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

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1925 volume:

The Athenian PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS Athens Community High School 19 2 5 ATHENS ILLINOIS Introduction This book is published in the hope that it will bring happiness to those who are interested in the school and that it may serve for years to come as a keepsake, which will enable members of the class to recall events that happened during their high school days. H. V. Porter. Principal E. M. Augspurger, Science Delight Harper, Commercial Ercel Falkins, Mathematics Hilda EberspachEr, French and English Lucili.e Stansell, Household Arts Pauline Drinkwater, English Hazel Jones, Social Science The Athenian 1925 Faculty Progress! Enthusiasm! Sincerity! Friendliness! Knowledge! And you ask where we get these things? The answer is simple enough. From our Athens Community High School faculty. And yet, in that answer so simple, is implied a feeling of understanding and a debt of gratitude. Where could we find a better personality, a better coach, a better teacher or a better principal than we have represented in our leader, Mr. H. V. Porter? Always willing to help one out of difficulties, and always ready to promote the interests of Athens Community High School in order that it may ever grow “Bigger and Better.” And then we come to our old standby, Mr. Augspurger, or perhaps we should say, “Happy.” It is from his profound stock of knowledge that he unravels the mysteries of science. The leader of our band, the group that puts pep and determination into our team and hence makes possible that long list of victories. We wonder where those deft lingered steno’s come from. To satisfy our inquiries, we look in Room two and catch a glimpse of that exceptionally pleasant individual, rightly named “Delight,” the student’s friend. Miss Jones, our patient instructor in Ancient, American, and Modern History has unfolded to us all the miracles of the past and present. However, she does not stop here, she explains the all-conquering Caesar and the civic government of our town, state, and nation. The Glee Clubs, and French and English classes would find themselves in a critical condition if that stylish little individual failed to show up some day. In Miss Fberspacher, we have a friend, always willing to help some one find a suitable song or always ready to aid someone in his French translation. Athens certainly had good choice when they chose Miss Stansell as their Household Art teacher. We need but visit the sewing room once in a while if we would he fully convinced that her pupils are becoming expert dressmakers. From the delicious odors that escape through the kitchen door we know that no banquet or reception at Athens Community High School could ever go wrong. As one of the directors of the Girls’ Athletic Association, she has helped make it a good organization. And now we come to our talented English teacher. Miss Drinkwater. It is through her careful explanations that the various classes expound the tragedies of Shakespeare and the beauties of other writers. In all school activities she lends her enthusiastic efforts. No program is complete without some of her numbers. To he in her classes is a privilege. One has the feeling that the chance to recite in her class is something of a favor instead of a request. Miss Ercel Falkins, mathematics teacher, public speaking director, play coach, girls’ athletic leader, pageant originator, pep meeting advisor, and exponent of all that has promoted progress in Athens Community High School, is leaving after four years of extraordinary service. Her pageant of Athens Community High School progress, her loyalty song, “Onward Athens,” her many beautiful folk drills given at athletic celebrations or literary programs, her girls' athletic association, the many elaborate original stunts she directed for tournaments or special occasions—these will live long in our memory. They are classics. They are built into Athens Community High School traditions, and as such they will influence the school for many years to come. From her we have imbibed some of the enthusiasm for the works of Edgar Guest, some of her love of the beautiful, some of her energy in outdoor sports, some of her vision, her pleasant disposition, her leadership. Next year she will attend college to take advanced work in her chosen field, and fortunate indeed will he the school in which she enrolls. Page 7 The Athenian 1925 Senior Class History The enactment of one of the greatest dramas in Athens Community High School history began September 7, 1921. Looking hack one can see about fifty noisy, frivolous pupils who entered as soon as the curtain rose. One after another filed to the enrollment desk, some boldly, others timidly, uncertain of what it all meant. As usual, a dozen or so Juniors and Seniors were on hand— presumably to welcome us, but in reality to look upon the “once a year scene.” A few days later we were stationed in the northern front half of the assembly where upper classmen as well as teachers could watch every act. At first they saw only our awkward movements as we passed from one classroom to another or the expressions of loneliness upon many faces, as though lost in an unfamiliar city. They marveled at the quantity. We heard more than one say, “What a hunch of Freshies—of all I've seen for four years they’re the greenest.” For a week we endured such remarks and then somebody came to our rescue—for a freshman reception was held Friday evening, September 16. On and after this memorable evening we felt we had become real members of the foremost institution of our community. As the year progressed our upper classmen began to see the quality which was intermingled with quantity. Among our classmates were found musicians, poets and athletes, as well as scholars. September rolled around again in 1922. This year we took our places with more confidence in ourselves. Our class was slightly reduced in number, but our ability increased. Surely this was recognized bv the older members of Athens Community High School for two of our members were given parts in the Junior play. Our class was represented in all the activities of Athens Community High School this season. In the fall of 1923, we again returned to browse in the field of knowledge. We had now become upper classmen and accordingly our place in the Assembly was no longer the front, hut the hack of the room where we could look upon the Freshies, as we had once been looked upon. Our main pride as Juniors lay in the activities of our boys in athletics. Like other Junior classes we too gave a Junior play and a Junior-Senior banquet. And now we come to the last act of our drama. We cannot boast of having the largest class of “real Porterites,” for some of our members have dropped out, others have moved away and a few are left as souvenirs of the class, so we are no stronger in numbers as graduates than the Class of '24. Nevertheless, we can feel that we have done our best in participating in the various activities of the school and in up-holding the standards and traditions of dear old “A. C. H. S. Our class has furnished the backbone of the Athens basketball machine. As we look hack upon our high school life we think of all the combined forces which have made this life possible. For the incalculable help we have received we shall forever he indebted to our efficient and willing principal and teachers, our thoughtful parents and the good will of the community. To all we extend our most sincere thanks. Most plays end either happily or tragically. Ours is a mixture of both. It seems tragical to us indeed to thus leave our friends and all that we have claimed as our own for four years at Athens Community High School, yet there is joy in the thought that we are equipped with enough to go out and partake of the opportunities of life as each one wills. With both joy and regret we depart, trusting that those who are left to fill our places, will in their turn “carry on,” as well if not better than we have. Josephine McLavish John Bokoski Herman Hibbs Harold Derry Nina Glenn Emily Bradley Edith Kincaid The Athenian 1925 Josephine McLavish “Zealous, but modest Innocent, though free. Known as: “Jo Favorite expression: “My Land Noted for: Her quiet ways Senior Theme: “Immigration Activities: I’res. of Junior Class ’24 Vice-Pres. of (I..A. A. ’24 Junior Flay ’24 Student Council ’24 Class Editor of “Athenian From: Athens Grades John Bokoski “That which ordinary men are fit for, I am qualified in And the best of me is diligence” Known as: “Porky” Favorite expression: “Cut it out!!!” Noted for: Being the sweetest guard downstate Senior Theme: “Heroes of the Far North Activities: Basketball ’22. ’ Baseball ’24, 25 Vice-President Athletic Association ’25 Secretary of “V Society ’25 ' Editor-in-Chief of “Athenian Junior Play ’24 Senior 1 lay ’25 All-star guard District ’24. ’25; Sectional ’24. ’25; State ’24; Ashland Tourney ’25; Five County ’24 Minstrels ’24 From: Athens Grades Herman Hibbs He is a little chimney and heated hot in a moment Known as: “Almonds Noted fer: His speed Favorite expression : “Let’s go Senior Theme: “Forestry Activities: Basketball ’22. ’23, ’24. ’25 Secretary of Athletic Association ‘24, ’25 Vice-President of Junior Class ’24 Track ’22, ’23. 24, ’25 Captain of Track Squad ’23. ’24, ’25 Baseball ’23, '24. ’25 F o:n : Athens Grades Edith Kincaid And still they gazed and still the wonder grezv That one small head should carry all she kneiv.” Known as: “Edie Favorite expression : “Oh Heck Noted for: Her studiousness Senior Theme: “Japan Activities: Vice-President of Class ’22 Vice-President of Class ’23 Secretary of Class ’24 Vice-President of “V Society ’25 Member of G. A. A. “S’ Orchestra “Y” Basketball Team ’23 Art Editor of “Athenian From: Indian Point Emily Bradley She's beautiful, and therefore to be wooed. She is a woman, therefore to be icon. Known as: “Bradley Favorite expression: “1 don’t believe it Noted for: Her good nature Senior Theme: “Forestry Activities: Secretary of Class ’22 President of Class ’23 Jour mist Club '23 i.lce Club Orchestra Member of G. A. A. Junior Play ’24 Student Council ’23 From: Indian Point Nina Glenn “Of easy tern fer Natu-ally good. Known as: “Ninie Favorite expression: “I don’t know Noted for: Her curly hair Senior Theme: “Panama Canal Activities: Orchestra I iterary Program ’21 Presentation of letters to Team of ’21 From: Damascus Harold Derry With his el ear been joyanee. langour cannot be; Shadow of annoyance. Never came near thee! Known as: “Derry Favorite expression: “Oh Gosh Noted for: His reckless driving Senior Theme: “Elect:ical Appliances Activities: Junior Play ’24 Senior Play ’25 Society Debate ’24 Cheer Leader ’24, ’25 From: 1 )amascus Pag? 11 Freed a Myers Melvin Xiebert Gladys Ishmael La vv r e n ce R e inders Mary Becker Walter Harris Cecilia Zalenas The Athenian 1925 Frrkda M. Myers “Her very frowns (ire fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Known as: “Fritz’ Favorite expression: Come on, kid” .Voted for: Her vampish ways Senior Theme: “The American Red (toss During the World War” Activities: (Ilec Club Literary Program 21 Presentation of letters to Team ’21 From: Athens Grades Melvin Xikbkrt “I marched the lobby, twirled my stick 'The girls all cried: He's quite the kick.' ” Known as: “Charley” Favorite expression: “Aw go on” Voted for: TI is penmanship Senior Theme: “Panama Canal” Activities: Operetta ’21 Orchestra Junior Play ’24 “Seven Shrieks” Senior Play ’25 Calendar F'ditor of “Athenian” Boys’ Athletic Association (dee Club Baud From: Athens Grades Gladys Ishmael “Age cannot zvither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety.” Known as: “Jimps” Favorite expression: “I don’t care” Voted for: Iler love of mis- chief Senior Theme: “Immigration” Activities: Junior Play Committee’ 24 From: Lynn Grade School Lawrence Reinders “I sing a little tenor I sing a little bass.” Known as: “Larry” Favorite expression: “Aw— (lee” Voted for: As a soloist Senior Theme Activities: Junior Play ’24 Preliminary Contest ’25 Countv Contest ’25 ('dee Club Minstrels ’23 County and Bi-County Vocalist 25 From: Indian Point Walter Harris “He does it with a better grace But I do it more natural.” Known as: “Oats” Favorite expression : “Aw—Go on” Voted for: His kind heart Senior Theme: “Forestry” Activities: Orchestra From: Athens Grades Mary Becker “Her form accorded with a mind Lovely and ardent, frank and kind.” Known as: “Murry” Favorite expression: “I’ll bet ’cha” Voted for: Her giggles Senior Theme: “Our National Parks” Activities: Orchestra Glee Club “Y” Basketball Member of G. A. A. Junior Play ’24 From: Fancy Prairie Grades Cecilia Zalenas “A kindly quiet spirit. Where malice finds no home.” Known as: “Tillie” Favorite expression: “W-e-1-1” Voted for: Her laughter Senior Theme: “Kindergarten” Activities: Glee Club “Y” Basketball From: Athens Grades Page 13 4 Gerald Hurt Margie Harris Louise Hill Clarence Manis Alpha Kinner Cecile Knox Watsi Me Lavish Tiie Athenian 1925 Gerald Hurt “With malice toward none And charity for all.” Known as: “Ick” Favorite -expression: “Well, isn’t that nice?” Noted for: Jazz music enthusiast and entertainer Senior Theme: “Tobacco. Its Production and Uses” Activities: President of Class ’22 Vice-President of Class ’25 basketball '22 ’23. '24, ’25 baseball ’24. ’25 “Y” Orchestra Circulation Editor of Athenian” Society Contest ‘23. '24 Leader of “Seven Shrieks” Journalist Club “Y” Quartette boys’ (lice Club From: Athens tirades Louise Hill Hut here's to the girl with A heart and a smile Who makes the bubble of Life worth while.” Known as: “Doc” Favorite expression : “Oh ! get it!” Noted for: Her Musical Talent Senior Theme: American M usic Activities: Junior Play ’24 Senior Play ’25 Orchestra (Ilee Club Pianist Secretary of “X” Society ’25 Society Editor of Athenian” From: Athens tirades Ckcilk Knox “A witty woman is a treasure . I witty beauty is a powerA Known as: “Skinny” Favorite expression: “Oh Landies” Noted for: Her appreciation of a good joke Senior Theme: Motion Pictures” Activities: Glee Club President of “X” Society ’25 Captain of “X” basketball team ’25 Student Council Member of G. A. A. Senior Play ’25 From: Athens tirades Margie Harris “Her voice was ever soft. Gentle and low. An excellent thing in A woman.” Known as: “Marg” Favo ite expression: “Land sakes” Noted for: Her coquettish smile Senior Theme: “Kindergarten” Activities: tljee Club Literary Program Presentation of letters to Team '21 From: Athens tirades Alpha Kinner Laughing and talking all day long A twinkle in her eye, on her lips a song.” Known as: “Alfie” Favorite expression: “Oh. Gee Whizz” Noted for: Her birdlike voice Senior Theme: “Immigration” Activities: Junior Play ’24 Senior Play ’25 Captain basketball Team ’23 Orchestra President of ti. A. A. ’24 bi-County Reader ’23 Literary Contest ’24 Student Council ’24 From: Indian Point Wats i Me Lavish ‘'What e'er he did was done with so much ease In him alone 'tuas natural to plegsc.” Known as: “Wats” Favorite expression: “What’s that” Noted for: Knowledge of sports Senior Theme: “Forestry” Activities: basketball '23, ’24, '25 Auditor of Athletic Association '25 From: Athens Grades for- Clarence Man is “He speaketh not and yet there lies A conversation in his eyes.” Known as: “Tinkas” Favorite expression: “Coinin’ out?” Noted for: Promptness Senior Theme: “The Panama Gateway” Activities: basketball ’22, ’23, ’24, '25 Senior Play ’25 From: Athens Grades Page 15 Joe Wasilewski Lucille Loving Blanche McDonald Henry Winterbauer Mildred Shonts Edith Newbell Florence Sunley Carl Yoakum The Athenian 1925 Lucille Loving '7 was never less alone than when by myself. Known as: “Ceil Favorite expression: “What d’ you say?’ Noted for: Her kindness Senior Theme: “Social Service” Activities: Glee Club Senior I 1 ay ’25 Member of G. A. A. Girls’ Basketball ’23 Commercial Contest ’24 From: Wintcrbauer (trades llKNRY Winterbaukr “His form teas of the manliest beauty His heart was kind and soft. Known as: “Hank” Favorite expression: “That’s Old” Noted for: His winning smile Senior Theme: “Electricity and Magnetism” Activities: Junior Play '24 Senior Play ’25 Basketball ’22. ’23. ’24. 25 All-star center District ’24, ’25; Sectional ’24; Ashland Tourney ’25; Canton Tournament ’24. ’25 Sports Editor of “Athenian” President of Athletic Association ’25 Member of Student ( ouncil Secretary of “X” Society ’25 From: Winterbauer Grades Edith Newbell “Come and trip it as you jo On the light fantastic , __ r Known as: “Blondv” Favorite expression: “Well, let’s do” Noted for: Her incessant chatter Senior Theme: “Evolution of the Typewriter” Activities: Orchestra Glee Club Junior Plays ’23, ’24 Secretary of Class ’23 Literary Contest ’23 “Y” Basketball team Journalist Club '24 Member of G. A. A. County Reader 25 From: Athens Grades Joseph O. Wasilewski 94From the crown of his head To the sole of his foot He is all mirth. Known as: “Wobbler” Favorite expression : “Aw— Shucks” Noted for: His determined ways Senior Theme: “Julius Caesar’s Stenographer” Activities: President of Class ’25 Bookkeeper of Athletic Association Junior Play ’24 Senior Play '25 Student Council Basketball ’23, ’24, ’25 Baseball '25 From: Athens Grades Mildred Shonts “She is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with And pleasant, too. to think of. Known as: “Milly” Favorite expression: “I don’t see anything to laugh at” Noted for: Her good disposition Senior Theme: “The Progress of the Negro” Activities: Junior Play ’24 Senior Play ’25 Glee Club Kodak Editor of “Athenian” Secretary of Class 25 From: Athens Grades Carl Yoakum (treat things like great people Are simple in their analysis, so why pretendr Known as: “Boge” Favorite expression: “When do we eat and what?” Noted for: As a Xylophone artist Senior Theme: “Physical Culture” Activities: Track '22, ’23. ’24, ’25 “Seven Shrieks” Basketball From: Athens Grades BlanchK McDonaij “She that was. fair and never proud Had tongue at will, and yet was never loud. Known as: “Banny” Favorite expression: W here’s Cccile?” Noted for: Her keen sense of humor Senior Theme: “Immigra- tion” Activities: Glee Club “X” Basketball team “X” Society Senior Play ’25 Member of G. A. A. From: Athens Grades Florence Sunley “ll’ith reproof on her lips And a smile in her eye. Known as: “Flossie” Favorite expression: “Let me see” Noted for: Her pathetic look Senior Theme: “Kindergarten” Activities: Orchestra Glee Club Member of G. A. A. Literary Program ’25 From: Indian Point Page 17 1925 The Athenian Events Senior Night April 24th was set as Senior Night. The program was a typical A. C. H. S. production. You remember—Class Prophecy, Ick’s Troubadors. Monkey Sprouse beats a tattoo on his dome. The Senior newspaper, the play “Enter Doris—Exit Dad.” and the comedy picture. Class Parties The Reception to Parents, the Freshman Reception, the Sophomore and Junior Parties. Carrol Hurt takes the prize for the obstacle race. Anna Jurkonis and Beulah Langston win in the race around the world. The Big Sleet Two days before Christmas vacation we woke to find trees crashing, telephone poles snapping like toothpicks, wires blockading the streets and the whole community isolated from the rest of the world. Eighteen days no school was possible. It rained and froze. When we thought all the damage possible was done it rained again and piled the sleet deeper until trees were shattered and every road was blockaded. Other Occasions The Canton game—the Springfield game—the last game of the season with rainbow badges and a celebration at the start—the G. A. A. program—the new score board goes up—the ants swarm—the west window blows out and some one cries “Murphysboro! —Senior Hoy X appears with a girl—the mice make a raid—the current is off again. Baccalaureate and Commencements Baccalaureate exercises were held May 24th. The speaker was Rev. L. D. Lasswell. Music was furnished by a chorus of thirty. Commencement exercises were held Friday, May 29th. The address was given by Dr. W. R. Cremeans of Springfield. The Valedictory was given by Edith Kincaid and the Salutatory by Josephine McLavish. Class Plays 1 he Juniors gave the play, “Hack Again Home Town.” Perkins, Canterbury. Fulton. Young, Adelheid Spragg. Joan Hopwood, Eliza Cline and Beulah Langston took part. the Seniors gave two plays, “Second Story Peggy,” and “Diamonds and Hearts.” Both were highly successful. Wff T« rf fr � up foUf hacH elO 1 nor ro k| zjpr'rf s .h4� l r ) T y� 3 Hus Key £ Tt£ s T x -i vhp � - ■■ H.s VfHuTp SOf v r Ouk b9H$ ' Giris Top Row—Helen Huffman, Lilly Spragg. Elsie Jurkens, Joan Hopwood, Viola Davenport, Adelheid Spragg, Martha Shannon. Front Row—Catheryn Daley. Ruth Baum, Eliza Cline, Beulah Langston, Alma Goliday, Opal Hibbs, Gladys Power. Boys Top Row—Allan Van Meter, Carol Hurt, Harold Langston, Glenn Huffman, Dean Wilcox, Joe Zalenas, Joe Smith, Merle Primm, Roland Cantrall. Middle Row Lehman Canterbury, Lyman Young, Floyd McDonald, Richard Pugsley, Bruce Perkins, Emery Strode. Front Row—John White, Lawrence Sprouse, Stanley Kryzwacki, Guy Fulton, Fred Ayers. The Athenian 1925 Junior Class You’ve heard a great deal about classes which claimed to he the largest in the school. The Juniors aren’t saying much, but watch the reports next year when the number of graduates in the Class of ’26 are given out. Talk about breaking records, there have been classes that have ranked two or three larger than any other class, but unless our prediction goes far astray, the Senior Class of ’26 is going to smash records so completely that it is doubt- ful whether any class of the future will attempt to break it. This class has not only size, but quality. Make a note, friends, of the Junior “Roll of Honor.” There’s Fred Ayers, Captain and ring leader of the bantams, who keeps the Bantams on their toes in doing their stuff. Evans Brittin is a lad who can round up more antiques and curios for a circus or science department than Major Hoople ever dreamed of. Consider Maud Baum, demure maid, who plays a violin like a veteran. There’s Roland Cantrall whose ability along the line of impersonation needs no advertising. Alice Canterbury once got below 90 and next week the big sleet came. Eliza Cline, the girl for whom barbers have no charm, has appeared in so many school activities that it is useless to try to mention them in such a short space. Another in the charmed 90 circle is Janette Diehl. Catheryn Dalev and Gladys Powers are the two extremes of the class, one talks so little while the other talks all the time. Viola Davenport knows more news than any one girl in the school. We’ll long remember Guy Fulton for his impersonation of Otev Walker and Judge Avery. We even have a “Hello girl in the person of Alma Goliday. Opal Hibbs is the only one in the class who doesn’t like plays. Joan Hopwood isn’t satisfied with a 90. She chalks up 97’s. Then the there’s John Hornback for whom the bass horn was named. The two happiest of the Juniors are Glenn Huffman and Stanley Krzywacki. Two more of the charmed 90 circle are Helen Huffman and Floyd MacDonald. If you would like to know anything in modern history just ask Carroll Hurt. Two of the famous Jurken’s quartette, Helen and Elsie. President of the Girls’ Athletic Association is a Junior, Beulah Langston. One of our famous track men is Harold Langston. The smallest of the Junior group is Victor McAttee. Three of the famous basketball team are found in the Junior Class: Bruce Perkins, Joe Zalenas and Lehman Canterbury. Two of the most care free and optimistic of the class are “Mutt Primm and “Dick” Pugsley. Next year there will be others who will be in this class to make it near a total of fifty. The officers who have piloted this group to the end of the term are as follows: Page 21 President________________ Vice-President___________ Secretary and Treasurer Lehman Canterbury __Harold Wili.iams Alice Canterbury Giri.s Top Row—Jessie Shears, Lela Stanton, Gladys Jensen, Mary Langston, Alma Kincaid, Arnola Young. Middi.k Row—Francis Devocelle, Gladys Fades, Erma Wells, Vera Howard, Velda Allison, Stella Whitenack. Front Row—Aurelia Craig. Betty Johnson, Elizabeth Kenyon, Lillian Cantrall, Ruth Clemens. Boys Top Row—Harold Baugher, Clarence Basso, Clarence Smith, Thomas Winterbauer, James Weber. Front Row—Cecil Fenton, Robert Van Emails, Joe McLavish, John Wasilewski, Watson Hall. The Athenian 1925 Sophomore Class The morning of September 4th, 1923, dawned bright and clear, and long before eight forty-five, the minute which was to mark the beginning of a new school year, two and forty Freshmen had taken their respective places at A. C. H. S. and were ready to begin a good year’s work. On the first Friday night the “Freshies” were welcomed to A. C. H. S. by a reception from the rest of the school. A group of Hawaiian singers from among the upper classmen, dressed in high school colors, sang to ukelele accompaniment. “We welcome you, our Freshman class. Three cheers we give to you, each lad and lass. We’re hacking you to do your very best To uphold the name and standards of A. C. H. S. That evening the Freshmen were told that they were not to he allowed to march with the upper classmen in the grand march, but were to do it alone. When every one was ready and the piano struck the chord for the grand march, every Freshman hoy had disappeared, so the dauntless girls daringly performed that perilous feat without them. We are told, that the boys appeared in the kitchen not so long after that and in plenty of time to get in on their share of eats. A few weeks later, the first business meeting was held and the officers for the year were elected. Those chosen were: President, Aurelia Craig, Vice-President. Clarence Rasso, and Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Johnson. The only event of the year entirely fostered by the Freshmen was the Freshman party which was held in February. Here the Freshmen showed that they could entertain as well as be entertained. In the inter-society contest, two of the four vocalists were representatives of this class. Mary E. Sawyer for the Y’s and Vera Howard for the X’s. Although the number entering A. C. If. S. as Sophomore this year was somewhat smaller than the preceding year, those who were left retained their old pep and enthusiasm. The officers this year were: Betty Johnson, President, and Elizabeth Kenyon. Secretary-Treasurer. In the preliminary contest the Sophomores were represented in every event. Anna Jurkonis and Elizabeth Kenyon were entered in declamation, Vera Howard and Betty Johnson in vocal solo, and Aurelia Craig in piano. Aurelia carried off first place in piano and thereby gained the right to represent A. C. H. S. at the county meet. Others of this class have been active both in literary and athletic events. Anna Jurkonis made such a good man in the one act play, “An American Harem” that she was mistaken for her brother. Of the Sophomore boys who took part in athletics, John Wasilewski has the honor of being the only one to receive the letter, although several others did work worthv of mention. John held a berth on the baseball team and is a very promising little basketball player. Many of the Sophomore girls are active in girls’ athletics and have been faithful members of the G. A. A. Two of the officers of the organization. Ruth Clemens, Vice-President, and Anna Jurkonis, Secretary are members of the Sophomore class. Page 23 Giri.s Top Row—Rose Peterson, Bernice Dobson, Mary Stott, Eleanor Van Meter. Elizabeth Ayers, Marjorie Agee. Evelyn Shonts, Juanita Rogers, Helen Montgomery, Ruth Timmons. Front Row—Mildred Devocelle, Edith Hill. Lucile White, Bernice Jurkens. Mercedes Knox, Myrtle Sunley. Boys Top Row—Carl Rath, Maffet Hill, Joel Thompson, Frank Krvzwacki. Harry Fulton, Raymond Colliver. Middi.e Row—Louis Radiker, John Dirks, Clarence Smock. Allvn Fisher, Glenn Brown. Front Row—Dean Taylor, William Downey. The Athenian 1925 Freshman Class September 1st. 1924. found forty Freshmen ready to begin work at A. C. H. S. According to the usual custom, the class was greeted with a reception at the end of the first week, at which time a challenge was given them to accept the torch of A. C. II. S. standards and bear it on. The Freshies have held high that torch. After a few weeks had elapsed and the class had learned to know each other better, a meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers. Those elected were: President, Harold Primm; Vice-President. Clarence Smock; Secretary and Treasurer, Carl Rath. The class as a whole is a little above the average in scholar; hip and in extra-curricular activities. In fact some of the Faculty members say that this is the most talented class A. C. II. S. has ever had. The class first made a name for itself in the high school circus. Each member co-operated to do his part whether it was clown or acrobat, and every Freshman was represented. When the call came for entries in the literary contest, the Freshman class responded with two readers: Juanita Rogers, and Evelyn Shonts, and three vocalists: Clarence Smock, Carl Rath, and Evelyn Shonts. Although none of these contestants took first place, all showed a great deal of ability and the way in which they entered into the work and carried it through showed that A. C. H. S. will fare well along these lines in the next three years. The Freshmen have a promising little bunch of basketball players. The regular Freshman team played only two scheduled games, winning one of them. Many of the players however, held a position on fine of the various teams at A. C. H. S. Among those who starred we might mention “Kink Krzywacki. “Old Tater” Smock. Harold Primm, “Cy” Rath. Lawrence Cline and several others. Many of the Freshman girls are active members of the Girls' Athletic Association. and that organization owes much of its success to the loyalty and co-operation of these girls. In the G. A. A. entertainment. Marjorie Agee and Juanita Rogers will long be remembered for the way they played the parts of Frank Glynn and his wife in “An American Harem, Myrtle Sunlev was a member of the G. A. A. quartette, and Pete Ayers, Bernice Jurkonis, and Mercedes Knox were the most daring of athletes. Many of the boys were active in glee club work. Of this group Miss Eberspacher chose four and formed a Freshman quartette: Carl Rath, Clarence Smock. Maflfet Hill and Lawrence Cline. This quartette sang between acts of the Junior play. In cheering the team on to victory, two of the three yell leaders were Freshmen, and much of the A. C. II. S. pep was due to their efficient and enthusiastic leadership. The pledge of this Class of ’29-’30 is: “We will at all times uphold the standards of our school. We will try to carry on the good work started by our predecessors, and we will always do our best to bring credit and honor to A. C. H. S. Pa ye 25 ftn tmcn Lr Flo 7 Athens state am e f OFfffi Tiie At h e n i a n 1925 The High School Circus One of the biggest events of the year 1924-1925 was the Athens High School Circus, held on Election Day, November 4. It was a big success from the parade at 3:30 in the afternoon through the Main Ring performance and side shows lasting until 11:00 P. M. The parade formed on the track hack of the High School. From there it proceeded to Main Street where a huge crowd of citizens awaited its appearance. It then wound through the main streets of the town and finally went back to the starting point. The parade was led by the old fashioned stage coach followed by the covered wagon, various floats and a group of rough riders. Among the floats were the business men of Athens, the “X” and “Y Societies. Woman’s Club, the G. A. A.. Boys’ Athletic Association, the T. T. T.. American Legion and Christian Church. Numerous clowns added to the enjoyment of the parade by their funny stunts performed on the street. Mysto, the Magician added entertainment and mystery to the affair. By seven o’clock in the evening the auditorium was filled and at half past seven the main ring performance began. The audience was amused by clown stunts followed by the marvelous feats of the Magician and acrobatic stunts of the boys. At half past eight all the side shows, nigger baby racks, refreshment stands, novelty booths, and palace of terrors were thrown open. Among the side shows were the Minstrels, a group of girls dressed in white trousers and red jackets. They were blackened to represent negroes and sang old negro songs, while others jigged. Mrs. Jarley’s wax works consisted of characters of story hook fame which were automatic and when wound up would go through their favorite actions. The beauty parlor, which was highly patronized, restored the lost youth to many and beauty marks were plentiful. The Palace of Terrors gave thrills to all. In it were ghotss, traps, pitfalls, skeletons, Bluebeards, murdered wives and the House of Death. The Menagerie consisted of goats, foxes, snakes and other ferocious animals. Other side shows were the style show, Magician, science exhibit, girl acrobats and chamber of Curiosities in which were the tallest man and woman in the world, the keg of days gone by, fattest woman and the Egyptian Mummy. Election returns were received by radio and announced at intervals. Cider, wieners, coffee, doughnuts and pumpkin pie were in order until a late hour and the country store did a thriving business. The night performance was ended by more marvelous tricks by the Magician which were very popular with the audience. At midnight the celebration was over and a group of boosters set to work putting things in order. At 8:30 the next morning classes started and all signs of the circus had disappeared. Financially the circus was a big success. The proceeds of over $300.00 have been used to finish payment on the athletic field purchased this fall. However the success of the circus was not only a financial one. It showed what the Athens High School working as a group can accomplish and proved that friendly co-operation will produce results. Every one shared the feeling that the circus was a worth while event. It will long he remembered as one of the most successful events ever staged in A. C. H. S. history. Page 27 1925 The Athenian The Orchestra of 1925 The ranks of the Advanced Orchestra were sadly depleted bv last year’s graduation. But this did not prevent the few who came from keeping the old pledge of “ hen the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, we won't come to orchestra practice.” Several of the members have created interest in practice by treats. I f one of the members is absent, an “Oh Henry is due each of the other plavers. If they are only late, “life-savers are in order. Practice begins at 7:30 sharp. Exactly on the dot. Mr. Porter taps his music stand and begins his solo. This completed he goes to the assemble to see if by chance any of the members have arrived. The door opens and Mr. Cantrall. Mr. Augspurger and Mr. Radiker appear. After they have set up. Mr. Porter says, Well let's try ‘Prince's Dream,’ till the rest get here.” About this time Mrs. Porter has gotten her music stand put up and her music straightened out. Floyd McDonald and Lehman Canterbury have now entered and they begin to drag in the chairs. Almost eight o'clock—the door squeaks and Louise Hill, Eliza Cline and Edith Newhell try to sneak in without being seen. However a chorus greets them. “Ah ha. where’s the life-savers?” They are passed around (unless the weekly allowance has run short) and then practice begins. Again a tap on the stand. Louise stops playing “Memory Lane” and searches frantically for the piano music. The leader announces, “We'll start on 'Jollification.' first one in the book. The piece is finished and we have a one minute recess while Eliza gets a drink. After several more selections we hear the door open. Beulah Langston peeps in and says, “Am 1 late?” The other members all chorus, “Oh. no, we’re just ready to quit. Let's see—clove life-savers last week. We’ll take wintergreen this time. Beulah produces her usual alibi of “fish for supper,” but the others who know her. say “Applesauce!” Selections from the members are asked for and Eliza and Lehman see who can find their favorites first. Eliza wants “Queen of the North.” Mrs. Porter says that “Southern Fire Brigade” will suit her and Edith wants Cleopatra Gavotte. Lehman votes them down with “Aw. let’s play ‘Uncle Reuben.’ number 21. It ends with Eliza, Mrs. Porter, Edith and even Louise, saying they’ll resign if “Uncle Reuben” is played. Such is the course of an evening. About nine o’clock, each member folds his chair and sneaks away—Lawrence Sprouse sometimes takes two chairs. Some of the members live at a distance from the school and so do not get to attend practices. Harold Derry comes to practice if there isn’t a good show up town. It appears that they must run good shows very regularly. Throughout the year the orchestra has spent many enjoyable evenings rehearsing and has kept alive the love for music. Many are the school activities at which this organization has furnished part of the program. Without exception the members in looking back over their school days recall the fine times spent in orchestra work and regard these as among the most enjoyable and profitable hours of their high school days. Those of us who leave this year, wish to suggest that the remaining members go courageously ahead in keeping up orchestral tradition to the end that good music may be promoted and that A. C. 11. S. mav always have a musical organization to keep alive the artistic sense of the community. Page 28 The Athenian 1925 Band The High School Community Band was organized to make another cog to fit into the wheel of affairs around A. C. H. S. It was supported by those who wished to play for the love of music and also to promote the booster spirit around school. They led off with a band and furnished music for the great circus early in the fall and then kept it up throughout the basketball season appearing at nearly every game. Every one now can recall the familiar strains of No. 1 in the Combination or Home run march.—how the violins scraped through, the Saxes wheezed, the piano thundered, the big bass bellowed, the clarinets squeaked, the trombone slid, the snap and crack of baritone, cornets and drums and finally the rally of the old peck horn everyone felt at home. The old ball groved down the line, the score counted and game was won. In combination with other players of the county, a concert was given at the county track meet on the Athens field. At this writing about thirty players are expected to be present. New music is being rehearsed and a good time is being looked forward to. It is expected to wind up the season with a public concert about the last week of school and thus close a successful season. Some of the crowd planned a steamboat division for the summer season, but owing to the fact that the peck horn player gets light-headed on water it may be dispensed with. “Seven Shrieks” Plenty hot. that gang, just an amateur organization of red-hot musical members. Led by the veteran ivory massager. “Ick” Hurt, they have for two seasons been the ardent advocates of modern day jazz. No occasion in high school circles has been too dignified to exclude these harmony hounds from its inner confines and they can be found presiding over anything up to a funeral. Star artists in this aristocratic aggregation have included: Paul Ward ’24_______ John Culver ’24_____ Paul Trent ’24______ Stuart Buerkett ’24 Melvin Xeibert '25 __ Carl Yoakum ’25_____ Lawrence Sprouse ’26 Gerald Hurt ’25_____ _________ Cornet __________Cornet __________Drums ___________Banjo _____ Saxophone ______Xylophone ___________Drums Pmiio and Leader Carl Yoakum with his Xylophone solos has been in much demand and has been encored countless number of times by the audiences, before which the group has appeared. Page 2C rliiHnrWJi The Athenian 1925 The Girls’ Athletic Association The Girls’ Athletic Association, of the Community High School was organized in 1923-1924 with fifty-three charter members. The object of the association as expressed in the constitution was to stimulate interest in athletics and outdoor sports; to create ideals of health and sportsmanship and to establish cooperation between the two Athletic Associations. The officers elected were: President, Alpha Kinner; Vice-President, Josephine McLavish; Secretary, Ethel Kincaid. The duties of these officers were about the same as those of any organization. A point system was also introduced at this meeting. Each girl wishing to join the association had to earn thirty points in order to become a member, twenty-five points a semester must l e earned in order to retain membership. Small letters are awarded to girls earning one hundred and fifty points, large letters to girls earning six hundred, and a gold pin to girls who succeed in earning one thousand points. These points may be earned in hiking, building an approved camp fire, tennis playing, basketball practice, horse back riding, skating, swimming, bicycle riding, track work and for the keeping of training rules. Although the number of members is somewhat smaller this year than last, the G. A. A.’s have been more active and every girl who belongs, has been boosting the G. A. A.’s organization to success. As we think back over the events of the year which the G. A. A.’s have fostered, we recall numerous hikes and parties. Ask any girl who went, if she’ll ever forget the hike to Old Salem. Then there have been interesting tennis games and games between the X and Y basketball teams. Perhaps the most outstanding event for the G. A. A.’s this year was their entertainment with the acrobatic stunts, the Japanese folk dance, and the one act play, “An American Harem.” Most organizations have a creed. The creed of the G. A. A.’s is: “We believe in good health, in well built bodies, and well developed muscles, because we know that without good physical health the best happiness is impossible. We believe that we can help to establish and maintain at A. C. H. S.. the kind of ideals, and traditions which make our school rank as the best. Because we love A. C. H. S., we pledge to place her first, and make this our aim. We believe in good clean sports, in the spirit of good sportmanship, in loyalty to the right, in clean and wholesome living, and in an adequate development of our moral and intellectual as well as of our physical being. We will strive to co-operate with the other organizations of our school that we may all co-operate with that big organization A. C. H. S. and bring onh truth and honor to her name. Officers President, Beui.ah Langston Vice-President. Ruth Cj.Emkns Secretary, Anna Jurkonis Faculty Advisers Miss Ercel Falkins Miss Lucii.e Stansell Members Elizabeth Ayers Marjorie Agee Mary Becker Lillian Cantrall Eliza Cline Aurelia Craig Frances Devocelle Vera Howard Joan Hop wood Gladys Jensen Betty Johnson Mildred Shouts Myrtle Sunley Bernice Jurkonins Elsie Jurkins Elizabeth Kenyon Alpha Kinner Cecile Knox Mercedes Knox Mary Langston Blanche McDonald Edith Newbell Juanita Rogers Mary E. Sawyer Martha Shannon Evelyn Shonts Arnola Young Irma Wells Page 31 1 1925 The Athenian Literary Societies About the second week after the opening of school the two Literary Societies —Lusitanian (X) and Pershonian (Y), met to take in their new members and elect their officers. The Pershonian elected Joan Hopwood, President; Edith Kincaid. Vice-President, and John Bokoski. Secretary. Cecile Knox, President; Donald England, Vice-President, and Henry Vinterbauer. Secretary, were officers chosen for the Lusitanian society. Next came the exciting moment of taking the Freshmen into these societies, each one of these wondering if they would he in the same one with their brother or sister. When such was the case, sometimes the rivalry became so great it was i|uite a strain on the family tie. These societies were very active during the fall semester each giving two programs. The Y’s opened the season by giving the first program on Columbus day. The main feature of this program was the dramatization of that old song, “On the hanks of the Wabash.” and a stunt picturing Columbus sailing for. America. The X's then came into the limelight with a program that may well he remembered by its famous stunt portraying A. C. H. S. boosters. Again the Y’s appeared with a performance in honor of Armistice dav, each number throughout the program carrying out the patriotic atmosphere. Xo contest was held due to the lack of time this being supplied by the county meet and circus. As a result of no contest the literary cup will he retained bv the Pershonian Society for another year. Page 32 Athl etics Board of Control President_____ Vice-President Secretary_____ Auditor_______ Bookkeeper ___ Henry Winterbauer ___John Bokoski ___Herman Hibbs ___Watsi McLavish ___Joe Wasilewski Team Captains Basketball_________________________________________John Bokoski Field______________________________________________John Bokoski Track_____________________________________Herman Hibbs Baseball_________________________________Donald England 4 1925 The Athenian Basketball The A. C. II. S. has a name throughout the state for various achievements. One of the prime factors in establishing this reputation lias been the athletic teams. Since the beginning of the school her teams have been looked upon with pride by people in the community and have been respected and admired bv opponents throughout the state. Probably nowhere is there a greater collection of athletes than that found in high school this year. Many of these have been helping establish traditions through four years. Each year they have continued to build on the foundation laid through the years preceding. Even before entering high school many of these began their support of the teams and their acquiring of Athenian athletic ideas by gathering around the north window or. if they were particularly lucky in having a father who was a fan. hanging on the banister of tbe gallery front row. The rest could have been found clinging on the outside north wall of the gymnasium like boys around a knot hole in a baseball fence. Every night of a game they stacked old dry goods boxes, sweeping compound cans, tile, logs and even the coach’s old piano box under the gym windows, climbed on these tottering columns and peeked through high windows. Perched on these precarious pinnacles they howled with delight when the home team made a basket, hooted the referee on occasion, quarreled among themselves as to who belonged on a particular pile of junk and departed down the alley or through the corn field when the principal started for the outside door. Every morning the janitor cleared away the wreckage, but at the next game it reappeared with perches hastily, but with miraculous engineering intuition, constructed out of carefully preserved articles hidden after the last game, in the cornfield, nearby sheds and caves along the railroad track. Rain, blizzards, or zero weather, it was all the same to them. No play escaped their watchful eyes and no one in the Athenian team and no one in the warm interior was more joyous when the home team came out victorious. The coach once looked over the row of glass blurred faces and remarked to a fan. “There is the team that will put Athens on the map.” In the next four years many of the old members of tbe gang were lost and new ones added until this year they made a noble effort toward annexing the state banner and only a slip in the finals of the sectional tournament prevented them from equaling or surpassing last year's record. Those who saw this game whether friends or opponents agreed that the team ranked on a par with the teams who became the four state finalists. The game in which they finally lost in an overtime period was a game such as only teams of state championship caliber could stage. To have won that game would have brought great honor. The loss was no disgrace. The Athetic Association looking back over the achievements has cause for great pride in the mighty prowess of the group who placed three trophies on the walls of A. C. H. S. and carried on the high standards of sportsmanship and athletic ability in contests with teams of such caliber that we would not have thought of scheduling them a few years ago. In 1924, higher and higher in the Illinois State basketball circles the team climbed. Through various invitation tournaments into District, from District to Sectional, through Sectional into the State, finally through the1, state tournament, where with only one team between them and the state championship, the break came, leaving them the second best team in the state. This year they reached The Athenian 1925 the finals in the Sectional and finally were defeated after winning thirty-six of their thirty-nine games. Several unusual feats have been accomplished this year. Among these we mention a few worthy a place in A. C. H. S. traditions. (A) In a game with Urbana the score was tied 16 to 16. four minutes before the game closed. In that four minutes a veritable barrage of baskets boosted the Athens score to 32. A basket was made every thirty seconds. (B) The next week the second team played the Spartans, independent champions of Springfield, and duplicated the feat. They trailed three-fourths of the game and then with three minutes to go. “hit the bucket” for twelve points and a victory. (C) The High School Giant team played eight games and won all of them. (D) The Bantams played through the season without a loss. They have the long distance record with a game with four overtime periods and a final score of 58 to 55. (E) In a sixteen team invitation tournament at Ashland, all ten men on the squad played, each about half the time and seven of them were picked on the all-star teams. (F) In the district tournament the largest score in the state was run up, the final being 73 to 6. (G) At the end of the season prominent newspapers conceded that the team stood “head rnd shoulders” above any other in Central Illinois. (H) The members of this year’s team have been placed in thirty all-star team positions. To give a good account of these stars in this space is impossible. We mention a few characteristics of each. Captain “Pork” Bokoski is built like a young Hercules. His bullet like passes have become famous. He can stand fiat footed and make a chest snap pass the length of the floor. He was given the honorary position “best back guard in the State of Illinois” and he deserves it. “We want Hank!” “We want Hank!” At a critical moment last year Hank went in in response to the cry. The old Athenian machine began to function with its old time precision. Winterbauer in the line-up gave the Athenians confidence and the opponents chills and fever. He has been placed on the all-star teams in tournaments all over the state. His influence as President of the Athletic Association has been of the finest. Wats McLavish, after three years of stepping in to fill emergencies, this year came into his own. Modestly, confidently, he wears the rainbow bars of the Athenian regular and true to traditions he regards basketball as a master artist does his picture with every game a masterpiece, every play blending perfectly into the whole and every twist of the ball the stroke of a master. Bruce Perkins’ phenomenal shots are famous. He has size, speed, and a natural eye for the basket. In the Urbana game he started the phenomenal rally which netted eight baskets in four minutes and at Lincoln he set the crowd wild with five field baskets out of six tries in the first quarter. At Farmington he won the game with two baskets in the last three minutes. He has played two years as a regular and has already furnished enough thrills for a high school career. But he still has another year to play at A. C. FI. S. Joe Zalenas is another Junior. Already he has an enviable record in state basketball tournaments, having played in two district tournaments, two sectionals and one state final. He is master of the slap shot and the bat pass. We will always remember the story he tells of his first game. He and John filled a sock with rags and set a bucket on the shelf. The game waged fast and furious until one of them sank a long one through the clock. John was sprinter enough to make an exit through the back door—but the parental slipper beat fifteen rahs on the seat of Joe’s pants. Herman (Speed) Hibbs has played basketball all four years. This year he held a regular berth. When he gets loose on the floor, one is reminded of Page 37 1925 The Athenian purple and green lighting. In the Canton game he shot the basket that broke the tie. He played in every important game and came through with his share of the points. His speed was outstanding in the tournaments in which he played. Joe Wasilewski has played all four years, and in that time he has furnished thrills on a wholesale scale. At Ashland they think he is a miracle player. Fans like to watch him play. He glides over the floor with an easy, noiseless tread. When needed he drops in one of those long beauty shots of his. Though handicapped this year by an injury, he played in most of the games and kept the crowd c ; the qui vive observing phenomenal plays. Clarence Manis has been the hero of many a hard fought contest. He has gone in in emergencies on many occasions and delivered the goods. His most brilliant playing this year was done in the Ashland tournament and in games ]daved by the “Giants.” He has played guard, center and forward. He ended his high school playing in the sectional finals bv a valiant attempt in the overtime period to turn defeat into victory. Reliability and consistency are his outstanding characteristics. George Johnson l as been called, “The Dribble Wizzard.” His ability to dribble, play the floor, and shoot has helped win many games. He did his most striking playing in the Spartan games and in the Ashland tournament. 1 le enjoys himself most when there are about fifty on the floor after one ball. “Ick Hurt is the tallest player Athens has even had. He measures six feet four inches. Besides playing at various times in varsity games, notably in the District Tournament, he has piloted the High School Giants team through seven victories. He passes and shoots left handed. With “Firpo” Wells, “Twenty Point” Sprouse, “Stubby” Smith and “Sheriff Fulton, he took the measure of many a good team. “Monkey” Sprouse has the happy facuty of being able to mix comedy with good basketball and he furnishes the thrills for the crowd. In six games he has averaged twenty points or more. He played on the “Giant” team and didn't lose a game. He was utility man on the varsity and came through with points when they were needed. At Canton he was one of the sensations of the tournament. The crowd thought he was merely a comedian, but he proved that he was also a player. He is the “Nick Altrock” of basketball. Lehman Canterbury and Stanley Kryzwacki were other members who made phenomenal progress during the season. They advanced from the Second Squad to a berth on the First and helped win some of the most important games. Their work in the Spartan game is well remembered. Both are to he back next year to carry on the A. C. H. S. standards. ■ y voyo J f1 . � t 'X. The Athenian 1925 Basketball Team Schedule A. Team O. A. O. A. Williamsville 9 20 D istr ict Tour nam k nt New Berlin here 17 45 Delavan _ - 6 73 Roanoke 8 23 Mason Citv 16 27 Easton here 5 30 Manito _ _ _ 19 26 Mason Citv here 17 26 Ashland 17 46 Mason Citv _ __ __ there 11 22 Decatur _ -there 18 13 I'rbana - - - 19 32 Mt. Pulaski ...here 8 33 Canton _ _ 23 26 Farmington __ 33 Farmington _ .there 12 18 Springfield 20 Bloomington 10 14 Easton 27 Canton Tournament Sectional Tournamext Avervville ?? 32 Jacksonville - - 12 36 19 32 ( hiincv 20 27 Trivoli 10 37 Champaign _ _ - 9? 20 Canton _ . 37 29 B Team Petersburg 15 27 Forest Citv _ _ there 22 21 Decatur _ here 19 33 Greenview there 17 37 Lincoln _ __ -there 17 30 Manito there 19 23 Asu i.ann Toutx m knt New Holland _ -- here 12 37 Franklin 23 44 Manito __ - 23 Petersburg 12 37 Mason Citv 2nds -- - here 3 51 New Berlin - . 15 33 Mason Citv 2nds _ there 9 26 Bath __ 5 21 Greenview - -- here 23 37 Springfield here 13 14 Springfield Spartans— ..here 21 22 Canton here 19 17 Springfield Spartans-. ..there 19 26 Lincoln __ here 8 22 Springfield Olympics. . .there 13 30 Petersburg _ _ ..there 15 41 Springfield Olympics. ..here 23 24 Baseball Our season at baseball began last fall. Considering this as the first year to attempt a baseball schedule we feel that this has been very successful. Last fall when the first call was issued more than twenty aspiring athletes displayed their ability in their efforts for a regular position. From these the following line up was chosen after a great deal of consideration by Coach Porter: Joe Wasilewski, catcher; Donald England, pitcher; Joe Smith, first base; Gerald Hurt, second base; Johnnie Wasilewski, shortstop; Herman Hibbs, third base; John Bokoski, left field; Clarence Smock, center field; and Stanley Kryzwacki, right field. This line up has won four of the six schedule games: Williamsville----------------------- 1 Hartsburg --------------------------- 0 Elkhart______________________________ 2 Illiopolis--------------------------- 8 Springfield------------------------ 13 Decatur----------------------------- 10 Athens _________________________ 2 Athens _________________________ 1 Athens _________________________ 4 Athens ________________________ 13 Athens _________________________ 1 Athens _________________________ 4 Page 41 1925 The Athenian Track Team For the first time A. C. H. S. track men have had a field for training. That they l ave made good use of this, is evidenced by the records made in the two meets they have entered. The team is made up of track Captain. Herman Hibhs; field Captain. John Bokoski; Tom Winterbauer, H. Winterbauer. Harold Langston. Bruce Perkins, Lawrence Sprouse. Carl Yoakum. Joe Smith. James Weber, Glenn Huffman, and Harold Derry. The season was started off with a class track meet which was won by the Seniors, the final standing: Seniors 43. Juniors 40. Sophomores ??, Freshmen ? ?. The next meet was a dual one with Williamsville which resulted in an Athens victory. 83 to 51. The big event of the year, however, was the dedication of the new athletic field with the county meet which was won with a comfortable margin by Athens. The final score was Athens 57, Greenview 33, Petersburg 23. Tallula 16. The Athens athletes won eleven first places. Hibhs and Huffman tied for the Portman cup given for the athlete making the highest number of points. Each gathered fifteen points with three first places, the maximum number any individual is allowed to enter. The other meets are still to he held. As the hook goes to press we have great hope that a number of medals will he accumulated by members of the track team. The Box Score for county meet follows: EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd Time or Distance 50-yard dash Hibhs A Evers T Temple G 6 sec. Shot put Sprouse A Hatch G Lawrence P 40 ft. Zi in. Z2 mile run Huffman A Kincaid G Newman P 2 min. 24 sec. 220-yard dasli Temple G Evers T Winterbauer A 24 4-5 sec. High jump Yoakum A Hatch G Bell P 5 ft. 3 in. Mile run Huffman A Zulke P Gustafson G 5 min. 25 sec. Running broad jump Hibhs A Foutch T Rowe G 19 ft. 6 in. Pole vault Spink P Perkins A Raikes T 9 ft. 8 in. 4-10-yard dash Huffman A Fitzgerald G Harding P 59 sec. 100-yard dash Hibhs A Evers T Fitzgerald G 11 sec. Hop, step and jump Perkins A Meehan G Weatherby P 41 ft. 3' 2 in. Javelin Sprouse A Raikes T Harmon P 134 ft. 3 , in. 220 hurdles Temple G Yoakum A Lawrence P 29 4-5 sec. ' 2 mile relay Athens Greenview Petersburg 1 min. 43 sec Baseball throw Bell P Fitzgerald G Smith A 293 ft. a in. The A t h e n i a n 1925 Calendar Tues. Oct. 14—First real work out in basketball. Wed. Oct. 15—Students very busy preparing Literary program. Thurs. Oct. 16—John B. will attempt to speak in public speaking class tonight. Fri. Oct. 17—Athens loses to Forest City, the first basketball game of the season. Mon. ()ct. 20—A dull old Monday. Tues. Oct. 21—Kimbal Adams marries Miss Ada Kelly. Wed. Oct. 22—Harold Mott called on the school with his yard stick, but after finding no one ready to die. he returned home disappointed. Thurs. Oct. 23—Bi-monthly examinations. Fri. Oct. 24—Athens takes double victory from Greenview High School. Mon. Oct. 27—Getting things ready for the big circus, November 4. Tues. Oct. 28—Senior Class Rings have arrived. Wed. Oct. 29—Another Class Ring fuss. Also Bokoski and Hurt stage debate on year book. Thurs. Oct. 30—Preparing for the big circus to be held at the High School on election day. Fri. Oct. 31—Williamsville first and second basketball teams will play our school on the local floor. Mon. Nov. 3—Nothing of much importance happened today. Tues. Nov. 4—The Big Circus Day. Wed. Nov. 5—The circus was one of the largest events held at the High School and was one grand success. Thurs. Nov. 6—Some students are still sleepy from the effects of the circus. Fri. Nov. 7—Athens defeats New Berlin by large score. Mon. Nov. 10—Basketball practice. Tues. Nov. 11—Armistice day, motion pictures at the high school. M ed. Nov. 12—Literary program given by the “Y” society. Thurs. Nov. 13—As the editor is an “X member he has little to say about the program last night. Fri. Nov. 14—Athens 1st team defeats Easton and Athens 2nd team defeats Greenview’s first team. Mon. Nov. 17—As I glance over the assembly today, I find nothing that particularly interests me except a few who are asleep. Tues. Nov. 18—Proverbs: People living in glass houses, never gather moss. Wed. Nov. 19—Proverbs: A rolling stone never gathers any. Fri. Nov. 21—Athens defeats Spartans, 22-21. Teachers’ conference. Wed. Nov. 26—Mason City defeated by Athens, two games. Fri. Nov. 28—Athens motors to Roanoke and adds another victory. Mon. Dec. 8—An address given the school by Dr. Davidson, President of Illinois Wesleyan University. Tues. Dec. 9—Seniors are having their pictures taken. Wed. Dec. 10—Orchestra practice tonight. Thurs. Dec. 11—I hear much about Santa Claus today, 1 would sooner hear about the Sandman. Fri. Dec. 12—Our boys won from Canton by a 26-23 score. Mon. Dec. 15—Another dull Monday. Tues. Dec. 16—Tight basketball practice. Page 43 1925 The Athenian W ed. Dec. 17—Had weather. Thurs. Dec. IS’—Coming of a severe sleet storm. Fri. Dec. 19—School dismissed for two weeks. Dec. 29. 30, 31 Canton Tourney—Athens 2nd place. Fri. Jan. 2—Defeat Decatur in basketball. Mon. Jan. 5—Blue Monday. Tues. Jan. 6—Lyceum Entertainment. Wed. Jan. 7—Weather conditions are improving. Fri. Jan. 9—Bovs are leaving for Lincoln to plav basketball. Thurs. Jan. 16—Athens wins an easy Tournament at Ashland. Tues. fan. 20 Athens and Springfield plav a close game with .Athens victor 13-14. Fri. Jan. 23—Athens meets with second defeat from Canton. Mon. Jan. 26- Semester Examinations this week. Tues. Jan. 27—Petersburg to play tonight. Wed. Jan. 28—Orchestra practiced on this date. Fri. Jan. 30- Athens defeats Lincoln without much effort. Mon. Feb. 2—A dull Monday for this group of bright students. Tues. Feb. 3—John Bokoski has gone to sleep. W ed. Feb. 4—Orchestra practice. Thurs. Fell. 5—The staff working on annual. Sat. Feb. 7 Athens defeats Bloc mington on local floor, 14-10. Mon. Feb. 16—School was late in taking up classes because of no current. Tues. Feb. 17—School dismissed at ten bells for the remainder of day due to no current and no beat. Wed. Feb. 18—Every one is wishing for the current to go off. I suppose their vacation was not long enough. Thurs. Feb. 19—Rainbow colors are being sold in honor of the eight Seniors who play their last game on the home floor tomorrow night. Fri. Feb. 20—Athens defeated Mt. Pulaski tonight, it was the last game on the local floor. Mon. Feb. 23—The Juniors have began practicing their play. Tues. Feb. 24—A big game tonight. Springfield vs. Athens. Wed. Feb. 25—We won last night and every one seems happy today. Thurs. Feb. 26—Squads are getting in trim for the big squad tourney to be held next week. Fri. Feb. 27—Athens 2nds defeat New Holland on home floor and Easton on Easton floor. Mon. Mar. 2—Squad tourney begins. Tues. Mar. 3—Several Seniors have handed in Senior themes already. Wed. Mar. 4—The basketball boys will dine with the faculty tonight. Jocko will sure shine. Thurs. Mar. 5—Jocko doesn’t feel well today. Fri. Afar. 6—Team is preparing for the tournaments. Sat. Alar. 7—Athens wins the district meet held at Petersburg. Tues. Alar. 10—We’re all looking forward to the big sectional meet the 13th and 14th. Wed. Afar. 11—Ick says he feels like Hercules today. Poor Hercules. Fri. Alar. 13—An unlucky day. On a day like this Decatur defeated Athens, and today we play at the Sectional. Page 44 The Athenian 1925 Sat. Mar. 11—We were forced to defeat by Champaign in the Sectional meet. Mon. Mar. 16—Mr. Hammond of Auburn gave a very interesting talk to the school the last period today. Tues. Mar. 17—St. Patrick’s Day. Pork says it looks green every day to him. Wed. Mar. 18—Bantams wins the squad tourney by defeating Flyweights. Thurs. Mar. 19—Bi-Monthly Examinations today. Fri. Mar. 20—Institute. Mon. Mar. 23—Derry and Anna are going to take a ride in Public Speaking Class tonight. Tues. Mar. 24—Rain today. No last period. Wed. Mar. 25—Orchestra practice. Thurs. Mar. 26—Junior play practice. Fri. Mar. 27—Athens Grade School basketball team played the High School Midgets. Proceeds went to the Grade School. Mon. Mar. 30— Tues. Mar. 31—Junior play to be given tonight. Wed. Apr. 1—We're all fools today. Thurs. Apr. 2—The school has began baseball and track practice. Fri. Apr. 3—Today in Civics class Emily couldn’t laugh, so she cried. Mon. Apr. 6—First Student—“How old is Miss Jones?” Second Student—“She must be awful old. cause she told me she taught Caesar.” Tues. Apr. 7—I overheard in English IV today: Miss Drinkwater—“Who was Hamlet?” Walter—“A small Ham, Madam.” Fri. Apr. 10—The Juniors give a party tonight. Mon. Apr. 13—Preliminary contest held. Winners as as follows: Vocal—Lawrence Reinders. Piano—Aurelia Craig. Declamation—Edith Xewbell. Tues. Apr. 14—Big band practice for the coming County meet. Thurs. Apr. 16—Athens will meet Williamsville in a dual track meet tonight. Fri. Apr. 17—Basketball boys presented with letters in a social gathering here at the school. Fri. Apr. 2-1—Seniors presented a program which was well attended and a big success. Tues. Apr. 28—The Seniors are advancing rapidly toward their play, “Second Story Peggy.” 1925 The Athenian L Alumni For the purpose of organization the Alumni met on December 29. 1924. at the Community High School. During the meeting officers were elected and a membership fee charged in order to finance a banquet during holiday vacations. President---------------------------------Fred England I icc-President-------------------------- Felix Jurkonis Treasurer--------------------------------- Julian Carter Secretary -------------------------------- _ Paul Ward Corresponding Secretary__________________Lillian Brackhan Class of ’23 Herbert Primm, Student at University of Illinois. Blanche Huffman, Teacher at Tilson Grade School. Gracf. Ackerman, at home, Athens. Lois Cantrall, at home. Athens. Eural Baum, at home. Tice. Mary Carter, Teacher at Sugar Point. Mildred Derry, Teacher at Walnut Grove. Wayne Graham, Employed in Chicago. Imogens Huffman, Teacher at Athens Grade School. BalliE Jurkonis, Student at Knox College, Galesburg. Ralph 1 Toward, Employed at Piggly Wiggly, Springfield. Esther Maxon, Employed at South Grand Garage, Springfield. Class of ’24 Lillian Ayers, Deputy Clerk. Petersburg. Paul J rent. Student at Appleton College, Wisconsin. Ruth Baum, at home, Petersburg. Lillian Brack man, at home, Athens. Charles Ci.ine, at home, Athens. Ina Ci.ine. at home, Athens. Madai.ine Cline, Employed in Springfield. Paul Cline. Employed by The Atlas Oil Co. John Culver. Student at Bradley College, Peoria. Clara Dobson, at home, Athens. Elizabeth Eadie, Brown’s Business College. Springfield. Alphonse Jurkens, Student at University of Illinois. Ethel Kincaid. Employed in Springfield. Louise Minor, at home, Petersburg. Mary Minor, Now Mrs. William Shears, Athens. Cora Powell, at home, Athens. Doris Powell. Illinois Business College, Springfield. Winona Radiker, Post Graduate Course, Athens. Edna Sawyer, Now Mrs. Ralph Howard, Springfield. Katherine Shipley, Employed in Springfield. Paul Ward, Student at Appleton College. Wisconsin. Irene Whymer, Post Graduate Course, Athens. Harold Wilcoxson, at home, Cantrall. Edward Winterbauer, at home, Fancy Prairie. PETER Winterbauer, at home, Fancy Prairie. John Zalenas, Student at Millikin University, Decatur. Theodore Reinders, at home, Indian Point. Page 46 The Athenian 1925 Athletic Celebration On April 17th, the annual athletic celebration was held. As usual it was an occasion to he remembered. It was in six parts. Part One—The presenting of letters. The fairies searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The Goddess of Athletics appears and the gold is found. The team presents the coach with a traveling case. The loyalty song is sung. Part Two—The trophies are exhibited. Anna Jurkonis, Louise Hill, and Beulah Langston give toasts. Part Three—Members of the G. A. A. are given carnations. Miss Falkins and Miss Stansell are presented with roses. Part Four—The squad tournament championship trophy is presented to the Bantams. “Monkey” Sprouse and “Pullet” Zalenas deliver and Fred Avers, captain, accepts. Part Five—The new Athletic Board is introduced. President Canterbury, Vice-President England. Secretary Kryzwacki. Bookkeeper Ayers and Auditor Johnson responded. Part Six—The deed to the new athletic field is given to the district. The coach pays a tribute to those who have blazed the trail. The last check is signed and the deed delivered to the secretary of the board. “The rainbow indicates fair weather ahead.” Pa jc 47 1925 The Athenian IN BIOLOGY CLASS Mr. P.—“Anna, what does the author mean when he speaks of the millennium ?” Anna (after deliberating)—“Oh. I know. A millennium is like, a centennial only its got more legs.” WISE CRACKS Ick Hurt says he took a girl to Niagara Falls and she threw him over. Mutt Primm can’t see how the pioneers forded the river when they didn’t have cars in those days. Edith Newhel thinks a spare tire is one that is skinnny. Louise Hill thinks tap water is obtained by tapping the tube. Emily Bradley doesn’t want to be a lawyer because a lawyer usually “hangs out his shingle,” and she's afraid her marcelle would be spoiled. THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL John Hornback (to Mr. Augspurger)—“I have a conflict the second class.” Mr. A.—“Why you have only one subject that period. John—“Yea. but I don’t have no time to study for that class.” POOR OLD JOE Joe T. (on the athletic field trying to high jump)—“I used to be able to make that height, but I can’t do it no more.” IN THE SQUAD TOURNAMENT Dean Taylor to Manis—“Well you little runts would play with us, you’ll have to take the consequences.” IN ENGLISH CLASS Miss E.—“About how much cash would a man need to start farming?” Lawrence S.— I d like to know—does he have a wife?” Page 48 The Athenian 1925 Jokes IN FRESHMAN DAYS Lee Primm—“I first the motion that we have ice cream at the party. Joe Y. (now Senior President)—“I second the nomination.” ON A BIOLOGY TRIP Lillian C.—“Are you tired walking Gladys?” Well run awhile. PERK’S CHESTNUT Perk—“Saw vou know that peanut wagon we passed back there?” Joe Z.—‘‘Yea-a. What about it?” Perk—“Well it’s still there.” CROSS WORD PUZZLES Herman H.—“A four letter word meaning nut.” Joe Z.—“Perk.” (This was after the peanut wagon joke.) AT A CANTON RESTAURANT “Monkev” Sprouse—“Do you have some nice wheat cakes and country sausage ?” Waitress (anticipating a large order)—“Yes sir. Sprouse—“Well that’s fine—bring me a cup of coffee.” FIVE YARDS TO A LEG Mr. P.—“Where are you going with that large holt of goods?” Cass Hurt—“Oh, this is just a pair of pants I bought for Gerald.” Page 49 1925 The Athenian No. IQQO Athens, __192 Athens State Bank 70-1 148 or Order $ XsOO OO Pay to GjC l2yyiy(L 'X rfsLXfD o o ' Dollars iaSS M- fcHSrgfc 6 lPa. '' rv Jet pwvfi Ou cjJ1 H-V T oHTE.fi “Athenian” Annual Staff EdUor-in-Cliicf Business Manager Circulation Editor Society Editor_____ Class Editor______ Kodak Editor______ Calendar Editor . Sports Editor_____ Art E.ditor_______ _____John Bokoski ____Herman Hibbs _______Gerald Hurt ________Louise Hill Josephine McLavish ____Mildred Shonts ___Melvin Niehert Pmjc M) Henry Winterbauer ____Edith Kincaid The Athenian 1925 Conclusion So here ends the efforts of the Class of 1925 in attempting to put before their friends a short sketch of the happenings of the year. The members of the staff hope that schoolmates, Alumni, and friends of the school have gained as much happiness from reading it as the staff gained from making the record. The staff tried to make the book such that it has upheld the A. C. H. S. traditions for work well done. Page 51 1925 The Athenian Autographs Page 52 The Athenian 1925 Autographs Page 53 1925 Autographs The Athenian Page 54 S3!? ; 'Z - ’