Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1923 volume:

tjjhe .taldntci Published bq the Senior Class of the Atlanta Community High School Uolume 11 19 2 3 Atlanta Illinois Dedication To The Faculty of The Atlanta Community High School: Who have worked with devotion for the welfare of the school. Who have shown an enthusiastic interest in every student activity, this, the second volume of the Ata-lanta is dedicated. The Atalanta 1923 Atalanta Staff Editor-in-Cliicf________________________Donova n Ferguson Business Manager______________________________Frances Briggs Assistant Business Manager--------------------- nna Begolka Art Editor____________________________________Annette Briggs Athletics____________________________________ Harold Lown Calendar________________________________Janice McAi.lister. Jokes_________________________________________Mildred James Kodak Pictures__________________________________Sylvia Ary Student Activities______________________________Merlin Trigg Page 5 H-FWATT SECRETARY. RAYE. THOMPSON. PRED ZOLLARS PRESIDENT- [ EARL JOHNSON. J-L-BEYAN- THE BOARD OF EDUCATOR FACULTY 33ZEHZZZ MISS IRMA WHITS my c-coe. MR. RMSCHEER MR EE WILSON MRCW SMITH- The Atalanta 1923 Faculty R. A. SchEER—Superintendent. Mathematics. Janies Millikin University, B. S., M. S„ University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin. Bertha Bridges—Principal. Science. Denison University, Ph.B., University of Colorado, A. M., University of Chicago. Irma White—Domestic Art and Science. Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois. Faculty of R. A. Scheer—Superintendent. I ERT11 a BkiegES—Prineipal. May E. English—English. Irma M. Fraser—Drench; History. Faculty of R. A. Scheer—Superintendent. Bertha Bridges—Principal. May K. English—English. Evangeline Niciiolas—French. History. Faculty of Ori.ie M. Clem—Superintendent. Alice E. Richard—Principal. May E. English—English. Ethel Forrester—French; Latin; H istory. 1922-’23 W. C. Coe—Latin; Mathematics. Denison University, A.B. Floyd Iv Wilson—Manual Training; Coach. Charleston Teachers’ College. Carl Weems Smith—French; History. Illinois State Normal University, Lincoln College, A.B. Edna M. Thompson—English. Beloit College, A. B., University of Wisconsin. 1921-’22 Irma White—Domestic Art and Science. W. C. Coe—Latin; Mathematics. Roy R. ReETICr—Manual 'Training; Coach. 1920-’21 Regina Brown—Mathematics. Bessie Springer—Domestic Art and Science. Lee Thompson—Manual Training; Coach. 1919-’20 Maybelle Sill and Nina Tappe— Domestic Art and Domestic Science. Lee Thompson—Manual Training; Coach. Page 9 1923 The Atalanta Our Newest Alumni; The Class of 1922 Dorothy Applegate—Ferry Hall, Lake Forest, Illinois—Student. Georgia Ash—Illinois Woman's College, Jacksonville, 111.—Student! College experiences means the readjustment of one's life habits, that is, personal responsibilities. Janies Ash—Atlanta, Illinois—Farmer. Attended Millikin College first semester. Ruth Atchison Crawford (Mrs. Lawrance)—Atlanta, Illinois—Housewife. Catherine Beverly—Almvra. Arkansas, at home. Mildred Carlock—Atlanta. Illinois—at home. Gave up college activities at Wesleyan and returned home during spring vacation. Pauline Gresham—Atlanta, Illinois, at home. Will teach school the coming term. Neva Gresham—Atlanta. 111., at home. Neva is happily enjoying home life free from the cares of school. Dorothy Hammitt—Atlanta, Illinois, at home. Edgar Houghton—Atlanta, Illinois, farmer. Byron Janies—807 W. Green St., Urbana, Ilk. student. Byron will become a farmer after he has finished his Agriculture Course at the University of Illinois. Glenn Lown—1302 North East St., Bloomington. 111., student. Glenn is taking a Liberal Arts Course at Wesleyan. Lorene Miller—Rockford Woman’s College. Rockford, Illinois, student. Lorene says that it takes more than Doc Coue’s theories to he a successful freshman in College. Gertrude Montgomery—406 Keokuk St., Lincoln. 111., student. Gertrude is taking an English course to fit herself for a teacher in that subject. Alice Neel—614 X. Kickapoo St., Lincoln, 111., student. Fern Shipley—Atlanta, Illinois, at home. Walton Thompson—1441 W. Wood St., Decatur, Illinois, student. Walton is fitting himself for a Civil Engineer. Burton Watt—Atlanta, Illinois, farmer. “After one year’s release from school life I shall enter Lincoln College next fall.” Page 10 Anna Bkgolka Class President, ’23, Assistant Business Manager, Athletic Association. “And still flic wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew.” Harold Lown Secretary-Treasurer, '23, Athletic Editor, Athletic Association. “Give me a lunch room and let me alone.” Francks Briggs Business Manager, Athletic Association. “A pretty country lass am not ashamed to he.” Mildred James Joke Editor, Athletic Association. “I do not feel all right some days hut still 1 smile and smile.” Donovan Ferguson Editor-in-Chief, Athletic Association. “There's a divinity that shapes amends Rough hezv them hozv zee zvill.” Sylvia Ary Snap Shot Department, Athletic Association. Why can't be pretty like a handsome brunette?” Annkttk Briggs Art Editor, Athletic Association. “I like to draw a picture and paint it up like me.” Merlin Trigg Social Activities, Athletic Association. ''Silence is golden and therefore I be prised.” Janice McAllister Calendar, Athletic Association. Report me and my cause aright. The Atalanta 1923 Juniors Presidenl—Phiu.ip McCullough Vice-President—Donald Ham mitt Secretory-Treasurer—Pearl Trigg Beverly, Priscilla Conklin, Marie Curtis, Mildred Douglas, Harold Gordon, Edgar Gordon, Gilbert Hieronymus, Willard Irvin, Gladys McCullough, Phillip Miller, Alpha Miller, Clarence Piper, Garnett Schmidt, Norma Snook, Margaret. Trigg, Pearl Class History of the Juniors On a certain bright, sunshiny morning in September, 1920, amid the suppressed laughter of the upper classmen, a group of freshies entered the high school assembly At their first class meeting Willard Hieronymus was chosen president and, Miss Bessie Springer, Class Adviser. At the end of the first week the faculty believed this class was hopeless, but as the days flew by their future seemed brighter. Having such-splendid examples as the three upper classes they learned to enter the assembly quietly and to begin the day’s work without being reminded of their duties by their several instructors. After many long, weary months of what seemed useless toil school finally came to a close and an older and much wiser (?) group went forth to forget over the summer what they had learned during the year. At the close of an all too short vacation this class was again summoned to resume the task of filling their heads with much useful knowledge. A class meeting was called and after many dififerent opinions were expressed Priscilla Beverly was chosen for president and Miss Irma Fraser for Class Adviser. By this time they had begun to think they played an important part in the affairs of school life. That year it was discovered that some members of the class possessed unexcelled talent both for music and the stage. With the help of the star basketball players obtained from the Sophomore class that year a wonderful basketball team was organized. When nine months had elapsed the high school students were again given a vacation in order to recuperate. The third year began—and as yet there were many things this class had not learned. The class met and after a heated discussion elected Phillip McCullough for president. Two class advisers were tried before Miss Thompson decided to assume the difficult task of advising the Juniors. A short time after the close of the first semester a girls’ basketball team was organized and the Juniors felt that it would not be complete without at least one member from their class. As this is the year in which this class entertains the Seniors they are devoting their spare time to forming plans for becoming multimillionaires. They are now watching their report cards and preparing for the great responsibility of running the school next year. Page 17 Margaret Snook, ’24. T H E A T A L A N T A 1923 A. C. H. S. Song Book My Rosary of Dreams--------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Bridges Oil Henry!_________________________________________________________________Anna Begolka Grin, Grin, Grin---------------------------------------------------------Merlin Trigg Georgia, Porgie, Puddin’ an' Pic_________________________________Rose Squier Roses at Twilight_________________________________________George Heidelbaugh I'd Like To Be A Monkey in the Zoo__________________________I toward Conover Stumbling_____________________________________________________Miss Thompson They're all Sweet Sweeties to Me_____________________________Donald Hammitt You've Got Me Going With Your Irish Byes------------------------ nnette Briggs Song Without Words______________________________________________________Donovan Ferguson Freckles_________________________________________________Phillip McCullough Polly Put the Kettle On__________________________________________Miss hite Peggie Dear____________________________________________________________Clarence Miller Don't Wake Me Up I'm Dreaming___________________________________Harold Lown Oh, Promise Me------------------------------------------- Marajorie Crandall Say It With Music______________________________________________Mr- Scheer There's a Girl in this World for Bach Lonely Boy-----------------Alpha Miller Blues! I Got the Blues____________________________________________________Marie Conklin Teasin’__________________________________________________________________Edward Barnes Colleen, I'm Calling to You______________________________________________Donald Edmonson Whispering______________________J________________________________Freshie Girls My Buddy_______________________________________________________Mildred James Margie___________________________________________________Willard Hieronymus Why Should I Cry Over You?____________________________________________Frances Briggs Long Boy_________________________________________________________Henry Neel I Ain’t Got Nobody_______________________________________________Pearl Trigg When I Was Twenty-one________________________________________________Mr. Coc Frankie_________________________________________________________Lucile Myers Humming______________________________________________________ Janice McAllister Marie____________________________________________________________Mr. W ilson Three O'Cloek in The Morning_____________________________________Sylvia Ary Oh Frcnchie!________________________________________________Priscilla Beverly Stealing____________________________________________________Norma Schmidt Blest Be The Tie That Binds______________________________________Mr. Smith Page 19 The Atalanta 1923 President—T helm a Akeman, Lois Barnes, Edward Beverly, Louise Carter, Genevieve Chrisman, Wayne Conover, I loward De la Bere, Frances Ewing, Samuel Ferguson, Lowell Gilchrist. Mildred Givens, Eldon Graham, Alfreda Sophomores Lown. Secretary Griffin, Louisa II ay ter, John Heidlebaugh, George Irish, French Leesman, Earl Lown, Thelma Mapes, Mamie Mason, Donald Miller. Burnell Miller, Gwendolyn Myers, Lucile Neel, Henry Treasurer—Eldon Givens. Phillips, Mildred Reise, Harold Riley, Lena Rodman, Feme Rodman, Lynn Rogers, Audra Rogers, Elsie Squier. Rose Swearingen, Alherta Thomson, Ruth Turner, Harriet Williams, Ray Sophomore Class History It seems so long ago when in September ’21 Our names were registered and clever brilliant work begun. Poor Freshies were ignored until a worthy name we gained. But forging straight ahead, our motto “ atch Us Climb remained. Some members have we lost, and yet our ranks in size increased But still our cleverness has not been dimmed thus in the least. With pomp and dignity, we chose Burnell our president; Entrusted books and cash to Mildred G., who wisely spent. Miss English we then chose to guide our falt'ring steps along Then quickly we set out to study lessons loud and long. No honors did we lack, for spying one we craved. Me tried and toiled until we won; all barriers boldly braved. In Basketball we give Henry, Lowell, and Burnell. In Football for our boys—Wayne, Henry, Low'll. Burnell—we yell. In oratory skilled are Rose, Louise, Henry, and Ruth; Burnell, Alberta too. All these are speakers bold in truth. Musicians too we have; Alberta, Edward, Ray, and Rose, And Eldon, Mildred, Ruth. Some loudly blow, others wield bows. All those at last who passed those fateful things—year end exams, A long vacation spent, and entered, meek of course, as lambs. This time we wisely chose. For prex our Thelma’s quite all right, loint office Eldon fills:—retained our colors green and white. Through strife and weal and woe, we ve always kept our record clear, We hope to make no blot, nor from our brightness veer. Ruth Thomson, ’25. Page 21 ■ Chi Chi Fortune NAME KNOWN AS WHAT 1 THINK I Anna Begolka Sheba 1 don’t know Sylvia Ary Sylvia Quite refined Annette Briggs Bud Nothin' much Frances Briggs Sis Can’t tell Donovan Ferguson Longfellow No one knows Mildred James Curly Just about “it Harold Down Chester Cute Janice McAllister Jannie Bashful Merlin Trigg Triggir A mighty man WHAT r AM HOBBY WHAT I HOPE TO BE Hank’s Wouldn't do to tell A farmer’s wife Shall I tell? Writing notes An actress A real artist Answering letters An artist Mv Sis’s chauffeur Driving cars M usician A mistake 'Teaching A professor Tell you later Looking pretty 1 wish 1 knew Some kid Everything Yon never can tell I n love Talking • Missionary Farmer Reading Stock raiser The Atalanta 1923 Freshmen President—Harry Gipson Vice-President— Secretary-Treasurer—Colenk Hoose Edmonson, Donald Hooten, Omah Frantz, Christina Akeman, Lucile Ash, Alice Ash, Ruth Bateman, Beulah Chrisman, Dale Chri sman. Lyle Cochran, Ross Crandall, Marjorie Frantz, Dale Gaddis, Lois Gipson, Harry Gulick, Billy Haines, Marian Havter, Annie Deuterman, Clifford Hoose, Colene Irish, Harriet Kindred. Elsie Leach. Eunice Leesman, Alma Leesman. Roy Miller, Donald Neel, George Peifer, William •Marjorie Crandall Phillips, Wilbur Reynolds, Madeline Ruble, Tessie Shipley, Glenn Stemen, Vera Troxel. Versa Watt, Frank Weddington, Adrian Williams, Dorothy History of the Freshman Class Hats off! The Freshmen come this way! Eager, joyous, grave and gay, Replete with learning—and with gum— Full thirty strong—the Freshmen come! Heads up! With ease their shoulders square, The weighty brains above them hear! And see! from every glistening eye The sparks of wisdom fairly fly! Oh Hall of Fame—fling wide thy door— For in, pell-mell—the Freshmen pour! On the opening day of school, September 5. 1922, we came—we saw—we conquered. Some of the dignified upper classmen tried to roast us, hut soon learned that we were different from anv breshman class that had gone before; we were capable of giving as good as was sent, so the roasting was soon discontinued. Aftei much debating as to which subjects required the most study, we settled down to. work, each Freshman without one exception choosing the most difficult subjects. 1 lie first class event of importance was the organization. 1 he officers elected were: I Iarry Gipson--------------------------------------President Marjorie Crandali----------------------------1 ice-President Colene Hoose_________________________Secretary and Treasurer Mr. Schf.ER____________________________________Class Adviser 'I'he wiener roast held at Morphus Hill in the latter part of October, and a coasting party at the same place in January were two class events much enjoyed. In athletics the only stars on the basketball teams were Freshmen. Watch them in the next three years. With Mr. Scheer as our captain and guide, To the rest of the world we now confide That after four years of strife and training. With a little loss and a little gaining, We’ll leave behind the famous story Of how we came through under banner of glory. Shirley Colene Hoose, ’26. Page 25 ✓ The Atalanta 1928 1928 Senior Class Day Program MURPHY HALL Tuesday, May 22. 8:00 O’clock Piano Solo--------- President's Address Class History------ Class Will_________ Senior Charge------ Junior Response---- Reading------------ Class Poem--------- Class Prophecy----- Duet_______________ __________Janice McAllister ______________Anna Begolka _____________Merlin Trigg _____________Harold Lown _______________Sylvia Arv ___________Donald Hammitt _____________Mildred James __________Donovan Ferguson _____________Annette Briggs Frances Briggs, Sylvia Ary President’s Address Friends and Fellow-Students: As we are gathered here tonight, we realize full well that it is one of the last few times that we, the class of 1923, will he together. Time with his merciless sickle, reaps his just rewards. In a lew short hours the high school days of the class of ’23 will lie but a memory. And what a memory! 1 voice the opinion of each individual member of the class when 1 say. “My days in the classrooms of old A. C. 11. S. have been some of the happiest of my life.” First, as is befitting, we wish to thank the faculty for their much-tried patience in correcting our many faults and piloting us through our manifold mistakes. I lad it not been for their unceasing interest in our activities, our high school days would have without doubt ended in failure. We are indebted to them for our school pleasures, for our athletic pastimes, for our roused ambitions and for the knowledge which has succeeded in remaining with us. It has been said that Preparation is but the keyword to Success.” If that be true, think, friends, for how much we are indebted to our teachers who have so tried to prepare us for our success in tnc world. Perhaps none of us will ever he truly great as greatness goes, hut “Order is Heaven's first law; and this confessed, Sonic are, and must be, greater than the rest. Our hope is that whenever our faculty recalls the Class of 23. their memories of us will he as pleasant as our memories of them. Page 27 1923 The Atalanta And fellow-students, whenever you think of us, if you ever do, we hope that you may find as much encouragement in our successes and failures as we have found in the successes and failures of classes which have preceded us. We appreciate and cordially thank you for the help and upholding influence which you have rendered to us in this, our Senior year. Although the achievements of a year of school life depend largely upon the Seniors, we realize that not much could have been done without your support. Next we wish to show our appreciation to the townsfolk for their hearty approval and support of each new plan or project that A. C. II. S. has attempted. e remember and greatly appreciate their cordial cooperation with us in our Homecoming activities, in the tournaments, in the debates and declamatory contests. We realize that we could not have succeeded so well had it not been for their loyal support. Students rarely realize and appreciate the advantages of a high school education until their Senior year, and then they regret that they did not make better use of their time in the full four years. Some of us will continue our education in various colleges and universities while others will begin now on work chosen outside the classroom. We are sure that our parents, our friends, our fellow-students wish us every success in whatever line of work we engage. Friends, perhaps you do not know what a boost it is to us to see a house so well-filled with smiling, friendly faces waiting to bid us good speed on our life journey. The sea of life is more often rough and tempestuous than calm and smooth, but with friends like you to back us and help us, we set sail from harbor without a thought of fear. Class of 1923, 1 wish to express my appreciation of the confidence you placed in me when you chose me as your class president. The pleasure I have had in serving you, one of the best classes that old A. C. II. S. has ever had, has been one of the greatest joys I have ever experienced. Classmates, let us always rc-member our motto Honor lies in honest toil—. If we keep this as our source of inspiration in our work in the outside world, we cannot but succeed. 1 onight is an occasion that will remain long in our memories. It marks the close of four years of high school life which, while full of labor and study, have been crowded with fun and pleasure. We know not what the future mav bring to us, but we go forth with our hearts full of courage and hope. Anna Begolka, ’23. Class History An unprejudiced observer, watching the Freshman Class which entered the High School in the fall of 1919, would have thought there was no hope of developing anything from it. However, the class got together and elected Vera Smith as President, with Miss May English, as Class Adviser. The class colors chosen were green and gold. Page 28 The Atalanta 1923 During the year a farewell party was given for Frank Grinter on leaving our class and school. The class presented him with a gold pen knife. The party was held in the High School Assembly; Miss Richards and Professor Clem were present. Many games were enjoyed by all. Because of the scarcity of coal the lights were turned off and the refreshments were served in the light of several lanterns. After many trials and tribulations the Presides completed the requirements of the first year of High School and embarked with much pleasure upon the three months of summer vacation. The Sophomore class met the next fall and chose Frances Briggs as President, with Mrs. Bertha Bridges as Class Adviser. Although slightly diminished in numbers the class was going strong. Early in the spring a wiener roast was given for the faculty and students of the 11igh School. All went in cars to Leach’s 1 lill west of town. After we were tired of running through the woods, we started a large bonfire. The guests were handed wieners, buns, pickles, onions, and marshmallows. After refreshments the fire was put out and all started on the homeward journey. Everything ran along smoothly the second year and soon the Sophomores became Juniors. The class organized and elected Ruth Frantz as President with Professor Scheer as Class Adviser. The class had dwindled to thirteen. This number proved to be lucky, as the class found when it performed the feat of banqueting the noble Seniors on April 28, 1922. When the class met as Seniors in the fall of 1922, Anna Begolka was chosen for President with Mrs. Bertha Bridges as Class Adviser. I iie class had become even smaller in number, there being now only eleven members. 'Phis number was lowered during the year, when Ruby Compton moved to Lincoln and Ruth Frantz became a bride. At one of the class meetings of the year our class flower, the yellow rose, and our motto, “Honor lies in honest toil,’’ were chosen. On April twenty-seventh a Senior party was held at the country home of Annette and Frances Briggs, to further strengthen the comradeship already existing among the class members and to enjoy once more the carefree pleasures of High School Seniors. Thus are closed the brief annals of the Class of ’23. Merlin Trigg, ’23. Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1923 I, as representative of the Senior Class of the Atlanta Community Iligh School, believing the members of this class to he of sound minds and bodies, do hereby constitute, declare, and will have published, the last ill and 1 estament of the Class of ’23. Page 29 19 2 3 The Atalanta First : To our beloved Faculty we leave our sincere love and admiration. To our Superintendent, Mr. Scheer, we leave our thanks for his patience and good nature. 1 o Mrs. Bridges, our C lass Adviser, we wish to leave a lasting memory of the appreciation and above all of the love of the Class of ’23. To each individual member of the Faculty we leave our gratitude for making our High School days which we shall always cherish as fond memories. Second: To our friends the Class of '24 do we give and bequeath: Our seats by the windows. Our modest behaviour and attentive attitude: Our almost worn out hooks: Our many industrious habits such as not whispering during the five minute period, fairness it not squareness in getting good grades, politeness toward men, women, and children, and, especially, our joyous disposition while learning our lessons. Third: We give and bequeath : Anna Begolka s ability to acquire and maintain high grades to Sam Ewing, her graceful walk to Mildred Curtis and, in response to a special request, her Sunday night dates to Marian Haines. Sylvia Ary s personal friendship with Mr. Smith to Howard Conover, her long skirts to Norma Schmidt. Donovan Ferguson's ability as a pianist to Harold Douglas, his height to Donald Miller. Annette Briggs ability to draw and make faces to Pearl Trigg, her neatness to Gilbert Gordon. Janice McAllister's beautiful bobbed hair to Rose Squier, her rosy cheeks to Mildred Phillips. Merlin Trigg’s fondness for jazz and dancing to Edgar Gordon, his wonderful knowledge of a car to William Peifer. I'ranees Briggs’ ability as business manager to Margaret Snook. Faye 30 The Atalanta 1923 Mildred James’ curly locks to all bobbed haired girls in school, her Armand compact to Colene I loose. Harold Lown’s boisterous and unequalled laugh to Adrian Weddington. This Will and Testament is hereby sealed with the approval of the Class of '23. By Harold Lown, ’23. Senior Charge As we, the class of ’23, are nearing the close of our four years voyage, we realize that you, Juniors, can never finish your high school course with the success which we have attained. Therefore we take it upon ourselves to advise and direct you in your many childish ways so that you may avoid the pitfalls that lie in your path. I am sure that after telling you of your many faults in public your friends may constantly remind you of them and spur you on to success. First, I will speak of your president, Phillip McCullough. I can not understand why you did not choose one of your lietter looking classmates to reign supreme. I must really confess that this statement was foolishly made for there are none such in your class. But Phillip, cheer up, your blushes may come and your blushes may go but your freckles hang on forever. You know there is an old saying “Pride goeth before a fall.” We, Seniors, think that Marie Conklin is doomed to receive this fall. The very fact that Marie has a wonderful voice is troubling her, for she feels that it is possible she may never be prominent as a soloist but that in chorus work she may achieve success. But alas Marie you will never be assigned a place in the front row of any chorus. Let us now consider Willard Hieronymus and Edgar Gordon. Although you too are to a certain degree childish, you are the most promising men of the Junior class. Your basketball career has brought you fame and the Senior class wishes you success in overcoming your childish ways and timidity. Now I come to a very delicate subject, one that requires much tact and in this case many allowances, that of three of your girl classmates. Of course the girls of your class are a well meaning group of little children but you know lots of well-meaning people do very foolish things. For instance Pearl 1 rigg, Margaret Snook and Mildred Curtis trying to make the boys think they don t care for them. How ridiculous this is, for surely it can not be true. We now come to Harold Douglas; Juniors, here is a fine model of industry, studiousness and modesty for you to look up to. Harold, you are a very nice boy, and even if you do come in at the last minute in the morning, we still have hopes for you. Harold, you are like your classmates in one respect at least— Page 31 19 2 3 The Atalanta you too are young and liable to fall by the wayside. Let the girls alone until you are at least twelve, that is only six more years. We know that you, Norma Schmidt, have a very unruly temper. I will give you a few words of friendly advice to which I hope you will give heed—“Please guard your tongue.” Donald Hammitt is becoming a marvelous dancer, almost a rival to Rodolph Valentino. He, himself, should be proud of the fact for every one knows that no one else is. Some members of your class, Juniors, have quite the study craze and it seems to disagree with them. For example, just look at Gladys Irvin’s and Garnet Piper’s record of attendance and see how much of the school year they have missed. Next come, the Miller boys, Alpha and Clarence. You boys have been successful in your basketball and football career and your future is promising. A word to you, Priscilla Beverly. I am sorry I am not able to class you with the group of three girls 1 have mentioned for I do not want to slight French Irish. I can think of no other one in the Junior class who has more faults than Gilbert Gordon. A better personification of the class of ’24 could not be found. Like your class he has an excellent footing, but hasn’t the ability to handle his number 11 ’s. These few little remarks of mine have not been made to cast reproach upon your childish heads, but to bring before you the faults which you must remedy. Juniors, I charge you—look well to these things of which I have spoken; mend your childish ways before it is too late, for it has been said “Bring a child up in the righteous way in his youth and he will never stray far from it.” Sylvia Ary, ’23. Junior Response Members of the Class of 23, in behalf of the Juniors, I wish to thank you for that rare bit of well intended advice given so voluminously by such a notorious personage of your class as Miss Ary. But it is indeed folly for you Seniors to presume that we would be foolish enough to follow your counsel. Friends, let us make a comparison between the classes of ’23 and ’24. What has this class been, only mere students and mediocre ones at that. They have done nothing to promote school activities. bile in our ranks are found the great athletes and also the literary geniuses. Now, 1 will begin the characterization of the class as individuals. The one deserving the most praise is Anna Begolka who, by her studious nature, has not Page 32 The Atalanta 192 3 only won the honor of the presidency but has also been awarded a scholarship in the Illinois Wesleyan University. It has been said that Annette Briggs is to become a nurse. But it is very unfortunate, Annette, that you could not have been a nurse during the great war, for your winsome smile and kindness would have sent many a soldier boy to recovery. Donovan, is it true that you are going to disregard your poetical ability and abandon your musical career to become a school teacher? To you, Mr. Ferguson, I wish to give this bit of advice, think seriously before taking such a vast step. We Juniors have a feeling of pity in our hearts for Sylvia Ary, who has striven so hard to give us advice. Sylvia, your advice has not been in vain, but henceforth it would he well to follow that old proverb, “Practice what you preach,” and you will profit greatly by it. Janice McAllister may well he characterized by these few words, the girl of many smiles. This great charm has won for her many admirers of the opposite sex. I had begun to think that Harold Lown would elude the snares of the young ladies, but his charming ways will doubtless win for him a beautiful bride and in the coming years he will be a proprietor of a very modern confectionery in Atlanta’s business district. It will indeed he hard to decide whether the lure of the great outdoors will call Merlin Trigg to the farm, for this boy is a very fine model of a student and could be easily pictured as a teacher of such dull studies as Caesar, Cicero and Virgil. I will now mention a very delicate member of the class, namely, Miss Mildred James. For you, Mildred, please try to forget your childish ways and vain ideas, as you will soon he ready to set sail on the sea of life and it would be well to be prepared for such a voyage. In ending this characterization I would suggest that Frances Briggs be set as an example for you Seniors to follow. Because of her gentle disposition and studious manner she furnishes you an ideal, the pursuit of which would keep you ever in the straight and narrow way. It is not my intention to slight anyone and if, by mistake, I have overlooked any of you, I trust you will consider it an accident, as you realize there are many things which might be said; hut since they are too numerous to mention I shall not endeavor to enumerate them all and shall consider it sufficient to extend to you the wishes of the class of ’24 for a happy and successful future. Donald Ham mitt, ’24. J iyc 33 19 2 3 The Atalanta Class Poem At last our life’s careers before us As we from High School go— With gaily colored banners o’er us. We’re confident, we know. Before we say our last farewells I’ll tell you what’s to come, Don’t think my words too serious— I may miss it for some. Mrs. Bridges, our Adviser, so jolly and trim Has guided our footsteps aright. And if we, the class, do as we are told We’ll progress safe and sound in our flight. Our president, Miss Anna, so fine Whose smile will do you no harm Her future, I’m sure will he health sweet and pure For she’s going to live on a farm. A famous artist, world renowned Annette that place will attain; To draw or to paint—a king or a saint, Her future I see very plain. The Briggs twin called Frances I’ll tell you about Except the details I’ll not say, In the future she’ll go to Pleasant Plains • And live her life away. Another member—Harold Lown, Has often pleased our ear; From leading yells in rhythmic swells He’ll he an auctioneer. ’Bout Mildred James, the happy one Will trouble come her way? To dance or strut upon the screen She’ll pass her time away. Page 34 T H E A T A L A N T A 1923 Of Merlin Trigg a farmer boss We know quite well his future; Through thick or thin he’ll smile or grin A real Farm Bureau Booster. Sylvia! Sylvia! what will you be? A comedian or a star for the screen, You know how to dance; you know how to prance, You'll appear to the audience—a dream. We have one member, lithe and limber, She’ll climb her way to fame; At tight wire walking, or big game stalking, We’ll know Janice by name. And last of all, quite slim and tall The remainder stands before you; I’ll not relate my coming fate— I fear that it would bore you. So now we’re closing our High School days, And the rugged trail seems long— Of laughter and mirth may our futures be, And our hearts be brave and strong. D. E. F„ ’23. Class Prophecy My name, Astra Fortunata. was bestowed upon me alter a succession of bard knocks bad given me the ability constantly to see stars. 1 o this accomplishment 1 have added another, the reading of one’s character and possible fortune irom these same astral bodies. So after many nightly vigils, and a subsequent attack of stiff-neck followed by brain-fever and then by writer's cramp, 1 have at last succeeded in assembling the following facts concerning the already illustrious Class of 1923. The birthday of Mrs. Bridges, Class Adviser, comes under the sign of Aries, the Ram. The Ram is a natural hunter, its long curled horns leading it into all sorts of interesting and unusual situations. The characteristics of these Aries Page 35 1923 The Atalanta people make them natural leaders and directors, with great ambitions and an intense desire to influence and lead others. Influenced by Mars, indicating war, and by Neptune, the sea, we find our adviser fighting desperately but with determination from her position as Principal of the Atlanta Community High School, taking course after course at the University of Chicago, making use of the sea in her frequent trips abroad for foreign study, until, in ten years’ time, she takes her place as Dean of Women in the leading university of our country. Harold Lown. whose birthday in March is in the sign of Pisces, meaning fishes, is decidedly in the swim. Influenced by Neptune, the God of the Sea, Harold is naturally rather fishy, and swims about uncertainly in his restless seeking for knowledge. After having for years concocted various delightful dainties at the Wisteria, but protesting always at the labor involved therein, Harold will, eventually, invent and perfect and finally patent a device for turning out a complete double chocolate sundae, topped with nuts, whipped cream, and a cherry, ready to serve with hut one motion of a lever. With the proceeds of this marvelous invention he will endow the Atlanta Community Ice Cream Parlor, where pupils of the High School, whose grades average 85 and whose deportment is perfect, will be served free of charge on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The poor fish! Under the sign Gemini, meaning the twins, come the birthdays of Donovan Ferguson and Sylvia Ary. Probably you have not noticed it, hut these two people, horn under the same sign and influenced by the planet Mercury, are really very much alike. Mercury being a somewhat uncertain quantity, a hit slippery and capable of rising or falling with the least change of temperature, we find these people rather erratic, restless, nervous, and superficial. So we find Donovan, after a brief flurry at country school teaching, going in strong for music, becoming the pianist for a jazz orchestra which supplies syncopated melodies to many festive dances from Lawndale to McLean; then, shifting his interest from music to dancing, that poetry of motion, Donovan indulges in a long career in which his winged heels make him as famous as Ted Shawn; and ten years hence we find the Aesthetic Dancing Instructor of the Atlanta Community High School taking a select group of eager students to Bloomington to witness a classic evening of the dances with Donovan as the star performer. And who is the charming creature who accompanies him in this rise to fame and fortune? Who, indeed, but that same Sylvia Ary, now become the world-renowned Airy Sylvia, with European plaudits, and a blazing ruby from the King of Spain to her credit! She furnishes the light, graceful touch necessary to the vigor and strength of Donovan’s performance, and the team stand as eternal testimony to the truth of the sign under which thej- were horn. Mildred James, whose September birthday puts her under the sign Virgo, the Virgin, eventually reconciles herself to the fate decreed for her. Being self-conscious, hut with a keen understanding of herself, she seeks in vain for some one J’mje 36 The Atalanta 1923 else who can acquire a similar understanding. From movies to melodrama, from melodrama to modistes’ shops, with the planet Mercury leading her on and misdirecting her footsteps, Mildred finally gives up in despair, enters a training school for nurses, and becomes the Little Sunbeam to countless sufferers with wracked nerves and saddened spirits. Merlin Trigg, whose December birthday, with its sign of Sagittarius, the Archer, suggesting all sorts of interesting possibilities, will go far and fast, when he once gets started. Endowed with the desire to shoot, and never having worked out that desire, even on paper wads in assembly. Merlin will first become owner and operator of a shooting gallery with a roving carnival company, and will occasionally visit the Atlanta Fair; next he will establish a gun-club, and give practice-lessons and practical demonstrations; national recognition of his ability will lead to a call from the nation’s chief executive, and with the planet Jupiter constantly beckoning him on, he will at last reach the highest position our nation has to offer to the military man,—Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the I nited States. Three more April birthdays furnish Aries, the Ram, plenty to do in arranging uncertain futures. Anna Begolka, product of April Fools Day. so far belies her natal day that she attains a position of great importance in the nation. Being a head worker, she early takes up the practice of soccer, and after years of training she establishes a School of Soccer to train coaches in the game. When the Department of National Athletics is added to the government at ashington. Anna is called to serve on one of the Committees, and act as confidential ad isei to the Head of Department. Head work was always Anna's long suit. The Briggs twins, too greatly influenced bv the planet Mars, so that constant warfare with each other becomes the rule of their lives, finally decide to part company. Annette, joining the Democratic party, becomes a power in all political campaigns, and is found assisting the indomitable Brvan in his next three attempts at the Presidency. Frances, loyal exponent of the Republicans, begins her career with President Harding’s Airedale, Laddie Boy, and rises from that position to campaign manager for the next two Republican candidates, whose names not even the stars have divulged to me. In November, under the sign Scorpio is the birthday of Janice McAllister. Now, Scorpio, meaning the Scorpion, suggests an evil-natured little beast with a sting in every motion, and the suggestion is borne out by the warlike planet Mars. But this time the stars seem to have staggered in their courses, for Janice s future bears no relation to either Scorpio or Mars. A keen inteiest in athletics and out door sports leads her to train for many contests. In tennis she begins to make a name for herself, is sent from coast to coast for championship games, and finally wins international honors in France. I ler tennis racquet is undoubtedly the loudest noise Janice will ever make! [’age 37 1923 The Atalanta Now I, Astra Fortunata, having read these futures from my knowledge of the stars, take leave of you, with tile admonition to doubt nothing you have heard, for the stars are eternal, their paths are unchangeable, and I, 1 who have gazed on them, and read their meaning,—I am not cross-eyed! Annette Hkiggs. ’23. Page 38 The Atalanta 1923 A. C. H. S. Football Season Atla nta-N or m a l On September 22, 1922, Atlanta played her first game of the season with Normal. Atlanta had an inexperienced team. At the start of the game the teams gave the impression that there would he an even break. Normal began scoring after the first quarter without much trouble. The Atlanta eleven could not hold the experienced crew out and the game ended with Normal 07 and Atlanta 0. Atlanta-Maroa This game was played on the afternoon of September 30, 1922, on the Atlanta gridiron. Maroa did not know very much more about football than Atlanta and the game was very close. In the last five minutes of the first half Atlanta let Maroa slip around the right end and the half ended Maroa. 6; Atlanta. 0; Maroa failing to make their five yards. Maroa came back and at the start of the second half made another touchdown but failed to make the five yards. The last quarter was a real one. Neither team gained very much ground. When the whistle blew the score stood Maroa, 12; Atlanta. 0. Ati.anta-McLean Atlanta went to McLean October 14. 1922. As the squad was beginning to understand football better they played a real game. The red and white got within about five yards of the McLean goal and then tumbled and lost the ball. A short time after this a safetv was made and the half ended 2-0 in favor of McLean. In the third quarter the quarterback called a foolish play and Atlanta again fumbled and lost the ball on McLean's 15-yard line. McLean made three downs and in four more downs carried it over. The game ended McLean. 9; Atlanta, 0. Atlanta-I i.liopolis On the afternoon of October 21. Atlanta met the llliopolis eleven on the llliopolis field. Atlanta started out strong but could not break through. )nce while “Irish” was carrying the ball it looked as though he might score. But one of his own men got in the way and stopped him. After a while llliopolis got togethei and ended the game with a 47-0 victory. Ati.anta-McLean The Atlanta Homecoming was played November 4. on the Atlanta held. There was a large crowd and a good game was expected and they were not disappointed in that. Atlanta played the best game of the season. The teams were well matched but the red and white was out of luck. They tried to dropk.ck but fumbled and lost the ball. McLean dashed fifty yards for a touchdown. 1 he game ended McLean. 7; Atlanta, 0. The football season for 1922 was very unsuccessful. Next year will be a better vear. If all the boys come back to school there will be the same squad to work with Thev will understand each other and will start out knowing something about football. Instead of being defeated every game they are going to win most of them. ______ Page 41 The Atalanta 1923 Basketball 1922-’23 Atlanta-H artsburg The first game of the season was played in Hartsburg December 8 in their new gymnasium. The squad were not used to each other hut after a hard struggle they ended the half 9 to 8 in their favor, in the second half it was different. 11 artsburg came back pretty strong and defeated the red and white 21 to 16. Atla nta-Wayn esville On the evening of December 9 our boys lost a hard fought game to the Waynesville five. Watt was unable to find the ring and Conover was handicapped bv the low ceiling. The guards played a steady game but most of the shots were at a long range. The game was fast and close until the last quarter when aynes-ville began to climb. The game ended Waynesville, 18; Atlanta. 7. Atlanta-Mt. Pulaski On December 15 the team journeyed to Lincoln to play Mt. Pulaski in the new College gym. Pulaski had practiced on this floor several times but it was entirely new for Atlanta. The first quarter was pretty close but during the second quarter Pulaski began to pull away. The baskets were both long range shots and sneakers showing the floor was new to us. Mt. Pulaski carried away the honors with a to 10 victory. Atlanta-McLean Atlanta and McLean had their battle on December 21. 1922. The game was slow with but few points being scored by either side. I he hall ended in Atlanta s favor and from then until the last few minutes of the game she led. In the last part of the game McLean got lucky and ended the game 19-16 in her favor. Atlanta-Clinton On December 5 the squad played in Clinton. Clinton had a fast and snappy team and the red and white could not hold them the first half. During the last half they held Clinton to only three, field goals but were unable to hit the ring themselves. The game ended Clinton. 41 ; Atlanta, 11. Atla NTA-1 1 ARTSBURG On the evening of January 12 Hartsburg came to Atlanta full of pep and over confident. Atlanta had some luck on the offensive, caging shots Pom all over the floor. The defensive was also good, holding Hartsburg to only 12 points and Atlanta received 25. This surprised Hartsburg somewhat because they were expecting to defeat Atlanta again. Page 43 1923 The Atalanta Ati Anta-Arm ington On the evening of January 17 the locals met the Arniington team on the Atlanta floor. I he team felt the lack of the presence of a large group of rooters and the first half ended with Arniington away in the lead. Both teams came back strong but Atlanta came back stronger. Conover found the range and verv near caught Arniington. The whistle blew too soon and Arniington won 19-17. Ati.anta-Lincoln ()ur boys lost to their old rivals, Lincoln, in the new College gym on January 20. This loss was hard felt as last year we defeated them twice. Our bovs were not used to the large floor and although a good game was played Lincoln was victorious. Score : 22 to S. Ati. a nta-Clinton A large crowd turned out to see this game. It was played on the Atlanta fiooi January 26. I lie game, as a whole, was very fast and showed some good team work and guarding. It was very much closer than the preceding game with them but still Clinton was too good for us. The game ended in Clinton’s favor, 22 to 16. Atlanta-Mr. Pulaskr On the night of February 1. the red and white met the Mt. Pulaski quintet. 1 he game was fast hut the locals could not keep the Pulaski forwards from scoring. The last half was not so fast but Atlanta was no match for Mt. Pulaski. The score at the end of the game was Mt. Pulaski, 42; Atlanta, 27. Ati.anta-Xkw 11ou.AMI This game was played in Atlanta on February 9. New Holland had just won the second team championship of Logan County. Both teams played hard but Atlanta s offensive was poor. The last few minutes were very exciting. It looked as it the luckiest team would win. First one team scored and then the other which put the one that was in the lead only one point ahead. New Holland made a basket and the whistle blew. This gave them the game. The score stood 24 to 22. Ati. a , t a- Wa v N ESV11.1.r On the evening of February 16 Waynesville suffered a hard loss. Having defeated us before they expected it could be done again. But not this time. The game was in out favor from start to finish. Watt and Conover were our main scorers while McCullough could not find the hoop. When the last gun went off the score was Atlanta, 22; Waynesville, 21. Page 44 The Atalanta 192 3 Atlanta-Lincoln On February 17 Lincoln came to Atlanta and took a hard fought game from A. C. H. S. Atlanta won a hard and fast game from Waynesville the night before and was a little worn-out. Conover was not in bis usual form, making only one free throw. The game ended with Lincoln in the lead. Score: 29-12. Atla nta-Lexington The locals went to Lexington oti February 23. The game was in Atlanta’s favor until the end of the first half. Lexington has one of the fastest forwards in McLean County and our guards were unable to stop him. When the final whistle blew Lexington was in the lead by the score of 21-13. Atlanta-M cLean Quite a number of students went to McLean with the team on February 24. This game was the fastest and best game of the season. It showed what can be expected from the squad next year. The team was working in fine shape until along at the last part of the game, when Frank Watt, our freshman forward, got his arm broken. From then on everybody was thinking about Frank and could not play. At the end of the game Atlanta led bv the score of 13 to 11. Like the football season, the basketball season was not very successful. Next year, if all of the fellows come back to school, we will have the same old squad but in better working order. Instead of getting fourth in the district tournament we look forward to the district championship. The District Tournament The district tournament was held at the new Lincoln College Gymnasium, March 1-2-3. Captain Willard Hieronymus, Edgar Gordon, Howard Conover, Phillip McCullough, Wayne Chrisman, George Neel. Adrian Weddmgton, Lowell Ferguson, Dale Frantz and Donald Edmondson were selected to fight for the honors of Atlanta. And fight they did. Frank Watt, who had been playing a regular forward had been ruled out of the tournament only the week before, when he received a broken arm in the game with McLean. It was hard to work in a running mate for Conover and McCullough in but a few days so the team was instructed to play a defensive game. The first opponent was Heyworth, Atlanta’s defensive was working in good shape and the Heyworth outfit was held to one lone field goal. The offensive was not so good but Atlanta won to the tune of 13-6. The “Cocky Warriors” from Deland were the next victims. After defeating Kenney they expected easy sailing through Atlanta. However, they found the Page 45 19 2 3 The Atalanta had met their aterloo when they registered hut one field goal during the entire game. Conover found the hoop with some shots hack of center. Score: Atlanta, 12; Deland, 6. When the Beason quintet came along they found Atlanta pretty well worn out. However the game was very close. The score at the end of the first half stood 6 to 6. In the second half Beason registered one field goal and one free throw while the red and white registered but one free throw. This gave Beason the game and also the chance to play Mt. Pulaski for the championship. The score was 9-7. In the finals Mt. Pulaski defeated Beason for first place. Waynesville defeated Atlanta for third place. In the tournament we won two out of four games and scored 41 points to our opponents 27 points. Gordon, our never-failing guard, was placed on the first all-star team. Conover and Hieronymus were placed on the second team. I his team went farther in the district tournament than any other team representing Atlanta ever went. Letter Men of 1922-’23 Foot bat.i. Edward Barnes________________________________________End Lyle Chrisman______________________________________Guard Wayne Chrisman_______________________________________End 1 toward Conover-----------------------------Quarterback Lowell Ferguson____________________________________Guard Harry Gipson------------------------------------Halfback Edgar Gordon______________________________________Tackle Willard Hieronymus (Captain)______________________Center George Larison----------------------------------Halfback Phillip McCullough------------------------------Fullback Alpha Miller---------------------------------------Guard George Neel-------------------------------------Halfhack Henry Neel----------------------------------------Tackle Basketball Howard Conover (All Star Second)_______________Forward Edgar Gordon (All Star First)____________________Guard Willard Hieronymus (Captain)—All Star Second)___Guard Phillip McCullough______________________________Center hrank W att------------------------------------Forward Page 46 ____________r '■ -• Ju- Student Activities 19 2 3 The Atalanta Sophomore Party The first event of the year was a wiener roast, given by the Sophomore Class for the high school, on September fifteen, nineteen twenty-two. Everybody went in cars to the bridge west of Lawndale. After a good deal of fun and hilarity, a large bonfire was started and wieners and buns handed out. Although hazing was prohibited everyone had a good time. The School Carnival On December 8, 1922, a carnival was held in the school house for the purpose of raising money to buy a piano for the use of the grades. A very delicious cafeteria supper was served in the gymnasium. On entering the lower hall one first saw the lemonade stand, and the nickels and dimes received at the counter were proof enough of the good quality of that drink. The candy booth was next in line. It is needless to say that before long the candy was sold and the sign taken from this booth, for few people are able to resist the temptation of buying good candy. Shows called Frisco Follies, The Siamese Twins, and the Relies of the Town were given in the second grade. Those who saw them were very well pleased and lelt that they had received their money’s worth. The children (and some grown folks) were especially pleased with the lemon tree, on which grew lemon shaped packages concealing many different surprises. Scotch songs and dances were very well given by Mrs. Chenoweth and Mrs. Goulding in the laboratory on the second floor. Mr. Bell pleased his audience very much with his Riley poems giving among his selections “Good-by Jim, Take Keer o’ Yerself.” “Sliet Up and Eat Yer ittles,’ “The Old Swimmin’ Hole” and many others. The radio concert was very interesting, but because of some disorders of the radio many were not given the opportunity of hearing it. A fortune telling booth attracted much attention as some people are interested in knowing before-hand what the future will bring. I he Country Store and Game of Chance lured many people to trv their luck. All who saw Smut and Co. perform were more than delighted. Although they were at a disadvantage because of the stage setting their act proved to be a huge success. I he amount cleared at the Carnival was $272.12. Enough monev was added to this sum to get a good piano for the grades which they have enjoyed very much. Page 48 The Atalanta 1923 The Sophomore Party On March 10, 1923, our distinguished Sophs gathered in the lower corridor of the school for a friendly class party. The decorating committee borrowed furniture from the various rooms, and after this was arranged it presented a delightful parlor. Here the class members and those of the honorable faculty who were able to attend, were entertained by music of the Victrola and some very childishly charming games. Mr. Scheer was not able to he present on account an attack of the flu. and Mr. Coc Stayed at home trying to ward it off. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Smith were absent because of more important business. Refreshments of pink-frosted cake and ice cream were served. After a social time, the guests departed to their various destinations mid slush and rain. R. T.( ’25. Freshman Party When the High School year was three quarters over and though the Freshmen had been considered hut mere blots on the landscape, they decided to give this brilliant class a place in the history of the A. C. H. S. With their native brilliance and forethought they chose a date which ranks high in the enterprising minds of all lovers of the revered St. Patrick The symbol of the Freshmen and of the greatest of all Irish Saints was chosen as the theme for decorations. The guests found the gymnasium tastefully arranged with cozy corners for tete-a-tetes and a hidden orchestra. The evening was spent in games, the Victrola and “jazz'’ orchestra adding much to the enjoyment of the many who were present. The Family Sale afforded a great deal of pleasure for all. French Irish seemed to lean toward the Roosevelt idea that large families are to be very much desired. Dainty refreshments consisting of ice cream and small cakes were served at the close of the evening. In a short time the guests departed, leaving the poor Freshies to worry over the success (?) of their party. M. C., ’26. Senior Party A Senior Class party was held at the home of Frances and Annette Briggs northwest of town on April 27. 1923. The entire class, with Mrs. Bridges as chaperone, attended. Since the members of the class are soon to complete their High School days, they were interested in their futures. Everything possible was done to satisfy this Page 49 19 2 3 The Atalanta desire by the use of the Chi Chi fortune teller. Many games were played and enjoyed. Later in the evening ice cream in class colors and cake were served. On this occasion the class, with Miss Anna Begolka as spokesman, presented Mrs. Bridges with a gold fountain pen. in token of their appreciation and esteem. The party broke up at a late hour, each guest hearing away a pink rose as a remembrance of this delightful and possibly last social gathering of the class of '23 as high school students. The Junior-Senior Banquet The Junior class entertained the Seniors at a bancpiet at the Christian Church on h riday evening. May 4. The rooms and tables were decorated in the Senior Class colors, green and gold. A May-pole formed the central scheme of the decorations, the ribbons from the pole leading to the places of the guests. After a delicious four-course banquet, during which a select orchestra furnished music, Phillip McCullough, the Junior president, began the series of toasts by a welcome to the Senior class. Anna Begolka. Senior president, responded. Mr. Scheer toasted the Seniors in a review of the history of the class “From Green to Gold. Mrs. Bridges, Senior Adviser, spoke on the subject, “From Gold to Green. Two Juniors, Willard Hieronymus and Pearl Trigg, then proceeded to wind and unwind the May-pole for the class, sketching their May-pole dance of the next few years. The toasts were followed by music and stunts in the parlors, faculty and students alike participating in the fun. A class song, “To the Seniors of ’23” was sung bv Rose Squier, and thoroughly enjoyed by the class in whose honor it was written. The chorus was used as the farewell to this class, which felt, after the toasts and pleasure of the banquet, fully prepared to go out into the world and do its best for Atlanta High. Tri-City Debate and Declamation Contest On Friday evening, April thirteenth, was held the third annual Tri-City Debate and Declamation Contest. Atlanta s sharg of the Tri-City Contest was held at the Christian Church. In declamation, the visiting declaimer, a contestant from Lincoln, had the first place on the program. She gave the reading, “The Sign of The Cross,” which was well received by the audience. Miss Louise Beverly followed, giving “How the Captain Saved the Day. Her appearance and delivery were very pleasing, and the selection was generously applauded. The judge, Mr. Kdgar Pruett, of Springfield, agreed with the local audience in awarding Louise the decision. Page 50 1923 The Atalanta In debate, Atlanta met Mt. Pulaski to thrash out the question, “Resolved, that the open shop is preferable to the closed shop. Willard Hieronymus, as first speaker for the affirmative, stated the question and defined the terms in a forceful and pleasing manner. Lucile Myers, Atlanta’s second speaker, was very convincing. and showed unquestionably that girls have a real place in debate. Burnell Miller, as third speaker, gave new arguments and additional proof, and concluded a strong case for the affirmative. On the negative team, the first speaker, who was the strongest member of the trio, had the rebuttal, and it was to his vigorous closing speech that Mt. Pulaski owed its victory. The contest at Mt. Pulaski was held in the high school assembly room. The audience was made up largely of high school pupils. The declaimer from Mt. Pulaski gave his declamation in a satisfactory manner, his character representations showing marked ability. Rose Squier. the declaimer from Atlanta excelled her competitor and won the honor of first place. The Mt. Pulaski affirmative debating team argued convincingly and with assurance. The first speaker was by far the strongest member of the team although the second speaker proved an excellent assistant. The Lincoln team, upholding the negative side of the question, also possessed strong defenders in the first and second speakers. The rebuttal from each side severely attacked the opi osing argument. Although both teams handled their questions in a most excellent manner, the affirmative team proved to he the stronger and succeeded in convincing the judges of the fact. At Lincoln, the negative team from Atlanta, conqxised of Frances De la Bere, Margaret Snook and Alberta Swearingen, administered a decisive defeat to the Lincoln team, which took the affirmative side of the question. Each member of the team did her share to gain the victory. I ranees I)e La Bere gave the rebuttal for the Atlanta team in such a skillful way that Lincoln did not have anything upon which to stand. The audience seemed to think that the decision was just. The Lincoln declaimer won a well deserved victory over the Mt. Pulaski declaimer. Atlanta feels a just pride in the ability of her students to win three out of a possible four events in such a meet. Page 51 1923 The Atalanta Cinderella Up-to-Date A rich man married his second wife who was a very proud lady, lie had a daughter who was beautiful and had wonderful manners. The proud lady had two daughters who were nothing more than snobs. They used a great deal of slang and did not act at all like the other girl. The proud lady saw that she was better than her daughters and she did not like it. Very soon after the marriage she began to vent her spite on the poor girl by making her do the work of servants. She thought this would be cheaper because servants charged very high prices, as they had to belong to the union. The mother often took her two daughters to the large department stores to buy them clothes, but she never took the other girl. She let her wear the cast-off clothes of her daughters. She did not have a nice room in the big house as the others had but had to sleep out over the garage. Idle woman had a very bad temper, and when she became angry she lost it, so the father of the girl did not dare to complain about the condition of his daughter. Another reason why he kept still was because of the high price of dishes, records, and other miscellaneous artillery. The poor girl had to fire the furnace and earnout the ashes; that is how she got the name of Cinderella. The mayor's son was going to have a hall. The other two girls were invited for they were quite popular even with their haughty ways. They immediately set about trying to decide what was best to wear for they wanted to look their prettiest. They consulted Cinderella because she had good taste. She told them what brand of silk hose was the best and what colors looked best on them. She even offered to comb out, curl, and wave their bobbed hair, which was no ordinary job. Finally time came to go and they set out with great joy. Cinderella was not happy because she had enjoyed having a good time before her father had married the second time. She was crying because she had been so mistreated ; when her godmother came in. “You want to go to the ball, don’t you?” she asked, because she was a wise old lady and had been a fortune teller in her better days. Cinderella told her all about how it came that she did not have clothes lit to wear to such a grand dance. The godmother told her to run out to the garage and bring the best Ford she could find to the door. When she did this the good old lady struck it with her wand and there was a great rattle and it changed into a beautiful Rolls-Royce, very different from the sturdy tin Henry. She next ordered her to go out and find her a little colored boy. When she came back with one she touched him with the wand and changed him into a chauffeur, and told him to take his place at the wheel. She first asked him if he belonged to the union. He replied that he did as he did not like the open shop system. She then touched Cinderella Page 52 The Atalanta 1923 and there she stood with the most beautiful clothes and her long hair down her back. “'Phis will never do,” said the godmother, and then touched her on the head and she had bobbed hair already curled and waved. “You are almost ready to go, she said to her.” “Go bring me a cigar box.” She touched the box with her wand and handed it to her, saying, “you must not go without this vanity case; you could not get as good a one at Shears, Buckwheat and Co., he sure to come home before breakfast or you will have to suffer the consequences.” When Cinderella was driven up to the steps of the mayor’s house the son was there to meet her. for he had heard that a very beautiful rich girl was coming. The mayor’s son was all dressed up in his very best clothes, he even had on his Valentino breeches. He led the young lady into the ball room and everyone was amazed at her beauty, and fine clothes. When supper was served he could eat scarcely a bite. His mind was constantly on her and he gazed continuously at her beautiful orbs. She sat by her sisters and gave them some of the good things. When the ice cream and cake were ser ed she gave them part of the cake.- They then danced until the clock struck three in the morning. She then prepared to depart. The mayor’s son invited her to come again the next night, for it was one of these prolonged affairs. She reached home and was changed hack again, becoming the same Cinderella, and the Rolls-Royce became once more the sturd tin Henry. Her sisters came in very shortly and told about the beautiful girl who had come to the dance, and about the handsome young men who had brought them home. She went again the next evening and was gayly entertained as before. I hey danced and danced and she did not heed the striking of the clock. hen she did take notice it was half past four. Cinderella’s family had early breakfast so that her father would have time to go to his office. Although he was a rich man he had enough sense to keep his money in the bank. Cinderella departed in such a rush that she lost one of her tiny slippers. About the time she was half way home the family had finished breakfast and her father, had started to his work. Those who were on the streets that early saw a Ford driven by a dark complexioned little bo . and a very ragged girl in the rear of the car. but she still had the other little slipper. The mayor’s son followed her and happened to find the slipper. He took the slipper and went back and tried it on the feet of the guests, thinking that the girl was trying to joke with him. but the slipper was too small. I le then placed a huge “ad in the papers about finding the girl who owned the small slipper. 1 he two sisters notified him that they wished to try it on. Ihe next day he uime to the house in his father’s Packard and let them try it on. It was too small for either of them. Cinderella asked to try it on; it was a perfect fit. All were surprised when Page 53 1923 The Atalanta she drew out the other slipper and put it on. They then climbed aboard the Packard and speedily went to the City Hall, for all the ministers were on a strike, and were married by the Justice of the Peace. That evening the Society Columns of the leading papers had large pictures of the couple. The stepmother, when she saw how the slipper fitted Cinderella, had an “Electric fit” and we do not know what became of her. Page 54 The Atalanta 1923 High School Orchestra, 1922-’23 The Orchestra is the youngest organization in the High School. And while it has made no presumptuous growth in stature, yet it has made substantial progress in its powers to function as an extra-curricular activity. The Orchestra had its inception and first month of training with Prof. H. O. Merry, and when it was learned that he was not longer to he retained in the school, the organization appeared to he doomed to death. But with the support of the students actively interested in its life, it was revived and has been developing through regular practice, continuing throughout the school year under the direction of Mr. Scheer. The Annual Commencement is the big event in which the Orchestra reveals its prowess. A carefully selected program, well rendered is the cherished aim of the Orchestra in this annual High School function. Director R. A. Scheer First Violins Pearl Trigg Rose Squier Second Violins Mamie Mapes Muriel Reinmiller Eldon Givens PERSONNEL Cellos Marjorie Crandall Ruth Thomson Cornets Ethel B. Marvel Ray Williams Clarinet Willard Hieronymus Saxophone Mildred Gilchrist Alice Ashe Edward Barnes Trom bone Alberta Swearingen Piano Donovan Ferguson Page 57 We wish to thank all those who, by their patronage and hearty co-operation with the “Atalanta” Staff, have made possible this, the second Annual of the “A. C. H. S.” . A A E Lincoln College — Lincoln, Illinois A Going, Growing, Progressive, Educational Institution For Men and Women. Where each student knows everybody and everybody knows him. The very best facilities and instruction in Agriculture, Education, Home Economics, Music, and Nursing. Total expenses for a year need not exceed four hun- DKKl) DOLLARS. Summer School begins June 18. Fall semester begins September 11. Founded 1865 Complete catalogue on application. Miller Bloomington Illinois General Motors Garage BUICK, STUDEBAKER AND CHEVROLET SERVICE SALES H. A. MASON P. D. STROUD Full line of Repairs and Accessories. ATLANTA, ILLINOIS WANTED, LOST AND FOUND Wanted—My long tresses back. Tessie R. Lost—Mr. Smith's temper. If found please return immediately. Found—That the curling-iron gets the honor for the curly locks of the bobbed haired girls. Wanted—A new set of brains. Billy Gulick. Wanted—Something for squeaky shoes. Louise Beverly. Wanted—A teacher that doesn’t get on our nerves. Wanted—A nice boy friend. Harriet Turner. Wanted—Some weight. Mildred Phillips. Lost—My memory. Lynn Rodman. JOHN A. LUTZ CO. LINCOLN, ILLINOIS. “KAYSER” GLOVES—HOSIERY—UNDERWEAR THE BEST MADE ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES MILLINERY—FLOOR COVERINGS—DRAPERIES EVERYTHING IN DRY GOODS. AT LUT Z’S LINCOLN BRADLEY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE PEORIA, ILLINOIS 1. GENERAL COLLEGE COURSES. Giving the A. B. and B. S. Degrees. Science, including pre-medical work. Engineering, Mechanical. Electrical, etc. Literature and general college courses. Business Administration and Economics. Teaching for grades or high school. Special Teacher's courses in Home Economics or Manual Training.—Two year courses with a certificate or four year courses with the B. S. Degree. 2. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, thoroughly equipped. 3. Vocational courses for draftsmen, wood-workers, metal workers, practical electricity. An automobile school giving one or two years of training in everything pertaining to the automobile. 4. HOROLOGY—Watchmaking. Jewelry, Engraving and Optics. 5. SUMMER SCHOOL AND EVENING CLASSES. Fine Gymnasium and Athletic Field. Send for special circular. Address the President, THEODORE C. BURGESS. Mr. Scheer—“How many bones in a human body ?” Glenn S.—“207.” Mr. Scheer—“You must have a bunion.” Marjorie C.—“What is the real shape of a kiss?” Willard H.—“I don’t know, but give me one and we’ll call it square.” Mr. Smith—“What is the meaning of false doctrine ?” Gilbert G.—“That’s when the doctor gives the wrong stuff to sick people.” Even cultivated girls sometimes grow wild. Dale Chrisman—“Donald Edmonson is always pursuing his studies.” TIME Annie Hayter—“How’s that?” Dale Chrisman—“He is alwavs behind.” In all the world, what gift so perfect, so appropriate, so acceptable to the young graduate as that faithful guardian of today—a watch. Miss T.—“Sir Galahad found the Holy Grail in Heaven.” Dale F.—“Did he have to die to go to Heaven ?” W. C. REINMILLER George X.—“What ship carries the greatest number of passengers?” Colene H.—“Courtship, of course.” Misery prolonged never gets one anywhere—Before Tests. JEWELER Atlanta Illinois MILLER’S CASH STORE 120-130 W. Kickapoo St. “IVhcrc A Dollar Docs Its Best Dry Goods, Millinery, Toilet Articles Rugs, Linoleum, Curtains, Trunks, Bags, Munsing Wear R. G. Corsets Lincoln, 111. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q.: What nation produces the most marriages ? A.: Fascination. Q.: Why don’t girls get struck by Cupid’s arrow now-a-days? A.: Because it takes a Pierce Arrow. Q.: What noise annoys an oyster ? A.: A noisy noise annoys an oyster. Q.: Why is Mr. Scheer dark com-plexioned ? A.: Because he isn’t light. Q.: What is the best material for aeroplanes ? A.: Flypaper. M. E. J. W. B. Read Co. Athletic Outfitters EAT Kurth’s Sanitary Bread Rolls and Cakes Baked at Atlanta Home Bakery Bloomington, Illinois KURTH BROS. PROPRIETORS Atlanta, Illinois Hoose Hardware Co. HARDWARE STOVES Cutlery, Pumps, Paints, Buggies, Farm Machinery Photographs for Every Purpose C. ITL. Stringer Photographer Lincoln Illinois The House of Quality Atlanta, Illinois. Over S. B. House Store. Phone 1128 USELESS WORKS Arguing with Mr. Smith. Trying to keep Lois A. from laughing. Trying to get a gold foot ball. Trying to count the freckles on Phil Mc’s face. Trying to see Norma S.’s real complexion. Trying to take the curl out of Bill P’s hair. For Mr. Coe to have a snow white complexion. Trying to get Sam E. to study. Trying to get Miss Thompson to “settle down.” Trying to get Rose S. to discard her compact. Trying to get Harriet Irish to talk louder. Trying to get Gwendolyn to reduce. Trying to keep Lucille M. from talking all the time. Landauers' —The Store of Quality— Showing the Smartest Styles in Ready To Wear Apparel Millinery, Sweaters, Gloves, Hosiery, Silk Underwear. For the Mother and Her Daughter. Our Men’s Store is Showing the Newer Ideas in Men's and Boys’ Clothing. You will find Lasting Satisfaction in— The Store for the Man and His Boy Lincoln. 111. George H. (half awake)—‘ft’s often past time to get up, but never pastime. DR. C. 0. WEDEBERG DENTIST Graduate Northwestern University Sam E.—“Say. Chip, lend me a dollar for a week, old man.” Earl L.—“Who is this weak old man.” Miss T.—“You girls are sisters, are you not ?” Ruth and Alice A.—“No, we’re twins.” Eward B.—“Frances, do you like cheese ?” Frances B.—“Why! I just love it. why?” Edward B.—“Because a guy called me a big cheese today.” PERSONAL INTEREST Compliments of We are interested in your personal success and welcome the opportunity of rendering any service that may be helpful. How and when can we serve you? American National Bank THE BANK FOR EVERYBODY Gerard Wright Lincoln, Illinois. The Store for all the People Dry Goods Millinery Eeadv-to-Wear Hosiery A Guaranteed Cure for Building Ills. White pine fencing, stock hoards and drop siding. Yellow pine dimension, flooring, ceiling, partition and finish. Cypress fencing and finish. Fir flooring and rack stock. Complete line of sash, doors and mill work. Mule Hide Roofing. Atlas Cement Tiger Lime Agatite Plaster Shale drain tile American Fence Red Top ladders Rodded step ladders Can’t Sag Gates Everything you need on the farm, or town buildings. DONKLE WEBBER LUMBER CO. “Lumber and all the Trimmings” Shoes m R Shoe Store The Home of Dependable Footwear ITLestinsek Rathaber Lincoln. 111. 521 Broadway Mr. Smith (in history)—“Who was Alexander’s mother ?’’ Pearl T.—“His father’s wife.” Donald Hammitt—“Why didn’t they play poker on the Ark?” George H.—“Because Noah sat on the deck.” Mrs. Bridges (in Chem)—“What is the difference between pneumonia and ammonia ?” Clarence M.—“One comes in chests and the other in bottles.” Mr. Coe—“Give the positive, comparative and superlative of low.” Mildred G.—“Low, dim. out.” Calling Cards For Your Commencement Enclosure For Commencement Gifts See Our Gold Pencils, Fountain Pens, Desk Sets or Fine Stationery Purcell book Store First Door North of Lincoln National Bank. Dowdy Son Concrete Products, Sand and Gravel, Cement and Coal, Roofing in Shingles and rolls. Roof Cement and Paint. Phone 851 Atlanta Illinois Cat’n Fiddle Confectionery “The Sweetest Spot in Town Mr. Scheer (in physiology)—“Name two well known joints.” Earl L. (in haste)—“Pool hall and barber shop.” 117 Main St. Bloomington She—“You brute! when I consented to marry you, I can’t remember where my head was.” He—“Why, on my shoulder.” SHOTWELL’S Drug Store Frances De La Bere—“Were the Latin questions hard?” Rose S.—“No, but the answers Eastman Kodaks were.” and Supplies Developing Edward B.—“I am trying my best to get a head.” Margaret S.—“Goodness knows you need one.” For Thirty Ijears Loqan County Leading ITlusic Dealer Kb R filler HARNESS AND saddlery invite you to call and examine their line of Pianos and Victrolas. All Kinds of Feed Mathuskek, Hobart M. Cable, and Gulbransen Pianos, Grand Uprights and Players. A wonderful display of Courteous treatment and efficient Service. SHOES For Spring and Summer Wear at Hanger Bros. Lincoln, 111. 108-114 Kickapoo St. Frank Voepel’s Lincoln Illinois Can you imagine some of our teachers as Movie Actors and Actresses? Miss Thompson as Alla Nazimova.'' Mrs. Bridges as Mary Pickford? Miss White as Norma Talmadge? Mr. Smith as Rodolf Valentino? Mr. Wilson as Charlie Chaplin? Mr. Coe as Harrison Ford.' Mr. Scheer as Wm. S. 1 Iart.' M. E. J. A wonderful thing is the “Atalanta,” The Staff gets all the fame, The printer gets all the money And the Editor gets all the blame. M. E. J. Most people are not what they use to he—they use(d) to he children. Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Bl. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE OF MUSIC SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS COLLEGE OF LAW The Illinois Wesleyan University maintains a Class A College and gives Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Agriculture. Pre-Journalism, Pre-Law, and Pre-Commerce Courses. Great New Gymnasium. Beautiful New Library. Enlarged Campus. Reasonable Rates. For catalogue and other information. write to President WILLIAM J. DAVIDSON H. C. Hawes Co. Have the Largest Best Assorted Stock of Groceries Quality Goods Prices right; Courteous attention; Profit-sharing coupons given with all cash purchases We solicit your patronage and will appreciate it. Atlanta Fair August 21-22-23-24, 1923 (Logan, McLean. DeWitt, Tazewell Counties) N. P. Ewing, President R. F. Quisen BERRY, Treasurer. E. W. Montgomery, Secretary Gertrude Montgomkry. Assistant Secretary DIRECTORS: J• Howard Baker. McLean. 111. Charles M. Colburn, Bcason. 111. E. Blinn Ransdell, Atlanta. 111. J. H. Thompson. Atlanta. 111. A. L. Adair. Waynesville, 111. H. G. Kurth. Atlanta. 111. L. J. Gilbert. Atlanta. Ill Miss I hompson (In English I)—“Have you read, Twenty Thousand League'-Under the Sea?’’ Lucille Myers—“Xo. I started it but it was too deep for me.” Mrs. Bridges—“Why do you come to school each day?” Marian Haines—“So I won’t be absent.” DID YOU KNOW? The grades got a new piano. Adrian Weddington smiled. Vera Stemen has a steady. Alma Leesman studied on April first. Ray Williams is getting thinner. Versa Troxel got her hair bobbed. Roy Leesman had a date, (he bought it). Alfreda G.—So meek, and mild, yet so wild. K A T I C E C R E A M Made By Snow Palmer Co. Sold by Atlanta Dealers. The Lincoln State Bank Lincoln, Illinois M. Griesheim Co. Lincoln’s Best Clothiers Our Motto: “The Best for the I.cost Money” Capital ________________$100.000.00 Surplus and Profits__$l 15.000.00 Farm loans at lowest rates of interest. Call on us. Norma S.—“What the deuce do you mean by telling Donald 1 am a big fool ?” Sylvia A.—“Good Heavens! I'm sorry—was it a secrett” Mildred C.— (walking hastily into the meat-market)—“Have you any chickens today ?” Butcher—“Yes, do you want a pullet?’’ Mildred C.—“No, thanks. I guess I'll carry it.” Henry N.—“What would you give for a voice like mine?” I larry G.—“Chloroform.” Marie C.—“How some of those old songs do haunt me!” Howard C—“Well, you’ve murdered them often enough.” L. F. CHADBAND Watches Diamonds Jewelry Class Rings and Pins 413 North Main St. Look for the Clock. Bloomington. III. The West Side Market Fresh Vegetables, Meats, Cheese, Harold D.— Everything was so still you could hear a gum drop.” Pickles — The biggest small store in the country Edgar G.—“Did you know a person could get drunk on water?” Garnette P.—“Impossible! you can't get drunk on just water.” Edgar G.—“I don’t see why a person can’t get drunk on water just as well as on land.” Your trade solicited. — — Miss Thompson, (after reading for about a half an hour)—“Remember, that a still tongue makes a wise head.’’ Crandall Higgins Gladys I.—(whispering to Alpha Miller)—“Why don’t she shut up then.” When you trade with home Grocers you deal with Humans. They build communities, contribute to civic movements, churches and schools. They don’t sap the money off and send it away to the big money Barons. They have a heart and conscience and will treat you right. They are your friend and help you when help is needed. Mr. Scheer—“Name a way in which labor is wasted.” Lowell F.—“Playing a hand organ in front of a deaf and dumb asylum all morning.” French I.—“Say, stay away from me, your hair is so red I am afraid I’ll catch on fire.” Beulah B.—“No danger, you’re too green to burn.” 1. J. Gilchrist Mr. Coe—“How long could a person live without brains?” Spot Cash Store. Atlanta, 111. George H.—“I don’t know, but how old are you?” Sybil ‘IDagner ITlillinery Atlanta, Illinois. I. J. Mountjoy Dry Goods, Ladies’ and Children’s Accessories. Good assortment of quality merchandise at lowest prices possible. W.P.GARRETSON 309 N. Main St. Diamond Merchant, Silver Shop. Bloomington, 111. S. H. Green Stamps. Pictorial Review Patterns in stock. Take Your Home Ruth T.—“Say, why did that gen- PAPER tleman look so earnestly at me as he passed ?” The Atlanta Argus, for all the Lois A.—“Why, he was looking at Home News. your nose.” It costs you less than three cents per Ruth T.—“Yes! but why was he week by the year. looking at my nose?” Published weekly by CRIHFIELD BROS., Inc. Lois A.—“Well, you see he is a reporter, and always takes notice of what turns up.” Teacher—“Can any of you tell me why the tower Pisa is so lean ?” Who are at your service when you Lois G.—“I don’t know, but if I did need printing of any kind. I’d take some myself.” Sporting Goods Toys and Games Favors Basement Phonographs Gift Shop Art Gallery Second Floor HAINES ESSICK Decatur, 111. Elevator Service School Supplies Kodaks Books Main Floor Typewriters Repair Dept, on Pens. Pencils, all makes of Phonographs. Restring Tennis Rackets. Third Floor RICHARD SCHMIDT GENERAL BLACKSMITHING and Horseshoeing Farm I mplements Atlanta, Illinois Anna 15.—“I have nothing to do today.” Merlin T.—“How will you know when you’re through?” Donovan F.—“They say people who live together grow to look alike.” Annette 15.—“I hope you don’t intend to make anybody suffer.” Mr. Smith (in Civics)—“In time of trial what brings the greatest comfort ?” Janice Me.—“An acquittal.” Mrs. Bridges (after school)— “ hich days are your happiest school days?” Priscilla 15.—“The holidays.” Lois Akernan—“Say, Mildred, did you hear the latest?” Mildred James—“No, what is it?” Lois Akernan—“Well, a ladies’ head was seen floating down the Mississippi River and it was singing, singing right out loud.” Mildred James—“Well, for goodness sake; what was it singing?” Lois Akernan—“I ain’t got no body.” According to the Faculty—“The Great American Desert is under the Freshman’s hat.” “It's zehat they say it is at Homuths” IDill H. Homuth Jewelry Co. Bloomington, 111. Graduation Means Situation'’ Broum’s Business College 15loomington. IIlinois. Our Specialties Good Paint Varnishes and Satisfaction Qilbert . Son Miss Thompson—“Did anyone find a banjo pick back there on the desk this morning, one was left there last evening.” (Wonder whose it was, Mr. Wilson is a good banjo player?) Rose S. evidently interested in the word asks Mr. Scheer—“ hat is the definition for the word love?” Mr. Scheer (blushing)—“Experience is the best teacher.” Donald Miller—“Have you got your English ?” Frankie Watt—“My book, yes.” We carry a Complete Line of Ladies’ “Everwear” and “True Shape” Silk-Hosiery in all colors to match all Slippers. Shoe Store Lincoln, Illinois. See our Styles in Sport Slippers. We give Eagle Stamps J. T. Selbi) Surgeon Dentist Painless extraction—Nerve Block Method designers ati Citgravers CUTS FOR ALL PURPOSES 202 North Center St. BLOOMINGTON - ILLINOIS X Calendar 1923 The Atalanta Calendar 1922-’23 September 5. School opened. Made out our schedules. 6. Every one assigned a seat in the assembly. 7. Freshies beginning to quiet down. 11. Classes organized. 15. Sophomore class entertained the faculty and rest of the high school with a wiener roast, near Lawndale. (George Larison forgot to get enough cars). We had a good time just the same. 21. Several pupils attended the State Fair at Springfield. 29. Big football game. October 2. 4. Oh, hoy! Vacation—Teachers Institute. 6. Seniors received class pins (ain’t we big). 7. Bake Sale given by High School for benefit of Athletic Association. 11. First six weeks exams. 17. Received our cards. 18. Miss Thompson came to teach us “English” for the remainder of the year. 23. 28. Mr. Smith gone all week. Mrs. Applegate substituted. 27. Meeting of all the classes after school to plan for Homecoming. Church Furniture Store Ford Fordson Authorized Sales and Service VlCTROLAS AND RECORDS Goodyear Goodrich Atlanta, Illinois J. F. TYLER The Atalanta 192 3 November 3. Homecoming—Had a parade, (didn’t we all look cute?), football game, chicken pie supper, entertainment. 10. School dismissed at 2:10 p.m. so that we might attend football game between Lincoln High and University High at Lincoln. 13. Rain, rain, go away, come some other day. 15. First meeting of High School Orchestra. 21. Donovan Ferguson laughed in Economics class. Why, Donovan! 23. 24. No school this afternoon—Teachers Conference in Urhana. 27. The first snow-fall—snow halls flying fast. Oh! Miss Thompson’s crippled. ATLANTA NATIONAL BANK WEALTH The man viih Money be an by putting his fire! money in the BANK. November 28. No school—water supply cut off. 29. We gladly returned to our duties. 30. December 1. Thanksgiving vacation. 1923 The Atalanta December 8. Periods 15 minutes long. First basketball game. 9. Big Carnival given by Parent-Teacher’s Association. 13. Ruth left the Senior ranks—first case of matrimony. 20. Drew names for Christmas tree gifts; of all the trading! ! 21. All retired to basement, had Christmas tree, treat and presents. 22. January 1. Christmas vacation. PEOPLES BATIK of Atlanta Organized in 1887 WILL BE PLEASED TO SERVE YOU January 2. First school day in New Year. 3. 4. hirst pair of radio boots made their appearance. First meeting of the Atalanta Staff. 4. 5. Final exams. 11. Why, there’s George H. back. 12. Freshies mighty worried, (grades). 14. Beginning of second semester. 16. Registration. 18. We all got “shot” by kodak. George FI. forgot to go to English class, became so interested in reading “Manners Book.” 19. Physics class treated. Marie Conklin limpin' along. The Atalanta 1923 23. Mr. Smith and Mr. Coe debated. English IV.. studied about “Bacon.” 24. Donald Miller has a new pair of shoes. (Squeak, squeak). 25. Freshies sneezing this morning. 26. Mr. Smith gave American History class a talk on the World War. 29. ()ne more week gone. 30. Howard and Harold had a very good time during the first period. 31. Basketball practice, (girls) Big basketball game l etween teachers and independents; teachers won. MARCUCCI VANNI Confection fry Just the Place to get Just What You Want in ICE CREAM. ICES AND HOME MADE CANDIES Lincoln. 111. Phone 199. February 1. First day of tournament. Harriet Irish and Tessie Ruble got caught. 2. All shot—Mr. Stringer came. Dr. Hieronymus of U. of I. spoke to us. 5. New Baptist preacher's son arrived. 7. Mrs. Baker gave a talk, on spinning, to all of the girls, including Mr. Coe and Mr. Wilson. Mr. Scheer nipped it in the bud, for the classes could not meet without the girls. 14. Chemistry quiz. 15. Some happy Juniors. 16. Sophomore girls made cakes in Domestic Science. V ere very lilieral. Girls liasketliall team played Funks Grove. 23. French class did nut meet. The Atalanta 1923 February Debaters and declainiers working hard. 26. Miss Thompson wondered where that smoke came from. ( Mildred James’ compact). 27. Oh! Tessie and Omah have their hair bobbed. 28. Donovan tried to knock the piano. It stepped on his foot. Miller 1 YinHncj ( omjHimj Bloomington, — Illinois March 2. Basketball boys at the tournament. 6. Declaimers chosen. 7. Lois found a handkerchief on the floor, and marched right up to the desk with it. Good little Lois. 8. Mr. Scheer absent. 9. A number of girls joined the bobbed hair brigade. 13. 20 Mrs. Bridges absent. Didn't we all, (men teachers included) have one awful time. 16. Kreshies entertained. 20. Numerals given to basketball and football men. 21. Juniors busy selling tickets to “Last of the Mohicans.” 22. Willard II. took Mrs. Bridges’ place during afternoon dismissal! ! 23. “Last of Mohicans” for benefit of Juniors. We saw what we had heard about the day before. 27. Mr. Thompson visited English IV class, and read some of Burns’ poetry using the Scottish dialect. April 2. I vaster vacation. 6. A visitor—Mrs. Ruth Kurth. The Atalanta 1923 TO THE PEOPLE OF ATLANTA We ask to he allowed to show you what we can do for you in our store—We appreciate the splendid patronage received from Atlanta residents and hope for a continuation of this business. We Want to Please You Will You Give Us the Opportunity? John a. Lutz Co. LINCOLN 7. Latin I class sang in Latin. 9. Physics class took a trip down the Vandalia track, to determine the velocity of sound. 10. Dorothy Paullin visited school. 11. Debate given before the high school. Phillip caught on fire. 13. Friday, April 13. We were all on the look out for had luck. And to think we won the debate in Lincoln, and the declamation contest in both Mt. Pulaski and Atlanta. Oh, joy! 18. Boys practicing for track meet. 24. In English IV.—Mildred did you fall in love with Keats? Answer—No! 25. Pearl Trigg wore her hair up. 26. Miss Thompson wished to see no ear-rings; nor hear more than two compacts drop on the floor during the English II class period. 27. Senior Class party at home of Annette and Frances Briggs. May 2. Civics class visited the Reform School in Pontiac. Looking forward to:. 4. Junior-Senior Banquet. 20. Baccalaureate Service. 22. Senior Class Day. 24. Commencement. Drugs Medicine Stationery School Supplies Candy HITCHELLS MEN’S WEAR Atlanta, Illinois C. A. Jones Index to Advertisements Automobile Dealers and Repairs: J. F. Tyler. Stroud and Mason. Banks : Atlanta National Bank. People’s Bank. American National Bank. The Lincoln State Bank. Books, Art and Sporting Goods: Haines and Essick. W. B. Read Co. Purcells. Baker: Kurth Bros. Colleges and Institutes: Brown's Business College. Bradley Polytechnic Institute. Lincoln College. Illinois W esleyan University. Confectioners : Cat‘11 Fiddle. Marcucci Vanni. Concrete Contractor: Dowdy Son. Dairy Products: Snow and Palmer Co. Dentists : J. T. Selby. C. O. W’edeberg. Dry Goods and Clothing : I. J. Mountjoy. Leo Hitchell. Miller Cash Store. Gerard and Wright. John A. Lutz Co. Landauers’ M. Griesheim Co. Drugs : Chas. Shotwell. C. A. Jones. Engravers : Interstate Engraving Co. Furniture and Wall Paper: Ceo. L. Church. Hanger Bros. Fairs : Atlanta Fair Association. Grocers : 11. C. Hawes Co. T. J. Gilchrist. Hardware : 1 loose Bros. Gilbert Son. 1 Iarness'Maker : K. B. Miller. Implements and Blacksmithing: Richard Schmidt. J EWF.I.ERS: Garretson Co. Homuth Co. Reinmiller. L. F. Chadband. Lu.u her : Donkle Webber. Meat Markets: Crandall Higgins. Millinery : Sybil Wagner. Printers: Miller Printing Co. Crihfield Bros., Inc. Photographers : C. M. Stringer. Shoe Stores: Mestinsek Rathaber. Frank Voepel’s. Bucke’s.