Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1938 volume:

— FOREWORD We, the staff of the nineteen thirty-eight ATALANTA, present this the seventeenth volume of the annual of the Atlanta Community High School, to the Faculty and Students, who, we trust, will find here a true and interesting record of their activities for the past year. DEDICATION To Mr. Wright, the advisor, counsellor, and friend of our four memorable years in Atlanta Community High School, we, the class of 38, affectionately dedicate this book, the record of our last school year together. in jHemortam Donald Wiemer Behrends March 13, 1921 September 1, 1937 C. H. Wright, M. A., B. S. Superintendent and Latin Illinois Wesleyan, U. of I. Ruth 0. Walker, B. Ed. Social Science I. S. N. U., U. of I. Esther M. Knowles, P. S. C. Music and Glee Clubs Oberlin Conservatory Maurine E. Blum, B. Ed. English I. S. N. U. Rupert M. Price, A.M., B.S. Mathematics and Coach Eureka College, U. of I. A. W. Larison Band and Orchestra Studied under G. Barnard, L. Lehman, H. A. Hall. Bernice E. Reavy, B. S. Commercial U. of Chicago, U. of I. James A. Bentfeld, B. Ed. Science I. S. N. U. BOARD OF EDUCATION 0. Mountjoy C. Warrick I. Dagley H. Tuttle B. Rogers Term expires: . ’39 39 '38 '38 40 % SLNJOft - Dear Friends: If you will,lend your kind attention for a few moments, you shall hear the history of a marvelous class--the most wonderful class that ever graduated from A. C. H. S., namely the class of 1933. Its life contained but four short years but every one of those years wa3 an epoch in the history of A. O’. H. S. It was on September 3, 1934, that forty merry pupils were found scattered'far and wide in the assembly. As this was our first appearance on the scene, we were considered 'green bv the upper classmen at that time. After a few days had elapsed, wc held a class meeting and after much debating, selected the following class officers: president, Robert Crihfield; vice-president, Doris Leach; secretary-treasurer, Mary Ellen Fulk; advisor, Mr. Price. In athletics our class was always well represented. We had one star player on the basketball team and others on the baseball team. Four members were In band. September 2, the following year found us again in these same dear old halls. Low we numbered thirty-four. This year wc were under the guidance of Mr. Rush with the following class officers: president, Dor s Leach; ce-presi- dent, Ruth McClure; 3oCrotary-treasurer, Doris Ludlam. Wo furnished three men for the basketball team, threo for baseball, and wore represented In banc, by obree members. As juniors we enrolled to the number of twenty-three. We had as our class advisers Miss Knowles and Miss Ulmer, president, Ralph Paulsen; vice-president, CumV, Baker; secretary-treasurer, Donnabelle Pech. We were well represented in athletics, commercial contests, and band. The junior play was a howling success. Exciting, breathtaking mystery turned into a hilarious comedy. Hie year ended with a bang--the Junior-Senior Banquet at Hotel Rogers. It wasn't our fault if the guests didn't got SENIOR filled up. We paid plenty for the meal. September 1, 1937. We entered as dignified seniors, not so many this time, only twenty-three. Again we are under the watchful eye of Mr. Price with a slight change in officers. President, Ralph Paul n; vice-president, George Quisenberry; secretary-treasurer, Donnabelle Pech. This year we furnished four members for the baseball team and six men for the basket ball squad. V e were also well represented in band, glee clubs, and commercial groups. And now, dear friends, our history of the past four years is completed. As to our future, who can say? But just watch us. V e are now clothed with a knowledge far superior to any of our lower classmates. There may be a President or a Senator of the United States among us, who knows? Only time with all its joy and sorrow can bring these hidden possibilities to light. B. C. ' 38 ”23 rd Psalm” Miss Blum is my English teacher, I shall not pass She maketh me to write my English And exposeth my ignorance before the whole class; She reneweth my sixties. And maketh me take tests for my grade's sake; Yea, though I study till doom's day I earn no exemptions, for my English is above me. She calleth on me when I am talking; She urgeth me to throw away my gum; Surely, book reports shall haunt me each night; And I shall v ork on my notebook forever. G. Q. '38 Ralph Paulsen Rufus Comm. '37 Pres. ’37 •38 Business Manager ATALANTA Baseball •36 37 '39 Student Council '38 Comm. Contest '37 Doris Ludlam Debbie Band Comm. Club '37 Comm. Contest '37 Jr. Play '37 Ass. Dir. '38 ATALANTA Staff Senior Play Donnabelle Pech Baggybo Editor-in-Chief Treas. '37 '38 Glee Club. '35 '36 '38 Comm. Club '37 '38 Comm. Contest '37 Elmer Senior Play Library Staff '37 Bernard Twomey Nardy Glee Club '36'37� 38 Comm. Club '37 '38 Band’37 ATALANTA Staff Baseball '38 Basketball '37 '38 Mixed Glee Club'36 •38 Solo '37 Student Council Eugene Miller Little Eva ’35 '36 '37 '38 Glee Club '36 � 38 Mixed Glee Club Music Contest '37 '38 Comm. Club'37 Cuma Baker Jo s i e Comm. Club '37 '38 Comm. Contest '37 '38 Senior Play ATALANTA Staff Margaret Warrick Marge Comm. Club '37 '38 Glee Club '35 '36 '37 '38 ATALANTA Staff Comm. Contest '37 '38 Mixed Glee Club '38 Lawrence Kindred Larry Baseball '35 36'37 '38 Basketball '35 '36 '37 '38 Glee Club '35 '36 Comm. Club. '37 Russell Horn Socrates '38 ATALANTA Staff Comm. Club '37 Basketball '37 Baseball '35 Senior Play Betty Cheek Bug Comm. Club '37 '38 Comm. Contest '38 Glee Club '37 ATALANTA Staff '38 Prances Deuterman Faffy Comm. Club '37 '38 Glee Club '37 '38 ATALANTA Staff Comm Contest '37 Mixed Glee Club accompanist '38 Student Council '38 Eldon Wikoff Satchel Glee Club '37 '33 Elmer Jr.Play '37 Band '37 Basketball '38 Mixed Glee Club '38 Senior Play Albert Applegate Einstein Junior Play 36 38 Elmer ATALANTA'37 '38 Band 135 37 Comm. Club ’37 '38 Speech Contest ’37 38 Band Contest’35 Vivien Radley Babe Glee Club ’35 ’36 ’37 ’38 Jr. Play’37 Comm. Club '37 '38 Library Staff '37 •38 Joe Thompson Shucks Comm. Contest '37 Comm. Club '37 '38 Glee Club '38 Student Council '33 Baseball � 36 '37'38 Basketball '36 '37 '38 Mixed Glee Club '38 Jr. Play '37 Senior Play Lola Cook Lolie Comm. Club '37 George Quisenberry- Zukor Glee Club '37 '38 Comm. Club '36 ATALANTA Staff '37'38 Jr. Play Sr. Play Vaudron Upton Pinhead Comm. Club '37 Glee Club '38 Mixed Glee Club ATALANTA Staff June Karrick Verie Comm. Club '37 '38 Comm. Contest '37 '38 Senior Play Dean Irvin Blondie Comm. Club � 37 � 38 Baseball Mgr. '35 '36 '38 Basketball Mgr. '33 Lorena Criswell Weenie Glee Club '36 Jr. Play '37 Comm. Club '37 '38 Sr. Play Gerald Colaw Sugar Glee Club '37 Basketball '36 '37 Baseball '36 '37 Comm. Club '36 '37 Barrett Coddington Coddy Baseball '36 '37 Basketball '36 '37 Glee Club '34 '35 '36 '37 Comm. Club ’37 r r AS r- V n OO The marvelous class of '38 From high school soon must pert, But the memories will always linger In the bosom of our heart. Our distingtiished class's members Will be pointed out to you. Each one's characteristics Or what he'd like to do. Bernard Twomey as a circus clown Would make a great success. He was a first class amateur Back at good old A. H. S. Donnabelle Pech is editor-in-chief Of this super-colossal edition. She'd love to help with the book, she says. But it would hurt her exalted position. Doris Ludlam hallows Waynesville Whore she's in great demand. She plays the cornet very well In the great Atlanta band. Junior Irvin is as full of schemes As a dog is full of fleas. He's like to tour the continent On a pair of hickory skis. June Karrick is a country gal Whom 1 hope will like this rhyme. She has a pretty face, no doubt. Beneath the calcimine. Litchfield must be a wonderful town To hear Beau Brummel Wikoff tell, But what he learnod after ten years in the place Doesn't speak so very well. Some senior girls are smart, I hope. In other ways than books, Lorena depends quite a lot On charming with her looks. Did you see that chalk eraser Go sailing through the air? vEugene filler is working hard. The trouble can’t be there. A most talented pianist Is a charmer In our class, Frances Deuterman is the name Of this ivory-ticklirg lass. In the realm of school athletics Cowpuncher Kindred is an ace. For honorable mention on the all-state Requires a lot of grace. Lola, our girl from Hazel Dell Follows the golden rule. Her quiet ways have ever been An asset to our school. George Quisenberry edits sports. He has a bitter task. With Atlanta’s dismal record It's a job no one would ask. Betty Cheek is coy and queenly, Truly a friend of all. The students will surely miss her When school begins next fall. When it comes to mathematics. Prof Paulsen lays the path, And when He’s pitching in a game. The batter's feel his v rath. Margaret has many boy friends But she cares for only one. Do you want in on that secret? It’s Floss Kindred’s little son. team Joe Thompson comes from Hazel Dell Where they grow them bi and rough. And to hear the way he talks sometimes You'd even think him tough. Barret Coddington is a boy Who stays out nights, they say. Perhaps that is the reason why He sleeps throughout the day. Russell would be a scientist And tour the other spheres, His idea may be crazy But he's learned beyond his years. Vivian Radley would be a nurse . And help the sick grow stronger. But nurses are never bashful, Don't be timid any longer. Vaudron Upton is an artist ' Who is quite adept. What does he think of studying? Why, I'd learn more if I slept. For really speedy typin'-- Cuma does it well, with ease. Some day she'll get a ticket For doin'- eighty on the keys. A. V. A. '38 - � -� - k:- � --5K} . Miss Blum: Tvsry time you fail to recite I put cross after your name. Cuma aker: Gee, my name must look like a grave yard. On December 30, I await the arrival of the news carrier with great anticipation, for on this day the Atlanta Argus put out the stupendous,colossal, magnificent year-end edition featuring Atlantaites all over the world. At last the boy arrives and, snatching the paper, I hie myself to my favorite easy chair to peruse the news. The first article to catch my eye has a familiar ring. It says, Twenty years ago Ralph Paulsen was just a home town boy in the local high school, but since then he has traveled far. He is now head of the Mathematics Department at the University of Illinois. He and Mrs. Paulsen (Norma Adams) are very busy helping their offspring pass freshman algebra in the Urbana High School. Frances Deuterman is now the country's foremost G-Woman. They say she got her start in high school. That is all of interest on the first page. On the second page we find the Eyes and Ears of the world. Here we read all of the latest news, etc; and who should be writing it but Junior Irvin, who sees all, hears all, and knows nothing. In the picture on this page we see Lawrence Kindred in another of his heroic performances. This time he's bailing ait His would-be destination is the top of the Empire State Building, where Margaret Warrick awaits our little hero. Wife Objects to Contract. Former Atlanta girl objects to husband, Barrett Coddington,signing contract with Cubs, because Betty Cheek Coddington claims it will keep him away from her too much. Let's turn now to the sick list. The first one we see is Bernard Twomey, who is in the hospital with seriously blistered knees and knuckles obtained from scrubbing decks on ocean liner, Cblosimos. On coming to the next name, we find that Lorena Criswell is suffering from injuries received while feeding the monkeys at Miller Park. It seems that one of these creatures was very very hungry, and, as a result, Lorena lost two lingers. Now for the social sheet. Joe Thompson, multi-mi11ion- aire, v;ins gold cup for saving the life of a famous red-headed model,who became winded while out a great distance from shore. World's foremost paleontoligist, Miss Madeline Codding-ton, sailed yesterday for the far East, to excavate a newly discovered tomb. On this same boat wc find Eldon Vi ikoff, Africa' s Robert Taylor. Ke is being sent by R. K. C. Studios to teach a certain African princess the various methods of making love. Mr. And Mrs. Tom.Tuttle announce the date for the debut of their daughter, Rosalie. (If I recall correctly Mrs. Tuttle was the former Donnabelle Pech.) Now for the sports page. This is always particularly interesting as it is written by George Quiscnbcrry. Hr. Q,uis-enberry is now covering the Olympics, but there is nothing that converns anybody I know, so I'll go cn to the court proceedings . What's this? Startling New Diccovory Made in Science. Russell Horn, world's forenest sciontist, ha3 just proved that oxygen is nc longer necessary for human life. Home Town Boy's Goal Attained. Albert V. Applegate, graduate of Atlanta Community High School, has at last attained his boyhood goal, for Albert is entering politics. His name can be found cn sample ballot, page 6. A glanco at page 6. Sure enough, there it is, Albert Applegate, Democratic Nominee for Spittoon Cleaner. Glancing at the want ads, an interesting ad catches my eye. Wanted, an expert err salesman, gccd-looking, good line, and experience, R23b. Heavens, who can that be? Laying down the paper, I go in search of the telephone directory. A, B, C, etc, R. There it is I Mis3 Vivien Radley V.illys, Studcbak-ers, and Pontiacs. 325 N. Main St., Atlanta, Illinois. Buy from ycur neighborhood dealer. Picking up my paper again, I see another want ad. This one can easily be discerned. Wanted: 30 make employees, used to hard labor. Miller Distilling Co, Home of Orange Pop and Gin. R. E. Miller Pros. Home made cottage choose, milk, cream and butter. Moderate prices. Miss Lola Cook, R. R. 2, Atlanta, Illinois. Now to look at the interesting radio programs. Here's one that startles us. Miss June Karrick, v ith Lady Esther at7:30 P. M. over station F. 0. X. Here is one that looks interesting. Circus fat lady ov;cs all to early training in Atlanta Bakery. Why, it's Cuma Baker. Next I see a poster of that flaming, exotic, captivating, exhilirating blonde, the one and only Mac We3t. This is a most attractive poster so I'm not much surprised to find that it is drawn by one of my classmates, Vaudron Upton. I am disturbed by the clang, clang of the supper bell, so I shall lay down my paper and go take care of my charges. Nice people they are, serving life terms. D. P. '38 D. L. '33 Shorty R. Who was the most daring robber that ever lived? Goldie R. Jessie James. ' Shorty R. Wrong. 'Atlas', he held up the world. Phyllis B. Have you ever read, 'To a Field Mouse'? Leona H. Why no: how on earth did you ever get them to listen? Lorena C. Why do girl3 kiss each other and men do not? Betty C. Because girls have nothing better to kiss and men have. Before starting on onr life long journey, we would like to leave a few words of advice for the Junior Dlass. We'll begin with your president, Norma Ceogar Adams. We can't say too much about Norma, since she had as guest of honor at one of her dinner parties, our class president. Keep up the good work, Dick Kowser, in the seed store.May be in time to come you will turn out an ear of pop corn as famous as Mr. Burbank's potato. You can live in hope, if you die in despair, Paul Irish. In a few more years your dream of a physiognomy like Robert Taylor will bo realized. We understand that you already have a good start since Etta Foster has declared that you are positively the cutest boy in town. Next comes our own little red head, Minnic-Chilic-Ches-tie-Ha-Ha Brandt. Next time we advise you not to mix up such a conglomeration as chili and a certain senior boy, since they do not work so well. Eugene Hubncr, you will have to polish up some if you wish to carry on the family tradition of athletes as your older brothers have in the past. Dorothy Taylor, wc all know that with the amiable companionship of Smiley, your dream of a large and successful turkey farm will be realized. Milly Griffin, wo can't say much about you as wo haven't known you long. Keep up the good work; you haven't done bad so far. Helena Cook, wc know you're getting good practice taking-care of children. Wo hope this will help you in the future. Wanda Brandt, keep up the good work and maybe wc can listen to you daily over W. L. S. Joe Spocialc, we advise you to destroy all notes from freshmen girls. It might prove to be discriminating evidence in a pinch. Doylene Wagner, we know it hurt your feelings to quit school and go to California this winter, but don’t we wish we had been in your place. Pauline Blankenship, v;e understand that you are entirely too noisy in commercial subjects. Better mend your ways; seniors must cooperate with the teacher. Melvin Pittenger, we have formerly understood that the farmer's duty was to cultivate the soil, but apparently you have added the job of assisting the girl friend in caring for children. Lucille Lamb, put aside the headache and heartthrobs. After all, his duty was on the farm. Albert Floyd, when you next venture out on a driving test be sure you Stop I Look ! and Listen ! at all side streets as the elderly ladies like to take an afternoon drive unharmod. Charles Finfrock, we hope that when you take a cortein little blonde freshman home, you may be able to return un-chnperonod. And last but not least, Ruth Applegate. Lith your voice, years, and a young fortune spent in trainin , you may be able to crash the movies as a second Joan Davis. Of course with all the intelligence, talent, humor, etc. wo don't expect much cf this advice to be heeded but don't say we didn't warn you. D. P. '38 D. L. '36 ? - £ ■ 5C- £- • - ■iv-? - “-v a vvv.-v'Jfv . . Claude’s little Dick is quite the skater. To a little gal he used to cater. It was a call he made, that did the trick, “Don't Shoot, Allen, it's Claude's Little Dick. RES ?OR After casual consideration of the so-called and would-be advice of the senior class, we, the representatives of the junior group, have pondered long and earnestly and have reached these momentous conclusions. We arc certain that if you will take the excellent advice we offor, you will be more like the perfect senior, or be at least a favorable fascimile. We will begin with Margarot. Miss Warrick, remember that beauty is an internal quality, not- an external one. Aiso remember that holding one's temper is an excellent habit, for you can’t have your cake and cat it too.” Albert Applegate, punctuality is a virtue unknown to you. Another thing, keep your set opinions for your relatives, and don't bawl out the girls in front and back of you so frequently. You’d be surprised at how much they know if you weren't so defiantly conceited. Donnabelle, the corpse carrying member of our establishment hasn't a ghost of a chance in his post-grad courses v hen you insist on instructing him in Pcch techniquo. Seth, v hy didn't you tell us you like apples? We hear that Myra Tidd's orchard has some excellent fruit. By the way docs Maggie like apples or peaches? Maybe she isn't particular when you're along. Lola, have you ever road How to 'Win Friends and Influence People?” You'll find it in the local library. We quote from Chapter Nine, Speech is golden. Eugene Miller, don't worry about the voice. In today's orchestras they play so fast and furious that the listeners won’t be able to tell whether you sing sweet or sour. Botty Check, Princess Pat, and Lady Esther also, have definitely stated that a painted mouth and unpainted cheeks are not in vogue. Moral: Use rough house Ruddy Rouge. Joe Thompson, being a handsome boy doesn't impress Mr. Wright. He'd notice you more if you were on time more frequently, say once in a fortnight. Lorena, all science says, For beauty’s sake relax. More over, tension is what sends people to those big buildings in Jacksonville. Eldon, you, my dear boy, can act a new high for poor drum playing and an oven loftier standard for pestiferous activit-ies. Hov ever, your friendly personality and love of life will pull you through if you admit your faults and sincerely attempt to remedy them. Frances, if you will reread the above paragraph we won1t have to say anything further to you. Nardy, ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ! !.! ! I! I ! ! ! I ! ! If we took the trouble to list all of your faults, the ;'.T-ALANTA would remain in a state of incomplction forevermore. Just remember that ‘the point in basketball is to adhere to the ball and if possible put it in the baskct--not extend it to the opponents free gratis. Another thing, manners never hurt anyone, so don’t be such an alien to them, from what we hear, you and Mr. Appetite are very good friends. Next time you’re out to dinner, remember that four pieces of eake arc enough for any boy. June, it’s hard to find anything to criticize about you. Just keep up the good work and remember, It’s nice work if you can get it.” George, that trusty old Ford of yours has gone pretty far hasn’t it? May we venture this suggestion: driving on four wneels instead of two is often more fun than you realize, and since you paid for four tires, it seems a shame to be so extravagant by using only one-half. Russell, darn you!!! You have done absolutely nothing,so why not commit some scandal and give the rest of us a break? ouch impeccable character! Seems a shame since you’re so young. Vivien Radley, where shall wo commence? You apparently never do anything wrong, Vivien, but after all we arc all human, aren’t we? Junior Irvin, generosity is a virtue all right, but in somo cases it's best to charge for it. Doris Ludlam, you have an engaging personality, my dear gal, and from all talG3 a certain A. C. H. S. teacher realizes this. But what would you do if said subject changed her mind about you? After all, Doris, a chair is so heavy to carry around. You had a tough break, Madeline, but most of us believe that you've been sick long enough. Grit your teetii and remember that part of your anatomy won't bother you again. Heaven forbid.'.'. Next and la3t is dear Va.udie. We'll admit, Mr. Upton, that you're very humorous, but gee, don't you get tired of acting up for the same people for a duration of at least four years? Now this grand and glorious galaxy of students has been reviewed for tho world in genoral; take it for what it is worth and may posterity profit. N. A. � 39 R. A. � 39 Russell H. Why do you always sit in the balcony? Weldon W. So, the jokes won't go over my head. -:hk: � -:hkkh; m-::--: c--5hkk:-- -:hh George Q. I think our lips are paralle-1 don't you? Iris W. I don't know. Why? George Because they have never mot. Eva Loy: Albert and I understand oach other perfectly. He tells no all he knows and I tell Him all I know, too. And don't you find silence rather oppressive? Mildred S. THE VYJ We the class of '38, being about to leave this sphere, in full nosse3sion of sound mind, memories and high standards, do make and publish this, our lest will and testament hereby revoking all former wills made by us. first: To our friendly enemies, the Juniors, v� e do wish to dispose of the following: Hardy Twomey's sleek hair (combed weekly) and Irish wit to Richard Howser. Doris Ludlam's terrific right-hand upper cut to keep the boys away to Anna Brandt. Use it sparingly, hick. Eldon Wikoff's ability to be popular with the girls to Melvin Pittinger. Margaret Warrick's cosmetics, etc., to nako you beautiful to Dorothy Taylor, as v c know Smiley would appreciate them. Cuma Baker's ability to make 7C in typinL, and Ralph Paul 3cn's ability to get A's to Ruth Applegate. Tolu hu -d, Rutliie, as you may need them. Betty Cheek’s smile and hobby of holding hands to Helena Cook. Prances Deuterman's ability to catch an Atlanta boy to Pauline Blankenship. Guard it carefully, Pauline, and keep your affections at home. Seth Kindred's ability to get publicity in local newspapers to Albert Floyd. Lola Cook's pop and vivacity to Joe Speciale, which he will need to be alert on the basket ball floor. George Quisenberry's ability to present Adolph Zukor's productions to Herbert Smith. Joe Thompson's promptness at school to Lucille Lamb. June Karrick's affections for out of town boys to Wanda Brandt. THE VVJLL Gerald Colav 's and Barrett Coddington's admiration to Kill ly Griffin. Guard it carefully, Milly, it isn’t to be sneezed at. Vivien Radley’s and Lorena Criswell'3 quiet ways to Doy-lene Viagnor. Donnabc-lle Pech’s ability to make friends to Norma Adams. Norma, this may be of great use in competition with a little freshman girl. Eugene Littlo Eva Miller’s ability to split up love affairs to Paul Irish. Madeline Coddington's rating with the teachers to Marion Young. Marion, this may help you in your senior yer. (It's always the hardest.) Vaudron Upton's renowned art ability to Melvin Pittenger. This may help next year's staff. It proved quite useful this year. Second: All tho rest, residue, and remainder of our prop erty v;e give and bequeath to the sophomores and freshmen share and share alike, to enjoy or net to enjoy through tho remainder of your high school career. This will and testament is signed, scaled, and published by tho Senior Class of tho Atlanta Community High School this 4th day of February, 1938, in the yoar of our Lord. D. L. '38 D. P. '38 Editor-in-Chicf (at staff mooting) Now let's everybody say something cute for the ATALANTA tonight. Vaudron U. (dramatically, after a long pause) Silence reigns. Put up your umbrella. • • V •' On the thirty-first of August in the year 1936 our bunch of forty-eight green Freshies,,--yet not so green as irost fresh men--entered A. C. H. S. As soon as we had our wits collected, v e held a class ireeting and elected Charles Kearney,president; Glenn Brooks, vice-president; Bob Coons, secretary-treasurer; with Mr. Stickney serving as class advisor. We had only one boy who went out for baseball that fall.In the spring one more boy decided to show his skill. During basketball season we had four boys from our class to represent us.Two of our girls from the speech class went to the contests. The next year, our brilliant class came back on the first of September, and soon after the beginning of the year elected Helen killer, president; Edwin Shriver, vice-president; Weldon Warrick, secretary-treasurer. Miss Blum served as class advisor. We gave our first party at Halloween. This year we had three boys representing us in basketball and six in baseball. G. P. '40 First row: Applegate, Fay, Horn, Westland, Young, Robertson Williams, Smith, Renfrow, M. Brandt. Second row: Miller, Gordon, Eorgelt, Burger, McCombs, Laws, Johnson, C. Johnson, Ryan, Baldwin, Porter, Rich, Huber, Burger, Pech, Kiss Blum. Third row: Van Ness, Thompson, Young, Cook, Miller, Brooks, Atchison, Warrick, Hardin, Kindred, Horn, Short, Wileoxin, Robertson. First row: Brandt, Brandt, Adams, Applegate, Taylor, Lamb, Second row: Miss Reavy, Cook, Irish, Bubner, Floyd, Blanker ship. Miss Knowles, Third row: Finfrock, Pittenger, Bowser, Special, Smith,Brom During our freshman and sophomore years, we did little more than elect officers. It was no wonder that the class of ’38 had a vision of a hamburger hand-out at Brown's instead of a swanky, banquet at Roland's Neo-Classic Room. It was In the fall of '37 that the astounding of our superiors began. In our election, Norma Adams was selected to act as president; Ruth Applegate, vice-president; Wanda Brandt, secretary-treasurer; and Misses Knowles and Reavy, advisors. Class dues were levied to obtain a start on our goal of $75.00 for the Junior-Senior Banquet, and with the support of all the class, candy was sold at all basketball and baseball games. The judges awarded our class the first prize in the float contest in the Homecoming Parade. Elveryone had to admit the juniors had had a cerebral cyclone (brain storm, in the language of the laity) when we presented to the anxiously awaiting crowds our version of GONE WITH THE WIND and LITTLE WOMEN. And so it is with pardonable pride that we, the class of '39, look back on our record and ahead with brave hearts and upturned faces, ready to slay all dragons that may beset us as solemn, sophisticated, sensible seniors. N. A. '39 First row: Taylor, Mason, Bradway, Ryan, Shelton, Colaw, Burger, Cheek, Chamberlin, Perlman. Second row: Hubner, Sugg, Horn, Baker, Burger, Long, Mack, Foster, Robbins, Loy, Young, Trago, Dahl, Twomey, Hafley, Mr. Bentfeld. Third row: Criswell, Brandt, Gordon, Johnson, Watt, Tyler, Cook, Dealers, Kindred, Special, Brooks, Thompson. We, the class of ’41, freshies green as the new spring grass, entered our high school course on September 1, 1937. This class, consisting of most of the junior high graduates and some valuable pupils from the country, totaled forty-two. W'e took the advice of our upperclassmates and organized our class. We gave the president's chair to Ray Thompson, the vice-presidency to Mary Nell Twomey, and the position of secre tary-treasurer to Virginia Horn. Mr. Stickney was appointed our class advisor. Mr. Stickney left us on December 10, and his successor, Mr. Bentfeld,became one of our teachers and our class advisor. The freshman class float—depicting a weird Halloween scene with Shirley Cheek, a very terrifying witch, stirring the contents of a smoking cauldron—won second place in the Homecoming parade. In athletics, two of our members have carried Atlanta's colors in basket ball and baseball. One of our members competed successfully in the spring speech contests. Many freshmen have Joined G.A.A. and the glee clubs. We hope to succeed in our following three years as we have in our freshman year. 4 N. T. '41 . . • • v •• ■' Wi '■ r }. • • � -V - . • - :c . - . 1 „- • •-■ •%, % •. •V . ■ i w. • . V •• • - . P Our pitcher, Ralph Pausen, came through with a fine record this year to win the Longa-Dewitt baseball conference. Ralph pitched two shut-outs and also had a home run to his credit. In his three years of mound duty, Ralph did notlose a single game in the conference. Joe Thompson, who manned the catcher's mit, held downhis post in grand fashion. Besides this he helped the team by sup plying many needed hits. Bernard Twomey, the boy on first, may be lazy but, nevertheless, he managed to catch the ball and get a hit once in a while. Larry Kindred again held down shortstop. He played his position well and his name was at the top -when it came to batting averages. Gene Thompson may have been little, but when he played second, balls just couldn't be knocked through him. Jack Brown held down the hot corner. He planted out a nico homer too. Herbit Smith was our center fielder. Herbie just couldn't strike out and caused the opposing team much grief. Bruce Tyler played right field. His speed helped greatly, on several fly balls. Sometimes Bruce's bat just wouldn't swing where he looked. (too bad Bruce) Gerald Miller was the utility man on the squad, playing shortstop one game, several games at second, and some in the field. His inability to hit was his only drawback. With this line-up Atlanta came through undefeated to win the Logan-Oewitt Conference. This marked the eighth consecutive win for Coach Price who always said, Come out and watch us win our 8th straight county championship. Get behind the team and push. Mt. Pulaski (Here) The Atlanta Community High School started its defense of the county baseball title with.an impressive victory over Mt. Pulaski. Mt. Pulaski was able to gather but two hits off Kindred's delivery, while Atlanta was punishing the Mt. Pulaski twirlers for a total of 15, which pretty well tolls the story of the 15 to 5 score. Loose play on the infield was responsible for some of Mt. Pulaski's runs. Kindred had 14 strikeouts to his credit. Hartsburg (There) The team, accompanied by many students, traveled to Harts burg and won the game by a score of 8 to 5. Rufus Paulsen was with the boys following a brief hold up in athletics because of hi3 residence being in McLean County. In this game, he allowed Hartsburg seven hits and struck out 14 men. In two games Atlanta scored 23 runs on 23 hits. Atlanta's big four at this time consisted of Kindred, .625; Thompson, .572; Smith .572 and Brown, .555. 'New Holland (Here) With a large crowd on hand to see the boy3 play, the teams battled until the game ended in a tie with 5 runs for each side. Atlanta scored 2 runs early in the game to jump into the lead. Paulsen pitched smoothly until the fourth allowing only two hits, a single and a triple, wh n sotno timO.y hitting by the opponents, and numerous errors by Atlanta sent New Holland into the lead 4 to 2. Atlanta -.vent into the sev- enth inning trailing by one run. With one out, r. Price sent in Kenneth Horn, who proceeded to get a walk because of his shortness. Gerald Miller, who replaced him to run the bases, stole second and third, and came home on a v ild pitch to send the game into extra innings. Due to a hit by New Holland, and an error by Atlanta's shortstop. New Holland again went into the lead. In the last half of the eighth Larry Kindred walked, stole second and third, and came home on a wild pitch. The game, called because of darkness, v as a long one due to frequent references to the rule book following heated arguments. Latham (Here) On October first Latham came to Atlanta to get their first defeat of the season. Ralph Paulsen, as usual, pitched a fine game, blanking the opponents until the 3ixth inning when they put their lone run across. Latham was able to make only four scattered hits, and seven men struck out. The local boys really had their batting eyes, nearly every player getting a hit or walking to help Atlanta score 9 runs. Kindred maintained a high batting average of .595 by getting two singles and a double. Paulsen, slugging like a Yankee,had a perfect day at bat and knocked the second home run of the season. Smith hit the first home run in the lit. Pulaski game. Beeson (Here) Atlanta took Reason in stride to ring up our fourth victory in the county league and maintain the lead in the conference. Atlanta put over four runs in the first inning and was never headed. It was during this game that one of the funniest events of the season occured. Atlanta was at bat and Jack Brown was on second base. The catcher threw the ball to second an it looked as though the second baseman missed it. He turnod around and started into center field. The center fielder came running in and yelled, I'll get it, 30 Jackie started for third, but much to his surprise he was tagged before he had hardly started. Beason had very neatly worked the hidden ball trick. Jack, we'll have to givo you one long black mark on that one. However, this did not mar Atlanta's chance to win because of their long lead so we'll not hold it against Jack. Elkhart (Here) Atlanta maintained its winning streak in the county league by winning tho lIomccx jH-ii g -game fxom Elkhart by a score of 2 to 0. It was a tight game throughout,but with Ralph Paulsen holding the Elkhart hitters in check,it remained only for his team mates to get him a few runs to win the team’s fifth victory of the year. Middletown (There) Atlanta completed the season’s schedule on Friday,October 23, by taking a decision from Middletown by a score of 8 to 0. The game was called because of cold weather when the necessary number of innings to constitute a game had been played. Atlanta won six games this fall and lost none. However, there was a blot on tho record when New Holland,the runner-up, played a tie game. In fact,New Holland would have had a chance to tie for the championship had this tie been played off and they should have won. This tie was not played off because of cold weather. So ended the baseball season and Atlanta won the cup.Nice going, team! FALL Dc.te Opposing Team Where Played Scores Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Mt. Pulaski Hartsburg New Holland Latham Beason Elkhart Middletown Here There Hero Hero Here Here There We T5 8 5 9 5 5 4 0 0 0 SPRING April 28 May 30 May 6 May 27 Bloomington Bloomington Lexington Lexington There Here Here There First row: Twomey, Miller, Tyler, Paulsen, Hubner, Coach Price. Second row: Thompson, Thompson, Brown, Bowser, Smith. First row: Watt, Thompson, Paulsen, Miller, Tyler, Brooks, Robertson, Coach Price. Second row: Mgr. Irvin, Hubner, Wikoff, Howser, Twomey, Special, Applegate, Irish, Mgr. Brooks. This year's basketball conquest was no great success. The boys played hard and several games showed that they had the best of qualities, but they just couldn't win. I guess fate v as against then. The opening game came November IS at Wayncsville and the boys started off the season with a first class win----37 to 25. On November 23 the boys traveled to New Holland and gathered another bare victory by the close score of 23 to 22. Latham visited Atlanta on November 24 and again the Atlanta team v;on by a score of 26 to 25. We next met Kartsburg on our home court on December 3. Here came the first defeat of the season when Kartsburg came out victor over Atlanta by a score of 35 to 13. Woe is us!!! We visited Mt. Pulaski on December 4 and lost again by a final score of 30 to 20. 4 The next game created a great deal of enthusiasm asno Big 12 team has participated against the Atlanta five for several years. On Saturday night, December 11,Bloomington came to Atlanta. The gym was filled to capacity. Then came the big game, but we failed again and gave Bloomington the honor of taking home a victorv. The score was Bloomington 30, Atlrnta 15. Elkhart came to Atlanta on December 14 and they succeeded in taking victory from the hands of the Atlanta quintet. The game proved to be one of the most exciting of the year, Atlanta 25 -- Elkhart 29. On December 17 the Atlanta team went to Latham and again they were defeated by a score of 27 to 25. On December 21 we journeyed to Williornsville and were a-gain defeated by a score of 31 to 24. The Washington Tournamont started on December 28 and our team met El Paso on the opening night to lose by a score of 31 to 14. This put us in the consolation bracket. The next night v e played Metamora, whom v.-e defeated by a sc re oi 35 t 1 '« This victory sent us into the finals of the consolation division against Washburn the following night, December 30. We 'were defeated by a score of 20 to 19 to win second place in the consolation bracket. The boys started off with now zest on January 7 and defeated Now Holland here by a score of 37 to 23. We met Kenney on January 13at Atlanta and received another defeat. The score was Kenney 39, Atlanta 27. On January 14 we went to Hartsburg with high hopes of winning, but defeat came again by a score of 51 to 16. January 27 was the opening date of the Logan County Tournament held at Lincoln High School Gymnasium. On this date v c met Chestnut and defeated them 27 to 11. This placed us in the bracket with Hartsburg the next night, January 28. Hartsburg proved to be too much for our team and thus Atlanta dropped out of the County Tournament as far as first place was concerned. The next afternoon we played the consolation game v ith Latham but surrendered third place to them. The score of this game was Latham 28 to Atlanta's 20. Another enthusiastic game of the season was the game between Atlanta and Kt. Pulaski here on February 8. Defeat a-gain met the Atlanta boys, and quite a number of people were disappointed. The final score was 36 to 28. On February 11 we went to Elkhart and again re lost 27 to’ 18. Be son visited Atlanta February 14 and the Atlanta quin-tete lost again. The final score was Bcason 29--Atlanta 27. We went to Kenney on February 18 and defeat came down upon Atlanta again by a final score of 27 tc 19. On February 22 Wayncsvillc came to Atlanta and defeated us by a score of 20 to 15. Williamsville arrived on the Atlanta court, and by a hard fought gamo and the best of cooperation, the Atlanta team managed to chalk up another win after so many defeats. They defeated Williamsville 25 to 22. Now comes the Regional Tournament-------the final game for Atlanta. This tournament v-Tas held at Lincoln High School Gymnasium and started on March 3. Atlanta met Lincoln as their first and last opponent. Atlanta was defeated by a score of 30 to 13 and dropped out of basketball quietly and inglori-ouslv. So ends the saga of the 1937-58 basketball season and I wish the teams to come good luck. May their glory exceed all others. G. Q. 38 Miss Walker: Marion I Don't you know it is rude to laugh out loud? Marion Young: 1 laughed up my sleeve, and there was a . hole in it. Miss Blum: I want your sentences to be so that . th y can be understood by the most stupid people----- then I can tell what you mean. Miss Rcavy: Your answer is as clear as mud. Jack Brown: That covers the ground, doesn't it? • {■ • ;- - � - i - ) ■ %-■ - v vv vvv i r v Jf « � •) '% t� i r Doris Ludlam: My face is my fortune. lugene Miller: Say, how much arc you in debt? .5 • -V .-4 .. ■ « , •' m k J Ml Oft The junior's version of Aunt given in the gymnasium Lecomber 16, munity in attendance. Tillie Goes To Town, was 1937,with most of the com- Characters Tillie Traslc-------------------- Lucinda Talbot------------------- Pamela Karsh--------------------- Lizzie Parsons------------------- Ellen Neeland-------------------- Ronald Howland------------------- Luther Lorrimer------------------ Mervin Tucker-------------------- Charlie One Lung----------------- Mrs. Tillie Tucker--------------- Dr. Hattie Bing------------------ --Ruth Applegate ----Lucille Lamb --Doylene Wagner ----Wanda Brandt --Dorothy Taylor ---Herbert Smith Melvin Pittinger -------Jack Brown -------Paul Irish —Anna M. Brandt ------Norma Adams Sketch of the Play Aunt Tillie Trask, an eccentric maiden lady, is occupying her country home near a smart summer resort. She is greatly upset, because her favorite niece, Pamela Karsh, has announced her impending marriage to Mervin Tucker. Aunt Tillie is called to town by her l.-.v yer, While she is upstairs packing h..r suitcase, Mervin Tucker arrives. He ha3 wired his pal, Ronald Rowland, to meet him at Aunt Tillie's. Mervin arrives and deposits his suitcase in Aunt Tillie's living room and goes out to look for Ronald. Aunt Tillie comes downstairs, mistakes Mervin's suitcase for her own and departs for town. In the meantime, Mervin has decided to take a swim and when he comes back to the house, lie is wearing a barrel because his clothes have been stolen. Ronald pushes him behind a screen, hands him Aunt Tillie� s suitcr.se, and tells him to change. The door bell rings and Ronald's wealthy employer arrives. Mervin comes out from behind the screen in female attire. Ronald presents him as Aunt Tillie. Aunt Tillio then returns from town in male attire, because her own clothes wero ruined in an auto mobile accident. Pamela Marsh, Mervin's future bride, is at her wit's.end trying to figure things out. Dr. Hattie Bing ar rives and, mistaking Mervin for Aunt Tillie, ineists on giving him a thorough treatment. The play is built around Aunt Tillio Trask, an oldorly maiden, who would have been much more at ease in the days of Queen Victoria. The love interest was in the hands of Herbert Smith and Dorothy Taylor, who after much trouble, finally managed to come to an understanding. The play was abundant with hilarious scenes. The barrel performance of Jack Brown, alias Mervin Tucker, was a high spot, as was the part of a chiro praetor, played by Norma Adams. The other Aunt Tillio, played by Anna Marie Brandt, had a most difficult time discovering her real identity, and Charlie One Lung, a slithering little Chink , was badly scared in more ways than one throughout the performance.There was a boy-crazy maid, Lucinda Talbot, equally bothersome. The rich elderly uncle was played by a well-wigged Melvin Pittinger. Pamela Marsh, the beloved of our barrel boy, Mervin, proved to be the brains of the group when she tied up all the loose ends and sent home a delighted audience. L. C. '38 Norma A. I wouldn't go with you if you were the last fellow on earth. Ralph P. If I was the last man on earth, you'd be killed in the rush, Ralph P Barrett C. I wonder why it is so cold in'here? Miss Walker Because there are so many zeros in the class. The members of the Commercial Club are all students enrolled in some commercial subject. Meetings are held once a month. At the first meeting, four officers were elected: Presi- dent, Joe Thompson; Vice-President, Herbert Smith; Secretary-Jack Brown; Treasurer, Cuma Baker. Among the interesting programs of the year were a demonstration by the Paxton Typewriting Company, and a talk by Mr. E. W. Seeyle. The Girls Athletic Association v;a3 organized on November 22, 1937. The following officers were elected: President, Iris Westland; Vice-President, Helen Miller; Secretary-Treasurer, Doris Ludlam. A constitution was adopted and the association joined the Illinois State High School Girls Athletic Association. Ruth Robertson was appointed Read of Points by the pres ident. Rhoda Fay and Mildred Smith v ere chosen a.: her assistants. These girls keep a record of the number of points earned by members in all the different activities, such as, coasting, skating, swimming, hiking, bicycling, baseball, basketball, and skiing. Emily Bald’ in was appointed Head of Training Rules. More than twenty girls kept training rules this year. Play Days are held several times during the year. For Play Day G. A. A. girl3 from different schools meet at one school and participate in many games. The girls of Atlanta participated in a Play Day at Mason City on October 28. Meetings are held after school on the first Tuesday of every month. D. P. ‘38 I. W. '40 Editor-in-chief STM Donnabelle Pech Business Manager Literary Editor Art Editor ricture .Laitor — Sports Editor Calendar Editor Humor Editor 7 Proouction Editor Typists Prances Deuterroan Margaret Warrick sponsors ——————— — —-- Miss Blum Pictures ---------------------------- United Photo Off Set Printing--------------McKnight £• McKnight Covers ----------------- Stappenbeck Craig Inc. Left to right: Applegate, Twomey, Thompson, Upton Horn, Pech, Paulsen, Quisenberry, Baker, Kiss Blum, Warrick, Cheek, Kiss Reavy, Deuterman. First row: A. Brandt, Robertson, Burger, Porter, Perlman, Dahl. Second row: Baker, Laws, Johnson, Killer, Ryan, Kiss Walker. Third row: Williams, Applegate, Horn, Applegate. Pirst row: Porter, Mason, Brandt, Perlman, Bradway, Mams, Applegate, Deuterman, Warrick, Chamberlin, Second row: Pay, Westland, Colaw, Huber, Peoh, Trago, Bobertson, Renfrow, Radley, Peoh, Twomey, Brandt, Young, Miss Knowles. Thiid row: Huber, Brandt, Rich, Mack, Poster, Ryan, McCombs, Baldwin Williams, Miller, Dahl, Ryan, Shelton, Horn, Sugg. First row: Thompson, Twomey, Quisenberry, Miller, Miller, Wikoff. Second row: Deuterman, Deavers, Hardin, Warrick, Coddlington, Upton, Miss Knowles. Third row: Special, Van Ness, Brown, Pinfrock, Tyler, Robertson, Thompson. First row: Adams, Brandt, Applegate, Perlman, Warrick, Brandt. Second row: Miss Knowles, Miller, Pech, Brown, Thompson, Twomey, Miller, M. Brandt, Deuterman. Third row: Horn, Westland, Wikoff, Coddington, Upton, Finfrock, Quisenberry, Deavers. g f. r. The Girls’ Glee Club organized the second week of school under the direction of Kiss Knowles. Officers chosen were Norma Adams, president; Madeline Ccddington, vice-president; Frances Deutcrman, secretary-treasurer. The forty-two members were divided into throe singing parta--twenty-nix sopranos, ten second sopranos, and six altos. DoyJeno Wagner was appointed accompanist. The glee club met the fifth hour every Tuesday and Friday During the year they appeared cn assembly, church, and club programs in the town. The contest numbers were On Wings of Song,'1 by Mendelssohn, and Gcod Night, Good Night, Beloved,'' by Pinsuti. Within the club is a girls' trio- consisting of Ruth Applegate, and Wanda and Mary Brandt, who have entertained at assemblies, parties, and club meetings frequently during the year. The girls' quartette consists of the trio and Iris Westland. Early in the fall, the Boys’ Glee Club also met and organized. Gerald Colaw was elected president; and Bernard Two-mey, secretary-treasurer. This group numbered about twenty; four boys singing first toner; seven singing second tenor;six, first bass; and three, second bass. From the two glee clubs, a mixed chorus of twenty-threo voices was organized about Christmas time in preparation for the spring contests. Five girls 3r.ng soprano; four sang nltc.; eight boys sang tenor; and six sang bass. Frances Deuterman also accompanied this group. The contest numbers prepared by this group for the district contest in Springfield were Homeland, by Cain, and Invictus, by Huhn. The mixed chorus appeared on several town pregra.ms during the year. R. R. '40 BANQUET On the evening of April the second, the juniors and seniors gathered in gala attire for the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. As the guests found their places, they discovered that the theme of the evening was The Music Shop. The tables, in the form of a horseshoe, were beautifully decorated with green candles and spring flowers. The artistic green and black programs were muscially decorated. The favors, tied to the programs, were tiny black wooden musical instruments. Our recently returned Charles Finfrock presided at the speaker’s table as toastmaster. The junior president, Norma Adams, gave a ringing welcome to all present on the theme, After Your’re Gone. Ralph Paulsen, the senior president, rose to the occasion with a voluble response on the sentimental theme of Some of These Days. In a unique toast to the seniors Ruth Applegate held forth on I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, to v hich Albert Applegate nobly responded with Lazy Bones. After the first course had been eaten with much delight, we wore entertained by the Kemp Ensemble,which played Brahm's Lullaby, Donkey Serenade, and Perpetual Motion, adding much to the enjoyment of the evening. As their sweet and melodious tones were dying away, Lucille Lamb gave a toast to the faculty, Live and Learn. Mr. Wright arose hurriedly to respond with a little ditty entitled, Puddin Head Jones. At this time the main course was set before us, and one needed no urging to start working the old disappearing act on the plates heaped with delicious mashed potatoes and gravy, baked chicken, green beans, dressing, Waldorf salad, and hot rolls. Coffee completed the main course. This was immediately followed by a mammoth sized fresh strawberry sundae with cake. When the tables were cleared, the photographer proceeded to shoot us for the yearbook. There were fifty-four students, faculty, and guests at the banquet. We all left the banquet hall and gathered in the Irvin theatre where we enjoyed the show, Everybody Sing. D. P. '38 First row: Norma Adams, Iris Westland, Donnabelle Pech, June Thompson. Second row: Joe Thompson, Ralph Paulsen, Helen Miller. First row: Nellie Taylor, Stella Ryan, Vivien Radley, Audrey Baker, Kiss Blum. Second row: Katherine Johnson, Ruth Williams,Doris Johnson, Weymuth Mason, Vera Laws. This year, Atlanta Community High School made a step forward in the administration of the school with the organization of a student council. This council was formed in February for the primary purpose of training students in self-government. Secondary motives for the creation of the student council are so numerous that only a few of the more important ones can be mentioned. Association with pupils,through the council, affords teachers the opportunity to know more fully the viewpoint of students on various subjects, and vice versa. Being a council member teaches students self-control, self-sacrifice and responsibility. The council provides a medium through which students may express their ideas on school problems and these suggestions may prove to be very constructive. The purpose of the council is not to determine and in flict punishments upon students for violation of school rules nor is it to dictate how the school is to be run. It has no connection with matters of discipline. The use of student councils with certain restrictions has been satisfactory and highly recommended by educators. It is their common opinion that student participation in government tends to improve school citizenship and gives the pupils actual experience in helping in the government of social organizations. The council, made up of presidents of classes and other organizations of the high school, has met and laid the foundation for constructive work in future years. The most outstanding contribution to date is the establishing of certain rules to govern high school parties. The council has sponsored monthly dances which have been well attended and greatly enjoyed by the students. Because it is teaching students to think along constructive lines and to accept responsibility, it is looked upon with approval and the hope that it will be continued and expanded in the years to come. N. A. '39 The library this year has been under the care of a volunteer staff of eight students, who have met every Monday afternoon after school for an hour’s work. At the weekly meetings, checking, mending, cataloging, and rearranging of books is done. In January, 57 new books covering all fields and departments in the school were cataloged and marked for the library. Vera Lav s is head librarian. Stella Ryan, Nolle Taylor, Weynuth Mason, Ruth William's, Doris Johnson, Kathryn Johnson, and Vivian Radley are the other librarians. Several social events were enjoyed during the year at different librarians' homes. The Halloween party, sponsored by the soohomore class, v as held on Friday night, October 30, 1937 in the old gym. The gym was decorated for the occasion with balloons, black and yellow streamers, cornstalks and pumpkins. Later in the evening the boys, armed v ith confetti,crowned every girl in sight. This year the students failed to adhere to the ancient custom of coming masked, but the party was a hilarious occasion nevertheless. The evening was spent in dancing to the mus ic of Frances Deuterman, Neil Rice, and Eldon Wikoff. After the entertainment, refreshments of taffied apples were served to everyone who dared to tackle the sticky stuff. On Friday, November 12, the high school students showed a lagging degree of interest in school curriculum and a growing enthusiasm for the approaching c-vening. V. L. '40 FALL FESTIVAL OF FUN AND FROLIC The center of much pounding, pushing;, shoving, lifting, and excited planning could soon be located, even by one with little or no detective ability. The annual school carnival was forthcoming. At a later date in that gala evening, those in charge of the financial end announced to an anxiously waiting few that success had crowned their efforts, and as a result, several welcome dollars were to be added to the school funds. In reality, there was no cause for dubious expression; on our part, for a triumph was inevitable. Ball-throwing at a dodging boy seemed to have an unusual allure for many, bingo attracted innumerable dimes, the ever-popular fish-pond captivated both young and old, two well-enacted plays collected clinking coins. A clever radio broadcast consisting of numerous and famous stars played before a capacity crowd at each showing, and valuable door-prizes held each spectator until the last minute. Hope springs eternal in the human breast. With all these super-attractions, who thought of defeat? When finer fall festivals of fun and frolic ferret frivolous folks from family-fires, may fate fall fast and furious furnishing foolish fun forever! CHRISTMAS PARTY On Monday evening, December 20, the students dedicated the new gym to party use with a largely attended Christmas par ty sponsored by the commercial club. The party was a grand success. Miss Blum's dancing class showing that their practice had not been in vain. A brightly decorated fir tree added to the Christmas spirit and a gift exchange created much merriment, some of the gifts being of a ludicrous nature. Frances Deuterman, Neil Rice, and Eldon Wikoff again furnished mujic for the dance. The refreshments of ice cream and cake were a welcome sight to the weary morrmakers who wore plainly showing the effects of their grueling effort on the dance floor. c r r‘ A VALENTINE PARTY The students of Atlanta High School walked through a heart-shaped doorway to onJer the gyn where the annual Valentino party, sponsored by the 0. A. A., was held on Wednesday, February 16, 1938. Jack Brown very capably dispatched the duties of Master of Ceremonies. The ceremonies consisted of a girls’ 'tr.ro, the Brandt sisters and Ruth Applegate, a boys’ trio, Eugene Miller, Eldon Wikoff, and Charles Finfrock, and solos by Eugene Miller and Shirley Perlman. Frances Deuterman, Eldon Wik off, and Neil Rice furnished the music for dancing. Various games wore also accessible on the stage. R. E. H. Dick H. Do you like fellows with blue eyes? Ruth A. No, I like follows with greenbacks. )v 'r vr 'r '« � - ‘• ert- r a Clifford Van Ness: What makes the tower of Pisa lean? Marjorie Huber: I’m sure I don’t know, or I’d take some of it myself. Bill S. Why does Missouri stand at the head of mule-raising in the U. S.? Perry J. Because the other end is dangerous. 4 m:- -::- -5s Mr. Bentfeld: What is the definition of the word trans- parent? Shirley Perlman: A cross parent. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 1 Atlanta,111. Approximately 125 more or less reluctant students gathered at the school house. Picnic? No! School, Sept. 1. One look at the mercury and some begin to wonder if they have been living right. Kissing link in faculty replaced by Heavy. 2 Latest in streamlined schedule, half day school. Maybe we have been living right after all. 6 Blue Monday--streamlined schedule too good to last-back to good old days---full time again. Atlanta manhood has resisted the invasion of the enemy. The foe did retreat at dark with neither side victorious. Sept. 27 The Mexicans say, remember the Alamo— the class of 38 says remember Fech's party. Oct. 4 Ordering class rings like a post office pen--no point to it. Oct. 6 Einstein couldn't have passed that phy sics test. Walker brought up a few questions that even Muzrcy didn't knov . Yep, you guessed it-six weeks tests. 7 1st competition of season---Hurray---we win--poor Fulaski. 14 Soap box orators---- free cigars. Class elections. 17 Price marshals force for triumphant invasion of Hart.: bury. Ye fair constituents did lustily lay on ye vocal chords to help unhorse ye adversary. 24 Again the flower of 3eason down for the count under a terrific right hook by Rufus. Oct. 15 Joyous homecoming--ends like a Legion convention. Elkhart defeated in spite of the loss of the King of Swat. Oct. 18 Shakespearian tragedy. Walker in hospital. Under guidance of Sugg the goo graphy class takes a trip to Twin Sisters Oc.t. 8 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Mountain. 21 And they all lived happily ever after. Walker back. 22 Price's army finishes very successful campaign by sensational victory over Middle-town. 25 Seniors want a spelling teacher. For once the faculty either can't or won't tell, (ur-er-ir) 26 Future stenogs are now united under one head. To wit--the com mercial club. 29 Halloween party. Not much damage--------few thrones upset. To be commemorated as date of 1st staff meeting. I Kindred paroled. 5 Here's to more and longer high school conferences.Vacation! S Juniors ate apple pie in Walker's class. Brother,can you spare a turn? II Why aren't all principals lawyers? It is now a state law that no school shall be taught on Nov. 11. P. S.Were our faces red. Nov. 12 Fall Festival of Fun and Frolic, accompanied by swelled co ; frrs to the tune of 100 bucks. Nov. 18 Seniors were entertained by 2 salesmen sam(ess' United Photo chosen. She was the best looking. Nov. 19 Hardwood wars now in full swing. Wayhes-ville down in bitter defeat despite secure entrenchment 6n home grounds. Nov. 22 Seniors are getting pictures taken singly Puzzle--why'. ! ! Nov. 23 Peace treaty finally signed with New Holland after long and bloody war.(The blood was from Paulsen's nose. ) Nov. 24 We are this day honored by a visitor. A member of the class of '37.He gave a most satisfying speech of about 5 words. The text of his speech was that the boys had better hump to-night. Nov. 25 They did! On this day we give thanks to our maker for a full stem ach and a soft bed. Nov. 29 Hold that pose. Larry and Rufus are now mem ber3 of tho hall of fame. Dec. 1 Volunteer fire depart ment in H.S.Mr.Wright calls for volunteers and did we turn out on masse. Dec. 3 Hartsburg takes sweet revengefor last years losses to us.Our team tastes for the first time this year the bitter gall of defeat Dec. 4 More gall to climb oit side of. Pulaski. Doc. 6 Do they make cornstarch from corn? Dec. 8 Don't look now but that thing is here again. Student Council. Dec. 10 Hee-hec-hce. Here comes the cutest boy in tovm. Guess who. Dec. 11 We nowcan take defeat with a straight face. It's Bloomington this time. Dec. 13 Substitution on . faculty team. Stickney tradc-d for Bcntfcld. Dec. 14 The mob evidently didn't like the shov and began to enforce their demands 'physically v hen those two stalwarts, Price and Wright, hold them off single handed. Some feat of strength, I'd say, or agility. Mrs. Kindred's little boy certainly has self control. If that's what it was. Dec. 15 Did we got told. Believe it or not, a basketball game is rot a personal issue. Dec. 16 Deadeye Dicks,Snipers Basketeers, and many other superlatives were used along with the picture of aforesaid heroes in toda;1-copy of D. P. Some people are beginning to think these boys are good. The only hard-working person in the junior play cast was the prompter. Dec. 17 Latham retaliates for former defeat at our hands by chopping us down totheir size and then some. Dec. 20 The Christmas spirit is running amulc around here somewhere with holly wreaths etc.etc. Annual Christmas party sponsored by stenogs. Dec. 21 The boys returned from Williamsville withach ing muscles, bruised heads, blistered feet and hands, battered bodies, and no scalps Doc. 22 Our assembly was grac ed this morning by tuat silver tongued orator, that fluent personality, sweet singer, and above all charming red ..ead who gave her best in, “The Pest. Dec. 23 Even tho it is Christ mas vacation, I write this with a heavy heart', down cast eye3, and a sigh; for w have just been beaten by El Paso in the ’.coh ington invitational tournament. For a bit of rationalization wcglvo this - s as our cut; Our chief 1 ' poa_ shooter was con- spicuous by his absence due to an in fected hoof. Dec. 29 Metamora must have an awful poor team. Why? Because we just beat ’ em, Dec. 20 A long but very weak cheer for Washburn; they topped us by one point in the Washington tournament tonight Jan. 1 Something seems to be wrong with Atlanta this morning. Everyone is walking around with thick tongues, holding their heads, and drinking gallons of water. Jan. 3 The first day of school after vacation end3 with tired brains as we are not in condition after the long lay-off. Jan. 5 Assembly this morning and we are warned not to be late for school or something is going to be done about it. Wo wonder what. Basketball game with a team from the Atlanta Athletic Association. Wo annexed a 3calp, a very bloody and bedraggled object, but nevertheless a scalp. Jan. 7 We took many prisoners and layod many others low in last night's battle with Now Holland. Yea, Wright. Boy, did ho stick up for wo'un T3k, tsk, Mr. bright, re member your manners Mr Gerald Royce Colaw 'most made mince meat of a team, wagon and driver, one very much terrified companion, and a perfectly good Ford, not to mention himself.But he lacked the necessary umpff .' Better luck next time Sugar . Jan. 10 Adolf Zukor presents The Grizzly King. Jan. 11 Paulsen and Kindred are besieged by queries of, ’Thy don't you shave? Maybe it would bo a good idca say n.WM and E.C. who are sporting very scratched and tondor faces. Jan. 12 Commercial Club meeting last night attend cd by a very largo cro d(6 or 7). During the meeting Mr Seelye established a precedent , who.te vo r that '.it Jan. 13 Konny showed us their hools in a very fast game, which of course wc lost. Jan. 14 Went to Hartsburg tonight in quest of blood and returned on our shields. Jan. 19 Woodman, spare that tree. A faithful guardian of the South walk has been laid low by those skulking vultures, the woodsmen. Anyway it crest ed a divors'ian in soc iology class when it fell. Jan. 20 Our Frosh and Soph3 went merrily and confidently to Bloomington but returned with their cars drooping and their tails bo-tv -eh their leg3. Jan. 21 Wo have celebrated the last two days by semester tests. Partial vacation formost of us. It has been suggested that wo take a vote to see if wc can't got exemption. Not a bad idea, that. Jan. 24 Assembly was turned into a theater for the screen debut of Ozzic. Ozzie was a great hit being such a handsome fellow.1'iot only that, hut he can . drive a car with one hand. If it was terrible to have a wreck, what would it be to have a wreck with a state cop in the car, and the smash your fault too? We feel for you, Albert, but we can’t reach you. Jan. 27 Observe how easy it is to win a game, pro viding the other team is very much worse than you are. From senseless chatter a-bove, you may have gathered that we beat Chestnut tonight in the county tournament Ever hear of Morbilli ' ubencmt-'E, which, roughly translated, moans blushing measles? It is the most modern of all modern diseases. We are sorry to report that said disease has been contracted by a member of the freshman class. Jan. 28 The rapidly inflating balloon of our ego was roughly burst tonight by the rude hands of Hartsburg. One thing and another waa'giv.n' as the excuse for not winning, but I say, get that referee. Jan. 29 The Frosh and Sophs have again sallied forth from the fold, but the big, bad wolf of Latham sent them crying home to mama and papa. Fob. 1 After the skating par ty tonight, a now thought has ente'red the almost inaccoasi Lie portals of a few medulla oblongatas (brains, to you); the thought being this, ’’Maybe teachers arc human beings afterall icb. 2 Kiss Walker seems to be suffering from a bad erse of morning-after today, a limp and suppressed groan accompanying every movement of protesting muscles and creak y joints. uve were intermittently blinded by flashes and pushed by the rough hands of Mr. Wright and a photographer from United Photo taking pictures for the AT ALAI? T A. Feb. 3 Ilud slickor than ice and sloot today. Dorothy Burger, slipped on the slippery mass, and broke her hip. Russell Horn turned medico on us.Comforts girl until the sawbones arrives. Feb. 4 Word ha3 arrived from Williamsvillo that their game with us to night must be postponed bccauso somo un lucky citizen contracted small pox. Feb. 7 Very foul stench a-round school thi3 A. J.I. Someone vouchsafed tho idea that it smolls like fish. After much conjecture and brilliant sleuthing the odor was found to be exuding from the clothe3 of one Bornard Francis Twomoy, Jr. (Sucker). Feb. 8 The blue-eyed heart throb of that soohe-more blond was shoved unceremoniously into the brick v all of the gym this morning and took the path of gorgeous daisies and sing birds for a while. Next tine you try to push tho v all in, Herbie, use your head. It will be easier on you but harder on the bricks. Feb. 9 Pulaski again resorts to the mailed fist a-gain3t us tonight and were successful in the invasion. The Re ve re nd S.; A th graced our assembly this morning not only by his presence but also by a talk on tho observing of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Wright is getting many letters those days, and from ladies too. Why, Mr. Wright, .and at your ago I ! I Feb. 10 That thing (Student Council) met again to day. For a long_ time we have had in our midst two very eminent citizens without knowing it. But othbr ssom to have noticed, and so they are getting certificates of good citizenship. nice work, Paul and Dicky. Fob. 11 Flash-Red hot news---- Atlanta has at last ldst a basketball game. Elkhart, who suffered defeat at our hands before, is the lucky visitor. Two women, representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution, were here today and one gave a short speech. Result, who are the three most outstanding ladies in the upper division. Feb. 14 One very sleepy town in Central Illinois has had plenty of excitement for one day, the excitement being two fires. If the farmers on the little hill east of Atlanta keep on, they will get that house burned down. The three mo3t outstanding girls are hiss Betty Cheek,miss June Karrick,and Kis3 Donnabelle Pech. Feb. 15 After the Bea3onians finished with us tonight wo have ju3t four tufts of hair left, one for Kenny, one for ' aynesville, one for William3ville and ono for the regional tournament. Feb. 16 Ye annual valentine party wa3 held in the new gym tonight, with Mr. Jack Brown as mas ter of ceremonies.But a master of ceremonies cannot make a program so he was assisted by Gene Satchel, Finr.y, the Brandt sisters and Ruth Applegate, Shirley Perlman, and a few members of the G.A.A. A program must end sometime and this one conformed, leaving the rest of the entertain ment up to impromptu performances, much of the aforesaid was fur nished by a perfectly divine new dance step demonstrated by Albert Applegate. Feb. 18 Kenny and Atlanta entered the ring together tonight but we emerged minus another tuft of hair. Like sh cp to the slaughter we marched protcstingly past the executioner(Dr.I jams) who patiently poked a hole in our thick skins for a drop of small pox vaccine. Feb. 22 A little patriotic fervor was instilled in vis by tbe siyht of a flag covering that sore spot on the seen ery, the schedule. Washington’s birthday was celebrated by los ing another bunch of hair to Wayncsville. The boys must be rest ing up after winning so many games. Feb. 23 Joe got up so late that he couldn't get the school warm. Pity the door sociology class,who shivered in misery around the rad iator in the ATAL.-'iTA room. The students of A.C. H.S. were given an ex ample this morning at assembly. Miss Knowles has notified us that we are going to sing more and longer patriotic songs hence forth. Beautiful sen timent Ml!! One senior girl has her nose in the air todffy. Miss Betty Cheek was chosen by .the faculty as the best girl citizen in A.C.H.S. Oh, Deah, are we stuff!!!! Typing II class gorged on the remnants of the candy and sandwich sale Feb. 24 Wo shall not end the basketball season on-tirely baldheaded. We successfully defended the lock of hair reserved for Williams-ville tonight. Feb, 25 The reason for many of the vacant seats was discovered today when we saw the results of the agonies of a week ago today. Feb. 28 Grumbles and mutters of mutiny were found in the senior ranks tho past few days,the result of a scries of little tests and short assignments by our history teacher. All this happened in the midst of hard studying for six weeks' tests,when any normal teacher would be reviewing. Mar. 1 The event which I am about to relate may soem very commonplace to some people,but to ti.c Sk. v;. c L.. her this is a very momentous occasion, there is even talk of medals and citation. All this because Doris Ludlam arrived on time in sociology class this A. M. Mar. 2 Mr. Albert Applorato a prodigy of iviiss Walker's( 3peeca), gave a talk in assembly tnis morning . The reason for this was to extoll the fine points of the ATALANIA, which he did very satisfactorily. Mar. 3 The railsplitters split us tonight. Mar. 7 Jiggors, boys, here comes the warden. Imagine the cold clam ny, grey, walls of a prison. That is what we are in this A. M. The above illusion was creatod by some imaginative soul naming a certain 'American, The Warden. Mar. 8 The free throw tournament, which has been slowly progressing in our phys ed periods, was brought to a surprising climax when a dark horse forged to the front winning by a noso. The horsos name was Dcevers. Our brain capacities were measured, calculated, tabulated, graded, and pigeon holed thus morning by standardized tests. Very disconcerting, thi3 impersonal examination of ones brain cells. March 9 Everyone 13 running to Mr. Wright'soffice today to find out just how dumb wo really are. One genius wa3 discovered. Don't take this too much to heart, Norma, they say all genii aro mentally unbalanced. Mar. 14 What curly-headed, red-37 eatercd, tall, dark, and handsome, swain is in oxuberant spirits this A. M.? V e aro sure it is duo to a certain mail carrier's return from California. That experimenting Physics class blew another fuse thi3 morr .ng. Mar. 16 The student council lost another day of school today. 'ftiey went to Williamsville to view the work of fellow student councilors . Mar. 18 In our weekly essenb-ly this moraine the sad case of the ATA-LANTA was very eloquently presented by our eminent co-worker, business manager, Ralph Paulsen. Mar. IS The usually gay atmosphere of the assembly was abruptly changed by the presentation of a banner won by Miss Walker's aspiring (or perspiring) speech class. The banner was acquired through the cooperation of Helen Miller, who placed third in dramatic reading in classes A and B; Shirley Perlman, who placed third in hum-erous declamation in classes A and B; Albert Applegate, who placed fourth in extemporaneous speaking in classes A and B; and Marion Porter, who placed third in oratorical declamation and first in verse reading in both classes A and B. Mar. 22 Miss Walker's casting office was utterly besiogod by prospective actors and actresses. Many disap-ointments, but only the best of stuff goes into the Senior Play. Mar. 30 Seniors were mobilized in Price's room for various discussions such as Senior day at Lincoln College and vocational day at Bloomington. Apr. 1 April Fool's day. We fooled Mr. Wright by going to Lincoln College today and none of us aro expecting to go there. Apr. 2 Those stingy Juniors finally broke down and gave us our banquet. And were we surprised !!! 'We got all wo wanted to eat. Mr. Upton, such things are not considered as being the best of taste, (or is it) Apr. 5 The Girls Glee Club traveled to New Holland last night but Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. didn't return very gleefully. The Apollo quartett graced our assembly today. Result: is Wesleyan an accredited school, or is it not? 9 Sub-district music contest at Tetcrs-burg. Baseball game here with Blooming-ton. We v;on ?'.?????? I hope !!! I!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck at state speech contest Marian. 15 Stenogs sally forth to Elkhart for baptism of fire. 23 District contest held at Springfield. Y.'e won ????? I hope ! I! 1 25 Vocational guidance conference at Bloomington. Boy, it's good to be a senior. Apr. 26 Return game v ith Bloomington. Uncertainty again. May 5 The G.A.A. girls held a banquet at the Methodist Church. May 6 Lexington stuck their heads in our basoball trap today. May 13 The seniors have bid farewell to high school joys. May 21 Solemn faces, in contemplation of tho GREATNESS of our ach-ievments. Baccalaureate. May 25 The long-sought-for goal was attained by the most illustrious class of '38, commencement. --SO I COULDN'T STUDY KY LESSON 1. I broke my glasses— 2. Some one borrowed my book and didn't return it-- 3. That page was gone out of my book— 4. Pages 104-110? Why I thought you said 118-1301 5. I was ill last night— C( il l 1 i '} 1 1 J Lu .! Whi s p' v. )r jVr J (1st prize) In our basement is heard a whistle Neither good nor bad, but still a whistle. What makes this noise? Why, it's only the janitor As he makes his rounds picking up paper. He whisties as he shovels coal Into the enormous fire-box hole. Although the packing blows from the pump. He whistles and fixes It without a grtint. He's always happy as he can be 'Cause he isn't like you and me. When something's disagreeable, we always 3hirk, But he just laughs and whistles at his work. --Eugene Miller '38 Of Earth (2nd prize) Sunlight and moonglow, . Dark skies and blue. . Gardens of flowers, Ribbons of rue. Roads showing brovnly, .Black opened 3od. Trees kissing skytop, Whisp'ring to God. Earth in the open. Beauty runs freo. All are there waiting--Waiting for me. --Helen Miller 40 • v 1 h- ■ c •, •} c vv •$ r -I c •A' vr r -) c 5 v i Professor: You missed my class yesterday, didh't you? Student: Not in the least, sir, not in the least. r f K r k ' The Neighborly Chat (3rd. Priae) Prom the receiver To the oar Comos the neighbor's Joy and cheer. She talks of this, Talks of that. And so on goes The neighborly chat. Then all at once Comos the sound Of tho neighbor's Barking.hound. And baby too Starts in a squawkin' But the neighbor Keeps on talkin'. They talk of this Talk of that And on they go with The neighborly chat. —Ruth Robertson 40 Tho One Way Ride The Horse soemod to be most gentle But in its eye was a glint. Enough to toll a wary man That he was not for rent. But if the Banker's son was sure That he could ride the brute. The man would bring him out, all right And pay him good to boot. OMIEST The Dude Ranch’s Pride was saddled, and With a bit between his teeth, His temperature rose rapidly He plainly showed hi3 grid'. Salt pawed the ground most angrily As the banker staggered near. He had no love for city dudes Who couldn't hold their beer. As the weight came in the saddle Salt lurched up from the ground. And threw the devilish banker lad Clear out of sight or sound. We’d better call the ambulance,” Said the rancher to his friend, That upon the young man's return There’ll be a hand to lend, If we’d given him a parachute Why he could land with ease. When he falls from the stratosphere, Just float down with the breeze. They hunted all that day for him And far into the night. But old salt had projected him Upon a longer flight. There was a rumor unconfirmed A man in China lit. Wearing a pair of cowboy pants And holding a horse’s bit. A. A. ’38 Failed in physics, flunked in math., I heard him softly hiss; I'd like to spot the guy that said That ignorance is bliss ! ? COM TEST fOfjVlS What I like Just give me a book and a nice easy chair. Which to my disappointment, are very rare! I want no one around me, not even a cat, Stay away from me if you like to chat. I don't mind talking when I'm in the mood. But bother me when I'm reading and I'm ready for a feud If you like to talk, wait till I'm in the notion. Then we'll discuss peanuts up to hand lotion. I like to play ball, but I'm getting too old. I'm stiff in the joints, where I'm supposed to fold. At the bakery I'm employed, where I like to work And gossip with all people who therein lurk. I like to go places, especially to shows. To laugh at the stars and look at their clothes A domestic girl I don't claim to be. For I can't cook, nor even brew tea. —Cuma Baker '38 Things I Love To mention all I love in an hour Is quite a task, but I'll try my power; A beautiful sunshiny summer's day. With butterflies fluttering along the way Cozy home; child's happy laughter; The cowboys and cowgirls; beautiful Swift ponies; the cowboy songs so youthful; A long hike up the mountain side; On a hot summer night, take a boat ride; Collect snapshots, stamps, and flowers; Read a good mystery story for hours; A kind sweet nurse, and for me. One that I am hoping to be. --Lola Cook '38 Meeting People of Atlanta High First in line is a boy named Brown Who wears a smile but not a frown. He plays the drums and thinks he’s hot; He may think so but some think not. Next in line is that Ludlam girl. Who keeps Waynesville boys in a whirl; She's smart, she's snappy, and on the go, No one will say that Lud girl's slow. Well here he comes, he's always late, Seth Kindred seems to have that fate; Margaret thinks that he's just swell. What others think, we cannot tell, Frances D., our piano player. Ought to run for city mayor; We all think she is quite the tops. Her fingers go with skips and hops. Coddington, Coddington, what a name. It may some day bring great fame; We have our thoughts, we have our doubts. But from Millie G., it brings great shouts. Hayseed, Oh Hafley, what a thrill To be a cheer-loader takes some skill; When she looks at one freshman boy. Her heart just leaps and bounds with joy. Maitland R., that little man. Plays basketball whene'r he can; He has the girls, oh boy.iand how But how he docs it, we don't know how. Emma Lou of some renown When che.'r leading, say! she goes to town; Sho turns the flip flops one by one. And when she13 through she says, Some fun. Vaudron Upton, quite an artist, :■ s a senior but not the smartest. If he would study, my oh me, We would have a '’Prodigee. Ruth Applegate is quite a lass With plenty of pop and plenty of class And when she sings, she sings and bows 7 hich we -all like and do allow. Eldon, the clown of Atlanta High, Is very funny but -never shy. He goes up the aisle and looks at the text. Winks at one girl and teases the next.. Shirley Cheek, the freshie green, Is not too fat but not so lean. She may be- smart, she may be dumb. But nevertheless she.'s lots of fun. Margaret’s Atlanta's pretty girl. Keeps Seth Kindred in a whirl. She's smart, she's cute and hard to beat. To look at her i3 quite a treat. Joe Thompson is our athlete. He's a boy that's hard to beat. Now he has but one- failing- sign, He just can't get to class on time. Anna Mauree, the junior great. Would love to learn just how to skate. In French wo'd say that she has ,,Chic.,, Anna Mauree, -what pade .you sick? Dick Howser, that red headed pest, Plays basketball with zeal and zest. He drives to school in a truck each day. And we're not sure of the things he'll say. r r-4 - It lj2 . Miss Donnabclle Pech, so serene. With a graduate has been seen. Now don’t you think that’s kind of bad? There’re several seniors to be had. Weldon Warrick, the sophomoro. Is a headache ond r. bore. A girl named Ruth in Pekin ho has. Some day he’ll go for her, ho says. Then there’s Ralph Paulsen, that senior grand. Has lots of pop and lots of sand. He’s admired by a freshman girl Who always keeps his mind in a swirl. Paul Irish a junior is And he has a girl who is his. For tho ”Bip3y Doodle he’s the bait, Some day we’ll see Paul’s awful fate. Betty Chock, so demure. Has a heart that’s pure as pure That Cheek girl is plenty bright And she -studies with all her might. Albert Applegate is a thinker. With everything he likes to tinker. Some day he really may bring fame To the already renowned Applegate name. My oh my, here he is, Russell Horn is sure a fizz. He is a senior groat but small, In humor he ranks over all. To get this poem I’ve had to grind. I’ve had to write what’s on my mind. And every bit of it is true. I think it’s sort of cute, don’t you? --Iris Westland ’40 1 School I like to go To school and Learn to practise The golden rule. And learn to speak English Better each day; Also what Caesar Had to say. Geometry has Its problems too; Except for A lucky few Who have a knack Ecr getting the 3tuff. But for me It's plenty tough Biology is last In my lino. If I uidn’t take it, I'd like it fine. Row in P. E. Is where I shine. It’s the favorite Subject of nine. — Virginia Applegate '40 I never sausage eyes as thine. And if you'll butcher hands in mine. And li vor ’round me 0vory day, Wo'lT seek some Hamlet far away. And meat life's frown with love's caress. And cleaver road to happiness. --Vaudrcn Upton 38