Walnut High School - Walnut Tree Yearbook (Walnut, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1924 volume:

. iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiN THE WALNUT TREE 1924 Published by the Senior Class of the Walnut Community High School Walnut, Illinois i ' ! ' : 1 .1 ! 1 ' I... 1 ... ■ ;l ! THE WALNUT TREE 5 ........ To all who may read this, greetings! We offer this work with no apology—we have done our best and it is with this spirit of “Malice toward none and charity toward all,” that we submit to you this, the second volume of The Walnut Tree. HlMlltltlllltlllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllhllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH IIIIIIIIIIIIHII1IIIIIIM THE UPPER CORRIDOR THE WALNUT TREE 7 .............. D E D IC A TI 0 N To the boys of the Walnut community who gave their lives in sacrifice while serving our country during the World War, we dedicate this, the second volume of The Walnut Tree. HONOR ROLL William Saathoff Lawrence Fordham Martin Tornow Ernest Keiber Cornelius Wise Nick Knapp iiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mini...... 8 THE WALNUT TREE flllltUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllM BOARD OF EDUCATION Walnut Community High School, L. E. Gonigam, President George Dahl Howard Keigwin District No. 508 George Westphal, Secretary S. W. Hopkins THE AUDITORIUM iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiHiiiiniiiiiiiiiw 10 THE WALNUT TREE ....... 1111.11111.......... 'ini.a..... mi....mi........... CHARLES E. MELTON Principal Indiana State Normal University of Paris University of Chicago, B. S. THE WALNUT TREE 11 ............................ F A C U L T Y CLARENCE M. HATLAND Smith-1 lughes Agriculture University of Illinois Michigan Agriculture College. B. S. ROSALIA BUCHANAN Home Economics Illinois State Normal University. FANNIE JANE CLAYTON English, History Indiana University, A. B. irttlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllillllllliilllllllllllllllllllM 12 THE WALNUT TREE «wpmro iii«iEnEamii«niniiiararaiimmewiiminiiinHiiinniiHiiMimmiHiiiiiiin mHiiimiiiiiiiimiiMiHiEiiiiiiiimKEimiBiimBmmnuiiiiiinBiiiiiiii FACULTY DALE C. DeGROFF Science, Mathematics, Athletics Denison Unversity, B. S. MIRIAM BREWSTER Latin, History Northwestern University, B. A. RUTH STRONG Commercial, Music Kewanee Business College; Western State Teachers’ College. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin -TTT 14 THE WALNUT TREE iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiliniiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiihiiiliiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiim SENIORS NETTIE JOHNSON “Her good humor and generosity carry the day.” Class play (3) (4) Operetta (3) (4) Home Economics Club (4). PEARL. FREDERICK “POLLY” Editor-in-Chief of Walnut Tree; Class Play (3) (4); Don Marquis Club; Home Economics Club; Pres, of Class (1); Sec. of Class (3); Cheerleader 12) (3) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) CHARLES BUTCHER “Butch” He hath a brain that never ends.” Flat Rock High School (3); Class Play (4); Don .Marquis Club (4); Pres, of Class (4); Football (4); Ras-ketball (4); Operetta (2) (4). GILBERT RENNER “A jolly lad, chuck full of fun. He's always nice to everyone.” Class Play (3) (4); Don Marquis Club (3) (4); Agriculture Club; Football (4) ; Basketball (4). THE WALNUT TREE 15 MltinillllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllillllllllllllllllllllllH SENIORS WAYNE FISHER “Snakes” “He gently studies and loudly laughs.” Class play (3) (4); Football (2) (3) (4); Don Marquis Club: Agriculture Club. FLORENCE M EISEN H El M ER “She’s always ready and more than willing to do her part.” Class Play (3) (4); Sec. of Class (2) (4). INA SELLS “She’s jolly and full of pep.” Reedley High School (3); Class Play (4); Operetta. JANET BURCHELL. “Measured in- inches, she's not very tall,” But in good friendship, she comes up to them all.” Class Play (3) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4). uiiuiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniipiiiiiiiiiiiiw 16 THE WALNUT TREE SENIORS THEODORE FISHER •'Jim” He's a shiek among the girls.” Class Play (4); Operetta (2) (3) (4); Football (1) (2) (3) (4); Basketball 12) (3) (4); Track (2) (3) (4); Don Marquis Club (4). ANNA CLARK “A winning way. a pleasant smile.” Class Play (3); Operetta; High School Orchestra. GRACE LIVEY To dance and make music her delight.” Operetta (3) (4); Class Play 13) (4); Home Economics Club (4); Pres, of Class (2); School Pianist (4); High School Orchestra (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4). ZELMA ALLEN “She’ll have her say Any time of the clay.” Class Play (3) (4); Home Economic Club (4); Basketball (4). ...............mini.................................................................... 01010148020001014848010000010101484801010001484801010101000100012300020001010101010001010101010200010053484802010000000200020048480000000202005300010023530101010101020102010101010201530248020101 THE WALNUT TREE 17 mtlMttllllilti:.. ;iiMiii,iiini!ii:iiii.'ii!:i;iriiiii!ii: n imm i'i i: :i!I'iiiiuiiiiiiii . iiiiiii; - nuiipvtii S E NI0 R S ALBERT KOFOED “Men of few words are often the best men.” Class Play (3) (4); Don Marquis Club (4); Agriculture Club (4). RUTH OAKFORD “Ambitious but still not a bit of a grind.” Operetta (3) (4); Class Play (3) (4); Don Marquis Club; Sec. of Class (1); High School Orchestra (4). HELEN GONIGAM “A maiden she of stature email Who always shines at basketball.’1 Class Play (3) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4). BERNADINF BROWN “When joy and duty crash Let duty go to smash.” Class Play (3) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4); Operetta (4). IUUilIIIIIIIIII1l|lllllill!lllll||||||ll!l||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||;i||:!|||im 18 THE WALNUT TREE .......... SENIORS HELEN HOGE “Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low.” Operetta (2) (3) (4); Class Play (3) (4); Don Marquis Club (4). irma McCloud “Vivaciousness is she, and inclined toward coquetry.” Operetta (3); Class Play (3) (4); Don Marquis Club (3) (4). IVA PHILLIPS “A gay hearted maiden who laughs the live long day.’’ Class Play (3) (4); Basketball (4). THE WALNUT TREE 19 ..mi.in........iiiiuiiii.min.....................mu.................. mi..n.......... We, the Senior class of the Walnut Community High School, Township of Walnut, County of Bureau, and State of Illinois, being in a very sound mind, do hereby declare our last will and testament. Section I. Bequests to Faculty 1. To the sorely tried faculty we bequeath forever peace and quietude. 2. To Miss Clayton—An English class, the members of which will talk only when called upon. 3. To Miss Brewster—A civics class, the members of which will rise on leciting. 4. To Mr. De Groff—A physics class which will study experiments earnestly. Section II. Bequests to Classes 1. We, the Seniors, do leave in trust to the Juniors our peaceful spirit, dignity, reserve, a portion of our worldly knowledge and the exclusive rights of publishing the 1925 Walnut Tree. 2. e, the Seniors, do bequeath to the Sophomores the straight and narrow path of industry, which will lead to success. 3- We, the Seniors, do leave the Freshmen our high grades in discipline. Section III. Personal Bequests 1. I, Zelma Allen, bequeath my ability to argue to Gladys Nodine. 2. I, Bernadine Brown, leave my vampish ways to Dorothy Plapp. 3. I. Janet Burchell, do bequeath my quiet ways to Laura Russell. 4- I. Charles Butcher, do will my bluffing to Gerald Wheeler. 5- I. Anna Clark, bequeath my surplus height to Glenn Wahl. 6. I, I heodore Fisher, will my shiek-like appearance to Walter Baumgartner. 7- T. Wayne lusher, do bequeath my skill at chewing gum to Iona O’Dell. imiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimimmmiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiiiiiiiMiimiiimiiiiiiiM 20 THE WALNUT TREE iniiWHiiiiuiiiuiiHiiiiuiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniimiiiuiiiiiiiaiauiiiHiMiMniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiimiiHHimHMiiiimiiitiiiniiimiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiniiiiiiiiniHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiniimiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiii 8. I, Pearl Frederick, do leave my pep and my power of incessant speech to Agnes Kruse. (). I, Helen Hage, do will my vocal ability to Homer Dreman. 10. I. Albert Kot'oed, do leave my permanent marcel to Elizabeth Pfund. it. I, Grace Livey, do bequeath my ability as a pianist to Herbert Christensen. 12. I, Iva Phillips, do will my blonde complexion to Lester Sprinkle. 13. I, Ruth Oakford, do leave my orderly coiffure to Marion Gramer. 14. I, Nettie Johnson, do bequeath my cooking ability to Lovilla Frederick. 15. I, Florence Meisenheimer, do leave my ability as a mathematician to Lester Keelen. 16. I, Irma McCloud, do will my rosy cheeks to the Espel Twins. 17. I, Helen Gonigam, do bequeath my skill as a basketball player to Donald Whitver. 18. I, Ina Sells, do leave my dates to Harold Paepke. iq. I, Gilbert Renner, do will my small stature to Kenneth Dahl. To this, our last will and testament, we, the aforesaid class of '24. do hereby set our hands and seal, this, the 26th day of May, 1924. •. 1 CLASS PROPHECY While sitting in the lobby of one of the most leading hotels in Peking, China, I was attracted by the beaming face of a sweet faced elderly lady and gentleman, probably forty years of age. Their case seemed to be one of unusual interest, and having nothing better to do, I listened to their conversation. I inferred that the sweet faced woman was the class sponsor of the Senior class of 1924 in a certain Walnut Community High School back in the States. The gentleman proved to be a former pupil of this elderly lady by the name of Albert Kofoed. “Can you tell me, Albert, asked the woman, “what has become of the rest of your classmates?” The reply was this: I have kept in touch with them fairly well and I must admit that their careers are varied. Grace Livey married a minister from the East a couple of years after her graduation, and is now touring the country with her husband and giving lectures on the “Degeneration of Young People Caused by Dancing.” Helen Hoge rather surprised everyone. After graduation she entered the University of Illinois and took up a course in agriculture. She has specialized along judging lines and is now quite famous as a cattle and hog judge. Anna Clark had a disappointment in love, and as a result of this unhappy affair ran away to New York and is now a cabaret dancer in the Bohemian district. Poor girl! Ruth Oakford has been married and divorced three times. Her last matri- ........................................................................................ mill.................. !:: null................................................ THE WALNUT TREE 21 immiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiiiiiMmiiiiiiniiiiMinmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiinuuiiuiMiiiiiiinniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiRiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu!iH monial affair was with a South American prizefighter. She and her husband are in New York, where he is in strenuous training for the coming heavyweight championship fight. Gilbert Renner struck it lucky and married an heiress from San Francisco. He and his wife have gone to Africa, where they will collect relics for the Field Museum. Theodore Fisher was a disappointment, both to his folks and the townspeople, lie wandered from town to town, but the last that was heard from him was front Philadelphia. At that time he was the champion coal shoveler in the coal mines. Zelma Allen fell in love with the physical training instructor at DeKalb, and they were married. However, she is now an expert diver, and is very popular at all the summer resorts because of her graceful and daring dives. It is rumored rhat her husband is extremely jealous of her fame. Helen Gonigam was so grieved because her folks wotdd not let her join Ringling Brothers’ circus that she went to Louisville and entered a convent. Ina Sells never married, as everyone expected, but is really a wonderful woman, so quiet and sympathetic. She has been dean of the girls’ reformatory at Geneva for years, and it is said that she has an enormous influence on those gir.s to live better lives. A circus came to Galva the summer after Janet Burchell’s graduation. She became so infatuated with the monkey trainer that they eloped, and it is not known where they are now. Florence Meisenheimer is a well known policewoman in Chicago. It is said that she is more competent than the entire force of policemen. Nettie Johnson is a decided old maid. She has a cottage of her own and lives alone. She spends all her time knitting stockings for the orphans’ home. Charles Butcher never made much headway. lie has been a clerk at the shoestring counter in the Woolworth store at Sterling for the past thirty years. Irma McCloud married a rich old bachelor who died soon after their marriage, and left her an immense fortune. She went to I Iollywood and, according to reports, has been leading a lively life. Iva Phillips turned out to be a notorious crook. It is said that she has cracked more safes in a week than the professional does in a month. Wayne Fisher is now at the head of the department of English at the State University of Wisconsin. He is supposed to have a vocabulary equal to that of Shakespeare. In his spare time he writes romances and sonnets. Bernadine Brown entered the movies. She is now one of the greatest favorites. Her popularity is far greater than was Mary Bickford’s. Oh, yes, Pearl F'rederick married an Italian musician. Some noted Polish music master discovered that she had a wonderful contralto voice. She had her voice cultured, and is now in Italy singing. Oh, Albert, to think that the class of 1924 should be so scattered. It does me a world of good to know that you and I are in China as missionaries. Well, let us go for a short walk.” The sweet faced woman and the younger gentleman slowly made their way to the piazza, and were soon lost in the crowd. llllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllll||l||||l||limi!|l|||||)|||||||||l!l|||||||!l||||MI||||l|||||||l||l||||:i||||l||l|||| 22 THE WALNUT TREE .................................... mmi.. CLASS HISTORY Way back in 1919 twenty-two lx ys and girls ascended the rickety old steps of the old high school and enrolled as “Preps.” Because of our fright, our behavior was perfect. In spite of ignorance, twenty-seven pupils entered the Freshmen year. During our first year in high we staged a “wiener roast,” a kid party, an April fool’s party, and a “line” party. Twenty-five came back to enjoy school life as Sophomores. After a general good time, and staging numerous parties, we were found to be minus four of our classmates, namely, Frank O’Dell, Lerov Buckner, Lee Wallis, and Mary Noble. Our number had decreased till we had twenty-one enrolled as Juniors. Nellie Taylor, Frank Wolf and Charles Butcher dropped out at the end of the first semester. Probably the Junior-Senior banquet was the most noteworthy undertaking of the year. However, the Junior play, “Line Busy,” brought us in the limelight. Tna Sells and Charles Butcher came back to join 11s as Seniors, making our total enrollment nineteen. Our life was not so easy, but we finally overcame all difficulties, and left the good old alma mater victorious. The only noteworthy accomplishment was the staging of “Daddy Long Legs.” iliiiiniiilliliiililillHlilliilillliliiliiiniiiiillllli:ilililiiliil!liiiiliiiiliii!iillllilili!:i:!i!iiili:ili:ilttlii!li!lilil!llliiM J JUNIOR CLASS THE WALNUT TREE 25 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll’lllllllllllll'IIIIIIIIHIUlilllllllllll JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The first of September, 192i, finally arrived. With its coming, thirty-four ignorant Presides approached the weather-beaten old schoolhouse, timidly ascended the stairs an dtook their places in the old assembly hall. For a time everything was quiet, in the. corner where sat the Preshies; then a murmur arose. It grew louder and louder and finally developed into a roar. The Presides had woke up. We broke the time worn rules of the high school and enjoyed a party on Thursday night: we giggled and bluffed and whispered and chewed gum to our hearts’ content. But we finally arrived safe and sound into Port Sophomore, under the guidance of Miss Jensen. However, we discovered to our dismay that two members of our class, Kelly O'Dell and Howard Alshottse, had decided that it was useless to attend school any longer. Our Sophomore year opened with an enrollment of thirty-two. Miss Stro'ng, our class advisor, firmly decided that we were noisy, dumb, and mean. Perhaps die was right; who knows? During this year we lost five members—Salitha Turner, Margaret Osborne, Albert Wright, Edwin Wolf and Leslie Larkin. One morning we were amazed to find that the room seemed overflowing; the excite-ent subsided, however, when we found that it was only Walter Baumgartner who had arrived to stay awhile. We were good to the I-'reshies; we respectfully obeyed the Juniors and Seniors. So you see we were pretty good for Sophs. Twenty-six Juniors enrolled September 3, 1923. Miss Strong, with many warnings, tearfully turned us over to Miss Brewster. About the Only important event of the year was the long-talked-of Junior-Senior banquet for which we received much praise. We bow to no one except the high and mighty Seniors. Under the guidance of Mr. TTotland, we are nearing the end of our journey: for ahead loom the lights of Port Senior DOES THE WORLD KNOW THAT- Baumgartner, our “little man, Argues always when he can? (lertrude Britt, the little minx, Is not one who never thinks? Laurilee is always sweet; She is one we’re glad to treat? Herbert, too. is smart as “tacks”; Gumption this boy never lacks? Kenneth Dahl is rather slow. And very little does lie know ? Homer Dremann, sheik-like child, Does his best to think lie’s wi.d? Arthur Fox, an actor gay. Whispers many times a day? George Fisher, a yell leader, Will date a girl and never feed ’er? iiiiiMiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiMiiniiiiniitM 26 THE WALNUT TREE ...........................................iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.................................................. mi.... Lovilla clear, so awfully shy, Never lets a date go by? Miriam, so very smart, Is always there to do her part? Bernice Hopkins, Bobbie now, Never enters any row? Ted Keelen, a wee bit wary, . Has no use for the dictionary ? Kruse, Art we sometimes call 'im, Is somewhat short, but chucked with vim? Agnes, always prim and preened, Wouldn’t think of acting mean? Carl sure is one great wonder; Never known to make a blunder? Iona Odell, that stout heroine. Can usually keep all things agoin'r Harold Paepke, fast in walking, Js sometimes rather dumb in talking? ’Liz'beth Pfund we fondly call ber, And that nothing e’er will stall ’er? Dorothy Plapp is still unbobbed, And of her good looks is still unrobbed? Margaret Quilter, “ultra-keen,” With her Latin’s seldom seen ? Louise Ross, so sweet of face, Comes early to take her place? Laura Russell, full of “laft's,” Gets her lessons just in “haffs”? Lester Sprinkle, fat and jolly, Gets XYG each night, by golly? Wilbur Sweetman, dreadful flirt, Likes to call upon his Gert ? Our Glenn Wahl, a man of might, Calls up Cyrus every night: Plug Wheeler, the little snipe, Would dearly love to smoke a pipe? Donald W’s always sad, Never thinks of being bad? If Jt Doesn’t—Well It Pays to Advertise. inrHtinniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiMiiuiimiuiiiiMinniiMiiiiiiiiiniiiiinuiiiiiTiiniiHniiuHuiiniMiiiHiMiiHiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiiiMi:iiiiiiiM!iiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiuiiiuiHiiiiiiiHitiimiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiii:iniiiifc SOPH SOPHOMORE CLASS THE WALNUT TREE 29 iiiiiiiiiiinnwiiiiiin ....................... CLASS HISTORY The Freshman class of 1922, with Miss Clayton as class advisor, met and the following officers were elected: Clifton Whitver, president; Wilbur Hopkins, vice-president, and Marvin Winger, secretary. In spite of our green appearance, thirty-six pupils entered into the Freshman year and made good. During the Christmas vacation we moved into the new building. Later in the year, becoming more at home, we had a class party. Many of our boys took part in the athletic sports during the year. When our Sophomore year began twenty-six enrolled. However, during this year three of our classmates dropped out, Mason Blown, Dorthy Hoffman, anil Everett Lourson. Miss Clayton, again selected as our class advisor, met with us and it resulted as follows: Gretta Livey, president, and Fannie Mae Stroass, secretary-treasurer. This year we proved our worth in athletics and other activities. So far our class has held one social event a weiner roast. IMAGINE Fannie Mae a missionary. Dale an orchestra director. Marvin a tea hound. Lyle a priest. Irvin a salesman. Wilbur a safe-cracker. Gene an artist. Mary F. a fortune-teller. Gretta a washer-woman. Mary E. an auctioneer. Eleanor I, a cabaret singer. Orville an orator. Ruth an aviatrix. Omer a minister. Iva a model. Ralph a detective. Leon a city slicker. Eleanor R. a movie actress. Clark a dope fiend. Clifton a section laborer. Lucille a society matron. Mildred a toe dancer. Wilford champion heavyweight wrestler. iWHHiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiuHiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiiHUHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'niiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiuiiiiiRuiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiuiuuu 30 THE WALNUT TREE wiiHMBrainaiimiaiiaiiMiniiiaMHniiiimmimiiaiiHniiniinmiiiiimiiiiniiiniiiiiiiMtiunimmiiiiimininiiimniiiiniimiiiiiqmiHinmiDHHuniHiNMimiinminiHntnmnnnmimHinmmiiiinnimmmuiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiHi; FRESHMAN CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President .........................................Herbert Whitver Vice-President ........ _...................Max Browkaw Secretary and Treasurer......._...........Grace Keithahn Reporter —............................... Cyrus Gonigam Cheer Leader........_....................... Marian Kiser FRESHMAN HISTORY I he crisis liacl arrived! The germs, otherwise known as Freshmen, succeeded in entering the body of the W. H. S. and attempted to enter the cells commonly known as Latin, English, science, domestic science, agriculture, and algebra. I)r. Brewster becoming somewhat confused, gave her aid to the germs which attacked the Latin cells. While Doctors Clayton, Buchanan, Strong, and Hatland also becoming confused, helped the germs to master the cells previously mentioned. During the attack of the cells four of the germs left our force, namely, Robert Buchanan, Velma Miller, Ethel Pope and Otis Borup, but we were again strengthened by the arrival of another one, Buelah Parker. I he food from the cells, now becoming stale, led the germs to decide upon a weiner1 roast. Due to the lack of knowledge of curfew, our fond leader the next morning was called to the office. During the year some of the germs entered boys’ athletics, while some of the others entered girls’ athletics. I hus ended the first real life of the germs. Though some of the cells were conquered the High School lives on forever and will as long as “time rolls its ceaseless course.” iiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiipiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw THE WALNUT TREE 33 ...............min.....................................mu KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That, whereas a committee was appointed to write some original “Bughouse Fable” about each and every member of the Freshmen class of the Walnut Community High School, the same to he published in the annual year book of said school, the aforementioned committee has, in regular session, duly passed the following resolutions, which it submits for your approval or disapproval. (It doesn't matter which). Be it resolved: That Mary shall not be a flapper; That Harry shall get at least one A; That Grace shall learn how to make love; That Allan shall have his hair curled; That Otis shall be forced to recite in geography; That Mildred shall take the “Daily Dozen”; That Earlene shall not flirt so much; That Julia and Jeanette shall have their hair bobbed ; That Harold shall not look at Earlene so much; That Cyrus shall be expelled for disorderly conduct; That Gladys J. shall seek for a Romeo no more;; That Charles shall take a girl to the show; That Frances shall not break so many hearts; That Marion shall not laugh so much; That George S. shall become a vocal artist; That Edna shall quit imitating Jack Spratt; That Buelah Plapp shall not try to flirt; That Cathryn shall keep quiet for ten minutes; That Gladys N. shall not talk so loud; That Herman shall get an E in deportment;; That George W. shall not be abused so much; That Audrey shall not fall in love so easily; That Max shall take a Senior to a dance; That Pearl shall write a modern geography. That Gifford shall not think of Marian all the time. That Buelah Parker shall not be so bashful; That Herbert should receive an A in English ; That Adrian shall be kept away from the girls; That Marearet shall become a domestic science teacher, and That all the boys in the pruning class shall be given an A in deportment for pruning Mr. Melton’s orchard. Dated this 1st day of April, 1924. Attest: Y. OMING. ARCHIE PELAGO, President. HUlllllllIt iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliuuuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimiiiiiir p r[i e I o h( A X. b. wmmu ACADEMICS 36 THE WALNUT TREE iiniiiiiiniiHiiiiiiitiiiiiiiuiMiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniiim COURSE OF STUDY First Semester Latin Algebra English Physiology Agriculture Cooking FIRST YEAR Second Semester Latin Algebra English Physical Geography Agriculture Cooking First Semester Caesar Plane Geometry English Ancient History Biology Agriculture Sewing SECOND YEAR Second Semester Caesar Plane Geometry English Ancient History Biology Agriculture Sewing First Semester English Modern History Adv. Algebra THIRD YEAR Second Semester English Modern History Solid Geometry Commercial Arithmetic Farm Mechanics Farm Mechanics Commercial Arithmetic Home Making Home Making Latin Latin First Semester English American History Physics Bookkeeping Farm Mechanics Home Making Latin FOURTH YEAR Second Semester English Civics Physics Bookkeeping Farm Mechanics Home Making Latin Courses marked thus ( ) are required of all students. iiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiuiiiliiiiiiliiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinMiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu THE WALNUT TREE 37 miHiHiiwmniiiHiiutiiiiiiMiniiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiHiiHiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiMiiiiHiiiiiuuiiiiiniiiiiMiHiiMiHiiiiiiiiiiNiniimiiiinmtimtiitiuniiMHiiiiniHiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiitiuiiiiiiiiiiiii ACADEMICS English Enrollment, 109 The English department has aimed at helping the students reads better, write better, and speak better. Three-fifths of the time has been given to the study ol literature and two-fifths to the study of composition. The senior course in literature is based on a history of English literature and the junior course on a history of American literature. English and American classics have been studied by all the classes. The composition work has been half oral and half written. Mathematics Enrollment, 71 First year algebra is required of all students, and includes the four fundamental processes, signed numbers, simple equations, factoring, graphing and simultaneous equations. The equation is emphasized and accuracy and speed in translating the written or word problems into mathematical symbols is required of all. Advanced algebra is elective to third and fourth-year students, and includes the different types of the quadratic equation, advanced work in factoring, varibles. logarithms, the binomial theorem, progressions, ratio, proportion, variation and determinates. Plane geometry is required of all and is offered in the second year. The properties of the line and plane and their relations and combinations are studied. Some construction work is also included in this course. Solid geometry is offered as a half year subject following advanced algebra and is elective to students who have completed the first two years of high school mathematics. Books VI, II, 111, and IX are included in this course. History Enrollment, 61 The American history course enrolls Seniors only. The text traces the growth of our country along all lines from 1492 to 1922. Supplementary work is carried on in this course. The civics course is taken the last semester by the Seniors. The object of this course is to train the students to be better citizens. Modern history, which is open to members of the Junior class, includes a review of the world’s history from the time of Louis IV to the end of the world war. Note books, outside reports, and supplementary reading are features of this course. Early European history is open only to Sophomores. This includes the history of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and northern Europe to the middle of the seventeenth century. Science Enrollment, 63 Three courses in science are offered. Physiology and hygiene is required of all beginning students. This course is given the first semester, and is followed by physical geography the second semester. 38 THE WALNUT TREE A CLASS IN COOKING THE AGRICULTURE ROOM THE SCIENCE LABORATORY ............................................................................................................................................................................................................null THE WALNUT TREE 39 .......................................................... mm...mwnwwiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.mini.. Biology is offered in the second year and aims to give the student the mental laws regarding animal and plant life. Physics is required of all Seniors. The first semester is given to the study of the properties of matter, mechanics, and heat, while the last semester is devoted to electricity, sound and light. An additional chapter on radioactivity is taken up when time permits. Classical Course, Enrollment 31 The Walnut Community High School offers three years of Latin. Latin I deals with the fundamentals of Latin grammar and sentence construction. Four hooks from “Caesar’s Gallic Wars” are read in the second year. Syntax is stressed and some supplementary work is required. This year orations of Cicero has been read in Latin III and IV. Six books are translated in every part. Home Economics, Enrollment 22 Three courses in Home Economics are offered. Cooking is offered to the pupils of the first year. Its purpose is to give the pupils a practical knowledge of foods and the principles which underlie their preparation for the table, and at the same time train the pupils to apply the principles intelligently. The course in clothing is an elective for the second year students, and third and fourth year students. The subject matter includes the study of textiles in relation to the household, the fundamentals of garment construction, repair and care of clothing, and the intelligent buying of materials and ready-to-wear garments. Home-making, which is open to the members of the Junior and Senior classes, includes a study of home decoration, home nursing, laundry and the serving of school lunches. Commercial Course, Enrollment 22 Bookkeeping was open to both, the Junior and Senior classes. There were six members at the beginning of the school year, but at the end of the first semester one dropped out and only five completed the full course. Fundamentals of elementary bookkeeping were studied with practical work in blank books. 1 he work covered was five sets of books or twelve months of business work, with financial statements and reports. Commercial arithmetic is a semester subject. This year the class consisted of seventeen pupils who completed the work. The course covered, was work in practical commercial arithmetic with rapid calculation. Commercial geography followed commercial arithmetic in the second semester, with sixteen pupils in the class. This is a study of the world’s commerce in relation to manufacture. Special reports and a note book were required of each member. These two studies were open to the Junior class. Agriculture, Enrollment 37 Three courses in agriculture are offered. Soils, crops and horticulture are studied in the first year. These subjects are studied in season with the practical work done outside. .............................................................................. iiiimumiii...............mi........iiiiiiiiiin.......................................................................in.......tnnnnm........................mum...............mini.........mint 40 THE WALNUT TREE UIIUIIIIIIilllllllllinHIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIItlllinillin� IIIIUIIIIHIIIIUIIIIIUllllUllinilHllli:illMmiHIIIIHIHI!IMIII]HIIIIUIIIIMIIIIIIIIIMIII|IIIIIIUIIIIIIUIIII!illlllllIlllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIinillllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIUIlll1llllllllllllllllllllll Animal husbandry is studied in the second year. This course is made to meet present needs, and discusses the feeding, care, and management of animals with some detail, as applied to horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. The third course is farm mechanics. This course is elective for Juniors anc. Seniors. The course is thoroughly practical and emphasis is placed upon the proper use of tools and materials in their application to projects. Subject matter, of course, deals with wood work, wood finishing and painting, cement and concrete, sheet metal work, farm machinery repair and adjustment, belts and belting, home lighting and sanitary equipment, rope and harness work, gas engines and drawings. Pedagogy, 15 A class in pedagogy was organized the last semester for the benefit of Juniors and Seniors who are preparing to teach school. THE WALNUT TREE 42 CAPTAIN WAHL Fullback all 1 was the best all round player Walnut High had. He was a hard fighter, and in every play. DAHL Tackle hew gains were ever made thru Dahl by the opposing team. CHRISTENSEN End Derby's long arms aided him greatly in breaking up end runs. BUMGARTNER Center Walter always passed the ball straight to the point where it was needed. ! 77 !! !!! ! ! THE WALNUT TREE 43 ................................... RENNER End Gilbert won his fame at breaking up end runs. HOPKINS Quarterback and End Wilbur was one of the grittiest men on the squad, and was hard to stop. DREMAN Guard Homer never missed his man, and frequently broke up end plays. WINGER Half Back Dutch was a slippery runner and played a strong offensive game. miKiniiiiiiiiiiiinuiuiHiiiiiiMHiiHiiiiiiiiHUHMniiiuiiiHiuimniiiiimHiiiiiuiiuiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini'iiHiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiMiisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiiiMiriiiiiMi 44 THE WALNUT TREE lllllllllllllll KEELEN Tackle “Ted” was a hard hitter, and usually held his opponent for a loss. FISHER Half Back “Snakes” was a consistent ground gainer for the blue and white, and was also a strong defensive player. BUTCHER End Butcher starred at catching seem-ingly impossible passes. FISHER Tackle Jim ripped open large holes on the offense, and stopped the opponents on the defense. iiiuiniiiiiii!iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiij|iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii|||||||||||||||||||||,|||,l,,|||l||nH|lgl|,||||||l|m. JIIIIIIIIIUIIIHIHIIHHIIIIIIII llllllllllllllllllll 1111111111111111 THE WALNUT TREE illillllllllimilllllll!llllllllllllll1!IIHIIIIIIIIIIItlllllll!H!l1IIUIIIII1IUIIIIII!UIIII1llllllllllU 45 lllillllllllllUllllllilHIIItllllllllllllllllllll WHITWER Quarter Back “Cliff” was a speedy runner, and hard to stop on end runs. SPRINKLE Guard “Fat” proved himself an able defensive player. BREWER Guard Brewer played a steady game and always took care of his share of the opponents. iiiUiiiMlllillllllllllllliM iiillllllllllllllllllllllliii;iiMiiiimmilllllliiillllHllilllllllliii m u iiiiilllliillllllllllllllilliiliiliillilllllllllllliiliilUlllllllllllllllllllllllliliiiiiiiiiiilliilllllilllilllliUlliilli 46 THE WALNUT TREE ............................................. iiiiiiiimkmiiuiiiiiimiimiiiiiiii.................................. min..... FOOTBALL REVIEW Walnut High School was considerably handicapped in football this year as eight regulars graduated in 1923. However, at the first roll call, four veterans and eighteen inexperienced men responded. Although handicapped, the fellows were gritty and worked hard. On account of the lack of interest on the part ol the student body and townspeople, football was abandoned the latter part of October. GAMES OF THE SEASON Mendota, 20; Walnut, 0 Our first game was with Mendota on the home field. The Blue and White clad lads were simply outclassed and Mendota romped all over them. Neponset, 13; Walnut, 0 This was the second game of the season and was played on the home gridiron. Although the Neponset team was not at its best, the score stood 6-0 in their favor during the half. Neponset registered another touchdown in the second half. Bureau, 45; Walnut, 0 Bureau avenged the defeats of three previous years by giving the Walnut eleven a trouncing. The prairie farmers” outweighed the Blue and White men twenty-five pounds per man. Spring Valley Lights, 0; Walnut, 7 With the whole team starring, and Captain Wahl shining, the Walnut eleven brought the Hall “gridders” to their knees on their own field. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHi iiiiiiHiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIU1 THE WALNUT TREE 47 umiiiitiitiiHiiiiiiiiiHiiiintiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim THE 1923-24 BASKET BALL SEASON Tlie 1923-24 basketball team achieved a very satisfactory record in spite of the fact that the quintet was almost wholly made up of new men. The boys went into the work with a spirit that could not be broken by any defeats, and responded to practice with enthusiasm and determination. Due credit goes to Mr. De Groff, who so efficiently coached the team this year. Besides the regular quintet, a lightweight team under the management of Mr. Hatland deserves mention. This team proved to have valuable material which will undoubtedly attain honor as the “regulars” next year. GAMES OF THE SEASON La Moille, 9; Walnut, 17 The Walnut High School basketball team won the first game of the season when they defeated La Moille on their own floor. The game was exciting from start to finish with the Blue and White holding a small lead at all times. La Moille, 9; Walnut, 10 With the whole team working in much better shape, Walnut defeated La Moille on the home floor in a hard-fought game. Wyanet, 10; Walnut, 16 Another victory was added to our list when the locals defeated the Wyanet aggregation on the home floor. The game was exceedingly rough on both sides, but the Walnut quintet proved to be superior in basket shooting. West Bureau, 31; Walnut, 8 In the first game of the Little Six,” Bureau came to Walnut and had a rather easy time of it. Walnut showed disappointing form when viewed in the light of her three previous victories. Buda, 24; Walnut, 22 In the most exciting basketball contest ever witnessed in the Buda gym. the Walnut five was brought down to defeat in a two-period overtime game. The game was fast and furious from beginning to end. but a lucky basket by Churchill cinched the victory for Buda. Sheffield, 20; Walnut, 5 Handicapped by the absence of two regular forwards. Walnut met defeat at the hands of the red-clad Sheffield quintet. The game was slow at all times and a poor exhibition of basketball. Ohio, 5; Walnut, 27 The “fihting Irish” were completely outclassed and outplayed by the Walnut five in every stage of the game. After the first few minutes of play, the outcome of the game was evident. Manlius, 21; Walnut, 3 The local team, handicapped by a small floor and low ceiling, went down to defeat on the Manlius floor. Only one basket was made by the Blue and White quintet, but the large score does not indicate an uninteresting basketball contest. miiiiiiiiniiiiiui!ii!iiiiiiimiiiumiiuuiu!uiuuiiiimniiiunumiiiiiii!i!iiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i!iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiii!iH 48 THE WALNUT TREE iHiiiitKiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiHiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiniiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiinimi illlllllllllllUilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll BASKET BALL Kenneth Dahl, Guard I liis was Kenney’s first year of basketball, and judging from the way he played, he will be “strong” next year. He always played a hard, clean game. Marvin Winger, Forward Dutch was capable of playing either forward or center, lie was a speedy lloor man and a consistent basket shooter. He not only played a noteworthy offensive game, but was good in breaking up the teamwork of the opponents. Winger is a Sophomore. Glenn Wahl, Guard That tall fellow is some guard.” was heard from the sidelines, and whoever made the statement knew basketball, because Glenn was a real guard. He played a good, consistent game, and was always reliable. Wahl has another year of basketball. Theodore Fisher, Captain and Center Jim deserves much credit in the way he handled the basketball team. He was a good floor man, and also an excellent player on defense. The team will miss Jim at basketball roll call next year. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiinitiiiiii THE WALNUT TREE 49 ............................. Wilbur Sweetman, Forward Wiibur played a good game throughout the season, and proved himself a valuable man to his team. He deserves much praise in his ability to cage baskets. Sweetman will be back on the team next year. Wilbur Hopkins, Guard Although “Happy” was the lightest man on the team, he was a reliable and consistent guard. He also starred on the offense, for at the most critical moment in the game he would dazzle the eyes of all by- neatly dropping a basket through the hoop from the center of the floor. Wilbur is also a Sophomore. Clifton Whitver, Forward “Cliff” made a name for himself in basketball this year by the way he scrapped and shot baskets. I le was high point man for his team this year. He has two more years of basketball. Homer Dreman, Guard and Forward Homer alternated at guard and forward this year and showed his ability at either place. I le was a snappy floor player, and broke up the teamwork of the opponents. Dreman is a Junior. imfflHMiitiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiniHffliiiiiiiiuiiiiiuitiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiM -J LIGHTWEIGHT BASKETBALL TEAM THE WALNUT TREE 51 .......... mi............ in.................. West Bureau, 10; Walnut, 7 W alnut High School had the “prairie farmers” thoroughly scared in the second encounter of the season. The close guarding by both teams was the main feature of the game. The score was close at all times, and not until the final whist e was blown was the victor known. Buda, 21; Walnut, 10 Buda journeyed to Walnut and defeated the local quintet in the home gym. Two of the “regulars” were unable to play in the contest on account of unavoidable reasons. Sheffield, 11; Walnut, 3 Sheffield came to Walnut and defeated the Walnut team the second time this year. Neither team did much spectacular playing, but Sheffield proved to be the superior in connecting with the hoop. Ohio, 9; Walnut, 36 ()hio was completely outclassed by the alnut five for the second time this season. 1 he visitors proved easy from the very beginning, and it was not till the second quarter that they acquired a tally. Manlius, 24; Walnut, 8 I'he Manlius High School team added another to their string of victories when they took the measure of the W alnut team, and also took the game. The locals put up a strong fight, but were overcome by the superior playing of the Manlius boys. immmiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiuiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiuiniiiH,miiHli,iiMlinlliliiiiuiiiuiiiuiiuiuniiii!iMiiliHlMiiiiuHMiniilulilliimiuiHiliHiniliniuiHiiiilniiHiluuminmuilHiiiHii iiiliiiiiinliiliiiiiliiiiimlimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiniutiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiimii THE WALNUT TREE 53 ATHLETICS I Tournaments I he Walnut five attended the annual West Bureau Tournament and received a fourth place trophy. They defeated Ohio Friday night by a 23 to 9 score. In the second round Buda easily defeated Walnut. In the semi-finals Manlius defeated Walnut. Buda received first place, West Bureau second. Manlius third, and Walnut fourth. On the 29th of February the local team went to Sheffield to take part in the County Tourney. Hall, who later won the tournament, defeated the quintet in their first game. The Hall township team won first; Princeton, second; Manlius, third, and West Bureau, fourth. Walnut went to Ottawa the following week to participate in the district tournament. The fast De Pue team defeated them in their first encounter. wiiuiniuiiii)miiiiiiiiuiuimHinmiiiiuiiiiuiinniuiiimiiiiiituMniuiiuuiiiiiiiii!iii!uiif:i::iiMiiii!itiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiii!:iiit!itii!iiiiiiui!iiiihi,iMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiUHiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiuii 010101020102000002000053010102010102029002000102020223020002020102015302020201485323015348020002000000000001000000010100000001000101000100010000010101000101000101010001010001010001020001010100 iHT? THE WALNUT TREE 55 ..............................................iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiini......inniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii..................................... The High School has prospects for another successful track season with three veterans and thirty new men out to practice. . Last year Walnut easily copped the “Little Six’’ meet with 46 points. Bureau township got second with 21 tallies. Walnut easily placed in all the events, receiving six firsts out of the eleven events. Walnut attended the county meet at Princeton the following week and received first place again by winning 20 points. Princeton was a close second with 19 tadies. The track team took two firsts, three seconds, and two thirds. Musenheimer, on the loca lteam. broke the county record for the broad jump. Walnut was invited to attend the Sterling Invitation meet the following Saturday. In this meet there were much larger schools competing and were as follows: Sterling, Lavanna, Dixon, Polo, Rock Fails, Lanark, Ambay, Alt. Carrol. Lee Center. Milledgeville, and Walnut. Walnut succeeded in taking two firsts, five seconds, a third, and two fourths. Sterling won the meet, and Walnut received second place. niiuuinamHroimimiimiiioiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiraiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiHiiiiiiunHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitinHiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiNiiiHiiiimmMniiiiiitiiN 56 THE WALNUT TREE mi THE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAMS A GIRLS’ GYMNASIUM CLASS iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiint THE WALNUT TREE 57 .......................................... mill........................... iiiiiiiiiiihiiiiiiiiiwiiih mi GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Hiking Club The girls started the athletic season at a brisk pace. . It was too early to start the basketball season, so hiking was suggested. A meeting was held for all those interested in hiking. About twenty-four girl came to the meeting. A hiking club was organized, Miss Buchanan was chosen as instructor with I’earl Frederick as assistant. The first attempts at this sport were one mile hikes. Most of the hikes were taken after school, but a few of the students were brave enough to take some before breakfast. The next hikes were two miles. Each hiker was required to take three two-mile hikes. Some of the girls were heard to complain that these were the longest two miles they had ever traveled. Some had to walk so fast that they discarded sweaters and coats along the way. The last hikes taken were five miles. There were fewer students who attempted this long a journey. A few girls got up one rainy morning and took the hike before breakfast. Because of the disagreeable weather hiking was given up and basketball started. Basketball When the basketball season opened only two teams responded, one from the Senior class and one from the Junior class. The fundamentals of the game were first taken up by Miss Buchanan, who was our coach. Several interesting games were played between these two teams. Both teams had played the previous two seasons and some very good games were enjoyed. Only one public game was played between these two teams in which the Seniors were victorious. Two rather interesting games were played between the Seniors and the grade teams. The high school proved the winners in both games. Toward the last of the season the Freshmen organized a team. Besides teaching the fundamental rules and playing rules to the players, the girls learned good sportsmanship and how to take a defeat with a smile. ................................................................................................................. mi.................................... Illllltlllllllllll THE WALNUT TREE 59 iiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiii THE HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS lllllllllllllliinillllllllllllllllllllllllll CAST OF “THE ISLE OF CHANCE” THE WALNUT TREE 61 .......mm.........min.iiiiih......mm............... ram..mnmiimiiiii...... Listen, my children, and you shall hear, The music of our (dee Club dear. Every day. they say it meets, To sing the notes so sweet. It sings at all the programs, too, Just to help our White and Blue. The name of the director you may have wrong. So will tell you; ’tis Miss Strong. Glee Club The Glee Club had an enrollment of twenty-nine members for this year. Although the majority of the club were girls, five boys were enrolled. Unison, two-part music, and listening to victrola lessons, formed the work for the school year. Besides helping at different programs during the year, the Glee Club gave an operetta during the winter. “THE ISLE OF CHANCE” High School Auditorium Cast Greed. King of the Isle............ Captain of Good Ship Ease.......... First Folly_________-.............. Second Folly.................—..... Third Folly........................ On-a-Grouch ....................... Despair ........................... Lord What’s the Use............-... Lady Frivolous....................- Simpelita ......................... Who-Cares ..................... Few-Cares ......................... No-Cares ................... —..... ...Charles Butcher ..Theodore Fisher ....Gretta Livev ...Ruth Oak ford ...Eleanor Ioder ...George Fisher ...Laura Russell Lester Keelen .....Helen Hoge ..Mildred Stone ..Donald Whitver Homer Dremann ...Kennith Dahl niiiiiiiniiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiininitiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 62 THE WALNUT TREE ...... Orchestra Activities Another phase of music was added to our school course this year. A high school orchestra was formed under the competent direction of Mr. Herman Van de Voorde, of Kewanee. Illinois. The orchestra consisted of twenty members, all of them being high school students with the exception of three. The orchestra played at numerous entertainments during the school year. On March 13, a recital was given, consisting of selections from the whole orchestra and of solos by the different members. Altogether, the orchestra proved to be a benefit to the school this year and it is hoped that orchestra work will continue next year. Lyceum Course Under the auspices of the Junior class, a Lyceum course was presented in our auditorium. It consisted of four numbers. The first number was given October 4. by the “Gypsy Serenader.” The program consisted of solos, duets, trios, and readings. Their accordion selections were unique and especially pleasing. The second number was given November 31. by the “Old Kentucky Jubilee Quartet,” who certainly were deserving of their name. The program was a varied one of plantation melodies, camp meeting songs, solos, banjo and slide trombone selections, etc. The piano player was a wizard and was very pleasing. The third number, the Marimbo Singers, was presented January 7. The program was made up of singing, both solos and otherwise, xylophone solos, and marimbaphone duets. This proved to be one of the best numbers given. The fourth and last number given February 29, was one of unusual type. Mr. G. E. Weaver, an artist and speaker, was exceptionally good and displayed unusual talent. His works were of religion, nature, home life, and character. imiinni ii 'll illinium.................... ii[iiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii«iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiinmiw THE DON MARQUIS LITERARY SOCIETY Hlllllllllliiilllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll THE WALNUT TREE 65 DON MARQUIS LITERARY SOCIETY Officers First Semester President ............................................. Donald Whitver Vice-President ....—.......................... _....Bernice Hopkins Secretary and Treasurer................................... Arthur Fox Sergeant-at-Arms ....................................... Wayne Fisher Second Semester President ................. —......................... George Fisher Vice-President ........................................Edna Sweetman Secretary and Treasurer................................Margaret Quilter Sergeant-at-Arms......................................... Kenneth Dahl This society has been in existence three years. It is named in honor of Don Marquis, a former citizen and student of Walnut, who is now one of the leading literary figures of the day. The society has for its purpose the promotion of general literary work, especially public speaking. Meetings are held every two weeks, in which programs are given by the members. Social affairs are also held twice a year. The club has a membership of fifty. I llinilllllll!!i!|ll|l|||||IHIHIMIMIIIIIIIWIHIIIIIIIMIIIIHHtWIIIIIIMIIUIHIIIIHIIIIHIH l«IMIII|ji:HIIHIiMIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIWimHIIIIIIIWIIHtlimWHIIIIIHIIHHIMmilllHinilllllllHINIIHI!llllimmNmillllllinilfflminillllMltllimillnilHllintniUi amo aanxanomov bhx amO S3IW0M033 3W0H ....... ' ' ' ' Mi™............. mi..mini.mu......................... aaax xnNavM aHx 99 THE WALNUT TREE 67 auiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii imiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit:iiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiii:iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiimiiiiit HOME ECONOMICS CLUE Officers Nettie Johnson ...................................President Pearl Frederick ....................._.........Vice-President Agnes Kruse .......................... Secretary-Treasurer Enrollment Grace Livey, Zelma Allen, Dorothy Plapp, Lourilee Carlson, Elizabeth I'fund. Iva Fordham, Gretta Livey, Eleanor Qoter, Lucille Montgomery, Ruth Iwig, Mildred Stone, Mary Fritz, Fannie Mae Strouss, Beulah Phapp, Doris Minnier, Margaret Wolf, Mildred Wolf, Gladys Johnson, and Beulah Parker. The Home Economics Club was organized in the fall of 192,3 by the members of the foods, clothing and home-making classes. Membership is limited to students of Home Economic classes. Officers are elected at the beginning of the school year. Regular business meetings are held once a month and programs are given. AGRICULTURE CLUB Officers Wayne Fisher ............................................... President Cyrus Gonigam...................................... ..Vice-President Carl Nelson .......................................Secretary-Treasurer Donald Whitver.....................—.................. Program Leader Enrollment Max Brokaw, Adrian Buffington, Harry Christensen, Allen Fox, Cyrus Gonigam, Herman Nelson. Harold Rudiger, George Stickle. George Wallis, Gifford W heeler, Herbert W hitver, Otis Borop, W alter Baumgartner, Herbert Christensen, Homer Dremann, Lester Keelen, Arthur Kruse, Carl Nelson, Harold Paepke, Lester Sprinkle, Wi.bur Sweetman, Gerald Wheeler. Donald Whitver, Leon Anderson, Lyle Brewer. Dale Burkey, Clark M. Hasenyager, Irvin Hasenyager. Everett Larson, Omer Lund, Orville Plum, Wilford Bradley, Eugene Brewer. Wayne Fisher, and Albert Kofoed. This is an organization of vocational agricultural students who have, upon a common ground of interest, effected a permanent organization. All the members have the opportunity of seeing the benefits of organization before going into successful farming or related occupation. The agricultural club programs provide opportunity for public speaking, for the extension of agriculture and rural education to adult citizens of co-operative relationships among members of the club. The agriculture club of the high school acts the part of the big brother in cooperating with the elementary boys’ and girls’ clubs. All that promotes the farmer and the local community the club will work for. iTniiiuiiHiiiniiMiMiMiininimuiiinii!uiiiiniiumHiiiininiHiHiHiiimiHiuiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiitiinmiMiiiiHmininiiiiiuiiiMiHiMiiiiMiHiiiiiiiiiiitiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiu:iiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniuiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiriiiiniMiini 70 THE WALNUT TREE iiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiN HIGH SCHOOL PLAY “THE MASONIC RING, OR THE ADVENTURES OF A COLLEGE GIRL” On Thursday evening, February 14th, this delightful play was presented before a large audience in the High School Auditorium. The following cast was chosen from the Junior and Senior classes: Roderick York, a jealous husband..............................Donald Whitver Bartholemew Jeremiah Farebrother, a detective................. Lester Keelen Fred Hall, a cousin to Mrs. York..................................Arthur Fox Mrs. Roderick York, a bride of three weeks................ Lovilla Frederick Ethel Winn, her chum........................................ Louise Ross Mme. York, mother of Roderick York................................. Ina Sells Peace York, the stern elderly sister of Roderick................ Zelma Allen Miss Delaney Jones, a deaf, elderly friend of the family....Bernice Hopkins Tildie McCormick, the fourteen-year-old ward of Miss Jones..Laura Russell Of course it was the tale of a young wife, a ring an da jealous husband. The many unique situations kept the audience guessing until the last act. The play was very well acted. The High School Orchestra played several selections which were greatly enjoyed. SENIOR CLASS PLAY “DADDY LONG-LEGS” The class of '24 presented “Daddy Long-Legs” on Friday evening, April 11. The following cast was chosen : Jervis Pendleton....................................Charles Butcher James McBride--------------------—..................Gilbert Renner Cyrus Wykoff........................................Albert Kofoed Abner Parsons..................... _..............Wayne Fisher Griggs .............................................Theodore Fisher Walters ...........—................................Albert Kofoed Judy..........................—....._.................Grave Livley Miss Pritchard..........................................Ina, Sells Mrs. Pendleton........................................Helen Hoge Julia Pendleton.....................................Ruth Oakford Sallie McBride......................................Pearl Frederick Mrs. Semple......................... Florence Meisenheimer Mrs. Lippett........._................................Zelma Allen Sadie Kate.........—...................................Iva Phillips Gladiola........................................ Bernadine Brown Loretta ......................................... Helen Gonigam Mamie ........—....—................................Nettie Johnson Freddie Perkins....................................._.Arthur Fox Carrie ...—.........................................Janet Burchell Maid ...............................................Irma McCloud Prompter ..................:.............,............Anna Clark The play was very well acted and greatly enjoyed by the audience. Much credit goes to Miss Brewster, who coached the play. IlltillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllU SOCIAL 72 THE WALNUT TREE ............ SOCIAL EVENTS JUNIOR PICNIC On Tuesday afternoon, September 25, the Juniors, wishing to forget their troubles, decided to act as if they were still in the grades. So the time between four and six o’clock was spent playing with the playground apparatus at the grade school campus. The boys required much coaxing to gather wood. After a sufficient supply of wood was found, Mr. Lindsey displayed his unusual talent in starting the fire. As usual, everyone had all the weiners, buns, pickles, bananas, and cookies he wanted. After this was accomplished it was dark, so everyone started on his journey home, feling that he had had a very nice time. SOPHOMORE PICNIC The Sophomores decided that they, too, would forget their geometry and other troubles for a little while. • So on Thursday, September 27, they hiked to Clayton’s grove. While on their way, two ferocious animals, called cows, mistook two of the girls for Freshmen and looked twice. The girls, thinking they were very strong, tried to carry trees for protection. Supper consisted of weiners, buns, pickles, and marshmallows, and all enjoyed them, it is said. When the shadows had fallen all marched to the village, where they parted for their various homes. FRESHMAN PICNIC Chi Monday evening, October 1, the Freshmen went to the grade campus to have a good time. There were weiners and marshmallows enough for all to have what they wanted. Mr. Lindsey entertained the class by teaching them how to sell “hot dogs” at the fairs. It is believed that the Freshies had a bad start, for they were enjoying themselves so much that they had to be told to go home, when it was time. SENIOR PICNIC The Seniors decided that they were not as dignified as they looked and so wanted a picnic, too. Wednesday, October 3, was chosen for the day, and Red Oak the place to have it. A short while after arriving a fire was built and everyone began a search for sticks so they could fry their steak. The sticks were so scarce that some members of the faculty had to climb trees to find them. There were heaps of steak, rolls, pickles, and fruit, so everyone had all he could eat. The cars were found in their places and in a short time after dark the picnicers were on their way home. HIGH SCHOOL PARTY Friday evening, November 9, will long be remembered by the students as one filled with surprises and enjoyment. At eight o’clock all had arrived and were entertained by the Don Marquis Society in the auditorium. The program was interesting as well as educational and enjoyed by everyone. Upon leaving the auditorium gym shoes were donned and a grand rush made for the gym. The student body was divided into four groups known as: Ford, Illllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllll THE WALNUT TREE 73 luiniiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiniuiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiifliHaiimiiuii Buick. Packard, and Stutz. The Buick proved to be the winner for it obtained the highest number of scores. It was then time for lunch, so every boy was given a slip of paper which had a girl’s initials written on it who was to be his partner. The lunch consisted of cocoa, fruit salad, and cookies, all of which proved delicious. Good nights were then said and everyone started to go to his home, wishing there would be another high school party in the near future. ATHLETIC BANQUET The members of the high school decided to show their appreciation to the boys who took part in athletic events for their faithful work by giving them a banquet. So on Friday, March 14, at 6:30 o’clock, the boys and the faculty as guests, and a majority of the students sat down to a banquet in the spacious gym. It proved to be a delicious two-course affair served by the home-making class, to which much credit was due. Mr. Melton acted as toastmaster and later presented letters to the boys. Pearl Frederick, George Fisher, Leon Anderson, and Marian Kiser, as representatives of different classes, gave toasts in a very pleasing manner. Glenn Wahl, captain of football; Theodore Fisher, captain of basketball, and Messrs. De Groff and Hatland. coaches, responded with very interesting talks. After the tables were cleared from the gym games were played, which were enjoyed by all. JNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET At 6:30 Friday evening, March 28, the Seniors and faculty began to arrive and were received by a committee of Juniors. The guests were shown into the drawing room which was very beautifully decorated with the Junior colors. About 6:45 all marched to the gym, where the banquet was served. The decorations were very beautiful and artistic. The banquet proved to be very elaborate and was carried out in the Red and White color scheme. Six Sophomore girls acted as waitresses and very gracefully served the four courses, all of which proved delicious. During the dinner hour songs were sung and a radio concert enjoyed. Immediately after the final course Mr. Melton, acting as toastmaster, introduced each of the representatives of the two classes and the faculty. All the toasts were greatly enjoyed. After the toasts a grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Melton and everyone received a rose. The guests were then escorted to the Electric theater, where a special show was put on for them. iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiuiiiiiiiiiniinniiriiinimiiiiiiiiiniiiiinitiiiiiiiiuiiiii iiuiiniiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiniuiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimmuuuiiimmmi 76 THE WALNUT TREE .......................................... CALENDAR September 3. Enrollment Day. 4. I he I reshies seem timid, so the upper classmen busy themselves making them feel at home. 7- I he Juniors steal a march on the other classes and hie themselves to the woods for the first class picnic. 8. I he Sophs follow the Juniors’ example (as usual) and score second in the lines of picnics. 9. The Freshies wander down to the grade school, and initiate themselves with a weiner roast. 12. A grand march to the auditorium takes place. Mere instructions are given on how to be “a model student.” This was for the Freshies’ benefit—the other classes knew how. it). 1 he seating in the library is re-arranged. No one whispers either. 21. Walnut plays Mendota in their first football game. Wonder what the score was. 23. Two football casualties are scored for Walnut. Rudiger and Paepke both receive injuries. 24. 1 he famous Don Marquis Society is organized for the year. 25. The yell leaders are elected, f’earl scores again. 26. The Seniors, much to their discomfort, are informed that they are the most ignorant physics class that ever existed. Perfectly hopeless. 27. Walnut plays Neponset in football. October 1. A stand-up rule is originated for the benefit of the physics class. Students are able to impart their ignorance to much better advantage while standing. 2. A “hiking club is organized by our athletic girls. d. I he Seniors “fliver” to Red Oak for a class picnic. Raw beefsteak took its place as the predominating factor in this sumptuous feast. 4. The first number of the Lyceum course, “The Gypsy Serenades,” takes place in the High School Auditorium. 5. The Walnut-Bureau game takes place. Walnut met their “Waterloo,” 32-2. inrriinniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiutiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiniinHitmiiinifiiiiniiiHUiiiiiiiniiiinimiinHUimmnmmininiiiiiHinKOMimtiimi llllllllllllllllllll!Ull!llllllllll||||iHI|J||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||imilllllllllllllllllllllll|||lllllllllllllll|li,l 4iiiHiiiiiiiii;iiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiii� iiiiim!uiiiiiHi«iiiiiii THE WALNUT TREE 77 6. The High School Orchestra is organized. The faculty is surprised at the number of talented students which they have under their care. 9. Installation of Don Marquis officers. 10. Why all the worried faces? Six weeks exam in evidence. 1 1. Don Marquis Club holds its first program of the year. Many visitors. 12. Walnut vs. Hall in football. Whoopee! We won. 6-0. 13. Oh! the poor Seniors. They all flunked in physics test. 14. The “Report Card Blues” are now the rage. 16. Walnut becomes downhearted and forfeits the remaining football games. 20. The Girls’ Hiking Club go on a “bacon fry at 6:30 a. m. Shivering took its place in the activity. 24. The Senior class dramatize the First Continental Congress. George Washington predominated. 27. Girls go on a two mile hike. 31. Halloween pranks left their mark. November I. Some energetic young men are sent home for repentance as a result of Halloween activities. 4. The Freshies are informed that the halls are not made for the purpose of refuge for giggles. 6. “Themes” are the main cause for the small lines of worry originating on the fair brows of the Sophs. 8. Mr. Lindsey leaves Walnut to accept another position as instructor. Perhaps he thought physics class was too hopeless to waste time on. 9. New members are initiated into the Don Marquis Society. 1 be initiation was followed by a program in the auditorium and games in the gym. II. Orchestra musters up enough courage to play for Armistice Day program. This was their first appearance before an audience. 12. Mr. De Groff, the new instructor in sciences, arrives. He is much impressed by the wisdom of these respective classes. 1 The operetta, “The Isle of Chance, is started by the (dee Clubs. 14. Miss Clayton sick, so Mrs. Melton substitutes. 16. LaMoille and Walnut enjoy a friendly game of basketball. Walnut wins. 17-9. Fifteen rahs for the team. 78 THE WALNUT TREE ....................... 17. 1 he Seniors entertain the lower classmen with a program. Their talent impressed the lower classes that they forget to clap their appreciation. 19. Parent-Teachers’ meeting takes place. 27. I he ()ld Kentucky Jubilee Quartet, the second number of the Lyceum course is given. Everybody pleased. 2S. Walnut vs. Wyanet in basketball. Second and first teams both victors. 29. Thanksgiving—and turkey. December 5. Report Cards. Oh, horrors! such grades. Many visit the ofifice, while the others stand around and grin. 7. Basketball game. Walnut and W. Bureau. “Prairie Farmers” take us into camp. 9. Juniors show their superior ability as entertainers by treating the other classes to games in the gym. n. Don Marquis meeting postponed. Something unusual. 15. A banquet takes place in the gymnasium. Wonder if they all wore rubber- soled shoes? 17. Walnut goes to Buda to play basketball. 20. Mary Keigwin inspects our work. 2:. Hurray! Xmas vacation! Everyone hates to think of vacation (?). 25. Santa b laus comes to the good boys’ and girls’ homes. 29. Twenty-six below zero. Everything frozen up—including Fords. 1924 January 1. New Years! We, the pupils of Walnut High do hereby solemnly resolve not to whisper or break any of the rules of our school for the remainder of this term. 2. Everyone back in their seats after Xmas vacation. 3- Many blots upon the white sheet of our New Year's resolutions. 4- W alnut walks all over Ohio in basketball. The third number of the Lyceum course, given by the Marimba Singers, takes place in the auditorium. 5. banners Institute is held at the school building. Chickens and geese vie with the Glee Club in an effort to sing. 8. Miss Strong is unexpectedly called home, so that her enterprising Bookkeeping class are obliged to struggle alone for a week. 9. I he High School play, “ J he Masonic Ring,” is started. ...................................................................tit................................................... Maunumr THE WALNUT TREE 79 Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin 10. The Senior class rings arrive. Studies suffer, while the rings are admired. 11. Walnut plays basketball at Manlius. 12. The I 'reshies take their turn at entertaining with games in the gym. 14. Two gentlemen from Princeton visit school for the purpose of inviting the boys to the “Older Boys Conference to be held in that city. 15. Big snow storm. Galoshes and Russian boots turn up their noses to rubbers. 17. 1 lall comes up for basketball game. 18. A bobsled party (walk) to W. Bureau to attend the basketball game. 23. George and Donald give short accounts of their visit to the “Conference.” 24. Semester exams administered. 28. hirst and second basketball teams have a snappy game after school. 30. High school basketball boys play the Legion. Former heroes in this line, home from college, witness the battle. February 1. Second semester starts. Many wear pious faces in the hope of obtaining A in deportment. 3. Miss Brewster announces that there are no exemptions in the Modern History class owing to the hurried manner in which the book was studied. Many brilliant students are crestfallen. 4. Another big snow. The drifts are so dee]) that many of the “town students are forced to lunch at school! 5. A Pedagogie class is organized for the benefit of those planning to teach. 9. A small fire takes place in the Physics Laboratory. Nothing was damaged but a hair-net. 12. The art of matching pennies is taken up as a side study by some Sophomore boys. 14. The High School play proves itself a big success. 18. The Seniors appear all dressed up for the “picture man. Theodore Fisher spent so much time getting togged up that he was nearly late. 22. Many attend the tournament held at West Bureau. 24. The Parent Teachers’ meeting takes place. Parents go to school just like we do. 25. The pictures for the annual are received. Study is postponed while the handsome faces are circulated around the library. 26. Miss Brewster: “The girls may answer this question. Wayne, what is your opinion of it?” Wayne: “Haw, Haw! I ain’t a girl!” 27. hive more girls visit the barber shop. Shorn locks now predominate over long tresses. 28. The Seniors represent the annual in an entertainment given for the l enefit of the lower classmen. iiniiiiHiHiniiiiiiiniiiiiMiniimiiiiiiniiiiinimiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniMniitimimiiiuniiuiniiHiMniiiuiiiiuiiininuiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiMiimiiniiuiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiinninniiiiiiHiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiHiiiniiiiiiniiii'ii' THE WALNUT TREE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIII 80 29. The last number of the Lyceum course is given by Mr. Weaver, the cartoonist. March 1. Comes in like a lamb. 3- More exams! They seem to be getting popular. 5. Much embarrassment is caused by the presence of visitors. 6. 1 he grade boys match their B. B. ability against the Freshies. 13. 1 he High School Orchestra gives their first recital. Much comment was made about their brilliant future. 14. A banquet was given in the gymnasium for the football and basketball letter men by all the high school pupils. (Freshies included). The banquet was followed by games. (No, the games didn’t go where the eats did). 15. 1'ive high school girls hie themselves to Princeton to take the “teacher’s exams” where they found out how much they didn’t know. 17. The Seniors decide upon “Daddy Long Legs” for their class play. 18. A free picture show is given after, school for the benefit of the Agriculture class. (A few girls were present). 19. Mr. De (Iroflf tells Pearl to stand in front of the telegraph apparatus to prove that the waves went through wood. She proved it! 21. Hall Township honors us with a concert in the auditorium. 24. Track practice starts. 25. Much limping is done as a result of the strenuous exercise. 26. Seniors start play practice much to the envy of the lower classes. 27. Pearl and Gilbert are caught practicing in the dark. 28. The capable young Juniors entertain the grateful Seniors to the annual Junior-Senior banquet. Drum-sticks were the specialty. 29. After effects of that banquet. 30. Everyone recovered. April 1. April Fool. 2. hirst track practice outside. Shivering reigns supreme. 4. The Physics class hold their “Lab.” period on the campus. It is rumored that they shot guns at one another and then waved a flag of truce. 5. Assembly in the Auditorium. Sophomores give debate. Some of the members of the cast of “Daddy Long Legs” go to Galva to see how the play should be given. iHliilllUIIIIIIHIIIIIIItllllllllllllllllllllllllllllintlllUIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH THE WALNUT TREE 81 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliniiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnn I I. 18. 21. 25- 28. Juniors give debate in the Auditorium. The question for debate was, Resolved that the ex-service men should receive compensation.” Dual track meet with Manline. Seniors are brought to the limelight by presenting their play. Interclass Track and Field Meet. Preliminary Oratorical and Declamation contests. Easter vacation. High School Carnival. Parent-Teachers’ meeting. May 2. Zone Literary and Chorus contests. 3. “Little Six” Field and Track Meet at Princeton, o. Invitation Track and Field Meet at Sterling. 17. County Track and Field Meet, and County Literary and Chorus contests at Princeton. 23. Senior Class Day Program. 25. Baccalaureate Services. 29. Commencement. niMiiuuinninnuMniunniiiMiniuiiMiMiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiniiii(iiiininni!iniimiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniii!iiir:i iiiiiii!iiiH!ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiniiiiniiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiHuiiiiHiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiniitiniMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim THE WALNUT TREE 83 niiuimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiuiiiiniiM ALUMNI 1916 1. Arthur Hasenyager, clerk.....................................Princeton, 111. 2. Burke Lively, butcher...-.................................... Walnut, 111. 3. Bess Ross, Mrs. Hasenyager................................-..Princeton, 111. 4. Esther Shearburn, Keigwin.......................................Peoria, 111. 5. Robert Edson, bookkeeper.................................-......Chicago, 111. 6. Forrest Minier, salesman................................._....Chicago, 111. 7. Blanche Fordham, Mrs. Durham....................................Walnut, 111. 8. Douglas Milliken, farmer....................................... Walnut, 111. 9. Eunice Sanders, Mrs. Christenson................................Walnut, 111. 10. Vernon Osborne, farmer........................................Marengo, 111. 11. Ruth Keigwin, Mrs. Sorrenson................................... Harmon, 111. 1917 1. Eugene Splain, assistant cashier in bank........................Walnut, 111. 2. Anna Splain, Mrs. McDonald................................... Walnut, 111. 3. Blanche Wallis, Mrs. Olmstead.............................Prophetstown, 111. 4. Ethel Major, Mrs. Gordon........................................Marion, 111. 5. Clara Gramer, Mrs. Watkins.......................... -..........Walnut. 111. 6. Maude Strouss, teacher.......................................Earlville, 111. 7. John Abraham, tinner.......................................... Walnut, 111. 8. Frederick Andrews, employee in Utility Co...................... Dixon, 111. 9. Roland Guither, employee in bank...............................Chicago, 111. 10. Alta Glafke, Mrs. Becknell................................ ...Walnut, 111. 11. Arthur Shearburn, farmer..................................... Walnut, 111. 12. Alta Minier, Mrs. Melton..................................... Walnut, 111. 13. Ethel Hasenyager, Mrs. McGonigle............................Princeton, 111. 14. Anna Tuckerman, Mrs. Miller........................... .....Chicago, 111. 15. Dorlene Fisher, Mrs. Merchant..................................Walnut, 111. 1918 1. Leo Bass, farmer............................................. Walnut, 111. 2. Everett Fisher, salesman........................................Walnut, 111. 3. Arthur Keithaker. clerk.........................................Walnut. 111. 4. Lee Hopkins, employee in Grain and Seed Shop.................Roadhouse, 111. 5. Vivian Nussle, Mrs. Cusseus................................... Butler, Mo. 6. Margaret Burress, Mrs. Williams.................................Peoria, 111. 7. Gertrude Whitner, student.......................................DeKalb, 111 8. Zelda Winters, Mrs. Miller......................................DeKalb. 111. 9. Kathleen Waterhouse, home....................................... Dixon, 111. 1919 1. Blanche Gramer, home........................................... Walnut, Til 2. Inez Phillips, Mrs. Johnson................................... Walnut, 111. 3. Lois Miles, teacher......................................... Kewanee, 111. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiinuiiiiiMiinnwiii!iiiiiiiiiiiifliiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii!iii! iii� iii'iuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;iiiiw 84 THE WALNUT TREE imimiinilHiiiiiiiuiinuiiiiiuiuniHiiiiMiiiiiiiii.iiiniiiiiHliiliiinniiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiHiiiiiiuiiiiiHiiiiiMiiiiiiniiiiiiiliillilliiliiHililiililliiimiiiiMiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiii 4. Marian Perkins, stenographer.................................Princeton, 111. 5. Caryl Meisenheimer, student................................... DeKalb, 111. 6. Helen Meltzer, clerk...................................... Walnut, 111. 7. Vivian Keikwin, teacher.....................................Oak Park, 111, 8. Merle Dahl, farmer.......................................... ..Walnut, 111. 9. Ralph Russell, railroad employee................................Aurora, 111. 10. Dwane Edson, student...................................... Chicago, 111 11. Wayne Winters, teacher.................................... Yorkville, 111. 12. Gerald Gauschavv, farmer.................................... Walnut, 111. 1920 1. Margaret Milliken, student................................... Urbana, 111. 2. Ina Black, Mrs. Abbott......................................Oak Park, III. 3. Blanche Wolf, Mrs. Wolfe.................................. Sheffield, 111. 4. Bernice Wolf, home..............................................Walnut, 111. 5. Helen Keithahn, teacher......................................,..Morris, 111. 6. Beth Meisenheimer, home.........................................Walnut, 111. 7. Gene Osborn, home..............................................Marengo, 111. 8. Harold Hopkins, student...................................... Chicago, 111. 9. George Fox, student......................................... Evanston, 111. 10. Jay Frederick, home......................................... Walnut, 111. 1921 1. Rena Mills, teacher....................................... Walnut, 111. 2. Rena Christenson, teacher................................... Walnut, 111. 3. Cora Wolf, teacher............................................. Walnut, 111. 4. Blanche Clausen, Mrs. Kuepker.............................. Sheffield, 111. 5. Mable Alshouse, Mrs. Stetson................................. Dixon, 111. 6. Geraldine Dreman, Mrs. Rabe.....................................Peoria, 111. 8. Beatrice Dullinger, Mrs. Bunn..................................Elkhart, Ind. 9. Raymond Edson, home........................................ Walnut, 111. 10. Geraldine Langford, Mrs. St rock.............................Sterling, 111. 11. Bertram Quilter, home...................................... Walnut, 111. 12. Claire Tomb, home........................................... Walnut, 111. 13. Marjorie Splain, stenographer.................................Chicago, 111. 14. Glenn Burkey, student.........................................Chicago, 111. 15. Margaret Brewer, Mrs. Westphal.............................Marshall, Mich. 16. Ruth Becknell, Mrs. Wallace....................................Walnut, 111. 17. Gertrude Bolder, beauty specialist............................Chicago, 111. 1922 1. William Abraham, student........................................Urbana, 111. 2. Florence M. Alshouse, employee in factory....................... Dixon, 111. 3. Mildred Alshouse, home..........................................Walnut. 111. 4. Jane Becknell, assistant in bank................................Walnut. 111. 5. Darlene Hasenyager, home........................................Walnut, 111. 6. Paul Frederick, student........................................Chicago, 111. 7 Charles Keigwin, student....................... ,........... Galesburg, 111. HitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitMinitiiinniiiiiiiniiniiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinira THE WALNUT TREE 85 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiuiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmiiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiin 8. Helen Lund, home............................................. Kasheer, 111. 9. Feme Meltzer, home............................................ Walnut, 111. 10. Evelyn Minier, under-graduate nurse...........................Clinton, la. 11. Geraldine Munger, home........................................ Walnut, 111. 12. Maxine Ross, under-graduate nurse....._........................Clinton, la. 13. Verna Sprinkle, teacher........................................ Walnut, III. 14. Harold Stone, farmer............................................Walnut, 111. 15. Margaret Thomas, student........................................Eureka, 111. 16. Gladys Wilson, home.............................................Walnut, 111. 17. Loretta Russell, teacher...................................... Walnut, 111. 1923 1. Walter Akison, home.................................. .....Walnut, 111 2. Fred Dreman, student.............................................Urbana, 111. 3. Ivan Exner, home...............................................Walnut, 111. 4. Marvin Fox, home............................................... Walnut, 111. 5. Everett Ganschow, home...........................................Walnut, 111. 6. Verna Gallantine, home.........................................Walnut, 111. 7. Viola Gallantine, Mrs. Cameron................................. Walnut, 111. 8. Beatrice Ioder, student at business College...................Sterling-, 111. 9. Mary Keigvvin, student..................................... Normal, 111. 10. Gordon Meise'nheimer, student...................................Urbana, 111. 11. Carl Peterson, student...................................... Urbana, 111. 12. Lila Moodie, Mrs. DeVore.....................................Princeton, 111. 13. Allen Shoaf, clerk........................................ Walnut, 111. 14. Violet Stephens, assistant postmistress.........................Walnut, 111. 15. Esther Strouss, student.. ......................................DeKalb, 111. 16. Arthur Vick, home........................................... Walnut, 111. 17. Norma Westphal, student.........................................DeKalb, 111. 18. Dorthy Williams, home......................................... Walnut. 111. 19. Homer Winger, student......................................... Urbana, 111. iliiiiiiiiiiiinii� iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iliiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiii;iiiiiiiiu!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiii:i:iiii 86 THE WALNUT TREE ............................................................................................................................ 1 iiiiiii!nii!it!;i:iiiiiiiiii(iiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil[|liiiiiiiii!iiiiii!iiiiilii| BASKET BALL GAME On December 28, 1924, a basketball game between the Alumni and High School teams was played. The High School was ahead for the first quarter but the Alumni boys showed they were still good players and the game ended with the score 20 to 11 in favor of the Alumni. After the game an oyster supper was served by Mrs. Milton. The game proved such a success that it was decided to be an annual affair. jt IN MEMORIAM Lloyd Osorne, ’20, was born at Mahomet, Illinois, August 11, 1901, and died April 2, 1922, at the age of 20 years. 7 months and 22 days. Lloyd took ill September 21 and was sent to Trent Colony at Ottawa, but to the sorrow of his parents and friends, could not be helped. Edna Wells, '17. was born at Atlanta. Illinois, April 3. 1899. She died at the St. Francis hospital from appendicitis, July 30, 1917, at the age of 18 years, 3 months and 27 days. She was buried at Atlanta. niiimiuiiiHiiiiiHiMiiinMiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii)iiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiniiiimiuiiii;iiiiHiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiniiniiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiifimniniiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiini:iii 88 THE WALNUT TREE iuiHimiiininniniiiHiuitiiiiiiiHinni!miininiuimiiHiiiiiiiiHiiiuiiiiiimiiiiiiHniiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii!iiiiiiii!i!i!iiiiiriiif!iiiHiiii!iiiiii!iniini!MiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiHiiiiliiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiii!v Seven Ages of Women Safety pins Whip pins Hair pins Fraternity pins Diamond pins Clothes pins Rolling pins. Helen Hoge: “I don’t like these pictures at all. I look like an ape.” Photographer: “You should have thought of that before you had them taken.” Zelma: “Where’s the paper plate I gave you with your pie ? Dahl: “Oh, I thought it was the lower crust.” Miss Clayton: “Did you enjoy the ‘Passing of Arthur’?” Dutch: “I liked his punting much better.” Miss Buchanan: “Have you swept under the table?” Agnes : “Yes, mam, everything.” Salesman: Dese is a fine soot; all wool, but d’ buttons. D’ya want belt in d’back?” Max: “No; do you want a kick in d’pants?” De Groff: “Janet, what is steam?” Janet: “Water gone crazy with the heat.” Dorothy: “I have a terrible headache.” Elizabeth: “Why don’t you have it filled?” llllltHmillllllilllllllliilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIillllllliiillH When you build Use Curtis Woodwork Interior-Trim Built-in-Furniture To Match the Above and to keep it dry be sure to cover your roof with our Li-Fo-Quads. They add style and distinction to any building-. w A L N U T We Carry a Complete Line of Lumber, | Lath, Shingles, Cement, Plaster, Lime. We recommend and sell the Old Reliable Mule Hide Roofing, smooth a n d slate coat finis hi e d , Art Craft shingle pattern, COM-PO-WALL BOARD. Carried in Stock. SUPPLY COMPANY 5C0.000 Farmers Use ADRIAN FENCE Of these 100.000 have never used any other. We carry this fence in stock and can recommend it highly. Paw-Paw tile carried in stock. L U M B E R We have in stock at all times OLD BEN LUMP and Black Arrow coal, also Kentucky Lump, Tennessee Egg and Pocahontas Coals. We do Custom Grinding and carry a complete stock of Feeds, including Swift 60% Digester Tankage, Wilson’s Maro Meal, Alfalfa Molasses Meal. C. A. Pfund, Mgr. THE WALNUT TREE 91 iiiiiimiiiiiUHiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiniHiiMiiiiiiHHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinHinniHiiiHHmiHHHniiinHiMninHiiHiininiiHiniMHHiiHtiiHHHiiiniiiiHiiiiiHHiiiiniiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminiiiiiHtiiiiiiiiHmiiiiiHiiniiininniiiiimiiMiuiiiiii The boy stood on the burning deck, Whence all but he had fled. “Wot the duece you doing up there?” “I’m getting warm,” he said. De Groff (in library catching Gene by the collar) : “I think the devil got hold of you.” Gene: “So do I.” “Why Gilbert, what happened to you in the football game today? You’ve lost your front teeth.” “No, indeed, I haven’t. Here they are in this handkerchief.” They stood on the bridge at midnight, He tickled her nose with his toes; For he was only a mosquito, And the bridge was the bridge of her nose. I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls With geometry theorems on the walls, Latin sheets upon the beds. And chemical butter on my bread. Iva F.: “Is your uncle from the country learned?” Irma: “Heavens no, he insists on wearing his bathrobe when he takes a shower.” Gertrude: “Why did De Groff take Wilbur out of the game?” Loville: “Holding.” Gertrude: “Oh, isn’t that just like Wilbur.” Donald: “Say, Ted, did you ever hear of the new clerk who was fired for taking the display sign off a lady’s blouse and misplacing it on a bathtub and read, ‘How would you like to see your best girl in this for $4.75’?” Big Jokes Wayne Fisher’s English grade. Miss Brewster’s bobbed hair. Theodore Fisher, an electrician. The football team. George Fisher, a poet. Walter Baumgartner, a musician. Grace Livey’s permanent wave. George F.: “Your engine is coughing badly again.” Wilbur: “Shouldn’t wonder. I had it’s muffler off last night.” ................ in,......ilium.........mu......ilium.................................................................................................................................... minim MONEY We all like money but there are a lot of things more to be desired. Money as money doesn’t amount to much, but as a means to an end it is extremely desirable. Save your money, accumulate it, but not to horde it. Save it, rather, because of the comforts, pleasures and peace it will bring. This is a bank for savers—a friendly, understanding bank where you’ll feel at home. SAVE FOR A PURPOSE HERE 4 Per Cent Paid on Time Deposits CITIZENS STATE BANK WALNUT ILLINOIS FERNDELL FOOD PRODUCTS Season after season for more than twenty years this store has featured Ferndell Foods because they are the Highest Standard of Quality. It is the great outstanding feature of this store to sell quality goods, in Dry Goods or Groceries. There is no quibbling about the Satisfaction when you buy Ferndell Products. Exclusive Agency for Ferndell Coffee in Walnut. G. P. FREDERICK 93 iiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiuimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiii THE WALNUT TREE mi.turn.in............................. Wilbur Hopkins wrote “Mother Machree,” but she didn’t answer. Miss Brewster: “(live a brief discussion of Christopher Columbus char- acteristics.” Albert: “He was a geographical mathematical son of a fish peddler.” Class meeting This evening Three forty-five. They vote A joke It is to them. They wrangle, They jangle, About a ring. Another meeting Another evening, Still no ring. Charles says, “Rings are ordered.” What a relief. The poor boy was in misery, He was kicked and knocked about; ’Twas his first game of football. And he felt inclined to shout, If only he had nerve enough, “Oh. Lindsey, take me out.” There are metres of measure, There are metres of tone, But the best kind of metre, Is to meet her alone. Lindsey: “Gravitation is the force that pulls all things down. All that goes up must come down.” Zelma: “What about rent?” Miss Strong: “How did they come to discover iron?” Arthur F.: “I think they smelt it.” Gretta: “I think it’s lovely to hear the leaves whisper. Cliff: “Yes, but I can’t bear to hear the grass mown.” Miss Clayton: “What makes the tower of Pisa lean?” Baumgartner: “If I knew I d take some of it. “Do you want a narrow man’s comb?” asked the clerk. Pearl: “No, I want a comb for a stout man with rubber teeth.” MIIIHIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIBIW lllUIIMIItlllUllllllilllllUlllltUlllllliilllHIIIIIHIItlHUUlUUL WINGER OAKFORD Jewelers and Opticians This store is best known for its high grade jewelry, reliable time-pieces, and dependable repair work. You are welcome whether you buy or not. “Gifts That Last” FORD SAFES AND SERVICE CARS - TRUCKS - TRACTORS TIRES - ACCESSORIES GENUINE FORI) PARTS Repair work a specialty E. L. BROKAW Walnut, Illinois Authorized Dealer IT PAYS TO DRESS WELL EVERY MINUTE EVERY DAY The hardest job any man ever gives himself is to try for success in old clothes. The efficient man makes no such mistake. Always well dressed, he easily wins respect, which is the first step upward. People boost the man who looks the part. The Newest Styles of the Times Always at LEISER’S CASH CLOTHES SHOP Walnut, Illinois Burke Livey’s City Meat Market All Kinds of Fresh and Salted Meats Fresh Fish Every Friday. Your Trade Will Be Appreciated WALNUT WALNUT THE WALNUT TREE 95 Exam Question I low many itches in a mosquito? How wide is a narrow escape? How many peeps in a keyhole? When was the war of 1812? How many wags in a tail ? Mr. Melton (trying to bring forth the answer, “Bad Habits”) : “W hat is it that is so easy to get into and hard to get out of ?” Grace Livey: “Bed.” AND TO THINK IT HAS COME TO THIS Heard in Luncheon Dorothy P.: How much cabbage shall I use?” Miss Buchanan : “Use your head.” “Morning After” Slams (At breakfast): I must be a horse. I like hay (shredded wheat). I must be a cow. I like grass (spinach). 1 must be a pig. I like everything. Page 348 in Hymnal Brethren Mr. Lindsey: “I am tempted to give you a test.” Charles: “Yield not to temptation.” Chaucer 1921 Seniors are born for great things, Juniors are horn for small, Freshmen are not recorded. Why were they ever born at all ? Wonder Why It Is? In the spring when the falls begin to fall, the trees bark and leave. Up in the balcony, Down on the floor, Many students are cheering To keep up Walnut’s score. Good players, swift players. They are sure to win, By the pep that’s shown When they the game begin. Miss Brewster: “What part of history is the hardest?” Lovilla: “The stone age.” UllllllIlllllinlHIIIIUIIIIllllllIIIHHIIIHIIIllHllllllinnilllllMUIIIHIinUIHIHITll!inillllllllllllllllllllHllllllllllllli!lllllllllllltllllli� llllHllllHUIIIIIIIlllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll|IIIIllllll|l!|IHIlllll!MMlim|llimUllllllll|lUI|:l1:;1 HUM FRED J. BURKE GROCERIES and Quality WALNUT ILLINOIS THE REXALL STORE J. M. ARNOLD WALNUT ILLINOIS Meats to Satisfy the most exacting housewife We Sell to Please Quality, not Quantity that Counts LANGFORD’S CASH MEAT MARKET R. A. TUCKERMAN COMPANY The Best of Furniture and Hardware Service Above Self WALNUT ILLINOIS THE WALNUT TREE 97 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim The Night Before Exams ’Tvvas the night before exams, And all through the town, Lights were burned until midnight. By everyone of renown. ’Tvvas the time when each student, Must sit up and cram, For it sure would be fatal To flunk an exam. Around every pupil Loads of school books were piled. With work enough in them, To drive one most wild. There’s so much to be mastered. In only one night. That you are surely in A terrible plight. First you plunge into Latin. Then your History and Lit., When you reach Physiology, You’re ready to quit. And when you have studied Till you can study no more, You find that you know less Than you did before. Ode to Algebra Assigned a long lesson, ’Tis studied with care; Three hours—hard labor, A scratching of hair ; — Four problems—one wrong, Not even half through, The student—now groaning, Is all in a stew. Some conquer, some grumble. They all do agree, A very hard subject Is Algebra (ee). Albert: “I think I’d go to the hop as stag.” Wayne: “Why do that?” Albert: “I haven’t any doe.” linHiiminiiHMuniiiiiluinHiuliiiiuniiiniiiitiiiiiiiuiiiiHiiiinHiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiniiiiniiiiinininiiniiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiniiuiini CAN YOU SAVE $100? If you are careful with your earnings, can you save $100 every year? Not such a great amount, is it? You could do it if you would try. Well, here’s what would happen to you if you started in at 20 years of age, depositing $100 every year at compound interest and leaving it alone. If you lived to he 70 years old. your total at the hank would he over $20,000. Worth trying, now isn’t it? FIRST STATE BANK WALNUT ILLINOIS LOOK-LOOK! If you are particular about the QUALITY of eatables you serve and at the same time wish to buy as economically as possible, you will do well to patronize our store. Remember, too. promptness and courtesy are combined with HIGH QUALITY and REASONABLE PRICES. W. F. KEITHAHN THE GROCER Walnut Illinois The Best Place to Eat Home Cooking Complete Line of Fancy Candy Give Us a Call When in Walnut KERCHNER’S CAFE WALNUT ILLINOIS THE WALNUT TREE 99 «iiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiniHiiimiiiiniHHiiMiHiiiiinHiHiiiniiiniiii!iiiMHiiHiiiiuiiiuiiniiimtiiiiiriHiMiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiMiHiiiiiiinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-:iiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiHiiiiiiiiMii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMMiiiiniiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHii Here’s to our teachers, Long may they live ; Even as long as The lessons they give. Miss Buchannon: “Name three articles containing starch.” Francis: “Two cuffs and one collar.” Ted: “Have you ever been pinched for going too fast?” Jim: “No, but I’ve been slapped.” Miss Brewster: “I’m getting some rare work from the Juniors.” Miss Clayton: “Rare?” Miss Brewster: “Yes, not well done.” Driver: “Five dollars and twenty cents.” Miss Strong: “Back up to fifty cents. That’s all I have.” Donny: “I am doing my best to get ahead.” Louise: “You surely need one?” Iva: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Gilbert: “Yes, and an onion a day keeps everybody away. To An Up-to-Date Flapper Blessings on thee, maiden fair. With your short-bobbed boyish hair. With your jazzy little song. And your skirts now worn so long; With your eyebrows plucked so thin. And your silken covered skin. Bless vour cheeks so like a rose, And your little stuck-up nose. Bless the dimples in your chin, And the cute “come hither” grin. Girly, you are simple great, Sure to be some fellow’s fate. Boys may all poke fun at you. (They don’t know what else to do), But, my girly. you may know They’d just die to be vour beau. Old-time dames who rant (it’s true) Are just mad ’cause they’re not you. Blessings on thee, you’re just great, Flapper maid, so up to date. iiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiliiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiii'tMiuiiiiiiM WALNUT ELECTRIC THEATRE “The Home of Better Pictures” Here you will see the best in clean fun, fine drama, fine stage direction, and inspiring environment. Shakespeare thought of all the world as a stage. Motion Pictures have made that thought a fact. Statistics establish the fact that they are the greatest source of entertainment and social harmony ever known in the history of civilization. Regular Show Nights Wednesday and Saturday of Each Week. Watch for Announcements L. E. GINOGAM COMPANY BUILDING MATERIAL COAL FLOUR AND FEED BUY AND SHIP ALL KINDS OF LIVE STOCK PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllll THE WALNUT TREE 101 ............ Anna: “One of the boys was kicked off the team.” Erma: “What for?” Anna: “He was told to tackle the dummy and he tackled the coach.” At ninety miles, drove Oscar Wilde. He hit a tree, and now he’s spiled. Pearl: “Grace, what makes Gretta walk so funny?” Grace: “Oh, she has to walk to fit the dress she made in sewing class.” Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get her poor daughter a dress, When she got there The cupboard was bare— And so is her daughter, I guess. Gerald: “Charles and 1 got in a fight last night and he started running? Jim: “Well, how did he hit you, then?” Gerald: “I stumbled.” Irma: “Don't you think that talkative women are most popular? George F.: “What other kinds are there?” Helen G.: “Wanna ride home with me?” Zelma: “Yeah.” Helen G.: “Where’s your car?” Miss Clayton: “Give me a sentence with the word ‘boycott’ in it, used correctly.” Wilbur H.: “Farmer Jones chased his son and didn’t catch him until his boy caught on a wire fence.” “That’s a crazy sort of place anyway,” said the guy as he passed the asylum. Mrs. Livey: “Why are you doing so much darning, Gretta?” Gretta: “Runs in the family.” Margaret: “My alarm clock went off this morning at 8:30.” Bernice: “Hasn’t it come back yet?” No girl buries her nose so deeply in books that she can’t get at it with a powder puff. Boston Bull: “Say Airedale, I’m broke! Lend me a couple of bones.” «IUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII)lllll!l!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll|MIIIW You’re entitled to satisfaction and you’ll get it if you’ll give us the chance to serve you ANDERSON MOSSHART Clothing and Shoes Princeton DON’T FORGET WHAT WE OWE TO OUR ADVERTISERS If you are in the market for a new car. See us. We handle the Overland, Willys-Knight and Cleveland Cars. Come in or call us for a demonstration. BURKEY OVERLAND CO. 1021-25 N. MAIN STREET PRINCETON, ILL. THE WALNUT TREE 103 illllllillllllMIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIII Our Basketball Team in 5000000 B. C. The West Bureau Cave Men went down to defeat before the terrific onslaught of the Walnut Rock Crushers by a score of 1700-1500. Elmo Oakslimb, of West Bureau, led in the scoring for his team with 500 baskets to his credit. He was soon taken from the game, amid the protests of the West Bureau crowd because of killing five referees and twelve of the spectators. The scintilating floor work of our main forward, Crossbok Brassknuckles, was short of miraculous. After scoring 700 baskets, he injured three of the West Bureau players by dropping rocks o'n their heads. The game lasted two weeks, 8 hours and 61 minutes. Lineup: West Bureau Walnut E. (lakslimb ........-...............R. F................ C. Brassknuckles Axle 1 ooth .........................L. F........................... Iron Head Strong Breath...................... C............................ Rusty Chin Mules' Leg...........-........-.._..R. G......................... Saber Tooth Brass Ears ....................... L. G....................... Pig' Iron Unheard of Things Faculty associating with the students. Ruth Oakford’s hair mussed up. Dutch Winger playing with dolls. Janet Burchell quarreling. Dances in gym. Walter Baumgartner an invalid. Charles Butcher in bed at 7 o’clock. Herbert Christensen rushing the girls. Arthur Kruse, fullback on the football team. A holiday once in awhile. Zelm Allen deeply in love. Eleanor Ioder expelled for disorderly conduct. Grace and Polly not together. The Freshman girls not working algebra in the locker room. Eleaner Keifwin with shingled hair. Fannie Mae six foot tall. The Splendid Example 1924 (Delivering a moral lecture) : “Very often in my Freshman year I would sit up studying until I felt I couldn’t stay awake any longer.” 1927: “And yet you plugged away still?” 1924 (Weakening) : “No. then I went to bed.” “Marvelous, Mademoiselle, marvelous! I will make of you a diva.” “But. Monsier, you forget I don't swim.” 4iuiiHiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNinuiimniiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitniiiiiiiHiiniiitniiiiiinimiiiii!iniii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiHiiii!iH!!miitm!iiii!iiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiii� t(!ii!m[iiii QUALITY HARDWARE AT THE RIGHT PRICE J. E. SCHWARZENTRAUB WALNUT ILLINOIS Established 1888 To all who read this book: We wish to thank those who have so kindly aided us financially by subscribing for advertising space. We hope that readers of the Tree will show their appreciation to these business concerns by patronizing them as much as possible. To the business men we owe much for without their aid our annual could not be what it is. THE WALNUT TREE iiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiuniimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiiiriiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiniiiiniiu'iiuiUKjujjuii 105 iiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiimmiinii C andy in class. A lbert surrounded by girls. N obody with bobbed hair. Y elling in the corridors. O ur orchestra in tune. U s getting a cheer from Manlius. I na minus “Jersey.” M r. Melton reading a dime novel. A dozen days’ vacation in the Spring. G rades for a semester all A’s. I ona going with Cliff Whitver. N othing to do. E arline with flowing curls. ? I va an olive-complexioned Spanish girl. C arl Nelson licking Glenn Wahl. A gnes in a hurry. N ettie without dates. T heodore afraid of the girls. Miss Clayton: “Frances, spell bird cage.” Frances: “B-i-r-d hyphen c-a-g-e.” Miss Clayton: “Why did you put the hyphen in?” Frances: “So the bird could sit on it.” The Cycle Acquaintance, friendship, love, engagement. Marriage, quarrels, ire, enragement, Lawyers, judges, something phoney, Verdicts, scandals, alimony. Freshman: “You know more than I do.” Sophomore: “Of course.” Freshman: “You know me. and I know you.” Miss Clayton: “What was the occasion for the quotation. ‘Why don’t you speak for yourself, John?’” Max: “John Alden was trying to fix up a blind date for his pal, Miles Standish.” A woman without curiosity is a curiosity. niillllMllluiillllltlllilllllllllinilllttMiillilliililliililllMllliillinillllM Peoria. Engraving CoMPANnr School cAnruial Service .iiniiiuiiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii THE WALNUT TREE 107 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiuiiiiiiiiKHiinK Variations on a Theme The Theme No matter how fast a fish may swim, he never perspires.” I As Chaucer might have tampered with it long ago: When that the fishe through the wattre eutte, He goeth quick yette never do he sweatte. II As old Bill Shakespeare might have told it: A fish that swiftly through the surf may speed, Will never sweat, although right strange does seem; In such a way do cows oft. III As A. T. Stevenson might have told it: The fish are swimming all around, They swim in every sea. If everyone of them should sweat How horrid it would be. IV As Walt Whitman might have put it: Oh shad! Oh halibut! Oh pickerel, mackerel, cod. Salmon, bass, and perch, Oh whale! Oh herring! Oh paddock! Oh baked fish, stewed fish, fried fish, poor fish! Oh shark and eel and seal— Hail ye all to my story hark. No matter how fast a fish swims—I wish To tell you that he never will perspire. “Bo you done got egg on your vest. “Dass not egg, dass a whole menu.” Mr. Gonigam: “Your conservation is exactly like the musical scale. Helen: “Musical scale, father?” Mr. Gonigam: “Yes! It starts with dough and you finish with dough. He had fallen for her. They were in classes together but she didn’t speak to him. By desperate means he finally met her. They were alone. His dream had come true. “How’s your math?” she asked. “Good.” he replied. “How’s your anatomy?” “I think you’re horrid!” She exclaimed. And again she doesn’t speak to him. THE WALNUT TREE 108 HIII!IIIIIIIIIIRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII|||||||||||||||||| llllllllll Freshie: “I’ll be dead hanging that long.” Jims theory on man: “Man descended from monkeys, monkeys descended from trees, therefore man is a vegetable.” Miss Brewster (in Civics) : Albert, do you think minors should have the right to draw up contracts and other binding agreements?” Albert: Why sure, I don't see why miners should not have that right as well as any other day laborers.” Little Willie’s gone to heaven. Little Willie is no more For what he thought was H2 O Was H2 S04. What's George doing now?” “Film business.” “Huh? Actor?” “Nab—tooth paste.” Donald: Would you go out with a man who has a yellow streak in him?” Louise: 'I hat depends on whether or not he spends it.” Mr. DeGroff (explaining electrical apparatus to Physics class): “All take hold of hands, now how many are shocked ? Mr. Melton: ‘You are suspended for the term of three months.” led: Now that I’ve bought a car my doctor’s afraid that I’ll neglect exercise.” Gerald: He needn t worry. I understand it’s second-hand.” The watchman in a graveyard approached a figure lying in the grass of the cemetery. He kicked the tramp, who woke up with an injured air. “What are you doing?” yelled the guardian of the dead. I ’laying dead,” answered the weary traveler. “When I am in Rome I do as the Romans do.” Irvin H.: “Did you hear about that Ag student who swallowed some nitrate fertilizer?” Dale B.: “Yeh, he’s complaining of growing pains.” “Shall I brain him?” cried the Hoger. And the victim’s courage fled. You can’t. It is a Freshman, Just hit him on the head.” 111,1111111............1111,111..................................in.........a............................................................................................................................................................................ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIilllllllll THE WALNUT TREE 109 iiiiitiiiiiiiiiHimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiimmiHiimiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiuiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiiiii Our Psychology Test Underline the word or phrase in the following assertions that will make each assertion end to your greatest satisfaction: The “Moonlight Sonata is played with rackets, pins, cards, etc. Mary Pickford is a famous race horse, vampire, breakfast food, steamboat. I'he number of fee t on a twelve-inch rule is three, five, seven, nine. Asbestos is the capital of Greece, Armenia, Caucasia, Korea. In his own country a prophet is without whiskers, alcohol, press agents, temptation. The supporters of Senator Borah are called nincompoops, morons, misguided fanatics, E-Z grip. Hannibal crossing the Delaware on elephant hack remarked, “Lafayette zee arc here, “Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes, Men—the Century Club looks down on us.” Anna: “Oh, Irma. I hear you have a fine position. Irma: “Yes. I’m a dairy maid at I a'ngford’s.” Anna: “Dairy maid, what do you mean? Irma: “Oh, I milk chocolate.” Some women have depth; the brains of others are merely excavations. Miss Brewster: “What are the principal parts of possum? Grace K.: “Head, legs and tail.” Mr. Melton: “Charles, is this your father's signature on your excuse?” Charles: “As near as I could get it.” Miss Brewster: “Knowing as much as you do of Latin would you elect ‘Caesar’ if it were an elective subject?” Bernice: “No, too much Gaul.” Miss Buchanan (in Domestic Science) : “I told you to notice when that soup hoiled over.” Doris: “I did. It was a quarter to twelve. He: “I notice you're not eating much candy nowadays.” Fiancee: “No, I've pretty nearly gotten out of the habit since I've been going with you.” Many men seem to “keep that school girl complexion” on their coat collars. Audrey: “I suppose you’ve been through algebra?” Anna: “I went through at night but I couldn’t see the place.” “I’m all set,” said the sun. as it disappeared over the horizon. ................................umiiii.hi...-........mm..............—....... no THE WALNUT TREE fiMiiiuiiiiiimiiiiuiiwiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiiiiiiMiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitniiitiiiiiiiiinminiiiiiiiiiiiHiMniiiiimiiiiinHHMniiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiinnMiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMHiniiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiuiiiiMiiiiiii WALNUT SCHOOL SICK LIST Sufferer Affliction First Aid Permanent Cure Zelma Talking None None Whatever Grace Tickling the New' Music More Music Ivories Arthur Girl on Brain Put on Desert Isle None Lester Dan Lesson in 20th Patience Century Steps Fanny Mae Vampishness Steady Not Discovered Charles Clifton Importance Squelched None Helen H. Men on Brain Girls’ Home None A few girls Powder and Rouge Sponge Doubtful (Names not men- tioned) Mildred Stone Fatness Less Giggling None and Gravy Donald Unknown Uncertain None He: “I notice you’re not eating much candy nowadays.” Fiancee: “No, I’ve pretty nearly gotten out of the habit since I’ve been going with you. Question: How may I have my manly beauty preserved? Answer: Have yourself preserved in a i vacuum or alcohol. Two students on a train were telling about their abilities to see and hear. I he one said: “Do you see that barn over there on the horizon?” “Yes.” “Can you see that fly walking around on the roof of that barn?” “No, but I can hear the shingles crack when he steps on them.” Marian:: “Do horses bray?” Florence: “Neigh, neigh, my child.” Four out of every five women-haters are women. Marvin: “The German marks are very low.” Tene: “They’re no lower than mine.” Teacher: “What is play?” Harry: “A very important business that school interrupts.” How to Keep Well Dr. A. Quack IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIllllillllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllljlllH - AUTOGRAPHS % ,