Athens Community High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1923 volume:

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In building this book we have kept in mind several objects to be preserved: 1— To preserve in permanent form the interesting records of our high school during the years 1922 and ’23, so that the people who have been given the duty of making a school “with a future” will have a better understanding of the principles and ideals of that school. 2— To give a more complete picture of the high school world as it exists here. 3— To give in years to come happy recollections of good old high school days. T H E Poarb of Cbucatton J. S. Graham, President S. D. Cantrall T. F. Hill, Secretory John Rbinders No picture available of F. W. Ayres. I 2 ATHENIAN THE ■■ H. V. Porter, Principal 3 Jfacultp Mrs. Willis, Domestic Science Miss Harper, Commercial Miss Drinkwater, English . E. M. AUGSPTTRGER, Science Miss Falkins, Mathematics Miss Thomas, Language K. A. Peterson, flistory 4 T II E A T II E N I A N Jfacultp A great many things are necessary before a class can really do its best work. One of the most important of these things is tlie right kind of a faculty. Whatever else may have been against the perfect development of the class of ’23 of one thing they are certain and that is that it could not have had during all its four years better, more efficient or more willing teachers. The class of ’23 think themselves fortunate indeed that they entered A. C. H. S. just when Mr. Porter took charge of the institution and that they have been with him for four years of high school work. With the passing of time their admiration, respect and love for him grew. Now at the end of four years together they part with real regret. An untiring worker, teacher, advisor and friend is he and the whole school regards him as such and as such respect and admire him. The science teacher, Mr. Augspurger is one of the main cogs in the wheels that move A. C. H. S. By his cheerfulness and his happy smile he teaches a lesson as important as science and deserves the name “Happy.” Without Mrs. Willis, teacher of home economics, the basketball boys would be in a state impossible to describe. She cooks for them before tournaments and presses and patches and darns their clothing before a game or track meet and then, too, what class or club ever had a party without consulting her as to what to wear or what to eat? Wo shall miss her helpful ways as she is leaving us this year, but we send with her our best wishes. Miss Falkins, mathematics, public speaking and economics teacher, has a delightful personality. Her ability to hold the attention of her class, as she explains a social problem or a geometric truth is remarkable. She is also the director of the girl Sophomore athletics and a large part of the credit for their good basketball team belongs to her. Keith Peterson teaches our Freshmen English and Ancient History. To the Sophs and Juniors he performs the miracle of expounding to them the evils of the French Revolution or in other words he teaches Modern History. To the Seniors he gives American History and Civics. He loves to argue and many discussions take place in his classes. He also has charge of the Boys’ Glee Club. He helps in the Orchestra by playing the piano. Our foreign language teacher, Miss Thomas, explains to the Latin classes how to conjugate verbs and to translate Caesar understanding . In French 1 they learn all about France and to speak some of the language. In French II they learn enough to translate several classics. She is instructor for the Freshman girls gym class and has charge of the Girls Glee Club. English is one of the most important subjects of the high school course. The Board of Education must have realized this when they secured Miss Drinkwater to teach English. She has shown the Sophomores how to write themes, lectured to the Juniors on the merits of Carlyle’s “Essay on Burns,” and directed the Seniors in the study of Democracy Today, so that it was almost interesting. That is saying a great deal. She also had a special class in Algebra and was exceedingly successful in teaching the Freshmen the fundamentals of factoring, simplifying and graphing. She has been prominent in coaching plays, readers and in other school activities. And now, for Miss Harper, the commercial teacher of A. C. H. S. She has taught the students of bookkeeping all the processes from the opening of transactions in the books of original entry to the closing of books. From her the students of stenography have learned the proper procedure to be followed in taking dictation, typing the letters in an artistic way and so on, until the letters are mailed. Her delightful personality makes more effective her teachings and serves to make her a favorite of the students. 5 THE ATHENIAN T H E A T H E N I A N Senior Class Ibistorp In the second year of A. C. H. S. forty-three boys and girls entered as Freshmen. Now four years from that time the class is almost ready to bid farewell to high school life. Of the forty-three who entered only twelve remain. Death has claimed three of our number—Margaret Buerkett, Gilbert Kenyon and Judson Furman. Some of the others have dropped behind and some have moved away. Times of triumph and times of discouragement have come to us as to any other class. But from the security of these last few weeks, we look back upon our high school years and would not change them if we could. Here we received the training which will go to make our after lives more of a good to the world and to ourselves. For this we owe a debt we can never repay except by rendering like service which has been in the fullest measure given to us. To our parents, teachers and the community, we extend our thanks. We feel that to whatever success we may attain in after years that a large part of the credit will go to them and that to fail after such help would be to cast shame upon them and ourselves. In all of the school activities we have played a part and striven to do our best in upholding and establishing the right kind of traditions. We leave the work we have started to the class of ’24 to “carry on;” that they will do it well we do not doubt. So with a mingled feeling of happiness and regret the first real “Porterites” of A. C. II. S. bid farewell 1o their Alma Mater. 7 T 11 E A T H E N I A N Herbert Primm—Valedictorian. “The elements so mixed in him That Nature might stand up and say to all the world, This is a man.” Known as—‘1 Slew. ’’ Favorite Expression— ‘i That ’s the Berries.’ ’ Noted for—His quiet efficient ways. Senior fi heme—Radio. Activities— Vice Pres, of class in ’23. Pres, of “ Y” Society in 23. Contest Debate ’23. Member of Student Council. Junior Play ’22. Senior Play 23. Boys ’ Glee Club. Editor-in-chief of Annual. All-star guard at Five-County Tourney ’23. Commercial Contest. Minstrels ’23. Sec. Athletic Ass’n. Extemporaneous Speaker at Bi-County Literary Meet. From—Tilson. Grace Ackerman. ‘ Silence sweeter is than speech. ’ ’ Known as—■ i Gracie. ’ ’ Favorite Expression—‘‘O, you kids!” Noted for—Her incessant chatter??? Senior Theme—The Negro Problem. Activities— Glee Club. Commercial Contest. Senior Play ’23. From—Fancy Creek. Eural Baum Mary Carter. “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Known as— ‘ Murry. ’ ’ Favorite Expression—He's mad. Noted for—Her coquettish smile. Senior Theme—Civil Service. Activities— Junior Plays of '22 and '23. Glee Club. Senior Play. From—Sugar Point. Honor Student. Blanche Huffman—Salutatorian. 41 Her reason firm, a temperate will Endurance, foresight Strength and skill. A perfect woman nobly planned To warn, to comfort and command.” Known as—‘ ‘ Ma. ’ ’ Noted for—Her helpfulness and “Her spirit still and bright.” Favorite Expression—“Well I’ll try.” Senior Theme—The Negro Problem. Activities— Vice Pres, of class in ’21. Pres, of class in ’22 and ’23. Vice Pres, of “X” Society in ’22 and ’23. Contest Debater ’22 and ’23. Member of Student Council. Class Editor of Staff. Junior Play ’22. Senior Play ’23. From—Tilson. Lois Cantrall. “All kin’ of smiley round the lips An teary round the lashes.” Favorite Expression—“O, Gretchen.” Known as—i 1 Lo us. ’ ’ Noted for—Her host of friends. Senior Theme—Social Conditions of Russia. Activities— Glee club. .Junior Plays of ’22 and ’23. Senior Play ’23. Commercial Contest. From—Tilson. “A little fun to match the sorrow of each day’s growing—” Favorite Expression—“Come on, Murry.” Known as—‘ ‘Millard. ” Noted for—Her quietness???? Senior Theme—“Juvenile Court.” Activities— Glee Club. Junior Play ’22. Senior Play ’23. From—Damascus. 44 He speaketh not; and yet there lies a conversation in his eyes.” Favorite Expression—“I don’t know.” Known as—‘ ‘ Baumie. ’ ’ Senior Theme—Panama Canal. Bookkeeper of Athletic Association, ’23. Senior Play of ’23. From—Damascus. Mlldred Derry. 9 T HE AT H E N I A N 10 Wayne Graham. Imogene Huffman. “My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.” Known as— ‘ Graham.’ ’ Favorite Expression—f 1 That’s not right.9 y Noted for—His kind heart. Senior Theme—Radio. Activities— Basketball ’21, ’22, and ’23. Bookkeeper Athletic Association. Advertising Mgr. of Annual. From—Tilson. Ballie Jurkonis. “Gayly the troubadour Touched his guitar. ’ ’ Known as—‘ ‘ Licks. ’ ’ Favorite Expression—“Listen to this bird. ’ ’ Noted for—His appreciation of a good joke. Senior Theme—Prohibition. Activities— Contest Orchestra Leader of ’23. Contest Extemporaneous Speaker ’23. Art Editor of Staff. Auditor Athletic Association. Senior Play ’23. Boys’ Glee Club. All-Star forward—District Tourney ’22 and ’23 and Five-County ’23. Sectional ’22. Minstrels of ’23. Orchestra. From—Athens. Honor Student. Bernice Jurkonis. “Her eyes as stars of twilight fair Like twilight’s, too, her dusky hair; But all things else about her drawn From May-time and the cheerful dawn. ’ ’ Known as—“Gene.” Favorite Expression—“For Pete’s sake.” Noted for—Her love of mischief. Senior Theme—History of Shorthand. Activities— Junior Play ’22. Senior Play ’23. Commercial Contest. From—Tilson. Honor Student. Paul Longerbon. “With his clear keen joyance Langour cannot be: Shadow of annoyance Never came near thee.” Favorite Expression—‘ ‘ Hold ’er Newt. ’ ’ Known as—“P. G.” Noted for—His argumentative speech and determined ways. Senior Theme—Immigration. Activities— Junior Play of ’22. Senior Play of ’23. Contest Debate of ’23. Track Team of ’23. Extemporaneous Speaker. Bi-County Literary Meet ’21 and ’22. Contest Extemporaneous Speaker ’22. Minstrels of ’23. From—Cant rail. “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Known as—‘ Bernie. ’ ’ Favorite Expression—11 Ha! Ha 1 ” Noted for—“I love fools’ experiments, I’m always making them.” Senior Theme—Women in Business and Industry. Activities— Junior Play ’22. Senior Play ’23. Commercial Contest. Glee Club. From—Athens. Ralph Howard. “I’m saddest when T sing.” Known as—i i Chuffv. ’ ’ Favorite Songs—“It’s three o’clock in the morning.” Noted for—Talking with his hands. Senior Theme—Spiritualism. Activities— Treasurer of class ’23. Pres, of “X” Society ’23. Pres, of Athletic Association ’23. Chief of Student Council. Business Manager of Annual. Contest Debater ’22 and ’23. Junior Play ’22. Senior Play ’23. Minstrels of ’23. Basketball ’21, ’22, and ’23. Capt. of first basketball team. All-star guard at District Tourneys ’22 and ’23. Capt. of first all-star team at the Five-County Tourney. From—Indian Point. Esther Maxon. “With reproof on her lips and smile in her eye.” Known as—f 1 Esser. ’ ’ Favorite Expression— 1 Oh, Kid ! ’ ’ Noted for—Her determined ways. Senior Theme—Banking. Activities— Orchestra. Journalist President. Sec. of class in ’22 and ’23. Sec. of “X” Society ’23. Glee Club. Contest—Vocal ’23. Junior Plays ’22 and ’23. Senior Play of ’23. “X” Girls Basketball Team. Commercial Contest. From—Athens. Honor Student. a 11 T II E A T II E NI AN Top Row—John Zalcnas, Edward Winterbauer, Harold Wilcoxson, Paul Trent, Lewis Hicks, Peter Winterbauer, Alfonso Jurkonis, Paul Ward, Stuart Burkett. Bottom Row—Lillian Bracham, Irene Wliymer, Winona Radiker, Doris Powell, Ina Cline, Ethel Kincaid, Edna Sawyer, Lillian Ayres, Elizabeth Eadie, Clara Dobson, Cora Powell, Katherine Shipley. Junior Class of 1023 The Preshies of 1920-’21 were a live bunch and it seems they have still retained a little of their pep in their Junior year. Each year their number has decreased a trifle but still they have the honor of having the largest number of Juniors in the History of A. C. II. S. At the beginning of the year 1922-’23, the class met and elected its class officers. They were: President, Ethel Kincaid; Vice-President, Lee Primm; Secretary and Treasurer, Edward Winterbauer. The class gave the annual Junior play, “The Thread of Destiny,” March 30, 1923. In the Tennis Tournament held last fall the honors were carried by the Juniors who were represented by John Zalenas and Alfonso Jurkonis. This class has been found prominent in every other activity of A. ( '. H. S. [Senior Note]—The Juniors are very modest in their claims to fame. This is characteristic of them. But the good they have done, will live long after them. Without their generous support this book would have been impossible. This is the class that “has never brought discredit to A. C. II. S.” —The Senior Staff. 12 T II K ATHENIAN j um8- go,sh! JUOOK WHRT ‘S THOSE WHO ORMENTT IN 'U WILL PGEHSE 2,f onTJ 13 THE ATHENIAN FRESHMAN CLASS Top Row—Glenn Huffman, Lehman Canterbury, John Powell, Donald Grubb, Harold Langston, Carl Kelly, Lawrence Sprouse, Dean Wilcox, Joe Zalenas, Bruce Perkins, Evans Brittin, Carrol Hurt, Joe Smith, Stanley Kryzwacki, Guy Fulton, Jerome Alkire, James' Wells, Merle Primm, Maxwell Zellers. Second Row—Emery Strode, Marie Bradac, Imogene Zellers, Viola Davenport, Mae Stevens, Gladys Powers, Martha Shannon, Opal Hibbs, Buelah Langston, Joan Hopwood, Elsie Jurkonis, Helen Jurkonis, Bonnie Young, John Hornback, Allen Van Meter. Third Row—Adelheid Spragg, Eliza Cline, Lilly Spragg, Margaret Gorev, Catherine Coughlin, Margaret Reinders, Helen Huffman, Alice Canterbury, Alma Golladav, Adeline Bennett, Jeanette Diehl, Maude Baum, Catherine Daley. Bottom Row—John White, Thomas Glenn, Victor McAtee, Fred Ayres, Irvin Powell, Floyd McDonald, Henry Cantrall, Roland Cantrall, Charles Bates, Harold Williams. JfreSfjman Class of 1922=23 The Freshman Class of 1922-23 met and elected the following officers for the term: President, Helen Huffman; Vice-President, Eliza Cline; Secretary, Lehman Canterbury. This Freshmen class is by far the largest that has enrolled at A. C. II. S. there being seventy (70) in all. Some of these students have begun to take active part in basketball, track and literary work. A party was given by the class, May 5, 1923. We hope to carry on the good work started by our predecessors and to bring credit to A. C. II. S. 14 T H E A T H E N I A N f 15 THE ATHENIAN Departments As on© outers the assembly-room of Old A. C. H. S. on Tuesday or Thursday and between the hours of 8:45 and 10:15, a sweet smell of eatables greets him. If he seeks the source from which the odor is coming, he will be led to room No. 1, or the Domestic Science Room. Here we find sixteen busy girls each clad in a white apron, and with a white embroidered band about her head. We hear the rattle of pots and pans and the squeak of the oven door. Irene Miller rushes to remove her nut brown cake from the oven where is found a number of others of different shapes and flavor. When all of the cakes have been removed, they are decorated and sampled. Of course, you want to be on hand when they are cut. As one leaves this room he is attracted by a different noise, a continuous “click click. Entering the door, we see Miss Harper standing by the rows of typewriters with a small stop watch in her hand. Those at the typewriters are busily transcribing an article from the paper on their table. Some of the noted typists use one finger to write their test while some of the advanced ones work away on all ten. At one side we see a number of large desks. At these are sitting a group of very studious looking bookkeepers. Paul Cline rushes to the cabinets on the north side and then to a typewriter, back to the adding machine, then to his own desk, looking for a lost pencil which he finds perched behind his ear. At certain times one would find those desks filled with the large shorthand class. In room No. 3, we find Miss Falkins busy explaining those difficult Geometry problems and propositions. When she has finished explaining one for the fifth time thinking that the whole class will surely understand it by now, Walter Harris will hold up his hand and say, i i I don't see how the line XY is constructed. This is not the only difficult Geometry class. She has another as bad, but the one that takes the berries is the 1 i Freshie'' Algebra class. She also has a large economics class which discusses all kinds of social problems. Ralph Howard usually leads the discussion. The Public Speaking class is a class of which any High School would be proud. Miss Falkins does all the speaking, but if one is looking for any Demosthenes or Daniel Websters, he is almost sure of finding one there. Room No. 4 is the room in which every student of Ancient, Medieval, Modern and American History sweats and waits patiently for the closing bell. When Mr. Peterson askes a question, Herbert Primm and a few others who don't know anything, start shaking from fear of being called on. Of all the classes in High School these are the only ones that have a liking for chart making. You can see a History shark on his way to class with a roll of paper about six feet long and seven feet wide with a map of Athens or some other continent. In this room we also find some of Miss Thomas's Foreign English classes. My how these students toil over their different tenses, conjugations and other forms. The Caesar students found out why Caesar was so hard to conquer. My, he must of been some man! Now someone tells you that the sewing room is No. 5. Of course you are anxious to see those busy little seamstresses. When you open the door you are greeted by.... You look in wonder, and find a number of boys as well as girls in tin room. Miss Thomas explains that the French I class has taken possession of tin room while Miss Hollis was busy with her cooks. However the sewing class does enter soon. The hum of the five machines fills the room. Every girl is busy with her sewing in her hand with the light shining over her left shoulder. At another time the advanced class enters. This class is few in number. They work with finer materials and make more difficult articles. English room is adjoining the sewing room. Here all classes of English are taught with the exception of the Freshie Class. Oral themes as well as written ones are getting quite popular in these classes. Most of the work is done from the text book and classics. Book reports must be handed in on a certain day and they must amount to twenty-one credits according to rule. Of course, Miss Drinkwater gives us fair warning in plenty of time so they will be in on time. The High School does not have an Art Gallery, but one would think he had entered one when he enters Room No. 7. Here we find the walls lined with charts and maps. From Fred Ayers’ drawing of the candle to the large map showing zones and weather conditions belonging to Bruce Perkins we find an excellent collection. The girls vocational science class also has its work on exhibition. We also see a great deal of apparatus in cupboards and on tables. This belongs to Mr. Augspurger's noted physics class, but by the way Walter Harris acts one would think that he owns the whole works and is the only one who can operate it just right. The last department is the biology room. The walls are lined on three sides with specimen cases. The fourth has a long table with plant specimens and equipment on it. Here the pedigree of both plant and animal is studied. Mr. Porter says that there is no other class that can discuss animal life as well as this one. I wonder why. 16 T II E ATHENIAN 17 T H E A T H K N I A N vEeam cfjebule At Atiif.xs Athens 66 Green view 4 Athens 59 Green Valley 4 Athens 28 Washington 13 Athens 23 Chandlerville 12 Athens 35 Averyville 18 Athens 21 Mason City 22 Athens 44 Virginia 8 Athens 33 Easton 30 Athens 14 Peoria 42 Athens 28 Mt. Pulaski 24 Athens 36 Alumni 18 Athens 33 Weldon 13 Athens 14 Springfield 20 Athens 44 Hopedale 20 Athens 26 Away Washington 12 Athens 20 Averyville 23 Athens 24 Hopedale 14 Athens 22 Mason City 20 Athens 27 Green view 19 Athens 19 Springfield 13 Athens 32 Jacksonville 15 Athens 26 Franklin 16 Athens 28 Auburn 14 Athens 24 Chandlerville 16 Athens 23 Easton 16 Athens 33 Green view 10 Athens 24 Mason City 25 Second Team Schedule Won 8 Lost none Third Team Won 5 Lost 2 Bantams Won 4 Lost 3 Fifth Squad Won Squad Tournament. 18 T II E A T II E N I A N gasket iBall At the close of that successful season of ’21 and ’22. when Athens had romped away with the Five County and District tournaments, and placed third in the sectional at Decatur, when Athens had been recognized as one of the twelve best teams in the state, the enthusiastic backers of the team thought it couldn’t last. They had reason to think that basket ball in our little town had reached it climax. But when Coach H. V. Porter made his call for hnsketeers for ’22-'23, about fifty boys began practicing with might and main, in order to be recognized on the first ten. After a matter of three weeks those who were to be placed on the “Dauntless Five were chosen. The three veterans, Ralph Howard, Theodore Reinders, and Bailie •hirkonis, were retained at the same positions they held the year before. Herbert Primm and Lewis Hicks were the other two who were picked to carry the honors of old A. C. H. S. through many a hard battle. The team of '22-’23 had the hardest schedule faced by any team in this section of the state. This included teams from Springfield, Peoria, Jacksonville, Mt. Pulaski, and Easton. They came through the season with an enviable record, losing only five games. With such men as Graham, Zalenas. K. Winterbauer. Bokoski, and Van Meter on the sidelines backing them with every effort, Athens had the distinction of being a town that had two teams, one nearly as good as the other. If anyone wants a thrilling story of the evolution of a real basket ball player, let him go back through the school records and newspaper files and trace the record of Captain “Chuffy Howard from 1919 to 1923. No athletic hero of fiction shows more striking progress than this true to life A. C. H. S. player. He started when basket ball started in Athens, and he grew into all the intricate parts of the game and into the hearts of the fans as the game grew into a permanent institution of the community. Look through the records, and you will find sprinkled through sport write-ups and big head lines such items as: 1919. “Howard on the sub team against the regulars piles up a big score. 1920, “Howard went wild and treated San Jose fans to some of the fastest basket shooting ever seen, when he sinks seventeen baskets.’’ 1921, “Howard at running guard held his Springfield opponent helpless and sank long counters, when points were needed.’’ 1922, “Led by the eagle eyed Captain Howard, the Athenian scoring combination cut loose with a fusillade of shots that left the opponents in a daze. These are only a few of the headlines that greeted the sports reader the morning after the game. If you had all of them together they would only half tell the story. Only those who saw will appreciate his dodges, twists, passes, and hair raising shots that sent the ball through the hoop, cracking the straps as it fell. In a pinch he darted a glance at the score board, and then let loose the old battle cry, “Come on gang, let's go’’ and one has only to look at the season’s scores to know that his directions were followed. The gang “went.” tPlaying his second year on the varsity five, diminutive Bailie gave the high school fans a real exhibition of basket ball. His uncanny method of getting rid of the ball under the basket, and of sinking shots in rapid fire succession, and his agile method of catching and passing the ball secured for him two five county all-star positions, two district all-star berths, and one sectional all-star place. He will long be remembered by backers of old A. C. H. S. as the plucky little forward of the “Dauntless Five, who grabbed an nli-star position in every tournament in which he played. A man of four years experience, and holder of an all-star position in each of the last three five county tournaments is Theodore Reinders. His first year ho was used as running guard, and basket ball boosters of 1920 will never forget how he entered the limelight in that year by being the individual star of the Easton game and turning defeat into victory. The next veav he was transferred to a forward berth, and since then he has developed into an offensive man known and feared by the best guards in the state. Wonderful ability to start the ball toward his goal on an out of bounds play, use of the bounce pass with an occasional fake, and a trained basket eye, has insured for this athlete a long remembrance from his Alma Mater. Although a man of only one year experience, it took Hicks just a short time to show the fans, that he was made of the same fighting spirit as that which was recognized in the rest of the team. I ewis “Davy’’ Hicks is known as the man who gets more fun out of the game than any other player, however, it is always, “A. C. H. S. first with Hicks. On entering a game, no matter how hard, you can always count on “Davy getting two baskets, no more, no less. He efficiently filled the position at center, left vacant by Shears. Hicks is adept at passing the ball down toward his goal, and occasionally sinking a thrilling long shot which places Athens out of the danger zone. In his one year's experience he secured an all-star berth at the district tournament, and has won himself fame throughout central Illinois. Herbert Primm, also a one year man, gained his elementary knowledge of basket ball in three hard years of practice with the scrubs against the varsity. He never cared about making baskets, but he did hate to see his man get over one, which they seldom did. Whenever Primm got hold of the ball each of the other players had a feeling of ease, for we knew he “figured his plays to the nearest inch, and would not make’ a bad pass. His size and weight, together with his agility and determination enabled his team mates to get many close shots. Primm filled the place of “Stonewall Kopp. and he, too. developed another Stonewall. Primm was regarded by many of the fans as the most unselfish man on the floor. He is characterized as being an athlete who never lost his head, when all about him were losing theirs. He, too, can l oast of an all-star position at the Ashland tournament. Graham was always ready to get into the game at a moments notice, a clean, upright, hard working athlete, ready for anything that is a betterment for old A. C. H. S. Because he was tall and hard hitting, he caused many a husky opponent considerable worry. He easily made the sixth man on The Dauntless Quintet. Eagle basket eye. fast snappy passing, and an enduring consistency are only a few characteristics of this athlete, who in the four years of High School, was one of the biggest cogs in Coach Porter’s machine. Graham was always dependable, and could master any position on the floor. It was a rare thing if he was not out for practice. Because of his undying effort, let us all give three times three for Wayne! We have mentioned each player, and a few of his characteristics that have marked him as a high school basket ball star. However, every basket ball player that leaves the ranks of A. C. H. S. this year with honors attached to their names as well as those that have ever left it. owe every ounce of their ability as a cageman to Coach H. V. Porter. He is the inspiration of basket-ball in this community, started the sport, developed it and maintains it. Coach Porter completes his fourth successful season as an Athenian mentor of Athletics. His untiring efforts and gentlemanly sportsmanship coupled with his interest for the school and community have made him loved by all under him. Every athlete who leaves this year goes with the sincerest best wishes that next year he will have a better team and greater success than ever. Here’s to the Future Basket career of Coach H. V. Porter. 19 T II E A T II E NI AN tTracfe ant) Jftelb £ttl)letics Track and Field Athletics have been a minor sport at A. C. II. S. because until this year, very little interest has been centered around it. However, this year Athens High, has made her start in coming into the limelight, via her track and field genii. Athens, this year, entered in five different meets, and considering the small amount of experience and the handicap that they underwent by not having a track of their own upon which to practice, they can feel sure that they honored their school. They were a credit to their Alma Mater. They have shown what school spirit really is. Even though this was Athens’ first real year in track and field work, she can boast of many medals and ribbons, which only goes to show tin ability of our athletes in the making. There were twelve men who succeeded in making one of the two teams. .John Zalenas this year captained the field team. His main events were: High jump, Standing broad jumps and Hundred yard dash. He won first in the High jump at WiUiamsville by jumping 5'4 . He placed second in the county meet at Tallula in the same event. He also broad jumped 8'6 which gave him second place honors at the county meet, and he placed third in the Hundred yard dash at WiUiamsville. Johnnie will be with us next year. Herman Hibbs was Track Captain of this year’s team. His events were the dashes and jumps. At WiUiamsville, he placed first in Broad jump, Hop step and jumps, and first in the fifty yard dash and second in the Hundred yard dash. At the county meet he placed second in both dashes and jumps, and also at the county meet he carried away second place honors in the jumps and second at the Bi-county meet. “Almonds” will also be with us again next year, and boasters of A. C. H. S. expect wonders from him. John Bokoski, the husky soph, covered himself with glory by heaving tin1 javelin for second place at WiUiamsville and third place at Bi-county, lie also leaped over the bar for third place in the High jump at WiUiamsville. Two more years of weight and height on Porky will undoubtedly make him capable of breaking a few standing records at the Bi-county and Bradley meet—Here’s to you, Pork. Paul Longerbon also came out in the limelight this year, and the people of A. C. 11. S. realize that through his graduation this year we lose our best distance runner. The events in which he starred were 440 and 880 yard runs. In these he never failed to place, he has the second place ribbons and medals in the 880 at county and bi-county inlets, and first at WiUiamsville. He also holds second in 440 at county and WiUiamsville meJts. The other track and field men that deserve much praise and mention are John Culver, who carries first and second place in the 220 yard hurdles at WiUiamsville and Tallula meets respectively. He also is lost this year, but his work and effort for his Alma Mater will remain unforgotten. Pete Winterbauer, a fast and snappy Junior, earned a place in the Relay team this year, and was our fast man in the 220 yard dash. He placed second at WiUiamsville in 220 and aided in our winning the half mile relay. He has another year, in which to cover himself with glory for old A. C. H. 8. John Powell also entered in Dashes and showed that he was a willing worker. With two more years experience there isn’t any doubt but that he will succeed in making a. valuable man. Glenn Huffman, our miler, showed that he too is good for something, besides simply being a Freshman. Before he graduates it is expected that he will be holder of many records. Bruce Perkins, another Freshman, showed his ability as a Broad jumper. Tennis Tennis is another form of Athletics that has been known for only a short time in this community. However, this year great interest developed, and early in the Spring there was much talk of tennis. Some of the poople of A. C. II. S. began to pick challengers and talk of tennis organization, but that is as far as it went. The weather grew cold and interest died, and it looked as if another year would pass by without any tennis activities. Mr. Peterson, star tennis man of Knox saw the low ebb of interest in this sport and he at once got busy. One evening a meeting of all interested was called. He took charge of the meeting and a tennis association was formed. Next year his plans for carrying on the sport will be carried out, and then we of A. C. H. S. will again find ourselves able to uphold the standards of the school, which arc set high enough to make us proud to know we are of its product. 20 T II E T II E N I A N 21 'I' II K A T II K N I A N Cfje Orchestra One often hears the expression “Putting a town on the map. A number of organizations have helpe 1 to do this in our town. One of these is the A. C. H. S. Orchestra. This is a type of organization that very few schools can claim. Through four years this group lias progressed from a very humble start to a very popular group of musical artists. Each year they have held a concert in the high school auditorium. They have accepted invitations from quite a few nearby towns. Petersburg and Oantrall have extended invitations yearly. Middletown, Auburn, Tice, Fancy Prairie, and Greenview have each taken their turns and extended invitations. This organization has been called upon to play for church services, teacher's institute, Barbecues, Home-comings, teacher-parent meetings, Decoration Day services and nearly every other kind of meeting possible. The aim of this group is: “To keep alive the appreciation of music and to promote fellowship and good will in the community, between schools, and between towns. It seems that from all compliments and invitations it has received, the orchestra can easily believe that it has lived up to this aim. Kach year the members have shown different characteristics and tendencies. This year Bailie Jurkonis and Edith Newbell enter the auditorium at 0:50, go to the piano and begin on “Chop Sticks. Paul Trent who begins at 4:05 to set up his drums, finishes his task and accompanies Bailie and Edith. This keeps up until Mr. Porter comes at 7:20 and begs them to stop so the instruments can be tuned and all made ready to begin at 7:30 sharp. At 7:30 no one is quite ready but Mr. Porter believes in starting on the dot so he taps his stand and begins. After he has played his solo, everyone is ready and the real practice starts with “Sing Lee. At the end of this piece, the Godbey girls from Greenview arrive and Mr. Peterson runs to get the cello player a chair. They are initiated with “Beauteous $ftghl and “Vesper Star. By this time Alpha Kinner clamors for “II Trovatore Wall Bailie and Charles Cline vote it down in favor of “Wang Wang Blues. In the nj the evening the clarinet section have to stop and look for their music-. Paul Glim‘s himself chief searcher and runs over all the building to find it, but beforeJj Jha his inspection, Mr. Augspurger finds a book, mouse-eaten beyond recognitfo p hitlt to be the music wanted. And so the evening wanes. The beginning orchestra has shown some real progress. Yoakum, Xylophone Soloist, and Eugene McAtee, flute soloist. Each have featured in concerts both inside and outside of town. Each year graduation takes its toll. From the ranks this year she calls Bailie Jurkonis and Esther Maxon, both violinists. Bailie has proved to be the star fiddler of tin orchestra. He has joined several smaller musical organizations outside of tin high school, lie gave Athens five points at the County Meet in Tallula. Of all orchestra members, Bailie's place will be hardest to fill. He will certainly be missed when it comes time for “Chop Sticks, “Turkey in the Straw, and “Ole Virginy. And Esther, partner de luxe in a chop sticks duo, how will the group get along without herf There’ll be no one to frown when “ Harvester March is announced, nor to beam when “Sing Le e is the next number. Four years of faithful attendance is her record. She believed in the slogan “When the sun rises in the west, 1 won't go to orchestra practice. One night she went to the picture show, but the exception proves the rule. She has taken part in trios, quartets, string choruses; has read, sung and planned programs. Her ability and her efforts have helped to make the A. C. II. S. Orchestra a progressive and popular organization. For these two staunch supporters of the orchestra and all the good things it has stood for, there will always be reserved an extra chair, and it is hoped that once in a while they'll come back to help play “Tourist's Return and “Acacia. From its Vanks come Carl 22 r I' 3 23 T II E A T II E N I A N litrrarp Societies Soon after the opening of school in September, 1919, the two societies, Lusi-tanian and Pershonian met to elect their officers for that term. Ralph Howard, President, Blanche Huffman, Vice President, and Esther Maxon, Secretary were the officers chosen for the Lusitanian Society. The Pershonian Society elected Herbert Prinun, President, Ethel Kincaid, Vice President and Paul Ward, Secretary. The Lusitanian gave the first program in honor of Armistice Day. On Hallowe’en night the Pershonian Society presented their first program of the year. Following these programs each society gave one more up to the time of the Literary Contest held at the High School, March 28. The numbers chosen for the contest were: Orchestra, piano solo, vocal duet, debate, declamation and extemporaneous speaking. The time approaching, March 28, was rife with excitement. The question of the day was, “Would the large silver cup remain in the possession of the Pershonian Society or would it be decked in the purple and gold ribbon of the Lusitanian Society. ’ ’ To the victors belong the spoils and so the Lusitanians carried off' the cup winning over Pershonian Society by four to three points. Space does not permit us to tell all the society events of the year, the valiant efforts put forth to keep the standards high, the originality in programs and stunts, the crowded moments when it seemed impossible for the leaders to take over another activity, the heroic manner in which loyal supporters volunteered for service and the joy that comes from striving and the happiness that comes from knowing that a cause has been fought for and that traditions have been upheld. The year was a literary society success. We hail with respect and admiration the leaders who made it so. 21 . Vice-President HERBERT FRIMM ETHEL KINCAID Secretary.........................PAUL ' Asi'D i THE ATHENIAN T II E ATHENIAN Organisations STUDENT COUNCIL It has long been the custom among the better high schools to allow the students to have some share in the government. When it is thought that the students are capable of taking this responsibility upon themselves, they are usually given the opportunity. This year the faculty of A. C. H. S. believe that the pupils had reached this stage, and so a Student Council was formed, whereby the students were to cooperate with the faculty in the governing of the institution. The members of the Council are the presidents of the four classes, of the two literary societies, of the Athletic Association, and the editor of the Journalist club. From among this number the faculty chooses one as Chief, and the Council elects a secretary. The members of the Council this year are Ralph Howard, Chief and President of the Lusitanian Society, Herbert Primm, President of the Pershonian Society, Fred England, Editor of the Journalist Club and Secretary of the Council, Blanche Huffman, President of the Senior Class, Ethel Kincaid, President of the Junior Class, Emily Bradley, President of the Sophomore Class, and Helen Huffman, President of the Freshman Class. JOURNALIST CLUB At the beginning of the school term, a Journalist Club was formed, the first of A. C. H. S. Mr. Peterson was the organizer and head of the club. Its objects is to enable the members to learn some of the fundamentals of journalistic work, and to furnish the newspapers with news of the school and community. Each week the President appoints a member of the club as reporter. The news is sent to the Illinois State Journal. The Editor of the club each week prepares the news of the school activities which are printed in the local paper, in which a space is reserved. The members of the club are: Esther Maxon, President, Louise Hill, Vice-President, Fred England, Editor, Gerald Hurt, Treasurer, Catherine Talbott, Elizabeth Eadie, Margaret Reinders, Helen Huffman, Edna Sawyer, Katherine Shipley, Emily Bradley, Paul Trent, John Culver, Joe Wasilewski, Paul Ward and Lewis Hicks. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club was one of the most popular organizations of the year. They sang at a number of programs and accompanied the orchestra on all of its out of town concerts. We will long remember “When the Great Red Dawn is Shining,” “Riding on the Dummy Line” and “Melvin’s Sepulchral Solo.” BANQUETS One of the greatest events ever held at the high school was the Fans’ Association Banquet held March l(i. Only the high spots can be touched on. We will long remember the Junior-Senior game, the cafeteria lunch with faculty made punch, the toasts: “The School” by Dr. Brittin; “Getting Ready” by Esther Maxon; “The Climax of Four Years,” by Edna Sawyer; “So Long Gang” by Miss Falkins; “Crowd Over Gang” by Ralph Howard; “Carry On,” Miss Drinkwater; “Hot on the Trail” by Pete Winterbauer; “Neck and Neck” by Stuart Burkett; “Biting Their Heels” by Alpha Kinner; “And They Thought We Wouldn’t Bite” by Paul Longerbon; and “Me Too” by Roland Cantrall. Mr. T. E. Cantrall was toastmaster, de luxe. And then we will never forget the awarding of the emblems and the elaborate ceremony accompanying. Then the team quartet sang, “Basket Ball it am de game for Me” and “Fight for you, Fans.” JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET “The Seeds are planted.” “The plants begin to Grow.” “The fruit ripens.” “The plant is ready to harvest.” “The Gardner.” “The Gardner comments on the crop.” “The Sheaves reply from the Windrows.” A style show ended the program. OTHER ACTIVITIES Some of the other things that can only be mentioned are: Armistice Day Activities, Springfield Game, Ashland Tournament, The Last Game on the Home Floor, The Thread of Destiny, The Wren, Reception to the Freshmen, Tennis Tournament, County Meet, Concert at Indian Point, Outdoor Concert during Commencement Week, The Alumni Banquet, Some thrilling third squad games, The Second Team’s victory over the Hi Y Club, The Independent Tournament, The Society Contest, the Class and Squad tournament, and the Minstrel. 26 THE A T H E N I A N 27 A T II E N I A N T II E Alumni For the purpose of organization the Alumni met at the Community High School, December 16, 1922. At this meeting they decided to have a basketball game between the Alumni and A. C. H. S. They also decided to have a banquet during the holiday vacation. At this time the following temporary officers were elected: ‘resident............................Felix Jurkonis Vice Presiden t.............................I la Mott Treasurer ............................Fred England Secretary ............................Lydia Hackman BANQUET The basket ball game was played between the Alumni and A. C. H. S. John Chord was here from Nebraska, but even at that, the Alumni failed to win. After the game an informal banquet was given in the Auditorium. Mr. Porter acted as Toastmaster and called on the President of each Senior Class to give a toast. Then each one was called on to tell the event that impressed him most during all the time he attended this High School. CLASS OF ’22 Lydia Hackman. Teacher at Athens Grade School. Louis Kopp. Student at School of Pharmacy. Erma Alkire. Employed in Springfield. William Eadie. University of Chicago, Chicago. Janet Brown. Student at Illinois Women’s College, Jacksonville. Harold Hill. Student at University of Illinois. Altese Cisco. Employed at Meat Market, Athens. Etna Cline. At home, Athens. Edward Keefner. Employed in a garage, Cantrall, Illinois. Harold Henrikson. Will teach at Hall School next year. Velma Langston. Teacher at Fancy Prairie. Nellie Hurt. At home, Athens. Marie Fulton. Now Mrs. Harold Hall, Fancy Prairie. Gladys Jurkonis. Bookkeeper, Wisconsin National Bank, Milwaukee, Wis. William Shears. Balance Clerk, First National Bank, Springfield. Leo Mudd. Employed by the State, Athens. Edith Primm. Will teach at Athens Grade School next year. Ila Mott. Student at Millikin University, Decatur. Elizabeth McQuinn. Now Mrs. Ross Livergood, Springfield. 28 T II E T H E N I A N 29 THE GARDENER COMMENTS ON THE CROP (JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET, 1923) By H. Forget, friends, a moment What tonight you have seen Travel backward in memory To the Fall of nineteen. There's a school standing waiting Cold, barren to the core As the muddy plank walks That lead up to its door. Like a plant in the winter With beauty covered in a bud Lay the building uncared for In its setting of mud. Viewed in doubt by its friends Cursed by many a foe It waited for nourishment Before it could grow. We know little of plant When it is only a seed It may grow a beautiful flower Or only an ugly weed. The school was the embryo The building only the shell Would it grow weed or flower Only time could tell. No traditions existed To help show its relation Of any future greatness It gave no intimation. No fruit had it borne No pedigree could it show In the future lay our hope As it started to grow. The nature of the adult We knew would be moulded By the embryonic cells That in the shell were enfolded. And the chromosome characters That would make weed or flower Were enchained in these units Small, but growing each hour. So a gardener took a chance On the cells in this structure And adopted the slogan “The school with a future. So in nineteen these cells, Individuals if you will Started growing a structure A community to fill. Had an X-Ray been used To allow a peep in the shell Many traits would have shown And allowed one to foretell What the future would bring When harvest time came; What flowers would appear To bring happiness and fame. There was Herbert, to register Standing heavy on one leg Bashfully whirling his cap With one finger for a peg. There was Esther, small maiden With hair in a braid A determined look: she meant Every word that she said. Then Imogene and Blanche Parked old Bill in the street Timidly wended their way Up to the enrolling seat. Blanche chose a program After looking them all thru And Imogene, eyes dancing. Nodded and said, “Me too. Paul Longerbon bounced in Wide eyed little geezer Demanding lots of public speaking And four years of Caesar. Then Lois was pushed forward A little flustered and very shy Hastily arranged her hair and blouse So not a plait was awry. From the corner came a giggle Where sat Carter and Derry While Mary laughed at Mildred And Mildred laughed at Mary. Care will kill a cat Said one to the other Any subject suits me So what’s the use to bother? T. PORTKK Then up slouched a gamin Ragged coated and grufT Didn't know whether he'd come. Said his name was “Chuff. There was Wayne in a new suit, Long pants, his first pair, Ready to tackle anything Latin or history—he didn’t care. Then fearful and solemn Her fingers all unsteady Came Grace to the desk Looking home-sick already. Then up popped Bailie From behind a desk shelf With a few old books A pile as big as himself. While Bernice, Eural and Fred Looked on with delight At these frightened little freshies Who would tremble as they’d write. There were others there too Ready to start with the rest But these few have survived And have stood every test. So the embryo cells of nineteen Started growth toward the light And out of the seed came a structure That grew like a mushroom in the night. As the independent cells of a volvox Stick together to form a new whole So these units, each itself independent Grew together into a unit, a school. The roots in their ramifications Spread to every part of the community And as they grew in their search for nourishment Bound dissenting factions in unity. Friends lost their doubt in this unknown Foes began to watch with surprise As tin living trunk reached upward With branches reaching toward the skies. Into the tissues of this giant There were being woven strong fiber Nothing was lacking that could be produced By ability, love, and labor. Traditions began to form in the xylem So support and allow it to tower That each branch might live on for always Each bud opening out in a flower. These units began to specialize Went thru a process of differentiation In their effort to grow something of value To community, state and nation. Customs, traditions formed as esprit de corps That clothed barren walls with a splendor That radiates glory, fills every part With memories, spirited and tender. Pershonian, Lusitanian. Beloved X, Y, Ask these who started this issue Why these are dear to their creator Who built themselves into their tissue. Then there grew the orchestra From a humble screechy organization To a happy group of musicians With a far spread reputation. Basket-ball started rather ragged Its future no one then foresaw But it grew as the school developed To a giant with hardly a flaw. Glance over its roster of famous Pick the all stars of state wide fame Bailie, Herb. Wayne and Chuffy Exponents of all good in the game. Of the other activities there are plenty They’ve sprang into life by the score There’s a school song whose associations Warms and thrills you thru to the core. There are traditions for clean athletics A booster spirit in town And Athens has reached the head lines As a school that has guined renown. “A. C. H. S., therefore it’s good. Is the standard held ever in sight If its for the schools good Cast your hat in the ring and work with all your might. Is he looking for a chance to help If he is, his actions speak loud If he’s looking for a chance for sneaking tricks He doesn’t belong in our crowd. 30 THE ATHENIAN Such has been the test applied Such the esprits de corps This school is as you have built it Your actions are traditional lore. So we trace, friends, tonight thru four years Thru a period of phenomenal growth The embryo grows to the sporophyte School of the Athenian oath. The plant towers up, beautiful, majestic Four years its strength it has stored The year ’23 smiles upon it And its buds to the sunlight have soared. They’ve swelled at the ends of the branches Unfurled with the passing hours Unt’l now in full bloom they have bursted Into fifteen wonderful flowers. Take note if you will of these products Here assembled in gorgeous array Ready to disperse into useful fields The perfect close of a high school day. ('all the roll, as they wait Write their records deep and clear As they stamped their influence On all the school holds so dear. There’s methodical, responsible Herbert Big heart and a three decker brain With a string of honors and friendships And a record without a stain. He figures all his important moves With accuracy, sense and precision And you can stake all the cash you own On his final official decision. Next is Blanche, family manager Drives a buggy full of knowledge I Freds all their scholastic maneuvers Like the executive head of a college. “If for . 0. H. s.. i n be there Is her sincere, inspiring slogan Never had cause for regret or worry Till Glenn’s work hit the toboggan. There’s Ralph, school booster and leader Without him no event was complete Of medals he deserves a thousand In memory ranks with the elate. He’s piloted the team and the literary group. Thru a myriad events a fine fellow He’s watching for Simpsons auction sale He wants to bid on an umbrella. Demure Grace comes shyly and timidly Gives the boys a wide berth as she passes But sticks to her shorthand and French And gives all her time to her classes. Tn the fall of nineteen she got home-sick But believe me. now don’t you worry When its five o'clock she’s still here And she doesn’t seem to be in a hurry. Bailie in a basket ball mix-up Spins around like a dog after fleas If its practice he’ll sneak up and knock you Off your pins by poking in your knees. A Wang-Wang Blue fidler and singer At Teds across the street joke will still laugh But through his deeds the name Jurkonis Stands in head lines an inch and a half. Imogene, trim as a fashion plate Used to wish civics was what it ain’t Got tired of reciting and listening And gently slid down in a faint. You’ve been thrilled by her voice as an actor You've known her modest, sensible, care free You think she is light like a fairy But you try to lift her and see. Paul Longerbon, future electrician A success in a dozen of things Speaker, students and reader But we all want to run when he sings. Distance runner, and good companion On his future we pin lots of hope He'll lay low like the basket ball 5th squad Then sneak in and upset the dope. There’s Lois, modest and stylish Long lashed eye-lids that quiver as she talks And fingers that nervously twist up The hem of her blouse as she walks. Of friends she has more than her quota For what the school stands, Lois stands true What she wants she tells uncle Artie Don’t worry, he'll get it for her, too. Then there’s Mary, laughing maiden On the stage a vampire of fame Yesterday constantly with Mildred Tomorrow it’ll be just the same. Deliberate, sensible and happy A worker of ability and pep No grouch ever marred her features When she gives a promise it’s kept. Hail Kural, before and after Once careless, now dapper and neat Once took his meals at the lumber yard And smoked n few snipes os he'd eat. But he came thru, a credit to A. C. H. S. Responsible, capable and square Bookkeeper, judge, and guard on the 5tli In all dealings he plays the game fair. Hats off to Bernice Jurkonis Of “Powerful Katinka’’ fame Jurkonis is stamped deep in A. C. H. S. And she lives up to the name. Basket ball player with the family eye Enthusiast from head to toe A comedian actor of local fame Whenever she boosts, things will go. Esther Maxon, loyal office secretary Booster of every good move in sight Without her the glee club, the orchestra And X society would be in a plight. Sensible, determined and brilliant Her nineteen pout hafc turned to a smile Her deeds will live in the annuals And in memory for a long, long while. Wayne Graham, tall and chivalrous Nothing he likes better than to mix In a pile on the end of the basket ball floor When he tackles a thing he always sticks. Exponent of the high school spirit For it, ever ready to fight When he tackles the problems outside in the world He’ll tackle with all his might. Fred England, known as Scotty, Without him we’d have been in the lurch Looks like a little giant senator Dignified and straight as a birch. His voice you could pick out of hundreds As a gentleman you’ll ne'er find his------w More than one heart will be heavy As his leaving time draws near. Mildred Derry, happy and determined Active in all enterprises Good companion and student of promise She talks a blue streak when she rises. On the stage she’s an excellent actor She’s never been known to shirk When an event was given for A. C. H. S. She grades A plus in her work. No longer do watchers wonder Whether this plant will be flower or weed Its a thorough-bred, now with a pedigree Built up from those cells in the seed. Built strong, built useful and beautiful Built right from root hair to flower A joy to educational leaders A sight to make ignorance cower. From the embryo cells, there in nineteen Living substance was built in the whole A school, a giant organism Living, pulsating, heart and soul. 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