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

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Josephine McLavish John Bokoski Herman Hibbs Harold Derry Nina Glenn Emily Bradley Edith Kincaid

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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.

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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