Sycamore High School - Leaves Yearbook (Sycamore, IL)

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- 1 - - - - ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo CJ S S E S oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo - 1 - - 2 I - - Class Prophecy I 1 By George Butzow, 23 I was sitting by my cozy fireside one evening in December, 1938, when my wife brought me the Chicago papers. I glanced casually over the diiiferent sec- tions as usual and seeing nothing of particular interest, I turned to the literary section. I read a short criticism on one of the latest plays, and then my eye was caught by an announcement of a new edition of the Century Dictionary of Names, in live volumes. I decided to purchase a set of these immediately, so that very evening I sent an order to Scott Foresman 85 Co., and in due course of time the books arrived. s I was leisurely looking over the names of all the prominent people in this and other countries, when I noticed the name of one of my old classmates. I hurried on, and to my amazement I found all my old friends of the Class of '23. I decided to list them, so that I might glance at them without having to search through the entire set. This is the list: Anderson, Irene: Famous lecturer on How to Keep Husbands at Home. A graduate of S. H. S., '23. Askeland, Annie: Noted journalist, impression was formed early in life, high school perhaps. Attended S. H. S. and graduated in 1923. Askeland, Louise: A great jurist, known for her sympathy with ex- convicts. Averill, Royi Supervisor of athletics at Bumpkinsville university, and coach of several championship teams. Beebe, Willard: Lightweight champion of the world. His speed is al- most phenomenal and knows no precedent. Bickford, Blanche: Renowned English teacher. She is teaching in S. H. S. and is letting the students have an easy time, and in order to make them appreciate her, once a week she gives a test, a la Mlle. Woleben. Bishop, Bernadine: Operator of a beauty parlor in Chicago: Art work a specialty. , Bishop, Chalmer: An electrical engineer, especially noted for his bril- liancy a11d aptness in adapting his family to whatever location he happens to be in. A Clilfe, Thomas: An eminent judge in Naperville. His only fault is that his decisions are sometimes aiected by his former English teacher, Mrs. Hor- Page Twenty-eight 1 l I I I - - S K - OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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O00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Q S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 00000000000 - - - 1 Cel.-I see a light ahead, what can it mean? Tou.-Thou shalt know soon, it is merely a mirage, which cometh from the desire to reach thy goal. Ros.-I see here the path turns again. Tou.-Ay, this last part is the hardest of all to traverse. Celia, observe that the light that thou sawst is not here. But yonder, not far distant, is thy goal. And now, before thy goal is quite reached, it is desired that thou writest a document called the Oracle. Ros.-But is it not difficult to write at the same time that I am walking? Tou.-Ah, that is the test 5 to make it the best document of its kind ever written, and yet keep up thy journey, and observe at the same time the vegeta- tion, for it is only by this means that thou wilt learn anything from this great Forest of Arden, the place of great learning. Thou hast kept up with thy study of the rubber tree, the Tree of Athletics, which is very interesting, but is apt to eclipse the others in the eyes of some. Ros.-It is only through thy efforts, oh Touchstone, that I have been able to comprehend tl1e mysteries of this forest, and now as I am nearing my goal, is there any way that I can repay you for all the kindnesses on thy part? If I can do so, I pray you, tell me at once, and I will endeavor to do the deed in the best way possible. Tou.-I see that thou art already yearning to be away from this forest, nay, do not interrupt me. Thou art anxious, even if thou dost not know it. Therefore, the only thing that I require is that after thou art out of the forest, that thou live up to the standards that thou hast had here, and that thou livest the kind of a life that will do most for the world. Be not selfish: they say that Service is the ,Watchword of the Hour, keep it in thy heart, a11d remember the place where thou hast acquired thy learning. Ros.-I shall never forget thee as long as I shall live, and I will try to do thy bidding in all things. I see the light ahead? it must be that we are at the goal. . Tou.-That we are. Let us see this document that thou hast been writ- ing. Ah, 'tis a work of art, this shalt go down in history as one of the best, if not the best, document of its kind ever Written. Thou hast fought well, Rosalind, and I pray that thou wilt read this parchment. Cllands her parchment which he has picked up from stone by the road-side.J Ros. Clteadingj-Thou hast completed the journey through the Forest of Arden with great credit to thyself, take this, and enter into other places of learning. Perchance thou wilt not use this for else but rubbish, but remember as long as thou livest, that the Forest of Arden was the place where thou didst acquire the greater part of thy knowledge. In future years when thy children shall ask of thee Where tl1ou were educated, tell them in the Forest of Arden, and think of the pleasure that thou hast had. And above all do not forget Celia. She will help thee in time of trouble if thou wilt take her with thee on thy journey of life. Ros.-And now I have reached my goal and won it, Celia, I shall take thee with me if thou wilt but come. I shall never forget tl1e Forest of Arden- its dangers and pleasures-especially the latter, for we remember only the pleasant things about such an experience. CEXeunt Rosalind and Celiaj. Tou. Cturning sadly away?-And now I suppose that I shall have to take others through this forest, but ol1 Rosalind! How thou didst win my heart! May Success be with thee in all thy days and thy life be one of prosperity and JOY I Page Tfwenty-raven n 1 1 1 3 T l l 00000 OOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000 0 I - I 1 - 1 1 1 1 l 1 1

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I man, on such important questions as Whom Would You Cheer for at a N aper- I ville-Sycamore Game? I I Crosby, Mabel: A dealer in foreign makes of automobiles. She has not as yet been able to decide upon a husband. I I Crum, Joe: An authority on convincing another person that black is white. Ile received his early training in S. ll. S., where he was graduated in I 1923. I Cudden, Eugene: Owner of the largest chain of fruit stores in the world. I I Dick, Dorothy: A great philosopher. Now engaged in studying Kant, . transcendentalism, etc., and is touring Europe. Iler best known work is a I volume on How to Make Girls Unafraid of Mice. . Drewe, Maude: World famous manufacturess of tombstones. A special liking for them was formed early in life. I Gandy, Ruth: A member of the Chicago Opera Company. She is noted for being able to sing bass, tenor, alto, soprano, and everything else. I Gustafson, Kenneth: In addition to being coach of basketball at Ilar- vard, he is also acting as chief salesman for William Wrigley Sa Co., in his spare I I time. llall, Franklin: A noted agriculturalist. He is the owner of several I I blue ribbon hogs. I llallberg, Pearl: A woman noted for her ability to enthuse men and I boys on the subject of Why NVOIIIBII Should Not Have Suffrage' ' ' Hanson, Ernest: Owner of a11d star performer in the Ornery Circus. llis great height and slang have made him famous from coast to coast. I Ilart, Francis: Judge of the Supreme court. His rapid rise was due to I early training as an orator in S. Il. S., where he was graduated in 1923. I Huftalin, Frank: A renowned authority on How to Baille Women. , Received first lessons early in life. Ile has published three sets of books on this I subject, all with different viewpoints. I Irish, Robert: A philanthropist, and one who was never caught indulg- ing in any of the vices of the younger generation. Joiner, Glenn: A man of science, who lectures to blind, deaf and dumb people. Ile invariably closes his lectures by saying, And now, my dear friends, are there any questions you 'd like to ask? I Johnson, Minnie: A prognosticator of unusual talent. Now engaged I with the Daffy-Dill Pickle Gypsies. ' , I Joslyn, Theodore: Famous the world over for his ability to throw off I the tobacco habit. He accomplishes this unusual feat twice each 111ontl1. I King, Harry: A real being-present king of the Sobrante Republic in Central America. I I Koehn, Gladys: A prominent society leader of Venice. Her fondness for romance leads her a merry chase with the gondoliers. I Page Tfwenly-nine 1 I. - l - - - - 1 - - - Y- l - - - - - - 00000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000000 0 - I I - 1 I - - - - - - - - - 1 I -