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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1932 volume:

i wJxa (the (ttmtlbrnn (Caroline 3lfoc fciutor-iu-(CI|icf galley Hall ISusiurss itiuuagrr V 1 published bx Ke- file-ntor Was 5 t ik. ‘Downers crove IHqhfflchool owners [C]?ove HjtUuois ftxt 'SVuve- Kke- desiqtv ot out buildvnq gmcl the beauty Ot its SUTTOUtvd' itvqs haw- beerv wade the a,T (r motitotth tmi ca.uld.Tou — C icentes cfoV'l i 0 C5 li-ivm-cnc Z (Luc ' kyinarb it points; A sentinel at learning’s boor.” “{ !« boor of opportunity—the richest gift the community makes to its young people.” '3ln the years tn lie Gliali pleasant memories rlttttj to thee. plantet� here tlir guarbian sliabe, i nb sciit soft breezes Uiliispering lnj. OF KARL MOSER 1893-1931 PRESENTED BY CLASSES % 1929-1930-1931 ® Olcorge t. iU'llMf Superintendent of Schools Mr. G. E. DeWoi.e Mr. V. D. Herrick Mr. F. N. Davis I’tu c Seventeen Mrs. . C. Barber Mr. T. O. West i i akkr Mr. V. V. Henderson (Clarence 111. .Ijnlmson Principal and Dean of Hoys Page High teen Charlotte I). Andersen Dean of Girls English B.A. Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois Mildred Bales American History B.S. Oklahoma University Norman, Oklahoma Bernice Boyer Spanish, Typ e writ in g B.A. University of Iowa Iowa City. Iowa Helen Gertrude Brown English LA. Grinncll College Grinncll, Iowa University of Iowa Iowa City. Iowa University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois . R. Cleveland World History, Architectural Drawing Illinois State Normal University Normal. Illinois B.S. University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin University of Chicago Chicago. Illinois Ralph E. Cressey Mathematics, A thirties B.S. Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Fred C. Daigh Biology, General Science B.S. University of Illinois Urhana, Illinois Margaret Fluent Physical Education B.A. Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls, Iowa I’ayc Nineteen Xki.uk Annk Frijsh Typing, Shorthand 15. S. Penn College Oskaloosa, Iowa University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Columbia University New York City. N. Y. Lm)yh I). Grimm Physical Education, Coach 15.A. University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Crack M. Hknnis English I’ll.15.. M A University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Oaki.ky T. HkrrEM. Mathematics 15.S. Cinnherlaml College Williamsburg, Kentucky University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Evkrktt K. I lol.T General Science, Athletics Kd.15. Illinois State Normal University Normal, Illinois Bl.ANCHK HoWI.ANil French. Spanish 15.A. Carlcton College Northfield, M innesota University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Spanish and French Schools Middlcbury, Vermont Lillian C. Uyi.i.anij Home Economies 15. S. The Stout Institute Menomonic, Wisconsin Clark Mahr Com mercial 15.A. Simpson College Simpson College School of Business Indianola, Iowa Northwestern University School of Commerce Chicago, Illinois Page Twenty Cfil.IA Nat .kk Librarian Public School Music Diploma B.A. Iowa Slate Teachers’ College Cedar Falls, Iowa Thomas Y. Nei.son IFoodieork, Mechanical Drawing Oregon State College Cornwallis, Oregon B.S. The Stout Institute Mcnomonie. W isconsin Hei.Ex M. Phelps Assis tan t S ecr clary Downers Grove High School Downers Grove, Illinois 11,1.1 AM G. PoHI.M AX N' Focal Music Ph.B. University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois American Conservatory of Music Chicago, Illinois Katharine Reuthkr istory, Ma I he ma t ics B.A. Kipon College Kipon, Wisconsin M.A. University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Marion Sheldon Mathematics B.A. Beloit College Beloit, Wisconsin Ci.arknck J. Shoemaker Instrumental Music B.A, Drake University Des Moines, Iowa Columbia School of Music Chicago, Illinois Erma R. Shotoi.a Secretary Minneapolis Business College Minneapolis. Minnesota Paye Twenty-one La UR a stink Wki.ch English B.A. Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois J. Hf.i.kn W ll.I.F.Y Latin, English B.A. Carthage College Carthage. Illinois M.A. University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Western Illinois State Teachers’ College Macomh, Illinois Dorothy Wii.sox School Nurse B.A. University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts Registered Nurse Illinois and Massachusetts Eari. C. Woi.fk Physics, Chemistry B.A. Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls, Iowa University of Minnesota M inneapolis, M innesota Cathkrinf. Wood Public Speaking B.A. Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois Beatrice M. Yates English B.A. Cornell College Mount Vernon, Iowa M.A. Columbia University New York City, New York Paye Tu’cnty-lwo Page Twenty-three 31 u ili em or u of Helm S'HyMofuslu Page Twenty-six (Officers Ik win Sass President Oune Koeknek Isabel Marwitz Vice-president Secretary-treasurer Mae Wright Social Representative Page Twenty-seven Reid Alexander Thought is deeper than all speech.” Athletic Association (1) (2) (.1) (t): I) Club (2) (3) (4); lightweight Football (3); Track (1) (2) (3). Elizabeth Babin “Coli c or spits, poodle or pug, liach one to her is more thou a don.” Kcnwood-I.oring II. S.. Chicago, Illinois I ) (2); Class President 2); Class Secretary treasurer (1); Dramatic Club (1) (2); Athletic Association (1) (2). J KANKTTE B A RBIER As violin music she skillfully ploys. Loveliness of spirit she also portrays. Baud (I) (2): Orchestra (I): Chorus (1) i ' (3) (4); “Pickles”; Girl Reserves « I ) : Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) (4); G A. A. (I) (2) (3) (4); Volleyball (2): Basketball (2): Baseball (2) (3); Track (3). Genevieve Baron .I quiet lass—there are but fete Who know the treasure hid in yon.” Chorus i 2): Girl Reserves (2) (3) (4); Radio Club (2) (3); Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) (4). Mabel Baxter liver true to her word, her work, and her friends.” Student Council 4); Chorus l) (2); ''Pickles : Christmas Pageant (2): Carnival Vaudeville (1); Girl Reserves (i) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (4); Kndball (4); T.ack (2); G. A. A. Follies (I) (2). Robert Bennett “The ■world's a ball that turns around. And he will make it leap and bound.” Secretary-treasurer of Class I); Cauldron Staff (4): High l.ifc Staff (3) (4); Junior Opera Club (3): Carnival Vaudeville (I) (2); Hi-Y 4); French Club (3): Radio Club (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (4). Vera Bergman Quiet in class, but powerfully loud in grades. Buckingham H. S., Buckingham. Pennsylvania l) «2); Bowen II. S.. Chicago. Illinois (2); Literary Society (I) (2); Girl Re- serves (4): Latin Club (4); G. A. A. (4). Ei.reta Betterton A very dignified little lady. Page Twenty eight Marik Biei.at “Here is a spirit, deep and sincere. True without boldness, strong without fear. French Club (3); Radio Club (2): Athletic Association (2) (3); Volleyball (2); Bas- ketball (1); Track (3). Andrew Bi.aiba There's always a place for one of his brand In a war, or a school, or a big brass band. Hand (2) (3) (4); lli-Y (4); Radio Club (4); Athletic Association (2) (3) (4); Track (3). David Bi.akky This is the life happy let me be; I never trouble trouble, till trouble troubles me.” Hi-Y (I) (2) (3). President (1); Athletic Association (I) (2) (3): Track (1) (2); Q League Track (I) (2). Merle Bogett “Doubtless he would have made a perfect knight.” Chorus (2); (Ilee Club (I): “Pickles”: French Club (3) (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); l ” Club (3) (4); Heavyweight Football (4); Lightweight Football (1) (2): Heavyweight liasketball (4); Lightweight Hasketball (3): “Q” League Basketball (I) (2); Q League Track (2). Edith Boi.dkbuck “What a foundation of character to build on. Cauldron Staff (4); High Life Staff (3) (I). Kxecutive Hoard (4); Chorus (I): Glee Club (2) (3) (4); Junior Opera Club (3): “Pickles ; Christmas Pageant (2) 3): Lclawala”; Carnival Vaudeville (2); Girl Reserves (I) (2) (3) (4); French Club t3) (4); Athletic Association l) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (2) (3) J). Sec-etary (� ); Kudhall (3) (4): Basketball (3); Tennis (3): G. A. A. Follies (2). Anthony Bui.at “So sinner nor saint perhaps. Hut meet the very best of chaps. Junior Opera Club (3) (1): Hi Y r2) (3) 4): French Club (3) t«) ; Radio Club 2) (3) 4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); Football Manager (4). Vki.ma Burke A girl who has such pleasing ways. That none can offer her but praise. Chorus (I): Glee Club- (2) (3); Pickles ; Christmas Pageant (2) (3); “Lclawala . Robert Burns A distinguished athlete and a right good fellow. Hi-Y (2) 3); Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) (4); l “ Cub (I) (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Football 4); Lightweight Football (t) (2) (3). Captain (2); Heavy- weight Kaskctha'l (4); Lightweight Basket- ball (I) (2) (3). Page Twenty-nine John Canty “Never say can’t—to Canty. Hi-Y (1) (2) (3) (4); Secretary (2); Latin Club (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) «4): ”1)” Club (I) (2) (3) (4): Heavy weight Football (2) (3) (4); Lightweight Football M); Heavyweight Basketball (2) (3) (4); Lightweight Basketball (1): Track M) (2) 13) (4); Rifle Club (2) (3) (4). John Capps If everyone worked as hard as hr A splendid place this world would he. Glee Club (4); Junior Opera Club (3); Latin Club (4); Radio Club (4). Gordon Cavanagh You are looked for and called for, Asked for and sought for. President of Class (I); Social Committee (3); High Life Staff (3) it). Kditor (4). Kxecu tive Board (4); “A Full House : Band (3) (4): Glee Club (1); “Pickles”; Christinas Pageant (3): Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); French Club (3) (4): Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) ft); l Club (3) (4); Lightweight Football f2) (3) (4): Lightweight Basket- ball (2) (3); Tennis Team (3). Robert Clair My tongue within my lips I rein. Nor who talks much must talk in vain.” Athletic Association (t); I)” Club (4); Lightweight Football (4). Raymond Clarke We say he is a Kay of excellence. President of Class (’28); Cauldron (4); A Full House”. Robert Cornwell Why is this thus And what is the meaning of this thusnessf Carnival Vaudeville (3); Hi-Y (I) (2) t4). Samuel Cozzens “Why should life all labor beT Hi Y (4). Ki.inor Curtis We sighed, and looked, and sighed again. Vice-president of Class 2) (3); Student Council 4); Cauldron Staff (4); High Life Staff (3) (4). Executive Board (4); A Ftdl House ; D-amatic Club (I): Dramatic Contest (3); Chorus (I): G’ee Club (2) (3) (4); A Cap|K'lla Choir (4): “Pickles : Christmas Pageant (I) (2): l.elawala : Carnival Vaudeville (I) (2): Girl Reserves l) (2) (3) (4); French Club (3) (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (I) (2) (3) (4). Vice-president (3). President (4); Volleyball (I) (2): Kndball (4) ; Basketball (1) (2); Baseball (1) (2): G. A. A. Follies (1) (2). Page Thirty Arthur Df.egan Not solely ted by nice direction of maidens’ eyes. Vice-president of Class 1 ) ; Athletic Associa- tion (I) (2) (3) (4). President (4); l Club (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Football (2) (3) (1): Lightweight Football (1); Heavyweight Basketball (2) (3) 4); Light- weight Basketball (1). Ari.o Dickerson I believe today is better than yesterday. And that tomorrow will be better than today. York H. S.. Klmhurst. Illinois (1); Hi-Y (1): Spanish Club (I) (2). Lois Dickerson A fair exterior is a silent recommendation. York H. S., Klmhurst, Illinois (1); Kenosha Senior H. S.. Kenosha, Wisconsin (2): Typing Contest (3): Swimming Contest (1). ROIIERT I )RESSI,ER By his husky or if' and his hearty smile. We know Bob feels that life’s -worth while. Hi-Y (4); Athletic Association (I) (2) 3) (4); l Club (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Football (2) (3) (4): Track (2) (3) (4). Mildred Drew Accomplishment is the key to her happiness. Library Club (4); Chorus (1); Glee Club (2) (3) (4); Junior Opera Club (3); “Pickles”: Christmas Pageant (2) (3); Lelawala”; Carnival Vaudeville (2): Girl Reserves (I) (2) (3) (4). Vice-president (4); Latin Club (4); French Club (3) (4), Vice-president (4); G. A. A. (1) (2) (3) (4); Volleyball (2): Kndball (4); G. A. A. Follies (I) (2). Wesley Eddy I yet the best out of life because am happy. High Life Staff (2): Band (I) (2) (3) (I): Orchestra (4); Carnival Vaudeville (3): Radio Club (2) (3), Vice-president (3); Athletic Association (4). William Elliott Years may come and years may i o, But my fun yoes on forever. Band (I) (2) (3); Latin Club (4); Hi-Y (4); Athletic Association (2) (3) � : ' I ’' Club (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Football (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Basketball (3). Francis Erven A i ood dispositi'n is more valuable than i old. I’ai e Thirty-one Mary Fitzgerald Thy modesty's a candle lo thy merit. Nazareth Academy, I,a Grange. Illinois 4I) 4 2); Basketball (I) 2); Volleyball (1) (2): Baseball (1) (2). Jane Foi.ky Oli, the ul s and downs of life! She's always up. Nazareth Academy, I.a Grange. Illinois l) (2) ; Girl Reserves (3) (4); G. A. A. (1) 4 2) (3) (4); Latin Club (4); Athletic Association 4 3) (4); Volleyball (I) (2) (3) ; Kndball (3) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3); Baseball (I) (2) (3); Track (3); Tennis (3). Margaret Frazier Clever, friendly, dignified, Character personified. Secretary-treasurer of Class (2); Chorus (I); Glee Club (2) (3) (4); Junior 0| cra Club (3): Pickles”; Christmas Pageant (2) (3): ■‘Lclawala”: Carnival Vaudeville (I); Girl Reserves (I) (2) (3) (4). President (4): French Club (3) (4), Secretary-treasurer 4 4): Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4): G. A A H) (2) (3) (4). Walter Gass Oh, this learning—what a thing it is! Band (3) (I): Orchestra (4); Athletic Asso- ciation (3) (4). Eleanor Gibson Attractive and dark, full of fun, Has a smile for everyone. Mason II. S.. Mason. Illinois (I) (2); Secre- tary-treasurer of Class (1); President of Class 4 2); Cauldron (4); Chorus (3): Glee Club (� ); A Cappella Choir (4); Carnival Vaudeville (3); Athletic Association 4 4); G. A. A. f 4) ; Volleyball 43); Kndball (?) 4 4); Basketball (1) (2) 4 3): Baseball 41 42) 43). James Godbold A folly young man to ho is never alone. Three reasons why he. himself, and his sax - phone. Band 4 2) 4 3) 44); Carnival Vaudeville 4 3); Hi V 44); French Club 43) (4); Rifle Club 42) 43). Vice-president 42) 43); Athletic Association 44). Dorothy Grout She portrays loveliness in more ways th in by her brush. Cauldron 44): Junior Opera Club 42) 43): Pickles”; 4'.irl Reserves (I) 4 2) 43) 4 4); Latin Club 44); French Club 4 3 ) 44); 4i. )■ ’('.ROVES he'd weigh a Ion. Franklin II. S.. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 41); Lightweight Football 43) 44); Athletic Asso- ciation 43) (4). A. A. GDA2) (3) 4 4 If smiles were br-.cks. Cage Thirty-two Evelyn Grumhaus To pleasure and to sport inclined. A woman still who kn ws her mind. Dramatic Club (1): Chorus (1); ‘Tickles : Girl Reserves (1) (2) 3) (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (2) (3) (4); Volleyball (1) (2) 3); Kndball (3); Basketball 1) (2) (3); Baseball (2) (3): Head of S|� orts (4); G. A. A. Follies (I) (2). N alley Hai.l The deed I intend is (treat. Hut what, know not yet. Louisiana H. S.. Louisiana, Missouri (I); Sec- retary-treasurer of Class (3); Cauldron (3) (4); Hi-Y (2) (3) (4), Secretary-treasurer (4); Latin Club (I): Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Track (1): Rifle Club (3). Ruth Hari.an A heart always new. a heart aluwys open. To all always true. High Life Staff (2) (3) (4); Chorus (1) (2) (4); ‘Tickles”; Girl Reserves (2) (3) (� ); G. A. A. Follies (1) (2). Jacques Harris He gives his best. No man does more.” Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); French Club (3) (4); Radio Club (1). Cathkri nk Hassei.rachhr With brush and pen her hands are skillful. With fashion styles her head is brimful. High Life Staff (2); “Lelawala”; Chorus (I); Glee Club (2) (3); Christmas Pageant (2) (3); Carnival Vaudeville (1) (2) (3): Girl Reserves (2) (3). Walter Heintz 7m this world there’s too much worry. What's the use of fuss and hurryt William Hoerter Sigh no more, ladies, sigh n more. Cauldron (4); High Life Staff (3) (4), Executive Board (4); Hi-Y (1) (2) (3) (4); French Club t3) (4); Athletic Asso- ciation (1) (2) (3); Lightweight Basketball (2); Tennis Team (3); Golf (1) (2) (3). Page Thirty-three Lent h en Hokstettkk Surely Oenius' child is she, Writing prose and poetry. Cauldron (4); High Life Staff (3) (4), Kxec- utive Board (4); Chorus (2); Junior Opera Club (3); “Pickles”; Christmas Pageant (2) (3); Carnival Vaudeville (2); Girl Re- serves 2) (3); French Club (3) (4); Radio Club (2) (3), Secretary-treasurer (2) (3) ; Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. Follies (2). Helene Hogan Her friends are many, Her foes—are there anyT Social Chairman of Class (1); Pickles”; Girl Reserves (I) (2) (3) (4), Publicity Chair- man (2); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4) ; G. A. A. (4); Kndball (4). Burton Huntley Studies for me are a number of larks. Why should I worry about my marks? Latin Club (4); Radio Club (4). Caroline I he “There are some we always remember, Just because we can't forget. Cauldron 3) (4); High Life Staff (2) (3) (4); Chorus (1) (2); Glee Club (4); Jun- ior Opera Club (3); Pickles”; Girl Re- serves (I) (2) (3) (4), Social Chairman (3); French Club (3) (4); Athletic Asso- ciation (I) (2) (3) (4); G A. A. (I) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. Follies (2). Edward Jones A rare mixture of originality, comedy and fun. Cauldron (4); High Life Staff (3) 4); “A Full House”; Dramatic Club (I); Dramatic Contest (3); Chorus (1) (3); Glee Club (2) 4); A Cappclla Choir (4); Pickles”; Christmas Pageant (2); I.clawala”; Carni- val Vaudeville (I) (2); French Club (3) (4) ; Radio Club (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Football (2) 3); Track 4 1); Rifle Club (2) (3) (4). President (2) (3) (4). Kan kin Kalt School wouldn't be so bad if 11 :t ere not for books and the faculty. Social Representative of Class (1) ; President of Class (3); Glee Club (1) (2); “Pickles”; Hi V (I) (2) (3) (4). President 4 2); Ath- letic Association (1) (2) (3); ”1)” Club (2) (3); Heavyweight Football (1) (2) (3) ; Heavyweight Basketball (2) (3). Josephine Kellogg She's sensible and quite discreet. With winning ways and manner sweet. Chorus (I) (2) (3) (4); Junior Opera Club (3); “Pickles ; Christmas Pageant (2); Carnival Vaudeville (1); Girl Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4); French Club (3) (4); Ath- letic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (3) 4 4); Kndball (4); G. A. A. Follies (1) (2). Ol.INK KOERNER Peppy, daring, gay— That's O. K. Vice-president of Class (4); Student Council (4) ; Library Club (3) (4); “A Full House”; Choru (1) (2); Pickles”; Christ- mas Pageant (2); Carnival Vaudeville (1) (2) (3); Girl Reserves (I) (2) (3) (4); G. A A. (I) (2) (3) (4). Treasurer (3); (basketball (I) (2) (3): Volleyball (1) (2) (3) ; Kndball (3) (4); Baseball (I) (2) (3); Track (3); G. A. A. Follies (1) (2). Page Thirty-four Henry Kocut On their own merits, modest men arc silent.’ Crane Technical H. S., Chicago, Illinois (1) (2) (3); Hall Guard (1): Crane Boxing Team (2); Class Deputy (3). Dorothy Kolar Hair that's blonde, eyes that smile, Manner charming—all beguile. Chorus (1); Glee Club (2) (3); “Pickles ; Christmas Pageant (2); I.elawala ; Carni- val Vaudeville (1) (2); Girl Reserves (1) (2) (3); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); G. A. A. (1) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. Follies (2) (3). Mary Kramer Pretty, energetic, and studious too. There isn’t a thing she cannot do. Cauldron (4); High Life Staff (4); Chorus (1); (dec Club (2) (3) (4); “Pickles ; Christmas Pageant (2) (3); I.elawala ; Carnival Vaudeville (2) (3); Girl Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (1) (2) (3) (4); Kndball (4); Track (3); G. A. A. Follies (1) (2). Harry Krou. Right, faithful, true he is, in word and deed. Crane Technical II. S., Chicago, Illinois (1) (2) ; President of Student Council (4); Ex- temporaneous Contest (3); Hi-Y (3); Radio Club (3); Athletic Association (3) (4); “D” Club (4); Crane Technical I.etterman Club (1) (2); Lightweight Football (3) (4); Inter-class Basketball (1); Intra-mural Track Meet (3); Swimming Team (1) (2); Botany Club (2). Allan Lacey There is a mark of honor on his face That stamps him as a gentleman. Hi-Y (1) (2) (3) (4), Vice-president (1); French Club (3) (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); l Club (4); Light- weight Football (2) (3) (4). Joseph Lack In acrobats no lack When Lack's in acrobats. Carnival Vaudeville (2) (3); Athletic Asso- ciation (1) (2) (4); I)“ Club (4); Heavy- weight Football (4); Lightweight Football (1) (2). David Leonard ’Tis true he’s very much inclined To laugh and talk with all mankind. Calumet H. S., Chicago, Illinois (1); Parker Senior H. S., Chicago. Illinois (2) (3); Student Council (1); Glee Club (1) (2) (3) ; Spanish Club (1); “Pclton Dazes” (1); “The Bells of Capistrano” (3); Root- ers’ Club (1); Temulac Staff (1); P. C. L. Club (1). Gardeli. Lipske IVork is work and must be done. Yet as I tvork I have my fun.” Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); “D” Club (2); “Q League Basketball (2). Page Thirty-five Anton Makar “■Bright T Why even Mars is but a candle I Win. McKinley H. S.. Chicago, Illinois (I) (2) (3); Vice-president of Class (1); Sec- retary of Class (2): Student Council (1) (2) (3) (4); Debating Club (3); French Club (I) (2) (3); Athletic Association (4); IV Club (4); Heavyweight Football (3) (4); Harmonica Club (1); R. O. T. C. (I); Checker Club (1): Representative of O B (1); Representative of “The Voice 2). Esmond Marsh Many great men are dying and I don't feel well myself. I.aclcde II. S., I.aclede, Missouri (1) (2); Hannibal II. S., Hannibal, Missouri (3); Hand 4); Spring Music Contest (3); Oper- etta (1); Ili-Y (4); Rifle Club (4). Isakki. Marwitz A favorite among her friends, A jolly girl with dividends.” Secretary-treasurer of Class (4); Student Council (4); Chorus (I): Pickles”; Girl Reserves (I) (2) (3) (4): Commercial Contest (3); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Kndball (4); Baseball (2) (3); G. A. A. Follies (2). Hannah Mii.i.s A good heart is good, Hut a big heart is better.” Girl Reserves (I) f2) (3): l.atin Club (4). Edna Mochki. The friendly wav is the best way. Cauldron (4); Chorus (1); Pickles”: Girl Reserves (I) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (2) (3) (4); Volleyball (3): Kndball (3) (4); Basketball (3); Baseball (1) (3); Track (3). Kari. Moork Like all true sportsmen, you hear little about him from himself. Ili-Y (I) (2) (3) (4); Radio Club (2): Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) (4); “IV' (Mub (4); lightweight Football (I) (3) (4). Dorothy Morris “Self-trust is the secret of success. Dramatic Contest (3); Junior Opera Club (3); (iirl Reserves (1) (2); Radio Club (3). Lucella Morse A smile is u-orth a thousand sighs; A laugh ii worth a thousand cries. Chorus (I) (2) (4); Pickles”; Christmas Pageant 4 1 (2); I.elawala ; Volleyball (2): Baseball (2). Page Thirty-six Edward Mkkvicka He's very wise, but not so toll, For precious things are very small. Cauldron (4); A Full House”; Hand (3) (4); Hi-Y (3) (4). President (4); French Club (3) (4), President (4); Athletic Asso- ciation (1) (2) (3) (4); Lightweight Foot- ball (1) (2); Lightweight Kasketball (3); “Q League Basketball (I) (2); ”Q” League Track (1 ) (2) ; Golf (3). Blanche Murphy Short, peppy, full of wit. Susie Sponge mode quite o hit.” Nazareth Academy, La Grange. Illinois (I) (2) ; Vice-president of Class (1); Treasurer of Class (2); Shakespearean Play (2); “A Full House”; Girl Reserves (3) (4); G. A. A. (1) (2): Tennis (I) (2); Volleyball (3) (4); Kndball (3) (4); Basketball (I) (2) (3); Baseball (I) (2) (3): Track (3). Edward Murphy He grinned and said. ‘Pon't rush me. girls'. High Life Staff (4); A Full House”; Hi-Y (3) (4); French Club 4); Athletic Asso- ciation (1) (2) (3) (4). Vice-president (4) ; “DM Club (2) (3) (4); Lightweight Football (1) (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Basketball (3); “ ” League Basketball (I) (2); Track (3) (4); ”Q” League Track (1) (2); Rifle Club (3) (4). Secretary- treasurer (4). William Murphy “Worries never trouble me. IVhat -will the difference in a century be Cauldron (4); Hi-Y (3) (4); Athletic Asso- ciation (3) (4); D” Club (4); Lightweight Football (3) (4); Rifle Club (3) (4). Frances Nelson Deny her merit if you can. Glcnbard H. S., Glen Kllyn, Illinois (I): Girl Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4). Mayta Palmer Full of life and grace and sweetness. As a summer day’s completeness. Carnival Vaudeville (2) (3): Spanish Club (3) (4); G. A. A. (I) (2) (3) (4); Basketball (I) (2); G. A. A. Follies (1) (2). Robert Patzke A great man, a great heart.” High Life Staff (3) (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); -I)” Club (2) 3) ( 4 ) ; Heavyweight Football (2) (3): Track (2) (3) (4); Rifle Club (2). Alma Pescinski May one like her be numbered Among my friends. Girl Reserves (1 (2) (3); Baseball (2). Page Thirty-seven Juanita Peters The darkness of her hair sets off the brightness of her smile.” Chorus (1) (2): “Pickles”; Girl Reserves (4); French Club (.1) (4); G. A. A. (2) (.1) (4); Volleyball (3); Endball (4); Bas- ketball (I) (3); Baseball (1) (2) (3). Genevieve Pfaff It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice.” Carnival Vaudeville ( I ) ; Commercial Contest (3); G. A. A. Follies (2). Claire Qu ec kkokr n er has killed many a man—why die?' Association (I) (2) (3) (4). W alter Ransom I am sure he is a talented man.” Student Council (4); Cauldron 1) (4); High l.ife Staff (3) (4); Lelawala”; Hi-Y (4); Spanish Club (3) (4); Athletic Association i •) (2) (3) (4). Robert Reinhold A quiet, manly fellow.” Band (I) (2) (3) (4); Orchestra (4); I.atin Club (4); Radio Club (3); Athletic Associa tion (I) (2) (3) (4). Arthur Po doi. The blond with the bit) bass voice.” Club (3) (4); Athletic Association (3) ; I) Club (3) (4): Lightweight Foot- (3) (4); Track (2) (3) (4). Ki th Phillips Her charms strike the sight. And her friendsh p wins the soul.” Cauldron (4); High Life Staff (4); Chorus (I) (2); Glee Club (2) (3); “Pickles”; Christmas Pageant (2) (3); “I.elawala”; Carnival Vaudeville (2) (3); Girl Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Association (3) (4); G. A. A. (4); Volleyball (3); Endball . (4); G. A. A. Follies (2). aUcr Dorothy Poisorsky A cute little t irl with never a frown. Everyone's happy when 'loot's? around.” Library Club (3); A Full House”; Chorus (1) ; Glee Club (2) (3); Christmas Pageant (2) (3); Carnival Vaudeville (2) (3); Girl Reserves 1) 2) (3) (4); Athletic Associa- tion (1) (2) (3); G. A. A. (4): Basketball (2); G. A. A. Follies (2). Page Thirty-eight Russf.i.i. Reese A man not of words but of actions Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) 4) ; I Club (2) (3); Heavyweight Football (2) (3) (4): Lightweight Football (1); Heavy- weight Basketball (2) (3); Track (1) (2) (3). Jane Kiedle There is no genius in life like the genius of jolliness and industry. High Life Staff (2) (4); Junior Opera Club (3): T.irl Reserves (2) (3) (4); Athletic Association (1): G. A. A. (1) (2) (3) (4); Volleyball (I) (2) (3): Kndball (3); Bas ketball (2) 3) ; Baseball (3); G. A. A. Follies (I). Donald Rigsbee He speaketh not. and yet there lies A conversation in his eyes. Chorus (1) (2): “Pickles”; Carnival Vaude- ville (I ) ; Radio Club (1): Athletic Associa- tion (I) (2) (3) (4); Lightweight Football (1). Eleanor Rose Clever and neat. Tranquil and siccet. Gi l Reserves (I) (2) (3) 4); Athletic Asso- ciation I); Kndball (4); Track (3): G. A. A. Follies (1) (2). Mary Saad Quiet pers ns are welcome everywhere. Library Club (4); Dramatic Contest (3): Girl Reserves (4); French Club f4); Athletic Association (1). Irwin Sass To know him is to like him. President of Class (4); Student Council (4); Dramatic Club (2); Ili-V (I) (2) (3) (4); French Club (3) (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); “D” Club (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Football (2) (3) (4); Heavy- weight Basketball (3) (4); “Q” League Bas- ketball (2); Track (3) (4). Rita Schaetzle The kind of a girl you look at twice. Chorus (I) (2) (3); “Pickles”; Christmas Pageant (2) (3); l.elawala”; Carnival Vaudeville (1) (2) (3); Girl Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (1) (2) (3) (4); F.nd- ball (4); G. A. A. Follies (2). Charlotte Sf.dwick I’m on my way with a merry heart. Pickles”: French Club (3); Athletic Associa- tion (1) (2) (3) (4). Page Thirty-nine («AlifeJBTAOI KT K A A yirl of ran imdaunted miyht, II j'.A rfork at all that’s riyht. i'); Vaudeville (I) (2); servCJ i) (4); French Club (3) . AfllgAcVsociation (1) (2) (3) (4); A. kVJ' ,) «• ); Volleyball (3) (4); (3) (4); Basketball (I) (2) (3); Kill (I) (2) (3); Track (3); G. A. A. l (2). Chari.ottk Strwart H i only want a couplet, somethin! snappy, yood and true, Hut how can that he done, when she’s iworth a h oh or two?” A Full House : Oichc.-.t.a (I) (2); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); “I'iek'cs' ; Ch.istma Pageant (2); “l,ctawalu ; Carnival Yaude vide (2). Girl Reset ves (i) (2 : G. A. A. (I). Hki.Kn Stow A shy miss in school, II’ho never breaks a rule. Hki.kn Surd Happy am I, from cate I’m free, fiy aren't they all contented like me? azarcth Academy. I,a Grange, Illinois (I) (2); Merchant of Venice” (2); Christmas VaKvjprf « 1 . ( i.l Reserves (3): French a (3) (1); Athletic Association (4); A. A. (it (2) «) (4); Ivndball (4). Howard Swanson The ( renter the man, the i reater the courtesy.” Ili V (4); French Club (4). Jkkry Swanson Setter to he small and shine. Than lor ye and cast a shadow. 11 i-V (2) (4); French Club (3); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4). Mary Thompson Dark, pet.te, and oh so nice. Chorus (1): Glee (dub (4); l.elawala ; Girl Keserves (4); F.cnch Club (3) ); Ath letic Association (3) (4). Kthki. Waitk An air of liveliness surrounds her, Vou'll find no ‘wait’ in Waite. . I.yons Township II. S., I,a Gian ;e. Illinois (I); O. K. (). (1); Bird and Flower Club (1) ; G. C. A (I); I'hilo (I); Gtec Club (I); Girl Kese. ve (2) (3) (4); Span- ish Club (3) (4): Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. Follies (2). Page Party Robert W ai.kkr You'll never find a better talker. Better actor, better 'Walker'.” A Full House”; Hi Y (I) (2) (3) (4); French Club (3); Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); ”1) Club (2) (3) (4); Heavyweight Football (4) ; Lightweight Foot- ball (1) (2); Heavyweight Basketball (3) (4); Q League Basketball (2); Track (3) (4). Wti.uam Wander With ready mind and s mil in; face In the world he’ll find a place. Athletic Association (I) (2) (3) (4); “D” Club (4); Lightweight Football (3) (4); Rifle Club (3) (4), IvxeCUlive Office (3). Dorothy Weis We’d like to have you meet Miss Weis, We're sure you’ll find her very nice. Girl Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4). La whence Wkstkrrkrg ‘There stands a structure of majestic frame. Athletic Association (2) (3) (4); ”1)” Club (2) (3) 14); Heavyweight Football (2) (3) (4). Edward Wheki.hr I’m not « politic an, and my other habits are yood.” French Club (3) (4); Tiack (1). Virginia Worsi.ey Merrily, merrily shall I live. Cauldron (4); A Full House ; Dramatic Club (1) ; Orchestra (4); Chorus (1) 12) (3); Pickles”; Christmas Pageant (2) (3): Car- nival Vaudeville (2); (iirl Reserves (1) (2) (3) (4); Spanish Club (3) (4); G. A. A. (1) (2) (3) (4); Volleyball (1) (2); Baseball 2); G. A. A. Follies (2). Mae Wright uFresh and sweet as a morniny in May. Social Committee (4); Student Council (I); Library Club (4); A Full House”: Chorus (1) (2); “Pickles ; Carnival Vaudeville (1) (2) (3); Girl Reserves (I) 2) (3) (4). Chairman Publicity, Finance Committee (4); Athletic Association (I) 2) (3) (4), Sec- retary-treasurer (4); G. A. A. (1) (2) (3) (4); Volleyball II) (2); iCndball (3) (4): Basketball (1) (3); Baseball (2): G. A. A Follies 2). Esther Yacki.ky She’s pretty to walk with and pleasant to talk with.” Chorus (!) (2); Glee Club (2); “Pickles ; Lelawala ; Carnival Vaudeville (I) (2); Girl Reserves (2) (3) (4); Athletic Asso- ciation (1) (2) (3) (4); G. A. A. (!) (2) (3) (4); Basketball (1); Baseball (2): G. A. A. Follies (2). faye forty-one Erwin Zakn l have never seen him liter than in his happiest mood. Cauldron (- ); A Full Houw ; (ilec Club (3) (4 ) ; Christmas Pageant (3): Athletic Association (2) (4) (4); | ” Club (3) 4); l.i htwciKht Football 3); I.inht wciirlit Basketball (2) (3) (I); O I.cak'Uc Bas- ketball I). KUTII .I M MKKM AN Her pencil draws our faces; Her manner draws our hearts. IliK-h I,ife Staff (2) (3) (4); library Club (4); C.irl Reserves (I) (2) (3) (4); Radio Club (2); Athletic Association (1) (2); A. A. (2) (3) (4); Volleyball (2); Kndl.all (4); llaskctball (I) (2); A. A Follies (2). Pane Forty-two (Llic S'ptrit of ’32 From the very start we were lucky. We had a brand new hangar with plenty of space to house our plane, carrying one hundred and fifty freshman passengers. Our first flight required no further preparation and it was no more awkward than those of hundreds of other crews. “Gordy” Cavanagh was chief pilot, with Robert Bennett and Arthur Deegan as assistants. Miss Frush, Miss Munson, and Mr. Montgomery kept our wireless buzzing with advice. With such experts as these, we were soon flying above the fogs that frequent the paths of every fresh-airman. Many members of the class were seen with rewards received from parachute jumps on magazine sales. Occasional hot air bumps from upper classmen, and chaotic storms of tests were our main troubles. We effected a three point land- ing, however, in two fields—athletic and scholastic. Peggy Anderson, aided by Elinor Curtis and Margaret Frazier, picked the second route, following the weather forecasts of Miss Sheldon, Miss Hennis, Miss Howland, and Mr. Wolfe. To overcome bucking trade winds, our sales- men laid down a barrage of paring knives. Since the girls showed greater endurance, the fair sex enjoyed a treat at the expense of the male pilots. Life in the stratosphere was proving very interesting, with many parties on deck. Novelties were our part in the second Carnival and we turned in smashing altitude records. Several members of our husky crew were making raids on the school’s stock of “DY Everyone was on the job; when the motors met with temporary distress, there were others willing to keep us soaring on. With Miss Yates, Miss Sheldon, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Anderson as beacons, we flew a black financial night to begin the third lap of our journey. Thanks to our efficient specie scouts, dawn was found in time to put on the best banquet in the history of high-sky life. During the banquet, Chief Pilot Rankin Kant spoke to add to the royal entertainment of the seniors. The prom that followed was the latest model, but its construction had required expert mechanics and plenty of service boys. This, and many other occasions of the year, found mem- bers of the junior class among the social elite and showed their ability to look and act like the seniors they were destined to be. Our “D” men nearly over- loaded the good ship with booty in preparation for the coming ordeal. At the last of the expedition, we took the big wooden spoon into custody, and the ship seemed gloomy as we landed. We had received news that the preceding crew had flown off on a long alumni flight, and we realized we were next to be summoned. Heartened by the success of former fliers, we proceeded to break all records with Irwin Sass, Olinc Koerner. and Isabel Marwitz as pilots. We elected Caroline Ide and Nalley Hall, veterans of the Cauldron staff, to act as principal producers of a best seller for anyone interested in activities of the hangar. We furnished supporting cash by staging an airy play and a fast and breezy Carnival, with all four fellow crews helping to make the latter a success. It was our year to be treated to a zooming prom and to bid goodbye to our efficient aides. Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Andersen, Mr. Mahr, Miss Willey, Miss Sheldon, and Miss Wood. We have successfully escaped the teachers’ hostile attempts with test-bombs and have often narrowly missed joining the Caterpillar Club. However, we have not reached our highest ceiling, and probably never shall until we put to practice the sound rules for successful flying learned in four years at Downers High Air- port. As Bachelors of Aeronautics, we all feel prepared for future solo flights, in spite of possible storms. Paiic Fot ty-thrcc CAROLINE IOE MABEL BAXTER a'j backvheti -r LOIS DICKERSON ELIMOR CURTIS NALLEY HALL GOROY CAVANAGH JIM GODBOLO HI ’tel 41 DAVE LEONARD HANNAH MILLS ks WESLEY EDDY GlNNER WORSLEY DOT KOLAR DOROTHY RITA GROUT 6CHA£TZIE RUTH PHILLIPS MARY KRAMER f EDITH BOLOEBUCK BILL HOEBTER e DOT POBORSKY BOB f E INHOLD VLLMA BURKE Fagc Forty-four Class JUiil We, the class of 1932 of the Downers Grove Community High School, Dis- trict Number 99, assured of the necessity of a last document to complete the disposal of our property and rights, hereby solemnly declare this our first, last, and only will and testament, which is to say: ARTICLE I We leave the school to lie divided among our successors, the underclassmen, and all other aspirants for a share. ARTICLE II We sorrowfully bequeath to the faculty sweet memories of many happy hours consecrated to the art of learning. ARTICLE III We leave one hundred and fourteen lockers to two hundred of next year's freshmen. ARTICLE IV We bequeath and dedicate the following articles to our dear friends, esteemed fellow students, and beloved teachers: Reid Alexander promises to relinquish his assembly seat to Ray Zimmerman on condition that Howard Swanson dump his Franklin in the parking space for Izador Pollack to pick up; whereupon Arlo Dickerson and Charlotte Sedwick’s Chevrolet will be turned over to the Hambel twins as soon as Robert Burns decides to leave Erwin Zarn’s car entirely alone, and Jane Foley leaves their Studebaker to the family. Elizabeth Babin bequeaths her many dogs to the dog catcher, and Caroline Ide sympathetically endows the sickly horse of the Carnival Vaudeville with her overflowing ambition. Upon request. Jeanette Barbier turns over her violin to Ray Artabasy, pro- viding that Jimmy Godbold and Wesley Eddy leave their saxophones to the cause of static. Oline Koerner contributes her abundant pep to the faculty after every eighth period class, while Elreta Betterton gives her little voice to Coach Grimm. Genevieve Baron wills her retiring disposition to Helen Snow if Vera Bergman will bequeath her timid smile to Eddie Pfaff, and Eleanor Gibson her self-confi- dence to Jimmy Reninger. Junior Austin has expressed an extreme desire for the blushes of Margaret Frazier and Gardell Lipske. and Catheryn Parrish will likewise receive Lois Dickerson’s and Lucella Morse’s hearty giggles. Mabel Baxter offers her typing ability to Mr. Herrell and Dorothy Morris her public speaking ability to Albert if Robert Bennett will leave a portion of his “hokus pokus” to John Me Alpine. Marie Bielat turns over her drag in French class to George Heartt (who may need it) and Anthony Bulat endows his de- sirable physics grades to Dave LaMon (who also needs them). Andrew Blaida, as he departs, will place his physics manual with all its O .K.’s on Mr. Wolfe’s desk. Esther Yackley, in granting her coy ways to Mr. Holt, incited Lawrence Westerberg’s act of leaving the classroom floors covered with paper wads. Evelyn Grumhaus’ departure forces Mrs. Andersen to find a new desk assistant, but is compensated by Frances Nelson’s orderly locker, which will be left as an example to all freshman. Furthermore. Alma Pescinski kindly offers her willingness for service to next year’s seniors as Hannah Mills promises her name to the song Patjf Forty-five writers, and Lenchen Hofstetter surrenders her touching verses to Chaucer. Burton Huntley adds a green sweater and Henry Kogut a blue one to Ted Shattuc's ever growing collection. In spite of his many protestations, David Blakey and Walter Gass have decided to force their combined height on Tom Slanec; wherewith Merle Bogett bids goodbye to his basketball sense as he delivers it to Virginia Clarke. With a deep sigh. Arthur Deegan turns over his “D’s” to Vetos Shurn as Robert Cornwell mournfully dedicates his motorcycle to Sally Baxter. Francis Erven thoughtfully bequeaths his gym suit to next year’s freshman class, and Joe Lack departs with his brother hanging in mid-air. After much deliberation, Earl Moore passes down his fighting spirit to the football field on condition that Russell Reese leave an opening on the all-conference football team, and John Canty lend his eye-glass protectors to Ray Denny for next year’s basketball season. Rankin Kaut, to date, forces his takc-it-easy attitude on Edward Lukes as Vir- ginia Worsley leaves the entire faculty in peace. Samuel Cozzcns wistfully presents his collection of 10c novels to Walter Oestman. even though Kayo may not have time to read them, and forewith, Elinor Curtis merrily discards her full date book for the benefit of anyone wise enough to desire it. In the meantime. Robert Patzke leaves Helen Barr to sadly write the “High Life Line” alone, and Hubert Lacey solemnly assumes the task of reading High Life” copy left him by Edith Boldebuck. Robert Clair, as his last act, sticks a wad of Teaberry gum under the library table to furnish a re- chew for George Whitehead, and bids adieu to Raymond Clarke, who is leaving school to enroll at the Oberlin Kindergarten Teachers’ College. ARTICLE V We further bequeath and dedicate the following articles to our dear friends, esteemed fellow students, and beloved teachers, et cetera: Velma Burke kindly proffers her rapidity of speech to Avis Cramer in spite of Helen Stow’s gift of a calm disposition to Virginia Vaughn, and the presenta- tion of Jack Harris’ courteous manners to Harlan Kline. Jean Cooper will be the happy recipient of Charles Harness' southern accent when Ruth Harlan grants her enunciation to Bob Broberg and Dorothy Weis contributes her joking attitude to the Cause (any cause). Therewithal, David Leonard wills his suave manner to Harry Pease on condition that Frank Laver seriously make use of Mary Fitzgerald’s quietness. In a moment of sympathy. Mayta Palmer has decided to contribute her lightfootedness to Willie Reiman, at which time Rita Schaetzle will also surrender her tap dances to Leath Tapley and Edna Mochel her ballroom hop to Clark Holloway. Irwin Sass makes legal provision to deposit his dancing ability on the hands (or feet) of the freshman dancing class as Mildred Drew kind heartedly presents Bob Younts with her extraordinarily life-like stage faint. Lottie Stewart, in departing, intends to give the piano strings a chance to quiet down if Arthur Pozdol will grant his bass voice to Stuart Ferguson and Robert Reinhold with- draws to leave a hole in the band. Elliott. Cavanagh. and Wheeler leave the girl friends in emotion too deep for tears, as Dorothy Pol orsky leaves with Shafer and Dorothy Kolar for Bill Ward. Page Forty-six Acting on an overheard remark, Eleanor Rose offers her cognomen to Violet Laver, Mary Saad makes a present of hers to Glad LeMott, and Juanita Peters bequeaths her Spanish calling to Lonnie Palmer. Furthermore, Catherine Has- selbacher leaves her eyes to sweet memories, whereas William Groves and Josephine Kellogg joyously force their freckles on Roberta Van Arsdale. In the meantime, William Hoerter has decided to leave more room in the halls for freshmen, on which statement Walter Heinz gives 57 varieties of canned grades to the sophomores. Donald Rigsbee thoughtfully presents his mustache to Ellis Saxton, whereupon. Mae W right turns over her prominence in student activities to Russell Wolf. Nalley Hall and Isabel Marwitz both leave the halls to learning, Nalley with the Cauldron paid for (we hope) and Isabel valiantly attempting to collect the last three Cauldron pledges. Moreover, Dorothy Grout and Ruth Zimmerman donate two lockerfuls of hand-illustrated texts to the bookstore. At that precise second when Mr. Wolfe receives Allan Lacey’s red jacket, Robert Walker intends to leave school to commence a study of theology, and William Wander to join the navy. Hereto, Helene Hogan permits Josephine Cermak to make use of her tardiness until Claire Queckboerner gives his last bright saying to children. Thereupon. Dorothy Gohr will solemnly accept Mary Thompson’s baby talk on condition that Ruth Phillips endow Vivian Frank with her sweet baby face. Gladys Slachetka presents a stick of lip rouge to Margaret Sloan, at which act Esmond Marsh donates his pepsodent tooth-paste smile to a health poster. Genevieve Pfaff bequeaths her bangs to Helen Pattison, giving provision to Ethel Waite’s donation of her tresses to Fred Curtis and Walter Ransom’s gift of his curly black locks to Frank Littleford. The janitors have made a hearty request for Irwin Zarn’s “You can get out but you can’t come in.” and Blanche Murphy insists that the Honor Roll students accept her I don’t know nothing”; whereupon, Anton Makar donates his numer- ous history dates to James Zavorka. Edward Jones leaves all future plays minus one character, but William Murphy and Jerry Swanson, after much deliberation, contemplate a gift of their humor to Eddie Cantor, since Edward Murphy’s with- drawal will leave one less Murphy in school. Robert Dressier unwillingly gives Petty Hasselbacher permission to ride to school with Bob Holle, as Jack Capps also gives license for Florence to walk to school with Lucille. Brother Duke is the smiling recipient of Mary Kramer’s sense of humor and Aloysius the rather hesitant receiver of Edward Mrkvicka’s way with the ladies. Jane Riedle donates hundreds of unanswered questions to the inquiring reporter; whereupon, Harry Kroll, regardless of the Council’s wishes, leaves the student body to raise cain. ARTICLE VI We have, in the presence of sane witnesses, published, signed, resigned and concluded this last will and testament at half past three, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-two. anno domino. ARTICLE VII As an afterthought we make legal provision that the executor of this will, (name withheld) finish all unfinished business left unfinished by our unprece- dented graduation. Signed: The Class of 1932. Page Forty-seven 31n £hc 33-lakc (f)f (Eljc This is the story of the Great War with Mars, in the year 1950, as recounted by Erwin Zarn, propaganda agent for the “Chicago Tribune”. “For five years, the chief Gahoopa of Mars had been irritated with music produced by Andrew Blaida, band leader on the largest ship of the Cornwell Rocket Plane Company. Another cause for agitation was a Martian Canal, en- gineered by Gordon Cavanaugh, with David Blakey as traveling-crane operator. The final proclamation of war was declared when Mary Thompson, while playing ping pong with Mildred Drew, world champion, drove the ball through a window of the Gahoopa’s palace. John Capps’ pamphlet, “Give us Mars or let us die!” published by Jack Harris, together with Blanche Murphy’s speeches and Frazier- Grout posters on 'Join the rocketeers and see the Milky Way’ encouraged a large enlistment under ‘Buck’ Jones, commander-in-chief of the Earthian forces. “Interpreter Genevieve Pfaff maintained constant communication with An- thony Bulat, personal advisor of the Gahoopa. Helen Hogan’s photographs of the Martian pyramids, transmitted to main operator Bogett of the Bennett tele- vision system greatly aided map-maker Moore of the secret service department. Gladys Slachetka obtained a position as linotypist of late news from the front, and Lucella Morse sent her ancestor’s code over the lines of the Stewart Sensa- tional Press. Eddy stratosphere searchlights were fueled by Sir William Groves, manager of the Laughing Gas Department of the Gassy Gass Company. In due time, many welfare organizations sprang up, the most important be- ing the Purple Cross, organized by Jeanette Barbier; Martian hospitals were managed by Virginia Worsley, called Peduki Falook; the Baxter delicatessens of the front carried Home Stewed Food for Half Stewed Soldiers. Other impor- tant consolidations were the A. Dickerson Sweater Company; Erven Cotton Raisers; Elliott Rabbit Skin Ear Muff Company; Morris Boot Lending Com- pany ; Ransom Concentrated Food Tablet Consolidation; Kolar-Ward Army Bakers; Kramer Pickled-Pickle Kompany; and Queckboerner Rust-proof Helmet Corporation. “Meanwhile, other events of world-famous importance were occurring. The invention of moving sidewalks by Henry Kogut, and the discovery of a new color scheme by Charlotte Sedwick startled the seven continents, and the eighth one, recently discovered by Explorer Donald Rigsbee. Immediately following was an amazing ten day record made by trans-Atlantic swimmer Kroll; at the same time, Irwin Sass smashed all-time records in a marathon dance on Mars. A new food fad was displayed by Helen Surd, pre-eminent popper of the Betterton Popless Popcorn Company, which was advertised by Esmond Marsh, corn husking cham- pion. Other articles introduced into the market were Schaetzle Sugared Pretzels; Mrkvicka’s Bonny Bonbons; Fitzgerald All-Night Suckers; and synthetic pink lemonade, manufactured by Walker and Reese. “Intellectual and educational improvements were also conducted ; two volumes of military-poetry by Robert Burns were well circulated. Three interesting lec- tures were presented as follows: (1) ‘Why water is wet’ by James Godbold; (2) ‘Essentials of English Grammar and Why’ by Rankin Kaut; (3) ‘The values of leap year’ by Eleanor Gibson. Robert Clair, upholding the affirmative, won a famous debate on ‘Stars Have Points’. Several concerts were rendered by Marie Bielat. zitherist of the Salvation Army. Great praise was awarded Ruth Zimmer- man for realistic paintings of the front. Anton Makar was appointed history professor in Hoerter’s Consolidated School for War Orphans. Missionary Ray- mond Clarke converted thousands of heathen Martians with the aid of Allen Fagt Forty-right Lacey, evangelist. Isabel Marwitz became famous through her publication of a dictionary of military slang and idioms. “Customs agent Nelson, examiner for trans-ether ships, sent all violators to Warden Harness of the Kepemunderlokenkee Penitentiary; the prisoners were served with Huntley Finethisekreme Sudnaes. Palmer and Lack instructed in the Koerner Dancing School for Flat-footed Soldiers; funds for this institution were raised by Patzke’s Sure Cure for Shell Shocked Medicine Show, in which Reid Alexander acted as Indian chief, and for which Lenchen Hofstetter con- ducted fiery advertising campaigns. The Wheeler Noiseless Alarm Clock Com- pany prospered under the direction of Caroline Ide. efficiency expert. Advertise- ments for successful businesses featured Dorothy Poborsky in ‘Nurses, keep that fresh complexion’ and Pozdol for ‘Goldilocks Hair Grower'. “The war progressed normally, each side gaining equal power until April 1, 1950, when the decisive battle was fought. Dorothy Weis, fortune teller, pre- dicted a fierce encounter for this date, but the warning was considered a mere April Fool joke. Early in the morning. Lieutenant Arthur Deegan, who was sadly in love with Marinka Barinka, daughter of the Gahoopa, stole into the castle in company with Nallcy Hall, a spy disguised as a kitchen sink; Detective Bolde- buck, garbed as Charlie Chaplin, stood watch at the palace gate. At an inoppor- tune moment, two lions from the Babin Kennels roared up the street, escaped from the vigilance of their trainer. Ethel Waite. The castle was aroused, and on discovering the two invaders, the Gahoopa called the royal guard to arms. “General Jones with Secretary Bergman and Aide-de-camp K. Murphy rushed to the scene in a private plane driven by Jane Foley. Captain Canty stationed his fifty-first regiment nearby. Meanwhile. Evelyn Grumhaus, director of the soldiers’ training camps, ordered Secretary Phillips to summon the recruits. The army of 10,000, resplendent in orange uniforms, fashioned by Edna Mochel, advanced upon the citv, singing enthusiastically under the leadership of songster Leonard and Drum Major Curtis. As taps were played by Robert Reinhold, the beautiful cellophane flag, designed by Alma Pescinski, was proudly flourished by Flagbearer Harlan. “Tn spite of their numbers, the Earthian forces could not take the city until Hannah Mills showed the commander a quadruple offense to secure a Rhine-hold on the town. (1) J. Swanson and Westerberg, human bullets, should be shot over the wall to open the gate under a smoke screen prepared by Chemist Wander. (2) Private Riedle should shout commands from a nearby hill. (3) Gardell Lipske should drive his model V. tank into the castle and rescue the two prisoners. (4) Chief Cook Wander and Assistant Stow should bake all breakfasts. The plan succeeded admirably, causing the downfall of the entire Martian army. Much credit was due the medical corps, directed by Doctor H. Swanson and Nurses Burke and Yackley. Ambulance driver Lois Dickerson distinguished herself in a heroic dash over the top. Genevieve Baron rolled bandages by the thousands, Juanita Peters filled canteens for the Purple Cross dog forces, and Catherine Hasselbacher played her part as a good Samaritan. “Every loyal patriot mourned the deaht of the Unknown Soldier. The mag- nificent ceremony was conducted by Mae Wright, with Mary Saad as official mourner. Undertaker Robert Dressier directed the last rites. Walter Heintz, chief gardener, and Eleanor Rose, interior decorator, of the Cozzens Florist Company, supplied all floral decorations. The Gahoopa was so touched with the sympathy exhibited by the Earthian admirers of the world famous hero that two weeks later, with little urging, he signed the Josephine Kellogg peace pact, which declared everlasting friendship between the Earth and Mars.” I’tujc Forty-nimr IVORY BANGERS POHLMANN PORTERS 6AXTETTF who’s blue? TWO TOOTERS DR. MUCH DUKE ANO H� S hungry five THREE ROMANCERS ‘HER NAME'S NOT CLAY T HE WOODEN 60LOIER ANO CHI N A O0LL SI , HIRAM AND 2EKE STAGE CREW HIGH-HATTERS a 1‘tuic Fifty Suninr Class ©fftrers John McAlpine President Hazel Easley Raymond Artabasy Vice-president Secretary-treasurer I Iei.en Darn ley Social Representative Page Fifty-one Pa e Fifty-two I Edith Alt Edwin Anderman Raymond Artabasy Gordon Austin Gaylord Barnick Charlotte Baron Helen Barr Helen Bartlett William Bateman Leona Becker Genevieve Behrcl Alice Bock Harry Bollow Rose Boss Tom Boyles Priscilla Bradshaw- Violet Brayack Jack Brit tan Gertrude Caldwell Josephine Cermak Derelle Childs Fozabell Cline Dino Convalle Jean Cooper Avis Cramer Gladys Dagenas Wilbur Dahn Charles Darnell Helen Darnley Raymond Denney John Devereux Carl Drew- Hazel Easely Opal Edwards Donald Eickhorst Carl Eickhorst Robert Foss Ruth Fox Vivian Frank June Ganaway Tom Garratt junior (Class Louise Gleason Llovd Goding Robert Gohr Harold Hambel George Heartt Lydia Heath Margaret Hesse Charles Hitney Laura Hocking Franklin Hoffert Edwin Hoffman Clark Holloway Helen Holt Ray Hyer Stanley Kalick Marjorie Kampmeyer Doris Kichline Ardella Kline Carl Kline Alice Knoblauch David Lamon Alice Larson Violet Laver Gladys LeMott Jack Lindstrom Frank Littleford Edward Lukes Frank Maasen John Masely Jack Mathews John McAlptne Lorraine McNalley Merle Middleton Margaret Miller Jean Millsap Gladys Mochel Carl Mueller Mary Nelson Roy Nelson Thelma North Walter Oestmann Richard Otto Helen Pattison Elizabeth Pfaff Horace Plankinton William Poe Virginia Prescott Harry Rediehs Clyde Rigsbee Ellis Saxton Elanore Scarborough Mary Seegar Louis Shuey Vytautis Shurn Edward Sievers Maxine Simonson Thomas Slanec Margaret Sloan Zelotes Smith Helen Snow Lambert Soucek Edwin Spahn Beatrice Spangler Frank Steftin Ruth Stump Leath Taplev Roslyn Taylor Inez Tenney Norman Tholin Maxine Turner Roberta Van Arsdale Cora Vanderpoel Dorothy Vanderpoel Ruth Venard Esther Wachter Laura Walker Philip Watkins Clifford Wicks Edward Wissman Barbara Wright James Zavorka Page Fifty-three Importer groups HJnnttu (Class Sntrrprising (Cnulbron Reporter ljattcr JFantrb ;§ ilmcc Downers Grove. Illinois (Special). Here it is. folks! An exclusive inter- view with the president of the junior class of the Downers Grove High School. This class, prone to reveal its deeds and achievements, finally broke silence. As it is impossible to include the entire report, the following extracts must serve as a summary of the interview: “We are just exactly three years old. But to start from the beginning, I’ll return to our freshman days. The well-known Raymond Artabasy was presi- dent, and Hazel Easley, vice-president, Mary Johnson, Tom Slanec, and Virginia Prescott were secretary, treasurer and social representative, respectively. Of course we required expert guidance during the first unsettled year so Miss Frush, Miss Munson. Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Camp acted as our efficient advisors. Perhaps we were bashful and foolish, but we were only freshmen. And it is true that our parties were successful, with the merriment typical of every freshman entertainment. “When our second year began, we thought ourselves very wise sophomores. We joyously began our many activities by electing Dale Knarr as president, Helen Darnley vice-president, Ellis Saxton secretary-treasurer, and John Me Alpine social chairman. The big sophomore party was the talk of the school for several weeks. Most of its success was due to the continual efforts of our advisors, Miss Brown. Miss North, Miss Howland and Mr. Daigh. (Following is a long list of major and minor accomplishments.) “When we returned to school the third time we seriously faced a very im- portant year. The biggest election we ever had resulted in John McAlpine as president. Hazel Easley as vice-president. Raymond Artabasy as secretary-treas- urer and Helen Darnley as social chairman. Immediately we settled down to plan the year’s work. It seems that the greater the difficulties, the greater the attainments. The junior-senior prom was unparalleled in both splendor and color. Dreamy music, hazy lights, shimmering discs of colors stamped themselves into our memories forever. Again, our advisors, Miss Yates, Miss Frush, Miss Boyer, Mr. Nelson, and Mr. Daigh. worked unceasingly. At the carnival the juniors took charge of the telegram booth and very proudly contributed many acts to the vaudeville. “Another outstanding event was the junior play. “Skidding . This is the first year a junior class has ever produced a play, so we are all very proud of its great success. The comedy was originally scheduled for March 3 and 4, but due to the illness of one of the main characters, was postponed for a month and a half. However, the play lost none of its excellence because it was given so late in the year. “It will be impossible for me to review our entire eventful year, so I will leave this parting word—the juniors are proud of their class and its accomplish- ments. and gladly welcome a fourth year in which to further display their talents.” Page Fifty-four 8 :(X) 8:20 8:29 8:35 8:40 9:00 9:10 9:16 9:19 9:20- 10:05 10:08 10:55 10:59- 11 :45 11 :50 12:00 12:45 12:45- 1 :02 1 :05 1 :08 1 :09 1 .10- 1 :50 1 :50- 1 :53 1 :55 2:00 2:42 2:45 3:30- 3 :35 4:00 4:15 5:30 6:00 6:25 7:00 7:15- 8:00 8:10 8:11- 8:45 8:45- 12:00 12:10- 12:11 12:11 12:15- 12:30 12:45 4 ihtu Jn Cll]c % ic (Df J 3Juntnr Unu Rises sleepily, having been called seven or eight times. Eats desultory breakfast, grumbling about the food. Starts for school, poking along, thinking about his girl. Listens unhecdingly to principal’s remarks on tardiness. Ambles into first hour class, disrupting recitation. Finally dozes off. in midst of dry lecture. Rudely awakened by teacher, amidst giggles of classmates. Lectured for boisterousness in hall. Slumps into study hall chair, stilling a yawn. Draws pictures. Goes into physics class, unprepared. Assured of having flunked his test, mopes out. Sits in study hall reading jokes in Literary Digests”. Starts home, taking a friend for dinner. Munches food; spirits are a little higher. Friend calls for them in model T Ford. Rides around, having picked up several girls. Steps into history class just as bell rings. On time for a wonder. Called down for passing note to a girl. Called down for whispering to boy next to him. Sits in class day-dreaming; fails to recite when called on. Lectured by teacher for inattention, etc. Late for English class; gets blue slip. Fails to recite on Burns’ life.—Receives zero. Enters library. Actually makes an effort to study. Starts reading a mystery story; lets lessons go. Converses with friends in hall. Indulges in a malted milk. Goes to friend's house to plan the evening. Arrives at home; asks why dinner isn’t ready. Eats good sized meal; makes slam about dessert. Starts dressing up. humming popular tune. After prolonged argument about dates on school nights, takes car and leaves. Waits for pal who is going on “double” with him. Calls for girl, half an hour late. Waits for girl “a minute”. ? ? ? ? ? Studies. Goes to bed. Reviews events of day. Goes to sleep, taking up snoring process. Page Fifty-five Page Pi fly-six 1 • (Officers Hubert Lacey President Alice Frazier Harry Pease Vice-presid ent S e creta ry-treasurer [ Paqe Fifty-srvrn Mop hcmo tea Page Fifty-tight opljmnnre (Class Rita Alexander Ralph Anderson John Baranowski Mathew Baranowski Norman Barthwick Rupert Bateman Sally Baxter Sophia Bednarski Stanley Bednarski Florence Bingeman Robert Bjick Helen Blankenburg Mabel Bobosky Gregory Boland Mary Boyd Lewis Brittan Robert Brol erg David Brown Earl Bruhn Charles Burns Amy Lou Burry Kenneth Butela Jane Canty Olive Carlson James Chapman Jack Chessman Elizabeth Chilvers Virginia Clark Rosalia Collins Julius Connor Muriel Conway Marguerite Cook Helen Cooper William Cozzeiis Connie Crowther Fred Curtis Dorothy Darnley Ralphine Dimikus Jack Dickenson John Diedericks Alouise Dobson Fred Doss Jane Downes Fred Dubis Frances Ehr Marshall Eshbaugh Willis Fariss Stuart Ferguson Violet Fetter Frances Finnegan Edna Foley Alice Frazier Wanda Frazier Edward Gansberg Pearl Gebraske Dorothy Gohr Jennie Grieb Ben Goves Edna Hall Lester Haml el Nancy Hamilton Evelyn Harrison Miriam Harte Betty Hasselbacher John Hathaway Jack Haymond Dorothy Henderson Evelyn Hermann Martha Hill Esther Hodge Jeanne Hogan Robert Holle Minta Holt Douglas Hubbert Paul Huntley Dorothy Hurd Rosemary Hutchins Eleanor Iehl Robert Iler Ruth Jenner Bobby Jones Earl Keir Wesley Kent Billy Kramer Joseph Kroll Hubert Lacey Frank Lack Janice Lempke Charles Lipske Frank Little ford Alda Luebbe Lucille Lundgren Grace Lutter Robert Maki Eugenia Mateski Harry Miller Floyd Mochel Harold Mochel Albert Morris Marian Morrow Aloysius Mrkvicka Margaret Murphy Roland Nelson Edward Nemetz Daniel Novak Florence Novak Pearl Oestmann Elizabeth Osborn Lonnie Palmer Agnes Paluchowski Fred Pat sell Harry Pease Donald Petry Edwin Pfaflf Walter Pfaff Margaret Phelps William Pollack Thomas Prucha Leonard Putra Robert Ramp Ruth Reese Florence Reiff William Reiman Ennis Rice Marguerite Ricketts Thomas Rippon William Rives Rose Rogus Howard Rondeau Taffy Saad Alice Scahill Mary Scahill Louise Sell net z Harold Schumaker Peter Schumaker Roy Schubert Charles Schubert Rose Sczepanik Peter Sebastian Mary Seegar Esther Selig Virginia Seul Ted Shattuc Barbara Sherman Robert Simon Virginia Smith Loren Sparks Evelyn Staffeldt Willard Stanley Henry Steffin Floyd Steib Francis Stephenson Dorothy Sturm Jack Sturm Helen Szalkowski Edward Tabbert Junior Turned Ruby Turner Rose Vanderberg Virginia Vaughan Margaret Venard Raymond Venard Jens Vimtrup Barbara Weinheimei George Whitehead Florence Whit tom Le Roy Widner Barbara Wimmer June Wininger Irene Winter Margaret Wolf Robert Wolf Robert Worsley Grace Worth Robert Younts Helen Zaraza Roy Zimmerman Pat e Fifty-nine §nplununri' (Class -History The freshman class in nineteen-thirty At first glance was not so pretty; But getting into thirty-one Its brightness had some credit won. The unusually high grades as a whole Are shown by a peek at the honor roll. The officers elected in the fall Of nineteen-thirty weren’t bad at all; Miss Sally Baxter as president We all regarded as Heaven-sent; Lucille Lundgren did ably carry The important duties of secretary; Robert Younts was vice-president, And Ben Groves counted every cent That arrived in payment of freshman dues; Ah. he was a treasurer we hated to lose; To Alice Frazier we also give Much credit as social representative. Mr. Cressey, Miss Duke, Miss Reuther and Miss Flush As faculty advisors, kept us all in a rush. The freshman party, held late in the year. In spite of many a junior’s jeer, Was considered by all a huge success; Largely due to the Dixies we might guess. Now in the school term—thirty-one, thirty-two. Most of the officers are altogether new. Hubert Lacey’s president, taking Sally’s post. Harry Pease is treasurer, we are glad to boast; Harry’s also filling the secretary’s shoes And finds it very hard to collect the sophomore dues. Now we find Ted Shattuc in Alice Frazier’s place, While Alice has taken first in the vice-presidential race. The officers I’ve mentioned, as you can easily see, Are certainly “humdingers” and proud of them we’ll be. Many and many a year from now The class of thirty-four Will look back upon these days, “When I was a sophomore.” Page Sixty jSHjpIjmnnrc IJrisnn l mn b NAME ACCUSED OF SENTENCED UNTII. Harry Miller........Taking too many trips to Hinsdale..Thc “bus” runs out of gas. Elizabeth Osborn....Being a deserter....................She leaves freshmen alone. William Reiman......Being fat...........................He reduces to 160 pounds. Louis Schuctz.......Having too many rabbits.............He sells a few. Robert Simons.......Fooling around too much.............He reforms. Sarah Baxter........Liking the band.....................She leaves drum majors alone. Barbara einheimer. Being pleasingly plump............She cuts out French pastries. Ruby Turner.........Being a twin........................They don’t look alike. Ruth Turner.........Being a twin, too...................They don’t look alike. Hubert Lacey........Playing a cornet too well...........Kryl hires him for his band. Robert Younts.......Being a Black Shirt.................Till Mussolini falls. Ralph Anderson......Starting R. A. K. Club..............It runs out of refreshments. Hubert Bateman.......Being in love......................She turns him down. John Bardnowski.....Laziness............................He loses his conceit. Pauline Breau.......Playing jazz at chorus..............Mr. Pohlmann forgives her. Mary Boyd...........Copping leading roles...............She loses her voice. Charles Burns........Giving black eyes..................Somebody gives him one. Norman Barothwick...Being dignified.....................He gets boisterous. Fred Curtis.........Having dirty glasses.............He invests in a windshield wiper. William Cozzens.....Picking on eighth graders...........He takes somebody else. Fred Dubis..........Being l� owlegged .....He gets knock-kneed. W illis Fariss......Playing too much golf.............Apartments are built on vacant lots. Alice Frazier.......Picking on a little freshman ......A bigger fellow comes along. Ben Groves..........“Me”................................“We”. Lester Hambel.......Being helpful.......................The Essex fails. Jack Haymond........Impersonating ......................His voice changes. Douglas Hubbard.....Acting like a freshman..............He acts his age. Bobby Jones.........Getting too many A’s ..............He has to work for one. Billy Kramer.........Acting crazy ......................He gets dignified. Betty Hasselbacher Going with seniors.................She is a senior, too. George W'hitehead. Knowing too much .....He forgets something Bob Worsley.........Making too much noise.............His sixteen-cylinder tongue fails. Lonnie Palmer.......Tap dancing.........................She gets a job with Z’egfield. Ruth Heyman.........Having red hair .....It turns black. Robert Broberg......Being a bean-pole...................He starts drinking Ovaltine. Jack Dickinson Taking too many out-of-town trips..Hc gets a fiat tire. Stuart Ferguson. Being a good singer. ..He sings bass. Margaret Murphy.....Being an Irishman....................The Irish stop wearing green. Grace Worth.........Grinning too much...................Her grinner wears out. Joseph Kroll... .....Giving long speeches...............He shortens them. I’aye Sixty one omiMXfS j v({ ■ jFrcshntatt Claes ©ffircrs Donald Lawson President Jean Fariss Patricia Taylor Vice-president Secretary-treasurer Russell Wolf Social Representative I a je Sixty-three Pane Sixty-four Jfresljman (Class Roy Ahalt Frank Allison Walter Anderson Walter Andrus Helen Baker Olive Baker Mary Balia Bert Barden Leonard Barnickcl Raymond Baron George Barry William Barry Ethel Bauer Meredith Betz Rose Bielat Jane Bingcman Frances Birbilas Lucille Blaida Rose Blaida Betty Bollcn Jack Bolton John Bradshaw Pauline Breau Bruce Brennan Jack Brink Alice Broekcr Steve Bruhn Edward Bulat Evelyn Burdett Vera Burgess Billy Capps Lucille Capps Silvio Caravctto Robert Ciohcn Zula Cozzcns Orville Dahl Robert I )icke Ellsworth Diener Catherine Dieter Herbert Donkin Harold Dorn Florence Drzazinski William Dunanski Ruth Ellen Dunham George Earl Orra Eddy Howard Ervin Jean Fariss Gretchen Feldman Ralph Fisher Marjorie Fitzgerald Ethel Forst Lucille Fox Helen Fraher Walter Frank Harold Fraser Monroe Frazier Robert Frcdenhagcn Betty Lou Gachner Lawrence Getty George Granger Harry Halvorsen Charles Hamilton Helen Handschug Maurice Hanford Robert Harness Billy Harris Eleanor Harthan Louis Harvey Blanche Hayda Ruth Heyman Lawrence Hoag Donald Hocking Jean Hoerter William Hruby Donald Huntley Charles Isbell Emil Janik Edward Jelinek Frances Jenkot Oliver Jensen Harry Johnson Wallace Journey Anna Jurasek Mary Kavala Robert King Fred Kischer Harlan Kline Marian Kline Bernice Krageland Isabelle Kreitzer William Kueffner Eileen Lane Martin Laufer Frank Laver Donald Lawson Gertrude Leichering Bernard Leonard Emma Liss Donald McAfee Ronald McIntyre Alexander McKernon Naomi Maasen Blanche Mac Lean John Malacha Peter Makamul Thelma Mallory Harry Marker George Martinet Clifford Mehler Ann Melbourne Thelma Mickey Elmer Milder Harold Miller Jack Miller Mildred Miller Howard Milton Robert Monson Ruth Monson Leon M rkvicka Rex Mundt Arlo Ncasc Roxinea Nelson Joseph Nessel LeRoy Nielson Ray Ocstmann Vivian Oldham Stanley Olsen Erwin Osowski John Pappas Catherine Parrish Edward Patsch Frank Pearson Alex Pctrukovick Ethel Pfaff Paul Pfaff Edna Pfau Louise Pfau Harriet Pokorny David Pollack William Poison Robert Powers Lorraine Prescott Jane Pricer Peter Putra Ethel Reed Harlow Reed Francis Rcher Robert Reidler Robert Reiff June Reinhold James Reninger Virginia Robinson John Rocke Marcella Rondeau Craig Roney Raymond Sadowski Margaret Schmidt Rita Sccgar Ruth Shattuc Junior Simon Richard Simonson Howard Skuttle April Smith Billy Smith Virginia Smith George Snelson Steve Stachowicz Bernard Stano John Stelmack Fred Stephens Merle Stowe Marguerite Stull Earl Sutter Leonard Sutter Irene Swain Patricia Taylor Lydia Thiclcn Kenneth Tholin Lillian Traycr Ruth Helen Turnbull Arno Ulhorn Irene Vacha Margaret Valentine Bernice Vandcrplocg Evelyn Vandcrplocg Vincent Venard Valentine Vescly Elsie Vimtrup George Vix Eleanor Vlack Margaret Vlack Willa Waite George Warner Marian Wegener Jayne Wells Myron Wildish Theo Whiting Jerry Willcts Lois Winter Melvin Wolf Russell Wolf Betty Woods Howard Woodworth Gilbert Wroblewski Edward Yackley Grace Zachker Lctty Jane Zordan Anna Zvdeck Henry Zuba I’c.lie Sixty-five JFresliman Class Ststoru The freshman class of “32”, Composed of members tried and true, Now sets its history down in print. Our officers as follows Are freshmen through and through: Don Lawson was elected chief And we’re proud of him too. Jean Fariss is his right hand man, And when his place she tills, We’re sure of just as tine a class As when he has no ills. Our scribbler and collector, Another bright young lass. Is Miss Patricia Taylor, A credit to her class. Then Russell Wolf for social work, He plans each class affair. He likes his work, he likes his class, In case of fun he’s there. Miss Welch is chairman of a group Of teachers called by us The class advisors, and she does Her work without a fuss. Then Messrs. Holt and Cleveland And Miss Reuther, too, Finish up a fine quartette. They always try and do. Our parties and our dances Our next topic will be. We’ve surely had some good fun At those times of joy and glee. The first was a dancing lesson And freshmen like to tell Of their chums and pals, both girls and boys. Who tripped and slipped and fell. We’ve not only had our parties But we’ve also done our work. We sold candy at the carnival; No. freshmen never shirk. We’ve had our share of athletes In every type of sport On each semester honor roll We’ve made a fine report. The freshman class of “32” Composed of members tried and true Now bids the reader fond adieu. Page Sixty six ifautastir JFacts 3fov Jfresljnmt Through the years, since the beginning of time and depressions, certain gifted individuals have become outstanding because of their emphatic ease in acquiring etiquette education. Since we sincerely desire that our beloved freshmen have every opportunity to become models of propriety we willingly relinquish to them the rules which have led to our great success. We deeply advise that in order to acquire perfection in manners, morals, motives and mentality, every freshman should constantly bear in mind and adhere to the following exemplifications: 1. Hang feet over balcony in assembly at all times. 2. Observe hospitality. Lead stray dogs or cats into the hall of learning. 3. Exercise full vocal powers in locker room. 4. Open gas jets in science laboratories; neglect to turn them off. 5. Whistle loudly through the halls. 6. Skid around corridor corners, bumping into a senior, if possible. 7. Bang windows forcefully in study halls. 8. Run to classroom window to view all airplanes, fire engines, or Fords. 9. Jimmy locks or forget locker combinations at 8:29 a. m. 10. Launch paper airplanes in assembly. 11. Never prepare lessons, even though parents interview principal. 12. As often as possible, annoy deans with requests for pass slips. 13. Argue with teachers over assignments. 14. Write notes during tests. 15. Leave wet umbrella and galoshes on floor in front of locker. 16. Pick fist fights in lowfer hall. 17. Break round beads in assembly during solemn speech. 18. Keep three words behind cheer-leader at all times. 19. Set fashion by crowning self with grotesque headgear. 20. Adopt one of following color combinations: pink and purple, red and purple, or green and purple. 21. Turn water on full force in drinking fountains to flood them. 22. Never forget to dispose of gum by sticking it under desk top. 23. Slap senior heartily on back on blue Monday. It is the belief of the committee on freshman wrays and wiles that in ob- serving these compound-complexities, the fascinating freshman of today will be the sunny, sappy sophomore of tomorrow. I'at e Sixty-seven Page Sixty-right JUumut The seniors of any school are always, interested in any alumni news. After working with the preceding class for three years and becoming familiar with its members, they desire to know what the alumni are doing. The following members of the class of ’31 are now studying at North Central College, Naperville: Sibyl Benson, Carol Brown, Harvey Fort. Cecil Goss. Burton Heartt, Dorothy Kreitzer, Robert Miller, DeWitte Nelson, George Salt, Walter Shriner, Donald Stump and Romaine Tenney. Among the many alumni at the University of Illinois are Herman Broeker, Thomas Connit, Uois Hender- son and Alma McLaughlin. Eleanor Hoehn and Barbara Kellogg are at the University of Wisconsin, while Doris Hoagland is still cheering for the purple at Northwestern. Ardys Walter is at the University of Chicago. Ray Kellogg is in school at Armour Tech., Barbara Knarr at Sterling Morton Junior College. Elizabeth Littleford at Iowa State College. Herbert Schmitke at Valparaiso Uni- versity, William Hoffert at Notre Dame, Edmund Rassweiller at the University of Arizona. Lee Beardsley at Knox College in Galesburg. Marv-Ellen Brown at Oberlin Kindergarten Teachers’ College, and Eskil Olson at the University of Minnesota. At Downers Grove High School, Ruth Shurn, Walter F. Taylor, Alfred Conti, Mary Alice Dum, Elmer Fox and Harold Timme are taking post graduate courses. Frances Huey is doing post graduate work at Milwaukee High School. William Barber, June Falvey and Meade Frankenfield are attending classes at the Art Institute in Chicago; Alice Anderson is taking a course at Vogue Costume Designing School. James Slepicka and Eleanor Berg are studying through cor- respondence courses. The medical profession has attracted Marjorie Neilsen to the Michael Reese, Thelma Kellogg to the West Suburban, and Mary Millsap to the Norwegian American Hospitals. Dorothy Houseman is working for I)r. Duncombe and Peggy Anderson is helping Dr. Andersen and Dr. Worsley. Quite a few of last year’s graduates are working in Downers. Marian Andrus, Virginia Smith, Vera Kjeldsen and Kathryn Hall work at the five and ten cent store; Arnold Schutt is handing out papers at the News Agency; Isabel Murphy takes in money at the Tivoli Theater; Betty Nowak and Harold Felton are work- ing at the Ella Mary Inn, Donald Jensen and Daniel Hitchcock at Neill’s Drug Store ; Richard Riggs and Charles Venard are driving yellow cabs; Albert Reiman and Walter E. Taylor are working at Reiman’s bakery, and Howard Striker at the Consumer’s store. Rosemay Ferguson is busy at her father’s office. Ruth Barnard, Betty Hathaway, Hazel Nemetz, Rose Orban. and David Olson are holding positions in the city. Conrad Chester is at the National Bank in Chicago and Catherine Ehr is at the Western Electric Co. in Cicero. Perry Willets is in California, Martha Harrison is now living in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Carol Huston is in Kansas. James Austin, Ruth Austin, Fred Blankenburg, Doris Donkin, Clarence Eddy, John Eickemeyer, Vincent Frank, Bartel Herrick, Louise Hicks, Mae Kalinowski, Elizabeth Kampmeyer. Howard Leibungeuth, Edna Marwitz, Winifred McIntosh, Eleanor Mierzanowski, Grace Mochel, Margaret Mochel, Arnold Oestmann, Esther Reed, Grace Rosenbaum, and Frank Wander are staying at home. Huge Sixty-nine Caroi.i ne Ide Editor Nalley Hali. Business Manager Elinor Curtis Erwin Zarn Subscription Manager Assistant Supscription Manage Edward Mrkvicka Raymond Clarke Advertising Manager Assistant Advertising Manager Edith Roldeuuck Ruth Phillips Literary Editor Assistant Literary Editor William Hokrter Eleanor Gibson Boys’ Athletic Editor Girls’ Athletic Editor Mary Kramer Social Editor Dorothy Grout Walter Ransom Art Editor Cartoonist I.KNCHEN H IKSTETTER Robert Bennett Snapshot Editor . issistant Snapshot Editor Edward Jonf.s William Murphy Joke Editor . Issistant Joke Editor PIdna MociiEL Gladys Slachetka Typist Assistant Typist Virginia Worsley Alumni Editor Pane Seventy-two Stubrnt (Cnimctl Harry Kroll...........................................President Robert Younts....................................Vice-president Hazel Easley..........................................Secretary Although in operation here for less than a year, the Student Council has already shown signs of becoming a successful method of school government in the high school. It has been organized as a society to administer authority to the pupils through student direction. The Council is composed of eight representa- tives from each class. In the three upper classes, the four officers are made members by constitutional clause. Eight freshmen and four sophomores, juniors, and seniors arc elected from Friday seventh period classes, each room sending one of its students. Mrs. Andersen, Mr. Johnson and Mr. DeWolf act as ad- visors. although the students take charge of most of the business conducted. Special duties are assigned to various committees; the conduct committee attempts to direct student behavior in the school, especially at athletic events; the reception committee welcomes visitors to school affairs; and the corridor com- mittee keeps the halls in a presentable condition. Since the council is for the benefit of the students, open discussions are often held in seventh period classes on Fridays; all suggestions made to members of the council are presented at council meetings and carefully considered. To prove a success, any type of school government must be sponsored by the students, especially in the council type of discipline. So many important schools in the vicinity have been well satisfied with the results of such a system, that it should succeed in Downers Grove. As long as a co-operative attitude is assumed by the students of the school, success of the council can be prophesied with confidence. Page Seventy-three Raymond Ariabasy Genevieve Hehrel Robert Rennet! Edith 1 ( 1(1(1 nick Gordon Cavanagh Josephine Cermak Elinor Curtis Helen Darnley Mildred Drew Hazel Easley Wesley Eddy Margaret Frazier Eleanor Gibson Evelyn Grumhatis Xalley Hall Margaret Hesse Franklin Hoffert Caroline Idc Mary Kramer Harry Kroll Isabel Marwitz Edward Mrkvicka Edward Murphy Dorothy l'oborsky Jane Riedle The National Honor Society, of which Downers Grove High School became a member last year, is an organization to which students must l e elected through faculty decisions. Fifteen per cent of the senior class and five per cent of the juniors are admitted into the society in the second semester of the year. To be eligible for membership, a student must be in the upper third of his class, and must have a high record in character, willingness for service, and in leadership. Each faculty member who has had any contact with the student is asked to give an opinion of his worthiness for election. The Honor Society has become a popular organization in modern high schools because it offers an attainable goal for more than two members of the senior class. In former years when the class had only a valedictorian and a salutatorian, many students deserving reward for exceptional service were excluded from any recognition. Since the society is nationally known, to have belonged to it is a valuable asset in the recommendations of any high school student. Page Seventy-four With Gordon Cavanagh as editor and William Hoerter as his assistant, High Life began its seventh year of existence. The most important changes made were the awarding of one-fourth an academic credit yearly to staff members and the creation of an executive board which held its meetings twice monthly. The entire staff met once a month, with the different departments furnishing interesting pro- grams. New and varied material was brought in by a contribox placed in the library. Outstanding events in the year were a trip to the Chicago Daily News building and a party in November at the home of the editor. The staff was organized the first semester as follows: Copy-reading was done bv Edith Boldebuck and Margaret Sloan. William Hoerter, Edward Murphy, John McAIpine and Carl Kline wrote athletic events. The personal column was maintained by Helen Darnley, Wanda Frazier. Marian Kline and by Elinor Curtis who wrote Little Benny's Note Book and girls’ athletics. Class room news was written by Helen Barr, Alda Luebbe. Connie Crowther and Robert Bennett. Organization activities were reported by Lenchen Hofstetter, Ruth Zimmerman, Ardelle Klein and Leath Taplev. Ruth Harlan cared for the Exchange depart- ment. Features were provided by Esther Hodge, Robert Patzke, Ellis Saxton, Edward Jones, Genevieve Behrel. Robert Jones, and Caroline Ide who were also general reporters. The typists. Mary Kramer, Ruth Phillips, and Jane Riedle, served most willingly. Walter Ransom was responsible for the cartoons in High Life. The second semester Jeanne Hoerter, Betty Woods, Elizabeth Osborn, Ben Groves and Willis Fariss, underclassmen, were assigned the places of several upper classmen who were forced to give up the work because of other extra- curricular activities. High Life could not have been a success without Miss Hennis, the faculty advisor, who supervised the work of the staff and collaborated with the editor in making assignments and conducting staff meetings. Nor could it have existed without the co-operation of Mr. Staats, editor of the “Reporter,” who not only granted the necessary space but also gave his time in writing head lines and making up the page. High ICifc l age Seventy-five jSacial Committee Russell Wolf Ted Shattuc Helen Darn Icy Mae Wright Miss Fluent Miss Brown Mr. Nelson Mr. Johnson The school social committee, eight in number, is made up of one represen- tative from each class, and of four faculty members. It sponsors all general school social activities and an annual alumni dance. The dances arranged this year by the committee were unusually successful. Each class had at least one party, and there was a minimum of two social hours each month Special dances, such as the Football Dance. Basketball Dance, Hard Times Party, and Alumni Dance, were held in the evening. The use of clever decorations, and of music furnished by an orchestra made these occasions very enjoyable. Social hours and jitney dances were held after school and after several basketball games. Every student was invited to these informal parties, which created a friendly attitude between the classes. Several dancing lessons for all students wishing to learn to dance were con- ducted this year; although this was a new enterprise, it proved very advantageous. Those beginners who attended were soon able to take an active part in the school dances. Provision for the social phase of a student’s life is rapidly becoming an im- portant factor in the leading high schools of the country. Through the efforts of our social committee, Downers Grove High School is keeping pace with this movement. Page Seventy-six (Calendar SEPTEMBER 2. Rest again! Students have pro- cured their locks. 4. Uninvited visitor at assembly—a barking dog. 6. Most everybody has a yo-yo. 10. Bigger and better High Life this year. 14. All the seniors are flashing their new class rings. 17. Irwin Sass is chosen as worthy president of senior class. 18. Seems like old times to have a pep session. 23. Freshmen are proud possessors of new pins. 25. Juniors organize — they’re de- pressed now — $1.00 dues. OCTOBER 1. Comfort! New bleachers on the football field. 2. Biologists go fishing. They only- caught minnows. 6. Play tryouts completely unnerve senior dramatists. 8. What music! Bohumir Krvl and his band. 10. Football heavies defeat Hinsdale. It rained and rained. 14. Poor Girl Reserve initiates are wearing tape on their chins. 15. Negro lodge holds Cauldron meeting in assembly. 16. Hurrah! No school. Teachers at- tend Illinois State Teachers’ con- vention at Glen Ellyn. 22. High Life staff watch the wheels turn ’round at the Reporter office. 23. Frosh taste of deep mysteries of a high school social hour. 29. Forty deserving souls are honored with a position on the six weeks honor roll. 30. Frosh overcome childishness at class party. NOVEMBER 7. Clever football dance. “Herbie’s Gold Derbies”. Decorations, cider and doughnuts. 12. Seniors are all dressed in their Sunday best. They’re having their pictures taken. 13. Student council election. Every- one will have to be good now. 13. Dr. Barker speaks in assembly on “How to make the most of life”. 14. Fifty football players, Mr. Grimm and Mr. Cressev witness North - western-Indiana football game. High Life party, too. 17. Girl Reserves prepare Thanksgiv- ing baskets for needy. 19. Why the rubber gloves? Biology- students are dissecting frogs. 19-20. The senior play, “A Full House”, is great. 25. Five cents each. Thanksgiving jitney. 26. Physicists are trying to weigh the world. DECEMBER 3. Members of Radio Club take a test. What fun! 7. Tsk, tsk! Frosh were badly de- feated by Junior High basketball team. Pane Seventy-seven 10. Of all G. A. A. initiations, this is by far the l est and worst. 11. First conference basketball game a victory. Hinsdale defeated. Football “I)”s awarded in assem- bly. 12. Latin, French. Spanish Clubs keep time to the strains of the “Troubadours”. Dandy program, too. 14. Junior girls are endball champs. 18. There is a Santa Claus. We saw him at the G. A. A. Christmas Party. 25. Christmas. Nuff said! JANUARY 1. Alumni are squelched in the game against Downers’ team. Every- body laughed and laughed. 7. We have a very businesslike cafe- teria. The cash register rings up beautifully. 9. “D” Club Dance is keen. 14. High Life sponsors Jitney Dance. Big crowd! 15. Eight students see the modern miracle play, “The Green Pas- tures”, at the Illinois Theater. 18. Massachusetts salt water in aquarium in biology lab. Fishes are happy, now. 20. French students are lucky. Some are corresponding with boys and girls in France. 22. Semester ends. Too bad ! 23. Girl Reserves attend “pep sup- per” at Glenbard. Basketball game afterwards. Dreadfully ex- citing—but lost by one point. What a life! 29. Social hour after game with Hinsdale. Hinsdalers also enjoy it. FEBRUARY 1. “Skidding” cast announced. Jun- iors feel grown up. 3. Latin, costumes, food and pro- gram all Roman at the banquet at Elmhurst. D. G. H. S. Latin Club members are guests. 3. Ten students attend the Chicago A Cappella Concert. “It’s mar- velous.” they say. 5. “Cabbages presented in assembly today. The Grossmeiers are a queer family. 6. Girls aren’t as bashful as we thought they were. Girl Reserves- Hi-Y party a big success. 13. Basketball game with Riverside. We won, too. 14. Broken hearts are mended. Val- entine's day rolls in again. 15. Ah! Both Washington and his- tory essays are written and prac- tically forgotten. 20. Another social hour! Downers’ and Glenbard’s basketball fans enjoy a good time, even though Downers lost the game. 22. Washington’s bicentennial and— no school! 27. Favors given at the basketball dance—small basketballs to be autographed by our famous bas- ketball heroes. Paye S event y-eiyht MARCH 1. We finally learned who won the World War. It was Private Slack (according to his review of the big fight). 1. Senior girls win basketball cham- pionship. Frosh defeat sophs. Wonder of wonders. 2. Brr! March is truly coming in like a lion. Cold rain and ice. 3. Junior play postponed. “Andy” is very ill. 11-12. Annual carnival. Dancing, vaudeville, novelties, telegrams, hot dogs, candy, punch, ping- pong. ice cream, popularity con- test, chop suey. Everything—in- cluding light hearts. 25-29. Bliss. (Easter vacation.) Spring is coming; or is it here already? APRIL 1. Gee! Sounds like real opera. That proves the talent of our operetta cast and chorus. “The Bells of Capistrano” contains a deep, deep plot. 1. Health program in assembly. No I). G. H. S. student should ever be ill now. 1. Boys start track workouts. No April Fool joke to them. 2. First track meet of season. Down- ers runs hard. 8. Band members travel to Wheaton and participate in the district con- test there. Soloists are in the best of form. 15. “Skidding” is a dandy play. Big audience. But look who per- formed—the juniors. 22. Our band gets better and better. Concert tonight was really excel- lent. 23. Another proof of the fact girls are not bashful. Majority of G. A. A. members asked their boy friends to go to the annual spring dance. Lots of “D”s awarded. MAY 6. A treat for the musical depart- ment. Big West Suburban Music Festival at York, with Downers participating. 7. Juniors and seniors only. The banquet and prom is one magni- ficent occasion. Color, music, dancing, and what have you! 20. Floods and floods of salt water. It's Class Recognition Day, the last day of school for seniors. Juniors and faculty feel rather weepy, too. 20. The last dramatical exhibition of the year (excluding graduation). The big all-school play silences even the pessimistic critic. 22. Baccalaureate. 23. The seniors are giggling over the gifts they have received. It’s class night. Everybody had a good time. 26. Now the seniors are alumni, and juniors are seniors. Queer, isn’t it? Pane Seventy-ninc %mrb IRostcr Wesley Eddy.... Clark Holloway. Robert Rcinhold, Robert Foss.... FI.UTE AND PICCOLO Helen Baker OBOE Bert Barden BASSOON George Warner n FI.AT CLARINET Andrew Blaida Charles Darnell Wesley Eddy Lawrence Hoag Marion Kline Frank Littleford Robert Monson Edward Mrkvicka Harlow Reed Robert Reinhold AI.TO CLARINET Floyd Stcib HASS CLARINET Esmond Marsh CORNET ANI� TRUMPET Harold Dorn Wallace Journey Hubert Lacey Frank Littleford LeRoy Nielsen Harry Pease Howard Woodworth Robert Younts TROMBONE Walter Anderson Clark Holloway Aloysius Mrkvicka BARITONE Monroe Frazier Earl White SOUSA PHONE Howard Erven William Poison William Reiman Peter Sebastian .........President Secretary-treasurer .........Librarian ..Business Manager SOPRANO SAXOPHONE William Kramer Thelma North AI.TO SAXOPHONE George Barry Orra Eddy James Godbold Ruth Stump TENOR SAXOPHONE Gordon Cavanagh BARITONE SAXOPHONE Phil Watkins HORNS Douglas Hubhert George Vix PERCUSSION Kenneth Butcla Walter Gass Alice Knoblaugh Frank Maascn Howard Randcau t'aite Eighty Instrumental jMusic The music department of the Downers Grove High School offers as part of its course in musical education, special training in the art of playing orches- tral and band instruments. An organized orchestra and band are also available to qualified music students, mak- ing it possible for them to continue their study in applied music. The instrumental division is supervised by Mr. Shoemaker who instructs the wind instrument and per- cussion classes and who directs the band. The high school band is larger this year than it has been previous to this time and the instrumentation is more complete. Mr. Shoemaker has been very fortunate in finding two freshman boys of outstanding musical ability to take up the study of the oboe and bassoon. A musical organi- zation is not complete without these two instruments and Bert Barden and George Warner are furnishing this long desired addition to the band in a very commendable manner. George Vix and Douglas Hubbert both started the study of the French horn at the beginning of the school year, and their ability to overcome the difficulties offered by this instrument enabled them to enter the band at the beginning of the second semester. The instrumentation of the band has l een further improved by the addition of one sousaphone. one alto clarinet, and one bass clarinet, made possible through the purchase of these instruments by the board of education. Other students are studying woodwind, bass and percussion instruments and will be admitted to the band as soon as they are eligible. It is Mr. Shoemaker’s desire to build the Downers Grove High School band up to the standard size and instrumentation, thereby making it possible to secure the proper balance and tone color peculiar to the concert band. The stringed instrument classes and orchestra are directed by Miss Gladys Welge who, as a result of the rapid growth in the number of students desiring band and orchestra training, was added to the music staff. Miss Welge was selected because of her special qualifications as a violinist, teacher, and director of orchestra. She is a principal violinist in the Chicago Women’s Symphony Orchestra and also assistant director of that organization. The high school or- chestra, composed of twenty-five musicians, has made two concert appearances up to the date of this writing: once at a parent-teachers’ association meeting and once at a high school assembly. Both performances were very fine. The music was well chosen and quite gracefully performed. It is the desire of Miss Welge to improve the instrumentation of the orchestra by building up the string sections to the proper numbers. Violas, cellos and string basses are especially needed to give the orchestra the proper balance. The aim of both instructors is to afford all music students the pleasure of performing and enjoying some of the beautiful music which is available in such abundance, and thereby to enrich their understanding and appreciation of this art liiyhty-one ffiovs Chorus Faye Iiiyhty-two llnral Jttusu Throughout the ages, man has constantly been striving to give expression to all of the various phases of his complicated existence, and countless mediums of expression have been evolved. The medium which seems to have served best is art. which has been defined as being “a worthy expression of any emotion . If this definition applies to art, it applies even more accurately to music, one of the main branches of art. It is. there- fore, the quality of worthiness which lifts our expression from the commonplace to the plane of art. The duty of the music department of any high school consists of de- veloping both the taste for and the ability to produce worthiness in musical expression. The music department of the Downers Grove Com- munity High School consists of two main branches, the instrumental and the vocal. The instrumental depart- ment includes the orchestra, the band and smaller organ- izations, such as the saxophone ensembles and clarinet ensembles. The work in this department includes in- dividual and group instruction with the aim of developing the maximum profi- ciency on the part of the student on his particular instrument. The vocal depart- ment is under the direction of Mr. Pohlmann. This department is divided into two distinct branches. The first branch consists of classes in which the fundamentals of music are taught, such as sightreading, knowledge of time and keys, and the development of ability to sing well. The aim here is to produce intelligent, rather than mechanical singers and the reward for good work is membership in one of the special groups which comprise the second branch of this department. To this branch belong the following organizations: The boys’ special chorus, the girls’ special chorus, the mixed special chorus, formed by combining the boys’ and girls’ special choruses, the A Cappella Choir and the boys’ quartet. As already indicated, membership in the organization depends on the proficiency attained during the period of class instruction, and only those considered eligible by the instructor are allowed to join. The boys’ special chorus has a membership of twenty-six, the girls’ chorus has forty-two members. These choruses have appeared separately and jointly on numerous programs and assemblies, and form the basis of both cast and chorus of the operetta “The Hells of Capistrano”. Two new organizations which have been begun this year are the A Cappella Choir and the boys’ quartet. The A Cappella Choir consists of twelve girls and eight boys who have been chosen because of their exceptional ability as singers and their general musicianship. Singing, as they do, without accompaniment, it is obvious that more than ordinary ability is required. The boys’ quartet, our newest organization, has probably achieved more success than any other. From very modest beginnings it has improved to the point where it has been in demand for both school and outside occasions. Besides singing in assembly a number of times they have sung for the Methodist Church fathers’ and sons’ banquet, the postmaster’s banquet, the American Legion Washington Celebration, the Lions Club, and the High School Carnival. The members of this organization are Stuart Ferguson, first tenor. Franklin Hoffert, second tenor, Charles Lipske. first bass, and Robert Smith, second bass. The success of these organizations is due not only to the ability of the students but also to the excellent training and direction they have received from Mr. Pohlmann. Paae Etuhtx-thrce A Jfull House The exciting comedy of “A Full House”, presented by the senior class, brought forth a series of chuckles and applause from the audience on the two nights of presentation, November 19 and 20. The audience followed the intricate plots with absorbed interest; Susie Sponge’s ostrich hop and Parkes’ accent were especially appreciated. Jim Mooney’s “You can come in but you can’t go out”, complicated circumstances into apparently unsolvablc situations. When the rubies which were the source of all perplexities, were finally returned to their owner, the audience sighed in relief. A fine cast and excellent directing by Miss Wood made the success inevitable. The cast is as follows; Parkes, an English servant........................Edward Jones Susie, from Sioux City, a maid..................Blanche Murphy Ottily Howell, a bride.............................Elinor Curtis Mrs. Winncckcr. from Yonkers, the aunt........Charlotte Stewart Daphne Charters. Ottily’s sister................Dorothy Poborsky Nicholas King, a stranger........................Robert Walker Ned Pembroke, Jr., an only son............................Edward Mrkvicka George Howell, a young lawyer.............................Gordon Cavanagh Dougherty, a police sergeant....................Raymond Clarke Jim Mooney, a policeman............................ Erwin Zarn Clancy, another..................................Edward Murphy Mrs. Fleming, owner of the apartment...........Virginia Worsley Vera Vernon, a show girl..........................Oline Koerner Mrs. Pembroke, from Boston..........................Mae Wright Page Eighty-four Stubbing An innovation in dramatics was introduced this year with the presentation of a junior class play on the nights of April 14 and 15. In “Skidding”, humor is blended with pathos to make a sincere picture of an American family. Marion Hardy, delightfully portrayed by Avis Cramer, has fallen in love with Wayne Trenton III just as a political career has opened up to her. Then Myra and Estelle, her two married sisters, want to come home to mother at a most inopportune time. Judge Hardy is in the midst of his political campaign, and grandpa has just come from Arkansas to live with them. It is all too much for mother. She packs her bags and for the first time in thirty years takes a vacation. Andy Hardy, as played by Ellis Saxton, kept the audience amused by his humorous observances on spinach, parties, girls and real estate. Every part was played with ease and understanding and the serious moments of the play were handled skillfully. The cast was as follows: Aunt Milly............ Andy.................. Mrs. Hardy............ Judge Hardy........... Grandpa Hardy......... Estelle Hardy Campbell Marion Hardy.......... Wayne Trenton III..... Mr. Stubbins.......... Myra Hardy Wilcox..... Junior Campbell....... ...Charlotte Baron ......Ellis Saxton ...Barbara Wimmer .....Richard Otto ...John McAlpinc ......Jean Cooper .....Avis Cramer ....George Heartt ..Eranklin Hoffert ....Helen Darnley Donny Mac Wolfe PRODUCTION STAFF Properties—Merle Middleton and Vivian Frank. Stage Crew—Harold Hambcl, Nallev Hall, Carl Drew. Lester Hambel. William Reiman, Henry StclTen. I'ayc Eighty-five The “Bells of Capistrano”, an operetta in three acts, was presented by the vocal music department on March 31 and April 1 in the high school auditorium. The entire production was a harmony of color, music and the drama of a Southern California rancho. Expert direction by Mr. Pohlmann and Miss Wood accounted for the sureness and vigor of the entire cast in both dialogue and solos. Con- tinual action, the talented cast and chorus, and excellent lighting effects combined to conchuk a very successful musical performance. The cast is as follows: Ramon Ortego...............................David Leonard Marie..................... ................Janice Lcmpkc Chiquita...................................Muriel Comvay Carmclita..................................Eleanor Gibson Marian Alden..........................................Mary Boyd James Alden................................William Elliott Professor Anderson........................Edward Murphy William....................................Stuart Ferguson James......................................William Reiman Wallace....................................Charles Lipske Laura Anderson.........................Barbara Weinhcimer Jake Kraft........................ ,......... Joseph Lack Pose................................................Robert Smith Noneeta.............................................Elinor Curtis Lone Eagle..................................... Carl Drew Billy Burns.........................................Edward Jones Girls and boys of Professor Anderson’s class. Cowboys, Indians, Rancho employes. “Baggage Smashers” I'nor liinhty-si.r Hiibraru (Club The Library Club, under the skillful guidance of Miss Natzke, has become an indispensable organization in the school. The members meet on the fourth Thursday of each month to report on the progress made in their departments. At these meetings, discussions on various types of literature, on favorite books, or on other phases of art constitute a large part of the program. Membership in an organization of this type calls for continual and careful labor, but furnishes useful individual training in this special line of work. Each member is assigned work of the type in which she is most interested. Helen Harr, Ruth Zimmerman and Gladys Lemott have charge of all art work for the club. This consists of designing and making covers for scrap-books on various subjects, besides making the scrap-books themselves. Mae Wright repairs books and keeps up the High Life scrap-books, while Mary Saad and Isabel Marwitz do secretarial work for the librarian whenever necessary. Margaret Frazier, Mildred Drew. Gladys Lemott and Alice Frazier have very willingly given then- services for several summers in the work of cataloguing the new books for the following school year. Thelma North and Olinc Koerner act as loan desk assistants during the after school rush. Mariam Harte, June Winninger, and Fozabel Cline help with extra work when they are needed. Leath Tapley is a member of the club by virtue of the fact that she is the Library Club reporter for the High Life staff. These girls all deserve much credit for giving their time and talent where it is much needed in the school. Paye Eiyhty-sevcn Mill Paye l:ifjhly-ci(jlit (!5trl 3R es mi es .1UXI OK- SEX IO K C A B IX ET Margaret Frazier Mildred Drew ..... Helen Darnley.... Hazel Easley..... Oline Koerner..... Mae Wright....... Miss Bales....... ...............President ..........Vice-president ......Secretary-treasurer Social Sen-ice Chairman ......Social Chairman ..Pittance and Publicity .................Advisor F R E S H M. X - SO P H O M O R E C A B1X E T Alice Frazier...... Barbara Weinheimer Jane Canty......... Jane Downes........ Margaret Venard.... Frances Ehr........ Miss Hylland....... ...............President ..........Vice-president .....Secretary-treasurer Social Service Chairman ........Social Chairman ..Pittance and Publicity .................Advisor The Girl Reserves, which is a junior organization of the Y. W. C. A., boasts the largest membership of any group in the school. The inspiring feature of the club is its fourfold purpose: the development of a girl’s life spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. Membership is open to those girls who will accept and try to live up to the standards set by the First Keepers of the Light. With pride, the Girl Reserves will retain the memory of their achievements during the past year. The traditional Big Sister Tea, in honor of the freshman girls, served as a cordial invitation for membership. Both the informal and formal initiations induced many underclassmen to join the club. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, the social service committee ably led the girls in the distribution of food, clothing, and gifts to the poor. In proof of the far reaching friendship established by the organization, a conference was held in Aurora, composed of an assembly of girls from six different schools. Group discussions on vital subjects provided the delegates material for interesting local meetings. On February 6, the club held its annual dance with the Hi-Y organization. In the emphasis of the spiritual, a religious program was planned for the Easter meeting. A vocational program aided the senior girls in making more definite decisions concerning the type of work they wished to undertake. A reception for mothers and teachers especially interested in the Girl Reserves and their activities was held in April. The Senior Farewell Tea and the installa- tion of officers marked the close of a very successful year. In accordance with a custom established in 1928. the six truest Girl Re- serves were granted the privilege of having their names engraved on silver spoons which are kept in the organization as symbols of faithfulness and right-living. Those who received this honor last year were: Catherine Ehr, Betty Nowak. Virginia Smith, Sibyl Benson, Edna Marwitz, and Dorothy Krietzer. This inner circle, through which a spirit of fellowship is extended, encourages each member to build for herself a deeper appreciation of life. Payc Eighty-nine Patje Sinety m-v JUNIOR-SENIOR OFFICERS Edward M rkvicka..................................President Franklin H offert............................Vice-president Nalley Hall.............................Secretary-treasurer Gordon Cavanagh..............................Social Chairman VRESH M A N - SOPI IOM OR E O F FIC E R S Jack Dickinson....................................President William Reiman...............................Vice-president The Hi-Y. organized in 1928, has grown into a commendable club, both in size and in accomplishment. The purpose of “creating, maintaining and extend- ing the high standards of Christian character throughout the community has been continually upheld in the minds of all members and a very successful year has resulted. The freshman-sophomore Hi-Y met regularly with the junior-senior group this year. Mr. Wolfe, the only advisor, took charge of both groups in all Hi-Y work. The first meeting of the school year ’31-’32 was held on Tuesday, Sep- tember 29. Immediately after their installation, the officers drew up a program for the year, which through the aid of Mr. Wolfe and the club as a whole, has proved very successful. The program consisted of an outline of social activities, of meetings to be held every Tuesday evening, and of a minor club standard. The four weekly meetings each month were to be conducted as follows: Two for group discussion, a third at which a speaker was to address the club, and a fourth for group entertainments. Four major topics were discussed and analyzed by the club: depression, international relations, boy and girl relations, and voca- tional guidance. The social activities of the club were quite outstanding and included an assembly stunt and an annual Hi-Y Girl Reserves party. The assem- bly skit, put on before the Glenbard game, represented a farce basketball game played in amusing circumstances. The stunt was cleverly planned and won the applause of the student body. The success of the Hi-Y - Girl Reserve party, a leap year affair, was largely due to the carefully made plans of Miss Bales, Mr. Wolfe and the cabinets of both organizations. Dancing, games, such as bridge, hearts, and ping-pong, and refreshments took up most of the evening. Athletics, in the form of basketball, was taken up this year in both clubs under the supervision of Mr. Wolfe. Every Saturday the high school gym was obtained for this purpose. Class teams were formed and an inter-class tourna- ment was held. The boys have enjoyed this work as they have all the other “Y” activities. Their response to all phases of the cfulAwork has been excellent. Page .V incly-one ifmu'h (Cluli Edward Mrkvicka......................................President Mildred Drew....................................Vice-president Margaret Frazier...........................Secretary-treasurer The French Club is. at the present time, the oldest language club in the high school. For that reason, and because it conducts interesting programs and par- ties. it is one of the best known organizations in school. Since the purpose of the club is to promote interest in the French language and in the people of France, lx)th first and second year students are urged to join. At every meeting this year, as much of the program as possible was carried on in French. Even though the less experienced students could not express themselves well, each person was given a chance at least to respond to roll call with a French sentence. Because of eighth hour classes there were very few after school meetings during the year. Those that were held were well attended and appreciated. Talks on subjects of interest to French students constituted the greater part of the programs. Several times members gave reviews of the bulletins published bv the World League of International Friendship, an organi- zation of which the club is an active member. The first party of the year was held at the home of Caroline Ide with Caro- line and Margaret Frazier acting as hostesses. During the evening several stu- dents of the advanced class read a French play which they later explained in English. The club was well represented at the French-Spanish-Latin Club party which was held in the high school auditorium late in December. A great deal of credit is due Miss Howland, the club advisor, for a successful and profitable year. Page Sinety-two Haze| Easley.........................................President Avis Cramer.....................................Vice-president Mary Boyd..................................Secretary-treasurer The Spanish Club has been in existence for only two years, but already it has taken its place on an equal basis with the French Club. In the first year, several enjoyable meetings were held. On one occasion, the club assembled at the home of Lonnie and Mayta Palmer to be entertained by La Argentina, a Spanish dancer. Later in the year, the organization became a member of the World League of International Education, and a new era of development was marked. The purpose of this league is “to try to promote a better understanding of people of other countries, and to develop towards them a spirit of tolerance and good will.” The League functions chiefly for the benefit of high school students who are interested in other countries, and who may, through mutual interest, promote a happy international understanding. Therefore, the league sponsors friendly cor- respondence and exchange of gifts and cards between the students of far-off lands. As yet, the Spanish Club has received very few letters and pictures, but both are expected to arrive soon from South America and Porto Rico. In September, 1931, the club immediately reorganized under the direction of Miss Howland and Miss Boyer. One entertaining meeting, held early in the year, consisted of a talk by Miss Willey about Porto Rico, where she formerly taught. The natives there speak Spanish, so the postcards, gifts and souvenirs she displayed were especially interesting to the audience. The French-Spanish- Latin Club party was the high spot of the year for the Spanish Club. This and many other interesting meetings completed a successful year. '«f r Ninety-three Carl Klim-..................................Consul (President) John MeAlpine.........................Praetor (Vice-president) Lucille Lumlgrcn.........................Scriptor (Secretary) Edwin Pfaflf..............................Quaestor (Treasurer) W'arnla Frazier.....................Aedele (Social Chairman) The chief aims of the Latin Club are to increase the understanding of Roman customs and ideals; to acquaint members with the literary and historical contri- butions of Latin; and to develop a greater facility in reading the language. Any student who has studied Latin is eligible for membership. There has been no Latin Club in high school for several years, but since students expressed a desire for one, it has at last been successfully reorganized. In October, Miss Willey, the Latin instructor and advisor, called a first meeting. Seventy-seven students joined the “Amici Latina?” (Friends of the Latin Lan- guage). choosing as a motto “Labor Omnes Vincit” (Labor conquers all). Meet- ings were held on the second Tuesday of each month. At the close of the second business meeting, at which a constitution was adopted, the social chairman took charge of a program of dancing; delicious re- freshments completed a very enjoyable gathering. At the next mceing, club pins were selected. A very attractive scroll pin with the initials A. L. to stand for “Amici Latina?”, and with D. G. H. S. inscribed on it. was chosen. In December, the Spanish-Latin-French Club Dance was given, and with a peppy orchestra and an excellent program, it was unanimously voted a successful party. In February, about fifteen members attended an all Roman banquet at York High School, and were so pleased by it that in April “Amici Latina?” held an equally successful Roman dinner. This, and many other minor entertainments completed the social program for the year. Haijc Sitictx-i !(• Douglas Kawcliflfc. Harold Hambcl...... Robert Bennett..... Ellis Saxton....... Mr. Wolfe.......... ..........President .....Vice-president Secretary-treasurer ..........Publicity ..Paeully Advisor This year was the most prosperous one the Radio Club has ever had. The inauguration of a new system for meetings changed them from a club study to a class study basis; members completing the prescribed course were awarded one- fourth an academic credit. Under Mr. Wolfe’s expert leadership, a groundwork in radio was built up. Active membership increased to twenty-five, the largest the club has ever known. Starting work with a simple radio set. the club soon developed and broadened their studies to include more complex apparatus. Some of the topics covered during the year were: Physical interpretation of some of the phenomenon; various types of waves in radio; fundamental broadcasting and receiving stations; vacuum tubes, condensors, coils, tuning, amplifiers, radio and audio-frequencies, super-heterodyne; and the modern AC set. A small transmitter was built and operated successfully; phone was used instead of code most of the time, since many of the members did not know the code well enough to practice it. The supply of apparatus was limited, but at the present rate of expansion, in a few years the club should have a very good outfit. The high spot of the year was a visit to the WENR broadcasting station; the club was shown around thoroughly, and received inspiration from the tour. With the spirit of study exhibited by the members, hopes for the club’s future are high. It should soon-demand general attention for its accomplishments. Payc incty-fivc OB. A. A. Elinor Cnrtis..........................................I resident I )orothy Henderson............................Viee-president Edith Holdehuck.........................................Secretary I.aura Walker.....................................Treasurer The Girls’ Athletic Association is an organization to promote interest in athletics and to cultivate better, cleaner sportsmanship. Before anyone is eligible to be initiated into this organization, she must earn one hundred points outside of gym classes. These points represent many hours of participation in not less than three sports. The first initiation of the year was held at the high school on December 10, 1931. The initiates were conducted through various types of stunts by unsym- pathetic members. When the forty initiates were “broken in”, everyone assembled in the sewing room where a delicious supper was served. During the meal. Evelyn Grumhaus was introduced as head of sports for the year. After a short assembly on Friday. December 19. the G. A. A. invited the entire student body to remain for a Christmas party. A peppy orchestra provided the music, and during intermission the dancers were entertained by a saxophone duct and several acrobatic stunts. At the end of the dance candy canes were distributed as favors. In the assembly of February 19. the G. A. A. presented a short pep skit to advertise the last basketball games of the season. The spring initiation, held in March, was a repetition of the one held in the fall. The last event of the social year was the annual G. A. A. Spring Dance held on April 23. Original decorations and good music added to the success of the affair. The lx st all-round senior girl in high school was announced at this time, and awards were given to those girls who were eligible for them. Pane Ninety-six Raymond Artabasy.......................................President Robert Burns......................................Vice-president John Me Alpine................................Secretary-treasurer The D” Club is an organization for Downers Grove High School athletes who have won their letters in football, basketball and track or in minor sports. Cheerleaders and managers, who are also awarded letters, are eligible for this organization. The boys work hard to obtain letters and it is quite an honor to be considered one of this group. This year the club has an enrollment of sixtv-five members, which is a fine number considering the percentage of boys participating in athletics. In the spring of 1931, election of officers for the following year was held. Raymond Artabasy was elected president; “Scotchie” Burns, vice-president; and Bud McAlpine, secretary-treasurer. Each year the “D” Club gives a dance, one of the best social events of the year. Formerly, it was restricted to members of the club, but this year everyone in the school was invited. It resulted in a big success and it maintained the high standards of the organization. The “D”s which must be won before membership to the club is granted are made of purple chenille on a white felt background. The size of the “D” varies according to the sport for which it is presented; the letter given for foot- ball is seven inches; that for basketball, six, and for track, five. The heavy and lightweight letters are distinguished by either a small “H” or “L” in the lower left hand corner of the “D”. At the end of the major seasons, a special assembly is held to present these letters. They are given by the coaches, who in awarding the letters comment on each player’s performance during the previous season. A letter club keeps alive the interest in athletics in a school. By giving a special goal toward which to work, it encourages greater participation in sports. I’tif t' Ninety-seven Athletic Association Arthur Deegan.........................................President Edward M urphy...................................Vice-president Mac Wright..................................Secretary-treasurer Mr. Grimm Mr. DeWolf Mr. Crcsscy Mr. Mahr Mr. Johnson Mr. Hcrrcll The Athletic Association is a high school organization composed of all stu- dents who purchase season tickets in either basketball or football. Every owner of a ticket is automatically made a member for that year. All meetings are held as part of an assembly program, since nearly everyone in school belongs to the club. At the beginning of the school year the student members elect the officers. It is their duty to handle all athletic affairs, including the buying of school athletic equipment, the selling of season tickets, and the handling of finances. The main purpose of the association is to give the students a governing hand in athletics with the aid of the faculty advisors. This also helps in the backing of the teams since the members who hold tickets attend most of the home games. A friendly relation with other schools is also promoted through the efforts of the organization. I'tiuc Otic Hi milted (Cnaclu's Lloyd D. Grimm Lloyd 1). Grimm is head-coach and direc- tor of boys’ athletics. Mr. Grimm gradu- ated from the University of Iowa, where he participated in Ijoth basketball and foot- ball. playing varsity regular for three years. He coached in Iowa at Creston Junior Col- lege for two years, where his teams won championships in football, basketball, and track. He deserves a great deal of credit for the success he has attained during his one year in Downers Grove. Ralph E. Cressey This is the second year that Coach Ralph E. Cressey has had charge of the light weight squads in Downers Grove High School. During this time Mr. Cressey has had marked success in organizing and developing both football and basketball squads. He has also done a great deal in building up high standards for his teams— including those of clean sports, and good sportsmanship. Page One Huadred One Jicanuiueigljt Srasnn Aliout forty prospects reported to Coach L. G. Grimm on September first. Many of the nun were green, and shifting was a necessity in the first two weeks of practice. In tin first practice games near- ly every player was used in an effort to uncover a g o o d combination. The following week found several prospects for regu- lar positions either on the sick or in- jured list. Fewer players were used ami Coach Grimm began to form an eleven. In the next encounter the Purple began real football work and outplayed Riverside for three quarters until the opponents took advantage of a crack-up. Reese looked like a real star, displaying all-round ability in passing, punting and ball-carrying. In tin Hinsdale game the Purple eleven gave a better exhibition of football. The affair was played in mud and downpour on our neighbor’s field. Although every player was used, one combination played the ma- jority of the time. The following week Downers played the championship Glenbard team on even terms for three quarters be- fore Downers cracked under the strain. The Purple linemen stopped Tapper, Glen Ellyn’s all- conference fullback. That game seemed to he the turning jioint of the season for Downers. The boys played like veterans and over- whelmed York the next Saturday. The Purple defense was outstanding. The Grimm men contin- ued their brilliant playing at home when they romped over West Chicago. The fol- lowing week the fighting Purple eleven traveled to Dcs Plaines and their best contest of the year. Although not high in the standings, the Purple had a very successful season, end- ing with two wins, three losses, and one tic. Coach Grimm worked the squad from a green one up to a group of veterans. They all deserve a great deal of credit for ex- cellent work. SEASON’S SCORES 1 )owners Grove 0 Wheaton M I lowners Grove 13 Argo 12 I lowners Grove 0 Riverside 18 1 lowners Grove 15 Hinsdale 0 1 lowners Grove 0 Glenbard 19 1 lowners Grove 6 York 6 I lowners Grove 20 W est Chicago 6 1 lowners Grove 0 Maine 7 Vatje One Hundred Two iicanulucigfyi layers Ralph Anderson, utility man, only a sophomore, hut he’s a great prospect for next year. Captain Ray Aktaiiasy made the all- conference team. Ray made a brick wall out of the line. He has another year. John Sharkey” Bara nows ki was a good fighter as a sub. He will be back next year, raring to go. Jack Bolton is a freshman and the big- gest man on the team. By hard play- ing he became a regular by the end of the season. Scotchy” Burns played his last year, holding down either end or tackle po- sition. Bob is a four letter man in football. Johnny Canty was one of the best de- fensive backs in the conference. How- ever, his abilities were not limited to that. fc yXAS-C IsLJ� _y l’ni c One Hundred Three kt Dkkcan was field general and held down the jol) well; his mistakes were few and he will he missed. Art called every signal in every game. I� ‘ it Dkkssi.Kk, another oldtimer, was a scrapping guard and his loss will hit the team. Uoh made second all-con- ference. I ii.i« Et.i.loTT had as much fight as sev- eral ordinary players, especially in his last games of high school. I,i.oyd Coding, a substitute, will be back there trying again next year. Ckokgk Heartt, a junior, was a regular end and stopped many runs. Joi: Lack, an alternate back, was a mighty good blocker and will be missed next year. I ran K I.ITTI.KFORI) — there’s plenty of light in that bundle. We'll see more of Frank. nto.n Gr.x i owi er” Makar, a senior and a newcomer to our school, added that extra something on one of the «•lids, though he could play any line position. Jack Mathews was one of the finest guards in the conference until he re- ceived a broken leg in the Clenbard game. I’a je One Hundred Pour Russ Reese, the fighting, charging full- back, was a unanimous choice by all for all-conference, for his second consecutive year. His loss will be great. Jim ReninGER held down a regular end job his first year. Coach Grimm can build around Jim for three years. Red Rigsbee showed speed that will rival any player’s. Red will show his heels to everyone next season, his sec- ond year in football. Irwin Sass, a senior, played a good game as alternate guard and tackle. Howard Skutti.e is only a freshman, and may develop into good material for the coach. Thomas Si.anec is a big rangy fellow. He started late but became a regular before the season was over. Bob Smith, substitute end, was a good fighter and will give the boys a run for their money next year. Ray Venard, another sub, had lots of scrap and will be back next season. Lawrence Westerbkrg, an old timer on the team, helped keep plays from go- ing through his side of the line. He’ll be missed. Page One Hundred Five casem Coach Ralph Crcsscy’s squad of sixty- five hopefuls contained a lot of green ma- terial and many too small for this season’s competition. With an unsettled team, t h e Purple Ponies played a good game against Wheaton in the first pre-season engage- ment. There w a s much shifting to find a smooth work- ing eleven. In the second practice game fewer players were employed and the coach began to round a team into shape. It outplayed Argo, hut neither team had enough punch to score. In the first conference game, Downers encountered Riverside. For one quarter the aerial attack looked good hut neither team scored. For the third con- secutive week the Ponies battled to a score- less tie. this time against Hinsdale in the mud. Most of the game was sjH-nt in ex- changing punts, since open field running was impossible. “Fat” Bateman was un- covered as a speed artist against Glenbard on the local gridiron. It looked like a fourth scoreless tie. but in the last period Kayo Oestmann bagged the game with a drop-kick from the twenty-five yard line. In another encoun- ter that looked like a tie York rushed over the goal late in tin- fourth quarter. Bateman and Oest- mann divided honors between them, thrill- ing the crowd sev- eral times. Using twenty-six players, the Purple rolled up three touchdowns to hold West Chicago scoreless. In t h e closing game with Maine the Purple suc- cumbed to two touchdowns. The locals fought hard but could not even the score. The lights had a very successful season, finishing with a 500 per cent standing. They won two, lost two, and tied two. Coach Crcssey built his team from a green one, to a group of seasoned players. The development of individuals was surprising, and many will qualify for heavyweight po- sitions next year. SK A SON’S SCORES I )owncrs Grove 0 Wheaton 7 1 )owners Grove 0 Argo 0 Downers Grove 0 Riverside 0 1 (owners Grove 0 Hinsdale 0 1 towners Grove 3 Glenbard 0 1 )owncrs Grove 0 York 6 I (owners Grove 21 West Chicago 0 I (owners Gro e 7 Maine 19 Pane One Hundred Six Eigljtfactglit •jjlayers Gordon “Junior” Austin is small but is one of the hardest tackling lights in the conference. He's a junior and all-conference. Rupkrt Bateman turned out to be one of the fastest lightweights in the con- ference. “Fat” has two years, prob- ably as a heavyweight. Gordon Cavanagh of the graduating class is another lineman of several years. Bob Ci.aik played well as an alternate lineman, but will be eliminated by graduation. Ray Denney was uncovered as a good broken field runner and may be fast next year as a heavyweight. Carl Drew -We’ll see more of him. As an alternate halfback he was fast and shifty. Charles Harness is an alternate end and had a lot of fight. Harry Kroi.L, a senior, is one of the hardest fighters and tacklers in the con ference. Allan Lacey is another senior lineman. He helped bolster the forward wall. Paoc Our Hundred Seven John McAi.pine has another year. Bud is a Rood hack and is plenty fast. Kari. Moore—Plenty of fight, probably due to the red hair His place will be hard to fill. Ed Murphy is one of the Ponies’ old timers. No plays went through cen- ter when Eddie was in. I'll.i. Murphy is small but has a lot of fight. He plays end. but graduates this year. is another good backfield He is a senior and his defensive will he missed. A ' t I.okkn Sparks is another lineman with plenty of scrap. Sparks will be back for two seasons. Wii.i.ia.m Wander’s another old timer. He is also small but is a bundle of light. Boit Younts did good work as a quar- terback and should rate well in 1932 as field general. Kayo Oestmakk is one of the finest backs in the conference, making all- conference. He is an all-around player and will be a heavyweight next year. '.i One Hundred liitjht Billy Kramer Charlotte Baron Ellis Saxton Edwin Pfaff Eleanor Mullins Frank Laver The cheer leader draws a response like that of the team. When he’s “going good” and radiates pep, the audience yells itself hoarse; if he lacks the necessary punch, the crowd sits hack listlessly. A cheer leader has the best and worst job in athletics. No one makes excuses for him, so he has to throw his whole per- sonality into every second of his appearance. It’s not easy to draw a yell from a large group of people, and the successful cheer leader deserves every particle of praise which he receives. Downers Grove has always had a good cheering staff, and has likewise had fine student response. This year, “Duke” Kramer, “Eddie” Pfaff, Ellis Saxton, Frank Laver, Charlotte Baron and Eleanor Mullins carried on the usual excellent yell leading. Although none of them have had more than a year of experience, their work resembled that of veterans. A “new yell” contest was held in the first semester to obtain new cheers for the basketball season, in which the best yelling is displayed. Several of those which were chosen immediately became popular and relieved all monotony of continual use of familiar yells. At the beginning of the school year, tryouts were held to determine the pep-staff for the coming year. Each contestant was required to lead the student body in several yells; those receiving the best response were given a position on the staff. The cheer leaders, under the super vision of Mr. Johnson, held practice meetings to work up their precision and snap. Through these many efforts to creditably lead the student body in cheering, a very good yell staff has been organized during the year, and it should be in the best of form next season. Paye One Hundred Sine Coach Grimm’s prospects at the outset of the 1931-32 basketball season were decided- ly dull, with only two of the previous squad back. Nevertheless he rounded a fine group of boys into shape and devel- oped a good bas- ketball machine. The first game in which the Pur- ple quintet showed their skill was an overtime victory over Hinsdale. Tin- team displayed the “stuff of which winners arc made, co-operation being perfect. The coach developed Tom Slanec. in his first year of high school basketball, into one of the finest cen- ters in the district. Slanec was high point man for the Purple, and his season’s total compares favorably with the best in the conference. Slanec and Rigsbcc placed on the second all-conference team, and Tom on the second all-tourney five. Downers Grove was greatly feared in the district, registering wins over Marshall, runner-up in the Stagg tournament, and Riverside, to knock the Blue out of the running. The ma- jority of the Pur- ple’s losses were by less than three points. Downers completed its sea- son with five vic- tories and seven losses in league competition. In the district tourney at La Grange, the Purple drew a bye in the first round, then tripled the count on Bcnscn- ville. In the semi- finals they lost by a basket to River- side, then, in the consolation battle were knocked off from third place by Hinsdale. The regulars consisted of seven men, two seniors, four juniors, and a freshman. This means that practically the entire first team will be back next year. W ith many stars eliminated by graduation in other conference schools, Downers Grove should raise its place in the final standings. SEASON’S SCORES I )owners Grove—Argo 35-9 ......... 1 ) � wners Grove- Naperville 21 -2� ......... 1 (owners Grove- Hinsdale 31-28 13-23 I (owners Grove—W'. Chicago 19-26 22-17 1 (owners Grove—Alumni 29-15 ......... 1 (owners Grove—Geneva 24-14 ......... 1 (owners Grove—Ramblers 28-13 29-17 1 (owners Grove—Riverside 18-25 36-20 I (owners Grove—York 23-26 21-22 1 (owners Grove—Glcnbard 13-14 24-29 1 (owners Grove Maine 21- 9 37-26 I (owners Grove—Marshall 37-26 ......... TOURNAMENT I (owners Grove— Bensenvillc 41-14 1 (owners Grove—Riverside 19-21 I (owners Grove—Hinsdale 17-28 Paye One Hundred Ten Heamjlueight layers Mkkle Bogktt, a senior, who worked hard and became a regular near the half-way mark. Merle has what is known as basketball sense. Robert Burns was a great asset to the quintet as reserve guard. This was his fourth year in basketball. John Canty—The good old Irish rose and John played fine ball when his chances came. He’s a senior. Arthur Dkegan was a good guard and put the necessary punch in the offen- sive attack, as he completed his cage career. Raymond Denney, a junior, has another year in which to make the grade if he settles down. Roy Nelson is one of the best defensive players in the «listrict. “Rosy” should be all-conference choice next year. Walter Oestmann, another junior, was a smart and shifty player. Kayo” is a guard but his offensive ability often moved him to forward. James Renincer has three more years as a Purple forward. “Jim’s” height and uncanny basket-eye were great assets. Clyde Rigshek was second all-confer- ence selection. “Red’s” offensive skill was good, and he will bear watching next year. Thomas Slanec, a junior, is undoubt- edly one of the finest centers ever turned out by I )owncrs Grove. Tom” is another with uncanny basket skill and is great on defense. Pane One Hundred Pleven Ciglitluright Reason The outlook for the 1931-32 season was one of disappointment to lightweight Coach Crcsscy. His squad consisted of one reg- ular and the rest mostly very light fellows with a few likely prospects. H o w e v e r, M r. Crcsscy shifted and worked his squad and devel- oped a speedy five. Like the heavies, the Ponies were one of the most feared teams in the conference, as they pulled upsets on some of the best teams. Downers Grove was one out of two teams who whipped Maine, West Sub- urban champions, and the only quintet to do it twice. The first victory was by two points at I)cs Plaines and the second was by nine points in the Wheaton tourney. The Ponies also won from York, who later defeated Maine. Captain Carrots” Miller was one of the finest forwards in this division despite his handicap of size. Miller and Bateman made second all-conference team, and both were selected for the all-tourney team at Wheaton, with Bateman as captain. Fritz Dubis was one of the best guards in the listrict, holding leading scorers to a few points, while sinking shots from mid-floor. Down- ers Grove ended up in fourth place, registering five wins against seven defeats in league competition. They also won from non -conferencc teams. Next year Coach Crcsscy will have the same job all over again in building up a quin- tet, as the weight changes, eliminating some of this year’s players. In the .first annual invitational tourney at Wheaton, the Purple Ponies breezed through the first round and into the semi- finals with a 26-22 win over La Grange. They reached the finals with their mem- orable defeat of Maine. In the final round. Riverside defeated the Purple by two bas- kets to win the championship. Taking all into consideration, it was a successful sea- son. SEASON’S SCORES Downers Grove—Naperville 21-14; ... Downers Grove—Hinsdale 14-36; 17-31 Downers Grove—W. Chicago 26-25; 19-22 Downers Grove—Riverside 12-26; 22-32 Downers Grove—York 22-19; 11-18 Downers Grove—Glcnbard 16-12; 34-22 Downers Grove—Maine 15-13; 13-29 TOURNAMENT Downers Grove 26 I )owncrs Grove 35 I )owncrs Grove 20 La Grange Maine Riverside 22 26 24 Paye One Hundred Twelve iQghtfacicjljt Hauers Gordon Austin, a fine guard, who al- ways came through for his quota of points. Rupert Batf.man, captain and center of the all-tourney team, was also on the second all-conference team. Ellsworth Diener, a freshman, was an alternate forward. Joe” is fast and shifty and should show up well next season. Fred Duris is one of the finest guards in the lightweight division. Fred had a good eye from the center of the floor. Orra Eddy, another freshman, played well as a reserve. He should get his opportunity next year. David Lamon helped the Purple a lot after he became eligible in the second semester. John McAlpine— “Bud” has another year in which to display his wares. Watch him next season. Harry Miller, captain of the team, is one of the finest lightweights in the district. Carrots” made all-tourney and second all-conference. He is a sophomore. Jerry Willets is a freshman and has several years to play. He looks as though he has the ability. Robert Younts, a sophomore, worked into a regular position and aided the team as utility man at forward or guard. I’tujc One Humired Thirteen The “Q” league, consisfluffift J eshman and sophomore teams, was organized several years ago for those uiu1©� 5kwsmen w ho do not make the varsity teams. This year Mr. Holt was coach of and Mr. Cleveland coached the sophs. In spite of the number of freshnrSH xMlie lightweight team, the “Q” league five had a good showing, winning threrj Cnf-fteven games. They also won from and lost to the Junior High. Three dcf£§ts were by one point margins. Malacha was high scorer, while Scuttle, Fraser. Stachowiz. Lawson. Jelinek, and Mehler comj)leted the first string. Sadowski, Milton. Fraser. Isbell, and Brennan made up a lighter reserve team. The squads of Hinsdale. Riverside. York, and Glen- bard were engaged. The sophomores had a rather disastrous season, despite the fact that they had several good players on the squad. They lost every game in the “Q” league, their only win being at the expense of the second-team lightweights. Sickness broke up the first string team just in time for each game. The first five was supposed to be composed of Petrokovitell, C. Lipske. Her. Brobcrg, and Groves, but the boys did not play together for one game. Others on the squad were Hathaway. Shoemaker, Petrie. Burns, Pease, Pfaff, Nelson, Brown. Fariss. Lacey, Zimmerman. Holle. and Baranowski. The “Q” league offers a wonderful opportunity to give these boys basket- ball. and at the same time train them for the varsity teams. The coaches would like to see more boys out for these squads. There are many “timid” fellows in school who can play basketball but don’t go out. The “Q” league gives them this chance. These teams played every Saturday morning and engaged squads of other conference schools of the same class. Many schools are realizing the importance of these squads in preparing for light and heavyweight basketball, and more are joining the league. Downers Grove High School, always first with the latest, saw this, and have had freshman-sophomore teams for several years. Page One Hundred Fourteen ©trls' Athletics Miss Margaret Ki.ue.nt Miss Margaret Fluent is director of girls' physical educa- tion in the high school and also supervises the work in the grades and in the junior high school. After receiving a physical educa- tion diploma from the Iowa State Teachers’ College, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Miss Fluent taught in the schools of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Last year she returned to school at Cedar Falls and received her degree. Miss Fluent strongly advocates the progressive method of physical education throughout the schools. I f this idea is developed it will mean that every student in the Downers Grove schools will receive thorough and coordinated instruction in physical training. Fa je One Hundred Fifteen (§trls’ i tlilctirs r rVJrr iiv - r¥}v The first sport this year, in which inter-class tournaments were held was endball. a preliminary game for basketball. Practices were conducted at the Longfellow gym on Monday afternoons for upperclassmen and on Wednesdays for freshmen and sophomores. Under the capable direction of Miss Fluent and Evelyn Grumhaus, a marked improvement was made, and some of the girls devel- oped into fast players. The captains were Margaret Vlack. freshman; Barbara VVeinheimer. sophomore; Priscilla Bradshaw, junior; Gladys Slachetka. senior. After a hard fought battle with the seniors, the juniors took the championship, forcing the seniors into third place. The basketball season began immediately after endball. Practices were again held at the Longfellow school for several weeks before the tournament; under Miss Fluent's careful instructions and direction, many difficulties in passing and basket shooting were overcome, 'flic competitive games were played off as rap- idly as possible, using two court basketball rules with six regulars on a team. The juniors had no difficulty in overwhelming the sophomores; the senior-sopho- more game, however, was a close overtime, but was finally taken by the seniors. In the junior-senior game, the juniors fought hard but seemed to be “off their game”, dropping it to the seniors with an 8-16 score. The freshmen took third place after out-playing the sophomores in another close game. Captains were as follows, from freshmen to senior, respectively: Betty Woods, Dorothy Hender- son. Maxine Turner, and Elinor Curtis. Later in the year, volleyball, baseball, track, and tennis matches were held. In order to give a larger range of sports to choose from, soccer and hockey will probably be added to the girls’ schedule for next year. The fine response with which both old and new sports were met was due to a new interest in athletics, and to the continual efforts of Miss Fluent. Although at the early part of each season, a team spirit was rather indefinite, through persistent endeavors, a fine cooperative attitude was built up. I’ti'ic One Hundred Sixteen ©iris' ©urn (Classes Girls’ gym classes were held twice a week, this year, on Mondays and W ednesdays. All girls in school were required to take the physical education work unless they were excused by doctor’s orders. A gym outfit, consisting of sleeveless green bloomer suits with green-topped anklets and gym shoes was the regulation class uniform. In each forty-five minute class there were approxi- mately forty students. In the early autumn on days when the weather permitted, classes were held out of doors on the football practice field. The outdoor sports in which the classes participated were baseball and soccer. Miss Parsons, who directed the classes for the first two months of school, permitted those who wished, to play tennis. Every group was divided into four rival teams, each unit under the supervision of some capable member of the class. Competitive games were con- ducted between these teams with contests between the winners of each class. Later in the year, endball, basketball and volleyball were played in the gym- nasium under the supervision of Miss Fluent. The permanent unit system was not used in these sports but each day games were conducted between newly chosen teams. Competition in class was carried through to a lesser extent. Be- fore each new sport was begun several weeks were reserved for clogging and folk dancing, posture tests, and gymnastics such as pyramid building and tum- bling. The girls showed an active interest in all of this work. When spring came, and classes were again held out of doors, track, baseball, and tennis were taught. Tennis, especially, was very popular this year. In this section of the year’s work, as in all others, a co-operative spirit of interest promoted and resulted in most interesting class work. The type of girls’ physical education work offered by the Downers Grove High School is eminently worth while. It is a particularly outstanding feature and privilege that it is possible for every girl in school to take gym work twice a week. Pttoc One Hundred Seventeen “The Editors may dig and think Until their brains are sore, But some poor boob is sure to say, “I’ve heard that one before. —o— Didja Ever See— A lolly pop ? A kitchen sink? A flower box ? A running board? A dancing stage? A skipping rope? A walking cane? A book mark ? A waving banner? A reading book? A tree bark? A fox hunt? A board walk ? (No, but a tomato can.) Joe: You shouldn't hit a boy when he is down.” Moe: What do you think I got him down for?” —o— Babe M.: I would face death for you.” Ruth P.: “Why didn’t you face that bull dog then?” Babe: “He wasn’t dead.” —o— HIS OWN GRANDFATHER Last year I asked my best girl to marry me and she refused. I got even with her by marrying her mother. Then my father married the girl. Now what am I to myself? When I married the girl’s mother, the girl became my daughter; and when my father married my daugh- ter, she lx?came my mother. Who am I ? My mother’s mother, which is my wife, must be my grandmother, and I being my grandmother’s husband, I am my own grandfather. Al: “How far were you from the right answer?” Pete: “About two seats.” 31 ofees The less you study, the less you know; The less you know, the less you for- get; The less you forget, the more you know; So Why Study! —o— It was a bitter cold day and they had walked four blocks, neither speak- ing a word. Isaac: “For vhy don’t you say something?” Moses: “Go ahead an’ freeze your own hands.” —o— Judge: “Who did you marry?” Johnson: “A vooman.” “Well, did you ever hear of anyone that didn’t marry a woman?” “Yes sir!” “Who?” “Mine sister.” Teacher: “Can you give a more ele- gant rendering of the sentence ‘The sap rises’?” McAlpine: “The boob gets out of bed.” —o— Minister (at Sunday school) : “Chil- dren. I want to talk to you about the most wonderful organ in the world. What is it that throbs away, never ceasing, night or day, year in and year out ?” Burns: “I know. It’s the gas meter.” —o— Mary Kramer: “Who wrote ‘The Rambler’?” E. Boldebuck: “Bus Frank.” Miss Bales: “Where is the capitol of the. U. S. A.?” Jack Harris: “Most of it is in Eur- ope.” R. Snow: “What is it that stands on eight feet and sings?” Mr. Mahr: “I don’t know.” R. Snow: “Poof! A quartet.” Page One Hundred Twenty SAYINGS OF THE GREAT Plutarch—“I am sorry that I have no more lives to give to my country.” Samson— I’m strong for you. kid.” Cleopatra—“You’re an easy Mark, Antony.” David—“The bigger they are the harder they fall.” Helen of Troy—“So this is Paris.” Columbus—“I don’t know where I’m going but I’m on my way.” Nero—“Keep the home fires burn- ing.” Solomon—“I love the ladies.” Noah—“It floats.” Methusaleh—“The first hundred years are the hardest.” Queen Elizabeth to Sir Walter Ral- eigh—“Keep your shirt on.” Magistrate: “When is your birth- day ?” Prisoner: “Wot do you care? You ain’t gon’na give me nothing.” Miss Reuther: “How did he treat his feudal slaves?” Lukes: “They lived in a terrible manor.” Mr. Holt: “Why is speech so much like a wheel?” Freshman: “The longer the spoke the bigger the tire.” SEE SICK He saw the saw that she saw and she saw that he saw that she saw the saw that he saw and they both saw that the saw was leaning against the seesaw. See ? —o— Deegan : “I et seven cakes for break- fast.” Joe Hall: “You mean ‘ate’.” Deegan: “Maybe it was eight I et.” —o— Mr. Daigh: “How do you find the horsepower of a car ?” Allison: “Easy. Lift up the hood and count the plugs.” Teacher: “Howard, give me a defi- nition of a numbskull.” Skuttle: “Me?” Teacher: “I asked for a definition and not an example.” —o— Sass: “An awful lot of girls are stuck on me.” Jones: “They must be an awful lot.” —o— Mr. Kroll to Harry: “Harry, I re- ceived a note from your algebra teacher.” Harry: “Oh. that’s all right, dad. Give me a quarter and I won’t tell mother.” Smith: “How do you know Burns is Scotch?” Jones: “Why. he counted his fingers after I got through shaking hands with him.” —o— Mr. Mahr: “Russell, how long did you study your lesson?” Russell: “Oh. between 40 and 50 minutes.” Mr. Mahr: “I see—ten minutes.” —o— J. Swanson: “I see the street car has gone.” Capps: “How do you know?” Swanson: “I can see its tracks.” —o— HOW DO YOU FEEL? “Corking,” said the bottle. “Rotten,” said the apple. “Punk,” said the firecracker. “Fine,” said the judge. “First rate,” said the postmaster. “Grate.” said the fireplace. “Grand.” said the piano. “Keen,” said the knife. “Ripping,” said the trousers. “Juicy,” said the orange. “All done up,” said the shirt. “All wet,” said the raincoat. “Bum,” said the hobo. Page One Hundred Twenty-one Page One Hundred Tuenly luo Big Railroad Accident! A train of thought passed through Ray Arta- basy’s head. —o— Miller: “I thought Washington was honest.” Oestmann: He was, wasn’t he?” Miller: “Then why do they close the banks on his birthday?” —o— A frosh stood on the burning deck. And so far as we can learn. He stood in perfect safety; For he was far too green to burn.” —o— Mr. Johnson: “. . . and everything I say goes.” Harry Kroll: “Well, come on out in the parking space and say ‘Ford’.” —o— Harlan Kline: “Say, hold my bicy- cle for a second, will you?” Mr. DeWolf: “But I say. do you know who I am?” Kline: “That’s all right, I’ll trust you.” —ANI) THEN DIVIDE BY TEN Chief of Police: “. . . and what was the number of the car that knocked you down ?” Mr. Herrcll: “I don’t know, but I remember that if it were multiplied by fifty, the cube root of the product would be equal to the sum of the digits reversed.” —o— Mr. Daigh: “Can you tell us what steam is, Virginia?” Virginia Worsley: “It’s nothing but water gone crazy with the heat.” “The monkey’s in the cocoanut, The baboon’s in the grass. And all the awkward elephants Are in the sophomore class.” —o— Certain Senior Girl: “You remind me of the ocean.” Certain Senior Boy: “Why? Be- cause I’m so restless and romantic?” C. S. G.: “No, you make me sick.” Miss Wiley: “What do you con- sider the greatest achievement of the Romans?” Pfaff: “Speaking Latin.” —o— Mr. Wolfe (in his kidding man- ner) : “Let’s sit down and hold a pow- wow.” Mr. Grimm (in his own inimitable way) : “I’ll sit down, but darned if I’ll hold one of those mangy curs.” —o— “I shouldn’t have eaten that mission- ary,” Said the cannibal king with a frown; “I’m about to prove that proverb old— ‘You can’t keep a good man down’.” Mr. Herrell: “And subtracting y from x. what’s the difference?” Bill Murphy: “Yeah. I think it’s a lot of foolishness too.” —o— Judge: “Speeding, eh? Ten dollar fine.” Bill Hoerter: “O.K., Judge. Got change for a $20 bill?” Judge: “No. Twenty dollar fine.” —o— SAY IT WITH THRIFT “Pa. you remember you promised to give me $5 if I passed in school this year?” “Yes. Tommy.” “Well. Pa. you ain’t gonna have that expense.” Lived there a student with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said: “School be hanged, I’m going to bed.” —o— Mr. Wolfe: “What is ether?” Kline: “I know, but I’ve forgotten it.” Mr. Wolfe: “Remarkable boy. Pity you have forgotten it. as no one else knows what it is.” He: “I am indebted to you for all I know.” She: “You owe me nothing.” Vatic One Hundred Twenty-three Paye One Hundred Twenty-four Ik sallied out one pleasant eve, To call on the fair young miss; And when he reached her residence, this like steps the up Ran Her papa met him at the door He did not see the miss; He’ll not go back there any more, For went UA Op like sup IS THAT SO? Some people claim that everyone is too poor to buy novels, but Irwin Zarn thinks the novels are too poor for the people to buy. —o— Old Lady: “Why don’t you work? Work never killed anybody.” Tramp: “You’re wrong lady. I lost both of my wives that way.” —o— He told the shy maid of his love; The color left her cheeks. But on the shoulder of his coat It showed for several weeks. —o— Friend: “Why is it that your son rides in an automobile and you al- ways go on the street car?” Father: “Well, he has a rich father and I haven’t. —o— The government educators now say that the small saving’s banks train children to be misers. We think it teaches the parents to be bank rob- bers. “Stand behind your lover.” said the Scotchman to his unfaithful wife. I’m going to shoot you both. Mae: “Did you ever see the Cats- kill Mountains?” Junie: “No. but I’ve seen ’em kill mice.” —o— Let other navies top their ships with awe-inspiring names such as “Daunt- less”, “Scorpion”, and “Terror”. The United States just Christians her new- est cruiser “Chicago”, and let’s it go at that. George Heartt: ”... but I don’t think I deserve a zero.” Miss Bales: “Neither do I. but its the lowest grade I can give you.” —o— MY HERO Mr. Pohlmann: ”... so you have heard my story of the World war.” Mrs. Pohlmann: “But honey, what did they need all the other soldiers for?” —o— “A green little junior in a green little way Mixed up some chemicals that he found one day. Now the green little grasses grow all around The green little junior’s green little mound.” He: “Honey, what in the world did you do to this steak? It tastes so pe- culiar.” She: “It started to burn but I ap- plied Unguentinc in a hurry.” Dorothy Henderson: “Mr. Daigh. did you ever hear a rabbit bark?” Mr. Daigh: “Rabbits do not bark.” Dorothy: “In my book it says rab- bits eat cabbage and bark. —o— Mr. Wolfe: “What is a shadow?” H. Swanson: “A shadow is a dark piece of light. I‘a(je One Hundred Twenty-five Miss Sheldon : So you find x equals zero?” Reiman: Yes, darn it. All that work for nothing.” —o— MAIDEN’S PRAYER “Dear Lord. I ask nothing for my- self : only give mv mother a son-in- law.” —o— C—utting up A—cting smart N—ever studying X -ight strolling K verlasting whispering D—arn the luck —o— Freshman: ' I don’t know.” Sophomore: “I’m not prepared.” Junior: I do not remember.” Senior: I don’t believe I can add anything to what has been said.” —o— He: W hat are sardines?” Him: Fishes’ pups.” —o— Miss Brown: Russell, use the word ‘bastille’ in a sentence.” Wolf: “Bastille, my fluttering heart, bastille.” —o— Our best jokes aren’t printed here. They’re walking around on two legs. Dines of Cicero remind us We can make our lives sublime. And by asking silly questions Take up the teacher’s time. —o— Mother of twins: “You say that she called me a cat?” Nurse: “Well, she looked at the babies and said, ‘what dear little kit- tens!’.” Claire Q.: “Say. you can’t sell Den- ney an encyclopedia. He knows it all.” John Canty: lie’ll enjoy looking it over for errors.” I know a girl who paints -and she certainly can draw men. —o— Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner Taking his history exam. He looked at his neighbor. Copied his paper, and said. “What a bright Boy I am.” Mr. Cleveland: “Does any question bother you?” Shattuc: “Naw. It’s the answers that bother us.” —o— John McAlpine says he’s no poker shark but he’s held some pretty hands. Page One Hundred Twenty six |jatrnus H. C. Pitcher Tivoli Theatre McAllister’s Klein’s Grocery Market Wen’s Barber Shop MocIkTs Barber Shop Schultz Brothers Furniture Store Miriam Gail Beauty Shop Downers Grove Reporter Gift Garment Shop J. L. Lehmann Sons Dernbach Motor Sales Chas. Mochel Son Triangle Service Station Downers Grove News Agency Mannebach’s Meat Market Hoehn’s Barber Shop Swanson’s Service Station E. G. Pfaff Son Wyllie Service Station Christy’s Barber Shop Lord Lumber Fuel Co. 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