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

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1927 volume:

A T H E N I A N HENRY V. PORTER, Principal Science, Athletic Coach Two ■ A T A N H E N I EDMUND M. AUGSPURGER, B.E. Illinois Normal University, Illinois Normal Teachers College, Illinois Wesleyan, University of Illinois. Science, Mathematics MISS PAULINE DRINKWATER, A.B. Camargo High School, Tuscola Community High School, Illinois Wesleyan, University of Illinois. English MISS EVALYN PHILLIPS, A.B. San Jose High School, Illinois State Normal University, Illinois Wesleyan. French, English MELVIN HENDERSON, B.S. Leland High School, Rollo Consolidated High School, University of Illinois. Agriculture, Mechanics MISS OLIVE BARTON, A.B. Evanston Township High School, Northwestern University. History, Latin MISS IONA LYON Normal Community High School, Illinois State Normal University, University of Wisconsin, Gregg School, Chicago. Commercial MISS EUNICE OLLINGER, B.E. Franklin Community High School, Illinois Womans College, Illinois State Normal University. Home Economics Three —I ATHENIAN CLASS FLOWER—Pink rose CLASS COLORS—Old rose and lavender MOTTO—Life is what you make it Four ATHENIAN Senior Class History Four years ago an assorted group of forty-two students, all more or less nervous, trouped up to the front desk and enrolled into the Freshman class of the Athens Community High School. This was the beginning of one of the most interesting four years of their lives. The officers elected were: President, Aurelia Craig; Vice-President, Clarence Basso; Secretary, Betty Johnson. The next year twelve of the original number were missing, having dropped out or moved away. Officers elected to pilot them this annum were: President, Betty Johnson; Vice-President, Clair Hurt; Secretary, Elizabeth Kenyon. Many literary artists were uncovered this year in the preliminary contest. One of our number, Aurelia Craig, represented A. C. H. S. in the County contest. Our Editor of the annual began his career at this time in A. C. H. S. Next comes the third year with a few more classmates missing, only half of the original number being left. Officers elected for the year were: Presi- dent, Watson Hall; Vice-President, Joe McLavish; Secretary, Elizabeth Kenyon. This group put on one of the best plays produced in High School. The cast included such stars as Elizabeth Kenyon, Betty Johnson, Alma Kincaid, Ituth Clemens, Arnola Young, Joe McLavish, Watson Hall, Robert Van Eman, and Cecil Fenton. Next comes the fourth and most successful year. Officers are: Presi- dent, Joe McLavish; Vice-President, Stella Whitenack; Secretary, Watson Hall; Treasurer, Betty Johnson. Our class now totals twenty-seven members. One distinction of this class is, that it is the first class in the history of A. C. H. S. to graduate in caps and gowns. One play has been received with great acclamation, some saying it was the best ever produced. Another is being worked on at this time. We hope that the class of ’28 carries on the standards of A. C. II. S. as well as the former graduating classes have endeavored to do. Five A A N T H E N I ALMA KINC AID Known ns: “Susie.” Favorite Expression: “Wait a minute.” Noted for: Her Scholastic Ability. Avocation: Giggling. Activities: Valedictorian: G. A. A., ’24-’25; Class Play. ’26- '27; Senior Night, Inter-Society Contest. '27. From: Indian Point. ELIZABETH KENYON Known as: “Ibb.” Favorite Expression: “Oil. my gosh.” Noted for: Her Leadership. Avocation: Preparing Programs. Activities: Salutatorian: G. A. A.. ‘24-’27; a. a. Program, 25 26; Glee Chib, ’24: X President. ’27: Class Secretary and Treasurer. ’25-’26: Class Play. ’26-’27: Inter-Society Contest. ‘27. From: Athens Grades. MERRIL CALVERT Known as: “Nip the 4th.” Favorite Expression: “Aw Gee.” Noted for: His stuttering talk. Avocation: Barbering. Activities: Class Play, ’27: Joke Editor of Athenian: “Y” Program, '27. From : Athens Grades. KITH CLEMENS Known as: “Rufus.” Favorite Expression: “Oh, Shoot!” Noted for: Her pleasing personality. Avocation: Gaining friends. Activities: G. A. A.. ’24- 2(1: G. A. A. Program. ’25: G. A. A. Play. '2(5: Vice-President G. A. A.. '21: Glee Club. '24 ’25; Vice-President ”Y” Society. ’27: Class Play. '2«-’27: Queen of Basketeers. ’27. From : Athens Grades. CECIL FENTON Known as: “Ceoe.” Favorite Expression : “M MM Boy.” Noted for: His Arguments. Avocation: Arguing. Activities: Bookkeeper Athletic Board. ’27: (Mass Play. 20-’27: Business Manager of Athenian, ’27. From: Athens Grades. ACRELIA CRAIG Known ns: “Shorty.” Favorite Expression: “1 didn’t get a letter.” Noted for: Her Musical Ability. Avocation: Caressing the Ivories. Activities: (Mass President. ’24: Inter-Society, '2(5: Calendar Editor of Athenian, '27: Operetta. '2(5: G. A. A. '24. From: Athens Grades. Six A T H E N I A N WATSON HALL Known as: “Wally.” Favorite Expression: “Let me see.” Noted for: Ills Editorials. Avocation: Posting said Editorials. Activities: Ag. Club, ’20; Class President. ’26; Class Secretary. ’27: Auditor of Athletic Association. ’27: Operetta. '20: Class Play. 26-’27: Editor-In-Chief of Athenian: Senior Night: Chitrib Editor: Baseball. 25-’27: Inter-Society Contest. ’20 27. From: Sprlnglield High. FRANCES DKVOCKLLE Known as: “Jane.” Favorite Expression: “Oh! Quit.” Noted for: Her studious ways. Avocation: Typing. Activities: G.‘ A. A.. ’24 27: Glee Club. 24. From: Cantrall Grade School. JOHN HORNBACK Known ns: “Jack.” Favorite Expression: What’s my grade?” Noted tor: His slow and easy motion. Avocation: Hurrying??? Activities: Ag. Club. ’20; High School Or- chestra. ’23-’26. From : Sugar Point. GLADYS IRENE EADES Known as: “Gladdy.” Favorite Expression’: “Oh! You Kids. Noted for: Her quiet disposition. Avocation: (Jiggling. Activities: Glee Club, '24-’25: Senior Play. ’27. From : Fancy Creek. VICTOR Me AT EE Known as: “Vic. Favorite Expression: “Quit Kicking. Judge. Noted for: His care of chickens. Avocation: Helping Mr. Henderson. Activities: Chitrib Basketball Team, ’27: Baseball. ’20: Orchestra. ’23- 27; Ag. Club. 26; Assistant Manager Chitrib. ’2(1. From: Athens Grade School. VEKA HOWARD Known as: “Delilah.” Favorite Expression: “Oh, you qui It. Noted for: Her birdlikc voice. Avocation: Visiting the Junior Section. Activities: (J. A. A. Member, ’24-’25; Glee Club. ’24-'27: Inter-Society Contest. ’24-’27: Operetta. ’2(1-’27: G. A. A. Program. 24-’25. From: Athens Grade School. Seven JOE McLAVISH Known as: Joe.” Favorite Expression: ‘‘Oh! Horses.” Noted for: His popularity. Avocation: Talking to Mary E. Activities: Basketball, '27 : Class Play. 26-’27: Vice-President X Society, '27: President Athletic Association. '27: President Senior Class, 27. From: Athens Grade School. GLADYS JENSEN Known as: “Peggy.” Favorite Expression: Humble.” Noted for: Her quietness. Avocation: Dreaming. Activities: Member G. A. A., '24 ’27: G. A. A. Plav. '27: (i. A. A. Programs. ’24-‘2.V. “X” IMa v. '27: Senior Play. '27 : Glee Club. '24 '27: President Glee Club, '27: Senior Night: Inter-Society Contest, '27. From: Athens Grade School. HKICE PERKINS Known as: Perk.” Favorite Expression: “Naw-w-w. Noted for: His many lady friends. Avocation: Training Animals. Activities: Basketball. '24-’2d: Baseball. '24: Track. 2. t-’20: Orchestra. '24: Junior Play. '2.1: Senior Play. ’27: Secretary Ag. Club. '27. From: Athens Grade School. BETTY JOHNSON Known as: Betz.” Favorite Expression: “My Stars. Noted for: Her lengthy stature. Avocation: Growing up??? Activities: Class Sec. and Treas.. '24; “Y” Sec. and Treas.. '27: G. A. A.. '24 '2fi: G. A. A. Programs. ’2i� -’26; Glee Club, ’24-'27: Op-eretta, 26; Class Play. 27. From: Athens Grade School. IRWIN POWELL Known as: Beetle.” Favorite Expression : “Why a a! Noted for: His wise cracks. Avocation: Using his wit. Activities: Ag. Club, ’2G-’27: Member of Chi- trlb team. ’27. From : Athens Grade School. MARY LANGSTON Known as: ‘‘Billy.” Favorite Expression: “Oh! you make me so mad. Noted for: Her vampish ways. Avocation : Making coquettish eyes. Activities: Member G. A. A.. '24 27: Glee ('Iub. '24-’27. From: Fancy Prairie. Eight A N A T H E N I LAWRENCE SI'HOISK Known as: “Monkey. Favorite Expression: “Egad.” Noted for: lifts love for teasing. Avocation: Hunting for tin “(Jan ;.” Activities: Kodak Editor of Athenian; Oper- etta. ”2( -”27: Orchestra, ’2.V27: Class Play, ’27: (ilee Club. 23-’27: County Meet, ’2o-’2(� : Baseball. 20: District. Sectional and State AH Star Center. ’20. From: Athens Grades. GLADY'S POWERS Known as: “Glad.” Favorite Expression: “Oh! Murder!” Noted for: Her queer expression. Avocation: Taking six mile hikes. Activities: Glee Club. ’22-’23: Girls’ Basket ball Team 23: “X” Literary Program, ’22: G. A. A., ”24. From: Indian Point. KOItKKT VAN KM AN Known as: “Bob.” Favorite Expression: “Now isn't that right?” Noted for: Peculiar frowns. Avocation: Showing his strength. Activities: Class Play. '2(5-’27 : Basketball. ”27. From: Indian Point. MARY K. SAWYER Known as: “Mary E.” Favorite Expression: Oh, Joe!” Noted for: Musical Ability. Avocation: Talking to Jam . Activities: Inter-Society Contest. ”2(5: oper- etta, ”2(5- ”27. From: Athens Grades. JOHN WASlLIiWSKI Known as: “Johnny.” Favorite Expression : Come on, le's go home.” Noted for: His popularity as a basketball player. Avocation: Drawing an I Painting. Activities: Basketball. ”2(5 ”27 ((’apt.): Class Plav. ”27: Baseball (Capt.), '2.V27; Senior Night: Vice President Athletic Association: operetta All Star, District. Sectional Canton; Track. From: Athens Grades. JESSIE SHEARS Known as: “Jess.” Favorite Expression: Oh! Sister.” Noted for: Her wide grin. Avocation: Making said grins. Activities: Class Play. ”27: Glee Club. 24. Nine A T H E N I A N IRMA WELLS Known ns: “Irmie.” Favorite Expression: I don’t believe that.” Noted for: Her ability as a cook. Avocation: Cooking. Activities: (i. A. A.. 24; Glee Club, ’24. From: Georgetown. STELLA WHITENACK Known as: “Stella.” Favorite Expression: “Oh! my land.” Noted for: Her love for fun. Avocation: Thinking of Tom. Activities: Glee Club. ’24-’2.V. Inter-Society Contest. ’27: Class Flay. ’27: Vice-President of Class. ’27. From : Fancy Creek. ALICE WILCOXON Known as: “Tim.” Favorite Expression: “My Cow!” Noted for: Her beauty. Avocation: Driving her coupe. Activities: Glee Club. ’24: G. A. A.. ’24: Class Play, '27. From: Cantrall Grade School. ARNOLA YOLNG Known as: “Nola Belle.” Favorite Expression: “Don’t look at me in that tone of voice.” Noted for: Her musical ability. Avocation: Playing her violin. Activities: G. A. A.. ’24-’20: G. A. A. Program, 2.7: Glee Club. ’24-’27: Class Journalist, ’24: Class Play. ’2(� : Operetta. 2(5-’27: High School Orchestra. ’24 ’27: Steamboat Orchestra. ’27: Shrieking Shebas. ’27: “X Orchestra, ’2o-’27 (Leader. ’27): Inter-Society Contest. ’27: Art Editor of Athenian. From: Murray. VELD A ALLISON Known as: “Susie.” Favorite Expression: “Leave me!” Noted for: Her giggles. Avocation: Writing to Middletown. Activities: Class Play. ’27: Operetta. ’26- 27: Inter-Society Contest. ‘27: Glee Club. ’24-’27. From : Athens Grades School. Ten Jn HHemonam CLAIR GENTRY HURT, ’27 June 16, 1925 GUS WEBER Father of: James Weber, '28 Marie Weber, ’30 MRS. ALVA FULTON Mother of Harry Fulton, ’28 -----------z Eleven ATHENIAN Prettiest Girl 1. Alice Wilcoxon 2. Ruth Clemens 3. Stella Whitenack 4. Martha Shannon 5. Elizabeth Kenyon Best Liked Girl 1. Alma Kincaid 2. Elizabeth Kenyon 3. Vera Howard 4. Ruth Clemens 5. Stella Whitenack Most Original Writer 1. Watson Hall 2. Elizabeth Kenyon 3. Stella Whitenack 4. Betty Johnson 5. Martha Shannon Widest Grin 1. Jessie Shears 2. Lawrence Sprouse 3. Arnola Young 4. Merrill Calvert 5. Vera Howard Best Haircut in School 1. Harold Primm 2. Julian H. Hall, Jr. 3. Samuel Propst 4. Walter McLavish 5. Thomas Kenyon Elections Handsomest Boy 1. Jce McLavish 2. John Wasilewski 3. Cecil Fenton 4. Bruce Perkins 5. Lawrence Sprouse Best Liked Boy 1. John Wasilewski 2. Joe McLavish 3. Lawrence Sprouse 4. Watson Hall 5. Cecil Fenton Most Widely Known 1. Lawrence Sprouse 2. Bruce Perkins 3. John Wasilewski 4. Watson Hall 5. Merrill Calvert Most Coquettish Girl 1. Mary Langston 2. Alice Wilcoxon 3. Martha Shannon 4. Betty Johnson 5. Vera Howard Most Sentimental Couple 1. Howard Hill 2. Sawyer . McLavish 3. Clemens Fenton 4. Young Van Emans 5. MacDonald Primm Best Looking Bob 1. Alice Wilcoxon 2. Martha Shannon 3. Jessie Shears 4. Ruth Clemens 5. Elizabeth Kenyon Most Popular Athlete 1. John Wasilewski 2. Joe McLavish 3. Lawrence Sprouse 4. Bruce Perkins 5. Watson Hall Boy Most Likely to Succeed 1. Cecil Fenton 2. Watson Hall 3. Robert Van Eman 4. Joe McLavish 5. John Wasilewski Girl Mcst Likely to Succeed 1. Elizabeth Kenyon 2. Frances Devocelle 3. Alma Kincaid 4. Ruth Clemens 5. Stella Whitenack Necktie Sheiks 1. Lawrence Sprouse 2. Joe McLavish 3. Watson Hall 4. John Wasilewski 5. Robert Van Eman Noisiest Fan—Gene Rollings Noisiest Fanette—Miss Pauline Drinkwater King-of-the Fans—I)r. Van Wormer Twelve Top Kow: Marjorie Agee. ;i«� nn Brown. Frank Kryzwaekl. Ilarohl 1'riinm. Harry Fulton. AUvn Fisher, Lawrence Cline, Maffet Hill. Louis Rerliker, Lucille White. Bottom Kow: Elizabeth Ayers, Eleanor Van Meter. Della Jensen, Evelyn Shouts. Katherine Balster, Mercedes Knox, Bernice Jurkonls, Hose Daley, Mildred Devocelle. Junior Class History September, 11124, found one of the largest Freshman classes ever enrolled ready to start work at A. C. 11. S. During the three years the class has diminished in numbers from 40 to 21. Of the nineteen missing members one was claimed by death, the others falling out for various reasons—marriage, departure and lack of head-work. Officers elected this year were: President, Maffet Hill; Vice-President, Della Jensen; Secretary-Treasurer, Elizabeth Ayers. A Junior play and a program were given during the year. Frank Kryz-wacki was a regular on the basketball team with Hill, Primm, Cline and Weber subbing. Marjorie Agee is President of the “Y Society this year. Elizabeth Ayers is a good “collector”. Rose Daley is an actor of no mean ability. Frank Kryzwacki was the star of the basketball team. Mercedes Knox was the girl basketball star. Louis Radiker plays like Fritz Kreisler. Evelyn Shonts has a canary-like voice. Bernice Jurkonis is President of the G. A. A. Harold Primm loafs in the Soph section. Eleanor Van Meter is another concert violinist. Glenn Brown cannot be convinced. Allyn Fisher owns a variety of cars. Mildred Devocelle is a demure maiden—seen but not heard. Lawrence Cline is noted for his professed speed. Lucille White is small but mighty. James Weber is widely known for his grin. Harry Fulton knows the science of farming. Mary Stott has disturbed no one this year. Della Jensen is known by her smile and her Maxwell. Irene Balster is a fast sewing machine manipulator. Maffet Hill is noted for his official positions. Thirteen Top Row: Mildred Lott. Mary Zalenas. Katie Bednnrko, Georgia Hendricks, Raymond Tolliver. Delbert Hurt. John Dirks, Anna Barnes, Rowena Yoakum, Janet Zsehoche. Evalyn Barger. Middle Row: Edith Freeman. Lida Winterhalter. Stella Dlelil, Josephine Martin. Florence Mac Donald, Lillian Neibert, Jane Mason. Helen Bokowski, Antonena Barnes. Mary Wilcoxon. Bottom Row: Tharles Mauls. Fay Miller. Melvin Doom. Frank Devoeelle, Edward Turry, Tharles Jensen, Chandler Brown, Thomas Kenyon. Malcolm Canterbury, Clarence Hiles, Ernest Jordon. Notes on Sophomores Name: Known as Favorite Expression: Noted for: I'stially found: Edward Curry Duck.......Quack..................Mis Bashfulness .........In Science Room Helen Bokoski ........Pork.......Get out................Her talking .............Talking to Georgia Tharles Jensen .......Chap.......I don’t know...........His drawing .............Reproducing cartoons Raymond Tolliver......Tolliver...Got any pennies?.......Answering questions .. .Where there’s no work John Dirks ...........Dirks......Tarp...................Baseball playing ........With flivver in mudhole Florence MacDonald ....Fat.......I’ll be cow kicked.....Chattering...............Talking to Harold Ernest Jordan ........Fuzzy......Hip-hy-hu-lo...........Quick thinking ..........With a Western story Georgia Hendricks ....Georgia....Where’d you get it?..Her cooking .............Studying History Frank Devoeelle ......Dave.......A-Hem..................Position as chauf........With Duck Chandler Brown .......Brownie....How can that be?.......Arguing with E. M. A...In west end Thomas Kenyon Tommy......Oh, Yes! ..............His laugh ...............Drawing Charles Manis ........Chuck......You know ..............Basketball playing ......Working geometry Josephine Martin .....Jo.........Let’s go to Cantrall...Homesickness.............In Freshman section Fay Miller............Squirrel...Loan me a penny........Horse-back riding .......With a 10c novel Samuel Propst ........Sam........Come on ...............Hitting hogs ............Sitting on tacks Lillian Neibert ......Fly........For cryin’ out loud....Ability on the stage.....In a Studebaker J. Wayne Chambers ....Wayne......Thusly.................Extraordinary intel......Chewing gum Mary Zalenas .........Polly......My gosh ...............Her giggles .............With Katie Lida Winterbauer .....Lidy.......That makes me mad......Her quietness ...........In Sewing Room Clarence Hiles .......Rat........Sure, that’s right.....Good understanding ......Playing Ball Janet Zchochke .......Janet......Well, I can’t..........Her quiet ways...........Studying Latin Lee Wilkins ..........Judge......What the heck?.........His innocence ...........Studying? Edith Freeman ........Edith......Oh! quit ..............Her teasing .............With Janet Melvin Doom ..........Rooster....Well, you see .........His studying ............Working puzzles Katie Bednarko .......Katie .....Quit it ...............Quietness................Writing themes? Mary Wilcoxon ........Mary........O. kid ...............Good debating ...........In Freshman section Anna Barnes ..........Annie......Deliver me ............Helping others ..........With Lillian Antonena Barnes ......Anks.......How did you get thls?..Getting 100 .............In assemble? Mildred Lott .........Toots......Uh-huh ................Good serving ............With Anks Edith Jordan .........Topsy......Yes, but ..............Queer remarks ...........Arguing with someone Jane Mason ...........Jane.......Heck...................Trailing who? ...........In Junior section Stella Diehl .........Stella.....Got your Geometry?.....Outspoken opinions ......Working geometry Malcolm Canterbury ....Red.......Buy me a Sundae?.......His Red hair ............With Kenyon Fourteen A T H E N I A N Top Row: Beulnh Devoeelle, Fernldine Hudspeth, Eleanor Wiseman. Helen Jensen. Maxine Wlleox, Walter Davenport. Gilbert Wiseman, George Lott, N. O. Priinm, Jr., Anna Shears, Ruth Taylor, Marie Weber. Next Row: Bertha Constantino. Loretta Aylward, Fern Eva Agee, Carmelita Basso. Wlletta Myers, Doris Shannon, Dorothy Miller. Gwendolyn Walsh. Maisie Naylor. Jennie Hamilton. Next Row: Harold Gartners, Ahvin Hackman. Maurice Graham, Robert Cline. Lawrence Grant. Jack Riley, Howard Johnson. Wilbur Meteor. Arlie Harris. Herbert Shannon. Bottom Row: Julian Hall, Jr.. Leo Ewing, Gerald Starr. Earl Ililes, Ralph Ilall, Walter McLavish. George Horch. Freshman Class History In August, 1926, forty-eight young people enrolled as Freshmen in A. C. H. S. Several weeks after school opened the class held its first business meeting and elected the following officers: President, George Horch; Vice-President, Walter McLavish; Secretary-Treasurer, Ruth Taylor. At Indian Point, in March, the Freshmen held a weiner roast which was a great success. A special curiosity at this party was a roasting stick made by Howard Johnson (for his personal use) which would hold no less than twenty weiners. The Freshman Class of ’26-’27 has among its number several who have distinguished themselves along certain lines. A few of them are: Leo Ewing in declamation, Helen Jensen as a reader, and Ruth Taylor as a pianist. Promising athletes are George Horch, Walter McLavish, Julian Hall, Jr., Gerald Starr, Walter Davenport and Lawrence Grant. Fifteen Sixteen ORGANIZATIONS 1 9 2 7 Orchestra 1926-27 SHARPS AND FLATS If you can’t B sharp or B flat then B natural. Well that just about expresses the H. S. Orchestra for the past year. In other words the Orchestra experienced a normal year. We had the usual number of rehearsals, played the usual grade of music and had the usual good time, made the usual number of mistakes, backed up and started over again. And here we are at the end of the year getting ready for our annual concert. This year a plan was tried with the beginners, that was somewhat different. Prof. Chambers of Springfield, who is an experienced band and orchestra teacher, was with us for one day a week giving individual and group instruction on the various instruments which resulted in some very good work. A couple of the violinists did exceedingly well and soon will be in the professional class if they keep up the practice long enough. The beginners’ orchestra have been meeting faithfully and from the lusty pushing on the horns and scraping of violins they will be headliners in a few more years. The Steamboat Orchestra, another adjunct of the “Our Big Music Family” gave a creditable account of itself in several ways. First they played a new brand of music at the basketball games. Some of it so new and so hot that the smoke got in the bass player’s eyes. The Peck horn player who slipped over the railing while on a choppy sea was lucky enough to swim ashore and added the required number of blue notes to the color of the music. A feature this year was the addition of a tenor banjo player who played alto on a bass banjo. Well, who can forget them with the trombone slipping, the clarinet whizzing, the drum a-drumin’ and the piano a-pianoin’, all dressed up in the white sailor caps. And now as we go to press the latest is the shrieking, scraping Shebas who have organized as a kind of aftermath to the Seven Screaming-Screaking-Screeching Sheiks who were so popular in their day. They made a formal appearance on the eve of the celebration held for the basketball boys. Taken altogether the music at A. C. H. S. has moved forward this year and all old members and we hope many new ones, will play with us next year. Seventeen Girls’ Glee Club Laugh, Sing and Be merry. Another year of singing gone and with it many good practices. The Club organized during the first month of school, under the supervision of Miss Barton and with her loyal co-operation it remained active throughout the year. The officers and faithful members are: President, Gladys Jensen; Li- brarian, Betty Johnson; Secretary and Treasurer, Vera Howard. Arnola Young, Della Jensen, Mercedes Knox, Mary E. Sawyer, Evelyn Shontz, Josephine Martin, Georgia Hendricks, Jane Mason, Lillian Neibert, Feraldine Hudspeth, Velda Allison, Florence McDonald and Mary Langston. During the term several special numbers have been given by the members and also the Club as a whole. At the Parents’ Reception two song numbers were given, two at the first Senior Play and it was well represented at the basketball Banquet when the letters were presented to the boys. As a conclusion to this year of work and fun we now find an operetta “The Family Doctor” on its way. This is to be the annual program given by the orchestra and glee club and we know it will be a great success, as have those other efforts for the year. Eighteen Lusitanian or “X” Society During the first week of school the societies met and the “X’s” elected as follows: Elizabeth Kenyon, President; Joe McLavish, Vice-President; Maffet Hill, Secretary. The first “X” Program was given in the fall. Among the numbers was the memorable Voxorgan Octette. In the one act play, “When Freddie Goes To College,” Gladys Jensen, Bob Van Email, and Sam Propst provided much laughter. On December 22nd a Christmas program was given. There was Christmas music, instrumental and vocal. Watson Hall and Lillian Neibert gave a dialogue, ‘‘The Silent System” which the men all said was true to life, Watson being the ‘‘silent” one. By way of variety John Wasilewski and Frank Kryzwacki performed some juggling feats which were quite marvelous. To end the program Santa Claus came in through the fireplace. The “X” orchestra was organized early in the year with Arnola Young as leader, and furnished music at both the programs. Pershonian or “Y” Society A few days after school started the “Y” Society met in Room 2 for the election of the officers for the year. Those chosen were: President, Mar- jorie Agee; Vice-President, Ruth Clemens; Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Johnson. The first literary program of the year was given by the “Y’s”. A short one-act play, ‘‘At the Movies,” was given starring Rose Daley, Louis Rediker, and Merrill Calvert. Several other numbers were given which made the program a success. The second “Y” Literary program was given in February. It was patriotic, corresponding with the various memorable days of the month. A debate, “Resolved that Reports of Murder Trials should not be published in the newspaper,” was held. The debaters were: Affirmative, Rose Daley and Ruth Clemons; Negative, Alma Kincaid and Stella Whitemack. It was decided 2 to 1 in favor of the affirmative. The “Y” Orchestra made its first appearance with Louis Rediker as its leader. Nineteen Inter-Society Contest Score “X”..................................6 “Y”..................................1 For the second time in two years (he “X” society won the Society Cup, emblematic of intellectual superiority. One more year of victory and the historic cup will become the permanent property of the Lusitanians. THE CONTESTANTS “X” «Y” Orchestra— Violins: Violins: Arnola Young, Leader Lewis Radiker, Leader Victor McAtee John Dirks Leo Ewing Melvin Doom Clarinet: Eleanor Van Meter Saxophone: Lida Winterbauer Lillian Neibert Drummer: Drummer: Julian H. Hall, Jr. Piano: Florence MacDonald Aurelia Craig Piano: Debate— Watson Hall Evelyn Shouts Gladys Jensen Stella Whitenack Oration— Elizabeth Kenyon Alma Kincaid Martha Shannon Piano— Lillian Neibert Ruth Taylor Declamation- Leo Wing Marjorie Agee Vocal Solo — Vera Howard Velda Allison Ruth Taylor won the only “Y” point. Debate and declamation were won on 2-1 decisions while the rest of the medals were easy victories for the “X” contestants. The “X” orchestra has never lost a contest. A T H E N I A N Fall Fair and Festival views. When the Porter-Henderson-Athens combination starts to function there is something to show for it. There were over one thousand exhibits besides booths showing High School work. About one hundred and fifty dollars was paid in premium money. Twenty-One ATHENIAN The Department of Agriculture Through the years since the high school was established, there has been a continual broadening in many lines of endeavor. The latest major development has been in agricultural lines. For a number of years agricultural courses were just dreamed about. Finally in 1923 steps were taken to start the work and then were dropped as impossible. Lack of interest, too much expense, impractical, were terms used in deciding against it. Two years later, 1925, the opportunity for its introduction came and the dream became a reality. Now the general feeling is “How did we get along without it?” Last year the department made great strides, and some one made the remark “We went some didn’t we?” The answer might well have come, ‘‘Say, you ain’t seen no goin’ yet.” Last year things were just getting started. Many of those things have now developed on a scale of such magnitude that at first they would have seemed impossible. Action was not withheld until the start of school in September. Things were in motion as soon as school closed last spring. A machine shop was needed and it soon was constructed from one end of the barn. Gas engines were gathered in from all over the community—from the barn lots, the wash house, the pump shed and from junk heaps. Tools were purchased and the necessary machinery installed. When September came, a farm mechanics class of twenty started work and they continued through the year to wield the tools of the mechanic. November brought an agricultural fair of gigantic proportions. The gymnasium was packed with exhibits and booths and stands and display racks filled every corner. It was a time of festivity. A near record crowd filled the building and joined in the various lines of entertainment. The department accomplished things of lasting value, and the way they put it across gave rise to the expression “If you want quick action—get Henderson and the Ag boys.” In the spring a big 5,000 egg incubator was installed. From the first of March to the last of May it was filled to capacity. Registered chicks were hatched and distributed through the community on shares. Better breeds of chickens are sure to result. Custom hatching was also done. The power sprayer purchased last year continued to function. More trees were treated and plans are under way to mount the machine on a power truck. The agriculture library has continued to grow and the apparatus to accompany it has gradually been added. A shrubbery plot on the athletic grounds was started and the ag boys helped a great deal in doing the planting. These are a few of the activities that have been outstanding. Things of more importance, but less striking have been the increase in interest and knowledge concerning farming topics. Most any day before school or after or at intermissions, groups of ag boys could be heard discussing breeds of chickens, cattle, or hogs or the comparative value of various feeds or fertilizers. Arguments have been numerous and slams and bickerings frequent. But out of it all there has come valuable abilities. Long live Henderson and his gang of live wire ag boys. May the department continue to prosper. A T H I E N A N The Chitrib Vol. 2, Final No. for ’27 The Chitrib during the past year has grown to something of an institution in A. C. H. S. It has inspired a host of imitators—such as the Vodo Weekly, the Dirty Dozen Journal, the H E, and others, as the theatres say. Its activities during this period have mostly been confined to the opinions of the Editor and the chronicling of student humor. The Chitrib originated last year when Mr. Porter announced at an inter-squad basketball game, that it would be covered by representatives from the Chicago Tribune, from “The Tribune Tower” which is due north of the piano. Eugene McAtee was the original editor—he appointed Watson Hall as his successor who in turn hands it over to Maffet Hill for the year of 1927-1928. It is up to each editor of the future to keep the Chitrib alive and develop it into something worth while. Many interesting and humorous incidents have been reviewed in the Chitrib pages this year. The mystery of H. Drake, the Intramural League, the Dirty Dozen, Cline’s Mustache, and its extinction, the X vs. Y controversy, and the Seniors vs. Juniors argument. All these and more called for a special edition of the Chitrib. The editor devoted a great deal of time, ink and paper, in razzing various persons and organizations so the Chitrib will take this opportunity to hand out a few bouquets instead of brickbats. Mr. H. V. Porter has made A. C. H. S. what it is. Also he has helped the City of Athens immeasurably. Everywhere Athens is referred to as a “good” town. It has gained a reputation for activity, good-will, intelligence and tolerance that will be hard to lose. For this, thank H. V. Porter. Mr. Melvin Henderson is universally liked. After the locker room gang gets through telling each other what is wrong with Henderson someone is sure to say, “He’s a pretty good old scout, though,” and they all agree. Mr. Augsburger has the patience necessary to a teacher of sciences. He pulls some deep jokes though. He’ll null one and then in about five minutes everybody will bust out laughing—Ha-ha-ha. Mr. Joe Aloysius McLavish has handled the class in a commendable manner and seems to be the ideal type of graduate—handsome, athletic, intelligent or what have you. Lawrence Sprouse has pulled everything off but clothes. The Bruce Perkins of U. S. A. has lent dignity to the scene. Miss Elizabeth Kenyon led the “X” society to the greatest victory since Gettysburg. Would time and space permit many others could be named who have accomplished something worth mentioning. But the candle of time has burnt to a wee, small flame to burst out in the sudden flare of Commencement and then die—so the Chitrib bids you a regretful adieu and fades into a memory.—Chitrib. Twenty-Throe Twenty-Four A T H E N I A N Athletics in 1926-27 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS P« esident Vice-Pr esident Secretary Bookkeeper -Auditor -John Wasilewski Joe McLavish Maffet Hill Cecil Fenton Watson Hall BASKETBALL When the giant team of 1925-26 took its place with Greats of the past, little hope was held for another state tournament contender. But when the basketball season opened last fall a new team bewail to carve a place in the hall of fame. The team offense was built on a short pass pivot and delayed attack style. A newspaper described it as follows: “The huge crowd in the gymnasium was nothing but astounded with the manner in which the Athens five handled the ball. Their peculiar passing attack, their easy style of running and passing, caused the crowd to break into bursts of laughter many times. Their cleverness was perplexing.” The team showed some of their real power when they won from the veteran Wil-liamsville team, 37 to 14. A fan, who watched this game stated: “That forward wall zips the ball all over the lot and back again, but when one pulls up to shoot it’s just the same as two points.” Beason was next defeated, and then came the historic Mason City game when false shots and fast corner passes coupled with shoulder taps resulted in a one-sided victory. Canton, with a team of veterans, was defeated 32 to 9. Then to prove it wasn’t an accident the Athenians handed them two more defeats. The last one in the Canton tournament. In this tournament the team won from Beardstown and Astoria to meet Canton in the semifinals. The game was a classic. A sports scribe said of it: “That was an exhibition of the most accurate passing and the most level headed playing I have ever seen.” Both teams gave all they had in that game. In the finals Athens lost to Spaulding Institute of Peoria. After the holidays “Big Chief” Baugher was off the squad for a while and Tom was snowr-bound. Several games were lost but Primm and Hill made rapid improvement. By the last home game the regulars came back. The last home game was the occasion for a celebration. Flowers w'ere presented and the squad members were initiated into the Hall of Fame in an impressive ceremony. When Captain John turned the ball over to his forward mate Frank, of next year’s squad, the crowd sent up cheers of approval. Havana w’as mired in the mud and didn’t arrive until 11:30 but almost everyone stayed and the home team piled up a wild score and sent the crowd home happy in the small hours of the morning. The last scheduled game was with Ashland on their floor and brought out some of the fastest and most deceptive passing of the season. The team proved there that they were in prime condition for the district tournament. On the way back, the whole squad stopped in Springfield to cheer the Athens Spartans on to a last half victory over the the Empires for the Independent District Championship. The district tournament was held in Mason City, and Johnny and Company made a clean sweep. Petersburg was the first opponent. The second team played the first half on even terms. Then the regulars went in. Because of the uncanny shooting of Bell the game was hotly contested until the last few minutes when some lightning passing and close in shots by Wasilewski and Kryzwacki made the game safe. The best game of the tournament was the Athens !lavana game. Vanatta and his mates led by five points at the half. But the second half found the Athenians hitting their stride. After pulling the defense deep the Three Musketeers shot over their heads. Baugher cinched the game by dropping in one a minute before the game ended. Twenty-Five Top Row: Van Eman, Bhhno, Porter, Weber, ('line. Mania. Bottom Row: Winterbauer, Hill, llauKlirr, Wasilewski, .Mi-Lavish, Primm, Kryzwaeki A T H E N I A N The next opponent was New Holland. The first team ran up a 19 to 0 score in the first quarter by some of the most phenomenal passing of the tournament. The reserves finished the game. In the championship game Ashland was the opponent. The game brought out some fine basketball by both teams. The all-star teams were picked by the officials. All five Athenians were placed on these teams, four on the first and one on the second. This feat was not duplicated anywhere else in the state. The slogan the next week was “On to the Sectional.” This was held at Jacksonville. Athens met Chandlerville and played one of the prettiest games of their career. The score was 37 to 21. Then came the final game with Lincoln. Again a deceptive shift gave the Athenians the advantage, as Tom Winterbauer went under time after time for set ups. After missing several he rolled in one to tie the score. Then Johnnie and Frank faked and pivoted and tricked their way to the one that put the team in the lead and Joe split the center through the whole field to put the game safe. Baugher held the opposing offense to a few long shots. Thus the team won the sectional. Only eight teams were left of the 700 that started. For the third time in four years the Athenians went to the state tournament. They met Mt. Carmel and lost. As in the other two tournaments it took the state champions to eliminate them. So the team of 1926-27 takes its place in the hall of fame. Here they are: Captain John Wasii.ewski—who played on almost every team from the Midgets up and was the mainstay of every group in which he played. He was one of the most graceful players that ever wore an Athens uniform. He played with his head. Much of the success of the season was due to his level headed generalship. Joe McLavish—who seemed to make every movement count for points. He covered the floor with an easy glide and fed the rest of the team. At times he held the best opponent centers almost scoreless. In the finals at Jacksonville he split the center to score at the most opportune instant. Through the season he was one of the most consistent players of the group. Frank Kryzwacki—the trickiest player of recent years never saw the team that could dampen his indomitable spirit of victory. In the crucial game of the district he scored two baskets on trick plays to keep the team within striking distance. Against Canton his duel with Cardosi, when each trailed the other over every inch of the floor, has become a classic. In the Rushville game he took a pass from Johnnie and dropped in the basket that cinched the game. The State Register classed him as their pick of the forwards that had appeared on the Springfield floor this season. So the “Three Musketeers,” Johnnie, Joe and Frank, will be long remembered as one of the smoothest working trios that ever took the ball down the floor. And in the back field were the two “Coon Hunters,” Baugher and Winterbauer. “Big Chief” Baugher showed as fine a sense of timing as any guard met this season and deserves a place on a par with Bokoski and Wells. His toying with opposing forwards, his fake passes and slow dribble will be recalled by fans who saw him play. Very few sleepers were made when Baugher was in the game. In the attack he was an important factor, bringing the ball to the attacking territory in the four-man offense, and forming a threat in the shift offense that enabled the forward trio to roll up a score. Tom Winterbauer was one of the slipperiest guards that ever wore an Athenian uniform. His speed enabled him to break up plays and to sneak down under the basket for shots. He seemed to make them when they were most needed, and to make a large percentage of his tries. Ed Winterbauer once said after watching the team practice, “Those two guards aren’t afraid of man or beast.” They played that way. Then there were the reserves. Primm and Hill filled a gap during the middle of the season and helped win a number of games. Primm went into the state tournament Twenty-Seven ATHENIAN game and placed a fine brand of ball. Manis, Weber. Cline, Van Email and Basso played a number of games in the Reserve schedule and parts of many as regulars. In the secondary schedule the Freshmen played a number of times and steadily improved until at the end of the season they took a top heavy win from the Petersburg first year team. In the squad tournament the “Dark Horses” tied with the “Wee Bears” after running neck and neck with the “Chi Tribs.” Some of the most spectacular (note the word) playing of the season was done. The eight teams competed as in a league. Sprouse and Perkins formed a “Spartan” team of former stars. They took the Springfield City championship and the Amateur Independent District championship. The team was made up of Perkins, Hibbs, Mountz and Johnson forwards, Sprouse center and Wells, Ed Winterbauer and Manis guards. The fans’ banquet at the end of the season was one of the most enjoyable ever held. A picnic supper was served. Toasts on “The Locomotive” were given from the whistle to the cow catcher. Letters were presented and the trophies were hung. Taken as a whole the season was an enjoyable one. The “Three Musketeers” and the “Two Coon Hunters” played together, won together, took defeat together, and lived together like the pals they were. Captain Johnnie and his bunch demonstrated various points in the game before a crowd of 300 officials, coaches and players in Springfield soon after the holidays. And they demonstrated through the season to thousands of fans some of the smoothest passing and floor work seen in recent years. Their playing was described by a sports writer as follows: “The Athens offense began playing clever basketball outwitting their foes time after time by some whizzing passing which carried the ball under the goal, back out again, in again and out until the time came when one of the green clad hoopsters, who seemed to bob up in just the right spot, found plenty of time to take a shot at the basket.” To the older brothers, Henry, Ed, “Wobbler”, Watsi, “Shrink” and Herb we are glad to say that the family traditions have been carried on. Surely this was a team of the Athens caliber. Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens Total .. BASKETBALL SCORES—1926-1927 ........... 18 Greenview .................... 11 ........... 23 Beason ........................ 9 ........... 37 Williamsville ................ 14 ........... 15 Greenview .... 18 — ........... 26 Beason ....................... 21 ........... 26 Mason City .................... 9 ........... 32 Canton ........................ 9 ........... 22 Chandlerville ................. 4 ........... 18 Canton ....................... 13 ........... 20 Beardstown ................... 13 ........... 21 Astoria ....................... 9 ........... 19 Canton ....................... 14 11 Spalding Institute ........... 17 ........... 17 Havana ....................... 14 ........... 20 Springfield .................. 16 ........... 13 Mason City ................... 16----- ........... 21 Mt. Pulaski ................... 39— ........... 23 Springfield .................. 14 ........... 16 Streator ..................... 32----- ........... 20 Rushville .................... 18 ........... 28 Havana ....................... 11 ........... 29 Ashland ...................... 18 ........... 22 Petersburg ................... 15 ........... 22 Havana ....................... 16 ........... 32 New Holland .................. 16 ........... 27 Ashland .................... 18 ........... 35 Chandlerville ................ 21 ........... 18 Lincoln ...................... 14 ....... 23 Mt. Carmel ................. 35 .......... 654 Total ....................... 414 WON 23—LOST 6 TOURNAMENTS WON—3 Twenty-Eight Baseball Not so much was done in the way of baseball this year due to the continuous downpour of rain throughout the year. However the team managed to lose one game last fall and one this spring, both to Greenview by scores of 7-1 and 4-0. The games only ran six and live innings respectively, or the Athens nine might have won by a last inning rally. Two more games are scheduled with Elkhart. Captain John Wasilewski was the mainstay of the team and a real player in every way. He alternated at short and catch. Other players who saw service were: Kryzwacki—ss, Watson Hall—3b, Mania—p, 2b, Julian Hall—c, lb, Hill—p, Walter McLavish—of, Chambers—of, Dirks—of, Weber—lb. OTHER SPORTS Various other sports made their appearance at A. C. H. S. this year. Volleybafl and football were practiced by the Gym classes and indulged in by other students at various times. The influence of football could be noticed in the playing of the Freshman Basketball team. Roller skating also struck A. C. H. S. this spring. Sprouse and McLavish demonstrated how it was done while Arnola Belle Young was notably unsuccessful in maintaining her equilibrium. Indoor baseball found Vic McAtee and Janitor Manis leading opposing teams to battle in the Gym at noons. The Winterbauer-Sprouse-Hall Jolly Boy Kite floated many happy hours over the athletic field. A horseshoe tourney is under way as the Athenian goes to press. Thirty ATHENIAN The Intramural League The Intramural League was initiated by and entirely under student control. There were eight tennis entered, six from the High School, one from the Grade School and one from the Indian Point community. The final standings were: W L Horses ........................................... 6 1 Wee Bears ........................................ 6 1 Chitrib .......................................... 5 2 Christians ...................................... 4 3 Grade School ................................... 4 3 Shooting Stars ................................... 1 6 Indian Point ..................................... 1 6 Frosh Farmers .................................... 0 7 Fifty-five players took part playing a total of 267 player-games. There were 2,143 shots at the basket, 411 of which dropped through. Personal fouls totaled 188 for which 291 free throws were given. Only 99 of these went through the wicket. Leading scorers were: Victor McAtee, 85; Louis Rediker, 81; Earl Hawkins, 56; Charles Manis, 56; Clarence Basso, 37. Samuel Propst made the Chitrib team the drawing card of the tourney. The Christians and the Grade School also had plenty of rooters. First string and Spartan players were barred from the teams so they served as referees. C. A. A. The Girls’ Athletic Association organized as usual this year under the direction of Miss Drink water and Miss dinger. The girls have been rather active, putting on a program and playing basketball and indoor baseball. Neibert, Agee, Shouts, MacDonald and Jurkonis formed the Chitrib team under the management of Watson Hall. They were coached by the well-known Bruce Perkins. The Chitribs defeated the Frosh 16-4 due to the great playing of Neibert, Chitrib forward. The Freshman indoor baseball team )o«t two tramps to the Orade School V v Cl OS? crrroy Thirty-One Thirty-Two A T H E N I A Jokes Watson says a Highbrow is one who wants perfume on his onions and eats dinner at supper time. Bride (to Salesman): Please, Sir, I’d like a little oven. Salesman: Er—Pardon me. Not while your husband’s around. (In Mr. Porter’s office.) Henderson: Take that phone message for me, Elizabeth, and I’ll get it from you later. Elizabeth Kenyon: But I can’t. Henderson: Co ahead and do as I say. Elizabeth: All right, but if it makes trouble don’t blame me—your little boy wants to kiss you over the telephone. Bob Van Emails: Did the cooking class make these biscuits? Olinger: Yes. Bob: Well, don’t make them do it any more. Olinger: Why. Bob: They’ie too light for such heavy work. Augsburgcr: What is the next element to be analyzed? Watson: I know, but I can’t say it. It’s on the tip of my tongue. Augsburger: Well don’t swallow it; it’s arsenic. Donald Grubb: When I was a kid the doctor said that if I didn’t quit smoking I’d become feeble-minded. Gladys Power: Well! Why didn’t you quit? Alice Wilcoxon: I think Joe is so masterful. I think he has such masterful way. Irma Wells: So you’ve been out riding with him, too, eh? Frank K.: I d'dn’t get much sleep last night. Harold P.: Why so? Frank: The blind was up. Harold: Why didn’t you pull it down? Frank: Couldn’t reach across the street. Olinger: Didn’t I tell you to notice when the soup boiled over? Maizy N.: I did. It was 3:15. Miss Barton (to Monkey playing with Felix the cat): That animal back there is causing too much disturbance. Alma K.: Which one, the Monkey or the cat? Bruce: I don’t mind if some girls refuse me a date but I don’t give very many the honor! Mr. F. W. Ayers (to his daughter): What did you and Lawrence talk about last night? “Pete” Ayers: Kith and Kin. Joe (her little brother): Yes, he said “Kin I hath a kith” and she said “Yeth you kin.” (When Joe McLavish was selling vacuum cleaners in Flint.) Lady: Will you please leave the porch? Joe: I didn’t intend to take it with me ma’am. Thirty-Three A T H E N I A N Elizabeth Kenyon (in English IV): A real gentleman would jump in to save a drowning person if he did happen to have his day clothes on. Barton: Part of the Bi-monthly will be on Current Events. Merrill: Well I don’t think! Barton: Please don’t! You’re not used to it. Joe McLavish says his mother won’t let him shave in the house because the kids get them in their feet. Miss Barton (in American History): Order please. Monkey S.: Ham and eggs. Vera: Why Maffet, you’re getting thinner. Maffet: Yeh, I shaved this morning. Barton: Joe, where did Alma leave off? Joe: I don’t know. Barton: That’s what I was afraid of. Joe: What did you ask me for then? E. Kenyon: I know what I’m going to get for a graduation present. Betty J.: I want a diamond ring. Gladys J.: Who from? Irma says t ? put in a double amount of Hominy because it shrinks to half its size. Information wanted—How to fry hamburger.—Vera Howard. She also wants someone to peel potatoes. Barton: Why is the South called Dixie? Joe: I know. Barton: Well what is it? Joe: ’Cause the Dixie highway is down there. Red C.: What part of the body is the fray? Drink water: Fray? What do you mean? Red: It says “Ivanhoe was wounded in the fray.” Policeman: Hey, this is a one-way street. Vic: I’m only going one way, stupid. Name Suppressed: Shay, con you tell me where the other side of the street is? Campbell: Yes, right over there! Name Suppressed: Thash funny, I was just over there and they said it was over here. Watson: Joe, never holler Hey! to a grass widow. Drinkwater: Irwin, use dimension in a sentence. Irwin: Dimension me in his last letter? Neibert Customer: Girl, there is a fly in my ice cream. Lillian: Let him freeze tor .death and teach him a lesson. Gladys Eades: Who were the no-nothing party? Barton: This history class. Lee Corbin: I found a penny on the floor. Barton: If you’ll be a good boy I’ll let you keep it. Thirty-Four Irwin (Civics): The government it— Barton: The government “it”? Irwin: Well “he” or “she” or whatever you want to call it. Barton: Jim would like to explain the referendum? Jim: I pass. Barton: I don’t think you will if you don’t recite. In Modern History the class was talking about pensions, when up spoke Delbert Hurt: Are you going to teach until you get a pension? Phillips: Well! I hope not. Lyon (in the morning Bookkeeping class): Harold, are you chewing gum? Ikey: No, but I’m holding some in my mouth. Bruce Perkins: Have you an opening for an ambitious graduate of A. C. H. S.? Tired B. M.: Yes, and don’t slam it on your way out. Drinkwater: Have you ever read “To a Skylark”? Watson: Why no! How do you get them to listen? Alice: Moments spent with you seem like thousands of years. Frank: Will you marry me? Alice: In a moment! Porter: Have you ever done any public speaking? J. Dirks: I asked Mary for a date over the telephone once. Basso: The Charleston becomes rather monotonous, don’t you think? Girl: Try jumping on my other foot for awhile. Della J.: Did you miss me while I was gone? Frank K.: Were you gone? Sunday morning at Roy’s: Sprouse: Can you give me change for a dime? Roy: Sure, and I hope you enjoy the sermon. Master-of-Ceremonies: How long are you going to speak, Mr. Porter? Porter: About five minutes. M.-of-C.: Couldn’t you make it ten? We wanted to clear the room for dancing. Betty J.: I’d like to try on that rose dress in the window. Salesman: Sorry, Miss, that’s a lampshade. Myer Seligman: When I was your age I was working in a store for three dollars a week. Now I own a store. Frankie: You can’t do that now, they have cash registers. Perk: Could you care for a fellow like me? Betty: Maybe, if he wasn’t too much like you. Thirty-Five I Thirty-Six ATHENIAN Calendar for 1926-27 SEPTEMBER Wed. 1 Thurs. 2 Fri. 3 Mon. 6 Tues. 7 Wed. 8 Thurs. 9 Fri. 10 Mon. 13 Tues. 14 Wed. 15 Thurs. 16 Fri. 17 Mon. 20 Tues. 21 Wed. 22 Thurs. 23 Fri. 24 Mon. 27 Tues. 28 Wed. 29 Thurs. 30 Fri. 1 Mon. 4 Tues. 5 Wed. 6 Thurs. 7 Fri. 8 Mon. 11 Tues. 12 Wed. 13 Thurs. 14 Fri. 15 Mon. 18 Tues. 19 Wed. 20 Thurs. 21 Fri. 22 Mon. 25 Tues. 26 Wed. 27 Thurs. 28 Fri. 29 Mon. 1 Tues. 2 Wed. 3 Thurs. 4 Fri. 5 Mon. 8 Tues. 9 Wed. in Thurs. 11 Fri. 12 Mon. 15 Tues. 16 Back to the grind. Old faces and new. Yes, they are smaller and greener. Freshman reception. Oh hoy! how it rained! Inter-society baseball game—“X”-23, “Y”-5. Watermelon auction—Perkins auctioneer. First noon basketball mixup. Big rain. Class officer elections. Blatz—The Valencia. Parents reception. Some came in boats. Senior rings selected among scenes of amicity. Ag. Club exhibits taken to the Menard County Fair. Perk slayed seven Musca Domestica 2nd period. Perk got twelve this A.M. Fall baseball practice. Nicolodeon days recalled this dusk. Happy sunk the submarine to the floor in Physics class. Senior meeting held—Editor-in-chief and Business Editor elected Tryouts for glee club. All interested in basketball see Miss Phillip and learn her new method. First “Y” Society program. More rain—Program postponed. More rain and still more rain!! Election of Freshman officers. Vera Howard operated on for appendicitis. Another Senior meeting. Class colors and motto chosen. OCTOBER “Y” program in spite of the rain. Big success. Anyone wanting to know what a young sheep is ask Merrill Calvert. Reports of the world series over the radio. Everyone listening in on the world series. Three cheers for the “Cards —they are still ahead. First “X program. Wasn’t it great! Senior meeting ('lass flower chosen. Seniors go to Springfield for pictures. Glee club meeting. A talk was given by Mr. Hieronymous of the U. of I. Senior rings have arrived. Vera is with us again. Bi-monthlys are the chief topics of interest. Lecture in salesmanship given to Freshmen and Sophomores. Teachers Institute. Received our report cards—Why such long faces? Senior meeting—Art Editor elected. Faculty meeting. Decorating committee at work for the party. Oh that party—Just another good time had by all. NOVEMBER Just a blue Monday. Preparations for another “Y” program. First snow—On to Victory! First “Pep meeting. “Y” program. It looks as though a real race is on for the cup. Oh boy! just four more days till the Fair. Snow! and still more snow! Overheard in American History- Miss Barton: “Someone tell about the election of 1848.” Joe McLavish: “Tom Taylor was elected.” Another victory for A. C. H. S. The Fair went over with great success. Senior conclave. Another Senior meeting. Thirty-Seven ATHENIAN Wed. 17 Snow! Snow!! Snow!!! Thurs. 18 Watch out Beason! We’re out to win!! Fri. 19 Beason here—Oh boy! what a game! Mon. 22 Lawrence Cline has a cramp in his neck. Tues. 23 It hasn’t snowed yet. Wed. 24 Oh boy! what a victory over Williamsville. Thurs. 25 Thanksgiving vacation. Mon. 29 Just another blue Monday. Tues. 30 Watson Hall actually agreed with Emmerson. DECEMBER Wed. 1 Glee Club practice. Thurs. 2 Faculty meeting. Fri. 3 Mason City here. Mon. 6 Rain! Rain!! Rain!!! Tues. 7 Mr. Porter and three members of team attend Banquet at Decatur. Wed. 8 Why oh why did it rain? Thurs. 9 Faculty meeting. Fri. 10 Athens went to Beason. Another victory. Mon. 13 Grade school practice at A. C. H. S. for their program. Tues. 14 Preparations for another “X” program. Wed. 15 A new fad started by the girls of A. C. H. S. Thurs. 16 Box supper at the Legion Hall. Fri. 17 Canton here. Mon. 20 Favorite sayings by popular people—“I’m so sleepy today”. Tues. 21 Grade school program. Wed. 22 “X” program. Santa Claus seems to know just how to distribute his presents. Thurs. 23 Our boys go to Canton. Another victory. Fri. 24 to Jan. 3 Christmas vacation. Tournament at Canton. JANUARY Tues. 4 Back again. Miss Drinkwater absent. Wed. 5 Miss Small substituting for Miss Drinkwater. Thurs. 6 Miss Drinkwater has recovered and is with us once more. Fri. 7 Ollie Spragg visits A. C. H. S. Mon. 10 Review for examinations. Tues. 11, 12, 13, 14—Semesters. Mon. 17 Report cards received with great enthusiasm. Tues. 18 Dr. Dilheid, from Peking, China, speaks on Nationalism. Wed. 19 Everyone happy over the victory last night. Thurs. 20 The Chitrib Intramural League starts tonight. Fri. 21 Athens goes to Mason City. Mon. 24 Freshmen take efficiency tests. Tues. 25 Lillian Cantrall visits A. C. H. S. Wed. 26 Alice Canterbury is a visitor at A. C. H. S. Thurs. 27 Athens goes to Lincoln. Fri. 28 Picture and comedy tonight. Mon. 31 Senior meeting. Class decide on Caps and Gowns for graduation. FEBRUARY Tues. 1 Mrs. Howell gives lecture to girls. Wed. 2 Election held and votes cast for events for Senior night. Thurs. 3 Faculty meeting. Fri. 4 Senior night. Mon. 7 More rain! more rain! Tues. 8 Team goes to Springfield tonight. Wed. 9 Practice for Junior play. Thurs. 10 Junior program. Fri. 11 Team goes to Streator, then on to Chicago. Mon. 14 Maffet Hill absent from school. Tues. 15 Team goes to Rushville. Wed. 16 Senior meeting. Thurs. 17 Irma and Vera are absent today. Fri. 18 Friday and not a thing scheduled for tonight. Mon. 21 Faculty meeting. Tues. 22 The only thing special to remember today for is—it is Washington’s birthday. Wed. 23 A few books have arrived for Senior Themes. Thurs. 24 Nothing unusual happened. Fri. 25 Senior meetings seem to have become an everyday occurrence. = =E Thirty-Eight ATHENIAN Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs, Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs Fri. MARCH 1 G. A. A.’s practice for program. 2 Overheard in English IV (Study of Travels with a Donkey): Miss Drinkwater: John was Stevenson disturbed during the night? John Wasilewski: Yes, once when the Donkey growled. 3 G. A. A. Program. 4 Team goes to Ashland. 7 Domestic Science class serves dinner to the team. 8 Meeting to discuss the Literary Contest. 9 Senior Meeting. 10 ) District tournament at Mason City—Athens brings home the 11 ) bacon. 14 Calling cards have arrived. 15 Literary societies nominate candidates for the contest. 16 Contestants elected. 17 Freshman party. 18 Team goes to sectional tourney. Another trophy is added to the fast growing list. 21 Pep meeting—Snow! Snow! 22 Shrieking Shebas plan to go to Champaign. 23 Team leaves for Urbana. 24 ) 25 Institute and State Tournament. 28 Where, oh, where did Cecil get his black eye? 29 Gladys Jensen lias lost her voice. 30 Calamity in Civics class—Cecil seems to think the floor is a better resting place than a chair. 31 We wonder where all the voices are going—Arnola has lost hers now. APRIL 1 April Fool—’Nuff said. 4 Senior play cast chosen. 5 Senior meeting. 6 Viola Davenport visits A. C. H. S. 7 Senior meeting. 8 Picnic supper. Letters presented to the. team. 11 Monkey cuts his thumb; said he was going to have thumb soup for supper. 12 Domestic Science class serves supper to the faculty. 13 Overheard in Bookkeeping class: Miss Lyon: How does one figure interest on a non-interest bearing note? John Wasilewski: Well I don’t see how you can figure in- terest on a non-interest bearing note. 14 Contest postponed. 15 Teachers go home for Easter. 18 Senior play practice. 19 Roller skating seems to have struck Athens too. 20 Senior Invitations are on the way. It won’t be long now.” 21 Sophomore party. 22 Contest. X” wins. 25 Senior meeting. 26 Invitations have arrived. 27 Contest medals arrived today. 28 Play practice. 29 Senior play is a big success. MAY 2 Second Senior play cast chosen. 3 Operetta planned for Friday night. 4 Watch out! Cyclone Sally is due to strike Athens soon. 5 Faculty meeting—also Senior meeting. 6 As we send this to the press, preparations for coming events, such as, the Senior play, Junior-Senior banquet and the Operetta, are under way. Thirty-Nine The Staff Editor-in-Chief Kodak Editor -Humor Editor -Calendar Editor Business Editor Art Editor Watson Hall Lawrence Sprouse Merril Calvert Aurelia Craig - Cecil Fenton Arnola Young FINIS Forty % V.-.y ' .