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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1929 volume:

The Athenian Volume Eight i 1929 Presented bp SENIOR CLASS ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ATHENS, ILLINOIS ❖ ❖ 5 ❖ ❖❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • !• ❖ i ❖ 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ •: 4 4 4 hc Athenian • 4 !• v v 4 4� :• :• v.% ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 v ❖ 4 4 ❖ 4 ❖ ❖ !• 4 4 4 1 4 FOREWORD The nineteen hundred twenty-nine graduating class of the Athens Community High School present this, the eighth edition of the Athenian. It has been our purpose to review all of the worthy events that have taken place during the past school year, but more particularly to commemorate the graduating class, and their four years of struggle and toil, and above all else, supreme happiness. If, as you peruse these pages, you may find here and there notes that will call up memories of some laborious task or some glorious school-day event, then our purpose will have been accomplished. We hope that you may find as much enjoyment in reading these pages as the staff has found in compiling them. 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For the vast number of ideas he has conferred. For all the splendid effort he has given to make A. C. H. S. a success. For having lifted us up to a higher spiritual plane. We. the Senior Class, affectionately dedicate this Athenian. 9 2 9 :« ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Six v ❖ :« • •:« • : :« ❖ :• : : :« • ► ❖ ❖ :• •:• •:« • •: • ❖ ❖ :• ❖ ❖ • C! nr iunrntan • - • • •: • •:♦ •: • • • • •: • •:• i g 2 u : j Seven § $ r A 1 | 1 ❖ • • • • • 1 1 • • 1 ♦ ❖ ! •!• ❖ •! ❖ !• ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 ❖ • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ! 8 !■• 8� • wnr iuitmtatt v ❖ ❖ • i 5 :♦ :• • ❖ ❖ ❖ :• ❖ :• ❖ :« :« THE FACULTY During the past four years the faculty have valiantly helped us on our weary way to the end of the trail. Not being satisfied with mere duty, they have taken a personal interest in each pioneer. For their interest in us, we wish to express our deepest and sincere appreciation. The success of every endeavor depends to a great extent on the interest shown and the energy put forth hy the leader. Mr. Sullivan has more than proved that he is master of his position as principal. If there were any doubt about liking the new leader before we became so well acquainted with him, we know, after the year he has been with us. what an all-around “good fellow lie is. Our science teacher. Mr Augspurger. is one of the main cogs in the wheel that moves A. C. H. S. By his cheerfulness and happy smile lie teaches a lesson as important as science and deserves the name Happy.” If we need a stunt or if there is a play to be coached we can depend on Mr. Augspurger to do his share and a little more. To Miss Phillipp is due the success of “Miss Somebody Else.” She diligently helped some of the literary conti st nts to success. Without her the Freshmen would be lost in regard to English and the poor Freshies would be in a predicament. May all the happiness and success she deserves be hers. Mr. Light gives us the history down through the ages and helps us wage through Caesar’s wars. He loves to argue and many arguments take place in his classes. He was successful as the leader of the Girls’ Glee Club. Success to him! What class or club ever had a play or party without consulting Msss Braucht as to what to wear or eat? I believe she is the reason for the tempting aromas around the kitchen and the cabinet of dainty sewing. Besides teaching this, she is the coach of girls physical education. We hope that success comes to her as fast as she teaches the girls to build pyramids. Then there’s Miss Lyon, who teaches commercial subjects. Oh my! if the bookkeeping class didn’t have her help, how could they make their books balance? With her business mien and wonderful personality, success couldn’t be kept away. What would themes be without Miss Currens to help us? Without her originality, they would all be the same. To her is due the success of many programs and she is one of the reasons why A. C. H. S. plays have been given in such grand style. Besides this, she also teaches “bugs and plants.” When Mr. Smith isn’t busy discussing the pruning of trees, the raising of poultry or organizing clubs he is helping someone- We’re for him! May success be his constant guide! And so. we. the class of ’29. bid farewell to the Faculty, with the sincere hope that all of us may show the good results of their endeavors. 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 of A. C. H. S. Eight 1 U2 iJ • 5 • 5 5 ' 5 • • I 1 1 ’ 1 1 1 - •!« i :• ;« -I 1 • JTT | Ai.l •• ❖ (fir it P Ainnuan j j� j« j� ♦ � j� � ’ � ♦ j� j� j� j� j j� ♦« «j � ♦ j� «j - j« SENIORS CLASS MOTTO This is not the end, but the beginning. CLASS COLORS Cardinal and Silver CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CLASS OFFICERS President ......... —--------Stella Diehl Vice-President .......— Louis Radiker Secretary. .............. Robert Gerber Treasurer______________ Wayne Chambers Nine 1 U 2 U ' j-r | A + I • •:• v • ❖ xt £ I ll f U t ct U •:« 9 I ANNA BARNES—Valedictorian. “Whatever she does at day or night. She does it well and with all her might. Known as: “Annie.” Favorite Expression: “Now. listen! Noted for: Her willingness to help. Avocation: Secretary to Mr. Sullivan. Activities: G. A. A.. ’25 29; Secretary G. A. A.; “Y Basketball.’26; Class Secretary.’28; Junior Play, ’28; Intcr-Societv Contest. 29; Senior Play, ’29; Editor-in-Chief of Athenian, ’29. JANET ZSCHOCHE—Salutatorian “If she will, she will—you may depend on’t. And if she won’t, she won't—and there’s an end on’t. Known as: “Nettie. Favorite Expression: “My Gosh! Noted for: Her studiousness. Avocation: Studying. Activities: “X Orchestra. ’28; Senior Play, ’29; Business Manager of Athenian, ’29. CLARENCE BASSO “If on our Band your hopes are pinned Remember I’m the one big wind. Known as: “Basso. Favorite Expression: Gee Whiz! Noted for: Playing his trombone. Avocation: Running the restaurant. Activities: Senior Play, ’29; Orchestra, ’29; Basketball, ’27. ANTONENA BARNES In her case, silence means thought; Such women’s ideas are often sought. Known as: “Auks.” Favorite Expression: “Pm sincere abo� n it!” Noted for: Her dignified ways. Avocation: Getting into mischief. Activities: G. A. A.. 25-’29; “Y Basketball. ’26; Junior Play, ’28; Girls Glee Club. ’29; Senior Play, '29; Social Editor of Athenian, ’29. ❖ 'i 19 2 9 :• •: Ten � !• � !♦ T«� !«-I ‘I 4� 1 � 5 1 • •!• • •!« • + ( ! ! � !• 1 !♦ ! 5 • - ; • -J •; ♦ ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖•I : : : : : : : : il I' I It P il t cl ll • • • • • • • � i CHANDLER BROWN “For even the’ vanquished. He could argue still.” Known as: “Brownie.” Favorite Expression: “Oh, heck!” Noted for: His curly locks. Avocation: Arguing. Activities: Junior Play, ’28; Senior Play, ’29. STELLA DIEHL “Eager, chatty and jolly good company.” Known as: “Gooseberry.” Favorite Expression: “Youd be surprised.” Noted for: Her arguing. Avocation: Differing in opinion. Activities: G. A. A.. ‘25-'28; Class Secretary. ’27; Vice-President X Society: Debate, ’29; Class President, ’29; Senior Play, ’29. MALCOLM CANTERBURY “A leader in sports of every kind. His equal is very hard to find.” Known as: “Red.” Favorite Expression: “Think so?” Noted for: His prowess in basketball. Avocation: Visiting Junior Section. Activities: Class President, ’26, ’27; Basketball, ’28, ’29; “X” President, 29; Student Council. •’29: Senior Play, ‘29; Debate, ’29; Cheer Leader, ’28; Circulation Editor of Athenian, ’29. EDITH FREEMAN “Those tresses unconfined. Wooed by each gentle wind.” Known as: “Jake.” Favorite Expression: “Aw silly.” Noted for: Her permanent wave. Avocation: Conducting hair dressing establish- ment during intermissions. Activities: G. A. A.. ’25-’28; “X” Orchestra, ’28; Class Editor of Athenian. ’29. 1 U 2 U ❖ J, 5 • ❖❖❖❖❖•I 3 • ❖❖❖•I Eleven ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ •! ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 1 'T | ❖ v v v U it r Athenian 1 � J« � J« ► « «j� «j� J� J« v � ’« � '« J« . « ►’« � J« J« � J. « � J« � « � « � J« � • J« v v v • v ;• :• :« v WAYNE CHAMBERS “Why should life All labor be?” Known as: “Jessie.” Favorite Expression: “Oh! my soul.” Noted for: Dramatic ability. Avocation: Using words of not less than ten letters. Activities: lunior Play, ’28; Inter-Societv Con- test. ’28-’29; Boys’ Glee Club. ’28-’29; Debate Team, ’29: Cheer Leader. ’29: Class Treasurer, ’29; ‘Y” Vice-President, ’28; Circulation Editor of Athenian, ’29. JOSEPHINE MARTEN “Oft in her eye a bright Twinkle doth peep.” Known as: “Jo.” Favorite Expression: “You never did act that way before.” Noted for: Her continuous flow of words. Avocation: Chattering. Activities: G. A. A., 25-’28; Inter-Societv Con- test. ’27. ’28; Girls’ Glee Club, ’28; Junior Play, ’28; Senior Play, ’29. EDWARD CURRY “He isn’t the meek, mild Lad he appears to be.” Known as: “Duck.” Favorite Expression: “Why-a-a, let’s see; I don't know.” Noted for: His bashfulness. Avocation: Talking to the girls?????? MELVIN DOOM “Fine people, like fine deeds, Need no trumpet.” Known as: “Rooster.” Favorite Expression: “Well, I thought—’’ Noted for: His studiousness. Avocation: Diligent study. Activities: Orchestra, ’26, 27. ’28, ’29; Junior Play. ’28; Senior Play, ’29; “Y” Treasurer. ’29; Student Council, ’29. ❖❖❖ ❖ i u 2 u :• Twelve m Mtftnmx —--------'--- ROBERT GERBER •• , � ( vi rcisc you see him II When he's filling his fountain pen. Known as: 'Boh. ome on.” Favorite Exprcss.on: Aw, come on Noted for: His carefree ways. iSZSX' sa iss %$ • - ian. ’29. JANE MASON “She studies on the best S,1C . « For the proper study of mankind is man. Known as: “Ja-ane.’ , . Favorite Expression. B cracKty. Noted for: Her vocal ability. Avocation: Singing Junior P|ay, '28; Activities: G. A. a.. ,.v.� c-rr � tarv Inter-Society Contest, 28- 29; X Secretary 29; Senior Play, 29. CLARENCE HILES “Haoov is he. as the day is long What’s the use to worry if something goes wrong? Known as: “Rat. Favorite Expression: ‘‘This is gonna he goo . Noted for: His good French grades????? Avocation: Struggling to keep awake m classes. ctivitics: Junior I’lay. '28; X ice President. '29; Senior Play, '29; Sports Editor of Athenian, ’29. LILLIAN NEIBERT She's full of pep as you may see. „ ’Most always doing what she shouldn t be. Known as: “Neibert.” Favorite Expression: Well. Ill be—■- Noted for: Her ability to act. Avocation: Waitress at the Restaurant. Activities: G. A. A.. ’25-’29; G. A. A. Secretary, 28; Junior Play. ’28; Inter-Society Contest. 28. ’29; “X” Orchestra. ’28; Senior Play, ’29; Calendar Editor of Athenian, ’29; Orchestra, ’29. 192 3 4 ❖ • • - 4� • 4� 4 4� 4 ❖ 4� ❖ 5 4� 5 ❖ ❖ 4 4 4 Thirteen v ! ❖ 5 «5 5 -I 5 S� ❖ -I 1 S� ► 1 1 1 JT | A « J 4� !• 1 4 1 v 4� • ► 4 !• • 4 4 ❖ v ❖ ❖ !• ! 4 • 5 4� 5 5 !♦ 4� • 1 4 4� • ❖ wnr iunnttan ;« 2 J� J� ;« J� J� • « � « ♦ % � ’• � J� «5� ’« 2� � « � J« J� � « ’« «5� � J« � J � � ERNEST JORDAN “Be what you are, my motto paint, And then you won’t be what you ain’t. Known as: Fuzzy. Favorite Expression: Man O’ War! Noted for: Playing his harmonica. Avocation: Reading articles on Aviation. Activities: Basketball. 29; Junior Play . '28: Track Team, ’29; Senior Play, 29. ELIZABETH RICHARDSON A rather Puritanic Miss, And yet you’ll like her just for this. Known as: “Lizzie.” Favorite Expression: “Well, I’m not for certain, but—” Noted for: Her Puritanical ways. Avocation: “Dropping in on everyone. Activities: Senior Play, ’29. THOMAS KENYON “The girls all gaze and heave a sigh; He’s spoken for is the reason why.” Known as: “Tom.” Favorite Expression: Whoopee!!! Noted for: His giggle. Avocation: Sleeping in assembly. Activities: Vice-President, ’26: President Class of ’28; Junior Play, ’28; Senior Play, ’29. MARY WILCOXON Mary’s charming smile and pleasant ways Have won her friends who sing her praise.” Known as: Mickie.” Favorite Expression: “I wonder if it aint’?” Noted for: Her willingness to help everyone. Avocation: Driving her Ford. Activities: G. A. A., ’25, ’26; Junior Play, 28; Senior Play, ’29. 4� 4MS� ► • 4 I %•1 13 2 9 Fourteen ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ CL it £ 111 f U Ul U i � FAY MILLER “His chief ambition Is to be a politician. Known as: “Squirrel. Favorite Expression: “Oh, Boy.” Noted for: His racy steed. Avocation: Reading shoot ’em-up stories. Activities: “X” Orchestra, ’26. LIDA WINTERBAUER “To her studies does she ever heed. And ever talks no more than need. Known as: “Lidy. Favorite Expression: “I don’t know. Noted for: Her quiet ways. Avocation: Practicing on her violin??? Activities: G. A. A., ’25, ’26; “Y Orchestra. ’28; Senior Play, '29. LOUIS RADIKER “Athletic and jolly. To cross him is folly. Known as: “Lou. Favorite Expression: “Oh. gee!’’ Noted for: Athletics. Avocation: Playing violin. Activities: “Y Orchestra, ’24-’28; Basketball, •27: Baseball, ’27, ’28; Track Team. 27; Manager of Athletic Association, ’29; Senior Play, ’28, ’29; Vice President, ’29; Sports Editor ot Athenian, ’29. JOHN DIRKS Left school in April. Fifteen ❖ ❖ ❖ 19 2 9 «5 K ❖ V V ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ : v •; � i- ; v 5� «■ 5 ❖ «5 «J� •5 1 ❖ « CLASS OF ’29 Wc first began our long, dangerous journey of crossing the rivers and traversing the deadly vales in the old covered wagon. It did not take long for us to find out that we had need of strong, sturdy, able, cool-headed plainsmen to lead us if we were to overcome all the dangers and difficulties which we might meet. In view of these facts, “Red ’ Canterbury was elected as Head Scout, with Tom Kenyon and Raymond Colliver as right-hand aides to guide the forty members on the first stage of the journey. But, alas! not all of the forty were fortunate. With the beginning of the second lap of our journey it was found that the group needed to be reorganized. By looking through the ranks we found that we had lost five comrades, namely: Lucile Gilkison, Gerald Kincaid, Catherine Hawkins, Hubert Van Email, and William Baxter. Before beginning on this stage of our journey, we gathered about the camp fire to elect new leaders. “Red was again installed as Head Scout, with Tom Kenyon and Stella Diehl as assistants. It was found that a new member had joined our ranks, Wayne Chambers. But. also five members turned back. These were Rowena Yoakum, Katie Bcdnarko, Delbert Hurt. Florence MacDonald moved to Springfield, and so left our ranks. The trail was rough and uneven. At times it was so steep and difficult that it seemed we could never reach the goal. But. at last we had finished the first half of the journey and were ready to begin upon the third part of it. We still had need of leaders— brave, wise plainsmen to guide us. We decided to again prove to the world the wisdom and daring of woman. Therefore, we chose Anna Barnes to help Bob Gerber, a new member, and Tom to guide us on this part of our journey. At times the trail did not seem so steep or the ruts so deep because the goal seemed to glimmer before our eyes. However, as we came near, the goal danced farther away from us or disappeared altogether. This seemed especially true during semester examinations. Then on September 1. 1928. we began on the last and most arduous part of the journey. Clarence Basso and Louis Radiker joined our group. But with good fortune comes bad, and this time it was John White, already chosen as Art Editor for the Athenian, who turned back. Our number had been reduced to twenty-five. These twenty-five “pioneers” grouped themselves between the camp fire and the old battered wagon to elect guides for this, the last and most glorious part of the journey. It was glorious to think that we were so near to our goal, which had constantly appeared before us during the last three years. To think of leaving the old wagon which had been associated with our fondest memories, and parting with our friends, filled our hearts with sadness. After a little discussion, the following leaders were elected: Head Scout (President). Stella Diehl; Assistant Scout (Vice-President), Louise Radiker; Scout in charge of food supplies (Secretary), Robert Gerber; Scout in charge of arms and munitions (Treasurer), Wayne Chambers. Under the leadership of these capable pioneers, wc have arrived at our destination. The last mountain has been crossed, the last trail blazed, and now, we arc looking from the heights into the “Valley of Opportunity” and each one of us is desirous of picking an admirable career from the “Tree of Success.” 1 9 251 ❖ .£. .j. .j. Sixteen !4 «S� • !« v •! !« 1 1 ♦! !« !• 5 1 1 «§• ! •!• «5� !• ❖ i A f (!✓ 11 f I it P it t U It ❖ ❖ SENIOR CLASS WILL Now that we are about to descend into the Valley of Golden Opportunities, we feel that the many personal talents and property which we have accumulated during our four-year journey toward this goal should he given to some of the under classmen who arc still on the Trail. Therefore, we, the Class of 1929, of the Athens Community High School, do make and establish this, our last will and testament. First, we appoint our patient and persevering teachers executors of this, our last will and testament, for their excellent efforts in helping to better our high school standards. To the Board of Education we bequeath our thanks for their kind help in supplying the things needed in the different courses. The Senior Class presents to its successors its ability to strive ahead to a better goal. Janet Zschoche wills her quiet and lady-like ways to Ruth Taylor, provided Ruth makes use of them. Lida Winterbauer leaves her bashfulness to Frances Miller. Mary Wilcoxon gives some of her cheerfulness to Harriett Cantrall. Elizabeth Richardson leaves her Puritan habits to Anna Shears. Louis Radiker leaves his ability to play his violin to Rosalyn Cantrall. . Lillian Neibert wills some of her energy and pep to Hazel Adams. Fay Miller gives his “beautiful gray steed to Herbert Shannon, provided Herbert makes the best possible use of it. Jane Mason leaves her Soprano voice to Gwendolyn Walsh. Josephine Marten bequeathes her many male admirers to Helen Jensen. Thomas Kenyon wills his giggles to Arlie Harris. Ernest Jordan gives his easy and carefree ways to Walter Davenport. Clarence Hilcs bequeaths his French Book (which he will most likely leave) to Walter Me Lavish. Robert Gerber wills his methods for doing as little work as possible to George Horch. Edith Freeman wills her curly hair to Louise Wilkins. Melvin Doom leaves his serious ways to Earl Hiles. Stella Diehl bequeaths her perpetual arguing to Beulah Devocelle. Edward Curry leaves his profound silence to Maisie Naylor. Wayne Chambers leaves his ability to speak to Maurice Graham. Malcolm Canterbury wills his speed on the Basketball floor to Chester Powell. Chandler Brown gives his set opinions to Raymond Colliver. Clarence Basso leaves his power to produce noise in the Orchestra to Carmelita Basso. Antonena Barnes bequeathes her smile and amicable disposition to Doris Shannon. Anna Barnes bequeaths her willingness to help to the Freshmen boys. ❖ • : • ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 5 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 U 2 U 5 ❖ ❖ 5 :• : • Seventeen v • • -I- v • ❖ 5F 1 3 M� ❖ ? U hr Athenian «;♦ ; . ♦ . . . • ❖ $ : 1 � •!• 5 !• !« ♦ ! !♦ 1 1 -I I« SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY It lias been said that traveling is one of the best ways of obtaining knowledge. My curiosity aroused, I decided to spend my year of vacation in the United States. I bought a ticket for a ship enroute to the United States. The week before sailing passed quickly and I soon found myself on board. One day while walking on deck I met a sailor, who was none other than Clarence Hiles. He was telling me that he could be captain but preferred being a common sailor, when an officer came along and told him that he was needed to scrub the deck. He answered, “Aye, aye, Sir,” and left. When I arrived in New York, the first thing 1 did was to attend one of Clarence Basso’s concerts in a large theatre there. He had gained great fame in the music world, as an Orchestra Leader. On leaving New York for Washington, 1). C.. I met Stella Diehl returning from her vacation. She was the governess of a rich girl, who. she said, was as difficult to teach as she had been when she was small. In Washington I went to see Fay Miller, a Senator from Illinois. I was proud to think that one of my former classmates was a member of Congress. While buying a ticket to Cleveland, someone behind me said, “May I take your baggage. Madam? Before he was through speaking, he was off with my baggage and I had to follow. I said to myself, “He certainly knows his business.” At the gate, as I offered him a tip, I recognized him as Edward Currv. He politely carried my things into the train and accepted no tip. The train was now moving and the conductor asked for my ticket. With horror I remembered that in my haste, I had left my ticket at the window. The conductor had been looking at me queerly and I supposed he was getting ready to throw me off the train, when he exclaimed, “Well, if it isn’t Janet-” To my relief it was Chandler Brown, who said nothing about my ticket but led me to a different part of the train where I met Thomas Kenyon, president of the N. Y. Central R. R., giving dictation to his secretary. Mary Wilcoxon. I remained with Mary until noon when a waitress. Elizabeth Richardson herself, served our lunch. She explained that Mr. Kenyon preferred pretty girls to negroes for waitresses. At Cleveland I went to a baseball game for the Browns, of whom Louis Radiker was manager, were playing. The score was tied in the ninth inning but Louis hit a homer and won the game. In St. Louis, as most of my friends live there, I spent much of my time. There f had my hair dressed by Edith Freeman, who was known in St. Louis for her excellent hair dressing. And there I had the good fortune of meeting P’rnest Jordan, an instructor of aviation, who offered to take me to San Francisco. Of course I accepted. As he was in no special hurry we stopped at several places. Eighteen 1 9 2 u :• 'I v a a i • U it f AI IT f It t U U Our first stop was made at Athens, where we visited A. C. H. S. Under Anna Barnes’ excellent supervision the enrollment had greatly increased. She had succeeded Mr. Sullivan as Principal. The English teacher, we found, was Antoncna Barnes. She was coaching a Senior play while we were there. We ate at the “Peacock Inn,” which was formerly Neibert’s Restaurant. Lillian was managing it and had improved it so that we hardly knew the place. We were served excellent food there. After pleasant memories were recalled at Athens we flew toward Texas. On a large ranch near Austin, we made a forced landing. Some cowboys, with whom was Wayne Chambers, came galloping toward us. He owned the large ranch and was a prosperous man. At Denver, our next landing. Ernest had business, so I visited a mine. I was surprised. on asking his name, to find that the miner who was showing me around was Robert Gerber. Xo wonder I didn’t recognize him with all his miner’s riggings and a beard that hadn’t been cut for who knows how long. I ate in his little cabin where his wife had prepared a good meal. Again we flew over cities, towns and farms until we reached Salt l ake. We were just in time to see Malcolm Canterbury, a life guard, save a pretty girl from drowning. At San Francisco I left Ernest to attend to his business. One warm afternoon I went into an ice cream parlor. While I was waiting my order Lida Winterbauer sat down next to me. I had received so many surprises by then that I considered it a common occurrence. She owned the shop and I was rather glad she did for I had plenty of ice cream to eat. I bought a car to drive back to St. Louis. In one of the small towns through which I passed, a crowd attracted my attention. Asking an old farmer the cause of the excitement. he told me that a traveling show was giving the play. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” The Mammy played her part very well. I asked her name and learned that it was Melvin Doom. I stopped at Athens again to visit and asked Anna Barnes to go to St. Louis with me. There we went to see the opera “Rose Marie,” given at the Municipal Opera in Forest Park. Jane Mason played the part of Rose Marie. She acted her part wonderfully well. The next morning my uncle took us to his office in the Missouri Pacific Building. I had never been through the entire building so he showed us around. He spoke of their best stenographer, Josephine Marten. Later we got a chance to gossip about our former days. The year allowed for my vacation was at an end so I returned to my vocation as deaconess in Germany. ❖ ❖ I U 2 U Nineteen 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 A 4- 1 ;«4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 it I' I I it T it t U It • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 v 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 v 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 SENIOR BALLOT Best Liked Bov Ernest Jordan Best Liked Girl Stella Diehl Senior Most Likely to Succeed Anna Barnes Most Lady-Like Girl Janet Zschoche Most Gentlemanly Boy Melvin Doom Best Looking Bov - _ - ... Thomas Kenyon Best Looking Girl Lillian Neibert Most Original Senior .. .— Ernest Jordan Most Studious Girl Janet Zschoche Most Studoius Bov - Melvin Doom Most Punctual Senior — Antonena Barnes Wittiest Senior .. Ernest Jordan Most Determined Senior - Anna Barnes Senior Flapper Josephine Marten Senior Shick Thomas Kenyon Champion Gum Chewcr Wayne Chambers Laziest Senior - —Ernest Jordan Most Inconsistent Senior ..... Clarence Hiles Biggest Bluff .. .. . Wayne Chambers Most Loyal to School— Anna Barnes Twenty 19 2 9 4 4 4 4 'I J 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 | a - | v •: v v •:♦ v 'i v •:• :• • v ❖ • ❖ • ►:• ►: • : • •:• •:« : • ❖ •:• •:• •:• Jl 0 I IT P It t cl tt JUNIORS CLASS OF 1930 CLASS OFFICERS President _____________________ Carmelita Basso Vice-President ................... Ruth Taylor Secretary-Treasurer------------------ Leo Ewing Twenty-One ❖ • 4� ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ «5� fr 19 2 9 ❖ ❖ 5 ❖ ❖ •v I 5� 4 • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ v ❖ ❖ ❖ •:« •:• ❖ ❖ ❖ v ❖ : ❖ • ❖ !• ❖ •!« • !• •I 8 ! 5 •! 8 ❖ 5 4 ❖ 5 i Athenian Top Row:—Alxvin Hackman. Wilbur Meteer, Lawrence Grant, Arlie Harris. Herbert Shannon, Chester Powell, Howard Johnson, X. O. Primm, Walter Davenport, Walter Me Lavish, Raymond Colliver. Second Row:—Helen Bokoski, Louise Wilkins, Feraldine Hurspeth, Glenna Wiseman, Ruth Taylor, Maisic Naylor, M:,arie Weber, Beulah Dcvocclle, Gwendolyn Walsh, Anna Shears, Earl Miles, Gerald Starr, Front Row:—Mauriece Graham. Julian Hall, Helen Jensen. Fern Eva Agee, Maxine Wilcox, Doris Shannon, Mr. Light, Class Advisor, Ralph Hall, Leo Ewing, Charles Manis. JUNIORS “A Vision of Trium Annorum” In my wanderings I came upon the haunt of a genius who beckoned me to approach the place where he sat. I did this with that reverence which is due to such an individual. He soon dispelled all my fears and entertained me by the “Visions of Trium Annorum.” First, he told me to cast my eyes eastward. In the hazy distance of August, 1926, I saw a covered wagon slowly and cumbersomely plodding along with forty-eight somewhat frightened, but peppy Freshmen. These young pioneers were unloaded at A. C. H. S. For the first year George Horch. Walter Me Lavish, and Ruth Taylor proved themselves worthy leaders of this straggling caravan. March, 1927. brought the weiner roast which was made memorable by Howard Johnson’s famous roasting stick, which held not less than twenty weiners at one time. While George Horch. Walter Me Lavish and Walter Davenport started their athletic career. Leo Ewing won first place in Declamation and Ruth Taylor won first in Piano. These pioneers continued on the Freshman Trail, losing George Lott, Dorothy Miller and Bertha Constantino on the way, until they reached the Bridge. This concealed innumerable trap-doors through which several of the Freshmen fell into a turbulent tide. Immediately after crossing the Bridge they came upon the Sophomore stop where reorganization of the caravan took place. This time Walter McLavish, George Horch and Gerald Starr were chosen leaders to guide these adventurers through the deserts and dangerous forests. The hobbling march continued until they reached the Junior stop. Carmelita Basso became leader of the caravan at this point, with Ruth Taylor as assistant leader, Leo Ewing, manager of the exchange, and George Horch. counselor for the group. This part of the journey proved most interesting. There was the Junior Party held on November 23 in the gymnasium. The Junior Play, “Seventeen,” was presented in the A. C. H. S. auditorium on December 19th. And, now I see them looking forward to the Junior-Senior Banquet with anxious anticipation before passing through the Vale of Misery which will infest the caravan on the next part of their journey. • Twenty-Two 19 2 9 • v • • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • 8 4 ❖ .j. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖❖ ❖❖❖❖❖❖ (Uir Athenian i « • « • • � • • j� � « • « � « � � « ►% � j« j� � j« � j« � j« j« j� • j j� � • � •j« � � • «j� j j� � ' j« « v • � • � � � « � j� j« «j� « � « J� «j� •’« SOPHOMORES CLASS OF 1931 CLASS OFFICERS Vice- President________________________________Louise Primm Secretary-Treasurer .............. Stanley Barnes President Maxine Power .j. .j. .j. .3. . .5. • : • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • • - • 1929 Twenty-Three i ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ :• ❖ v -i : ❖ ❖ i ►: ► -i- ► ❖ ❖ •: (Ehr Athenian v ;♦ • i • :• :• :• ;♦ •; •;« • •:« :• Top Row:—Gilbert Wiseman, Robert Marten. Charles Jensen, Bernard Tobias Eldon Henrickson. Second Row:—Barbara Battcrton. Ruth Dixon, Jeanette Council, Wilma Zschoche. Maxine Power, Louise Prinim. Stanley Barnes. Front Row:—Hazel Adams, Vida Primm. Wanda Wiseman. Rosalyn Cantrall, Miss Phillipp, Class Advisor: Mary E. Clemens. Eleanor Wiseman. Kenneth Greer, Arthur Fisher, John Diehl. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In September. 1927, a lively group of thirty-nine trail-blazers broke camp and enrolled in the breshman C.lass at A. C. H. S. In several weeks, when the same adventurers were well acquainted with each other, they held their first camp fire—choosing the following as head scouts: Ell win Warmoth, Maxine Power and Vida Primm. By the beginning of the second year, the number of trail-blazers had gradually diminished as they passed over the bridge ending the first lap. Those elected as leaders were: Maxine Power. Louise Primm and Stanley Barnes. These pioneers have a great deal of talent. They are represented in the glee clubs with nine members, in the G. A. A. with five members and by four members in the orchestra. Some of them, among whom arc Stanley Barnes. Louise Primm, Maxine Power. Wanda Wiseman, Ruth Dixon and Charles Jensen, are noted for being exempt from examinations. Robert Marten and Ray Dixon made the first basketball team, while Bernard Tobias, John Diehl, Arthur Fisher and Stanley Barnes made the second team. They also have talent in other lines. Arthur Fisher, their artist, docs most of the drawing for the school. He is also an artist with the Jew’s harp and his companions are proud that he was elected one of the three cheer leaders. Maxine Power, the leader, has begun to display her talent by winning second places in both vocal solo and dramatic declamation in the X-Y contest. Louise Primm also read for the Lusitanians in the contest. Here’s to Wilma Zschoche. who began taking clarinet lessons this year and became a member of the orchestra. She also won first place in Contralto Solo in the Sub-District Contest. As these sturdy pioneers have accomplished many feats, so we hope they will continue. 1 9 2 y ' + Twenty-Four | A x I - � «§• •;• •;• � i • � i««$ • ►:•►:• • •: • «$� «j� .;..;. -:• •:• •:• •:• •:• •: •:• •:• •:• •:• •'•• :• •:• •: •:• •:• ;• •:• : || f X H 1' It I Cl 11 v• •:• •:• :• •:• • :• •:• •:• :• •:• •:• •: •:• -:• FRESHMEN CLASS OF 1932 CLASS OFFICERS President .John Zschoche Vice-President ------------------- Paul Wasilewski Secretary Mary Ann Downey Treasurer Dean Silvey l g 2 u ' 4 4 + +++++ Twenty-Five « 4 , ❖ ! ❖ •! 1 •! ;• � ♦ (Mtc Anmttatt J I4 ' ❖ 1 '!• ! � ❖ •!« v 1 1 Top Row:—Charles Holsheiser, Carroll Knoles. Forrest Grant, Todd Lithcrland, John Kincaid, Mr. Augspurger, Class Advisor; Cloyd Hurt, Harry Nichols, Carl Jensen, Paul Brown, Paul Wasilcwski. Second Row:—Wendel Grant, John Zschoche, Caroline Garmers, Janice Hudspeth, Gwendolyn Carlson, Martha Derry, Ruth Cantrall. Eleanor Shaw, Glenneth Taylor, Grace Dobson, Mary Ann Downey, Frances Miller, Oliver Van Email. Front Row:—Thomas Markcy, Lyle Dyer, Donald Hopwood, Wilma Libby, June Rug-gles. Ethel Wiseman, Lois Canterbury, Adelene Dirks, Helen Lott, Carrie Welker, Ruth Huffman, Harriett Cantrall, Melvin O’Neal. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY In the Fall of 1928, forty-two determined pioneers began their four-year journey. We were initiated a few nights after starting out on this journey. At this time, Lyle Dyer learned that our dignified elders were very powerful in wielding paddies. The leaders chosen for the first lap of our travels were as follows: John Zschoche, Paul Wasilewski, Mary Ann Downey, and Dean Silvey. We brave explorers have contributed much to the life of A. C. H. S. Many arc learning to play instruments by the evening campfire. Harriet Cantrall has shown much ability as a pianist. Some wanderers have distinguished themselves by their hard and diligent work, and this entitled them to several days of vacation. These include Martha Derry, Eleanor Shaw. Harriett Cantrall. and John Zschoche. Our strong men are very prominent in Sports. Our Basketball Team has won six games and lost none. In the Athens Holiday Carnival, we helped very much to win the Sweepstakes. Three of these pioneers were placed on the Freshman All-Star Team in the Carnival. These explorers are as capable in pulling weeds as they are at Sports. This was evidenced on Clean-Up Day last Spring. As we have accomplished much in the first lap of our journey, we hope to continue doing so in the coming three years. 19 20 Twenty-Six QIhr Athenian AUTOGRAPHS 19 2 3 Tzventy-Seven v ► 1 • $ • ► 1 ' !« !« ► ♦ 1 «5� 1 I« Tr A . f • 5 5� ! !• •! � ❖ ❖ ’!4 1 1 1 ! «5� � ! !« � !• 1 !• 1 :• :• vi II P I IT r It I ct II Literary Back Row:—Stanley Barnes, Howard Johnson, Leo Ewing, Clarence Miles. Front Row:—Eleanor Shaw, Mary E. Clemens, Glenna Wiseman, Louise Primm, Harriett Cantrall, Jane Mason. Lillian Neibert. Miss Phillipp, Advisor. THE LUSITANIANS The first week of school found the freshmen drawn into the societies and the officers elected were: President—Malcolm Canterbury. Vice-President—Clarence Hiles. Secretary and Treasurer—Jane Mason. The first program, given October 12. included a three-act play, “Daddy,” starring Stella Diehl, Clarence Hiles and Lillian Neibert. a Piano solo by Harriet Cantrall and two readings in honor of Columbus by Louise Primm and George Horch. In the try-out for the “X society the following people won the right to represent their society in the inter-society contest: Vocal—Jane Mason and Mary E. Clemens. Hum. Dec.—Lillian Neibert and Eleanor Shaw. Oration—Howard Johnson and Stanley Barnes. Dram. Dec.—iLouise Primm and Glenna Wiseman. Extempore—Clarence Hiles and Leo Ewing. Piano—Harriet Cantrall. ❖ ❖ :• ❖ «s� •b•s t u 2 u Twenty-Eight ’ •! 1 1 v 1 !• !« • «j� ►!« !« ! 1 � I •! !♦ I v ! !• � I« + I � ! � !♦ � I � ! •! 1 � !• !• ;� ;� � ! •!« � !♦ ►;� I« 1 ;« ♦;« I' J lit r U HUt � 5� ❖ {• ❖ ! 1 1 -I « ❖ ■ ► 5� 1 ❖ -I «5 5� 5 Activities First Row:—Helen Jensen, Ra’ph Hall, Anna Barnes, Thomas Kenyon, Ruth Taylor. Second Row:—Carniclita Basso, Wilma Zschoche, Miss Currens, Advisor; Maxine Rower. THE PERSHONIANS Soon after the school year began, a meeting was hold and the following officers elected: Treasurer. Melvin Doom; Secretary, John Dirks; Vice-President, Thomas Kenyon, and President. Walter Me Lavish. A series of baseball games between the X-Y societies was to have been played, but the weather intervened and the winner could not be decided. A five game series in basketball, after the varsity schedule was completed, was won by the Y’s. Three of the five games were won by a team which included Jordan, Dirks, and Wilkins, forwards; Radiker, center; and Wasilewski, McLavish and Chambers, guards. The first literary program, sponsored by the Y Society, was presented on Roosevelt’s Day. The program consisted of a piano solo by Ruth Taylor, a vocal solo by Wilma Zschoche. a reading about Roosevelt by Chandler Brown, a musical number by John White, a chalk talk by Doris Shannon and Antonena Barnes, and a violin quartet by Louis Radiker, Melvin Doom. Ralph Hall and John Dirks. In the inter-society contest the “Y’s” were represented in oration by Wayne Chambers and Ralph Hall; in Piano by Ruth Taylor; in vocal solo by Wilma Zschoche and Maxine Power; in humorous declamations by Carniclita Basso and Maxine Power, and in extempore speaking by Thomas Kenyon and Anna Barnes. The following Y’s won first places and thereby the right to represent A. C. H. S. in the Illinois State High School Music and Literary Sub-District Contest: Humorous Declamation—Ruth Taylor. Oration—Ralph Hall. Piano—Ruth Taylor. 19 2 0 5 • ’I ■’ 1 Twenty-Nine elrr Athenian a .;. v :• :• :• •:• :• •:• •:• :• :• v SEVENTH ANNUAL INTER-SOCIETY CONTEST ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Friday, April 12. 1929 Humorous Declamation A Pleasant Half Hour on the Beach........................... Helen Jensen Y ♦Naughty Zell Ruth Taylor Y Billy Brad and the Big Lie ... Eleanor Shaw X China Blue Eyes Lillian Neibert X Oration A Vision of War ....................................... Wayne Chambers Y A Message to Garcia Howard Johnson X Napoleon Ralph Hall Y I Am An American Stanley Barnes X Vocal Solo ♦Dawn ......— ... ... Jane Mason X 0 Lovely Night------------------ —..................... Mary E. Clemens X Would God I Were a Tender Appleblossom ______________________ Maxine Power Y 1 Hear You Calling Me Wilma Zschoche Y Dramatic Declamation Engineer Connor’s Son____________________________________________ Louise Primm X ♦1 ilac Time .... Glena Wiseman X Cigarette’s Ride —...— —------------ -...—........—.........— Carmclita Basso Y The Highwayman .... Maxine Power Y Piano Valse Caprice Harriett Cantrall X •The Whispering Wind Ruth Taylor Y Extempore Speaking The subjects will he drawn by lot one hour before the Contest. Judges Music:—Mrs B. L. Reeves, Williamsvillc High School. Miss Juanita Young. Elkhart High School. Mr. John Leedom. Mason City High School. Literary—Miss Juanita Young. Elkhart High School. Prin. B. L. Reeves. Williamsville High School. Prin. J. I. Lynch. Mason City High School. NOTE:—The asterisk indicates that that person won first place and was entitled to represent Athens in the Sub-District Contest held here on April 20. A large crowd gathered in the A. C. H. S. auditorium to hear the Inter-Society contestants. The stage was decorated in purple and gold, the “X” Society colors, and purple and white, the “Y” Society colors, with a large “X” on one side of the stage and a large “Y” on the other side. Last year the cup was won by the “X” Society for the third consecutive time, and became their sole property. Instead of a cup. this year the Athens State Bank will donate a shield. The “Y” Society by a score of twenty-seven points, won the honor of having its name engraved upon this shield first. Leo Ewing X Clarence Hiles X Anna Barnes Y Thomas Kenyon Y Thirty 1023 ► :• • ► : : : :♦ :♦ •:« ❖ JT | a , f . V V ❖ VI XT I J it P It t ct tt k senAN NTffiBUl 6.0X£HU DEBATE At the beginning of the school year it was announced that the Public Speaking Clas for the year would he devoted mostly to debate work. Our High School joined the State Debate League for the first time in our history, and work was started on the league question. Twelve students enrolled in the class at the start, but as the work progressed and the climb got steeper, two girls dropped by the wayside. However, George Horch and Malcolm Canterbury enrolled as late arrivals and the work continued with twelve members. The topic studied during the year was: “Resolved: That the United States Policy in the Caribbean Area should be Condemned. The time for interscholastic competition found George Horch. Glenna Wiseman, and Malcolm Canterbury representing our school for the affirmative, and Leo Ewing. Stella Diehl and Wayne Chambers representing the negative. The affirmative team met Mason City and Normal Community High Schools, and the negative team met Havana and Morton High Schools. Each of these four schools has had years of experience in interscholastic debating, and the contests resulted in only one victory for Athens. Our negative team won over Morton at Morton. In everv instance the judges declared that Athens had much the stronger case, but the lack of experience in debate technique and rebuttal practice resulted in lost decisions. Each debater feels, however, that he has derived real benefits from his debate work, and with three Juniors left over and a year of experience, next year’s team should score its share of victories. All things considered, we feel that the debate season was a success. 1 si 2 u Thirty-One � « j� j. � « j� j� «J� «j� •$ .� � ♦ «j «$� t� ♦jwj, ❖ ❖ •: D R “SEVENTEEN” JUNIOR PLAY c A I “Miss Somebody Else” M T “The Arrival of Kitty” First Senior Play A Second Senior Play “SEVENTEEN” “Seventeen, a comedy in four acts, by Booth Tarkington, was presented in the High School Auditorium by the Junior Class, on the evening of December 19. The parts were well interpreted, each person ably portraying his own character. Special mention should be made of George Horch as Billy Baxter. Glena Wiseman as the Baby I alk Lady and Ruth I aylor as Jane Baxter—a continual torment to her sophisticated brother. The negro’s character was depicted well by Leo Ewing. Gerald Starr made a very effective grouchy old man. Wilbur Metecr portrayed the part of Mr. Baxter exceedingly well and his dignified wife was Helen Jensen. Johnnie Watson Billy’s best friend, was characterized by Walter McLavish. Carmelita Basso was May Parcher, the Baby 1 alk Lady’s friend. Marie Weber and Anna Shears played the parts of society girls, and very good society girls did they make! 1 he play was directed by Miss Currens, and much credit for the big success is due her.. Thirty-Two ❖ j g 2 a ! ♦ ❖ • ❖ 5� ❖ j f | A j :• • v! 11 P AI it P tt t cl tt ❖ ❖ •: :• ❖ ❖ MISS SOMEBODY ELSE The first Senior Play. “Miss Somebody Else,” was given in the A. C. H. S. auditorium on March 26. A larger crowd attended this play than any other given in the last few years at A. C. H. S. The cast was well chosen and ably directed by Miss Phillipp. Stella Diehl, as the melancholy maid, and Lillian Neibert, as the vivacious French maid, kept the audience roaring with laughter. Clarence Hiles, the suave crook who proposed to three girls and stole bonds, was foiled by Jane Mason, the rich society girl who masqueraded as the Irish maid. Antonena Barnes as the rich and dignified Mrs. Blainwood, certainly objected when her son Cruger. Melvin Doom, made love to the maid. Nora. He did all in his power to help Nora foil the doings of the crook. Anna Barnes was a true mother in life, who thoroughly believed in her husband’s genius. Josephine Marten, who portrayed the part of a modern girl in all her moods, was prevented from eloping with the crook. Mary Wilcoxon, Lida Winterbauer, Janet Zschoche, and Elizabeth Richardson, beautifully costumed, attended the Charity Bazaar at the Tuxedobrook Club House. Naturally, Thomas Kenyon and Robert Gerber were where the girls were to be found. Clarence Basso, the inventor of Ozonia. certainly acted the part of the real scientist. Chandler Brown, as the chauffeur, came to the rescue of Celeste when frightened by the masked inventor. On the Friday before the play was given we had an all-day practice. Every one brought his picnic lunch along, and Anna and Lillian made the Cocoa. Clarence Hiles and Thomas Kenyon furnished the giggles all during the meal. THE ARRIVAL OF KITTY The second Senior Play, “The Arrival of Kitty,” was given in the A. C. H. S. audi torium on May 22. This play was coached very nicely by Miss Currens. Below is the personnel of “The Arrival of Kitty”: William Winkler....— Malcolm Canterbury Aunt Jane, his sister..........................Anna Barnes Jane, his niece............................. Lillian Neibert Bobbie Baxter ......................... Thomas Kenyon Benjamin More............................... Louis Radiker Ting, a bell boy............................ Robert Gerber Sam, a colored porter------------------------—Ernest Jordan Kitty, an actress......—................... Antonena Barnes Suzettc, Aunt Jane’s maid -................. —Stella Diehl 19 2 9 Thirty-Three «fr❖ I A 4. I •: ♦ :• :• •:• •: ■:♦ : :♦ •:• :♦ •:• v :• % :♦ :• : •:• •j� � « � « ► « «|� j � • � « ► « � j� j «j «j� j� ♦ � ♦ � ► « « j viaip iuitnuatt i J tj J� {♦ j «£« J« J« Ji «J� J ij • • Thirty-Pour g 2 U ' • • � � ♦ 4� 5 J 1 1 1 !• 1 1 � !• • 4 ► � !• ❖ 1 : v :♦ 'i : 5 ► • -y - - :• ❖ i ❖ i ❖ 7 | a ( • • • • ❖ ♦ :• i :• • � :♦ � •: :♦ ; i« • ❖ i • • i : ► - - - • U H [' 111 r It t a tt ❖►i Back Row:—Stanley Barnes. Ralph Hall, Chester Powell. Ruth Taylor. Accompanist; Walter Me Lavish. Clarence Basso, Wilbur Meteer, Clarence Hiles. Front Row:—Mr. Light. Julian Hall, Leo Ewing, Charles Manis, Robert Cline. Mauriece Graham, Mr. Sullivan, Director. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB In the early fall of 1928 a call was made for volunteers to organize a legion of warblers. The purpose to be served by said legion was to furnish entertainment at various occasions throughout the year through the channels, or rather the thoraxes, of a boys’ glee club. At first high hopes were held out for an organization that would progress rapidly to the heights of a finished glee club. It was soon learned, however, that the legion had a rough and rugged road to travel owing to the fact that the entire group of boys was entirely untrained and inexperienced in the art of part singing. So slow was the early progress, in fact, that many of the boys acquired a case of discouragement and subsequent calls found only six or eight answering the summons. The organization tried to meet once each week and throughout the long season of practices time was spent in the preparation of some six or eight numbers. Announcement that the sub-district music and literary contest would be held at Athens, furnished incentive for more concentrated practice, and progress was somewhat accelerated. To date, the club has made but two public appearances. Its first appearance was in our own auditorium on the occasion of the A. C. H. S.-Normal High debate. They were awarded first place among Class C schools at the Sub-District contest without competition. Evidently not many small schools sponsor a boys’ glee club. When time for the district meet came, fourteen boys were ready to compete, and as the number was limited to twelve the squad had to be cut. The contest at Normal found the following boys singing: First tenor. Manis. Ewing, R. Hall; Second tenor. Wilkins. Hiles, Cham- bers; First bass, Horch, Me Lavish, Cline; Second bass, Barnes, J. Hall, Davenport. While the boys did not place among the first two at the District meet, nevertheless it was a valuable experience, and with the nucleus we have left to build around, we look forward to a fine organization next year. One or two more appearances will probably be made this year. I92a v :• Thirty-Five 1 5 «J «5� J� � « � j« ► « � «j� ♦ j � « j� � ■� j j� j� j� ••• «j� ;• «j� • '!• v !• 5� ❖ ;« !• � •! 5 v ► 1 ♦ 1 4� ❖ 5 ❖ � M (Ihr Athenian l i Back Row:—Antonena Barnes, Louise Primm, Lillian Neibert, Barbara Batterton. Mr. Light, Director; Jane Mason, Josephine Marten, Mary Clemens, Rosalyn Cantrall. Front Row:—Harriett, Accompanist; Ruth Taylor, Jeanette Council, Carmelita Basso, Wilma Zschoche, Adelene Dirks, Maxine Power, Gwendolyn Carlson, Ruth Cantrall. GIRLS GLEE CLUB Great interest was shown this year in the Glee Club when try-outs were announced in the Fall. These try-outs resulted in a membership of fourteen. With Mr. Light as director, these fourteen girls practiced once a week from 3:15 P. M. to 4:15 P. M. A few of the numbers practiced were: “The Angelus,” “I Hear the Bees A’humming,” and several other pretty songs. When Mr. Sullivan announced that the Girls’ Glee Club was entered in the State Music and Literary Contest it meant practice twice a week. The numbers learned were: “Good Night, Beloved.” and ‘‘The Swing Song.” Happy hours were spent in getting ready for the trip to Normal where the Glee Club was to compete with other schools in the District Meet. During some of the Glee Club’s practices the Shorthand II Class was trying to take dictation in the adjoining room. Miss Lyon tried to dictate to the class, keeping time to the music, but it finally became necessary to stop Shorthand during the practice hour. Someone was not in time. Who was it? Mr. Light can answer that. Although their trip to Normal did not mean first or second place for our school, yc feel that they did unusually well, and both Mr. Light and the girls deserve much credit. We hope that the Girls’ Glee Club next year will carry on the work started with a determination to make A. C. H. S. stand out in the Music field. First Soprano Mary E. Clemens Adelene Dirks Jane Mason Maxine Power Membership Second Soprano Carmelita Basso Wilma Zschoche Louise Primm Barbara Batterton Ruth Taylor Harriett Cantrall, Accompanist Alto Antonena Barnes Ruth Taylor Jeanette Council Gwendolyn Carlson I 19 2 9 • - ❖ 5 ❖ • • ❖ 1 • Thirty-Six ❖ i cl n f I n p u i ci u ►j� j. j� «j� � j ’• ►’« j« •'« � • • )• � j« � • •'« [•� '«� • •’« � « � • � ’ •j. ► .j. :• • ► :« «j� . :• ►:« ► : : • « j Back Row:—Eldon Hendrickson, Carroll Knoles, Wilbur Meteer, Charles O. Jensen, Howard Johnson, Robert Cline. Louis Radiker. Leo Ewing. Second Row:—Janice Hudspeth, Melvin Doom, Charles Holsheiser. Ruth Taylor. Miss Phillipp, Harriett Cantrall, Jeanette Council, Rosalyn Cantrall, Mr. Augsburger. Front Row:—Barbara Battcrton. Ralph Hall, Charles Jensen. Julian Hall. Wilma Zschoche. Carmclita Basso, Lois Canterbury, Doris Shannon. Clarence Basso. OUR ORCHESTRA Probably since the dawn of time music has always had a significant place in the harmony of the spheres. From the deserts and jungles, where its charms may soothe the savage beast to courts in the palaces of Kings, it has exerted an influence on the activities of man in every avenue of life. Our A. C. H. S. Orchestra this year as usual is made up of two sections. The beginners and the advanced classes. They were very fortunate in having special instruction on their chosen instruments one day each week during most of the school year and at this time the beginners have begun ensemble playing. They have toiled with finger exercises, key signatures and the hum drum of one, two. three, one. two, three, until in their desperation, we hear the strains of Estelle Waltz coming from room three which is made a temporary Music Studio everv Wednesday evening at 4 P. M. Listen to those double notes being teased from the Violins, or that triple tongue cornet duet, or was it the smeary slide of the trombone and the scrap between the Sax and Clarinet: well that was the advanced class tuning up for evening rehearsal at 7:30 Wednesday evening. Tap, tap. position, everybody on the first tone and the concert of Headway,—Mister Joe,—Activity and Largo is on in dead earnest. The advanced orchestra was not large but hard and faithful practice enabled them to appear in a creditable manner at basket ball games, picture shows, assembly period. Senior play, Indian Point, and to broadcast from WCBS and to enter the Sub-District meet held at A. C. H. S. While we have been pioneering to some extent this year we are confident that with the talent of the beginners and the larger instrumentation, we will do big things r.ext year. Mr. Chambers has been instructor of instruments and Mr. Augspurger director of the orchestra for the year. 1 U 2 U ❖ ❖ 3 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Thirty-Seven A A A A A A A A A A A A - A A A A A A A A A • V V 5r J 4 V r Y V V V V V V V V V V V V V V Wljr Athenian 2 2 2 2« 2« 2« 2 1 1 1 • ❖ v ! 1 ! S ❖ 5� !• SUB-DISTRICT MUSIC AND LITERARY MEET A. C. H. S. launched the heaviest literary music program this year that ever has been undertaken here. Our school was made the center for a sub-district contest of the State meets. The territory from which we drew included forty-six schools from Menard, Mason, Mprgan, Cass, Scott and parts of Logan and Sangamon counties. Announcements of the Contest were sent out to the schools in March, and the date was set for April 20th. It was the first year for a sub-district in this territory, and announcements went out from the State office so late as to prevent many schools from entering. Nevertheless, the gun found representatives from eleven schools on the starting line, and after an all-day program, including morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, the following winners were announced. Winners of first and second place became eligible to compete in the District Contest held on May 4th at Normal. Soprano Solo: First, Jane Mason, Athens; Second, Virginia Bradley, Petersburg; third, Clela Redfern, Waverly. Piano Solo: First, Dorothy Stuttlc, Williamsville; second, Ruth Taylor, Athens; third. Louise Rickard, Waverly. Violin: First, Naomi Stamper, Waverly; second. Evelyn Daugherty, Auburn. Contralto: First and second. Wilma Zschoche, Athens; Virginia Groves, Williams- ville; third, Helen Koehler, Waverly. Class B Orchestra: First, Auburn; second, Waverly. Class B Girls’ Glee Club: First, Havana; second, Waverly. Class C Girls’ Glee Club: First, Williamsville; second, Athens. The following firsts were awarded without competition: Tenor Solo: Darrell Rodgers, Waverly. Baritone Solo: Verne Dennis, Waverly. Class B Boys’ Glee Club: Waverly. Class B Mixed Chorus: Waverly. Class C Boys’ Glee Club: Athens. Class C Orchestra: Athens. Scoring in the literary events was as follows: Extempore Speaking: First, Merwyn Wilson, Waverly; Second, Leo Ewing, Athens. Oration: First, Clarendon Smith, Manchester; second, Harold Loyal, Pleasant Plains; third, Florence Kerns, Waverly. Humorous Declamation: First, Ruth Taylor, Athens; second, Virginia Crum, Wavcr- ly; third, Lawrence Tucker, Pleasant Plains. Dratmatic Declamation: First, Glena Wiseman, Athens; second, Julia Beatty, Waverly; third, Rebecca Max. Williamsville. At the District Contest held in Normal on May 4th, more than one thousand students competed. Athens placed in only one event, Glena Wiseman winning first in Dramatic Declamation. This entitles her to compete in the State Finals at Macomb on May 18th. As this book goes to press, the entire Student Body is hacking Glena. We realize, of course, that the competition will be even stronger than before, and know that Glena will give her best, win or lose. 4 5 4� 5 � •; ;• ;• Thirty-Eight l 9 2 a • : 2 � ►: : ♦ Social Events 4 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4� 4 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4« 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Athenian 4 4 4 v 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 T 5 r 2.� . Tfe. 2 tkrU y, ,r K � ■( ,. . J 4y To Go bilft ) p «r tit A VS 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 U 2 U 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 • 4 • 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 ; Forty 4 ► ❖ • • ❖ + 4 •;• :• :• ► :• -I • • • ❖ ❖ !• ►: � :♦ THE FRESHMAN RECEPTION The Freshman Reception was held on the evening of September 7. It was planned as a sort of “get acquainted party” for the Freshies, and it proved quite successful. It was an initiation affair as well as a party, and the Freshmen must have learned their lesson because they have paid due respect to the will of the upper classmen all through the year. At eight o’clock the Freshmen were assembled in Room 3. and each was given a dunce cap which covered his eyes. They then lined up for the “blind march. As the “little greenhorns” passed around the Assembly some of the upper classmen followed behind and whacked them with large paddles. There was no partiality shown, for every one got his share. After a dozen or more of the huge paddles were broken, a stunt was performed on the stage. Each Freshman was asked to come upon the stage and sit in a chair. 'I hen one of the Junior hoys presided over the initiation exercises. Each new student sat in the chair to which was connected an electric battery. He soon began to squirm and then with a yell started up and ran off. A Grand March through the Gymnasium took place next. Watermelons were handed out to the couples as they marched by. Nobody went home hungry that night. On September 14. the members of the Faculty gave a reception for the parents ot the students. The evening was begun with the singing of a number of old familiar songs in which everyone took part. Later, games were played and contests of all kinds were held in the Gymnasium. The students greatly enjoyed watching their parents and teachers hopping on one foot across the gymnasium. Fruit Punch and Wafers were served, after which good-byes were said and the happy crowd went home. One of the biggest and most successful events of the year was the Hallowe'en Social given on the evening of October 31. A very large crowd attended. Never before had so many people worn costumes to previous Socials of this kind. And. such a variety of costume ! The “ceremonies” took p’ace in the Gymnasium, which was brightly decorated in orange and b’ack crepe paptr and Autumn leaves. In each corner there were fortune tellers’ booths. In one booth fortunes were told by an old wheel which was more than one hundred years old. At half past eight o’clock a Grand March was held and all those who were masked took part. As the masqueraders passed by in review, competent judges selected the following costumes which earned prizes: Freakiest Costume—Arthur Fisher. Most Original Costume—Nora Thompson. Prettiest Costume—Katherine Whilms. Best Impersonation—Lillian Neibert. Rest Masked Child—Earl Duffy. Games were played and stunts performed, after which refreshments consisting of cider, doughnuts, and pumpkin pie were served. PARENT-TEACHERS RECEPTION HALLOWE’EN PARTY ❖ ❖ -i- ►:« 1 9 2 il Forty-One nttan •3 j..;. j� • j� j. ►; «;« • ;« j j. «g ;♦ .3. ,j. . .;. ;« .j« ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 ❖ 3 ❖ ❖ -I- 3 � THE CIRCUS 5uch a rush! What feverish preparations! AH this for the Big Circus held on the evening of Election Day! I he Gymnasium was transformed into a regular circus grounds. There were side shows exhibiting freaks of all kinds, shooting galleries, fortune tellers’ booths, and everything else that goes with a real circus, even Hot Dogs and Pink Lemonade. Such bally-hooing you never heard! Even girls took part in advertising the wonderful sights! Several of them were unable to recite lessons the next day because of having lost their voices, as well as their dignity, at the Circus. All things taken into consideration, this Circus was pronounced a possible rival to Barnum and Bailey’s. THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY Have the Seniors gone back to childhood days? Are they expecting a visit from Santa Claus? These questions were uppermost in the minds of people passing A. C. H. S.. when they saw the huge Christmas tree, illuminated with many bright lights, planted on the campus in front of the building. Those who had occasion to come into the Study Hall at any time during the week before Christmas, were almost convinced that the High School students and teachers were eagerly waiting for old St. Nicholas, for in front of the room stood another beautifully decorated Christmas tree! But, if you were at A. C. H. S. on Sunday evening, December 23rd, you saw the answer to all of vour questions. About three-fourths of the gathering were youngsters between the ages of one and twelve years. They were the guests of honor at this party! It was for them that the members of the Community Club had decorated the trees, and it was they whom Santa Claus visited. Each youngster received an appropriate gift and all the candy and nuts that he could eat. Hundreds of children were made happy by the first Community Christmas Party sponsored by the members of our community. 13 2 9 Forty-Two • A + l 5 • ♦ • • ❖ • • ♦: � :• � : •: •:« • :« • : : :« anr Atlirntau .;. .;. • .;.•;« •£« . «g «$� «g� .j. A. C. H. S. ATHLETICS 1928-29 Baseball Track Basketball Tennis G. A. A. Member of Illinois League of High School Girls’ Athletic Associations Board of Control President_____________________ Louis Radiker Vice-President ______-...._..Malcolm Canterbury Secretary ..........—------------Thomas Kenyon Bookkeeper---------------------------John Dirks Auditor .........................Walter McLavish • � • � J � J« « ♦’« � •� •� •� • «� «• Forty-Three Hack Row:—Davenport, Marten, Dixon, Powell, Me Lavish, Horch. f ront Row:—Jordan, Wasilewski, Sullivan, Coach; Radiker, Manager; Canterbury, Manis BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1928-1929 Easton 21 Cissna Park 21 Greenview ... 15 New Berlin . 45 Williatnsville 29 Easton 9 Greenview 23 Delavan 23 Onarga Military School 18 Cissna Park 34 Athens Carnival Greenview 14 Williatnsville 37 Petersburg 12 Elkhart _ 33 Delavan _ 27 Elkhart 33 Chandlerville 28 Green view Tourney Greenview 1 $ Delavan 17 Petersburg 22 Springfield 29 Reason 27 Springfield 21 Beardstown 23 Reason 28 Mt. Pulaski 25 Chandlerville 28 Tallula 24 District Tourney Mason Citv . 17 Forest City 27 Sectional Tourney Lincoln 35 Athens . 16 Athens . 16 Athens ___________________________ 17 Athens ............................ 16 Athens 21 Athens 19 Athens 14 Athens____________________________ 16 Athens ........................ 24 Athens 17 Athens 23 Athens 2 Athens .......................... 22 Athens ____________________________25 Athens ............................ 31 Athens .......................... 33 Athens 15 Athens 15 Athens ........... „............ 26 Athens 24 Athens ... 2s' Athens ___________________________ 24 Athens 27 Athens ........................... l‘ Athens 20 Athens ........................... 2? Athens . 20 Athens ........................ 21 Athens 19 Athens ... 3(1 Athens ------------------------ 21 Forty-Four :• •: •: :• •: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ■: •: •: :• :« :• Athenian •: •: :• :• • : •: •: -i- • :• ❖ ► • i • • ❖ ❖❖❖ ❖❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖❖ ❖ BASKETBALL When the first call for basketball came, the same spirit of enthusiasm was shown as in former years. In this group the appearance of Primm, Krzywacki, Cline. Radiker and Dirks was not made, hut our new Coach. S. B. Sullivan, took the hoys in hand and went about in these practices with a determination to accomplish something. Manis, Canterbury, and Me Lavish were the three left, and along with these lads, Powell. Dixon. Davenport. Wasilewski, Jordan. Horch, and Marten were added. It was with only two weeks of practice that the boys went over to Easton. The game resulted in a defeat. Each player showed individual ability but the members had not cooperated as a team. A week later our old rival, Greenview. was defeated on our court. The boys were playing as a team with Canterbury and Manis working smoothly at the forward positions to connect for counters. This season's schedule was a hard and busy one. Ten games were played before the Holidays. Again, another Holiday Basketball Carnival was held. This was the second one in as many years. Weather conditions were favorable and this year the Carnival was carried through in fine style. The team came through, winning two of its three games and carrying off sweepstake honors. After the Holidays, the team played the majority of its games away from home. Most of these games were lost, but only by close scores, sometimes one or two points. The Chandlerville game at Chandlerville is one which was a thriller during the second half. The first half ended 18 to 8 for Chandlerville. Coming back strong in the last half, Athens took the lead in the third quarter by a 25 to 24 score. The spectacular shooting of Manis, Horch, and McLavish from center took the heart from Chandlerville. The result was a 33 to 28 win for Athens. In our two games with Springfield, the first one was lost. 29 to 24. In the second game we won by a 24 to 21 score, thus breaking even with them. Nevertheless, Athens has won thirteen of the fourteen games played between these two towns. Playing all of the scheduled games, light workouts and plenty of basket shooting was given the boys in preparation for the District Tournament. Not once was Athens doped to carry off honors at Petersburg. As a result plenty of dope was spilled when Athens defeated the Mason City crew by a 19 to 17 score and then carried off highest honors r y a 30 to 27 win over Forest City in the finals. In the first game, they defeated their old rivals, Greenview, in a fast 21 to 12 game. Next came the Sectional Tourney in which Athens had to face Lincoln, last year's victors over Athens in the District at Mason City. Play was fast during the first half, with both teams battling on even terms. The half ended with the teams at a deadlock. 12-12. In the last half, Athens, unaccustomed to the large playing space to which Lincoln was, could not keep up the pace and as a result lost, 35-21. During the District and the Sectional, the fans backed the team up to the last degree of sportsmanship. Although not winning as many scheduled games as teams of former years, they did more than was expected of them in the tournaments. Thirty-two games were played. Twenty were lost and twelve won, thus winning thirty-seven and one-half per cent of the entire games. • • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ • ♦ • ❖ i g 2 u ❖ ❖ ❖ ►: ❖ ❖ • :• ❖ ❖ - ❖ • ► : : Forty-Five | jy | . � • ■� � J« • ! ♦ 1 1 8 ’• 1 8 •I 8 5 ! 1 5� � 8 !• v •!« nr iunrutau «8 � !♦ 1 ! v ♦! 1 ► ! •; !♦ !• v 1 ❖ • 1 ;• 1 «8 1 !♦ 1 «5 5 THE HOLIDAY CARNIVAL Preparations were started early for the Second Annual Basketball Carnival. The Typing Class was kept busy making bulletins to be sent out to Greenview. Easton, Petersburg. Williamsville. and Elkhart. Large score sheets were printed and placed on the wall where they could be easily seen. New nets were hung up and the blackboards cleaned. The floor was in excellent condition, having been newly sandpapered and dressed with floor filler and new black lines painted. Each school entered three teams. Regulars. Sophomores, and Freshmen, each team competing for the Championship in its own division. Each team played three games, regardless of whether it won or lost. The carnival was scored on a point system as follows: 1. For each game won in any division. 6 points. 2. For school making 1st. 2nd. and 3rd greatest plus difference between its own total score and the scores made against them, 10-7-4 points. 3. For schools having 1st. 2nd. and 3rd most even distribution of scoring among their five high point men in each division. 5-3-1 points. 3. For schools making the highest percentage of free throws in all games played, 5-3-1 points. 5. For schools making 1st. 2nd. and 3rd highest total score, for all games played, 10-7-4 points. 6. For 1st. 2nd. and 3rd places in each division, 5-3-1 points. The first games were played Wednesday evening with four freshman teams furnishing the entertainment. The following three days, two freshman and one sophomore games were played in the morning, one freshman, one sophomore and one regular game in the afternoon and one sophomore and two regular games at night. The scores as a whole were very close and all the games were well played and were enjoyed by all who attended. Several future high school stars could be sighted among the freshman and sophomore teams. A touch of amusement was added when a player told Referee Rotz to “watch that riding. ’ and Rotz said, “He didn’t have his feet in the stirrups.” The Freshman Division was won by Greenview, led by the heady Barnett. Athens ran a close second in this division, lacking only three points in their last game, which would have given them the trophy. Petersburg romped off with the Sophomore honors They had a well balanced team which displayed plenty of heady teamwork. Coach Smith's rangy lads from Elkhart copped the Regular trophy. They won all three games by a fair margin, presenting a fine scoring combination and a good defense. Although Athens failed to win a division championship, they did win the Sweep-stakes trophy. This was accomplished because they had good teams in all divisions while other schools excelled in only one division. The Sportsmanship trophy was also awarded to Athens. Easton won the free throw contest with an average of .553. Athens received the ball with which the last session was played, for making the most points on Saturday. The prize for the most valuable player to his team was won on Thursday by Leininger of Elkhart, on Friday by Roll of Easton, and on Saturday by Manis of Athens. Because of poor attendance at the Carnival, next year it will give place to a double elimination tournament. However, a similar scoring system will be organized into a league composed of Greenview. Elkhart, Athens, Mason City, Williamsville and Petersburg. Forty-Six 1929 j t t a , f . ► : • v • • • • - :• : • • :♦ ►: •:� ■:• : •:• •:• :• :• :• U Ilf X ll £ It cl it : •:• : •:• : ❖ � i Back Row:—S. Barnes, E. Jordan, R. Marten, H. Shannon, W. Davenport, W. Mc-Lavish, L. Grant. Front Row:—P. Wasilewski, C. Hiles, L. Ewing, K. Greer, Ml Canterbury, C. Manis. OUR TRACK TEAM The track season this year was somewhat abbreviated. Several attempts were made to start practices, but a week or two of extremely wet weather resulted in a late start. After three nights of practice a team was gotten together for a dual meet with Williams-ville. It resulted in a rather lop-sided victory for Williamsville, the score being 61 to 29. Point winners for Athens were Davenport. Wasilewski, Marten. Manis, Jordan, Hiles. McLavish, Barnes, and Horch. The following week Davenport, Jordan, and McLavish competed in the invitational meet at Bradley. Seven hundred and twenty-five athletes competed and the competition was too keen for our boys to place in the scoring. Most of those pictured above proved somewhat inconsistent in their practice, but Davenport, Jordan, McLavish, Marten. Barnes, and Wasilewski were unusually faithful and were to be found on the track every evening the weather permitted. As this goes to press the team is looking forward to two more dual meets with Delavan and Ball Township. Much work was put on the Tennis Court this Spring with the result that it is now in playing condition, and Tennis again takes its rank as a sport at A. C. H. S. 1 9 2 9 • • � • -I • !- • ❖ •: :• - -I- 4 Forty-Sera; •: ♦ : -rr A x f - • CL it p AI il r it I cl U v ❖ � GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION At the first of the season the Girls’ Athletic Association met to elect officers for the year of 1928-29. The officers were as follows: President _________________________________ Helen Jensen Vice-President --------------------------------- Ruth Taylor Secretary-Treasurer...................... Feraldine Hudspeth For the annual initiation of the Freshman girls it was decided to have a marshmallow and weiner roast at Indian Point. About twenty-five girls, accompanied by Miss Braucht, the advisor. Miss Phillipp, M 'ss Lyon, and Mrs. Sullivan, hiked out to Indian Point. Everyone had a good time, and it was a tired hut happy group of girls that returned to town late that evening. An attempt has been made to get some money in the G. A. A. treasury by selling candy at the Basketball games. At the present time there are twenty-nine members in the Girls’ Athletic Association. Hazel Adams Anna Barnes Antonena Barnes Carmelita Basso Barbara Batterton Lois Canterbury Harriett Cantrall Ruth Cantrall Gwendolyn Carlson Jeanette Council Martha Derry Beulah Devocelle Ruth Dixon Caroline Garmers Feraldine Hudspeth Ruth Hoffman Helen Jensen Wilma Libby Frances Miller Maxine Power Louise Primm June Ruggles Eleanor Shaw Ruth Taylor Gwendolyn Walsh Marie Weber Eleanor Wiseman Ethel Wiseman Wilma Zschoche 1 9 2 51 Forty-Eight FUNNY-BONE TICKLERS Freshman, who seemed to he lost: “Say, what’s the Faculty for? Fuzzy: Huh! Why, they’re a group of people hired to help the Seniors run the Anna Lee Augspurger: Say, Daddy, why do you call your High School Orchestra a Symphony? Mr. Augspurger: Because it’s a lof of ‘symps’ got together to play ‘phony’ music. Miss Currcns: What would you give for hair like mine? Miss Braucht: I don’t know. What did you give for it? Officer (to Malcolm): Don't you see that sign, ‘Fine for parking’? Malcolm: Yes, Officer, and I heartily agree with it. Visitor to Wayne: You seem to be a bright boy. I suppose you have a very good place in your class? Wayne Chambers: Oh, yes; I sit by the radiator. Miss Phillipp: What is a synonym? Carrie Welker (who is taking Cooking): It’s that stuff you put on buns. Ernie Jordan, eating apple salad: Boy! This spinach is sure good. Mr. Light: Take these notes on Rutherford B. Hayes. Ruth Taylor: What did I do?” Mr. Light: Nothing.” Ruth: Then, why did you say ‘Ruth, behave’? Dr. Van Wormer: What kind of filling do you want in your tooth? Miss Phillipp: Chocolate. Mr. Sullivan: Speck, did you take a shower? Stanley Barnes: No. is there one missing? Miss Currens in Biologv Class: Barbara, when do leaves begin to turn? Barbara Battcrton: “The day before exams.” Charles Manis: This liniment makes my arm smart. Red C’Berrv: Why don’t you rub some on your head? Mr. Augspurger, in Geography Class: Where does steel wool come from?” Herbert Shannon: From the sheep in the Iron Mountains. Miss Braucht: Did the macaroni come from the grocer’s? Frances Miller: Yes. but I sent it back because it had holes in it. Miss Currens: Lee. make a sentence with moron. Lee Wilkins: Ma says sister can’t go out if she doesn’t put ‘moron’.’’ Bob Marten: I ain’t going to practice tonight. I have sore tonsils. Ernie Jordan: I ain’t either. I’ve got dandruff. Mrs. Sullivan, in Music Class: What’s the plural of solo? A Junior Girl: “Oh! thats’ a duet. Policeman (producing notebook): Name, please. Fuzzy: “Aloysuis Alastair Cyrpian. Policeman (putting book away): Well, don’t let me catch you again. school. ... ...... .j..5.4� 4� 19 2 9 Forty-Nine • ❖ !« -i- :• :• ❖ :« 4 ♦:« 4� ►$ . «$� ► ❖ 4 1 •! 5 4 4 5 4 ❖ 4 4 ❖ 4 4 4 4� 1 1 4 4 1 5 I ®ljr Athenian 4 4 � !♦ 1 4 v 3 5 ❖ 4 1 ❖ 1 4 ❖ 4� 1 4 4 4 4 ❖ 4 4 4� 4� 4 4 4 4� 4� 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4� 4 4 4� 4 4� 4 FUNNY BONE TICKLERS Mr. Sullivan (in Economics Class): ‘‘It is said that in Southern Illinois some of the soil is so poor that you can’t even raise a fuss there.” Janet Zschoche: “Do you know Shakespeare well? Lee Wilkins: “Go on, you can’t kid me; he’s dead.” Mr. Augspurger, in General Science: “What is a good definition of ‘space’?” Thomas Markey: “I can’t tell you exactly, but I have it right up here.” (pointing to his head). Mr. Augspurger: “Absolutely correct!” Miss Lyon: “Next week this Bookkeeping Class will start on Partnerships.” Antonena Barnes: “Do you mean that two of us will work on one set of hooks?” Charles Manjs: I know a place where you can eat dirt cheap.” Bob Marten: “Ych, but who likes to eat dirt?” Mr. Light, in American History Class: ‘‘How was Hamilton killed?” Josephine Marten: ‘‘Aaron Burr shot him in the duel.” Lida Winterbauer: “Oh. what part of the body is that?” Artie Fisher: “Do the Angus cows come from Scotland?” Mr. Smith: “Yes. I believe they do.” Artie: “Is that why they don't give much milk?” Mr. Augspurger: “How much water in a well six feet in diameter and thirty feet deep?” Chandler Brown: “It’s too deep for me!” Mr. Light: “What’s the matter with your grades in Civics, Antonena?” Antonena Barnes: “Well, the reason my Civics grades are so low is that I don’t believe in telling everything I know.” Fuzzy Jordan without his harmonica? Stella Diehl not differing in opinion? Fay Miller without his dime novel? George Horch flunking? Louise Primm without something to complain about? Eleanor Wiseman doing the Black Bottom? Wayne Chambers without a package of gum in his mouth? Josephine Marten without her “line?” Jane Mason with plenty of pep? Red Canterbury staying away from the Junior section? Herbert Shannon, a midget in a side show? A. C. H. S. WITHOUT EXAMS? CAN YOU IMAGINE? A. C. H. S. ZOO Rooster Doom Cat Gerber Squirrel Miller Duck Currv Rat Hiles Goose Wasilcwski Gander Barnes Mouse Hiles Hen Hendrickson Duck Jensen 4 4� 4� 4 4� 4� 4 • 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4� 4 4«4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 U 2 U 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4«4 4 4 4 4«4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Fifty v v ! • ► v !• !• 1 v ► ■ 1 5 1 !' . 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It was “Chang. and very interesting. 11. Hot election at school in American History Class. 12. Senior Class very excited—rings are here but. as yet. all of the money has not been collected. 19. Another picture show—“Shanghai Bound.” 24. Faces are brighter. No school tomorrow or next day. 26. Senior Class motored to Springfield to have pictures taken. Mr. Sullivan’s car was wrecked, and so was Mr. Oldfield’s camera. 31. Community party was given. Kids! Kids! Kids! NOVEMBER 2. Picture show—“Nevada.” 6. Lions, Tigers and Elephants arc running wild. Tonight is the Big Circus—“bigger than Barnum’s.” 7. The first basketball game played at Easton. Score? Well, we won’t bother about that. 10. Another game. Cissna Park on our home floor. This wasn't so good, either. 12. Green view played here. Who won? Athens, of course! 17. Picture show—“Barbed Wire.” 22. New Berlin played here. 23. High School Conference. Again we have a Friday vacation. 27. Sighs and smiles. Report cards are out. 28. Williamsville wins a game from our team. 29. Thanksgiving. Mr. Light says we can’t study History well after a heavy meal. DECEMBER 3. Thanksgiving vacation did not agree with Mr. Light. He is unable to come to school because of illness. 4. Heard in the Senior section: “Have you heard anything from our pictures yet? 5. We wonder if Mr. Light was able to get his excuse this morning for coming to school about half an hour late. 6. Finally, the Senior pictures have arrived. Everyone satisfied. 7. The team went to Greenvicw to play. ’Nuflf said. 11. Mr. Light lost his voice and could not sing. His loss is our gain. 12. Melvin Doom tried to tell the American History Class that Bryan lost his scat in the landslide of 1894. . .j. .j. :• : :« i y - u Fifty-Two ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ - ®hr Athenian -l- J� «5 j� «J� «|� j� «j� • 13. Mr. Light bashfully refused Stella Diehl’s proposal in American History Class. Wanted: Balm for a broken heart.—Stella Diehl. 17. We just learned today that the teachers still believe in Santa Claus. 19. Presentation of the Junior Play, ‘‘Seventeen.” A great success. 20. Nothing unusual today. 21. School was dismissed at noon for a twelve-day vacation. Everyone seems happy. Old Santa must be expected. 26-27-28-29. Holiday Basketball Carnival. Athens takes the sweepstakes. JANUARY 2. Back to school from Christmas vacation. Freshmen look as though they had seen Santa Claus. 4. The team went to Elkhart, despite the zero weather 7. Nothing exciting today. The Seniors certainly believe in getting plenty of sleep— at school. 11. Athens plays Delavan. 12. Sophomores played Decatur Junior High. 14. The teachers enjoyed a big sledding party. There was quite a shortage of sleds by the time they had broken seven. 15. Review for semester exams. 16. Hearts growing weak. Semesters begin. 18. Rain and still more rain. 19. Athens wins from Chandlerville. 21. Miss Currens absent because of illness. 23. The State Inspector of Schools visits A. C. H. S. The Junoirs have guilty con- sciences because of misbehavior. 24. Athens plays in the Greenview Tournament. Over-time game and Athens’ hard luck. 28. The Gossip Club missed one of its members who was absent because of illness. 29. Hot time in the old town tonight. Everyone turned out to sec Athens beat Petersburg. FEBRUARY 1. Athens plays Springfield. Enough said. 4. Mr. Sullivan thinks he is a real artist. He says that he drew a picture of a hen that looked so real that when he threw it in the waste paper basket it laid there. 6. Report cards are out. The Senior Class holds the record for least red grades. 8. Senior boys asleep again in the assembly. 12. Springfield! We beat you! 15. The Seniors held a meeting to choose motto, class colors, and class flower. 18. The first meeting held to see about the progress of the year book. 19. Athens loses to Beason, there. 21. Senior play books arrive. Work and more work for the Seniors. 22. Senior play practice. MARCH 4. The students listened to President Hoover’s Inaugural Address over the radio. 6. A group of our High school members motored to Springfield to broadcast a pro- gram to advertise the coming District Tournament at Petersburg. 7. Clarence Hiles (returning to French Class, after going to the Study Hall to look fol his book): ‘‘Well. I guess I forgot to buy one.” 9. Athens won the championship of the District Tournament. 11. The assembly period was turned into a gossip meeting. Many phases of th District Tournament were given. •: ❖ • l� I2a Fifty-Three :♦ • ♦ ! � • •! ► rr i a x | :♦ • • v ► : :« ❖ m -H ❖❖❖ ww ❖ uair iuiu'tuau 14. The team plays in the Sectional Tournament at Jacksonville. 15. Several Seniors went to Petersburg to take the Teachers’ Exams. 18. Debate team goes to Mason City. 19. Spring Fever seems to be taking effect. 21. Smiles arc on all faces. No school for two days—Teachers’ Institute. 22. The Senior play cast found it necessary to eat dinner at play practice. 23. “Miss Somebody Else” was presented by the Senior Class. Very favorable com- ments were heard. 28. Tryouts were held for the students who wished to enter the contest in oration or declamation. 29. X-Y basketball tournament was started. The Calendar Editor is an “X,” there- fore will not tell the result of the first game. APRIL 1. All Fools’ Day. Everyone looks natural. 2. Another X-Y basketball game. 4. Contestants are very busy learning readings and orations. 5. The teachers went to Springfield to have their pictures taken. 9. All those having Spring Fever have decided to sleep it off. 11. The contestants try their courage before the Assembly. 12. Intersociety Contest held. The “Y” Society won. 16. The Girls’ Glee Club sang before the Assembly and later Mr. Light sent out an S. O. S. 17. Track Team goes to Williamsville. 20. Illinois State Music and Literary Sub-District Contest here. Athens won first place in Class C Music and tied with Waverly for first in Literary. 21. Second Senior Play coming soon. Practice on ’‘The Arrival of Kitty.” 26. A lecture, ’’Does Crime Pay?” was given to the students by Mr. R. W. Fenton. 29. “Ouch! my vaccination,’’ is the most popular saying at school. 30. The Athens contestants went to Greenvicw to entertain the Grecnview students. MAY 1. Elkhart contestants gave a program during the assembly period. 2. No heat—no school! 4. Athens wins one first place in the District Contest at Normal. 7. Thomas Markey was taken to the hospital in a very critical condition. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. 8. Lots of excitement! What about? Oh! just a little mouse. 9. Since the printer has threatened to murder us in cold blood unless our copy is in immediately (if not sooner), we must cease. We trust no one feels hurt, and insist that we didn't mean a thing we said or say a thing we meant. As we send the Athenian to press, the following events are on their way: District Field and Track Meet at Lincoln. Picture Show—“Old Ironsides.” | Faculty and School Board Banquet. Glcna Wiseman initiates by reading “Lilac Time,” amplifier at Normal University. State Final Music and Literary Contest at Macomb. 20-21. Semester exams for Seniors. 22. Senior Play—“The Arrival of Kitty.” 22-23. Semester exams for under classmen. 24. Senior Class Night. 25. Junior-Senior Banquet. 26. Baccalaureate Exercises. 28 Commencement. 11. 14. 15. 17. 18. ❖ i92a j« j� � � « ,j, � v ► ‘I 5 •: � ► ;♦ ;♦ • ► : .j. ,j, ,j, „ « .j, ♦� . ,j, . 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