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

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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

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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

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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