Abbott High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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BLUE AND GOLD STAFF Miss RUTH TAYLOR, Advisor Standing: Clifford Lohs, Paul Hersch, Dave McDonough, Marge Knuth. Seated: Ruth Brandt, Phyllis Kahle, LaVauizhn Wagner, Miss Taylor, Lorita Smith. THE BLUE AND GOLD The members of the Blue and Gold staff wish to thank those who made the publishing of this hook possible This group includes the students and teachers who made the stunt show a success, Miss Yates, typistg Miss Holland and her art students: Mr. Carlson of the Carlson Studio, Mr. Becker of the News Printing Coinpalfly. illlll Ml' qi-llll of the Lithotype Company. STUNT SHOW The Statf The Stunt Show again olfered entertainment and fun to two large audiences. Much surprising talent xi is shown and Ahhott School discovered it has several comedians. The stunts were as follows: I. Knocking at the Cates of Heaven ,,,,,,,,, R. 2. The Womanless Wedding ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, R . 3. liathing Beauty Contest ,,,,,, WR. -1. Guess VVho , , ,,,,, ,,,,, , ,, 5. Sweethearts on Parade W., ,, , , R. 6. Humanizing lonsie and the Professor R. 7. Down Side Up ,. .. , ., , ,, R. H. The Eskimo Tragedy . .. .. A R. W. The Escape, Crownpoint, lnd. . R. 10. The Spanish Dancer .,.,.,,,,, ,, ,, R. 11. The Fatal Quest ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, R , 12. The Asylum ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,, R, 13. Shakespcarian Hash ,,,.., .,..,., R . 14. Count 20's Revenge .-.W ,,,,, WR, 15. Sofapillio .,.,,,., ,.,,,,, ,,,..,. R , 1351 205 2 106 210 201 200 206 3--1 101 100 105 1 208 209 103

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BOYS IN ABBOTT A STUNT MR. FRANK MYERS, Director Left side bottom to top: Donald Starin, Edward Geister, Walter Lang, Warren Carbary, Emmerson Mason, Robert Range, Bill Smaydal, Jerry Pata, Earl Mink, Robert Smith, Kenneth Fevrier, Gerald Ahrens. Right side bottom to top: William Jackle, Robert Crane, Dick Prideaux, Jurnior Matthies, Russell Funk, Robert Graham, Harold Ackemann, Paul Cates, Steve Koch, Dick Major, Fred Peasley, Elmer Meyer. Front, left to right: Carlos Kramer, Frederick Wolf, Albert Wenzel. Junior Edwards, LeRoy Shales, Ralph Fritz, Arnold Butler, Edward Wascher. BOYS' STUNT PROGRAM A peppy group of boys, directed by Mr. Myers, staged an athletic performance Ianuary 22. Music was furnished by ti group of band members under the direction of Mr. Fletcher. MOTION PICTURES This year the Abbott stuclents enioyetl several cinema programs. This is a motlern method of education :intl was greatly cniovetl. Films were shown on the life of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in the Revolu- tiongirv VV4111 A matinee showing ol' Simba, an animal film, was presented by the P. T. A. The science department mantle use of this teaching tlevicc on one occasion. Comic films were usetl as entertainment at several parties. A-v... my. l SHOP WORK The boys in Mr. Montgomeryk classes completed some very attractive pieces of shop work this year. Recogni- tion was given the work of Emerson Mason when he Won third place in a state exhibit of hand woodwork put on by the Illinois Vocational Association at Urbana this year. l34l

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The BLUE and GOLDA WHY THE CHIMES RANG The school play this year offered a beautiful spectacle most appropriate to the Chrsitmas season. The church window behind a candle lighted altar was the work of Miss Holland and her art students. Why the Chimes Rang was directed by Miss Geister. The choir music was furnished by the Girls' Glee Club under the direction of Miss Barlow. The cast was as follows: Holger ,......,, .,.. - . ,.,,,., Kenneth Cornelius Rich Man ..... - .......... - ........ ........ R obcrt Skinner Steen .....,,,, - r,,,s,,. - .,...,,,, .,.,.,, R ussell Gooley Beautiful Woman ...... - r.........,... ....... E velyn Hamilton Uncle Bertel .,......... ......., G eorge Hart Old Scholar ............. -..- ...v...... - ......... Richard Lay An Old Woman ....,.. ..., ....... L ouise Miller Young Girl ........,........... - ........................... Phyllis Millen Priest .............,,,,.... .........,.,,.,..,..... , Russell Kalk King ........... - ...................... ....v,.. H oward Bartholomew Angel ,.,..,..,.......... ......,.,,. ...........,........... B e tty Dolby THE FIRST ANNUAL SPRING FETE On May 15, 1933 the girls of Miss Geister's classes appeared in a colorful program of dancing and music. Against a background of pink spring blossoms Mariory Knuth was crowned May Queen. Her attendants were Louise Miller, Nan Iean Crary, Margaret Belcher, and Ruby Iean McEwan. A program of orchestra music under the direction of Miss Barlow preceded the stage program. DEBATING With Miss Elva lean Hall acting as coach, the Abbott debating team debated at Arden Shore Camp, at Lake Bluff and at Elgin High. The subject was: Resolved that the present day movies are iniurioius to people of high school age. THE ART DEPARTMENT The art students under the direction of Miss Holland have made scenery for plays, plates for the annual, favors for banquets, and posters for many occasions. Their colorful products have helped to make this school year a bright one. G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association directed by Miss Mary Geister was under the leadership of the following officers: President ............ ............ , Louise Miller :Secretary-Treasurer ,,.,, ........, L ois Harvey Vice President .,.,,. ......,.. M arjorie Knuth Reporter ,..,..,, ..,,..,,., ,,,..,,,i B e tty Dolby The most enjoyable activities of the year were hikes, an evening meeting and a St. Patrick's Day Dance. Awards were given to the girls who passed their volley ball, basketball, tumbling, and horseshoe tests which were taken late in April. l36l