Gorham High School - Gorannum Yearbook (Gorham, IL)

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3 'D ,V C it C f fl L Q 1 ff EMD P ljlg HI X ,, I ,N,?7 rj Q X ,KMWM ,. .fyy--I xX .ilJ ..-f-- N--1' The age-old burning of midnight oil years ago was re- lated only with the idea of poring over musty books and scribbling frantic thouqhts. Today we wonder how to get the most fun and relaxation out of these hours. Since Gorhmn girls are modern, they follow this formula, and so we find them athletic-minded. In September under the direction of Miss Slechticky the Pep Club was reorganized. Tryouts were held in the gyn for cheer leaders. Out of the original try outs, six were selected by Mr. Dunn and Miss Slechticky to try out before the essembly in pairs and singly, The entire student body voted on their favorites. Tillie Jo Hiser and Katy Snider were elected. In order to familiarize new members with the Club, the first meeting was devoted to an informal discussion of the Club's purpose, that of creating school spirit through or- ganized cheering at ball games. Uwe Serven was adopted as their slogan. The members of the club turned out with plenty of pep and enthusiasm for all basketball and baseball games. They were ready to support their team in victory or defeat. Officers of the club are: President, Neva Mae Cole, V. President, Edris Jarrett, and Secretary Treasurer, Doris J. Korando. 52

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION The state has passed a law July 1, 19214, Waiczg-requi-req every student in Illinois to take a medical examination every four years and to take a full period of physical training env . . , , , , J .,- J- 4 .. .- health in school each day. Schools are being given this fer to get the new program completed. Mrs. Jacobs, our home ecoaomics,teacher, has given some of her time to the teaching of girls? physical education, and Miss Henson, teacher of social studies, is teaching health. In the girls' physical education class the students have been running a mile, practicing sit-ups, push-ups, and squat- jumps and playing soft ball. The girls have been unable to secure standard gym suits but expect to do so in the future. In the meantime they wear their own play suits. The boys ohysical education class is taught by Mr. Dunn. Their exercise includes: soft-ball, basket-ball, relay games building pyramids and calisthenics, On Friday the boys and girls play games in the gym together, The boys health class is taught by Mr. Hubble. They are studying posture, personalitv, firstuaid, health and the rel- ation of these things to their future success. GQMEN Every year all boys who have been awarded athletic lense the previous year organize a club known as the HG-Men.H This year the G-Men Club consisted of two old Members Jr.Lunsford, and Gene Sicklerg and six new members, Arthur Frazer,BdJKnoke P. D. Bassett, Charles Asbury, Pete Hand, and Charles Picker- ing. Bob Knoke, the only sophomore G-man, was the captain of the baseball team and will have a star on his letter. The baseball team was very successful this fall as they were un- defeated throughout the season. The basketball team, captained by Jr. Lunsford, was notr so successful, through no fault of Junior, who made a splar did captain. 51

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'JLQX D ,l, - t 4 Q L U E9 The Home Economics Club reorganized this year,Sept. 28. Membership for this club is limited to girls who are taking or have taken Home Ec. With these restrictions there are still 31 members. N At the first meeting the following officers were elected: President, Tillie Jo Hiserg Vice .President, Ruth Kenong Secretary, Betty Gale. Initiation of new members was held for a week. They were seen in various getups appropriate to Courtesy-Day, Summer Showers, Crazy Day, Baby Day, and Dress-Up Day. On the night of Cctober 23, all club members were in the Home Economics room for a costume party. Prizes given for the best costumes included: Prettiest, Jarra Reed, Best Disguised,Ruth Kenong Funniest, Lucille Koch, Ugliest, Doris and Colleen Cox. On December 22, the club gave a minstrel show in the gym. It was composed of a few short skits and two long plays entitled nDown South In Dixien and HGimme Dem Peanuts.N The following musical numbers were rendered between acts and skits: Piano solo' ..... . ... Tillie Jo Hiser Saxophone Duets .. ... Fern Arbeiter Sonia Rednour Accordian solo ......... Jarra Lee Reed Near the close of the program, there were various impersonations of the teachers and their classes. They were: Mr. Dunn ........ '. ...... Edris Jarrett Miss Slechticky 4. ... Lucille Koch Mr. Hubble ..... 'Q ... Ruth Kenon Mrs. Rice ...4. ... Mary Neace y , Mrs. Jacobs ..... ... Tillie Jo Hiser Mrs. Townsend ... ... Marion Korando Miss Henson . .... . ...... Katy Snider ff' ' The program, went-over quite.well, so it Waslgivenf again March 2, in the evening. ' W With the money earned last year, a bus was char- tered to Dixon Springs. The weekend was well spent swimming, hiking, boat rowing, and many other things that added up to a grand holiday. Their highest hopes and expectations are that they will get to make another trip to Dixon Springs this yearn, F, L 1