Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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Sophomores The sophomore class was a versatile one. Leo Krannick, ‘ Babe Kicci, Bob Nan, an l Byron (Barney) Clark made names for themselves in football. Leo played at tackle, “Babe” and “Barney” were halfbacks, and Bob Natl held down the position at center. V. C. H. S. is expecting plenty of stuff on the gridiron next year from Jimmie Meyers and Carl Scior-tino. Both are backfield aces. The class also boasted of Bob Grant, the tall, black-haired basketball star. Francis. “Franny” to you, Johnson showed up mighty well on the basketball floor; he had plenty of speed. W atch him next year. W here would the orchestra have been without Reinhardt Scheffler and the band have been without Louis Skinner? Carl Hallowcll, Harold Beach, and Bland Williams evoked many a laugh from classmates and provoked many a teacher with their mischievous tricks. Never mind, they will grow up. The sophomore class undoubtedly possessed a goodly number of talented and pretty girls. “Jerry” Sutter had everyone on the edge of his seat when she stepped on the stage. And when she started to sing . . . no one dared breathe. Florence Bearden, Mable b ranks, and Frances Ulrich received many favorable comments on their graceful dancing. And as for Sarah Anne Smith, Mary Lawton, and Jean Smith, well, they were nice to have around. At the head of this class were Betty Anderson, president of the “A” group, and Wired Janssen, president of the “B” group. Wouldn’t anyone have been satisfied with such a class?

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 J uniors The juniors were a peppy, snappy bunch. '1' J? president was none other than Urban Albertson. The all-school play and the class play gave the juniors ability. Marion Walters starred in both the “Lion and The three other sisters in “Little Women , the Weber, Elverta Tomlin, and Dc Daun Smith. John SanhoTft man professor in a way to be remembered. The rest of Louisa NT hvAlcott’ characters were acted by Vernon Rohrs, Thurman Latiham, Juanita ben, and Milton Denekas. There were five seniors on the debate team, but Milton Denekas, an outstanding did exceptionally well as second speaker of the affirmative. When it came to muscle, the juniors were on top again. “Babe” White, known to his mother as Wilbur, headed an all-star group of athletes. Howard Flick, though not large, was right in the middle of every line play. “Knutc” Braden played beside him. Sylvester Horn held down the end position. Another lineman of value was “Dots” Renner. Halfback Jimmie St. Cerny really “ripped” off the yards. The annual junior prom was a real success. Members of the faculty and seniors were guests. The orchestra furnished irresistible music, and there were punch bowls, apparently bottomless, which proved very popular with all. The juniors’ past record has been colossal! Ouch!

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Freshmen The freshman A, who had been in P. C. H. S. for one semester, elected Joe Luccra to the office of president. Joe made quite a name for himself as the fighting fullback on the Pekin football team. He headed a formidable list of officers; Adolf Nierstheimer was elected vice-president, Eleanor Lautcnschlager, secretary-treasurer, and Ralph Ehni, Student Council representative. Incidentally, next year, the student body expects plenty on the football field from Ralph, who has already played in big games as substitute for Captain Junior Beaver, who graduates, leaving a vacancy at quarterback. The incoming freshmen made Jimmie Lane their president and Valerie Bowen their vice-president. The orchestra, exclusive as it is, was glad to take into its ranks Jimmie Lane and Paul Belter. Mid-semester rolled around and the freshman A became the sophomore B class. The new elections had the following results: president, Merlin Dcppcrt; vice-president, Leo Bet-zelberger; secretary-treasurer, Eileen Preston.