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

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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

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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