Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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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. Sponsors New Dramatic Group Since the freshmen and sophomores have so little opportunity to participate in drama activities, the Thespians are going to sponsor a junior drama club. Twice a month the club will meet with the Thespians, and it will be expected to present programs at most of these joint meetings. Belonging to the junior club, however. will not give credits for Thespian membership. Seventy students reported last week to try out for membership. Twenty-five, with an equal number of boys and girls, will be chosen. Those who are not among the twenty-five fortunate ones need not feel they are lacking in talent; it has been necessary to limit membership because the idea is merely an experiment. At their first meeting, the junior group will name their organization and elect officers. V.

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