Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

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 ATALANTA 1933 Senior (Class IHistnnj Dear Friends: 11 you will give me your kind attention for a few minutes, I will relate to you the history of a marvelous class—the most wonderful class that has ever graduated from old A. C. H. S.. namely the Class of 1933. It was in September, 1929, that about thirty-five merry pupils were found on the south side of the assembly room. As this was quite different from the grades, we were considered as “green” by the upper classmen at that time. After awhile we held a class meeting and finally agreed upon the following officers: Joseph Mountjoy, president; Madelyn Curtis, Vice-president, and Earl Hayter, secretary-treasurer. As Freshmen we did our share along musical, athletic and other lines. In our Sophomore year we had about the same number of members enrolled but we lost several before the end of the year. Another class meeting was called for the purpose of nominating class officers. There were many nominations, but in the end Merlin Warrick was chosen president; Madelyn Curtis, vice-president, and Merlin Adams, secretary-treasurer. This year seemed to hold some real enemies for us. Two of the worst were Mr. Latin and Mr. Geometry. Many times it seemed as though our efforts were useless, but we finally came through safely, with a feeling of relief. In September. 1931. we took our places in the assembly and enrolled as Juniors. We decided at the beginning of the year we had a great task ahead of us, that of financing the Junior-Senior Banquet. This time Madelyn Curtis was selected as president. Marjorie Carlock as vice-president, and Merlin Adams, secretary-treasurer. Most of our spare time was spent in earning money to finance the banquet. We arc proud of the fact that we entertained the Seniors and Faculty so well at the banquet on April 20. It was directed by Miss Sutherland and was served by our mothers. At last came the Senior year with all its dignity and importance. A class meeting was held early in the fall and Earl Hayter was elected president; Omar Blankenship, vice-president, and Edna Mae Brandt, secretary-treasurer. We, the class of 33, then decided to publish an “Atalanta”. The staff and annual advisers were chosen. In order to finance the affair, many methods for raising funds were put into use. After much consideration, the play The Girl in the Fur Coat”, was chosen as the play to be given by our class. This proved to be a huge success. The Junior-Senior Banquet was a complete success this year and was thoroughly enjoyed by the Seniors. The Juniors were exceptionally good hosts and entertainers, and we appreciated this very much. And now, dear friends, I have completed our exciting history of the past four years. As for our future I cannot say. but watch us. There may be a President or a Senator of U. S. among us. who knows? Only time with all its joys and sorrows can bring these hidden possibilities to light. —Mauki.yn Ci ktis.

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ATALANTA 1933 Mentor Charge We, the distinguished and honorable Seniors of the class of ’33, being about to graduate, do hereby wish to offer some very good advice to the class that will try to follow in our footsteps. We realize that the advice we will render will not help a great deal since we know that the Juniors are greatly inferior to the renowned class of 33. The first example of your bad judgment was the choosing of inton to guide the affairs of your class. We realize that Winton spends more of his time in Lincoln than working for the betterment of his class. We know that Sonny” Howe’s motto must come from the student Mariners Oh sleep, it is a blessed thing beloved from Pole to Pole.” We wonder which Senior Sonny” is dreaming about. If you want to know anything about Pete Frantz, ask Narola’s sister, Mary Louise. She informed us that Pete kicked” Narola one night. Shame on you. Pete. We understand that the twenty-one day diet is coming back. You might try th s, Lorietta, it might have some effect on your averdupois. Helen, we admire your studious example but you really should get out and enjoy yourself sometime, you will find it stimulates one to do even more. Lyle, we know that Wilma is a nice girl, but why don’t you stick with her, don’t go flirting with other members of the fairer sex. We thought the gravel trucks had quit frequenting Atlanta. But the charms of Sarah and Mildred have again attracted them. Girls, why don’t you distribute your charms among some of the eligible bachelors of Atlanta? Bcrnadinc sure docs rate. A college man! But don’t let it go to your head, Berna-dine, and keep him out all night. His father might not approve, you know. We thought the age for being mamma’s little boy was past. William. We hope you realize that before you can become a dignified Senior you will have to dispense with your childish habits. We know it is quite the style to go in for college boys, Mary, but why don’t you make him go to church with you once in a while? Delber, we think it is about time you went in for the girls a little bit. Seniors must, you know, and we recommend that you take Joe Mount joy as an example of what girls expect in their he men. Paul, don’t you think of anything except studying and playing your cornet. Get out sometime and raise Purgatory and put a chunk under it. Seniors should have a little life, you know. Narola is our idea of what a Senior should be. Remember, Seniors, don’t go steady. Love them and leave them, that is our motto. Louise, it seems to me that you act too much like a Freshman. You will have to be able to contain yourself before next year. Urbel, don’t you think it is about time you woke up to the fact that you arc now a Junior? Don’t be so modest about yourself, get out and tell the world your accomplishments. We understand that Hester charms the Lawndale boys. But Hester, couldn’t you have picked out some town a little smaller, such as Chicago. Myrtle is going to be a great stenographer some day. We want to warn you against some of those fresh bosses. Myrtle. We can not say much about Clinetta. because she used to be one of us. We can see that our influence has made her far superior to the rest of the Juniors. Bernice and Georgia, why don’t you get out and run around a little? We know some good looking boys would appreciate your charms. John Hubner also used to be one of our class and takes his athletic ability from that source. We hope you won’t let it go to your head. We know that visitors are always welcome at school, Margaret, but don’t you think it would be a bit more becoming if you would visit a little more often. The milkmaid type is all right in the country. Leota, but we think it would be a bit better to act like a person who has been about while in the citv. Wilma, why don’t you receive Lyle’s affections graciously? We don’t think the match will go wrong. Now we hope you will receive this kindly advice from those who are interested in helping you to try to live up to the high standards of the classes that have gone before you. W e feel certain that you will do your best and be the better for following our advice. Lorktta Kino. Phii.mp Crihfiku» I 30 |