■4 iot TLhc Ipehtnoi volume 14 PEKIN, ILL.. MAY 29. 1939 NUMBER 24 Present Graduating Class Exceeds All Records In History of Pekin High Totaling 20 7. the class of '39 j has the honor of being the largest one to depart from the doors of Pekin High. Besides having that all-around friendliness so admired hv everyone. the seniors also have the quality of industry, and have been ' engaged in many outside activi-1 ties. This year’s Pekinois editor. Itlalene Hoff, and the first semester co-editor.Betty Harrison, have industriously worked with the | help of the other members of ’.ho I staff to give us a “tup-notch” pa-J per. Among the boys excelling ih Graduating Senior Officers And School Leaders Of 1939 In Review baseball, football, track, and basketball are ltoj Andrews. Bob Boren, Evans Parr, Jim Garls. George Heivlieiiroder. Walt Maurer, and a score of others. The excellent production, “You I Can't Take It With You.” brings I much credit to the seniors. Paul Evans. Muriel Galbraith. Gear Kmedley, Evelyn Holland. Chnr-leen Seibel, .lack Traub. and Jim Cruse have done outstanding work in dramatics, while .lot Rar-iek and Bill Reardon successfully represented the speech department. Leading the student body as president of the student council. Norma Deppert. with the rest of the council, has also done a creditable piece of work. The junior-senior prom on June 2 begins Commencement week festivities, being followed by the baccalaureate service on June 1, and then the senior picnic, June 6. The graduates make their filial appearance In tlielr caps and gowns on Commencement night. Concluding the week’s festivities is the alumni banquet. June 9. Jim Garls is president of this year's graduating class, Eileen Jim Garls Girls 7 Bah!” Pekinois Staff: Student Council: Boys' Club: Football Mgr.: Truck: Captain of Baseball: Assistant: Hall Cadet: Secretary-Treasurer Freshman 11: Vice-President Junior 11: President Senior A : National Honor So clety: Quill and St-roll. Norma Deppert “Discreet women have neither eyes nor ears.” Thespian; President Sophomore B: President Junior A: Big Hearted Herbert”: President of student Council: Girls' dub: Assistant: National Honor Soeiety. Eileen Hines So fair, she takes the breath of men away. Vice-President Senior A: Girls’ Club. Bernard Rosenberg Never do today what win be done tomorrow. Forensic; Quill and Scroll; Thespian : Pekinois Staff: Sophomore President: Big Hearted Herbert”: Night of January 16”: Student Council: Basketball Mgr.: Football Mgr.: Baseball Mgr.: Golf Mgr.: Assistant: Debate: National Honor Society. John Ferguson “He Is a man of deeds, not words. President Senior It: Secretary Senior A: You Can’t Take It With You : Student Council; Hall Cadet: Thespian. Idalene Hoff “The observed of all observers. Fditor of Pekinois: Thespian: Quill and Scroll: President of Post Graduates; Night of January 16 : Student Council: Girls' Club; Naughty Marietta’’: Assistant: Library Cadet: Hall Cadet: National Honor Society. vi Hines, vice-president, and John Ferguson secretary-treasurer. Advisers for the class Include Miss j Falk in, Miss Balcke. Miss Cooper. Miss Stout enborough, Mr. Nelson, and Mr. Btinnan. Fall Enrollment To Increase v “On to a better P. C. H. S.” It looks as if we shall have a better and bigger P. C. H. S. this fall with approximately 250 incoming freshmen. There will be 191 students from Junior High. 14 from Homewood, 11 from rural schools, and 30 from South Pekin. There are 207 graduates this June as compared with 199 in ’38. while our present enrollment is in round numbers. 1300. Subtracting the graduates, and adding the freshmen to that total, we shall have almost 1350 students this fall. % JP --------------- A Priceless Something Young men and young women by the hundreds have graduated from the Pekin Community High School. All of them have taken a “priceless something’’ with them. I like to think that this “priceless something” is a certain sense of pride in having achieved a worthwhile goal. To those underclassmen who read this, may we say, “It is our hope that some day you too will take with you that ‘priceless something.’ ” As a parting word to Seniors. 1 call their attention to th“ PCHS Creed and their pledge to ‘‘cherish her memory forever. P. M. Paterson, Principal Just a few short days and tne four years of high school will be past. With it goes the close contact with friends who have endeavored to make your high school more enjoyable, and the association of teachers and administrators who have tried to offer something worthwhile. You now see the world from a very different angle for you are “on your own and only the benefit and profit of the past four years will now be of value to you. Remember to “Give to the World -the Best You Have That the Best May Come Back ’o You.” Edith Grainllch, Bean of Girls. “Pay up, play up, and shut up. Be not only good, but good for something.” My acquaintance with the graduating class of 1939 has been too short. Just because you have completed your high school career is no reason why we cannot become better acquainted. Mason Grigsby, Bean of Boys Quill And Scroll Initiates Neophytes On June 1 “Oh my legs! I’m so sore from sitting on my imagination that I won’t be able to sit on anything real for a week, let alone be in condition for the prom tomorrow night. So it will sound at the Quill and Scroll informal initiation on Thursday. June 1. which will be coached by Joe Rarick and Bernard Rosenberg. Although there will be some of the usual initiation “punishment.” most of it will he in keeping with the journalistic spirit and will not be as hard as a regular tiling in.” Those who will be initiated are Charleen Seibel, Marjorie Hnek-ler, Louise Striekfaden, Ale on Page 2, Col.., 1 SENIOR I ION THE PEKINOIS 1 ubllsheri each Friday by students r the senior class. Community High School. Fokin, 111. Subscription rate— one iloiliir a year. Lyle Abbott Youth is wholly experimental. Wrest ling. Marian Bruder •WJint I will, i will and there’s end.” Girls Club; Itliupsody in 37: Assistant. Robert Albertsen The man that loves and must sure do well. “Brewsters’ Millions’'; tin •Mgr.; Football Mgr.; Track Mgr. Baseball Mgr.; Assistant. Marjorie Anderson A sweet attractive kind of grace. A full assurance given by looks! J. A. A.; (Jirls' Club; National Honor Society. Roy Andrews “I know what pathway leads to popularity.” Football Captain Hs. Knit or: .1. Hoff; ItiiHiursM Manuiecrs: Cruse, .1. Traub ;('olumn: J. Fnlntid in L- I - Kvans; Sports: B. Ros iwaeK ell berg. J. Carls, .1. Schwartz, ( . 8med- ley. A. Knragianls: KcportliiK Staff: I. . Lobnes, D. Hammer. C. Seibol, L St riekfaden, I . Wilcox. M. Beardsley. laughs I .1 Khrhurdt. J. Rogers, V. J. Filer. M. Hackler. .1. Jib bens, K. Junker, It, Laird. M. Liesebeidt. I . McDonald. K, M ’l.cod. It. Ffanz, l . Pierson, J. Poe-bel. A. Ricci. V. Schroder. M. Snyder, L. Sommer. It. Sutler, J. Taekenberg. U. Walnnian, . Wilson, it. Zaayanga, II. Zlmnierinaii; Pictures: I. Hoff. L. IttH'kiT, I. Poe bel. M. Llescheidt. L. St riekfaden, I . Pierson. Thank You • Ills final issue of the IV-I kinois is dedicated to you seniors of l C. II. S. j I wish to thank our advertisers, subscribers, and staff | members for contributing to j the stireess of this year’s pai er. ! I also want to congratulate J the IlMD-’tO staff, and co-edi-I tors, Barbara l.aird and Lilab { holmes. Idalene Hoff, Editor. Phyllis Alfs “Suppress me If you can, I a in a merry Jest.” Pekinois staff: Girls’ Club; Naughty Marietta ; Assistant: Hall Cadet: National Honor Society. Alfred Beharelle “Fvcr looking out on life. Hall Cadet. Vera Allen •’Personality is to a woman what perfume is to a flower. Girls' Club; Student Connell; Hall Cadet. Albert Bottin “He could fiddle all the bugs off a sweet potato vine.” Jazz Orchestra: Band: Concert orchestra: National Honor Society: Stu dell! Council: Assistant: Hall Cadet. Norma Arnett “She is a friend, faithful, and just. G. A. A.: Naughty Marietta : dirls' Hub: Hall Cadet. Pekin High Baccalaureate Will Be June Fourth The Baccalaureate service this year will follow much the same plan as that of last year. Students will give the Invocation. Benediction. and the Baccalaureate Oration. The program is its follows: IVolude— ‘!’niversify Grand March” Goldman Class March—“Pomp and ’ircumstance” Elgar Invocation _________ Paul Evans )rolu st ra— I argo — (From Xerxes) ... Handel In A Persian Market” ........... ... .... Ketelbey (Int ermex .o Scene) Oration—“The Soul .Aflame” Joe Rarfck P. C. H. S. A Cappella Choir Selections: Opening Theme—•‘Cherubim Song No. 7” ............... Bortniansky Twenty-Third P s a I m”— Largo” ... Handel Laird=Lohnes Co=Editors of Pekinois Next Year Barbara Laird and Lilab I .oh-ties are the newly elected coeditors of the 1930-40 Pekinois, filling the places of Idalene Hoff and Betty Harrison. The business managers for next year are Jim Schwartz and David Hammer. who. together with Marjorie Hackler. will gather news for the column. Don Wilcox and Angelo Kara-gianis will have an active par in reporting the boys' sports, and Grace Wilson will cover girls’ sports. Proof reading will be done b-Vera Jean Eller and Lois Sommer. and the tynists ar Marjorie Beardsley and Marian Lie-schcidt. Bet tie Sutter will handle the exchanges, and the reporting Staff includes: Jeanne Ehrliardt, Joy Jibhcns, Dorothy Pierson. Rumicce Pfanz. Jackie Pocbel. Joan Rogers, Virginia Schrooder, Marilyn Snyder, Helen Wainman, Betty Zaayenga, and Harriett Zimmerman. Scroll Initiation (Continued from page 1. col. 4) Rosenborg, Lilab Lolines, Walt Maurer, Jim Unland, Louis Vcer-inau, Paul Evans. Burnieee Pfanz. Marjorie Beardsley, Gene Smcd-loy. Barbara Laird, Angelo Kar-agiauls. Grace Wilson, Lois Sommer. Jim Garls, Jack Traub. and Jim Cruse. The faoultv members present will he Miss Falkin. Miss Williams. and Miss Body. DR. R. A. SEIBEL KYK. FAK, NOSK, AM THROAT GLASSES FITTED 343 4 COlRt STREET SENIOR EDITION Page 3 h Graduating Seniors Have Interesting Days Ahead Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! Weary seniors are busy practicing for Baccalaureate a n d Commencement services. To take the monotony out of practice, however, graduating seniors had the privilege or attending a matinee dance in their honor on May 19. On the evening of June 2, soft blended colors will be seen as the couples dance to the delightful music of Hank Messer’s Swing-sters. Many of Pekin High’s jitterbug dancers will be there having the time of their lives. On June 6 the seniors will be off for a glorious day of fun and plenty of delicious food. They will leave the building at 9:00 for Glen Oak Park in Peoria, where there will be games, contests, boat riding, and fun for everyone. They will probably return to Pekin wishing the day had just begun. At Commencement the same type of pageant as was given last year, the “History of Pekin. will be presented. In it will be related the growth of the Celestial City. Some seniors, with graduation days over, will continue their study in various colleges, while others will have seen the last of their school days. Good luck to all of you. seniors. •I- 1-1- -I- •!—I •!• -I -I- •!—!-!- !- !- -I- -I- ! -I- !- v v LEFT HAND COLUMN Paul Bitner A cheerful lad, of self uulte still. Yet we know he can do a thing and will. Hand: !•'. !•'. A. Willadean Bailey Worry and Willadenn are far apart, and to keep tilings going, with her is quite an art.” 'Rhapsody In Black. '.'Ml and 17: Hall Cadet; Girls' (Hub. James Cruse I have a reasonable good ear in music.” Jazz Orchestra; Hand: Concert Orchestra: Quill and Scroll: Thespian: I'ekinois Staff; President Senior B; “Night of January Hi”; Big Hearted Herbert”: Kind Iauly”: “You Can't Take it With You : Student Council: Football: Tennis: Business Manager of IVkiiiols: Assistant. Lois Becker “A helping hand she'll always lend. Girls' Club: Naughty .Marietta”; The Mikado : Assistant: Hall Cadet. Albert Danelutti “A studious deciliter of honors and titles. RIGHT HAND COLUMN Cynthia Bale Happy am I. from care I'm free, why can't you all be contented like uir . Girls' Club; Hall Cadet. Junior Carrington “Anything for the quiet life. Cross Country: F. F. A. Helen Ruth Brown ‘There's only one method, and that is hard labor.” Hand: Concert Orchestra: National Honor Society: Girls' Club; Assistant. Lyle Dams “A man who blushes Is not quite a brute. Virginia Braden “The tasks of every day. she meets in a quiet way. G. A. A.: Assistant; Hall Cadet: Girls' Club. Patronize Our Advertisers Pekin High Graduating Seniors Will and Bequeath Their Possessions and Talents to Underclassmen We, the graduating seniors, do hereby will and bequeath our most cherished possessions and talents to the underclassmen vainly struggling along behind us. I. Evelyn Holland, will my red hair to anyone who can stand it. I. George KJine. will my two -extra credits (small cover! to Jerry Mahoney and Pidge Williams. I. I.aura May Johannes, hereby bequeath my brown eyes to all those who have wished for them at some time or other. I. Nonna Deppert, leave my position as Student Council President to Harry Zimmerman. I. Louie Veennan. will my tennis shorts, shoes, etc., to “little” Bill Luttlcken. I. Louise Strickfaden, leave my chemistry book with answers filled in (small fee of 50c) to anyone who needs it. 1. Jim Unland, leave the remaining Corn Huskers to Dave Hammer. (So help him!) T. Dorothy Martens, can’t leave anything. (Evans Farr graduates, too.) I. Eileen Hines, will my peaches and cream complexion to all P. C. H. S. girls who want It. I. Paul (Snorky) Evans, will mv acting ability to Gaylord Lancaster. the wandering roineo of Pekin High. T. Rob I Wen, will mv flashing smtle along with mv basketball ability to “Spud Grossweiler. 1. Jack Traub, will my Russian but accent to Warren Venters, confidentially it stinks. I. Anita Ricci, will my truck in.? technique to Barbara Laird. I. Kloise Junker, would will Donald Eve to some promising junior, but I found out Don is finally graduating, too. I. Lois Becker, leave the responsibility of the choir vestments to Dorothy Pierson and Johann Walking ton. I. Roy Andrews, will my position as left hand “mob to anybody enough to take it. I. Betty Kern, am willing my glasses to no special person, but will someone please take them from me. because I sure want to get rid of them. man who on the is man I. Ruth Court right, will my sea £ between Jack Traub and Bob Dor f like it. but Jack and Bob are T en in English to Dorothy Lawson. Too bad. Dorothy, we know you’d graduating; still you may be able to have the seat. I. Tina Peseaglia, am more than willing to give my shiny nose to Marcella Faux. I. Norman Reardon, will my golf ball, the one and only one that I have left, to Melvin “Babe” Becker. I, Grace Hawkins, will mv place in the South Pekin bus to Lois Laurent. I Fred Darehe, will my seat in (Continued on page 4. col. 1) Page 4 SENIOR EDITION • • •♦’• • v v v v LEFT HAND COLUMN Evelyn Donaldson “Let Him xay wliate’er they will Woman, woman, rules them still.” A. A.: Girls’ nub; “The Mika do.” Paul Evans A genuine genius on. the stage. His latest portrayal is all the rage. liaml: tjnill and Seroll; Thespian: IVkiuois Staff: Student t ounoil:j Tennis: “Ithapsody In Itlaek” ’39: Xlglit ««f January H5th”: “Bltf Hearted Herbert”: Stagecraft: Assistant: “Kind Lady ; You Can't Take It With You : Secretary Freshman: Vice President Sophomore: Secretary Junior. Frances DeWeese Slut is gentle, she is shy. yet in our minds. She ranks quite high. Donald Galloway “I can swim like a duck. Louise Everwien “Nowhere so busy a woman as she there was. and yet she seemed busier than she was.” Student Council: Girl Club: As sistaut: National Honor Society. G. A. A. Announces Girls Who Will Attend Camp The G. A. A. annually uses the money taken In from the Spring Frolic to send its officers to camp, plus the girl who sells the most pencils, and the one selling the most Spring Frolic tickets. The girls have a one week stay at camp with expenses paid. They have to conform to certain rules such as having a set time to get up. clean up, and rest periods, recreation hours, and usually a special program after supper which everyone attends. Each girl going to camp is expected to come back with ideas which will help make the G. A. A. a better organization. The girls attending camp this summer are Nancy Richards, Lucille Witt, Jean Rickman, Dorothy Lawson, Hellyn Cooper, Mildred McClain, and Gladys .McDonald. -I—I—I 1—I—X RIGHT HAND COLUMN Robert Doren Hi played not t • the grandstand. Hut ever a good game, steady and sure. Hoys’ Club; baseball; Track: Basket hall Captain; Assistant. Patricia Conover Her blue eyes sought the west afar. For lovers love the western star. Thespian; Pekluols Staff: Vice President Junior: Big Hearted Herbert”; Kind 1 iidy : Assistant: National Honor Society. Raymond Epkins “Dame Fortune was good to him, Site blessed him with ability. Hull Fndet. Oleta Dringenberg She I- - gentle zephyrs blowing beneath the violet. Girls Club; Assistant: Library Cadet : Hull Cadet. Warren Freidinger “Much mirth and no madness, all good and no badness. Track: F. F. A.: Assistant. Hall Cadet. LOCKER ROOM GOSSIP The athletic season of 1938-’39 has come to a close wdth a real Ha ussier ending, although it did have a poor beginning. Athletics in Pekin High can be divided into six distinct groups: football, basketball, track, baseball, golf, and tennis. Of these six, football and basketball are perhaps the most popular, but the other four are rapidly growing in popularity. For the school months of every year there is always some phase of sports going on that is of interest to all. Football reigns in the fall, basketball during the winter Senior Will (Continued from Page 3, Col. 2) advanced civics to Art Darche in order to keep it in the family. I, Dorothy Farmer, will my heart to anyone who can fulfill my requirements. The day will come soon enough. Dorothy. I. Don Mahle, leave Mary Alice Conkel to any boy willing to fight for her. I. Mary Rreaden. will my quiet ways to Vincent Carver or Pidge Williams since they both could use them so easily. We. Kathryn Root and Jim Cruse will at last give up our favorite spot in the senior corridor to a couple of “steadies.” After thus disposing of all our scholarly possessions in a fitting and fair manner, we wish to be always remembered by the students and by the faculty of P. C. H. S.. and hereby sign and seal our last will and testament on this 26th day of May in the year of our Lord. 1939. Signed —Class of 1930. Witnessed: Mr. F. M. Peterson, Principal. Mr. I. E. Wilson, President of the Hoard of Education. NFerdlnaml the Hull. and part of the spring, and track, baseball, golf, and tennis through spring until the close of school. This year some of the school’s best athletes have participated in our six major sports, and we are mighty proud of the loyal efforts they have put forth. The athletic department. In conclusion. can honestly say that Pekin High has always supported athletics to the utmost In any-thing attempted, so students, let’s ’ keep on backing our team. “The Store For Students” SCHIPPER BLOCK CO. MENS AND WOMENS CLOTHES DRY GOODS SENIOR EDITION Page 5 • LEFT HAND COM MN Leona Faux She Is quiet as n lumW. Bund: Concert Orchestra: (iirls' Club. Joseph Gardner The gods sell us all good things for hard work. Baseball: Wrestling: Cross Conn try: llall Cadet. Grace Griffin Kvor looking out on life. In a winning way. (•Iris' Club; National Honor Society. George Herchenroder Serenely full the epienro would say. ‘Kate eannot harm me. I've dined today.’ Football: Golf; Wrestling: Ass Is taut: Track. Dova Fuller Good things come in small park ages. Girls' Club: Assistant: Hall Cadet 'M. Alumni Association Holds Banquet for Senior Grads The old grads of Pekin High School will keep up the yearly tradition by giving a banquet for the graduates this year. The banquet will be held at the Masonic Temple on June 9, beginning promptly at 6:45. After roll call, several ladies from the class of 1889 are to be called upon to say a few words Since this i to be Mr. Peterson’s first banquet with the association, he will be Introduced to the former and new grads. Thus far. the organization has not been a permanent one. so this year it is the aim of the officers to establish it as such. The plan would include a permanent board of directors, who would keep a record of all the accomplishments of the association as time passes. Such a program would prove exceptionally helpful to the new officers each year, as they could see what is expected of them according to the past, along with their new ideas. During the business session, the new officers for the coming year will be announced. The successful leaders of the past year have been: John Sanborn, '35. president: Virginia Schlieman. ’35. vice-president: John Gainer. ’38, vice-president: Berneda Conn. ’35. secretary: and Robert Schwartz. ’35. treasurer. After the banquet and business session, dancing will follow to the flowing rhythm of Ed Miller’s Alumni Orchestra. In order to finance the affair. J each alumni member must buy his own ticket, but the 207 members of this vear’s graduating class are Invited as guests of the association on June 9. -H- -I' 'I'M RIGHT HAND COLUMN COHEN FURNITURE CO. 4 J4 Court Street PEKIN. ILLINOIS X SHERMAN’S HOME MADE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES — LUNCH Box Lunelle- for Piirllen timl Picnic-. aoo Court Street William Dwyer Ever loyal, ever true, to whatever task lie has to do. .Naughty Marietta”: The .Mikado”: Ithapsody In Black. '38. Dorothy Farmer The ideal of courtesy, wit. grace, and charm. Naughty Marietta : The Mika- do : Assistant: National Honor Solid y. Don Hardt 'Tis the song lie sings and the smile he wears, that’s making tin- sunshine everywhere.” The Mikado ; Ithapsody In Black. '. .T '.'IK; Naughty Marietta : Pirates of Penzance”; F. F. A. Mary Frailey Keep smiling, and you can never frown. Girls’ Oluh; Rhapsody In Black. '37: Assistant. John Hancock I never think of the future. It comes soon enough. Hall Cadet. Underclassmen Express Admiration For Seniors G—onerous with their smiles, so warm, R—esponsible in work and deed. A—nxious their duties to per-form. I)—ominaut wtien in the lead. S—incere their actions, ours to heed. Senior graduates most admired by the underclassmen possess the above qualities and more. Norma Depart is tops with all of us. especially Virginia Montgomery who admires her ability to speak before large audiences without blushing. Bob Cannon chooses Don Mahle because of his skill in shooting baskets, while Hob Stallings thinks Jim Garls is a “regular fellow.” Dick Schember casts his vote for Anita Ricci because. “We’re both nuts about Italian spaghetti and meat balls.” Dova Fuller is held in high esteem by Jean Powers because of her friendliness to everyone; the same quality in Don Hardt is Jaek Rogers' reason for admiring him. Columbo Gliidina expresses his admiration for Roy Andrews because. “He is so sensible.” Walt Maurer is Leonard Rrueckner’s all-around-favorite because of his. activity in all school functions. Rob Horen is admired by Joy Jib-hens because of the fine sportsmanship shown by him in the East Peoria game. Lucille Burkett voices her admiration for Devon I McClain because of his service on various committees, while Lilah Lohnes favors Idalene JHoff because “She is so nice.” In conclusion, all graduating seniors are admired by Lucille Witt because They made it.” phone 903-j j 5 «x—x—i-:-.' ••:••x- h :. h. : I ■ Page 6 SENIOR EDITION Grads Look Forward to Imaginary = Real Vacations, iManv Students Desire to Go to New York Fair Our sophisticated seniors seem to be going to do everything this summer. Working, sleeping, traveling. and studying are just a number of the things they will be doing during the summer months. “I’m going to Chicago to study law, declared Jeanne Tnckenberg, although she would like to take a trip to Hawaii. Jim Lewis is trying to get a job as life guard at the Pekin Park pool so he can save the bathing beauties from drowning. After Jim is an alumni, he would like to get in the radio department in the United States navy. Marian Hrmier is going to teach kindergarten here in Pekin, but she would like to go to the New York World's Fair. Henry Nanninga is going to rest for three months, but he would postpone his rest, if he could go to the fair. I'm going to sleep the whole summer, says Harriett Hreeden. G orgc Herchencoder and Rob Roren are planning on going hunting in the state game reserve after the senators are through with it. This is their ideal vacation. Someone is going to be really ❖ I ! ! ! ! •!—!••!—I !—!- ! ! ;- !- LEFT HAND COLUMN Ellen Hieser Thy modesty Is n candle to thy merit. Secret.-iry Treasurer Senior: Night of .Innmiry 10 : Bund; (iirlx' Flub; Assistant: Hall Cadet. Gerald Kuntz Would that I might live at ease and not he hound to think. Concert Orchestra: Rand: .Tarx Orchestra. Betty Hodapp Her face was fair, her | erson pleas lug. Hand; Yiee President Freshman R A. A.: C.irls- nul : The Mikado Assistant. James Lewis Blessed are the innocent. They have a lot to learn. Fool hall: Naughty Marietta : The Mikado. Pirates of Penzance -Cheer T-eader: Assistant. Harriet Higgins The best of m«- Is diligence. Treasurer Sophomore: “Naught v Marietta : Assistant: National Honor Society. RIGHT HAND COLUMN George Harris Blessed are the joy makers. Football: Track: Stage Craft: As sistjtnt : Hall Cadet. Irene Gschwend A full rich nature, free to trust. Truthful and almost sternly Just. Baud: Girls’ Club; Assistant. George Kline The smile that won't come off.” “You Can't Take It With You ; Basketball: Football: Track: Wrestling: Assistant. Clarissa Herren Duly determines destiny. Girls' Club. Wilbur Howell For he is a Jolly good fellow. Track: Wrestling: Hall Cadet: F. F. A. GOLDIES BEAUTY SHOP PEKIN THEATRE BUILDING Phone 009-A PERMANENTS . . $2.00 and up MACHINELESS WAVES . 3.00 busy this summer. Frances Long, acre is going to try to get a job at most anything. She would like to take a trip to the West coast, go to the fair, and then to Mexico. Harold Wcghorst is another industrious person. He plans to do some work and be a good boy this summer. Dalpha McDonald and some girls are going to rent a cabin at Chillicothe. She, too. would like to see the fair. Both fairs are certainly going to make money from our P. C. H. S. students. Eloisc Junker and Elizabeth McLeod are going to Detroit. Both girls would like to go out West and stay on a dude ranch for a while. Fred Darche is going to spend his vacation In Montreal. Canada. I aivlda Lawson might go to a farm in Missouri. At least, she'd like to go. Not many girls have a chance to go to an Indian Reservation in Wisconsin, but that is where Hetty Armstrong is going to spend her vacation. 'T think I’ll spend my time looking for a husband this summer so I won’t have to go to work,'' said Mildred Gregersen. Mildred Taylor and Marjorie Anderson haven’t decided where they’re going yet. but Mildred would like to go to Sullivan, Illinois, and Marjorie wants to go to Iowa. George Harris would like to go up North—Canada to you freshies—and hum and fish. On his way back, he wants to go through Minnesota. 1-Ie wants only the boys he runs around with along no parents or chaperons and live just as he pleases. Grace Griffin said that she would like to spend her vacation at the New York World’s Fair and probably will. Ka hr-11 DuRois is going to do what she did last year. The place is Lavrencevllle. She likes to go there because she loves to ride the surfboards. So it looks as though the seniors. this summer, will visit many interesting p’aces. N. REULIHG CO. “The Store of Satisfaction” Snappy Clothes for the Well-Dressed Student Dress and Sports Wear— Smart Accessories ■ U j SENIOR EDITION Page 7 Swing and Sway, June 2 At Junior=Senior Prom Enchanting music, romance, soft lights casting shadows on Misses Junior and Senior as their lovely pastel gowns go twirling around while they dance with their favorite partner. Handsome romeo hardly recognizable in their white coats complete this charming picture. Who could possibly miss such a night of thrills and fun. a night never to be forgotten? The junior and senior prom will be held Friday night. June 2, at the Country Club, according to otlng results. Dancing will start promptly at eight and will last until twelve with Hank Messer and his ten piece Bloomington orchestra as merrymakers. The general committee who drew up the preliminary plans for the prom were senior B’s: Mary Alice Conkel, Jim Schwartz. Joy Jibbens. and Bill Richards; junior A's: Jean Diekman and Lois Sommer. Committees for the prom have been appointed by Mary Alice Conkel. senior B president, and Jean Diekman. Junior A president, under the direction of Miss Brain-ard. Two of the committees appointed are as follows: invitation committee with Harriett Zimmerman. chairman: Norma Nelson. Charles Smith. Jim Schwartz, and Miss Blair in charge: and favors and programs committee. Vera Jean Eller, chairman: Alene Rosenberg. Paul Schrader. Harry Zimmerman, and Mr. Bone in charge. The decoration and table committee consists of Lilah Lohnes. chairman: Marjorie Hackler. Fred Feltner. Bill Richards, and Barbara Laird, with Miss Cofer and Miss Speers in charge. Those on the refreshment committee are Bettie Sutter, chairman; Joan Rogers. Jackie Poebel. Don Wilcox. and Miss Munson. The transportation committee consists of Anne Olassford. chairman: Catherine Philips. Jack Clav. and Leonard Brneckner. with Miss McCoy in charge. GOLF SETS ( MPLKTK—$9.85 1 BAG - « IRONS - 1 WOOD Guaranteed, Steel Shaft Clubs Matched Clubs, $1.98 and upl BALLS .... 18c. 2-le, S for 97c BAGS......$1.98 • $2.98 up GOLF SHOES...........$2.98 Central Book Toy Store GENE LOHNES. P. C. H. 8. CLASS inn • v v :• : ;—: i : •; •; LEFT HAND COLUMN Betty Houston “To be merry best becomes her. . A. A.; Girls’ Club; Assistant. Donald Mahle A noticeable himii. with dark Muck locks. Hoys dub; basketball: Vuutbull; Track: Assistant. Hazel Hundt “Mind cannot follow It. nor words express her Infinite sweetness. Girls’ dnl : Naughty Marietta ; “The Mikado ; llnll Cadet. Devon McClain “Nothing is more valuable to a man than courtesy. Hand; Concert Orehestra: Student Council: basketball: Assistant. Betty Kern Always doing her best. Girls’ Club: Hall Cadet; National Honor Society. RIGHT HAND COLUMN Charles Layne Shoe Shine boy. June Kracht Always smiling, never erylng. Always trying, never sighing.’’ band: Vice-President Sophomore b: Girls' Club; Assistant: National Honor Society. Robert Lee Oily to bed. and oily to rise Is the fate of a man when a Ford he drives. Football: Wrestling; Assistant. Rose Mary Lemon Has she not always treasure, who has friends? Girls’ dub: G. A. A.: Hall Cadet. Walter Maurer “Handsome is as handsome does.” band: Quill and Scroll: Thespian:' IVkinois Staff: big Hearted Herb ert : You Can’t Take It With You Football: Track: Assistant. Students Recall Favorite Year During High School “Four years—four little years— our drops of time.” and so it seems to the graduating seniors. Their four years have seemed short and in remembering them, they recall their favorites. Mary Fabry liked her senior vear the best because she knows she’s going to finish. «nd she is also getting better grades. “I liked them all.” replied Lois Becker, “but I believe my senior vear stands out a little more than the others.” v Albert Bottin agrees with Lois and Mary, but is unable to give a reason. The senior year is Ruth Court-right’s choice because she had more fun, got to be in the senior corridor, and just felt “bigger.” Marjorie Anderson — “Sophomore. because I didn’t ‘have so much school work to do. and I liked the classes I was In.” I liked my senior year best because there’s so many more ac- ( tlvltles.” stated Edward Wood-dell. Mary Alice Nelli liked her sen- , ior year best because she got acquainted with more underclassmen than in any other year. ”1 liked my sophomore year the best, but I can’t give a reason for it, Eileen Hines tells us. Fred Darehe says, “It must have been my junior year because (Cont. on Page 8. Col. 1) THE American National Bank PEKIN. ILLINOIS Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Page 8 SENIOR EDITION ■M-H-M- -H- -I-H- LEFT HAM) COLUMN Larelda Lawson Tlicro Ik no khlist It lit for hard work.” Hand: (’oneort Orchestra: •■BIk lli-artcd Herbert : You Can't Tak It With Vim'': Girls' Club; Assistant : National Honor Society: Thespian. Henry Nanninga •'Son lor sheik. seeking fresh mo n meek. Dalpha McDonald •'.Never ready: always late, hut she smiles and you wait.” Pekluois Staff: (J. A. A.: Girls' Club. Marvin Piccony When It conies to golf and the ladles, his teehnh|Mc is |M rfcet. Captain Gi lf. Eileen McGinnes The most manifest sign of wisdom is ji continual cheerfulness.” J. A. A.: Girls' Club: Naughty Marietta. Pekin High Will Present Commencement Pageant The pageant to be given this year at Commencement is a history of Pekin interpreted through pantomime, dance, and song. The story of Pekin’s history is told in verse form by the Spirit of the Past, portrayed by John Caster. He talks to Youth which is represented each year by the president of the senior class—this year, Jim fiarls. The pageant is divided into three parts. The first part is the primitive and pioneer period, the second portrays the growth of Pekin during the mid-nineteenth century, while part three shows the industrial period, or twentieth century Pekin. (Continued on page 9. col. 1) Recall Favorite Year (Cont. from page 7, Col. 2) I flunked two subjects.” Kathryn Root names her senior year as her favorite because there were more activities. “I liked ray freshman year best.” states Mary Pinkston, “because I’ve forgotten by now all the bad things that happened to me then.” Willadcan Hailey liked her freshman year the best. too. be-she had more fun. Helen Gluick said. I liked my junior vear because I had more fun, and when I was a junior I had someone to look up to. but now that I am a senior, I haven’t.” ‘‘I like my senior year.” states lamis Sehaff. ‘‘because there are more activities.” “I liked my sophomore year best because I went to school In my home town then.” replied Mary Fry. B. and F. CAFE CONFECTIONERY We are always glad to servo yon PEKIN THEATRE BLDG. NOEL FUNERAL ROME PICKIN'. 11.1.. MORTON. ILL. Phone 162 •I !• !• -X- :—X 'I—; ;• •;« •; -i—i-i- RIGHT H.ANI) COLUMN Robert McDonald Always behind time, but he gets there Just the same. Thespians; Pekluois Staff: Kind I.imI.v”: ‘‘You ':i n‘f Take It With Von : The Mik.-iilo”; Khnpsoilv In | Black.” TiV3S. Lena Long A heart as suit, a heart as kind as in the whole world thou 4-uu‘st find. Girls' Club: Hull Cadet. Janies Nash | “He carries an obi minil with a ! youthful body. F. F. A.: Baseball. Erma Menghi She iloeth little kindnesses, wlih'h most leave undone or despise. Girls Club: Assistant: Hall t'adel. Robert Oltman j “A light heart e l lad. and free of care. I Over work ami rushing he cannot I tear. IVkinois Staff: Tennis: Pirates of I Pen stance. I—:—:-:-:-:-:—:-:-:- :- :—! :—: :— Pekin Wins Over Central; Points Favor Lancaster Passing by the review desk with their chests well out in front are the Pekin High “Divot Diggers. The mighty four have held an excellent standard this season with two wins, one tie. and a second place in the district. In the district. Marvin Piccony won fourth place in individual competition. The team still has half of its matches to play, again meeting Peoria Central. Peoria Manual. Woodruff. Bloomington, the Big 12 which will be held at Danville. and then the outstanding four-way match to he held June 3 with Peoria Central. Bloomington. Davenport. Iowa, and Pekin competing. In their match May 10 with Peoria Central, Pekin “dunked” the Maroons with a 9 to 3 score. The individual scoring for that game was Xotzke 83, Piccony 82, Maquet 80, with two birdies on eleven and fourteen, respectively, and Lancaster with an 86. each man receiving three points except Notzke. Realizing that this is the last issue, the following is the remaining schedule for the team: May 22, Woodruff at the Northinoor Course; May 25, Manual here; May 27, the Big 12 at Danville; May 31, Bloomington here; and then June 8. the big four-way match. The individual points made so far this season by the team are Piccony with a total of 6; Maquet with 5 y%, Notzke with 6, and Gus” Lancaster topping the gang with 6%. HACKLER BROTHERS DRUGS 335-401-403 Court Street Two Stores Phones 250-108 BOYS AND GIRLS! liny nr ri nt your musical instruments in Pekin at prices anil terms to ault your convenience. We guarantee every instrument we sell. Come ilown. let’ talk II over. EHRLICHER BROTHERS MUSIC STORE SENIOR EDITION Page 9 • vvvvvv,I vvv'!4 ! ! I“W I‘'! 'I,vvvv LEFT HAND COLUMN Virginia Moore “Slip lias ii voice of Kindness, and a smile of beauty.' Girls' Club; Hull Cadet. Kroell Pratt “I am so tall; Was I ever little at all? Assistant. Edna Noard Friendly counsel cuts off many foes. Girls' Club: Naughty .Marietta ; Assistant; Hull Cadet. Hilton Reed The honest man. Is the King of men. Francine Nickel Thy modesty is a cuudle to thy merit. Girls' Club; Hall Cadet. Commencement Pageant (Continued from page 8, col. 1) The script was written by Mr. Atkinson, and was first presented two years ago. This year it will be presented on two nights, June 7 and 8, in order that all the parents and friends of graduates who wish to see the Commencement exercises may do so. The entire ( program will be the same on both i nights, except that the seniors will not he allowed to keep their ' diplomas until the Thursday per-1 formance. Dances for the production have been arranged and directed by Miss Francis. Over one hundred students are participating in the pageant, not counting the graduating class. Those taking part in one of the main dances, the industrial. are Flossie Bearden, Marian Bruder, Mary Foyliano, George Kline, Bob Lee, Walt Maurer, and F.ldon Tides. Committees For Pageant Scenery. Construction Thompson Painting — Bom- Lighting Dollahon, Jenkins Costumes. Wardrobe ........... Cooper. Chairman Part I a. Indians Brainard, Stouten borough b. Pioneers Cooper, Dirks, Panmvitt c. Church Croup ___ Balcke, Ijockott Part II a. 1850 Party Trowbridge McCoy b. Civil War Munson, Johnson, Panmvitt Part III a. Industrial Dance .. Francis Prologue and Epilogue (Continued in col. 4) Schantz Greenhouses Flowers For All Occasions T KLEG R A P1I FLOW BBS PHONE 495 LITTLE STAR CLEANERS PHONE 350 105 N. 5TH. ST. RIGHT HAND COLUMN Russell Patten A good lad we here behold. Who in llie classroom is never bold. Track. Betty Meads Is she not passing fair? Girls' Club. Harry Preston The nerve to tackle the hardest thing. Track; Cross Country; Assistant. Mary Alice Neill Sin is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with And pleasant, too. to think on. Girls' Club: The Mikado ; Hall Cadet. William Reardon “llow strong an influence works in well placed words.” Forensic: Thespian: Debate: Kind Lady”: Student Council; National Honor Society. •;« Senior Picnic Will Be Held at Glen Oak Park. Peoria Hurrah !! The seniors are again talking about the senior class picnic which is an annual affair of much interest. The committee, consisting of June Kracht. Vivian LoPossa. George Harris. Frances Turk, Robert Shuler, and Louis Schaff. has been making plans for the big event. The picnic this year will be held at Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, on June 6. A day’s fun will be in store for all. Seniors will be playing baseball and tennis, swimming, and then coming back the next day to such fun—semester examinations. ..................... Gramlich Rentals ...... Nelson—Order _____ Cofer, Foster—Return Properties___________________ _______Riedelbaucb, Chairman Assistants Dowell, Speers, Brue, Robinson, Walker, Thompson Make-up Falkin, Chairman Assistants Todd. Larson, Hal! Williams, Swain. Body. Blair, Grigsby, Hansen, Spaulding, and student assistants Music Miller, Cool man. Chronic Law and Order Committee for Rehearsals and Performances Haussler, Lewis, Wallace, Adams, Lee Ushers StOWe Programs Office Admission Durman THE SCHURMAN AGENCY INSURANCE 406 Court Street COMPLIMENTS OF ED. F. LAMPITT SONS CONTRACTORS Page 10 SENIOR EDITION Many Seniors Reveal Precious Memories Collected From Four Years of Combined Work and Play Several years ago. a popular 11 tty. ‘‘The Song Is Ended But the Memory Lingers On. was on the lips of many Incoming freshmen. Now that these students are departing seniors, once again the song is hummed except that the words are High School Days Are Over But the Memories Linger On.” Miss Shirley Sheridan openly announces that it was not being “mamma in You Can’t Take It With You.” but when she was presented a crown and named Miss Pekinois that she was really happy. We can hardly blame her. can we? We’re mighty proud of you. Shlrl. It's blondes again, as Russell Patten admits that his life-long memory will be having Lois Trimble as a chemistry partner. And speaking of blondes, is it LEFT HAND COLUMN Lillian Peoples Her Mush Is modesty, ness. twirls' Club. Donald Kipper A light hearted lad. and free cure. Track; Wrestling. Martha Robison The heart to conceive, the under standing to direct, or the hand to execute. Hirin' ’liit : llall fadet. Joe Serangeli Hebate destroys dispatch.” Forensic: Debate; ( o|f; Cross- country: Assistant. Pauline Kenner All who saw admired her coy and gentle, the retired manner. Hlrls’ flub. RIGHT HAND COMMN William Kipper Hill must have a good time or lu wouldn't bo so happy about it.’’ Basket ball; Football; B a s e ball stagecraft; Assistant. Tina Pescaglia Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. Girin' flub; Naughty Marietta : The Mikado ; llall Cadet. James Kol! • | There N no pride on earth like the • I pride of intellect and science. -♦ Hand; Concert Orchestra: Tennis. Julia Rebuffoni She’s timid and bashful, Hut just the same She’s 1111101 and peaceful As .1 (ilia's her name.” tJIrls’ (lub. Ettore Serangeli He'd relish a Joke, and rejoice in a pun. r'- Hand; Hoys' Club; Pirates of Pensanee : Hall fadet. t A, B, C’s of the Senior Class Athletic Walt Maurer Beautiful ------------- Klloen Hines Cote _________________________ Don Mulile Dumb_______ 11 of them around exam time Kfflrlent ------------- Louise Kverwieii l-'iekle . Jim Inland (ilamorous _____ Hilarious Interesting Jollj __________ Kind Lovable -------- Masterful Neat Obstreperous Lee. Steve Polite quiet Komantie Studious Tart till t'neoneerned Vitality Witty Xanthippe Youthful I .opby r Jeanne Shipley Anita Kicci Dorothy Haworth Kvelyn llollaml Norma Deppert Carolyn Sclortino __________ ititi Reardon Bob I oren George Kline, Bob reed, and Louis Veerniun Devon McClain Dova Fuller Jeanne Tar ken her if Hilton Keed Gene Smrdley Muriel Galbraith Klbert Warren linn Sevier Kate Hoot Betty Armstrong Dalpba MeDonuld because she is his neighbor or is it something else? Anyway. Henry Nanninga will always remember those pleasant days when he walked to school with Jean Powers. Among Vivian LoPossa’s sacred memories will be the time she received a shorthand pin for taking dictation at 120 words per minute. The Three Musketeers, Don Ward, Don Eve, and Fred Darehe openly admit (brazen little hoys) they have no particular memory, but that one of their favorites was the rootin’ tootin’ times in Mr. Hall’s Consumer Guidance class. Frances Longacrc’s favorite memory is the time when she had so much fun being an Indian squaw in the Commencement Pageant. Music has taken a spot in the heart of Alfred Pogioli, as he has participated In four productions put on by the department in the last two years. Carolyn Sclortino, (Squeekieto all her pals), declares (confidentially of course) that her lasting memory will be the semester when Bob Doren would walk down the corridor with her. It must he love with Joe Simon-rini because when asked his favorite memory he pipes up with “The first date I ever had with Lucille. Miss Williams is the favorite with Faye Miller and Dorothy Haworth. who confess that their friendship with her will he a memory never to be forgotten. Who’d a thought it. but Eloise Junker expresses her high school memory to he those swell times in her English 8 class. (Bouquets to you. Miss Ealkin—or was It Miss Falkin she was Interested in?) Joe Sebo. our senior pilot, enjoys skipping school. He doesn’t want to set a had example for freshmen, hut one has to admit it’s fun if von can get away with It. Learning to trip the light fantastic in her creative dancing class was not only a pleasant memory, hut a great achievement for Elizabeth McLeod. (But she still trips down stairs, so was it a great achievement? We’ll leave It up to you.) G. A. A. work and receiving their awards are ‘‘tops’’ in the hook of memories from Pekin High with Alice Solterman and Mildred Morscli. Winding up our little chat of memories, Wilma Sttimph and Pauline Renner haven’t any certain memory, but they will always remember every enjoyable moment of their four full years of dear ole P. C. H. S. Henry Birkenbusch Son THE PEKIN JEWELERS Repairing a Specialty 420 Court St. SENIOR EDITION I’age 11 Senior Celebrities Make Final Appearance in Pekinois Featuring lights that burned for four years and are now out as far as we are concerned in this column! It is here that we discuss traits and characteristics that have made the ‘big shots' what they are. Starting out with the one every body picked on, we find the senior class sissy, Roy Andrews, who is a quiet little laddie. ’39‘s gift to the chubby or tubby. whichever way you prefer, brings us to the aviator. Joe Sobo. who wishes he were thin and lanky like Glamour I ants y, George Herchenroder. Now. and all kidding aside, hold your hats, for it is the windiest guy in your class trying to sell something. Anyway, it’s Donny Sevier, who is admired by the speech shy boys like William Reardon and Joseph Francis Rarlck, Esq.. Jr., the 2nd. who are the senior class rowdies. Of course, of course, what would this column be without the PRIZE ATHLETE OF THE CLASS? We give you Albert Rot-tIn, the streamlined athlete, (he's gotta lotta curves.) Maybe he pitches. 39's flirt brings us to that dashing young man. Russell Pat- Tight to some Foo-de-rachi-sacki with a 1-2-3, I want some seafood in foo Cincinnati, Mama), but good old Italian spaghetti. The ‘llttlest man in the class is much smaller than Jimmie Let (Continued on Page 12. Col. 1) LEFT HAM) COLUMN Carolyn Sciortino Quite us sweet a lass as ever looked In a looking glass.’ Assistant. Gene Smedley “God glveth speech to all, song to the few. Quill mid Scroll: Thespian: Nation al Honor Society: Pekinois Staff: president Junior It: Night of Jan unry lti”: Kind Lady : You Can't Take Ii With You”: Student Conn oil: Pirates of Penzance”: Naughty Marietta : The Mikado : “Ithap sody in Black 37-’38. Louise Strickfaden Her Ivory hands on the ivory Strayed in a fitful fantasy. Girls’ Club; Quill and Scroll: kinois Staff: Student Council: Nat ioual Honor Society: Naughty Marietta”: Assistant. Louis Stoiin 1 am as ambitious as Caesar was. hut I haven’t the chance.” Assistant. Alice Solterman She's sympathetic optimistic and happy, too, And she’s always willing to help In whatever the class tries to do. G. A. A.; Band: Girls’ Club: As sistaut. keys Pe- rk;ht hand column ten. | ---- GiGaNtic—StUpEnDoUs— Big George Schantz and Tall! We have found the biggest giant of all—(I’m a Poet) —attention. Mildred Taylor. George Harris, 39’s shyest senior, has nothing to say. (Just ou the side, where did he get his credits?) Busy as a bee with a dose of Carter’s Little Liver Pills is Harold Rutledge, the fastest walking He’s a chip o’ the old block.” Assistant: Hall Cadet. Charleen Seibel She was ever fair and never proud, Always had her tongue at will And yet was never loud. Forensic: Quill and Scroll: Thespian: Pekinois Staff: Kind Lady : You Can't Take It With You : Girls' Club: Naughty Marietta : Rhapsody In Black ‘.IT: National Honor Society: Assistant. Robert Shuler “Every artist is first an amateur. Hall Cadet: National Honor Society. talking senior. He is (his year’s Jeanne Shipley Her friends are many, her foes are few, and as a good senior, we give her her due.” President Freshman A: Student Council: Girls' Club: Assistant: Hall Cadet. Joe Simoncini Joe is an all-around good fellow in most energetic classmate. 'Tis sad, ’tis sad, this dumbest creature is so bad! Dumbness should have been his middle name. He’s first and last. Gene Smedley, the third. Suffering from stage fright and hating the stage are Muriel Galbraith and Paul Evans. They wouldn't appear on the stage for anything in the world. Only Dean Ration and Norma Deppert, respectively. would do that. Olt and Wys, such names! These two. Alfred and Anna, have the longest names In the class. For the shortest name we searched far and near, and Arthur Lichtenberger wins the prize. For the simplest name no teacher should mispronounce we have indeed a rare specimen. Take your place, Tina IVsmglia. Food! Food! They used to feed babies milk, but now they feed them R. C. Cola fa nonpaid advertisement bv an old alumni)! We give you the top notch cook. Effort Serangeli. His favorite dish is not FISH, (like Holding an athletics and all. President Junior B: “You can't Take It With You”: Assistant; Baseball: Football: Student Council: Rah Cadet: National Honor Society. Jewelry of Distinction at Moderate Prices R. Me CL INTICK IN STYLE SHOP Camera Shy Seniors Mary Breaden She has done it herself. She 1ms not left it to others. Girls’ Club: Hall Cadet. Eleanor Davis A pretty girl is always hi demand.” Hall Cadet: Assistant: Naughty Marietta : Girls' Club: Concert Orchestra. Steve Freed I wish the fellow who invented work had finished it. Fencing, Wrestling. Thomas Livingstone is there any Scotchman without charm ?” Pekinois Staff: “Night f January Id : Student Council; Track: Assistant. Richard Zimmerman SileiK-e is a friend that never betrays. Concert Orchestra. A-H-A ■H AAA I IIW aa h aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa A A Page 12 SENIOR EDITION Seniors Relate Happy Times What Is your happiest moment? Would you hesitate to answer? The following seniors gladly cooperated, however, in answering this question. Anita Ricci proudly stated that her happiest moment was when she was told she had a part in the All School Play, while Jeanne Taekenlierg giggled in a child-like fashion, “When I slid down the banisters with no one around. ' Joe Serangie’i replied with joy that his happiest moment was when the debate team won over Lincoln. PAulinc Kenner and Elizalieth McLeod go hand in hand as to their happiest moment. They both enjoyed May 1st because of the pretty corsages they received from the underclassmen. When the bell rang for 3:15 on the last day was Don Gallo-way's most joyous moment. (Shame on you. Don . ..Bob Cralne seemed the happiest when Mildred Taylor accepted his invitation to the prom, and why shouldn't he? There are lots and lots of happy moments, but Jim Bearden thinks his is when he’s not studying. while Leona Faux’s was when she had her first date with Fred Darche. P. C. H. S. Correspondent Flashes Latest Headline and Feature News of Future Hello Mr. and .Mrs. North Freed’s Lovey Lotion is guaraij-Amcriea and all sa| s at sea. This te l to cun headaches, hangnails, is your I . C. H. S. correspondent, GENE SMKDI.KY, bringing you tin latest In-adlim- ami feature news. We go to press. FLASH! It is rumored that Kileen Mines today signed a five-year contract with Twentieth Century Fox. Good Luck, Miss Hines! South Pekin, Illinois. Janie Claris was kidnap| ed yesterday afternoon following a series of threatening notes. Janie is tin lSth daughter of MR. ANI) MRS. JAMES GARLS. and hangovers. Now hack to GENE SMEDLEY with more news. Competition is getting stiffei and stiffer between Podunk Centre Exposition and the Dog-patch Fair. Statisticians, Patricia Conover and Philip Rackes sav this is due partly to the fact that Podunk Centre is featuring the dance of the Seven Veils starring George Herchenroder, while Dog-patch boasts Charleen Selbel’s fan dance. MR. AND MRS. PAUL EVANS are celebrating their 2( th wedding anniversary today. In high school life they were better known as SNORKY EVANS and NORMA DEPPERT. At present they art rearing five little student councilors. Bill Reardon today was promot- j ed to the position of foreman of the W. P. A. Joe Rarick will now be his right hand man. Flash! Today. Federal Bureau of Investigation representatives Sim-oncinl, Klin e, and McDonald raided the spacious salon of the r a m o ii 8 spiritualist, “Swami Sevier. His arrest was made for fraudulent spiritualistic meetings. “Swami will serve his term in “Sang-Sang. It is rumored that MRS. ASTA Is blessed eventing! Incidentally. Mrs. Asia is MARY FABRY’S DOG. A1 “Rubinoff Boltin was denied the $5,000 insurance he hoped to collect for a hangnail that caused him much pain. Mr. Bottin, who is holding first chair in the violin section of the Phil-harmonoc Orchestra. has his valuable hands insured for the tidy sum of $10,000. Senior Celebrities (Continued from page 11, col. 2) who set a record hard to beat, but this MUG is the smallest bit we know—we give you Evans Farr, the new record holder. Please don’t judge his size by his feet. We used his brain. (If 1 received a dollar for every punch in the nose I get. and Evans finds out who wrote this. I’ll be paying income tax in a short time.) For the prize for a Jokehater and a killjoy, we give you Don Ovan Ward, the silliest grouch we can find—he is a little too dippy on the tippy side to set a record, though. Swing It—Kill It—Beat It Out —Hop, you Jitterbugs—Make it hot for. all joking aside, the King and Queen of the Land of Killer Dlllers are here. We give you Anita Ricci and James (gimme a Peoria girl) Unland. Last but not least, we give you a bov who worked too hard—the most studious hoy in the school We nominate Stephen Freed . . Often it is rumored that Helen Ruth Brown wished she had Steve’s ability to concentrate and pass hard tests. (How do you do it. Stephen?) This ends our list and so with many tears in our eyes, you Flat heads, we bid you goodbye. I’ll he haek in a flash with a flash! If you want skin jieople love to touch, the skin that makes MR. JAMES BEARDEN, Pekin’s best and most efficient street cleaner, quit Ills job yesterday. Why? Because he won in the sweepstakes. He bet his bottom dollar (the one he found In the street) on Hlaek Beauty, the winner. t'oarh Rob Horen is again celebrating with his famous Bradley five. Boh has proved very successful as coach since the year 19 45. man’s heart beat FREED’S LOVEY Paris. IDALENE HOFF ar-faster, use rived here today to got the latest j O T I () N. do|N on all the summer styles for Seniors Take Time Out To Think About Plans For Their Future Life A few seniors have taken time out in the hustle and hustle of the fast month, and given some serious thoughts to what they wanted and could be, for playing is over, and one must settle down to earning a living. Paul Evans is entering the Medical School at Illinois to prepare himself to be a doctor. Norma Deppert, (who isn’t a career woman by the way), is going to work here in town, or maybe she will take a general course at college. Three guesses to which college she will go. Robert Dorcn is going to the University of Southern California, and learn to be a statistician. l ova Fuller would like to be a journalist or an interior decorator. She hopes she can enroll at Bradley College in Peoria next fall. Louise Strickfaden is also enrolling at Bradley next fall to become a journalist. In a few years we should have some good coaches as Walt Maurer is entering Knox College, while George Kline and Roy Andrews will attend Macomb. James Roll is either going to Bradley or Illinois in the fall and become a chemist. Devon McClain hasn’t made up his mind which college he is going to attend, but he has definitely decided to be a chemist. Shirley Sheridan is going to work as a clerk in one of the stores down town. She hopes she makes a good housewife as well as a good clerk. Dorothy Farmer is looking for a job instead of some college to go to. She would like to find some office work in Pekin. Helen Glulck already has a job waiting for her this summer. She is going to Mt. Pulaski, Illinois, to work at the Central Illinois Light Company. Robert Lee, besides going to the New York World’s Fair, is planning to work this summer. In the fall he is coming home and if he can’t get a Job at one of the factories he will be back for a post-i grad course. Eileen Hines would like to attend the Gregg Business School in Chicago and learn to be a stenographer. (Continued on page 13. col. 1) S. T. GLASF0RD, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Office, 404 Elizabeth St. Pekin, Illinois STUDENTS You Get Quality at a Saving at the J. C. PENNEY CO. PEKIN, ILLINOIS the ‘Women’s York Times. Page’ of the New And so until next time Lotions of Love. I remain. P. C. H. S. correspondent. with your SENIOR EDITION Page 13 Future Plans (Continued from Page 12, Col. 4) I .a ma .May Johan lies hasn't any plans for the future except that she wants to he a private secretary. Philip Itarkes is going to take an apprenticeship course at the Caterpillar Tractor Company to become a machine shop mechanic. Patricia Conover is going to study liberal arts at Illinois in the fall. Verla Dunkel is going into a field that greatly interests her. that of nursing. She is going into training at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, and prepare to be an ex-ray nurse. Louis Schaff will attend Western State Teachers College at Macomb, Illinois, in the fall to study to be a certified public accountant. Bernard Hosenlicrg, who Is interested in medicine, will go to the University of Illinois or the University of Chicago. rharlceii Hciliel is going to Greencastle, Indiana, to De Pauw University and just take a general course. Vivian I Possa will be looking for stenographic or office work in Chicago this summer. If she can’t find a position, she will take a post-grad course next year. Jeanne Tackenberg chooses something different for her life's work, ns she wants to be a police woman. To start her preparation, she is going to a law school in Chicago this summer. James Inland is going to Illinois where he will study commerce, while Louis Vocnnan will attend Bradley or Illnois. Trackmen Enjoy Successful Season Tnder Wallace Coach Murray Wallace has certainly succeeded in turning out a winning track team in his first attempt at P. C. H. S. The Pekin thlnlles. led by Captain Evans Farr, defeated such formidable opponents as Manual, Lincoln, Normal University High, and Canton. Peoria Central was the only team to defeat Pekin in a dual meet. In this meet. Walt Maurer set a new record in tossing the discus 129 feet and 7 inches. At the district meet held in Peoria, the Celestial relay team, made up of Ca ptain Evans Farr. Harry Zimmerman, Carl Switzer, and John Caster clipped off 2 seconds from the record time. Carl Switzer also took second place in the low hurdles. Both the relay team and Carl competed at the state meet held at Champaign, while tomorrow the track team will compete at the Big 12 Meet at Danville. 1939 m m i UNE « m 1939 SUN MON. TUI WCD THU FBI SAT ! n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Junr t—Junlor-Srniur From Jline 4—BiUTMluurral -June 3—Kn«I of IK Week •lone 3—Srninr Cla Day .lime 5-rt— S« nir ter Kfvlftt June «—Jhk Orrhmtra—I pp r « ! • •••«-• June 9—Alumni Hitniiuet ( oolmiin—( Impel June a—Honor Aaaemlily June “—Semester examination June K—School ili uil e l June M—Commencement June — Student , call for report card June D -Clowe of School ('hupel L • THE ROUND HEADS • Sorta looks as if things are coming to a close around here. Old man time has trucked right along, and another year is almost over at P. C. H. S. The other night we got out the old crying towel and had a weep over the past Issues of the Pekinois. It seems that this has been quite a j year as far as sports are concerned. Here are some of the high-i lights: We noticed in the first issue of the paper that Lefty” Schlie-man copped the frosh-soph tennis tournament. In the third issue. Coach Hauss-ler announced the basketball schedule for the coming season which included such teams as Clinton. Coal City, and Hillsboro | in addition to the regular load of tough teams. The sixth Issue will probably go down in the annals of history, for it was then that the Round-heads” was born. In addition to that, the entire paper was dedicated to the football team. The write up of the wrestling team’s debut appeared in the ninth issue. The grapplers got off to a flying start by trouncing Normal. In issue number ten. it was announced that Captain Bob Horen, who had been injured in basketball practice, would be forced to remain on the side lines for some time. Needless to say. things looked black. The 1939 grid schedule was released in the succeeding issue. Two new names, Pana and Dan- RIGGER AND BETTER SANDWICH SHOP GEM l N E TKXDERLOIN BAR B Q - HAMBURGERS FOUNTAIN 8FRVICK ftth anti Willow Phone ?9-4 ville, were added to the already stiff schedule. Three new intra-mural basketball champs. Illinois. Fordham. and Dartmouth, were crowned in the next issue, and preparations for a new group of teams were being made. Possibly the high point of the vear. as far as sports publicity is concerned, was the fourteenth Pekinois. an eight page Regional Tourney edition. In this issue ap peared information about each of the regional teams as well as all the other dope on the tournament. During the next few issues, while the sports staff was struggling with an acute attack of the spring fever, the track, baseball, tennis, and golf teams were dusting off their equipment and starting practice. From here on out. things happened too fast and furiously to single out and mention so we just wrung out the erving towel, wiped our eyes, and put the papers back in the file. YVETTE'S Pekin’s Finest Women’s Store Soothsayer Prophesies Activities Ot Senior Athletes 10 Years Hence Being quite a prophet, I have run into no end of trouble in the past five weeks. Many of the graduating seniors are coming to me to find out what their friends on the athletic teams will be doing about ten years from now. I’ve told those students exactly where they would be, and what they would be doing, and so I guessed that you’d like to get in on my ace predictions, but don’t quote me. As I see it. Don Miscellaneous” Mahle will be on the boards. His charming quiet style has been to his advantage, for he is now playing the part of Ferdinand the Bull” in a home talent show at Tremont. George Herclienrodcr’s occupation is very unique. Due to his physical make-up. Hereby has finally landed'a position at A. O. Spaulding's, modeling for a new style football. James Little Aetna Unlaml has two pastimes. He is still In the Celestial City doing some high-pressured life insurance selling. and also hanging around the high school's new tennis courts, trying for his first tennis win. In New York City, one can always find Ettore Babe Seran-gell. He has hought out Thompson’s and Child’s chain restaurants. and has installed his new line of Italian specialties. (In one of his places. Mason Grigsby is head cook and bottle washer.) In Santa Boop. Mexico. Jim Gnrls is working as ace sports announcer for the Aztec Broadcasting Company. Jim’s work is improving. and it Is possible the government will let him back into the U. S. soon. The last days of the old movie pictures are coming to an end. No. television hasn’t caused their downfall: instead Ixmis “Louie ’ Veerman has recently signed a contract with M. O. M. to play the part of Rhett Butler in the production Gone With The Wind.” which is finally going to be produced. Walt Maurer has gone off and got married to Harriet Winkel. (Back in 1939 we sorta expected it.) They have twelve kids, but Walt is sore because they are all girls. (P. S.) In order not to get Walt to angry, we might mention that he is also a multi-millionaire Down in the deepest part of the African jungle. Commander Robert Horen Is leading an important game hunting expedition. It is rumored that he is also looking for the extinct species of bug life, the jitterbug.” The new craze of 1949 is just a return of an old fad. Evans Evie Farr, former P. C. H. S. athlete. s now attempting to beat Shipwreck” Kelly's existing flag pole slttln Tecord. Ev” had to turn to something besides track. When he ran the lftft yard dash (Continued on page 16. col. 1.) Page 1 A SENIOR EDITION LEFT HAND COLUMN Edna Bush Lif( without laughing is :i ilrenry place. Girls' Club; The Mikado : Asslst-a nt. Fred Darche “A judge of matters of taste. 'I'he Mikado ; Assistant. Ruth Courtright My mind to me a kingdom is. Girls’ Club: ( . A. A.: Assistant: Hall Cadet. Donald Eve ‘Topular, gay. flippant. Joking from morning till night. 1 b onuse he's so easily happy We're sure Don’s future is bright. Assistant : Hall Cadet. Mary Fry “Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. (.Iris' Club: Hall Cadet. RIGHT HAND COLUMN Robert Craine “You can't keep a good man down. Track: Hall Cadet. Betty Colson Thy dark hair my heart enchains. Oirls' Club; Assistant: Hall Cadet. Richard Ehlers A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. Hall Cadet. Kathryn DuBois Health and cheerfulness mutually beget each other. You Can't Take It With You : (1. A. A.: Naughty Marietta ; The Mikado. Evans Farr There was manhood in his look. Secretary Senior It: ltasketball: Football: Wrestling: Track Captain: Assistant. .}■ .M-H-F '!■ ■!' Classified Ads 1. Wanted—A remedy f r storking runs—or rather a remedy for Norma. I'm tired taking her home to change hose.— “Snorky” Evans. 2. Found—One note between Ida-lene Hoff and we ain’t sayln who else. For further information, see us. Spring Ushers In New Student Council Prexy Another spring's here, and with it a new student council president—Harry Zimmerman. The suspense of the election results almost killed me. said Bud, all wreathed in smiles, and when the winner was announced, I was actually weak In the knees. Norma Deppert. the retiring president says: The past year has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. It’s been a lot of fun along with all the work, and I wouldn’t have given it up for anything. She advises Harry To be the same Bud’ he’s always been, and he’ll he a grand president because he has what It takes. Movie Stars to Attend Prom Many juniors and seniors will he truckin’ it” at the annual prom. Upon being asked the question. Which actress or actor w’ould you take to the prom and why? the following seniors proudly responded. Hugh Herbert. exclaimed affectionate Shirley Sheridan. I like his cute little laugh and his handsome face. Bernard Rosenberg calmly stated that he would prefer Hedy Iranian , because every male iu the United States would like to have a date with her. Another enthusiast of Hedy Lamarr is Rill Reardon. Edward G. Robinson for me, exclaimed Mildred Taylor. He ain’t no sissy, and he can protect me.” Don Galloway w’ould take Clarabelle the Cow as he would like a ride home and he might get thirsty. 2. Wasted—High heeled shtws for boys, so I can get my goodnight kiss from Norma Jeane Tinney—Roy Andrews. 4. For Rent—All my tin curlers. I got a new permanent—Mildred Burton. 5. For Sale—Athletic equipment —Bernard Rosenberg. (1. Wanted—An angel to take to tin prom. See Jim (iarls (professional woman - hater) immediately. 7. Found—My heart, after I had lost it to Boh Ia e. Phyllis Jean. (Can’t find it now, tlio.) 8. For Swap—Louis Scliaff for a hoy who hats been tauned—Hi-teachers. f . For Rein—Lyle Abbott has some new pants and he will gladly rent his old ones to anyone who ne ds at mirror. ! lO. Wanted—All my pretty curls hawk. My girl doesn’t like brush ruts.—Walt Maurer. II. Lost—My heart completely to Jeanne Taekenberg sighed, “Ummmmmmm. Johnny Payne, so he could sing to me while we re dancing. laiuise Everwien would like to take Joe E. Brown because of his big mouth. “I would like to escort Madeline Carrol. explained Rob Doren wistfully. I like her Nordic features.” Phyllis Alfs prefers Andy Hardy alias Mickey Rooney, because he is more her size and he can really swing it.” Another one for size Is Joe Rarick. He w'ou’.d like to take Deanna Durbin because she isn’t so sophisticated that she wouldn’t enjoy the prom. Eileen Hines prefers the dashing Richard Greene because he is so handsome. Eileen Gollon—Rill Cash. 12. Lost, Strayed, or Stolen -Betty Lou Hodapp from — Bruce Rramlage, Frannie” Latham, Rill Alsop, George Kline, und Kenneth Nievftr. PHONE 274 DE KEUSTER CLEANERS and SHOE REPAIRER Free Delivery—10 N. Capitol St. Pekin’s Live Wire Pekin, 111. Department Store SAVE AT CARPS SENIOR EDITION Page 15 Graduates Offer Excellent Advice to Underclass Friends left hand column Freshmen, and other underclassmen—attention! The dignified seniors are giving hits of advice. which you. as underclassmen, should heed, and therefore profit by these departing senior’s mistakes. Idalem Hoff would advise you to take all the extra activities possible. Dalplia McDonald suggests putting this old proverb into practice: Don't put off things you can do today until tomorrow. Jim I ewis: Don’t worry about anything, and have =' good time while you can. Norma Dcppcrt: “Don’t forget to study, but have all the fun you can because you’re going through the four best years of your life. Justin Maxey: Quit school before you ever become a senior, then you won’t need advice.’’ Evelyn Donaldson and George Horchenrodor: Don't 1 e t the teachers know you are going together or they really bear down on you. (We know).’’ Shirley Slierid« n says not to let the seniors bluff you. They were once freshmen, too. Don Malile: Keep your eyes open for all feminine beauty.’’ Kate Hoot and Jim Cruse agree on practically everything, and they do this time. too. They would take all the extra activity they could possibly get in. because you are hound to have some fun then. Don Hardt: Study when you are a freshman and keep right on studying until you graduate. Dorothy Haworth: “Study and pass all yonr subjects so you don’t come up lacking credits when you’re a senior and then have to struggle through summer school.’’ Verla Dunkcl would advise all girls who are planning on becoming nurses to take chemistry and Latin. Gene Smedley is still singing his same theme song: “Stay away from the women, and you are sure to be happy.” Mary Fabry says you must study or you're just wasting time. Alice Solterman gives what she considers very important advice to freshmen: Go out for sports; that’s where most of your fun at P. C. H. S. comes in. Jack Traub: My advice to a freshman who wants to succeed is to meet all the people you can. j and become friends with them.” Robert Good We grant alt ho he had much wit He was very shy of using It. Foot hall: Hall Cadet. Helen Gluick Sho Is most fair, and there unto her life doth rightl.v harmonize. Hand: (J. A. A : Girls' Club: Assistant. Cecil Johnson A gentleman through and through and what's more a good sport.” National Honor Society. Dorothy Haworth Art is a true expression of oneself. l’eklliols Staff: G A. A.: Hirin' Club: Assistant: Hall Cadet. Walter Koch A moral, sensible, and well-bred man. Ithupsody In Itlaek. ’.'IT: Big Hearted Herbert : Baseball. RIGHT HAND COLUMN Mary Fabry ’TIs true that she Is much Inclined to chit and chat with all mankind. Girls' Club: Naughty Marietta : The Mikado. Philip Golden Why be noisy when silence does Just as well? Tint Mikado : F. F. of A.: Assistant : Ithupsody In Black, 5S. Mary Foyliano • We all like Mary for her pleasant smile, and her Jolly sincere way. ti. A. A.: Assistant. James Harkins The true art of memory is the art of attention. Muriel Galbraith Sure she's proud, and yet her pride becomes her. Thespian: Night of Jan. Id”: Big Hearted Herbert : Kind I-ady : You Can't Take It With You”: G. A. A.: Girls’ Club: Assistant: Hall Cadet. Simple Simons Just to prove that you don’t have to l e smart to graduate: Joe Korlck thinks that the Mexican Border pays rent. ha Hoe n Seibel thinks that a roof garden is a place to raise vegetables. Cookie” Roll thinks that auction bridge is something to waljx on. Eileen Hines thinks that Muscle Shoals Is a strong man. D in Sevier thinks that a Crank case is some kind of a law suit. Shirley Sheridan thinks that Caesar was a kidnapper. Albert Hot tin thinks that Edna Noard is a direction to go in the summer time. Verla Duvikel thinks that a foul ball has an odor. Kroell I'ratt thinks that Long Island Sound makes a noise. llernard Rosenborg thinks that roofing is free because it’s on the { house. Most women think that Bill | Cash is something you get at a bank. Kathryn Dn Itois thinks that a football coach has wheels. Steve Freed thinks that buttons can be used for credit because they’re on the cuff. Rill Dwyer thinks that Edna Rush is something to beat around. SPECIAL PRICES TO GRADUATES R. A. KONISEK PHOTOGRAPHER B16 COURT ST. PHONE 008 KODAK FINISHING FRAMING Page 16 SENIOR EDITION v • • ; ; ♦!-v ; i i- v i—i i i w v • LEFT HAND COLUMN Arthur Lichtenberger Vln r love is, there's no lack.” Hoys' Clnh. Grace Hawkins Her look composed and steady eye. Bespoke a steady constancy. The Mikado”; Assistant. Justin Maxey His bright smile haunts me still. Hand: Baseball: Track: Wrestling. Bloise Junker If music be the food of love, play on. I'ekinois Staff: Vice - President Freshman B: (Jirls Club: Assistant: Naughty Marietta. Alfred Pogioli Those dark eyes—so dark and deep. •Naughty Marietta”: “The Mika- do : Rhapsody In Black. '38. •h-s-m-h- -i- .h h s h« Sommer To Head Girls’ Club For Next Year’s Activities I T ---- 1 “I have enjoyed my year with the Girls' Club very much, and I wish the best of luck to my successor during the coming year,” is the thought Dorothy Martens wishes to leave as she turns over her position as president of the Girls Club to its new president, Lois Sommer. The president has already met 1 with the new cabinet which con- j sists of Harriett Zimmerman.! vice-president; Patricia Moore, junior representative; Jean Rogers. sophomore representative; Jean King, freshman representative; and Miss Gramlich. adviser. This group has discussed ways of improving and doing things for the school during next year, and has selected the following girls to serve on the council together with the cabinet: Bernice Sanders. Eleanor Galbraith. Jessie Krazier. Mary Ellen Thomas. Janice Cooper, and El’a May Williamson. A successful year with a strong council is expected for the coming term. Soothsayer Prophesies (Continued from page 13. col. 4) in 8 flat, he thought it was time to quit. Currently featured at the new Roxy theatre Is a fancy burlesque show. The men in charge of the outfit have finally forced Minsky into retirement. Hoy Andrews and George “Nan Kline are the new burlesque magnates. At the corner of 56th and 129th. I Pekin's new main street, stands one of the world’s largest grocery stoves. The manager of tills new A. P. food palace is none other than Harold Rutledge, the man who worked from the bottom up. Well, let’s get back to 1939. We've covered most of the athletes. and those we’ve missed, we assure you that they were successes. too. You can believe my predictions or nqt, but don’t say I didn’t tell von! iff 5 5 • Y £ - A • AA A AA VYVYV • •1—!—!—I- !- !—I—I—!—I—I—I—I- I I—! J I—!—I-I—I—I— RIGHT HAND (MLIMV Mildred Gregersen Tall and slim and full of vim. Big Hearted Herbert” ; Girls' ('lub; Assistant: Library Cadet: Thespian: National Honor Society. Alfred Olt Greatness Is not determined by six . Assistant. Harriett Hibbert Silence Is more musical than any song. G. A. A.: Girl ' Club; Assistant. Norman Reardon “Never in a hurry. Evelyn Holland It's nini r 4 natural, when you’re naturally nice. .tar. . Orchestra: Concert Orchestra: Assistant ; ’You Can ! 'fake It With You : Thespian. Even Dignified Seniors Have Embarrassing Moments Of all the students in P. C. H. S. our seniors seem to have the biggest share of embarrassing moments. Jeanne Tackenberg was rightfully embarrassed the other evening when a group of her friends called up a boy (namely Bob I)oren), impersonating her, asked him to go to a co-ed party. Hob McDonald says his most embarrassing moment was when Catherine Philips asked him to go to the prom. Norma Stocker!, of all people, was terribly set back when she was sent to the penalty hall for chewing gum in class. Well, seniors can’t get away with everything. I do believe Joe Ranch holds the prize for the most embarrassing moment. One night, while roller skating over to Grace Arnold's house, he fell down and tore the seat of his pants. It was too late to go back and change, (Joe's motto is never be late i, so he just tied his sweater around his waist, at Grace’s suggestion. Gene Smcdley must be a superhuman—he says he has never had an embarrassing moment. However, after much deep thinking. he finally admitted that thinking out loud causes much embarrassment. Jim Garls’ special moment was when he struck out with the bases loaded, and the home crowd practically brought down the skies with boos. Eileen Hines just doesn’t know right from left. At any rate she was frightfully embarrassed In a dance recital when all the other dancers went one direction, and she made the big mistake of going the other way. Meinders Photo Studio PORTRAITS SPECIAL RATES TO GRADUATES Over 34.1 Court St. Phone 74-M SENIOR EDITION Rage 17 LEFT HAND COLUMN Don Sevier Mirth prolougeth life.” I'ekinois St.-iff; Hoys’ Club; Hall Outlet. Vivian LoPossa If silence Is irohlen, she's twenty four earat.” Girls Oluh: Assistant. William Harold Rutledge Slow and steady wins the raw. Hand: National Honor Society: Treasurer Junior A: Foot hall: Wrestling: Assistant: Hall Ohdet. Frances Longacre Politeness is to human nature what warmth Is to wax. i. A. A.: Girl ' Oluh: The Mika do : Assistant: Hall Oadct. Jack Underwood ••He Is a gentleman, because hi-nature Is kind and affable to every creature. basketball: Football: Track: F. F. A. Hobbies Of Our Seniors Are Different, Unusual, Alarming, Breath-Taking Every person must have something to break the monotony of school books, teachers, and classes. Usually students collect stamps, read books, or sleep for a hobby. Our seniors are different in this respect. They don't even consider such things, as they have much more interesting and unusual hobbies. It seems that collecting various knick-knacks appeals to many girls. We’ve heard of collecting stamps and matches, but who ever heard of collecting cigars? Thai is the hobby of Anna Wys who has a large number of them. The one she prizes most Is nearly a foot and a half long. And she says it’s real! Jeanne Taokenberg has saved a paper napkin from each restaurant she has gone to for the past two years. IMiyliis Alfs just collects souvenirs (after 7:30 P. M.). while Elizabeth McI eod has specialized in perfume bottles during this last year. Pekin High also has scrapbook makers who love to ‘‘cut and paste.” June Kraeht is making a big book of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The scrap-hook of Lareldn Lawson, however, is quite different for it includes all hoy friends. Larelda's second-choice hobby Is playing ping-pong with Bud.” “See the birdie?” That’s the hobby of Jim Garls and Mildred Gregersen for they love to develop pictures. Anita Kieci joins the group without a hobby, but she’s 'gonna’ (Continued in col. 4) ABTS FUNERAL HOME KNOWN FOR SERVICE SIXTH AND BROADWAY RIGHT HAND COLUMN Laura May Johannes ’Tin the song she slugs, mid the smile she wears. That's nuiking the sunshine everywhere. Vive President Junior H: Student Connell . Girls' t'luh; Naughty Marietta : Tile Mikado : Rhapsody In Hlaek, ''is: Hall Cadet; Assistant; National Honor Society. Louis Schaff ••Advice, information, and sugges- t Ions. Assistant: National Honor Society. Lynas Layne Some may laugh and some may talk, hut I do hot h forever. G. A. A.: tilrls’ Club; Assistant. Marian Wallinger •one cannot know everything. Hoys’ Club: Wrestling: Football. Mildred Lichtenberger A mind at I a - with with friendship. Girls' t'luh: Assistant: del: Hail Cadet. all. a heart Library Ca- 4. ■!' Teachers Tell of Vacations Toot! Toot! There goes the train, and Miss Gramlich almost missed it for she is California bound. Miss Hansen also plans to spend her vacation out West, including the California Fair. Universities are the vacation spot for many teachers including Mr. Adams and Miss Body, who are going to the University of Ilr linois. Miss Puckett. Miss Speers, and Mr. Nelson plan to attend the University of Iowa, while Miss Falkin is going to Colorado University. Miss Todd is going to take in several places, including the University of Boston, the New York Fair, and then spend the remainder of her time in Ohio. Miss Larson will spend her vacation in Evansville. Indiana. The New York World’s Fair seems to be quite an attraction to many teachers. Mr. Bone plans to attend Columbia University in New York, and will visit the fair in his free moments. Mr. Grigsby also plans to visit the New York World’s Fair. Mr. Durman will attend Cornell University in New York City, and will then visit the fair. Miss Francis will be at the university in Bloomington. Indiana. Miss Trowbridge plans to attend the university in Seattle, Washington, while Miss Lockett will be at the University of Michigan. Mr. Atkinson is going to attend the University of California, and Mr. Miller is going to the University of Michigan, and then to Ohio. make It golf. Ilmira May Johannes and Louise Everwien play tennis during their free time, while Ellen Hieser writes letters to a boy in Holland. Just imagine what Virginia Moore gave as her hobby, though —going with Tremont kids. But did you hear the latest? Narnia Stockert and Evelyn Holland are striving for a halo as their hobby. We wish success to all these enterprising seniors, however, no mattei what their hobby may be. Page 18 SENIOR EDITION Skip School, Pull Hair, Burn Books, Hitch=Hike Are Some of the Suppressed Desires of the Seniors blow their sirens; Gone Smedley would like to practice golf next to a greenhouse, while Mildred Greger.se n would drive down a street one hundred miles per hour —if she dared! Yes. that's the catch! These hitch-hikers! Raehoal Little wants to hitch-hike to Oklahoma. and Evelyn Holland doesn't say where, but it could possibly be to Galesburg. When (ieorge Kline and Roy Andrews go to college next year, they’ll take a trailer and “cook themselves.” (Really — is that what they mean?) Joe Serangeli wants to travel, too. but to New York so he can jump off the Empire State Building. Happy landing. Joe. Best of all comes l ouise Strickfaden with the desire to become invisible. Who wouldn’t— at times? Perhaps our seniors should nave a day when they could carry out their suppressed desires, but as for us. we would rather not be present. skip an English VIII assignment LEFT HAND COLUMN Mildred Mazzarelli ••Winning is her way and pleasant is her smile. Girls' t. lul ; Assistant. Elizabeth McLeod As full of spirit as the month of May.” I'ekinois Staff: Girls' Club: Assistant : Hall Cadet. Virginia Mott A full, rich nature, free to trust. Band: Girls' Club: Assistant. Rosie Ozella “Affection beuda the Judgment to her Girls' (Tlub: Assistant. Ruby Perkins “Virtue is her own reward. Concert Orchestra: Vice President Freshman A: G. A. A.: Girls' Club: Assistant: Secretary Sophomore B: Library Cadet: Secretary Junior A. RIGHT HAND COLUMN Dorothy Martens “Beauty and wisdom combined. Thespian: Secretary Freshman A: Secretary Junior It: Big Hearted Herbert : Rhapsody In Black ; Assistant: President ({Iris' Club: National Honor Society: Naughty Marietta. Mildred McNary No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of folly. Concert Orchestra: ({iris’ Club; Assistant. Eileen Montgomery All your acts are queens. G. A. A.: Girls' Club: Library Cadet. Faye Miller Tired of school and Its confusion. She is now some man's illusion.” ({. A. A.: Girls’ Club. Mary Pinkston Art is more God-like than science. Girls' Hub. Graduate Seniors -(iarU, Jim -Karick, Joe -Andrews, Hoy -Hepped. Norma -I nland, James -Anderson. Marjorie -Traub, Jaek -Kvans. Paul -Sheridan. Sliirley -Kverwlen. Louise -Nash, James Idalene lloff (Idalene was used in a pineh here. There’s not one senior whose last name lieifin with I.) -Ozella. Kosle -Hied. Anita -Selhel, Charleen “TOPS” IN INSURANCE GEO. W. ROHRS AND ASSOCIATES HOWARD AND VERNON LET US SHOW YOU Farmers Hank Bldg. SENIOR EDITION Page 19 eons Remember—the night Kroell Pratt and Leonard Brueckner drove clear to Virginia. Illinois, after a couple of gals to take to a dance in Peoria? They could have gone to Chicago and back for all the gas they used! —EUV— To the prom committee— Please accept this as our reply to your kind invitation. Hliiir. Dear Mi1 Wlilk tin trumpet l )ar Anil tin- faculty tare. We’ll hr there. A the life of the party. We won’t bring our lunch Anti nr won't ilare be tartly. Tuuor we want lot of punch About a quarter till eleven, null our little lilt of heaven Though lic‘ only l teen. We’ll take u troll on the green Anil when llauk le er wlng Although we can’t ilance. We’ll he there to bout. 'Cau e we got ant in our pant So until June the econtl We leave you. Ml Blair Rut plea e don’t he forgettin’ That we’ll all he there. I ignetl lion Mahle Jim Inland I.ouie Veerman Kltlon Title WEYRICH HARDWARE PEKIN FLORAL CO. PAINTS AND HARDWARE Pekin's Bonded Telegraph Florist SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS Phone 282 330 Court St. Phone 108 Page 20 SENIOR EDITION •x i—i-i—h—h—h- wh LEFT HAND COLUMN Undo Trenti “A at rung arm :iml a steady mind.’’ Football: Baseball: Track: Tennis; Wrestling: Assistant: Hull ('adet. Jeanne Tackenberg “Cheerfulness is Hie first step up tin-ladder of success. I’ekinois Staff: Girls’ (Tub: “Naughty Marietta”: “The Mikado” Jack Traub “As merry as the day is long.” .1 a7.x Orchestra: Hand: t'oneert Orchestra: Quill and Scroll; Thespian: 1'ekinois Staff: Freshman President: Sophomore Secretary: .luuior Pres ident: You Can’t Take It With You : Student Council: l-'oothall: Track: Wrestling: Cross Country: Naughty Marietta : Ithapsody in Itlack. '37-'38: Assistant: Business Manager of Pekinois: National Honor Society. Wilma Stumph Friends are all that matter. Girls’ Club: Assistant: The Mikado. James Unland lie sleeps by day more than a wildcat. Band: Concert Orchestra: Quill and Scroll: Pekinois Staff: Vice-President Junior B: Oolf: “Pirates of Pen - zance : Rhapsody In Black. ’37- “1 : Tennis Captain : Vssstant. Campaign Highlights of 39 Harry Zimmerman outclassed all the rest of the candidates at the |k 11s a few weeks ago. to win the important position of Student Council President. The athletic department was almost entirely behind “Bud.” as shown in the parade at noon on election day. “Barney” Rosenberg, in his new car. led the parade for Bud. with fifteen or so cars in its makeup. Outstanding among these cars was a truck packed like a sardine can. The poor fish in the truck were the South Pekin Zimmerman backers. larv Alice t’onkel. with her erstwhil e manager, Dave llain-mer, ran a close race for the presidency. Her “barefoot” idea caused quite a stir when some fellows gave the students a preview of what could he expected. (Special)—Some rivals thought up the idea of spreading carpet tacks about the corridors to make walking a difficult (ask for the barefoot boys. The bulletin hoards really got some fancy decorating. Dick Bell’s board, in the writer’s opinion, held a slight edge over the rest. Artist Boh Shuler did a neat job of painting. Honors for the cleverest |M st-ers go to Don Wilcox. His |K st-ers included pictures of the well known comic strip characters, Jiggs. The Goof, ami others, accompanied by a clever saying or I slogan. (■Continued on page 21. col. 1 ) W. J. EDEN’S PEKIN SHOE STORE For Shoes THAT SATISFY Shoes Fitted by X-Ray •I- : v -i—i- :• -i i— HIGHT HAND COLUMN Mildred Taylor There vg.s a lit I In girl mid ibis slie wanted to know. Why. oh, why cjiii’I I grow. grow, grow ! Girls’ (Tub; Assistant. Louis Veerman Not lazy: just don’t feel like working.” Band: Quill and Scroll: Thespian; Pekinois Staff: President Freshman and Senior B: Niglit of January K : Big Hearted Herbert : Student Foil mil: Rhapsody III Black. is: Captain Tennis: ITall (’allot. Berne ice Thurwanger To be busy at something is a modest girl's holiday. Girls' Club: Assistant: ilnll Cadet. Elbert Warren Good Judgment marks everything lie undertakes. Frances Turk Always the same quiet sort of girl Girls’ Cluh: Library Cadet. All Student Body Weeps Over Sad Departure Of The Great Bill Ripper In looking through those activity blanks which you seniors had to fill out. we came across this masterpiece submitted bv that one-and-only, that star of stars, that greatest of all celebrities none other than—BILL RIPPER. (TOTE: Jazz Orchestra____ Frcdy Fisher— Band ------- Paul Whiteman—1 89 Thespian Never National Honor ____________ No. just honorable mention in the Big Ten Debate ? No. just urgiic I’eklnols Staff I . (’. S. Incinerator— I938-’S9 ( lass Officer —What Office --------------l «K Catcher Year ------- _ l 36-,a7- SH-’8tt Pl« — Name of Play ____________ “Dark River bv Inkle Bottle Student Council _ Of war G. A. A......................... Yea G. C............................. Yes Boys Club Wouldn’t let me In Basketball Too tuff Football --------------- TOO sissy-fled Baseball __________________________No good Golf _ Too hard—bad competition Track Too fust Tennis A he-man’s game—not qualified Wrestling ______________________ All honors go to Bolt Rev nobis Cross Country Five mile Operettas—Name -------------------- Kat To Me Only With Thine Mouth’’ Minstrels—Name -------------------- Black Stuff by I. M. Cullerd President of Post Grads Never Editor of Pekinois Three times And so with sadness in our hearts and tears In our eyes, we bid a fond farewell to one of the greatest students who ever entered these portals of dreams, with the hope that some dav we may more look upon his shining face. TAZEWELL CANDY CO. Wholesale Candy Jobbers LET’S ALL BOOST PEKIN 3 48 Margaret Street Phone 470 Pekin Loan Homestead Association 400 Court Street REAL ESTATE LOANS OWN YOUR OWN HOME SENIOR EDITION Page 21 LEFT H AM) COLUMN Verla Dunkel No wins, no gold sin needs to Hour, Slio shilics hit rirish-.illy fiilr. Maud: J. A. A,: tiirls’ t’lnl . Ralph Evans Kllonri- is trm wisdom's reply. Mildred Morsch Life without laughing is ;i dreary Idii ilk. a. A : (.iris' Club: Hull Cadet. Joe Rarick You arc skilled in knowing what to say. Forensic: (Julll and Scroll: Thespian: National Honor S elely: Peltate: I'ekinois Staff: Brewsters' Millions': Kind Lady : Rtndent Council: l(ha| sody in lllaek. '•►a. Mary West rope Never idle a moment, hut thrifty and thoughtful ■ •( others. Assistant ; (Jirls' Club. Campaign Highlights (Continued from Page 20. Col. 1) Dick Bell pleased his followers with candy sticks. Mary Alice Conkel gave her friends gum. and Lois Sommer obtained the well wishes of others with a shower of candy kisses. What's in a name? Lois Sommer found that her last name worked in well with her slogan. Pekin High will shine In the good ole Sommer time.” The campaign was the cleanest ever conducted, although five strong candidates were listed on the ballot. As many said, it was a hard job to select any one person. but no matter who would have got the job. it would have been capably handled. The candidates and their managers in the past campaign were Harry Zimmerman. Bernard Rosenberg: Mary Alice Conkel. Dave Hammer; Don Wilcox, .lim Gaels; l.ois Sommer, Jim Diehl; Dick Bell, Gone Smedley. Good luck to Harry Zimmerman in lOSft-MO. This year's president, Norma Depart, has been tops, and so Bud will have a tough job to fill her shoes. If we know hint, as we think we do, he’ll he, however, one of the best , presidents we’ve ever had. TOP-NOTCH BREAD IT’S A REAL LOAF A E BAKERY Pekin, Illinois Princess Candy Kitchen HOME MADE CANDIES—ICE CREAM— LIGHT LUNCHES 402 COURT Marjorie Woost 3 Witness Hun red lialr docs not al-j I ways aeeoiii| :uiy a fiery temper. T (Jlrls' Club. t Anna Wys j (.real is truili and nilgliiy above all -I 1 I hiligs. I (Jirls' Club: Naughty Marietta. f Lois Yocum J | IC si Vi ii mad world. I are not. £ Hall (’inlet : (Jirls' Club. Catherine Willham -I- Studies serve for delight, for urna-meld, and for ability. -I I IVkiuois Staff: (Jirls' t'ltlb; Ball Cadet. Racheal Little X The scholar must l e a solitary, mod X est. and charitable soul. !• I Ulrls' Club: Library Cadet. v •’ - ;• -I- v v v !• 1 1 1 1 ! 1 1 X 1 1 ! 1 '!”!• Stool Pigeons (Cont. from page 19, Col. 21 Do yon remember when we used to hide to keep .Miss Gram-lieh from catching us in the senior girls’ corridor? Remember the time she caught our ln st friends? Remember the time she almost caught us? Remember the time she caught us? Huh? -I Do you remember when Janies X Logan I'nlaml. the ''Aetenizer X. Junior,” was parking on Li’l • Audrey” Kepner’s door step? J. —EUV— J -I- Remember the time when True I I Blue Lou” Veerman couldn't date t j anybody but his cousin? (We’re •I , for more cousins like his.) 11 EUV— T •J Remember when Roy Andrews X was trying to date Eileen Hines? ; He was a quarterback, but Hines 1 says he isn’t worth a nickel. % —EUV— Remember wh« n Fred Darche X and Doc Ward were posting i j basketball scores on their lock-4 er ? t -EUV— • i Seems as if we just got the -I- j column an now it s time to give ? I it up. : We’ve sure had a swell time •I w rit in' Stoolplgeons. and we v hope you enjoyed it. too. Course X the column wasn't so good all the V time, but considerin' the guys !• that wrote it. it was excellent. v You students should he comp-••• limcntcd on your dates an the X stuff you did for us to write V about. Well, it’s time to quit before y we drown. We’ve cried so much ••• that we've been swimmin around XI (Continued on Page 22. ( ol. 3) OUR SHOES ARE FITTED BY X-KAY B. H. SHOE STORE 324) Court Street Page 22 SENIOR EDITION Graduation Takes Heavy Toll of P. C. H. S. Athletes l n s ,ntinjs in review the athletic heroes of the class of 1989. We pay our final tribute to those fellows who so successfully carried the colors of P. C. H. S. during the past four years. This group is unusual in that it boasts of no individual stars, but instead is composed of boys who worked together for the good of the team. Leading the parade is the high X -X XX X-X. -X X- X X v X X- LEFT HAM) COLt'MN Philip Backes “A constant friend is m thing rare and hard to find. Cross Country: Wrestling: Band: Track. Zelma Boyer A quiet, unobtrusive maid. Girls' (Mul . Richard Bauman He lias won out—in a quiet way.” Mildred Burton “Women of few words are the best Women. The Mikado : Library Cadet: Hall Cadet. James Bearden Some of our greatest men have been left -banded. Concert Orchestra: Football: Track: Naughty Marietta : Hall Cadet: Bhapsody In Black. i7. RIGHT HAND COU MN Betty Armstrong She'a an angel in a frock With a fascinating cock To her nose. G. A. A.: Girls' (nub. William Cash A man of varied talents, whose friends are far from few. Concert Orchestra: Thespian: You Can't Take It With You : Hall Cadet. stepping, drum-major HOY ANDREWS, captain of the football team. Roy was to be found each fall lugging the leather over on James Field. Andy saw quite a bit of action as a varsity back in 1937, and as captain last fall closed his career in fine style. HOB CRAINE: An air minded young gent. ' Last year overshadowed by the great Lull, this year he is really coming into his own as a pole vaulter. Craine's the lad who j was up in the air with the girls quite a bit. too. BOB BOREN: Pekin’s quietest athlete, who I so successfully stuck with basketball for four years, and was re-i wardei with the captaincy of the team in ’38-’39. As a sideline in the spring. Bob heaved the jave-! lin. and also chucked a few of i the varsity baseball games. EVANS FARR: Here's the fellow who was kept busy all the time by sports activities. Ev came to Pekin as a sophomore to compete on the varsity football, wrestling, and track teams. Hats off to one of the two. three-sport letter winners of the senior group. Captain Evans Farr. WARREN FREIDINGER: “A country boy makes good. Warren discovered, when he was a sophomore, that he was a track man. He didn't mind when folks said he was up in the air: he was a high jumper with quite a reputation. Elizabeth Apfel Quietness l« best.” Girls' Club; Hall Cadet. Loren Clark In quietness ;md confidence shall be ills strength. Hall Cadet. Harriett Breeden She is qnlet and unassuming.” Girls' Club: Hall Cadet. 'X X X X H H“X H X Stool Pigeons (Continued from page 21. col. 4) in six feet of H20 try in’ to pound out this story on the typewriter. (She. the typewriter, just floated out the window.) Well, in the words of the immortal hard, Shllllam Wnke-s pea re. we say—quote; S’ long —t'nquote. Signed: “Snorkle Evans Whaekie I nland “True Blue Lou Veerman I S. Thanks for all those pencils, buttons, string, and that old scrap paper we got out of the Dirt Box this year. (Thanks for the dirt, too.) SOLDWEDEL'S JIM GARLS: Another captain. Jim Garls, of the baseball team this spring. During his junior year. Jim patrolled the outfield, but during the past season he handled the situation around the initial sack of the infield. GEORGE HER( HENRODER: George has three years of varsity football play to his credit. Hershy’s effectiveness lay in the fact that no one could hold on to him when he carried the ball. He also furnished the spark that kept the team keyed up; on the I field and off. GEORGE KLINE: Another Pekinite who so successfully backed the football | ball team for two years, after j being transferred from Peoria . Central, is George Kline. George, however, was out most of last football season with a broken collar bone received early in fall practice. BOB LEE: Known to the girls as tall. ! dark, and handsome. Bob grunt-' ed his way to a pair of wrestling letters. Meeting all comers in (Continued on page 23, col. 1) PEKIN’S FINEST DAIRY PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS SENIOR EDITION Page Graduation lakes Heavy Toll of P. C. H. S. Athletes (Continued from page 22, col. 4) Donovan Ward the 135 pound division, he came out with a big record of wins against few defeats. DON MAHLK: For four years in football and basketball, he pushed the first stringers to hold their positions. As a senior he saw plenty of action in football, where he earned his nickname miscellaneous.” playing every position on the team. WALT MAURER: Walt played football for four years, and turned out to be one of the hardest fighting players of the senior group. Along w’ith his two football letters, Walt earned monograms in track as a discus hurler and a javelin tosser. HAROLD RUTLEDGE: Bore a slight resemblance to Tarzan’s pet ape. and now is known as the “A. and P. Kid. He kept himself busy on the gridiron, and also gained quite a rep” as a bone-crusher on Bob Grieves' team in 1938. KTTORK SERANGKL1: Another four year football man. who during the last year was a mainstay in the team’s forward wall. “Babe” kept the girls in a constant uproar during his career. After a’l. Gable looks something like him. UNDO TRENT!: Played an important part as a wrestler in ’38. Won his “P” in this sport, and also kept the varsity backs on the football team stepping for their places. Along with his letter. “Lin” will remember the wrestling team by his cauliflower ear. LOLLS YEERMAN: Twice a letterman in tennis. Lou did a great deal toward attracting the girls to the tennis meets, although due to graduation at the mid-semester. Veer-man was unable to p’av this spring. He greatly aided the team, however, acting as an assistant to Coach Walker. JIM I NLAND: “Whackio” played tennis two years, gaining the captaincy the second year. Jim did much to the idea of driving the girls away from the tennis courts. His freakish court attire was certainly an insult to “Esquire.” MARVIN PICOONY: “Man” replaced turf for the Pekin High golf team for two _ ears, chalking up favorable scores In every match he played. ItnuilTel to ur |iilro a niiiximiiin of work with a mini mu m of effort.'' Naughty Marietta ; Assistant. You can’t tell, we may have a Bobby Jones in our midst. PHILIP BACKES: A windy sort of a chap who specialized in the distance runs in track, and also loured the Hilbert Ripper cross-country course to cop a r.v. r looking out on life in a win letter in that event. Phil also came in for honors as a wrest-let . He. along with Evans Farr, J 0 ... , “Variety la the si |«t of life: Joe does was the only three-sport letter winner this year. Several other boys, who are in our group of paraders. approach I K. ( ene Kvans Howard Hoerr Gaily the troubadour touobed his guitar. F. K. A : llall Cadet. iilng way. Assistant. verythlng well.” Itoys •Club; Cross Country; Hall Cadet. their final high school days with the satisfaction of knowing they took part in P. C. H. S. athletics. This group includes some fellows who came close to winning letters, but after all it was this group who kept the varsity on its toes. Included in this final division of our senior athletic parade, we find Paul Evans. Harry Preston, Bill Ripper, Jim Cruse, Joe Slmonclni, Jack Underwood, Joe Gardner, Rob Good, and Devon McClain. Industry need not wish. Hand: Wrestling; Assistant. ! •!• v v v -I- !• v-I- -I- -I- -I- v -I -!- ! •!••!• 1 Baseball Season Nearing Close; Lewis To Lose Only Three Lettermen Jim Lewis and his nine are approaching the stretch in their baseball campaign for this year. Onlv three games remain to be played, all of which will he held in Peoria with Spalding. Manual, and Central. The season thus far has been an in and outer, but if the Chinks hear down in these last games, their record will not be so bad. Glasford was the first team to oppose the locals. This contest resulted in a 0-1 victory for big Columbo Ghidina and the Pekin boys. Glasford’s run came when Clausson stole home late in the game. Ennio Arboit brought his Irishmen down from Peoria a few days later. The contest lasted for nine innings, but it ended in a deadlock at five all. Ed Ohlinger saved the day for the Chinks when he singled in the tying run In the last of the seventh. At Normal, the Lewismen continued their winning ways, when they outlasted the U. High boys, and copped a 0-7 verdict. The next engagement cut short the Reds’ Student Council Has Annual Picnic at Detweiler Park With spring in the air, one wants to go on picnics, and the Student Council is no exception. On May 17, a group of nearly one hundred attended the annual Student Council picnic at ! Detweiler Park in Peoria. Each T student council member was al- i -I-lowed to take one guest. Most of the cars left the high school at 3:15 for the park grounds. Until the fires were built, sticks ready, and supper prepared, everyone played baseball, hiked in the beautiful woods, or found something else interesting to occupy his or her time. At 5:30 the hungry group roasted weiners, dished up po.ato salad, baked beans, and all the other usual picnic foods. The committee in charge of the plans for this successful event included Mary Alice Conkel, chairman; David Hammer, Mary Kav Friedrich, and Bob Hergel. their third conference loss in three starts. Russ Wendland and company pounded the offerings of Ghidina, who allowed 15 passes to first, to eke out a 15 13 victory In a free scoring game. Last Friday ait Peoria, Spald- winning streak, as Peoria’s Cen-, provided the opposition for tralltes dropped Captain Garls ' th« Reds. This week both Manual and his colleagues by a 10-0 Central art listed for confcr- count, Pekin’s second loss came as the result of a poor showing in its second Big 12 start. Bloomington took advantage of poor fielding on the part of the Chinks, and in doing so snagged a 5-4 decision. When U. High invaded Pekin for a return affair, the Reds were on the rebound from their two conference losses. Lewis's lads were in no mood for defeat, so they got their hats working, and bombarded the U. High chucker for a 0-1 decision. enct games in their orchards. This has not been the best year for baseball, and by all means not the worst. The boys were inexperienced, since the majority of them were sophomores and juniors. Next year's squad should be ready to nail down Pekin’s first Big 12 championship. Missing from the squad next year, because of graduation, will he the team’s captain and first-baseman, Jim Garls, Rob Dorcn, second best hurler. and Dick Ert-moed, third sacker. who is a mid- Manual next gave the locals semester man. Page 2 4 SENIOR EDITION 14 P. C. H. S. Musicians (Jo To National Music Meet A week ago fourteen P. C. H. S. students traveled to Indianapolis to compete in the National Music Contes! (Region 3) with the selected musicians of Michigan. Indiana. Ohio, and Illinois. Those P. C. H. S. students participating were Betty Anderson. Marianne Jacobs, James Roll, and Albert Bottin in the horn quartet; Mardell Oltman. Bill Moore.' James Bush. John Houston in the trombone quartet; Dorothy Farmer. Marjorie Hackler. and Philip Peterson in the flute trio; Bill Richards on clarinet. Philip Peterson on flute, and Bruce Brisen-dine on tuba were the soloists, and Mary Oleich was the accompanist. The students left early Friday! morning in cars. When they ar- : rived, they were registered in hotels. Most of them stayed in the ! Harrison Hotel, which faces the ( Capitol building. When nightfall came and every- j one was through playing, the real , fun began! Now we'll give you a few highlights of the evening. After the excitement was over the Pekin people went back to their hotel rooms for a good night’s1 sleep. But that’s where the hitch comes. Most of them didn’t get their “Beauty Rest.” Betty and Marianne threw a party in their room about 12:30 and woke about half the people on their floor. There was a phone in each room and the telephone operators were really kept busy till about 2 a. m. “Cookie” Roll and Bruce had a wrestling match In their room dur ing which time the table lamp bounced off and the light bulb splattered all over the floor in pieces. After that, about all the Pe-kinites “turned in” and went to sleep. In the morning, after the visit to the Capitol and other places of interest. they started home. Everyone arrived safe and sound sometime Saturday with their share of the honors. Tlu liom quartet came through in first division. Philip Peterson and Bill Richards came Into second division. the flute trio in third division. Bruce BrlsendJne and the trombone quartet both came out in fourth. Prom Orchestra To Feature Many Vocalists And Numbers In addition to the fine music to be given by Hank Messer at the Junior-Senior Prom, there will be many vocal treats featured. The girl vocalist with the band is fifteen year old Jerrie Ewert. who also sings the leads in the vocal quartet. The featured male vocalist is “Tiny Morris, whose voice has an outstanding high range. The band has recently purchased a new celeste, and on it will be featured the piano player. Lewis Magell. The celeste, incidentally, is a key-board instrument played in the manner of a piano. Dick Jurgens’ famous orchestra features. which are very effective, will also be an added attraction. There will be cards and other games for those who don’t dance so in attending the prom you are insured of a very enjoyable evening. Highlights Of School Year What a year! Do you realize that a lot of things have happened since school began last September? In case vou have forgotten, here are a few of the highlights of 1938-’39: I . C H. S. enrollment hits highest mark in history-------Shirley Sheridan reigns as Miss PekinoLs -----Thespians score another hit with presentation of “Kind laidy -----Blaek as coal comedians entertain at “Rhapsody in Black.” Night dances finally a reality -----Breathing space for Christmas vacation-----Katie Wolgamott attends Christmas formal in bedroom slippers-----Junior play. “Seven Sisters” ‘sizzles’ with love-making of Lancaster and Segger- man-----Pekin High “Mikado” as much a success as “hot” one------ Norma Deppert winner of annual D. A. R. campaign. jlfT -------------- Ferdinand makes j ersonal appearance at Spring Frolic------ Speech Squad has successful season-----Mnrv Fabry lias to be held down for tuberculin skin test-- “You Can’t Take It With YoV Tennis Year Is Average; Unland In State Meet On Monday, March 6. twenty seven candidates reported to Coach Walker for tennis practice. Among the hopefuls was only one veteran from last year’s team. As practice got under way, the large squad dwindled quickly to ten or twelve. However, amopg these were several u ml ere lass men who brought smiles on Coach Walker’s face with their performance. The team, composed of one senior and five underclassmen, made its debut against Peoria Central and came out on the short end of a 4-2 score. The following Saturday, the Red netters absorbed a double beating from Lincoln and Bloomington. At this point, the weather man became obdurate: and operations had to be suspended for some time while it rained. The sun finally came out and the Reds traveled to Lincoln for a return match with the Rail-splitters. However, the Lincoln-ites had the situation well In hand on the home courts and administered the Chinks a 4 to 2 beating. The Walkermen broke into the win column the following week with impressive victories over Spalding and Canton. After losing to Peoria Central again, the Chinks entered the District Tennis Meet. The Celestials showed up well In this event, copping third place team honors. Standout performer was Jim Unland who stroked his way Into second place, thus giving Pekin High a representative in the State Tennis Tourney. In the final two matches of the vear. the Pekinites dropped matches to Canton and Spalding bv the identical scores of 4-2. Although the season was not any too successful as far as wins and losses go. it did serve to uncover several tennis prospects, who should reallv go a long ways to-I wards establishing P. C. H. S. at j the top of the heap next year. i has audience “rolling in the 1 aisles.” Girl Reserves go Eskimo” for Mother-Daughter b a n q u e t---- Harrv Zimmerman elected next year’s student council president -Band presents outdoor concerts on Thursday evenings------- -----Hank Messer to play for Prom------Bill Ripper finally to graduate (complete story on page 20.) Thespian Troup Welcome New Members Friday At the matinee dance last Friday afternoon, eight Thespian | neophytes were put through their paces. Having satisfactorily fulfilled the informal initiation requirements for their superiors, the following were then gladly welcomed by the Thespian troup into their society; John Ferguson. Lnrclda I a vson. Walt Maurer. Robert liowlhy, Pete Ubben, Jack Traub, Evelyn Holland, and Shirley Sheridan. The formal initiation was held last Friday morning, and the Thespian group now has eight new members. Archery Tournament Soon After the girls’ final baseball j tournament game has been played, the four best archers in every gym class will compete for the champ-| ionship honor in the archery tournament. After-school sports next fall include hockey, soccer, speedball, and badminton. Miss Francis suggested a combined group next fall, in that she is proposing to have more girls on teams rather than O. A. A. members only. Drama Dept. 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