Thomas Tizzard and Vernon anselow arc looking around at Ryerson Steel Co., Chicago. James Twohey and John Wedell arc aspiring to be Bankers at the Union Trust Bank, Chicago. Glenn Weatherbee is working for Morris and Co., Chicago. Charles W eat entered the United States Military Academy at W est Point, but has discontinued there and is at home in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Evelyn Wolf is working at Miller’s Real Estate office at La Grange. Ernest W right is attending Cornell University, Iowa. George Ray punches a time clock at Avcrill Tilden Co., Chicago. Marion Harvey spends her time at Marshall Field’s W holesale Building, Chicago. A POME A pome. (Josh, what a job. W hen you sit and think And the minutes fly. Gosh, Fd almost ruther die. When the teacher sez “Get to work, quit starin'” (I don’t sec why she shud be a-rarin’) “I'm only lookin' fcr a inspiration’ Sez she, “Well you won’t find it here Tarnation! Of all the jumbled conglomeration That's in my head It’s a wondcration Thet I kin find my way to home. Let alone think of riten a pome. Now I know some guys, W hat kin set right down And rite a pome Bout two blocks long. It’s the simplest thing to them it seems But all I kin think of is silly dreams That don't mean much of anything Gee, I wish that bell ud ring. Well. I give up, I'm goin’ to quit Klse I’m liable to have a fit This senseless stuff is all the Bunk. To rite it a guy has got to be drunk I'll read, or learn, or even recite, But never again will I try to rite A pome. 54 Robert Hillard, '2S. F A M I L Y J () Y S ScENK I Time—6:15 p. m. Place- A Family Dining Room. DRAMATIS PF.RSOWAF. Cecily The Daughter The Son A friend of both their Mother and Father Pom Bill (Cecily, a pretty girl of eighteen, enters, lips puckered in a very unmaidenly whistle, and shuffling the Charleston. Tom, a typical American youth, is waiting impatiently for dinner to be served. Mother and Father have reproachful ex- pressions on their faces, and, in general, the atmosphere appears to be strained.) Tom (impishly)- Hah! She did come! Isn’t it just like her to turn up, now? Cecily (smiling disarmingly)- So sweet of you to wait. But you really shouldn’t have bothered. Father (relenting a little)Now, Cecily, (pulling out his watch and regarding it), I believe we are in the habit of dining at six o’clock. Of course, if you had a logical excuse— 'Pom (scornfully)- Ridiculous, Father! Hasn’t she always the best little alibis prepared- Cecily—Tom! Tom (unperturbed)— Now, wait a moment - (excitedly) And by George! If she isn't wearing the tie that Aunt Ida sent me. I could positively weep when I think of the ways women are traveling. Cecily (roguishly) Merci, mon frere! In all my wildest dreams I never once fancied that a compliment would ever come from you. Fighteen, and dubbed a woman. It’s too much! (She laughs joyously.) Mother (remonstrating)- Now, dear, we won't indulge in any petty discussions and banter. The fact is that we’ve been waiting a quarter of an hour for you. (A silence falls on the group, broken only by Tom’s munching.) Cecily (finally)— Well I’ll tell you it was like this- uh 'Pom (between bites) Speed! 'Phis torture is maddening. Cecily (indignantly)- Edith had a little shopping to do and she begged me to go with her. I insisted that you had some things that you wanted me to do, and that I really ought not to go— 'Pom (bitingly)— Was its conscience troubling it? Cecily—Mother, if you don’t curb that boy’s insolence he'll be ruling the whole household. Tom (very much aware of his two year’s seniority)—And who would have a better right? Father Children! (At which both Tom and Cecily laugh.) This bickering is very troublesome to one’s digestion. Please desist for the present and do not resume until your mother and I are out of hearing. Cecily (innocently)—Don’t be too far away, Dad. Tom may need you! (Curtain) Scene II (Three hours later. A drawing room. Tom is reading by a lamp and jumps nervously as the doorbell rings.) Tom (muttering to himself) Confound that girl! Don’t see why she isn’t here to answer that bell. (Opening the door.) Howdy, Bill! (As Bill enters, preceded and followed by an icy blast) Whew! Plenty cold, isn’t it? Bill Man! Wonderful weather for football, though. Tom (putting down his book, and drawing up two chairs)—How are your prospects this year? Bill (with enthusiasm)—Great! Simply great! Aiming high for the champion- ship, you know. Tom—Of course. It’s like that every year. (Meanwhile, Cecily, in the process of dressing, has heard Bill come in. She mentally brings down maledictions on Tom’s head as she listens to him engaging Bill in talk of football “dope”. As she descends the stairs and comes into the drawing room. Bill jumps automatically to his feet while Tom merely raises his eyebrows. Bill and Cecily exchange greetings.) Tom As I was saying, Bill, the coach is pretty popular with the fellows, isn’t he? Bill—Oh—oh, yes yes! He most certainly is! (warming to the subject) Never had a better one. Cecily (shooting a warning glance at Tom and smiling icily)—'Pom is terribly interested in sports, aren’t you, dear? Tom (staring blankly at first, then as light dawns)- What are you two doing tonight? Betty’s party? Bill Yes, that’s it, isn't it, Cecily? What time are we expected? Cecily—Well, I really think that we ought to leave now. Tom—Don’t rush off. Bill Hate to, but you know these parties, Tom. S’long! Tom—’Bye, Bill! (Curtain) jC Scene III (The clock is striking twelve-thirty. Tom is still sitting by the lamp but sleeping soundly by this time. A key turns in the lock and he jumps up startled.) Tom (in disgust as Cecily walks in. more radiant than ever) Oh, it’s you? Cecily- Did 1 frighten you, hon? Tom Bother, no! You just getting home? Cecily (laughing merrily at the sheer stupidity of the query) Oh, how clever of you—oh Tom Cut it out! You'll wake everyone up. Cecily But, seriously, Tom, have you been reading all this time? I had a dreadful time explaining to Betty why you didn’t go. After this, won’t you invent your own excuses? (wickedly)- I’m not really half as efficient at it as you give me credit for being. Tom (biting his lip) Do you have to make me eat every thing? (Changing the subject abruptly) Did she have a good crowd? Cecily W e missed you terribly, old thing, but we did manage to get along. Tom (casually)- Was Cathryn there? Cecily (with a twinkle in her eye)- Hm-hmm! W ith the best-looking man, too! I hear that he’s her cousin but he treated her more like a queen. She asked me why you weren’t there (as Tom brightened) said she had understood that you were taking that stupid Lucy Johnson. Little cat! Tom (innocently)- W ho? Cecily (ironically) Lucy, of course. .The queen can do no wrong’! Tom (blindly) Yes, of course. (Stifling a yawn). Getting rather late, isn't it ? Mother (sleepily, from above)—Cecily! Tom! What on earth are you doing at this hour? Cecily—Oh, just gossiping about Betty’s party and besides, it isn't late. Mother— W hat time is it? Tom (hastily, and giving Cecily a knowing wink)—’Bout twelve, I should imagine. Mother—W ell, don’t stay up too late. Cecily (low) You have some good traits, Tom, old boy, and I admire you for them. 'Night! I'm headed for some slumber. Tom—Two of us! (They both start up the stairs. Tom picks her up affec- tionately, and runs up with her in his arms.) (The End) Margaret Grout, ’26. WHAT WOULD D. G. H. S. DO? “IF’’ Helen Heatherbee were Helen IFeatherbird? Gladys Hudson were Gladys Buick? Spencer Lott were Spencer Acre] Myrtle Bower were Myrtle Dancer: Dorothy Paine were Dorothy Ache? Catherine Whitehorn were Catherine Greenhorn': Esther Littieford were Esther Bigford: Geraldine Wolf were Geraldine Bear: Genevieve Snow were Genevieve Rain: Dorothy Walker were Dorothy Runner? Donald Baker were Donald Butcher? Avis Pitcher were Avis Catcher? Marion Ehr were Marion Gas? Margaret Ileartt were Margaret Lung? Burton Herring were Burton Catfish: Amelia Bensch were Amelia Table: Lawrence Bridgeman were Lawrence Fisherman: Sam Dum were Sam Smart: Earl Patton were Earl Copyright? Ray Carpenter were Ray Plumber: Gertrude Weiss were Gertrude Dumb': V irginia Bauer were Virginia Yellow Cab: Mary Louise Fox were Mary Louise Wolf ? Ruth Hunt were Ruth Found? Jane Frankenfield were Jane Fredenpasture': Charlotte Bordwell were Charlott Inkwell: 58 Mary Gleason, ’27. Ii E MIXISC E X C E S () F A C O L L E G E M A X Where have I heard that expression “little men and mice” and did I take it too much to heart when I put particular shame on my own small and insigni- ficant frame? How often I have cursed the gridiron hero of splendid physique! Everything was topsy-turvy in this world when I sat in one of the country’s largest stadiums, just one of the several thousand spectators, but none the less, heart and soul in the game. Have I forgotten to mention that I was a sophisticated college Freshman, standing just inside the Gates of Knowledge, high school di- ploma clutched with the hold of a drowning man? I was eagerly awaiting some- thing (I knew not what) to befall me. W ell, that was my exalted state. Nothing to particularly admire—in fact I imagine my reader finds a great surge of pity welling up in his heart for me and my kind. I'ndoubtedly, I was much too young to have been sent to college. One needs a little worldly knowledge to cope with tyrants like some of the professors which I drew. Never have I felt smaller, physically, but mostly mentally, than when my “Psych Prof” took it upon himself to recall me to this world in a singularly mortifying fashion. But, as my favorite high school teacher would remark, “I am digressing”. (I have dedicated that last phrase in fond memory of her and her teachings.) My original intention of writing this, was and is to give a clear, truthful account of my athletic career. To begin, 1 was, or thought myself to be, one of the most promising men on the old high school squad. Although I was unfortunately small and of a slight build, 1 had been convinced by our generous coach that I had wonderful possibilities. Now, I realize that they were mostly probabilities'. The first day at school, I wasn’t conscious of anyone rushing up to grasp my hand with the hearty greeting, “Say, aren’t you Tommy Becker, from Main?” No, nor the second or third day, cither. Ah, something was amiss here. W hy wasn’t 1 recognized by some one? But, I’d show them that they couldn’t ignore me like that and not pay for it! Secretly though, 1 was just a little dismayed at my athletic prospects. Certainly, 1 went out for every practice and took my bumps and rebuffs without a protest, even grimly. Fate quite evidently held a grudge against me, although I was helpless to know what I had done to incur her displeasure, and in the gloom which precedes the break of dawn, 1 fear that my lofty spirit was almost crushed. But I emerged, sadly shaken in my confidence, to be sure, and lacking a great deal of my childish buoyancy, or so 1 thought in my new-found wisdom. I affected the bored and tolerant air of a “college man” and accepted well-meant remarks directed at me, with all respect due our elders (for they were my elders who frequently admonished me, often to my mortifica- tion and chagrin). But the redeeming feature of this process of evolution was the adulation and hero-worship which the young bloods of my “home-town” showered upon me. No unsympathetic person can appreciate just why I donned clothes several sizes larger than required, jerked my hat down over one eye care- lessly (but with a studied indifference) and slouched majestically down the “main 59 drag”, looking neither to the right nor left to catch the envious glances thrust at me. For the second time, I pause only to realize that I have not clung to my main topic, but indulged in too many personal references. Of course this is necessary to some extent in order that one may get the proper background for the rest of my story. I became more worried as time went on and by the end of my second year 1 hadn't even been asked to “sub . I suppose I am one of these slow, plodding creatures who finally reaches his destination, but I cannot say that I would have preferred the roll, in which I was cast, had I been consulted. My Junior year came and went (not quite as nonchalantly as that statement would suggest!) and my goal was not even “dim in the distance”. Kyes used to failure, however, may be easily deceived, and that certainly was my case. By the time I reached the high estate of a Senior, Chance smiled benignly on me, for the first time in many a year. It was a pleasant change and warmed my heart to the core. I suppose somewhere in my education 1 had slipped up on something or at least been misled, for I was capable of hugging the car that hit Harlan’s star quarterback, two nights before the biggest game of the year, putting him out for the rest of the season. Don't condemn me for my fiendish glee too soon, 1 beg of you. Nothing was decided by the accident. Again, I was only one of the multitude to be picked from, but a more glittering star with the moon re- moved from my path. The very next evening I made my debut on the sporting page, in the line-up, but by a freak chance, my name was misspelled and thousands who read that section were ignorant of it, because they knew no differently. Hence, people were asking each other anxiously, who this fellow “Tommy Becker was and why in the deuce was he being put in at such a crucial moment in the history of Harlan College. At any rate, I can safely say that every event of the next day is indelibly marked on my memory. Determination and grit were expressed on every man’s face while listening to the coach's few but terse words in the dressing-room. The captain’s white and drawn face sent an unspoken message to each of us, more appealing than commanding. Our minds neither dwelt on nor considered defeat for a moment. No half-hearted playing would pass this supreme test! We trotted out on the field, feeling a secret thrill at the hoarse cheering, but outwardly oblivious to any manifestations. Self-consciousness has always been my despised trait and I’ve tried to hide it like the grotesque “skeleton in the closet”, but when, while warming up, I fumbled every pass which meant so much in this first big public appearance, I lost all respect for my grandfathers, who had contributed, unknowingly enough, to my downfall, just by being my forefathers. But, in the midst of these hopeless musings, the whistle blew, and restored me somewhat. The game proceeded as any ordinary game will do, without any remarkable playing. It was a hardfought battle from the moment it started and quite naturally enough, both teams were out for a victory, at any sporting price. Coach had put me in at the very start, and three quarters passed without my removal. (For the second time in my life, I appreciated the generous traits co in an athletic coach.) The teams were well-matched and neither had been able to score, up to this time. The tension was high and countless pairs of eyes were fixed expectantly upon us, twenty-two strong (and the twenty-second one not feeling so strong!) During the last three minutes of the game, I had a chance to redeem myself for all former mistakes in my life. The ball was thrust into my hands and I started down the field. I am convinced that they must have had more than eleven men on the scene of battle that day, for I was aware of a young army in pursuit of me and another one lying in wait to check my onslaught. By quick swerves to the right and left I managed to elude all but one and that, their trusty fullback. Right here I might lie beautifully, and tell you that no thought of fear entered my brain, but being a truthful soul at heart, I honestly admit that my wind was almost spent and every step towards the goal-post meant another nail in my coffin. He loomed almost super-naturally large to my strained and numbed senses but on I plunged, afraid to give up and still more afraid that I’d be compelled to, if this young giant wasn’t removed from my path. As we drew near each other I watched, saw him aim low and with a spurt, which I had not hoped to possess, gave a mighty jump and stumbled on. Needless to say, he pulled himself together with an effort and 1 thanked Heaven fervently for the extra twenty pounds which he was obliged to carry with him. Only five yards off! But 1 felt as if 1 must be lifting half the sod of that field with every step. The rest is a nightmare. Somewhere in the last five yards my ankle was wrenched and 1 fell headlong. 'To my dismay, I could not get up and it probably wouldn’t have done any good had I been able, as 1 found myself shrouded in a complete blackness. Later, in the dressing room, Coach was grinning and wringing my hand, “Yes, old man, you had us worried, but you just put it across the line before the lights went out!” Margaret Grout, '26. ci DREAMS BY TIIE FIRESIDE What could be more pleasant, friend, Than at the close of day. To sit by the fireside’s dancing flames And while the hours away? To think far back across the years Upon our childhood’s play, To feel the old friends near, once more, And hear what they may say. To recollect those grand old days, W e spent in a dear old school. In the dear little, quaint little, old-home-town, In that dear little, old little school. To think once more of the long days spent Working hard? We thought so then. But what wouldn’t we give, just now to live Those same days over again? And where are the teachers we loved so well, The teachers who carried us through? They too, arc scattered, some here and some there. For the old must give place to the new. The old school is gone now, and there in its stead Stands a structure of beauty and fame. With wide, spacious halls, and its echoing calls, A school with a purpose and aim. Thus may it be, in the years yet to come. When we are aged and gray, That we may look on the years that have gone, That we may look back, and may say, “Here’s to the old friends, and here’s to the new, And here’s to the halls of fame, Though scattered arc we, on life’s long road, Our dreams will be ever the same. Eleanor Drees, '26. A WEAVER OF WORDS Once I had fine, bright ambitions— it was just after I finished school and these ambitions tended toward literature. I conceived myself as a budding genius, one whose talent should startle the world; a second Shakespeare, or another Milton perhaps; a bright meteor, flashing its fiery path across the literary sky, yet leaving a warm glow behind. However, after searching almost all summer for a position in keeping with my exalted opinion of my own powers, I was utterly discouraged, and finally decided to take the first job offered me. Fortunately, it happened to be one with a good future and possibilities. Now, after a year of real work, 1 have reached the point where I can eke out a passably fair existence, with words as my tools. I am not a ballad writer, nor a dramatist, nor yet a novelist— I am none of the fine things I planned to be. No, I make my living by twisting and weaving words into a cajoling, teasing little charms that gently induce your pocketbook to open. Perhaps Mr. Smith, of the Fairy Bubbles Soap Company, suddenly decides that his soap should be most popular on the market. He wants an ad that will interest people in his creamy lathered soap. The maker of a famous car may want a word picture of all the fascinating places his car may take you. And for a whole day I puzzle over the spots one might sec; softly rolling hills covered with a pale pink blanket in apple-blossom time; Pennsylvania mountains: great clusters of rhododendrons, their delicately- shaded flowers a lovely contrast against the dark green leaves; fragrant, resonant, soft-carpeted pine forests; lovely old colonial homes in Maryland; the quaint Frenchiness of St. Catherines; the great plains rolling in a golden sea of grain; a green and gold sunset, and a pastel rainbow over the shadowy purple hills; the awe inspiring, seething, whirling, ponderous turmoil of Niagara, the heavenly- blue and crystal clearness of one of the Finger Lakes; or the far reaching expanse of gray, with white capped waves, that is the Atlantic on a foggy day. A steamship company wants an image of the Orient; the exotic, subtle, mys- terious, alluring Orient, with its intoxicating perfume- dreamy, languorous, then heartless, cruel, yet serpentlike,- intriguing, alluring. The spicy, tangy fragrance of pumpkin pie; the odd perfume of a golden brown turkey and bright jewels of cranberries; the crisp contrast of curling white celery, immense heads of iceburg lettuce, brilliant red tomatoes and pimentoes, creamy- yellow dressing, gleaming green pepper; heavy clusters of wine red, royal purple, and green grapes; great globes of golden oranges, polished apples, big brown bowls full of snow white flakes of pop corn; silver bowls, full of nuts to be cracked; the shining gleam of white enamel, gav curtains, bright furniture Thanksgiving Day! Words are marvelous things; they can conjure up a picture, a memory, recall an emotion, as did the genii of old; with these same marvelous words I create a picture each day: a picture for you; you will find it in almost any magazine, or newspaper; this picture is called an advertisement, but it is more than that. Some say a writer of an ad is a poet who has failed; others contend that this same writer is a poet who has succeeded; perhaps he is neither; yet one thing is certain; modern advertising turns toward the artist whose tools are words. 63 Marion Fur. A DIS T R E S S K I) V L A SSM A T E Oh! dear it's almost class time, What ever will I do? I didn't write a poem or story, I think it's hard, don’t you? I don't wanna be a poet I ike those demented guys And as an author you can see. I'd take a skiing prize. Why don’t I have a gift So I could make words rhyme? They don’t give me anything I think it's just a crime. Oh! guess I’ll try a story Let's see, how'll I begin, “The hero’s manly form was seen A stridin' towards the inn. He heard his sweetheart’s piercing scream His brave heart ’gan to quake. ith one brave bound the copse he cleared,” Oh, heck! that’s “Lady of the Lake”. Oh! well I guess I'll change that line to, “His purpose none could tell.” Les’ see, what happened next. Good night! There goes the bell! Lucy IIeinze, ’29. 04 M A '1' T II E Y D OXLIX’S S O X It was dusk in the hills of Kentucky. That tranquil period of the day when the birds still their melodies and give place to the harsh calls of the cricket, the frog and the owl. Far down in the hollow, in the damp stillness of evening, the questioning notes of a bob-white called in vain to his mate who was forever silent. The lingering glow of sunset still illumined the sky by yon farther hill, but it was fading fast and soon dark night would envelope the hills. Matthew Donlin pon- dered. In the deep meditation of his mind as he trudged patiently along the dusty road, the beauty and tranquility of evening entirely escaped him, and he thought only on the cruel hand of fate so heavily laid upon him in these last years of his life. How much lighter it would have been had he had a companion to share life’s joys and sorrow! His wife Mary, had been dead these twenty-four long years. Thank God! she had lived during his prosperity and had enjoyed all wealt h could give her - and little Sam let's see, he would have been twenty-two? No, twenty-three years old now. hat a comfort he would have been in Matt’s old age! It all came back vividly to him now. The happy home in Shelbyvillc, just he and Mary and little Sam and the old nurse. Ah! yes, he remembered the old nurse very distinctly and very bitterly. Then too, he remembered that tense and anxious time when Mary lay lighting bravely to keep alive the small spark of life still within her, but at last it tlickcred and went out. He dreaded to think of the morbid depths of despair he would have experienced then, had it not been for little Sam, then only a baby but nevertheless his one joy and object of affection. And, finally, the sudden and mysterious disappearance of the baby and his old nurse, and the next day the arrival of an ominous looking note demanding that immense sum for the return of little Sam. But he was wealthy, that would be simple, and no sum was too much for the return of his boy. True, a natural hate for the old nurse and her almost inhuman greed and dishonesty was born in his soul, and he longed for revenge, but more than that he longed for Sammy. So, hopefully, almost happily, he arranged for a flying trip to Louisville where he would be able to procure the necessary funds and return the next day to claim Sammy again. But, sad day! and here his meditation grew more bitter, for on his arrival he found that his stock had dropped to the lowest point and he had been ruined over night. When at last he fully realized that he was without the advantages of wealth to regain Sammy or launch any wide search for him, and the nurse, it seemed that he simply could not live longer. The torturous days of vain search and disappointed home-comings of the day that followed had burned themselves into memory and not even time would erase the cruel recollections. However, strangely he continued to exist somehow, but his actions were me- chanical, his thoughts daily traveled in the same steady circle, forever returning to the old point and starting around again. Thus he had floundered through these last twenty-three years, poverty-stricken and homeless, compelled to earn his bread and scant clothing by performing odd jobs for prosperous farmers. But he did not care. W hat did he have that was worth living for? Certainly nothing that he was aware of. But, hark! his reverie is disturbed by the sounds of gay laughter and merry music wafted on the breeze to his uninterested ears, and looking up to the summit of the next hill, he saw a huge mansion, fairly radiant with light streaming from the windows through which he could catch brief glimpses of bright colored frocks and certain powder-wigged gentlemen, who paid close attention to the owners of the frocks. Perhaps it recalled memories of happier days and aroused a longing to watch the merriment, or perhaps from sheer fatigue. Matt chose to stop here 65 and seek lodging for the night. At all events he unlatched the ponderous, front gate and proceeded slowly to the rear of the mansion. Hesitantly he knocked and humbly with bowed head he awaited an answer. Heavens! they were so en- grossed in their merriment that the rap on the door was unheeded. He knocked again, louder, this time it brought results for the door opened and the corpulent person of an old negro mammy stood framed in the doorway, her face still wreathed with smiles over some former joke or prank. “Well, mist ah, what'll yo’ have?” she inquired, still chuckling. Matt timidly asked permission to speak to the master at which the old negro mammy shuffled off in quest of Marse John. Considerable minutes passed before the old mammy returned accompanied by “ Marse John ”. Matt started. For some unexplainable reason the appearance of the young man startled him and for several seconds he was unable in his confusion to make his request. Nevertheless at length he regained his composure and haltingly asked lodging for the night in repay for some service he would willingly render. Marse John, whose full name was John Graham as Matt learned later, hesitated a brief time, almost unwilling to cease his merry-making for even a short time, hurriedly asked the old man to step into the kitchen for a few minutes. Matt did so. John Graham began: “Arc you handy with horses?” Old Matthew’s eyes lit up eagerly as he rapidly asserted the fact and asked if that would be the nature of his task. Marsc John replied that it would and that his task was to feed and tend the horses that night as there were many there belonging to the guests, in repay for this, receiving his night’s lodging and break- fast. Old Matt gratefully accepted the terms and waited expectantly while the master called a lanky negro boy who was to instruct him as to his work. While these transactions ensued a pretty raven-haired young woman appeared in the doorway flushed with excitement. “John, dear, whatever in the world is keeping you? Come this minute; we’re having worlds of fun.” “Coming up,” John sang out, and carelessly ignoring Matt’s profound thanks rushed off to join the party once more. During the time that the negro boy instructed Matt as to his duties, Donlin learned by some little questioning that the very pretty young lady who had ap- peared so unexpectedly in the kitchen was the wife of John Graham, an up-rising and ambitious young lawyer, that they had been married but a short time and were entertaining young friends tonight. Nevertheless old Matt was not satisfied and questioned him further as to the family of John Graham for he had some unexplainable interest in the young fellow. George, for that was the negro lad’s name, freely confided all he knew in Matt and seemed glad to talk to him. “Well, Mr. Donlin, it ’pears kinder sad bout his family. Bof his mother and father am dead and he has nary another soul in the world ’cept an old aunt who lives down the road a piece. Lawsy! she sure is a high-tempered old woman spite of her feebleness and she strikes me as kinda sneaky and always on the watch for somebody, but land! that makes no difference in her nephew; he’s the finest young man in the State.” Matt let this outburst of confidence suffice thereafter and gave his attention to his task, which he really enjoyed, for Matt knew horses and understood them. That night long after the gay revelry had ceased and Matt lay gazing thought- full} up at the cold, silver moon, distinct in the inky blackness of the sky, he pondered deeply on the facts the negro had disclosed to him and wondered vaguely what had startled him in the boy, in its dim resemblance to someone he knew. G6 Then too, it was strange that he should have no other relatives, other than the old aunt, about whom the negro boy had his own opinions. By degrees the moon became dimmer, his thoughts more vague and disconnected and then at last Matthew Donlin slept. Came dawn, and with it the brief preparation for another day’s aimless journey over dusty roads and through tiny villages; After breakfast Matt wandered once more out to the large stables ere he departed. In the process of fondly strok- ing a sleek, black mare, Matt felt a light touch on his shoulder. Turning he con- fronted John Graham dressed in riding togs and carrying a small brief case. “Mr. Donlin, he began, “true, I didn’t have a very great opportunity to become acquainted with you and your ability last night but on noticing closely this morning, I find that you are very efficient around horses. It would please me immensely to have you remain here permanently as caretaker of the horses. I’m sure you would be satisfied and happy here. My wife also is fond of horses and she will be pleased to have them taken care of properly.” Matt was astounded with joy. Here was a chance to have a home and an occupation that would be a real pleasure! Greedily he accepted the terms with grateful thanks and from that time hence entered into the service of John Graham. Summer passed and then the fall and finally w inter came, and with it occasional snow and blustering winds, but on a whole the weather was not very severe for this was Kentucky and bitter cold is very rare there. During this time Matt had learned to know and love Mr. and Mrs. Graham and took a keen delight in his work. In fact, he was almost happy had it not been for the old mystery that hung over him. here was his boy if he was alive and in what circumstances did he live? Matt never ceased to hope. It was an unusually blustery day for Kentucky when John Graham decided to travel to his aunt’s and bring her home with him for a short visit. His wife remonstrated, for she thought the journey too hard for “Aunt Fmmy”, but John was firm. Accordingly he returned home that afternoon, accompanied by the quick-tempered old lady, who seemed none the less spirited for the journey. Late in the day during a lull in Matt’s duties he entered the kitchen of the mansion in search of Mr. Graham. There sat the old woman, disdainfully sipping a cup of tea which Mr. and Mrs. Graham had insisted that she drink and impatient- ly tapping her foot. As Matt entered she whirled around and glared angrily at the intruder. Suddenly she turned pale, the cup in her hand shook violently and she shrank back in fear. “Matthew Donlin!” she croaked. Then Matt knew. Sammy's nurse! This was Sammy’s nurse, the woman who had aided in making his life a miserable routine and had deprived him of one great joy. His soul was overpowered by hate of this evil woman who had thus greedily kidnapped this son for the love of wealth regardless of his future. Threateningly he stalked toward her. “Where is my boy? Tell me, where is he? You have caused me untold unhappiness, now at least tell me where Sammy is! You will pay dearly for this!” The old woman quailed. “Hush! Hush! I'll tell you of your boy. No one knows the extent of my suffering as a result of this crime. No one knows what prompted me to carry out the wretched plan, but dearly I have paid for it. 1 needed money desperately; I knew no way to gain it until one day as 1 was im- pressed with your love for your son I hit upon that daring plan. Secretly, trem- blingly, I carried it out step by step. Successfully I escaped with the boy and wrote that letter demanding ransom, which, to my miserable surprise 1 never received. There I was, left with the boy on my hands in utter pvoerty. For years we struggled along, needing money oft times dreadfully. However Sam was a good boy and really tried. He believed me to be his aunt as did everyone else for fearfully I guarded my miserable secret. Through the aid of interested friends «17 Sam rose rapidly in the world until at last through constant effort he became a successful lawyer and possessed many frineds. To be brief, he is now married happily and thoroughly enjoys life after a bitter struggle. John (iraham is your son! A dead silence, the tick, tick, tick, tick of the clock sounded loudly through the room. Old Matt rose dazedly to his feet. As if in a trance he crossed to the window. Dreamily he noticed that the wind had ceased, the smiling sun was slowly but encouragingly peeping from the clouds, melting with its radiant warmth the dazzling snow covering held and hill. So, the sun of Matt’s life was encourag- ingly shining forth again, the bitter trials had ceased and the warm rays of happi- ness were rapidly melting bitter memories and heartaches. Yes' Matthew Donlin was inexpressably happy1 Dorothy Easley, ’28. R O M A X C E A maid so sweet in a dress so neat. Sat under a lilac tree. The soft breezes blew and the doves did coo, Making the world happy and free. Along came a man dressed spick and span ith spats to match his tie. He smiled and he said as he scratched his head “What a lucky man am I. 'rhe maiden fair with golden hair. Blushed under his gaze intent. She lowered her eyes and in mock surprise. Tried to disregard this gent. But that wouldn’t do for the young man knew That his heart was telling him right. That he must keep on, win her! anon! Life to him then would be bright. In simple style he knelt the while And asked her love to confess. With blushing face and quiet grace She softly murmured, “yes”. GS Dorothy Hunt, '28. G9 sen o o L S () e I A L C o M M I T T E E Mrs. Anderson Mr. Bale Miss Dunbar Miss Jackola M a urine Bolt . Gordon Moiins Margaret Heartt I Iarlow Gregory The social committee has sponsored a generous part of the social life of the school this year, but it has had much splendid assistance. The G. A. A. with the help of Miss Jackola, gave a splendid Christmas party. The boys, under the leadership of Mr. Moser paid a debt to the girls with a peppy party with much excellent punch. We could not have had as success- ful a year socially had it not been for our “hot” Jazz Band. 70 I Ik.ii Sc hool Danc i: Orchkstka Wi.wkrs of Popularity Contest TOP U LARI T Y COXT E ST In connection with the sale of the Cauldrons this year, a popularity contest was conducted. A slip on which the purchaser might vote, if he wished, accom- panied the receipt. One had the privilege to vote for the person in each class, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior, whom he thought the most popular. The result was: Iona McNally, Senior; Fred Towslcy, Junior; Margaret Heartt, Sophomore; and Ruth Rigsbec, Freshman. We believe that this contest aided greatly in the sale of the Cauldrons, as each person wished his friend to win, and therefore purchased a Cauldron to get a vote. 7.5 SEPTKMBKR 8—School opened. 19 Sterling Morton game at Sterling Morton. 24 Re-organization of (i. A. A. 26— Downers Grove vs. Naperville. 28 Re-organization of Girl Reserves. 29 Hi-Y Weenie Roast. Re-organization of Forum. OCTOBER 2 Senior girls gave Tea for Frosh. 3— Downers Grove vs. Maine. 5 Sophomore Weenie Roast. Senior Movie, “California Straight Ahead.” 6—Senior Movie, “California Straight Ahead.” 9—Pep session 10—Downers Grove vs. York. 16—Assembly, (iirl Reserve Hike. 17 Downers Grove vs. Elmhurst Academy. 20—Hi-Y Hike. 24 Downers Grove vs. Hinsdale, hirst High School Party. 29— Assembly. 30— Downers Grove vs. Maine Lights. NOVEMBER 2 Book Stacking. 5 Girl Reserve Initiation. “Clean Speech” talk, given by 4 C’s Campaign. 6 Teachers Convention at Joliet. 7 Downers Grove vs. W est Chicago. 10—Girls’ Chorus sang at P. T. A. 11 Armistice Program. 12 — Forum Party. 14 Downers Grove vs. Glen bard. iX Re-organization of Radio Club. 20 Cauldron Pictures taken. 23 Football banquet. Senior girls vs. Frosh Hockey. 24 Ili-Y Supper. 26 Homecoming Dance. DECEMBER 4 Preliminary Contest for State Debating League. Assembly-Musical Pro- gram. 10 Assembly—“Clean Scholarship.” 11 Downers Grove vs. Argo. 12 Downers Grove vs. Riverside. 15 —Senior Party. 17 Downers Grove vs. Glenbard. 18—Xmas party sponsored by G. A. A. 74 v PEMUAKT j MARCH APRIL JANUARY 8 Pep Session “Clean Athletics”. Downers Grove vs. Maine. 9—Downers Grove vs. Argo. 14 “Clean Living talk. 15 Downers Grove vs. York. 16 -Assembly Pep Session. Downers Grove vs. Hinsdale. 22 Downers Grove vs. West Chicago. 23 Downers Grove vs. Naperville. 29 Downers Grove vs. Glcnbard. 30 Downers Grove vs. Harrison Tech. FEBRUARY 4 Football men awarded letters in Assembly. 5 1 ligh School Party. 6 Downers Grove vs. Naperville. 12 Downers Grove vs. York. 13 Downers Grove vs. Klburn. 16 Faculty Part) . 20—Downers Grove vs. Hinsdale. Freshman Party. 23 Speech by Fed C urtiss on “Banking . 25— Debate. 26— Pep Session. Downers Grove vs. Maine. 27 High School Part) . MARCH 4 -Aurora Conference. 5—Senior Play, “Mystery of Haddon Hall . 11 Senior vs. “ Rest of School ”. Faculty vs. Frosh. 13 High School vs. C hurch Teams. 15— Teachers’ isiting Day. 19—Sophomore Part) . 26—“Mam’zelle Taps” Operetta. 28-G. A. A. Hike. APRIL 2-i i Spring acation. 16- 17 Carnival. 23—Ci. A. A. Dance. MAY 30—Baccalau reate. JUNE 2 —C lass Night. 3 Commencement. COZY '1' E A On October second, the Senior girls gave the Freshman girls a tea. Each Senior had one Freshman protege and was responsible for that girl's good time. Several splendid games were played and everyone enjoyed them, (the Freshmen playing tag whenever they had the chance). Delicious refreshments were served and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in dancing. This tea was an innovation this year, and as it was a great success, we hope that it will be made a tradition of the school. H A L L () W E ’ E X I) A X C E The first High School Party was held October twenty-fourth in the gymnasium which was gayly decorated in black and orange, used to carry out the Hallowe’en, idea. Around 8:15 the orchestra struck up a lively tune and everyone danced until Mr. Bale insisted that some games should be played because the Freshmen had to go home at 10:00, and they had asked for some real “nice games (something that would not tire them nor excite them so they couldn’t sleep.) After the Freshmen had gone home, the rest of the party danced until Mr. Her sent them scurrying home, admonishing them not to soap any windows. F O () T B A L L B A X Q U E T On November twenty-third, the Citizens’ Association entertained the Foot- ball men at a banquet held in the Congregational church. The menu was: Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes Hot Rolls Fruit Salad Coffee Rice Pudding Following the banquet, the speakers of the evening were introduced by Norman Anderson, who made a great hit as a toast master. Tom Robinson, swimming coach and instructor of Northwestern “U , and Johnny Paver, assistant coach, spoke about the “Conditions of Various Schools and the need of a new High School in Downers Grove. A very pleasant and profitable evening was spent and the Football men are very grateful to the Citizens for their splendid coopera- tion. 70 II O M E C () M I N (1 On the evening of November twenty-sixth, the alumni and students of Downers Grove High School, gathered at the Gymnasium to celebrate the annual Thanks- giving Homecoming. The gym was decorated with purple and white streamers and the transforma- tion was almost magical; one would hardly recognize our old gym. Fitzgerald’s Orchestra played and everyone had a good time meeting, gossiping and dancing with old friends. Several very clever features were put on by the Orchestra and were thoroughly enjoyed by the dancers. At the bewitching hour of twelve, punch was served and confetti and ser- pentine were sailing in mid-air, adding materially to the final merrymaking of an evening long to be remembered in the annals of Downers Grove High. S E N I () R P A R T Y On December fifteenth the Seniors and the Faculty were entertained at a Christmas party by Jane Frankenfield. The first part of the evening was spent playing “Cootie”, the prizes being awarded to Geraldine Wolf and Mr. Bale. After refreshments were served, everyone tripped to the third story, where a Christmas tree, surrounded with gifts, was awaiting them. Everyone received a gift, and yes! Mr. Her was given a little red Fire Chief’s hat, of which he was very proud; (now you will have a hat to wear during fire drills, Mr. Her.) The rest of the evening was spent dancing and everyone declared they had never had a better time. C II R I S T M A S P A R T Y The afternoon of December eighteenth, the G. A. A. sponsored an All High School Party. The gym was gaily decorated with green and red streamers which met in the center at the tip of a huge and tinsel be-deeked Christmas tree. The Jazz orchestra played for dancing and refreshing punch was served. Just before the close of the party, Elizabeth Haworth and Olive Statton gave a very clever and unique imitation of the “Bowery Dance”. A “great” time was had by all and everyone wished everyone else a Merry Xmas and thanked the G. A. A. for the pleasant afternoon. B 0 Y S ’ P A R T Y On February fifth, the boys gave the girls a party which they owed them because they had lost the “Attendance and Punctuality Contest . The High School Jazz Orchestra furnished the music for the dancing and delicious refresh- ments were served to the guests, by the “Male members of the Faculty”. Kvery- one had a lovely time, and agreed that the boys were splendid hosts. F A C U L T Y P A R T Y On the evening of February sixteenth, a delightful Faculty party was held in the High School gymnasium. The decorations and many of the stunts were in keeping with St. Valentine. Hearts and Bunco were played, and there was dancing later in the evening. Besides these pleasant pastimes, a lovely feature dance was given and a very clever pantomime. The serving of dainty refreshments topped off a pleasant evening. F R E S II M A X P A R T Y On February twentieth, the Freshmen had a party, yes and it didn't start until eight o’clock (their mothers told them they had to take a nap first and they overslept. They played some games and those who were unusually intelligent won lolly- pops which they consumed with much delight. Ice cream and cakes were served and after the advisors had wiped the sticky fingers of the Freshmen, there was dancing. At 11 :oo one of the mothers called up and told Mr. Her, with heated words (we won’t repeat them) that her daughter should come home immediately. Thus ended the first Freshman party and as they were skipping home they agreed that they’d all had a “dood” time. A L L II I G H S C II () O L P A R T Y On February twenty-seventh, the Social Committee entertained the High School at the gymnasium. Dancing and games made the evening a very merry one. Delicious punch was served to the happy crowd and everyone had a fine evening. 7S '1' E A On March twelfth, the Junior girls were hostesses to their mothers, at a lovely reception in the High School Gymnasium. Mrs. Anderson. Dean of Girls, gave an interesting talk before the mothers on the cosial problems of the school. Tea and wafers were served in the lower halls and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. S O P II O M o R E M A S Q U E R A I) E On the evening of March nineteenth, the “Sophs” held a masquerade party in the High School Gym. Around thirty-five members were present. Philip Weinheimer won the boy's prize for the most original costume, being dressed as a farmer, and Lorraine Heinze the girl's, being dressed as a Pirate. The three advisors of the class: Miss Miller. Miss brush and Mr. Bale, directed a few old-fashioned games. Appropriate refreshments were served and the rest of the evening was spent dancing. A merry time was had by all. r A R X I V A L The High School Carnival, held on April sixteenth and seventeenth was a huge success. Among the various attractions were a very clever one-act play and several vaudeville acts given in the Assembly; a grab bag; refreshment and candy stand; Novelty and Fortune Telling booth. We must not forget the balloon booth, because that was the rendezvous of all the Freshmen. In the gym, which was decorated very artistically there was dancing and everyone seemed to be having a wonderful time. We had looked forward to the Carnival, all year, and no one was disappointed in their expectations. 79 J U X I ) R - S E X I () R B A X Q U E T On May fourteenth the Junior-Senior banquet was held at a-Brook Inn. The menu was as follows: bruit Cocktail Chicken Patties Mashed Potatoes 'eas Mot Rolls Pear Salad Olives Coffee Ice Cream Cake Salted Nuts Mr. Johnson, as toast master, presided over the ceremonies. A welcome was extended to the guests in the form of a toast by Arthur Stephens, president of the Junior class. A response was made by Leonard Sullivan, the Senior president. Other toasts were given by Mr. I X. Davis, Miss Von Beck, Avis Pitcher and Olive Statton. After the banquet, guests and hosts assembled in the High School gym which had been transformed to a lovely Japanese garden a-bloom with cherry blossoms. A snappy orchestra made dancing irresistible. It was pronounced a social event of great merit. so G . A . A . P A R rl' Y On April twenty-third, the G. A. A. gave a party in the High School Gym, which was appropriately decorated, and lent color to the gala occasion. Dancing occupied most of the evening. There were several very clever and unique feature dances, which delighted everyone. Luscious punch was served, (yes! there was plenty of it, too.) At the close of the evening, everyone agreed that the G. A. A. surely did know how to entertain, and that they had, one and all, had a delightful evening. B A C C A L A U R E A T E On May thirtieth. Baccalaureate was held in the Congregational church. Rev. Phelps, of that church, preached the sermon and gave the graduates some very interesting and helpful pointers on problems that were likely to confront them sometime in their lives. We want to take this opportunity, to thank Mr. Phelps for the cooperation and help he has given us all through our four years in High School. C () M M E X C E M E X T Commencement was held June fourth, in the Methodist church. Rev. Shannon, of the People’s Church, Chicago, gave a splendid address which was both in- structive and an inspiration to the graduating class. Mr. Davis, presented the Diplomas. si r ORGANIZ S3 ( i I R L R E S K R ' E The third successful year of the Girl Reserves, 1925-26, has accomplished a great deal. With the aid of our “ever ready advisors”, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Parisch, much enthusiasm has been stimulated and many new members added to the overflowing list. The officers for the year were: Geraldine W olf President Ethel Hoffman Pice-President Charlotte Bordwell Secretary Florence Michael Treasurer Dorothy Easley Chairman Program Committee Avis Pitcher Chairman Service Committee Gladys Sciiaetzle Chairman Social Committee The Girl Reserves sponsored a hike on October 16, north of Ogden. About twenty members enjoyed a snappy feed. Formal initiation was held Thursday evening, November 4. in the High School Assembly. Mr. Castor and Mrs. Parrish each honored us with a speech in regard to what the “Girl Reserves” should mean to all. On December 16, the girls sent candies and cookies to the ex-soldiers (as the previous year). During the month of January 15, Mrs. Parrish entertained the Girl Reserves at her home, many responded, various games were played and light refreshments served and the usual good time was had by everyone present. In the Spring an All High School party will be sponsored by the “Girls”. GIRL RESERVE MOTTO “Everywhere, always, in sunshine, in shadow, in joy, in disappointment, in success, in defeat we, the Girl Reserves of America, follow the Gleam. If once we fall, we rise to face the light; if once we fail, we light again to win; we cannot be lonely we stand together. From North to farthest South, from East to dis- tant West, ours is the surest Quest- W e know the One we follow.” 85 SI� Charlotte Bordwell Marjorie Burns Alice Bi: res ford Violet Haller President Pice-President Secretary Treasurer STATION (;. A. A. BROADCASTING FROM D. G. II. S. Ladies and Gentlemen and male students of the High School, we are going to tell you about the Girls’ Athletic Association of this year. Kindly give us your best attention. (Applause) This club was organized last year and it proved so successful that it was re- organized again this year under the leadership of Miss Jackola. The purpose of the G. A. A. is to promote better and more athletics for girls. It is a club “Of Girls, for Girls and By Girls.” The G. A. A. sponsored several social affairs throughout the year and they were listed as the “big hits” of the season. The hockey season was not very successful owing to the fact that “Old Mother Nature” transformed our hockey field into the “old swimming hole”. After the last game the Juniors trotted from the field as the winning victors. After our eventful hockey season, the grand old game of basketball had its sway. Class teams were chosen and as the opponents of the game fought for the honors of their classes, excitement and class spirit entered the gym, hand in hand. As the last thing on the program: “ For G. A. A. let’s give a cheer. Here’s to its success, again next year.” Editor. G. A. A. signing off until September, 1926. ss H I - Y (' L U B The officers for 1925 and 1926 were: William Ray Jack Blares lee Arthur Stephens Fred Towsley W ith the help of these officers the Ili-Y Club enjoyed one of the best years we have ever had. Many good talks were sponsored by the Hi-Y in the “Four C’s Campaign”. An address on “Clean Speech by Rev. Fred Harrison, on “Clean Living”, by Dr. John L. Alexander, on “Clean Athletics” by H. Fass Bunce, and on “Clean Scholarship” by (). 1C Pence, all of which were of great interest to the student body. Numerous delegates were sent to the Older Boys Conference at Urbana and most of them came back with big things to tell and do. The annual “Father and Son” banquet, also, was put over with a great deal of enthusiasm, about fifty being present. And last but not least, was the splendid County Conference, held at the Con- gregational church, here in our own town, April 24. managed and sponsored by the local Hi-Y members. It can truly be called the finest Conference held for many years, due to the untiring efforts of our own Hi-Y Club fellows who worked so hard to make it possible. President Iice-President Secretary Treasurer so 90 F ) R U M Marion Khr President Dorothy Patterson f'ice-President Gladys Schaetzi.e Secret a ry- Tre as u rer For the benefit of those interested in public speaking, debate and dramatic work, the Forum was established in 1925 under the supervision of Mrs. Andersen and Miss Miller. The year 1926 witnessed its excellent progress under the supervision of Miss Miller and with an active membership of forty-eight. The Forum has had several evening socials this past year, at which the mem- bers have entertained by readings, plays and musical numbers. Two delightful one-act plays were given: “Where But in America ”, and “My Lady’s Lace”. Altogether this past year of the Forum has been a most successful one. 91 02 DEBATING TEAMS On January 13, Miss Miller announced a preliminary try-out for all who were interested in interscholastic debating; three minute talks were to be given on any topic of the day. The following fourteen students willingly and enthusiastically responded: Pliny Adams, Dorothy Easley, Mary Gleason, Maude Haller, Elizabeth Haworth, Florence Kester, Spencer Lott, Robert McVitty, Eva Pollack, Evelyn Rash, Karl Schrager, Leonard Sullivan, Carl Vogler, and Catharine hitchorn. After deliberate consideration by five faculty judges, two competent debating teams were selected as follows: Affirmative team, Maude Haller, chairman; Dorothy Easley, Pliny Adams; Negative team, Eva Pollack, chairman; Elizabeth Haworth, Robert McVitty, while Karl Schrager and Spencer Lott were chosen as alternates. 'Phe teams exerted untiring efforts in gathering data, preparing speeches, and rebuttals for the question: ‘‘Resolved: that the proposed Child Labor Amend- ment to the National Constitution should be adopted by the United States.” 93 N eg Ati vi: Team 94 I) E B A 'I' I X c; '1' E A M S The first series of debates was held on February 24, the negative team traveled to Klmhurst, while the affirmative met the Riverside team here, but we unfortunate- ly lost. As the Cauldron goes to press, the teams arc looking forward to a double victory in the second series of debates to be held on March 27. The negative team will meet Cicero High School here, while the affirmative team will travel to Sandwich. There are rumors, however, that the Sandwich team will forfeit, in which case, our affirmative will challenge Cicero negative to a debate on March 27. Sandwich must meet our affirmative no later than April 10, or else they will have to forfeit according to the ruling of the Illinois State Normal. We’re certain our teams are going to win! 5 06 L A T I X (' I. U B All those who were fortunate in being members of the Latin Club this year have certainly found themselves well repaid for their time, for our leader. Miss Dunbar has endeavored to make a supposedly dry subject interesting, by stressing the practicability and modern application of Latin to our daily activities. In the first meeting of the year the following competent officers were elected for the ensuing year: Elizabeth Merrylees President Clarissa Bogart Pice-President Harold Kester Secretary Eleanor Drees Treasurer A program was prepared for the Latin C lub by the Program Committee, Eva Pollack, chairman; Katheryn Rassweiler, and Thomas Leavitt. The event by far the most interesting, and exciting on the Latin program was the Freshman Initiation party held on February 16, at the home of Mrs. Rassweiler. All students who had successfully survived the effects of studying Latin and had received an “A for their well-spent efforts were to be initiated. I'he following Latin novices were made to endure the dire tortures of an hair- raising initiation planned by Katheryn Rassweiler, Loraine Heinze, and Catherine Whitehorn: Edward Cline, Emma Dum, Dorothy Geidel, Lucy Heinze, Ruth Hunt, James Mackie, Kenneth Milcy, Billie Rosenbaum, Karl Schrager. ernicc Stephens, and Gertrude eiss. As soon as the frightened children had bravely gone through their trying ordeal, and pledged to stand by the Latin Club Constitution, they were condescendingly served salad and cake, thereby closing an altogether successful evening (for the upper classmen). As the Cauldron goes to press, plans are being made for a Latin Club Exhibi- tion to be held in the Spring. At this time a tea will be given for the Mothers in order to strengthen the bonds of understanding and sociability. 07 9S T II E B () Y S ’ GLEE CLUB The Downers Grove High School Boys’ Glee Club has an enrollment of thirty-six members. While the hard work they have done shows up admirably in their chorus singing, it is in the operetta “Mam’zelle Taps” that the boys have really shown their mettle. They entered into it heartily and sang lustily throughout, thus helping greatly to make the operetta a success. Another event in which the boys participated was the Boys’ Glee Club Contest held April 23. As is usual the glee club has its share in the Commencement music. « «� GIRLS’ G L E E G I. L' R I nder the competent leadership of Miss Thompson, the members of the Girls’ Glee Club have enjoyed a very- profitable musical year. At the December meeting of the Parent-Teachers’ Association, the chorus of one hundred members presented a program of Christmas melodies. On February 24, the special girls’ glee club pleased their hearers with two numbers: “The Old Refrain”, and “Mah Lindly Lou,” the occasion being the first series of debates. At the March 3 meeting of the Woman’s Club, the special chorus entertained delightfully. The operetta “Mam’zelle Taps” was successfully presented on March 26. It is felt that to the untiring ef- forts of Miss Thompson much of the success of the Girls' Glee Club is due. 100 I 01 IIaddon Hali. M y ste ry Professor Chase, the father Mrs. Chase, his wife Mehitable Maude Chase Carolyn Chase, the flapper Moritz Chase, the brother Professor Blimmer, Miss Fair Miss Haddon, the rich lady Eric Haddon, the nephew Delia, the Chase’s maid Deborah, Miss Haddon’s maid CAST Jack Hoffman Margaret Hammond Gladys Schaetzle Jane Frankenfield James Maxficld Arthur Browne Florence Michael Richard Kellogg Elizabeth Haworth Olive Statton 102 II AD I) OX HALL MYSTERY The annual Senior Play which was presented Wednesday afternoon, March 3rd, and Thursday and Friday nights, March 4th and 5th, was greatly enjoyed by the children and also by the audiences of the evening performances, due to the able directing of Miss on Beck and the excellent choice of the cast. “Mehitable Maude” was the name which created the mystery throughout the play and caused a great many heartaches, and yet in the end, the name brought the possessor of it “good luck”. The play opens with the scene laid in the living room of the Chase home. Professor and Mrs. Chase and their daughters, Mehitable Maude and Carolyn, are lamenting the death of their Aunt Mehitable Maude, who did not remember them in her will, even after Professor and Mrs. Chase had named their eldest child Mehitable Maude for her. As they are in financial difficulties, Mehitable decides to go away as a companion to a rich woman, Miss Haddon, and thus “fill the family coffers”. Carolyn tells her to change her name, and Moritz, her brother, and Carolyn decide it shall be Mary. Professor Blimmer, a persistent lover of Mehitable proposes before she leaves and is promptly rejected. He says he is persistent, and she is a little upset, but the thoughts of changing her name and going away soon reconcile her. Miss Haddon, who likes Mary very much, has a nephew, Eric Haddon, who comes to visit her soon after Mary’s arrival. Miss Haddon, who always refers to her “wasted youth” begs Eric to stay true to her and never marry, and not to become interested in Mary Chase. Of course, that is just what he does, but Mary thinks she cannot marry him, because of the secret of her name, and to make it worse, the suit of armor, which stands in the upper hall, speaks “Mehitable Maude” after she has been out with Eric and this frightens her. 'Phe climax comes at the time Miss Fair, a supposedly new neighbor comes to tea. She is very queer, psychic in fact, and she stares always at Mary. She explains that there is a mystery about Haddon Hall which she has been compelled to come to solv e. Having her Ouija Board with her she uses it and it spells out M-e-h-i-t-a-b-l-e M-a-u-d-e. All the time Miss Haddon is pacing back and forth and she then confesses that she has concealed her name from Mary in the fear of being laughed at and Mary confesses that she too had been christened Mehitable Maude. Miss Fair goes out quite subdued and as Mary is looking out of the window she secs Professor Blimmer going down the road, and the mystery of the spoken name and the queer caller to tea is solved. Mary then confesses that her name is also Mehitable Maude. Miss Haddon, knowing what she had suffered from such a name, says that Mary and Eric shall marry. Miss Haddon tactfully leaves, and Mary and Eric are left alone talking about persistence and other things. 10a Mam' ki.i.k Taps 10 I M A M ’ Z E L L E T A P S CAST OF Cl IA RACTKRS Colonel Piquet, retired Harlow Gregory Marie, his daughter 1 Peggy W'einheimcr Jean Piquet, her cousin Arthur Stephens Private Alonzo Mills, of the A. K. F. Robert McVitty Private Frederick Bull, of the British Army Spencer Lott Aunt Josephine, Colonel’s housekeeper Loraine Hienze Duchess of Donchester, foe to nicotine Fleanor Drees Lizzie, of the “Tommywaacs” Marjorie Potter Charlotte, a nurse ... Dorothy Matson Fdmund Pompous, Shakespearian tragedian Hubert Hoffert Lewis Potter, Motion picture photographer James Mackey Captain Gringo, a spy Arthur Brown Chorus of Girls, Old Men, W ounded Soldiers, “Tom mv waacs” ‘‘Mam’zelle Taps” was given in the Masonic Temple, March 26, with great success. The opera opens with a brief prologue in which the action occurs prior to the date of America’s entry into the Great W ar. It introduces us to Marie afterwards known as “Mam’zelle Taps” her father and an old housekeeper. Here we first get an inkling of Marie’s resolve to do something for her country, as well as a suggestion of the sinister character of the spy. Captain Gringo, whose efforts to win Marie for his wife and whose ultimate fate, the opera eventually discloses. Act I takes place after American soldiers have landed in France. One after the other we are introduced to a delightful scries of characters, chief among whom are Jean, Frederick, and Alonzo, soldier boys who represent respectively France, Great Britain and America. Marie is much talked of, but nobody seems to know where she is or what she is doing. She has disappeared. In reality, she has become a bugler in the French Army and is known and beloved by all as “Mam’zellc Taps”. It is Mam’zelle Taps with whom Jean, Frederick and Alonzo arc in love, but they are not aware that she is the missing Marie. Captain Gringo arrives in search of Marie, who presently bursts on the scene and explains to her father just what she has been doing. From this point on, the efforts of the three soldiers 105 and Captain Gringo to claim the hand of “Mam’zclle Taps” are redoubled. The three boys resolve to expose Gringo as a spy. In this they are not very successful, despite the fact that they have agreed that the one who succeeds shall win Mam- ’zelle Taps. She meantime, with the aid of an American motion picture photo- grapher, completes the details of a plot for Gringo’s undoing. In order to throw him off the scent, she pretends she will marry him, and the finals of this Act finds Gringo off on his doubtful errand of Marie’s behest, and the whole company dismayed at what they consider the shocking decision of Mam’zelle Taps. The second Act carries the action along, finds Captain Gringo becoming more and more unconsciously embroiled in the net Marie has been weaving, and clearly indicates that the American soldier boy has the best of chances for eventually' winning Marie. How Gringo walks into the trap his perfidy has made, how Jean and Frederick find consolation in the arms of two charming young women whose war work has made them heroines, and how Alonzo and Marie hear the Bells of Peace as well as the Wedding Bells in their dreams so soon to be realized—all this and more is revealed in an Opera in which no fighting scenes occur and not a shot is fired. The comedy element is supplied by the three soldiers as well as an old-school tragedian and a feather-brained Duchess. Our Opera this year was a great success. Mrs. Andersen directed the Dramatic part. Miss Thompson had the heavy task of directing the chorus, and Mrs. Wcin- heimer kindly aided in training all of the soloists for their parts. W e owe a great deal to these women and we thank them very much. ior 107 Ray I). Hahn Coach Clarence L. Johnson Assistant Coach 10s Ray Carpenter C O A C II R A Y D . II A H X Ray I). Hahn, as everyone knows, came to us from the Kansas State Agri- cultural school, where he made such an outstanding record in athletics, captaining the Kansas Aggie football team and playing on the varsity basketball five. He was chosen on Walter Camp’s third All-American football team. In the two years, he has coached here he has turned out some of the most suc- cessful teams the Purple could ever boast of having. He has given every man a chance and is the best liked coach I). G. H. S. has ever had. He champions clean sportsmanship and has instilled into every Purple athlete the principle of fair play. ASS T . C 0 A 0 H C L A R E X C E L . J () H X S 0 X Mr. Johnson acted as assistant to Coach Hahn, having charge of the light- weight football and basketball teams. These teams made a great showing this year and Coach Johnson should be given a good share of the credit. Mr. Johnson comes to us from DcKalb where he made a wonderful record as an athlete. He is well liked as a coach and will long be remembered by his men. His squad won first place in the conference for lightweight teams. R A V C A R P E X T E R Ray Carpenter was our successful manager and held down this job throughout the football, basketball and track seasons. Ray was the best manager we have ever had, he was always on the job and will be remembered by every I). G. H. S. athlete. 109 ‘ ‘ I) OLD B 1 The “D” Club was newly organized at the end of the football season. Anyone earning major or minor “D”s, automatically becomes a member. Officers for the year were elected at the first meeting. Richard Kellogg was the fellows’ choice for president; Robert McYitty, vice- president; and Fred Towslcy, secretary-treasurer. The purpose of the club is to regulate and restrict the wearing of “D”s to eligible students. The members for this year are as follows: R. D. Hahn, Coach Jim Hillard Clarence Johnson, Assistant Coach Fat Lukes Barny Barnhart Jack Blakeslee Benny Bensley Ed. Lawson Fritz Towsley Bi d Kellogg Red Haworth Jim Maxfield Bill Ray Howy Drew Lourie Bridgeman Root McCollum Earl Patton Ray Hibbard Philly Weinheimer Dan Deegan Lyman Hall Bob McYitty 1 Iarlow ( Jregory Dick Henderson Sloppy Hoag land John Kempher Jim Mackey Norm Stephens I I arold Diener Curly Pl am beck Hubie IIoffert S. (). Lott Art Stephens Sam Dt IM Donald Baker i 11 A T H L E T I C A SSOCIA T I 0 X 'flic Athletic Association was re-organized on September 18, 1925, at a meeting of the student body, with Mr. Bale presiding. The following officers were elected: William Ray . President Sam Miskelly Pice-President William Barnhart Secretary-Treasurer Knthusiasm ran high among the students and when pledges for football season tickets were distributed, the response was close to 100%. Another meeting was held on December 1, with William Ray presiding. At this time letters were awarded to those who had won them in football, both Lightweight and Heavyweight “ DV Pledges for basketball season tickets were distributed and the student body responded with the same cooperative spirit. This has been a very successful year in athletics and the Athletic Association deserves a great deal of praise for the backing it has afforded the teams. At this time we wish to thank the many friends and backers of the school who have given their support to the teams. 112 F () () T B A L L S E A S () N 1 9 2 (5 The 1926 football season started with a rush. Early in September, when the call for football material was sent out, forty-five men reported, the largest squad ever. With seven letter men back, the prospects looked bright and Coach Hahn, assisted by Mr. Johnson, lost no time in rounding out a smooth-working machine from the possibilities. On September 19th, after two weeks of hard practice, the team journeyed to Cicero to meet the strong Sterling Morton eleven. Although the team fell fighting, 21-0. disgrace should not be taken from this defeat, considering the strength of the opponents a team which made a good showing in the Suburban League. The new members of the purple eleven gained a lot of experience from this game and the defects in the team were brought to light. The Downers seconds were also defeated by their Morton opponents, 13-0. The following week the Downers team met her old rival, Naperville, on the home field. This was one of the bright spots of the season, the old Purple and W hite winning, 6-0. Although the Downers Gridders forced the game into enemy territory throughout most of the game, a muddy' field prevented a touchdown after the first score. In the last quarter, Naperville took the ball down the field, but the Downers stone wall held them in the shadow of its own goal line and saved the day. As a curtain-raiser the Yannigans trimmed Naperville’s lights, 7-0. On October 3rd, the mighty Maine eleven came to Downers and trounced the Purple gridders, 36-0, in the most crushing defeat of the season. The Downers team simply couldn’t stop the Maine backs and her offense was powerless. The team should be given some credit, however, for the fight shown against this team which later won the championship of the league. The lights were brushed aside, to the score of 19-0. by the fast Proviso lights, in the opening game. On October 9th the Downers Yannigans were trimmed by the Maines seconds, 7-6, in a heart-breaking game which was decided by a place kick after a tying touchdown. On October 10th, the team traveled to Elmhurst to meet the York eleven. Fumbles in the first quarter resulted in a touchdown for Elmhurst. It seemed to be an off day for the Purple, and although, the team came back strong in the third period, the touchdown punch simply wasn’t there and the Downers gridders had to be satisfied with the short end of a 7-0 score. On October 16th the Downers lights met the Maine lights for the second time. The Downers boys were out for revenge and although they outplayed the Maine lads, they had to be content with a 0-0 score. On the next day the regulars of the Purple and White rode over the Elmhurst Academy eleven and decisively defeated them. 13-0. The team seemed to be hitting its stride and it was a real treat to watch the team in action. On the following Saturday, the Purple team engaged in its annual struggle, with her old rival, Hinsdale. This was the toughest game of the season and was a battle from start to finish. A Dow iters kick, blocked by the goal post, resulted in a safety for Hinsdale, early in the game. This was Hinsdale’s only chance to score, for the Downers team, furious because of this streak of ill luck, fought like men of old, and outplayed the heavier Red and White team throughout the rest of the game. The heavy mud was all that kept the Downers eleven from a score. This was a hard game to lose, however, we feel proud of this plucky Purple team which was never beaten till the final whistle. The Downers seconds romped over the Hinsdale lights to the score of 13-0. On November 7th the Purple and White played the West Chicago eleven in I 13 a sea of mud. This was probably the wettest game of the year. Although the Downers team completely outplayed its opponents, smashing through the line and tearing off long gains around end, the ankle deep mud prevented the rain- soaked backs from crossing the goal line. The team fought hard till the final whistle but the score still remained o-o. The Downers team lost to Glenbard, on November 14th, in the last game of the season, by a score of 20-0. After hitting the Purple line, without success, Glenbard opened up with a strong passing game and scored three touchdowns by this route. Although the score was a bit one-sided the game was fiercely fought and the Purple and hite gridders threatened the Glenbard goal more than once. As a curtain-raiser the Downers Yannigans fought the Glenbard lights to a 0-0 score. Although this season cannot be called a “howling success in view of games won, there were several things which made it worth while. Enthusiasm ran high throughout the entire season in spite of the unpleasant weather conditions and over thirty men were out for practice each night. Every man was instilled with that fighting spirit and taught the value of fair play, the two standards for which the teams of Downers have always stood. Hats off to that plucky football team of SCORES I). G. II. S. . 0 I). G. H. S 6 D. g: H. S 0 D. G. II. s 0 1). G. II. s 13 I). G. 11. s 0 I). G. II. s 0 I). G. II. s 0 D. G. H. S Seco 0 D. G. H. S 7 D. G. H. S. 0 D. G. H. S. . 6 D. G. H. S 13 I). G. H. S 0 D. G. II. S 0 SCI I EDI' September 18 I). G. H. S. vs. September 25 I). G. II. S. vs. October 2 I). G. II. S. vs. October 9 I). CL II. S. vs. October 16 I). G. II. S. vs. October 23 I). G. II. S. vs. November 6 D. G. II. S. vs. November 13 D. G. H. S. vs. Morton .................. 20 Naperville ............... o Maine ................... 36 York...................... 7 Elmhurst Academy.......... o Hinsdale ................. 2 W est Chicago............. o Glenbard................. 20 nd Team Morton 13 Naperville o Proviso .................. 19 Maine ..................... 7 Hinsdale .................. o Maine ..................... o Glenbard .................. o EE EOR 1926 East Aurora at Downers Grove La Grange at Downers Grove Elmhurst Academy at Downers Grove Maine at Des Plaines York at Downers Grove Glenbard at Downers Grove West Chicago at West Chicago Hinsdale at Downers Grove 111 George Bexsley As Captain of the team he was one of the best the Purple anti hite ever had, and as Center was uncqualed. Benny stopped what came near him, and was a mighty kicker, booting the ball out of danger time and again. It is enough to say that he was chosen All-Conference Center. His invaluable services will be missed next year. William Ray Veteran linesman and last year’s tackle, was shifted to full- back, and played a whale of a game at this position. He could always be depended upon to make a first down, and was a valuable man for interference. Bill played his best game at York. He's a Senior. Jack Blakeslee The “colonel” played a de- pendable game at halfback. He could hit the line or skirt the end with equal ability, and was also valuable on either end of a forward pass. He was a hard tackier, and did most of the punt- ing toward the end of the season. Jack has played his last game for Downers Grove. Ray IIubbard The big boy from Belmont played a great game in the center of the line. Ray could play either tackle or center, and played both well. His specialty was breaking up plays behind the line of scrimmage. Ray ought to make ’em sit up and take notice next year as Captain of the team. 115 Richard Kellogg Although small in size, he was a plucky player and played an excellent game at quarterback. His coolness and clear-thinking pulled the team through many a tight place. Kelly was a good open-field runner. He will be missed next year. William Barnhart Barny played either end or Quarter and did bot h with ability. I le was reliable as a forward pass receiver, and could dash around the ends if called upon. Barny could also punt when the occa- sion demanded. He’s another member of the Senior Tribe. Hubert Hoffert At halfback, he was a hard man to stop. He made his best gains off tackle and around end. and once in an open field could be relied upon for a long gain. 1 le put across the winning touch- down against Naperville. Next year “Smitty” will be lost to the team as lie graduates in May. Richard Henderson Dick was one of the few vet- erans on the team and could always be depended upon. He was a strong man on defense, turning everything into the line, and was down under every punt. He also did his share of blocking and pass receiving. He was chosen end on the All-Confer- ence second team. His place will be hard to fill next fall. 1 10 Samuel Dum Sam played his second year at guard and did it well. He was always steady and reliable and carried his fight into every game, lie earned his position as guard on the second All-Conference team. Sam graduates and there will be a big gap for some one to fill. Edwin Lawson Played either end position and although not a sensational player could always be relied upon. Few plays went around his end, and he could take his man down on the offense. Ed was valuable in covering punts. He graduates this year. James Maxi iki.d Jim played tackle and was a good one. Although he did not star, he played a hard and con- sistent game. His pluck and de- termination were always out- standing, and no one deserves his “D” more than Jim. He graduates and will be missed. Robert Hillard This was Hillard’s first year at football. He played tackle and used his size to good advantage, being the Waterloo of many an off-tackle smash. “Jim Thorpe” learned a lot of football and ought to be an important cog in next year’s machine. I 17 Ly.MAX I I ALL Although Hall did not get into many games he showed the makings of a good fullback. He was one of the hardest tacklers on the team. He ought to make a name for himself in the coming two years. Donnell Deegax Dan played halfback and al- though rather light and small he showed speed and ability. His main threat was circling the ends and he ought to develop into a great open-field runner. Dan has another vear for old I). G. H. S. Robert Conley Bud didn't get into all of the games but when he was in he sure could hold up his end of the fight. He was rather light for tackle, but he made up for it with grit and determination. He is another Senior. Philip einheimer The heaviest man on the team and one of the best. Philly played guard and could be ex- pected to do his share of the line plunges. He could also take his man out on offense. Philly has two more years to carry his fight for the Purple and White. 11 Coach Ray I). Hahn (iv.io rivnxoo.j .1.11 : i ruxu-u-1 120 H E A Y Y Y E I Cl II T B A S K E T B A L L This was, without a doubt, the most successful basketball season the Heavies have had for several years. This year's quintet was a fast, smooth-working, aggregation and made a good record, in view of games won and lost. Then too, the team traveled in some fast company, for the West Suburban Conference had a group of the most evenly matched teams on record and every team was a mighty good team. Critics have said that this year’s West Suburban Conference could boast of teams as good as those of any league in Northern Illinois. In the Con- ference the I Icavies finished the season with a percentage of .500, with five victories and five defeats and in a tie with Maine for third place, which is a very good record for any team. The quintet showed good teamwork, grit and determination through- out the season and were outstanding because of their clean sportsmanship. The team lost the first game of the season to Argo by the heartbreaking score of 16-14, but fared better the next time by winning from Riverside by the same score. During the Christmas Holidays the quintet engaged in the annual fracas with the Alumni and romped over them to the tune of 37-22. The vacation seemed to have helped the team for they won the next three games from Maine, Argo and York, respectively by the close scores of 21-19, 14-12, and 16-15. The team seemed to be hitting its stride. Following the York game, the Purple lost a slow game to Hinsdale but made up for this defeat by playing all around the West Chicago five on the next night. The quintet dropped the next three out of four games, two to Naperville and the other to Glenbard, being chalked up with only a single victory which was over Harrison Tech. The team was showing good fioorwork but inability to hit the basket resulted in these defeats. On the following week- end the Purple snatched off a 33-20 victory from our old rivals York, only to lose to Elburn on the following night, in a slow game with many fouls. A few days later the team lost to Hinsdale for the second time. The whole team was off color and consequently were badly trounced. This defeat was somewhat dimmed however by the victory over West Chicago on the next night. The quintet dropped the last game of the season to Maine in a game with few thrills. In the Aurora tournament, the Purple quintet drew Glenbard, the Champions of the West Suburban league. This did not dishearten the team, however, for they stepped out and played real basketball, the best shown all season. After holding the lead for three quarters of the game, the Purple were nosed out in a last minute rally and forced to take the short end of an 18-16 score. And so ended a most successful season. S C II E I) U L E December 11 Argo 16 D. G. II. S. 14 There December 12 Riverside ■4 D. G. H. S. 16 There December 17 Glenbard 23 D. G. H. S. 17 Here December 29 Alumni 22 D. G. H. S. 37 Here 1 anuary 8 Maine 19 D. G. H. S. 21 There January 9 Argo 12 D. G. H. S. 14 1 lere January 15 York 15 D. G. H. S. 16 There January 16 I linsdale 19 D. G. II. S. 15 Here January 22 W est Chicago 14 D. G. H. S. 25 I lere January 23 Naperville 26 D. G. H. S. 16 There January 29 Glenbard 26 D. G. H. S. 19 There January 3° 1 larrison Tech 10 D. G. II. S. 27 I lere February 6 Naperville 28 D. G. H. S. 23 I lere February 12 York 20 D. G. 11. S. 33 I lere February 13 b'1 burn 29 D. G. II. S. 21 1 lere February 9 I linsdale 39 D. G. II. S. 10 There February 20 W est Chicago l7 D. G. H. S. 30 There February 26 Maine 25 I). G. H. S. 18 Here March 4 Glenbard 18 D. G. H. S. 16 Au rora 121 W illiam Ray Bill as Captain of the team was a good one. I Ic played a depend- able game at guard and was valuable in getting the ball off the backboard. Bill was dead on long shots and finished the season high up in the scoring column. W illiam Barnhart Barny was one of the highest scorers of the league, if not the highest, playing an aggresive game throughout the season. Barny was good on longs and was a sure shot under the basket. W ith his uncanny shooting abil- ity he pulled the team out of many tight places. Fred Towsley Fritz was Barny’s running mate and although not such a sure shot, was an excellent floor- man. As captain elect, Fritz ought to make a good showing next year. Edwin Lawson Ed as center was one of the best men in the conference. When it came to tipping the ball and if given a chance for a close in shot, he was sure. W c lose Ed this year and he will be missed. 122 r Hubert Hoefert Smitty was the fastest man on the team and played a great game at guard. He was a good man in breaking up the oppon- ent's plays and was an important cog in the team's offense. George Bensley Benny did not show up until the end of the season but he made such a good showing then, that he won a letter. He was valuable because of his fight. Arthur Stephens Although Art was not an out- standing player, he could be depended on to step in at guard and play a steady game. Art has another year to play. Spencer Lott W hen Lott was in the game, the whole team fought harder. Although he had difficulty in hitting the basket, he played a good passing game. Lott ought to be a mainstay of the team next year. 123 124 L I G II T 10 I G H T B A S K E T B A L E This year’s team brought a league championship to Downers the first one the Purple has ever had. 'The Lights played consistent basketball all season and surely deserved the much-sought-for cup. The team was a snappy bunch, char- acterized by fast teamwork and that never-say-die spirit, they never quit till the final whistle. Coach Johnson, with only Captain Deegan back from last year’s team, built up this championship team from new men. Red Haworth proved a lucky find, for Red had all the fight in the world and made an excellent guard. He and Deegan were probably the best pair of guards in the conference. Dccgen also made a fine captain and to him, a great deal of the team’s success is due. Bob McVitty, although he did not play at the beginning of the season, developed into a clever forward. It is enough to say that Bob was high scorer of the team. Drew, Mc- Yitty’s running mate, was a sure shot under the basket and also a dead on long shots. McCollum, at center, was a valuable man. Todd’s unusual ability as a basket tosser was a great help to the team and as a defensive center was one of the best in the conference. Although injuries kept Bridgeman out of many games, he surely deserves his “D’ Kellogg did not get into many games but when he did he showed that he had the fight and ability to play a guard position. Stephens, although only a Freshman, made such a good showing that he won a letter. The Lights started the season with Argo and romped over them to the tune of 10-4 and repeated the performance the next night, this time by running over Riverside, 10-8. Glenbard was the next victim, falling before the Purple quintet to the close score of 11-10. In the first game after the Christmas Holidays, Maine caught the Lights on an off night and beat them by the one-sided score of 14-4. This took all the cockiness out of the fellows and they came back and played all around the Argo five, on the next night. The quintet played York, on the fol- lowing week-end, in a fast game but came out on the wrong end of an 18-13 score. l p to this time the teams playing had been rather ragged due to the inexperience of the players. From this time on however the team began to round into a smooth- working machine and won the next four games Hinsdale 21-8; West Chicago 7-5; Naperville 18-16 and Glenbard 10-8. The next game with the Harrison Tech five was a real battle and the Purple, although playing good basketball, were nosed out. 12-9. This was the team’s last defeat and from this time on the Lights began to show Championship Stuff. Naperville, York, Klburn. Hinsdale, West Chicago, and Maine all fell before the fighting Purple. The Maine game was a championship match and was a real thriller. ’The Maine lads piled up a lead early in the game, until they held an 8-2 advantage with only a quarter to play. This was their last score however for the Purple quintet, in a whirlwind attack swept the Maine five off their feet and won the game, 11-8. Oh Boy! Some team! Some comeback! December 11 Argo 4 D. G. H. S. 10 There December 1 2 Riverside 8 D. G. II. S. 10 There December 7 Glenbard 10 I). G. H. S. 11 Here January 8 Maine H D. G. II. S. 4 There January 9 Argo 9 D. G. H. S. � 7 Here January 15 York 18 D. G. H. S. 13 There January 16 I linsdale 8 D. G. II. S. 21 I lerc January 22 W cst Chicago 5 I). G. H. S. 7 1 Icrc January 23 Naperville 16 D. G. H. S. 18 There January 29 (ilenbard 8 D. G. H. S. 10 There January 3° I larrison Tech 12 D. G. II. S. 9 11 ere February 6 Naperville 15 D. G. II. S. 19 I lere February 12 York 4 D. G. II. S. 28 I lere February 13 Elburn 11 D. G. II. S. «4 I lere February 9 I linsdale 11 I). G. II. S. l7 There February 20 W cst Chicago 10 I). G. H. S. 20 There Februarv 26 Maine 8 I). G. H. S. 11 Here 125 Track Squad 1925 T R A C K Although this year’s season has not yet started, a summary of last year’s results will give a very good idea of the outlook for this year. In a pre-season meet with Hinsdale, Downers was beaten by an overwhelming score. Between this first meet and the next, much improvement was shown in the team and as a result Downers came out on top in a triangular meet with York, and West Chicago. In a meet with Glenbard, York and West Chicago on the following week-end, Downers took second place which was very good considering the competition. Downers drove tied for fifth place in the Invitation meet held at Aurora. This result was very favorable for fifteen schools were entered in the meet. The conference meet at Glenbard was the final event of the year. The competition was unusually stiff, twelve conference records, being shattered, and as a result Downers Grove was only able to finish fourth. Last year was Downers second year in track competition and as this is too short a time to develop a winning team, the season as a whole must be con- sidered very successful. The squad has reported for practice and the indications are that this year’s team will be even more successful than last year’s. The following men scored points last year and will be back this year: Kellogg, Ray, Henderson, Barnhart, Lawson, Hoffert, McCollum, Haworth, Lott and Hoffman. With these men as a nucleus and the following prospects, the outlook is bright: Rigsbee, Mohns, Hubbard, Maxficld. Dum, Hillard, Stephens, Brown, Bridgeman, Bensley, Larson, Gregory, Yogler and Blakeslee. 127 G. A. A. Officers 128 129 SPILL? Working Hard Kes er 130 sah Dim 131 THE YEARLY NEWS INDIGESTIBLE Vol. 4, 1026 S. O. S. Edition 2 Pins here elsewhere 4 NEW FIRE GONG SAVES LIVES Students all over the building started from their sound sleep with a jerk as the new silver plated fire bells rang out. Pande- monium reigned supreme. Heroes were made and weaklings exposed in all their shame. The mob of students (?) madly surged from the building and little Charles Lukes barely escaped being trampled to death. Only his dexterity in squeezing under a radiator saved him. The building was emptied in the record time of thirteen minutes, thirty-three seconds! Many of the beautiful girls of tin school became hysterical because the report was around that Lukes was trapped in the building! Howard Mochel however, the mighty football captain could not be held back and galloped into the building while all the assemblage held their breaths. After many moments of suspense he appeared with Lukes on his brawny shoulder and when safely out with his burden fainted from the strain. Mochel will be presented with a medal for his bravery by the P. T. A. (Pocodot Tatters Associa- t ion). Inquiring Reporter (Questions asked of Faculty after game) Question: To what do you contribute your victory? Mr. Bale “Yes”. Mr. Russell '1 bahseet the basket.” Mr. Mahr Pretty girls in gallery.’’ Mr. Hahn “Kansas.” Mr. Moser ‘ Ancestors.” Mr. Johnson “It was a hard game to sit t hrough.” OVERLAND FISH FOUND Sugar Lake. Jan. I Professor Mackey, A.B.P.D.Q., eminently known for writing a book entitled “How to Bullshoot ” had a very novel experience yesterday which, however led to a discovery that will set the world agog! While Mackey was crawling along the street gutter on hands and knees looking for shikepokes he was suddenly, viciously attacked from the rear and upon grappling with the creature which had (Con. on page ‘2—Column 1) Bulletin: Sheriff Kcssel wins the $100 prize given by the I xdigestible for bravery while on duty. Kcssel was attempting to catch the attention of a pretty negress when a crime hardened and blood thirsty mouse ran up his pant leg. After a bloody struggle Kcssel killed the varmit with a desperate blow over the ear. The brave officer weak from loss of blood and the need of a drink of milk, fainted. Officer Sheldon walking his beat saw the body lying in the gutter and getting the better of his shaking knees advanced and carried Kcssel to a Patrol station. The Sheriff was then rushed to the Hillsdale Emporium where he is now slowly recovering. Kcssel says he will spend the $100 for fly paper. Pussyfoot Woehrl also deserves honorable mention for his attempt to chastise two grade school rowdies who were teasing the girls. The chivalrous officer stepped up and attempted to club down two of the young ruffians who were teasing a pretty young maiden unmercifully. They turned on him and after a bloody struggle Woehrl subdued the Rats but only after receiving a bloody nose and having his shirt nearly torn off his body. Although not winning the prize given by the Indigestible Pussyfoot received his reward in the form of a kiss from the maiden in distress. He is now wearing a cold sore on his lip. CAULDRON STAFF DISAGREE A very regrettable and shameful incident happened at the last Cauldron Staff meeting. The Joke Editor held out for his section to be printed on tissue paper so the Presides could see through the jokes. The idea was voted down however after some of the members nearly came to blows and now the Presides will have to go to some upper classmen to have the jokes explained. LOST FOUND Lost After or during the Bookstacking, a very fine and handsomely bound Caesar, full of Latin verbs. Lost—Potato crop from ears by Freshman. Forxn Nothing. 132 THE YEARLY NEWS INDIGESTIBLE OVERLAND FISH FOUND (Continued from Page 1) fastened its teeth in his leg Mackey finally dispatched the beast with a blow of his warty fist. The animal was an overland fish, a thing heretofore believed to be extinct. Professor Mackey has been bestowed the honorable title of Sir Xiblic Ears for this noteworthy piece of work and has received honorable mention in Detective 'Pales Magazine. SPORTS FACULTY HUMBLE FRESHMEN RUSSELL STARS Downers Grove High School Gym (By the Associated Press) Feb. lb. The Gala day of the I). G. H. S. sport season turned out to be quite a success. The Faculty vs. Freshman game had been widely advertised in the Chicago papers so therefore a goodly crowd was there. As a curtain raiser the mighty Seniors played the rest of the school and after a spectacular game the Seniors came out on the long end of a 26-10 score. This game failed to satisfy the excited crowd who had come to see the Big game, but before passing the writer wants to give Jim Thorpe liis (hie for he played the game of his career as center for the “rest of the school . It was thru his noble efforts and his long motion style of play that his team kept in the running as well as it did. Next on the program is the Big game. The Freshies are the first to take the floor and are greeted by a shrill medley of cheers coming from a group of very small girls on one side of the gym. After a long wait during which time Gregory, the Freshman star,shows his stuff the crowd grows tense wondering where the Faculty team is. Finally amid a roof-raising thunder of ap- plause the stately faculty take the floor. The wily captain Johnson brought his husky team out late purposely to get the already badly frightened Freshman more nervous. (If that were possible.) The whistle blows—the game is on. “Shorty Bale with a mighty leap tips the ball to “Iron-man Johnson who dribbles, pivots and passes to “Careless Mose Moser who sinks a pretty strip from the middle of the floor. The crowd goes wild. The powerful offense continues to break thru the F resilies while they in turn are unable to score owing to the stellar work of Oxo Hahn and “Chesty Malir. The half ends with the Freshmen scoreless and the Faculty with a safe lead. Hut when the second half opens tin Freshies seem imbued with new life and led by “Toothless Norm Stephens they stage a startling come- back and creep up point by point until the score is tied! In the rough play which follows “Oxo makes four fouls and upon being ejected from the game runs amuck of Bill Ray the referee, and very nearly kills him in his rage. Smith is put in but no sooner than the game started than (’are- less Mose” got a bone bruise on his head and had to quit. “ All Star Russel makes the substitution and fills the breach success- fully. The Freshies, desperate, foul Russell who thus is given a chance to win the game. As he toes the free throw line the crowd is tense with excitement, all eyes on the bronzed athlete upon whom tin game depends. “All Stars powerful body bends unbends releases the ball but it is a wild throw having hit his leg on the release. The game goes to overtime. The crowd gives Russell tin boos and they are so radical that it is evident that there has been heavy betting on the game. “Iron-man Johnson then shows where lie got his name and dropped two baskets in swift succession, winning the game and putting the Frosh in their place for another year. LINEUPS Frosh B. FT. P. G. Gregory, If 2 4 3 3 Rigsbee, rf 2 0 3 0 Stephens, c 3 0 1 8 Knoblauch, lg 0 0 0 13 Diencr, rg n 1 3 1 Faculty B. FT. P. G. I ron-man 4 2 2 5 Shorty 2 0 3 8 Chest v 1 0 3 9 Oxo 0 20 1 13 Careless Mose 1 n 3 10 All Star 0 0 n Uncountable. B. Baskets; F. T. Free Throw s; 1 i Personal Fouls; G. Gawks. 133 J O K E S OUR FACULTY IN FICTION Charlotte Anderson A Lady of Quality Ernest Iler ..... The Importance of Being Ernest Elizabeth Barrett His Secretary Marion Von Beck Jeanne D’Arc Carl Moser Ben Hur Daisy Dunbar Vanity Fair Ray Halm ... The Freshman Virginia Jackola That Royle Girl Edgar Russell ()liver Twist Homer Bale, Clarence Johnson Orphans of the Storm Nellie M. Frush .... Little Nell (Old Curiosity Shop) Ruth Belle Miller The Miracle Clarke Mahr Beau Brummel Blanche Thompson The Music Master FAMOCS PHRASES BY NOTED PEOPLE “Up your bucket or what have you?” Crescy Woehrl “Gosh” . . Howard Drew “I did—” Karl Schrager “Tirty tree” Stanley Meizkowski “Down in Kansas” Mr. Hahn “The old fighting spirit is what I want! Mr. Johnson “Darn it!” Olive Station “ o-o-o-O-OMPAH!! ” Wally Hoagland “Lets quiet down now ’ Mr. Russell “Oh heavens!” .... Mabel Steib “ I got this guy” . Toady McCollum “I love you, one and all” John Kempher “ O-o-o-e-e-e-MPAH!! ” . Lawrence Bridgeman “What do you mean by them words?” . Bob Hillard “I think you’re horrid” Dorothy Patterson “ Have you heard this one?” .' Bill Ray “Let’s move on now folks” Mr. Bale Bill Ray “Do you know my friend, George Benslev?” Alumnus—“Yeh. I used to sleep with him.” Bill “ Roommates?” Alumnus- “No! Classmates.” James M. “ It is all over the school!” Helen W.—“What is?” James—“The roof.” Miss Miller “How near were you to the answer?” Willard A.—“Two seats away.” 134 POETS CORNER I’ll admit that this talc is not truly new, This tragical talc of poor Oscar Glue, Hut ere the good mortal should be ever forgot Again I'll relate poor Oscar’s hard lot. He fell for a girl who was pretty and gay She liked him too, some people say. So Oscar one day did call at her home But father was there and clubbed Oscar’s dome. The dog came out too, and chewed Oscar up, And soon poor old Oscar was inside the pup. So you from this story this moral should take; Before you would love go jump in the lake! James Maxfield. DESPERATE AMBROSE A cautious look around he stole. His bags of chink he chunk And many a wicked smile he smolc And many a wicked wink he wunk. -Catherine Whitehorn. BUGHOUSE FABLES Mr. Iler chewing gum. Jane and Ed not together. Dorothy Patterson not shocked. Curley Piam beck wearing a necktie. Everett Andrus minus his red bandana. Mr. Hahn on time in the morning. Eddie Cline without a smile. A member of tin faculty announcing “roughneck day”. Getting an “A” from Mr. Hahn. Hebe with a smile. Getting in late without being seen by Mr. Bal( . Lester Sheldon without his betrothed Rosy Palm. Lawrence Bridgeman not trying to imitate a monkey. IF YOU C AN’T LAUGH AT THE JOKES OF THE AGE LAUGH AT THE AGE OF THE JOKES Mr. Hahn (Reading questions and answers to his American History class)- “ What was the greatest air disaster of 1925? Of course everybody knows that was the wreck of the Shenandoah.” Earl (Puzzled) “Wreck of the Shenandoah? Gosh! I thought that meant a cyclone or something.” 135 OUR R ATT UK CRY 54 -40 or Fight! 75 80 or Flunk!!! Mr. Russell “ Mow many sides has a circle?” Red Haworth —“Two, an inside and an outside!” “Blessings on thee, little sheik, Hotter than a lightning streak With balloon trousers, empty head, Socks and ties of flaming red; With marcelled hair, grease galore, The latest perfume from the store; With thy talcum on thy face, And thy cane to add thee grace. From my heart there bursts forth joy; Glad that I am not a boy.” RIGHT BACK!! “Blessings on thee, little dame, Winsome girl, comely name, With thy turned-down silken hose, And thy hankering for shows, With thy bobbed hairs jaunty grace And thy makeup on thy face, With thv red lips reddened more, Smeared with lipstick from the store, From my heart I give thee joy, Glad that I was born a boy.” Hubert Hoffert (Attempting a wise one to Sam Miskelly) “I say, driver, is vour Noah’s ark full?” Sam “One monkey short! Jump in.” Breathes there a girl with soul so dead, Who never to her date has said “When Do We Fat?” 136 Leonard Sullivan “ Your (‘yes are like the deep blue sea.” Lib “Oh -do you really think so?” Leonard “Yes. They’re watery.” Jack Hoffman (straining; to hear)- “The acoustics are bad.” Howard Mochel “Shut up. I don’t smell anything.” Mr. Moser, Ancient History (Tell- ing about the Greek Navy) -“ and the fleet inarched along the shore.” Lib Haworth (much impressed) ‘‘What in? Their gunboats?” Miss Miller (Eng. II) “What are clauses?” Eugene—14Clauses are things that grow on dogses and catses.” “Did anyone in Lester Miller’s family die?” “I don’t know. Why?” “Oh, he’s wearing his trousers at half mast!” Air. Bale “Does an effect go before a cause?” Bill Ray—“Yes, a man wheeling a barrow.” Dorothy Patterson -“I bang my hair- keep banging it but it won’t stay bung.” Mr. Bale “What is the opposite of Anti-clockwise?” Thomas Leavitt—“Uncle-clockwise.” Air. Russell (In trig.)—“Wait! We have this exactly wrong.” Air. Aloser “Who were the monks, where did they live and why?” Airs. Anderson “Now then, what comes after cheese?” Bill Murphy “A mouse, ma’am.” 137 Tramp—“Give me a dime for a sandwich?” Karl Schrager- “Let me see tin sandwich first.” WHAT HATH BEEN PUT TOGETHER LET NO MAN BREAK ASUNDER Benny and Ginner. Howard Drew and his gum. Rav Carpenter and “So’s your old man!” Olive and Lib. Mr. Russell and his accent. Tom Leavitt and tardiness. Freshman advisors and their patience. Art Brown and his angelic expression. Everett Andrus and his squawk. Harold Steffy and his good looks. Mr. Baker, the night janitor, and his good humor. Miss Von Beck and her dimples. Iona McNally and her freckles. Spencer Lott and his chest. The High School and its beloved Hebe. Mr. Main and his permanent wave. Barney and his tolerant look. Ed Lawson and his red ears. Eva Pollack and her debating prowess. James Mackey and his No. 12’s. 13S Mr. Russell (in algebra) -“Eddie what does LXXX mean?” Eddie “Love and kisses!! ’ A dark night A banana peel. Charles Lukes Virginia Reel. List of examination questions which may be modified and used by any teacher. Guaranteed to flunk at least half the class. 1. Why is it? 2. When is it? 3. When not? 4. Give ten examples. 5. State briefly. ( . If not, why not? 7. Give your own opinion. 8. What good will this do you in your later life? Mr. Malir “What’s tin meaning of connoisseur?” Benny “I don’t know.” Mr. Malir—“Well what would you call a person that pretends to know every- thing?” Bennv “A teacher.” 139 Pliny Adams “What do they mean by High School Bred? Is it any different from any other kind of bread?” Harold Steffy “My bov, it is a four years’ loaf.” When one of the 4C’s speakers began his talk the windows were lowered Wonder Why? Mr. Moser “In what way does Civics influence the student?” C. Rodlund- It makes one take an interest in the community.” Mr. Moser -“Well, a burglar also takes an interest in the community.” Miss Miller (to Mrs. Maxfield)—“ Do you know your boy spells ridiculously?” Mrs. Maxfield “Does he? Well, its about the only word he can spell.” Arthur Stephens (in practice for Alam’selle Taps)—“I know my voice is all right but what do you think of my execution?” Voice from rear “We favor it!!” Ed. Lawson “What is that terrible noise in the back of the room?” Jane—“Oh, one of tin Presides has learned to play a tune on the pencil sharpener!” 9 9 9 9 9 The end of a perfect day of school. 140 A UTOG II A P II S I I 1 () U R P A T R () N S Lord Lumber (’o. Dow ners Grove Publishing Co. Y. F. Seibert Co. Schultz Bros. Y. II. Blodgett J. II. Frankenfield Downers Grove Candy Kitchen 1C G. Pfaff Sons Dow ners Grove Garage (). II. Schafer L. Klein A: Son (’has. Mochel fe Son The Towne Shop II. E. McAllister First National Bank Bryce ( . Potter Mfg. Co. 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