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

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w It r A t it r tt i a it » s. OFFICERS. •5K fds runs? %6iie Alfji ta yyA FLOVER COLORS SE nio5 Senior Class History ri N September of 1922 the largest class that has ever enrolled at A. C. H. S. filled the 1 northwest corner of the ass mbly. There were seventy members. The freshmen section was a busy place that year while the weeding out process went on. There were three algebra classes and the way x’s and y’s and z’s flew from active pencils was worth watching. The pace set by the energetic one was too fast for many and by the end of the year only 57 survived. Looking back we remember how the boys Hocked to the gymnasium at intermissions and alter school, how the girls labored over latin lessons, how the general science laboratory yielded up its mysteries in smoke and fumes and explosive mixtures, and how the class as a whole jumped into literary and athletic activities and performed stunts with the best. Twelve started in the orchestra and three made the third basket Eight

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U h r A t h r n i a u t Faculty wO the faculty of A. C. H. S. belongs the credit for it ranking near the top of the list of A No. 1 high schools in Illinois. The standards established in educational, social and athletic activities reflect hack to this faculty. The continual growth of A.C. H. S. has sprung from their willingness to help those around them in every way possible. The success of every organization depends to a great extent on the interest shown and energy put forth by the leader. Is it any wonder that A. C. H. S. has such traditions? Mr. 11. V. Porter lias been such an advisor, critic, and organizor that too much credit cannot be given him for his excellent work. We will always remember him as trying to make “A. C. H. S. bigger, and better Then, there’s Mr. Augspurger, that ‘‘Old Faithful but whom everyone knows as Happy . If you want to know anything about science or mathematics, just ask him and your problems will be answered. If there is a stunt needed to make a program complete or a play to be coached, you can depend on Mr. Augspurger to do his share and a little bit more. Miss Drinkwater, head of the English department spends a part of her time trying to explain Stevenson’s “Travels with a Donkey’’ to the Seniors and (’arlyles “Essay on Burns to the Juniors, with an occasional remark to this effect Please remember, all bookn ports must be in on the date set.” Her time not sp nt in the regular class routine is occupied by preparing contestants for literary events, writing poems for special school occasions and coaching plays. When A. C. II. S. puts “one over big” you can rest assured that Miss Drinkwater has been involved. Some people say that girls aren’t interested in Household Arts now. If you would look into A. (’. H. S. during cooking and sewing classes you’d certainly And this statement untrue. I’ve heard that the quality of work depends on the leader. I’m inclined to believe that this is the reason for those delicious aromas around the kitchen door and that cabinet of dainty needlework. Besides teaching these subjects and helping put over great tournament meals. Miss Stansell often finds her way to the gymnasium where she is coach of girls’ physical education. We are hoping success will come to her as fast as she teaches those girls to build pyramids. When Athens came to the realization that the boys might need a little training in the agricultural line they added Mr. Henderson’s name to the faculty list. When he isn’t busy discussing the pruning of trees, the raising of poultry, the testing of corn or organizing demonstrating teams, he is either thinking of something humorous to say or lie’s giving his opinion of the proper time and conditions when it is all right for Seniors to visit with their neighbors. But that’s all right, Mr. Henderson, we’re for you. May success be your constant comrade. Then, there’s the financial side of the problem. Miss Harper looks after that. She teaches students how to write words with dots, dashes, curves, and angles as fast as you can talk. She teaches typing and bookkeeping also. Yes, she’s the one that meets you at the door to relieve you of your cash. With her business mien and wonderful personality, success couldn’t be kept away and we’re looking forward with sadness at leaving her helpful supervision. Mrs. Osborne, who likes to start the New Year right, believes in surprising us at rhristmas time. In addition to surprises she gives us the history of everything down through the ages. She teaches some students about Julius Caesar and others about how to be good citizens. She’s also good at coaching debators and doing anything around A. C. H. S. that is to be done. May the success and happiness you deserve be yours. Miss Phillip teaches the Freshmen English and by contrasting this part of the school year with last September, we can sec that the effort she has put forth has been rewarded. She also teaches French and if there’s a program or other school activity on hand. Miss Phillip is on hand willing to do all she can. You have found success and we’re hoping that it will grow greater as the years pass. As a class, we want to thank the faculty Tor what they have done for us. In later years, the successful members of our group will always think of you and your work with the deepest of gratitude and only wish as we do now that we hail come to the realization sooner of what you have done for us so that we could have repaid it to at least a small extent. When we think of our last school years And our plans to make life a success First in all of our memories Are our teachers at A. C. II. S. Then to our Alma Mater, dear May we ever be true blue And laugh, and love and live to bring Only honor to A. C. H. S. =1926— Seven

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■ (I It v At h p tt i a it ball squad where under the friendly eye of Pete Wintcrbauer they fought some of their classmates under Buerkett's Bantams in basket ball of thrilling nature. The squad tournament will never be forgotten. The cup (egg cup) still adorns the shelf. The next year forty-five were left and they continued the good work. During the year one of their number, Charles Bates, was taken by death. The Junior class of last year was still the largest in school. One of the notable events of the year was the Junior party given in March. In fact the class has been noted for the fine parties given each year. The Junior play Back Again Home Town” starring Bruce Perkins, Lehman Canterbury, Eliza Cline, Joan Hopwood, Adelheid Spragg was given in January. The proceeds enabhd the class to hold the Junior-Senior banquet on May 22nd. The toasts, stage program and social time were up to the usual Junior standard. • The class this year is smaller having continued the process of selection until thirty remain to graduate. This is still the largest graduating class. Those who have persisted through the four years take pride in their achievement. The senior year has passed-in a hurry. The seniors have contributed to most of the successful (vents of the year. They had prominent parts in most of these. They maintained the schools reputation for superior basket ball and planted the Athenian standard in the state finals. They initiated a Hallowe’en Festival that will probably set the pace for others to come. They helped conduct a Holiday tournament. They were instrumf ntal in reviving the annual Literary Society contest. They assisted in putting the Athletic Association on a permanently sound financial basis by purchasing a $500 bond. They took prominent parts in the Operetta, “College Days” given April 16th. And they furnished three of the most regular attenders at Orchestra practice. Two of their number, Lilly and Adelheid Spragg won prizes in sewing contests in county, district and state. The fastest typist in school, Floyd McDonald, is president of the class. Both Literary presidents, Lehman and Alice Canterbury are prominent members of the class. The secretary. Opal Hibbs, is one of the group. Joan Hopwood, Elsie Jurkonis. Eugene McAtee are mathematical geniuses. A basket ball star on the girls team is Beulah Langston. James Wells was chosen as the best back guard in the state. The local Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton are Glenn Huffman and Joe Smith respectively. Lyman Young is a singer of note and Stanley Krzywacki is a business manager of ability. Merle Prirnrn and Harold Williams are old standbys when it comes to business or a good time. Dick Pugsley and Carroll Hurt are basket ball players of note and students of ability above the average. Fred Ayers is a bookkeeper of note. Helen Huffman is anoth r of the ninety grade group. Helen Jurkins, Viola Davenport and Maude Baum are star commerce students. A number have joined the class this year. These are Alton Calvert, Russel Oleson, George Johnson, William Cline, Lois Ewing, Katherine Daily and Nina Glenn. As the book goes to press many events are being planned—the County Meet, the two senior plays. Class Night. Junior-Senior Banquet, and Commencement. = 1 a 2 G Nine