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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1940 volume:

j PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS o f ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ATHENS, I LLINOI S FOREWORD We have tried to relive in this volume of the Athenian some of the achievements and experiences of our four years of high school life. WTe hope that our yearbook will serve to stimulate succeeding classes to leave a similar record of our alma mater. A T H E N I A N DEDICATION To those whose spirit urged us on Through the uncharted sea of life; To those whose faith in days now gone Made us victors in times of strife; Whose sacrifice and love so true Brought ever a forward look, Dear parents, wc dedicate to you The pride of our class--This book. 9 4 O CON TENTS A DMI N I ST RAT I ON CLASSES ATHLETICS ORGAN I ZATIONS FEATURE S It is through Art aiid through Art only that we can realize our perfection; through Art and Art only that we can shield ourselves from the sordid perils of actual existence. —Wilde This year we have used reproductions of famous paintings as a theme for our yearbook. We have mode our selection from paintings which are widely known in the field of art. This selection Includes Whistler's Mother. Gainsborough's Blue Boy, Hobbema's Avenue of Trees, Corot's Spring, and Martin's Karp of the Winds. We hope that these few masterpieces bring enjoyment to those Interested in art. Because of the art exhibit in our school this year we think that it is very appropriate that we use this for our theme. Several of the paintings used in our book were in the art exhibit. Every student has become more art-conscious and it is our earnest wish that their enthusiasm spread throughout the community. ATHENIAN STAFF Editor-in-chief Ruth Ahrenkiel Assistant Editor— —Kay Greer Business Manager— Robert Eddy Assistant Business Manager---B. Satorius Sport8 Editor-----------------------------Don Trainer Calendar Editor Lucille Cclliver Typists Dorothy Johnson Betty Taylor Edna Brown Marjorie Golladay Dorothy Balster Circulation Managers----------Bill Seen Carl Engel Literary Editor : Nadine Prlmm Joke Editor— Mary Ford Composition Editor- Phyllis Campbell Assistants Jane Cummings Jc-8n Landreth Elizabeth Stott Calvin Hall Bebe Cline Myrtle Poynter Bob Kyrzwacki Advisers ■Miss Spelbring Miss Stewart FACULTY W. B. Braeunlng.er Louise Barclay S. L. Buddemeier Dean Carter James R. Nev;kirk A. T. Pursglove Drusilla Rumrlll Mary Spelbring Marie Stewart M. S., University of Illinois Principal, Biology B. S., Western Illinois Teachers College Home Economics, C-eneral Science B. S., University of Illinois Agriculture A. B., Illinois Wesleyan Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois University 'of Wisconsin University of Chicago history, Boys' P. E., Athletic Coach B. S., Indiana University Music, Boys and Girls' Chorus, Algebra, Geography B. 3., Purdue Massachusetts State University of Wisconsin University of Illinois Smith Music School Science, Band, Mathematics B. S., University of Illinois English, Speech, Girls' P. E. M. A. University of Illinois University of Colorado English, Latin B.E., Illinois State Normal University Commerce A T H E N I A N THE FACULTY Oh my I What shall we say? The moment has arrived when the faculty article must be written. We've searched poetry books, read articles, and still we are as discouraged as ever. Each idea is a repetition of another article in the book. So we shall say that our four years at A. C. H. S. have boen enjoyed immensely and this fact we attribute largely to you, faculty. We want tc thank you one and all for the help you have given us on our start on the road of life. For this, all we can do is to say THANK YOU I Seniors on Parade As I was walking down the street The 1940 Seniors I did meet. Irene Skaggs was first in line She and Jack Alien who have quits a tii Everyone's friend, that boy called Am; I wonder what's happened to him a.nd Ja; Another young miss who is always busy-Elizabeth Stott whom you know as Lizzy Eston Landreth's known to all folks For his line of wisecracking and famou Jokes. Ed Engel, who has quite a line,. Was once admired by sweet Bebe Cline. To take someone somewnere gives Dyer pleasure He gives them a ride and some bumps for good measure. Phyllis Campbell I met by chance She exclaimed, On with tr.e Dance. Vince in basketball is fit and trim With Calvin Hall they helped Athens win. Bill Eden, Wayne, and Phil Horn toe, Complete the Senior basketball crew. Boomallka, Boomallka. Are you ready? Here comes our cheerleaders, Greer and Eddy. Lucille, Myrtle, and Midge who do some loud Sheering Must think the visitors are hard of hearing. The guy with the pipe (which I know you've all seen) And the good sense of humor—that's Don McKean. Dorothy Johnson's report card shows straight A The reason? She works while others play. Hollywood sends telegrams to local Tap Queen Mary Ford of Cantrall, but it's only in her dreams. Kennedy Kincaid is so very dignified That o'er the Student Council he wes elected to preside. There's Eetty Taylor who is easily found If she knows Bill Satorius is somewhere around. ne. ir ; r.ie? Hi l£| Nl ■I A| Ni Malcolm Grant Is bashful, I guess you knew, And Don Trainor’s known for his car Baby Blue . Carl Engel drives the oick-up truck; When Dick and Jim ride in it they call it luck. Edna Brown, who giggles, can also dance. Dorothy Jean gives readings when there’s a chance. There are two friendly seniors, jolly all the time, Krzywacki and Fitschen whose names I can't rhyme. A pair of inseparables are Jean and Nadine. Each one thinks the other is plenty keen. The Athenian has a dependable editor-in-chief It's Ruth Ahrenkiel who straightens out the grief. Nadine Primm RUTH AKRENKIEL: Vice Pres, class 2; S.C. 1,3; Sec. 3; Ed. Athenian 4; Gas Bar 1,2; Y Pres. 5; Plays 3, ; Operetta 2; Lib. 2,4; Honor Night 2,3,4; Dedication 3; Prom 3; Contests:' Speech 4; Music 1; Comm. 3,4; Xmas. Cantata 2; Thanksgiving Service 1; Home Ec. 2,3,4; Accompanist 1,2. JACK ALLEN: X; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Contest 3,4. DOROTHY JEAN BALSTER: S.C. 3; Athenian 4; Operetta 2,4; Play 4; Dedication 3; Honor Night 1,2,3,4; Contests: Speech 3,4; Comm. 4; Chorus 1,2,4; Home Ec. 1,2,3,4; Thanksgiving Service 1; Xmas. Program 1,4. EDNA BROWN: Athenian 4; Y; Operetta 2; Play 4; Honor Night 1,2,3,4; Dedication 3; Lib. 3; Comm. Contest 4; Chorus 1,2, 3; Home Ec. 1,2,5; Xmas.. Cantata 2. BEBE CLINE: Athenian 4; X; Play 3; Home Ec. 3,4; Xmes. Cantata 5; Dedication 3; Honor Night 4. PHYLLIS' CAMPBELL: Athenian 4;. Operetta 2; Play 2,3,4; Honor Night 1,2,3,4; Gas Bag 3; Speech Contest 4; Dedication 3; Cho'rus 1,2.; Banquet entertainer 1,2. IDA JANE CUMMINGS: Athenian 4; X; Play 3.; Ooeretta 1,2,4; Xmas. Program 1,2,4; Lib. 2; Home Ec. 1,2,3; Honor Night 3,4. LUCILLE COLLIVER: Athenian 4 Gas Bag 3,4; X; Honor Night 4; Home Ec. 3; Dedication 3. GLEN DYER: See. Class 3; X; Band 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Debate team 4. WILLIAM EDEN: S.C. 2,3,4; Athenian 4; Y; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Honor Night 1,2,3,4; Operetta 3; Chorus 3; Comm. Contest 4. ROBERT EDDY: Class Tress. 3; Athenian 4; Y; Track 2,4; Play 3,4; Honor Night 1,3, 4; Contests: Comm. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Cheer Leader 1,2,3,4. EDWARD ENGEL: Class Sec. 1; Y; Track 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Operetta 2,4; Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Judging team; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Xnes. Program 1,2,3,4. 9 o Ruth Ahrenkiel f,A- true heart, a knowing' head, A friend—need more be said?11 Jack Allen I shall be as secret as the grave. Dorothy Jean Salster As merry, as- the day is long. Edna Brown Full of fun and mischief. Phyllis Campbell There’s no wisdom like frankness. Bebe Cline Her friends are many—her f.oea? Are there any? Lucille Colliver Generally speaking, she is generally speaking. Jane Cummings I have no other but a woman’s reason, I think him so ’because I think him ro. Glon Dyer I am sure care is an enemy to life. Robert.Eddy I came, I toiled—I graduated, William Eden Toll all I know? My life’s too short for that. Edward Engel I am Sir Qraclfe. and when. I ope my lios let no deg bark. Z orotlu (j£ar?s3alffcp 6dna Brown Bfiyllis Cautfdctt Lucille Colliucr cfame Cum Iryf 6 diuapd£nyed Glenn Dyer CARL ENGEL: 3.C.4; Athenian 4; X; Track 4; F.F.A. 1,2,5,4; Vice Pres. ?; Debate 4; Judging Team 1,2,?. LORETTA FITSCHEN: Y; Operetta 2,4; Hone Ec. 1,2,3,4; Honor Night 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Xnas. Program ly2,4. MARY FORD: 3.C. 3,4; Athenian-4; Play 3,4; Operetta 2; X; Honor Night 1,3,4; Home Ec. 1,2,3; Dedication 3; Chorus 1,2; Cheer Leader 2;'Xmas'. Cantata. 1,2. MARJORIE GOLLADAY: Athenian 4; Hand 1,2; X; Operetta 2; Honor Night 4; Hone Ec. 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2; Dedication 3. MALCOLM 'GRANT; Y; Track 3; .Band 1,2; E. F.A. 1,2,3,4; See.. 3; Judging Team 2,4. KATHRYN GREER: Ass’t Ed. Atlienian 4; Gas Bar 3,4; Play 2,3,4; Lib. 1,2; Fohor Night 1,2,3,4; ueen 4; Hone Ec� 2,3,4; Contests: Conn.3; Speech 4; Cheer Leader 3,4; Carnival T een 4. CALV3N HALL: 3.C.4; Athenian 4; Y; Track 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; A.A. Board 4; Honor Night 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4. E3T0F LANDRETX: Y; Play 3,4; Operetta 4; Xnas” Cantata 4; Chorus 4. Phil IIP HORN; X; Track 2,C,4; Basketball l“ 2,2,4; Flay 4; Honor Night 1,3,?,4;- F. F.A. 1,2,3,4; Judging Team 4. AMOS KORKINS: X; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Honor Night 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3. DOROTHY JOHNSON: Class Sec.4; o.C. Vice Pres. 4; Athenian 4; Gas Ba 3,4; Y; Operetta 3,4; tunas. Cantata 4; Honor Night 4; Conn. Contest 3,4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Home Ec. 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4. KENNEDY XINCAID JR: 3.C. 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4; Class Pres. 2; Gas_ Bag 2,1. ; Ed. 3; Y; Xmas. Cantata .3”' School Flay 4; Operetta 4; Speech Contest 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Pres. 3; Judging Team 1,3,3. ROBERT KRZYNACKI: Band Contest 3,4. A T H E N I A N Carl Engel Life is no longer if I hurry, The world no better if I worry. Loretta Fitschen All men are bores except when we want them. Mary Ford Duty is ever sweet, but pleasure sweeter. Marjorie Golladay Her voice was ever soft, gentle-, aid low, An excellent thing in woman. Malcolm Grant Silence is the eternal duty of man. Kathryn Greer Her hair is red. So what? Look what’s under it. Calvin Hall Shall we rouse the night owl in a catch? Amos Hopkins Happy am I, from all care I'm free, Why aren't they all content like me? Phil Horn Ask me what you don't know and I'll misinform you. Dorothy Johnson Her thoughts are silent; when expressed are correct. Kennedy Kincaid A mirror of courtesy. Robert Krzywacki All great men are dying and I don't feel well myself. Eston Landreth I always knew you had the gift of gab, of course, But I never believed you were half the man you are. Can j onretta, often Jy ajcolm Grant Stfany G orct Vatft yn Greer 'XenneetyMnea ct J?oftert PriyujacTn JEAN LANDKETH: Y; Operetta 4; Honor Night 3,4; Dedication 3; Chorus 4; Home Ec. 2,3; Xmas Cantata 4; Prom 3. WAYNE MELLINGEE: X; Track 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Honor Night 3,4; Band Contest 3; F.F.A. 3,4; Judging team 3,4, DONALD I-lcK'EAN; X; Track 3; Honor Night 4; Band 1,2,3,4. JAMES liARKEY: Class Trees.1; S.C. 2; Y; Easeball 2,3,4; Play 3,4. MYRTLE POYNTZR: Athenian 4; Gas Bag 3,4; X; Honor Night 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Home Sc. 3,4; Sec. 4; Xmas Cantata 3. DONALD TRAINOR: Vice Pres. Class 4; Class Trees. 2; Athenian 4; Y; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Play 3 ; Honor Night 2,3;4; Band 2,5,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Sec.2; NADINE PRIM!!: Class Treas. 4; S.C. 2; Athenian 4;Gas Bag 1,2; X; Operetta 2,4; School Play 4; Honor Night 3,4; Dedication 3; Lib. 4; Chorus 1,2,4; Home Ec. 1,2,3; Sec. 3; Xmae Cantata 1,2,4; Prom 3; THanksgivino Pro. IRENS SKAGGS; X; Operetta 2; Honor Night 2,3,4; Dedication 3; Lib.4; Chorusl,2; Home Ec. 2,3; Xmas Cantata; Thanksgiving Pro. ELIZABETH STOTT: Athenian 4; Y; Operetta 2,3; Honor Night 2,3,4; Dedication 3; Lib. 1,2,4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3; Home Sc. 12 5. WILLIAM SATORIUS; Athenian 4; X; Honor Night 4; Band 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. BETTY TAYLOR: Athenian 4; Ga s Bag 1,2,3; Y Rep. 2; Operetta 2; Play 3; Honor Night 1,2; Maid of Honor 4; Lib. 1,2; Comm. Contest 3,4; Chorus 1,2; Home Ec. Sec 2; State Chorus 2. VINCENT WASILEESKI: Class Pres. 1,4; Class Rep. 2; S.C. 3,4; Sec.4; Gas Bag; 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; A.A. Board Treas. 2; Pres A.A. Board 4; Play 4; Honor Night 1,2,3,4; Latin Contest 4; Xmas Cantata 2,3, Basketball 1,2,3,4. RICHARD WHITE: X; Operetta 3; Chorus 3,a; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Judging team 2,3. A T H E N I A N Jean Landreth A graceful miss, with a snlle and a curl i11 James Markey When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live until I was married. Donald McKean Without •her1 life is bitterness. Wayne Mali inger Don't bother me with girls. Myrtle Poynter Precious things come in small package s. Nadine Primm She is beautiful, and therefore to be wooed; She is a woman, therefore to be won. William Satorius The sweetest hours that e'er I spent Were spent among the lasses. Irene Skaggs But she is nice and coy. Elizabeth Stott I gave him gentle looks. Betty Taylor Sometimes from her eyes I did receive Fair speechless messages. Donald Trainor I wish the man who had invented work had finished it. Vincent Wasilewskl A thinker, a fine fellow, an athlete— A rare combination. Richard White A villain with a smiling cheek. Jec ?£ andnet i J3itl Satorius Irene Seayys luallt l Slott Uince (VajMciusIi JPic iano' CUh iie JUNIOR CLASS The president of the Junior Class Was Mary Ellen Uhll. Preceding her were Jones and Barr, As Freshies and Sophs in school. Other officers for the year Were Alfred Culver and Wood, Who with Wasilewski end Engel, Made the class climb as it should, O'Neal, Rollings, Jones, and Perk Honored us in sports; They were very handsome lads In pineapple peels and shorts. The Junior Class was proud to pat Fred and Jim on the back; And Killlon and Jefferies who helped us w In basketball, baseball, and track. 5ob Agrall, Future Farmer President, And the other' Bobs—Hart and Zook— Will all be tillers of the soil, Who will never need to cook. In Bringing up Mother , the Junior play Basso, McLavish, and Cline were stars. Others who made the show a success Were Soligman, Barr, and Marr. When school is over for the year, And all our work is done, We shall look forward to coming back And striving in the last hard run. trances Wasilewski--Irene Engel JUNIOR CLASS Back Row: Freeman, Seligman, Rollings, Jones, J. Wasilewski, Killion Middle Row: Mc-Lavish, Szerknas, O'Neal, Front Row: A. Mellinger, N. Frellgh Marsh, M. Basso, D. Landreth, Barr, Kornack, Messer smith OFFICERS AND ADVISERS Standing: Miss Barclay, Mr. Newkirk, F. Wasilewski, Woods Seated: I. Engel, Uhll, Culver JUNIOR CLASS Back Row: J. E. Hcpwood, Hart, Agrall, Marr, Zook, Jeffries Middle Row: R. Ingram, Henrikson, Perkins R. Boone, Shartzer Front Row: Walsh, D. Frellgh, McCutcheon J. Cline, Ct. Skaggs, Kenoyer ’he Sophomore Class As tlieir second year they did begin, Friends and grades they strove to win. Good times too were in the game, And many of them rose to fame. Leader of her class was Winifred, And when she was absent, Walter led. For secretary they elected Kay Jean And for Student Council member, Dean. The Pot of Gold was kept .by Bob, And Gene with the Gas Bag did a fine job. A weiner roast was held in the fall A very fine time was had by all. And for their money making scheme At basket ball -'ames they sold ice cream. In the cast of the All School Play A few Soohomores had parts to say. Since there's no poet in the Sophomore cla To us Freshman girls the task was passed. And here's hoping their Junior year Brings them prosperity and lots of cheer. Mary Van Eman—Lois Johnson SOPHOMORE CLASS Back Row: W. Eckler, D. White, Hamrick, Kenyon, Barnes, W. Brown Middle Row: Kinner, R. Kincaid, Glasscock, G. Eckler, Claypool Front Row: F. Williams, V ughn, Shinne-barger, W. Brown, Estill, Saxton CLASS OFFICERS AMD ADVISERS Miss Stewart; Krcll—Trees.; W. Eddy—Pres. Kopp—Sec.; Barnes—V. Pres.; Mitts — Student Council Member; Mr. Pursplove SOPHOMORE CLASS Back Row: Mi 11 s, Car1 Chand1or, R. Williams, N. Wiseman,’ Stone, H. Engel Middle Row: Krell, Kopp, Rogers, Holler, Cantrell, G. Hopwood Front Row: W. Eddy, D. Williams, Holland, H. Tobias, M. Allen, B. Wesllewski WE, THE FRESHMEN We started in early last fall, All of us both short and tall. Although they called us Gr.een Freshmen, Very successful we have been. Buddemeier and Miss Rumrill, Helped us through the school-year mill. Our president for the year was Wayne, Our secretary, Vesconcellos, by name. John Art, in case of rain, Was chosen to take the place of Wayne. In the all school Christmas Quiz, Alvin Campbell wes a whiz. When the freshmen sold ice cream, Bud Basso sold the most, it seemed. Carroll, Brookshire, and Honrlkson, too, Left before the year was through. Hopwood at algebra was simply swell, Kincaid in ag did very well. Alfie and Wilcox in basketball, Strove to be like Vince and Hall. The chorus accompanist was Rett, . Jean, The band's fi st horn, Jim McKoan. Leonhard Boone was so very small, It was hard to see him at all. Cecil Armintrout started in late, But his work has always been first rate. The crowds, tho posters really did bring When made by Helen Reinders and Mary King. Toots and Marcus, cousins arc they, But different as night and day. Riciino, Rath, and Mildred Hill, Were freshmen girls from old Cantrall. From Athens came.Jeanette and Meridith, Christina, Viola; and Lucille Smith. Together with Cummings, Ingram, and Beal, Kurt, Bob Eden, and Earl Diehl. From Tilson came Kellingor and Bill, Their places in Athens High.to fill. Bliesner and Freligh from Central Point roamed, Devocelle and Sheppard called Cantrall their home. We knew not much about John Brown, And you'll have to judge us by how this sounds. A T H E N I A N Mary Van Eman - Lois Johnson FRESHMAN CLASS A T H E N I A N Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: Armlntrout, S. Mellinger, A. Campbell, J. Brown, Beal Hannibal, D. Tobias, Bleisner, King, Lawson, Rath L. Boone, Wilcox, D. Kincaid, Diehl, M. Freligh OFFICERS AND ADVISERS Back Row: Pautsch-Student Council Member; Downey--Vice-Pres.; Mr. Buddemeier Front Row: Vasconcellos--3ec. Treas.; Canterbury—Pres.; Miss Rumrill FRESHMAN CLASS Back Row: M. Tobias, J. McKean, Hurt L. Hopwood, W. Engel, Devocelle Middle Row: J, Go 11 ad ay, Smith, L. Johnson, RiCxino, Kill Front Row: C. Chandler, Shepherd, G. 3asso, H. Cummings, B. Hall, Van Eman I 9 4 ! o To Coach DEAN CARTER, in recognition of the Ideals that he has attained in school athletics, we pause to pay tribute. We are indeed grateful for liis leadership and guidance through all our high school days. And so, as this chapter of our lives draws to a close, we unite to wish him continued success and happiness along the road of life. J-ack O1 Neal Year-Junior Games-30 Free Throw-.704 Total Points-138 Paul Klllion Year-Junior Garaes-15 Free Throw-.333 Total Points-10 William Eden Year-Senior Games-15 Free Throw-.634 Total Pointf-70 Fred Freeman Year-Junior Games-13 Free Throw-.333 Total Points-11 Harry Lee Perkins Year-Junior Games-24 Free Throw-.218 Total Points-130 V. Wasllewskl Year-Senior Garaes-30 Free Throw-.540 Total Points-155 J. Wasllewskl Year-Junior Games-26 Free Throw-.538 Total Points-34 Calvin Hall Year-Senior Garaes-30 Free Throw-.415 Total Points-113 Marlon Jones Year-Junior Garaes-30 Free Throw-.523 Total Points-119 Kenneth Rollings Year-Junior Garaes-30 Free Throw-.518 Total Points-182 Center: Coach Carter and Second Teams BASKETBALL 1939-40 HOME AWAY San Jose 15-26 Athens 38-31 Riverton 19-24 Athens 40-16 Ashland 14-21 Athens 44-22 Cathedral 22-29 Athens 39-14 Mt .r PVila ski 21-34 Athens 24-16 Springfield 15-17 Athens 37-21 Beardstcwn 52-42 Athens 28-24 Petersburg 22-24 Athens 51-26 Lincoln 34-27 Ath3ns Elkhart 23-37 Athens New Berlin Easton Jacksonville Greenview Mt, Pulaski Lanphier Soringfield Mason City Petersburg Tourney Athens 25-----Green Valley 21 Athens 36--------------Tallula 24 Athens 25-----------Petersburg 24 Athens-Greonview Tourney Athens .47----------Elkhart 38 Athens 47-----Ball Township 19 Athens'30--------Petersburg 27 Regional Tourney (Havana) Athens 33--------Mason-City 17 ’Athens 28=------Petersburg'25 Athens 35-=-------—San Jose 25 Sectional Tourney (Springfield) Athens 23-------------Lanphier 19 Athens 24------------Gillespie 21 Athens 26----------Taylorville 29 BASEBALL Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: C. Hall, Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: Arnintrout, Canterbury, Wilcox Shinnebarger, Pautsch, Freeman, Hamrick, Agrall, Sheppard, Mitts O'Neal, Killion, Wn. Eden, C. Hall, V. Wasilewski, W. Mellinger, J. Wasilewski, Rollings ATHLETIC BOARD V. Wasilewski, Pe-rkins, Killion CHEER LEADERS W. Eddy 5. Eddy Greer D. Mitts TRACK Agrall, Freeman, Glasscock, Chandler, Jones, Perkins, C. Hall, Jeffries, Canterbury, W. Brown D. White, Sheppard, Hart, W. Eckler, Trainor, Henrikson, H. Cummings, Ed. Engel S. Mellinger, Hamrick, C. Engel, Horn, E. Eddy, Dcvocelle, M. Tobias, Beal, H. Engel, Kornack •ATHENS | . LjSi ATHENS A ATHENS ATHENS ATHENS ATHENS ATHENS ATHENS ATHENS atmcm ATHENS x BASEBALL The 1939 baseball enjoyed an undefeated season and received the first place trophy in the Little Six. The schedule was as follows: Middleton 8—13 Athens 11—2 Mason City Easton 1—15 Athens 18—5 Elkhart Tallula 5— 8 Athens 26—8 Greenview Petersburg 4— 5 Athens TRACK Although track is considered a minor sport as compared to basketball and baseball, it aroused quite a bit of interest this year. A large number of Freshmen who show potentiality reported for practice. . This- year a new event—the hop, step, and jump--has been added to the list of track activities, replacing the banned Javelin. Several of the squad participated in the event and the new all-time record for the school was established at 37' 10 . In the opening meet of the season, the thinclads were nosed out by Lenphier by a two point margin. The Athenians defeated Ashland 63-47 in a dual meet, and with a score of 59 nosed out Mason City, 17 and Greenview, 15. A T H E N I A N HONORS NIGHT PROGRAM Presentation of Colors D. McKean W. Satorius R. Eddy D. Tralnor PROCESSIONAL Retiring Queen........Evelyn Dirks L. Boone-W. Eddy D. Kincaid-B. Hall G. Basso- F. Williams C. Armlntrout-M. Sexton G. Eopwood-L. Fitschen R. Wasilswski-D. Marsh E. Wilcox-D. Tobias W. Canterbury-E. Stott J. A. Downey-H. Van Eman H. Engel-L. Vasccncellos J. Estill-A. Woods S. Mellinger-H. Tobias D. White-E. HcLsviah C. Chandler-I. Skaggs A. Pautscli-V. Clayoool K. Cantrall-J. Cummings D. Kamrick-M. J. Kopp R. 3oone-M. Golladay P. Klllion-F. Wrsllev'ski W. Barnes-K. Hill L. Hopwood-M, King H. Stone-M. E. Uhll J. Wasllewski-K. Ford A. Campbell-D. Johnson J. Glasscock-N. Primm F. Freeman-L. Colliver k. Jones-K. J. Cline J. O’Neal-P. Campbell H. L. Perkins-R. Kincaid K. Roi'llngs-I. Engel Crown and Award Bearers R. Agrall-L. Johnson A. Hopklns-E. Brown P. Hc'rn-B. Cline W. Eden-D. Balster W. Mellinger-J. Landreth C. Hall-R. Aiirenkiel V. WaeilewskLM. Poynter Heralds..............R. Eddy D. Hitts Maid of Honor...................3. Taylor Queens....................K. Greer Crowning of Queen Presentation of Awards Dance....... Loyalty Song P. Campbell Audience O -fc o STUDENT COUNCIL President------------Kennedy Kincaid Vice President-----------Dorothy Johnson Secretary-------------Vincent Wasilewski The Student Counci?- consisted of nineteen members this year. As in previous years, the Council supervised the elections of all class and school officers, and sponsored the school c.ances. They were in charge of the checkroom in the gym during the basketball season. A new feature of this program was entertaining the parents of all high school students and the faculty at a Parent-Teacher party. C-AS BAG Editor-in-Chief---------------Gene Kenyon Assistant Editor---------Dorothy Johnson Publishing Manager----------Alfred Culver Sports Editor---------Vincent Wasilewski Assistant Sports Editor-----Howard Stone Humor Editor---------------Kathryn Greer Exchange Editor---------------Dean Mitts Cartoonist------------------Walter Barnes Reporters-----Seligman, McLavish, Cline, Kincaid, Poynter, Colliver, and Engel Mlmecgraphers------- ----Krell, Estlll, Campbell, Kincaid Adviser----------------------Miss Rumrill The Gas Bag had a column in the Athens Free Press as in previous years, and a mimeographed paper published biweekly throughout the year. The paper was financed by the school board and distributed free to the students. Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: Standing: Seated: ATHENIAN STAFF B. Eden, Poynter, Ford, .0. Engel, Stott, B. Cline, Tralnor M. Gollaaay, J. Cunnings, J. Lendreth, C. Hall, Primm, Colliver, D. Johnson, E. Brown, P. Campbell Taylor, Miss Spelbrihg, B. Eddy, Satcrius, Ahrenkiel, Greer, Miss Stewart, D. Balster STUDENT COUNCIL' Pautsch, Kenyon, Culver, Jones, Agrall, Killion, Canterbury Mitts, W. Edcy, B. Eden, C. Hall, C. Engelr Uhll, Barr Mr. Braeunlnger, D. Johnson, K. Kincaid, V. Wasilewski, Ford SAS BAG Mitts, Miss Rumrill, I. Engel, Seligraan, Krell, A. Campbell, Estill, R. Kincaid, t. Kincaid, Stone, McLavish, J. Cline, Barnes Colliver, Poynter., D. Johnson, Kenyon, V. Wasilewski, Greer, Culver I 9 O BAND Throughout the summer preceding the school year and curing the current school year, the band made many public appearances. In June, 1939, the band played for the annual Lincoln Trail Pilgrimage. In August they played in a parade in Riverton and for the Yocum Celebration in Williomsville. In addition to their'regular weekly concerts during the summer, they took an active part in the Athens Homecoming Celebration. Tho band vcs very active during the school year, having played for all basket ball games and for many community club programs . 'In the District'Band Contest at Beards-tovm, March 30, 1940, the Athens band received Division I rating which entitled them to enter.the State Contest, where they were rated in .Division II. Tho Athens band was also entered in the Parade of'Bands,'sponsored by the Illinois State Journal, May 3, in Springfield. 'Alfred Culver, whose instrument is the oboe, was the only band member to enter tho solo contests. lie received Division I rating in the District Contest .at Beardstown, March 9, and Division I rating with National Contest recommendation in the State Contest at Peoria, April 6. What you got in your pocket, Tralnor? Back Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: Hold it, Mr BAND MEMBERS Satorlus, J. McKean, Kenyon, B. Eddy, Cantrall, Shepherd, L. Johnson, Kopp Pant sell, Culver, C. Hall, Jones, Perkins, Zook, E. Engel, Kryzvacki, Armintrout F. Williams, M. Allen, J. Allen, Canterbury, W. Engel, King, Van Eman, W. Eddy, Vasconcellos Mr. Pursglove, J. Gudgel, D. McKean, Trainor, Ulill, R. Nance, W. Nance, J. Wagner Purs glove ! PULLING THE CURTAIN Pulling the Curtain was the title of the All School Play presentee March 5 before a large and appreciative audience. It was a hilarious novelty telling what happened when Leffie Jewell Hunder-stlne, President of. the Pine Valley Ladies' Aid, decided to produce her own play. LIBRARIANS This year there were- twelve librarians, two working each ho ir. During the year many new books were added to the library. This collection included many of the year's best-sellers. In connection, with National Bock We-..k the librarians engaged in a book display contest using foreign countries as the thomes Mary Van Eman and Lois Johnson won the contest using Hawaii as their subject. GYPSY ROVER On April 5, the chorus presented its annual operetta. Gypsy Rover , a comedy in three acts, was- the vehicle. The setting was an Old English Gypsy camp. The operetta revolves about the love of Rob, a gypsy lad,-for Lady Constance, a woman whom he considers too much above him. ’’PULLING- THE CURTAIN Standing: Seated: Standing: Seated Back Row: Third Row: Second Row Front Row: McLavish, Hitts, Primn, Sellgman, Karr, W. Eddy, Culver. M. Basso, J. Cline, Barr, K. Kincaid, Ahrenkiel, Greer, Kenyon, B. Hall. LIBRARIANS Ahrenkiel, Stott, Primni, J. Landreth, R. Kincaid, I. Skaggs, Mis8 Spelbring. W. Eddy, Va.n Email, G. Skaggs, L. Johnson, E. Freligh, F. Williams. C-YPSY ROVER R. Williams, E. Engel, Perkins , Marr, D. Johnson, Kopp J. Landreth, Rogers, Prlmm, D. White, S. Landreth, Wiseman, Beal. C ant anbury, Uhll, Walsh, D. Tobia s, J. G-olladay, Rein-ders, H. Tobias, Claypool, I'!. Froligh, Kin: , L. Johnson, S. Melllnger, Armintrout. Hannibal, Hill, Rath, Balster, 3-. Skaggs, Lawson, Mcssersnith, J. Cunnings, C-. Scklcr. W. Eddy, F. Williams, Fitschen, M. Allen, Marsh, C. Chandler, 3. Hall, Vaughn, D. Williams, Wood BRINGING U? ivIOxHElt’ On November 30 the Junior class presented Bringing up I.'other , a comedy in three acts by Charles George. The play concerned a young Western girl who was tryiny to marry into on English titled family and to i . press her Bother with nor English culture. The play was saturated with laughter from beginning to end, end its reception was a tribute to cast an c.iroctor alr.ro. A T H E N I A N SPEECH CONTEST The Sub-district Soccch Contest was held Parch 30 at Lincoln witn three contestants representing this school. Dor other .To an Balster competed in r ana tic Reading, Ruth Ahron' icl in Verso loading, and I'athryn Greer in Oratorical 7'e deviation. 'f HAfi Y- GO - LUC1Y The genior clas s pr esonto d its plsgT Happ ■y-s° -Lucmy , on the event ng of ray 14. lord on, a young ‘bo 7- of- 13 , was very hap :y -go- luchy and h n c? — i-j ■- c homer. ana V ild ideas TOt him. into s owe very c mbarr a sing situations. Uncle Anew, an eccentric inv.ntor, war. continually crashing in with some now and impossible invent .ona that never vorho.: . But, as in all oo fareec, the nappy-go -luchy and deli'-htful young hero caved the day, and his practical johing amused the audience throughout the entire play. BRINGING UP MOTHER A T H E N I A N Back Row: Front Row: Karr, F. Wasilewskl, I. Engel, Barr, Culver, Seligman, R. Boone. McLavish, J. Cline, Uhll, M. Basso. SPEECH CONTESTANTS Ruth Ahrenkiel, Dorothy Balster, Kay Greer HAPPY-GO-LUCKY Back Row: R. EciCy, Landreth, E. Engel V. Wasilewskl, Markey, Horn. Front Row: E. Brown, Greer, P. Campbell, Balstor, Ford, Ahrenkiel. 9 4 o ATHENIAN HOMEMAKERS Dorothy Johnson -llyrtlo Poynter --Kathryn Greer The Athenian Homemakers were unusually active during the 1939-40 school year. They distributed Thanksgiving baskets, entertained the pre-school children at a Christmas party, served faculty lunches and the F.F.A. 3anouet. Highlights of the year were the day spent with Willlamsvidle Home Ec. Club Girls and the day at.the District Rally at Ball Township High School. President—--------------- Secretary------------- — Treasurer-—’------------- F.F.A. President;-----------------Robert Agrall Vice President------7---Albert Jeffries Secretary-------— --------—Alfred Culvor Treasurer-----------——------—Gene Kenyon Reporter-------------------i-Robert Zook The Athens Chapter of F.F.A. carried on a worthwhile program. In addition to sponsoring the annual Ag. Fair, the pure-bred hog sale, and’the orchard sprayer, the boys sold holly wreaths and garden seeds. They also sponsored a pest control contest. Several boys attended the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. HOME EC CLUB Back Row: B. Cline, J. Cline, Eckler, Rogers, Kinner, Claypool, Alirenkiel Third Row: E. Brown, Balster, Smith, Messersmith, Lawson, J. Golln-day Second Row: Chandler, Vasconcellos, Hill, D. Tobias, Rath, Hall, Fitschen Front Row: Miss Barclay, Poynter, Johnson Greer, Eddy, Williams F. F. A. Back Row: Tobias, Engel, Hart, Glasscock, Hamrick, R. Boone, Brown, Hop-wood Third Row: Ingram,. Henrlkson, Stone, W. Brown, D. Kincaid, S. Mellinger, Canterbury, Cummings, Szerknas, X. Kincaid Second Row: L. Boone, H. Engel, White, Brown Hopwood, Chandler, Horn, Basso, Ar.-’.introut, Sheppard, C. Engel, W. Melllnger, Grant First Row: L. Hopwood, Zook, Agrall, Culver, Kenyon, Jeffries, Mr. Buddemeier, D. Landreth, S. Eden _ Harp of the Winds — Homer D. Martin, 1836-1897, American 1= b SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class, of 1940, In 38 individual parts, being about to pass from this sphere of Education possessed with many valuable facts, into the world of Joys and sorrow, do hereby make and publish this our last will and testament. To the Junior Class we bequeath our dignity; to the Sophomores, our friendly dispositions; and to the Freshmen our wit and wisdom. I, Ruth Ahrenkiel, bequeath my cupld bows and accompanying giggle to the highest bidder. I, Jack Allen, will my place in the band to Wayne Canterbury. I, Dorothy Balster, will my winning smile and dimples to Doroles Tobias. I, Edna Brown, will my way with the Junior basketball squad to Betty Hall. I, Phyllis Campbell, bequeath my ballet and tapping ability to Loretta McCutcheon. I, Bebe Cline, will my thin hair and lone star curl to Irene Engel. I, Lucille Collive-r, bequeath my baby blue eyes and temper to Eunice Rogers. I, Ida Jane Cummings, will my Petersburg phone calls to Mary VanEman. I, Glen Dyer, will my Terraple.ne to Glen Hopwood. I, William Eden, will my ability to make free throws to my successors. I, Robert Eddy, bequeath my history ability and purple trousers to Cecil Armlntrout. A T H E N vl A N I, Carl Engel, will ray slow drawl and flirtatious ways to Donald Kincaid. I, Edward Engel, bequeath my history outlines and civics assignments to Ruth Kincaid. I, Loretta Fltschen, will ray blonde hair and short stature to Harry Lee Perkins. I, Mary Ford, bequeath ray pep and personality to May Jean Kopp. I, Marjorie Golladay, will ray imposing stature tc Mouse Boone I, Malcolm Grant, will ray wise cracks (which no one laughs at) to Bob Wilcox. I, Kathryn Greer, bequeath my cheer leading and red hair to Lucille Smith. I, Calvin Hall, bequeath ray basketball ability and curly heir to Jonathon Glasscock. I, Amos Hopkins, will ray wise sayings and cute songs in English class tc Culver. I, Phil Horn, will my fighting ability and broad shoulders to Norman Wiseman. I, Dorothy Johnson, bequeath my good grades and studious ways to Major Mitts. I, Kennedy Kincaid, bequeath ray position as Student Council President tc Kenyon. I, Robert Krzywacki, bequeath my ability to play the clarinet like Benny Goodman to Robert Zook. I, Eston Landreth, will my becoming blush and Willlemsville trips to Albert Jeffries. I, Jean Landreth, bequeath ray 1940 figure to the members of the Freshman Class. I, James Markey, bequeath the walnut stain on my first two fingers to Marcus Tobias. cs - r O I, Donald McKean, will ray ability to kiss the girls to Junior Sznerknes. I, Wayne Moilinger, bequeath ray gift of gab to Free Freeman. I, Myrtle Pcynter, bequeath ray cute little wise-cracks to Helen Kinner. I, Nadine Prlmra, will my good looks and friendly smile to Mary Richno. I, William Sa.torius, will my cheerful disposition and dreamy eyes to J. E. Hopwood. I, Irene Skaggs, bequeath my diamond ring to my sister, Genevieve. I, Elizabeth Stott, will my long finger nails to Don White. I, Betty Taylor, bequeath my typing and shorthand ability to Daniel Sellgman. I, Donald Trainor, will my fancy model A and its parking place in Athens to Richard Boone. I, Vincent Wasllewski, will my way with tho femmes to Harry Cummings. I, Richard White, bequeath my place in the funnel gang to Kenny Rollings. We, the Senior Class of 1940, do hereby set our hand and seal this document on this thirty-first day of May, in the year of cur Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty. Witnesses The Hunchback of Notre Dame Charlie McCarthy SENIOR ROLL CALL SENIORS NICK NAME PRIZED POSSESSION Ruth Ahrenkiel Ruthie Apple Blossom and Carnation perfumes Jack Allen Jack His cornet Dorothy Balster Dee Her dimples Edna Brown Brownie Her giggle Phyllis Campbell Phil Dancing ability Eobe Cline Bebe Her friendliness Lucille Colliver Lucy Willingness to help Ida Jane Cummings J anle Ralph olen Dyer Monk That Terraplane Robert Eddy Smiley Cheer leading William Eden Bull Bright? sayings Carl Engel Carlie Some pigs Edward Engel Bird His.girls Loretta Fitschen Fitch Her slight height Mary Ford Ford Tap dancing ability Marjorie Golladay Midge Her 95 pounds Malcolm Grant Malcolm Silence Kathryn Greer Kay Her cheer leading Calvin Hall Hall That black curly hair Amos Hopkins Amy Witty remarks Phil Horn Phil Sherman Dorothy Johnson Johnson Her good grades Kennedy Kincaid Kincaid His dependability Robert Krzywacki Bob His clarinet Eston Landreth Eston His speeches Jean Landreth Jeannie Long Fingernails James Markey Hutch Ability to skip school Donald McKean Don Those plaid shirts Wayne Mellinger Dopey Just ramblin' on Myrtle Poynter Myrt Austin Nadine Priram Nadine That laugh William Satorius Doc His giggles Irene Skaggs Renie Her dark complexion Elizabeth Stott Lizzy Allie Betty Taylor Taylor Harold's Buick Donald Trainor Trainor Gadgets on his car Vincent Wasilewski Vince Those rosy cheeks Richard White Dick His smile SENIOR ROLL CALL FAVORITE REMARK Oh yes I You can't prove it by me Oh yes I Ooooo 1 Heavens to Patrick i Ooooo I Well I'll be darn! Where's Jeff? I don't know I ain't got some Just an old Eden saying Well I'll be doggone Think you'll amount to much? i Oh gosh i I thought I'd die laughing 1 Oh , osh ! Oh yes I Ain’t it a darned shame? Hey Lucy I Hey teacher ! 'n things like that Well good 1 Well I'll be i Don't bother me He says he hasn't any Why boy ! Hi kid ! Hi, butch! Well one time--- Well doggone ! Oh kid ! I believe it ! Oh darn it i Oh you think so huh? That1 s for sure ! Hi, son ! That f.ln't no lie ! Gosh i CHIEF AMBITION To be ever young Sleep the clock around Lily Pons II Be educated Chorus girl Date every night Not to be bawled out in English Have good time Lone Ranger II Playboy Bert Juniors Marry rich woman He has none Be a nurse Join navy Housewife Be 6 fest tall To move from the farm Not to have one Conquer world Big game hunter Noiseless success Republican Senator Be- a sailer To be a hundred Accept proposal of Richard Greene Graduate from A.C.H.S. Mayor of Athens Lost gift of gab Latin teacher Keep on laughing Be a Robert Taylor Be married in 1940 Be a housewife Be the 8th wonder of world Inherit fortune Dance till dawn Football jlayer THE INEVITABLE Slow Poke Man of leisure Prima Donna Social worker Dancer Farmer's wife Chatterbox Married Speed Demon Patent Medicine barker 42 points in a basketball game Own Ford garage Woman chaser Half-pint Jitterbug Dietician Good fellow Ruth's best friend Grave Digger Home-work lender Prize-fighter Bookworm Professor Tight rope walker Politician Good wife Tormenter Drummer Poolroom cowboy Good Am.H. student Debutante Heartbreeker Gum chewer First one married Harold's girl M. Jean's big moment God's gift to the women U.S. Mint owner CANDID REMARKS1 Deri’y and Dawson, school secretaries, in action!?i Tink , the cheerful janitor, at his favorite spot. No, they’re not studying. It’s just the Gas Bag. Look boys! The future housewives of America. Up and at 1 'em boys! Rice looking suit, Mr. Bucdemeier! Don't hurt anybody, Ilellinger. Dear Parents: We beg to inform you.... Future State House stenos????? I 9 4 O 6 7 18 19 21 22 26 29 3 4 5 11 12 20 25 28 30 3 7 8 9 • 13 14 15 17 SEPTEMBER First day of school: Books again; New faces and three new faculty members. Poor Freshies, but the watermelons were swell! Vacation; Teachers had to go to school. First baseball game. Seniors chose class rings and pins. We trounced Fasten, 15-1„ Senior weiner roast. Hot Dogs Ii Greenvlew bit the dust in baseball! Baseball team defeated Tallula. Identification pictures raker. (160 in 60 minutes. They should be good!) A T H £ N I A N OCTOEER Athens beat Petersburg 5-4 in baseball. Swing your partner—First school dance. Many new books added to library. Baseball game. Athens defeated Middleton. Ag. Fair begins. No school. First six weeks ended. Dorothy Marsh and Dorothy Johnson left as delegates to State Home Ec. Convention at Palmer House in Chicago. Some class! Frowns, smiles, and alibies—report cards went out today. Ooohii Letters home to our parents. Senior carnival—cider—doughnuts. Oh boy! Kay Greer Carnival Queen. Athens won Little Six title in baseball. Second all-school dance. NOVEMBER H.S. Conference of Student Councils at U. of I. Athletic Carnival—Fun! New Suits! Seniors measured for caps and gowns. 0h--0hi Assembly program. Debate by members-of State Department of Safety. Assembly program. First basketball game. San Jose, we won. Senior pictures taken. We won over New 3erlin 3C-31 Cont-NOVEMBSR A T H E N I A N 20 Proofs of Senior pictures returned. Worry! WorryJ Which do you like best? 21 Athens,-24, Riverton,-19. 23 Thanksgiving or Franksgiving—we got a vacation! 30 Junior Play— Bringing Up Mother DECEMBER 1 Athens won from Easton 40-16 2 Another victory for Athens—Ashland 7 Senior pictures arrived. 8 Cathedral bows to Athens 29-22 9 No school. No surprise.! Saturday. 13 Petersburg Tourney started. 16 Petersburg beat Athens 24-23 giving us second trophy. 19 Mt. Pulaski bowed to Athens 34-21 20 Athens trampled Jacksonville 44-22 22 Athens defeated Greenview 39-14 25 Merry Christmas to you!. 26 First big snow. JANUARY 3 Back to school. Many absent. New Year’s??? 6 We beat Springfield 17-15. 9 Athens-Greenview Tournament began. 12 Athens won first trophy by defeating Petersburg 30-27. 19 Tennessee Ramblers entertained at high school. 22 Athens defeated Beardstown 42-32. 24 Mr. Briggs, a crayon artist, here. 26 We beat Mt. Pulaski 24-16. 30 Athens down Petersburg) 25-22 . . FEBRUARY ' 2 Lincoln beat us 34-27. Bad, bad luck. 7 Kay Greer elected Queen for Honor Night. 1 Betty Taylor, Maid o.f Honor. 9 We beat Lanphler 27-21. Whee O -fc o O-fc Q Cont-F ’BHUAR Y 12 Only a half day of school. Post Office at New Salem dedicated by Jim Farley. 14 Valentine party, and dance. 16 Honors Night. Athene defeated Elkhart- 20 VJe defeated Springfield again 28-24. 29 We played Mason City in first game of Regional Tournament and won 33-17. Leap Year Dayl What's the hurry, boys? MARCH 1 We won the Peg!oral by beating San Jose 35-20. Athenian pictures taken. 5 All school play, Pulling the Curtain. 6 Sergeant T mso gave speech on safety. 7 Athens entered the Sectional and defeated Lanphier 23-19. Report cards out today. 3 Defeated Gillespie. 9 Athens lost to Tnylorville 29-26 for finals in Sectional. Alfred Culver won first in Oboe sole contest. 10 F.F.A. held Father and Son banquet. 11 Whoops] This ice is hard on anybody's Equilibrium. 19 Cantrell dinner for baflkotbc.il boys. 20 Health talk by Dr. Mcrginson. March dance. 25 School again. Hope I never sec another egg. 30 Band contest at Beardstown; Latin, at Pleasant Plains; Speech, at Lincoln. APRIL t ’ : • 1 April fool.1 5 Glee Clubs, presented Gypsy Rover. 17 Could spring fever be the cause of those low grades? MAY 1.0 Senior Play, Happy-Go-Lucky. 18 Coming into the home stretch now. 26 Baccalaureate. Time is getting shorter. 31 Commencement exercises at A.C.H.3,. Thirty-nine more students are graduated after an eventful year. A T H E N I A N HE RFF-JONES CO. Designers and manufacturers of School and college Jewelry, graduation announcements, medals, cups, and trophies. Jewelers to Athene High School I ND ! ANAPOLIS,! N D I AN A We wonder: Where were Kennedy Kincaid, Carlie Engel, Edna Brown and Dorothy Balster on March 12? There is a rumor that they might have been at a police station. JOHN W. CURRY A.W. SIKKING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CLOVER FARM STORE OF ALL KINOS FOR SALE OR RENT TO STUDENTS CANT RAIL,ILL PHONE—C ANT RAIL 2 2 9 116 NORTH 6Til DIAL 3-4526 G. S. VANWORMER THOMAS L. CANTRALL DENTIST DRUGGIST PHONE 76 ATHENS ATHENS, ILLINOIS TRY THE DRUGSTORE-- -FIRST'' We wonder: What kind of position Lucille Colliver will have at the lake this summer? Where Paul Junior Killlon got that beautiful valentine? G.L. BAUGHER MCCORMICK-DEE RING FARM MACHINERY ATHENS-GREEN VIEW-FANCY-PRAIRIE - WILLI AMSVI LIE PHONE 8o-2ck ATHENS YOUR BANK— Constantly In the minds of the officers and directors of this bank is the desire to serve the community better; to develop a closer wording, co-operative understanding with the people; to be progressive; and to promote general prosperity when consistent with sound business practice. ATHENS STATE EANK- ATHENS, ILLINOIS Member Federal Deoosit Insurance Corporation We wonder: Where everyone was on Wednesday, February 21, 1940? Gone With The Wind , I'd say. Why did Killion get moved in bookkeeping class? Could it have been because he likes-to hold girls1 hands? HENRY HURWITZ EXPERT CLEANER TAI LOR WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER-PHONE 145 PETERSBURG ATHENS FREE PRESS When you boost for the ATHENS. FREE PRESS you are boosting for the best booster for A. C. K. S. and all . •other‘civic project S'. Remember the old home pacer when you are making,your sub-•s criptio n pians. Only $2.00 oer year. MOTT AND SON L ELAN D HALL ESTABLISHED -1843 BEAUTY OPERATOR PHONE 11-20 PHONE 107 ATHENS We wonder: What the general reaction toward the black list is? Some pupils aren't permitted to sleep I Just ask Duane Landreth. G.Rs SATORIUS INSURANCE n BONDING AND REAL ESTATE VETERINARIAN • PHONE 54 ATHENS BATES ISURANCE AGENCY LANGSTON • HARRY E. STOUT J EWELE R SERVICE S IATION RINGS CHINA ' CLOCKS WATCHES JLNLLRH DIAMONDS PHONE 7 0-2 O SILVERWARE TROPHIES ATHENS ILL I NOI S 315 South 5th St. S PRlNGFIELD Mr. Pursglove has the idea when it comes to waking up pupils who are sleeping in his science class. He drops a 100 gram weight in front of them. Ask Glen Ingram for de-tails. Bud Jones suffered a great loss during his school year. His dime-store girl friend wes Joined in holy wedlock. WEST FOOD STORE C CMP LIME NTS OF CANNED GOODS PRODUCERS DAIRY CURED MEATS A SPECIALTY SPRINGFIELD ICE CREAM AT H ENS CHOCOLATE MILK OR ANG E DRINK CANT RAIL'S CASH GEORGE C.WHITNEY STORE -1 NSU RANCE LOW PRICE WITH QUALITY ALL BRANCHES ATHENS SWEETWATER ATHENS,ILL. phone-5 We wonder: What group of seniors couldn't tell a certain Green-view lawn from a side street? Why did Edna Brown's face get so red when a certain basketball player came out on the floor? H B WILSON AND CO. PAT RONIZE MANUFACTURING CALVE RT'S PHONE 2-8 'H PAYS TO LOOK WELL” ATHENS, ILLINOIS J. LAWSON ML.CALVE RT HOLLANDS JOE SCHAFER AND SONS J EWELERS AN D — WATCH REPAIRS NO N. FIFTH ST. GAINER FEEDS FENTON'S PHONE 5 93 3 S PRINGFIELD POULTRY FEED STORES DI ST III BUTORS We wonder: Has any1'one .heard of Bob Marr's trying his luck at broadcasting any more? It has been said that he tried it once,, but he: got terribly embarrassed. Now, Bob, you can't be a ‘successful ’annd'uncer if you let a little thing like that get you down. SPECIALISTS In young:, clothes for young people. Come to us for the clothes you want in every price range The friendly store in'Springfield MYERS BROTHERS DIAMONDS WATCHES CREDIT CREDIT archie McDonald HOWARD W, BARLOW J EWE IE IT DIAL 2-7211 GROCERY BROADWELl BUILDING 103 NORTH STH STREET PHONE 113 SPRINGFIELD ATHENS ! We wonder: What did Mary Ellen King find in her, desk on Monday morning? Ask a certain F.F.A. hoy who was turning in pests for the contest in Ag. TYPEWRITERS See our display of L. C. Smith and Royal Portable Typewriters. Priced from $29.75 to $64.50. We carry a complete line of rebuilt typewriters of all makes—SPECIAL PRICES TO STUDENTS. TYPEWRITER SERVICE COMPANY Herb. Wiley 217 South 4th Street, Springfield 1 MASON'S CAFE BUICK CHEVROLET REGULAR MEALS SANDWICHES AH REN KIEL'S CHILI MOTOR SALES SWIFT'S ICE CREAM WEEK END SPECIAL FULL QUART 2 3a PHONE 6-2o A! HEN S Heard Occasionally— Get busy I ; Sit up, Carl ; Stop that giggling ; Turn around, Phil i ; All right, let’s settle down ; Keep quiet, Amos. R.W. EDDY HARDWARE BARR COAL heating Tl NWARE COM PANY PUMPS PHONE 16 ATHENS AT HENS MOONLIGHT GARDENS ROLLER SKATING RINK Springfield, Illinois 35 per person 35 z! per person SKATING EVERY NIGHT 7:30—10:30 Mon.— Fri.— SPONSOR NIGHT — Mon.— Fri. Tune in on WTAX at noon to get sponsor’s name, and you' skate for just 10 f BEGINNERS CLASS Every Sunday 12 to 2 P.H., we teach you how to skate absolutely free. PRIVATE PARTIES Private parties 4:30—6:00 P.M. or 10:30-12 P.M. Call 2-0616 SPECIAL CONCESSIONS TO CLUBS, SCHOOLS OR CHURCHES We wonder: Why Wayne Canterbury was so embarrassed at the Student Council meeting on March 14. They tell me that Bob Kryzwacki is a real farmer. Mr. Budc'emeier asked him how much wheat you would plant to an acre, and Bob's reply was It's according to the size of the acre. Phyllis Campbell should not keep such late hours during the school week, because I heard that she came to school not only without her lunch, but even wearing her mother's glasses. Carlie Engel surely gets ahead of the times in history class. When Mr. Carter asked when the Dingley Tariff was passed, Carlie said, In 1990 . Kennedy Kincaid or Bill Satorius think the Yellow press means A Chinese newspaper. V