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

Text from Pages 1 - 20 of the 1924 volume:

H. Yr. PORTER Principal t?ear 1923 24 This year in A. C. H. S.—what memories it calls up. This has: been a year of big things, the largest enrollment, the largest senior class, the best athletic record, and the best scholastic record by alumni in College. The joy in striving, the delight over achievement, and the pangs over temporary failure have been mixed like periods: of sunshine and rain, but mostly the sunshine has predominated. We recall the periods of preparation for literary events, the plays, the discussions over Shakespeare, the pounding of typewriters in room two, the skull meetings in room eight, the wire-pulling in class meetings, the tournaments, the wonder basketball teams, the debates, the orchestra rehearsals and concerts, the chats after school, the parties, the intermissions, the book reports, the Fan’s celebration, and the busy month of May. In memory we hear the melodious strains of the seventh period— the quartet from the west, the bass horn from the east, the Seven Shrieks from the gym, and the Hood of oratory’ from room three. We smell the odors from savery foods from the kitchen, and those from vile sulphurous compounds in the science room. We see the familiar scenes in assembly, and we feel again the doubts that arose about examination time. No one will ever forget the record the basketball team made. They won 39 out of their 41 games and was placed second in the State. The tournaments were thrilling. Among our keepsakes we treasure the “Pep Hook” published during the season. The latter part of the year was crowded with various events. Road conditions made plays or other entertainments impossible during February and March, so they were given in April and May, and even then every time something was announced Jupiter Pluvious took a hand and it rained. These little trials and tribulations were not enough, however, to lessen enthusiasm and the year closed with all work done and everyone happy. Ti.o Miss Lucile Stanseli. E. M. Augspurger Miss Delight Harper Home Economics Science Commercial Miss Lillian Goi.dstone Miss Pauline Drinkvvater Miss Hazel Jones Languages English History Miss Ercel Fai.kins Mathematics Lillian Avers. Valedictorian, A daughter of the Gods, divinely tall and most divinely (air.” Favorite expression: “Oh, mah jong.” (my John) Theme: Japanese Flowers. Athens Grade School. Orchestra 21 ; Vice-Pres. Class 21 ; Commercial Contests 23, ’24; Pianist of Glee Club 23; Junior Play 23; Contest Reader 23; Pres. “X” Society ’24; Student Council ’24; G. A. A.; Senior Play 24. Paul Trent. Salutatorian. ‘‘Let knowledge grow from more to more.” Favorite expression: “Well, I should snicker.’ Theme: The Typewriter. Garvin School. Macksville. Kans. Male Quartette '22, '23, '24; Orchestra; Senior Staff; Senior Play 23; Commercial Contest 23; Extempore Speaking and “X Orchestra Leader 22; Junior Play 23; Minstrels 23; Senior f Play 24. Ruth Baum. “ never found the companion that was so com-panioable as solitude.” Favorite expression: “It doesn’t make any dif- ference to me.” Theme: “Relation of Home Problems to Bac- teria.” From Damascus Grades. Glee Club 21, '22; Orchestra 24. Lillian Brackhan. “A witty woman is a treasure; A witty beauty is a power. Favorite expression: “I won’t.” Theme: The School As a Community Center. From Athens Grades. Junior Play 23; “Y” Extemporaneous 23; “Y” Debate 24; Senior Staff; Senior Play 24. Stuart Buerkett. ‘ He is a little chimney and heated hot in a moment.” Favorite expression: “That’s keen stuff. Theme: Forestry. From Athens Grades. Contest Debate 24; Senior Play ’24; Minstrels ’23; Operetta; Journalist Club; Male Quartette ’23. ’24; Boy's Glee Club ’22. ’23; Sec. Senior Class; High School News Editor ’23; Senior Staff; Student Council. Charles Cline. “In praise and dispraise The same A man of well-tempered frame ” Favorite expressityn: Hot dogs!” Theme: Klu Klux Klan. Athens Grades. Junior Play 23; Orchestra; Operetta; Glee Club ’22, 23; Minstrels ’23; “Y” Orchestra Leader ’23; Senior Staff; Senior Play ‘24. Ina Cline. ‘lHer manners had that repose That stamps the caste of Fere de Vere.” Favorite expression: “Great stars! Theme: Americanization. Til son Grades. Glee Club ’21, ’22; “Y” Society Programs ’22, ’23; Contest Readings. Four Madalene Cline. 4 Life is not life at all Without Ulight.” Favorite expression: “Gee. Whiz!” Theme: Kindergarten. From Athens Grades. Glee Club 21, ’22, ’25; Junior Play ’23; Senior Play ’24. Paul Cline. 7 a little knowledge if dangerous. Where is the man who has so much as to Be out of danger� ” Favorite expression: “Aw I know better.” Theme: Electricity. From Tilson. Orchestra; Junior Plays 22. 23: Commercial Contest 23; Senior Play 24; “Y” Plays. John Culver. §Time has fallen asleep In the afternoon sunshine.” Favorite expression: “Aw let him do it.” Theme: Radio. From Indian Point. Yell Leader 21, 22. ’23, ’24; Orchestra; Leader “X’’ Orchestra ’24; Track 23; Senior Staff; Journalist Editor ’24; Male Quartette 23, 24; Senior Play ’24. Clara Dobson. tThe very room, coz She was in. Seemed warm, from floor to ceilin'.” Favorite expression : “That makes me mad.” Theme: Negro Problem. From “Red Oak” Easton. III. Junior Play ’23; Senior Play 24; Orcliestra. Elizabeth Eadie. 4‘She doeth little kindnesses Which most leave undone, or despise.” Favorite expression: “Oh!” Theme: Kindergarten. From Cantrall Grades. Y'ice-Pres. Senior Class ’24: Senior Staff; Jour- nalist Club 23. 24; Junior Play 23; Contest Reader ’24; Senior Play 24. Alphonse Jurkens. 4tEf you want peace. The thing you've got to du. Is Jes' to show you're Up to fightin’. tu.” — Favorite expression: “I don’t inow. but” Theme: The Negro Problem. From Athens Grades. Senior Play ’24; Tennis Tournament. Ethel Kincaid. r ,lGreat thoughts, great feelings came to her Like instincts, unawares. Favorite expression: “You can’t kid me!” Theme: Americanization. From Indian Point. Junior Play 23: Pres. Junior Class; Vice-Pres. “Y Society: Society Reader ’23; Pres, of “Y” Society 24; Chief of Student Council 24; Senior Play ’24. Five Louise Minor. She is pretty to walk with. And witty to talk with. And pleasant, too. to think on. Favorite expression: “I think so too.” Theme: Klu Klux Klan. Hickory Grove Grades, Petersburg. Glee Club 24; Senior Play 24. Mary Minor. Her voice was ever soft, Gentle, and low. An excellent thing in A woman.” Favorite % expression: “Who, me?” Themes Historic Costuming. Hickory Gro e Grades, Petersburg. Senior Play 24. Cora Powell. We grant, although she had much wit. She was very shy in using it.” Favorite expression: “Oh, don't worry!” Theme: Industrial Unrest. Athens Grades. Junior Play '23. Doris Powell. Silence sweeter is than speech.” Favorite expression: “That’s me!” Theme: Development of Shorthand. Athens Grades. Junior Play '23; Glee Club '21, ’22, ’23; Orchestra '24. Winona Radiker. “Her form accorded with a mind Lively and ardent, frank and kind.” Favorite expression: “Say!” Theme: Klu Klux Klan. From Athens Grades. Glee Club ’21. 22; Junior Play ’23; ”Y” Contest '23; Senior Play ’24; Pianist for “Y” Orchestra. Edna Sawyer. But so fair. She takes the breath of men away Who gaze upon her. unawares. Favorite expression: “Well, that’s funny.” Theme: “Girls' Club. From Athens Grades. Glee Club ’21, ’22; Orchestra; Junior Play ’23; Vice-Pres. of “Y” Society '22. '23; Sec. of “Y” Society ’24; Pres, of Journalist Club; Contest ’23; Y” Society; Senior Play ’24. Katherine Shipley. Being mirthful, she. but in a stately kind.” Favorite expussiodn: “I don’t think so.” Theme: F.tiquette. From Athens Grades. Junior Play '23; Senior Play ’24; Glee Club ’21, ’22, 23; Journalist Club; G. A. A. Six Paul Ward. Ah. Why Should life all labor be? Favorite expression: “That's the berries. Theme: Klu Klux Klan. Mt. Pulaski Grades. Sec. “Y Society '22: Pres. Senior Class 24; Orchestra; “Y” Orchestra Leader 24: Junior Play '23; Minstrels '23: Senior Play '24; Student Council. Irene Whymf.r. “The silence that is in the starry skies. Favorite expression: “Now let me seel Theme: Klu Klux Klan. From Athens Grades. Operetta: “X” pianist ’23; Sec. of Class '22: Senior Play '24; Orchestra '22. 23; Glee Club 21. 22. Harold Wilcoxen. “As mild a mannered man that ever Scuttled a ship or cut a throat. Favorite expression: “Good-night! Theme: Motion Pictures. From Cant rail Grades. Senior Staff; Senior Play 24; Operetta '22. Edward Wintfrbauer. He speaketh not. Yet there lies a conversation in his eyes. Favorite expression: W-e-l-1-, Them': Physical Training. From W nterbauer School. Basketball 22. 23. 24; Sec. Junior Class |23: Junior Play 23: Vice-Pres. Athletic Ass'n. '24: Vice-Pres. “Y Society '24; Senior Staff; Senior Play 24. Peter Wixterbauer. “I love fools experiments I'm always making them Favorite expression: “Now. take a case like this, for instance. Theme: The Negro Problem. From Winterbauer School. Minstrel 23: Track '23. 24: Basketball 24; Senior Play 24; Banquet Toasts. Johk Zalenas. From the crown of his head To the sole of his foot He is all mirth. Favorite expression: “I want to know. Them': Sports and Athletics. From Athens Grades. Basketball '22. '23. '24: Junior Play '23: Pres. Athletic Ass’n. 23, '24; Vice-Pres. “Y Society '23. 24; Track '23. '24; Senior Play '24, “X Extemporaneous ’24. Theodore Reinders. A proper man As on shall see On a summer's day. Favorite expression: “Say! listen guy. Theme: Athletics. From Indian Point. Ba ketball '19. '20. 21. 22. '23; Junior Play 23: Senior Play '24; Pres. Athletic Ass’n. ’22, 23; Pres. “X” Society 21; Operetta; Male Quartette 23. ’24; Literary Contest (vocal) 22; Minstrels 23; Boys’ Glee Club '22. 23. Seven 3Tumors Forty-eight pupils registered as Freshmen in A. C. H. S., September, 1921. They had the distinction of being the largest Freshmen class in the four years history of the school. The members represented various schools but after several weeks each was we IT acquainted with his classmates as well as the working order of the school so its first business meeting was held. Gerald Hurt was elected President; Edith Kincaid, Vice-President; and Emily Bradley, Secretary and Treasurer. The Sophomore class of 1922-23 was slightly decreased in number but not in quality. The year officers were: President, Emily Bradley; Vice-President, Edith Kincaid; Secretary-Treasurer, Edith Xewbell. In September ’23 they returned forty strong. Eight members less than in their Freshmen year but still the largest Junior class of A. C. H. S. April 25, 1924 the play “When Jane Takes a Hand”, was presented by the class. This class has been well represented in various activities of A. C. H. S. Eight opljoinoresi In the fall of 1924 the Sophomore Class entered upon its second chapter in A. C. H. S. The numbers of the class had fallen from seventy to forty-one but the Sophomores still could boast larger numbers than that of any other in school. They started off with a real “bang” electing officers early in the term. President, Joan Hop-wood, Vice-President, Merle Primm, and Secretary, Lehman Canterbury. The class has rapidly developed and among its numbers, musicians, readers, soloists, and wits are found. The social affairs are always attended with the greatest of interest. The Sophomore party was given on the nineteenth of January. This class has furnished one of the heroes who helped Athens claim second place in the state basketball records in 1924. Nine ©rdjestra The Orchestra this year, as in the past, has been quite an active group. They have still maintained their record for never having missed a Wednesday rehearsal. They began early in the year to work up a program to be given as concerts here and at other places. During the first week in May this concert was given and because of the weather was repeated the next week. Among the favorite pieces will be remembered “Diana Overture”, “Standard Airs of America”, with variations furnished by several different instruments, “The Flower Song” and “Coast Artillery March”. One of the features was a Xylophone solo by Carl Yoakum. The last of the program was furnished by that group of Jazz Experts De Luxe, Ick Hurt’s Seven Shrieks. Their collection of Jazz numbers interspersed with comic songs, including “It Ain’t Agoin’ to Rain no More”, by Stuart Buerkett and Ick, himself. A number of those who were very active in the organization this year will be greatly missed after four years of their faithful efforts in up-holding orchestral standards. John Cluver, Paul Cline, and Paul Ward were a trio of cornetists the like of which few schools could boast. The violin section will find its three vacant chairs very hard to fill. We will long remember Charles Cliae and his wonderful ability to tide the section over difficult places. Edna Sawyer with her four years record of faithful attendance and her frequent calls for “Diana Overture”, and Clara Dobson, quiet and capable. Without Paul Trent we wonder how the orchestra can continue to thrive, for it was his drum that supplied the pep, since he learned to beat time on everything in sight, four years ago. With the Beginner’s Orchestra, Doris and Ruth made rapid progress. May these faithful members, as they go out into life, find their way smooth and their tasks made lighter by music such as they helped to render while a part of our organization. Ten TEAM SCHEDULE Oct. 12 Greenview ... 8 Athens 48 Jan. 18 Girard .. 9 Athens 22 Oct. 19 Williamsvillc ... 8 Athens 34 Ian. 22 Springfield. .. 7 Athens 21 Forest City . ... 5 Athens 39 Ian. 25 Greenview . . ..12 Athens 32 Oct. 26 Manito ... 6 Athens 37 Green Valley ..11 Athens 28 Feb. 1 2 ATHENS TOURNAMENT Nov. 2 New Berlin ... 5 Athens 33 New Holland • • 5 Athens 19 Nov. 9 Chandlerville. . . 10 Athens 37 New Berlin . . .. 8 Athens 29 Nov. 16 Petersburg. ...13 Athens 26 Williamsville . .. 6 Athens 28 Nov. 24 New Holland . . 13 Athens 34 Auburn . . 16 Athens 25 Nov. 28 Easton . . . 4 Athens 31 Feb. 8 Carlinville . .. . .21 Athens 31 Forest City . . 11 Athens 27 Feb. 15 Tacksonville. . .. 8 Athens 41 Dec. 14 Avervville. ... 9 Athens 32 Feb. 22 Auburn ..11 Athens 16 Dec. 20 Springfield. . ...18 Athens 27 Feb. 29 San Jose .... Dec. 22 Auburn Dec. 27 Peoria ... 9 Athens 26 Mar. 6 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Dec. 28 Canton .... ...15 Athens 13 Springfield. ..19 Athens 25 Dec. 31 Petersburg. ...13 Athens 27 Carlinville . . . ..13 Athens 24 Jan. 4 Carlinville. . . 4 Athens 22 Ashland ..13 Athens 44 Jan. 1 1 Jacksonville . . 10 Athens 30 Auburn ..11 Athens 23 M ar. 13 14 — SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Mt. Pulaski Athens 27 Champaign Athens 16 Morrisonville Athens 32 Mar. 21.— STATE TOURNAMENT West Frankfort Athens 29 Elgin . . . Athens 17 Eleven $ersljontan Society The “Y” or Pershonian Literary Society was organized the first of September and the following officers were elected: Pres.—Ethel Kincaid; Vice-Pres. — Edward Winterbauer; Sec.-Treas. — Edna Sawyer. Two programs were given during the year. The first one was given on October 12. A number of literary numbers were rendered and the last thing on the program was a one-act play, starring Edna Sawyer, Edith Newbell, Stuart Buerkett, Paul Ward, Ethel Kincaid, Lillian Brackhan and John Bokoski. The next program, given on Feb. 21, was a patriotic one. The stage was artistically decorated by Charles Cline. One of the features of the program was a set of scenes from Colonial Times. Among these were: “Washington Encamped at Valley Forge”; “The Minute Man of Concord”; “Spirit of 1776”; and “The Virginia Reel”. In the Contest, the “Y” Society was represented by the following contestants: Orchestra — Leader, Paul Ward; Debate — Lillian Brackhan, Stuart Buerkett: Declamation—Elizabeth Eadie; Piano Solo—Gerald Hurt; Vocal Duet—Mary E. Sawyer, Kathryn Talbot; and Extemporaneous Speaking—Joan Hopwood. The “Y’s” won in Debate, Vocal Duet and Extemporaneous Speaking, as a result of which the handsome silver cup was decorated in the purple and white for the coming year. Twelve The “X” or Lusitanian Society organized this year on September 5th, and the following officers were elected: Pres., Lillian Ayers; Vice-Pres., John Zalenas; Sec-Treas., Louise Hill. In the first program a number of excellent numbers were rendered. The climax of the program came with an original pageant entitled “Spirit of A. C. H. S.” This has been declared one of the best things that was ever given from the stage. All of the organizations were represented and the whole worked up in such a way as to describe the ideal High School Spirit. “The spirit of A. C. H. S. am I, A fairy sprite who will never die, To make A. C. H. S. the best is my aim And to the purple and green give world wide fame.” “Our literary societies, the “X” and the “Y” Hold high my standard’s and never say die, This year each is working with vigor and vim For the cup each one is determined to win.” In the second program the feature was an original stunt entitled “An Old Fashioned Rally” with special old home town characters taking major parts. We still have to laugh when we think of Guy Fulton as Oaty Walker, Melvin Neibert as Old Deafy, and Lawrence Sprouse as Rubber Neck. In the Contest the X’s gave their opponents plenty of opposition and lost by only one point, winning first place in piano, declamation and orchestra. The contestants were, piano, Louise Hill, debate, Harold Derry and Lawrence Reinders, orchestra leader, John Culver, declamation, Alpha Kinner, vocal duet, Eliza Cline and Vera Howard, and extemporaneous, John Zalenas. T hirteen Cracfe Track work this year started late and lack of a field to work in made a great handicap, however some fair records were established. Herman Hibbs showed up well in the Broad Jump and John Zalenas cleared 5' 6 in the high jump. John Bokoski threw the javelin 140 feet. Adams won the shot put at the Bi-county with a heave of 41 feet, 9 inches. John Powell ran the hurdles. Pete Winterbauer, Harold Langston, Clarence Smith and Herman Hibbs took care of the Sprints, while Glenn Huffman and James Weber ran the distances. The team took part in the Bi-county meet, a dual meet with Pleasant Plains, the Williamsville meet and the Auburn meet. If a track is made available for next year there is no doubt that a good showing will be made. Cennis The students interested in tennis elected John Zalenas manager of a Tennis Association. The court was fixed up and new netting bought for the back stop. Athletic Association The boys held a meeting early in September to organize the Athletic Association; the officers elected were: President: John Zalenas. Vice-Pres.: Edward Winterbauer. Sec.-Treas.: Herman Hibbs. Bookkeeper: Stuart Buerkett. Auditor: Henry Winterbauer. With the advice of Mr. Porter this organization prospered throughout the year and with the splendid support of the community during the Five County Tournament and the Home Basketball games the Association has come out on top. ft Fourteen Fifteen